What is the equivalent of Extranase?

Extranase, a well-known name in phytotherapy, is frequently used for its anti-inflammatory and anti-oedematous properties. The active ingredient in Extranase is bromelain, an enzyme extracted from the stem of the pineapple plant, which plays a key role in the treatment of inflammation, especially in chronic or acute conditions such as sinusitis, post-operative oedema and muscle … Read more

What are the benefits of Lapacho?

Lapacho is a tree native to South America, revered for its bark, which is used in traditional medicine. It is renowned for its curative and regenerative properties. But what exactly are the benefits of lapacho? That’s what we’re going to find out together in this full, detailed article. The history of Lapacho Lapacho, with its … Read more

What is the impact of cannabis on health?

Cannabis is an illicit product widely experimented with in France, particularly among young people. In fact, this product, classified as a narcotic, is the source of numerous side effects, often unfavourable for mental and physical health. Soin et Nature alerts you to these dangers. Why do we use cannabis? Cannabis is a plant consumed for … Read more

What if it was worms?

Natural remedies for children against intestinal worms

Intestinal parasitosis or intestinal worms , despite its frequency in children (70 to 80% of children would one day or another be infected with Enterobius vermicularis or pinworm), is rarely considered by the medical profession. While our grandmothers used to deworm their cherubs regularly, it seems that it has gone out of fashion… However, intestinal parasites are the cause of many disorders : disturbed … Read more

Homeopathy in nasal sinus polyposis

nasal sinus polyposis

Nasosinus polyps (leading to nasosinus polyposis) are benign growths that develop on the mucous membrane of the nasal cavities and sinuses. They can cause ventilatory problems (nasal obstruction, asthma) and superinfections. They evolve spontaneously over time, with a progressive increase in volume and chronic catarrh of the mucosa, suggesting a sycotic reaction. In fact, various … Read more

Clove essential oil, the anti-bacterial biofilm

The clove tree, whose botanical name is Eugenia caryophyllus, belongs to the Myrtaceae family. Its essential oil is obtained by distilling the air-dried flower buds known as “cloves”, and the pedicels known as “claws”. History of Clove Grown for a long time on the Moluccan islands, the clove tree is part of Ayurvedic medicine (1500 … Read more

Vitamins, allies of our health. Why do you need it?

The picture shows capsules and various food supplements arranged in such a way as to resemble a heart, emerging from a bottle of food supplements. All this to illustrate the essential role of vitamins for our health.

Vitamins are substances that are essential for life. The word “vitamins” comes from the Latin ” vita “, meaning ” life “. They are involved in a whole series of chemical reactions that are essential to the normal functioning of our bodies. Unfortunately, we cannot synthesise these precious substances ourselves. We have to provide them … Read more

Exact medical definition of homeopath

Exact medical definition of homeopathy

Homeopathy, a branch of medicine often shrouded in mystery and misunderstanding, has been around for over 150 years. It is attracting growing interest but remains, for many, a vague and ill-defined concept. Against this backdrop, this article aims to clarify the true principles and methods of homeopathy, disentangling the facts from the preconceptions. From the … Read more

The Great Nettle, a vegetable from prehistoric times

nettle

The 19th-century mythologist Angelo de Gubernatis relates an interesting fact. According to him, mixing nettle seed with the bran given to hens increased egg production. What appeared to be a simple propitiatory ritual turned out to be true. It is now recognised that nettle seed stimulates hens to lay eggs. In Scandinavian countries, it makes … Read more

Natural remedies for jellyfish stings

Jellyfish sting on a man's leg, leaving a red mark in the shape of a tentacle, against a background of green grass.

However beautiful they may be underwater, every summer holidaymakers dread the appearance of jellyfish on our beaches. Overfishing and rising water temperatures are at the root of this invasion. Jellyfish cause severe burns. Their tentacles are made up of filaments that stay on the wound and spread venom. The pain caused by a jellyfish sting … Read more

Alkaloid plants, remedies or poisons?

The word alkaloid is a generic term to designate more or less complex compounds of plant origin, the main characteristics of which are the presence of nitrogen in the molecule and a more or less pronounced alkalinity. At low doses, they have physiological and pharmaceutical properties, but exhibit high toxicity at high doses. Among the … Read more

Soothe the pain of stiff neck in a natural way

torticollis

Neck pain and stiff necks are common. Although usually mild, they can be extremely painful. However, simple actions can help prevent or relieve them. Torticollis – derived from the Latin tortus (twisted) and collum (neck) – is thus defined as a twisted neck. What is a stiff neck ? A torticollis is a more or … Read more

Prevent motion sickness (motion sickness) naturally

Prevent motion sickness (motion sickness) naturally

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

What Medicinal Plants for Weight Loss?

Herbal medicine is the art of healing yourself with plants. It corresponds to traditional medicine, used before the invention of modern medicines. Associated with diet and physical activity, there are many medicinal plants and herbal supplements that can play an important role in diets and slimming. They are classified into three main categories: Fat burners; … Read more

Natural solutions and irritable bowel syndrome

What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Also called irritable bowel syndrome or spastic colon, this syndrome is characterized by recurrent abdominal discomfort or pain accompanied by relief from defecation, associated with a change in stool frequency or stool consistency. Intestinal permeability: People with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have increased intestinal permeability. Hypermeability means that the cells … Read more

The multiple uses of physiological serum

physiological serum

How to use physiological serum? Especially popular with young parents for the care of babies, the physiological solution that is commonly called ” physiological saline ” finds different uses. While infant nose washing is the most well-known application of physiological saline , it is far from the only one. In fact, it is a multi-use product for hygiene, care, and … Read more

How to treat natural aches and pains

Femme souffrant de courbatures musculaires au niveau du cou et des épaules

Who has never suffered a muscular ache? After the sport or an unusual effort, or following a viral infection, you often feel these pains in the muscles synonymous with the presence of muscle ache. To shorten the pain and to cure a muscular ache, nothing better than a massage or a bath with essential oils. … Read more

The hiatus hernia at the heart of natural treatments

Hiatal hernia, described as the ascent of the stomach into the thorax through the oesophageal orifice of the diaphragm, also known as the“hiatus” or ” hiatalorifice “, is a condition that deserves our attention. In the diaphragm, this hiatus plays an essential role in allowing the oesophagus to pass through. It is precisely at this … Read more

What natural remedies can I use to fight colds?

Once the cold has set in, your eyes are glistening, your speech is slurred, your sinuses and throat are clogged with mucus, your voice is nasally, your head feels like it weighs a ton and you’ve eaten your third pack of tissues, what can you do to relieve the discomfort and fatigue? There are a … Read more

Get rid of intestinal worms naturally

To effectively dislodge intestinal parasites, many remedies are effective. You just need to combine them well and act over the long term on a regular basis. However, be sure to deworm every two to three months, or better yet every month at the time of the full moon. Choose your foods for intestinal worms: Certain … Read more