Herbal poultices work in the same way as a nicotine or birth control patch: Active compounds are absorbed into the bloodstream through the skin. The warmth and moisture of a poultice help relax the muscle tissue, while the heat also helps activate the compounds in the herbs, Hayman says. To make an herbal poultice at home, you’ll need quality herbs. You can find them online (Hayman recommends Mountain Rose Herbs and Starwest Botanicals) or from a local health food store that protects them from harsh fluorescent bulbs....

The product is called AeroShot. It’s the size of a lipstick and works like an asthma inhaler—except instead of delivering medication to your lungs, it allows you to breathe in 100 mg of caffeine, the equivalent of an entire cup of coffee. The immediacy of this product is what makes experts a little jittery, concerned that there’s nothing to prevent people from taking multiple hits and potentially overdosing on caffeine....

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Start by choosing the right makeup remover. If you wear waterproof formulas, use one that’s oil-based–you’ll need the stronger cleansing agents. Otherwise, I recommend using an oil-free remover, which is gentlest to the delicate undereye area. Saturate a natural cotton pad, which is less irritating than swabs made with synthetic fibers, and lightly press it onto your closed lids for 20 to 30 seconds before carefully wiping away the makeup (no rubbing!...

The woman, who remained anonymous, told the TV network that she loved the results at first, and thought she found a good deal for $250 for the process, which normally costs around $700 to $800. But then she noticed more and more redness every day. After a few days, she noticed lumps, and her eyebrows got painful and swollen. She visited urgent care and was given an antibiotic, but her condition got worse and worse....

In a newly released consumer update bound to cause a stir for the 40 million Americans who take aspirin every day, the FDA says it has combed the evidence and concluded that people who have not had heart problems, even if they have a family history of it, will not benefit from taking a daily aspirin. MORE: 11 Reasons You Aren’t Losing Belly Fat The announcement comes after the FDA denied Bayer’s request to change its aspirin labels to say aspirin can aid in the prevention of heart attacks in people without a history of heart disease....

Chew on this: People are more likely to think a food item is healthier if it has a green calorie label, according to a new study out of Cornell University. The study, published in the journal Health Communication, took place in two parts. First, 93 college undergraduates looked at a picture of one of two candy bars. The candy bars each had the same number of calories listed: 260. In fact, they were nearly identical—the only difference between them was that one had a green calorie label, and the other had a red calorie label....

The secret to feeling sexy It’s not in your closet—it’s in your kitchen, says celebrity chef Candice Kumai. “It’s such an ironic saying, but beauty comes from within, from staying healthy and well,” she says, “And that comes from the food you eat.” Check out our Q&A; with the chef, and then sample 12 of her sexiest recipes for a hotter, more confident you. Let’s move Looks like First Lady Michelle Obama has the right idea: New research suggests that staying active for longer, at a more moderate pace, is best for our bodies....

In the wake of the pink slime scandal, there’s even more unappetizing news—this time from the poultry department. By testing feathers, researchers from Johns Hopkins University found that chicken sold in your supermarket may have been raised on a steady diet of prescription, over-the-counter, and even banned drugs. Among the substances found: antidepressants, painkillers, allergy meds, caffeine, and banned antibiotics.
New Info On Clot Risk Of Some Birth Control Pills [Fox News] US health regulators are adding information to the labels on a popular class of birth control pills—including Yaz and Yasmin—that says they may raise the risk of blood clots....

If the change in season has you suddenly feeling a bit more amorous, it’s not a coincidence, says Till Roenneberg, a professor in Munich who studies how biological rhythms affect our physiology and behavior. Turns out that during the autumn—when leaves change color and drift to the ground—we get depressed. In response, our brains up our supply of dopamine—a “happiness hormone”—which is what produces the tummy flutters so familiar to those in love....

Give it a try with this quick and easy recipe: CHOCOLATE-DIPPED WATERMELON8 oz dark chocolate, finely chopped5 lb seedless watermelon, cut into 1" wedges Place chocolate in heatproof bowl set over simmering water. Stir until melted. Dip watermelon in chocolate and place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt, if desired, and refrigerate. Makes 25 wedges. NUTRITION (per wedge) 77 cal, 1 g pro, 12 g carb, 1 g fiber, 10 g sugars, 3 g fat, 1....

In fact, placing berries on the training table and berry extracts in your supplement regime may be one of the best things you can do to repair tissue, promote cardiovascular health and improve overall well being. Since antiquity, elderberries have been employed in European folk medicine for a plethora of ills—from arthritis and asthma to colds and constipation. In 400 BC Hippocrates referred to the elder as his “medicine chest....

Top 10 Cholesterol Lowering Foods “It sent a shockwave through me,” says the actor, who is 57. “I’d ignored that for a while, but after developing an open and honest relationship with my family physician, I learned the importance of compliance.” But for that he’s in the minority—which compelled him to team up with USAGE, the largest cholesterol survey in the United States. The survey followed more than 10,000 high-cholesterol patients and found that, of the 200 million prescriptions for statins written a year, nearly 75% of statin users ignore their doctor’s advice and quit taking them within the first year....

What traditional medicine says: Therapeutic massage was first described in China about 2,500 years ago. Around 400 bc, the Greek healer Hippocrates used massage to treat sprains. Most of the world’s medical systems, including Chinese medicine and India’s Ayurveda, developed their own versions. What we know: Researchers at the University of Miami followed 37 breast cancer patients who received massage therapy or practiced progressive muscle relaxation for five weeks. Women in the massage group reported feeling less depressed and angry, and they had more energy....

Key to the recent breakthroughs is a much clearer picture of how destructive stress can be. Persistent anxiety can kill neurons in brain structures concerned with memory and decision-making, and such damage is even visible on brain scans. Although women are less likely to experience traumatic events than men are (about half of women in the United States will encounter a trauma in their lifetime, most commonly sexual assault, followed by car crash), we’re twice as likely to develop PTSD when we do, says the US Department of Veterans Affairs....

“We’ve discovered that your body composition—the percentage of lean muscle mass versus body fat—seems to be a better predictor of longevity than the go-to BMI screening,” says lead researcher Preethi Srikanthan. To start back in on the anti-aging effort, do this circuit from Prevention advisory board member Wayne Westcott. HOW TO DO IT: Using a pair of 5- to 10-pound hand weights, do 3 sets of 10 to 12 reps of each move 3 times a week....