Tea and other caffeinated beverages purportedly lead to dehydration because they can have a diuretic effect. Some studies show that caffeinated drinks such as tea are just as hydrating as water when consumed in moderate amounts. Caffeine may dehydrate you if you consume 500 mg or more per day.
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Master Cleanse creator Stanley Burroughs advises a salt water flush to be used in conjunction with his infamous "lemonade diet," a concoction of lemon juice, water, maple syrup and cayenne pepper. In his booklet, "The Master Cleanser,"
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A confusing selection of products allude to promises of a full head of thick, healthy hair. Rogaine is the only nonprescription treatment approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to prevent hair loss and encourage hair regrowth for those suffering from typical, hereditary baldness.
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CholestOff is a nonprescription dietary supplement promoted to maintain healthful blood cholesterol levels. MayoClinic.com reports that plant sterols and stanols, ingredients in CholestOff, can block your body's absorption of cholesterol. However, CholestOff, manufactured by Nature Made, is not approved by the U.S.
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Treating burns promptly and effectively so that infection doesn't occur is the key ingredient in preventing scarring from burn blisters.
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At-home care is commonly used to remove the buildup of wax that impacts your ears, causing unpleasant symptoms such as earache or plugged-up ears, hearing loss, tinnitus, itching, odor and discharge. Debrox Drops, a nonprescription earwax removal aid, uses carbamide peroxide as its active ingredient.
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Facial flaking that resembles scalp dandruff is more common than you might think. Millions of Americans experience some degree of facial flaking. Seborrheic dermatitis is the most likely cause of this embarrassing symptom.
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Learn how to effectively treat fungal dandruff with our tips and guide. Understand the causes, symptoms, and best treatment options for severe cases of seborrheic dermatitis.
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Newborns tend to get hiccups, especially at some point during a feeding, according to the Children, Youth and Women's Health Services of South Australia. Although anyone can get hiccups, they're more common in babies and children.
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The spice cinnamon purportedly lowers cholesterol levels when consumed in large amounts. Cinnamon is also touted as a treatment for other health issues such as diabetes, diarrhea and even the common cold. Medline indicates that there's no solid science supporting cinnamon's effectiveness for anything.
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The French company LPG Systems introduced a novel cellulite treatment to the United States in the early 1990s called Endermologie. According to The Patient's Guide to Cellulite, this technique, which uses a combination of deep tissue massage and suction, is approved by the U.S.
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The Ab Flex Belt website features recommendations from television stars, professional athletes and Hollywood trainers. Moreover, the manufacturer of the Flex Belt claims the U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared the device for toning and strengthening the stomach muscles.
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Ionic cleansing, or ionic foot bath, purports to remove toxins and other impurities in your body through the soles of your feet. Marketers of early ionic cleansing devices such as the Aqua Detox, an apparatus used in spas and sold to private consumers in the U.K.
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It took more time than you think for those extra pounds to push you into the next larger clothing size. A large amount of weight loss can't be accomplished in a week -- or likely even a month. The proven method to lose weight is to count calories and boost your level of physical activity.
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Over-the-counter diet pills claim to curb your appetite and trim you down -- sometimes in a matter of mere days. These pills, which often combine caffeine with various herbs and botanicals, come with a caveat emptor: these are not weight loss drugs but rather dietary supplements.
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If you have dark circles under your eyes, this doesn't mean that all those nights out on the town have finally caught up with you.
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Your risk of getting skin cancer from tanning is decreased if your skin is light brown, moderately brown, dark brown or black, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. However, skin cancer is a possibility for anyone who intentionally seeks out the sun, regardless of skin tone.
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The color and overall health of your nails can be a reflection of your overall general health, according to MayoClinic.Com. Healthy toenails and fingernails are free of dents, ridges and abnormal shape or color.
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Even the best of shaves may not closely remove coarse, dark hair from your legs. Shaving, a form of depilation, removes hair just at the surface, leaving noticeable follicles -- similar to a five o'clock shadow. Hair can sometimes begin to grow back in a matter of hours after depilation, adding to your frustration.
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The technique of buffing away body hair has indeterminate origins, although this rather unorthodox method of hair removal was definitely popular in World War II when razors were rationed and women resorted to "sandpapering" their legs.
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