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Rosacea and Hormones

Rosacea (which is more common in women than men, by the way) is typically marked by broken capillaries, facial flushing, and pimples. It can show up well into adulthood, even if you've never had it before, thanks to the hormonal changes you go through as you inch toward menopause. "Doctors have noticed that later-in-life rosacea tends to show up right around the same time our hormone levels begin to fluctuate—between the ages of 35 and 51." To help regulate hormones, experts in the medical community suggest eating foods that promote liver detoxification:  cruciferous veggies, onions, garlic, and beets. "When we improve liver detoxification pathways, we can improve hormone metabolism, which then helps balance what might be out of whack." Here are 14 Liver Cleansing Foods: 1. Garlic Just a...

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The Worst Foods For Your Face and Skin

by JESSICA MIGALA The old saying "you are what you eat" holds true for your health. And, it turns out, your skin. Fill up on junk like refined carbs, sugar, and trans fats, and well, your skin is going to look like it. "We’re actually learning that poor nutrition is just as bad for your skin as cigarette smoking," says Patricia Farris, MD, dermatologist and author of The Sugar Detox. A poor diet can cause inflammation, which triggers oxidative stress and in turn damages collagen and DNA, making you look older. Here are the top 10 food offenders to keep off your plate. Rice Cakes Once hailed by supermodels—and the women who wanted to be them—as the quintessential fat eraser, we now know that rice cakes cause your blood...

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11 Reasons You Should Start Collecting Pine Needles

by Sierra Bright Of the many types of conifers native to North America, pines are recognized by their thin, long needles that usually come in bundles of 2-5. But some, like the foxtail pine and bristlecone pine, have very short needles. The fallen needles that cover the ground beneath the trees are mainly used as mulch in gardens, especially where acidity is desired. Pine nuts and the inner bark of pines are considered survival foods; many Indian tribes and even the early European settlers depended on these foods during the harsh winter months when other edibles were scarce. Many species of pines are known to have medicinal properties as well and have been used extensively by Indians for food and medicine. The needles also contributed to their...

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