Your body pH -- a measure of acidity or alkalinity -- plays a key role in your health because overly acidic or overly alkaline conditions can stop your enzymes from working properly, essentially stopping cellular function.
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Bariatric surgery patients commonly undergo plastic surgery, or body contouring, to remove excess skin and help reshape the body after they have lost a significant amount of weight.
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Discover how to eliminate toxins and restore your body's natural ability to heal itself with our 21-day cleansing diet plan. Learn why we need to cleanse our bodies, how to do it safely, and what to expect from this program.
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A by-product of the petroleum distillation process, mineral oil is a common ingredient in lotions, sunscreens and other skin care products. In the United States, mineral oil with added fragrance is sold as baby oil. According to Drugs.
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Ayurveda is a holistic healing system that originated in India approximately 5,000 years ago. Ayurveda, which translates from Sanskrit as "life knowledge" or the "science of longevity,"
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Propecia is an oral medication used to treat male pattern baldness. Propecia works by preventing testosterone from converting into another hormone called dihydrotestosterone, or DHT. According to the Mayo Clinic, DHT contributes to hair loss by shrinking hair follicles.
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Parabens are synthetic preservatives used in foods, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and personal care products such as deodorants, moisturizers and shampoos. Common parabens include methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben and butylparaben.
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Rock climbing shoes are probably unlike any other shoe that you have worn. Designed to fit tightly, they allow you to feel small holds and features in the rock. To make the process of breaking them in easier, buy shoes that mimic the natural shape of your foot.
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Used for decades to prevent tooth decay, fluoride is found in most toothpaste and is commonly added to drinking water. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics for 2006 report that 61.5 percent of the U.S. population receives fluoridated water.
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A common ingredient in personal care products, sodium lauryl sulfate, or SLS, is an additive that allows cleansing products to foam. According to the Environmental Working Group's Skin Deep Cosmetic Safety Database, SLS is a "moderate hazard"
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