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 | Eating well doesn't have to be hard. Stock up on healthy foods so you'll always have a full store of good stuff, and it'll always be your only choice!
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| Get ready to face spring with an oatmeal mask! Just mix oatmeal with boiling water according to package instructions, let cool, apply to skin and let rest for 15 minutes. Rinse well with warm water.
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| A lot of people join fitness centers this time of year. If you are one of those, be sure to supplement your new regimen with a well-balanced diet and even adding in some more healthy calories to feed your hungry body!
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| Giving is good for the soul! On top of giving presents to your loved ones, try giving your time to one of your favorite charities. They will be genuinely grateful.
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| It's cold season. When you have one, or live near one, it's important to maintain a healthy lifestyle: Eat an immune-system-boosting diet, get plenty of exercise, keep a consistent sleeping pattern, and wash those hands!
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| Add healthy sources of vitamin C to your diet this winter. Citrus fruits, strawberries and kiwi fruit are rich in this powerful nutrient. And don't forget vegetables such as red and orange peppers, broccoli and spinach.
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| Cold weather and lack of sunlight giving you the blues? Yoga is a great way to channel energy and clear the mind of stressful thoughts through balance, stretching, and breathing.
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| You'll have egg on your face...if you want clear, healthy skin. Separate an egg and use a clean beauty brush to paint a medium-thick coat of beaten yolk onto your face. Let it dry and wash it off. Repeat this a couple of times a day until you start seeing significant results.
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| A favorite of the fall and winter harvest, the hearty squash also offers a variety of health benefits: omega-3s, beta-carotene, dietary fiber and potassium, to name a few. So, if you know what’s good for you, and now you do, eat squash and be healthy!
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| American ginseng is helpful for men looking to shape up. Studies show that men who take at least 3 grams of American ginseng per day experience lower blood sugars and lower insulin levels after eating!
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| White tea is packed with polyphenols, a powerful form of antioxidant that helps strengthen the body's immune defense system. So try a cup or two!
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| Mushrooms are a safe, natural, tasty and easy way to boost your immune system! Add this natural medicine to your favorite soups, salads, sauces, and pasta dishes.
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| Add some plants to your daytime environment to boost the oxygenation. Plants release oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide and other toxins during the daylight hours.
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| Here's the deal with feet: they take you everywhere so you need to do something in return. Give them a basic pedicure followed by a massaging foot bath. They deserve it.
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| While the chill in the air might tempt you to take a steaming hot shower, don’t!!!!! It will only dry out your skin. Take a lukewarm shower, pat skin dry with a towel and apply a moisturizer within three minutes of stepping out of the shower to lock in moisture.
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| Chilly winter winds can make skin dry, cracked and sore. For a soothing experience,
put a little oatmeal in your bath water.
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| Next time you find yourself saying “I need a break!” – take one! You can unwind in your bathtub with a tub full of hot water and a dual jet bath spa. Add this wonderful item to your bath and you’ll have an instant Jacuzzi!
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