• Leech therapy ... really, Demi?!Leech therapy ... really, Demi?!Stressed out? Looking to clear up blemished skin? Modern medicinal treatments aren't your only answer. Many of Hollywood's leading ladies swear by alternative medicine to cure everything from cancer to stress. Interested in going natural, yourself? Seven celebs share their natural (and often bizarre) cures for ailments ...









    1. Demi Moore: Leech Therapy
    To keep her body healthy, Demi Moore turns to the healing power of ... wait for it ... leeches. On the Late Show With David Letterman, Moore admitted to undergoing leech therapy in Austria to "detoxify the blood." She said: "They have a little enzyme that when they're biting down on you, gets released into your blood and generally you bleed for quite a bit, and your health is optimized ... I'm feeling detoxified right now."


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    2. Gwyneth Paltrow: Chinese Cupping
    Back in 2004, Paltrow revealed her secret to having radiant skin and staying stress-free - Chinese cupping. Described by the BBC as "a kind of acupuncture," the practice involves

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  • Top 20 Best Foods for Your Brain

    By | Green – Wed, Dec 7, 2011 6:31 PM EST

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    By Sara Ost

    Simply put, your brain likes to eat. And it likes powerful fuel: quality fats, antioxidants, and small, steady amounts of the best carbs. On a deadline? Need to rally? Avoid the soda, vending machine snacks and tempting Starbucks pastries and go for these powerful brain boosters instead. The path to a bigger, better brain is loaded with Omega-3 fats, antioxidants, and fiber. Give your brain a kick start: eat the following foods on a daily or weekly basis for results you will notice.

    20 foods that will supercharge your brain:

    1. Avocado     Start each day with a mix of high-quality protein and beneficial fats to build the foundation for an energized day. Avocado with scrambled eggs provides both, and the monounsaturated fat helps blood circulate better, which is essential for optimal brain function. Worst alternative: a trans-fat-filled, sugar-laden cream cheese Danish. Green it: you don't need to buy an organic avocado - conventional is fine. But make sure your supplementary

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  • Faux paper towelsFaux paper towelsUsing eco-friendly products, instead of common disposable items is a great way to reduce expenses and your impact on the environment. From cloth diapers to cloth napkins, reusable products have been a part of our lives for the past few years now. Some of our old favorites have been trickier to replace than others, but we're finally on our way to using solely reusable products. Check out these 7 ways to make your own reusable disposables and go green this holiday season!







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    1. Baby Wipes
    When I cloth-diapered my daughter, my husband and I also made the decision to use cloth baby wipes. These thin baby washcloths with a vinegar solution are perfect.
    Learn how to make cloth baby wipes


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    2. Baggies
    We work hard to pack the girls a waste-free lunch, but sometimes a little bag is just what you need. That's why I love these baggies made from a tablecloth.
    Learn how to make reusable baggies

    Related: Holiday Gift Guide - Unique "green" gifts for the whole family


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    3. Bowl Covers
    I've eyed the

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  • 10 Green and Glamorous Holiday Dresses

    By | Green – Mon, Dec 5, 2011 2:29 PM EST

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    By Amy DuFault

    Holiday dresses can be the bane of our December existence. If you're lucky, you're able to swap frocks with a friend or know of a fabulous consignment boutique that helps justify buying something new for a single party. Why not think even further with your purchase this year and how you could wear it year round? We've found 10 dresses that can do just that and with just a spark of creativity, can be the dress that keeps on giving.

    Carrie Parry's Red Bow Dress
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    Carrie Parry's Red Bow Dress made from 100% organic wool is a feminine, shift dress with a removable bow collar that "transitions easily from a day at the office to a night on the town." We love the festive red tights for the holidays as they add a fun style element to what could otherwise be a boring shift with safe, black tights and shoes. (Also available in black.)

    Camilla Norback's Butterfly Sleeve Dress camillaholiday

    If you opt for a LBD this year, try stepping outside the straight and narrow you're seeing in popular

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