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As scary as needles can be, a few pokes can actually help you look more beautiful. Microneedling, a new technique that involves treatment with several tiny needles creating micro-injuries on your scars, can turn back time on your acne scars and stretch marks.   

Honey and processed white sugar will both give you your daily fix of sugar, but natural honey is also loaded with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, probiotic enzymes, antibacterial and antiviral enzymes, that make it healthier than processed sugar. However, avoid giving infants and toddlers honey for fear of botulinum infection! 

While Vitamin C is an absolute must for the body, its source matters. VItamin C or ascorbic acid can be obtained naturally in abundance from amlas, oranges, lemons, sweet lime. Although synthetic ascorbic acid is just as good, athletes might be wiser restricting their intake of high amounts of antioxidants, something vitamin C is rich on.