Star of Bethlehem, the flower that lights up the darkness of the soul
The Star of Bethlehem is the flower that consoles inconsolable people, furthers aims and excites attention when everything seems dull and uninteresting.
Stefania Piloni
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I'm a doctor by choice, a gynecologist for female solidarity, homoeopath and phytotherapist for love of humane medicine that is vast and integrated. I teach Phytotherapy at Milan University, grow medicinal herbs, have the privilege of being mother to Sofia, Sara and Giacomo. I am author of books about health and sexuality and a novel on love and eroticism.
Favourite quote:
“Who throws seeds into the wind will make the sky blossom” (Ivan, street poet)
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Il sole ci dona la vitamina D e l’acqua e gli alimenti sono alleati preziosi per fortificare le ossa e contrastare l’osteoporosi. Sfatiamo il mito dei latticini e salviamo le ossa con acqua, broccoli e datteri!
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4 natural remedies for premenstrual syndrome
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DIY sauna
Saunas reduce the odds of heart attack and diseases. And for those who don’t have one, here’s a home-made mixture of plants to detoxify the body.
Little secrets for beautiful eyes
Crow’s feet, redness, fatigue after long hours spent in front of a computer. Bags, puffiness, heavy eyelids, irritation, allergies: eyes are an easy target for stress. Let’s treat them without botox!
The blood type diet
It seems that blood types influence our disease susceptibility, food choices and the physical activity we should be engaging in.