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5 antibacterial essential oils to sanitize environments and protect the body There are many natural antibacterial and antiviral remedies that we can adopt, for example to purify the air in our homes, topically on our skin to disinfect it, or to prevent or treat respiratory problems, coughs, and the flu. Today we talk about the antibacterial properties of essential oils, delving into the 5 most powerful: thyme, tea tree, oregano, laurel, and cinnamon. Essential oils are characterized by multiple properties and extremely effective active principles: antiviral, antiseptic, and antifungal, some ..

Relaxing Essences: the best essential oils to fight stress, insomnia, and anxiety A journey through scents and natural essences that can help us counteract anxiety, periods of stress, and improve our sleep. In aromatherapy, relaxing essential oils are widely used thanks to their great properties. In this article, we will discover 7 relaxing oils that can be used as they are or blended together. The use of relaxing essential oils and ointments to alleviate states of irritation and anxiety in mind-body practices predating aromatherapy is an ancient practice, recorded since the times of the Gre..

The best herbs for sleeping: natural products to prepare herbal teas and infusions Are you having trouble sleeping and looking for natural remedies to help you sleep? Do you suffer from anxiety and can't sleep? Nature offers plants and herbs to help you sleep that can be taken in the form of herbal teas, infusions, or other products. In this article, we will discover a long list of relaxing herbs, how to prepare herbal teas for a good night's sleep, and delve into which of these plants are particularly recommended for pregnancy and to help children sleep. If you are looking for n..

Water for tea is extremely important, so much so that there are numerous studies that attest to its great importance. In fact, there is a true population of tea, called Chajin, which in Chinese means "people of tea". It is also supposed that Chajin have a particularly acute sensitivity towards their surroundings and special powers in nature (P.S. have you ever wondered what is the correct spelling of tea in Italian? Find out in our article!) Furthermore, a Chinese saying tells us that "a great tea can be ruined by poor water, but a mediocre tea can be made great with special water", therefore..

Natural Aphrodisiacs: Herbs, Roots, and Plants to Stimulate Libido Pleasure is a sensation and emotion of great importance for women and men and has always been part of our genetic makeup. Very often in the hectic life we lead, we forget to dedicate time to our physical, mental, and spiritual pleasure, allowing other priorities - often unnatural - to take over our daily lives. Knowing oneself, dedicating time to the practice of pleasure should be activities that each of us should rediscover. In the following lines, we will discover the plants and herbs that can help us rediscover the "crazy w..

Cocoa: Origins and properties (not just aphrodisiac) and uses of a wonderful plant The cocoa plant has very ancient origins: it is believed that it was probably already present more than 6000 years ago in the Amazon River, although the first cultivators had to wait until 1000 BC with the arrival of the Olmecs, an ancient pre-Columbian civilization, and later the Maya, in an area that extends between the Yucatán and Guatemala, characterized by a hot and humid climate. The use of the cocoa plant continues with the arrival of the Toltecs first and then the Aztecs, who consider cocoa a source of..

In this article we want to illustrate some herbs and teas recommended for women: from those indicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding, to those to soothe menstrual pain (such as emmenagogic teas) up to those for menopause, we will focus on their properties and recommended uses. In short, a small encyclopedia of plants most suitable for the female gender. Femininity, in fact, has a different "flavor" for each woman, but one thing is universal: some herbs and teas offer a flow of energy that can become a great ally in the various phases of a woman's life. By incorporating herbs into your da..

The first months of the new year for some of us are that tragic moment when we face reality and resolve to lose weight. Also due to the excesses of the holidays, we subject ourselves to dietary restrictions that are often difficult to follow, which we inevitably interrupt after a few days from the beginning.  Today we want to reveal a secret to lose weight without losing your mind by counting calories or buying substitute foods.  The secret is to practice intermittent fasting. It is indeed a very valuable tool to maintain a stable weight and promote the digestion process and waste managemen..

Discover all the secrets of the moon with the new lunar calendar Dear Theophiles, the month of February brings a new gift from the Third Moon world: a precious lunar calendar, designed by our designer Paola Panza. Excellent for keeping track of natural cycles and always knowing the perfect time to take care of ourselves. Gift it, share it, print it, use it as a desktop or wallpaper, it will always be there for you to be useful! What's that? You don't know how to use it? Understanding what the moon is is fundamental, because it has strong influences on man and his biological rhythm. The moo..

All types of tea: discover benefits, differences and how to prepare them at their best What is the difference between green tea and black tea? Why are some called flavored teas? What are the tastes of tea? Let's clarify tea and its varieties! As we all know, there are different types and varieties of tea: from the most famous green tea, to black tea, gradually moving on to less known varieties such as white tea, oolong, and pu-erh tea. Each of these tea varieties actually comes from a single plant: Camellia sinensis. Let's debunk the first myth: there are no different plants that give rise t..

Turmeric, Honey, Ginger, and Black Pepper: Natural Remedy Against Cough and Cold Honey, turmeric, and ginger are ingredients that individually possess incredibly beneficial properties for the body. When combined, they can be used to prepare a natural antibiotic or a herbal tea suitable for autumn and winter, to combat seasonal illnesses, flu, colds, and sore throats, a natural remedy to warm the body on colder days. Let's see how to prepare it. Properties of Honey, Turmeric, and Ginger Consuming a combination of honey, turmeric, and ginger, in the form of tea or solid, especia..

How to survive Christmas feasts? Terza Luna's tips to avoid overeating during the Christmas holidays, from what to avoid during lunches and dinners to how to detox after the holidays! Every year the same story: the Christmas holidays arrive and we feel our lives in danger because of the lunches, dinners, aperitifs, brunches, aperitif-dinners, aperitif-lunches, and aperitif-breakfasts that we will face. Isn't it true?! But this year we want to give you some tips on how to avoid Christmas excesses starting from the precautions to take during meals and evenings with friends and relatives, up t..

Never thought of pairing tea with typical Christmas desserts? We tried it! If you are a Tea Nerd, we are sure you will appreciate our experiments with fine teas paired with panettone, pandoro, and even cartellate! It is the dawn of a new winter, and yet beyond the dull days, the muted noises of a crowd rushing, moments that seem empty every year, here are crumbs of joy, hope, and light. It is still Christmas, and still time to welcome the Other and ourselves, to give gestures that transcend physicality and erect stable monuments in the heart.  Terza Luna has thought of proposing pairings to..

Turmeric and Black Pepper Herbal Tea: Why Take It? The turmeric and black pepper herbal tea is a simple beverage to make with multiple benefits, as it combines the properties of turmeric, a spice highly appreciated since ancient times in traditional Indian medicine, and black pepper, which promotes the absorption of the spice's active ingredients by the body. Turmeric and black pepper herbal tea is especially useful in case of cold and sore throat: let's find out how to prepare it and what its properties are. Turmeric and Black Pepper Herbal Tea: Why Combine Turmeric and Piperine? The tur..