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15 foods to relieve stress

're stressed, but go green for lunch instead. 'Green leafy vegetables like spinach contain folate, which produces dopamine, a pleasure-inducing brain chemical that helps you stay calm,' Heather Mangieri, RDN, spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, tells Health. A study published in ...

22
May
2020

Natural and eco-friendly toys: what to choose?

What is the European regulation for toys? Since July 2013, a European directive called the Toy Safety Directive has limited the amount of chemical products in all articles intended for children: clothing, furniture, childcare items and of course toys. Despite this undeniable progress, some problem ...

18
Dec
2013

Air travel: what are the prohibited items?

tic use with a capacity greater than 100 ml per bottle And of course : - explosive or flammable substances (anti-aggression spray, aerosol...) - chemical or toxic substances (batteries with electrolyte) - weapons or imitation weapons (pistol, dagger...). - cartridges and ammunition for huntin ...

28
June
2013

Mosquitoes: soon a revolutionary repellent to avoid bites.

fic receptors to detect their target. This second discovery could also contribute to the development of even more effective repellents. An innovative chemical camouflage Unlike repellents currently available on the market, this new weapon against mosquito bites is not a product based on essential oi ...

27
July
2023

Lice: diagnosis and natural solutions

neck. In short, don't hesitate to search for the little pest! How to treat head lice? There are two types of solutions against Lice: treatments using Chemical products or natural treatments. Several lice products are available over-the-counter in pharmacies, usually in the form of a lotion or Lice ...

28
Sep
2007

Natural Aphrodisiacs: 3 Ideas to Boost Your Libido

efore recommended for men in a one-month course (in capsule form, for example). Ginkgo biloba is another interesting plant as it affects the brain's chemical messengers: acetylcholine, dopamine, and norepinephrine. A ginkgo biloba course is suitable for both men and women, upon medical advice. Mac ...

11
Feb
2013

Three ways to laugh more

Fill up on fun and funny things We fill up on healthy snacks to avoid giving in to junk food, and similarly, you can fill up on comedy to avoid giving in to gloom. It may seem inappropriate that laughter needs prior preparation, but once the bad mood hits, you're not motivated to watch comedy. And ...

10
Mar
2020

Health: what is an autoimmune disease?

es is increasing in Western countries. To explain this phenomenon, doctors put forward several hypotheses: excessive hygiene, but also exposure to chemical substances such as endocrine disruptors and pesticides, the use of medication and chronic stress. All these factors would lead to alterati ...

11
Apr
2022

Aurone: the most effective plant against mosquitoes

unches of this mosquito repellent plant to place inside. This natural trick can be enough to keep mosquitoes away from your home without resorting to chemical insecticides. Another insect trick is to dry this plant and put it in a bag in your closets to keep moths away from your clothes. To no ...

19
July
2022

Making a mosquito repellent candle: the easy way

. Moreover, unless you suffer from an allergy to one of these essential oils, they are less harmful to your health and to the environment than the chemical repellents sold in the shops. What are the manufacturing steps? It is quite easy and quick to make a mosquito repellent candle yourself. ...

01
Aug
2022

Sintered stone: a new material for your kitchen

ecially valued for its resistance to external aggression and its durability over time. Indeed, it resists very well to shocks, abrasion, scratches, chemical substances (acids, solvents) and UV rays from the sun. Its color does not fade over time. This material is very practical for a worktop i ...

30
Nov
2022

Eye injury: what to do?

certain activities. Do-it-yourself and gardening enthusiasts should remember to protect your eyes during work that involves splashing particles or chemicals. In particular, beware of milling, brush-cutting or lawn-mowing activities. Tiny particles thrown up during these activities can pass throug ...

16
Mar
2023

Black soap: 8 tips for home and garden.

u use a wood heating system throughout the winter, you have surely noticed that the insert in your chimney quickly becomes dirty. There are different chemical products available on the market specifically designed to clean the glass of wood stoves and inserts. But if you're looking for a natural alt ...

24
Mar
2023

Aesthetic medicine: getting a tattoo removed with laser in 5 questions.

r is one of the best methods currently available for tattoo removal. Not only does this technique provide optimal results, but it is also much safer than chemical tattoo removal. The latter method carries a risk of skin ulceration and necrosis. The duration of laser tattoo removal varies depending ...

27
Mar
2023

Oligotherapy: for allergies, think of manganese!

as for the prevention of asthma and eczema. This trace element acts as a regulator of the immune system and inhibits the secretion of histamine, the chemical mediator that plays a key role in triggering allergic reactions. Manganese is also a cofactor of numerous enzymes and thus contributes to st ...

13
Apr
2023

How to treat plants with essential oils?

on indoor plants. For example, esters have a repellent effect on insect pests while flavonoids slow down the development of fungi. But, unlike other chemical treatments, these oils have the advantage of being quickly biodegradable. How to use essential oils on plants? As in aromatherapy for humans ...

16
May
2023

DIY: 5 ideas for using pallets in the garden.

and eco-friendly source of material for all sorts of DIY projects. However, be aware that recycling pallets can be dangerous as some are treated with toxic chemicals. You should not use those marked with MB (for methyl bromide, a harmful substance) nor colored pallets in blue or red which have als ...

24
May
2023

Facial hair: 5 methods of hair removal

cheeks. Tweezers are convenient because you can take them anywhere, and they are environmentally friendly as this method of hair removal requires no chemical products. You just need good lighting and some time because, with tweezers, you remove the hairs one by one, carefully and patiently. That's ...

03
Aug
2023

Cancer: what are the dangers of carrageenan?

y are extracted from red marine algae harvested off the coasts of Brittany and South America: carrageen. After harvesting, the algae undergo various chemical processes to extract the gelling agent. This substance is then dried and powdered for use as an additive by the agri-food industry. Where can ...

07
Aug
2023

How to protect your garden from wild boars?

ing crops and digging the soil. The best repellents to keep wild boars away. The first solution to protect your garden from wild boars is to use sound or chemical repellents. For example, you can equip yourself with a device called a "sonic scarecrow". This device emits high-frequency sounds random ...

27
Sep
2023