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Daily foot care

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 Foot care should take place on a daily basis and thus form part of the daily routine of one's personal hygiene. At least once a day it is good to wash your feet and inspect the entire surface of the epidermis of the foot and toes in order to assess their state of health. Any problems that we may find are usually redness, cracks, swelling, hardening, ingrown nails, cuts, and micro-lesions. Wash your feet Your feet need to be washed with warm water and mild soap every day. The temperature of the water is important because if it is too high or too low it can lead to more foot problems than it benefits. The body temperature of 37 degrees is the most suitable value as the temperature of water in which to immerse the feet. Subsequently, the choice of soap is important because it must respect the pH of the body and thus avoid it being too aggressive. There are herbal soaps or you can wash your feet even without soap using only a soft sponge and your hands. On the epidermis of the foot, t

Pomegranate juice healing properties

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Pomegranate juice is a concentrate of antioxidant substances that protect the body from damage to the cells, due to oxidative stress and from those caused to the cardiovascular system from cholesterol and diabetes . The pomegranate juice benefits are due to the presence of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, useful to combat cellular aging caused from harmful free radicals. These protective properties, demonstrated by modern scientific research, are attributed to the phenolic component, which favors the strengthening of the gastric mucosal barrier and the proper function of the cardiovascular system. A native of Persia, the pomegranate was imported by the Romans in Italy at the time of the Punic Wars; hence the botanical name Punica granatum. In ancient times, the bark was used to the astringent properties and disinfectants (is perhaps the most effective deworming that exists in nature). Today, however, we use its juice to protect the heart and blood vessels against athe

Apricot oil cosmetic benefits properties

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Apricot oil is a vegetable oil obtained by cold pressing of the seeds, which are located within the homonymous plant fruits. It is an edible oil, has a light fragrance and a delicate flavor, so it is used in the preparation of pastries. Apricot oil is used in natural cosmetics for its elasticizing action, to prevent wrinkles and stretch marks and for protective and emollient properties, because it can stimulate the production of sebum in dry and delicate skin. For food use the apricot oil is rich in antioxidants, unsaturated acids and vitamin E. It can be ingested in teaspoons or used to flavor salads and dishes in the daily diet. Apricot oil cosmetic use Face - Apricot oil has a calming effect on irritated skin and helps to reduce stress. It can be used as a natural cleanser, delicate to remove make-up products also water resistant. It is advantageously used for its protective action, which exerts on the delicate skin that protects against external weathering (sun, cold, win

Green anise essential oil

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Essential oil of anise is known for its many healing properties, it improves digestion, fights bloating, calms the cough and fluidifies the bronchial catarrh. Anise is an annual herbaceous plant, characterized by an erect stem and woody, from lower leaves alternate and opposite upper leaves. The flowers are white willing to corolla. In late summer produce small fruits of the gray-green color. native to Asia and Eastern Mediterranean. In the kitchen and pastry anise it is widely used in recipes as a flavoring and even pharmaceuticals can be a flavoring to give a pleasant taste to the drugs. In the form of liquor it is known for greek ouzo, anisette and sambuca.

Hemorrhoids Herbal Remedies

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Hemorrhoids, internal or external, occur when the hemorrhoidal veins dilate and form varicose veins, they can be caused by physical and psychological factors. The herbal remedies used for hemorrhoids are herbs and medicinal plants, which act as the circulatory system with an astringent, anti-inflammatory and vessel-protective.

Angelica essential oil

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Angelica essential oil expectorant action, tonic of the nervous system, is useful against colitis bronchitis and numerous infections. For the content of certain active ingredients such as pinene, borneol, linalool and limonene essential oil of angelica has significant expectorant and tonic for the nervous system. Excellent remedy to combat chronic infections due to its immunostimulatory action. Indicated in case of gastrointestinal problems and his qualities, anti-inflammatory and expectorant. Effective cleansing and detoxifying broad spectrum. Tonic, helps regain strength in convalescence.

Laurel essential oil

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Laurel essential oil (obtained from Laurus nobilis) is appreciated for its digestive properties and balancing, useful against stress and anxiety. The laurel is dioecious, that is, there are male and female specimens. The bright yellow flowers, gathered to form an inflorescence umbrella, appear in spring. The fruits are shiny black drupe (when ripe) with a single seed. Laurel essential oil benefits Stimulating , active energy gently inhaled, strengthens the powers of concentration and memory; develops creativity; calms the fears and anxiety. When you lack confidence in yourself, you are afraid of public speaking, fear of not being up or fail to achieve its aims: it promotes psychic awareness and intuition. Useful in case of nervous exhaustion, fatigue and stress. Rebalancing of the skin , restores the balance in sebaceous dermatitis, which often are the cause of acne and inflammation. remedy effective to strengthen hair and prevent hair loss. Rubbed with regularity and cons

Pregnancy Harmful Herbs

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The period of pregnancy and breastfeeding is a special time in a woman's life and to protect herself and her baby should be very careful what you assume to prevent the dangers. In fact, many drugs and many plants have active ingredients that pass from the mother's body to the baby through the placenta and can cause interference of the development or cause problems for the unborn child. Also breastfeeding substances taken by the mother, although natural, can pass into breast milk, so you should pay attention at this particular time, while avoiding potentially harmful plants and herbs. The currently most at risk is always the first trimester of pregnancy where it is recommended to avoid any remedy, both pharmaceutical and natural not to interfere in any way with the development of the fetus, since the risk is the influence of substances that can lead to malformations or damage the physiological functions of the unborn child. After the first quarter, if you develop dis

Lavender Essential Oil Benefits

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Lavender essential oil is known for its many medicinal properties, is useful in case of insomnia, menstrual pain and cystitis. The essential oil extracted from lavender plant, exerts rebalancing action of the central nervous system, being at the same time tonic and sedative; calms anxiety, agitation, nervousness; relieves headaches and disorders caused by stress and in case of insomnia . Lavender essential oil benefits Antiseptic and antibiotic , very valuable remedy in the treatment of all colds - flu, coughs, sinusitis, catarrh. Antispasmodic - calms abdominal pain and spasms and can be beneficial in cases of menstrual pain (avoid in case of heavy periods). Antiseptic - diluted in intimate wash or inner lavenders, contrasts the affections of the genito-urinary system, such as cystitis. Inflammatory analgesic - used in lotions and massage oils, it relieves pain caused by muscle sprains and rheumatism and helps the lymphatic stagnation caused by the presence of ce

Aleppo Soap

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Aleppo soap is a natural soap for the hygiene of the person, of very ancient origin. The first evidence of its use date back to 2,500 BC This soap is typical of Syria and more specifically the city of Aleppo, which takes its name. It is still produced by hand, following the same process of saponification used since ancient times. In a pot, olive oil is treated with soda extracted from sea salt and baked for several days; as this stage, when cooling is added to a variable percentage of laurel oil, Aleppo soap which makes the most fragrant and most valuable. The higher the percentage of laurel oil, the most valuable is the soap. Aleppo Soap Benefits and Uses Aleppo soap is therefore entirely made from plant natural ingredients and is free from synthetic additives. Its composition makes it particularly suitable for sensitive skin and for those suffering from allergies and sensitivities to fragrances and other additives commonly found in cleaning products for personal hygiene. Ale

Peach oil benefits

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Peach oil delicate and nourishing is particularly suitable for the skin, dry, sensitive or irritated, can also be used for the cure of the skin of children. In detail the properties and uses of peach oil for the beauty of face and body. Peach oil excellent natural remedy for skin The peach oil is an excellent natural remedy for the body and face, and is suitable for all skin types. Thanks to softening the oil extracted from peach pits, is particularly suitable for those with dry skin, or in case of dehydration caused for example by excessive exposure to the sun's rays. The antioxidant properties, combined with those emollients and moisturizers, also make the peach oil a good ally for skins with wrinkles, loss of firmness and elasticity. The peach oil also has soothing properties and is very well tolerated by sensitive or irritated skin, can be used by adults and children in case of skin infections, dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis. Being a vegetable oil that abs

Camellia seed oil benefits

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Camellia seed oil is a natural vegetable oil, produced from the Camellia flower seeds. The seed oil camellia is a valuable ally of the skin and hair, that nourish and strengthen thanks to vitamin E. Precious oil extraction is carried through the cold pressing of the seeds, and is a sign of quality of the product, without the use of additives or chemical solvents. Camellia Oil Benefits The camellia seed oil is mainly composed of fatty acids poly unsaturated and mono; the remainder are saturated fatty acids, palmitic and stearic. It has a significant presence of tocopherols, natural polyphenols and antioxidants, particularly rich in vitamin A and vitamin E. It is a light oil, the delicate texture, fluid and light, the slight mild odor. It penetrates quickly into the skin and is not greasy. Thanks to the beneficial substances in it, the seed oil Camellia is a valuable ally of the skin and hair. Camellia oil uses for skin The retinol content in vitamin A stimulates collagen

Swollen belly 5 remedies

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Swollen belly is a nuisance due to the foods that cause the formation of gas. it is important to follow a proper diet, varied and healthy. And maybe try the 5 most effective remedies for swollen belly. Fennel Improves digestion and decreases puffiness. Stimulate the motility of the stomach and intestines. They have action against the fermentation of food. Excellent tea, too cold, to take with you and drink during the day. Charcoal With proper precautions, is an excellent remedy for absorbing the excess gas, but also water, which makes it useful also in case of diarrhea. It is in the form of capsules or tablets to be taken with plenty of water. It is able to absorb even holding them some toxic substances, thus being used as a real cure. But be careful: binds to himself even any medications, decreasing the effectiveness, therefore it is good to hear your doctor if you intend to use alongside other treatments. Ginger Spice from very pleasant spicy flavor, it has a

Gastric reflux remedies

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Gastric reflux is a disorder that can become very annoying. Among the natural remedies there are several herbs, in addition to good living habits to be followed to reduce the burning and inflammation, like having proper nutrition . Gastric reflux is a malaise that is manifested by rise of stomach contents into the esophagus, which leads to irritation of the mucous membranes especially with inflammation and burning in the pit of my stomach, until you have acidity and even regurgitation. Usually gastric reflux is a temporary malaise also called gastritis, but it can turn into a real disease, if it becomes so common to get to harm the esophageal wall . Causes and symptoms of gastric reflux The food we eat reaches the stomach where it is the esophageal sphincter, the valve for the passage of the food that prevents stomach acid juices to climb up keeping them inside to promote their digestive function. The esophageal valve can be opened only in exceptional cases such as vomiting an

Colorful food

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For some time it is determined that the colors may help the body to speed up and improve some mechanisms naturally. But not many know that colors can influence hunger and satiety sensations, as well as mood. The diet of colors represent an important source of well-being for our health, contributing to the proper functioning of the human organism. Fruits and vegetables have a wide range of colors, which are associated with specific properties. Therefore it is important that the colors are variously represented, because different colors are the expression of different biochemical constituents, all important especially in the first years of life in which the growth of the various organs and apparatus, to be optimal, it requires correct intake of a large amount different nutrients . In chromotherapy , the natural color of food plays an important role in maintaining health and reducing the risk of cancer. In fact it was shown that antioxidants, which are regularly found in fruits a

Ginger essential oil benefits

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Ginger essential oil toning the entire body. If inhaled balances the energies that are not in harmony. It helps to wake up and warm the senses dormant, improves concentration and judgment. In ancient Greeks and Romans imported ginger in the Red Sea area and knew its important medicinal properties as well as use it as a spice. Antinauseants useful to prepare for long and tiring trips because it decreases anxiety; is used as a moderator in motion sickness (by passive movement disorders like airsickness, sea and car), and against nausea from growth hormones, present in the first months of gestation. Ginger appears to have no side effects, while many anti-motion sickness medications cause drowsiness. This makes the essential oil of ginger an effective alternative for the treatment of nausea in general especially the morning of pregnancy. Painkiller , diluted in a vegetable oil ... and massaged, is effective against rheumatic pain, muscle stiffness due to trauma, sprains, strains

Lemon essential oil benefits

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Calming on the mind and nervous system, the lemon essential oil , if inhaled helps with anxiety disorders, nervousness that causes headaches or insomnia, and improves memory. Prevents blocks the sympathetic nervous system, it stimulates the parasympathetic functions. It argues, gives courage and determination. When you are forced to suffer oppression and persecution harassment of various kinds, it helps get rid of conditioning. Antiseptic : It is an excellent antibiotic, very helpful from the first onset of flu symptoms, fever, cold, cough and sore throat. Antibiotic and haemostatic properties are useful in case of infected wounds, tissue infections, stomatitis, mouth ulcers, cold sores, inflamed or bleeding gums. Invigorating the circulatory system : it stimulates the lymphatic and venous circulation, strengthens blood vessels and thins the blood. Excellent against noise due to poor circulation such as heavy legs, edema, cellulite, varicose veins and capillary fragility an

Agrimony Therapeutic Properties

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Agrimony is the fourth medicinal plant that Edward Bach discovered in 1930. Starting with the keyword (mask), expression of non-reception of the pain or discomfort that you can expand to the body through psycho-physical disorders such as chronic headaches (in people that mask modesty suffering or after abusing food or alcoholic beverages) nervous tics, states of anxiety, linked to anxiety. In some cases up to the closure in solitude with depression, asthma, anorexia and bulimia; the type Agrimony plays on loosening of life, not really explaining their fears. Here you have the option, instead of bringing down the (mask) and to become joyful and sociable, to be able to openly communicate their feelings and accept life as it flows in, made even less pleasant sides. Therefore, the benefit that arises, is a full and sincere feeling of acceptance of oneself, harmony, authenticity and consequently of inner calm. Processed disorders are seen with new opportunities, with a bright vi

Crab Apple Bach flower remedy

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Crab Apple, Bach flower remedy indicated as a treatment for those who have the obsession of dirt. Crab Apple is the cleansing remedy, the "detergent" psychophysical, this does mean that the Crab Apple character, often do not have a good self-image, always it tends to purify, wash, never fails to accept it as it is, generally It has low self-esteem, and is haunted by a feeling of continuous dirt. Crab Apple (Malus pupila or Pyrus Malus / Crabapple) is the apple tree that became wild with time, located in the woods and hedges. Considered a natural antibiotic, it may also be used in curing acne and allergies. Is a person who is desperate and discouraged, there is always something wrong with her, in his body, in his mind and in his soul, in his complete being; It looks, then the mirror and do not like. The Crab Apple are often uncomfortable with their body and they feel no shame, because you do not like (here is different from feeling emotional generating Pine, instea

Bach flowers in cases of anxiety

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Flower therapy works on the different forms of anxiety states, derived from difficult transitional times that the individual goes through in the course of his life; in other cases, anxiety is linked to negative attitudes character of his personality. In times of acute anxiety Rescue Remedy immediately attenuates more hassles. Agrimony : suitable for the anxiety caused by an inner torment that hide from others. Who suffers mask the problems to others using a functional façade joy to dodge conflicts and discussions. The flower helps to address the problems by curbing the tendency to hide them for fear of not being accepted, donating serenity and optimism in dealing with them. Walnut : the anxiety that comes a stressful event or a change of life. The remedy helps in times in which to break old ties, associations, and lifestyles may give rise to anxiety, instability, confusion and uncertainty to the decisions taken. The remedy gives constancy, decision and determination, adaptabi

Plants in menopause

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The plants and the most effective natural remedies to combat the symptoms of menopause. Menopause is a very delicate stage in a woman's life, during which major changes occur both physically and emotionally. The body produces an extent progressively less hormones, menstrual cycles are reduced gradually until it disappears altogether. The age of menopause is between 45 and 55 years, but this period is purely indicative. hot flashes, sudden sweats, nervousness, mood instability, irritability, anxiety, insomnia and pressure fluctuations are the most common disorders of menopausal syndrome. Red clover more active and easily assimilated . In the past they were very used in natural supplements isoflavones from Soja, with mediocre success in countering menopause symptoms. The Soja was not maintained in supplements for the modern menopause also because, besides being more and more often of a GMO, contains only 2 isoflavones, and in glycosylated form, that is not rapidly and

5 Foods for Healthy Hair

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The power supply is important for the well-being but also for the beauty. In fact, skin, hair and nails can suffer a lot due to nutritional deficiencies. We find five foods that can not be missing in the diet of those who want strong and nourished hair . When it comes to hair food, millet is probably the first food of the list. Still very undervalued, this cereal has many beneficial properties. Its proteinaceous component is greater than that of other cereals; also its proteins are more easily absorbable by the organism. Millet is rich in minerals, but most contain salicylic acid, a substance that promotes hair health and also of teeth, skin and nails. Another hair ally is represented by milk and consequently, from all dairy products, in particular yoghurt, curd cheese and other fresh cheeses. Milk and derivatives help the welfare of the hair thanks to the proteins, and especially thanks to the calcium content. Dried fruits, carrots, green leafy vegetables. All nuts cer

Aromatherapy Benefits

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Aromatherapy is a holistic practice that acts of physical, mental and spiritual through the use of non-oily essences, concentrated in certain areas of medicinal plants: flowers, resin, bark, roots, peel, leaves and fruits. These oils are volatile fractions obtained from plants by steam distillation. The treatment of the body using aromatic oils goes back at least to 2000 BC In the Bible, it is mentioned the use of medicinal plants and essences, both for religious purposes and for the cure of diseases. In the Middle Ages, the perfumers were distinguished thanks to the antiseptic of all essential oils. During the nineteenth century, chemists embarked on the artificial production of essential oils, which are useful as fragrances. The therapeutic results achieved with essential oils dissipated interest in natural treatments until the twentieth century, a period in which he renewed the interest in nature and its inherent potential and. Among the so-called complementary therapies, aro

Bach Flower Remedies

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For Bach flowers are usually intended final preparations resulting from the infusion in water and alcohol of specific flowers.  The Bach Flower Remedies, based on flower therapy are based on the argument that underlies a disease there would be an energetic disorder, manifested by the appearance of symptoms. Each physical disorder corresponds to a psychological or emotional disorder. The flower intervenes in curing the moods and reactions to events in the belief that the mind affects the body's natural being. Each flower or essence correspond to a specific patient's psychological state, expressed by more symptoms. There are 38 species that are divided into healers and assistants. These are supplemented by the Rescue Remedy, 39 Remedy by Bach, from temporary purposes stabilizers in an emergency psycho-emotional. Edward Bach formulated the theory of cure with flowers in sharp contrast to the academic environment. He graduated in Medicine in 1912, came soon to homeopathy