Effleurage in Swedish massage The effleurage technique in Swedish massage is necessary to prepare the skin for the following gestures. It involves sliding the tips of the fingers (or the palms of the hands) from bottom to top, making circular movements. Both hands should be gently placed flat. In

Antibiotics are not automatic Do you remember this information campaign launched in 2002 to inform the French of the interest of antibiotics? Because yes, they are essential for treating infections caused by bacteria, but have absolutely no effectiveness against viral infections such as the flu. Wha

Surely you have already heard of this grandmothers trick of drinking lemon water in the morning on an empty stomach. Its not always easy to swallow the acid mixture as soon as you wake up, we grant you that, but the five benefits of this simple and quick good habit should make you change your mind.

Naturopathy, késaco? It does not make a diagnosis, does not cure anything, but acts in prevention and gives individualized keys to staying in good health. Its 3 pillars:food hygiene, well-being and physical exercise. In France, it is tolerated, but not recognized (therefore not regulated). Why do

Sucking your thumb or biting your nails, weve all done it, at least once in our lives. And we more or less quickly stopped under pressure from our parents or when we learned that it was bad for our teeth or our nails, and especially when we realized that we were going to have to wear dental braces o

Having swollen lips like a scalpel, losing weight until you have space between your legs to walk like a mannequin or being able to hide your waist behind a sheet of A4 paper… so many dangerous and viral challenges which, in the age of the internet, spread rapidly on social networks, and bring togeth

It is well known:fruits and vegetables are the key to good health and you should eat at least 5 of them a day. However, a study coming straight from England (and Australia) shows that consuming 8 of them – therefore a little more than in the adage – would allow you to be happier. Apparently, these a

Ah pregnancy, what a wonderful adventure. We move, travel, enjoy, and its not these few extra pounds that will stop us! On the other hand, certain precautions must be taken in order to travel in the best possible conditions, without hassle. Here are a few. Traveling by plane… It is quite possible

Huuum, the raw cookie dough… Too good, right? Its true, raw cake batter is quite good (weve all already tasted it, havent we?). What we know less is that it can hold unpleasant surprises. Starting with the development of the intestinal bacterium E.Coli, originally harmless but which can cause seriou

Do children and technology go hand in hand? We already suspected a little of the answer, but this time, it is the very serious National Food Safety Agency (Anses) which shows that this would not be the case. The researchers decided to focus their research on the little ones, who “form a particularly

Light and low-sugar products, such as 0% yogurts, or 0 calorie sodas … would not be as good for your health as claimed. In question:the perverse effects of sweeteners, these false sugars that are found in many culinary preparations. Because since they dont activate reward circuits like real sugars d

Food supplements for pregnant women sell like hotcakes in parapharmacies. However, according to a study by the British journal Drug and Therapeutic Bulletin, these products based on vitamins, trace elements and plants would represent a completely unnecessary expense. In order to prevent deficiencies

Originally from China, the Goji berry has been consumed for several millennia. In decoction, dried, powder or juice, there are many ways to consume this small red fruit. And for good reason; this fruit has proven medicinal properties. It has been used in Asia (because it is exclusively cultivated o

Plantar reflexology, a way to heal yourself A healthy mind in a healthy body is an increasingly popular motto. Today, many women are turning to an activity in harmony with their body:yoga, shiatsu, meditation... Do you also want well-being and relaxation? Why not let yourself be tempted by plantar

Its almost summer, and the opportunity for some to motivate themselves to carve out a figure before hitting the beaches. If physical exercise is of course recommended to have a firm and healthy body, diet also plays an important role (we dont teach you anything). Exit fast foods, ice cream and other

Headaches, itchy eyes, neck pain... Do you too suffer from the number one occupational hazard of the 21st century, computer vision syndrome? The expression is barbaric, but nothing too bad. These are symptoms that appear after spending at least three hours a day in front of a screen, and this is the

The posters have already made the rounds of the internet. The association Doctors of the World wanted to denounce the exorbitant prices of drugs to treat certain diseases with the campaign #LePrixdelaVie. Cancer brings in 2.4 million euros every year Shocking, isnt it? And cancer is not the only dis

What is an ergonomic pillow? Far from the cushions of our childhood filled with down and goose feathers, modern pillows offer, in addition to comfort of use, all the innovations of easy-to-live-with materials and ideal shapes for the cervical. Most often wave-shaped, with a rounded raised upper pa

Washing:an essential step for bed linen Of course, nothing could be more basic than frequently washing your bed linen:pillowcases, duvet covers, sheets, all this beautiful linen must go through the washing machine box at least once a week. Between perspiration, bodily fluids, dust, dust mites and

Above all, know the nature of your pillows Filled with down, synthetic foam or natural material, all pillows are not housed in the same boat when it comes to cleaning. If the pillows made of feathers or synthetic materials withstand machine washing well, forget the washing for pillows made of late