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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Magnesium: why it is needed, where to find it

Magnesium is an essential mineral for efficient muscle contraction and nervous system function, as well as needed to optimize sugar and bone metabolism, counter migraine and PMS, and more. To

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

The truth about DNA testing by mail

So much information and so much confusion. If you are curious about where your ancestors came from or perhaps you are concerned about possible diseases that were transmitted. Mail-order DNA

Choosing the wrong shoes: a recurring mistake

What is the right time to choose the right shoes in a store? Is it advisable to buy shoes online? How often should we check the condition of our feet?

Hair falling out more than usual? Here’s why

Hair is strongly affected by health status general organism, but also the lifestyle one leads, the stress level, the medications one takes, and, in both men and women, of hormone

Melatonin: are they always sweet dreams?

Melatonin supplements are increasingly being used to improve sleep in adults and children in a “physiological” way, that is, without forcing falling asleep with hypnoinducing drugs, but through improved functioning

Night cough, how to counteract it

Who has experienced at least once knows that there is only one thing worse than coughing insistent during the day: insistent coughing during the night and the accompanying throat discomfort.

Asthma and weather: how to reduce discomfort

Temperature too high or too low, excessive humidity or Dry wind, thunderstorms, chemicals and allergens in the air we breathe act variably on the mucous membranes lining the respiratory tract.

How to get the protein you need

Protein helps strengthen muscles, those muscles that help support fatigue and keep the body in balance. How many do we need?

What damages the brain (and how to protect it)

Directing center of every physical and psychic function, the Brain is the most complex and delicate organ in the entire human body. For this is well enclosed and protected by

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