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Herbal Face Mask Recipes
Throughout history, women have used face masks to revitalize their complexions and produce a natural glow. Fortunately, you probably already own many of the ingredients that are the basis for making an all-natural, homemade face mask. Your concoction has the added benefit of being free of the additives, fillers, fragrances, artificial colors and chemicals that many drugstore and designer brands of face masks contain, all of which can irritate rather than soothe skin. For best results, use a face mask once a week in addition to vitamin E for moisturizing or witch hazel for toning.
Dangers of Soy Infant Formula
The American Academy of Pediatrics estimates that about 25 percent of infants in the U.S. receive soy formula in their diets. While many parents believe that soy formula is healthier than formulas with cow’s protein, pediatricians say that few babies actually have medical conditions, which warrant a need for soy formula. Before making the choice to start your baby on a soy formula, both you and your infant’s pediatrician should examine all the alternatives. Then carefully weigh the possible benefits of each against any potential adverse side effects on your baby’s health.
Which Vitamins Do Women Need?
Considering their fast-paced lifestyles, women are not always able to get the vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients they need. According to a report published in the American Journal of Medicine, many American women are not eating the basic five to seven servings of fresh fruits and vegetables that they need to fulfill the daily requirements of calcium, magnesium and vitamins D and K.
How Potent is Your Anti-Aging Cocktail?
I walk into Vitamin World and the walls close in. My head starts to spin as if on a swivel. The lights go dim. Find your happy place, I whisper to myself before my panic has a chance to kick in. But its too late, I am overwhelmed. I …