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Sure, you might think of basil as that delicious herb that takes your pasta and salads up a notch.  But basil does a lot more than just make your food taste great – it's packed with health benefits, some of which might surprise you! Acne and Clear Skin For anyone who’s dealt with acne, here’s something cool: basil has natural anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that can help keep your skin clear.  In fact, research shows that African wild basil oil can reduce acne lesions even more effectively than traditional treatments like benzoyl peroxide.  So, whether you use it as an essential oil or in skincare products, basil can be a secret weapon against acne. Stress Relief and Mood Boost Feeling frazzled? Basil has long been known as a natural mood booster. In ancient practices, people would chew a few basil leaves twice a day to help calm their minds and relieve stress.  You can try it too, either by sipping basil tea or using it as an aromatherapy oil. Some ...

Here's something you've probably heard of before.... Women's fitness goals are different from men's.... How different ? You may ask.  Just wait until you see what I'm going to show you.... Cerebral Influences Like most other meaningful activities, fitness starts between your ears. It's all in your mind. A fitness program or regimen starts out as an idea. It's even more than that as well. Your way of thinking also influences how you workout.  Here's a couple of examples for you: Most men work out to achieve a goal targeted toward a set of desired results. For example, a guy sees that women are attracted to a certain body type, they tend to focus on achieving that goal, for the purpose of attracting the babes. Now this doesn't mean that women don't do the same thing because we do. In fact, women are typically more "body-conscious" than their male counterparts.  What differs for each gender are the reasons for get...