Glossary

Cellulite is localized fat deposition in some parts of the body, particularly the buttocks and the thigh, but can occur on the arms, waist and neck.Why cellulite occurs is not known but is thought to be related to the hormonal changes during pregnancy and the menstrual cycle. Other than this, all th ...Continue Reading

Celexa (Citalopram) is a relatively new drug used in the treatment of depression. It also is a useful agent in the treatment in severe anxiety, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder and premenstrual stress. Current estimates indicate that more than 30 million individuals have been treated wi ...Continue Reading

Cellulite is a relatively newer "medical" word used to describe deposition of body fat in a more elegant fashion. Cellulite is nothing more than fat that accumulates in the abdomen, upper thighs and buttock regions of both men and women. Cellulite is also known by several other non medical words ter ...Continue Reading

Many people look to the celebrities in our country for guidelines on the latest and greatest trends and tips on how they always seem to keep looking their best. These tips can be for anything from keeping skin looking youthful to keeping a lean, toned body. Looking to the celebrities for how to look ...Continue Reading

Wrinkling is a normal part of aging and everyone develops wrinkles at some point in their lives. The basic cause of wrinkles is the loss of elasticity and tone in the lower layers of the skin. In youth these structures have excellent tone and elasticity but with age, the support tissues start to l ...Continue Reading

Have you seen the move Arachnophobia? Did it trigger lots of memories? You may or may not have a fear of spiders, but if you are experiencing an issue with a little thing called spider veins, you may have an extreme dislike of them and are now keep your legs out of sight of anyone who can see these ...Continue Reading

Wrinkling is a normal part of aging and everyone develops wrinkles at some point in their lives. The basic cause of wrinkles is the loss of elasticity and tone in the lower layers of the skin. In youth these structures have excellent tone and elasticity but with age, the support tissues start to loo ...Continue Reading

Wrinkles are generally a sign of old age but there are some factors which can cause premature wrinkling. Wrinkles once formed are permanent. No matter what is mentioned by anyone, wrinkles can not be permanently erased. The common factors which increase wrinkling are:Aging: This is an absolute risk ...Continue Reading

Dry lips are a common complaint during the winter months. The condition can be embarrassing and distressing when it is prolonged. The skin on the lips is very thin and does not contain many glands which secrete lubrication. Thus the skin is easily dehydrated and prone to dryness. In most cases the c ...Continue Reading

Itching is a very common physical ailment and most individuals suffer some degree of itch in their life time. The medical term for itch is pruritis.The sensation of itch is not pleasant and depending on the intensity, it may cause the individual an intense desire to rub or scratch the skin. In some ...Continue Reading