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Our skin cells normally take around 21-28 days to flake off and replace themselves. For some people, however, it takes only 2-6 days, due to a genetic condition known as psoriasis. It is believed that this type of skin disorder is triggered by an overly active immune system, causing the skin to flake off faster...

Burdock is from the Asteraceae family and is actually called Arctium. The Burdock plant has large dark green leaves with a coarse and heart shaped. They flower from July through October and have prickly heads. The thickest part of the root can be harvested and eaten and is very popular in Asia. The root is...

The Bergamot plant is known by a lot of other names: Aceite de Bergamota, Bergamot, Bergamot Orange, Bergamota, Bergamotier, Bergamoto, Bergamotte, Bergamotto Bigarade, Orange, Citrus Bergamia, Citrus Aurantium, Bergamia, Huile de Bergamote, and Oleum Bergamotte.  The scientific name of the Bergamot plant is Citrus Aurantium or Citrus Bergamia. The Botanical name is Citrus Bergamia. The plant is...

The hustle and bustle of everyday life can take its toll on us ordinary folks! When the going gets really tough, our body lets us know just how overworked it is in a number of ways – one of which can an inconveniently-timed migraine. While doctors are still uncertain about the specific causes of migraines, recent...

Your hair can be your shining glory or source of your distress, which is why knowing how to nourish it properly is so important. There are countless celebrity-endorsed hair products on the market, and while these can give you great results, you need to tread carefully, especially if your hair is sensitive. Some commercially made shampoos...

Arthritis refers to swelling or inflammation that affects the body’s musculoskeletal system, particularly the joints, with osteoarthritis (the degradation of joins, cartilage and bone ) and rheumatoid arthritis (an autoimmune disease causing the inflammation of flexible  joints) being the two most common forms. Common symptoms of arthritis include swelling, redness, and restriction to your range of movement. The most noticeable symptoms, however, is...

Eczema is a chronic, inflammatory skin disorder that can appear as blisters that crust and become itchy or as dry, thick patches of scaly skin. The main symptom is itching, and symptoms can come and go. Although eczema is not contagious, it is very common. Estimates are that more than 15 million people in the...

Tea tree oil is also known as melaleuca oil, has a fresh camphoraceous scent and a color that can range from a pale yellow to colorless. Tea Tree Oil is derived from the leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia, which is native to Australia. There are over 300 species of the Tea Tree that currently grow in Australia....

There are few things as frustrating as a persistent headache, you know, the ones that drag on throughout the entire day. What can start as a twinge in the morning, can develop into a continuous dull throb, which can impair our concentration and stop us getting stuff done. Nightmare! Stress, anxiety, lack of sleep, and dehydration...