Description of Cantharis The Cantharis homeopathic remedy is extracted, as its Latin name indicates, from the insect Cantharis vesicator . It is a beetle belonging to the Meloid family, which lives in most of central and southern Europe. Its scientific name is Lytta vesicatoria , but it is also known as Cantaride and popularly as the "Spanish fly"...
Colon hydrotherapy What is the colon? Also known as the ' large intestine' , the colon is the terminal part of the digestive system, shorter and larger in diameter than the 'link' small intestine. The colon represents a fundamental part of digestion and a fundamental component in the well-being of the individual, so much so that he must dedicate a particular type of treatment to this organ, known as colon hydrotherapy...
How to read the iridology map Anyone over the age of 40 will remember that the classic family doctor, during his visit, never neglected a check on the patient's eyes. It was obviously not iridology, but rather a correct instinct of the doctor not to leave out a fundamental part of the body. Iridology, a tool of investigation of naturopathy, is instead able to provide information about the whole organism, based solely on the graphic and chromatic signs that it finds in the iris of the subjects characterized by altered psychophysical balance and which are indicated in the map of iridology ...
Holidays by the sea, in the mountains, in the countryside or in cities can present some pitfalls; sun, heat and movement can cause discomfort and minor illness. Let's see how to act, with natural remedies, against jellyfish stings, sunburn, mosquito bites, car sickness and low blood pressure. What to do if you get stung by a jellyfish Touching a jellyfish can be a very bad adventure; the most relevant symptom is the burning pain that is felt at the point of contact, followed by an intense and very annoying itching...
The initial observation It is in fetal life that we receive the first tactile stimulations of our life. As soon as the sensitive terminations of touch are sufficiently developed to be able to transmit sensory stimuli to a computer center (brain) that has also acquired sufficient maturity to interpret them, the uterine environment immediately reveals itself as a source of tactile stimuli...
Pharyngitis is an inflammation of the mucosa of the tract of the pharynx which is the organ that connects the nasal cavity with the oral cavity and with the esophagus, the larynx and the middle ear. In this area of the body the channel of the mouth meets the digestive tract and the airways of the respiratory system. Th...
Yesterday afternoon, during a Life Coaching session, one of my clients showed me his discomfort, explaining to me how he now feels " stuck in an unsatisfactory relationship " that has taken a different direction from that imagined and how he feels strongly fought over what to do, as " now things have gone well "...
Licorice root is a natural remedy used in ancient times to treat gastrointestinal and respiratory disorders. Let's see what licorice does well, when it is good to take it and when, instead, it is contraindicated. Licorice, because it is good Licorice roots contain glycite (a molecule fifty times sweeter than sugar), flavonoids, coumarin derivatives, asparagine and starch ...
In the presence of gastroesophageal reflux it can often be difficult to find varieties and foods that do not worsen the annoying symptoms . There are in nature still little known remedies which however can greatly benefit reflux. Among these , Manuka honey, perhaps an unknown resource but worth learning to appreciate in many ways and for many occasions of well-being...
Blackcurrant is a remedy that we all know and especially those who have chosen it to suspend the use of cortisone for some periods, since it is considered a cortisone-like with strong anti-inflammatory and antihistamine properties. Blackcurrant berries in particular are an interesting antioxidant , they contain vitamin C in a very stable formula, but also polyphenols, carotenoids, vitamin E, omega 3 and omega 6 extracted from its seeds, and anthocyanins , typical of purplish fruit...
Activated zeolite is a mineral useful for purifying the human body from heavy metals, toxins and free radicals. Used by sportsmen, students and people suffering from stress, zeolite can also be used in cases of acne, itching and dermatitis. Let's find out better. What is zeolite Zeolite (from the Greek zein "boil" and lithos "stone") is a mineral of volcanic origin that arises thanks to the alchemic union of incandescent lava and brackish water : fire, earth and water originate a singular stone, with a structure made of tiny microporous particles...
When we talk about shoulder rehabilitation we refer to what in medical technical terms is called scapulo-humeral articulation , formed by the humeral capsule inserted in the glenoid cavity, held together by the joint capsule, the tendons of the muscles and the ligaments proper. Physiotherapeutic rehabilitation of the shoulder is necessary after surgical interventions or after the reduction of dislocations or subluxations...
Jellyfish are a presence we are now getting used to in our seas. Fortunately in the Mediterranean there are species that are not dangerous for human life as in tropical seas, but they are generally stinging , and in some cases, in predisposed subjects, they can trigger anaphylactic shocks. When you are hit by the tentacles of jellyfish it is good to get out of the water quickly and rinse the damaged part with sea water , which helps to remove the residues of the tentacles and block the spread of the stinging toxins of the jellyfish...
Not to be missed on pizza and in most of our "alla pizzaiola" dishes, oregano has great surprises not only for food. In fact, the oregano (Origanum vulgare) is not only a simple aromatic herb to be used in the kitchen , but a real natural medicine to use both as a prevention to keep our body healthy, and in case of some discomforts and illnesses...
When using visual diagnosis Speaking of visual analysis automatically means entering the world of Schüssler salts, homeopathic compounds that, in short, help to help the body recover mineral salts that, for whatever reason, are no longer able to fully assimilate on their own. This has been discussed at length in an interview with Claudia Boni, an expert on the subject....
Also the mucous membrane of the mouth and the oral cavity can be affected by Candida Albicans unfortunately. It is important to consult a specialist doctor for a correct diagnosis and related therapy , in order to stem the candida infection while not being contagious. Often one is affected when there is a lowering of the immune defenses, or if one has been subjected to an antibiotic treatment ...
Birch is a remedy considered in its phytocomplex given by leaves, buds, bark and even sap . It is rich in tannins, essential oil, flavonoids, saponins, vitamin C. In herbal medicine it is known for its diuretic properties , in case a deep draining action is needed for edema, lymphatic and venous insufficiency, hypertension, kidney stones...
Acupuncture map The dictionary specifies that " map " means a detailed graphical representation of a zone or the representation of the position of a point in a defined area. An acupuncture map is roughly the same. The areas that will delimit are those relating to the human body. The dots symbolize the acupoints on which to intervene and usually the corresponding name or abbreviation is reported...
From psychology to psychosomatics The human being naturally tends to live every expression and change of his body with a rich range of emotions, and to accompany every single emotion with as many expressions and changes of the body. Yet, despite the close relationship between psyche and soma represents an indisputable truth, the Western Man has developed an ultraspecialistic science increasingly based on the division of the two aspects, psychic and somatic, of the human being, forming competent specialists of the one or of the other specific field and limiting as much as possible the interactio...
The strength in chia seeds Chia seeds have been known for thousands of years and are used in Central and South America, where they are harvested and still used today as an important food source . In fact, the same word "chia" in Aztec means "strength" and the people of some parts of Mexico and Guatemala, where chia is cultivated, know it well...
The breech position of the fetus can be corrected by using moxa , an ancient method based on the principles of traditional Chinese medicine. It is effective in 80% of cases and, if properly performed, does not present particular contraindications. Fetus in breech position The natural gestation of the fetus requires it to be placed in the cephalic position, then with the head turned downwards and towards the vaginal canal of the madr and, between 30 'and 32' week...
Do you get anxious before giving a presentation to colleagues? Do you have panic attacks for an important exam? Or do you simply see a big skyscraper as a little problem that you can't do by chance and get to ruin your day? If you answered yes to these questions, you know how you can react to situations that cause emotions related to anxiety...
Dry cough is really a " nuisance "! Apart from the play on words, this type of cough is characterized by the lack of phlegm , with attacks that sometimes seem to split the sternum and the bronchi. In some cases the effort leads to retching, heartburn . The causes must be researched in depth because the inflammation of the mucous membranes of the throat, larynx and faring and, from which the dry cough springs, can turn into infection and promote the production of phlegm...
The cornerstone of Chinese medicine As mentioned above, Ganoderma has a long history behind it as it has been considered the symbol of traditional Chinese medicine for over 4000 years. At one time, the consumption of this mushroom was reserved only for the emperor and the royal family. This mushroom was extremely rare in nature so much so that only one specimen grew every 10, 000 oak trees ...
Fatigue is normally a transient symptom, perhaps linked to periods of high stress, intense work, study or heavy physical effort, but a good rest is enough to make us feel better. However, when fatigue lasts for longer periods, it can be a symptom of some other problem. The causes of fatigue The diseases that put fatigue as a symptom are anemia , thyroid problems, hepatitis, hyperfunction of the adrenal glands and mononucleosis ...
Tight bonds, very tight , because the energies of our body circulate and can be stimulated through many techniques and Traditional Chinese Medicine, which boasts a millenary culture is the common denominator that guides those who want to deepen acupuncture (doctors), shiatsu, the tuinà, beyond geographical boundaries and discussions about Chinese or Japanese origins ....
the first level reiki seminar generally lasts two days and is essentially composed of the four activations that have the purpose of opening and activating the energy channels and the teaching of 1st level treatments that have the task of dissolving the energy blocks formed in the organism to restore its original harmony...
When the fever arrives we would like it to go away immediately because we feel exhausted, aching, hot and cooled at the same time, with headaches, neuralgia, disorders of various nature and origin. In reality the fever is the manifestation of a reaction of our immune system in defense of an infection that has affected our body and that is counteracting...
Elbows, head, knees, back: that's where it affects the annoying itch that blushes the skin, making it dry and scaly , psoriasis . Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disorder , often associated with stress and unregulated life and seen as a psychosomatic manifestation, psoriasis symptoms can be treated in different ways...
In the east, reiki is used to achieve "anshin ritsumei", absolute inner peace : physical well-being is a consequence of the rediscovered balance and rediscovered harmony between the constituent elements of being. What is Reiki Reiki is universal energy, where universal has the real meaning of "uni-verse", towards one, or beyond the duality and the illusion of separation...
Inspired also by the arrangement of the seven chakras of the Indian tantric tradition and their characteristics, we have distinguished seven levels of intense experiences. These seven levels of experience constitute a reference base for interiority and an energy health modality, reinforcing the structure of the person...
Breathing and stretching Stretching like cats is a physical and spiritual practice. You should never deny it. Not only because of the immediate and by no means negligible effect of "feeling alive" , but precisely what happens when we go to stretch a muscle. In stretching, the toning action produced by the contraction is counterbalanced, creating a protective situation for muscle and connective tissue ...
Auriculotherapy: the points on the ear Auriculotherapy consists of the intervention on specific points of the auricle for therapeutic purposes. Also known as auricolopuntura or auricular acupuncture , it is a technique belonging to the body of traditional Chinese medicine. Auriculotherapy is based on the assumption that the auricle reproduces in detail the whole of the human organism...
Sore throat is a painful symptom that is felt when the mucosa of the tract of the upper respiratory tract is inflamed . It affects many people and certainly in the winter season it is more frequent than in the rest of the year. It can be triggered by pathogens such as viruses and bacteria that attack the body or can be induced by substances that are irritating such as smoking, the use of alcoholic beverages or exposure by inhalation or contact with other chemicals in the environment...
Once upon a time there are no mosquitoes . "No me moleste mosquito ... / Just let me eat my burrito!" The Doors sang in the song "The mosquito", that is the mosquitos of the English speakers, from the album Full circle , of 1972, second record made after Jim's death Morrison. And today's mosquitoes seem to be much more annoying than they were then...
Why undergo hydrocolontherapy It is excellent as a complementary technique to other therapies: by improving the elimination process, the response of nutritional, homeopathic, homotoxicological, phytotherapic, manipulative, bioenergetic, vibrational, etc. as well as the conventional ones is amplified...
Who is the physiatrist? The physiatrist is that doctor - therefore graduated in medicine and surgery - specialized in Physical and Rehabilitative Medicine , also called Physiotherapy, Physiology or Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. The founder of this specialist branch was the American doctor Frank H...
What exactly is charcoal? It is a powder obtained by smoldering wood such as birch or willow, but also from coconut shells, and then treated to increase its porosity and consequently its absorbent functionality. It is born as an anti-toxic , in cases of food poisoning, because it mechanically adsorbs and incorporates the toxic element: the resulting mass is not absorbed in the digestive phase and passes to the intestine for elimination, without releasing any of the intercepted substances ...
The term holism comes from the Greek όλος , olos , which stands for " totality ". Holism in medicine represents a state of "global" health, the union of mind, body, environment and society. The search for health is oriented to the person and not to the disease, to the cause and not to the symptom, to the system and not to the organ, to the rebalancing instead of to the cure, stimulating the natural self-healing process of the body. Bu...
Who has never been struck by the so-called torticollis? The name itself makes us understand what it is: a painful blockage of the muscles of the cervical tract which prevents twisting or bending of the head . Traditional Chinese Medicine considers the cervical portion as a particularly supportive area, as indeed it is, it must support the skull, but also on a symbolic level this function is particularly onerous...
HYDROKINESIS: what a beautiful discovery! ... However much we are born in warm water and comforted in the maternal womb, although we cannot live without the water that quenches our thirst, composes us and regulates us, we almost never remember that water can be an excellent remedy for a thousand situations of discomfort, of stress, of pain ...