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Natural Benefits

of Pomegranate

With up to three times as many antioxidants as
red wine or green tea, pomegranate is a powerful
fruit with a history of healing (it was used to fight
intestinal worms as far back as 3500 BC!). Carrie
Baldwin-Sayre, N.D., associate dean of clinical
education at National University of Natural Medicine
in Portland, OR, shares her favorite home uses.

BY ARRICCA ELIN SANSONE

FACIAL REVITALIZING BODY SCRUB
HYDRATOR Exfoliate and hydrate dry, itchy
skin with this anti-inflammatory
Smooth a winter-
scrub. Remove the seeds from
weary face with a
1 pomegranate or use 4 oz packaged
moisturizing anti-
seeds; puree seeds in a blender.
inflammatory cream.
Combine with 1 cup coconut oil and
Melt 2 Tbsp jojoba oil,
½ cup sugar. Mix well, and store in
1 Tbsp cocoa butter,
small glass jars for up to two months.
and 1 Tbsp pome-
It also makes a great DIY gift.
granate seed oil (all
available online and
in natural grocery ALL-AROUND HEALTH BOOSTER
stores) in a double Fight inflammation and help protect
MIKE GARTEN. STYLING BY CHRISTINA LANE 1 Tbsp aloe vera gel. rich foods (to support blood pressure)
boiler over low heat.
cells from damage with pomegranate’s
Let cool and mix in
antioxidants. Combine with potassium-
Cleanse face, then
and fiber (for gut health) in this
apply cream while
smoothie: Peel and chop 1 banana; add
skin is still damp so
¾ cup pomegranate seeds (or pome-
granate juice if you prefer a smoother
it will better retain
texture), 2.5 oz Greek yogurt, about 3 oz
moisture (no need
to rinse). Store in a
milk (it’s especially good with almond or
coconut milk), and 1 Tbsp honey if you
glass container at
room temperature.
like. Blend until smooth and enjoy!
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