Aromatherapy is a specialised branch of phytotherapy. It is the use of essential oils for therapeutic purposes. The term ” Aromatherapy ” was coined in 1928 by a French perfumer and chemist by the name of René-Maurice Gattefossé. Aromatherapy is based on an in-depth understanding of essential oils, their chemical components and their interactions with … Read more
Herbal drinks usually work best on an empty stomach. Often it is suggested to drink them in small sips throughout the day, but it is also possible to divide the daily dose into 2 or 3 divided doses. In certain cases, one is satisfied in particular to quite simply prepare the remedy as needed (for … Read more
Sleep disorders have a considerable impact on quality of life. As a result, insomnia is a frequent reason for consulting a pharmacy or seeking advice. While there are many prescription drugs available, their use must be limited to avoid addiction. At your pharmacy counter, lifestyle measures or therapeutic alternatives can be suggested. Sleep is a … Read more
Anxiety and stress are relatively common conditions these days, with significant repercussions on our health. The term ‘anxiety’ is commonly used to describe an unpleasant, negative and disproportionate emotion when faced with a situation perceived as threatening. From a general point of view, the term anxiety, whose Latin etymology means “narrowness”, is defined as a … Read more
Homeopathy is a therapy that has been proven in the field for over two centuries. In contrast, modern allopathy with all its highly sophisticated panoply of chemical molecules did not flourish until after World War II, and is therefore barely 70 years old. The two medical approaches differ radically in the way they view water. … Read more
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