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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...

Swollen feet in the morning, remedies

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 Swollen feet, a condition that can be the result of many different causes, mechanical, physiological but also environmental. It happens that some mornings you wake up more swollen than others. Legs and feet are often affected, but also hands and face. Why is this phenomenon happening? The anatomy of the feet is such that they are particularly prone to swelling. Far from the circulatory pump of the heart, subject to the force of gravity, supporting the whole weight of the body, it is easy for them to suffer from their incessant and important work. Swollen feet natural remedies Natural remedies can be very useful for preventing and resolving swelling in the feet that also occurs in the morning, in synergy with some healthy habits that require a minimum of effort but which lead to great results. Sleeping with a pillow in the lower part of the mattress, so as to leave the feet slightly higher than the pelvis, favors venous return and relieves the ankles, be careful to keep the support...

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.

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 o...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...