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Botanical name:
Tabebuia avellanedae
Description:
A majestic flowering Amazonian tree that starts out as a vine, and grows up to 30 meters high with base spanning three meters in diameter. It is a tropical tree with beautiful yellow blossoms. However, the T. heptaphylla species is violet-flowered.
Properties:
Adaptogen, alterative, analgesic, antifungal, antimicrobial, antiviral, astringent, blood purifier.
Origin:
The Amazon. The ancient Incas, of Peru realized its therapeutic [...]
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The pursuit of prime health is not over until evidence can be seen on the outside. Hair, skin, face, nails, and feet all have to reflect how you feel on the inside. Translation: you really do need to look healthy. Unfortunately, as far as hair care goes gyms do not make sufficient provisions! Here are [...]
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Snugly towel wrap
Soak towel in water, take it out of water and wring it out. Heat in the microwave on high for 30 seconds (or soak in hot water for a few minutes and squeeze out excess water). Wrap damp hair snugly with the towel and cover with a shower cap for 30 minutes.
Homemade face [...]
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…Natural hair care continued.
However, there are guidelines for average need and some specific nutrients and supplements you can focus on while working on certain needs.
For example:
Dry hair- usually due to a lack of essential fatty acids. Eating foods high in EFAs also help boost protein that is necessary for glossy hair.
Oily hair- determined by genes, [...]
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Thou shalt have no other foods but organic foods, fresh fruits, raw nuts, and vegetables.
Thou shalt not put on thy skin anything that thou would not eat, or any likeness of anything that is not in thy dinner plate, or that is not natural, or that is not in thy refrigerator, or thy pantry.
Thou shalt [...]
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A properly balanced diet and exercise is imperative to a healthy body. Most people seeking a healthy lifestyle adjust well to dietary changes as they seek to reach their goal. The exercise side, however, always proves to be daunting as work, school, or regular spouse or parental duties compete for time. Lack of time for [...]
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Simply put, when there is dehydration the goal is to remove the “de” in dehydration! Hydrate, that means drink water not soda, or coffee. Get water into a dehydrated person at all costs. Use a straw for those with mouth sores or who are injured in the jaw, for instance. Make it a treat for kids using [...]
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We’ve all heard it before: the human body is 75% water. So the question that comes next is how much water do you drink in a day to stay hydrated? Eight glasses? More? Less? Does that include coffee, teas, and sodas? What about juices?
So many factors to consider. Well, let’s set the record straight.
First, the [...]
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Botanical name: Glycyrrhiza glabra
Description: A hardy perennial plant ranging up to two meters tall. It stands erect with light, gracefully-spreading pinnate foliage and dark green oblong leaflets. It displays violet to lavender colored flowers in mid-summer bloom. The taproots (brown exterior and yellow interior) grow up to four feet branching out and tangling each other. [...]
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The many ways dehydration may manifest can be grouped into two categories: minor and severe. Signs such as dry mouth, swollen tongue, low urine output, deep yellow-colored urine, thirst, sweaty palms, and headaches may be categorized as minor dehydration. Most times, minor dehydration is confused for hunger, and some headaches caused by dehydration are relieved by [...]
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