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St. John's Wort
I still get a thrill when I discover a medicinal herb thriving in forest or field. With its cheery yellow flowers, unique blood red pigment, and equally colourful history, St. John\'s wort is one of my
Are Night Owls Doomed For Weight Loss?
Your circadian rhythm, also known as your body’s internal clock, regulates everything like sleep-wake cycles, body temperature, hormone levels and digestion. It also appears to have an impact on
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After five months of driving all over town to be tested by specialists in the field of holistic health, working out at the gym and at home, trying new foods and supplements, and saying farewell to old
What Is the Blood Type Diet and Does it Work for Weight Loss?
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Are your makeup brushes harbouring bugs? Are those sponges looking suspect? Great makeup starts with clean beauty products and tools. We use cosmetics to take care of ourselves, but we also need to ta
The Most Dangerous Fat Is the Easiest to Lose
It’s every weight loss enthusiast’s dream to zap belly fat but, far from pure vanity, there’s actually a reason why having a lot of fat in the abdominal region can be dangerous, especially visce
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Salts of Earth and Sea
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