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When you start taking a detox product, whether it's for your skin or for your body, you probably expect to feel better. What many detox products don't tell you is that there are often side effects. One common side effect is acne. Skin blemishes are common, both with internal detox teas and with external face masks and other products. They're temporary, sure, but they're annoying and sometimes painful when all you wanted was to feel better. So what gives?  Is Acne During Detox Normal? First, let's get this major question out of the way. Is a breakout during a detox...

If you've ever read a health or healthy food article, ever talked to someone concerned about dietary consumption, or ever been exposed to a commercial for something healthy, you've heard the phrase "Omega-3s" or Omega-3 Fatty Acids.  If you're a bit more involved, you may have heard of the cousins of the Omega 3, the Omega 6 and Omega 9s. The question is, what are they? Are they any good for you? Are they just a fancy branding name for something else? Let's find out.  Dietary Fats While we talk about fats in diet all the time, and we talk...

Have you ever met someone whose face has a healthy glow? Have you ever thought of someone's skin as lustrous, radiant, or clear? Have you ever wondered how you can get that same brilliant glow to your own skin? Healthy people may have naturally radiant skin, but more often than not, those people whose faces you idolize are actually putting a lot of work into it. Taking care of your skin is important for maintaining a youthful look. A good skincare routine is crucial, and far too few people actually have one. The skin is the single largest organ in...

One of the most common questions with any supplement is "how much should I take and how long can I take it?" It's always important to know the safe limits of what you're putting on or in your body, both in terms of immediate doses and long-term usage. Aloe vera juice is one such health supplement. The gel-like internal substance in the aloe succulent leaves has been used for centuries as everything from a dietary supplement to a skin lotion. Today we're simply talking about one application: drinking the juice as a health food. The Benefits of Aloe Vera Juice ...