Beauty

The Nutrient that Burns Fat and Boosts Energy

Your body is the ultimate alchemist. With the help of a single powerful nutrient, it can burn fat to create energy. I know it sounds like something out of a science fiction movie, but after conducting…

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Tattoos: A Permanent Human Obsession

Do you have a tattoo? My boyfriend and I recently realized that we're an anomaly among our friends. Almost everyone we know has at least one tattoo or piercing of some kind. Eric and I have neither…

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8 Natural Mosquito Repellents

Before you grab that DEET-based mosquito repellent, consider using a natural option instead. DEET, also known as diethyl-meta-toluamide, by any other name still stinks. And research proves that the ma…

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13 Surprising Uses for Rice

Rice isn't just for dinner! This staple is a multi-purpose wonder: it keeps your feet warm, it rescues your fancy electronics, it does difficult cleaning jobs, and even keeps your pet entert…

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Cancer Where You Never Thought to Look

You know where to check for breast cancer, but do you know where to check for skin cancer? Skin is the largest organ on our bodies, but it can be easy to overlook some spots. For instance, when was th…

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15 Surprising Uses for Apples

Apples do so much more than keep the doctor away. From ripening other fruits to improving lung function, click through for great ways to use apples, and share your favorites in the comments …

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5 Ways to Use Healthy Oils for Skincare

In the 1980s and 1990s, oil got a bad rap. Nobody wanted to eat fat anymore, and nobody wanted to let oil touch her face. Oil made you fat, and oil gave you pimples. Except… it didn’t. Along came t…

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Unexpected Health Benefits of Blueberries

We are blessed to live in a world rich with a variety of delicious fruits, veggies, nuts and seeds. Each plant-based food has its own unique flavor, scent and nutritional profile -- made of health giv…

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10 Ways to Use Castor Oil

Castor oil sounds like an old-timey remedy, doesn't it? This traditional remedy actually has a lot of modern uses! Traditionally, folks have used castor oil as part of a "pack" to soothe aches and …

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10 Handmade Sandals for Summer

If you have to wear shoes (and who actually likes doing that), they might as well be comfortable. Sandals are great because they're often comfy and they have the added benefit of allowing your feet to…

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