Skincare & Beauty

Thai massage is a marriage of Ayurvedic medicine from India and Tui Na massage from China. The technique emphasizes pressing, compression and stretching techniques. Thai massage is performed on a mat on the floor. If you are uncomfortable with full…
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Contrary to the folk myth that they are caused by contact with frogs, warts are actually the result of a viral infection that is passed from human to human, usually through openings in the skin on the hands. The human…
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Overview Lip conditions can prevent infants from eating regularly or thoroughly, attempting to communicate or simply being able to relax. Consider the onset and duration of infant lip conditions to determine specific lifestyle causes and obtain guidance, as needed. Fortunately,…
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If you have an ingrown toenail, known medically as eonychocryptosis, chances are it won’t let you forget it’s there. That’s because ingrown toenails may be tender and painful. They may also cause swelling and redness. An ingrown toenail occurs when…
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The skin is the largest organ of the body. And since the skin is porous, irritants can get through and cause inflammation and irritation. This is one indication a skin detox may be in order. There are several ways to…
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Overview Blackheads, or comedones, are the first stage of acne. They appear as small bumps embedded into the pores of your skin and are normally blackish or yellow in color. Blackheads usually develop when your skin produces too much sebum…
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Coughing may occur due to the flu, a cold or a respiratory infection, like bronchitis or pneumonia. Coughing may also be caused by allergies, smoking, lung cancer or emphysema. If your doctor approves it, you can use home remedies to…
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Acne vulgaris, commonly referred to as pimples, is a common skin condition that affects adults as well as teenagers. Every year 85 percent of teenagers will experience acne, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. The exact cause of acne…
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Garlic has been used since the time of the ancient Egyptians and Romans for its medicinal properties. Scientists today realize many of these effects are caused by allicin, the chemical in garlic responsible for its pungent odor. Hundreds of studies…
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Some females grow excessive amounts of course, dark hair in areas of the body more commonly thought of as hair patterns for males. This condition, referred to as hirsutism, causes hair to grow on the chest, back, inner thighs, shoulders…
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Overview Propecia, the brand name for the medication finasteride, treats hair loss in men. According to Drugs.com, a reliable online drug reference, Propecia can help with the regrowth of hair on the top of the head and surrounding hairline. RxList.com…
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A fractured eye socket occurs when the small bones surrounding one or both eyes becomes damaged due to facial trauma. This type of fracture–which is also referred to as an orbital or blowout fracture–can cause severe eye damage in certain…
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Overview In a sauna, you are likely to encounter air temperatures of about 200 degrees F. First you will get dry heat emanating from a wood stove, according to author and physician Dr. Andrew Weil, then–if it is a traditional…
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Overview Dandruff is a chronic condition that causes skin to flake from the scalp. It can occur at any age and is common in adolescents, adults and even infants. This disorder, while unsightly and sometimes embarrassing, is not serious or…
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Cellulite, or dimpled fat, can appear in many places on the body but can be especially embarrassing on the backs of your thighs. To remove this fat, it is important to engage in fat-burning cardiovascular exercise, improve your metabolism through…
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Rosacea is a skin condition affecting a person’s face. The skin on the forehead, nose, cheeks, chin and eyelids may experience symptoms, such as tiny blood vessels at the surface of the skin, acne, swelling, patches of skin that are…
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One of the best things a child can do to guard against illness and prevent the spread of germs to others is to practice good hygiene, according to Children’s Youth and Women’s Health Service (CYWHS). That is why it is…
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If your hair is the consistency of straw and looks more limp and lifeless than usual, it may be damaged. Your hair may have become damaged due to blow drying, coloring, perming, straightening, curling, or excessive exposure to sun, wind…
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Everyone gets pimples at one time or another, and sometimes they are completely unavoidable. When oil from the skin gets clogged in the hair follicles, it can trap bacteria and dead skin cells. This clog can cause an inflammation, which…
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Overview Natural foot perspiration coupled with the bacteria that normally resides on your skin act in concert to produce foot odor, but chronic stinky feet can have a different cause–and require more extreme treatment. According to Dr. Andrew Weil, integrative…
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Dry skin is not contagious or fatal, but it can be embarrassing and annoying. Patches of dry skin can appear red, flaky and become itchy. There is no single cause of dry skin as everything from environmental conditions, medical or…
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Burt’s Bees Blemish Stick is made of 10 herbal ingredients and water. The Burt’s Bees company states that all products are free of parabens, sulfates, petrochemicals and phthalates. The blemish stick can be used two to three times per day,…
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Overview Acne, although not life-threatening, can be deeply distressing, leading to physical and emotional scarring. Acne often presents in the form of papules, pustules, nodules or cysts, says the Mayo Clinic. Typically acne appears in the form of pimples (whiteheads)…
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Aqua massage, also called hydro massage and water massage, is an alternative medicine technique that involves the use of water to provide heat, soak and manipulate muscles. The procedure takes place in an aqua massage machine than looks very similar…
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Dandruff, or its medical term seborrheic dermatitis is the flaking of the skin on the scalp in response to inflammation. The source of the inflammation can be allergies to cosmetic products, stress, overproduction of oil from the scalp’s glands, or…
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One common sign of aging is the appearance of puffy bags beneath the eyes. As you naturally age, the skin production of proteins (called collagen) and elastin slows. This reduction in proteins can result in sagging skin. At the same…
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Overview To maximize the therapeutic benefits, a stretching routine can be incorporated as a part of a massage therapy session. This is often done in the course of sports massage, rehabilitative massage and other types that focus primarily on restoring…
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A sauna provides a dry-heat bath that causes a person to sweat. A residential sauna can come prefabricated, be custom built or be modular, meaning it comes in pre-made panels that are assembled. A sauna often produces about 180F of…
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Waxing is an effective hair removal method for nearly any part of the body, including the legs, face, pubic region and underarms. Unlike shaving, waxing removes the hair by the root, which means new hair will not grow in for…
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Overview Your baby may have come into this world with a full head of hair, while another infant may be nearly bald. Newborn hair, or the lack thereof, matters very little because it will more than likely fall out and…
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