Greg Podsakoff
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Home Remedies for Sore Throats
For those suffering from a sore throat, cough, or other symptoms of influenza...aka, the FLU... a herbal treatment of Mullein may be just what "the doctor" ordered.nnMullein is a woolly leafed biennial...meaning the leaves are velvet-like to the touch, and it has a life cycle lasting two seasons. In the first season of growth, the soft leaves form around the base in a circular, rosette pattern. Then, the second season brings the tall center stem that can grow over 4 feet high
April 26, 2009
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Natural Ways to Prevent Acne Scarring
Because prevention is the best way to protect your skin from the scarring associated with severe acne, many dermatologists recommend that controlling problematic acne through diet, regular cleansing procedures, and herbal remedies, is the most effective way to combat the tendencies of skin that is prone to acne and acne-related scarring.nnTreatments that accentuate the regulation of daily habits having to do with diet, physical exercise, mood control, and other activities, ar
April 7, 2005
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Vitamin B5 and Acne
For years, scientists, doctors, biologists, dermatologists, and dieticians have searched for and studied all of the various causes of acne. Since the majority of the worlds population suffer from acne at some point in their lives, there is no surprise that such efforts are invested in finding out how to it. While there have been some definitive answers on whether acne is hormonally induced (yes), and what can be done to prevent it (prescription drugs, certain herbal remedies,
March 10, 2005
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Honey and Oatmeal Facial
Healthy skin is one of the most common health and beauty concerns for people today, and rightfully so. Our skin is our bodies largest organ, and when our skin doesnât look or feel good, it is exposed for the rest of the world to see. nnConsequently, there are hundreds of companies selling thousands of products, all vying to have the best selling skin care product. Although this is not inherently bad, many of these companies charge an arm and a leg for products that are chem
February 6, 2005
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Acne Dysmorphia - On The Edge Of Obsession
Billions of people around the world experience acne over their lifetimes. In fact, acne is the single most common skin disorder, and more common than all other skin disorders combined. nnWith this being the case, it is not surprising to see literally thousands of different acne treatments available on the market today. There are prescription medications, such as accutane, and Retin-A. These work well on severe cystic acne. There are also over the counter medications, such as
January 27, 2005
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Effective Herbal Acne Treatments
In the United States alone, there are over 40 Million people who struggle with acne. Many of these people treat acne using chemicals such as antibiotics, prescription drugs, benzoyl peroxide, and salicylic acid.nnHowever, there is a growing number of people who choose herbal acne treatments over traditional medications. Usually, herbal medications have far fewer side effects, and are not as dangerous as some of the prescription drugs.nnThe problem however, is that the United
November 27, 2004
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Treating Acne with Tea Tree Oil
Tea Tree Oil and Acne.nnTea Tree Oil is one of the most popular herbal extracts used to treat and eliminate acne, and for good reason⦠it has helped thousands of acne sufferers.nnTea tree oil is extracted and concentrated by steaming the leaves of a melaleuca tree and then collecting the oil the leaves give off into a concentrate.nnOut of over 100 species, the Melaleuca alternifolia the one prized for its oil. This tea tree plant is native to Australia. It has been used for
June 11, 2004
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