Can Cryotherapy Help You Lose Weight? Probably Not, and It’s Also Dangerous
What if you could lose weight by standing in a deep-freeze tank (up to 250 degrees below Fahrenheit) for two to four minutes at a time? That’s what cryotherapy promises, along with a host of other benefits: increasing your metabolism, improving your sleep, releasing endorphins, reducing inflammation, treating sore muscles — to those who believe ... Read more
Reshape the Way You Smile with Tooth Contouring
Are your pearly whites uneven and chipped? If so, tooth contouring is one of the quickest and easiest ways to improve your smile’s appearance. Here we explore the pros and cons of this common dental procedure. What is Tooth Contouring? Tooth contouring goes by many names, including tooth reshaping and dental contouring. Whatever your cosmetic ... Read more
Back and Chest Acne: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment Options
Chest and back acne have the same root causes as facial acne: a combination of dead skin cells, oil produced by the skin (called sebum), and bacteria (Propionibacterium acnes) that interact and ultimately lead to inflammation in the form of pimples and cysts on the skin. Here’s what you can do to prevent and treat ... Read more
Straight Talk on Collagen Lip Masks: Do They Really Work?
Collagen lip masks claim to remake your pout in just 15 to 20 minutes with results that are visible for five to six hours afterwards. The thick, jelly-like lip mask is saturated in a serum filled with active ingredients, most notably collagen but also vitamins, moisturizers, and other compounds. Users stick the masks to their ... Read more
What’s Up with Ice Facials? Here’s The Cold, Hard Truth
Who needs retinol, alpha hydroxy acid, or gold-infused creams when you already have good old H2O? This is the thought behind the hot—so to speak—skin care phenomenon called the ice facial. Backed by such celebrities as model Kate Moss, makeup artist Lisa Eldridge, and facialist Ole Henriksen, this age-old beauty secret is once again in ... Read more
Facial Warts: How to Identify and Treat This Common Nuisance
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, Warts are a type of benign, or non-cancerous, skin growth that can occur anywhere on the body, including the face, hands, feet, and anogenital area. Warts are caused by a group of viruses known as human papillomavirus (HPV). Although warts can be embarrassing and sometimes uncomfortable, they are ... Read more
Knowing Your Fitzpatrick Skin Type Can Help Prevent Skin Cancer
If you are unsure of what strategies will work best for you to protect your skin from the sun, the Fitzpatrick skin type (or phototype) system can help. This system helps people identify how sensitive their skin is to sunburn and how likely they are to develop a tan. It also allows doctors to identify ... Read more
Can Endermologie Lipomassage Get Rid of Fat and Cellulite?
According to The American Academy of Dermatology, cellulite is the body’s way of storing excess fat to ensure women have enough energy reserves during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Connective tissue is oriented in a crisscross manner, which is why this type of fat shows up in irregular, distinct lumps. Unfortunately, it’s a type of fat that ... Read more
Zwivel’s Complete Guide to Dental Implant Surgery
It can be difficult to feel like you’re living your best life when you’re missing a tooth. You never want to crack a full smile. You eat carefully, worried that food will hurt your gums. You notice the gap every time you look in the mirror. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Because ... Read more
What Is Oil Pulling and Does it Work?
These days, it seems like oil is the cure for everything: high cholesterol, weight gain, stretch marks, and even brittle nails. According to some wellness experts, it can even help boost your overall health and cure such illnesses as cancer, asthma, and diabetes. But instead of cooking with it, they recommend you swish it in ... Read more