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The Giving Plant: Same Asian Plant Used for Arthritis Treatment Gives Us Powerful HIV Drug

Natural remedies used through the ages abound, especially in Asian medicine. The willow-leaved justicia plant, found throughout Southeast Asia, has traditionally been used to treat arthritis, but scientists have just discovered it contains an anti-HIVcompound more potent than AZT. AZT was the first drug approved to treat HIV, and is still used in HIV combination therapy today.

News: Frustrated by Acne? New Research Shows Skin Microbiome Makes a Difference

The squiggly guys in this article's cover image are Propionibacterium acnes. These bacteria live in low-oxygen conditions at the base of hair follicles all over your body. They mind their own business, eating cellular debris and sebum, the oily stuff secreted by sebaceous glands that help keep things moisturized. Everybody has P. acnes bacteria—which are commonly blamed for causing acne—but researchers took a bigger view and discovered P. acnes may also play a part in keeping your skin clear.

How To: Get Rid of Dry Skin with Fruit Facial

Today's pollution, hectic lifestyle, inadequate sleep and no time for pampering can leave your skin lackluster resulting in drying skin and making dry skin drier ultimately causing the early appearance of wrinkles and aging. A good fruit facial helps relax your skin from deep inside and the proper messaging gives it a rosy glow by increasing blood circulation imparting your face with a luminous glow. These are even better because they are natural and chemical free unlike the artificial facial...

How To: Create an Indian Peacock Mehndi Design Tattoo

Are you a tattoo enthusiast? Well then, there is no better tattoo than mehndi. Here are the reasons: it's natural hence no side effects; it is temporary and fades in a weak giving you the opportunity to try something new each time; it dries up soon and does not have a healing down time. There are thousands of Indian mehndi designs which might be traditional but with a bit of change in placement can look very modern and trendy. One such design is the peacock design. Yes, it is a design seen ve...

How To: Do Arabic Mehndi Design for Hands

If you are a tattoo enthusiast and love trying new designs but apprehensive about a permanent one, Arabic mehndi design is for you. The designs in this form are not ethnic, conventional or traditional but modern and jazzy. It is made using intelligent spacing that not only enhances the design but gives it a trendy look. They are bright and add a lot of glam to the hands as they are made using different coloured henna- brown, red and black and sometimes even glitters. These are the best form o...

How To: Get Out Lipstick Stains

We've all been there! You either drop your lipstick or had a lipstick swatch transfer onto your clothes. Chances are you just happened to be wearing white too! In this video I show you a simple way to take care of the problem using white vinegar, baking soda and clear dish soap. Which means you are using less harsh chemicals ( I now use a clear dish soap that is made with organic and natural ingredients) So forget bleach or a stain remover pen! I've found that bleach can leave a yellow stain ...

How To: Get Soft Moisturized Natural Hair Easy

This video will show you how to get rid of dry and brittle hair. I really love mixing these different oils to make my hair super soft and manageable. You will love this DIY mixture Make sure you try it as soon as possible. Your hair will thank you for it! :))

How To: Create an Entryway Using Ikea Billy Bookcases

Small studio apartment decorating can be challenging, especially when it comes to creating separate zones and keeping clutter at bay. In this video, you'll see how to create an entryway using Ikea Billy bookcases and natural jute grasscloth. This bookcase room divider serves many functions, including separating the bedroom from the rest of the space, and providing extra storage, crucial to organizing small spaces. And best of all, you can take your bookcase wall with you when you move out!

How To: Get a natural face lift

This particular video series covers what is called the natural facelift. It is essentially an intense facial that is more involved and has agents that target those trouble areas where wrinkles tend to occur more often such as around the eyes and mouth. This is a fantastic alternative to the pain and cost of surgery. Instead of weeks of recovery you have no recovery time and see effects almost immediately. It also removes the risks of a surgical procedure and is very relaxing as well. Check ou...

How To: Create Lunar New Year inspired tiger eyes

In this tutorial, we learn how to create a realistic looking cut using cinema makeup. This is a great look for a new year or holiday look that you want to make yourself look more unique and stand out! First, take a brow pencil and redefine your brows so they are darker and more intense. Avoid using black, most people cannot pull this look off. Now, use eyeshadow primer on the eyelids to enhance the eyeshadow color. After this, use gold eyeshadow and apply on the outer v of the eye. Then, take...