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Kefir: What Is This Superfood? … And How To Make Your Own Too!

Posted on September 19, 2014 by The Giddy Tigress

A little over three months ago, I started my kefir-brewing journey.  I had done some research and many had reported that eating/drinking kefir had resulted in a healthier immune system and is nutritiously balanced to help treat sleep disorders, depression and even … Continue reading →

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Did Dr Bronner’s Magic All-One Liquid Castille Soap Do The Trick?

Posted on July 25, 2012 by The Giddy Tigress

A fellow blogger, MieVie of Mummy’s Reviews, introduced me to Dr Bronner’s Magic All-One Liquid Castille Soap when she’d read about my eczema problem and skin allergy results.  I was still looking for a suitable hand soap at that time … Continue reading →

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Skin Patch Test Update: Things I Should NOT Touch

Posted on May 18, 2012 by The Giddy Tigress

So today, I showed up at the doctor’s office bright and early to remove the rest of the skin patch stickers on my back, and get a report on what my skin is allergic to.  I was hoping to get … Continue reading →

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Skin Patch Test Update: Stickers Begone!!

Posted on May 16, 2012 by The Giddy Tigress

After the ordeal of having to endure the incredibly itchy sticker patches on my back on Monday, I was really looking forward to Wednesday morning (today), when those patches would be removed. I headed straight for the hospital after dropping … Continue reading →

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I’m Finally getting a Skin Allergy Patch Test done…

Posted on May 14, 2012 by The Giddy Tigress

So what IS a Skin Allergy Patch Test?  Basically, it’s a test that determines a person’s level of allergic reaction to certain substances, especially useful to detect allergic reactions in people with eczema or contact dermatitis.  I have been advised … Continue reading →

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