Thickened yellow nails are usually a side effect of toenail fungus. Toenail fungus settles in the sensitive skin under the toenail and causes brittleness, thickness and discolortion of the toenail itself.
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Everyone has hips -- yours may just be curve-less. Deciding what to wear with your kind of hips is a brain-teaser moment inside your closet. You consider your body shape and personal style, and go back and forth between accentuating or manipulating your hips. Relax.
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Choosing styles that flatter your body type will make the most of your figure, accentuating your best features and distracting from those you dislike. If you carry your weight through your midsection or belly and have slender legs, you're likely considered to be "apple-shaped."
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One of the most relaxing parts of a spa facial occurs when a hot, moist towel is carefully draped over the face and left for several minutes. This practice, first used by barbers to prepare facial hair for the subsequent shaving ritual, was integrated into many spa facials as an alternative to steam.
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There are two ways to measure your health and fitness: body mass index (BMI) and body fat percentage. Though many people talk about them interchangeably, BMI and body fat percentage should be used for different stages in your fitness journey.
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Massage is an ancient practice that, over the centuries, has evolved into a wide range of techniques. One of the deeper and more intense forms of massage is deep tissue massage.
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Monolaurin is a mono-ester that is formed from the combination of glycerol and lauric acid. It is mainly used as microbicide, which is a substance that reduces the infection ability of microbes (or microorganisms) such as bacteria, viruses and fungi. Monolaurin is also called glyceryl laurate or glycerol monolaurate.
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Cystic acne, the most severe type of acne, can leave you with painful, pus-filled cysts on your face and body. Leaving them alone go away naturally is not an option. Over--the--counter medications, prescription ointments and drugs as well as laser therapies are often used to treat cystic acne.
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Burns often leave raised, discolored scars. If you’ve suffered a burn on a noticeable area, such as your face, arms or legs, you might not be able to hide the scars completely. However, there are special, color-correcting cosmetics that can make burn scars less noticeable.
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Human chorionic gonadotropin, a hormone produced by the placenta during pregnancy, gives a positive result when detected by pregnancy tests. If you are using the HCG diet as a method of weight loss, there is a chance that you could get a positive pregnancy test result even if you are not pregnant.
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Building lean muscle mass not only improves your appearance, but it also boosts your metabolism, promotes bone health and supports your posture. On the other hand, a high body fat percentage puts you at a higher risk of obesity-related illnesses, whether you're actually overweight or not.
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Gwen Stefani's abdominal muscles actually have a Facebook fan page, but the former lead singer for No Doubt admits that she always has to watch her diet. Stefani credits trainer Mike Heatlie and Beverly Hills personal trainer Gunnar Peterson with helping her create an effective, albeit strict diet and exercise plan.
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Counting calories is an effective and direct method of managing your weight. Your body requires a very specific number of calories in order to function. If your body receives an excess of calories, you will gain weight. Conversely, by decreasing your caloric intake you can create a calorie deficit and lose weight.
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Scrunching your hair can give you beachy, easy waves that look elegant and effortless. But if you have stick-straight hair, you might think you're out of luck and can't get wavy hair.
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Eating too many carbohydrates adds to your waistline. When you eat too many carbohydrates, the calories your body does not need are converted to triglycerides and transported to your fat cells for storage. Carbohydrates also stimulate insulin, which works in the body to store fat. Protein does the opposite.
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If you want to lose a single pound of weight by exercise alone, you'll need to get quite a bit of exercise. You'll also need to make sure you don't eat more than you usually would or you’ll need to get even more exercise.
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As an athlete, you want to get in the best shape possible, but understanding exactly what that means can be a challenge. Weight tables drawn up for the general population do not necessarily reflect appropriate height-to-weight ratios for athletes.
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Natural massage oils contain vitamins, minerals and other skin-enriching substances that the body cannot produce on its own. Natural massage oils can be used alone or combined with other massage oils or essential oils for added benefit.
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The number of calories it takes to maintain your body weight depends on a variety of different factors, including age, gender, body composition and activity level. You can use a general formula to get an estimate, and then modify your calorie consumption based on whether your weight changes or stays the same.
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Water running or water jogging usually takes place in a deep swimming pool. You mimic the movements you make running on land in order to move across the length or width of the pool.
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