If you're experiencing pain, itching or discomfort on your body, you may be thinking about trying an over-the-counter topical numbing cream. There are several different ingredients that work to numb the skin. Talk with your doctor to find the best one for you.
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Hives occur when specialized immune system cells in the skin, called mast cells, activate. Activated mast cells release inflammatory chemicals, including histamine and others. This causes dilation of nearby blood vessels and leakage of fluid into the superficial skin layer, resulting in hives.
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As you age, your skin loses some of its natural elasticity. The result is fine lines and wrinkles that gradually deepen over time. Fortunately, you don’t have to go under to knife to reduce the appearance of aging.
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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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Look at any magazine or listen to television and radio commercials, and you’re bound to be inundated with advertisements for diet aids such as weight loss pills, shakes and programs that promise to help you take off those extra pounds.
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Pollution occurs when chemicals and other foreign substances leech into the ground, air and water. These pollutants contain toxins that adversely impact ecosystems and the living creatures within them.
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Plastic bottles are everywhere you turn. Drinking water, soda, various food products and even condiments come in plastic bottles.
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Clove cigarettes, often referred to as “kreteks,” are a mixture of cloves and tobacco. The ratio of cloves to tobacco may vary depending on the type of clove cigarettes you purchase. These cigarettes have a distinct flavor and smell that appeals primarily to young adults. According to Smokefree.
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While pancakes serve as a tasty addition to any family breakfast, they have a tendency to stick during cooking. Not only does this make it difficult to flip your pancakes but a stuck pancake can easily break, leaving a gooey mess in your pan and all over your spatula.
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