Very few of the calories from alcohol are converted into fat, but that doesn’t mean they don't cause you to put on weight and feel bloated. Wine contains yeast, which is a common cause of bloating. The simple way to avoid bloating and related stomach pain is to avoid alcohol altogether. Failing that, moderation is key.
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The way your sweat and urine smell can be influenced by a number of factors, including diet, some drugs and medical conditions--even the clothes you wear. The good news is that the causes of most strange smells are easily fixed.
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Think of charcoal and you might a barbecue or the product many artists use when sketching. But there is a medicinal form of charcoal, known as activated charcoal, that is used to treat a number of ailments, including heartburn, stomach bloating and flatulence. It is also used in cases of poisoning.
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As we age, our faces lose muscle tone and circulation, which can make lips appear thinner. There are no miracle, non-surgical cures for fuller lips. But exercises can firm the muscles around your mouth and increase the blood flow to your face.
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Many people reach for medication to ease a headache. However, the ancient art of reflexology can provide natural, and even more instant, relief, says Safe Alternative Medicine.
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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.
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Laugh lines are the creases that form at the sides of the mouth and outer corners of the eyes. They are more pronounced when you laugh--hence the name--but are also caused by genetics, aging and overexposure to the sun. One way to help reduce or prevent laugh lines is to stop laughing altogether.
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The Hay Diet, or food combining, is based on the idea that you should avoid eating certain foods together because some combinations hinder digestion and increase levels of acidity in your system, says the netfit website. While this diet is promoted as a way of life, some books, such as the "7 Day Hay Diet Plan"
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When you are carrying excess weight, your skin stretches to accommodate it. While the skin is very elastic, it can lose its bounce and sag in loose folds if it is stretched too far and too quickly, says the All Women Stalk health and lifestyle website.
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The time it takes you to recover from an upper arm and elbow fracture depends on the severity of the break. However, while the bones usually take six to eight weeks to knit together, it may take up to a year for the arm to fully return to normal.
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Eating a healthy diet is important for everyone, but it becomes even more so when you are pregnant. This is because you need more nutrients to support your condition and, in terms of quality, you really are eating for two. What goes into your mouth affects your baby’s health as well as your own.
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Muscle soreness and bruising are extremely common side effects of exercise. While both conditions can cause discomfort, they are not usually serious and tend to heal themselves without the need for treatment.
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Tingling or itching legs during or after a run might be annoying and uncomfortable, but it is rarely serious and will usually subside soon after you cool down. There are a number of different reasons for these symptoms, most of which can be managed at home.
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If you’re looking to get a toned body and improve your fitness fast, you could be forgiven for thinking the harder and more often you train, the quicker you will see results. In fact, the opposite is usually true. Your muscles need rest to get strong and perform at their peak.
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Blood clots can occur in any vein in your body, but they most commonly develop in the deep veins of the legs. A clot that forms in this area is called a venous thrombosis and the condition is referred to as deep vein thrombosis, or DVT for short.
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Your tendons are strong fibers that attach your muscles to your bones. Tendonitis occurs when one of your body’s many tendons becomes inflamed.
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The charcoal that is used for medicinal purposes is vastly different to the variety that’s found in barbecues and artists’ toolkits.
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Sour cream, like all fermented milk products, contains lactic acid, which is a key skin-enhancing ingredient, says the Anti Aging Skin Care Guide website.
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Pain in your lumbar spine is often caused by compression of your sciatic nerve, which runs from the back of your hips and down your legs. This condition is known as sciatica and symptoms include sharp pain in the lower back that can shoot down one or both legs.
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Kinesthetics refers to the awareness you have of your surroundings through sensory experience. For example, if you are a kinesthetic learner, you acquire knowledge best through tactile, hands-on activities rather than visual or listening methods, explains Terry Farwell on the Family Education website.
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