“ Our health is in our hands ”. This expression has never been truer than during this time of the Covid-19 pandemic. To stem the spread of the coronavirus , the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that everyone wash their hands regularly with soap and water. And failing that, use an alcohol-based disinfectant , whose “biocidal” action eliminates viruses and bacteria. This is how … Read more
The masks have become indispensable to our daily since the pandemic Covid-19 . The SARS-Cov-2 virus attacks the respiratory tract . It is all the more dangerous as its propagation is facilitated due to the volatility of infectious particles . To protect yourself, wearing an anti-covid mask is becoming mandatory in many public places. The masks available are varied and each have their own specificity. To help you, find out what the different types of anti-covid masks … Read more
When switching to winter time , the body is subjected to severe tests. He must acclimatize but also adapt to time changes . Fatigue, drowsiness, anxiety, loss of appetite, etc. are then felt. This is all due to the fact that your internal clock has to adapt to new habits with the time gained and the shorter days. But then, how to prepare to face these … Read more
When we hear about the griffonia for the first time, some country people will first think of hunting dogs, whether they are running or pointing, while urbanites will evoke canine breeds of amenities originating in Belgium. . Others, more focused on the marvelous and the fantastic , will immediately make reference to the griffin , this chimerical animal, a mixture … Read more
The clove tree, whose botanical name is Eugenia caryophyllus, belongs to the Myrtaceae family. Its essential oil is obtained by distilling the air-dried flower buds known as “cloves”, and the pedicels known as “claws”. History of Clove Grown for a long time on the Moluccan islands, the clove tree is part of Ayurvedic medicine (1500 … Read more
Influenza is a contagious viral disease caused by the myxovirus influenzae, of which there are three known types: A, B, C and several subtypes. Although this virus confers immunity through the secretion of antibodies against the envelope antigen, the same individual may develop influenza-like illness several times in his or her life. This virus is … Read more
In the past, feverfew was known as Chrysanthemum parthenium . If we have since kept its adjective, this chrysanthemum has disappeared in favor of a tanacetum which borders on tansy, while this previous substantive brought it closer to the vast tribe of “chrysanthemums” , a word forged thanks to two Greek roots: chrysos , “Gold” and anthemos , “flower”. A little history Cazin , evoked a Matricaria parthenium , whose plate … Read more
Geranium, whose botanical name is Pelargonium graveolens, belongs to the Geraniaceae family. Its essential oil is obtained by distilling its leaves. History of the Geranium The rose Geranium is an aromatic perennial bushy plant with a branched habit. Its name comes from the Greek “perlagos” meaning “stork”, as its fruit is reminiscent of a stork’s … Read more
Can herbal medicine help prevent cancer? Although there is a genetic predisposition to certain cancers , gene expression can be modulated through epigenetics; recent discipline, which explains how the environment and individual history modify gene expression. These phenomena are transmissible from one generation to another, but can be reversible, in particular under the influence of nutritional factors … Read more
In order to provide the right care for your face, it is essential to determine your skin type . Indeed, in a society where discomfort takes an increasingly important place, having beautiful skin has become a daily concern. In drugstore, questions are recurring: Which day cream should I choose? Which facial cleanser should I favor? What is my skin type? Discover in … Read more
Emotionality refers to the human body’s ability to react to physical stimuli and to changes in its organic or psychological situation, such as stage fright. It expresses itself simultaneously in the psychic sphere, through an affect(grief, fear, anger, joy, for example) and/or in the somatic sphere, through various neurovegetative reactions(endocrine vaso-motor, secretory, muscular, etc.). In … Read more
Chaste tree, a medicinal plant revered since ancient times, is now attracting renewed interest for its remarkable therapeutic properties. Used by Hippocrates and Dioscorides for its curative virtues, chaste tree, or Vitex agnus-castus, offers a range of benefits from hormone regulation to anti-inflammatory applications. In this article, we delve into the fascinating world of chasteberry, … Read more