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I can recall vividly — and count on one hand — the migraine headaches I’ve had in my life, all of which were before age 10. Once I turned double digits , I outgrew them ... until a couple of months ago. With no warning at all, there I was back to my 8-year-old self, flat on my back with a raging migraine. Why now, after all these years? In reading up on the latest findings, I discovered how important magnesium is to our overall health. Turns out that 80 percent of the U.S. population suffers from magnesium deficiency causing all kinds of health issues, one of them being migraine headaches. And here’s the problem with that: Magnesium supplements are not necessarily the answer because it is not easily absorbed through the digestive tract. You could have knocked me over with a feather when I read how Epsom salt is rich in magnesium, which just happens to be easily absorbed through the skin — as in soaking in it in a nice warm bath . You can be sure Epsom salt soaks are now part of my ro...

I can recall vividly — and count on one hand — the migraine headaches I've had in my life, all of which were before age 10. Once I turned double digits , I outgrew them ... until a couple of months ago. With no warning at all, there I was back to my 8-year-old self, flat on my back with a raging migraine. Why now, after all these years? In reading up on the latest findings, I discovered how important magnesium is to our overall health. Turns out that 80 percent of the U.S. population suffers from magnesium deficiency causing all kinds of health issues, one of them being migraine headaches. And here's the problem with that: Magnesium supplements are not necessarily the answer because it is not easily absorbed through the digestive tract. You could have knocked me over with a feather when I read how Epsom salt is rich in magnesium, which just happens to be easily absorbed through the skin — as in soaking in it in a nice warm bath . You can be sure Epsom salt soaks are now part ...

MORE: 9 Bad Habits That Make Your Winter Skin So Much Worse Bolster Your Barrier The skin on the hands acts like a barrier to keep moisture in, says Monica Halem, MD. If this barrier is disrupted by extreme weather conditions , sun exposure, dry air, or certain disease processes, the result can be very dry, itchy, red, cracked, and sore hands. To combat this, reestablish the skin barrier on your hands. “The skin barrier is made of three key elements—ceremide, cholesterol, and triglyceride,” Halem says. There are several creams and lotions on the market that contain all three ingredients; check the label to make sure all three are listed. “And keep in mind that a cream (oil-water mix) is much richer than a lotion (water-oil mix), and better to use for dry hands,” she says. Don't Go Near The Water Although you were probably taught to wash your hands often throughout the day, if you have chapped hands, water is not your friend. In fact, water is the worst influence for chapped hands....

Hydrogen peroxide is a germicidal agent made up of water and oxygen, which makes it the safest natural sanitizer . It`s a colorless liquid that is slightly more viscous than water. It is most commonly used as disinfectant, bleaching agent, and oxidizer. However, it turns out that this versatile liquid has countless uses. This article focuses on 65 of them, so make sure you check them all out and get a bottle of hydrogen peroxide as soon as possible. Note: Pure hydrogen peroxide can explode when heated to its boiling point. This is the reason why most of household products contain a diluted solution, mostly having 3-5% of the active chemical. THE COMPLETE LIST 1. Eliminate Viruses Experts claim that applying 3 drops of 3% hydrogen peroxide in the ear helps reduce the duration of cold or flu. Allow the solution to work for about 10 minutes before letting it drain. 2. Get Rid of Pesticides Most fresh veggies are treated with pesticides, detrimental chemicals that shouldn’t be ingested....

Magnesium rich Epsom salt baths  can help raise magnesium levels . I have found that increasing my magnesium levels helps me sleep better, calms my restless leg syndrome , prevents migraine headaches , and generally makes me feel less stressed. Try this easy all- natural bath recipe today .  This post uses affiliate links. They don’t cost you a thing and help us bring you natural beauty tutorials . Read more in   Policies & Disclosures. Magnesium Detox Baths Have you read about the wonders of magnesium? It’s a hot discussion topic in healthy living circles . The National Institute of Health states that “surveys of people in the United States consistently show that intakes of magnesium are lower than recommended amounts.” Low magnesium intake has been associated with a slew of health problems from hypertension and type 2 diabetes to migraine headaches and asthma. The University of Maryland Medical Center explains that magnesium has been used for treating anxiety, chronic fatigu...

Ivan Nikolov/WENN.com We all wonder what tools and tricks it takes to make celebrities perfect their look. Everyone deserves glowing skin , dazzling nails, and hair that blows gracefully in the wind just like the stars in the Hollywood Hills. Whether it’s getting ready for a red carpet event , or simply heading out the door on an average Monday, every star has his or her secret weapon. From products to beauty routines, we have compiled some of Hollywood’s hottest celebrity beauty secrets that you’re going to want to steal. Adding them to your daily beauty regimen will have you look like you just stepped off of a movie set – and we could all use a little more of that in our lives, right? 101. “I’ve done a lot of damage to my skin in the past, which makes me appreciate a great sunscreen now.” – Kristin Davis , who uses Ahava All In One. 100. “ Makeup artist Linda Cantello taught me this tip: If you make a mistake with your mascara, dip a cotton ball into some foundation to remove it...

I'm not an athlete, I'm not a bath person, and I'm not an 82-year-old, so I've never really felt the need for Epsom salts in my life. But it turns out there are a ton of other ways to use them beyond the standard sore- muscle bath soak . So if you're in need of a little R & R in this post-Christmas-pre-New-Year's (but still stuck in your hometown) lull, here are five at-home treatments you can make using the Epsom salts lurking in the medicine cabinet at your parents' house. (Or you could go out and buy some—we like Dr. Teal's Rosemary Mint Epsom Salt Soaking Solution . ) Sunburn reliever. If you're lucky enough to be spending the holidays somewhere sunny, hopefully you listened to that motherly/ Allure voice in your head and wore tons of SPF 50. But in case you did somehow get a sunburn, Epsom salts can help inflamed skin. "I mix a couple of spoonfuls into a cup of water and use a spray bottle to mist it onto the affected area," say...