Natural Remedies: properties and uses
Properties and uses of the most important natural remedies, essential oils, herbal teas and herbal home remedies for the health and wellbeing of the body. How nature can improve our lifestyle.
The topics of Natural remedies
Natural cosmetics, like kings and queens Part 59, food of the gods and elixir of youth
The legend says that it was Montezuma, the Aztec emperor, who gave a very special drink to Hernàn Cortès, the great Spanish conqueror. This drink, cal...
beauty
Blueberries, the fruits that save the eyesight
In the complex and fascinating mechanism of vision, light is filtered by the different parts of the eye, such as the cornea, lens and vitreous humor b...
food
Vitamin C, cataracts and free radical damage, here's how to protect your eyes and vision
A healthy and balanced diet can also support vision health by protecting the eye from the aging process, damage from UV rays and the onset of cataract...
from science
To reduce visceral fat, eat an avocado!
To reduce visceral fat, the important thing is ... to eat an avocado a day. In fact, avocado is able to modify the distribution of body fat by reducin...
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Counteracting neuroinflammation, the key against brain degeneration
Alzheimer's is a neurodegenerative disease for which, at present, there are only treatments in order to slow its progression. The problem with Alzheim...
lifestyle
A handful of walnuts to lower cholesterol and save the heart
A handful of walnuts a day for heart health and to reduce cardiovascular risk. Previous studies had already shown the ability of walnuts to reduce cho...
from science
Better than a medicine… probiotics
Better than a medicine! Probiotics should never be missing in a healthy and balanced diet because of their beneficial effects on the immune system and...
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Slow cosmetique, how to reduce the waistline and visceral fat
Few ingredients, so simple that they can be found in the kitchen, and beneficial to take care of your body. This is the principle of slow cosmetique, ...
beauty
Immune system, how to fortify it with tea and herbal teas
When it comes to the immune system it is important to emphasize that there is no magic drink capable of wiping out viruses and bacteria. Rather, it is...
health
Wrinkles and skin without tone? Here is the elixir of youth for the skin
A true elixir of youth for the skin? An antioxidant substance called astaxanthin, which, whether taken orally or applied topically, helps regenerate t...
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Natural remedies for allergies
English plantain
Able to heal wounds, anti-inflammatory action in case of insect and animal bites, able to fortify the immune system, useful in case of cold, flu, cough, expectorant properties, remedy to treat itching...
Food combinations and cooking methods, eggplants
Eggplant balls stimulate the liver and are satiating, grilled eggplants contrast overweight and constipation and are anti-aging and eggplant cream stimulates the thyroid The aubergine belongs to the S...
Rosa canina (dog-rose)
Vitamin C and antioxidants, able to regulate the immune response, helpful in case of allergy, anti-inflammatory action, useful in case if conjunctivitis, ear infections and infections of the respirato...
Natural remedies for conjunctivitis
Alchemilla
Vaginal discharge, painful and heavy periods, premenstrual syndrome, helps to heal wounds and sores, brings relief in case of conjunctivitis, genital infections The Alchemilla, or lady's mantle, is a ...
Cornflower
Tired eyes, conjunctivitis, eye swelling, stye Cornflower floral water contains anti-inflammatory and decongestant substances and it is one of the best remedies in case of tired eyes, conjunctivitis, ...
Pulsatilla
Inflammation of the upper respiratory tract, sinusitis, ear infections, chronic conjunctivitis and ophthalmia with secretions, nasal stuffiness The pulsatilla, called also pasque flower, wind flower o...
Natural home remedies for headaches
Jasmine
Helpful in case of insomnia and anxiety, against stress, painkiller, useful in case of headache and other pains, poor digestion, anti aging and firming effect for skin As herbal tea – Infuse 1,5 table...
Nasal polyps, the best natural remedies
Natural remedies can help alleviate and prevent nasal polyps by acting on the nasal mucosa, decongesting it and soothing inflammations, the remedies may be also helpful to counteract the connected hea...
Rose water, liquid beauty
Antioxidant, soothing, refreshing and anti-inflammatory properties, tonic for the skin, ideal in case of wrinkles, acne, sensitive and dry skin, helpful against bags under the eyes and red eyes, remed...
Natural home remedies for hot flushes
Dioscorea
Antifungal properties against yeast infections and other fungal infections, able to control the levels of bad cholesterol LDL and triglycerides, widely used in order to treat menopausal symptomatology...
Maritime pine
Antioxidant, able to protect the microcirculation and fight capillary fragility, hemorrhoids and venous insufficiency, protects the skin from aging caused by photo exposure, reduces skin spots and str...
Raspberry, glycerine macerate
Natural remedy dedicated to women's health, calming and antispasmodic action, useful in case of painful menstruation and premenstrual syndrome, helpful in menopause against hot flashes, but also in ca...
Natural remedies for skin and beauty
Beauty tonic of St John
Antioxidant, anti aging and anti inflammatory lotion, useful as a tonic for the skin of the face, neck and eye contour, to help in case of wrinkles, acne, pimples, itching and dermatitis The night bet...
Ivy climbing
Painkiller, remedy in case of all types of pain, anti- cellulite, it helps to make the skin elastic and healthy, shiny hair, remedy for toothache and tooth decay The ivy climbing must be used for exte...
Vitamin D
Skeleton benefits, support for the immune system, improves mood and brain functions, protection against degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer, reduces nervous hunger The term vitamin was introduced ...