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Make Your Own Lotion Bars

At some point in time, we hit an age when our skin no longer retains its natural oils as well as it did in youth.  For some of us it happens already in our 20s and other manage to have a greasy T-zone through our 30s. Either way, you eventually might find that light lotions …

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My Experience and Recovery Timeline with PRK – Photorefractive Keratectomy

PRK What? PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) is a laser eye surgery to fix nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. It was basically the only vision correction surgery around before they figured out how to cut open a flap and perform regular lasik. I have worn glasses for many years. and even though specs have become rather trendy in …

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5 Non-Food Uses for Coconut Oil

Coconut oil was vilified in the past, but has enjoyed a huge come-back in recent years. From espousing the benefits of medium chain fatty acids on body fat to making it a headliner in the Paleo movement, coconut fans have turned this saturated fat into a whole food superstar. A recent (and incomplete) advisory put …

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