Female condoms have many benefits. They are effective against sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy. Perhaps the best benefit of the female condom is that it's a female-controlled device that doesn't rely on prescription medications to prevent pregnancy.
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Ear cones, more commonly known as ear candles, are long, tube-like instruments made from fabric that has been coated in wax. The idea behind an ear cone is that when you insert it into your ear and light it on fire, the gentle heat creates a mini vacuum that draws heat-softened wax up through the open end of the tube.
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Yeast exist by the millions all over and within our bodies. Usually these yeast are harmless, but sometimes they get comfortable and multiply. When this happens, you will usually know it by the rash, irritation and discharge that consequently develops. The area under your breasts is a common site for yeast infections.
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If you're a new convert to the life-saving benefits of quitting smoking, you may not just want to stop future health problems, but also reverse some of the damage already done to you by smoking. Smoking takes its toll on your lungs, your heart and blood vessels, and even your skin.
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Many women who take Depo Provera experience weight gain, according to Virginia Commonwealth University. Since this contraceptive only contains progesterone, which can increase your appetite, you may eat more than usual and then extra pounds can sneak up on you.
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Skin tags are tiny, flesh-colored growths of skin. Common on the eyelids, neck and body folds such armpit, removal of skin tags is typically considered an optional, cosmetic procedure -- not be covered by health insurance.
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A sore throat isn't something you want to deal with during pregnancy, especially if you're uncomfortable to begin with. It's best to avoid medications unless your sore throat is severe and the medications are on the list of those safe for use during pregnancy.
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Menstrual odor is usually mild and not detectable by those around you. Still, occasionally it may be strong enough to become problematic, and you need to take steps to eliminate it. If no infection is present, this means just a few simple changes in your menstrual routine.
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A baby's average temperature is a little higher than an adult's. Healthy lies somewhere between 97 and 100.4 F, according to the BabyCenter website.
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During your pregnancy, your prenatal care provider likely warned you to avoid toxins, such as pesticides and paint fumes, while your baby was developing. After your pregnancy, you may be concerned that a lifetime of living in a polluted world and eating processed foods is leaching toxins into your breast milk.
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Each person naturally emits a unique body scent. This odor is primarily determined by skin secretions, bacteria on the skin and, to a lesser extent, diet and environment. Body odor typically becomes noticeable at puberty, when sweat glands known as apocrine glands become active.
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Shellfish and other seafood have been previously classified as high cholesterol foods. However, according to Yale New Haven Hospital, those claims don't entirely stand up. Much of the excess cholesterol from seafood comes from polyunsaturated fats, which are actually beneficial to heart health.
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Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a common digestive disorder that effects as many as one in five people, according to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. If you suffer from IBS, you likely experience cramping, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, constipation and trouble eating certain foods.
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Scientific studies indicate that hormonal birth control doesn't directly cause weight gain, according to MayoClinic.com. Still, many women who use it do gain weight -- particularly in their hips, thighs and breasts.
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If you have hair prone to dryness, you probably know you can't wash it all the time; even moisturizing shampoos can strip it of natural oils and make your dryness problem worse. Still, you may need something to make your hair look and smell fresh.
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Weight gain is listed as one of the common side effects of using the birth control patch. For some women, this gain might be fat. For most women, weight gain is a temporary water retention or an increase in the size of fat cells triggered by the estrogen in birth control, according to the Mayo Clinic.
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Keeping tabs on your changing body is part art and part science. Gaining muscle, retaining water and weighing yourself at different times each day are just a few examples of how your weight can fluctuate a great deal from day to day.
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If you have a personal hygiene problem, odor isn't the only issue. In fact, poor hygiene spreads illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control. It also affects interpersonal relationships, social interactions and job or school performance.
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Dry, flaky eyelids often mean that you have a condition called blepharitis, or eyelash dandruff. You'll need to seek treatment for this condition, because it can affect your vision and the overall health of your eyes, according to the National Eye Institute.
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Think of your excretory system as the hotel housekeepers of your body. Your liver, skin lungs, kidneys and other excretory organs work as a team to seek out and sweep out the toxins and impurities that muddy up your body systems.
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