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Type 2 diabetes and Mediterranean diet

  Diabetes mellitus type 2 Type 2 diabetes, also called non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) or adult-onset diabetes, is one of the most common forms of diabetes. It is a chronic disease consisting of a metabolic disorder marked by high levels of glucose in the blood. Diabetes is connected to the […]

Garden

Lavender in Italy

We all know that lavender is a beautiful plant and that it has a pleasant scent, however there is far more to discover about it. This comprehensive guide, along with these tips for planting lavender, will teach you all you need to know about growing this fragrant and diverse plant. […]

Islands

Ischia

The isle of Ischia Ischia is one of the most renowned holiday spots located in the Bay of Naples across Southern Italy and is less costly to stay as compared to its neighbor Capri. There are plenty of health spas and hot springs that makes it a favored destination among […]

Garden

The Italian Cypress Tree

One cannot think of Tuscany without thinking of the magnificent cypress tree, so quintessential and symbolic of the Tuscan landscape that it has adopted the name of “The Tuscan cypress tree”. Although this is a somewhat fitting name, it is however grossly incorrect as its real place of origin was […]

Itineraries

Italy in One Week

Piazza del Popolo with the twin churches in Rome, a must-visit in a 7-day itinerary in Italy Ph. depositphoto.com/vkovalcik Many people coming to Italy for their holidays don’t have a large amount of time and need a concise and effective itinerary allowing to visit the most significant places in the country, in […]

Art Cities

Montalcino

Montalcino is a well-known hill town located in Tuscany, Italy. Montalcino is located in the province of Siena and the cities located closest to Montalcino are Siena, Florence and Pisa. It is believed that the area where the town is located had been inhabited since Etruscan times before the rule of […]

Tuscany

Southern Tuscany

Places to see in Southern Tuscany   Capalbio Capalbio is located at the southern extreme of the Toscana Maremma. At the beginning of the 1300s the castle was under the dominion of a local family of Lords (probably descendants of Guido di Capalbio cited in an act of 1203), who […]

Religion

Religion in Italy

Italians and Catholicism The relationship between Italians and religion is very special, indeed.We have been a bunch of spiritual people since before the Romans. Italy is, constitutionally, a nation embracing all creeds and religions, where the relationship between State and Church is regulated and sanctioned by constitutional laws. This is especially important […]