Understanding metabolism is difficult because it is highly personal. There are formulas and ways to guess what your metabolic rate may be, but unless you actually get a metabolic test done, the estimations may be inaccurate.
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In her book, "Beauty by Nature," Brigitte Mars writes that the skin has the ability to regenerate and heal. There are three stages of skin healing, with the first being when a scab forms along with any redness or swelling.
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Most people have some experience with acne. Some suffer from only an occasional blemish or breakout. Others suffer from chronic acne with varying severity. At the first sign of acne, many people purchase over-the-counter, or OTC, products containing salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide.
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Blackheads can put a dark cloud over your complexion. These tiny black bumps are a combination of oil, dead skin cells and bacteria that get into your skin and clog your pores. The area turns black when the air hits it; otherwise, these elements stay under the skin and turn into a pimple or whitehead.
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As aging progresses, skin sags as collagen production slows, leaving your skin less elastic than in younger years. Another cause of sagging, especially under your arms, is excess weight gain or rapid weight loss.
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Wearing sunscreen, also known as sunblock, benefits your health in several ways. By protecting you from harmful radiation from the sun, sunscreen reduces your risk for skin cancer, premature aging and sunburns.
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If your stretched earlobe has torn, your piercing may shrink. Repairing a tear in your earlobe is relatively straightforward if you still want to wear large-gauge earrings.
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If you have wavy, curly hair, you can get sleek, pin-straight tresses if you crank up the dial of your straightening iron so that it generates maximum heat. However, intense heat, when used on an everyday basis, can lead to damaged, fried-looking hair -- and ultimately hair loss due to breakage.
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Ayurveda is a holistic healing system that originated in India approximately 5,000 years ago. Ayurveda, which translates from Sanskrit as "life knowledge" or the "science of longevity,"
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Your hair is a part of the largest organ of the human body, the skin. Proper care of the skin begins with adequate hydration, or water. So, drink up! African-American skin has tendencies for dryness. However, dry scalp and hair issues are attributed primarily to heat and chemical treatments.
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Safflower oil is a favorite in natural skin care because it is a botanical alternative to synthetic emollients. Extracted from the oil of safflower seeds, the oil is a potent hydrator and ideal for dry, sensitive complexions.
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Consumers have numerous choices when it comes to injectable wrinkle fillers. Though such injections are effective at filling in lines for a smooth appearance, they're also very expensive.
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Fat-free mass, also known as lean body mass, refers to all of your body components except fat. It includes your body's water, bone, organs and muscle content. However, when it comes to weight management and body composition, fat-free mass refers primarily to muscle mass.
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The National Library of Medicine states that over 40 percent of Americans are overweight. Rapid weight gain can be caused by a variety of medical conditions, or it can be due to an unhealthy lifestyle and diet.
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Accelerating, stopping and sharply turning require traction between your shoe’s soles and the court. Covering the surface of a basketball court is a slurry of friction-reducing debris including dust, dirt and clothing fibers.
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Down is soft, fluffy material made from duck or goose feathers. It’s commonly used in jackets because of its ability to maintain heat and keep the body warm. If you notice your down jacket smells funny, it may be that the down got wet and has created a musty smell.
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If your eyes are frequently inflamed, red or itchy, it's important to get to the root cause of the irritation and find a treatment that works.
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A 125-pound person burns an estimated 315 calories exercising vigorously on a stationary bike in 30 minutes, while a 185-pound person burns 466 calories. (Ref 1) This 30-minute ride shows you how effective cycling is -- so imagine the effectiveness of a structured cardio routine focused on cycling.
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Oatmeal is a nutritious, whole-grain choice for breakfast, but if you're planning on eating it every day, it's not a complete breakfast all on its own.
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Graves' disease is the most common type of overactive thyroid disorder. It's caused by an immune system response that makes your thyroid produce too many hormones. Thyroid hormones control metabolism.
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