Your body mass index, or BMI, is a measure of your body fat based on your height and weight, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. In order to be at an ideal weight, you must have a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9. A BMI of 25 to 29.9 is considered overweight, and below 18.5 is considered underweight.
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Diverticulitis is a disease characterized by inflamed or infected fluid-filled pouches, known as diverticula, in the digestive tract. Diverticula can form in the esophagus, stomach, small intestine and anywhere else in the digestive system, but most commonly occurs in the large intestine.
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Hydroxycut is a nutritional supplement used to control weight. It contains the tropical-fruit ingredient Garcinia cambogia. A study published in 2009 in the "World Journal of Gastroenterology" reported that about 15 percent of Americans use weight-loss supplements.
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When treating acne, people with dark skin are at greater risk for developing pigmentation changes. Compared to Caucasians, African Americans are up to 15 times more likely to develop acne-related scars.
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Sauna suits are primarily designed to help people quickly drop weight. The suit works by trapping your body's heat to elevate your temperature. The body reacts by releasing perspiration to cool down. The result of increased perspiration is the loss of water weight, which isn't a true, effective way to lose weight.
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A blackhead occurs when the opening of a pimple is widened and the bacteria, oil and dead skin cells clogging the pore are exposed to oxygen and turn a black or brown color. Daniel Kern of Acne.
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There are a few theories as to why people gain weight when on certain medications including the drug’s relationship with insulin to its affect on certain gene markers. Some drugs increase appetite, according to Dr. Lawrence Cheskin, director of the Johns Hopkins Weight Management Center, or cause food cravings.
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An HCG diet is a specialized plan based on the premise that a placenta-produced hormone can diminish feelings of hunger and fatigue brought upon by adhering to a very-low-calorie diet.
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Weightlifting is a type of strength-training exercise that burns calories and fat and tones and builds muscle. While you can lose weight by lifting weights, this type of exercise tends to build muscle, which, depending on how much muscle mass you accumulate, can weigh more than fat.
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Acne can occur anywhere on your body including your back, chest and belly. Acne.org, a website about treating and preventing breakouts, explains that acne develops when the sebaceous glands--glands that excrete oil--produce too much sebum.
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An HCG diet is a protocol based on findings by A.T.W. Simeons, a British endocrinologist. In the 1950s, while in India working with obese young men, Simeons combined human chorionic gonadotropin, a hormone produced in placenta, with a very low calorie diet. Together, they seemed to promote rapid, dramatic weight loss.
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It’s not unusual for children in the United States to grow up with only one parent. In fact, a 2007 report by the U.S. Census Bureau indicates that about 26 percent of American children were living with one biological parent.
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Tracking down old school friends is not only a great way to widen your social circle, but it can give you an opportunity to rediscover a part of yourself. Irene S. Levine, Ph.D. writes in “Psychology Today” that rediscovering a friend you have a shared history with can be a treasure.
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Sweet potatoes are root vegetables harvested in warm climates, including Central and South America and some southern North American states. Overall, they’re healthy vegetables that are low in sodium, fats and cholesterol and a good source of fiber and vitamins A, B-6 and C.
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Peanut butter is made by grinding roasted peanuts into a paste. The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, or NDDIC, reports that foods comprised mainly of fat and protein -- including peanut butter -- are not likely to cause flatulence.
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Autism is a term used to describe a group of developmental problems. Autism Speaks reports that about one in every 110 kids is diagnosed with a disorder on the autism spectrum – a number that could be increasing by up to 17 percent annually.
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Novocain, which is the brand name for procaine, is a local anesthetic that desensitizes the skin and mucous membranes. It is perhaps most known for its use during dental work to numb pain caused by contact with nerves in the mouth and gums.
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Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin stored in the liver. Its main purpose is to promote the absorption of calcium and strengthen bones. Only recently are experts discovering far-reaching effects of a vitamin D deficiency, including higher risk for cancer, Type 2 diabetes, hypertension and more.
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Hydrocodone is an opiate medication prescribed for the treatment of moderate to severe pain. It is only available in combination with other ingredients, such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, expectorants and caffeine. Hydrocodone formulations containing caffeine are approved by the U.S.
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Caffeine, one of the most popular stimulants in the world, is present in coffee, tea, chocolate, energy drinks and some colas. Caffeine stimulates the central nervous system and decreases fatigue by interfering with a chemical in the body that promotes sleepiness.
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