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Natural Viagra

Natural Viagra

Ancient and modern men have always suffered from the same disorders: erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation. Here are some plants that function as natural viagra.

Cold: a matter of skin

Cold: a matter of skin

Couperose and sensitive skin Couperose is a skin condition characterised by dilated blood vessels on the cheeks and back of the nose. It mostly affects subjects with fair and sensitive skin aged 30 or so. Sensitive skin is a skin condition in which dermis is prone to itching and irritation when using detergents, perfumes and cosmetics. It’s

Natural antihistamines

Natural antihistamines

Traditional antihistamines wait for the allergy attack to outbreak in order to tackle it, while natural remedies prevent allergy attacks and they function even in acute situations.

How to cultivate citrus trees in a pot

How to cultivate citrus trees in a pot

Orange, tangerine, lemon and grapefruit trees should be cultivated in a sheltered position even without a greenhouse. They are long-living plants that pay you back for your care with scented white flowers in the spring and summer and, later, with colorful and delicious fruits. Moreover, these trees have evergreen leaves that give a touch of

Chestnut jam

Chestnut jam

Ingredients 1.5 kg of fresh chestnuts peel of 1 lemon peel of 1 orange 800 g of brown sugar 2 vanilla pods 1 shot glass of rum   Preparation Cut the shell of the chestnuts and boil them for 1 hour in abundant water with the lemon and orange peel. Put the sugar in a

Shiitake mushroom, elixir of life

Shiitake mushroom, elixir of life

The Shiitake (Lentinus Edodes) is an edible mushroom native to the Far East which was consumed in Ancient China even before the spread of rice cultivation. It was also one of the main ingredients of Japanese cuisine for centuries. Its name is composed by the Japanese words Shii (oak tree) and Take (mushroom), because it

Turmeric, the spice that keeps us young

Turmeric, the spice that keeps us young

Turmeric is a tropical root already well-known in medicine for its many healing properties and its long and culinary tradition in the East.   Lately, it has been object of study for its anti-ageing properties: laboratory analysis conducted by Italian researchers at CNR in Catania, the University of Catania and the University of Pavia as

Coffee: its pros and cons

Coffee: its pros and cons

Useful for those who want to stay awake and active, adored and appreciated for its intense ans sensual aroma, coffee is also infamous for the disorders it can cause to those who consume large amounts of it. The “cons” of coffee are widely known: depending on the sensitivity and the amount consumed, it can alter