Red henna, or Lawsonia inermis, is a green powder that dyes light hair to a deep orange. Using henna to color your hair requires mixing the powder with water to a mud-like consistency and working the thick paste through your locks. It is a dye that takes a number of shampoos to fade.
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Candida is a yeast-like fungus in the digestive tract that, when present in normal amounts, does not cause problems. When candida grows excessively it is a condition known as candidiasis, or yeast infection.
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Color grabbing or staining, one of the most common problems brunettes face when coloring their hair, occurs when the base tonal quality of the color is unevenly absorbed by overly porous or damaged sections of hair. If the base tone is cool or ashy, the hair turns green on the ends.
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Scars can arise from acne, burns, cuts or from other causes of trauma to the skin. Over-the-counter scar creams may take longer to work than a prescription strength medication, if they work at all. Your dermatologist or primary care physician can prescribe effective creams to treat your scars.
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Your friends may consider you lucky, but you may not feel that way if you're super skinny. If you're hoping to put on a few pounds, simply eating more isn't all there is to it. For healthy weight gain, you need to eat the right foods and find time to work your muscles, too.
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Dimpled skin, commonly called cellulite, develops when fat presses against your skin's connective tissues. Cellulite doesn't always indicate a poor diet or unhealthy lifestyle. For some people, the dimples are hereditary. Although cellulite won't hurt you, it can make you feel self-conscious about the way you look.
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The neck is one of the most frequently exposed areas of skin on the human body. If you have a itchy rash, or dermatitis on your neck, the condition is usually painless, but often unsightly and uncomfortable. No matter the cause of your red bumps, one bit of advice remains consistent -- don’t scratch.
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Chemical peels are used to treat different skin problems such as acne, sun spots, fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin tone and texture. They involve the use of chemicals such as glycolic acid, salicylic acid, Jessner's solution, trichloroacetic acid (TCA) and phenol.
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Meal replacement shakes like Herbalife and Shakeology are making a comeback. Could this rising trend help you lose weight?
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A corset is a steel-boned, rigid garment designed to reduce the waist and reshape the body. Worn for centuries, corsets provide structure and support to the back and torso.
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From dandruff and contact dermatitis to increased exposure to dry air, there are many reasons your scalp can feel itchy and irritated. Aside from being uncomfortable, a dry, itchy scalp is embarrassing and something you want eliminate as quickly as possible.
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Acne can be embarrassing for anyone, but when you develop pimples underneath your mustache, the problem can be uncomfortable as well.
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Black coffee is low in calories and high in antioxidants, but drinking it with every meal won't necessarily help you lose weight.
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If you're overweight and have just had your gallbladder removed in an operation known as a cholecystectomy, you may be wondering if the operation will make your weight-loss goals tougher to achieve. The good news is, people who have had their gallbladders removed often lose weight naturally.
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How often you should weigh yourself depends on whether frequent weighing bolsters your resolve or undercuts your motivation. Your weight on the scale is only one factor in the weight loss experience. In some cases, waist circumference provides a more accurate assessment of your health.
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Showing off a belly button ring can be interpreted in a number of ways, from the straightforward to the psychological. While body piercing and tattoos are ubiquitous in contemporary society, cultures throughout the ages have dabbled in body modification rituals, also known as bod-mod.
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Weight loss doesn't happen instantly, but if your goal is to get your weight down to 150 pounds, getting regular exercise is important. Your caloric intake is also a key part of the equation -- although the exact number of calories you should consume per day depends on a long list of criteria.
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Weight loss is sometimes a welcome side benefit when you take certain supplements. Although used primarily to treat menopausal symptoms, there is indication that Macafem has the potential to affect your body weight.
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The Reader’s Digest Association highlights rice and beans as "healing foods" to include in your regular diet. Rice is a starchy carbohydrate that provides vitamins and minerals such as B vitamins and iron. Beans are high in vitamins A and C, folate and fiber. Beans are considered an "incomplete protein"
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The removal of the gallbladder is a common procedure in which the organ is extracted from the abdominal cavity through a small incision, under general anesthesia. Although the surgery itself is relatively routine, the removal of the gallbladder takes away a part of the digestive process of the body.
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