If you are an overweight teen, the excess pounds may be causing you embarrassment, not to mention posing risks to your health. Along with diet, exercise is a good way decrease body fat and reach a healthier weight. Talk to a doctor before you start working out, and ask her what your ideal body weight should be.
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If you are a 12-year-old boy who struggles with your weight, you’re not alone. The amount of obese adolescents from 12 to 19 years old more than tripled since the early 1980s, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Your ideal weight depends on more than just your age. Your gender and height also play a role in determining a healthy size. Measurements such as body mass index and body composition analysis that aren't specific to your age help you ensure you've got a healthy ratio of lean mass to fat, too. Even if your weight is "
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The medication Dostinex is mainly used for treating symptoms of disorders causing overproduction of the hormone prolactin. As a brand name for cabergoline, Dostinex is manufactured by Pharmacia and Upjohn Company. Some people lose weight when taking Dostinex, which might be due to side effects.
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Maca is an herb that was harvested by the ancient Inca culture. Different cultures have passed down the herb over the years, in part due to its rumored ability to increase fertility and sex drive, especially in men. Recently, other positive benefits have come to light around maca, including its adaptogenic qualities.
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No weight loss supplement has been proven to be safe or effective as a treatment for obesity in children. The only nonprescription weight loss product approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration-- a drug known as Alli or orlistat-- is considered safe only for adults over age 18.
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The rate that your hair grows is determined by a number of factors including genetics, diet and physical and mental health. For example, according to "New York Times Health," stress hormones can play a role in the autoimmune hair loss disorder alopecia areata.
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There are a few theories as to why people gain weight when on certain medications including the drug’s relationship with insulin to its affect on certain gene markers. Some drugs increase appetite, according to Dr. Lawrence Cheskin, director of the Johns Hopkins Weight Management Center, or cause food cravings.
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Turmeric is a plant native to the tropics of Southern Asia with yellow trumpet-shaped flowers. It is grown mostly in India, where it is used as a main ingredient in curry. The University of Maryland Medical Center reports that turmeric has been used for thousands of years for its medicinal properties.
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If you have dry, coarse hair, creating smooth and silky strands is easier than your think. Damage caused by harsh chemical treatments and the constant use of hot dryers and curling irons strips the hair of sebum and ceramides, making hair dry, dull, coarse and fragile.
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Sulfur 8 is a range of hair care products consisting of shampoos, conditioners, hair oils and braid butters used by people of African descent with highly textured hair. Sulfur 8 is useful in preventing seborrheic dermatitis and lice. It heals and relieves itchy scalps, while conditioning to aid hair growth.
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Beautiful hair, like so many other things in life, comes at a price. Hair dyes, relaxers, perms, extensions, hot rollers, curling irons and flat-irons all exact a toll on your hair’s natural healthy shine. Few things are as frustrating as watching great hairstyles give way to dry, damaged hair.
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Black-and-blue marks, or bruises, are spots in which you've sustained bleeding under the skin. Bruising usually occurs after a trauma like falling down, bumping into something or getting hit.
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Dandruff, or seborrheic dermatitis, isn't something you have to white-knuckle through. The drugstore shelves are lined with products that can help soothe your itchy scalp and get rid of those white or yellow flakes.
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Witch hazel is an extract from the leaves and bark of the North American shrub Hamamelis virginiana. It has a long history in various folk medicinal treatments. According to Drugs.com, there are more than 30 traditional uses for witch hazel including hemorrhoids, burns, cancers, tuberculosis, colds and fever.
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Venipuncture is the act of puncturing the vein for the purpose of adding a substance or removing blood. It is usually performed in the medical setting. Substances added via venipuncture include medication, fluids, blood and diagnostic agents such as dye. The removal of blood is called phlebotomy.
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If you're a frugal bride, you not only want your wedding gown to be eye-catching, but also unique and personal -- without breaking the bank. Forgo expensive designer wedding gowns and create your own unique wedding dress by the use of embellishments and eye-catching accessories.
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Fat is not always a bad word. While many become obsessed with fat-free and low fat foods and exercise to lose the fat, some important roles in your general health rely on fat.
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It isn't uncommon to suffer from ingrown hairs on the neck. Shaving can cut the hairs on the neck so short that they curl back and grow into the skin. This causes an inflammatory response, resulting in a red papule, also known as a razor bump.
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If your baby suffers a bad fall or undergoes surgery, you may have concerns regarding the permanence of a scar. Speak to your pediatrician about safe treatments you can use on your baby. Treatments of scars are typically not considered until the scar has fully matured, which may take as long as 12 to 18 months.
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