Motion sickness is a disorder related to movement. Described as malaise accompanied by nausea and sometimes vomiting, it is a multifactorial neurodegenerative crisis involving the inner ear. Although its mechanisms remain poorly understood, motion sickness does not constitute a reason for medical consultation but is, more often than not, the subject of requests for advice … Read more
The dreaded exam period is fast approaching. After a string of films, TV series and video games, you now have to get back to the hard life of a student. Back to a world where procrastination is no longer an option. Back, too, to an environment where you have to memorise countless pieces of information … Read more
External parasites (ticks and fleas), which are often vectors of serious systemic diseases, feed on animal dander and blood, causing lesions and skin irritation. Symptoms associated with some external parasites (fleas, mites, ticks, etc.) include the following: Scratching, itching Friction The animal bites hard enough to cause open wounds Hair loss Dull coat In the … Read more
To relieve fever, headaches, toothaches, inflammatory pain, migraines, painful periods, body aches, burns, you have the choice of paracetamol, ibuprofen or aspirin. Which is the most effective? What kind of pain do you take them for? Can we combine them? How do you choose the painkiller that best suits your needs? Favor paracetamol as a … Read more
Our natural way of life is to live outdoors, and therefore to be exposed to the sun, according to the fluctuations of the seasons; our skin is able to adapt, brightening when we lack sunlight, to let UVB (ultraviolet B rays) pass through. When UVB rays hit the surface of your skin, your skin converts … 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
Self-tanners are an ideal solution for people who want to have a nice tanned complexion without fear of the harmful effects of UVA / UVB rays. There are different forms of self-tanner, as a food supplement, cream, foam, wipe… Discover with us which self-tanner to choose according to your skin tone to avoid the carrot … Read more
Aloe vera is a medicinal plant with a variety of uses, depending on whether you use its dried sap (latex) or the translucent gel at the heart of its leaves. Dried sap is a powerful laxative. The gel is used to treat wounds, stings and minor burns, and to combat certain skin infections. A little … Read more
Hippocrates said that “if Man gets sick, he finds the solution in nature, if he knows how to look at it”. Indeed, Mother Nature provides Man with everything he needs to meet his health needs. In his book “Aromatherapy: healing yourself with essential oils”, Dominique Baudoux indeed offers many formulas based on essential oils which … Read more
Chronic fatigue syndrome or myalgic encephalomyelitis is classified as a rare disease and remains little known in France. The WHO has recognized this disease since 1993. The diagnosis requires a certain number of steps and meets strict criteria relating to the definition of chronic fatigue syndrome. How to detect chronic fatigue syndrome ? Myalgic encephalomyelitis … Read more
Fibromyalgia is a delicate pathology in many ways. Mysterious in its origin, supposed descendant of neurasthenia, its astonishing frequency still comes up against the formal absence of any element of identification. By its invisible nature, it remains unexplained, just like any other chronic pain phenomenon. This brings it closer to chronic fatigue syndrome. Why is … Read more
A little history to start … In prehistoric times, the pomegranate will have seeded all around the vast region bordering the Mediterranean Sea, and even beyond. About it, we find written traces in certain Sanskrit documents, through hieroglyphic inscriptions. That is to say its sphere of influence in time and space! From a mythological point … Read more