The banana diet. The two-hour aerobics class. The raw milk fast. The magic detox suit. Weight loss techniques number as the stars. But one shines brighter than the others: body contouring. What is body contouring exactly? Body contouring is usually…
You probably think that the best place to burn fat and calories is at the gym. But that’s not really true. There are clothes that help you lose weight all day long — no matter where you are or what…
Got cellulite? You’re not alone! The cosmetic condition affects nearly 90% of women at some point during their lives, even women who are otherwise slender and fit. Cellulite is one of life’s annoying realities, but the good news is, there…
Body Mass Index (BMI) Is a Good Gauge of Body Fat The most basic definition of overweight and obesity is having too much body fat-so much so that it “presents a risk to health.” A reliable way to determine whether…
Our legs do a lot of work, from standing and walking, to climbing stairs and squatting. If you want to reduce your risk of developing varicose veins, or if you already have them and want to relieve your symptoms, you…
Veins return the used blood back to the heart. When the venous blood gets to the heart, it gets pumped through the lungs so carbon dioxide can be released and oxygen can be picked up. So why do veins go…
The calf muscle is often considered the second heart because it plays a role within the circulatory system that is similar to the heart. One pump of the heart exerts enough power to send blood throughout the body, reaching the…
So you want beautiful legs? I can understand why! Beautiful legs can be a valuable asset for women. A beautiful pair of long shapely legs can be very attractive and quite a turn on for men. Before I let you…
Although there are still few cosmetic treatments available to sculpt legs, these are some options for thighs, knees, and calves: Perfect legs..Worth the Shot? A gold standard of fat removal continues to be laser-assisted liposuction, but there’s a new—albeit controversial—injectable…