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You have probably heard of aloe vera at some point in time, especially if you are prone to getting sunburns. However, you might be surprised to hear that there is much more aloe vera has to offer rather than a simple salve for burned skin.  The plant has been heralded as a modern miracle for many beauty experts the world over and has additional effects that make rejuvenating your skin a much more viable option. But what about those of us with suntans? A little-known fact about aloe vera is that it can affect how tanned your skin can get...

Green things are generally healthy for everyone. Whether it's broccoli, spinach, kale, or spirulina, people these days are going crazy for greens and green-adjacent nutrients. It stands to reason that there would be a green version of superfoods, and of course, there is. Supergreens are powdered supplements that combine all the power of healthy greens with supplements often found in traditional medicine. A good supergreens powder might include ingredients like kale and spinach, as well as moringa and spirulina, and occasionally other additives like wheatgrass and Garcinia Cambogia. Take our supergreens mix, for example. It includes wheatgrass, chlorophyll powder, spirulina, chlorella,...

Your gut is a critically important part of your body. There's a ton of evidence growing through scientific study that your gut is perhaps more important than nearly any other organ. There's something called the "gut-brain axis," where gut microbes influence the health and processes of the brain, including possible links to Alzheimer's and other brain issues. Keeping your gut healthy, then, becomes one of the most important things you can do for your overall health. It not only helps with physical health, but it also helps with mental health as well. So, if you're experiencing digestive issues like diarrhea, bloating,...

The world is packed full of products designed to play on people's insecurities and vanity. What better insecurity to target than the fear of aging and the slow loss of "beauty" we all experience? Pressures from every angle, from Hollywood actresses to Instagram influencers, push unrealistic standards and make the rest of us feel bad. The trouble, of course, comes from the snake oil. There are thousands of products out there that do close to nothing, or literally nothing, or can even be harmful. It's extremely difficult for even seasoned beauty specialists to tell what works and what doesn't, not...