Our body needs many nutrients to stay healthy and function properly. Some vitamins are synthesized by our body, but most are provided by our diet. It is not easy to have a balanced diet, and even less to compose menus that appeal to children. However, certain micronutrients such as vitamins and essential fatty acids are essential for their development. This is … Read more
Activated charcoal (or vegetable charcoal)is obtained from organic plant materials rich in carbon: wood, coconut shells, olive pits, bark, etc. This material is subjected to calcination and then to a thermal shock. This eliminates most of the elements that form it. At the exit, we obtain a material composed almost exclusively of carbon. The only peculiarity: it retains certain molecules which come … Read more
Wounds, scars, lesions on the skin… Following surgery, you often need to use a healing ointment. But when you arrive at the chemist’s, with all the active ingredients available, you don’t know which healing cream to choose… To treat your scar in the most effective way, you need to select a healing ointment that is … Read more
What is the conduct to take in case of a burn? And how do you treat her? Let’s start with the role of the skin In order to prevent a burn from getting infected automatically, the skin plays an indispensable role in ensuring this function. It acts as a barrier, both mechanical, chemical and bacterial. … Read more
Do you have tired eyes, headaches, dry eyes, and itchy eyes? Don’t panic, you are probably suffering from what doctors call “Dry Eye Syndrome”. You spend too much time in front of the screen and it tires your eyes. After several hours, you may feel tired, your eyes itchy, and your vision blurry. In this … Read more
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the involuntary reflux of stomach contents into a baby’s oesophagus. Common in both babies and adults, it causes regurgitation. Although not serious, it can lead to oesophagitis. Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is common in newborns and infants under the age of one, but is not serious. Regurgitation occurs in almost … Read more
Evening primrose oil is extracted from the seeds of the evening primrose plant. It is rich in essential fatty acids, particularly gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), which is beneficial for skin health. In this article, we’ll discuss the benefits of evening primrose oil on the skin and how it can enhance your skincare routine. Evening primrose oil … Read more
Andropause is defined as the set of physiological and psychological symptoms that may accompany the decline in androgen levels in ageing men. It occurs in particular between the ages of 45 and 65 and is less sudden in onset than the menopause in women. Andropause is a condition that occurs in men when their testosterone … Read more
Sk in aging is a na tural physiological process where skin cells renew themselves less quickly. It begins on average around the age of 30 with the appearance of the first wrinkles. It is then recommended to use a n anti-agi n g cream to plump the skin, stimulate collagen production and fill all wrinkles. … Read more
The flu is at the origin of the seasonal epidemic which rages every winter, between the months of November and April in the northern hemisphere. It usually starts at the end of December, and lasts an average of ten weeks. Fortunately there are homeopathic treatments for prevention and attack to cure the flu virus . Symptoms of the influenza virus The flu is an infectious disease caused … Read more
There are many food supplements available to help you in your daily life. Widely available and relatively inexpensive, they are often used in complementary and alternative therapies. Capsules, capsules, tablets, ampoules, lozenges, sachets of powder or liquid preparations… you can find these supplements in many different forms and compositions. These natural active ingredients have highly … Read more
Who has never suffered a muscular ache? After the sport or an unusual effort, or following a viral infection, you often feel these pains in the muscles synonymous with the presence of muscle ache. To shorten the pain and to cure a muscular ache, nothing better than a massage or a bath with essential oils. … Read more
Osteoarthritis is the most common rheumatic disease in Western countries. It would affect 9 to 10 million French people (17% of the population). What is osteoarthritis? Definitio n: Mechanical and non-inflammatory joint disease, characterized by degenerative joint damage, associated with a proliferation of underlying bone tissue. Osteoarthritis is a disease of the joint and not … Read more
There are several types of cellulite: cosmetic cellulite and infectious cellulite (bacterial: staphylococcus or streptococcus). What is cellulite? There are several types of cellulite: cosmetic cellulite and infectious cellulite (bacterial: staphylococcus or streptococcus).Infectious cellulite is in fact a bacterial infection caused by staphylococcus or streptococcus. The pathway is a skin infection. The management of this … Read more
Bloating is defined by a feeling of swelling in the abdomen (meteorism) and the need to belch or pass gas. There are several types: Bloating of the stomach leads to a feeling of heaviness in the stomach. It is also accompanied by an exaggerated intake of air (aerophagia). Bloating of the small intestine therefore occurs … Read more
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the bronchi with bronchoconstriction. This pathology is multifactorial, so in half of the cases of allergic origin. The bronchi of the allergic patientoverreact to certain stimuli (cold and dry air, allergens, pollutants, etc.). This bronchial hyperreactivity (involving mast cells, eosinophils and lymphocytes) in short results in inflammation. This inflammatory phenomenon then leads … Read more
During adolescence, acne affects around 80% of young people. It causes pimples on the face, neck, chest and back. This skin condition, which is certainly linked to puberty, leads most young people to consult a dermatologist. However, there is no single type of acne. Consequently, to choose the right local treatment for your type of … Read more
What are cramps? Muscle contractures or cramps affect muscles that are used intensely without prior warm-up. It is an involuntary, sudden and painful contraction of a muscle segment or several muscles lasting a few seconds. What is a cramp? Cramp occurs more quickly than muscle soreness, after exercise that is too intense or lasts too … Read more
Acne is a common dermatological condition, characterised by inflammation of the pilosebaceous follicles. Often perceived as a simple affliction of adolescence, it actually affects a much wider spectrum of the population, from teenagers to adults, with a predilection for certain areas such as the face, neck, low-necked, shoulders and back. Despite a tendency for the … Read more
In our modern world, where hygiene is paramount, hydroalcoholic gel has become an essential part of our daily lives. But with so many choices available, how do we select the most effective product for our needs? This article guides you through the essential criteria for choosing a hydroalcoholic gel from a pharmacy, highlighting the importance … Read more