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    Natural Dandruff Treatment Using Mint and Rosemary

    I was just reading a list of ways to use mint, and it said that mint leaves can be used to help treat dandruff the natural way. What you do is to put mint and rosemary sprigs in cider vinegar and let it sit. After a week, it's ready to use.
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    Male Contraceptive Pill

    I have just read that a group of Australian scientists are looking into the development of a male contraceptive pill which could be available in the next 10 years. As of the moment, the researchers have made mice infertile by blocking two proteins that are responsible for sperm transportation.
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    Online Fitness Coaching Program

    I have just read that there is this online fitness coaching program called Sessions. The service lets users meet with their coaches online through Skype in which they discuss their goals and exercise routines. Besides the clients' progress report, their performance is also monitored through the...
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    Peppermint and Itchy Eyes

    My eyes were dry and itchy, and my eye drops didn't seem to help a lot, so I thought of looking for some home remedies. I ran across a site which recommends peppermint treatment for itchy eyes. To do this, steep a peppermint tea bag in hot water. Let it cool, and place it over your eyelids.
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    Oregano Tea

    I have been had cough and sore throat for a couple of days now, and when I visited my brother and his family the other day, my sister-in-law made me oregano tea. She grows her own oregano plant for both culinary and medicinal purposes. In a pot of boiling water, put fresh oregano leaves. Let...
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    Red Wine and Your Skin

    Some claim that red wine is good for your skin because it is rich in antioxidants. In fact, certain spas have added 'red wine soak or bath' to their list of body and beauty treatments. However, studies have yet to be conducted to look into the effectiveness of the antioxidants found in red wine...
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    Natural Ways to Prevent Varicose Veins

    My varicose veins are getting worse, and I am desperately looking for natural remedies. I am aware of treatment options such as sclerotherapy and laser treatment, but I bet these procedures will hurt my budget. I wish there were herbs or natural extracts that could help prevent my veins from...
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    Perfume Oil

    My aunt was just telling me that she saw this perfume oil at Body Shop, and she liked the scent. It was a bit pricey though, so she didn't buy it. I bet you could make your own perfume oil at home, right? Has anyone ever tried it?
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    Rapini

    Our Italian neighbors grow most of their vegetables, and last Sunday they gave us rapini. It was already cooked - sauteed in olive oil and garlic. It was actually my first time to eat rapini. I was afraid to try it before because I had heard that it has this bitter taste. Surprisingly, their...
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    Angelina Jolie's Double Mastectomy

    I guess you have heard about Angelina Jolie undergoing a preventive double mastectomy. The 'Tomb Raider' star said that breast cancer genetic testing revealed to her an 87 percent chance of getting the disease, hence the brave decision to go through the drastic surgery.
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    Freekeh

    Is anyone familiar with freekeh (pronounced free-ka)? I have just come across it, and they say that it's the new superfood. Accordingly, this grain is packed with more protein and fiber than other grains.
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    Foods that Can Ease Your Stress

    If you feel that your stress level is rising, it might not hurt to reach for any of these foods. They are said to be a stress buster since some of them help regulate the body's stress hormone and lower blood pressure.
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    Pain in the Back of the Thighs

    Since Sunday night, I have had this pain in the back of my thighs radiating down my calves. I wonder what caused the pain. Could it be just because of hours of roaming around the mall? I was at the mall Sunday afternoon trying to take advantage of the after-Christmas sales.
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    Foods that Reduce Stress Level

    I caught this list of foods that are said to ease your stress level. A number of them help the stress hormone cortisol stay at its normal level, while the others keep your blood pressure in check.
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    Blueberry Extract

    I was skimming though the flyers, and I saw that blueberry extract capsules were on sale. I really didn't care that it was on sale. What got my attention was that there are actually blueberry extract supplements on the market. I didn't even know that before. It looks like they're making...
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    Chicken Soup and Flu

    When I was young, my mother would cook chicken soup whenever I or my brother was down with cold and flu. Well, it looks like my mom did the right thing. A new study has found out that carnosine, a compound found in chicken soup, can help stave off flu in its early stages. The compound helps in...
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    Cough with Phlegm

    I spent Christmas with a runny nose and a cough. My cough started dry, but now I am coughing with phlegm. I am on warm liquids, and I have been applying hot packs to my throat and chest. What other home remedies should I try?
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    Sick Toddler

    My 14-month old niece is down with fever, cough, and runny nose. As such, she was cranky and without appetite today. It's a pity when young children are sick. You know that something is causing them all the crying and grumpiness but can't figure out what exactly it is.
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    Obese 9-Year Old Loses 66 Pounds

    Have you heard or read about the weight struggle of 9-year old Breanna Bond and her success story? At 9 years old, she tipped the scales at almost 190 pounds. After a year of exercise routine and healthy eating habits, she dropped 66 pounds.
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    Throbbing Headache

    I have been having this throbbing headache since yesterday. It's so painful that I have to take a pain reliever. I was thinking it's related to a sinus problem because I have had chronic sinusitis before. However, I don't experience any nasal congestion or pain around my eyes or nose.
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