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Soaking Feet in Epsom Salts

Nothing feels better than giving your feet a break after a long day and soaking your feet in Epsom salt has many health benefits. Epsom salt is made of magnesium sulfate. When absorbed through the skin, magnesium sulfate draws toxins out of the body, sedates the nervous system, reduces swelling and relaxes muscles. In addition to soothing sore and achy feet, Epsom salt can reduce foot inflammation, remove foot odors and soften rough skin on your feet. In fact, if you are having trouble removing a splinter from your foot, an Epsom salt foot soak can be effective in drawing it out.

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Crows Feet Treatment

While you may not like noticing them in the mirror, those little wrinkles that form around your eyes are a common sign of aging. Known as crow’s feet, those small creases that materialize on the outer corners of your eyes appear due to repeated facial movements such as squinting and smiling. Various types of treatments may help minimize the appearance of these facial wrinkles.

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Dry Cracked Feet

Unlike your facial skin, your feet may take a lot of abuse and experience great neglect. Skin conditions on your feet may get so bad that you’ll want to keep them hidden in socks and shoes. While dry, flaking skin on your feet may be nothing more than an unsightly nuisance; these symptoms can cause pain and possible complications. Contact your doctor if you have diabetes and notice deep cracks or sores on your feet.

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How to Lose Pregnancy Weight While Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding can be one of the most effective times to lose lingering baby weight, says Judith Roepke, a nutritionist at Ball State University in Indiana, on the La Leche League International website. In fact, some women may find that it’s actually easier to lose weight when they’re breastfeeding because your body mines its existing fat stores to make breast milk for your baby. So if you’re ready to get your pre-baby body back, you don’t have to wean your baby or wait till he’s ready for a cup to get it.