May 2012
2 posts
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Pour Some Beer Over Here.
              I am here to tell you why the next time you grab a “cold one”, think about what it can do for your hair. I am talking about grabbing your favorite beer. But, before you decide to drink the entire six pack, save one for your hair. [[MORE]] Save the last one, you will be happy you did. Photo Credit: Andrea Smith           This apothecary experiment started unlike any other. I will...
May 28th
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A Sweet Treat For Your Feet
          I will be honest; I have been a victim of sore feet, sand paper heels and stinky toes. The only time I enjoyed how my feet felt was after a pedicure. I would spend $40 a month on pedicures. I enjoyed the entire process; the foot soak, the foot scrub, the massage and of course getting my nails painted a new color each time.           However with the rising prices of living expenses, I...
May 4th
April 2012
5 posts
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'Pink Slime' No Way! It's all about Green Slime!
          Have you ever read the back of the skin care products you are using on your face? You’d be surprised how many ingredients are listed. These so-called “all natural” products have an average of 10 or more ingredients. I have sensitive skin, as in my skin burns, gets dry and turns red depending on the skin care products I use. This is a common problem with skin care products. People tend to...
Apr 20th
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Chocolate Milk, It's the Adult Drink of Choice.
          We all know that feeling after a good workout, when your muscles are achy and you feel completely worn out. I tried different kinds of exercise performance sports drinks, but I never felt anything beneficial from them after my workouts.         I I found an article  in Medical News Today about the benefits of drinking chocolate milk after your workout rather than just a sports drink or...
Apr 11th
Apr 4th
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Save Money, Cure Yourself with Hot Water, Cinnamon...
       I am sure you are wondering, why does this work, how does it work, and will it work for me? This blog is called, “The Diary of a Modern Apothecary” and my goal is to bring you the evidence and research I find about home remedies. I want to help readers understand the benefits of being their own modern apothecary.      I will be honest, I had chronic bladder infections.  This is very common...
Apr 4th
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Welcome to the Diary of a Modern Apothecary!
Apr 3rd