The rates of acne are higher in Western societies. Loren Cordain, professor at Colorado State University, claims that modern diets are to blame, as published in the 2002 issue of "Archives of Dermatology." You can change your eating habits for seven days to detoxify your body and clear your skin.
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Doxycycline has been around since the 1960s. It's called a broad spectrum antibiotic because it effectively treats many different bacterial infections. Once they enter your body, bacteria reproduce by manufacturing protein.
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Whey and casein are dairy-based proteins, naturally found together in milk. When isolated and sold as dietary supplements, each has advantages for weight loss, and neither holds a clear upper hand.
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When you started on your weight loss journey, you had no idea that one of the possible side effects of losing weight might be an unusual taste in your mouth commonly described as a metallic taste, usually accompanied by halitosis or bad breath.
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Melasma is a skin condition that commonly occurs after sun exposure and during pregnancy in women. In pregnant women, fluctuating hormone levels usually cause pigmented skin patches. This is sometimes referred to as the mask of pregnancy.
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While conventional wisdom suggests you eat breakfast daily -- no matter what -- you don't necessarily need a morning meal to avoid gaining weight.
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You may have heard that eating every hour on the hour is a good strategy to lose weight. Unfortunately, if this is your only strategy to lose weight, it is unlikely to work. Research published in 2009 in the journal “Nutrition Reviews” found that the number of meals you eat each day does not affect your weight.
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Protein, along with carbohydrates and fat, is a major macronutrient that helps your body function optimally. You need it to build strong tissues, support immunity and boost your metabolism.
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For weight loss, health and fitness experts extol the benefits of long-duration, low- or moderate-intensity cardio exercise. Thirty to 90 minutes a day of moderate-intensity cardio exercise, such as running, swimming or biking, can enhance fitness, health and weight loss.
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Some people struggle to lose belly fat more than others. Unfortunately, carrying weight around your midsection is partially a genetic factor. Too much weight can be dangerous to your health and can lead to heart disease and diabetes.
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Hypothyroidism is a chronic condition where the thyroid gland is underactive. People who suffer from hypothyroidism experience side effects such as fatigue, weight gain, dry skin and sensitivity to the cold. According to the Mayo Clinic, women over the age of 50 are most likely to experience hypothyroidism.
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Waistbands and belts for weight loss appeal to individuals looking for an easy way to get slim. The devices use a technology called electronic muscle stimulation to give the abs a workout without actually exercising.
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Walking or running on a treadmill three times a week can help you burn calories and achieve your weight-loss goals, especially if you also follow a reduced-calorie diet.
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The blood pH is a measure of the acidity of the blood. It stands for "power of hydrogen" and represents the concentration of hydrogen ions, which make the blood acidic. Acidic or alkaline blood can interfere with processes in the body and be both a result of disease and a cause of further problems.
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While you may think of breast tissue as being only on your chest, breast tissue can exist in other parts of your body, particularly in the axilla, or armpit. Like your breasts, this tissue reacts to your hormones during your monthly menstrual cycles and may swell and become painful.
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Some dieters don’t want to lose their shapely curves. Losing weight will make you healthier and will help you feel better, but you may not like how your body looks after losing weight. Certain diets and exercise plans can cause you to lose muscle tissue along with fatty tissue.
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Body toning oil may reduce the appearance of cellulite and sagging areas of skin on the face and body. Several manufacturers have firming oils and treatments on the market and the costs for these products vary. According to Valerie Ann Worwood, author of "The Complete Book of Aromatherapy,"
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Unless you switch to a purely organic diet, much of the food you eat probably is packaged in aluminum cans. Aluminum, the most abundant mineral in the world, provides manufacturers with an ideal packing material since it keeps food edible for long periods.
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Models featured on fitness magazine covers and in supplement ads wield that standard example of a fit, strong body: the six-pack. Not every fit person has one, though; sometimes even those models are airbrushed into seeming perfection.
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Bags under your eyes -- whether from aging or a poor night's sleep -- can be hard to cover with makeup and even harder to get rid of.
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