Coconut oil contains lauric acid which helps keep skin moist. Although coconut oil is solid at room temperature, it will melt at body temperature and absorb easily into the skin. Although coconut oil has been used for tanning, it is also helpful after the sun to keep sun-damaged skin from peeling.
Water with lemon is good for the joints, reducing pain in the joints and muscles because it is highly effective at helping the body flush out excess uric acid which can be deposited in the joints causing arthritis and rheumatic pain.
One problem the medical community needs to solve is that insurance companies are often happy to cover the cost of a doctor’s visit and prescription drugs, but are just now coming around to more effective therapies that include massage therapy.
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If you have a sunburn, a soaking bath containing oatmeal powder and two or three tablespoons of white vinegar is soothing, relieves itching and helps the skin regain its normal moisture barrier. The vinegar helps remove inflammatory compounds released by sun-damaged skin and soothes sunburn pain. Aveeno makes oatmeal powder, or you can make your own by grinding uncooked oat cereal in a blender until it becomes a fine powder.
Recently, the American College of Physicians issued new guidelines for back-pain treatment, stating that non-drug treatments should be tried first. And in a new Consumer Reports study, 80% of people who had experienced back pain found relief with a combination of yoga, tai chi and massage therapy.
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Another natural sunburn soother is squalane, a stablized form of a naturally occurring substance derived from certain plants such as olives. Squalane guards against dehydration in sun-damaged skin. Squalane doesn’t clog pores, it soaks in quickly, it feels very light on the skin, and it has no color, odor or taste. Squalane can be purchased inexpensively in stores and online.
Lemon water in the morning is fantastic for your body. Adding lemon to water not only quenches thirst, it also nourishes our body with vitamins, minerals and trace elements such as the electrolytes potassium, calcium and magnesium, which we absolutely need. Lemon with water is a great natural energy booster.
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