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Skin Articles

  • How to Keep Your Skin Looking Good

    ...t light. Wear sunscreen to protect your skin from harmful ultraviolet rays that can cause you to burn. The Mayo Clinic states that people who sunbathe or otherwise soak up too many rays without ...

  • What Are the Causes of Skin Dryness?

    Dry skin is a fairly common condition that affects people of all ages. It can be extremely uncomfortable, creating rough patches of skin that itch, crack or even bleed. While treatments do exist fo...

  • How to Have Lighter Skin

    Soften the discolored areas of skin. To help soften scar tissue and dead skin, massage oil into the skin. Only use oils that will not clog the pores, such as olive oil. Pour about 3 tbsp. oil into ...

  • About Skin Irritation

    ...areas, bumps or painful patches on your skin? Any skin that is bumpy, itchy, painful, scaly or swollen means that you have skin irritation. This could occur because of an allergy, dry skin or so...

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Food for Thought

pear, raw (with skin), small

Calories: 80     Fat: 0.167g     Cholesterol: 0mg     Sodium: 1.39mg     Total Carbohydrates: 21.489g     Fiber: 4.309g     Sugars: 13.622g     Protein: 0.528g     Vitamin C: 10%    

Turkey Breast (With Skin, Roasted)

Calories: 161     Fat: 6.3g     Cholesterol: 67mg     Sodium:     Total Carbohydrates:     Fiber:     Sugars:     Protein: 24g     Vitamin C:    

duck, domestic without skin, roasted

Calories: 171     Fat: 9.5g     Cholesterol: 76mg     Sodium: 55mg     Total Carbohydrates:     Fiber:     Sugars:     Protein:     Vitamin C:    

apple, medium-sized, without skin

Calories: 61     Fat: 0.17g     Cholesterol: 0mg     Sodium: 0mg     Total Carbohydrates: 16.33g     Fiber: 1.7g     Sugars: 12.93g     Protein: 0.35g     Vitamin C: 8.5%    

turkey breast with skin, cooked

Calories: 115     Fat: 0.6g     Cholesterol: 71mg     Sodium: 44mg     Total Carbohydrates:     Fiber:     Sugars:     Protein:     Vitamin C:    

goose, domestic, without skin, roasted

Calories: 202     Fat: 10.8g     Cholesterol: 82mg     Sodium: 65mg     Total Carbohydrates:     Fiber:     Sugars:     Protein: 24g     Vitamin C:    

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Related Exercises and Activities

Skin Diving - general

Skin diving (also called scuba diving) is a popular sport that can be enjoyed by members of the entire family. Scuba ...

Skin Diving - shark attack

Enduring a shark attack while skin diving can cause a number of significant physiological responses in the diver. The...

Scuba or skin diving

Scuba or skin diving involves swimming underwater for long periods of time while using self-contained breathing equip...

Skin Diving - fast

Skin diving (also called scuba diving) at a fast pace involves high levels of physical exertion and above average lun...

Skin Diving - moderate

Skin diving (also called scuba diving) under moderately challenging conditions depends on the diver's aerobic fitness...

Skin Diving - snorkeling only

Skin diving using a snorkel tube (also called snorkeling) is an outdoor activity that can be enjoyed by water enthusi...

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Vitamins

  • Aloe

    ...f Aloe vera leaves has been used on the skin for thousands of years to treat wounds, skin infections, minor burns ...

  • Khella

    Khella (Ammi visnaga) is one of the oldest herbs. The ancient Egyptians originally grew it to treat many sicknesses l...

  • Calendula

    ...s marigold, has been widely used on the skin to treat minor wounds, skin infections, burns, bee stings, sunburn, w...

  • DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide)

    DMSO is naturally found in vegetables, fruits, grains and animal products. DMSO is available for both non-medicinal a...

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Conversations On Skin

  • bad skin


    • Posted On April 21, 2009 02:11:18 PM

      ...the last few weeks I've noticed that my skin has been getting increasingly spotty, I've got dark circles under my eyes which never go away no matter how much sleep I get and my skin has a genera... Read More

    • Posted On April 21, 2009 03:33:07 PM

      ... to any sort of yellowish tinge to your skin, which can be a sign of liver problems. Read More

  • Why is my skin wierd?


    • Posted On May 16, 2009 11:26:42 AM

      Okay so the thing is I have light skin but in some parts some years ago it had gotten darker. And the are like white spots on my dark skin like sort of like freckles. My skin is really uneven. My c... Read More

    • Posted On May 18, 2009 03:03:50 PM

      ...lvilg]Okay so the thing is I have light skin but in some parts some years ago it had gotten darker. And the are like white spots on my dark skin like sort of like freckles. My skin is really une... Read More

  • chicken skin


    • Posted On November 12, 2008 09:41:59 PM

      Buying boneless and skinless chicken is just too expensive, so I've started buying the whole thing. I have a question regarding preparing the chicken. Do you take the skin off the chicken before or... Read More

    • Posted On November 12, 2008 09:51:54 PM

      ...r way. From what I've read, leaving the skin on during cooking will keep the meat more tender and moist, however it will also hold in extra fat. Read More

  • excess skin?


    • Posted On August 6, 2008 01:32:07 PM

      ...w I have all this extra, droopy, saggy, skin. Is there any way to get rid of it?! Tina Read More

    • Posted On August 6, 2008 01:35:31 PM

      ...y is your only option for lots of loose skin. You can strength train and use extra powerful and expensive firming creams but it won't put much of a dent in it. Read More

  • loose skin


    • Posted On April 15, 2008 01:42:01 AM

      ...ding everywhere that if you have excess skin after loosing lots of weight or even a pregnancy that the only way to get rid of it is through surgury. I just think this is a really horrible thing... Read More

    • Posted On April 15, 2008 03:22:27 AM

      ...ly opted for having surgery because the skin wasn't going to "bounce back" after having been overweight since the time I was a teenager. However, I had been told that any tightening of the sk... Read More

  • Skin Discoloration???


    • Posted On February 26, 2009 01:06:48 PM

      ...have just noticed this month a patch of skin a little below y hip bone on the front of my body. It is just a few shades darker and about 2 1/2 inches by 3 1/2 inches. I had never noticed it befo... Read More

    • Posted On February 26, 2009 02:55:16 PM

      I'm not sure about darker skin, but I noticed some white patches on my arm one day. Went to the doctor - apparently it's some sort of fungus under the skin that I got from water (I rowed competitiv... Read More

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Skin Blogs

Sammy Sosa: The new Michael Jackson

By:Jarred Powell Sports Editor www.theblackurbantimes.com Sammy Sosa recently a skin rejuvenation that makes his skin lighter then it usually is. he has said that it is a skin cream that he has been taking. We have seen and heard this before from someone...

Ultra Lift Skin Care

Want the ultimate guide for your skin? Look no further For some women, money is no object when it comes to their skin and looking young. Even if you don’t quite fall into that extreme, you’ll still love these tips to find your perfect skin...

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Get rid of rosacea

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Get rid of rosacea with laser skin treatments, facial peels and maintaining a healthy skin routine. Rosacea may also be treated with medication and changes to your daily diet.

Get rid of eczema

- 93 members

...ation. Eczema can also be treated with skin treatments such as laser light therapy and chemical peels that reduce inflammation and restore the skin.

Lift weights

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... help you lose weight and firm up loose skin.

Drink more water

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...ush out toxins from the body, make your skin healthier and keep hunger pangs at bay. Your body needs water to replenish muscles and maintain balance, so aim for at least eight to 12 cups daily.

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Talk

msh441: Did some quality time w/Verizon's Driods. Of the two,the Aris w/HTC Sence skin is a way better phone than the Motorola they push so hard.

Alix_C: Dude.......quit dying your hair darker....you're a dude & it doesn't fit your rosy skin tone. Nope.

nakovac: our oldest cat goes to the vet on monday.. his skin is getting worse & we can tell it's bugging him because he is way more cuddly than usual

adyatiputri: finished the first step of home skin treatment : luluran :)) and now feeling totally refreshed! thanks to the aromatherapy :P

NikoleHahn: @mpmorehead If you've been in the business of trying long enough, you learn to have a thick skin. It's all about motivations.



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