Healthy Care

 Being overweight and obese is a big struggle. People who want to lose weight know how challenging it can be to shed the extra pounds.

 Vaseline is a triple-filtered substance, which ensures it is free from impurities and safe to use. While Vaseline is the name, the product is actually petroleum-jelly based product.

 Learn how to bring under skin pimples to surface and get rid of them. There are many ways to get rid of pimples, but most times you get an unaesthetic scar. Try these remedies to efficiently get rid of them.

 Hormonal Imbalance You may lose hair when you have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). That's a women's health condition that affects your hormone levels. PCOS can lead to hirsutism -- when women sprout a lot of hair in places they normally wouldn't. You may notice hair on your face, chest, or chin. Extra androgens, sometimes called male hormones, cause this. Your doctor can help treat your PCOS. Autoimmune Disorder With alopecia areata, hair may get thin or stop growing. That's because your immune system attacks hair follicles, making it hard for hair to grow. You may get bald patches on your head or other body parts. You might lose your eyebrows or eyelashes. Sometimes, all your body hair falls out. That's called alopecia universalis. Medicine may regrow hair. And since your follicles still work, your hair might grow back when the condition isn't active. Thyroid Condition Talk to a doctor if your hair loss comes with fatigue, muscle weakness, weight loss or ga...

 What Are Scabies? Scabies are eight-legged human itch mites that cause a contagious skin condition. These microscopic mites burrow into the skin and cause symptoms of itching and rash. It takes about three weeks for these mites to incubate, but once infested, re-infestation may happen even faster than that. How Do You Get Scabies? Anyone can get scabies. Infestations can be found all over the world and the mite is transmitted by direct and prolonged skin-to-skin contact with a person who has the disease. Sexual contact is the most common way these mites are transmitted. Transmission can also happen from parents to children, particularly mother-to-infant. The mite can only survive about 48 to 72 hours without human contact, so it is uncommon, though possible, for them to spread through infested bedding or furniture. How Long Does Scabies Last? Scabies mites can only live about 72 hours without human contact, but once on a person, the mites can live up to two months. Mites survive ...

 Cool Hot Flashes When you think of signs and symptoms of menopause, hot flashes top the list. They are a hallmark of menopause. But once you start experiencing them, you may not know what sets them off. Keeping a diary can help you identify triggers. Keep a notebook and jot down where you are and what you are doing when you experience hot flashes. Many women find that stress, caffeine, hot weather, and alcohol are common triggers. You may be able to cool yourself off by taking slow, deep breaths when hot flashes start. Breathe in slowly through your nose and out through your mouth. See your doctor if hot flashes are particularly bad. Banish Night Sweats Some women experience hot flashes that are so severe that they interfere with sleep. If that happens to you, there are things you can do to stay cooler and help you sleep. Wear pajamas made of thin, breathable fabric. Use light layers of sheets and blankets instead of a thick comforter or quilt. Place a fan in the bedroom. Keep a ...