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Organic mixture of herbs CHILL, 25G
Relax and balance the body’s energy thanks to this unique blend of organic herbs.
Ingredients: Lemon balm *, mountain tea *, lavender *, chamomile *.
* Organic agriculture
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Castor Oil Herbal Garden 100ml for hair & skin
Excellent quality, GMO free, Vegan. Candy glass bottle 100ml with internal dropper and safety cap.
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Organic Essential Oil of Oregano (Oregano Oil), 10ml
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Organic Essential Oil of Oregano (Oregano Oil), 10ml
Oregano essential oil is a natural antibiotic with antimicrobial properties. Its main ingredient is wild oregano, which is rich in minerals, calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, potassium, copper, boron, manganese and vitamins C and A.
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Organic Oregano Imathia in Jar 35gr
Scientific name: Origanum vulgare
Family: Lamiaceae
Oregano is a perennial and herbaceous plant. Oregano, in addition to its characteristic aroma and taste, also contains many active substances. In the form of decoctions it is used for intestinal atony, expectorant for cough, hypertension etc.
Uses: Decoction, Cooking.
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Anti-wrinkle cream with apricot Melimpampa 20ml
With apricot kernel oil, pure beeswax, propolis, soft texture and pleasant aroma. Ideal for preventing wrinkles, dark circles, anti-aging, firming, nourishing, penetrates into the lower layers of the skin for facial reconstruction, with antioxidant and sunscreen properties.
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Anti-aging cream for reconstruction & freckles with Melimpampa grape 20ml
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Anti-aging cream for reconstruction & freckles with Melimpampa grape 20ml
With donkey milk, propolis, grape oil, soft texture and pleasant aroma. Ideal for firming, restructuring, toning, elasticity of the face, treats and prevents the formation of acne and freckles, with antioxidant and sunscreen properties.
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Regenerating face & body acne ointment with Melimpampa 20ml almond
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Regenerating face & body acne ointment with Melimpampa 20ml almond
With almond oil, propolis, beeswax, soft texture and pleasant lavender aroma. Ideal for dry skin, after shaving, acne, pimples, stretch marks, itching, while combining protection from insect / mosquito bites, due to its insect repellent action.
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Diaper change cream & sensitive skin with chamomile Melimpampa 20ml
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Diaper change cream & sensitive skin with chamomile Melimpampa 20ml
With chamomile oil, spatholado, pure beeswax and soft texture. Ideal for the care of children and sensitive skin, bumps, bites, pimples, irritations, mild burns, scratches, local wounds.
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Organic cooking coconut cream x / g The Bridge 200ml
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Organic cooking coconut cream x / g The Bridge 200ml
Enhance your dishes with the exotic taste of coconut using this organic coconut cooking cream. This delicious, lactose-free and vegan alternative to cooking cream means you can serve the most unusual meals.
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Organic black rice Bioagros 500gr
Black rice is an ancient grain, which first appeared in the East and more specifically in China. Black rice can alternatively be used instead of brown or white rice. It goes well with desserts such as rice puddings and rice pudding while combined perfectly with wild mushroom risotto.
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Natural lavender flower water Botanical Garden 200ml
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Natural lavender flower water Botanical Garden 200ml
Lavender flower water is the extract formed during the distillation of lavender with steam to produce the essential oil. Like lavender essential oil, lavender flower water has many beneficial properties for the skin and the mind.
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Melimpampa wax cream balsam 40ml
With balsam oil, propolis and pure beeswax, soft texture, pleasant aroma, for 100% natural care. Ideal for skin problems such as: itching, congestion, hemorrhoids, pimples, stings, rashes, eczema, irritation, mild burns, cuts, abrasions, psoriasis and other local wounds 40ml
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Essences
Tea Tree Divinum Essential Oil 100ml
Melalueca Alternifolia is the name of the tree whose leaves give us this tea tree essential oil after steam distillation.
Since then, Australian Aborigines have used tea tree essential oil in a number of health conditions due to its antiseptic action, from skin disorders to viruses, allergies, infections and immune problems.
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Basil Essential Oil 10ml
The Basil essential oil comes from the plant Ocimum basilicum . It has antibacterial and antiviral action and absorbs bad odors. It has the ability to relieve nausea and movement problems, to limit the inflammation , facilitate in cases indigestion and constipation , to face respiratory problems , fight them bacterial infections and manage it diabetes .
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Frankincense Essential Oil Divinum 10ml
Essential oils have been used for thousands of years for their healing and healing properties as part of the practice of aromatherapy.
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Lavender essential oil 10ml
Lavender essential oil is produced from the lavender flower and its fragrance is sweet, intoxicating with a strong floral scent. It is perhaps the best known essential oil and it is worth noting that in France alone, more than two million litres of lavender essential oils are distilled every year. Lavender has many beneficial properties for the body, mainly relaxing since the particular composition of its oil, classifies it as a herb that balances the body with soothing properties.
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Laurel Essential Oil 10ml
The essential oil of laurel is extracted through the process of steam distillation from the plant with the scientific name Laurus nobilis . It is known for its strong antimicrobial and antifungal properties , while at the same time it satisfactorily treats tachycardia and reduces high blood pressure .
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Bitter almond essential oil 10ml
Bitter almond essential oil is extracted from the fruits of the Amygdalus communis almond tree after crushing. Almond comes from the Rosaceae family of plants with its scent being particularly well known and loved by all. Bitter almond essential oil has the ability to disinfect your room and provide a calm atmosphere, which helps to relax and thus fight insomnia.
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Black Pepper Essential Oil 10ml
Black pepper is one of the most widely used spices on the planet. It is valued not only for the taste it offers in our meals, but also for various other purposes, such as for medical use, as a preservative and in perfumery. In recent decades, scientific research has explored the many benefits of black pepper essential oil, such as relieving pain, lowering cholesterol, detoxifying the body and boosting circulation, among many others.
The main active ingredient in black pepper, piperine, has been shown to have many beneficial health properties, including potential anti-cancer properties, which is why researchers have looked at it to include it in diet therapy for cancer treatment as well as cancer prevention.
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Organic Lavender Essential Oil of Imathia, 10 ml
Lavender essential oil is believed to have antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. It has been used for a long time in perfumery, aromatherapy and for skin applications. It has also been used in massage therapy as a way to promote relaxation as research shows evidence of possible application in the treatment of anxiety.
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Green tea essential oil 10ml
Green tea contains 6 essential polyphenols, known to us as
catechins. The catechins contained in green tea refresh it
organism from free radicals that destroy cells. Green tea essential oil has antioxidant properties and anti-aging action and is therefore used in cosmetology.
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Gaultheria essential oil 10ml
Gaultheria essential oil is mainly used to relax muscles and tendons and to treat rheumatism . It also has analgesic and anti-inflammatory action.
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Sage Essential Oil 10ml
Many of us still remember the aroma of sage appearing in mom’s kitchen, hot, with sugar or honey, ready to relieve a sore child’s throat and stuffy nose! The well-known sage, the medicinal Eliphascos, or Salvia officinalis , belongs to the genus.
The sage, with its fluffy leaves and woody shoot, does not exceed 60 cm. in height and is so Greek that the French call it “Tea of Greece”, as in our country we have 20 species of sage that love the Greek countryside, full of sun with barren and stony soil. Even Charlemagne the Great was involved in the spread of the humble sage, while by order of his son the sage officially entered the royal estates.
It is said that during the great plague of 1630 the robbers managed to plunder the dead without being infected and the secret was an ointment of lavender, rosemary, thyme and… sage that strengthened the immune system!
After harvest, the gray-green leaves should be stored in a shady place, which does not alter the quality of the leaves and the essential oil. Sage essential oil is prepared in two ways, either by distillation or by steam.
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Cedar essential oil 10ml
Cedar essential oil is produced after the processing and distillation of the tree trunk. The cedar tree belongs to the conifer family and can be found in Greece in areas such as Crete, the Peloponnese and Cyprus. The most common variety is the Lebanese cedar. To the Lebanese people, the cedar tree has a special significance and therefore appears on both the flag and the national emblem of Lebanon. The fragrance of the essential oil is pleasant and woody.
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Herbs
Taraxacum – Dandelion (Taraxacum officinalis) leaves & flowers in doypack iperos 20gr
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Taraxacum – Dandelion (Taraxacum officinalis) leaves & flowers in doypack iperos 20gr
Dandelion is an herb that grows all over the world and its use in traditional herbal medicine and cooking has its roots in ancient times. It is considered one of the best diuretic herbs ever used. The strong medicinal reputation of taraxacum dates back to antiquity, when it was used to fight colds, bronchitis, pneumonia, hepatitis, ulcers, obesity, dental problems, pruritus and internal injuries.
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Organic Althea (Neromolocha) of Imathia in a jar 20gr
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Organic Althea (Neromolocha) of Imathia in a jar 20gr
Scientific name: Altheae officinallis
Family: Malvaceae
It belongs to the category of mallow. aroma and taste with intense white flowers. It is a shrub plant that is found all over Greece at low altitudes. It has important emollient and anti-allergic properties. Althaea oil does an excellent job in varicose veins and skin allergies. It also helps reduce cholesterol and is a heart tonic. Althea is used in cosmetics and is widespread for coughs and colds as well as stomach problems as a decoction.
Uses: Decoction, Cosmetics
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Garlic (Asplenium ceterach) Botanical Garden 30gr
Rustyback (Asplenium ceterach) dried in a natural way of sustainable collection from Mount Paiko. The ancient Greeks used it as an antitussive and diuretic. It is traditionally used by the peoples of the Mediterranean to help with kidney stones. It is also combined with mallow and hibiscus for the treatment of bronchial diseases. The taste is very bitter and should be sweetened with other herbs such as licorice. The plant is harvested from late spring to summer and can be dried for future use.
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Lavender Iperos in doypack package 30gr
Lavender is a very popular herb with a very pleasant smell. It is generally considered one of the 20 most important healing herbs . Its soothing properties make it suitable for use in cases of melancholy, mild depression, for the relief of tension and headaches. Lavender decoction is effective in cases of exhaustion, hypertension and for the treatment of insomnia .
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Royal Iperos in doypack package 35gr
Basil ( Ocinum basilicum ), otherwise ikimo the basil , is a well-known herb that exists in every yard of the house in the villages and we all have a pleasant experience with its special aroma . The decoction of basil can facilitate our digestion . Also, in cooking, basil as a spice can be used in several dishes, such as soups, vegetables, eggs, salads and meatballs.
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Malva (Malva sylvestris) Kilkis 20gr
Sustainable collection in a field of Natural Cultivation. Dried in a pure natural way to maintain its rich aroma and taste. Make a decoction by extracting it in boiling water for 6-7 minutes. Producer El. Eseridou from Mesa Kilkis. Packed certified in Doypack packaging that ensures protection from moisture.
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Nettle (Urtica urens) Kilkis 30gr
Nettle is traditionally used to increase the amount of urine and to achieve flushing of the urinary system, as an adjuvant in urinary problems, kidney stones, relief of prostate symptoms, relief of arthritic-rheumatic pains, in skin rashes. It is also a very good source of trace elements. Make a decoction by extracting it in boiling water for 6 minutes. Producer El. Eseridou from Mesa Kilkis. Packed certified in Doypack packaging that ensures protection from moisture.
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pure herbs for face mask dried in a natural way 40gr
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pure herbs for face mask dried in a natural way 40gr
A mixture of herbs for face mask. Contains 5 natural herbs:
- Ladania (Cistus creticus)
- Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)
- Ελίχρυσο (Helichrysum Italicum)
- Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
- Equisetum (Equisetum arvense)
Extract for 7 minutes in boiling water. Strain the mixture slowly and allow the water vapor to penetrate the skin of the face, keeping the eyes closed.
Producer: Eleni Eseridou, Votanokipos, Mesia Kilkis.
Certified packaging, suitable for food, protects from moisture, reusable.
Net Weight 40gr.
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Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) Kilkis 30gr
It is harvested from a field of Natural Cultivation. Dried in a pure natural way to maintain its rich aroma and taste. Make a decoction by extracting it in boiling water for 6-7 minutes. Producer El. Eseridou from Mesa Kilkis. Packed certified in Doypack packaging that ensures protection from moisture.
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Raw Hemp Flowers (crumb) 30gr
Description: The raw Kannabis Flowers KANNABIO is a 100% natural, organic product of Greek production, from selected flowers of the plant Cannabis sativa L., variety Futura 75 (harvest 2019, Kokkina Magnesia). Natural drying, collected and hand packaged in a certified packaging plant.
Use: For decoction, steaming and cooking. Cannabidiol is activated by admixture with oils or milk, as well as by evaporation-heating.
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Thistle Flowers (Silybum marianum) Kilkis 40gr
Thistle flowers are traditionally used for the symptomatic relief of digestive disorders, as a digestive, for bloating and flatulence. Its other traditional uses are to protect the liver, it is a diuretic, and it helps regulate cholesterol. In any case, consult your doctor before using any herb. Safe collection of native plants in a field of Natural Cultivation. Pay attention to the thorns of the herb, contained in the package. Dried in a pure natural way to maintain its rich aroma and taste. Make a decoction by extracting it in boiling water for 7 minutes. Producer El. Eseridou from Mesa Kilkis. Packed certified in Doypack packaging that ensures protection from moisture.
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Super Foods
Aronia berry powder organic Bioagros 100gr
Aronia powder, a superfood that brings the power and color of aronia kouros to your drinks, cereals and yogurt. Ideal to start your day, as it is full of antioxidants and vitamins.
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Turmeric powder Iperos 50gr
Turmeric is a special spice that has been traditionally used for thousands of years in cooking and is known for its medicinal properties, which are due to curcumin. It has strong anti-inflammatory action and is a very powerful antioxidant.
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Graviola powder Divinum 110gr
Graviola has a strong antioxidant effect due to its ability to fight free radicals and destroy diseased cells in the body. It also treats intestinal parasites, regulates high blood pressure, helps with diabetes, soothes nervous disorders and helps patients suffering from depression.
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Moringa powder organic Bioagro 150gr
Moringa oleifera is a tree that grows in the foothills of the Himalayas in northern India. It is referred to as the miracle tree and the king of superfoods. Moringa powder is your ally for healthy nutrition and toning.
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Chia seeds Divinum 180gr
The miraculous chia seeds
are a superfood nowadays. The flowering plant chia grows
in central and southern Mexico and Guatemala and since antiquity
was an integral part of the Aztec and Mayan diet in
Latin America. In the Mayan language the word chia means power that
proves the importance of the plant in their daily lives. The
The Aztecs cultivated chia because they considered the seeds so important
as well as corn and other necessary seeds
in their diet. Chia seeds are rich in omega 3 fatty acids (α-linoleic acid).
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Trivoli powder 120gr
It is a superfood that increases testosterone levels naturally and guarantees better performance in sports activities, as well as increases sexual energy in both men and women. It raises hormone levels and gives endurance, energy and promotes sexual health.
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Carob cream without added sugar 210gr
A nutritious & healthy product based on carob . Carob is rich in vitamins and especially beneficial for our health, because it contains calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, silicon, as well as vitamins A, B1, B2, D. Carobs contain about 4% protein and 76% carbohydrates .
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Wild Flaxseed Kilkis 125gr
Safe collection in a field of Natural Cultivation. Producer El. Eseridou from Mesa Kilkis. Packed certified in Doypack packaging that ensures protection from moisture.
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Organic chia seeds Bioagros 200gr
Chia seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. It is also an excellent source of soluble fiber for the intestine, rich in calcium, trace elements, antioxidants and β-sitosterol. These seeds are an ideal dietary supplement for any diet.
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Quinoa tricolor mix organic Bioagros 300gr
The bio-field quinoa is a balanced blend of organic seeds from royal white quinoa , red quinoa and black quinoa . The result is a colorful combination, very nutritious with a special texture and taste.
Quinoa is one of the most popular foods in the world. Gluten-free, rich in protein and one of the few plant foods that contain all nine essential amino acids. It is also high in fibre, magnesium, B vitamins, iron, potassium, calcium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin E and several beneficial antioxidants.
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Raw organic carob flour Creta Carob 300gr
Carob flour can be used plain or mixed with flour in sweets and pastries, drinks and milkshakes. It is a natural sweetener and rich in calcium, phosphorus, potassium, carbohydrates, protein, magnesium, vitamins A, B and D and various minerals.
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Organic maca powder Bioagros 100gr
The ancient plant Maka grows in the highlands of the Andes and is one of the few edible plants that thrives at altitudes above 3800 m. where special climatic conditions prevail. Maca root is a nutritious superfood. Historically used to increase libido , we now know that there are many benefits to consuming this root powder. First, it is high in carbohydrates, fiber, iron, vitamin C and copper. All of these are important for daily functions, such as transporting oxygen to the body and supporting the immune system .
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Blog articles
Echinacea: Learn How It Can Benefit Your Health and Use It!
One has dealt with natural ways of fighting viruses, surely you have heard of echinacea – a powerful plant that dominates the market of natural remedies. This beautiful flower is constantly gaining ground as a miraculous solution in the treatment of various health conditions – from the fight against cancer to the relief of pain.
And the good news is that we can easily grow this flower and have it ready as soon as we need it!
Gelatine with juice of pomegranate to get rid of pain in the joints, back and knee!
Gelatin is a protein of animal origin and contains collagen. Collagen helps build cartilage and bone. Thus the consumption of gelatin helps in the treatment of arthritis and joint pain.
Facial exfoliation with scrub of oats, honey and coconut oil
Every now and then we feel that our face needs a deep cleansing when the daily cleansing products do not do enough work. There is a homemade facial exfoliation recipe that is both simple and effective!
Birch against cellulite and its other benefits for our health!
Regular external application of birch oil effectively reduces the relaxation of the skin and muscles as well as smoothes and tightens the skin.
Argan Oil: 12 Reasons We All Need a Bottle in Our Home
The popularity of Argan oil has skyrocketed since the amazing health benefits of this “miracle oil” were announced. The oil is cold pressed from the fruit of the Argan tree of Morocco (Argania spinosa), which is so nutritious that goats climb trees to eat them. Inside this fruit is the small stone from which the argan oil is produced. For centuries, dating back to at least 600 BC, the Phoenicians relied on this oil for healing and enhancing beauty.
Spirulina: 10 Benefits it offers to our Organization
Spirulina is an extremely important superfood and one of the most popular
dietary supplements due to the significant benefits it offers to
our organism.
Food rich in various nutrients and antioxidants, spirulina
enhances the health of both the brain and the body in general.
Avocado Oil: Experience Its Wonderful Benefits
Avocado, which is so rich in benefits, is considered one of the five healthiest foods, so it is no surprise that its oil is considered just as valuable and healthy. Why is avocado oil so valuable? It is considered an excellent source of healthy fats and nutrients – including vitamin E – and according to studies can act preventively and therapeutically for conditions such as: Diabetes high cholesterol high levels of triglycerides skin disorders such as psoriasis
Chickpea Flour: Learn its Many Uses and Benefits!
If your relationship with chickpeas is limited to the winter soup with lemon, or the traditional summer chickpea and the delicious hummus, it’s time to enrich your taste options with the extremely useful chickpea flour! Chickpea flour has all the benefits of chickpea and is made from a single ingredient: the small round chickpeas we have in our feeder, which we grind, either boiled or raw.
Chickpeas were one of the first foods cultivated by man and continue to be a popular legume, while many cultures have used, for centuries, chickpea for grain-free flour, easy to use and delicious.
Homemade Serum for Thick and Beautiful Eyelashes
Everyone wants thick and long lashes. Instead of spending a lot of money on implants and commercial serums, there is a natural and inexpensive way to get the lashes of your dreams.
Healthy flours with countless uses, which replace wheat flour! Learn how to use them!
In recent years, there is a tendency to engage in cooking. People are fascinated when they see on youtube and in chef shows cooking delicious dishes and want to discover new flavors, healthy, in order to integrate them into their daily lives.
Epsom Salts: 20 Unknown Uses That You Will Love!
Epsom salts are best known as a component of bath salts, but beyond that they offer a wide range of uses, such as muscle relaxation, improving health, cleaning your home, caring for your garden, grooming and many other.
Linseed Oil: Learn the Multiple Benefits of Health!
Linseed oil has been used for thousands of years and has a variety of health benefits. Linseed oil is an oil produced from flaxseed. This oil can be used in cooking and baking.
Turmeric & bromelain incredibly effective for inflammation, joints and digestive problems
Turmeric and bromelain are two anti-inflammatory ingredients that are safe and effective. When combined, their synergistic power is impressive. Their combination provides additional support for muscle aches and joint problems.
The myrcene and nutmeg in cannabis essential oil reduce pain and relieve stress & insomnia!
Hemp essential oil is extracted from the Cannabis sativa plant, from its flowers and upper leaves. The benefits of cannabis essential oil include pain relief, it is relaxing, it helps with sleep, and it balances skin problems. It also helps deal with stress and anxiety.
Learn how to use apple cider vinegar along with other ingredients for fat burning!
Science explains how to use apple cider vinegar , seaweed etc and other ingredients in combination for weight loss. Losing weight is not an easy task. It takes dedication and discipline to succeed.
Until today this very special vinegar may not have been your choice, but it is definitely worth a try!