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The curious use of analgesics in the past

Through time, the history has been unraveling the way of life of our ancestors, their customs and beliefs , among them, the way they fought pain Physically using different types of analgesics, which helped them deal with their ailments. Various anthropological investigations have shown that ancient cultures developed methods to fight against the ailments of their bodies In fact, through these studies it was discovered that they coped with different pathologies ranging from dental abscesses to open fractures. The opium poppy goddess and Memphis stone in Egypt The goddess opium poppy represented in broad strokes the effects of opium , considered a gift from the gods for its sedative and analgesic effects.The goddess carries in her crown part of this seed, representing the typical cuts that are made for obtaining n of the juice of this substance. In addition to controlling pain, it is known that the Egyptians used the opium poppy so that children would not cry at night...

Can thoughts influence our health?

Have you ever heard the expression "the power of thought" ? That before we do something we first think about it? Or in the Catholic religion, for example, the bounty of "in thoughts, words and deeds"? In any process, thinking is always the first step.Does it also occur in our health? Can thoughts really influence us? How do they influence our mood or self-esteem? self-esteem is the interpretation or assessment that we make of ourselves, it is the ability to love, appreciate, value and accept ourselves as we are.In that sense, when we have negative thoughts about our abilities we are feeding unnecessary situations of stress, anxiety and suffering , directly influencing our mood.The mood depends on the reading we make of the environment around us.There is nothing wrong or good in itself, it is our perception of the facts that determines how we feel .And the perception is given, in large part, by our thoughts. For example, if an import is coming I examine...

The necklace of flies in Egypt

The fly had a very special meaning in Egypt.Famous was the necklace that was adorned with gold flies in the tomb of Queen Ahhotep or Ahotep. Therefore, in this article we want to tell you what was the meaning of the fly in Egypt, why there were necklaces with gold flies and why Queen Ahhotep had one of them. The meaning of the fly in Egypt Fly in Ancient Egypt had a value prophylactic and protector .During the predinastia there were amulets of stone in form of a fly and in numerous ceramic paintings.Later, with the New Empire (1550-1070 BC), the Decoration of the Order of the Golden Fly or the Fly of the Pain appears.It was the greatest decoration that a pharaoh gave his bravest soldiers.They were usually made in gold although others were found in silver . Necklace-amulet of flies, approx.1539-1292 ACBrooklyn Museum. The meaning of the award was that, just as the fly itched to the animals and no matter how much it insists on moving it away, it does not depar...

«Golden Milk» the INCREDIBLE drink

Like other times in Lifestyle, we want to approach food and drinks that, like licorice, can be positive for our well-being.The «golden milk »Or« golden milk » is becoming fashionable because of the multiple benefits it has for health .But, where does it come from ?, what is it made of? We tell you! «Golden Milk» the INCREDIBLE drink The «Golden milk» is made with curcuma and it is a drink that comes from India . Ayurvedic medicine has been using curcuma for thousands of years .Curcuma is a plant native to southwestern India that can measure up to 1 meter and has rhizomes branched very aromatic yellow or orange and cylindrical in shape.It is a basic curry compound and is used in many traditional Indian cuisine dishes. But the fame of curcuma does not come from its culinary side but from the incredible benefits for health .Traditionally it has been used for headaches and sore throats, as well as colds .It has many anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory propert...

Did you know that CARMEN was the name of a spell in Rome?

Surely at some point in your life you would have been interested in knowing what your first name means .The origin of the names is very varied and its study exciting.In Spain the name of woman more common is Carmen and everyone knows that it refers to an advocacy of the virgin Maria, however Carmen has other interesting meanings that will surprise you.Among them, maybe the most unknown is that CARMEN was the name of a spell in Rome . CARMEN was the name of a spell in Rome In ancient Rome the word Carmen was sometimes used as synonymous with verse and to designate a type of poetic composition , but the true meaning was that of spell or prayer. In ancient times one believed in the power of the word and Carmen was a spell used both to ask for protection from the gods com or to invoke his performance to harm someone. Most of these Roman spells and spells were sung and" Carmen "step to also mean «song» and that is why it is not surprising that during t...

The deepest pool in the world: Y-40 Deep Joy

If you were a child, you didn't pay much attention to your parents and enjoyed swimming in the deepest area of the pool and diving to the bottom...this pool is going to love you. The Y-40 Deep Joy pool is the deepest pool in the world with a height similar to a 14-story building. For how much depth? We tell you in this article The deepest pool in the world Y-40 Deep Joy is a pool located in a hotel in Montegrotto Terme in Northern Italy with a capacity of more than 4,300 cubic meters of water.At the moment it is the deepest pool in the world with 40 meters deep, surpassing the previous record that treasured Belgium's Nemo 33 pool for more than 5 and a half meters. If you're still wondering what is the usefulness of such a deep pool, the answer is very easy: This is a pool made for lovers of scuba diving and apnea The pool has a temperature between 32 and 34 degrees so diving in it without wearing a suit is a very pleasant experience. Of course it is...

The bloody ivory hunt

Surely you have heard about the recent killing of elephants in Africa to take their fangs away.They have been authentic massacres the work of poachers, which we will deal with today in Lifestyle . The bloody ivory hunt Poaching is illegally done, usually to endangered species or in areas where it simply cannot be their environmental and natural characteristics.In the case of ivory hunting, since 1989 there is an express prohibition of hunting African elephants to protect these splendid animals (the largest land mammals), which have been threatened to the point that some environmentalists They estimate that if drastic measures are not taken to stop the smuggling of ivory, the population of pachyderms will be history in a matter of a few years.In the 80s, the hunters ended up with more than half of the African elephants . And what happens? Why is ivory so valuable, who buys it? As in the case of numerous species, such as pangolin, the main market is the Asian , especially Chi...

Who peels already peeled pipes?

Have you ever stopped to think who peels the pipes that are already peeled when you buy them? Eating already peeled pipes is a pleasure for some and nonsense for the more we approach to eat pipes in the traditional way, that peel this dried fruit with tenacity, to be able to feel to the maximum the pleasure of eating them one by one or a bunch.Curiosity has always stung you and you have never investigated it, we explain it in this new Lifestyle post. Myths and legends about bare pipes There are many Myths that run through the mouths of most people, who love to peel and eat pipes on a Sunday afternoon, about how to peel the pipes that are sold already peeled. But the urban legend that I have heard in this regard is that a group of old ladies dedicated to sitting in the afternoon watching television, are the responsible for sucking pipes until the husks are soft enough to separate the pipe from the shell.Disgusting, right? Undoubtedly, this unique way of peeling the p...

The curse of being a woman with more than 25 years in China ... and remain single

There are many types of curses, but the worst, the ones that hurt the most and the ones that condemn the most are those created by society itself, a retrograde and cruel society. In China there is a very particular one called «Sheng-Nu "which translates as" surplus woman." It is quite possible that by reading these terms you have raised an eyebrow and your heart has shrunk.Since when is a woman left over in a society? In China, for a long time, every woman over 25 who has not yet married is already a shame for her family.It is surplus because "she is not fulfilling her natural function." Surprised/to? Of course, and therefore we want to share this information in our space so that as always, you give us your opinion.We think it is important and we would like to have your reflection. The curse «Sheng-Nu»: Being a single woman in China In Sucurcurioso we have spoken to you on numerous occasions about different aspects of Chinese culture.Its world, its c...

What if you endure TOO long without urinating?

It has happened to all of us with certainty.Suddenly you feel that you have to go to the bathroom and you are in the middle of a conference, or in the subway, or on a bus...you cannot simply go and “let off steam”. Have you ever wondered what could happen to you? What if you endure TOO long time without urinating? The bladder is the muscle-membranous organ where urine is stored and expelled.The normal capacity of the bladder, when we desire to urinate, fluctuates between 250 and 300 cm3, and can increase from 2 to 3 liters in cases where that we retain the liquid for a long time, in those cases in which we find it impossible to go to the bathroom. Of course, if one day you spend two hours wanting to urinate, not much happens, at least not immediately.The normal, the logical and the healthy thing is that when “nature indicates”, you pay attention as quickly as possible. If you are one of those who drink a lot of water, you know what it means to be in the street and be assa...

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