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COCONUT OIL
Coconut oil is a heart-healthy food that contains a
combination of fatty acids and antioxidant proper-
ties. Along with helping lower cholesterol, coconut
oil can be used as a skin moisturizer because of its
vitamin E content and its positive antioxidant ac-
tion in the body.
Having
these useful
little health
charms
nearby
can be the
secret to
staying well.
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MATCHA
GREEN TEA
Ditch the java and get your-
self a cup of freshly brewed
matcha green tea. Matcha
tea is a high-quality, vi-
brantly colored green tea
from Japan. While all green
tea naturally contains caf-
feine, the energy boost
received from matcha is
largely due to its unique
combination of other nutri-
ents. The increased endur-
ance from a bowl of matcha
green tea can last for hours.
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FITNESS TRACKER/
APP
In today’s fast-paced world,
sometimes the best way to
track your health is through
an app or fitness tracker.
These devices allow users to
track several things, such as
miles run, calories burned,
steps walked throughout
the day, quality and quan-
tity of your sleep, heart
rate, and more. Trackers
and apps can help you be
more mindful of your daily
health and fitness behav-
iors so that you can stay
active and healthy.
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Long known as a natural
remedy for a number of
ailments, Epsom salt has
numerous health benefits
as well as many beauty,
household and gardening-
related uses. Studies have
shown that magnesium
and sulfate are both readily
absorbed through the skin,
making Epsom salt baths a
great way to detoxify your
body. Magnesium plays
a number of roles in the
body, including regulating
the activity of enzymes, re-
ducing inflammation, and
aiding muscle and nerve
function.
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DARK
CHOCOLATE
Dark chocolate, made from the cacao bean,
is rich in nutrients called flavonoids. Along
with antioxidants, dark chocolate also con-
tains healthy fats. Cocoa butter, the fatty
part of cacao beans, is the unsaturated fat
that is beneficial for the heart and choles-
terol levels. Make sure to use moderation
when adding dark chocolate to your diet.
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SUNSCREEN
By protecting you from
harmful radiation from the
sun, sunscreen reduces your
risk for skin cancer, prema-
ture aging and sunburns. Use
a sun protection factor (SPF)
of or more and make
sure your sunscreen blocks
both the aging rays (UVA)
and burning rays (UVB) of
the sun. Bring a tube when
you’re on the go so you can
reapply every minutes.
Reapplying sunscreen is as
important as applying it in
the first place.
EPSOM SALT
Consult with your health
care provider before
making changes to your
exercise routine or other
health habits.
Sources: American Nutrition Association;
American Dental Association; Aggarwal, B.,
Clinical Cancer Research
, Oct. 15, 2005,
vol 11; National Psoriasis Foundation;
American Cancer Society
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