Homeopathy in acute gastroenteritis in infants and adults

Acute gastroenteritis is clinically characterised by a combination of vomiting and diarrhoea. Vomiting is the sudden release of gastric contents by antiperistaltic contractions. Diarrhoea is the frequent evacuation of excessively liquid stools. Diarrhoea is caused by two mechanisms, most often in combination: Acceleration of intestinal transit Abnormal hydration of stools due to hypersecretion of the … Read more

The Birch, terrestrial and celestial tree, source of vitality!

The adjective birch is attributed to the silvery sheen of its papery bark. The birch is a particularly typical tree species in Eurasia. Although commonly grown as an ornamental tree, it is no less a host to young woods, steep acid soils, stony soils and sandy soils. Surprisingly, birch sap harvested in early spring has … Read more

Rosemary, symbol of love and prosperity

Rosemary, symbol of love and prosperity

Rosemary smells of Provence. In our imagination, it rubs shoulders with thyme and wild thyme. Undoubtedly, it evokes good herbs , and its use imposed itself first in food, for the pleasures of the nose and the palate, even before we realize that a meal decorated with rosemary not only tastes better, but also digests better. It is thus part … Read more

Damask Rose essential oil, queen of flowers reserved for the gods

Damask Rose essential oil, extracted from the famous Rosa damascena, a leading member of the Rosaceae family, has stood at the top of the floral hierarchy for thousands of years. Carefully distilled from the flowers, this precious essence has stood the test of time, arousing admiration and respect across civilisations. From the hanging gardens of … Read more

The benefits of gemmotherapy on athletes

The benefits of gemmotherapy on athletes

Gemmotherapy is the most recent branch of phytotherapy . It uses young shoots of trees and shrubs . The latter are prepared fresh by direct maceration in water, glycerol and alcohol. Gemmotherapy acts on the whole body. It is mainly used to support and rebalance the body’s dysfunctions : immunity, elimination, circulation, etc. How does gemmotherapy work? The bud is made up of embryonic tissue … Read more

Homeopathy in acetonemic vomiting in children

Homeopathy in acetonemic vomiting in children

Acetonemic vomiting in children is a condition also known as “periodic ketosis”, because the vomiting is contingent. Hyperketonemia is the consequence of a transient disturbance in lipid metabolism when there is a momentary lack of glucose availability following insufficient intake or excessive expenditure of carbohydrates: Diet deviations (fat abuse, simple fasting, carbohydrate fasting, diabetes) Febrile … Read more

Chrono-health in the age of biological rhythms

Like Chronos (the god of time in Greek mythology), nothing is constant in our environment. We don’t operate in a simple or linear fashion, but we operate in a rhythmic fashion. Moreover, certain environmental disturbances modulate our biological rhythms. The study of biological rhythms or chrono-health is a scientific discipline born about 30 years ago. … Read more

Rhodiola, a panacea plant with a golden root

Rhodiola, a panacea plant with a golden root

The Latin appellation for Rhodiola derives from the Greek word rhodios , used by the Greek philosopher Dioscorides when he first described the plant in his De Materia medica (77 AD), as Rodio riza , in reference to the smell of rose given off by the root, once cut. Its vernacular name of golden root is an allusion to its legendary reputation as a panacea plant . A … Read more

Natural light legs for this summer

Nearly one in four French people suffers from circulatory problems . Numbness, tingling, feeling of heavy legs accentuated at the end of the day… the symptoms vary from one person to another. When it’s hot, tingling, varicose veins, nocturnal cramps… invade daily life. It is imperative to pay attention to these signs to prevent the problem from getting worse. Far from … Read more

Fight against seasonal allergies with complete peace of mind

Natural light legs for this summer

Spring marks the arrival of sunny days, but also of seasonal allergies . These ailments affect more and more people, young and old. Sneezing, coughing, conjunctivitis… the spring season and its climatic conditions favor the appearance of these allergic attacks. Pollen and pollution, the body reacts to these attacks and alerts you. The manifestation of these allergies , linked to seasonal conditions, is … Read more

Rosemary essential oil with cineole, sacred plant of the gods

Rosemary essential oil with cineole, sacred plant of the gods

In ancient Greece, rosemary branches were burned as an offering to the gods. In Athens as in Rome, rosemary was a sacred plant. The famous poet Horace (65-8 BC) also dedicated several verses to him. A little history Rosemary was an integral part of the recipe for “Vinegar of the Four Thieves”; a germicidal maceration used in particular to prevent the Great Plague , … Read more

The Meadowsweet, symbol of virginity

The Meadowsweet, symbol of virginity

To unearth the oldest written traces linked to the meadowsweet, it is necessary to wait for the Middle Ages, but they still have nothing to do with its medicinal value . It was made into crowns, especially at weddings, because its flowers symbolized virginity . A little history It was not in fact until the Renaissance that it was possible … Read more