Razor bumps -- also called pseudofolliculitis barbae -- are little bumps that develop after shaving. The cut hair ends up curling back into the skin and creating small, round bumps in a concentrated area.
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The pineal gland, deep in the brain, is responsible for the production of melatonin, and adequate levels of melatonin are necessary for restful sleep. The body produces between 5 and 25 mcg of melatonin each night, according to the book "Melatonin."
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A no-carb diet provides few carbohydrates, usually less than 50 g a day and mostly from nonstarchy vegetables, by eliminating all carb-rich foods, including sugar, grains, legumes, starchy vegetable and some dairy products. Fruits are usually eliminated on a no-carb diet because of their high carb content.
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Usually recommended for oily complexions, astringents generally include alcohol, which remove oil and dirt, but can dry the skin.
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The chicken soup diet is a seven-day diet plan for weight loss. The main premise of the diet is that, other than breakfast, all meals consist of chicken soup. The diet provides a recipe for chicken soup and gives five different breakfast options.
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You’ve cut out extra calories and have started hitting the gym almost every day, but you still cannot seem to lose weight. It could be that you aren’t burning enough calories with your workouts, but not eating enough, as well as emotional factors, can stall your weight-loss efforts as well.
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Any diet that restricts your calorie intake can help you lose weight, but the trick is to find a diet you can follow for the rest of your life. The low-carbohydrate diet limits your intake of foods like bread, starches, starchy vegetables and fruit, while including mostly meats, fats and low-carbohydrate vegetables.
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A dietary cleanse promises to help you lose weight, look better and feel more energized. Whether the diet carries through on these promises depends on the specifics of the cleanse and its nutritional value. Some deny you whole foods, eliminate entire food groups or require you to consume unregulated supplements.
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Losing weight can help shrink the size of many body parts, such as your legs, butt, hips, thighs and stomach, but not your tongue. The size of your tongue has no bearing on weight loss or weight gain. There are, however, certain conditions that can affect the size of your tongue.
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You're fed up with your belly fat, and you want it gone -- now. Your abdomen didn't expand in one week, so you can't expect it to slim down in that short time either. Use a week to introduce measures to help you lose belly fat over time and reduce bloating.
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Saunas help you relax and increase feelings of well-being, according to Harvard Health Publications. They cause your heart to beat 30 percent faster and can burn almost as many calories as a 3-mile run.
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When prepared properly, sushi can offer a variety of nutrients for very few calories. A salmon avocado roll, for example, provides a heap of protein and a dose of healthy fats from both the salmon and the avocado for 304 calories per roll. You need to practice portion control to keep your sushi dinner healthy, however.
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Forehead lines can be a telltale sign of aging; these deep creases may give your face a haggard or "angry" look.
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A corn is a type of callus that can form anywhere on the foot. Typically, corns grow because of friction or pressure. People can get corns on any part of the foot that protrudes. Repetitive action causes skin to thicken and grow in hard layers.
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Numerous conditions can cause rapid weight loss in teenagers. According to MayoClinic.com, obesity is a common health problem among American teens. The quest for appearances and a better body drive some teenagers to adopt unhealthy eating habits.
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A paraffin bath machine contains a heat source and tank that holds paraffin wax. The machine melts the wax and maintains it in a liquid state. When you immerse your hand, foot or other body part in the liquid paraffin, the wax coats the body part completely.
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If you want to lose weight quickly and are unwilling to alter your diet, you should do some form of at least moderate physical activity every day of the week. You will generally lose weight when you eat significantly fewer calories than normal, burn significantly more calories through exercise than normal or both.
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Head & Shoulders shampoo is widely recognized as an effective anti-dandruff shampoo. The active ingredient in the basic formula is zinc pyrithione. This substance helps reduce dandruff thanks to its antifungal and antibacterial properties.
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Cellulite and loose skin on the tummy are common concerns for women. Whether the problems are attributed to aging skin, post-baby belly or sagginess from recent weight loss, you may be looking for an easy way to firm your stomach.
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High school dances rank right up there with getting your driver license and graduation when it comes to memorable high school moments, so make it count by donning an ensemble worth remembering.
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