December 24, 2009
- Detox Diets Revealed: Pros and Cons of Detox
We’ve all heard of our fair share of fad diets and quick fixes that are meant to improve our minds, bodies, and souls. Most of us have even tried a few as well. But do you have any natural detox info? Do you know anything about the detox diets available out there?
The purpose of a [...]
November 1, 2009
- Nourish Your Body, Nourish Your Skin
One of the best things you can do for your skin is also one of the best things for your body-eat! Of course, if that were all there were to it, then there’d be no beauty or cosmetic industry. The tricky thing is that you have to eat RIGHT. Research shows that food doesn’t just [...]
October 4, 2009
- Forget Fat with Xenical
In the sea of diet pills available today, choosing the right one can become quite confusing, but then again, few are FDA approved or boast a prescription-strength formula like Xenical (brand name Orlistat). Unlike other weight-loss drugs that act to suppress appetite or to speed up metabolism, Xenical works on the digestive system to block [...]
September 14, 2009
- 10 Facts You Never Knew About Antibiotics
1. Antibiotics treat infections caused by the growth of bacteria, fungi, or protozoa.
2. Depending on what your specific infection is, your doctor may recommend that you buy generic Cipro, an affordable general antibiotic, or something more specialized toward your specific purpose. Sometimes people like to keep some extra antibiotics in their medicine cabinets in case [...] - Good Bacteria vs. Bad Bacteria
When we think of bacteria we think of evil germs that grow inside of us and make us sick. But that’s only half the definition. True, some bacteria is harmful for the immune system and can cause fatal diseases, but the majority of bacteria is completely harmless, or even good and beneficial for our bodies. [...]
September 8, 2009
- The Best Ingredients for Your Face
When it comes to choosing a skin care regimen, it’s more important to look for key ingredients than to search out a specific product. For example, if you have aging skin that needs a little boost, saying that you need “a moisturizer” is simply not enough—what you really want is something that will condition your [...]
August 10, 2009
- Do’s and Don’ts for Acne-Free Skin
Acne-free skin is not always genetically possible. Most people struggle throughout their adolescent and adult years with severe acne. Here are a few guidelines to help with achieving acne-free skin.
Do’s:
• Eat healthfully and include lots of foods enriched with Vitamin A, B, E, and zinc. A multivitamin will probably have the recommended vitamins and minerals [...]
July 29, 2009
- Foods That Cause Acne
There are few reasons why food can trigger an acne outbreak.
First, acne often results from having oily skin with clogged pores. Certain foods (like fats and sugars) can be responsible for increasing the production of sebum in your skin (that’s the pussy stuff that sometimes comes out of your pimples). The oil in food that [...]
June 29, 2009
- Simple Pleasures
Life seems to be getting more and more fast-paced and stressful over time. With the rapid growth in technology we are pushed to pack much more into a day and this sometimes comes at the expense of relationships, meaningful experiences, good health and simple pleasures. However, there is a growing movement to return to simple [...]
May 25, 2009
- Fight Depression with Power Foods for your Brain
The number of folks diagnosed with depression has been skyrocketing in recent years, and we have long known that deficiencies of certain essential nutrients can contribute to the development of symptoms which characterize depression. If someone you know or love suffers from depression, you may want to consider increasing intake of the following foods…
Fish oils: [...]
April 23, 2009
- Stopping the Smell of Sweat Naturally
Today, I have chosen to discuss a very summery yet slightly embarrassing subject: sweat. Bear with me! Did you know that sweat itself is largely odorless until it is fermented by bacteria? Bacteria thrive in hot, humid, acidic environments and the human underarm or armpit is one of the warmest areas on the surface of [...]
March 31, 2009
- Tips For Deeper Sleep, Naturally
How many times a week do you wake up feeling like you didn’t sleep a wink all night long? Whether you were bothered by thoughts or the noise outside, not being able to fall asleep and stay asleep at night can have serious repercussions for your mental and physical health. Though 50% of adults in [...]
March 29, 2009
- Nourish Yourself With Green Smoothies
One of the hot new nutrition trends that I’ve noticed everywhere lately is making and drinking your own home-made green smoothies, essentially a blend of fruits and leafy greens that you can make at home with your high powered blender. Leafy greens are loaded with amino acids, minerals, vitamins, fiber & chlorophyll and by blending [...]
March 20, 2009
- Pure Water, Continued
Back to our concerns about clean water. Last time, we discussed reverse osmosis and distillation, which as it turns out, may not be so hot for several reasons. So what about purchasing bottled water to drink? Well, bottled water for several reasons is not a healthier or purer alternative to tap water and its pretty [...]
March 16, 2009
- Drink Clean Water
There is so much concern of late about clean water and today, we have so many options to choose from in terms of which kind we drink. But most people are not totally clear on the differences between types of water and how they are cleaned or purified and what exactly we’re purifying from. There [...]
March 13, 2009
- Whiter Teeth, Naturally
One of the latest trends in the world of dentistry is teeth whitening, and I completely understand why. Having whiter teeth changes your whole look for the better—so much that people are paying a fortune and using some icky chemicals to achieve that look. I want to tell you that there are simpler and healthier [...]
March 3, 2009
- Master Cleanse
There has been a lot of hype recently about the importance of detoxification, but many of us have no idea what this really means. Is it just something the Hollywood stars do to stay thin? Is it something the health freaks do that’s not applicable to the rest of us? Or is there really something [...]
February 28, 2009
- Geranium Oil For Nerve Pain
I absolutely love the smell of geranium oil. But what I love more is all of the amazing excuses that I have to use it all of the time. This wonderfully scented essential oil is an effective household remedy for so many women and childrens’ conditions from pain relief, to reducing swelling and inflammation, soothing [...]
February 16, 2009
- The Importance of Deep Sleep
How many of us can actually say that we sleep as well today as we did a few years ago?
Most people that I know can only reminisce about the days where they got deep and restful sleep and woke up feeling refreshed enough to start their day…and I’ve got news for us–this is very unfortunate [...]
February 8, 2009
- Honey For Rough Times
Welcome to FedoraZine!
I want to begin my postings with an amazing beauty tip that is very fitting for these hard economic times we’re in, times when we are all a bit tighter on money–especially spare money to spend on beauty treatments. And yet, its during these times when we especially need to preserve our natural [...]