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Not only is green tea packed with health benefits, but it helps freshen breath, too.
Certain components in the tea disable the cell membranes of plaque bacteria, which is responsible for bad breath.
Odour-neutralising compounds called catechins also help it to act as a deodorant for body odour.
For the maximum effect, soak two teabags in warm water for five minutes, then swish it around your mouth for 30 seconds.
BICARBONATE OF SODA
Baking soda is actually sodium bicarbonate – a natural mineral that is a great cleaner.
Simply sprinkle a teaspoon of it on your toothbrush and clean teeth as usual.
The gentle abrasive action will polish your teeth and remove any dirt and stains.
TOOTHPASTE
Models have known for years that if a nasty, red pimple appears on their face the day before a shoot,
Honey and green tea can both work wonders
the best cure is to zap it with a blob of toothpaste.
The household staple contains an anti-bacterial agent that kills plaque, so it may also kill the bacteria responsible for spots.
But be careful if you have sensitive skin – it can cause irritation.
NEWCASTLE BROWN ALE
The malt and hops found in beer are packed with protein, which adds volume to hair and smooths damaged cuticles.
Beer also contains Vitamin B, which helps condition hair, while the natural sugars create shine.
Simply shampoo and rinse your
hair as usual, then pour a bottle of Newcastle Brown Ale over it. Work through and rinse with lukewarm water.
FIZZY MINERAL WATER
Researchers at Federico II University in Naples found that 80% of people suffering from constipation were cured after drinking fizzy water for two weeks
They credited a combination of minerals in the water and bubbles stimulating the nerves connected to the digestive system.
Upping your intake of H2O can also help to reduce fluid retention and bloating.
Piperine, the essential oil released when you grind peppercorns, has anti-inflammatory properties, so gargle an infusion of freshly ground black pepper and water to soothe sore throats.
Putting ground pepper on small cuts also helps blood platelets coagulate for faster healing, at the same time as killing bacteria.
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