The parsley is classified in the Umbelliferae and used by man for more than 5,000 years. In Ancient Greece, it was used for funeral rites or to crown the winners of the Games in Corinth. The Romans also used parsley after orgies to mask the foul smell of their foul breath laden with excess alcohol.

All doctors agree that the first treatment to undertake when you have cholesterol is dietary. Adopting a good diet has indeed visible consequences on the level of cholesterol which is a fatty substance essential to our body, and more precisely present in our blood, of which a part (about a third) is

Blood pressure measures the pressure that blood exerts on the walls of our arteries. This examination is systematically carried out by doctors during a visit to their office in order to detect possible high blood pressure, the main factor in heart disease and strokes, which are the leading causes of

Verbena is a hardy plant growing all over the world. It is found in our country, in Europe, but also in Asia or in Africa. In the past, the Celts and Romans gave it magical power. Because of these age-old beliefs, it is also called witchcraft grass . Verbena is a plant with multiple medicinal virtue

Simple shortness of breath is usual after exertion. This is a natural reaction of the body which allows it to oxygenate normally. No worries in that case. On the other hand, the occurrence of shortness of breath for no particular reason, at rest, and even more so with other symptoms such as a change

The temperature is an indicator associated with symptoms that makes it possible to determine whether a person suffers from a pathology. For some time now, due to the Covid 19 health crisis, many people have checked their temperature frequently. On the other hand, depending on the body area chosen to

For some time now, you have had heartburn. The first thing to do is to see your doctor so that he checks that you do not have a health problem to be treated. If these heartburn are repetitive and no particular problem is detected, you can relieve them naturally. Be aware that stress, fatigue, an unb

Consuming alcohol, especially excessively, carries health risks, regardless of age. Nevertheless, as you get older, this risk becomes greater because, in particular, the body changes and is less tolerant of alcohol. What are the risks of too much consumption for an elderly person? What are the drink

Ginger grows in the tropics and very sunny regions and more particularly in Asia. The root of this plant is a rhizome which we use in the kitchen. It is also known to have aphrodisiac powers, but also has many medicinal virtues . Nowadays, it is possible and easy to grow ginger at home and harvest i

The apple is an excellent fruit in terms of taste, but also for health. She is full of virtues in many areas. The apple, made up of 85% water, is low in calories . Namely that a fruit of 150 grams provides between 66 and 75 calories. It is therefore also recommended in many diets and has a strong po

Colorectal cancer develops inside the colon or rectum. It concerns both women and men, and it is more common after 50 years. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in France. Detected early, this cancer can however be cured in 9 out of 10 cases. This is why simple and rapid sc

Arthritis is a condition also known as rheumatism and it includes nearly a hundred conditions characterized by pain in the tendons, joints, bones and tendons for most of the elements that make up our body. It is generated by wear, infection or trauma. Arthritis can still be an autoimmune disease whe

cognitive disorders are an alteration of one or more cognitive functions such as memory loss for example. Cognitive impairment is often age-related when a person ages, but can have various other causes such as brain trauma, disease or other. Definition of cognitive impairment Cognitive impairment i

The concept of humanitude highlights the values ​​of freedom, equality and respect in the care provided to the elderly, especially those with a loss of autonomy, most often residents of specialized establishments. It is a philosophy based on good treatment applied thanks to specific techniques taugh

When a person has a stroke or stroke , it can cause hemiplegia in some patients and often in the elderly. Hemiplegia is manifested by paralysis on the left or right side of the body. It is an attack of the central nervous system. Hemiplegia can affect one or more parts of the body How does hemiplegi

About 5 million people are affected by Parkinsons disease in the world, more than 200,000 in France. This figure is expected to rise sharply in the years to come. This degenerative neurological disease destroys neurons in the brain and makes it difficult, if not impossible, to control body movements

Osteoporosis is a disease that mainly affects people over the age of 65 and more particularly women. It is a disease that weakens and deforms the bones at the time of life when the bone mass of the body begins to be destroyed due to aging. Osteoporosis affects the bones of the spine, wrist, hip, pe

When we are in retirement we all enjoy a well-deserved rest, it is normal. But you shouldnt stay too inactive either, otherwise your health will deteriorate very quickly. In this file we are going to give you some common sense tips and little tricks to keep in shape in a sustainable way. Im retired

Sage is a plant that has been used for an extremely long time by humans because of its medicinal properties . Its use is also culinary, but also helps to regulate certain daily ailments. It is called sage officinalis , but also Tea from Provence or Greece or sacred grass. Sage is classified in the l

There are about 300 varieties of thyme . The most used is the common thyme . This aromatic plant grows in the south of France in the wild in the scrubland. It is used to enhance many dishes in the kitchen, but it also has medicinal properties helping to relieve intestinal, digestive and respiratory