Nowadays, life is increasingly hectic, made up of rushing, commitments, deadlines and even constant sound chatter that makes silence something increasingly rare. Yet even science has now shown how silence-the absence of noise-is beneficial for both body and mind, contributing decisively to recharging the body and, in general, promoting complete relaxation, even at work, better …
When one is anxious, one is prone to upper-chest breathing and increased respiratory rate, causing a state of hyperventilation and thus decreased oxygenation in the blood; this causes many of the physiological symptoms and unpleasant feelings related to stress. Restoring the normal rhythm of breathing also has the effect of reducing physical “pressure” and anxiety. …
Auriculotherapy originated in France in 1950 by Paul Nogier, a physician who was also interested in osteopathy and Chinese medicine. After extensive studies, he mapped all the organs and skeletal muscle system on the ear, thus reproducing a small man, also called a homunculus, on the auricle. In fact, if you look closely, the shape …
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Let’s think about how tiring our days become when we suffer from a trivial cold: our minds are clouded, we struggle to concentrate, we feel our muscles are weighed down, and we feel a general sense of malaise. The reason for this general weakness and malaise lies not only in the illness itself, but in …
Propolis, a natural substance with remarkable cleansing and anti-inflammatory properties, is produced by bees, which collect resin from gems and plant bark in order to transform them into structural, defensive and antiseptic material for the beehive. Its name comes from the Greek word “propolis”, meaning “in front of the city”, and is due to its …
The blackcurrant, Ribes nigrum, is a native plant of the mountain regions of Eurasia. It grows spontaneously in Northern and Central Europe and in Northern Asia but it is also cultivated for culinary and therapeutic purposes. In phytotherapy, various parts of this plant, such as the leaves, buds, berries and seeds, are used to obtain …
Used since ancient times for its highly emollient properties, Sweet Almond Oil softens wax to help ear cleansing. Extracted by cold pressing almond kernels, it is crystal clear and odourless with eudermic properties, namely, it improves the condition of the skin, is absorbed very easily and is rich in vitamin E, B and minerals. For …
