How often do you neglect your needs in favour of others’? Self-care is crucial, and especially so during these difficult times. Dr Mariano Spiezia shares the best ways to look after your body and mind, from organic food to natural skincare rituals.
Posts by Dr Mariano Spiezia
Coffee, Caffeine & Beauty
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I was born in Naples “some time ago” and grew up surrounded by the poetic sound of neapolitan music, passionate conversations amongst locals and families, and the earthy and rich…
The Law of Mutual Benefit
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In the mysterious natural world, only in recent years has it come to light that plants communicate through a dense underground network made up of fungi: the Wood Wide Web.…
Fighting Skin Pollution
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If you live in a city, simply walking down the street can damage your skin. Car emissions, industrial fumes, and environmental chemical residues loaded with harmful hydrocarbons, nanoparticles, and other…
The Magical Power of Babies’ Skins
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PHYSIOLOGY Thanks to the latest non-invasive techniques, it has been possible to better study babies’ skin. The skin provides a vital physical barrier to protect us from the environment, and…
Nature of Change
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Change is part of life – our bodies change; we age; we ourselves are changed by our experiences. The philosophy of change, the foundation of our evolution and our connection…
Skin Survival
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The icy winds and drop in temperature that announce winter is on its way can be challenging to both our skin and our mood. Most of the time we are…
The Scents of Memories
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The fresh scent of cut grass, the smell of a field full of wildflowers on a summer’s day and the aroma of morning coffee: all of these smells, along with…
Skin Healers
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I have been working with medicinal herbs for many years, and not only do I find them endlessly fascinating, but I’m also intrigued by their as yet hidden properties. While…
