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...
For some, getting their ears pierced isn't enough. They also want to stretch those piercings so larger plugs or objects can fit into the holes. Sometimes called gauging, stretching out the ear lobes is a process that takes a lot of time and...
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...
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...
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...
Ear lobes that have been stretched to accommodate large jewelry are often referred to as "gauged," although the term "gauge" actually refers to the diameter of the jewelry. While earlobes stretched to a 2 gauge or smaller may shrink close to their...
In previous generations, girls often used ice to numb the ear lobes and a sewing needle to pierce their ears at home. Unfortunately, unless you have an extraordinarily steady hand and a good eye, this method will likely result in uneven piercings....
You may wonder if different body piercings take a different amount of time to heal. The short answer is yes, the healing time for a body piercing depends on the location and type of tissue it is going through. This is because some tissues (such...
Ear piercing has become a popular and simple way to display ear jewelry. When pierced, ear lobes need a starter stud to keep the hole open and allow proper healing. Starter studs are generally made of stainless steel or gold and have two pieces,...
Bumps are common occurrences on nose piercings because they are easily bumped, and cartilage also takes longer to heal than the fleshy areas of the body such as the ear lobes. They often appear as red bumps right beside the piercing, and can be...
Janet Jackson and other Hollywood celebrities credit acupuncture with significant weight loss. Replacing diet and exercise with a few needle pokes may be tempting and there is some scientific evidence that acupuncture treatment helps shed...
Eggs have always been a staple food. The selection of eggs at most grocery stores used to be very limited, but nowadays the panoply of choices is almost overwhelming: omega-3 enriched, organic, free-range and more. The size also varies, from small...
Tribes throughout the world have stretched their earlobes, often for spiritual reasons. Today, stretched piercings can be seen in mainstream society, often — but not limited to — the bodies of young adults. The jewelry worn in...
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...
When you practice proper posture, your spine is naturally strong and stable. However, according to MayoClinic.com, poor posture can lead to back pain, fatigue and other health problems such as osteoporosis. Specific exercises from a standing...
Sometimes a 2-year-old child requires extra iron, and a pediatrician may advise either a vitamin supplement that includes this mineral or an iron supplement all by itself. Blood tests may have shown that your child is anemic, or he may have...
Although no specific studies exist supporting the benefits of placenta facial treatments, human placenta is used in these treatments, according to CNN. Proponents say it makes the skin look younger. Because a placenta facial treatment oftentimes...
Outside temperature and internal heat flow throughout the body controls skin temperature. Prolonged exposure to cold weather, wind chills and outdoor moisture leads to heat loss. Other factors are constricted clothing and lack of insulation, which...
Adrenal adenomas are benign tumors that originate in the cortex of the adrenal gland. The adrenal cortex is responsible for producing a variety of hormones that control various functions within the body. Usually, adrenal adenomas do not cause any...
Aging is an inevitable part of life that affects different parts of the body in different ways. Skin aging is very visible to the world, which can make it embarrassing. Although you can't stop your skin from aging, there are some things you can do...
Many people suffer with the pain associated with an ear infection at some point. In some cases, an external ear infection, called acute external otitis, or swimmer's ear, may be caused by swimming. This is an infection in the outer part of the ear...
Keloid scars are not typically considered dangerous but they may cause embarrassment as well as discomfort. Some keloids become less noticeable over a period of several years, but others do not fade with time. There are steps you can take to...
Pain in the upper back while running is most likely due to poor posture. There are several positions your spine can misalign while exercising. If you experience this while running, it is probable that your everyday posture could be improved as...
If you have combination skin, you can have oily areas as well as dry patches of skin on your face. Sometimes facial moisturizers can be too heavy, adding to the oil already on your skin. You may need specific types of cleansers and moisturizers to...
Optimal body alignment potentially improves movement efficiency, reduces joint and muscular pain, enhances athletic performance and prevents injuries. If trends in postural alignment theories remained constant, the concept would be easily defined,...
Just like a tattoo of a sweetheart's name, the decision to gauge, or stretch, your earlobes can be full of personal meaning, and may be a decision you later come to regret. Whether it's for reasons of employment, military duty, or simply a change...
It's no wonder that weight loss can be so frustrating. Many popular diets leave you feeling unhealthy with symptoms such as bloating and headaches. Eventually, they fail and cause disappointment that leads to further weight gain. That's why the...
In the United States, 68 percent of adults 20 years and older are obese or overweight, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While some dieters turn to standard weight-loss methods such as aerobic exercise, weight training...
Ear stretching, more modernly referred to as ear gauging, is the practice of stretching the ear lobes by creating a small fistula in the ear, and then using a taper rod to slowly increase the size of the hole, placing a new size or gauge piece of...
Relieve stress in the head and face by learning how to massage the jaw bone with shiatsu massage in this free video clip.
