CHAPPED LIPS
Instead of a waxy over-the-
counter lip balm, try this
M
iddle Eastern remedy of
lemon juice, sugar, and
glycerin. Combine the juice of
half a lemon with ateaspoon
of sugar and applytoyour lips;
leave on fortwo m
inutes.
Rinse with water and follow
with a light smear of liquid
glycerin. Glycerin, found at
most health stores, seals in
moisture; in a pinch, use
Vaseline. Lemons contain
vitamin C, an effective
exfoliant, and the sugar
creates a thin barrier,
speeding healing.
Bagheri cautions that
chapped lips can sometimes
be an indicator of something
more serious. “Skin is a
window for what’s going on in
the body,” she says. If your lips
are frequently chapped,
consult your doctor.
H E A L T H
b
e
t t e
r
l i b r a r y
o f l o r e
There are many books on the
market that can help you treat
common ailments naturally.
Here are a few we’ve put on
our bookshelf.
X
Desk Reference to
Nature’s Medicine
Published by
National
Geographic,
this compendium
of cures outlines
150
of the
most common plants in folk
medicine. It also has plenty of
the beautiful photography the
magazine is known for.
$40
medicine book by Dr. D.C.
Jarvis was originally published
in
1958
. It's a fascinating trip
back in time—as interesting
from a historical perspective
as from a medical one.
$7
X
The Doctors Book of
Home Remedies,
Revised Edition
Top folk remedies are
collected by
Prevention
magazine editors and assessed
and approved by doctors.
Simple information, clearly
presented, and medically
sound.
$8
—SARA ALTSHUL
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The Green Pharmacy
Guide to Healing Foods
Written by James A. Duke,
Ph.D., a walking warehouse of
knowledge on the medical and
folk uses of food and herbs.
This book is not only packed
with practical information
about using food as medicine,
it’s fun to read.
$32
X
Folk Medicine
This classic Vermont folk
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Enjoy one serving a day
for 10 days and you’ll feel
lighter, happier and more
energetic. Here are a few
ways to get that serving.
Top
All-Bran
9Original
with fruit
Add
All-Bran
®
Bran Buds
®
cereal to yogurt.
Snack on
All-Bran
®
Multi-Grain
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