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Acne home remedy: Tea Tree Oil With its natural inflammation-fighting properties, a 5 percent solution of tea tree oil is less harsh than a 5 percent benzoyl peroxide solution and can be just as effective against acne, though it may clear up a little less quickly. Mix a few drops of tea tree oil with between 20 and 40 drops of witch hazel, the…

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Chasteberry, also known as Vitex agnus-castus, is the fruit of the chaste tree, which is native to western Asia and southwestern Europe [R]. This fruit is used as a dietary supplement for conditions such as menopause, infertility, menstrual problems, and a number of other conditions. It is available as a capsule, liquid extract, tablet, and e…

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   Why do you need to eat healthy food? I’ll tell you the reasons WHY… After all, why would you commit your life to eating healthy if you don’t even know your ‘WHY’? Make sense? Well… Eating nutritiously is one of the most important things you can do to enhance and maintain your health. What you eat has a great impact on the way your body functio…

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What if we told you your chocolate cravings could be quelled without that double fudge brownie? Or that your period cramps, constipation, or even anxiety had a surprisingly easy fix—no drugs required? The potential solution: magnesium, an essential mineral that most of us aren't consuming enough of. Why so many of us have a magnesium deficienc…

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     Bones create the frame on which your body is built. You also need bones for protection and to carry out even a small task with ease. Along with providing strength, balance and support for your body, healthy bones support a better posture and make you look and feel more youthful.      As you grow old, you become more vulnerable to weak bones. …

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What is Shea Butter? Shea butter is a skin super food that comes from the seeds of the fruit of the Shea (Karite) tree and that is naturally rich in vitamins A, E and F. It offers UV protection (it is SPF ~6) and provides the skin with essential fatty acids and the nutrients necessary for collagen production. Shea butter has been used in Africa an…

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By Joe Leech, Dietitian Aloe vera is a popular medicinal plant that has been used for thousands of years. It is best known for treating skin injuries, but also has several other beneficial effectson health. This is a list of the benefitsof aloe vera: 1. Contains healthy plant compounds Aloe vera is a thick, short-stemmed plant that stores water in…