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Sharpens focus + eases joint pain

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Feeling scattered and foggy? Sniffing frankincen­se oil could sharpen your focus and concentrat­ion in 1 minute. Canadian scientists credit

boswellic acids, compounds that stimulate the brain’s focus-enhancing prefrontal cortex. Bonus: Massaging sore joints with diluted frankincen­se cuts pain by 33% in 20 minutes. To do: Mix 25 drops of frankincen­se oil into 4 Tbs. of a carrier oil, then massage into sore joints for two minutes twice daily.

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