Chakra balancing is an ancient practice that has gained popularity in recent years. It is a form of energy therapy used in holistic health practice and related exercises are often incorporated into other holistic health practices such as yoga,...
The Water and Pepper diet, known by a variety of names, provides few calories and is meant to purge your colon. The combination liquid diet-cleanse will reportedly help you lose up to 20 lbs. in 20 days, much of it from stored-up waste in your...
If you have trouble sleeping at night, you're not alone. Based on 2008 figures, the National Institutes of Health estimated that at least 40 million Americans feel the effect of long-term, chronic sleep disorders every year. These sleep disorders...
Perfectly even skin tone is hard to achieve. Your skin color, or pigment, is produced by cells called melanocytes. These cells can become damaged in many ways, including too much sun exposure, and leave you with a mottled complexion or white spots...
Infrared LED light therapy uses concentrated beams of light to help remove skin blemishes, especially on the face. In general, infrared light therapy uses a combination of red light and infrared light to promote skin health because the...
Stress is one of the reasons pimples occur on the arms, typically on the upper arms, shoulders and chest. Stress also causes pimples on the back and acne on the face. Acne occurs in response to your body's reaction to stress, called the...
Proponents of the Lemon Fast, which is also known as the Lemonade Diet and Master Cleanse, claim the diet has helped them lose weight, give up smoking and improve their sleep. Other reported benefits include clarity of thought and an energy boost....
Dark circles under the eyes can affect men, women and children, although they most often appear for the first time when you are an adult. Contrary to common belief, dark circles under your eyes are not typically an indication that you are tired or...
Color therapy has been used for centuries to treat a number of physical and mental health problems. According to BHIA Organization, a branch of the medical site Healthcare Media International, color can be used in a number of ways to treat...
The skin is the largest organ in the human body and it is composed of three layers--the epidermis, the dermis and subcutaneous tissue. It is the dermis, or middle layer, where stretch marks occur. These are known medically as striae and they are...
Infrared saunas are saunas that use infrared heat to heal and detoxify the body. According to the Holistic Naturopathic Center, infrared heat is light produced by the sun and the warmth felt as it penetrates the skin. The body also gives off...
Excessive growth of dark hair on women, or hirsutism, typically occurs on the face, back and chest, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center website. Causes include heredity, ethnicity, hormonal imbalance, as well as certain medical...
Manic depression, also commonly referred to as bipolar disorder, is usually treated with prescription medication and psychotherapy. However, due to the variety of side effects associated with certain medications, many people suffering from this...
Over time, every individual will experience damaging effects to their skin, be it through toxins in the air, over exposure to the sun, harmful topical creams or diet and health issues. Organizations across the globe are trying to find the fountain...
Broken blood vessels in the skin often occur from sun exposure or other skin damage, appearing most frequently on the face and legs as people age. Broken blood vessels, often called telangiectasia, can also develop as part of a disease such as...
According to the "Atlas of Aesthetic Face & Neck Surgery" by Gregory S. LaTrenta, the platysma muscle, located in the front of the neck, can become loose and distended with age. This condition, combined with weight gain, can result in a...
