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?

Cats and pregnancy: here’s what you should know about toxoplasmosis

Cats and pregnancy: here’s what you should know about toxoplasmosis

Are you pregnant? So, get rid of your cat. Expecting women with a cat probably have heard these words at least once in their life. The boogeyman is toxoplasmosis, an asymptomatic infectious disease that if contracted and transmitted to fetus during pregnancy can cause abortion or severe malformation.   Actually, it is really unlikely to

4 aromatic herbs for your health

4 aromatic herbs for your health

Spring has finally come, and our gardens and balconies become full of scented aromatic herbs, which are good for cooking, and to be used as natural remedies for our health.   Sage The name comes from the Latin word “salvare” (to save, heal), and refers to the numerous curative properties of this plant. The ancient

Facial steam

Facial steam

Vapour dilates the pores of the skin encouraging the elimination of blackheads and allowing a deeper and more delicate facial cleansing, mostly for those who live in the city or in polluted areas. It also let creams and lotions penetrate deeper in the skin, thus boosting its beneficial effects. And, again, it improves blood flow,

4 natural remedies for premenstrual syndrome

4 natural remedies for premenstrual syndrome

The countdown for menstruation has begun and a woman out of three becomes nervous: anxiety, insomnia, bursts of anger or tears are common manifestations. Mothers lose patience with their offspring, a female colleague hits the roof at work and husbands or male colleagues are always there to ask them: “Are you about to have your