Mint: an ally against many ailments

Mint, as such or in the form of extracts, infusions, decoctions, essential oil, tablets, etc., has been used since ancient times to alleviate many common ailments. Its best-known beneficial actions, already exploited by the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans, are those related to the respiratory tract and digestive system, so much so that a great many medicines and herbal preparations against coughs, sore throats, gingivitis and poor digestion include menthol among their ingredients. But the uses that can be made of this plant and the active components it contains are many more and, at times, surprising.
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The benefits of healthy sexuality

No special reasons are needed to consider healthy sexuality important. It is pleasurable, relaxes, feels good physically and psychologically, allows deep communication between partners and strengthens relationships. But it may

Preventing infection

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What is that tingling in the hands and feet?

If we experience numbness in our hands or feet or a feeling like having thorns, then it may be that some medicine or any of the following are the cause.

Beware of those twelve: tempting but risky foods

Beware of those twelve: tempting but risky foods. Especially in summer, colorful, inviting, fresh and tasty fruits and vegetables become the stars of the table, aperitifs, beach snacks and parties

Too much Caffeine?

Taken in small doses it improves concentration, while if taken in excessive doses it causes heart rate, raises blood pressure levels and induces a state of nervousness.

Allergies: between truth and false myths

Le allergies seasonal are increasingly prevalent among both children and adults, for reasons ranging from increased pollen production by some plants to global warming, from a greater generalized predisposition of

Social Distancing

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Is memory faltering? These are the most frequent causes

Decline mild cognitive, Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are so widespread and feared that, by now, when it comes to memory disorders it is immediately led to think

Can anemia cause fatigue?

An insufficiency of iron in the blood can result an anemia, responsible ius considerable fatigue. In women, anemia is a recurrent occurrence because of the menstrual cycle. When there is anemia the

Kidneys: how to keep them healthy

They are among the most important and delicate organs in the body, but as long as they work we really care little, if at all. At most, we take an

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