Traction alopecia is a common cause of thinning hair and overall hair loss in black women. More than 1/3 of all African-American women and 17 percent of all African-American girls between the ages of 6 and 21 suffer from the disorder, according to the "Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology,"
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Many women use cocoa butter to moisturize dry skin. Cocoa butter also has a reputation for preventing stretch marks during and after pregnancy. However, according to the Cleft Palate Foundation, cocoa butter has not been demonstrated to heal stretch marks and scars any better than they would heal by themselves.
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Hyperpigmentation results from several conditions including scars from healed acne lesions and "liver spots" that are a product of the aging process. Hydroquinone, glycolic acid and kojic acid are each effective treatments for hyperpigmentation, according to MayoClinic.com.
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Approximately 10 percent of all Americans older than age 15 were divorced in 2009, according to a report by the Associated Press, republished on CBSNews.com, citing figures released by the United States Census Bureau.
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Parents give cell phones to their kids to keep track of them or for them to use in emergencies. According to a 2006 report issued by the Pew Internet and American Life Project, 74 percent of all cell phone owners had used their phones during an emergency.
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As of 2010, fossil fuels supplied 85 percent of the energy needs of the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, (DOE). Fossil fuels come from deposits of dead plants and animals beneath the surface of the earth.
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Infoplease defines aggression as behavior that can be directed toward others or internally, and which can be either constructive or destructive. Humans are certainly not alone in expressing aggression against one another. However, aggression in human beings is often motivated by factors beyond physical survival.
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The practice of Sudarshan Kriya yoga focuses on four breath forms: Ujjayi, "victorious breath;" Bhastrika, "bellows breath;" the chant of "om;" and Kriya, "purifying breath."
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A neck wattle, also known as a turkey neck, detracts from an otherwise youthful-looking face. If you're not ready to go under the knife to trim away extra skin and fat from a turkey neck, head and neck exercises can also restore a youthful tone to your face, according to Annelise Hagen, author of "
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Ballerinas frequently appear to be dancing on air. Nonetheless, ballet is physically demanding for male and female dancers alike. Just as male dancers require powerful arms, legs and backs to perform lifts and leaps, ballerinas require muscle-strong lower bodies to execute elegant turns, glides and en pointe poses.
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Walking 10,000 steps per day is equivalent to 30 minutes of activity, according to America's Walking. A pedometer measures your steps while you walk; some models convert your steps into distance in miles.
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Teasing, coloring, blow drying, curling—women put their hair through a lot in the process of styling their hair. However, these processes can take a definite toll on hair and negate all the effort put into looking good. Hot oil treatments provide a number of benefits to deal with different hair care and styling issues.
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Most healthy adults can potentially meet all their vitamin needs by maintaining a healthy diet that emphasizes fresh fruits and vegetables, low-fat dairy products and proteins and whole grains. However, multivitamins can provide a sort of "insurance policy"
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If you maintain a hectic schedule or just don't have the energy you usually have, you may consider taking a daily multivitamin to put more pep in your step. However, multivitamins alone are not sufficient to provide energy.
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