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04/03/2024

5 vitality and motivation gestures for spring

Spring means mild temperatures, sunshine and good cheer. But it's not unusual to feel a little tired in spring, not least because our immune systems are tired after the winter and our bodies have to get used to the longer days. Discover 5 things you can do to support your body and boost your vitality and motivation. 

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Astaxanthin: Queen of anti-aging antioxidants

Astaxanthin, a somewhat unpronounceable name, is a 100% natural anti-aging wonder. Extracted from the micro-algae Haematococcus pluvialis, astaxanthin is known for its antioxidant properties and specifically for the protection and health of the skin, eyes and brain. Find out more about this queen of antioxidants.

Our assets 14/07/2022

Spotlight on a golden pigment: Curcumin

Curcumin, the main active ingredient in turmeric, is a true gem of nature. Studied by scientists for decades, this antioxidant pigment is the subject of thousands of publications and continues to draw attention to its multiple medicinal properties, which are regenerating, stimulating, antioxidant, fluidifying and protective. An overview of the virtues of a magic powder!

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Spotlight on a magical elixir: Green Tea

Before being the second most consumed beverage in the world after water, green tea is first and foremost a medicinal plant favoured by traditional Asian medicine. Crowned with numerous virtues, green tea is renowned for its benefits on the body and mind. Its leaf contains more than 400 constituents with tonic, diuretic, digestive, depurative, cardioprotective and anti-inflammatory powers. But what makes green tea unique are its catechins, polyphenols that give it the greatest antioxidant capacity of all foods. Focus on a stimulating, invigorating and soothing elixir.

14/07/2022

Spotlight on the queen of algae: Klamath

In the United States, in the south of Oregon, flows a high altitude lake protected from all pollution, the Upper Klamath Lake. In this exceptional biotope, a little wonder of nature has been growing for thousands of years: the Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae (AFA) or Klamath algae. Fortifying, revitalising and restorative, Klamath contains specific active ingredients that make it an unrivalled algae.

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Pomegranate : a true anti-ageing ally

Consumed since time immemorial, pomegranate is renowned for its high concentration of polyphenols. This sacred fruit, highly valued in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, is now the subject of scientific interest for its antioxidant and protective properties, particularly in treating cardiovascular diseases. Above and beyond its fresh, tart flavour, pomegranate is packed with active anti-ageing ingredients that preserve the skin’s youthful appearance. Overview of a treasure for your health

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Spotlight on an exotic fruit out of the ordinary: the Graviola

Called Graviola in Brazil, Sapotille on Reunion Island, Sapadilla in India, Mang-Cau in Vietnam and Guanabana in Spain: This exotic fruit is appreciated by traditional medicine for its numerous virtues. Its fruit, its leaves, its roots, its bark but also its seeds deploy treasures for the health of the body and the spirit. For several decades, the benefits of graviola have mobilized scientists. An overview of an exotic fruit like no other.

14/07/2022

Focus on the research of Mutakin, M. et al. "Pharmacological Activities of Soursoup Pharmacological Activities of Soursoup."

From its scientific name Annona muricataGraviola is a plant widely used in traditional medicines to support and prevent many diseases. Known in particular for its acetogenins, graviola seems to have pharmacological activities that have been widely tested, in vitro and in vivo, by modern science. Focus on the review by Mutakin, M. et al., which includes 49 studies published between 1981 and 2021.

14/07/2022

Astaxanthin: the super carotenoid for your skin!

Here is a major nutrient that helps fight certain forms of ageing, particularly those produced by the sun's rays: astaxanthin. This powerful antioxidant protects the skin from UV radiation by neutralising free radicals. But where does this molecule come from? How is it able to prepare our skin for the sun? And how can we consume it? Focus on a pigment that is good for the skin, but not only...

Wellness 14/07/2022

Natural solutions for a good menopause

The menopause is a natural stage in a woman's life, but it often causes discomfort. The undesirable effects of hormonal variations and their physiological effects make this period dreaded. Although medicinal treatments can be proposed, there are also natural solutions to get through this stage and reduce the symptoms while keeping in shape.

Wellness 18/12/2020

Detox foods to cleanse your body before the holidays

Turkey, foie gras, Yule logs and alcoholic nectars: it's hard to avoid overloading yourself at the end of the year. If you had planned a detox after the festive period, why not anticipate and prepare your body for the excesses to come? Focus on foods that boost digestion and give you new energy.

Wellness 26/10/2020

Herbs & spices to overcome depression naturally

Turmeric, saffron or cinnamon are much more than just spices. By activating the happiness hormones, they can be a natural anti-depression alternative. Also, several plants very rich in L-dopa, a precursor of dopamine, are known to act on the central nervous system and soothe our anxieties. Focus on five plants and spices to overcome depression. 

Wellness 10/08/2020

Enjoy the sun without signs of ageing

The sun's UV rays are essential to the proper functioning of the body. However, too much sun is harmful to the skin, as it produces oxidative stress which damages the cells of the epidermis and accelerates its aging. This is why it is essential to optimize your antioxidant intake, with a supplementation of beta-carotene, lycopene, astaxanthin or polyphenols for example. Find out how to protect your cells and enjoy the benefits of the sun without damaging your skin.