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How to Repair the Skin Lipid Barrier Naturally with Evening Primrose Oil: Anti-Inflammatory Essential Fatty Acids for Youthful Skin
From lotions to oils, serums and creams, many promise the same elusive skin destination- the fountain of youth (or something that looks like it). And what does it look like? One thing is certain, youthful skin, at any age, starts with a healthy skin barrier, also known as a lipid barrier. The lipid barrier is actually made up, in part, of your skin's own natural fats. This is the same skin barrier that, unfortunately, is also subject to harsh, drying soaps, exfoliation and product overload, as well as weather extremes. So, how exactly can you maintain or even repair your skin's lipid barrier? A healthy, aka "youthful," barrier, after all,…
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Best Healthy Homemade Coffee Creamer Made Naturally – No Trans Fats, Easy, Delicious
Even if you are not a coffee drinker, the many enticing flavors of creamer on the market are enough to drive you to drink - coffee, that is. From French Vanilla to Caramel Macchiato to seasonal flavors like pumpkin spice, the options are endless. There are even candy bar flavors like Snickers. And if you are a coffee drinker, well, I'm sure nothing comes between you and your favorite flavor. But, if you have ever read the ingredients label, you may have been horrified to discover exactly what goes into your favorite creamer. Sugar, artificial additives and processed oils..? If you do a little research, you will find that many…
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Can Sulforaphane In Broccoli Sprouts Fight Effects Of Aging, Inflammation & Progerin On Body & Skin Wrinkles? Plus How To Grow Broccoli Sprouts At Home
The motto here is, "Inspiration to help you live your best life." Essential to living your best life is, of course, staying your healthiest. Since that involves making informed choices everyday, I try to share discoveries that may help you choose your most healing options, especially foods or nutrients you may not have heard of before. Now more than ever, many of us know someone who is dealing with some type of inflammatory condition or illness. Well, inflammation is more than a painful nuisance -- it may well be one of the greatest factors to contribute to aging and disease. In this post, however, I highlight one of the most…
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Watercress – The Health Benefits Of This Leafy Green Superfood Plus The Power Of Chlorophyll To Heal The Body – Is There A Connection To Grey Hair & More Youthful Skin? Plus The Tastiest Watercress Recipes
So I’ve been on something of a greens kick lately - specifically watercress - as I'd been wanting to explore what exactly is so great about these dark leafy greens. And then there it was - freshly stocked in the produce aisle, beckoning, as if to remind me of all the wondrous things I have read about it... Not just a superfood, but perhaps the king of all superfoods... rich in chlorophyll, antioxidants, and on and on. Heeding this suddenly health-conscious voice in my head, I dutifully grabbed a bag of these magical leaves to see if they can possibly live up to all of the superfood hype. Greens &…