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Pumpkin Seed Oil: Correct Dosage, Timing and Side Effects

Pumpkin oil when to take There are 2 ways to take pumpkin seed oil. In capsules, which are more convenient and portable.

Or by the teaspoon from the bottle, which is usually better value and more enjoyable if you like the taste. Remember to keep it in the fridge if you go for this option.

Pumpkin seed oil is best taken just after a meal, rather than on an empty stomach, to improve absorption of both its nutrients and those present in other foods as well.

After breakfast and after dinner would be the ideal time to take pumpkin seed oil. It has a unique and delicious flavor that most people really enjoy.

Pumpkin Seed Oil Optimal Dosage

5 Pumpkin Seeds Skin Benefits for Acne and a Better Complexion

Raw pumpkin seeds are an excellent food for treating acne problems and improving your skin’s appearance.

Here’s why the specific nutrients in pepitas are so good for enhancing skin tone, maintaining facial firmness, moderating oil production, reducing blackheads and controlling acne.

5 Skin Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds

How to Steam Pumpkin for the Best Taste and Maximum Nutrients

How to Cook pumpkin There is a better way to cook your pumpkins than boiling that will retain the most nutritional value when you eat them.

It’s also quick and simple and makes for a much better tasting pumpkin, whatever recipe you’re using it for.

How to Steam Pumpkins to Retain Vitamins and Minerals

Pumpkin Versus Potatoes — Calories, Fiber, Vitamins, Minerals and Antioxidants

Squash Nutrients Many people only eat pumpkins at Thanksgiving in sugary pumpkin pies. What a waste.

They are some of the healthiest of all vegetables and rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber.

Not only do they taste great, they are also low in calories, yet very filling.

Here’s why it’s worth replacing fattening potatoes with healthier pumpkin on your dinner plate. Your body will thank you for it.

Nutritional Comparison Between Potatoes and Pumpkin

How to Use Triphala For Weight Loss, Constipation and Intestinal Cleansing

Bibhitaki haritaki amalaki dried fruit Most weight loss programs focus on cutting calories and dietary fat, eating less food and doing more exercise.

With obesity rates at record levels and climbing it’s clear that these approaches aren’t working for many people.

What if there was a completely different way to lose weight with the Ayurvedic preparation triphala? One that focused first on clearing out the digestive system to perform at it’s best.

Constipation, The Colon and Weight Gain

How to Take Triphala Churna: Dosage, Taste and When to Take It

Triphala churna dosage

Triphala is an Ayurvedic preparation that is a combination of the powdered fruit of 3 different herbs: haritaki, bibhitaki and amalaki (commonly known as amla powder).

It is prized in Ayurveda for its ability to balance the doshas and enhance the process of digestion and elimination.

It is also beneficial for removing waste products from the digestive tract, cleansing the liver, gallbladder and kidneys and purifying the bloodstream.

7 Proven Haritaki Powder Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage and How to Take It

Kadukka Podi Here’s why the Ayurvedic herb haritaki is so good for digestive wellness, detoxification, dropping unwanted body fat, better skin and hair, and much more.

As well as its extensive benefits, also ahead is how to and when to use haritaki powder and capsules, the best type to take and some important side effects and precautions to be aware of.

Keep reading to learn why this ancient herb is such a powerful detoxifier and rejuvenator for your body and is considered the ‘Mother of herbs’ in in Ayurveda.

What is Haritaki?

4 Amla Powder Face Masks for Brighter Skin and Smaller Pores

Amalaki facial masque technique Antioxidant-rich amla powder is highly beneficial for your skin, not just as a supplement but also as a topical facial treatment.

Here are 4 homemade face mask recipes using powdered amla to improve your skin tone and brighten your complexion.

First some quick precautions. Along with its strong antioxidant and antibacterial properties, amla fruit powder can have an astringent effect.

This is generally a good thing for minimizing pores and firming up your face but it may not be suitable for very dry skin.

Black Currant Oil for Hair Loss, Correct Dosage and Skin Benefits

Ribes nigrum Black currant oil is a lesser known nutritional oil with many beneficial properties.

Here’s how the gamma linoleic acid and other nutrients in this oil can help treat thinning hair and encourage new growth.

Also ahead, the best dosage for hair loss, skin improvement and other potential benefits of using black currant oil.

Hair Loss and Fatty Acids

Stevia Benefits for Weight Loss, Side Effects and Why It’s So Good as a Sugar Substitute

Natural sugar alternative Starting to use stevia regularly may well be one of the most beneficial things you ever do for your wellness and wellbeing.

Not for the nutrition it gives you, but rather for what it helps you substitute in your diet — sugar.

Here’s why stevia is so much better as a sweetener than sugar, the many benefits of making the change, potential side effects and the best tasting one I’ve found to sweeten food and drinks.

What is Stevia?

DIY Parsley Remedy for Dark Circles Under the Eyes and Eye Bags

Dark Circles under the eyes Parsley Most people have some discoloration of the delicate skin under their eyes to varying degrees, particularly after a long day or big night out. But for many of us this is a more persistent problem.

There are many potential causes of dark circles under the eyes. While some people may have a genetic disposition, more commonly they are caused by lack of sleep, stress, eating unhealthy junk food, excess alcohol, menstruation for women, smoking, sinusitis and poor circulation to this area of the face.

Dark circles under the eyes and not a great thing to wake up to in the mirror in the morning but there is a natural treatment that can help. Crushed parsley, applied topically, is a simple remedy for skin discoloration and puffiness, that you can easily make and use at home.

Parsley Face Mask for Dark Spots, Acne and Discolored Skin

Parsley facial treatment Parsley is well known for its skin lightening properties that can help reduce the appearance of dark spots and discolored skin on your face. It is also a beneficial acne treatment, particularly when used fresh.

Some commercial products trumpet the addition of parsley extract in their formulas. But why pay expensive prices when you can easily make a parsley face mask at home, for a fraction of the cost and at much greater strength and effectiveness?

DIY Dark Spots and Acne Face Mask with Parsley, Honey and Lemon

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