Allergy to cats: what is it exactly?
Many people claim to be allergic to cats, but the condition is a lot more complicated than that. Let’s look into it. From a hypersensitivity of our immune system to an allergen, in the case of cats likely to be …
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How the ancient Egyptians used medical plants
Of all the ancient civilizations, the Egyptian one was definitely the first of which we have a good knowledge of how they used herbs and plants for medicinal reasons. Sure, everything we know is a bit vague, but we have …
A coronavirus epidemic happened 20,000 years ago in Asia
Although Covid – 19 for the first time was transmitted from animals to humans three years ago, there is evidence that coronaviruses triggered epidemics as early as the Stone Age. Scientists have analyzed the genomes of human remains from the …
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The many uses of chamomile
Chamomile is a flowering plant that has been used for millennia for therapeutic purposes. It has been used to treat a variety of diseases, but it is most recognised for the benefits it can have on hair. Chamomile is a …
Lemon essential oil for internal use, is it okay to swallow it?
Many ask if lemon essential oil can be used internally and if it is toxic. There are those on the net who recommend recipes that include essential oils and say that an essential oil of any kind can be safely …
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Incidents and Accidents in the Home and Outside
It seems to me that the possibility of an accident is always present, waiting sometimes literally to trip you up. The home, ideally a place of comfort and relaxation is a minefield of traps for the unwary and where most …
How to make a DIY facial steamer
A homemade facial steamer performs the same function for the face that a sauna or sweat lodge performs for the body: it pulls new blood to the surface of the skin, opens pores, and assaults pollutants from the deepest layers …
How to make a homemade herbal tincture
If you use medicinal herbs, you might want to make a tincture. One of the many benefits of a tincture is that it retains the properties of fresh herbs. Some herbal tinctures are available on the market, on online you …
Rosemary oil and memory; does it really work?
Traditionally, rosemary has been believed to be beneficial for memory enhancement, and many people advocate inhaling rosemary while studying. The rumour that even rosemary may improve one’s memory by up to 75% has been spreading recently, but can we truly …