Health

What Happens To Your Body When You Drink Witch Hazel

Witch hazel is one of the most well-known skincare ingredients. If, like most of us, you're not sure exactly what it is, here's the scientific answer: "Witch hazel is extraction that is made from leaves, bark and twigs," says Tsao-Lin Moy, acupuncturist and founder of Integrative Healing Arts.

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When You Wear Leggings Every Day, This Is What Happens To Your Body

Leggings can be comfy and cute, but maybe you shouldn't wear them every day. Here's what will happen to your body if you make that specific fashion choice.

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What Happens To Your Body If You Only Eat Processed Foods

Processed foods make for convenient go-to meals and snacks. However, if you only eat processed foods every day, your body is likely missing out on a lot.

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Here's How To Prepare Your Body For A Juice Cleanse, According To A Health Coach

One too many glasses of wine, one too many Oreos -- we all encounter that moment where we need to press the reset button. That's why we've tracked down holistic health coach, Carleigh Bodrug, and got the exclusive down-low from her to learn how to prepare our bodies for a juice cleanse.

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When You Stop Wearing Pants, This Is What Happens To Your Body

After wearing pants all day, you probably can't wait to come home and unbutton them. We should tell you what happens to your body when you stop wearing pants.

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When You Eat Garlic Every Day, This Is What Happens To Your Body

What will happen to you if you start eating garlic every single day? Well, for one thing, other humans may start keeping their distance if you really reek of the stuff. But strangely enough, you can reverse the off-putting effect if you time your garlic consumption just right.

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The 3 Fitness Trends Jillian Michaels Says You Should Avoid

Jillian Michaels has decades of experience helping everyday people reach their goals, so she know exactly what works and what doesn't. While any form of exercise is better than none at all, we chatted with Michaels to find out about all the fitness trends that we should be ditching immediately.

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When You Take A Fish Oil Supplement Every Day, This Is What Happens To Your Body

Fish oil supplements are some of the most popular over-the-counter supplements on the market. But fish oil remains controversial in certain circles.

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The Real Reason You Keep Getting Ingrown Hairs

If you're dreading slipping on your swimsuit this summer due to unsightly bumps on your bikini line, you're not alone. Nearly all of us, whether we shave, wax, or even pluck, have experienced the ingrown hairs that lead to these angry, red bumps, which look a bit like pimples.

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When You Smoke Every Day, This Is What Happens To Your Body

If you smoke every day, chances are you know your nicotine habit isn't good for your health. But you may not realize the extent of the damage.

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The Real Reason You Shouldn't Drink Diet Coke When Pregnant

Much as we would love otherwise, we know being pregnant isn't a free pass to consume anything and everything in front of us. Some of the many foods and drinks you need to avoid include soft cheeses, unpasteurized dairy, undercooked or raw meats, deli meat, smoked seafood, and alcohol.

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The Real Reasons You Experience Insomnia During Pregnancy

When you get pregnant, you know that there are certain things from your pre-pregnancy life that are not going to be your reality for the next nine months. Like raw sushi. And by month six or seven, having what people refer to as a "waist." What you don't expect to lose is the ability to sleep.

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Throw Out Your Hand Sanitizer If It Contains This Ingredient

Hand sanitizer has become one of the hottest commodities of the COVID-19 pandemic. Not all hand sanitizers are created equal, though, which is why the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a statement warning people not to use hand sanitizers containing this ingredient.

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The Real Reason Your Feet Hurt So Much After Going For A Run

There are plenty of aches and pains associated with running, but one of the more common complaints is sore feet. Whether you're a serious runner or just getting started on the treadmill at the gym, you know the aching feeling that can start at the soles of your feet and work its way up your legs.

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Is It Safe To Take An Uber During The Pandemic?

How we travel is one more thing that has changed in the midst of the pandemic. If you've been leaving your home more as the economy has slowly opened back up, you may have found yourself wondering just how safe it is to use a ride-sharing service like Uber.

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When You Drink Tonic Water Every Day, This Is What Happens To Your Body

Tonic water -- which goes with gin like peanut butter goes with jelly -- has quite the interesting backstory.

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When You Take Melatonin Every Night, This Is What Happens To Your Body

Melatonin, the sandman hormone, helps regulate your body's internal clock. But melatonin is also an oral supplement, and it has certain unexpected effects.

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When You Eat Bread Every Day, This Is What Happens To Your Body

While bread may have a bad reputation thanks to the popularity of low-carb diets, eating it every day can also do a lot of great things for your body -- as well as your mind. Curious to know how that works? Keep reading to find out what happens to your body when you eat bread every day.

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Here's How Many Steps You Really Should Walk Per Day

According to Carol Ewing Garber, Ph.D., director of the applied physiology graduate program at Teachers College at Columbia University, 10,000 steps a day is just a "guesstimate." Speaking to Prevention, Garber revealed, "It wasn't based on any particular science."

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When You Eat Peanut Butter Every Day, This Is What Happens To Your Body

Peanut butter was likely one of your staple foods during childhood and, let's be honest, adulthood. But have you ever wondered what it's doing to your body?

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The Truth About The Lazy Keto Diet

You've most likely heard of the keto diet by now, but get ready to learn about its more laid-back version, the lazy keto diet. The lazy keto diet is basically the same as the keto diet, but there's a lot less math involved.

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When You Take Ibuprofen Every Day, This Is What Happens To Your Body

Ibuprofen is one of the most common medications on the market. Here's what happens to your body when you take ibuprofen every day.

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When You Switch From Coffee To Tea, This Is What Happens

The benefits of drinking tea on a daily basis rather than coffee are well-documented. As Reader's Digest advises, making the switch could help you sleep better.

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The Real Reason Your Cardio Workout Is Failing, According To Jillian Michaels

There's no point in working out if you're not going to do it properly, especially when it comes to cardio. We spoke with Jillian Michaels, and she revealed three key mistakes you may be making during your cardio workout, and also advised how to fix them.

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When You Sleep With A Weighted Blanket Every Night, This Is What Happens To Your Body

In pursuit of zzzs, we're willing to try just about anything - from apps to essential oils. However, weighted blankets may be a cut above the rest.

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When You Wear Spanx Every Day, This Is What Happens To Your Body

Many women see Spanx as an occasional wardrobe addition, meant to amplify assets and diminish visible problem areas under special occasion outfits. For others, however, those stretchy undergarments are a way of life. Here's the truth about what happens to your body when you wear Spanx every day.

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Here's What An Upset Stomach Says About Your Health

Most of us have had an experience with our stomach aching. Maybe after you've eaten your favorite chips and spicy salsa, or after munching on greasy French fries. It's likely you just ate something that didn't sit right; if stomach cramps come out of nowhere, it could indicate a health problem.

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