Wellness

There are many approaches and countless factors that make up a persons overall wellness. HowStuffWorks has extensive coverage on the different types of natural medicine such as DIY remedies and traditional Chinese medicine.

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Wouldn't it be cool if there were some magical machine that just sucked all the fat out of all the foods we like but still left them tasting delicious? Yeah, not happening, so what is the deal?

By Meisa Salaita

If you've got a constant compulsion to crunch on ice -- huge amounts of ice -- it could be a sign of anemia. What is it about having an abnormal number of red blood cells that makes ice so appealing?

By Maria Trimarchi

Have you ever wondered what CrossFit is exactly and what this workout entails? Read on to learn and the pros and cons of the CrossFit workout.

By Jennifer Wolfe

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Do you have a hard time relaxing? We'll teach you how to unwind! Try these five wacky ways to relax on this National Relaxation Day.

By Jennifer Wolfe

Yoga doesn't always involve a mat. AntiGravity yoga, also known as aerial or flying yoga, uses a hammock to help you stretch and strengthen your body.

By Amanda MacMillan

In yoga, breathing is as important as the proper posture. Learn about important breathing exercises and how they better your yoga practice.

By Amanda MacMillan

If you're trying to lose weight, yoga may help...just not in the way you think. Learn how yoga can help blast belly fat and take off unwanted pounds.

By Amanda MacMillan

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More meditation than yoga, Sahaja yoga teaches self awareness through guided meditation.

By Amanda MacMillan

Ashtanga yoga puts your mind to work just as much as your body.

By Amanda MacMillan

Bikram yoga takes your yoga practice to new heights, or at least high temperatures, with a challenging 90-minute class.

By Amanda MacMillan

What are the world's healthiest foods? These nutrient-packed items should be part of every day diet. Try our 20 healthiest foods!

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Saw palmetto, a natural supplement, can shrink prostate tissue and reduce symptoms. Learn more about using saw palmetto to treat an enlarged prostate.

By Editors of Consumer Guide

Blisters on your toes and feet are annoying and uncomfortable, but you don't you have to sacrifice fashion for healthy feet. Here's how to avoid blisters.

By Jennifer Sellers

While women's lower body strength is often in line with that of men, their upper body strength can be half as much. Why is this, and are there any long-term benefits to this difference in muscle makeup?

By Cristen Conger

Have you ever wondered if the price of beauty is a bit too high? In the case of the bikini line, that price is often razor bumps. How do you get rid of them?

By Sara Elliott

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What's on your plate for Thanksgiving? Calculate the calories in your favorite Turkey Day foods - turkey, potatoes, and more - and get nutrition tips.

During puberty, breasts don't always receive identical amounts of the hormone that makes them grow. Why does this happen, and how common is perfect symmetry anyway?

By Cristen Conger

When it comes to the battle of the bulge, many of us are losing -- especially in the waist area. Is there a healthy, safe way to get rid of belly fat?

By Shanna Freeman

Though difficult to describe, the results of lomi lomi massage can seem simply out of this world, providing clients with a renewed sense of harmony and well being. Is it right for you?

By Brion O'Connor

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Stressed out? Hot stone massage is a particularly effective deep-heat technique with a wide range of benefits for those dealing with tension or musculoskeletal issues.

By Brion O'Connor

It's simple enough to apply mascara each day, but would it be easier in the long run to dye your lashes instead? What are the pros and cons of eyelash tinting?

By Debra Ronca

During every other season, your hands are fine, but as soon as winter comes, those knuckles just dry up and break open. Why is that?

By Debra Ronca

Rekindle your romance or take it to the next level with an exciting couples massage. Spas offer all kinds of packages and options to make it extra-special.

By Caitlin Uttley

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Eyebrow tinting can help make your eyes more noticeable, but if you don't do some research before you go, your eyes could stand out for all the wrong reasons.

By Marie Willsey

The size of your pores can affect the way you feel about your face, but what can you do about them? Can the right facial help you shrink your pores?

By Marie Willsey