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Massage with essential oil blend eases period pains

An essential oil blend of lavender, rose, cinnamon and clove has been shown to help women suffering from painful and/or heavy periods

18 July, 2013
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Phthalates shown to reduce fertility and IVF success

Exposure to hormone-disrupting phthalates, used in scented products, nail varnishes and other cosmetics, could lower the chances of getting pregnant

16 July, 2013
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Childhood eczema linked to antibiotic use

Children who take antibiotics in their first year of life are 40% more likely to develop eczema; damage to gut flora may be the key say researchers

15 July, 2013
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Essential fatty acids and prostate cancer – not quite the final word

Sensationalist, and misleading, headlines suggesting that omega-3s are dangerous do nothing to clarify our understanding of the link between certain fats and prostate cancer

11 July, 2013
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Dietary omega-3s boost skin protection in the sun

Omega-3s from fish oil boost skin immunity and can work with other forms of protection to keep sun-exposed skin healthy

11 July, 2013
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Cosmetic preservatives could cause eczema and more, experts warn

Dermatologists say that two common cosmetic preservatives are causing an epidemic of allergic skin reactions, but is that just the tip of the iceberg?

9 July, 2013
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Clues about autism may come from the gut

Three recent studies have shown a link between the health of the gut and diversity of gut flora and autism symptoms

5 July, 2013
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Propolis speeds healing of leg ulcers

Leg ulcers are hard to treat and can be a health risk if they don’t heal; this natural treatment has been shown to shorten healing time

4 July, 2013
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Nutrient levels in stored vegetables vary by time of day

Pay attention to storage conditions; plant food nutrient levels vary according to cycles of light and dark – even after being harvested, say researchers

3 July, 2013
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Medicinal clay – the latest weapon against MRSA

Emerging research suggests that natural clays contain active metal ions that can help fight resistant MRSA and E.coli infection

2 July, 2013