Word: wort
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...with the advent of the Web and stores like Sephora, you don't need counter space at Saks or Macy's. The business of beauty, that most undemocratic phenomenon, has been made over by boutique companies offering such offbeat products as transdermal vitamin C patches (Osmotics), Saint-John's-wort lipstick (Tony & Tina) and shimmery body powder (BeneFit...
...Berliner '02, an adamant supporter of herbal therapy, stocks her medicine cabinet with blue-green algae, Vitamin C and St John's wort, which is claimed to support a healthy mood and even help relieve mild depression...
...SoBe Wisdom drinks contain ginkgo biloba, St. John's wort and, according to the label, are said to "sharpen the mind" and promote "focused thought...
...overweight, you'll need to slim down--even 10 lbs. can make a difference. And be sure to avoid over-the-counter cold remedies like Sudafed and Actifed as well as herbal preparations like St. John's wort and ginseng, which can boost your blood pressure. Of course, none of these lifestyle changes are substitutes for having your blood pressure regularly checked and getting it treated if necessary. As always, staying healthy means keeping track of lots of things--and being willing to turn to your doctor for a little help...
...supplements were movies, SAMe would be the sleeper hit of the summer. Introduced in the U.S. in March, it is now the fourth most popular individual supplement in drugstore chains and general retail outlets. General Nutrition Centers reports that SAMe is surpassing even St. John's wort in sales. Two breathless guidebooks have already been published, and three more are coming in the fall...