Nail biting is a nasty habit, usually brought about by stress and sometimes boredom. Your nails are always growing and will eventually grow back, so long-term damage isn’t a concern.

Many adults are incorrect in their assumption that children with dark purple, puffy eyes are not healthy or are sleep-deprived. Under-eye circles are in fact the result of several other conditions and are more noticeable in fair-skinned children.

White circles around your eyes can cause more than just embarrassment. In some cases the discoloration may be a sign of a brain tumor or another serious threat to your health, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Recognize the likely causes of white circles around your eyes to know when you should seek treatment.

Once the province of sailors, prisoners and rebellious, artistic types, tattoos have become a part of mainstream America. Like most things in life, tattoo ownership has its pros and cons. While the disadvantages are pretty concrete, the advantages are more varied.

A part of the normal aging process involves the development of wrinkles and loose skin. A common area for this to happen is on the arms. This loose skin is unattractive and can make you feel self-conscious about wearing T-shirts. Many treatments are available for dealing with wrinkles and sagging arms.

Soap suds enemas are used to promote the emptying of the bowels to relieve constipation or to clean the lower colon. Soap solutions are mixed and then administered via an enema bag or bottle. You can make this mixture ahead of time for convenience and ease of use.

Getting your ears pierced is a rite of passage for many girls, and even some boys too. The words "ear piercing" may well conjure memories of a trip to the mall, where you sat in a chair in the jewelry shop trying to look brave, watching anxiously while a teenage girl swabbed a piercing gun with alcohol.

When the temperatures drop, many pull out their trusty down coat to stay warm and cozy. Down is the layer of plush, insulating feathers found just beneath a bird’s outer, more waterproof feathers. Generally, down coats are more expensive than many other types of winter outerwear and feature a shell created from nylon.

Fleece is a durable fabric that keeps you warm in the winter, but it also tends to develop unsightly fuzz. Fuzz forms on fleece when small fibers ball up on the surface. If you have a new fleece jacket that’s covered in fuzz, don’t hurry back to the store for a refund.

Dermatologists use Botox injections to reduce the appearance of wrinkles on the face. According to MayoClinic.com, Botox is derived from the botulism bacteria that causes food poisoning. After receiving a Botox injection, facial muscle cannot tighten, which causes skin to look smoother and tighter.

Corkscrew nose rings are small studs that fit flush up against the side of your nose. The post of the stud is twisted, resembling a corkscrew, and keeps the jewelry from slipping out of the nostril hole. Inserting a new corkscrew nose ring can be tricky, especially if the piercing is relatively fresh.

Your neck is supported by muscles and, like any other muscle in your body, they can weaken with age and lack of use. This means the thin skin that lies over the top of the neck muscles isn’t adequately supported and is likely to sag, giving you what is known as a turkey neck.