HCG refers to human chorionic gonadotrophin, a pregnancy hormone excreted through the urine. HCG is used along with a very-low-calorie diet to produce rapid, significant weight loss. The hormone is available by prescription and over the counter.
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Statins are used to lower cholesterol. These drugs work by blocking a substance your body needs to make cholesterol; they may also help your body reabsorb cholesterol that has built up on artery walls.
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Reality weight-loss shows depict contestants stepping on the scale and achieving big losses week after week. You want the same results. But, losing 20 pounds in one month is no easy feat for the average person.
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As a female, perimenopause is the period of time in your life where you are transitioning to menopause. Perimenopause can start as early as your late 30s and usually lasts for several years. During perimenopause, your hormones fluctuate dramatically, which can affect you physically and emotionally.
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The "Extreme Fat Smash Diet" by Dr. Ian K. Smith, is the follow-up book to his popular Fat Smash Diet used on VH1's television show, Celebrity Fit Club. The Extreme Fat Smash promises faster results in a shorter time period. If you have between 10 and 25 pounds to lose, this diet is designed for you.
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Whether you are diagnosed with diabetes and your doctor has suggested eating frequent meals, or you are on a restricted-calorie diet and want to prevent hunger throughout the day, eating six small, balanced meals a day is a healthy alternative to the standard three.
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The grape diet is the product of research done by Basil Shackleton, a twentieth century photographer and author whose development of the grape diet was once considered a cure for cancer (this was later disproved, although the diet can aid the body's fight against cancer).
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It's little wonder that your feet begin to sweat and smell when they spend all day constricted by tight shoes. Feet crave fresh air and most shoes don't give them that luxury. You can't always walk around barefoot to ward off sweat, but you can treat your feet right whether they're in or out of shoes.
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About 45 million Americans suffer from acne each year, according to Tim Mitchell and Allison Dudley, authors of the book “Acne: The At Your Fingertips Guide.” Acne is a common skin condition, characterized by red, scaly skin, nodules, pimples, whiteheads, pinheads, blackheads and cysts.
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Cutting toenails can prevent them from growing too long, becoming ingrown or causing discomfort as you walk. The MedlinePlus website of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health notes that ingrown nails curve and grow into the skin, resulting in pain and possible infection.
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The size and proportion of your hips is largely a matter of genetics and something that you can't change. However, weight gain can also affect hip size, and some people are more likely to gain fat around their hips, while others gain it in their midsection.
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When you're working out but struggling to gain muscle, you might turn to supplements for help. Creatine is a dietary supplement used by athletes to improve performance and promote weight gain.
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When you first enter a body piercing shop to have your nipples pierced, you'll be asked to provide identification that verifies your age. You'll also be asked to fill out industry-standard paperwork that includes basic contact information and consent forms.
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Whether you're fed up with wearing unflattering clothing or have just received a stern lecture from your doctor, losing weight can positively influence your life in several ways.
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Whether you are bald by choice or experiencing premature hair loss, shiny scalp skin that reflects light like a mirror is frustrating. The shiny appearance occurs on top of the head because gravity pulls it down tight against the underlying skull.
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If the term "man boobs" comes to mind when you look down at your chest, you're most likely not a happy camper. Although the pecs or pectoral muscles are often associated with men, excess fat in the chest area can affect both genders.
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People generally fall into three different body types: long and lean ectomorphs, muscular and fit mesomorphs or big-boned and beefy endomorphs. If you're an endomorph, you gain fat rather easily, but by eating right and exercising, your physique can take on curves like Jennifer Lopez's.
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Weight loss comes from managing the equation of calories in to calories out. There are 3,500 calories in a single pound of body weight. A caloric deficit of 500 calories per day would result in a weight loss of one pound per week.
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The most common cause of infection in body piercings is the transfer of microorganisms from dirty hands to the piercing site, according to the Association of Professional Piercers.
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Shaving, waxing or using other methods of pubic-hair removal can increase the chances of developing an ingrown hair. The hair becomes ingrown when the tip folds back into the skin and continues to grow. The result is inflammation, irritation, itching, a white-head pimple and sometimes pain.
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