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Self-care from around the world

IN RUSSIAN BANYA, or steambaths, masseuses rhythmically thwack your back with oak bunches, after which you immediately plunge yourself into a cold pool. Great for circulation!

Have you tried:

Neti Pot—Pour saline solution through your nasal passages and clear out builtup allergens and mucus.

Tooth Powder— Brush your teeth with powder, not paste! Some say it’s better at reducing plaque and whitening external stains.

Oil Pulling— Swishing oil through your teeth for several minutes a day can help your oral health? Yes.

Microbiome — Focusing on the care and feeding of your intestinal flora could help control digestion, benefit your immune system and more.

Castor Oil Packs— Enhance circulation and promote healing of the tissues and organs underneath the skin.

Bentonite Clay — Use it inside and out! Drink it with water to remove toxins, or make a paste with water to help skin health.

AT A JJIMJILBANG, a Korean bathhouse, get yourself a scrub down with milk or sesame seed oil and an expert scrubber with an “Italy towel” will literally scrub so much dead skin off you, it will look like eraser crumbs. Follow it up with freshly-grated cucumber on your face.

IN THE MOO-D FOR KOEKNUFFELEN?

There are specialized farms in Holland devoted to cow cuddling. Hugging Bessie is tranquilizing, inviting and stress relieving. Look into her eyes, and just relax.

IN LEBANON AND OTHER REGIONS

in the Middle East, drinking rose water is a delicious way to get your antioxidants and maintain radiant beauty. Add to hot water or white tea to keep hydrated, and heal acne.