These guys have a way of violating your personal space. Before you know it, they’ve got a belly full of your blood — which they’ll use to make more of the vampiric pests — and you’ve got a huge red bump on your skin marking the area where the violation occurred. Mosquitoes are known to…
Category: HEALTH
If you’ve ever downed a bag of chips, but found yourself heading back into the kitchen an hour later in search of a snack, there’s actually an explanation. Certain foods, especially simple and refined carbohydrates like cookies, can actually cause your blood sugar levels to spike quickly so a lot of insulin is released, then your…
Are you ready to be beautiful this summer? Everyone finds naturally tanned skin attractive don’t they? People who have very white, pale skin can look incredibly attractive if their white skin tone is even and “full”. That is, you can’t see blue veins mapping their skin, or have red splotches here and there, or basically…
BSYI (Beautiful Skin Your In) Reader Asks: “HOW DO YOU RE-APPLY SUNSCREEN THROUGHOUT THE DAY?” “I have mild but persistent acne. I work in construction outside and need to apply sunscreen throughout the day. But I don’t want to apply it with dirty fingers or on top of dried perspiration? Unless that doesn’t matter?” “How…
If you’ve ever been to a barre class where the instructor asks you to do something with your hips that feels anatomically impossible, you’re not alone. We’ve all been there, trembling in a plié squat, thinking, “What are they talking about?” Cueing—a technique used by personal trainers and instructors to help clients achieve a specific…
Want a beaming smile like the celebs in Hollywood? Doesn’t looking and feeling your best when you laugh lift your confidence? However, if you’re feeling not so great about your own smile, you may be hesitant to laugh it up with your friends. Whitening your smile is imperative, but finding the time for a dentist visit isn’t always in the…
For many guys, eating a diet rich in meat is seen as a reflection of their manhood, and associated with being strong and manly. I felt the same way for most of my life. So I was really surprised to come across studies that showed that such a diet might actually have the contrary effect…
Everyone knows at least one woman with seemingly perfect skin. Every time you see her glowing face, you think, Seriously, how does she do it? What kind of magical procedures is she getting? Which expensive creams is she using? Here’s the thing: Her secret is simple — she has flawless skin because she’s nailed the best daily routine….
For a healthier body you began “juicing” to make smoothies from fresh fruits or vegetables didn’t you? And now you’re convinced that your juicing diet is the best choice, right? Making smoothies a part of your diet not only helps you get vitamins, minerals, enzymes, phytonutrients and fiber, but they also make these blended foods more easily digestible. Blending a…
There’s a new superfood in town. And it’s not kale. Seaweed may be a hot new food trend in the United States, but this leafy green from the sea has been used in Asian cuisine for thousands of years. Not only is seaweed low in calories and fat, it’s also packed with essential nutrients like…
