A nutritious diet promotes healthy nails and hair, and as both hair and nails are made up of keratin through a similar process in the body, it is believed that nutrients that help one can also help the other. So it is vital that you start by filling up on...
Many people are wary of honey because it is very rich in fructose. Some nutritionists even go as far to say that it isn't any better than white sugar. It is true that about 40% of the total weight of honey is represented by fructose, a sugar that easily turns...
We are consuming more and more nail polish and spend a lot of time on our manicures! Well why shouldn't we? Nail polish is an accessory that is both glamorous and surprisingly cheap. Over the years, ranges have diversified and all looks are possible: from the classic red varnish to the...
Sick and tired of damaging your hair using the straightening iron? Then you must absolutely try the kardoune. Never heard of it? Well, the kardoune is a ribbon that is wrapped to hair and is the ideal solution to smooth hair naturally. The kardoune originates from Algeria, but it is also...
All around the world, the Polynesian vahine became iconic in terms of beauty thanks to their beautiful hair and golden glow tanned skin. Today, we reveal the beauty secrets behind their looks and their use of traditional beauty oils, which has been a tradition passed down from mothers to daughters...
MEDICINAL PLANTS: FRIENDS OF HUMANITY Hominids of the most remote times have treated themselves with plants. Traces of chamomile have even been found on the teeth of Neanderthal men who were known to be notorious carnivores. As a bitter plant without nutritive qualities, chamomile may have been consumed for medicinal/therapeutic reasons....
Dry eye syndrome is a common condition that occurs when your tears aren’t able to provide adequate lubrication for your eyes or when they may evaporate too quickly. Our eyes are not meant to be dry, similar to our tongues. In fact, our tongues are always moist, covered in a...
Hair loss is fast becoming a common cosmetic issue affecting both men and women. Apart from ageing, there are a number of other risk factors that contribute to this condition. These include all the side effects of modern life, such as stress, unhealthy diet, excessive exposure to toxins and pollution...
Acute bronchitis, a short-term inflammation of the bronchi, is caused by the rhinovirus, which dwells in the nose as its name indicates (rhino, meaning ‘nose’ in Greek). The virus reproduces in the nose before descending into the throat and trachea, and then into the bronchi. The mucous membranes then begin...
Sometimes, no matter how many pairs of wool socks you wear, your feet just can’t seem to warm up. If you’re relatively healthy, chances are the cause of your cold feet is likely something harmless. In fact, cold hands and feet reflect a perfectly natural process by which the body...