Folk Beauty – Health & Beauty Recipes, Remedies & Resources

Because of tradition, abdominal exercises are often executed in long sets of 50, 100, or even 200 repetitions. Friends even turn it into a contest:
- “I did 4 sets of 200!”
- “Really? I did 6 of 300.”
Who would get the best results from their abdominal exercises in this scenario? No one. Here’s why.
Long sets of [...]

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Body lotions come in many different combinations of herbs, oils, extracts and other natural products derived from fruits, plant leaves or seeds. They work in so many ways, such as healing dry skin, improving skin’s texture, nourishing and replenishing skin’s lost natural oils as well as restoring the skin’s natural radiance. Selecting the right body [...]

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Soda, pop, cola, soft drink — whatever you call it, it is one of the worst beverages that you could be drinking for your health. As the debate for whether to put a tax on the sale of soft drinks continues, you should know how they affect your body so that you can make an informed choice on your own.

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No one likes the look of stretch marks and women and men need to handle with them constantly. They weaken our self esteem and make it challenging for us and other individuals to disregard. For some individuals these blemishes can be little and scarcely noticeable and for others they are large and challenging to ignore.

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Scientific research continues to expand our knowledge of nutrition in pregnancy. Let’s begin with the Big Three: protein, calcium and folate. Use the Big Three as building blocks for all your meals. Be sure to include them with every meal to meet recommended daily requirements.

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From TracyReneesTreasures.com
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11. Bath Cookies
2 cups finely ground sea salt
1/2 cup baking soda
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 tbs. light oil
1 tsp. vitamin E oil
2 eggs
5-6 drops essential oil
Preheat oven to 350 F. Mix together all the ingredients. Take a teaspoon
of the dough and roll it gently into a ball about 1″ in [...]

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By: Dorian Bodnariuc
Head Massage is an amazing Alternative Medicine tool. It is convenient, it doesn’t require a special place, it can be done almost everywhere and the patient can remain fully clothed during the session.
A bit of history. Head Massage appeared in ancient India as part of Ayurveda. Later was brought in Tibet by the [...]

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Every day we put potential toxins into our mouths, breathe them into our lungs, and track them into our homes without ever really knowing where they’ll end up — or how much damage they’ll do when they get there. In fact, if you could peek inside your body you’d find fire-retardant chemicals, heavy metals, pesticides, plastic particles, and dozens of other residues of modern life.

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For centuries women have relied on herbs for everything from easing menstrual cramps to facilitating child birth to birth control, so why not the role of plastic surgeons? Women desiring a larger bust can avoid the cost and risk of going under the knife by following a simple routine of drinking tea and using lotion; [...]

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Make your own hand and body lotions at home and avoid the harsh chemicals in commercial products!
Violet Lotion: High in vitamin A, this lotion quenches the skin.
Place 1/2 cup of fresh violet leaves and 1/2 cup violet flowers in a stainless steel pan. Cover the herbs with almond oil. Place the pan on very, [...]

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