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Keeping Hydrated in Hot Weather
Keeping Hydrated in Hot Weather

Did you know your skin can release up to 3 gallons of sweat in hot weather? Remember to hydrate especially when you are outdoors.

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WellnessHeather Woolery-LloydAugust 13, 2018hydration, hydrate, Hot Weather, Summer, Dr Heather's Beauty Blog, Where Beauty Meets Science, Where Science Meets Beauty, National Academy of Medicine, Drinking Water
Is Agave Good for You?
Is Agave Good for You?

If you are trying to stay away from fructose, the answer is no! Why? Because fructose is considered by many to be the single most damaging form of sugar.

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WellnessHeather Woolery-LloydJuly 16, 2018agave, fructose, sugar, wellness, nutrition, Where Science Meets Beauty, Where Beauty Meets Science, Dr Heather's Beauty Blog
Pineapple Secrets
Pineapple Secrets

It’s summer and pineapples are in season. Here are some cool facts about pineapples.

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WellnessHeather Woolery-LloydJuly 10, 2018pineapple, pineapples, wellness, nutrition, Bromelain, Bromeliad
Glycemic Index from High to Low
Glycemic Index from High to Low

The glycemic index is a measure of how "sugary" a food is. It is on a scale from 0 to 100 where 100 is the glycemic index of glucose. Glucose is a simple sugar that our body uses for energy.

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WellnessHeather Woolery-LloydMay 23, 2018glycemic index, gl, Where Science Meets Beauty, wellness, nutrition, Where Beauty Meets Science, Dr Heather's Beauty Blog
What is the Glycemic Index?
What is the Glycemic Index?

The glycemic index is a measure of how "sugary" a food is. It is a scale from 0 to 100 where 100 is the glycemic index of glucose. Glucose is a simple sugar that our body uses for energy. 

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WellnessHeather Woolery-LloydApril 24, 2018glycemic, glycemic index, wellness, Where Science Meets Beauty, Health, health benefits, Healthy Food, Where Beauty Meets Science
What is an Antioxidant?
What is an Antioxidant?

It is a buzzword that we are accustomed to hearing all the time. But do you know what antioxidants actually do in our skin? 

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WellnessHeather Woolery-LloydApril 20, 2018antioxidants, antioxidant, Skincare, skin care, wellness, Dr Heather's Beauty Blog, Where Beauty Meets Science, Where Science Meets Beauty, Vitamins, free radicals
Did you know that Rose Oil Can Lower your Blood Pressure?
Did you know that Rose Oil Can Lower your Blood Pressure?

Aromatherapy is popular right now and we all know that when you smell something good you feel good. But did you know that there is real science to back that up?

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WellnessHeather Woolery-LloydApril 11, 2018rose oil, aromatherapy, wellness, health benefits, Where Beauty Meets Science, Where Science Meets Beauty, Dr Heather's Beauty Blog, skincare, lower bloodpressure, reduces stress
Do You Know Smiling Can Help You Live Longer?
Do You Know Smiling Can Help You Live Longer?

There’s actually good reason to turn that frown upside down. Science has shown that smiling can lift your mood, lower stress, boost your immune system and possibly even prolong your life!

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WellnessHeather Woolery-LloydApril 8, 2018smiling, wellness, live longer, Where Beauty Meets Science, Where Science Meets Beauty, Dr Heather's Beauty Blog, Frown
Did You Know Chocolate Lovers Weigh Less?
Did You Know Chocolate Lovers Weigh Less?

In one study, people who ate chocolate a few times a week or more weighed less than those who rarely indulged in chocolate.

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WellnessHeather Woolery-LloydApril 5, 2018dark chocolate, chocolate, wellness, Nutrition, diet, weight loss, Where Beauty Meets Science, Where Science Meets Beauty
Did You Know That Alcohol Causes Dehydration?
Did You Know That Alcohol Causes Dehydration?

For every shot of alcohol you drink, you lose an extra 4 ounces of fluid on top of your normal urine output.

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WellnessHeather Woolery-LloydApril 3, 2018alcohol, dehydration, hydrate, wellness, h2o
Can You Be Allergic to Cotton?
Can You Be Allergic to Cotton?

Cotton allergy is very rare, but did you know that some cotton materials contain formaldehyde.

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WellnessHeather Woolery-LloydMarch 30, 2018allergy, Allergies, Cotton Allergy, Cotton, Wellness, Dr Heather's Beauty Blog, Where Beauty Meets Science, Where Science Meets Beauty
Secret Benefits of Laughter
Secret Benefits of Laughter

Want to be less stressed?  Laugh more! Laughter decreases stress hormones...and more!

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WellnessHeather Woolery-LloydMarch 28, 2018laughter, wellness, happiness, secret benefits of laughter, whe, Where Beauty Meets Science, dr
Is Coconut Sugar Better than Cane Sugar?
Is Coconut Sugar Better than Cane Sugar?

This is a great question. And the answer is not simple. To understand the answer, you need to understand the difference between coconut sugar and regular cane sugar.

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WellnessHeather Woolery-LloydMarch 25, 2018coconut sugar, cane sugar, sugar, nut, we, artificial sweeteners, Dr Heather's Beauty Blog, Where Science Meets Beauty, Where Beauty Meets Science
What are Polyphenols?
What are Polyphenols?

Polyphenols are substance found in small quantities in plant foods. Like Vitamin C and Vitamin E, they are antioxidants that protect the body’s tissues from free radicals.

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Heather Woolery-LloydMarch 23, 2018Polyphenols, welln, nut, free radicals, where, Where Science Meets Beauty, Dr Heather's Beauty Blog
 How Much Sugar a Day is Too Much?
How Much Sugar a Day is Too Much?

Most Americans consume too much sugar...82 grams per day on average. That works out to be almost 20 teaspoons of sugar per day! Wow! But how much sugar is okay?

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WellnessHeather Woolery-LloydMarch 9, 2018Where Science Meets Beauty, Where Beauty Meets Science, Dr Heather's Beauty Blog, diet, Sugar, Nutrition, Blog, artificial sweeteners
Why Are Chia Seeds So Good For You?
Why Are Chia Seeds So Good For You?

Chia seeds are considered a true superfood but what makes then so special? Chia seeds come from a flowering plant in the mint family called Salvia Hispanica. They

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WellnessHeather Woolery-LloydMarch 6, 2018Wellness, Skincare, Skin Care, Chia Seeds, Nutrition, Healthy Food, Dr Heather's Beauty Blog
What is Saw Palmetto?
What is Saw Palmetto?

Saw Palmetto is a common ingredient in supplements for men to help with male pattern balding and prostate issues. It works by inhibiting the enzyme that converts testosterone to the more potent DHT.

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WellnessHeather Woolery-LloydMarch 5, 2018saw palmetto, supplements, skincare, skin care, hormones, androgens, beauty, Where Science Meets Beauty, Where Beauty Meets Science
How Do Hormones Affect the Skin and Hair?
How Do Hormones Affect the Skin and Hair?

Hormones play a large role in skin and hair health. Although women normally have androgens (male hormones), excessive levels can cause a variety of symptoms including acne and hair loss on the scalp.

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WellnessHeather Woolery-LloydSeptember 27, 2017hormonesComment
Artificial Sweeteners Increase Your Risk Of Obesity By Almost 200%
Artificial Sweeteners Increase Your Risk Of Obesity By Almost 200%

Did you know that artificial sweeteners increase your risk of obesity by almost 200%? Research continues to grow against artificial sweeteners.

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WellnessHeather Woolery-LloydAugust 21, 2017artificial sweeteners, obesityComment
Prevent Wrinkles with Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Prevent Wrinkles with Omega 3 Fatty Acids

Do Omega-3 fatty acids help to prevent wrinkles? One study showed that people with diets rich in Omega-3 fatty acids looked younger.

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WellnessHeather Woolery-LloydJuly 31, 2017Omega 3, wrinkles, anti-agingComment
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