Belly button rings are the jewelry inserted into a navel when it is pierced. Most initial navel piercings are done with a curved barbell, a piece of jewelry consisting of a stainless steel bar with beads that unscrew at both ends. Less commonly, captive bead rings may be used.
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Your red and swollen fingernail may be caused by an infection or an injury. If you have an infection, you may have an ingrown nail. Other causes of fingernail infection include exposure to irritants, nail-biting or a torn-off hangnail.
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Dark circles under the eyes occur when the blood vessels surrounding the eyes become engorged. Puffy eyelids can also cause dark under-eye circles by casting shadows on the area.
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Fasting--or consuming nothing but water for a specific period of time--seems a quick and easy way to drop a few pounds quickly. Most major health organizations, including the American Heart Association, do not recommend taking drastic measure to lose weight.
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Curves is a chain of fitness center franchises providing 30-minute workouts exclusively for women in a supportive environment. The Curves exercise circuit consists of hydraulic resistance machines, and women move from one to the next with aerobic exercise in between, such as jogging in place or using a mini trampoline.
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Everyone wants to have a shapely figure that fills out an outfit in all the right places; but for some body types, padding on the bottom does not come naturally. By making a few wardrobe changes, you can create the illusion of a curvier, fuller bottom.
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Each year, millions of consumers turn to diet pills in an effort to lose weight. Some use these pills to supplement other weight loss efforts such as exercise and nutrition, while others simply hope the pills are an effective substitute for effort.
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Toenails are made of a smooth, hard substance called keratin. Sometimes keratin debris builds up under the surface of toenails, causing the nails to turn yellow, brown or black. Keratin buildup can also cause nails to lift away from the nail bed.
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Skin tags are tiny benign skin lesions found in areas around the neck, groin and armpit. They can be caused by a virus; a hormonal imbalance; or the friction of something rubbing against your skin, such as a piece of jewelry or a car seat belt.
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When you are severely overweight, usually by at least 100 pounds, you are considered to be morbidly obese. If you are morbidly obese, you are at a higher risk for heart problems, high blood pressure, diabetes and cancer. You may also have a more difficult time being active.
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To shed pounds, you must create a caloric deficit by burning more calories than you eat each day. To lose 1 to 2 pounds per week, you must burn 500 to 1,000 calories more than you consume per day.
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Gaining healthy weight is a gradual process. You may be able to put on as much as 1 pound in a week by consuming more calories, but it'll take time to make significant changes in your appearance. Consume a greater number of calories than you burn to put on the weight.
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A fast pulse is called tachycardia. Tachycardia is an arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm) defined as a heart rate greater than 100 beats per minute.
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To lose weight you need to eat less, so skipping meals or eating little or nothing for a day may seem like a good idea. But not eating intensifies your hunger, and regularly eating too little or skipping meals can slow your metabolism.
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Sugar is everywhere. You can find it in everything from dairy products to sauces to canned foods. If you’re trying to eliminate sugar from your life, you will need to do more than just give up sweets. Aside from changes in your diet, try exercising daily.
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A diet plan for overweight teens is more of a health and nutrition roadmap for life – quick fixes or fad diets will not maintain a teen’s weight loss. The term overweight is synonymous with impending health issues such as heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure.
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You probably want slim legs to sport a mini-skirt or skinny jeans with style. Weight loss happens proportionally, though; you can't direct fat to disappear from one part of your body, no matter how much you wish for this.
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Casein, a type of milk protein, is typically derived from the cheese-making process. Although it’s usually marketed to bodybuilders, the protein supplement may also have advantages for weight loss, weight maintenance and overall body composition.
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When the skin on your elbows becomes dry and red, symptoms such as itching, swelling and pain can be difficult to bear. Your elbow skin is subject to increased moisture loss because of its location on the body. Knowing common at-home and medical remedies to care for the dry, red skin can help you find relief.
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Developed by bodybuilder and coach Dave Draper, the tuna and water diet is designed to be a three-day diet "reset" to help to ditch poor eating habits. For three days, you'd drink roughly 2 quarts of water a day and eat enough tuna over the course of six meals to take in 1 to 1.
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