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The Anti-Oxidant Facial

By on April 16, 2013 in Beauty, Skin Care

Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin E are antioxidants. They protect your skin against free radicals that cause aging. Vitamin E applied on your skin helps protect you against the aging effects of sunlight, pollution and other sources of free radicals. Look younger by using Anti oxidants on your skin

This facial uses vitamin E supplement, vitamin A supplement (or beta carotene if you can�t find pure vitamin A. Lavender oil is added for its fragrance and healing properties.

Caution applying vitamins from a capsule can lead to Rashes in some people, so it is very important to do a patch test on your wrist first. The vitamins in theses supplements are in a different form from those you find in good quality skin care products. That is why good quality skin care products are safer.

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How to Calm Down a Colicky Baby and the Parents

By on April 3, 2013 in Children's Health

New parents have a lot of challenges to face. It’s hard enough for them when baby doesn’t sleep through the night, but what if he is exhibiting signs of colic? Before you can deal with your baby, someone may have to calm you down. As a parent, the word “overreacting” isn’t in your vocabulary. This [...]

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Water Just Doesn’t Always Cut That Thirst!

By on February 3, 2013 in Nutrition

We’re all familiar with summer thirst and I’m quite sure we’ve all been told and have read about how good water is for you and how the majority of us simply do not drink enough. But, if you’re thirsty and water isn’t cutting it, what do you do? Well, for me that answer would be [...]

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Hot Toddy Recipe for Colds

Hot Toddy Recipe for Colds

By on December 22, 2012 in Herbs For Health, Detox, Immunity, Infection

Hot Toddy Recipe for Colds 1. Pour hot steaming boiling water into cup. 2. Add 2 tsps. lemon juice. 3. Add 2 tsps. honey (any kind, although raw honey is best). 4. Lightly dip one herbal tea bag (any flavor, but we recommend Traditional Medicinals Gypsy Cold Care tea to be used in a hot [...]

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Therapeutic Teas and Mixtures

By on November 27, 2012 in Herbs For Health

We have tried to select a nice group of teas here for your consumption and use. First, we will begin with single teas and bring to you many blends that you can prepare on your own. Whether you are interested in brewing teas for medicinal effects or simply because it is your beverage of choice, [...]

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Food Remedy for Low Thyroid

By on November 17, 2012 in Health and Vitality

Despite high levels of awareness in modern societies, thyroid dysfunction remains one of the most under-diagnosed disorders. This is essentially so because the symptoms of thyroid dysfunction are very general. Many people keep moving from pillar to post with symptoms like: * Sudden weight gain. * Loss of libido. * Mood changes. * Fatigue and [...]

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Home Remedies to Soothe a Sore Throat

By on October 19, 2012 in Ears, Throat, Mouth, Teeth

A sore throat is unfortunately a part of a number of illnesses. It is often present when you have a cold or the flu. A severe sore throat can also be a sign of a bacterial infection that requires antibiotics. But in most cases, a sore throat will go away on its own when the [...]

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Herbal Remedies for Insomnia

By on October 16, 2012 in Herbs For Health, Insomnia, Sleep Disorders

More than anything else, the side effects that accompany conventional drugs have been the reason behind the marked shift in the general approach towards treatment. The long list of warnings that accompany drugs for serious ailments has helped in the resurgence and acceptance of herbal remedies. Treating depression and the various symptoms like insomnia that [...]

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Colon Cleansing

By on September 7, 2012 in Digestive Conditions

Many consider her a good colon cleansing essential to help and overall well-being. Others believe that a colon cleansing is only part of detoxifying our bodies from parasites and the buildup of toxins that we both inhale and eat from the processed foods. Some physicians believe that colon cleansing is only appropriate in preparation for [...]

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Understanding and Treating Anxiety

By on August 13, 2012 in Anxiety and Depression

Most people suffer from anxiety at some stage of their lives. Anxiety is usually a relatively natural response to a situation which appears threatening or one to which we are not accustomed. So, for example, people are sometimes quite naturally anxious about passing tests, going for job interviews, or even speaking in public. They may [...]

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