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Expecting mothers have one concern above all else: the health of the baby. A million different things factor into the health of that child, and among them is their source of food. Before they're born, they absorb nutrients from the mother directly, but once they're out, all bets are off.  While today we have formulas and other ways to feed a newborn, nature's pre-designed food comes from lactation. Mother's milk is full of beneficial compounds that do everything from nourishing the child to provide a blueprint for building a baby's immune system. Thus, it stands to reason that most mothers...

We talk about a healthy diet. We talk about weight loss. We talk about skincare. We talk about hair loss. Now, let's talk about keeping your hair healthy. Haircare is part of the everyday beauty routine practiced by millions of people around the world. Yet there are as many different treatments, supplements, chemicals, and masks for hair as there are people treating their hair. It's a huge and widely varied topic, so it can be hard to figure out what is and isn't valuable. One buzzword you might have encountered over the last few years is keratin. Keratin oil or...

If you've been paying attention to the world of health and beauty for more than a few days, you're likely no stranger to collagen. We're not either; other than selling it, we've written about it several times. For instance: 15 Benefits of Collagen Protein Backed by Science How Long Does it Take for Collagen Supplements to Work? What's the Best Way to Take Collagen? One thing we haven't really touched on, however, is precisely how you should take your collagen. That third article covers the form; powder, capsules, or what have you. What about the situation? Should you take collagen...

Clay, when used as part of a skincare product, is a powerful ingredient. Clay itself is simply a refined kind of dirt, literally dug up from the ground and purified for use on the skin. The purification is important, of course; it removes toxic heavy metals, chemical contaminants, and other ingredients from the clay, so you’re left with only the good stuff. You can’t just go out and get "clay" to use on your skin, though. If you try, you’ll quickly realize there are dozens of different kinds of clay between different brands, different colors, and different formulations. What’s the...