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  A study published in the American Journal of Human Biology uncovered that tattooing serves to inoculate the immune system. There are two reasons behind this. One is that they have less reduction in immunoglobulin A. The second is that getting a tattoo stimulates an immune response. Immunoglobulin A is an antibody that helps the immune, gastrointestinal, and respiratory systems. MORE PHOTO ( 35 PHOTO ) Tattoos also stimulate and strengthen the immune response. When the immune system detects a foreign invader in your body it sends antibodies to attack them. This happens when you get a tattoo. Your body attacks the foreign invader (tattoo ink), which is why swelling can occur. Eventually your body accepts the ink and you begin to heal. Over this time the immune system becomes stronger through its efforts to combat the ink.

   If you’ve done your “downward dog” yoga pose today, you’re probably feeling more relaxed. Regardless of your level of yoga expertise, if you’re practicing regularly, you can feel better from head to toe. Yoga offers physical and mental health benefits for people of all ages. And, if you’re going through an illness, recovering from surgery or living with a chronic condition, yoga can become an integral part of your treatment and potentially hasten healing.  MORE PHOTO ( 30 PHOTO ) A yoga therapist can work with patients and put together individualized plans that work together with their medical and surgical therapies. That way, yoga can support the healing process and help the person experience symptoms with more centeredness and less distress. Slow movements and deep breathing increase blood flow and warm up muscles, while holding a pose can build strength. Balance on one foot, while holding the other foot to your calf or above the knee (but never on the knee) ...

  It might surprise you (or maybe not!) to know that one of the most common questions we get is: "Why do people wear corsets?" It seems so obvious when you’re a ‘seasoned’ corset wearer or a long-time waist trainer, but there are plenty of corset-curious folks out there who might consider one if they understood what all the hype was about. That’s right. Don’t be shocked or scandalized ... corsets are sexy. It's not just about the look either. Try a corset on sometime. If you’ve got the right size and style, you feel pretty amazing as soon as you cinch those laces. No need to tight lace either, just snug it up to your body. MORE PHOTO ( 25 PHOTO ) It happens so gradually that we don’t always notice, but one morning you wake up, look in the mirror and realize that your waistline seems to have disappeared! Yes, you can diet, exercise, drop a few pounds ... but let’s face it, sometimes you just want that “look” again NOW! We’ve taken a few corsets to a party before (becau...

It might surprise you (or maybe not!) to know that one of the most common questions we get is: "Why do people wear corsets?" It seems so obvious when you’re a ‘seasoned’ corset wearer or a long-time waist trainer, but there are plenty of corset-curious folks out there who might consider one if they understood what all the hype was about. That’s right. Don’t be shocked or scandalized ... corsets are sexy. It's not just about the look either. Try a corset on sometime. If you’ve got the right size and style, you feel pretty amazing as soon as you cinch those laces. No need to tight lace either, just snug it up to your body. MORE PHOTO ( 22 PHOTO ) It happens so gradually that we don’t always notice, but one morning you wake up, look in the mirror and realize that your waistline seems to have disappeared! Yes, you can diet, exercise, drop a few pounds ... but let’s face it, sometimes you just want that “look” again NOW! We’ve taken a few corsets to a party before (because...

  hypnosis is often portrayed as a control tactic — to get people to commit crimes or fall in love, for instance. Hypnotists are often also seen as wacky magicians who put people on stage and get them to neigh when they hear the word “horse.” The way hypnosis is shown in the media may make it seem like it’s just for fun, but there’s more to hypnosis than its entertainment factor. In fact, hypnosis can benefit your health and well-being. MORE PHOTO ( 30 PHOTO ) Hypnosis may be a helpful tool if you sleepwalk or struggle with falling and staying asleep. If you have insomnia, hypnosis can relax you enough to get you to sleep more easily. If you’re a sleepwalker, hypnosis can also train you to wake up when you feel your feet hit the floor and help you avoid sleepwalking escapades. And if you just want to sleep a little better, hypnosis can help with that, too. Learning self-hypnosis techniques can increase the amount of time you sleep and the amount of time spent in deep sleep ...

Time to forego those short hem and deep necklines in favour of conservative clothing! More and more hip, practical, and fashion-savvy women of today prefer modest fashion over anything else, because nothing can be more comfortable and empowering than loose fitting clothing. Whether you’re wearing conservative clothes for religious reasons or plainly for preference, you can stay on trend with modern modest fashion that’s both reserved and chic. Here are six sensible reasons why modest clothes rock! MORE PHOTO ( 30 PHOTO ) Tired of too-tight fits that restrict your every move? Loose fitting clothes allow for better movement and flexibility. Your arms and legs are not restricted by tight sleeves or short hemlines, so you can bend and twist without having to worry about showing off more than what you want. 

  hypnosis is often portrayed as a control tactic — to get people to commit crimes or fall in love, for instance. Hypnotists are often also seen as wacky magicians who put people on stage and get them to neigh when they hear the word “horse.” The way hypnosis is shown in the media may make it seem like it’s just for fun, but there’s more to hypnosis than its entertainment factor. In fact, hypnosis can benefit your health and well-being. MORE PHOTO ( 25 PHOTO ) +18 Hypnosis may be a helpful tool if you sleepwalk or struggle with falling and staying asleep. If you have insomnia, hypnosis can relax you enough to get you to sleep more easily. If you’re a sleepwalker, hypnosis can also train you to wake up when you feel your feet hit the floor and help you avoid sleepwalking escapades. And if you just want to sleep a little better, hypnosis can help with that, too. Learning self-hypnosis techniques can increase the amount of time you sleep and the amount of time spent in deep sl...

  Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence.” The ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle said these words more than 2,000 years ago, and they still ring true today. Happiness is a broad term that describes the experience of positive emotions, such as joy, contentment and satisfaction. Emerging research shows that being happier doesn’t just make you feel better — it actually brings a host of potential health benefits. MORE PHOTO ( 20 PHOTO ) A healthy immune system is important for overall health. Research has shown that being happier may help keep your immune system strong. This may help reduce your risk of developing colds and chest infections.One study in over 300 healthy people looked at the risk of developing a cold after individuals were given a common cold virus via nasal drops.The least happy people were almost three times as likely to develop the common cold compared to their happier counterparts

  hypnosis is often portrayed as a control tactic — to get people to commit crimes or fall in love, for instance. Hypnotists are often also seen as wacky magicians who put people on stage and get them to neigh when they hear the word “horse.” The way hypnosis is shown in the media may make it seem like it’s just for fun, but there’s more to hypnosis than its entertainment factor. In fact, hypnosis can benefit your health and well-being. MORE PHOTO ( 25 PHOTO ) Hypnosis may be a helpful tool if you sleepwalk or struggle with falling and staying asleep. If you have insomnia, hypnosis can relax you enough to get you to sleep more easily. If you’re a sleepwalker, hypnosis can also train you to wake up when you feel your feet hit the floor and help you avoid sleepwalking escapades. And if you just want to sleep a little better, hypnosis can help with that, too. Learning self-hypnosis techniques can increase the amount of time you sleep and the amount of time spent in deep sleep ...

 Decomposing stature into its major components is proving to be a useful strategy to assess the antecedents of disease, morbidity and death in adulthood. Human leg length (femur + tibia), sitting height (trunk length + head length) and their proportions, for example, (leg length/stature), or the sitting height ratio (sitting height/stature × 100), among others) are associated with epidemiological risk for overweight (fatness), coronary heart disease, diabetes, liver dysfunction and certain cancers. MORE POTO (28 PHOTO) There is also wide support for the use of relative leg length as an indicator of the quality of the environment for growth during infancy, childhood and the juvenile years of development. Human beings follow a cephalo-caudal gradient of growth, the pattern of growth common to all mammals. A special feature of the human pattern is that between birth and puberty the legs grow relatively faster than other post-cranial body segments.

hypnosis is often portrayed as a control tactic — to get people to commit crimes or fall in love, for instance. Hypnotists are often also seen as wacky magicians who put people on stage and get them to neigh when they hear the word “horse.” The way hypnosis is shown in the media may make it seem like it’s just for fun, but there’s more to hypnosis than its entertainment factor. In fact, hypnosis can benefit your health and well-being. MORE PHOTO ( 25 PHOTO ) +18 Hypnosis may be a helpful tool if you sleepwalk or struggle with falling and staying asleep. If you have insomnia, hypnosis can relax you enough to get you to sleep more easily. If you’re a sleepwalker, hypnosis can also train you to wake up when you feel your feet hit the floor and help you avoid sleepwalking escapades. And if you just want to sleep a little better, hypnosis can help with that, too. Learning self-hypnosis techniques can increase the amount of time you sleep and the amount of time spent in deep sleep — ...

Photography is a part of art that captures memories and lifetime events. Ever since time immemorial, artists have used pictures to describe a person’s emotions, mentality and physical state at a given moment. For many years now, we have learnt to store memories of our loved ones in photo albums. This idea has helped families carry on the memory of legends in their lives and show them to their kids and future generations. Technology has played an important role in photography. Digital cameras, smartphones, tablets, i-pads, laptops and many more, have high tech cameras installed in them. All devices vary in the camera specifications but provide one with the capability to take photos and store them. MORE PHOTO ( 25 PHOTO ) +18 Photography has become an essential activity in today’s era. Digital users can today, through different applications, tell a story through their photos and videos. Furthermore, these photos can be saved in the cloud and can also be retrieved anytime a user w...

  Photography is a part of art that captures memories and lifetime events. Ever since time immemorial, artists have used pictures to describe a person’s emotions, mentality and physical state at a given moment. For many years now, we have learnt to store memories of our loved ones in photo albums. This idea has helped families carry on the memory of legends in their lives and show them to their kids and future generations. Technology has played an important role in photography. Digital cameras, smartphones, tablets, i-pads, laptops and many more, have high tech cameras installed in them. All devices vary in the camera specifications but provide one with the capability to take photos and store them. MORE PHOTO ( 25 PHOTO ) +18 Photography has become an essential activity in today’s era. Digital users can today, through different applications, tell a story through their photos and videos. Furthermore, these photos can be saved in the cloud and can also be retrieved anytime a ...

Tattoos also stimulate and strengthen the immune response. When the immune system detects a foreign invader in your body it sends antibodies to attack them. This happens when you get a tattoo. Your body attacks the foreign invader (tattoo ink), which is why swelling can occur. Eventually your body accepts the ink and you begin to heal. Over this time the immune system becomes stronger through its efforts to combat the ink. MORE PHOTO ( 25 PHOTO ) A first tattoo does not have the same effect as multiple tattoos. On the first one you are temporarily more susceptible because your immune system is already busy fighting the tattoo ink. However, more tattoos compound the positive effects on your immune system. In addition to immunoglobulin A, the above study also tested for cortisol levels. Cortisol is a stress hormone. It was tested in the study because cortisol is an immune response suppressant.

There's a reason why one of the first things fugitives do when they're on the run is dye their hair: Hair color is an identity—when you change it, you can become a different person. Fugitives tend to go dark because they want to hide and disappear, while most celebrities tend to go lighter and lighter because they crave the constant spotlight. MORE PHOTO ( 25 PHOTO ) In fact, a lot of clients come to see me when they're going through life changes. Sometimes it actually helps bring out what she's feeling inside—or how she wants to feel. What else can you do in two hours that completely transforms you (but that can be undone, unlike plastic surgery)? 

Photography is a part of art that captures memories and lifetime events. Ever since time immemorial, artists have used pictures to describe a person’s emotions, mentality and physical state at a given moment. For many years now, we have learnt to store memories of our loved ones in photo albums. This idea has helped families carry on the memory of legends in their lives and show them to their kids and future generations. Technology has played an important role in photography. Digital cameras, smartphones, tablets, i-pads, laptops and many more, have high tech cameras installed in them. All devices vary in the camera specifications but provide one with the capability to take photos and store them. MORE PHOTO ( 20 PHOTO ) Photography has become an essential activity in today’s era. Digital users can today, through different applications, tell a story through their photos and videos. Furthermore, these photos can be saved in the cloud and can also be retrieved anytime a user wants...

  Time to forego those short hem and deep necklines in favour of conservative clothing! More and more hip, practical, and fashion-savvy women of today prefer modest fashion over anything else, because nothing can be more comfortable and empowering than loose fitting clothing. Whether you’re wearing conservative clothes for religious reasons or plainly for preference, you can stay on trend with modern modest fashion that’s both reserved and chic. Here are six sensible reasons why modest clothes rock! MORE PHOTO ( 25 PHOTO ) Tired of too-tight fits that restrict your every move? Loose fitting clothes allow for better movement and flexibility. Your arms and legs are not restricted by tight sleeves or short hemlines, so you can bend and twist without having to worry about showing off more than what you want. 

The dominant evolutionary theory of physical attraction posits that attractiveness reflects physiological health, and attraction is a mechanism for identifying a healthy mate. Previous studies have found that perceptions of the healthiest body mass index (weight scaled for height; BMI) for women are close to healthy BMI guidelines, while the most attractive BMI is significantly lower, possibly pointing to an influence of sociocultural factors in determining attractive BMI. However, less is known about ideal body size for men. Further, research has not addressed the role of body fat and muscle, which have distinct relationships with health and are conflated in BMI, in determining perceived health and attractiveness. MORE PHOTO (50 PHOTO) Here, we hypothesised that, if attractiveness reflects physiological health, the most attractive and healthy appearing body composition should be in line with physiologically healthy body composition. Thirty female and 33 male observers were ins...

A study published in the American Journal of Human Biology uncovered that tattooing serves to inoculate the immune system. There are two reasons behind this. One is that they have less reduction in immunoglobulin A. The second is that getting a tattoo stimulates an immune response. Immunoglobulin A is an antibody that helps the immune, gastrointestinal, and respiratory systems. MORE PHOTO ( 25 PHOTO ) Tattoos also stimulate and strengthen the immune response. When the immune system detects a foreign invader in your body it sends antibodies to attack them. This happens when you get a tattoo. Your body attacks the foreign invader (tattoo ink), which is why swelling can occur. Eventually your body accepts the ink and you begin to heal. Over this time the immune system becomes stronger through its efforts to combat the ink.

Time to forego those short hem and deep necklines in favour of conservative clothing! More and more hip, practical, and fashion-savvy women of today prefer modest fashion over anything else, because nothing can be more comfortable and empowering than loose fitting clothing. Whether you’re wearing conservative clothes for religious reasons or plainly for preference, you can stay on trend with modern modest fashion that’s both reserved and chic. Here are six sensible reasons why modest clothes rock! MORE POTO ( 20 PHOTO ) Tired of too-tight fits that restrict your every move? Loose fitting clothes allow for better movement and flexibility. Your arms and legs are not restricted by tight sleeves or short hemlines, so you can bend and twist without having to worry about showing off more than what you want. 

  Just for a moment, forget what you have heard about sunshine, skin cancer and harmful ultra-violet radiation. Spring has arrived and before we know it summer will be here. That means hotter and sunnier days are on their way.Your body is meant to be in the sun, and exposure to sunlight during the day is crucial to your wellbeing (Sunlight May Improve Heart Health). It is advised to get at least 10-15 minutes of sunlight daily. MORE PHOTO ( 30 PHOTO ) When natural sunlight hits the skin it triggers the body’s production of vitamin D. Vitamin D is also known as “the sunshine vitamin.” It is a crucial ingredient for overall health; protects against inflammation, lowers high blood pressure, helps muscles, improves brain function and may even protect against cancer.

First things first, you MUST love aviation and flying. You can’t be a VIP flight attendant if you have a lousy attitude towards work. Just imagine being impolite with the president of USA.You will have to dedicate most of your time to this job. Firstly, you are on call 24/7, so planning family meetings isn’t exactly a good idea. Also, you have duties outside the airplane, like having to search for that special bottle of wine the client ordered. Don’t be alert, of course you will have days off. Though, they are scheduled differently than in most jobs. For example, some airlines offer to work for a month and then have some time off.  MORE PHOTO ( 25 PHOTO ) You have to be attentive, caring, and understanding not only to the passengers, but to the other crew members as well. Just don’t be overbearing.Be intellectual. Why? Because you are going to travel and maybe even make a conversation with royalty, presidents, superstars, successful entrepreneurs etc. They are the kind of p...

Photography is a part of art that captures memories and lifetime events. Ever since time immemorial, artists have used pictures to describe a person’s emotions, mentality and physical state at a given moment. For many years now, we have learnt to store memories of our loved ones in photo albums. This idea has helped families carry on the memory of legends in their lives and show them to their kids and future generations. Technology has played an important role in photography. Digital cameras, smartphones, tablets, i-pads, laptops and many more, have high tech cameras installed in them. All devices vary in the camera specifications but provide one with the capability to take photos and store them. MORE PHOTO (  23 PHOTO ) Photography has become an essential activity in today’s era. Digital users can today, through different applications, tell a story through their photos and videos. Furthermore, these photos can be saved in the cloud and can also be retrieved anytime a user ...

Gold is one of the oldest metals discovered by humans and its use in jewelry dates back to the earliest civilizations. To date, gold remains one of the most popular metals in jewelry making due to its regal appearance and timeless beauty. MORE PHOTO ( 20 PHOTO ) Today, gold is not only the most luxurious metal, but it also offers amazing health benefits to the wearer. If you love elegant jewelry, it is time to invest in gold jewelry and get something more than superficial beauty. This article explores some of the healing and medicinal qualities associated with gold jewelry. Read on to learn more.

  hypnosis is often portrayed as a control tactic — to get people to commit crimes or fall in love, for instance. Hypnotists are often also seen as wacky magicians who put people on stage and get them to neigh when they hear the word “horse.” The way hypnosis is shown in the media may make it seem like it’s just for fun, but there’s more to hypnosis than its entertainment factor. In fact, hypnosis can benefit your health and well-being. MORE PHOTO ( 30 PHOTO ) Hypnosis may be a helpful tool if you sleepwalk or struggle with falling and staying asleep. If you have insomnia, hypnosis can relax you enough to get you to sleep more easily. If you’re a sleepwalker, hypnosis can also train you to wake up when you feel your feet hit the floor and help you avoid sleepwalking escapades. And if you just want to sleep a little better, hypnosis can help with that, too. Learning self-hypnosis techniques can increase the amount of time you sleep and the amount of time spent in deep sleep ...

It might surprise you (or maybe not!) to know that one of the most common questions we get is: "Why do people wear corsets?" It seems so obvious when you’re a ‘seasoned’ corset wearer or a long-time waist trainer, but there are plenty of corset-curious folks out there who might consider one if they understood what all the hype was about. That’s right. Don’t be shocked or scandalized ... corsets are sexy. It's not just about the look either. Try a corset on sometime. If you’ve got the right size and style, you feel pretty amazing as soon as you cinch those laces. No need to tight lace either, just snug it up to your body. MORE PHOTO (  30 PHOTO ) It happens so gradually that we don’t always notice, but one morning you wake up, look in the mirror and realize that your waistline seems to have disappeared! Yes, you can diet, exercise, drop a few pounds ... but let’s face it, sometimes you just want that “look” again NOW! We’ve taken a few corsets to a party before (be...

 But did you know it’s also important what you wear during your workout? It turns out, the clothes you choose can actually have a pretty big impact on your performance. Besides helping you get into the right mindset to tackle a gym session, they provide a host of other benefits as well. MORE PHOTO ( 25 PHOTO ) Due to the fact that you’re going to be sweating a lot during your workouts, it helps to have the appropriate clothes. And having breathable fabrics (like the specialty fabric found in Endeavor Athletic's apparel) that wick away moisture and keep you feeling cool and dry is going to make a tremendous difference in how you feel.

Dressing well is a topic near and dear to my heart. It is something that I personally strive to do everyday because of how it makes me feel and the way that it jump-starts my day. Dressing well can be boiled down into two simple ideas. The first is the act of dressing and the second is the concept of doing something with intention and effort. In my opinion, anything worth doing is worth doing well. But what does doing something well actually mean? MORE PHOTO ( 25 PHOTO ) When something is important, you take time to care for it. Every time that I take the effort to dress well, I am subconsciously telling myself that I matter and that my life is important. If you struggle with self-doubt, being too critical with yourself, or not feeling worthy of the blessings God has given you (things that I have often struggled with) then dressing well is a simple daily reminder that you have value beyond measure!