Love handles -- those deposits of fat on the sides of the waist -- can be a challenge to get rid of. While exercises that work the muscles around the area will build muscle, they won’t target the fat there specifically. The only way to get rid of love handles is through an overall weight-loss program.
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When you're trying to lose weight, you want to know specifics. What can I eat? What can't I eat? While, technically, all foods fit into any well-rounded weight-loss plan, some foods may hinder your efforts more than others.
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The Five Day Pouch Test is a "reset" diet for people who have had gastric bypass surgery and might be starting to regain weight. Gastric bypass is usually performed only on people with a BMI of 30 or higher who have serious health risks due to their obesity.
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Dry, dark skin is more than just irritating -- it can also be unsightly. Whether your skin woes are caused by genetics, the climate you live in or just a particularly harsh winter, you can beat the dry-skin blues by making a few small changes to your routine.
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You're down to the last 15 pounds of weight loss, but the scale will not to budge. It can be incredibly frustrating when you hit a plateau in your weight loss, especially when you're so close to reaching your goals.
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Thinking of going low-carb to shed pounds? You have the right idea. Low-carb diets not only help you shed weight, but they may also keep you feeling fuller than other diets because they're packed with filling healthy fats and protein.
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The stomach flu is caused by a viral infection and can leave you feeling weak, dehydrated and tired. The stomach flu also has other unpleasant symptoms, such as diarrhea, vomiting and nausea. A variety of viruses can cause stomach flu, and it can affect children as well as adults.
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The South Beach Diet, a low-carb, high-protein diet plan, claims that participants can lose 8 to 13 pounds during the first two weeks, known as "phase one." During this time period, the diet focuses on vegetables, lean protein, low-fat dairy, nuts and limited carbs coming only from fibrous vegetables and legumes.
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Teenagers develop at different rates and can have widely differing heights by the age of 18, so you won't find an ideal weight for every 18-year-old. It's possible, however, to determine a range of healthy weights for those at this age based on height and gender.
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Unexplained weight loss occurs for a variety of reasons, ranging from unhealthy eating and poor nutrition to diseases and aging. When you lose weight without trying and begin to lose hair as well, you may be at risk for a serious medical condition, according to Medline Plus.
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Splashing a little bit of bleach on your skin probably won’t cause you any pain unless you’ve got a cut or open wound. Bleach will begin drying out your skin on contact, so it’s important to wash the chemicals off as soon as possible.
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Caring for fine, overly dry hair can be frustrating. Dry hair lacks moisture, and can become brittle, porous, frizzy, dull and plagued by split ends. Often, dry hair has been damaged by chemical processing. With fine hair, individual hair shafts are thin in diameter.
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Acne mechanica is a type of acne that is caused by heat or friction on the skin, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. This type of acne is commonly aggravated by activities that cause heat, such as playing sports.
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Eyes normally move only in response to stimuli or direct commands from the brain. If severe, rapid involuntary eye movements may interfere with vision. Rapid eye movement, or REM, can occur as a natural process or as a symptom of disease. It may indicate a serious brain disorder or occur naturally in sleep.
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Moderate to severe acne may cause depressed acne scars, which are also called acne holes. These holes occur when the skin loses underlying support, creating a hole-like appearance. Fortunately, the holes caused by acne are treatable, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.
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Squalane is a stable form of squalene, which can have undesirable reactions to some compounds. Both oils can be extracted from shark liver oil or vegetable sources such as olive oil. Squalane is used in many skin creams and cosmetics as well as in vaccines.
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If you're looking for a break after you successfully banished a blemish, think again. The red marks leftover from popping a pimple or having a deep cystic lesion can linger unless you resolve to take more acne action.
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That little orange box of baking soda isn't only good for deodorizing and taking up real estate in your fridge -- it also holds what you need to unclog pores that cause blackheads.
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The natural mineral sulfur is sometimes taken orally or used topically to help treat a wide variety of medical conditions. Topical applications of sulfur ointments or creams might provide benefits if you have a skin condition such as acne, eczema or psoriasis.
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Personal cleanliness and good hygiene practices are essential for health and social reasons. In fact, people who are perceived as smelly or unclean are often ostracized by others. To put your best foot forward, it's best to practice healthy hygiene habits daily.
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