Gesture articles Tag

The Greeting Card: History and Evolution

and precious, handwritten cards are still popular. According to the Professional Union of Postcards, for 97% of French people, receiving a card is a gesture that touches them particularly and makes them happy. This tradition is not obsolete, as 88% of those surveyed claim to receive them. Why send ...

04
Jan
2012

Lettering : 5 tips for beginners

ore on the Fudenosuke pen or use the wide part of the tip with a Calligraphy Pen. A good way to learn this technique and to understand the correct gesture is to take a course, for example in a workshop organized by an experienced calligrapher. 4- Keep a relaxed posture Another of the 5 tips f ...

27
Dec
2022

Why should you air your house even in winter?

as viruses and molds Since the Covid-19 health crisis, we all know that opening windows is one of the barrier actions to limit contamination. This gesture, which may seem trivial, helps to renew the indoor air of the home and evacuate airborne pathogens, especially when the ambient humidity level ...

23
Jan
2023

Composting

xcellent quality fertilizer. It lightens the soil and allows for savings on fertilizers, soil and water. Composting is also a significant ecological gesture as it reduces household waste by 30 to 40%. It diverts organic waste from collection and processing, resulting in less pollution and reduced c ...

30
Jan
2007

The Lyon Festival of Lights: a tradition since 1852

ration was postponed to the date of December 8, the feast of the Immaculate Conception. It was on this occasion that the people of Lyon, in a spontaneous gesture, lit up their windows for the First time on the evening of December 8: the Festival of Lights was born! A tradition perpetuated Since 1 ...

13
Nov
2007

Sunstroke: symptoms and remedies

In the most severe cases, it is essential to call the emergency services, but while waiting for hospitalization, cooling the person is an essential gesture. ...

09
May
2008

The Christmas tree bag: a practical and supportive idea

illing needles on the ground. Gold in color, it harmonizes with your Christmas decorations. But above all, this product allows you to make a small gesture in favor of this association which works for the benefit of disabled people. For each bag sold at 5€, the sum of 1,50€ minimum is donat ...

21
Nov
2011

Beauty: How to Have Beautiful Nails Without Polish?

ls. Since its texture is viscous, I advise you to dilute it equally with another vegetable oil or apply it to your nails with a brush, like a polish. This gesture helps to strengthen the nails, make them shine, and prevent cuticles from hardening and splitting into painful little skins. 5- Remove s ...

08
Feb
2018

Breast self-examination: why and how to do it? Note: Self-examination of the breasts is an important practice for early detection of breast cancer. It is recommended that women perform regular self-examinations to familiarize themselves with the nor

Why adopt this habit? Breast self-examination is a simple and effective screening method. Between two control mammograms or two visits to the gynecologist, this self-examination allows you to take an active role in your health. Palpating your breasts is a way to: => get to know your breasts well ...

16
Oct
2020

The hydroalcoholic gel: history of an invention

list in alcoholic solutions, he developed and tested several formulas. Hydroalcoholic gel was born from this collaboration in 1995. A life-saving gesture Using hydroalcoholic gel in a hospital setting is faster and more convenient than a traditional hand wash. More importantly, it is almost as e ...

05
Nov
2020

Gas and electricity: 5 tips to lower your bill

ctricity bill. Whether you use an electric or gas hob, remember to always cover your pans when you need to boil water. Not only will this little gesture save you time cooking your pasta or making yourself a tea or infusion, but more importantly it will save you 25% on energy consumption. If ...

20
Oct
2021

France Rénov': a new public service to renovate your home

local authorities - individual support - a guaranteed energy gain of at least 35 - the possibility of benefiting, from 1 July 2022, from the CEE per gesture bonus or the CEE Coup de pouce efficient renovation bonus. ...

05
Jan
2022

Green plants: why put matches in the pots?

rick. So, while it may seem surprising to you to plant matches in the substrate of your Green plants or in your flower pots, know that this simple gesture can contribute to the good health of your plants! This simple trick could even save you a lot of trouble with your houseplants and/or flowe ...

16
Mar
2022

On March 21, wear mismatched socks!

al. Why this date? The mismatched socks challenge is held every year on March 21. In fact, that date is World Down Syndrome Day. This symbolic gesture is a simple and fun way to value diversity and difference. Through this little sartorial eccentricity, you too can advocate for the inclusi ...

21
Mar
2022

Chinese medicine: 3 tips to stay in shape in winter

is possible to practice self-massage using the Chinese method over clothing or on bare skin. Begin by standing and rubbing your hands together. This gesture brings energy into the palms at the lao gong, a very important energy point. Once your palms are warm, quickly rub the hollow of your lumba ...

09
Feb
2023

They make France shine: a program that celebrates French know-how on France 3

t mean that their path has not been full of pitfalls or that they are now resting on their laurels or on their fame... In these professions where every gesture counts, we can guess that they are meticulous, attentive and anxious to continue perfecting their know-how or to find new ideas. This ori ...

21
Feb
2023

Beauty care: what is a facialist?

the end of the session lasts between 24 hours and one week depending on the person. At the end of the treatment, the facialist teaches you the right gestures to practice at home and to integrate into your beauty routine to continue training your facial muscles every day. Facialist tips to practice ...

10
May
2023

Domestic chickens: their behavior decoded in 6 questions.

of course, the search for food. Scratching the ground allows them to find invertebrates that they feed on. But that's not the only explanation. This gesture also allows them to take dust baths: by rolling in the dirt, chickens get rid of their parasites. So it is also for hygiene reasons that chic ...

19
May
2023

How to use rainwater at home and in the garden?

Attention, rainwater is not drinkable. Even though collecting rainwater is a very useful eco-gesture, it should be known that this water is not drinkable. Rainwater does not meet the quality standards of the Public Health Code because: • it may contain traces of pesticides and hydrocarbons ...

26
May
2023

The shrimp pomelo salad: a delicious recipe.

ruit firmly upright and remove its peel by sliding a knife blade between the peel and the pulp. 4- Follow the curve of the fruit and repeat the same gesture from top to bottom around the pomelo. 5- All that remains is to cut the pomelo into flesh without the white skin or zest. Preparation of the ...

02
June
2023