Folk Beauty – Health & Beauty Recipes, Remedies & Resources

By Olubanjo T. Benson
Exercising your scalp is the key to stimulating new hair growth and restoring circulation. This is one of the finest hair loss solutions. Below are some tips that have worked for me and others. Of course, some lubricant is always needed for keeping irritation from happening, and if the oil used [...]

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Chronic constipation can be hard to treat, and elimination can become a bigger problem if the colon is weakened.  In most cases you’ll have to assist your colon in the process by adding more fiber to your diet. Smoothies are a quick, easy and delicious way to get the added fiber.
For those of you that [...]

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Biotin plays a significant part in the prevention of hair loss. Most nutritionists agree that biotin is one of the important vitamins for supporting hair growth. It is also commonly advised to take biotin to supplement medical treatments such Minoxidil or Propecia.
A deficiency of biotin may cause hair to become frail and unhealthy, leading to [...]

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By Jessica Hulett
Feeling down in the dumps? Believe it or not, a dietary deficiency could be the culprit. Whether you’re anxious, depressed or just plain irritable, chances are there’s a food that can lend a hand and give you a much-needed lift. Eat your cares away with these 9 super mood boosters.
Eggs
If you’re in a [...]

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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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Although hair is not essential to life, it is of sufficient cosmetic concern to provoke anxiety in anyone when it starts thinning, falling, or disappearing. To a woman, the sight of a comb or brush covered with lost hair can cause intense mental strain. Hair is formed in minute pockets in the skill called follicles.

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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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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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By Charles Schuler (TotalBeauty.com)

What? No more late-night runs to the drugstore? Where do we sign up? That’s what we said after talking with Janice Cox, author of “Natural Beauty at Home,” who explained why many people would rather make their own beauty products: “Cost savings, convenience and control,” she said. “You can make for pennies [...]

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