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Incredible Health Benefits of 7 Types of Tea

Teas that Are Natural Health Remedies While people love tea for its flavor, did you know that tea originated as a medicinal drink thousands of years ago? Check out the amazing healing properties and health perks (weight loss included!) of different tasty varieties of tea. Consider trying a natural tea remedy before hitting the medicine cabinet next time something ails you. Green Tea Though it seems to have been around since the beginning of time, green tea has solidified its massive cultural popularity

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How to Treat & Prevent Stretch Marks

What Works & Doesn’t to Minimize Stretch Marks It’s hard to find a woman who doesn’t have any stretch marks: those unsightly lines that may first appear bright pink, purple, reddish or brownish and later fade to a lighter pigmented white or grey/silvery color. While it can be difficult to prevent and treat these little buggers, and there are so many ineffective products on the market, read on for the things you can do to minimize stretch marks. The Cause “Stretch marks, also

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Humidifiers: Your Skin’s Best Friend

These moisture-infusing machines do much more than help you breathe easy. You break out the humidifier whenever you’re so stuffed up you can’t breathe. But does this steamy invention provide some beauty benefits as well? Turns out, yes. Although chances are you reach for your favorite moisturizer when your skin feels parched, humidifiers also help your skin stay hydrated and supple. “In the winter time when the air is colder and drier, skin can’t hold onto as much moisture as it can with

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Spa Recipe: Acai Breakfast Bowl

Start your day off on a healthy note with this guilt-free treat! The period just after the holidays is reality-check time for anyone watching their weight. The scales insist on registering every last buttery indulgence and, for many clients, those New Year’s resolutions fade faster than the final bars of “Auld Lang Syne”. Kick-start your January regimen with this satisfying yet healthful recipe, the Açai Breakfast Bowl. It’s refreshing and restorative and, according to chef David Reardon, “a favorite because of its health

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DIY Don’t: 2 Beauty Products You Should Never Make Yourself

When it comes to mixing up your own creams, scrubs and cleansers, there are a few that—for your skin’s sake—should be left to the professionals. The DIY movement is amazing for many reasons. Making something with your own hands feels good and gives you an appreciation for the craftsmanship involved in making other products. In the best cases, when you create a genius product that all your friends want (we’ve mixed up a few great DIY skin recipes here)

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8 Natural Headache Remedies

How to Stop Headaches Without Taking Medicine Though resolving a headache can be as easy as popping a pain reliever, it’s important to know that there are effective natural remedies. If you want to avoid growing dependent on pills, ChickRx has assembled 8 natural ways to treat and prevent the uncomfortable, annoying, and sometimes-painful pounding in your head. If you’re suffering from migraines, which internist Dr. Andrea Ruman describes as “severe, recurring, intense, throbbing pain on one side of the head that can

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