How to prepare horsetail It is a primitive plant, which is why it lacks fruits and flowers. It reaches a size of 20 to 60 cm. It has round, rough and grooved stems, formed by segments of decreasing diameter from…
Native to India and other parts of Central Asia, cardamom has many health benefits, but also contraindications and side effects. Let’s look at these below: Cardamom is recognized by its small seed pods that can be green or dark brown…
If you suffer from high blood pressure or hypertension, essential oils can help, as they are able to lower it very effectively. However, the following question arises: How can essential oils do this function? When applied to the skin, the…
Home remedies to eliminate hunger and anxiety Many people when they feel overwhelmed by a stressful situation (job interview, completion of an important project, etc.) eat uncontrollably. Others, when they suffer from a love disappointment, see sweets (especially chocolates) as…
Pelvic inflammatory disease is the most common and serious consequence of infection by sexually transmitted diseases in women. Sexually active women between the ages of 15 and 25 are most at risk for pelvic inflammatory disease. The disease can also…
Each intervertebral disc consists of an external annulus fibrosus and a central nucleus formed by a gelatinous mass that acts as a cushion. Due to different reasons, the annulus fibrosus can degenerate and become ruptured. When this happens, a part…
The esophagus is a tube with muscular walls lined internally by a mucosa, which communicates the pharynx with the stomach. In the adult individual it measures approximately 25 cm in length. Three portions can be distinguished in this organ: a…
Emu oil for scars Emu oil has been used for centuries to treat a variety of health problems, especially for the skin. The oil is extracted from the fat of the emu, a flightless bird much like an ostrich, but…
Benefits and contraindications of the pimpernel Do you know the plant called pimpernel? Here we will explain about the benefits and contraindications of the pimpernel, but first we will analyze its botanical aspect. The pimpernel is a widespread plant in…
Heat stroke is understood as a profound disorder of the temperature regulation mechanism that causes high fever, collapse* and, in the most severe cases, convulsions, coma and even death. The cause is prolonged exposure to high temperatures, especially in places…