Slowing facial hair growth can be done with in-office medical procedures, however natural remedies are also available, such as sugaring. This method not only removes unwanted hair, but also slows regrowth without the use of harmful chemicals or costly dermatologist visits.
Read more →
Summer heat may affect your appetite, which for most people may be desirable. But if you're underweight, this can be worrisome. Finding ways to gain weight in the summer requires attention to not only food choices but temperature as well.
Read more →
Long, thick eyelashes are the desire of many women and even some men, but not everyone is fortunate enough to have them. You can load up on mascara or maybe even slap on some falsies, but these are only temporary fixes.
Read more →
If you want to have your cake and eat it too, but you still worry about weight loss, don't despair. It's entirely possible to enjoy the sweet things in life, such as delicious cake, while still losing weight.
Read more →
While you can change your body composition through diet and exercise, it's not possible to manipulate the places to which your body tends to store excess fat. For many people, the derriere is the destination of unwanted fat.
Read more →
Although it may seem hard to believe, your hands harbor 10,000 to 10 million bacteria at this very moment. While most of these germs do not pose a health threat, the trick is to reduce the disease-causing bugs to levels low enough for your immune system to handle.
Read more →
Cosmelan is a topical treatment that is available through dermatologists. The treatment is used to hyper-pigmentation (dark areas on the skin) and some types of skin scarring. Cosmelan may be used on the face or on the body. There are two mechanisms of action that Cosmelan uses to reduce hyper-pigmentation.
Read more →
Benzoyl peroxide and glycolic acid are common treatments for acne. Benzyol peroxide oxygenates the skin and kills bacteria that live in pores and cause acne. Glycolic acid exfoliates skin, causing dead layers to slough off and revealing newer layers.
Read more →
The drug Phentermine is part of an overall weight-loss program that includes dieting, exercising and counseling. It suppresses the appetite by increasing the metabolic rate and blood pressure. Dr. Sunny E. Ohia has done extensive research on its use, side effects and what happens to the human body when it's taken.
Read more →
Nylon mesh is a lightweight, versatile material used to create shoes that work well for activities such as hiking, fishing and enjoying an afternoon at the beach. However, all that outdoor fun means the accumulation of mud, dirt and gunk on your otherwise pristine white nylon mesh shoes.
Read more →
Polyester pants may look good and be easy to care for, but when they stick to your body, it can be annoying and embarrassing. The pants cling to your legs because of static, which increases when the air is dry.
Read more →
A dose of vinegar as a solution to being overweight or obese would be a dieter's dream come true. Losing weight takes work, though, not just a swallow. And while vinegar does offer some potential benefits for blood sugar control and appetite suppression, it's not a magic bullet when it comes to dropping pounds.
Read more →
When paraffin wax melts, its soft consistency allows it to, in effect, fit your hand like a glove as you dip into it. And because paraffin can hang onto a lot of heat, it can then transfer this heat onto your hand and into aching joints and muscles, which results in increased blood flow.
Read more →
For those hoping to grow their hair longer, faster, biotin has served as a vitamin supplement used in the quest for maximized hair growth. Biotin is a B-complex vitamin that can be found in both supplement and food form. Biotin deficiencies are associated with hair loss.
Read more →
The lower pannus is a part of your lower abdomen commonly called a "fanny pack" or "apron." Following significant, rapid weight loss, this area of skin can hang down, becoming unsightly. Most common after pregnancy or bariatric surgery weight loss, many people opt for surgical removal of excess skin.
Read more →
If you are suffering from a cold or allergies, a Vicks steam may temporarily alleviate your symptoms.
Read more →
Your eyelashes have a relatively short growth cycle, lasting for approximately 30 to 45 days, according to Dr. Beth Ann Ditkoff, author of “Why Don’t Your Eyelashes Grow? Curious Questions Kids Ask About the Human Body.
Read more →
Senna is an herbal laxative, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to relieve constipation. It sometimes appears as an ingredient in popular weight-loss dietary supplements. The result of taking senna is not weight loss. Instead, successful bowel movements are experienced.
Read more →
Losing belly fat cannot be done with just exercise. You must create a caloric deficit daily, by reducing your calories to help burn fat.
Read more →
You can experience aching muscles anywhere in your body. Potentially achy muscles include soft tissues, fascia, tendons and ligaments, according to the National Institutes of Health. While injury, overuse and medical conditions can lead to aching muscles, a poor diet can also lead to muscle pain.
Read more →