The cold is definitely not the best friend of our skin. It sensitizes, dehydrates and weakens it. To improve the condition of our dry skin in winter, here are some fantastic tips. Dry Skin: A Circulation Question When the temperatures outside get frigid, you experience a phenomenon called vasoconstriction, or narrowing of the blood vessels. The cold air forces the body, which must always be at the same temperature, to warm up. And this process damages the skin. Signs of Dry Skin in Winter How do you know if you have areas of rough or dry skin? We can easily observe the dead white skin that remains on the surface. It is rougher to the touch. On your face, some...
Are you sick and tired of recurring headaches? In this article, you will discover the most common causes of headaches and the 10 best natural solutions to treat and relieve them. Headaches are at the top of the list of the most disabling physical problems worldwide. Frequent episodes of headaches reduce quality of life and may even affect the family, social, and professional spheres of individual sufferers. There are several kinds of headaches; tension headaches and migraines are the most common. Other types are also common: cluster headaches, temporomandibular disorders (jaw pain), Arnold's neuralgia, cervicogenic headaches, sinusitis and many others. According to the American Chiropractic Association, 95% are classified as primary headaches, tension headaches, migraines or cervicogenic headaches. They have...
Pain suddenly strikes your calf, your thigh, the arch of your foot ... it's a cramp, and it hurts. But it can be easily relieved thanks to alternative treatments. Whether in the middle of the street or in your bed the middle of the night, the pain occurs without warning. The cramp is often caused by intense muscular effort, but can also occur due to the effects of certain drugs, nutrition, vitamin deficiency or other causes. Check here our simples solutions to relieve a cramp: The nutritionist’s recipe Many of us don’t get enough magnesium, and a deficiency promotes cramps during physical exertion. A good cure is to take magnesium supplements for 3 weeks (300 mg per day on average),...
This is the time of the year when we are slowly getting ready for the joy of winter sports, including skiing. In some frigid states, skiing time is already here! After a long day on the ski hills have you ever experienced that dreaded heaviness in your legs, aches in your thighs and muscle cramps all over? If so, this blog has some very useful tips for you. Winter sports accidents are primarily due to the lack of proper preparation of skiers, most of whom do not play sports regularly during the year. Skiing or snowboarding will inevitably cause muscles pains that will generally be felt most intensely 48 hours after the start of activity. The best prevention is preparation....
The fall season is now upon us, a transition between summer and winter that prepares us for the coming cold, rain, snow, less sunshine, etc. It is important to prepare well! Here are few healthy body tips to get you ready for the season ahead: 1. Adopt a balanced diet During the winter, your body suffers a number of bacterial and viral attacks which lead to a weakening of immune system defenses and increase the risk of colds, flu, fever, etc. One of the best ways to protect your immune system is to adopt a healthy diet that is a combination of varied and balanced menus. With this in mind we recommend vegetables, including root vegetables, cabbage, squash, celery, salads...
