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Aloe Vera for Face: 10 Benefits, Side Effects, and More

Aloe vera is a plant that contains a naturally soothing gel. You can use the gel directly from the plant or buy products with aloe vera as the main ingredient. It may help soothe skin issues, such as sunburn, cuts, abrasions, and more.

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7 Surprising Benefits of Nose Breathing | The Epoch Times

Exploring the transformative power of nasal breathing, from shielding against illness to enhancing brain function and appearance.

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Exposing the Mysteries of Heart Disease—7 Ways to Reduce Your Risk | The Epoch Times

Contrary to the accepted claim of saturated fat being a main culprit of heart disease—the mysteries are many—and begin to unravel when we look to natural care.

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Honey Unleashed: Powerful Methods for Cough Relief and 16 Ways to Boost Your Health | The Epoch Times

The fifth-generation successor of an esteemed Taiwanese TCM business shares effective methods of using honey for cough relief.

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Health and Beauty Uses for Baking Soda

Baking soda is a kitchen staple. But it deserves a spot in your medicine cabinet, too. Here are the ways baking soda can help you stay healthy and clean.

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Health and Beauty Uses for Baking Soda

Baking soda is a kitchen staple. But it deserves a spot in your medicine cabinet, too. Here are the ways baking soda can help you stay healthy and clean.

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Can Breathing Exercises Reduce the Risk of Alzheimer’s?

Simple breathing exercises have long been associated with stress and anxiety reduction. But new research suggests that implementing ...

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12 ‘Ancient’ Natural Alternatives Better Than Drugs

When it comes to traditional remedies, don't mistake "old" for obsolete. In the case of these 12 natural ...

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Xylitol Nasal Spray Prevents SARS-CoV-2 Infection: Study

The sophisticated American consumer has grown accustomed to the gold standard for drug and health products—the prospective randomized, ...

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Xylitol Nasal Spray Prevents SARS-CoV-2 Infection: Study

The sophisticated American consumer has grown accustomed to the gold standard for drug and health products—the prospective randomized, ...

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New Study Finds Gray Hair Can Regain Pigment | Newsmax.com

The Columbia study that was published in eLife found that gray hairs could naturally regain pigmentation across sex, ethnicities, ages, and body regions when stress levels were reduced. The researchers analyzed individual hairs from volunteers and then ha

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Sauna bathing reduces the risk of respiratory diseases: a long-term prospective cohort study - PubMed

Sauna bathing has been linked with numerous health benefits. Sauna bathing may reduce the risk of respiratory diseases; however, no prospective evidence exists to support this hypothesis. We aimed to assess the association of frequency of sauna bathing wi

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Martial Arts Instructor Shares Experience Reversing Stage 3 Colon Cancer With Intermittent Fasting

About four months after being diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer, Fred Evrard was told by his smiling ...

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3 Breathing Exercises to Calm the Brain, Reduce Stress and Cure Anxiety

When you breathe correctly, you pump cerebrospinal fluid into the brain to reduce stress and cure anxiety. You've ...

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Aloe Vera - Health Benefits, Common Uses, Side Effects, and Risks

Research backs up the ancient use of topical aloe vera as a treatment for some skin conditions. What else can it treat?

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Sports Help Kids Gain a Quality Key to Adult Success

A quality called “grit” can help a person achieve their long-term goals, some experts say. And playing sports ...

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‘I don’t know how we’ll survive’: the farmers facing ruin in America’s ‘forever chemicals’ crisis | Maine

Maine’s disaster from PFAS-contaminated produce is causing farms to close and farmers to face the loss of their livelihoods

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Herbal Supplements You Shouldn’t Try

Not all herbs and supplements are safe, especially if you have certain medical conditions or take some drugs. Find out which ones you may need to skip.

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Kimjang: A Kimchi-Making Party in Korea

Before every winter, Korean families and neighbors gather to turn hundreds of heads of cabbage into the country's favorite fermented food.

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When to Go Organic: Pictures of the Best and Worst Picks

Organic food is grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, and other additives. But is it better for you? The answer might surprise you. Check out WebMD's slide show to learn more.

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Slideshow: Effects of Low Testosterone

See the symptoms of low testosterone. WebMD explains things you can do -- healthy diet, exercise, and stress relief -- to help boost your testosterone levels.

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Home Remedies to Ease Asthma Symptoms Naturally and Get Relief

Is there a natural cure for asthma? Not really, but there are some all-natural remedies and techniques you can try at home to help get relief from your asthma symptoms without medication.

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Health Benefits of Eggs in Pictures

Eggs have gotten a bad rap in some circles. Yes, they do have some cholesterol and fat. But they also have loads of nutrients and protein. Learn more about the health benefits of eggs.

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Natural Beauty Oils: How To Use Coconut Oil, Castor Oil, or Argan Oil for Beauty

WebMD lists the beauty benefits of natural oils like coconut and castor to your hair, skin, and nails.