The sore throat is sore autumn and winter currents and often benign. However, it is important to analyze the symptoms in order to properly identify its nature in order to find the appropriate treatment. How do you define a sore throat? A sore throat is posterior pharyngeal pain that may or may not occur during swallowing. The pain may be more … Read more
Discover the fascinating history of the horse chestnut in Europe, a journey through time and space. Native to the Balkans, northern Greece, Turkey, the Caucasus and northern India, this remarkable tree was introduced to Europe during the Renaissance. First described in Italy in 1565, it then spread to Vienna, France and the rest of Europe. … Read more
True lavender, whose botanical name is Lavandula angustifolia, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. Its essential oil is obtained by distillation of the flowers. A little history Ancient texts say thatlavender was burnt in the rooms where the sick stayed. In ancient times, it was also used to perfume the water in Roman thermal baths , … Read more
Spike lavender, whose botanical name is Lavandula latifolia spica, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. Its essential oil is obtained by distilling its flowers (flowering tops). Botanical description Spike lavender is a larger sub-shrub than fine lavender, reaching up to 75 cm in height. It is made up of straight, numerous branches, usually branched, bearing long, … Read more
There is a hormonal decline towards the end of the period of female genital activity; as the years go by, and particularly from around the age of 40 onwards, women experience a succession of sex hormone deficiencies at a rate and intensity that varies from one person to another. Progesterone levels begin to fluctuate in … Read more
The noble laurel, whose botanical name is Laurus nobilis, belongs to the Lauraceae family. Its essential oil is produced from its leaves (young leaves) and fruiting branches. History of Noble Laurel This tree has been venerated since ancient times by the Greeks and Romans. They adorned their emperor’s head with a laurel wreath. Dedicated to … Read more
Emotional disorders, or emotivity, refer to the fundamental property of the individual to react (psychic and somatic reactions) to physical stimuli or to changes in his organic or psychic situation. This reaction encompasses psychic manifestations (affects) as well as their somatic, neuro-vegetative and expressive concomitants. The somatic component is expressed through a range of vegetative … Read more
How to treat a baby’s cold? The rhinovirus (HVR = Human Rhino Virus) was discovered in the 1950s. The etiological agents (pathogens) put forward are those of the common cold with respiratory tropism. This virus grows in the nasal passages and generally circulates in all countries and all year round. Children are the main reservoir of HRV, however, it should … Read more
That’s it, winter has set in, bringing its first frosts. To face the cold season, of course, there’s the thick duvet, the wood-burning stove, stuffed coats and marshmallow hot chocolate. Everyone has their own ways of keeping warm. But is that really enough? Because there’s one thing we tend to forget as soon as the … Read more
We live in a time when maintaining the balance of biodiversity has become essential. This necessity concerns the survival of our species as much as that of the planet . The reconnection with nature has never been so important. The science is witness and proposes solutions to combine the human and nature . This process begins with research and therapy to harmonize man and the ocean . The ocean, origin of life This vast … Read more
Immortelle, whose botanical name is Helichrysum italicum, belongs to the Asteraceae family. Its essential oil is obtained by distilling its aerial flowering parts. Immortelle is found in Corsica in the taxon“ssp italicum” for coastal, scrubland and scree plantations. The taxon“ssp serotinum“, which is more continental, is practically non-existent in Corsica. Helichrysum italicum subsp. italicum is … Read more
We speak of dizziness when the patient complains of a feeling of lack of balance in space . Knowing that, in practice, we are often confronted with false vertigo. It is therefore necessary to make a nosological diagnosis in order to know the origin of these vertigo. Whether they are of central origin (neurological cause), of Menière of vestibular origin (rotary vertigo with nausea, vomiting, … Read more
Ketosis is a natural mechanism similar to fasting. Going into ketosis means removing foods containing carbohydrates, sugars, starches, etc. from your diet for a predefined time with your doctor, naturopath or dietitian as part of a personalized follow-up. Foods contain several macronutrients that provide us with energy. These are proteins, fats and carbohydrates What happens … Read more
As the arrival of the cold season brings with it the traditional ‘winter blues’ for some people, researchers are besieging depression from all sides: what are its origins and mechanisms, and can it be prevented? What is society’s image of winter SAD? Winter darkness is experienced differently in different cultures. At high latitudes and in … Read more
The therapy of headaches and migraines are two distinct clinical entities . However, homeopathic global semiology often determines the same drugs for these two conditions . What are headaches? Headache is a pain in the head that must be distinguished from certain neck pain . We will appreciate the character, the modalities, the locations of this pain as well as the accompanying signs: dizziness, nausea, … Read more
A dog can also be prone to joint problems such as osteoarthritis . This progressive and irreversible degradation of the cartilage affects one or more joints most often on the hips, knees, elbow, shoulder but also the spine. One in 5 dogs suffers from this disease, young or old, slender or overweight, all are concerned. Osteoarthritis can even appear in puppies following a trauma (fracture, dislocation, … 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
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
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