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Benefits of Castor Oil for Skin
Category: Natural Skin Care
There are many benefits of castor oil for skin. You may have heard about castor oil used in a castor oil pack for detox but it is also great for skin care. It is a highly moisturizing oil that penetrates deep into your skin. Due to this, It has become a popular oil to use in skin care. What is Castor oil? Castor oil is a thick, viscous liquid derived from the seeds of the Ricinus communis plant. It includes a mixture of triglycerides in which about 90 percent of fatty acids are ricinoleates. Oleic acid and linoleic acid are the other significant components. Ricinoleic acid, the…
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Three Ingredient Smoothie for a Quick Healthy Breakfast
Need a quick healthy breakfast? This fast and easy morning smoothie gets me through (almost) until lunch time. School mornings are so busy that I found myself occasionally skipping breakfast. After this happened a few times and nearly ruined my day, I came up with this morning smoothie. It’s easy enough that it only takes a minute or two to make and it provides me with the most important things I need. It’s also great for teens who don’t leave enough time for breakfast in the morning. You can also throw in some add ins for specific dietary needs. Why…
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How to Prevent Back to School Illnesses
Category: Self Care
If your child often gets sick when school begins, you may want to know how to prevent back to school illnesses. During the summer when school is out, everything is different. The daily routine changes, we eat different foods, sleep patterns change, and we are outside more. Some of these changes in patterns can be really healthy and much needed but some of them may need to adjust in preparation for back to school. It’s kind of an accepted idea by parents that back to school also brings us colds and viruses. Many children come home feeling not so great…
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