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10 Medicinal Herbs of The East.

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<i><b>1.  Gotu Kola </b></i></div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This powerful herb is regarded as a longevity promoter. Gotu kola is recommended as a rejuvenator, especially for cognitive functions.  It also boosts blood flow, especially through the smallest blood vessels, which is useful for diabetics prone to blood vessel problems. Topical gotu kola cream speeds wound healing. In a study of 100 pregnant women, a cream containing the herb along with vitamin E helped prevent stretch marks. </span></i></div>
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<b><i>2. Ashwaganha</i></b></div>
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<i style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This ayurvedic herb is known as the "Indian ginseng" because it's an overall restorative. It strengthens the body, and treats fatigue, weakness, debility, and problems of old age. Animal studies have found ashwagandha's adaptogenic activity boosts antibody and red-blood-cell levels and spurs white blood cells to devour germs. Indian animal studies have determined ashwagandha is a powerful antioxidant that may reduce the risk of cancer and help prevent heart disease. Diabetics and people with high cholesterol who took ashwagandha daily lowered their cholesterol and blood sugar levels significantly after one month. </span></i></div>
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<b><i>3. Cinnamon</i></b></div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This herb is traditionally used as an astringent and anti-inflammatory.  It has a relieving effect on pain and stiffness that results from having rheumatoid arthritis.  Overall the herb significantly reduces pain and swelling.  It is also an effective mouth wash that can help soothe a sore throat and fight gum disease.  </span> </i><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><b><i>5. Dong Quai </i></b></span></div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It is a tonic that is generally good for blood circulation.  In the west we mainly use it to relieve the discomfort of PMS.  </span></i></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><i><b>I</b>t is safe to say that a lot  of you out there reading this have heard of Ginseng.  It is probably one of the most popular plants from the east.  Ginseng is generally categorized as a stimulant, it's effects are invigorating.  Ginseng also is a good immune system builder and can also lower blood sugar.  </i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><b><i>9. Schisandra</i></b></span><br />
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Yes indeed, things are about to be in full bloom again.  Winter came and went, the clocks have been pushed forward.  The world is re-animating itself, with a pallet of many colors.  With all those delightful flowers and plants coming to life again.  However, there is one potential downer to this time of year for many of us, seasonal allergies.  Don't let them stop you from enjoying the great outdoors this season.  Here are some wonderful herbs and fungi to keep you feeling good. <br />
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Most people know of Gingko Biloba to be effective in brain stimulation and mental clarity.  I also recently discovered it effectiveness in increasing blood circulation, which would indeed seem to correlate with mental alertness.  One other great benefit of Gingko Biloba is for treating allergies.  Take gingko if you suffer from hayfever.  </div>
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Excellent for a natural alternative for pain management.  Rese<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">arch suggests that turmeric possesses anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties and also helps to improve circulation and prevent blood clotting. Turmeric has been used in traditional medicines for easing the pain of sprains, strains, bruises and joint inflammation.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Ginger, a natural anti-inflammatory, has been used for thousands of years by the Chinese to cure pain. Ginger helps relieve nausea, arthritis, headaches, menstrual cramps and soreness. You can also reap relief from pain by applying a ginger compress to the affected area. Grate the root; wrap the ginger in cheesecloth; place it in hot water for 30 seconds; let it cool and place on the affected area for 20 minutes.</span></div>
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I heard about this strange looking fruit from a Jamaican friend of mine.  He used to cook for us whenever we would visit him.  One popular dish from Jamaica is salted codfish and ackee.  If you live near a Jamaican restaurant or are able to find ackee at a grocery store I highly recommend it.  It turns out that ackee has a number of health benefits as well.  It is a pretty good source of protein with 2.9 to 8.9 grams per 100 grams of the fruit.  Ackee also is a good source of vitamin C, potassium, phosphorus, calcium and iron.  Definitely a good addition to spice things up for a healthy culinary lifestyle.  It should be noted for safety that the seeds are poisonous, as are the arils if they are under ripe.  Basically once the fruit splits open like the picture above and the arils are exposed to sunlight you are good to go, just keep in mind to always avoid the seeds.  Well happy eating people, let your medicine be your food and your food be your medicine.  #healyourself #mnr.  Peace. </div>
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HOLY BASIL - TULSI 1. Healing Power: The tulsi plant has many medicinal properties. The leaves are a nerve tonic and also...

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Process the mulberries and dried banana into a chunky powder in the food processor. Sprinkle it on the bottom of your pie pan, so the crust is easier to come off at the end.</div>
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Put the raw almonds and coconut in the food processor and pulse twice, add the dates next and process until it becomes a large ball. Squish this mixture on the pie pan until it’s even and flat.</div>
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In the food processor: Bend 2 cups of the blueberries with 1 cup of dates until it becomes a smooth paste. Then fold in the fresh blueberries. Pour the mixture into the pie pan and top with the leftover blueberries. Place into the freezer for 30 minutes and then devour your low fat raw vegan blueberry pie recipe!</div>
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How drinking alkaline water can improve your health.

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<span style="color: #38761d;">ALKALINE WATER:</span></h2>
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Within normal circumstances your bodies pH levels, by natural means, run slightly alkaline. Most American's levels are overly acidic because of our poor diet full of acid producing, exceedingly processed foods. Therefore, many health professionals declare that we drink alkalized water.</div>
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Here are 10 reasons for you to consider drinking alkaline ionized water to improve your pH:</div>
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1. Alkalized water provides ways to help the system restore it's healthy alkaline pH.<br />
It helps to keep your body pH amounts balanced which assists in keeping the body operating at optimal efficiencies. Ionized water assists in reducing many symptoms of aging as well as increases energy.</div>
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2. Overly acidic environments in the body promotes disease. Alkaline pH ranges help fight disease, so drinking alkaline water helps you stay healthier. As a natural antacid, alkaline water can reduce acid re-flux disease and help reduce the effects of the acidity in your body to prevent sickness and some chronic diseases.</div>
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3. Drinking alkalized water promotes fat loss. Micro-structured water is a lot easier for the system to metabolize and aids in losing weight.</div>
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4. Alkaline water is rich in antioxidants! Micro-structured h2o attacks free radicals by means of powerful antioxidant properties. Medical studies show that alkaline ionic normal water has powerful antioxidant properties-- more desirable than vitamins, some types of C, E, beta carotene and also selenium.</div>
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Regular tap and bottled water have a positive ORP - compounds that oxidize our tissues and also accelerate aging. Only alkaline water has a negative ORP -- the antioxidant molecules we need.</div>
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5. Ionized alkaline water is living mineral water. Living water is water that has a natural hexagonal, snowflake-like geometric structure of hexagonal crystal. Living water is found in healing springs around the globe, and this specific geometrical structure is what provides each water its recovery properties.</div>
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Filtered, distilled, tap and bottled spring water do not have this crystal construction. There is no electrical charge, which is why they are much less easily absorbed in your cells.</div>
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6. You might be actually <span class="" id="misspell-3">re-hydrating</span> your system with ionized h2o. Your body will be six times more hydrated with alkaline h2o than when sipping dead water. Hydration helps our bodies function better and increases your current levels.</div>
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7. Alkalized water promotes anti-aging and aids in maintaining healthy skin. Effective hydration helps skin look healthier and make the body detox less complicated. There are numerous anti-aging properties throughout alkaline water, such as antioxidants, oxygen, alkaline vitamins, and the very structure in the water itself.</div>
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8. You flood one's body with oxygen when you drink alkaline water! Green juices along with alkaline water tend to be best way to accomplish this. Alkalized water has extra oxygen - one oxygen atom for any one hydrogen (OH# while ordinary water features two hydrogen atoms #H2O)-- additional hydrogen, so much more acid.</div>
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9. Ionized alkaline water is much better for cooking and food preparation. It makes the coffee and teas healthier and flavor better. Vegetables simmered using alkaline water retain their normal texture and shade. Rice as well as oats are fluffier when boiled with it. You also recover absorption of nutrition from foods consumed when they are ready with it.</div>
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10. Many alkaline h2o drinkers report they have more clarity of mind and energy due to extra oxygen that ionized water produces.</div>
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Drinking pure ionized alkaline water seriously is not an excuse to continue to eat in an unhealthy manner or avoid getting medical help when needed, but it is an important step in moving towards wellness. Micro-structured water supports your body's ability to heal itself and maintain an alkaline pH from the body.</div>
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Dry & Brittle Nails

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Brittle nails are usually not associated with a medical disease. Brittle fingernails are a common condition, occurring in about 20% of people; more women than men develop this issue. Brittle nails usually break or peel off in horizontal layers, starting at the nail's free end.<br />
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• inability to grow the nails out<br />
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Everyone has brittle nails to some extent, some more than others. Aging can cause slowed nail growth and dull, brittle, or yellowish nails as the flow of moisture and natural oils to the nail bed declines. A lack of moisture or too much moisture can worsen an already brittle condition. Dry heat, detergents, nail polish remover, or harsh chemicals encourage cracked and dry brittle nails. On the other hand, too much moisturizer, hand lotion and a lot of time underwater leaves nails too soft for tearing.<br />
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Dry, brittle nails is a problem that thousands of women face. Nails dry-out in the winter because of the extra hand washing to ward off the seasonal sicknesses combined with the dry air generated from the use of heaters. A healthy nutrition intake helps to maintain your fingernail health and provide a cure for dry, brittle nails. An inadequacy of B-complex vitamins, specifically biotin, will create ridges along the nail bed. A diet deficient in calcium can also be responsible for dry, brittle nails. Quite a number of vitamins and minerals have been proposed for the prevention of brittle nails. The nutrition needed to prevent and treat dry, brittle nails and hangnails include a diet rich in vitamin C, folic acid and omega-3.<br />
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For people with mild or intermittent brittle nails, a cosmetic moisturizer may be enough to keep the skin and nail from feeling dry. Use a glass file or an emery board instead of a metal nail file. Also, make sure you file only in one direction. Use therapeutic moisturizers, which have been shown to act as a barrier that keeps water from evaporating from the nails. Calcium-rich foods include all dairy foods, especially yogurt, dark green leafy vegetables, almonds, beans, and sardines.<br />
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Refrain from biting your nails. To help, kick this habit keep nails short, and paint them with a dark colored polish. (Every-time you bite you'll be conscious of chipping the polish). Using nail polish remover more than once a week, especially one containing acetone, can cause your nails to become dry.<br />
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Nails, should be neatly filed and shaped on a regular basis. For under the nail cleanliness use a nail brush and for smooth and shining nails use a nails buffer. Try a cuticle softener, for it might prove worthy.

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Honey for Heartburn

Acid reflux is a very serious condition, one that is typically more dangerous than even the patient understands. Most who have this condition know that it's painful and can interfere with eating and digesting, but few realize how it can lead to ulcers and abrasions in the esophagus; these can cause internal bleeding, difficulty in eating and swallowing, and in some extreme cases, even cancer of the esophagus. If you've had acid reflux you've probably tried tried a handful of OTC medications to no avail and may be wondering if there is some natural cure that will work and that won't have all the side effects of those harsh antacids and other prescriptions.<br />
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Fortunately, there are some natural things you can do to help treat and even cure your acid reflux. For many people just making a few changes in the diet and in your lifestyle can help tremendously. Avoiding foods that are high in acid content, such as red meat, alcohol, fried foods, and citrus fruits usually will do the trick. However, sometimes even making these changes isn't quite enough and you need to do something a bit more proactive to address your acid reflux.<br />
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Believe it or not, drinking plenty of water is one good way to address your acid reflux. The water will help to dilute the acid in your stomach and will also help with digestion. Sometimes it's not just what we eat but how much we've eaten that causes our flare-ups. When the stomach is overly full the contents, including the stomach acid, have no place else to go but back up the esophagus. Water helps us to feel full so we won't eat as much and helps the food to break down quicker so it can move through the digestive system quicker. Also, many claim that honey is a cure or treatment for acid reflux, and the good news is that many sufferers report that it may very well be. Honey is very thick and has a tendency to coat the stomach and digestive system overall. Not only will it quell acid flare-ups it can also help with digestive disorders as well. Honey seems to help food to break down and coats the small and large intestine, which means that digested food moves through quicker and easier.<br />
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If you have a hard time just eating plain honey on a spoon to treat your acid reflux think of ways you can incorporate it into your diet every day in small ways. Use it in tea rather than sugar. Put some on your toast in the morning. Add it to a peanut butter sandwich instead of jelly. Drizzle some on a muffin for a midday snack. And whatever you do, pay attention to whether or not it seems to be helping with your acid reflux; every person's system is different so what works for one person might not work for you. On the other hand, if it does give you a measure of relief, then enjoy it!<br />
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Boosting the Immune System for Flu Season

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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;">Hydrating, flushing and nourishing are things people always tell you to do once you have the flu.  However, these are actually the things you need to be doing well before you ever get the flu to avoid it.  Of course healthier food choices and exercise are also important for prevention.  </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;">Cold pills and medicines are not dietary supplements.  You don't think of taking them to prevent getting disease.  The only prevention is giving your body what it needs.  Organic foods, exercise, vitamins and minerals and whole herb supplements are a great start to keeping your health on track this winter.  </span></span><br />
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Holistic Olive Oil

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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;">THE BENEFITS OF OLIVE OIL</span></h2>
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The Human body naturally produces oil to lubricate the skin called sebum. If your face or hair is dry then the body naturally produces its own sebum to help protect the skin. Olive oil it self is closest to natural human sebum. Off the shelf products (such as soap) can strip the skin of it's natural oils, so the body compensates by producing more oil, leaving you with greasy skin or an outbreak of acne or blackheads.</div>
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Many people think that using olive oil for skin and hair will leave a greasy look or cause an outbreak. However, by applying extra virgin olive oil to your skin or hair your body doesn't have to apply its own sebum and will function normally. So by using olive oil you're more inclined to see benefits in your skin and hair rather than battling a self induced oil slick.<br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;">Olive oil for skin</span></h3>
Olive oil penetrates deep into the skin and locks in natural moisture. It works at its best when mixed with carrier oils such as Canola oil, coconut oil or avocado oil, Such as <a href="http://www.mothernaturesremedy.com/olive-oil-bar-soap-3-5-oz.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">natural olive oil bar soap</span></b></a>. Being able to penetrate the skin olive oil can target a fundamental part of your skin called keratinocytes.<br />
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Keratinocytes make up the majority of the upper layer of human skin (the epidermis). This part of the skin makes up basal layers of skin that protects against pathogens (bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses), free radicals, heat, UV radiation and water loss. The Keratinocytes form strong bonds with each other to form the barrier against all the filth your skin doesn't like and olive oil helps to protect this barrier of keratinocytes. This not only prevents things entering, but also helps to prevent water leaving your skin, keeping your skin moisturised.<br />
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Another benefit of olive oil is that when it's penetrated the skin it helps to stimulate the synthesis of collagen and elastin, these two chemicals work to maintain firmness and to keep your skin supple.<br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;">Olive oil for Hair</span></h3>
Just as the skin on your face the scalp produces oil to protect itself, which is the reason unwashed hair becomes incredibly greasy within a few days. So again, the reasoning here is simple; by adding a small amount of oil to your hair and scalp, your body doesn't have to, greasy hair is prevented. Simple.<br />
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However, aside from the above, olive oil also helps to maintain the condition and appearance of hair, and in some cases helps to prevent hair loss. Hair loss can occur for many reasons however one of the main reasons is a hormone called DTH which causes the hair follicle shaft to decrease. Olive oil is a big help in preventing the production of DTH which consequently slows or prevents hair loss.<br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;">How to use olive oil.</span></h3>
So, now we understand the benefits of olive oil you'll need to know a few methods on how to use it. It's worth mentioning that you should keep a small amount of olive oil in your bathroom, just as you would keep shampoo and soap. Olive oil works best when it has been warmed slightly, so keeping it near a hot shower works great.<br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;">Olive oil for Skin</span></h3>
Olive oil is best used after a shower for a number of reasons; the heat of the shower warms the oil, and by applying the oil when your skin is still wet you'll avoid any unwanted greasiness. Here's how to use it;<br />
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As a moisturiser - simply rub on the skin – just use a small amount, about a tea spoon. Pour the oil on to your palm & rub it gently on to your upper torso (chest, arms and face). You'll notice the difference instantly & especially when you get dressed, fabrics won't feel as harsh on your skin.<br />
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As a facial scrub – mix olive oil with salt or sugar and use as a scrub (if you like you can add parsley as a natural antibiotic, but you might smell of parsley which is a bit weird). Add a squeeze of lemon, the acidity of the lemon juice helps to remove dead skin cells. Lemon juice can also be used to add a zingy freshness, use only a squeeze though as lemon juice is acidic.<br />
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Oil cleansing method (OCM) – This is a very simple method, much like the Romans used oil and a strigil to scrape the oil and impurities from their skin.<br />
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1. Pour olive oil onto your hand – about half a table spoon.<br />
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2. Rub the oil between your palms to heat the oil and gently rub it on your face.<br />
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3. Get the hot tap running, the water needs to be hot enough to steam your face, but not too hot to scald or too cold to close your pores.<br />
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4. Soak a wash cloth with the hot water and squeeze out the excess water.<br />
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5. Lay the cloth across your face for 20 seconds or so. The oil will purge the impurities out of your skin as your pores are opened by the steam.<br />
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6. Wipe your face clean with the wash cloth. Job done.<br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;">Olive oil for Hair</span></h3>
Before you get in the shower work a small amount of olive oil into your hair by gently massaging with the palms of your hands, don't spend too long doing this, but make sure you get an even coverage. The idea is to let the olive oil soak into your hair. Some people will say this takes about 20 minutes depending on the length of your hair, but even if you leave it for 5 minutes you'll see positive effects. Make sure you wash your hair normally with regular shampoo after the treatment. The benefit of the olive oil is the it softens and coats your hair, like an off the shelf conditioner would but without the added chemicals.

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