If you develop red patches on your skin due to heat, you likely have heat rash, also called “prickly heat.” Heat rash can occur in people of all ages, but it often affects babies and young children. Because heat rashes can become infected or worsen, you should seek medical attention if the red patches don’t subside.
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When allergies strike, they trigger the production of chemicals called histamines, which inflame blood vessels, making them visible through the thin skin beneath your eyes.
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Glycolic acids, found in citrus fruit, cause the top layer of the skin to peel off, revealing fresh, new skin beneath. Dermatologists and estheticians use glycolic acid peels to make skin appear firmer and more youthful.
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Thanks to its sumptuous scent, lavender is a common ingredient in everything from beauty products to bouquets. Essential oil is extracted from the flowers of the plant and used in a variety of medicinal and skincare treatments.
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Juicings' proponents, who include celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow, claim the practice will provide you with more energy, clear skin, a body clear of toxins and a lighter frame. Juicing fresh veggies and fruits can be quite healthy, but healthy isn't necessarily synonymous with thin.
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Puffy eyes make you look like you've pulled an all-nighter even if you managed a full eight hours of sleep. That's the last thing you want before work, a date or any other important event. If you don't want people to think you're always tired, it's time to banish those puffy eyes.
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Irregular periods are not uncommon, and weight gain is linked with irregular menstruation in at least two ways. Weight gain and obesity might be considered a cause of an irregular period, or weight gain and an irregular period might be symptoms of a larger health issue.
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Cupping is a massage modality that finds its roots in traditional Chinese medicine. The practice uses glass cups to create a vacuum seal on areas of the body. The suction created by this seal brings blood to the surface of the skin and is thought to help expel negative energies from the body.
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Deep wrinkles need more intensive repair than fine lines, which can often benefit from a simple moisturizer. Some deep wrinkle creams have been reviewed by skincare experts, so you don't have to do all the trial and error testing yourself.
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At times, a massage is more than a mere stress-relief tactic. Therapeutic massage can help people deal with pain, depression and other maladies. In these cases, the massage is deemed medically necessary, and should be covered by health insurance.
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Polyester comes in a variety of knits, styles and weaves, but this durable fabric has one weakness – snagging. No matter how careful you are, catching your polyester shirt on a ring or any sharp object happens. If you find a snag, resist the urge to tug at it or cut it away with scissors.
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When you're well-endowed, choosing a bra that provides appropriate lift and support will keep you looking your best and feeling comfortable. A well-fitting bra will not only help your posture and appearance but also reduce back, neck and shoulder pain.
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If you dream about being able to eat whatever you want and not gain weight, you're not alone. While no miracle foods are available to help you lose weight, filling your diet with the right foods may help you get to and maintain a healthy weight.
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You've heard the phrases before -- spare tire, muffin top, love handles -- all referring to excess weight around the mid-section. And while marketers claim that you can get rid of stubborn belly fat with electrical belt devices that heat the fat cells, these claims are unsupported.
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Your baby's immature immune system means that he is more prone to experiencing colds. The common cold is caused by a virus, so there is no medication that helps your baby to feel better quickly.
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If you spend any time in a grocery store, you may have noticed store employees spraying the produce with cool mists of water. Some stores even use automatic misting machines to keep the fruits and vegetables hydrated.
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When you are a new parent, you study milestone charts and compare your child's progress to that of others, all to reassure yourself that your child is normal. You quickly find out, however, that children have schedules of their own and sometimes they do not develop at the same rate as other children.
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If your butt has too much jiggle for your liking, healthy lifestyle changes can whip it into shape. Just like how you can't control where fat settles in your body, you can't control where you lose it from. Focus on losing total body fat in order to reduce the fat on top of your tush.
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Gravy can be made from homemade chicken broth or canned chicken broth. Collecting the drippings from a baked or rotisserie chicken and mixing them with hot water is one way to make homemade broth. Broth is also made by boiling leftover chicken bones.
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You've been dieting for a month, eating only 1,300 calories a day, and the scale still hasn't budged. It's a discouraging situation, but one that can likely be remedied. Many factors can lead to a stall in weight loss -- or a lack of weight loss altogether.
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