Principles of Health: The Mediterranean Health Blog
Say Goodbye to Spring Allergies
Spring allergies can be very bothersome; we'll tell you about lifestyle changes and supplements that can help you have milder symptoms.
How to prevent intimate infections
Many women come to our herbalist shops asking us about how to keep their intimate body parts healthy.
The most common problem is vaginal candidiasis, formerly known simply as "yeast infection." However, other issues such as dryness or mild bacterial infections also occur.
Although there are different causes for these intimate problems, the same healthy habits help prevent them all.
The best-selling books of 2020, and why
I love lists of the most consumed products; they offer a very interesting view of the life of a community, and I read them every year-end.
For s...
5 Medicinal Mushrooms to Boost Your Health
Medicinal mushrooms are used as food and as natural supplements to improve health, boost the immune system and more, due to their richness in bioactive substances.
Mushrooms like Reishi, Shiitake, Maitake, Lion's Mane, and Coriolus versicolor are some of the best known. We'll tell you how to use them.
5 ways to take collagen peptide
Collagen peptide is a protein supplement that helps nourish hair, skin, nails, joints, and bones.
If you want to try taking collagen peptides, and you don't know how, here are 5 easy ways to include it in your routine.
Summer and Cystitis
How to prevent recurrent and sporadic urinary tract infections in summer and the rest of the year. Supplements and lifestyle changes to prevent and treat cystitis naturally.
Yes, it's normal to feel down.
Like many of you, I haven't left the house for almost two weeks. Before the state of emergency was declared, I did a slightly larger shop than usu...
How to work from home
Working from home can be wonderful—you save time and are more comfortable—but you need to be prepared. We offer our expertise to make working from home easier during this time of staying home.
Goodbye to 2019, and happy 2020
Welcome 2020. I could have written this a couple of weeks ago, but the truth is that until now I haven't had the time to think about everything I'...
Six Uses for Shea Butter
Six uses for shea butter. From lip balm to hairspray, this natural cosmetic is an essential multi-purpose product.
We'll tell you our six best uses for shea butter.
Healthy Food for a Group
This weekend we had a small family gathering with my mother's family. We have a tradition of seeing this side of the family at least once a year, a...
At home and towards sustainability
Recycling is important as a strategy for caring for the environment, but perhaps even more important is not using so much and reusing everything we can. Here are four things I do at home to avoid throwing things away or recycling.