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  When nutritionists and doctors tell us to eat only natural ingredients, and to avoid ingredients you can’t pronounce—take a moment to think what is in your lip gloss. Unknown to most consumers not using natural lip makeup, the chemical based lip gloss products they purchase contain unpronounceable names that can contain ingredients that are not only unnatural but may cause health problems. Natural...

  Spirulina is a blue-green algae and one of the most notable superfoods around. It's been said that you can live off of nothing more than Spirulina and some form of carbohydrate. You can take it internally by tablet or add it directly into smoothies, yogurt or juices or incorporate it into your skincare and body care products.   What does Spirulina do?  Best for...

Do You Know The Role That Stress And Emotions Can Play On Your Skin, Hair, And Nails? Ever notice that when you feel you are maxed out on the stress-o-meter, your appearance begins to suffer too? Hair starts thinning, nails become brittle, unexplained breakouts and inflamed skin become more visible. All of these physical symptoms reflect the mental state of your emotional well-being. Lowering...

What are Parabens? Parabens are a group of popular preservatives that are found in a wide variety of products. You may see them written towards the end of the ingredient list sometimes as Methylparaben, Butylparaben, Isopropylparaben or others ending in "paraben". Used in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries for a number of years, they have a lengthy and somewhat controversial history. So, what is really...

Elderberries are prized for their high antioxidant concentration and are widely used to help combat cold and flu symptoms. Make this simple and flavorful syrup and boost immunity, fight cold and flu symptoms while enjoying the antioxidant rich, herbal sweetness!    Make Your Own Flu Fighting Syrup From Home So why syrup? There are a couple reasons that these berries, which can be prepared...

  Although there is no magic pill that will melt excess weight away, here are some herbs that can help you in your quest to reach a healthy weight. Some are mild diuretics and work by reducing water weight, while others have a thermogenic effect (increase heat through metabolic stimulation) and increase metabolism. A few can even reduce your feelings of hunger. Like anything...