A goiter is a swelling of the thyroid gland in your neck. In parts of Africa, Asia and South America, the goiter is often caused by a lack of iodine. However, the use of iodized table salt has reduced iodine deficiency in the United States, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.
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While you may think of breast tissue as being only on your chest, breast tissue can exist in other parts of your body, particularly in the axilla, or armpit. Like your breasts, this tissue reacts to your hormones during your monthly menstrual cycles and may swell and become painful.
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Advertisements blast you with the latest and greatest devices and techniques to break up or get rid of your fat cells. While they sound wonderful, vibrating devices and special massage techniques are not effective against fat cells.
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Your body burns calories every minute of every day, whether you're asleep, watching television, working at the computer or working out.
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Hoops were used in dance and sports for thousands of years, from ancient Egypt to the Americas, before the hula hoop burst onto the scene in the 1950s. Today's hula hoop isn't your grandmother's lightweight plastic hoop.
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Citric acid intolerance is a relatively rare condition. It is more than a sensitivity or allergy to citrus fruits; citric acid is naturally present in berries, cheese, pineapple, tomatoes and wine. It is also used for flavoring and as a preservative in canned fruits and vegetables, beverages and mayonnaise.
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Reaching your 40th birthday is often a time of reflection and resolution. As a woman, your body may show signs of impending menopause and its effects on your slowing metabolism.
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