Vicki's Blog / natural
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Dec 23, 2013
Three Facials from your Fridge
Read more →Wrinkles, puffiness and acne are common skin complaints, but the remedies can be found right in your fridge. Strawberry Cream Mask Wrinkles are a normal part of aging. If you are concerned about premature wrinkling, monitor your sugar intake. Excess sugar can damage collagen and elastin, fibers that support your skin. For a healthier sugar fix, try incorporating blueberries into your diet; they are high in vitamin C, which will help strengthen collagen and prevent skin from wrinkling and sagging. This simple anti-aging recipe will moisturize your skin and its high vitamin C content will minimize...
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Dec 16, 2013
Recipes for a Beautiful Smile
Read more →We're all aware of the common things that can ruin our smiles like coffee, wine, sugar and more, but that doesn't mean everything we love has to be taken away. The same types of foods that can help prevent cancer, diabetes, obesity and heart disease can also prevent common oral health problems such as, tooth decay, gum disease and cavities. Ready to get a brighter, healthier smile? Try these recipes to boost your oral health: Breakfast: Kaleberry Smile Booster Smoothie Recipe Ingredients 1 banana 8 ounces brewed green tea (plain, chilled) 4 ice cubes 1⁄2 cup frozen blueberries 1⁄2...
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Dec 12, 2013
10 Things to Know About Heart Disease
Read more →Heart disease is a major cause of death in both men and women. Heart attacks are most frequently caused by plaque buildup in the arteries, which leads to blockage of blood and oxygen flow to heart muscle. So it is imperative to address warning signs as soon as possible in order to prevent further complications with your heart healthy. Make sure you know your family history. If anyone in your immediate family has faced hear problems, your risk can increase so make sure your doctor knows about your family history. Engaging in stress-reducing activities is one of the most natural...
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Dec 03, 2013
5 Health Benefits of Goji Berries
Read more →If you aim for vitality and an immunity boost, this is your berry. Commonly Chinese medicine practitioners use goji berries to treat diabetes and high blood pressure, maintain eye health, and nourish the liver and kidneys. The Goji berry is packed with vitamins C and E, along with carotenoids like beta-carotene and lycopene. Some research suggests goji berries help increase metabolism and boost energy levels. 1. 500 times more vitamin C by weight than oranges. 2. Contains 19 amino acids which include 8 essential amino acids. 3. 21 trace minerals that include zinc,...
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Nov 25, 2013
4 Benefits of Tea This Winter
Read more →Tea has been around for centuries as a homeopathic remedy from everything to stomach aches, heart disease and even cancer prevention. Here are 6 ways sipping on a cup of tea of the right kind can answer your health problems. 1. Green tea may help you see better. Components in green tea are positive for the tissues of the eye and especially beneficial to those tissues in the retina. 2. Black tea can help reduce stress levels. Not only does a cup of black tea aid in reducing the levels of...
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Nov 21, 2013
Top 4 Ways to Understand Electrolytes
Read more →Nutritionists generally use the term electrolyte to describe nutrients like sodium, potassium, and chloride. The most familiar electrolyte is the one found on every dinner table, plain old table salt. Electrolytes are the essential salts our body needs for optimum function of our cells and organs. Here are the top 4 ways to understand electrolytes: 1. Electrolytes are important and it’s important that once your body becomes depleted of these nutrients that you instantly replenish them. Electrolytes create the electrical charges our bodies need to regulate muscular contractions, normal heart beats, and overall nerve function. 2. People usually tend to...
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Nov 14, 2013
Difference Between Eye Cream vs. Face Cream
Read more →Taking a walk through any beauty department can leave you confused about what sort of face and eye cream you may need. Cosmetic companies have a great amount of moisturizers, creams, gels and rejuvenating serums, but many don’t know which is right for them or why they need different kinds for different places on their face. Two of the most important creams in the cosmetic department are face cream and eye cream. Face cream is designed to bring moisture to the skin and retain it for plumping out fine lines and protection. The skin around the...
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Nov 14, 2013
Coffee, Energy Bars or Energy Drinks: Which is Right for You?
Read more →Whether you're on the go its hard to choose energy bars, a cup of coffee, soda or a red bull for a source of #energy. You can make it a healthy snack if you chose the right one. From caffeine to super-charged sodas to energy drinks, let’s face it- we all love being wired and ready to go! But are these energy sources going too far? Unnatural energy drinks promise a lot more than they tell us, from secret ingredients to the crash afterwards. Most energy drinks double or even triple the amount of most soda or iced...
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Nov 14, 2013
Top 5 Benefits of Acai
Read more →Acai doesn't only produce a beautiful color but the benefits of Acai leave your body happy and healthy. Acai berries are packed full of antioxidants, vitamins, amino acids, and essential fatty acids. Take care of your heart: Acai berries are extremely high in anthocyanins, a form of plant antioxidant associated with the ability to lower cholesterol levels in the blood stream. They prevent blood clots and improve your overall blood circulation, making your heart happy. Make you glow: You’ll find that many beauty products carry acai oil because of its high antioxidant content. It’s so much...
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Nov 13, 2013
Healthier Cookies with 5 Easy Tips
Read more →We all love our cookies but we are also always on the search from healthier alternative so we won't pack on the pounds. Here are 5 healthy tips to make baking healthier without compromising taste! 1. Butter vs. Oils- Swap out some of the butter, margarine or shortening for heart-healthy oils, such as canola oil or olive oil or pureed fruit or even vegetables. For every tablespoon of butter you replace with heart-healthy oil, you eliminate at least 5 grams of saturated fat from your batch of cookies. 2. Add Fiber To The Batch- Replacing your...
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