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Fighting Off Bloodsuckers Naturally

Stopping Mosquito Bites Without DEET Apparently I’m one of those people who tastes really good to mosquitoes. It’s such crap. Of all the things in the animal kingdom I could naturally delicious to, it has to be the one that’s endemic to everywhere I like spending my summers, and
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Coffee, Miracle Drink

Studies Find Coffee Can Be Good for You I don’t know about you, but the heat of summer doesn’t quash my need for coffee. On the contrary, when the lazy days of summer kick in, I can drink more than ever — iced cold with a splash of almond milk and vanilla, please. Not only
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Five foods that help speed your metabolism and burn fat are blueberries, nuts, salads, eggs and oatmeal (Photo ilustration by Mark Heckathorn/DC on Heels)

Eat and Be Merry

Five Summer Snacks That Burn Fat If you’re tired of saying “no” to foods this summer in an effort to look bikini perfect, good news! There are plenty of great foods that actually speed up your metabolism, kick your body into high gear and help you burn the fat you’re
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