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Clay Masks for Acne and Oily Skin

Martin Neumann — Fri, 25 May 2012 21:11:44 +0000

Throughout history, adolescents and adults with acne and oily skin have utilized clay masks as a means of improving appearance. This technique may not be technologically advanced, but you’ll still find it featured in the most cutting-edge skin care lines and offered at clinics and spas in the ritziest neighborhoods. Still, historical practices and modern Related posts: Healthier Looking Skin The Acne Diet Sea Buckthorn for Healthy Skin Natural Skin Care Coconut Oil, Lactoferrin and Natural Skin Care News

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Anti-Aging Travel Tips

Sean Duffy — Wed, 09 May 2012 20:52:32 +0000

If you’re a frequent traveler, you know how challenging it can be to remain on a healthy diet. Often times you don’t have control over what time you eat, where you eat or your dining companions. Changes in time zones, exposure to recirculated air on planes and the general stress of being in unfamiliar circumstances Related posts: Anti-Aging Nutrition Travel Nutrition Best Of The Anti-Heart Attack Diet The Anti-Heart Attack Diet Herbal Tips and Updates

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New Heart Disease Test

Dr Dreams — Wed, 02 May 2012 15:56:32 +0000

Cholesterol, C-reactive protein, homocysteine and triglycerides are probably the best known biomarkers used to assess cardiovascular risk. Uric acid typically isn’t included in this group of heart disease indicators. In the coming years, this may very well change. However, you and your doctors don’t have to wait for an official stamp of approval from the Related posts: Best of Dietary Fiber and Heart Disease Dietary Fiber and Heart Disease Vitamin K and Heart Disease Air Filters and Heart Disease Kiwi Fruit and Heart Disease

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Oil Pulling Research

Sean Duffy — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:45:18 +0000

When investigating natural healing techniques, one must frequently consult with two disparate camps: scientists and traditional healers. Generally speaking, scientists attempt to debunk or explain how a practice works (or doesn’t) via established mechanisms and objective data. Traditional healers tend to offer an alternative view about how the body functions and historical accounts of success. Related posts: Pilates Research Wheatgrass Juice Research Yogurt for Fresh Breath Flaxseed Research Dental Health Matters

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Candy Supplements

Sean Duffy — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:55:49 +0000

Walk down the supplement isles of most health food stores and pharmacies and you’ll undoubtedly see bottles that are seemingly filled with enticing candies. These days, calcium, fish oil, multivitamins and other dietary aids are often being sold in the form of chocolates, gummy bears and even jelly beans. Some of these products are 100% Related posts: Important Add-On Supplements Cancer, Candy and Willpower Top Five Supplements Mind Body Supplements Juice Supplements

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Dietitians Use Supplements Too

Sean Duffy — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:06:24 +0000

Have you ever wondered which supplements dietitians and nutritionists use themselves? The March 2012 issue of Nutrition Journal shares some insight into that very topic. In the survey, a total of 300 registered dietitians were queried about precisely which herbs, minerals, nutraceuticals and vitamins they use regularly and why. The macro breakdown of the findings Related posts: Top Five Supplements Fruit and Vegetable Supplements Important Add-On Supplements Magnesium Supplements Mind Body Supplements

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Coffee and Cancer

Dr Joe — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 00:49:48 +0000

On a recent flight from London to Los Angeles, I was asked a question that comes up rather frequently in my line of work: Should coffee be avoided because it’s acidic and, therefore, promotes cancer? The basis for this inquiry is almost always sensational information found in select books, magazines or websites advancing the theory Related posts: Cocoa, Coffee and Cancer Coffee for Asthma Coffee Estrogen Link The Health Benefits of Coffee Coffee Milk Controversy

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Oral Lichen Planus Alternatives

Sean Duffy — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:46:12 +0000

Oral lichen planus (OLP) is an inflammatory autoimmune disease that, as it’s name implies, affects tissue in and around the oral cavity – the esophagus, gums, palate and tongue. In most cases, it is a chronic condition that manifests itself in patches, rashes or sores that may or may not be accompanied by burning, pain Related posts: International Herbal Medicine Preventing Colorectal Cancer Naturally? Vitiligo Alternatives Urinary Incontinence Alternatives Osteoarthritis Alternatives

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Natural Products Expo West Part Three

Dr Dreams — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:37:47 +0000

I’m always on the lookout for all-natural food products that make healthy living more practical. Based on what I saw at this year’s Expo West, many manufacturers are hoping to provide just that. However, my idea of what constitutes a healthy snack often differs from theirs. In many instances, natural food makers simply replace conventionally Related posts: Natural Products Expo West 2012 Part One Natural Products Expo West 2011 Part One Natural Products Expo West 2012 Part Two Natural Products Expo West 2011 Part Two Natural Products Expo West 2010

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Natural Products Expo West 2012 Part One

Dr Dreams — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:32:30 +0000

This past weekend, over 60,000 members of the natural product community converged at the Anaheim Convention Center in Orange County, California. Among them were manufacturers, product spokespeople and retailers. In all, over 2,000 companies exhibited products and services on a show floor that spanned an impressive one million square feet. This all bodes well for Related posts: Natural Products Expo West 2011 Part One Natural Products Expo West 2011 Part Two Natural Products Expo West 2010 Natural Health Updates April 2010