Sesame oil is one of the most frequently used massage oils in Ayurveda, the traditional healing system of India. In fact, a pampering facial massage using oils, creates a smooth surface during the treatment so the therapist does not pull and stretch the skin.
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Lanolin is an oily substance obtained from sheep wool. Manufacturers extract sebum from the wool, then clean and refine it to produce a final product known as anhydrous lanolin.
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Green tea has antioxidant properties, as it contains a high concentration of polyphenols, as explained by the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). It also may boost metabolism and help burn fat. You can use green tea for weight loss by drinking the tea or taking green tea as a supplement.
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Lubiprostone, available as the brand Amitiza, is a prescription laxative that is helpful for people with chronic idiopathic constipation or irritable bowel syndrome with constipation.
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Hair sprays, spritzes, mousses and gels coat hair to create varying degrees of hold, volume and control. These styling products can build up over time even with regular shampooing. The residue makes your hair look dull and weighs it down.
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Claritin is a brand name for the drug loratadine, an over-the-counter medication for relieving allergy symptoms. One formulation of Claritin, called Claritin-D, also contains pseudoephedrine.
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Lipton offers a way to beat midday slump with its instant Cup-a-Soup products. It says you can create a “slump-free work environment” by adding hot water to powdered broth to form soup.
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Nortriptyline hydrochloride is a medication approved for treating depression in adults. A type of tricyclic antidepressant, nortriptyline is available in generic form and as the brands Aventyl and Pamelor.
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Sulphur ointment is available over the counter under many brand names, and the product is useful for treating a few kinds of skin disorders, according to the Mayo Clinic. Sulphur has keratolytic properties, meaning it softens and loosens dead skin cells from the skin surface.
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Cleocin T is a topical treatment containing the antibiotic clindamycin phosphate. Cleocin T is not an over-the-counter medication, meaning you'll need a prescription to buy it. Doctors usually prescribe topical clindamycin to treat severe cases of acne.
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The morning banana diet is based on the premise that eating only bananas for breakfast and drinking room-temperature water as your main beverage results in weight loss, no matter what you eat the rest of the day.
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A paraffin treatment uses warm oil-based wax to provide pain relief to hands, feet and sore joints and muscles. This treatment has skin-softening benefits as well.
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The medication Dostinex is mainly used for treating symptoms of disorders causing overproduction of the hormone prolactin. As a brand name for cabergoline, Dostinex is manufactured by Pharmacia and Upjohn Company. Some people lose weight when taking Dostinex, which might be due to side effects.
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Chitosan is a type of fiber derived from chitin, a substance that develops in the hard outer shells of crustaceans such as crab, crayfish, shrimp and squid. Like other forms of fiber, chitosan is indigestible and it moves through the gastrointestinal system without being absorbed.
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The medication ketoconazole is primarily prescribed to cure fungal infections; it slows the growth of fungi. Ketoconazole also reduces levels of male hormones, or androgens, making it useful for treating certain other health disorders.
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Hydroquinone is a topical agent for reducing skin pigmentation. It is available in over-the-counter strength of up to 2 percent and higher concentrations by prescription. People typically use hydroquinone to lighten areas of skin affected by hyperpigmentation disorders, as well as for freckles and age spots.
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Most foods marketed as microwavable can be cooked in more traditional ways as well. Microwavable rice is no exception. This is the same type of fast-cooking rice that has been around for decades, long before microwaves were a common appliance in homes.
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Lisinopril is a prescription medication used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure and to improve survival chances after a heart attack. Lisinopril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme, or ACE, inhibitor.
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The prescription drug metoprolol is used to treat high blood pressure and certain other cardiovascular conditions. A glance around the Internet might lead you to think apple cider vinegar can cure practically any health condition, including high blood pressure.
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Lorazepam, available under the brand name Ativan, is a powerful prescription medication classified as a benzodiazepine. It slows activity in the brain with sedating properties. Caffeine, in contrast, is a stimulant, and consuming large amounts may counteract some effects of Ativan.
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