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Does exercise leave your face all flushed and blotchy?

25 Friday Jun 2021

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Here’s how to eliminate the redness: Grab some chamomile or green tea, dunk the teabag in cold water, and press it to your face for 60-seconds. According to research at Case Western Reserve University, it’ll reduce the redness fast, because the anti-inflammatory compounds in tea constrict capillaries, which reduces blood flow under the skin. 

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When is your next waxing appointment?

10 Thursday Jun 2021

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If you’re getting anything waxed – from your lips to your legs – how can you make it hurt less? Schedule an appointment in the morning. Research at the National Institute of Mental Health found people are significantly less sensitive to pain in the morning than in the afternoon. That’s because our cortisol levels are higher… that’s a stress hormone that has anti-inflammatory benefits. Not only will you feel less pain, but you’ll cut down on any stinging, redness, and swelling.

The same goes for guys getting their chest or back waxed. Do it in the morning.

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Did a fun day in the sun leave you with a sunburn?

31 Monday May 2021

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Here’s a do-it-yourself recipe to ease the pain: Steep a couple chamomile tea bags in two cups of hot water for 10 minutes. Once the water cools, pour it into a spray bottle, and chill it in the fridge. Then, spritz it onto your burned skin as often as you need to. You can also soak a washcloth in it and use it as a cool compress. It’ll work, because chamomile contains anti-inflammatory compounds that help reduce pain and redness. You can even find skin creams containing chamomile. It’s one of the most ancient medicinal herbs known to mankind. Plus, chamomile has antioxidants that help the skin heal. According to Case Western Reserve University, sipping chamomile tea – or even eating the leaves – has been used for centuries to treat wounds, ulcers, skin irritations, bruises, and burns. And chamomile has been used externally to treat diaper rash, ear and eye infections, and poison ivy. All that from the chamomile plant! Now go and impress your friends.

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Heal summertime cold sores fast!

07 Friday May 2021

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People tend to get more cold sores in summer, because the virus can be activated by heat and sunlight. So when you feel that telltale tingle: Get a vitamin D gel capsule, prick it open with a clean pin, and put a drop of the liquid on your cold sore. Dermatologist Joshua Zeichner is from Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City… and he says the anti-inflammatory properties in vitamin D can reduce the severity of cold sores, and help them heal faster. 

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Stop mosquito bites from itching!

26 Monday Oct 2020

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Mosquitoes are still active in some parts of the country. Luckily cooler temperatures are arriving, which means mosquitoes won’t be a problem soon. Mosquito bites would be much less annoying if they didn’t ITCH. So, here’s the fix: Rub coconut oil on them! Natural health expert Dr. Joseph Mercola says coconut oil is anti-inflammatory and will reduce swelling and itching faster than other skin treatments. Plus, coconut oil is anti-microbial, so it kills the germs that could cause an infection and helps bites heal quicker.

Also, coconut oil is a super lubricant that helps skin stay hydrated. So, you’re more likely to feel soothing relief from bug bites – rather than a constant urge to scratch!

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If you feel groggy halfway through the day, don’t guzzle more coffee.

30 Wednesday Jan 2019

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Pop vitamin D instead. According to the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, low levels of “D” are linked to daytime sleepiness. Here’s why: Vitamin D helps keep bones and muscles healthy – so too little can cause weak muscles, and sore joints that could keep you up at night. Also, low vitamin D levels are linked to inflammation – which directly causes sleepiness. So start popping up to a‑thousand International Units of vitamin D daily. Especially if you suffer from milk allergies, or are a vegetarian or vegan, and are getting less “D” than average.

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Turmeric is one of the healthiest things on the planet.

27 Tuesday Mar 2018

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It’s the spice used in Indian curries – and its active compound is curcumin. It has tons of health benefits – and over 7,000 studies have been done, showing it can help prevent everything from cancer to Alzheimer’s. That’s because it contains powerful anti-inflammatory properties.
So, which is better? Popping a turmeric or curcumin supplement, or simply sprinkling the spice on your food? Here’s the answer, according to Dr. Ajay Goel, who’s researched curcumin and cancer at Baylor University Medical Center. He says a teaspoon of the spice only has about 100 milligrams of curcumin. And we need at least twice – to 10 times that amount – to get the health benefits. So unless you’re regularly sprinkling your food with turmeric, you’re probably not getting enough. So he recommends supplements that contain at least 250 milligrams of curcumin. But as always, talk to your doctor first.

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Pain relief without side effects!

09 Tuesday Jan 2018

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To fight pain, load your salad with tomatoes and bell peppers (red, yellow, orange or green). They both contain plant compounds called salicylates – which reduce painful inflammation as well as aspirin. And since they’re all natural – no side effects! Researchers at UCLA say you should try to eat a heaping cup of tomatoes or bell peppers daily for the best results.

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Here’s what may be the best way to fight colds and flu:

12 Thursday Oct 2017

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Order Italian! Get some minestrone soup and an order of garlic bread – with extra garlic. That meal can help you heal a day and a half faster, according to experts from the University of Nebraska. The key is the vegetable-rich soup, which has tons of antioxidants, and is also hydrating… and the sulfur compounds in the garlic, which act as an anti-inflammatory. And they’re both immune-system boosters.

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Thinking about taking up yoga? This is why you should do it!

08 Friday Sep 2017

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Here’s another reason to roll out your yoga mat: It could keep you from catching a cold or the flu! Sports medicine physician, Dr. Jordan Metzl says yoga’s slow, controlled movements trigger an anti-inflammatory response in the body. And in a study, people who practiced yoga 4 times a week for 3 months improved their immune function and increased their antioxidant levels.

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