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ENO fruit salt to get rid of hangover
ENO fruit salt works kind of like Berocca as it's an effervescent – but the best thing for me is that it's gentle on the stomach. I get tummy aches really easily (so having a hangover in the first...
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Have a massage
Massage increases local circulation by stimulating blood flow in the soft tissue. Many studies point to the overall effectiveness of massage in stimulating healing.
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Smelly but it works! Garlic
The pungent smell of the garlic will suffocate the lice and ultimately kill them.
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Coconut oil and cold sores
Apply this concoction of coconut oil to cold sores and feel better fast. I know it is just anecdotal evidence that it works but with so many of my friends swearing by it I thought I would give it a...
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Hyalual Wow Eyes – Gel Mask
I don't usually trust these kinds of masks but this one really works. The Hyalual gel eye mask reduces dark circles so fast if you use it regularly (I put mine on at night after work), and it gets...
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Baking soda good for UTI's
Drink water and being soda to cure UTI symptoms
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Listerine and blisters
We know it sounds nuts but applying Listerine to blisters apparently can really assist in healing them!
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Drink coffee with a straw
Coffee is one of the most common causes of yellowing teeth. Drinking coffee through a straw is an easy way to keep your teeth bright.
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Hydration, Hydration, Hydration
Due to the delicate nature of the skin under our eyes they are extremely susceptible to dehydration.
You HAVE TO keep yourself hydrated!
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Baking Soda/Bicarbonate of Soda
Bad breath can be caused by residue from acid-forming foods that are left sticking to your moth. By using baking soda this can rebalance the high levels of acid that are in the mouth, leaving your...
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Vinegar will help take out the sting
Wasp stings have high levels of alkaline in the venom; therefore you need to use an acid to neutralize the sting. Vinegar is great for this job!
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Rosemary Oil
A really pungent smell can make you feel very alert, especially Rosemary. Either take a big whiff from a bottle before entering the meeting, or dab some oil on a tissue and sniff it whenever your...
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Coconut Oil - natural solution
Coconut oil is great for the scalp as it not only has antifungal properties that help eliminate dandruff, it also helps soften the scalp which will stop it feeling too itchy.
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Leave your phone at home
One day a week try leaving your phone at home, removing all temptation to check it. Sunday is a good day to cut off email and cell phone usage.
It might sounds impossible but you will be...
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white teeth using coconut oil
Rinsing your mouth with coconut oil can help you get that hollywood smile. The Lauric acid in coconut oil can rid your teeth of bacteria that reside in plaque which makes your teeth yellow. Coconut...
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Avoid Alcohol
Giving up that glass of wine with dinner might help reduce your snoring. Alcohol causes your muscles to relax more than usual during a nights sleep. This increase in relaxation makes the back of...
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Get Moving!
Studies have shown that exercise cuts smoking cravings and may help your brain produce anti-craving chemicals. Withdrawal symptoms and cravings for cigarettes decrease during exercise and for as...
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Peppermint oil
Giving up coffee is not easy and after only a few hours the headaches will start. Use peppermint oil to help relive mild head pain and improve your energy levels.
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Keep fingers busy
When you or the culprit is doing an activity in which you/they are most likely to pick your/their nose e.g. watching television, make sure you have something at the ready to occupy your/their hands!
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Apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is a natural way to maintain a healthy smile. The vinegar helps remove stains and kills bacteria in your mouth and gums.
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Tee tree oil
Everyone has experienced bad breath in their life and it can often be embarrassing. Tee tree oil is a natural cure for bad breath. A common cause of bad breath is an overgrowth of unwanted bacteria...
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Keep busy
We all tend to snack when we are bored - so stay busy. Keep busy around the house or even take up a new hobby.
Taking your mind off food will help to reduce your snacking
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Aloe Vera Gel
I like to follow the rule: when it doubt apply aloe vera gel. This rule definitely applies to dry skin.
Many people swear by drinking aloe vera juice, taking care of yourself from the inside to...
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Salt to get rid of lice
Salt manages to kill the lice through creating an environment of extreme dryness on your scalp.
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Meditation to ease your loneliness
Research has shown that simple meditation might be able to help you fight the feeling of loneliness. Meditation will help you get in touch with your feelings and help find the root of the issue....
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Tee tree oil toothpaste
Tea tree oil helps kill off the bad bacteria that lives in our mouth and causes bad breath.
Merely add some tee tree oil toothpaste into your daily oral hygiene regime, give your mouth and teeth...
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Omega-3
Omega -3 helps regulate oil production and helps to keep your skin moist.
You can get your dosage through fatty fish like salmon, sardines and mackerel or you can take supplements found in any...
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Take a walk
While it’s normal to feel lonely or isolated from time to time, too much loneliness can be linked to depression. So take a walk when you are feeling lonely to help fight it. Walking has been proven...
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Use more pillows
Nasal congestion can worsen when you lie flat or remain inactive. Gentle activity such as tilting your head or changing body positions can mobilise stagnant secretions and help ease nasal...
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Take vitamin C
Recent research shows that Vitamin C, through its antioxidant effect protects cholesterol from damaging changes such as oxidation, that make it much more like to leave sediment on artery walls....
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Eat Salmon and Avocado
Salmon and avocados contain heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acids which research has shown to support the cardiovascular system and increase blood circulation.
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Drink Pear juice
Australian government scientists found that drinking Asian Pear juice before a night of heavy drinking could reduce the effects of a hangover. Research showed that Asian pears contain properties...
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Aloe vera juice
Aloe vera juice can help soothe the stomach by reducing inflammation. A study in the Journal of Environmental Science and Health recommends ingesting aloe vera juice to treat acid reflux and heal...
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Quit Facebook
According to the Happiness Research Institute from Denmark quitting Facebook can increase your happiness levels. The study of 1,000 participants found that happiness whereby 500 carried on using...
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Omega 3 helps keep your skin moist
Omega -3 helps regulate oil production and helps to keep your skin moist.
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Butterbur to relive symptoms
Butterbur was shown in several studies to relieve the stuffiness and nasal congestion of hayfever. This may be due to its anti-inflammatory properties and its ability to relax blood vessel walls.
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Banish the word 'should'
Focusing on what you 'should' have done pulls us into a negative thought cycle where we can become increasingly self critical. We have to realise that we can never change past events and instead...
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Stay hair free
Because hair is porous, it absorbs odours very easily. In exactly the same way that your hair smells of bonfire when you've been sitting next to a campfire, your underarm hair will absorb the smell...
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Calcium supplements
Teeth grinding can be really painful and hard to control in your sleep, but one thing you can control is the quality and maintenance to keep your teeth as healthy as possible if you are wreaking...
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Mindfulness
If certain emotional triggers such as angry or lonely prompt you to shop, mindfulness might be able to help. Mindfulness well help address your needs without turning to excessive shopping.
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Drink warm water
Brain freeze is brought on by a rapid increase in blood flow through a major blood vessel into the brain. Researchers believe that the rush of cold blood causes the blood vessels to dilate and...
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Amino Acids
Amino acids help make up our neurotransmitters, which are the feel good-chemicals in our brain. Many of our brains have become depleted of these chemicals due to a poor diet and unhealthy...
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Stop Smoking
Smoking makes you age prematurely, when you age prematurely you are likely to encourage grey hair!
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Moderate exercise
Moderate, low impact exercises such as walking or yoga can can help aid digestion. Exercise also helps keep your weight in check, which can help reduce the severity of heartburn.
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Eat Raw Foods
Eat more crunchy fruit and vegetables such as carrots, celery and apples. Raw fruit and vegetables can help scrape out the plaque buildups that are responsible for causing mild forms of bad breath....
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Oil up
No need for buying heavily artificial products! Everyone has some kind of oil (olive, vegetable) in their kitchen cupboard, so why not use it on psoriasis and sore patches and skin. The oil will...
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Wear Silk
A little bit of luxury can really help aid your dry skin. Invest in a silk pillow case/pajamas/underwear.
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LaVanila The Healthy Deodorant
If you have trouble with sweating but still don't want to use industrial strength style chemical deodorants, then LaVanila the Healthy Deodorant is for you – it keeps you feeling fresh and is so...
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Change your diet
If you can't resist an after dinner cigarette then changing your diet might be the answer. Certain foods such as coffee, alcoholic beverages and meat all boost the taste of a cigarette.
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Lemon juice: simple but works
The citric acid in lemon juice neutralises the bacteria that causes your sweat to smell - a cool fact I learnt the other day! So, this is a great way to keep you smelling lemony fresh
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Sleepio - Expert Sleep Advice (CBT)
Highly recommended - the website offers tailored advice to help you to improve your sleep. It focuses on different goals from waking up feeling refreshed to sleeping through the night without...
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