First used by the Amerindians of North America for food and therapeutic purposes (to disinfect the urinary tract), the cranberry was then discovered by Europeans, who first used it on board ships that crossed the Atlantic to fight against scurvy , due to its high vitamin C content . A little history As early as the middle of the 19th century, German doctors helped … Read more
In an ideal world, long walks, games, a bowl full of food and a few scratches would be enough to make a dog happy. But the reality is a little more complicated. For the well-being of our four-legged companions, care and excellent hygiene are essential. And that includes parasite control! Because once fleas or ticks … Read more
That’s it, our small wolves have gone back to school … The first days are often the most difficult because you have to shake both his lifestyle and his routine ! New class, new school for some, not to mention the rapidly changing health protocols . So many upheavals that put an end to the recklessness of school holidays. Fat mornings and games now give … Read more
Black spruce is native to Canada’s boreal forest. For centuries, Indian peoples have passed on orally from generation to generation the use of this conifer for its therapeutic virtues. It is remarkable to note that very early on, these peoples used the different parts of the plant perfectly and with great discernment, whether applied locally, … Read more
Cerebrovascular accidents (CVA) are acute (sudden) complications of vascular disease , caused by a stop of the blood supply in a brain territory (cerebral infarction or DALY – ischemic) or a rupture of a vessel (hemorrhage). cerebro-meningeal or AVCH – hemorrhagic). They are thus the third leading cause of death in France and the leading cause of disability. Their most common manifestation is hemiplegia (paralysis of a hemibody). What … Read more
Oats are to the north of Europe what barley is to the south, although they are not widely grown in the far north (Russia, Scandinavia). The first known uses of oats date back more than 4,500 years. It continued to be used during the Copper Age and then the Bronze Age, in the temperate regions … Read more
Since ancient times, frankincense, along with myrrh and other aromatics, was among the drugs burned in temples during religious ceremonies. These odoriferous fumigations are also currently still in use and are part of the rites of current religions. A mythical and ritual plant of all civilizations of the Mediterranean basin, incense has therefore been the object of all desires. of the … Read more
Recently, an increase in the number of cases of scarlet fever, an infectious disease that mainly affects children, has been observed in France and other European countries. This is a worrying trend, and is raising concerns about its implications for public health. Known for its typical symptoms of sore throat, fever and a distinctive rash, … Read more
Hair loss is a normal phenomenon, especially at the change of season. However, a thinning scalp and hair loss that does not regulate itself are often due to an imbalance in the supply of nutrients. To be strong and beautiful, hair needs need to be nourished from withinespecially when you notice that you’re losing more … Read more
The word artichoke is explained by an etymology of Arabic origin “ ardi chouk” , which means: “thorny terrestrial”, taken up and transformed by the Lombard term “ articiocco” . But at this point, we are still far from Lombardy. However, the future artichoke, a cardoon in transformation , slowly takes its path and reaches the kingdom of Naples in the 15th century, … Read more
Cypress was part of the medical material of the ancient Egyptians, as evidenced by various papyri. Its reddish yellow wood, practically incorruptible, was used to make sarcophagi to keep mummies. Tradition has often dedicated this tree to the cult of the dead and to the ornamentation of cemeteries because of its dark foliage and its eternally green color ( semper … Read more
Benign prostatic hyperplasia is an abnormal development of the prostate gland . Symptoms are those of obstruction of the bladder outlet; weak stream, urination retention, pollakiuria, irrepressible urge to urinate, nocturia, incomplete emptying and later urination by overflow or urgency with incontinence, and complete urinary retention . What is benign prostatic hyperplasia? In some men, with age, the prostate becomes too large and … Read more