Author: Gisèle Wertheim Aymes
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Is Coconut Oil As Healthy As It’s Cracked Up To Be?
You may be one of many, like me, who bought into the idea that including copious amounts of coconut oil in your diet is super healthy for you. But is coconut oil really as healthy as it has been cracked up to be? So I started researching the topic in more detail. I found many…
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Hug In A Mug With This Delicious Broth
I love finding simple recipes that titillate my taste buds and are easy to share with my friends in the kitchen. This beautiful little lime and coriander bone broth recipe is one of those delightful finds. Created by Jasmine Hemsley and features in her book East By West: Simple recipes for ultimate mind-body balance. Jasmine…
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TBHQ in Food: Unveiling Its Presence and Impact
Tertiary Butylhodroquinone (TBHQ), like many food additives, is used to extend shelf life and prevents rancidity. It’s classified as an antioxidant (not to be confused with a natural antioxidant) and it’s used to protect foods with iron from discoloration. Notably, it’s also used in varnishes, lacquers, pesticide products, cosmetics, and perfumes – all to reduce…
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Eat, Sleep, Breathe, Float In A Sanctuary On Inle Lake
Our Myanmar journey, inspired by the novel Floating, had thus far been a whirlwind of historic sites, great food, hospitable people, shopping, and visiting unique places. Our group of travelers had taken in the sights and sounds of the bustling Yangon and reveled in the stupendous sensory overload of the temples of Bagan. Now it…
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Max Factor: The Man Behind The Beauty Business
Did you know that there is one man singularly responsible for setting the beauty standards of the last 100 years? And did you know that this man is the same man who invented the word “makeup”. Who is this man, I hear you asking? Mr. Max Factor That’s right, the iconic Mr. Max Factor, is…
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You May Be Suffering From A Ponytail Headache
Contrary to what some may believe, ponytail headache syndrome is not some obscure neurosis. The condition is a recognized medical condition. Wearing a tight ponytail would normally cause no discomfort, but for migraine sufferers who have developed a highly sensitive scalp, wearing a tight ponytail can cause discomfort and pain. With Ponytail Headaches, It Is…
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Embracing A Healthy Lifestyle In Your 30s Can Lower Heart Risk
Creating healthy habits, such as losing weight and kicking your cigarette habit in your 30s and 40s, could potentially reverse the natural progression of heart disease. Deciding to embrace healthy lifestyle changes can control and perhaps even undo damage to a person’s heart, suggests lead investigator Bonnie Spring, a professor of preventive medicine at the…
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Why Traveling On Holiday Disrupts Your Gut Health And What To Do
The start of the holiday season brings with it lazier, more indulgent days. Unfortunately, this relaxed attitude tends to spill over into our diets too. Even a short period of poor food choice, eating patterns, and traveling long distances can wreak havoc on our gut health. There are some simple dietary rules to stick to…
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Hype Or Hope: Trying Out The Vampire Facial
The idea of a Vampire Facelift conjures up all sorts of images, doesn’t it? I don’t want to be a spoiler here, but the only way you’re getting close to a vampire is by watching Vampire Diaries. The only connection to vampires is blood. You will survive a Vampire Facelift, but most likely not a…
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Top 3 Super Seeds That Should Be Part Of Your Diet
It’s not surprising we are hearing increasingly more about the health benefits of nature’s super foods – seeds. They’re packed to the hilt with anti-oxidants, are tasty and easy to eat, but exactly which ones should you include in your diet? In this article we share our top 3 super seeds, their health benefits and…