Hands & Feet

15 Surprising Uses for Bananas

Sure, most of us love to enjoy bananas for breakfast or, perhaps, a snack. But bananas have so much more going for them than just a delicious and nutritious treat. In fact, so many of the re…

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6 Bizarre Spa Treatments (Slideshow)

When it comes to beauty, some people will do whatever it takes. Yeah, seriously. Whatever. It. Takes. Check out some of the most out-there spa treatments on the menu at spas across the globe…

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Parabens and Breast Cancer

Two of my recent Care2 blogs covered how and why to make your own homemade personal care products. I included some rules and tools to help us all make our own home brews, in Homemade Pomegranate Beaut…

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3 Spa Ideas to Try at Home

The very word "spa" conjures up images of restfulness, radiance and rejuvenation. Much as we long to pamper ourselves in those luxurious environs, it is sometimes difficult to afford the time or the b…

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12 Surprising Uses for Mayonnaise

Mayonnaise isn't just for sandwiches! From restoring furniture to combating lice, check out some fantastic ways to use mayo. Related: 12 Uses for Wire Hangers …

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7 Handy Helpers for Tired Feet

"The human foot is a masterpiece of engineering and a work of art." --Leonardo da Vinci But in all the running around we do, feet are easily forgotten, until they are forced to demand some TLC. With…

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9 Ways Fingernails Can Reflect Health

Are you wondering what those white spots, bulges, or ridges on your fingernails mean? Dr. Cobi Slater, PhD, DNM, CHT, RNCP, ROHP at Essential Health Natural Wellness Clinic, in Maple Ridge, Canada say…

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7 Unique Handmade Mother’s Day Gifts

Mother's day is coming up soon (May 13th) and while some of us get an A for preparation, others (ahem!) often procrastinate when it comes to gift buying. I know that my mom, like many moms out there, …

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12 Uses for Aloe (Slideshow)

Is there any better feeling than slathering your sunburn with aloe vera? Well, sure, because there are a ton of other ways to use the stuff that don't require an ill-advised trip to the beac…

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Homemade Pomegranate Beauty Scrub

Pomegranates are used often in Middle Eastern cuisine and their beauty-fuel potential in personal care products has been found discussed historically for thousands of years. It’s rumored that Eve’s fo…

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