A real craze has been created around corrective care such as BB cream and CC cream . These facial cosmetics appear to have superpowers giving us a flawless complexion . And for good reason, these creams combine make-up and dermocosmetics to perfection. Their uses allow us to take care of our skin while beautifying us. Protector, corrector and moisturizer, a single cream fulfills these three different roles. … Read more
The 19th-century mythologist Angelo de Gubernatis relates an interesting fact. According to him, mixing nettle seed with the bran given to hens increased egg production. What appeared to be a simple propitiatory ritual turned out to be true. It is now recognised that nettle seed stimulates hens to lay eggs. In Scandinavian countries, it makes … Read more
Any plant, as long as it has been considered a panacea, drains legendary tales after it . Let us remember that Olivier de Serres gave the gentian as suitable for fostering childbirth , something which seems to underline, by its cheerful aptitude, a great vitality, a remarkable detail, especially since in the time of this eminent agronomist, a good number of French people … Read more
Ceylon citronella oil is a natural product that has been used for centuries for its medicinal and aromatic properties. It is known for its mosquito-repellent properties and its lemon balm-like fragrance. Its use dates back to the 17th century, when the military surgeon Nicolas Grimm experimented with it as an antiseptic. Ceylon citronella essential oil … Read more
When we speak of an obsessive disorder in the sense of a disease, we describe a behavior , characterized by the irrepressible need to constantly repeat a ritual , often bizarre (compulsion). Professional, family and social life can be seriously threatened. Obsessive thoughts are absurd thoughts. The person who suffers from them feels them as such, but fails to get rid of … Read more
Do you want to lose weight quickly, without depriving yourself? Nibbling is the bad reflex that leads you to eat without hunger, out of boredom, stress, anxiety or simply habit. But if nibbling is done compulsively, or even in moderation, the risk is that it can lead to an imbalance, not just on the scales, … Read more
When the little accidents of everyday life cause minor wounds, it’s perfectly possible to treat them at home. Scratches, scrapes and cuts always hurt! The usual reflex is to immediately apply a plaster. Which isn’t really a bad thing, given that a plaster is essential to heal and protect the wound. Why put on a … Read more
The start of the new school year is often synonymous with the arrival of head lice in our children’s hair. Just thinking about it can give us a phantom itch. It’s all the more urgent to find the quickest way to prevent this invasion before the big day. But the reality is quite different: there … Read more
Cistus has been used in medicine, cosmetics and aromatherapy for centuries for the quality of its gum. 25 centuries ago, Theophrastus referred to this plant by the Greek word kistos, which simply means capsule. The scent is reminiscent of ambergris. While the resins and essences they release protect the leaves from drought, the plant is … Read more
Those who raise them know it very well: having a dog or a cat for a faithful companion is a great happiness! These adorable furballs contribute to our personal development, connect us to life as well as to nature. But having pets is not without its drawbacks. Precisely when parasites take up residence in the fur of our dear four-legged friends. … Read more
Whether we realise it or not, our feet play a vital role in our daily lives. They have a direct influence on our well-being, as they do on everything else in our bodies. As a result, our feet have an impact on our quality of life. The small, basic skills we have at our disposal, … Read more
Dated from the XXVII century BC. JC, the oldest written record mentioning cinnamon, comes to us from the Chinese, who already knew this medicinal plant very well in their time. In ancient China, cinnamon was considered to be a tonic , a material capable of regenerating vital energy, that is to say Qi … Due to its undeniable tonic properties , … Read more
Petite, vivace et rustique, l’alchémille ne peut prétendre à la sensualité et la luxuriance de certaines autres plantes. Cependant, elle se distingue par sa capacité à recueillir la rosée dans ses feuilles. Cette eau, plus qu’une simple rosée, est également une eau végétale excrétée par la plante elle-même, nommée « eau céleste ». En raison … Read more
It’s important to look after your pet every day! It’s essential toprovide your pet with quality hygiene and care. Regular care has a major impact on your pet’s health. Your pet deserves special attention because it plays an important role in your life. That’s why it deserves the best care. Our advice on eye hygiene … Read more
The breast milk meets all the needs of your baby and contains vitamins, minerals, trace elements, sugars, fats and protein your baby needs to grow well, all right quantity. However, it happens that the young mother cannot or does not wish to give the breast. In this case, the non-breastfeeding woman had to choose between 1st age … Read more
Infant colic is spasmodic abdominal pain suffered by babies from the 2nd or 3rd week of life, which generally disappears between the ages of 3 and 6 months. Colic is common, affecting around 25% of infants. It can occur in both breastfed and bottle-fed babies, and in the vast majority of cases is a benign … Read more
Bearberry is one of the great omissions from medical literature throughout antiquity. The Middle Ages fared little better, considering that the earliest documents relating to it date back only to the 12th century: some English books mention its use, and it is even mentioned in a 13th-century Welsh herbarium entitled Les médecins de Myddfai (The … Read more
Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva (a transparent membrane lining the white of the eye and the inside of the eyelids, which secretes mucus). Due to the highly exposed position of this protective membrane, the forms of conjunctivitis are particularly numerous . Conjunctivitis can, however, be of viral, bacterial, allergic or even irritative origin. What are the different types of … Read more
The belief of the Ancients was based on the idea of a plant that was not born from a seed. A plant with ashen leaves, a flavour reminiscent of soot and the smell of smoke, with a vaporous, evanescent appearance that evokes a blurred silhouette just like smoke rising from the bowels of the Earth… … Read more
Host of the countryside, the hawthorn likes the edge of forests where it seems to be on guard, both in the direction of open and covered places where, then, we see it teaming up with large deciduous or coniferous trees. But it is undoubtedly none to the hedge that it is, with the black thorn, … Read more