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Dong Quai
Some herbs are so complex that they have the ability to heal many different diseases and health problems. Dong quai (Angelica sinensis) is one such herb.Some herbs are so complex that they have the ab
No Slouching as You Read This: May is Correct Posture Month!
Are you hunching over your computer or smartphone screen as you read this? Sit up straight - May is Correct Posture Month!Are you guilty of hunching over your computer or smartphone screen, perhaps ev
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Muira Puama
Male sexual stimulants have always been a popular category in the health food marketplace. Lets face it: many people are looking for a natural, herbal Viagra. Muira puama (Ptychopetalum olacoides), c
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Do you see eye to eye with your doctor? If he or she practises iridology, you may.Do you see eye to eye with your doctor? If he or she practises iridology, you may.Practitioners of iridology may use i
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Beauty-Inside and Out
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Our crowning glory can lose its lustre over time. Called hereditary androgenic alopecia, try these herbs and hair growth remedies to keep your locks luscious.Our crowning glory can lose its lustre ove
Face Winter Head On
We do a lot of things to prepare for the winter months. Why not extend that same care to your skin? Try these winter skin tips to keep your complexion glowing.We do a lot of things to prepare for the
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Butter Me Up
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New Beauty Trends
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What Style of Yoga is Right for You?
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