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Nutrition

Springtime Liver Cleanse Juice Recipe

March 21, 2012
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This is an excellent liver cleanse recipe for springtime to keep the liver in optimal health!   It’s supercharged with potent cleansing and antioxidant benefit/ ingredients. The main ones are in bold to highlight the essentials. I would recommend doing this over a weekend, and in the mornings. It is particularly effective if you have undertaken [...]

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Spring On: Tips & Guidelines To Transition Into The Season

March 21, 2012
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Ah, spring, nature’s birthing season- a season of regeneration and renewal! For most it happily brings us out from the more introspective time of winter with a sense of  new life and spark all around. However, for some may be feeling a bit more reluctant to come out of hibernation. Nature makes it look smooth [...]

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Enter The Dragon

January 23, 2012
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Bruce Lee a famous baby dragon. His Chinese name literally translates to Li Little Dragon.   Happy Chinese New Year-The Year of the Dragon Will this year be fierce, full of surprises, magnificent or menacing? Will it delight, bewilder or intimidate you-just like a dragon? It’s all in your eyes! The Chinese are obsessed with [...]

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Beauty Tricks & Kitchen Treats

October 31, 2011
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A clear, glowing complexion is at the top of every woman’s beauty wishlist. Right now, you probably have some of the gentlest yet effective skin care ingredients sitting around the kitchen. Foods are often the source of  skin care ingredients but have you ever considered just putting the raw version on? These inexpensive and natural [...]

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Blueberry-Raspberry-Mint Popsicles

July 8, 2011
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It’s summer time and what better way to cool off than with homemade popsicles! Popsicles, are a deliciously refreshing treat on a hot summer day. They are lightly sweetened and made with fresh fruit which makes them a healthier alternative to popsicles with artificial colors, flavors and sweeteners. These fruity popsicles are a summertime favorite [...]

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Hot town, summer in the city

June 8, 2011
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You know the song but when temperatures rise and the skin aint looking so pretty, what’s a girl or boy to do? Exfoliation, protection and good nutrition is the main mantra to keep the skin healthy. During summer months, the skin sweats more, so clean your face frequently using a gentle face wash. Avoid harsh [...]

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In The Mood

February 14, 2011
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In honor of Valentines’ Day this post is all about natural love potions. Popular herbs and aphrodisiacs to keep your libido strong and keep you both in the mood, increasing desire and everything else that comes after that. The best aphrodisiac is having a sexual partner who truly loves you isn’t it? Having sex can [...]

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Baby, It’s Cold Outside

December 10, 2010
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Bundle up and protect that delicate skin!! Last year we were  giving  dry skin the cold shoulder (see entry)but this year the weather has taken a whole new battle. Is your arsenal of products and strategy up for the challenge?  You still want to follow the same rules of exfoliation, moisturizing and staying hydrated but [...]

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Trick Or Treat

October 31, 2010
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Making sense of skincare and nutrition labels can be very complicated and scary especially when you can hardly pronounce the ingredient names. Figuring it all out is no easy task when life gets in the way and all we want is to look and feel good. So what’s the answer? You can become an educated [...]

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SkiNutrition

August 19, 2010
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Your skin is the largest organ of the body. What you eat effects how your skin feels and looks. Here is a quick look at foods and vitamins that can help your skin: Vitamin A-Strengthens skin to repair tissues, helps prevent dry skin and acne. Foods rich in Vitamin A: Eggs,whole milk,carrots,mango and spinach. Vitamin [...]

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