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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. 

We're always hearing about some alternatives to traditional skin care products, but how safe are they? We spoke to two dermatologists to find out. 1. Toothpaste - Limit application to any area to just a day or two. 2. Body lotion- "There are subtle and sometimes no difference between body lotions and face lotions," says Dr. Kassouf.

Losing hair can be quite scary. While it's normal to shed 50-100 hair a day, losing more could mean something's wrong. First off, you must stay calm—stressing over hair loss can lead to more of it (haha! Bodies.) Take "the hair-pull test" to know if it's worth it:  Grab about 40 hairs an inch from your scalp with your thumb & forefinger.