A skin tag is a non-cancerous bulb of skin that usually appears in an area where skin rubs together. These tags start off little, but can grow larger and become a nuisance. Although there is no medical reason to remove skin tags, many people would prefer to have them gone. They can become irritated when…
There are times even when you diet and exercise that certain areas on your body still retain unwanted fat. It may be genetics, metabolism or just the way your body is shaped – regardless of the reason, it can be frustrating. Although liposuction isn’t for everyone, it might be a solution if you have been…
As you get older as a woman, mammograms become part of your wellness program recommended by your physician. Once a woman reaches her mid-forties, younger for those with higher risks for breast cancer, mammograms become part of the annual exam equation. However, all mammograms are not the same. There are new advances in this area…
The Human Papillomavirus or HPV has long been on the radar for women’s health concerns, especially cervical cancer. Now there is a vaccination that can be given to young women to prevent HPV and reduce their risk of cancer. However, this vaccination isn’t just for girls. Any parent that has a boy or a girl…
As you age, your skin on your face, chin and neck begins to change. One of the most noticeable changes is often happening below you face, right under your chin. Fat deposits and sagging skin under your chin can make you look older and heavier in the face, especially when it creates the appearance of…
You care meticulously for your facial skin, allowing you to look years younger than your actual age. However, your face is not the only place that can belie your real age. Your hands are exposed to the elements as much if not more than your face and can began show signs of age. Your hands…
One of the most popular plastic surgery procedures is breast augmentation. Whether the procedure is used to create larger, fuller breasts, or help reshape or lift breasts as they begin to age, a breast augmentation can make a noted difference in your appearance. However, even though thousands of these surgeries are done every week, it…
You can’t stop time from moving on, often leave the signs of the years on your face. While growing older is inevitable, you don’t have to live with many of the lines and wrinkles that begin to appear around your eyes, mouth and on your forehead. There are simple cosmetic procedures that can help your…
A specialized area of holistic or natural medicine is nutritional genomics or nutrigenomics. This treatment or therapy option focuses on how genes are affected by diet and certain nutrients. Some people may have genetic markers that make them at higher risk for certain diseases and health issues that are affected by the foods they eat.…
Washing your face is simple, right? After all, you have been doing it since you were a little kid. Or maybe it’s not simple for you at all. You have been told or led to believe that you needed a complex routine to properly clean your facial skin and keep it free from acne and…
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