Daily Health Tips update for May 13:
The season of allergies is upon us. Whether you’re sensitive to
pollen, weeds or dust, an early spring can take its toll on allergy
sufferers. Allergy experts suggest following these allergy “do’s”
to reduce your allergy symptoms.
- Wear glasses or sunglasses when outdoors. Covering your eyes
keeps pollen and other irritants away from this sensitive area,
which reduces itchiness and redness.
- Shower and wash your hair before bed. Cleaning up before
getting into bed...
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Daily Health Tips update for May 12:
When the world gives you lemons, make lemonade … or maybe a
lemondrop martini. Yes, vodka has its obvious uses, but it also
happens to be a handy little liquid to have around the house. Check
these 8 ways vodka can make your life a little brighter and
cleaner.
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Got a toothache? You should probably see a
dentist, but in the meantime you can try swishing a shot of vodka
over the affected area. It can help disinfect and numb some of the
pain in your gums.
- The...
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Health Tips update for March 20:
While your strands of hair are really just dead protein fibers,
your hair follicles under your scalp are very much alive. These
follicles need nutrients like any other part of your body. Protein,
carbs, EFAs, vitamins B6 and B12, biotin, and iron are all
important for healthy hair.
Stress, illnesses and hormone imbalances can also affect your
hair in a negative way, which is why some women do tend to lose
their hair in high stress times. Female hormones...
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Daily
Health Tips update for February 28:
During this time of the year, the air is still dry and our hair
is suffering from months of low moisture and high product use. Here
are some tips to deal with some of the top “bad hair day”
issues:
- For hair that is breaking off or has split ends: try cutting
back on your hair coloring and using products with keratin, wheat,
or soy protein. Trimming your hair more often will also make it
look less frizzy.
- For hair that is frizzy and dry: shampoo less and...
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Daily Health
Tips update for December 7:
You may know all about the good fat in coconut oil and how cooking
with it can be beneficial for your overall health, but did you know
that it can highlight a certain part of your face? Check out these
10 not-so-typical uses for coconut oil.
- Cooking at high heat. Ok, this one is more of a
“normal” use, but since some oils are unsafe to cook with at high
temperatures, coconut oil is a great alternative.
- Cheekbone highlighter. Apply a small amount...
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Daily Health Tips update for November 24:
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Dull Hair:
While your hair is damp, massage in some sour cream or plain
yogurt, let it sit for about 20 minutes and then rinse with warm
water and shampoo as you normally would. These two dairy products
can help reverse hair damage caused by products and pollution.
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Itchy, Flaky Scalp: Mix equal parts lemon
juice, organic olive oil and water and then massage mixture into
your scalp (a slightly dampened scalp is best). Let sit for 20
minutes, rinse out and...
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Daily Health Tips update for October 10:
If your dental
hygiene routine leaves out flossing, you’re in trouble. Brushing
your teeth and neglecting to floss is like rinsing your hair after
a workout and skipping the rest of your body. You’re missing out on
some important surface area (up to 40% of your teeth) that needs to
be cleaned in order to maintain overall health.
Most people don’t realize that oral health is linked to many other
areas of overall health, specifically cardiovascular health....
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Daily Health Tips update for August 12:
We all know about the good things fruits do on our insides to
promote health, but they’re just as beneficial to the outside too.
Some of your favorite fruits can help you look radiant and healthy.
Look for beauty products that feature these natural ingredients –
or make your own at home!
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Coconuts – The proteins and fatty acids in
coconuts nourish, strengthen and add shine to your hair.
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Grapes – Red grapes features age-fighting
antioxidants. Their juice...
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Daily Health Tips update for July 8:
We all know a healthy diet loaded with water, fresh fruits and
veggies is important for skin and hair health; now research shows
tomatoes can also help boost your sunscreen protection internally.
Researchers at the University of Manchester in England found that
women who added ¼ cup of tomato paste into their healthy daily diet
for 12 weeks were less sensitive to ultraviolet light than those
who didn’t eat any tomato paste.
Another surprising revelation is...
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Daily Health Tips update for June 27:
You may have noticed more starbursts and callouts on packaging
announcing the presence of biotin, especially in hair products. If
you’re a cautious consumer, you’re probably wondering whether
biotin is truly a beneficial addition or just another sales
gimmick. It turns out biotin plays a critical role in energy
metabolism, acting as a coenzyme and carrying carbon dioxide. It
also affects fat synthesis, amino acid metabolism and glycogen
synthesis.
Because...
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