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Juice your own apple juice, or choose unfiltered store-bought varieties. Image Credit: Alexander Den/iStock/Getty Images Proponents of colon cleansing claim that using laxatives, enemas, teas or other specialized preparations can help remove toxins from your gastrointestinal tract and improve your health. But there’s little evidence to support these claims, and colon cleansing can sometimes be harmful, leading to nausea, vomiting, dehydration and bowel perforations. If you want to try a colon cleanse, speak to your doctor first....

When doing push-ups, you inhale as you lower your body and exhale as you push back up. Image Credit: kosmos111/iStock/GettyImages Push-ups utilize many muscles in the chest, arms, shoulders, abdominals and legs. Control breathing during push-ups to ensure that oxygenated blood is delivered to the muscles so you can do as many reps as possible. Advertisement Tip Correct breathing when working out requires you to exhale during the highest exertion. When doing push-ups, you inhale as you lower your body and exhale as you push back up....

A light, small meal every 2 to 3 hours is the way to go. Eating small frequent meals can help you ward off hunger, according to DiagnoseMe.com. This in turn prevents your body from going into starvation mode and holding on to calories as a defense mechanism. Eating small meals at frequent intervals throughout the day also helps stabilize your blood sugar. Not only does this keep your energy levels steady but it might help prevent diabetes....

Have fun and do good while getting a good workout with these charity races. Image Credit: Caiaimage/Sam Edwards/Caiaimage/GettyImages Isn’t it great when you can do something great for yourself while doing something good for others? Running charity races is the perfect way to merge those passions. From races that raise funds for breast cancer to ones that help honor wounded military veterans and more, there’s a race that lets you support any cause close to your heart....

references DermNet NZ: “Keratolysis exfoliativa.” Cureus: “Pool Toes: Case Report and Review of Pool-Associated Pedal Dermatoses.” Mayo Clinic: "Athlete's foot" Is this an emergency? If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, please see the National Library of Medicine’s list of signs you need emergency medical attention or call 911. It's not totally clear why some people get "pool toes," but there are a few things you can do to help prevent it....

Zinc oxide's skin benefits include protection from harmful UV rays, but it can also help with dark spots and acne. Image Credit: JGI/Jamie Grill/Tetra images/GettyImages Zinc oxide is a white, powdery mineral used for making plastics and other textiles. It also appears in some cosmetics and is probably known best in the U.S. as a primary ingredient in sunscreen lotions. Advertisement When applied topically, zinc oxide offers several important benefits for the skin: Video of the Day 1....

If your hands are numb when you wake up, you might have nerve damage. Image Credit: seb_ra/iStock/GettyImages At some point, we’ve all woken up from a deep sleep to discover a numb hand. Occasional numbness or pins and needles is normal. It usually occurs when you snooze in a strange position that cuts off circulation and causes your hand to “fall asleep.” Advertisement But if you tend to feel tingling or numbness in your hand or fingers more frequently upon waking, you may be dealing with a larger issue....

Gymnastics demographics show most athletes start very young and continue competing into early adulthood. Image Credit: Thomas Barwick/Getty Images In This Article Global Stats U.S. Stats Sex Stats Age Stats Injury Stats Olympic Stats World Championship Stats Gymnastics Levels Historical Facts About Gymnastics Alongside swimming, gymnastics is probably one of the most eagerly anticipated sports of the summer Olympics. And it's no surprise, considering the amount of skill and precision that goes into a single routine....

If you're waking up with swollen eyelids every morning, you may be allergic to something in your bedroom. Image Credit: Justin Case/Stone/GettyImages In This Article Allergic Reaction Pink Eye Bug Bite Stye Shingles Infection When to See a Doctor Waking up with a heavy, swollen eyelid can be a little disconcerting. If you didn't have an injury, chances are you're staring at yourself in the mirror thinking, ‌What...the...?‌ Advertisement There's good news, though....

Red potato nutrition is almost the same as white potato nutrition. Image Credit: Foodcollection/Foodcollection/GettyImages There are a lot of different potato options out there, but when it comes to red potatoes versus white potatoes, the nutrition is nearly identical. If you’re trying to make a potato choice based on which potato is healthier, it won’t make a significant difference either way. Advertisement But that doesn't mean that you shouldn't choose either of them....

A woman is putting spread on toast with a grapefruit half. Image Credit: Antonio_Diaz/iStock/Getty Images A diet that promises quick weight loss, doesn’t encourage exercise and requires followers to stick to restrictive, nutritionally unsound meal plans is a fad diet you should avoid, advises the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The Birmingham Cardiac Diet – also known as the British Heart Foundation Diet, the three-day diet and the Greenland Diet – belongs in this category....

Ice cream is a common cause of brain freeze, which is why it's sometimes called an "ice cream headache." Image Credit: HEX/HEX/GettyImages In This Article Causes Prevention Treatment Picture this: It's the middle of summer, and you're happily staying cool by slurping down an ice pop when suddenly you're struck behind the eyes with an intense, penetrating pain. Advertisement Anyone who's ever battled brain freeze, also known as an ice cream headache, has probably pondered why guzzling a glass of cold water or polishing off a popsicle can produce an unexpected jolt of pain....

Many women choose a quiet yoga practice during their periods. Image Credit: jacoblund/iStock/GettyImages Your period affects your energy, mood and stamina. With hormones changing, you may wonder if you should even venture to a fitness class at this time of the month. Some practices do discourage you from doing yoga during your period, maintaining that it is a time for “renewal” and rest. Advertisement Other practices steer you away from specific postures, such as inversions, as they direct your energy — which is headed downward during menstruation — in the wrong direction....

Oats are high in soluble fiber, which can aid satiety. Image Credit: wmaster890/iStock/GettyImages A warm bowl of oatmeal in the morning is a soothing, satisfying breakfast that’s sure to get you going and keep you going until lunch. But if you’re following one of the many low-carb diets out there, the ‌carbs in oatmeal‌ may mean it’s off limits. Advertisement However, the verdict is still out on whether low-carb diets work better than any other diet for weight loss....

A close-up of a pot of coq au vin. Image Credit: Radu Dumitrescu/iStock/Getty Images Red wine vinegar is sometimes used in marinades for highly-flavored grilled meats, such as fajitas or shish kabobs, but it makes a poor substitute for red wine to flavor roast beef. Red wine vinegar lacks the depth and sweetness of red wine, and leaves a lingering acidic taste in the mouth. Advertisement What is It? Both red wine and red wine vinegar are made from red grapes, but red wine vinegar is made from red wine that has been allowed to sour....

Small jar of coconut oil. Image Credit: joannawnuk/iStock/Getty Images Tropical oils, such as palm and coconut oils, come from plants but have a very different nutritional profile from other plant-based fats. Palm oil is pressed from the flesh and kernel of the palm oil tree fruit and is produced at a rate of 47 million tons per year. Coconut oil comes from the white meat – or copra – of the brown-husked coconut fruit....

Some brands of protein powders may contain added calories, sugars and toxic chemicals, so read product labels carefully. Image Credit: Marek Uliasz/iStock/Getty Images You love your whey protein shake — it tastes like a milkshake, helps your muscles heal after a workout and has boosted your daily protein intake enough to help you build muscle. But it’s causing some less-attractive digestive issues, like protein farts and bloating. You may experience a bout of protein powder constipation as well....

Pasta is one of many foods that can bring on diarrhea and other symptoms of IBS. Image Credit: bernardbodo/iStock/GettyImages If you find yourself sprinting to the bathroom the morning after feasting on a big bowl of spaghetti, you might wonder, “Why does pasta give me diarrhea?” Pasta seems like a pretty safe, easy-to-digest food, right? And for some, it is — but for others, it may bring on irritable bowel symptoms....

Dried fruit nutrition can be beneficial, and desiccated fruit is viewed as a healthy snacking option. Image Credit: Svetlana-Cherruty/iStock/GettyImages Dried mango is a type of dried fruit. Dried fruit nutrition can be beneficial, and desiccated fruit is viewed as a healthy snacking option. It’s certainly better than junk food or sweet candy. Advertisement However, you should still exercise moderation while consuming dried fruit, since it has more calories and sugar than fresh fruit, according to the Harvard Medical School....

Protein found in salmon and eggs can help your hair grow long and strong. Image Credit: vanillaechoes/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Protein and Hair Growth How Much to Eat Food Protein Shakes Protein Powder There's a lot that goes into luscious locks: Good hygiene, regular cuts and non-damaging products. But did you know that the food you eat can also contribute to strong strands? And one macronutrient that may be particularly helpful is protein for hair growth and health....