Onychophagia or nail biting is a psychological pathology related, in general, to the mismanagement of emotions such as fear, nervousness and anxiety. For this reason, it is not surprising that nail biting can worsen in situations of great stress such…
Rock tea to lose weight We have received several questions this week related to a plant called rock tea (tea de aragon) and if it helps to lose weight. Before being able to answer this question, we consider it appropriate…
We have recently written about the foods rich in iodine and its relationship with the thyroid gland. After publishing, we have received several requests to address the issue of iodine and the home remedies that can be used with it.…
Kosher salt is coarse-grained salt that is made from salt crystals. It is also known as rock salt, kitchen salt, koshering, and flake salt. Like its name, it is often used in the cooking process of koshering meats to remove…
Castor Oil for Lipomas Lipomas are fatty lumps located under the skin that are noncancerous, soft to the touch, and are mostly painless and inflamed. These can form in any part of the body where there is fatty tissue, preferably…
Home remedy to clean yellow tongue Regarding the tongue, we have received several questions about how to clean yellow tongue and bitter or how to remove the yellow tongue. It is important to note that there are indeed several home…
Rhodiola, a member of the Crassulaceae family, goes by various names including radiola, arctic root, golden root, arctic root, and polar rose. The fresh root smells slightly of rose, hence the origin of this name. They have a golden color,…
Tobacco belongs to the Solanaceae family and is native to the warm areas of America, possibly the Caribbean, and is cultivated throughout the world. This is an annual plant with a fibrous root and an erect, round, hairy, branched stem,…
Some people have asked us about methionine, what are its benefits for the body’s health and if it has side effects or contraindications. It is important to first clarify that methionine, also called L-methionine, is an essential amino acid in…
One of the most common, yet disturbing, discomforts of pregnancy is back pain. This originates due to the relaxation of the ligaments in this area and the alteration of the center of gravity, which causes the adoption of an inappropriate…