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  1. Myrrh

    Flexitarianism

    I was reading an article on the health and fitness trends for 2014, and on the list was flexitarianism. This caught my attention because it sounded like a big word to me at first. However, after further reading, the term actually means semi-vegetarian. A flexitarian is someone who eats a mostly...
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    Aloe Vera Juice

    Surely, there are aloe vera drinks on the market, but wouldn't it be better if you make your own especially if you grow your own aloe vera plant? Has anyone tried making their own? I went through some recipes, and they suggested adding citrus fruits or citrus-based juice to the aloe gel and...
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    Cilantro for Mercury Detox

    I was just going over a list of herbs and spices that can help the body get rid of toxins. One of them was cilantro. Accordingly, cilantro aids the body in releasing heavy metals such as mercury .
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    Roasted Brown Rice Green Tea

    My sister-in-law gave me several individually-wrapped bags of roasted brown rice green tea, and they were good. I love the smell, in particular. I bet homemade roasted brown rice green tea would taste and smell better. Has anyone ever tried making one?
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    Pain Radiating Down Back of the Thigh

    For two days now, I have felt this pain which starts from my left buttock down to the back of my left thigh. I can't think of any recent physical activity that might have triggered such pain. I wonder what's causing it.
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    Aromatherapy and Varicose Veins

    Varicose veins have always been my problem. I wonder if there are essential oils that I can rub on my veins to ease the pain and help prevent more veins from bulging.
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    Flu-fighting Tea Recipe

    I came across this tea recipe, and accordingly, it's a good immune-boosting drink that is perfect during this flu season. I have never tried concocting tea with this number of ingredients, but it sounds interesting. I am not sure where you can get raw honey though. Ingredients 3 cups of water...
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    Essential Oils for Menstrual Cramps

    One thing that I have to deal with each month is menstrual pain and cramps. I was looking for ways to relieve the discomfort besides taking a pain reliever and applying warm compress, and I found out that a combination of essential oils can be made into a rub to ease menstrual cramps. Mix 12...
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    Tabata Workout

    Yesterday while at a party, I overheard a group of women talking about Tabata workout. From what I heard, Tabata consists of high intensity moves performed in just 4 minutes. Is anyone into this type of workout?
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    Iberogast

    Have you ever heard of Iberogast? I just read about it, and it's a formulation which consists of nine herbal extracts. It is taken to soothe stomach issues such as bloating, heartburn, cramping, dyspepsia, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome and can be mixed with your favorite drink.
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    Krav Maga

    I came across Krav Maga while doing random search online on health and fitness. It seems like Krav Maga is another form of martial art. Has anyone ever tried it? What makes it different from the other combat or self-defense techniques?
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    Salmonella in Spices

    According to a report in the New York Times, around 7 percent of the spices tested by the US Food and Drug Administration were found to be contaminated with salmonella. They studied 20,000 food shipments and discovered that among the spices, coriander, oregano, and basil had the highest levels...
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    Working while on Vacation

    So we spent three days and two nights at a resort. It was supposed to be a break from work, but I still took my tablet and laptop with me. I just couldn't help it. I have a part-time work-at-home job, so I felt like I couldn't afford to not check my emails or not get part of the job done.
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    Coffee and Tea for a Healthy Liver

    An international group of researchers has found that drinking coffee or tea can contribute to a healthy liver. Their study implies that consumption of four cups of coffee or tea a day may help prevent fatty liver disease not due to excessive alcohol consumption.
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    Sour Cream and Yogurt for the Hair

    I have just read that for an all-natural hair treatment, you can use sour cream or yogurt. Massage sour cream and yogurt into damp hair and leave for 20 minutes. Rinse then shampoo as normal. The lactic acid in these products removes dirt while the milk fat moisturizes.
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    Air Pollution and Weak Hearts

    I just heard in the news this morning that an international study funded by the British Heart Foundation found that air pollution has a negative impact on people with weak hearts and could even kill them. The research revealed that exposure to gases such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, and...
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    Breast Cancer and Long-Term Night Shifts

    I just read that a recent research found a link between night-shift work and the risk of breast cancer. In the study, women who worked night shifts for 30 years or more were twice as likely to develop breast cancer.
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    Garlic

    I was just reading a list of detox foods, and garlic was on the list. Accordingly, garlic contains allicin, a chemical that has a significant role in fighting against toxins and producing white blood cells.
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    Eyeball-licking Craze in Japan

    Have you heard about this? Yesterday's morning news mentioned it. I read a little about it, and accordingly it has become a trend among Japanese teenagers. It freaks me out and makes me sick just to think about it.
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    Body Acne

    What are the best ways to deal with body acne? I have pimples on my chest and back, and they leave dark spots that look unsightly. I practice good hygiene, and I shower everyday, so I wonder what I am doing wrong that causes zits to appear on these areas of my body. :confused:
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