Steam baths bathe you in warm, moist heat. They relax muscles, can ease pain in joints caused by arthritis and other ailments and lower your pulse rate and blood pressure, according to Columbia University's Go Ask Alice health column. Temperatures in steam rooms can average 110 to 114 degrees.
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Ear gauging is a popular body modification practice in which gauges of varying, graduated sizes are placed in an ear piercing to slowly stretch out the hole for a larger spacing. Ear gauging can be painful and have lasting effects that may one day need surgery to repair.
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Patent leather shoes are identified by their hard mirror-like exterior. Soft leather is acceptable for most occasions, but patent leather possesses an entirely different set of fashion etiquette. It can be eye-catching; but if worn incorrectly, it can look cheap.
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If you're plagued by dry, brittle hair and split ends, you can remedy it without spending a fortune for expensive hair treatments. By following some basic hair care guidelines and practicing healthy lifestyle habits, you can greatly improve the condition of damaged hair and banish the majority of your split ends.
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Castor oil is one of the oldest-known wrinkle treatments. Egyptian pharaohs used the oil in skin cream and hair preparations, according to the book “For Appearance’ Sake: The Historical Encyclopedia of Good Looks, Beauty, and Grooming.
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Bloating on its own can be caused by several factors, including menstruation, ovulation or even high salt intake--basically anything that causes liquid to pool in the abdominal area. However, when it is coupled with loss of appetite, the cause is almost always related to a problem somewhere in the digestive system.
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Whether you blame genetics, aging, gravity, unhealthy eating habits, or lack of exercise, excess fat in your neck can impact your appearance. The good news: you can slim down your neck by making lifestyle changes that are maintainable long-term.
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Regular aerobic activity like power walking and jogging can help you live a longer and healthier life. Moving at a moderately brisk pace also increases the number of calories burned. The faster the pace of a power-walk or jog the more calories you'll burn in one hour.
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If you want your number on the scale to go up, drinking weight-gain shakes without exercising can do it. However, those extra pounds you put on will be more flab than muscle. For healthy weight gain, a little exercise can make a big difference. Consult your doctor before making changes to your diet or exercise routine.
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The pancreas is a vital organ that produces the digestive hormones insulin and glucagon and other enzymes necessary to digest food.
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Your spine has a natural S-shaped curve that allows your body to balance, lift and stand with ease. Scoliosis occurs when your spine curves unnaturally. Depending on the severity of scoliosis, the condition can result in pain, arthritis, fatigue and difficulty breathing.
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Individuals diagnosed with anemia and low sodium levels should be treated with medical supervision to determine underlying causes and treatment. Anemia refers to a low red blood cell count in the body.
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Exercise machines help you burn calories, build muscle and improve your endurance. Certain machines deliver a more intense cardiovascular workout than others, meaning you burn calories at a faster rate. The way you use cardiovascular exercise equipment also affects how efficiently you burn fat.
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One of the biggest frustrations for women trying to lose weight is that certain areas of the body seem to stubbornly hang onto that extra padding no matter what. For example, before you manage to shave a couple of inches from your thighs and hips, you may find your breasts have lost half a cup size or more.
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Trading stomach fat for a six-pack is more of a two-step process than just launching into a series of crunches, twists and other exercises that target the abs. Ab exercises can strengthen and tone the core, but there’s no way of spot-reducing belly fat.
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Lumbar radiculopathy, is a medical condition in which the spinal root nerve is compressed or irritated. The symptoms of lumbar radiculopathy will vary depending on the nerve root that is compressed, however sciatica is the most common symptom of lumbar radiculopathy.
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Menopause is a normal part of aging for women and begins at the time of your last period. As your hormone levels decrease, you may find it harder to maintain a healthy weight, increasing your risk of heart disease, diabetes and breast cancer.
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The Weight Watchers PointsPlus program combines eating healthy and exercising, and is based on the way your body individually processes food. Unlike other dietary programs, this one allows you to eat whatever foods you want, as long as you don’t go over your allowed daily points.
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Many diet and exercise plans exist, yet the obesity rate in the United States is on the rise. More than two-thirds of Americans are overweight, according to the Weight-Control Information Network. You have tried diet after diet with some success, only to gain the weight back when you resumed your normal eating habits.
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Epilepsy is a disorder in which the electrical signals in your brain trigger seizures. Seizures vary in severity, ranging from staring blankly ahead for a few seconds to full convulsions. Approximately 1 in 100 people in the United States have epilepsy, according to MayoClinic.com.
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