Melasma is a type of hyperpigmentation typically characterized by brown or gray discoloration of the face. It is commonly found in women with darker skin types, though men and women of all races may be affected, according to the British Association of Dermatologists.
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Nose piercings are performed in one of two places: the nostril or the septum. The septum, or the fleshy piece of cartilage that separates your nostrils, is typically pierced with a hoop or horseshoe piercing. Nostril jewelry, however, varies in size, type and decoration.
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Blackheads form when hair follicles on the skin get clogged with excess oil and dead skin cells. Your body produces oil through hair follicles to moisturize and protect the skin and releases it on the surface. When oil builds up, it pools to collect dirt and dead skin cells.
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Women are four times more likely to suffer foot problems than men. High heels are the main culprits in this disparity, according to the Foot Health Network. Dry, flaky feet and calluses are common foot conditions that occur when dead skin cells build up.
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Breast massage is a useful tool in maintaining the health of your breasts. According to the Texas Institute of Functional Medicines, breast massage is the act of slowly kneading and stroking the breasts, using varying amounts of mild to moderate pressure in gentle lifting and compressive movements.
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Capris come in a variety of fun lengths, ranging from cropped just above the knee to cropped just above the ankle. Choosing the best capri style for you often depends upon your height and frame. Every style of capri does not work for everybody, but there is a capri for every body type.
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The idea that women must wait for a certain month of the year for open toe shoes to become appropriate is as defunct as other out-of-date beliefs.
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Your metabolism consists of the energy you use to exist, perform daily functions, exercise and digest food. Basal metabolic rate and resting metabolic rate are two different measures that tell you how many calories you burn without any extra daily activity -- as if you were lying in bed all day. You may see the terms "
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The frontal lobe section of your brain is known as your “emotional center." It not only controls emotion, it is also where your personality is formed. This area plays a role in memory, controlling movement and judgment, as well as social and sexual behavior.
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Feed a 10-day-old baby only breast milk or formula, as this is the only form of his sustenance his body can handle. While it may seem as if your baby is constantly hungry, it's normal to feed a baby very frequently during the first weeks of life.
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Your fingernails and hair can give a good indication of your overall health. According to the Mayo Clinic, your nails are made of protein, and poor nutritional habits or illness that impairs nutrient absorption can cause nails to look unhealthy and become brittle.
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If you have a special occasion coming up, such as a high school reunion or a family gathering, you may be tempted to try to lose weight in a hurry to fit into a smaller clothing size. The amount of time that it will take you depends on your current size, as well as how dedicated you are to losing weight and toning up.
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You're committed to eating a healthy, portion-controlled meal plan and you vow to get to the gym several times a week. You want to see and feel the results of your efforts pronto. When you cut calories, your body begins to burn small amounts of fat.
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Lack of time and a busy schedule should not be an excuse for being overweight and unhealthy. You can adopt a healthier, lower-calorie plan without complex number crunching and measuring of food.
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The Leptin diet is a program devised by board certified clinical nutritionist Byron J. Richards, the founder of a supplement company called Wellness Resources and an expert on the hormone leptin. Leptin is produced in your fat stores, and its job is to signal your brain when you have taken in enough food.
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Chantix is a prescription medication designed to help smokers quit the habit. The pill is nicotine-free, which is a marked difference from some smoking cessation products on the market, and it allows smokers to keep smoking for the first week of their treatment.
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A sedentary person is one who doesn't spend enough time being active, which according to the MayoClinic.com means completing less than two hours of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous activity weekly. The number of calories your body burns in a sedentary state is determined by your basal metabolic rate, or BMR.
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You're thrilled with the prospect of losing weight and creating a new physique, but you're not so jazzed about the possibility that your breasts may sag if you lose weight. Yo-yo dieting exacerbates the natural sag that results from gravity, pregnancy, breast-feeding and adolescent growth spurts.
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Low-calcium diets may be used to treat hypercalcemia, which is the presence of too much calcium in the bloodstream. Your doctor may prescribe a low-calcium diet as an adjunct to other medical treatment for hypercalcemia.
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When women lose weight, they usually want their hips and belly to shrink -- not their breasts. You can't control from where you lose fatty tissue when you lose weight, though. The amount your chest reduces depends on your genetics and the amount of weight you lose.
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