How can I manage ptsd with natural remedies?

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition that affects many people following traumatic events. Although pharmacological treatments such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are commonly prescribed, they are often associated with significant side effects. More and more research is looking at natural remedies to manage the symptoms of PTSD. Understanding post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD/TSPT) … Read more

Aromatherapy to the rescue: My ‘Aromagic anti-monster under the bed’ spray

Do you know the power of aromatherapy? Essential oils have an exceptional power to soothe, comfort and, yes, repel monsters hiding under the bed! Here’s the ultimate guide to making “My homemade anti-monster under-bed spray”. A natural and soothing remedy to say goodbye to those imaginary creatures that disturb your sleep or that of your … Read more

How do you sleep well when it’s very hot at night?

The image shows a bright yellow background with an alarm clock and a sleeping mask for the eyes. How to sleep well when it's very hot at night. An eye patch and an alarm clock on a yellow background

Nights full of heat and sleeplessness? When temperatures rise during the summer months, sleep often becomes a challenge. But don’t worry! With simple adjustments and clever tips, you can sleep peacefully even in intense heat. Whether it’s choosing the right bedding, adapting your environment, or adopting small evening rituals – we’ll show you how to … Read more

Night terrors: what are they?

A good night’s sleep makes for a good day. But for some people, the night can be a time of unpleasant events. Nightmares? Worse… night terrors. Phenomena that seem to be paranormal. But behind this astonishing manifestation lies a completely scientific explanation. Nightmare or night terror According to the Larousse dictionary, night terrors are parasomnias. … Read more

Lemon verbena essential oil, plant of the nervous system

Properties of lemon verbena leaf essential oil

Originally from Chile and introduced to southern Europe by Spain around the 7th century, lemon verbena is named after the traveling botanist Lipp . Very fragrant as its name suggests, lemon verbena essential oil develops a characteristic smell of lemon and citron , but without presenting the spicy and fresh side of the latter. Here it’s softer, grassier, floral too, reminiscent … 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

Mandarin essence, symbol of good fortune and abundance

The fruit of the mandarin tree is generally highly prized, especially at Chinese New Year, when it represents abundance and good fortune. Its fragrant peel is particularly appreciated in cooking, adding a delectable aroma to savoury dishes.In traditional medicine, the dried peel is generally used to regulate vitality, stimulate digestion, relieve abdominal cramps and reduce … Read more

Mucuna, the antiparkinsonian seed par excellence

Mucuna

As the West moved into the 3rd millennium, mucuna was virtually unknown to the myriad of medicinal plants. It appeared in the form of a standardized extract of fresh plant intended for masterly preparation at the end of the 2000s, thus quickly making itself known in the world of herbal medicine . The proliferation of scientific work has now ranked it … Read more

Lemon balm, the cordial that dispels melancholic vapors

Lemon balm, the cordial that dispels melancholic vapors

Since Antiquity, men have made lemon balm travel across the Mediterranean basin so that it will eventually find its place in the pharmacopoeias of various places around the globe . Spreading from east to west, it began to spread very early in Asia Minor, was subsequently found to grow in Spain around 960, then across the Alps through the Benedictines. … Read more

Eschscholtzia, the small Native American Opium from California

Eschscholtzia, the small Native American Opium from California

Also known as California poppy , eschscholtzia was traditionally used by Native Americans for the medicinal use of the latex of the plant as a pain reliever in toothache. They also used it to treat headaches, colic or to help children fall asleep. A little history The name of the plant was chosen in 1820 by the German Romantic poet and explorer Von … Read more

Sleep is half of our health

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The sleep is one of the pillars of our health. However, many are those who suffer from disorders (1 French in 5). From severe insomnia to interrupted and poor quality rest , including repetitive difficulty falling asleep, the range of symptoms is wide. Many become fatalistic in the face of this serious problem, and end up “getting used to it” as best they can, accumulating an increasingly important sleep debt . What … Read more

Back to school blues and food supplement for adults

Summer is drawing to a close. Back to school and the vermilion autumn leaves that herald the new season… Naturally, a certain melancholy is mixed in with the cooler mornings. Because the end of the holidays means a return to the daily routine and its share of worries: waking up with a jolt, racing against … Read more

The hawthorn, the white thorn that goes straight to the heart!

Host of the countryside, the hawthorn likes the edge of forests where it seems to be on guard, both in the direction of open and covered places where, then, we see it teaming up with large deciduous or coniferous trees. But it is undoubtedly none to the hedge that it is, with the black thorn, … Read more

Stress, a scourge on our health

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Stress is a natural reaction; it is a set of physical and physiological reactions of the body, in the face of a particular situation, which is said to be stressful. It can affect everyone, usually over a short period of time.Stress is triggered by situations that represent a “danger” to the individual. These stress situations … Read more