If you're pregnant and want a tattoo before baby comes, it's not a zero-risk endeavor. The American Pregnancy Association recommends waiting until after baby is born and you're done breastfeeding. If you've already made up your mind, though, here's how to minimize harm to you and your little one.
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If you've ever had sleep paralysis, you know how terrifying it can be. You wake up in the middle of the night in darkness and can't move your arms or legs. Then you try to yell out, but you can't speak. Here's what the experts say you should do to cope with this terrifying condition.
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It is as common a question for the expectant set as how much coffee one can safely drink: Is it okay to dye your hair when you are coloring tresses for two? But burgeoning bellies everywhere can take a collective sigh of relief.
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For some, there's nothing worse than getting a pimple in the middle of your face. But that's the kind of skin problem cystic acne sufferers could only dream of. Only those who experience it understand the mental and physical pain of cystic acne. So what is it and, more importantly, what causes it?
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Sitting down and enjoying a cup of tea is viewed, in many cultures at least, as a way to take a step back and unwind. But the next time you reach for a cup of tea before bedtime, you may want to consider your options. It might not contain caffeine, but it does contain other stimulants.
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Experts agree that pure essential oils work with your body's chemistry to promote healing results, and one of the things they have been known to heal is dry skin. But which are the best essential oils for dry skin? We have not one, but several different recommendations based on your specific needs.
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The aim of a gut cleanse is usually to remove toxins or impurities which might have accumulated in your bowels. While the process is not actually considered to be beneficial according to most medical experts, this nutritionist put a spin on the traditional cleanse that even doctors could get behind.
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When injected in small doses, the botulism toxin we call Botox is a cosmetic surgeon's dream. It's also used as a non-cosmetic treatment for eye disorders, migraines, bladder spasms, and excessive sweating. But Botox can still function as a poison if used incorrectly. Here's what you need to know.
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In 2016, PETA named Liam Hemsworth the sexiest male vegan celebrity of the year, just five months after he gave up eating meat. Just four years later, Hemsworth says the time had come for him to reevaluate his dietary choices.
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There are claims that crystals have been a part of healing for millennia; crystal enthusiasts have added one more gadget to their alternative healing arsenal.
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Many of us look forward to curling up in our bed under warm covers and blissfully falling asleep. Unfortunately, a large number of us will struggle to get there
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Mosquitos can be such efficient disease carriers that indirectly, they can cause over half a million deaths every year. So with summertime just around the corner, it's likely a question you've wondered: Could mosquitoes become another conduit through which the coronavirus can spread?
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Anyone who has been pregnant before isn't likely to forget the ups and downs that comes with carrying a child. One of the better parts of pregnancy is food cravings (nothing tastes quite as good as satisfying that craving) -- unless you happen to crave nigiri sushi, which could present a problem.
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With the state of the world right now, it wouldn't surprise us if you are tempted to ramp up the cleaning ante by combining products to try and create an extra-strength formulation. But experts say it isn't always a good idea to put two and two together where household cleaners are concerned.
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There's a classic Seinfeld episode titled "The Invitations," which likely spurred many of our first realizations that licking envelopes may be a bad idea. While the episode was clearly a comedic exaggeration, they were on to something. Here's why you should avoid licking envelopes altogether.
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Starting in late 2019, COVID-19 spread across the globe and caused a global pandemic. This is everything that happens to your body when you get coronavirus.
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There is some evidence that zinc might help prevent or even reverse hair loss in some cases, but there are some things to be aware of, too. Here's what you need to know about taking zinc supplements for your hair health.
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There are a number of reasons why women don't think they look good in shorts, and one of those reasons could be cellulite. Cellulite happens when the fat beneath your skin pushes up against the connective tissue, making it look dimpled, bumpy, and giving it the appearance of an orange peel.
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Many of us sit in front of a computer or at a desk for hours each day, and if we're not careful our backs are howling at us. Here are some exercises to do.
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Maybe you think you really ought to start weight training, or perhaps you've already been doing a little lifting but you've outgrown your starter set of super-light dumbbells. Either way, did you know you've probably already got access to a wide range of weights of all sizes?
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With streaming platforms and grocery delivery services, spending time outside doesn't always seem necessary. But it turns this could be seriously bad for you.
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If you're a dog person, even the thought of a cute pup can ignite fantasies of snuggling, playing fetch, and going for daily walks. But what if the thing you love most causes you to sneeze, cough or have itchy, watery eyes? Unfortunately these may be signs that you're allergic to dogs.
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You may have found refuge in a kava tea bar if you're someone who enjoys the nightlife without alcohol. But what happens to your body if you drink it every day?
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Like so many of us during quarantine, Jane Fonda has downloaded TikTok. In her first video, she showed off some workout moves, but don't break out your yoga mats just yet. These workouts are about way more than just exercising. Fonda is also using the platform to advocate for something important.
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If you think a toilet seat is the most disgusting thing out there, think again. State Food Safety warns that if you were to compare a toilet set, doorknob, and mobile phone in terms of bacteria per square inch, it would be no contest, with phones carrying a whopping 25,127 bacteria per square inch.
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It seems like a long time ago, but among the things we used to do regularly — and take for granted — included buying groceries, bringing them home, unpacking bags, and then putting them away. Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, whether or not you need to sanitize your groceries has become a hot topic.
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Almost half of Americans drink diet soda every day and while you might assume that Diet Coke is better than regular Coke, it can still harm your body in a multitude of ways. Thanks to some of its many unpronounceable ingredients, this is exactly what happens when you drink Diet Coke every day.
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