Lifestyle

How Essential Oils Became the Cure for Our Age of Anxiety

Published

5 years ago

August 22, 2020

The Nigella called black cumin or nigella sativa is an aromatic plant with countless uses. Hair loss, cold snap, skin conditions, digestive disorders, Black Seed Oil Capsules are powerful antibacterial properties that allow it to relieve many ailments.

Used since the dawn of time, it was found in the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankamon. The Romans even called it “a miraculous medicinal herb”! Cultivated in the countries of North Africa and the Middle East, the prophet Muhammad said of this oil that it was “a remedy for all diseases, except death”.

Little known but its multiple properties should nevertheless be talked about. Discover them quickly, it will become a must in your first aid kit!

Black Seed Oil and its Health Benefits

Nigella is a plant rich in components found in essential oils, trace elements, carotene, omega 3, omega 6, B vitamins, enzymes necessary for the proper functioning of the body and antioxidants.

These are its main active ingredients, nigellone and thymoquinone, which give it its incredible anti-bacterial, antihistamine and immunostimulating properties.

Ashwagandha Powder

Ashwagandha is one of the most powerful medicinal plants and has been used for over 3000 years by one of the oldest medicines in the world: Ayurvedic medicine. We, therefore, know very well the effects of this ancestral medicinal plant. The plant promotes sleep, effectively balances the nervous system, and gives the horse strength (Ashwagandha means the smell of the horse).

Considered a major plant in Ayurvedic medicine, Ashwagandha is rightly called Indian Ginseng, in comparison to the properties of Panax GINSENG, which also has the ability to give a lot of Energy, Vitality and have great action on libido.

Moringa Oil

Moringa is one of the most nutritious edible plants in the world. All of its organs – apart from the roots, which in high doses can become toxic – are useful and provide many health benefits. According to Ayurveda and traditional African medicine practitioners, the leaves of this medicinal plant and its mature seeds are capable of treating more than 300 diseases, including cancer, high blood pressure, liver disorders, diabetes. and even HIV infection. Obviously, on Santescience.fr, we only provide solid evidence based on scientific experiments.

This product, therefore, presents the true medical properties of this “miracle tree”, highlighted by the most recent scientific studies.

Black Maca Oil

Maca is the plant that grows at the highest altitude in the world and in very difficult climatic conditions (at a very low temperature). Known to increase resistance and energy and to have a beneficial influence on fertility and libido (male and female), maca is part of the family of “adaptogens”.

For these reasons and for its virtues which, although different, may recall those of Korean red ginseng, maca is also called Peruvian ginseng.

The subject of multiple studies, scientists also agree to attribute many virtues to it:

Strengthens and stimulates the immune system, fights cold symptoms
Brings tone and energy
Balances the intestinal flora by destroying bad bacteria
Reduces bloating and gas
Stimulates digestion and relieves gastric and intestinal disorders
Relieves joint pain
Detoxifies the liver, regulates blood sugar levels
Reduces allergic reactions (pollens, dust, etc.)
Fight against fungal infections and parasites
Protects the cardiovascular system, balances excessively high arterial tensions
Reduces headaches and migraines
Stimulates memory and concentration by oxygenating the brain

Use of Nigella Oil Internally:

Adults: 1 to 3 teaspoons of oil (pure or with honey or lemon) per day during a meal or 2 to 4 capsules per day according to the dosage indicated.

Children: 1/2 teaspoon of oil per day. After 12 years, 1 teaspoon per day or 1 to 2 capsules per day according to the indicated dosage (very well tolerated in children).

As a 3-month cure or daily use as needed.

Its smell and taste similar to those of cumin may bother some people. You can add honey or zest of lemon juice or choose capsules to enjoy the benefits without the taste.

Be careful to choose in this case a black cumin oil dedicated to internal use and not for cosmetics.

Oil for the Skin

Purifying, antiseptic, calming, moisturizing and regenerating, opt for Black Seed Oil for its effectiveness for skin problems. A little oily, it quickly penetrates the epidermis without leaving a greasy film.

In the local application (in oil for cosmetic and/or food use), it is used pure, several times a day on the face and the body. Depending on the ailments, you can use it in prevention (in the event of recurring disorders as soon as the first symptoms are felt like a cold sore) or as a cure. If you have sensitive skin, you can mix it with another vegetable oil of your choice.

Oil against Hair Loss

Nigella also helps stimulate hair regrowth in the event of loss and improves their flexibility and resistance. Its powerful active ingredients strengthen the bulb and the hair fiber. In addition, thanks to its cleansing properties, it can also be used against dandruff and flaking.

Prefer an Organic Black Seed Oil!

Preferably choose a 100% pure and natural virgin oil, cold-pressed and without the addition of additives. You will thus have the guarantee of a healthy, quality product that has not undergone any chemical treatment.

Which is all the more important if you want to take it internally!

Precautions for use of Black Cumin Oil

Its high concentration of essential oil should be taken into account in sensitive people and should then be combined with another vegetable oil in local application. If the skin condition is significant, it is recommended to only Organic Black Seed Oil Capsules.

No side effects have been seen even over a long period of use. In pregnant or breastfeeding women, it is advisable to consult a doctor before use.

Well small and big transparent bottles are available online to meet your different needs and make your life easier.

Lifestyle

Kat Marie Alvarez: Where Innovation Meets Regulation

Published

2 weeks ago

January 23, 2026

Michelle Langton

Regulation is often thought of as a limitation, yet in healthcare, it also serves as a foundation for building models that endure. For Kat Marie Alvarez, Founder and CEO of KATALYST & CO, the framework of rules established by agencies like CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid) and the OIG ( office of the Inspector General) create opportunities to design systems that are compliant, ethical, and transformative. Her approach demonstrates that regulation can be a platform for innovation when it is interpreted with both technical rigor and vision.

Kat’s 25-year career reflects this philosophy. A former nurse who advanced into executive leadership and strategy, she has led $2.7B+ P&L operations, advised on over $5B in healthcare transactions, and guided value based organizations including Innovacare, Cano Health, WellMed, Centene, and Humana through periods of exponential scaling. Her perspective combines clinical, financial, and regulatory experience, giving her a unique ability to design structures that support integrity and accountability while driving measurable outcomes.

Turning Statutes into Strategy

For Kat, regulation serves as a framework for building smarter and more ethical models. She interprets CMS guidance and OIG rules as levers for innovation, using them to advance integrity and accountability. With the CMS V28 risk adjustment model, Alvarez refined coding practices, strengthened clinical documentation, and structured risk frameworks that reward accuracy and elevate standards of care. In addressing RADV audits, she crafted strategies that protect stakeholders while keeping patient outcomes at the forefront. She aligns compliance, cost, and care in equal measure. Her current work as a contributor to the CMS IDea Challenge, an initiative focused on strengthening the foundation of trust in our system, further echoes her commitment to advancing regulations in ways that unlock innovation while safeguarding the integrity of care.

Her interpretive approach brings discipline and vision to every challenge. She engages stakeholders to redesign workflows that meet regulatory requirements and enhance the patient experience. Each policy becomes a mechanism to strengthen accountability and operational precision, shaping a system that is both compliant and humane.

Innovation Built Within Boundaries

At KATALYST & CO, this interpretive approach is carried into every project. Kat has integrated predictive analytics and AI-driven tools into care models, with safeguards that ensure interventions remain clinician-led and ethically sound. For example, AI flags in chronic disease management are connected to human-led actions that improve patient care. The result is a model that benefits from technology while preserving accountability and clinical integrity.

Staffing and infrastructure provide another example of her philosophy in action. By leveraging offshore BPO operations in Latin America, Asia, and Eastern Europe, KATALYST & CO extends capacity for health plans and providers. These expansions are carefully designed to meet data security, licensure, and jurisdictional requirements, ensuring that global reach is paired with local compliance. It is a system that balances scale with responsibility.

The Art of Influence Through Alignment

Kat often describes her role as translating complexity into clarity. Whether she is working with payers, providers, or investors, she builds consensus by grounding ambitious strategies in the language of statute. Value-based care models, utilization management programs, and clinical frameworks are designed to prove compliant ROI for stakeholders while maintaining patient focus.

Her approach begins with people. In integrations, partnerships, and platform builds, she respects legacy strengths, listens to frontline voices, and creates systems that are not only efficient but also trusted. This ensures that compliance does not feel like restriction, but like a structure that supports innovation and adoption.

Redefining the Future of Compliance and Care

KATALYST & CO is scaling with $10M in initial funding, expanded international operations, and a growing advisory portfolio. Under Kat’s leadership, the firm is showing how regulation can be a foundation for both innovation and durability. She demonstrates that lasting progress in healthcare is achieved by leaders who know how to design systems that are bold, ethical, and deeply human.

By approaching regulation as a guide rather than a limitation, Kat Alvarez is building models that prove compliance and innovation can move forward together. Her formula ensures that the future of healthcare is shaped not only by ambition, but also by trust and responsibility.