A painless alternative to traditional liposuction, cold laser can kick fat off targeted areas of your body without incisions, anesthesia, risks associated with invasive procedures or a lengthy recovery time. Before you sign up with your nearest certified cosmetic surgeon, however, take a moment to consider.
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"Starve a fever, feed a cold" is a saying that may not be true. The increased calories used when you have a fever seem to require that you maintain adequate energy to fight your illness.
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A healthy, calorie-controlled diet and regular cardiovascular and strength-training exercises will help you acheive a flat stomach and small waist.
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Itchy, oozing skin is a general term that describes a skin irritation or rash involving the abnormal production and draining of small associated blisters. Common causes for this condition include the skin disorders eczema and allergic contact dermatitis.
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As a marathoner, you'll burn through lots of energy on the 26.2 mile course. Because nutritional needs and energy demands are high, runners should strive for balanced, nutritious diets in order to improve performance and endurance.
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Minoxidil is the active ingredient in heavily advertised hair restoration medications like Rogaine and Hairgro. It's typically used to treat thinning hair and baldness on the scalp, but the American Academy of Dermatology points out that it can also be used to restore eyebrow hair.
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It’s not just your insides that need a good balance of vitamins -- your outer layer does too. Vitamin E is one of the most important ingredients for healthy skin.
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According to MedlinePlus, folliculitis, or inflammation of the hair follicles, can occur anywhere on the body where there are hair follicles, and is a common problem under the arm. Folliculitis can be an irritation caused by shaving, friction or blockage of the follicles.
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Perms or chemical relaxers have an extremely damaging effect on hair when used incorrectly. Because breaking and dryness often plague permed black hair, limit the number of times per year you relax your hair to four or five, says Susan Taylor -- a board-certified and Harvard-trained dermatologist.
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According to the American Palm Oil Council, palm oil has been consumed for over 5000 years. Its health benefits are numerous, and additional benefits continue to be discovered. It is now a leading crop, and according to Dr. Betty Kamen, PhD, palm oil is the second most common vegetable oil produced worldwide.
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To determine whether a child is growing at a healthy pace in both height and weight, many pediatricians and child care providers consult widely available growth charts for comparison with other children. These charts reveal a range of normal heights and weights for both boys and girls.
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Soft white paraffin is also known as white petroleum jelly. It is used in a variety of applications which include pharmaceutical, cosmetic and skin care uses. It is an odorless jelly that is impervious to water.
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Micropore tape is a paper tape used to dress wounds and secure medical tubing. It is also commonly recommended to minimize post-surgical scar formation. Micropore tape allows skin to breathe while protecting the area from stenting. Stenting pulls the wound in a way that can cause thick scars to develop.
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Hair on your belly is unsightly in a swimsuit, but if you've tried to shave it off, you know it can come back coarse and dark. Although hair growing back thicker generally is a myth, the American Academy of Family Physicians notes that stubble, the blunt edges of hair that has been shaved off, will show up.
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A sheer top brings a delicate element to an outfit, but when your bra shines through, it can be embarrassing. Even if you have the confidence to sport a see-through top, showing your underwear is not appropriate in the workplace or in some social situations.
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Hair is often straightened with a flat iron -- which applies direct dry heat to the hair -- or with chemicals in a salon. Although these processes can make hair look smooth and shiny temporarily, over time they strip hair of lipids and oils, removing proteins and drying out the cuticle, the outer layer of the hair.
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It's normal for your pores to secrete oil -- your skin needs it to stay soft and moisturized. Sometimes, though, that oil gets stuck in your pores. Dirt, dead skin cells and makeup can seep into pores, too, making them look darker or enlarged. If left alone, clogged pores may even cause pimples to develop.
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Very dry skin is often blamed on hot, dry climates or cold, winter weather, but it can be a problem even in humid climates. Although extremely dry skin is rarely a serious medical condition, it is uncomfortable and often causes chapping, itching and flaking.
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The Zig Zag Diet, also known as calorie shifting, involves staggering a low-calorie diet with high-calorie days. The belief is that if you can keep your body guessing, you can avoid homeostasis. By confusing your body, the hope is that your metabolism will shift into high gear burning calories more effectively.
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The popularity of fad diets persists because these diets promise impossibly quick weight loss. The celery and water diet may be a low-calorie way to lose some weight; however, eating only celery and drinking only water can leave you in a weakened nutritional state.
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