Nappy dermatitis: 6 natural remedies to prevent it

Nappy dermatitis: 6 natural remedies to prevent it

Spending months or even years in contact with nappies can cause reddening, skin rash and irritation, commonly called nappy dermatitis (or rash). It is possible to adopt some green and low-cost precautions in order to prevent it.     1. Change it often If your baby’s nappy is dry it doesn’t mean that it doesn’t

Why the Japanese city of Minamata is linked to mercury

Why the Japanese city of Minamata is linked to mercury

The Minamata Convention on Mercury was adopted by 139 countries and signed by 92 of them during the Conference of Plenipotentiaries of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) that was held on 10 and 11 October 2013 in Kumamoto and Minamata, Japan.   About the Convention The international treaty aims to regulate mercury trade and

Hyaluronic acid for joint and skin wellness

Hyaluronic acid for joint and skin wellness

Hyaluronic acid attracts many water molecules and holds them in order to provide the right amount of hydration, turgidity and viscosity to cellular tissues. It is generally produced by the body and it is a major component of skin and articulations.   It is not a chance that it is used as a beauty treatment

Reflexology in 10 points

Reflexology in 10 points

What is reflexology? How is it practiced? What is it useful for and which disorders does it treat? Let’s explore it through 10 key words.

Depressed children? The cause may be a nature-deficit disorder

Depressed children? The cause may be a nature-deficit disorder

Concentration difficulties, hyperactivity, mood disorders, lack of self-confidence and anxiety: the spread of these symptoms in western children is also due to the little time they spend outdoors.   The person who assumed this theory first and coined the term Nature-deficit disorder was Richard Louv, American expert in psychotherapy, councilor of the National Scientific Council,

5 healthy habits you can learn from your dog

5 healthy habits you can learn from your dog

Have you ever thought that your dog behaviours can be healthy for human beings too? Here are a few habits you should absolutely imitate.   Avoid multitasking When a dog is engrossed in something, e.g. eating, it does it without distracting itself. In fact, if someone bothers it, it growls. Have you ever noticed this?