Chiara Boracchi

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5 essential oils to massage your neck

5 essential oils to massage your neck

Those who suffer from neck pain know that it is really annoying because it can cause also headache, backache, dizziness, limb discomfort and, sometimes, in more severe cases, nausea and vomit. This disorder can be caused by different factors: a blast of wind, humidity, inflammation due to intense physical activity, abrupt movements, stress and tension,

New York bans styrofoam containers, starting from July

New York bans styrofoam containers, starting from July

In force as of July 1, 2015, takeaway foods in the Big Apple will change: they will be better, at least for the environment.   The Mayor of New York, Bill de Blasio, announced the decision of banning food and drinks containers made of expanded polystyrene foam. This ecological decision follows the statement by the

8 hours of sleep a night are too many

8 hours of sleep a night are too many

If you always feel tired, have difficulty in waking up in the morning, and your brain starts to work only after two cups of coffee, maybe you sleep too little or… too much. A recent Finnish study belies the myth of sleeping 8 hours per night and provides new data.   The study, conducted on

10 things you can make with pallets and a low budget

10 things you can make with pallets and a low budget

If you love the industrial style and you like to design and assemble your own furniture, you can give wooden pallet a new lease of life. Here is a list of objects you can create with low budget and lots of creativity:   Plant rack It is one of the most classical use of this

5 Hobbit houses to live in

5 Hobbit houses to live in

The Hobbit-holes, the dwellings of the fictional creatures created by J.R.R Tolkien, really exist. They are comfortable and ecological dwellings, perfectly integrated with the surrounding environment. Let’s see some of them below and don’t forget that you can also gte home insurance for this type of homes, for more tips click here   1- Økosamfundet Dyssekilde, Denmark

5 reasons why dogs and cats are good for your health

5 reasons why dogs and cats are good for your health

  This article could dissuade you from not having pets because of germophobia or the annoyance of dust and hairs. Living with dogs and cats could effectively be a panacea for the entire family. Here’s why:   1) Less allergies, asthma and coughs in children Several studies have been carried out on this topic. Research, published

Australian photographer shows us the “scared scientists”

Australian photographer shows us the “scared scientists”

Data, graphs, figures, statistics. When scientists are asked to tell what they think about the ongoing climate change, their answers can’t exclude overviews of researches and diagrams showing percentages.   Nick Bowers, Australian photographer, wanted to leave aside “cold” data, in order to catch scientists’ emotions, thoughts and concerns through a black-and-white photography series.  

Climate: here is what will disappear from the United States

Climate: here is what will disappear from the United States

According to a report published by the Union of Concerned Scientists, more than two dozen historical sites in the U.S. are likely to disappear due to severe natural disasters including floods, drought and fires caused by climate change.   From the Statue of Liberty to Jamestown, the first English settlement in Virginia, from Boston’s historic districts to

Say farewell to the Statue of Liberty (and to a fifth of UNESCO sites)

Say farewell to the Statue of Liberty (and to a fifth of UNESCO sites)

Who doesn’t remember the disaster film by Roland Emmerich, The day after tomorrow (2004), in which New York is submerged by water and ice because of crazy weather? The fantastic images of the big screen may be replaced in a few decades by real pictures.   Actually, according to a joint study of the University of Innsbruck