Ajwain, also sometimes called Bishop's weed, is a plant grown in India and the Middle East and used as an herbal medicine to help treat a number of health conditions, including gastrointestinal issues such as diarrhea and flatulence. It also acts as an antioxidant.
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The skin on the palms of your hands is some of the most sensitive on the body, yet it is also subject to some of the heaviest use. You use your hands constantly, and if the skin on the palms of your hands is itchy or inflamed, this can have a serious effect on your ability to go about your daily activities.
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You know reading is good for your mind, but you may wonder if there is any benefit for your body. You do burn some calories while reading, so maybe your practice of reading about diets helps you even before you implement the diet.
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Several factors can contribute to redness around your nose. These include cold or windy weather, rosacea, blemishes, broken blood vessels, irritation or simply having a fair-toned complexion.
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A fractured, or broken, ankle can result in either minimal damage that allows you to put weight on it during your recovery, or a significant amount of damage, requiring you to stay off your feet quite a bit. Multiple fractures can keep you entirely off your feet for up to three months.
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Chemotherapy medications are powerful drugs with dangerous side effects. But chemotherapy patients don’t usually isolate themselves completely from babies or small children—nor should they.
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You can often treat shallow acne scars with gentle fruit acids, castor oil and silicone gel, while deeper, pitted scars may require a dermatologist’s assistance. Start with all-natural treatments first -- if they reduce the appearance of scars, you won’t need to expose your skin to harsher chemical treatments.
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Although you may have been born with baby-soft skin -- literally -- a lifetime of sun damage and exposure to the elements can take its toll in the form of rough, uneven skin texture. Facial skin is also thinner, more delicate and more susceptible to damage and dryness than the skin on the rest of your body.
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Smooth, silky tresses are often lusted after by those carrying around a coarse, unruly head of frizz. No matter how many at-home smoothing products are applied while washing, before blow drying and during straightening, you can still end up with an unmanageable mane.
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Your face is covered with innumerable tiny holes called pores, which secrete the natural oils that keep your skin looking supple and healthy. However, when the pores begin producing excess oils, or sebum, they can become clogged, leading to acne breakouts.
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Sprinting is running as fast as you can over a short period of time or distance. Although sprinting burns a lot of calories, there is not enough time for your body to use fat as a fuel source during a sprint.
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Whether the harsh winter weather has given your skin a beating or the hot summer months are exposing your skin to too much sunshine, dry skin patches are uncomfortable and unappealing to look at. You can slather on lotions and creams all day long, but sometimes you have to be a little more aggressive to fight dryness.
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Petroleum-based paraffin wax is used in salons and spas to soften and soothe skin, most often on the hands and feet, and sometimes on arms and legs. Your hands are submerged in the warm liquid wax of a paraffin hand spa, and the wax then hardens slightly on your skin and is removed after a few minutes.
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Shaving with a razor is an inexpensive and quick method to remove hair from the face. Unfortunately, if you shave with a dull blade -- or use a razor riddled with bacteria -- you can get razor rash or razor burn. Not only does razor rash on the neck cause some pain and itching, it can be unsightly until it heals.
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Unlike piercings in which the piercer inserts the jewelry vertically through the lip, labret lip piercings require piercing the skin horizontally just below the lower lip.
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While a nostril piercing heals, the only way to avoid an infection or unnecessary pain or irritation is to care for your new piercing properly.
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An itchy skin rash can indicate an underlying health condition or disease, or can simply be a response to contact with an irritating substance. Determining the cause is important, because treatments differ for the various types of itchy rash. Further, certain illnesses and conditions that cause rash are contagious.
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The embarrassing effects of acne can last long after the pimples go away. Acne can leave tender, red patches that blanch slowly or, worse, the dark purplish-brown spots that take years to fade. Acne spots happen when the pimple has healed but the melanin, or pigment, remains in place and creates a dark spot.
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A healthy appetite can serve as a positive sign of wellness. Numerous factors can contribute to loss of appetite, such as emotional disturbances, mild illness or serious health problems. Appetite can also be reduced as a side effect of certain medications or medical treatments.
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Your scalp's hygiene and health affect your hair's health and appearance. The scalp is prone to a variety of problems, including dry skin, fungal infections, skin cancer and chronic skin conditions, such as psoriasis and eczema. An unhealthy scalp can lead to thin and broken hair, dandruff or oily hair.
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