Stretching, also referred to as gauging up, requires careful planning and the right materials to be successful. Although stretching is possible almost anywhere on your body, ear lobes are the most popular body part according to the Tribalectic...
Earrings are a common and popular form of jewelry that are usually worn by piercing a hole through the ear lobe and inserting the earring through it. There are many reasons why you might not want to have your ears pierced, but if you still want to...
For some people, a standard ear piercing is just not enough. Ear gauging or stretching takes piercing a step further, enlarging the hole over a matter of weeks or months, until it measures the shape and size desired. Gauging usually begins with...
Usually earwax or cerumen works its way out of the ear canal where you can wipe it away with a soft cloth, but in certain cases, the cerumen may collect in the ear canal and create a wax buildup. Removing this earwax fast requires prompt...
Simple ear piercing is looking old-fashioned these days. Your teenager may be asking for permission to "stretch" her ears with "gauges." This new fashion trend involves wearing a series of ever-larger rings in the earlobes to slowly increase the...
If you haven't worn earrings in a long time, the holes in your earlobes may have closed. If you feel a small knot in the skin where the hole is, it is more than likely the fistula, or skin tunnel, created when your piercing healed. It may be...
NordicTrack produces a cross-country ski machine known as the Classic Pro, intended for use in the home. A pair of skis attached to a variable resistance system provides a workout designed to burn calories, tone muscles and improve cardiovascular...
Ear gauges are different sized jewelry inserted into stretched ear lobes. Gauging is the process of stretching the lobes. Typically a long tapered earring that is small on one end and progressively gets larger in diameter, like a cone, is...
Normally, ear piercings heal around the piercing stud and leave a smooth ear lobe with a hole in through it. People whose bodies form keloids are instead left with mounds of scar tissue, resembling bubbles or round growths. Doctors have a...
Ear wax is produced by your ears to protect your inner ear from dirt, water and bacteria. Ear wax is naturally expelled from the ear canal and helps to keep ears clean. Some people's ears produce extra wax that can harden and create a blockage....
Whether you are starting a new career or wishing to change your personal appearance, you may regret the choice you made to stretch your earlobe piercings. Though it differs from person to person, if your ears are stretched from the small size of...
Ear acupressure for losing weight provides a natural and gentle way that may help you decrease your appetite, release endorphins, relax, and reduce your food cravings and temptations to eat. Your ear contains a microsystem of points affecting all...
The outer ear is made up of the pinna and the ear canal. A multitude of disorders can affect the outer ear. The external ear is commonly subjected to inflammations. It can be a site for trauma, allergies and growths. Earwax is also a common...
Earwax is a naturally occurring substance that lubricates and protects the ears. Also called cerumen, earwax helps keep the ear clear of bacteria and other debris. As part of the cleaning process, earwax flows from the ear canals, clearing the...
Safety 1st manufactures a variety of products for infants and their parents. Part of its product line includes items for child care, including thermometers. Some of its thermometers are designed to obtain temperature readings from the ear canal....
It can be difficult to determine if pain in your ear is caused by an accumulation of ear wax or swimmer's ear, a common type of ear infection. Both conditions share some of the same symptoms. Your doctor can quickly clear up any confusion...
A buildup of scar tissue at the site of a healed skin injury leads to keloids. Keloids appear like a lump on the ear and commonly occur after ear piercing. They also occur from ear infection or trauma or spontaneously in those who are prone to the...
Piercing of the nipple is a trend that is catching on all over the United States and the world, and although it may seem like a trendy way to express yourself, it has its drawbacks. When considering nipple piercing or any other type of body...
The outer ear is made up of cartilage. The thin layer of tissue surrounding the cartilage is called perichondrium. Perichondritis is infection of the skin and tissues surrounding the cartilage of the ear. Initially, ear cartilage infection appears...
Ear gauging is a popular body modification practice in which gauges of varying, graduated sizes are placed in an ear piercing to slowly stretch out the hole for a larger spacing. Ear gauging can be painful and have lasting effects that may one day...
Losing your hearing is something that can affect all of us and can happen for a variety of different reasons. Whether you're just getting older or you experienced some sort of accident, having your hearing impaired doesn't mean your lifestyle has...
Ear wax is a thick, waxy substance called cerumen that builds up in the ear canal. It protects the inner ear by preventing foreign and harmful substances, such as dust particles and bacteria, from entering the ear. Unfortunately, some people...
Tympanostomy tubes are tiny vessels that look similar to a spool of thread. The tubes create a temporary hole in the tympanic membrane, or ear drum, to allow ventilation and fluid drainage from the middle ear space. Tubes will equalize the...
Ear infections are a common childhood ailment. University of Texas's Southwestern Medical Center reports that ear infections are the most common reason children are prescribed antibiotics. A 2006 study at the medical center demonstrated that...
Good posture creates a finely aligned body structure. Visualize your ankles, knees, hips, shoulders and ears positioned in a straight line without being rigid. This means a weighted cord falls in a straight line from your ear lobe to your ankle...
While only a few ear, nose and throat diseases are fatal, they can cause considerable cosmetic, communication and pain problems for the afflicted person. Ear infections are the most common ailments, especially in children. Throat infections are...
Navel piercing is growing in popularity, particularly among young women. A pierced navel can be a visually pleasing way to show off a flat stomach or to commemorate a special life event or experience. However, navel piercings -- like other...
Gauging is the process of stretching a piercing to accommodate larger jewelry. Most ear piercings are performed at an 18 or 20 gauge, which is very small; however, the lobes can be stretched to 3 inches in diameter or more. While it is possible...
Cauliflower ear is caused by perichondritis, an infection of the skin and tissue surrounding the ear cartilage of your child's outer ear. The infection can lead to damage of the shape and structure of your child's outer ear making it look lumpy...
Relieve stress in the head and face by learning how to massage the jaw bone with shiatsu massage in this free video clip.