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If you have a pain or you hurt yourself, do you ice it or heat it? Good question for all of you weekend warriors. Apply ice no longer than 20 minutes: If you've hurt yourself in the last 48 hours (sprained your ankle or hammered your thumb instead of the nail). If the area is swollen - ice will decrease the inflammation around the injury which will help control the pain. After surgery to reduce Read more
The dress is bought, the final fitting has happened — the last thing you want is to feel puffy and bloated as you walk down the aisle. While you may have kept up with your already-healthy diet and lifestyle in the months leading up to the wedding, there are certain foods known to leave us feeling a little swollen around the seams. A good rule of thumb is to stick to a basic elimination diet Read more
The threat of swollen ankles and morning sickness doesn't seem to have anything on Hollywood's most stylish moms-to-be, who make looking great, right up until delivery day, seem like a breeze. With warmer weather on the horizon for much of the country, throwing on a great dress is the easiest way to wardrobe an expanding baby bump. To get the look of your favorite famous expectant mamas, without Read more
While some women — celebrities and otherwise — may not be able to find the right words to fight back against mean-spirited comments about their appearance, when Ashley Judd was hit with remarks that attacked her "puffy" face and weight gain, she had a great response. During the last month or so, Ashley has been in the public eye for her swollen-looking face that some have concluded must Read more
Sometimes — especially during bikini season — plans come up at the last minute, and you wish you could feel thinner in a snap. While there aren't any instant fixes, there are definitely a few ways to feel leaner fast. If you're hoping to get slim quickly, follow these five steps to feel better by tomorrow: Skip the salt: Avoid that puffy, bloated feeling by steering clear of the saltshaker. Read more
Have you ever woken up with your eyes feeling heavy and are shocked to discover they're twice their normal size? Allergies, too much salt or alcohol, lack of sleep, crying, and even makeup can attribute to swollen, puffy, and red eyes. While it may take hours or even a few days for them to return back to normal, take these 10 steps to help shrink the swell. Remember, even though it's tempting, Read more
Whether you ran too hard, tried out your first TRX class, or woke up feeling unusually achy after a gym session, muscle soreness after working out is commonplace. While sore muscles are a sign that you're challenging your body, they can also put a damper on fitness goals. Here are seven ways to treat and prevent everyday soreness associated with working out. Massage: If you're looking to relax Read more
We're happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Real Beauty. If getting more sleep isn't an option, we've found other ways to get rid of pesky under-eye bags. Find the perfect cream for your eyes It's normal for your eyes to look a little swollen first thing in the morning. But drinking alcohol, eating salty foods, allergies, and watching The Notebook can produce bigger Read more
A runner's feet take quite the beating with all the repetitive pounding, sweating, and muscle exertion. Here are five ways to help ease soreness and prevent foot injuries that could sideline your running routine. Grab a tennis ball: If you have a loving friend who's offering to rub your feet regularly, that's great, but most of us don't have that luxury. Instead, perform a little self-massage Read more
In college, I was no stranger to the "Freshman 15." In fact, all that newfound freedom to eat whatever and whenever combined with the all-you-can-eat dining hall and late-night pizza runs made it the "Freshman 30." Now that I've been at a healthy weight for a while, I can look back on all the mistakes I made. I'm sharing these mistakes now in the hopes that I can help someone else avoid the Read more
