While showering, wet a washcloth with benzoyl peroxide and wash your back. Smooth on an anti-fungal cream.

Get rid of those white bumps on your arms. They are clogged pores, and here’s how to make them go away. Blend two tablespoons of sugar with one tea­spoon fresh lemon juice and two to three drops of vegetable oil. Rub the mixture over dry skin. The citric acid will unclog pores while the sugar […]

Rejuvenate dull, tired skin with an orange juice bath. Simply squeeze the juice of three oranges and pour into very warm water. Soak for fifteen to twenty minutes. When your skin feels tight and uncomfort­able, soften your body all over by adding a half cup of apple cider vinegar to your bath water. Soak for […]

BATH ESSENTIALS Make that soak in the tub even more beneficial by adding a few essential oils to fit your needs. To energize: two or three drops of pepper­mint. To take away stress: two or three drops of lavender mixed with a couple drops of lemon. For PMS relief: two or three drops of gera­nium […]

Some personal emergencies can be quickly and easily solved at home. It’s good to know there are inexpensive solutions to our everyday problems. However, please consult a health practitioner if your problem worsens. HEAT RASH Sometimes we confuse heat rashes with acne because they can look very similar. A rash usually occurs when your sweat […]

It fuels you for the day. You’ll be less hungry at lunch. EMERGENCIES AFTER A PIG OUT Don’t beat yourself up. It happens to everyone and it’s easy to get back on track without much harm done. Eat something Your first thought is to skip a meal or two. This will only make you feel […]

ACUPRESSURE Stay away from the pills and other money-eating gimmicks, and try this technique to speed up your metabolism and speed digestion. Put your hands in front of your tummy and clasp your hands, gently interlocking your fin­gers. With your palms touching your tummy, move your hands in clockwise circles. Repeat fifty times. TRY SOMETHING […]

CHINESE Ask for sauce on the side. Request foods that do not contain MSG. Avoid buffets since the foods have more oil to keep them from drying out. Order a stir-fried dish made with lean meat or fish instead of sweet and sour chicken or pork. Have wonton soup instead of fried wontons. ITALIAN Order […]

TWO OREO COOKIES MCDONALD’S ICE CREAM CONE HALF CUP OF ITALIAN ICE STARBUCKS FRAPPUCCINO ICE CREAM BAR JELL-O WITH WHIPPED CREAM ANGEL FOOD CAKE WITH STRAWBERRIES FUDGSICLE DRINK GREEN TEA A study conducted by the University of Switzerland discovered that drinking green tea increases the number of calories your body burns. Try to drink three […]