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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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| For soft, smooth skin add some honey to your bathwater! Dissolve 2 tablespoons of honey in 1 cup of hot water, pour it into your bath and relax for 10 to 15 minutes.
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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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| For a mini-vacation, try a 30-second meditation - simply close your eyes and take a few slow, deep breaths - great for when you're at work!
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| Did you know that a lot of restaurants will let you substitute vitamin-rich steamed vegetables for a pasta side dish? Often there is only a nominal charge - or no charge!
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| After drinking green tea, put the used tea bags around your eyes to treat dark circles! The alkaloids in the tea help to renew the skin around the eyes for a fresh look.
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| Muscles are funny. They get thirsty, too! Be sure to drink water before and after exercising. Whether you do aerobics or yoga, muscles are getting a workout. Make sure you rehydrate them to keep them healthy.
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| When you eat an apple, don't peel it! Apples are chock-full of powerful compounds called flavonoids - all-natural anti-inflammatories - and the peel contains up to six times more than the flesh.
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| Don’t forget to drink water! It’s good for just about everything. Drink it before a meal to curb your appetite. And drink it to quench your skin from the inside out.
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| Hate Mondays? You’re not alone. Make it a point to put on your favorite outfit on Monday morning. Wearing something that makes you feel attractive and comfortable will lift your spirits!
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| Exercising, eating smart, and keeping stress to a minimum help you stay healthy. But don’t forget the “gene” factor. Genetics plays a big part in what’s happening inside that body of yours. Know who you are!
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| Life is hard on backs. If yours is bothering you, try this: before getting out of bed, bend leg at knee and pull it to chest. Hold for 5 seconds. Alternate legs – do 5 pulls each. Ahhhh!
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| You may not always have a pair of hands willing to provide you with a massage. Get yourself a mini massager and get massages…on demand.
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| Make your own insect repellent sprays by combining rubbing alcohol with one of these essential oils: lemon grass, eucalyptus, peppermint, tea tree oil, lavender, or cedar (about 10-to-1, alcohol-to-oil ratio). Shake well before each use.
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| As women get older, the risk of heart disease rises significantly. Get into the routine of regular exercise early in life, and never stop moving!
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| Having trouble sleeping? Take a hot shower or bath before bed – the heat will relax tense muscles, making it easier for you to wind down.
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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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| When engaged in a weight loss program, weigh yourself once a week, on the same day, at the same time, wearing the same clothes. It’s the best way to track the “real” results.
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