Category: Informative
How to avoid intestinal gas
Did you know that our body produces daily several liters of gas? Although we have enough means to remove and absorb all the excess gas, sometimes the 'digestive balance' can be broken.
The art of walking and its benefits
The art of walking lies in feeling that we can dedicate time to ourselves and being stress-free. We can feel our body at every step of the way, and as we progress, we feel more agile, step by step, and realise that our muscles are releasing tension… This process helps us achieve stability and wellbeing day by day.
Breakfast: the best way to start the morning
As its name suggests, breakfast is the time that we break our fast from the night before. That’s why it’s the fuel that ensures we start the day off well.
Spring asthenia. What is it and why does it occur?
The arrival of spring, with the time change and the rise in temperatures, can affect your body with symptoms such as sadness, fatigue or loss of appetite. Find out why some people may suffer from this disorder, known as spring asthenia, and how it affects the body.
Free Radicals and Oxidative Stress
You must have heard of free radicals, responsible for cellular damage. Oxidative stress is the consequence of increased free radicals. Find out how antioxidants keep free radicals in check.
The importance of silicon for our lives
Silicon is an essential element for the life of all human beings. People, animals and even plants need this element. In humans it is involved in the formation of bone tissue, connective tissue, and facilitates the accumulation of calcium and other minerals in bone tissue. Likewise, silicon helps to improve problems in the skin, hair and nails, etc.
Losing weight is possible
Nutritionists and dietitians explain give us keys to reaching and keeping a healthy weight throughout the year. After all, if we do not do anything now, it will become increasingly harder to lose that unwanted weight.
Omega 3, essential for development
Omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids are necessary for the proper functioning of the body. EFAs are the precursors of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids that are essential structural elements for cells and for the formation of new tissues, playing a key role during gestation, lactation and infancy, as these are stages of growth and development of cellular tissue.
The health importance of Omega 3, 6, 7 and 9
Fatty acids are involved in our metabolism and there are more than seventy different types of fatty acids. They are bioactive molecules that have a double function for our organism: they provide energy and act as regulators of vital metabolic processes. Discover what essential fatty acids are and how to obtain them for your body.Properties of the CLA
CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) is a acid of natural source present in vegetable oils and in the milk and meat of ruminant animals, which has been of great interest in recent times for its beneficial effects on human health. Several studies have shown that the consumption of 1500 to 3000 mg of CLA a day leads to the elimination of fat accumulation in the body. CLA also restores strength and tone to the muscles, preventing flaccidity.
Aloe Vera, find out all its benefits and uses
Aloe vera is a plant traditionally used in the herbal world for its many healthy properties, mainly for its positive effects on the skin, but also for general health.
Cleanse yourself from the inside with a purifying diet
What is a cleansing or détox diet? Here are the keys to a cleansing diet and tips for cleansing yourself, and other healthy lifestyle tips
Fight cellulite with a good diet
When we talk about cellulitis, we’re referring to an extra storage of fat in adipose tissue. This storage is accompanied by water retention and inflammation in the affected area. Nobody is born and condemned with cellulitis, no matter whether they are male or female. In fact, both sexes basically have the same amount of adipocytes. To combat the appearance and evolution of cellulitis, daily healthy eating habits and exercise are recommended, as well as avoiding excess fat and toxins.
Relaxation and Rest: Health For Your Mind
Routine, work, the environment and the rhythm of life cause what is commonly known as "mental saturation". This condition may be alleviated by relaxation techniques.
Bee Pollen. Properties and how to take pollen
Among the many products that bees provide us with, pollen is one of the most energizing. Bees extract pollen from flowers, make small pellets of it and keep it in their honeycombs in small, specially dedicated cells. This pollen is also enriched with the nectar from which they produce the honey, which increases its nutritional properties and health benefits. Pollen contains protein (almost all the essential amino acids), and is the largest known source of vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates.
Salt Lamps. Color and Energy For Your Well-being
Our physical and mental health are influenced by our environment’s correct ionization. Nowadays, there are more positive ion sources than in the past, creating electrical imbalance. To understand it better, we just have to remember how we feel when we’re at the top of a mountain or in the middle of a pine forest: places where there is a high number of negative ions. That’s why it’s important to try and solve these disorders by ionizing the air. An innovative and effective way to do so is using a salt crystal lamp.Evening Primrose, the women’s plant
From the seeds of evening primrose (also called primrose) is obtained by cold pressing, a rare and extremely valuable oil extremely rich in Essential Fatty Acids. Many researches and studies carried out in the last 20 or 30 years in different countries show the efficacy, without any side effects, of evening primrose in the treatment of premenstrual syndrome and mood, relieving irritability, anxiety,,.. But these are not its only properties...
Strengthen your Defenses and the Immune System
Our organism is constantly exposed to the potential invasion of numerous pathogenic substances that can lead us to become ill, such as viruses, bacteria or fungi, if our immune system is not "prepared". Here are some tips on how to help your immune system by taking care of your diet.
Food supplements: The importance of a good use in the diet
Food supplements are provided to help supplement the intake of nutrients in the daily diet. Find out how to take them properly and the importance of adequate consumer information on supplements.
Fighting Stress
When we require extra energy from our bodies due to pressure at work and emotional stress, they use up their energy reserves, and as a result, vitamin B reserves, which in turn, makes us more susceptible to becoming depressed, suffering insomnia or irritability. To avoid this, your diet should include food sources rich in vitamin A, B and C, and minerals such as potassium, magnesium and calcium. You should also make a habit of exercising and doing lovely things that you enjoy to relax, like walking, speaking to loved ones on the phone, going to the cinema, etc.
