The slippery, often thick substance that accumulates in your throat and nasal passages during a cold is called phlegm. It is one of your body's natural responses to inflammation associated with upper-respiratory infections, such as colds, bronchitis and sinusitis, allergies and chronic cough.
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You need to set your sights on a goal before you start a new weight-loss plan. The goal you should focus on is your ideal weight, and it is crucially important to know that number.
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If you ever turn on the television or open a magazine, the ads you see may lead you to believe that perfect thighs are everywhere. In reality, however, even supermodels get some thigh-beautifying help from makeup artists and computer technology.
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Poor dietary habits, medical conditions or excessive exercise can cause you to be underweight. Anorexia and bulimia nervosa are eating disorders most commonly associated with being underweight. Being underweight can cause fatigue, osteoporosis and irregular menstrual cycles in women if left untreated.
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Two months doesn't give you a ton of time to reach your goal of a flat stomach. It does give you time to eat better, move more and get healthier.
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Magnetic devices abound among the no-diet-no-exercise weight loss aids. Touted for its supposed effects on metabolism and circulation, magnetic rings, bracelets or earrings are sold for the purposes of aiding weight loss. There is, however, no evidence whatsoever as to effectiveness of magnets in weight loss.
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Pushing a stroller is a way to stay in shape after having kids. You can burn more calories by walking faster and walking uphill.
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In recent years, several brands of detox foot pads have entered the market place. Their manufacturers claim that they can draw toxins from the body through the soles of the feet, mainly because of their bamboo vinegar content.
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A chemical peel is used to remove the outer damaged layers of the epidermis with an acidic solution to improve your skin’s appearance and texture. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, a chemical peel cannot change the size of your pores; however, it can make your pores less noticeable.
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Simply washing more frequently won't help most hair-health issues -- if you suffer from oily hair or a dry, flaky scalp, a symptom-targeted haircare routine may help. Oil overproduction exacerbated by excessive washing or poor product selection keep your hair looking and feeling greasy shortly after showering.
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Body mass index, a measurement calculated using height and weight, is often used to help determine if someone is overweight, underweight or at a healthy weight.
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Yellowed armpit stains make a crisp white shirt look old and sloppy. Prevent further sweat stains on your white shirts or perk up garments that are already showing the telltale yellow underarm rings by adjusting your use of deodorant and using laundry pretreatments before washing your shirts.
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Aquaphor Healing Ointment is made by Eucerin, specialists in skin care, and is an advanced healing ointment for severe dry skin. According to the Eucerin website, Aquaphor is made specifically to protect cracked or dry or irritated skin.
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Getting rid of acne once and for all can be a very liberating feeling. However, if a bunch of pock marks are left behind, it's likely that you'll feel even worse about yourself than you did when you were the breaking out. But don't despair.
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In 2001, Ori Hofmekler published the Warrior Diet to help people get off the roller coaster of weight gain and loss that modern-day diets may cause. He bases his plan -- which involves "undereating" during the day and "overeating"
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When it comes to removing unwanted facial hair, laser hair removal is an excellent choice for long-lasting results. The laser hair removal process is generally fairly quick, although several treatments may be required. Most users report only mild discomfort during treatment and recovery.
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If you're looking to drop excess pounds, you're not alone. Colorado State University Extension says 50 million adults living in the United States attempt a diet every year. But many dieters fail to meet their long-term weight goals.
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You want nothing more than to don a tank top this summer, but thick arms make you self-conscious when you go sleeveless. Selectively losing fat in your arms isn't possible, however.
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Pimples are the result of bacteria on the surface of your skin clogging a pore. As the bacteria grows, it creates a raised, red welt with a white center. As tempting as it may be, you should not pop or pick at pimples as this can spread the bacteria to other pores, causing more pimples.
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Healthy weight loss comes from limiting calories and exercising regularly. But if you’re struggling to lose weight, you may be tempted to try a fad diet that requires you to give up certain food groups so that you restrict calories even more.
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