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13 AMAZING NEWS 30 HERBAL HEALING
The lastest research on Control Blood Sugar
garlic, dark chocolate, exercise, Naturally
and more. Diabetes is almost completely
preventable and reversible.
18 WHAT I TAKE Recent studies on natural
34 Prevent the
cold or flu, and
Karen Salmanhsohn
The best-selling author and
healthy living expert offers
wellness tips aplenty in her new
remedies provide hope. Here are
three to consider.
features
you ever wanted to know. the Clock
Essentail oils can boost your
22 REMEDY 411 wellness from morning to
Why Oral Health Matters bedtime.
Gum disease and other oral
health problems can be a sign 58 FIT &
that your body is out of balance. HEALTHY
34 BUILD IRONCLAD IMMUNITY
Whether you’re looking to prevent a cold or flu, or create
long-term immune support to help protect against cancer
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26 HEALTH Q&A
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brain function and mood.
this year, and we came up with a list of the best of the best
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As we head
into winter, it’s I t’s always a good idea to boost your immune system, but
this time of the year it’s particularly important. We’ve lost
an hour of daylight, we’ve been through Halloween, and now
important to keep STRESS-FIGHTING
we’re preparing for the busy holidays in the months ahead.
our energy levels up It’s important to keep our energy levels up and our immune SUPPLEMENTS
and our immune systems robust.
Holidays. Work. Family.
Stress has become a part
systems robust. However, a strong immune system does more than ight colds of our daily lives. Stress-
and the lu. It battles more serious diseases like hepatitis, leukemia management strategies are
and cancers. While there are some lifestyle choices you can make critical, but supplements
to optimize your immune system — getting enough sleep, drinking are an effective method of
managing stress. Amazing
less alcohol, eating more fruits and veggies, and exercising daily— Wellness shares some
you can keep your immune system strong with supplements. In natural remedies to help
“Build An Ironclad Immunity,” on p. 34, writer Lisa Turner shares you curb anxiety.
10 supplements that are proven to ight infection.
While we’re on the topic of holidays, this issue we put together a
list of gift ideas for the health-and-itness-minded friend or family
member in your life. Turn to p. 47 to ind incredible gifts curated
for everyone on your list.
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HOT
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garlic
Garlic does more than ward off vampires. In fact, it has been used
at medicine for thousands of years. Here are four health benefits
of this natural herbal ingredient
As scientists look into the effects of diet on health, they’re finding that FIGHTS HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE: High blood pressure, or hypertension,
more and more everyday foods offer benefits that go well beyond is one of the biggest drivers of cardiovascular diseases. Human studies
making dishes tastier. Garlic, an ingredient found in almost every cuisine, found that garlic supplements have a serious impact on reducing
has emerged as one such superfood. blood pressure in people with hypertension. In one study, 600 to
Eating garlic regularly is not only good for us; it has been 1,500 mg of aged garlic extract was just as
linked to reducing heart disease, stroke, cancer, effective as the drug Atenolol at reducing
and infections. Garlic contains allicin, an blood pressure over a 24-week period.
organic sulfur compound that is thought BOOSTS THE IMMUNE SYSTEM:
to strengthen immunity, improve Garlic is a good immunity booster.
heart health, lessen inflammation, One study found that daily garlic
and even act as an antibacterial supplementation reduced the
agent to banish bacterial ill- number of colds by 63 percent
ness and food poisoning. and the duration of
cold symptoms by
PROTECTS THE HEART: 70 percent. Another
Garlic has been study found that a
recognized as being high dose of aged
instrumental in garlic extract (2.56
both treatment grams per day)
and prevention of reduced the number
cardiovascular of sick days taken
disease, the for the cold or flu by
number one cause 61 percent.
of death in the U.S. IMPROVES ATHLETIC
In fact, in a study PERFORMANCE: Garlic is
published in the Journal the original performance-
of Nutrition, garlic has enhancing substance.
been shown to help It was given to Olympic
reverse early heart disease athletes in ancient Greece,
by removing plaque and in medieval times it was
buildup in patients’ arteries. given to laborers to fight fatigue. One
study published in the Indian Journal of
Physiology Pharmacology suggested that garlic
can enhance athletic performance by increasing VO2
Max, which is your body’s ability to consume oxygen.
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More reasons to eat Cherries he number of
Want to tame inflammation, lower blood pressure, and get a better children in the
night’s sleep? Sweet cherries can help, according to a research United States
review published in the March 2018 issue of the journal Nutrients. who have been
Scientists from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the diagnosed with
University of California, Davis, examined 29 published human
attention-deicit/
trials and found that, among study subjects who consumed
sweet cherries, the health benefits included decreased
hyperactivity
oxidative stress and inflammation; fewer attacks of gout; disorder (ADHD),
lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure; and improved according to
sleep, anxiety, and mood. Sweet cherries are low in calories, indings, published
but deliver high concentrations of nutrients and bioactive in JAMA Network
components, including fiber, polyphenols, melatonin,
Open. ADHD is
carotenoids, vitamin C, and potas-
sium, which may explain many
being diagnosed
of their health benefits. more frequently
than it was even
two decades ago.
MODERATE CARB INTAKE
could help you LIVE LONGER
Diets both low and high in carbohydrates have been linked to an increase in mortality,
while moderate consumers of carbohydrates have the lowest risk of mortality. Eating
carbs in moderation seems to be optimal for health and longevity, suggests new research
published in The Lancet Public Health journal. Less than 40 percent or more than 70
percent of your energy—or calories—coming from carbohydrates was associated
with the greatest risk of mortality. Eating moderate levels between that range offered
the best options for a healthy lifespan. The lowest risk of an early death was seen
where carbs made up 50 to 55 percent of a person’s diet, according to the study. Here’s
the twist: According to the researchers, low-carb
diets where carbs are replaced with animal meat,
full of animal protein and fat, lead to early death.
However, low-carb diets packed with protein
and fat from plant-based sources like veggies,
whole grains, and nuts do not. “Our data
suggests that animal-based low-carbohydrate
diets, which are prevalent in North America and
Europe, might be associated with shorter overall
life span and should be discouraged,” said
lead researcher Dr. Sara Seidelmann.
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O mega-3 is a class of
essential fatty acids with
numerous health beneits
“his is problematic because,
despite being essential, these
fats can become unhealthy
MUSCLE PROTEIN SYNTHESIS.
As we reach our 30s, DeMarco
says that age-related
omega-3s in such inlam-
matory and autoimmune
diseases as rheumatoid
found in cold-water ish and when the ratio of omega-6 to sarcopenia, or muscle arthritis, Crohn’s disease,
some nuts and seeds. EPA omega-3 gets higher than 2:1,” protein breakdown, starts to ulcerative colitis, psoriasis,
(eicosapentaenoic acid) and says Evan DeMarco, clinical take hold. Our bodies simply lupus erythematosus,
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) are researcher, expert and nutri- don’t synthesize amino acids multiple sclerosis, and
the two most common omega-3 tionist. “Omega-6 fatty acids to help build and maintain migraines. Trials of ish oil
fatty acids. Alpha-linolenic acid can be very pro-inlammatory muscle mass. “Omegas in chronic inlammatory
(ALA), which is found in lax- when the ratio gets too high. A help support the use of diseases reveal signiicant
seed oil, chia seeds, canola oil, hundred years ago, the average branched-chain amino acids beneit, including decreased
and walnuts, is another com- ratio in our diets was 1:1. Now, (BCAAs) to improve muscle disease activity and less
mon omega-3 and is converted it’s estimated at 20:1.” protein synthesis,” he says. need for anti-inlammatory
in the body to EPA and DHA, Omega-9 fatty acids, also “If you want better gains in medications.
but in very small amounts. known as monounsaturated the gym, add omegas.” HEALTHY PREGNANCY AND
hese essential omegas have fats, can be found in canola oil, BRAIN AND EYE HEALTH. LACTATION SUPPORT. Studies
long been used for their salower oil, olive oil, mustard In studies, DHA appears show DHA’s importance
anti-inlammatory beneits. oil, nut oils, and nuts such as to have the ability to on the development of the
almonds. Unlike omega-3 and inluence many diferent brain and resulting cognitive
BUT WAIT, omega-6 fatty acids, omega-9 signaling pathways, receptor function during pregnancy
THERE’S MORE! fatty acids can be produced by systems, and enzyme activ- and infancy, which high-
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essential and provide numerous likely already get what you need. overall better development, accumulation of DHA during
health beneits, with one major maintenance, and aging of gestation and nursing.
diference: Because omega-6 OMEGA HEALTH the central nervous system. CARDIOVASCULAR SUPPORT.
fats are commonly found in BENEFITS INFLAMMATION DEFENSE. he Journal of Cardiovascular
vegetable oils, nuts, and grain-fed Omega-3s have shown beneit Clinical trials have examined Nursing cites the heart-
meats, they aren’t a fat most for numerous biological func- the beneits of dietary protecting beneits of omega-3
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Gum disease and other oral health problems can be a sign that
your body is out of balance By Emily A. Kane, ND, LAc
YOUR MOUTH IS
D id you know that poor
dental/oral health can
increase the risk for other
he good bugs that reside
throughout our bodies—including
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diseases? he link between ways, largely by helping to he mucosa-covered surfaces To help restore bacterial
poor oral health and cardio- digest nutrients so they can in your mouth are prime balance to your mouth and
vascular disease has long be absorbed, and also by targets for bacteria, and throat, probiotic formulas
been established. And more helping to form enzymes and various types can be found featuring Streptococcus salivarius
recently, researchers have neurotransmitters, including on the throat, tongue, teeth, K12 are available. hese are
been taking a great deal of adrenaline, cortisol, serotonin, and gums no matter how designed to support your body’s
interest in the gut-brain axis, and GABA. healthy you are—especially key natural defense system. In
which involves the connection his delicate balance of Streptococcus, Neisseria, addition to probiotics, calcium,
between intestinal health and microbes in the mouth and the Fusobacterium, and Prevotella magnesium, silica, zinc,
mental health. rest of the digestive tract can bacteria. Recent research vitamin C, and CoQ10 are all
be thrown out of whack easily, shows that Parkinson’s patients important for oral health.
creating a range of are low in Prevotella bugs in
health problems. their mouth and gut. WHAT ELSE
For instance, he mouth is subjected CAN YOU DO?
there is a lot to constant environmental Brush and loss your teeth
of microlora- changes, and any disturbance twice daily. If your teeth
disrupting junk in the mouth leads to changes are irregularly spaced, also
out there posing in microlora. When conditions consider water-piking. Rinse
as “food.” I don’t are disrupted, and the helpful your mouth out right after
want to sound bacteria are outnumbered by eating anything, even a small
judgmental, but pathogenic bacteria, diseases snack. Eat lively foods (e.g.,
I’m always shocked can occur. Some of the same pickles, yogurt, kimchi) and
when I walk into bacteria that cause bad raw foods daily. Go easy on
a superstore and breath on the tongue will animal products, or go vegan.
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COLLAGEN
A: Back in the 1990s, I
worked in New York
with nutritionist Oz Garcia.
to something our joints absolutely
need—collagen. And in those
days, we were taught that you
AND GELATIN
First, let’s sort out the gelatin-
efficient way to get collagen into
your body—at least not if you
want that collagen to do the
Oz was very cutting edge couldn’t really take collagen collagen relationship. Gelatin things it is known for (like helping
with nutritional supplement supplements because they is the cooked form of raw to improve joints and skin).
recommendations, and we weren’t well digested, so an collagen. he raw collagen Here’s why.
had an entire dispensary illed envelope of gelatin seemed like itself comes from animals, Bone broth contains collagen
with all kinds of high-end the only option. particularly the parts of the proteins in the form of gelatin,
brands of designer vitamins, But that was then. animal that we usually don’t and that’s a good thing, as
exotic nootropics from Europe, he notion that you couldn’t eat, like gristle and cartilage, collagen protein is a terriic
and injectables like glutathione digest and absorb oral collagen tendons and bones. When protein (which is why so many
and alpha-lipoic acid. Top-of- supplements has long since been you cook that stuf—as you do manufacturers are using it in
the line stuf. buried on the garbage dump of when you simmer bones in a protein powders). But collagen
And right there on the shelf wrong nutritional theories, and broth for 12 hours—the col- proteins—also known as
alongside these superstar collagen supplements have now lagen heats up and turns into a peptides, strings of amino
supplements was a big carton become, as they say, a thing. form we know as gelatin. And acids—are big messy molecules,
of plain old Knox gelatin. So what’s the deal? What’s that’s exactly what it looks like, and they need to be broken
hat’s right, gelatin. Like the the diference between gelatin a kind of gelatinous yellow waxy down further if you really
stuf they make Jell-o from. and collagen? And what’s the substance loating in the bone want to absorb them. Your
And it was on the shelf with all diference between collagen broth, that, though unattractive, body will absorb the col-
the superstars because—at the supplements for the skin and is nonetheless quite edible. lagen protein—but it won’t
time—it was one of the most collagen supplements for the he problem is that bone efectively break it down into
powerful natural treatments joints? And what’s up with broth is not a particularly small enough particles for it
we had for joint health. collagen protein powder? to be of maximum use to you
he reason we used gelatin Glad you asked. in repairing and maintaining
for joints was that it’s a precursor connective tissue. hat’s where
hydrolization comes in.
Hydrolyzed collagen is col-
lagen that’s been broken down
healthy tip!
Your body’s collagen
production declines as
you age. Adding collagen
to your diet can help
support skin and joint
health.
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health q & a
into tiny, microscopic particles hair, and nails. (Remember, it’s therapeutic agent of potential least vegetarians who eat ish.
that the body will just suck up the main protein in connective utility in the treatment of Number two, ish collagen
and use at exactly the places tissue!) And last but not least, we osteoarthritis and osteoporosis,” peptides are smaller than beef
you need it. And it’s hydrolyzed make less of it as we get older. adding that “its high level collagen peptides, and studies
collagen supplements that are We don’t know why collagen of safety makes it attractive have shown that they are very
primarily sold for skin, hair, production declines with age, as an agent for long-term use well absorbed and digested.
nails, and joints. Don’t get me but it does—dramatically (just in these chronic disorders.” (Many of my naturopathic
wrong—bone broth is a terriic as production of NAD, Another study, lasting doctor friends, like Dr. Nikki
food that supplies a rich array testosterone, and 24 weeks, showed Arguinzoni-Gil, recommend
of vitamins and micronutrients all kinds of improvement ish collagen supplements for
did you know...
and some collagen in the form other bio- of joint pain patients with any gut issues or
Studies have linked
of gelatin. But if you want chemicals collagen supplementation in athletes sensitivity, since they are so
collagen for more speciic slows down with reduced symptoms of who were easy on the gut.) And number
purposes, hydrolyzed collagen with age). arthritis. In one study, 4 out of 5 treated with three, ish collagen is high in
supplements are the way to go. In the case osteoarthritis sufferers who took the dietary a particularly valuable amino
And, although there are many of collagen, a daily 40 mg dose of type II supplement acid—hydroxyproline—that
collagen saw their pain drop
variations and combination after the age of by about 26%. collagen seems to have particular value
products, most fall into one of 20, one percent hydrolysate. in stimulating collagen synthesis.
two categories: products that less of collagen is I think collagen A recent study showed that
provide collagen 1 and 3, and produced in the dermis protein is a very people taking antioxidants
products that provide collagen 2. every year. In our 40s, we promising protein powder that together with ish collagen
essentially stop making it. could work well as a high-quality had improved measures of
WHAT ARE ALL When you don’t have protein source. (Vitamin moisture and skin elasticity.
THESE DIFFERENT enough collagen, bad stuf Shoppe carries a number of It’s also worth pointing
KINDS OF COLLAGEN? happens. In the skin, the ibers high-quality collagen protein out—as I have many times
here are at least 16 diferent thicken, stifen, and lose their powders.) here’s not nearly before—that products that
types of collagen, but about 90 elasticity—all resulting in as much research on collagen come from beef, such as
percent of the collagen in your aging lines and wrinkles. protein powder as there is on collagen, or whey protein,
body consists of types 1, 2, and Joints become less lexible. whey, so for the time being, should always be sourced
3. Collagen 1 and 3—which are Joint aches and pain increases. whey protein powder remains from healthy cows. A number
almost always found together— Which brings us to collagen my go-to protein powder. of companies—such as
are mainly in the skin. Collagen protein powder. While collagen But I consider collagen NeoCell—have grass-fed/
2 is found in the joints. All supplements are a great way protein an excellent choice pasture-raised collagen in
the collagens serve the same to get support for skin and and often use it instead of their product lineup; a very
purpose: to help tissues with- bones, there’s recently been whey just for variety. It might encouraging sign indeed!
stand stretching. Most collagen a trend toward high-quality be a particularly good choice
supplement companies ofer at collagen protein powders, for those who are extremely A PERSONAL NOTE
least two formulas—a combined which ofer a much greater sensitive to dairy. I recently had the privilege of
collagen 1 and 3 supplement (for dose of the collagen peptides. speaking at the Vitamin Shoppe
the skin) and a separate collagen Collagen protein powder is COLLAGEN: Conference (my seventh time),
2 supplement (for the joints). rich in amino acids that are FISH OR BEEF? and many of you came up to me
So why do we need collagen important in building joint here really is no vegan and asked what collagen routine
supplements anyway? Number cartilage. Clinical studies source of collagen, but there I personally follow. I promised
one, collagen is the most abundant suggest that 10 grams per day is a pescatarian one—ish I’d answer in the monthly
protein in the body, so by of pharmaceutical-grade collagen collagen. As a commercial column, so here it is: My daily
deinition it’s pretty important. reduces pain in patients with product, it hasn’t been around routine consists of 1½ servings
Number two, we need it for just osteoarthritis of the knee or as long, but it does have a of NeoCell 4000+C pomegranate
about everything: strong bones, hip. One published review few deinite selling points. liquid (about 6,000 mg a day),
cartilage, tendons, joints, skin, concluded that “Collagen Number one, it’s your only and 1 serving of NeoCell
hydrolysate is of interest as a option for vegetarians—or at Collagen Type 2 Joint Complex.
Jonny Bowden, PhD, CNS, is a board-certified nutritionist and the best-selling author of 14 books. His latest is Smart Fat: Eat More Fat, Lose More Weight, Get Healthy Now (written with Steven Masley,
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CONTROLLING
M ore than 30 million people,
or almost 10 percent of
people living in the United
Taken together, that’s about
half of American adults with
unhealthy blood sugar levels.
BLOOD SUGAR
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blood sugar, it is a very smart
idea to monitor glucose in the
blood to assess progress.
States, have diabetes. About his disorder of high blood sugar into glucose, and then insulin Gymnema sylvestre, known
24 percent of people with is the seventh-leading cause of moves the sugars into cells. as GURMAR , or killer of sweet,
diabetes are undiagnosed. death in the United States, and Faced with an excess of dietary is an especially efective
he prevalence of prediabetes people with diabetes typically carbs or problems with insulin Ayurvedic herb from India.
is also on the rise, estimated have medical costs that are function, this process fails, and When chewed, its leaves block
to afect 33.9 percent of U.S. approximately 2.3 times higher blood glucose levels rise. he sweet taste on the tongue,
adults aged 18 years or older, than those without diabetes. American Diabetes Association reducing the appeal of sugary
based on their fasting glucose Type 2 diabetes is dangerous. recommends controlling carb foods. In use for centuries in
or A1C level. hose with pre- It often leads to kidney intake by counting carbs or India, it is now being recognized
diabetes have above-normal disease, blindness, leg and foot using a food exchange system. by modern science. Its beneits
levels that are just below the amputations, nerve damage, and Planning meals appropriately extend to type 1 and type 2
deined threshold of diabetes. even death. It is, however, an will likely further improve diabetes, and it signiicantly
On top of that, nearly half (48.3 almost completely preventable blood sugar control. Many improves cholesterol and
percent) of adults 65 years or and reversible condition. With recent studies also show that a triglyceride levels as well.
older have prediabetes. Without diet and lifestyle changes, plus diet with lowered carb intake It certainly could be the
appropriate intervention, some selected natural remedies, helps reduce blood sugar levels backbone of a natural diabetes
people with prediabetes are you can greatly improve and extends mortality. program. It is unlikely that
very likely to become type 2 your chances of avoiding or Keep in mind that when gurmar heals the underlying
diabetics within a decade. reversing it. using any remedy that afects reasons for high blood glucose,
Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa, DN-C, RH, specializes in Ayurveda and herbalism, and has more than 40 years of experience in holistic medicine. His website is kpkhalsa.com.
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apply color: starting at the base 7. Nourish nails.
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load up the brush; thin coats your morning smoothie, or take a daily supplement that includes
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Essential oils can boost your wellness
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A romatherapy aficionados
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porating essential oils into
After cleansing, spritz your
face with a hydrosol — the by-
product of the steam distilling
daily living is an easy and process that captures essential
enjoyable way to boost your oils from plants. Hydrosols
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Begin your mornings with a their parent oils, but in far lower
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of energy. Like your favorite ROSE GERANIUM (Pelargonium
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(Citrus limon) ofer a natural combination or oily skin;
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Upon rising, add a few drops damascena) to bolster dry or
to an aroma difuser to combat mature skin types; and woody
fatigue and those Monday- SANDALWOOD (Santalum album)
morning blues. for post-shave skincare. Or
In addition to their therapeutic make your own skin tonic
properties, many essential by mixing 6–8 drops of your boost lagging energy, take a adaptogen essential oil, it is
oils ofer cosmetic beneits favorite skin-loving essential whif of cooling essential oil of simultaneously calming and
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penetrate the skin. Essential dark glass spray bottle. he whose invigorating menthol citrusy like Bergamot, but
oils purify the outer dermis, bonus? he aromas are scent will enhance alertness with a slightly sweet hint of
using vital antibacterial soothing and can be applied and boost stamina. mint. Adaptogens ofer both
components to ward of airborne throughout the day when skin Another option is BERGAMOT stimulating and relaxing
germs and hearty antioxidant (or mood) needs a little lift. MINT (Mentha citrata) when you constituents that work to
elements to combat damaging Instead of reaching for another need to hit the pause button balance the nervous system
free radicals. cup of java midmorning to during a too-busy day: As an and are a restorative go-to
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or calendula oil 12 drops bergamot 14 drops grapefruit other carrier oil quiet, steady energy to hold
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8 drops rosemary 10 drops lavender 8 drops lavender 8 drops vanilla absolute for a proper lunch. And along
6 drops lemongrass 8 drops tangerine 6 drops cinnamon with the herbal freshness
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PEAR-BERRY BLAST particles being caught in the large distribution of nutrients, pears and 1. Combine all ingredients in a
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