What is acupressure Many different names to define techniques close to each other: cutaneous acupressure, cutaneous acupressure or skin acupuncture, as Pietro Orlandini defined it in 1894. Practiced in ancient times in China, in reality the acupressure has little to do with acupuncture and reason is simple: the non-invasiveness of the treatment ...
Pregnancy is a magical moment for every woman who lives it: the birth and growth of a new life leads, day after day, to experiencing new sensations and living one's body in completely unknown ways. But these unique moments are not just poetry. Pregnancy also brings numerous changes in a woman's body , and not everyone is happy...
Special aromatic herbs Let's review the most used aromatic herbs in the kitchen (Mediterranean cuisine and other inspirations to narrow the field, because a book could be written!) And let's see what are the best combinations with foods , first courses, second courses and desserts, leaving out those obvious...
Soy: what it is and how it is produced Soy is the legume that, for the same weight, contains more protein. Soy has always been used both in the East and in the West but, while in Asia its food use dates back to very ancient cultures, in Western countries soy has come and exploded only since the 60s. Before its use was considered the prerogative of the industry responsible for the production of animal feed and fodder...
Chalcedony , known as the stone of travel and fortune, is a useful stone against nightmares and diseases of the respiratory system. Let's find out better. Description of Chalcedony Mineral class: oxides, quartz group. Chemical formula: SiO2 (blue); SiO2 + Cu + (Cu) (copper); SiO2 + (Mn) (pink); SiO2 + Fe (red)...
Candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by pathogens that infect different parts of the body. Candida yeasts usually colonize the intestine, but they can also nest on the membranes and on the skin and remain dormant. Their overgrowth, however, can lead to the onset of disorders, which if not treated properly lead to significant health consequences...
Before giving indications on the morning-after pill , we want to clarify something that is often overlooked: condoms are not foolproof. The real chances of it breaking over 20%. It is often referred to as 97% safe, but it is not. Wear it from the beginning of the relationship, to avoid the risk of sexually transmitted diseases...
That is natural it does not mean that it is harmless, and in delicate moments such as those of pregnancy, particularly in the first 3 months, it is always good to ask your gynecologist for advice on taking herbal teas . But let's see what the typical disorders of the pregnant woman may be: nausea, slow and difficult digestion, tiredness, swollen legs, insomnia and nervousness, constipation, cystitis...
Toothache can depend on various causes such as caries, pulpitis, periodontitis or abscesses. Often associated with headaches and back pain , it can be treated with natural remedies. Let's find out better. Symptoms of toothache Toothache is one of the most common disorders whose symptoms may vary depending on the causes that determine their origin...
Edited by Ilaria Porta, Iridology Naturopath Medicinal mushrooms can be useful in alleviating the symptoms of Hashimoto's thyroiditis and improving the functionality of the immune system involved in the disease. Let's find out which ones to use. The thyroid, an endocrine gland that regulates metabolism What is Hashimoto's thyroiditis Hashimoto's thyroiditis is a pathology much more frequent than is often thought, and today can be seen not only in women after menopause but also at a younger age...
Sunflower oil , rich in unsaturated fatty acids, precursors of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, is useful for heart health and energy production. Let's find out better. > Sunflower oil characteristics Sunflower oil is obtained by pressing the seeds of the Helianthus annus plant. This beautiful yellow flower that follows the movement of the sun is native to the Americas and even the Inca population used it already 3000 years ago for its properties...
We have tried to identify 5 good reasons for you to treat yourself with herbs; in fact, if conscientiously used herbs and herbal remedies can curb those little ailments that afflict us during everyday life. Man has always placed great trust and respect in nature and extracts from it both nutrition and care...
Menstrual pain, which woman was not affected. Unfortunately there are people who suffer a lot during the menstrual cycle: headache, stomach ache, pain in the kidney area, bladder inflammation, cramps. Over-the-counter drugs are sometimes used in this context recklessly, without assessing the undesirable effects after prolonged use...
