The buoyancy of saltwater makes swimming in the ocean faster and less strenuous compared to swimming in fresh water, but the currents and waves can really slow you down -- unless you use them to your advantage. By riding the waves to shore, you allow the power of the sea to give you the boost you need to win your race. For safety, only ride waves if you have strong swimming experience, and always swim within view of a lifeguard.
Body piercing involves puncturing a part of your body and inserting jewelry. This process causes minor trauma to your skin and surrounding tissues, which need time to heal. When your skin is punctured, it triggers inflammation,...
With the vast array of beauty and skin care products available today, it is often difficult to know exactly what to choose and what will work best for you. Face powder was a staple cosmetic in your grandmother's time, but not e...
Bare Escentuals, or Bare Minerals makeup has been advertised for years as being so natural and pure, you can sleep in it without any concerns. Manufacturers of the products tout its high quality ingredients, lack of fragrances,...
Because your ear protects the mechanisms by which you hear, any wound or sore can be cause for concern, especially when it does not heal. A sore on the tip of the ear is not always cause for concern, but can be disturbed more t...
Body piercing has become popular in the last decade, going far beyond simple ear piercing. Both men and women are now piercing their noses, tongues, ears, eyebrows, nipples, navels and their genitals. Unfortunately, various med...
Developing a boil can be a painful and embarrassing experience, depending on its location. Although diluted Castile soap may be effective at preventing the bacteria that cause some boils, MedlinePlus considers antibacterial soa...
Many people like to keep hand sanitizer nearby to use when soap and water are not readily available. Sanitizers are often touted as a way not only to clean hands that are lightly soiled, but also as a method to kill germs. You ...
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