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You can return from a trip with gifts not only for memory, but also buy abroad a lot of useful things for your health.
Olive oil
From: from Italy, Spain, Greece.
The Good: with its help vitamins A, E, D are better absorbed, it nourishes the brain, strengthens the heart, lowers the level of cholesterol in the blood, prevents the development of tumors, has great energy strength and has a mild laxative effect. In America, it is allowed to write on the labels of olive oil bottles that it is good for the heart. Experiments by nutritionists have shown that those who begin to adhere to the Mediterranean diet, which certainly includes olive oil, gradually lose weight. Smelling olive oil will make any salad delicious. By the way, on vacation, oil can be used instead of a cream: it perfectly nourishes the skin.
Aromatic oils
From: from Sochi, Crimea, Montenegro, Croatia, Italy, Greece, Spain.
The Good: inhaling the vapors of aromatic oils, you can both cheer up and get rid of diseases. Choose the ones that you may need. Eucalyptus, pine, peppermint, fir have anti-inflammatory effects; strengthen the immune system lemon, orange, grapefruit, bergamot, ginger; geraniums, bay leaves, basil, eucalyptus, lemon, tea tree, thyme tone up and stimulate the brain; lavender, ylang-ylang, chamomile, sandalwood soothe and help with insomnia; relieve stress and drive away depression bergamot, musk sage, jasmine, lavender, lemon balm, patchouli, ylang-ylang, rose; rescue from headaches lemon, grapefruit, bergamot, lavender, eucalyptus, rosemary. Aroma oils can be added to the bath and shower gels, inhaled using an aroma lamp, inhaler.
Inhaler with essential oils and tiger balm
From: from Thailand.
The Good: Thais always carry a 6 cm inhaler in their pocket and inhale its vapors regularly throughout the day. The composition includes menthol, eucalyptus, camphor, pepper, jasmine. Such a bouquet of odors is indispensable in the heat and stuffiness: it cools and normalizes the activity of the sebaceous glands. At any time of the year, it perfectly tones, strengthens the cardiovascular system and lungs, relieves headaches, and resists colds. Ointment “Tiger Balsam” has a similar composition. It is used to lubricate temples for headaches, acupuncture points on the face, hands, feet for colds and flu. Inhalers and Tiger Balm are sold in every Thai pharmacy.
Tea carcade
From: from Egypt, India, China, Malaysia.
The Good: The Egyptians are sure that hibiscus flowers (from which tea is made) can heal no worse than drugs, and hibiscus tea is the national drink in this country. The substances contained in them strengthen blood vessels, lower cholesterol levels, normalize the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, liver and kidneys, improve vision, kill viruses and bacteria. Surprisingly, it is a fact: tea is suitable for both hypertensive and hypotensive patients, it increases blood pressure when hot, and lowers it when cold. Both hot and cold teas are great in the heat, as they contain citric acid.
Chocolate
From: from the Dominican Republic.
The Good: dark chocolate is the best edible antidepressant and energy source; it strengthens the heart, blood vessels and immunity. In the homeland of cocoa beans, they sell heads of dark chocolate without added sugar. Chocolate has a pronounced aroma and taste and can be added to cocoa and milkshakes.
Sea pebbles
From: from wherever the sea is.
The Good: at home, you can put them in the bath, moisten and walk on them for 5-10 minutes. Foot massage strengthens the ankle joint, prevents the appearance and development of flat feet in children and has a general tonic effect. By doing this exercise, you will remember the seashore and your mood will improve. Just collect even and smooth sea pebbles on the shore.
Dead Sea salt and mud
From: from Israel, Jordan.
The Good: Dead Sea salt is rich in magnesium, potassium, calcium, sodium and bromine. These elements in the composition of salt slow down skin aging, regulate moisture levels, increase skin elasticity, and prevent allergies. Baths with such salt relax, soothe, relieve fatigue, stress, help with insomnia. Mud perfectly cleanses the skin, improves metabolism, tones, slows down skin aging, makes it smooth and gives it a fresh look. Mud masks make hair silky and shiny, and strengthen the roots. Compresses relieve pain in muscles and joints, reduce inflammation. Mud treatment is effective for skin diseases, neurodermatitis, eczema, psoriasis. If you have problems with the cardiovascular system, hypertension, neoplasms, consult your doctor before using mud at home.