When it comes to good skin, there are tons of face washes and moisturizers that claim to do the trick, but not everyone can spend a pretty fortune on a trove of products. Luckily, you can instead opt for what’s sitting in your medicine cabinet or pantry and use home remedies for clear skin. Some natural products that you… Read More »
Some people need medication to treat gout, but diet and lifestyle changes may also help. Lowering uric acid can reduce the risk of gout and may even prevent subsequent flares in people with this condition.However, gout risk depends on several factors, not just lifestyle, so it is important to talk to a doctor about the best gout prevention strategies.In… Read More »
Everyone wants to lose belly fat. It looks bad and just doesn’t feel good.Not only that,it’s dangerous for your health as well. The visceral fat (also known as the fat around your abdomen) can cause many health issues including diabetes, heart disease, strokes, and even cancer.Diet and exercise are the best ways to get rid of belly fat,… Read More »
Your brain needs time to process that you’ve had enough to eat.Chewing your food thoroughly makes you eat more slowly, which is associated with decreased food intake, increased fullness and smaller portion sizes.How quickly you finish your meals may also affect your weight.A recent review of 23 observational studies reported that faster eaters are more likely to gain weight… Read More »
We have great hair news for the avocado fanatics among us. According to Michelle Blaisure, product and technical specialist and certified trichologist for Bosley Professional Strength, a diet full of healthy fats is the most important thing to consider if you want thick and healthy hair. “While genetics determines hair texture and curl, our diet plays a role in… Read More »
Gum recession is the process in which the margin of the gum tissue that surrounds the teeth wears away, or pulls back, exposing more of the tooth, or the tooth’s root. When gum recession occurs, “pockets,” or gaps, form between the teeth and gum line, making it easy for disease-causing bacteria to build up. If left untreated, the supporting tissue and… Read More »
Your hair goes through a natural cycle of dying and then being regenerated. As your hair follicles age, they produce less color.Although your genetics will determine the actual start of graying, once you’re 35 years old, your aging hair follicles are likely to produce a white or gray hair to replace the last hair that died.While some people celebrate gray hair as… Read More »
Everyone wants healthier, thicker, and stronger hair. From slapping on every hair mask known to Sephora to popping hair supplements, most of us are willing to do (or buy!) anything that will help us achieve Sofia Vergara-worthy hair. We spoke with a trichologist and celebrity hairstylists to break down everything you need to know about growing thick and long hair… Read More »
Superfoods can be termed as food items which are superior to other food items when compared in their nutritional value. Even small portions of a superfood can supply abundant nutrition in form of nutrients, vitamins, minerals and proteins.Many a times superfoods can be termed as such because of some special characteristic or benefit that they provide such as… Read More »
I have no desire to turn this column into an advice forum but I happen to agree with Karen’s comment that it could be useful to know how other people manage. Sitting at home with a ten-week-old baby, however, I am so entrenched in “baby world” that the entire concept of balancing baby and work seems a distant… Read More »