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11 hours ago
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14 Best Hair Removal Creams
Before trying any hair removal cream, you should *always* patch test a small area to see how your skin will react. It's also important not to exceed the maximum time recommended for leaving the product on to avoid burning and irritation! Read more about depilatory creams at Mayo Clinic. SoftSheen-Carson Magic Razorless Shaving Cream when you're ready to swear off razors and waxing for good! This depilatory cream has a light, fresh scent, it can be used all over the body, and it works in just four minutes with results that last for at least four days. Btw, it should not be used after any aftershave product that contains alcohol! Veet's two-minute hair removal cream — as the name suggests, it'll start working in as little as two minutes. Use it on your arms, legs, or bikini area for a wonderfully fast, pain-free solution you'll keep coming back to! Apply a thick, even layer to the area, wait at least two minutes (do not exceed 6!), then check a small area. Wipe to remove the hair, then rinse the area clean. Or Veet's sensitive hair removal *gel* cream because removing unwanted hair doesn't have to be the most tedious task in the world, especially for those who are prone to skin irritation. This hydrating cream contains shea butter and gently removes hair and helps reduce the chance of painful ingrowns. Apply evenly, wait 5–10 minutes, remove it with the spatula, then rinse the area thoroughly. Nad's Down Under Cream your most delicate areas will surely thank you for — it works in as quickly as four minutes to effortlessly remove coarse pubic hair so you're left with nothin' but super smooth skin. Those painful razor bumps you'd usually get with shaving? Never again! Apply it liberally to the area without rubbing, wait four minutes (10 max), then wipe the hair away with a damp cloth. Sally Hansen Cream Face Hair Remover Kit, which is a highly effective formula that's designed for use on the upper lip, chin, and sideburns. It contains sweet almond oil and shea butter extract to help moisturize the skin during *and* after hair removal. It also comes with a calming aftercare lotion to use when you're done, which contains vitamin E and aloe vera so it's a one-and-done situation! OR Nair Exfoliating Facial Hair Removal Cream, a no-mess solution made with hydrating coconut milk and collagen that's perfff for sensitive skin. Plus, it has an angled applicator that allows for effortless gliding across the skin to remove hair *without* getting it all over your hands. Use it on your upper lip, cheeks, chin, and anywhere else peach fuzz lives! No Hair Crew Intimate Hair Removal Cream that's specifically designed for use ~down there~ and it works well on both thick and thin hair. It'll leave your skin hairless *and* silky-smooth without irritation. Shout out to skin-friendly ingredients like sunflower seed oil to help reduce redness and ginseng root to lock in moisture while strengthening the skin barrier. A moisturizing depilatory cream for anyone concerned about dry, irritated skin when it comes to hair removal. This hydrating formula is enriched with aloe vera and vitamin E for skin that's soft and smooth after each use. Use the included spatula to fully coat hair with the cream, then leave on for 5–10 minutes before wiping it off to remove. Rinse skin thoroughly when you're finished! Nair Body Cream Hair Remover with soothing aloe and a delightful water lily fragrance — this is great if you prefer a refreshing formula that doesn't smell too overpowering. One reviewer even said it worked wonders on legs that hadn't been shaved in FIVE years. Plus, this can be used on legs, arms, underarms, *and* bikini areas! Orrr Nair Shower Cream Hair Remover so you can achieve smooth, hairless skin in the shower instead of trying to balance your leg on the counter. It works on coarse hair, can help reduce regrowth, *and* the smooth results should last up to six days! It's made with argan oil and orange blossom to nourish the skin while effectively removing the hair — yes, please. OR! Nair's *glide-on* hair removal cream stick, a touch-free solution that's infused with argan oil and orange blossom to leave skin looking smooth, healthy, and radiant! No sticky mess to be found here — simply glide the stick along your bikini line, arms, or underarms, then check after three minutes. Do not exceed 10 minutes. Wipe with a cloth to remove hair, then rinse clean when you're done. Schick Hydro Silk Hair Removal Cream that'll probably make you wonder why you spent sooo much time and energy shaving OR waxing in your previous life. This genius 2-in-1 formula removes hair *and* exfoliates, which can help reduce ingrown hairs after the fact. It's infused with nourishing vitamin E and gentle enough to use on your bikini area too! Veet Hair Removal Cream For Chest and Body, which will work like a charm on areas you wouldn't dream of using a razor or wax strips on. This gel-cream can also be used on legs and arms for a quick and easy hair removal process that won't cause nicks or razor burn. Fully coat hair with the cream, then wait five minutes. Use the included spatula to remove hair, then rinse thoroughly. Nad's 3-In-1 Body Butter Hair Removal Cream here to impress you with ~buttery~ smooth results that'll have you kissing your old methods goodbye in no time. This 3-in-1 option removes hair, exfoliates, and smooths skin so you can achieve all your desires with a single product! It contains shea butter and cocoa butter to keep your skin hydrated. Plus, the no-drip formula can be used in OR out of the shower.
Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Yahoo
16-year-old accused of killing person is charged as an adult
Jun. 27—AUSTIN, Minn. — A 16-year-old is facing murder charges in Mower County after allegedly shooting two individuals inside a car. Phillip Tyrek Gills, of Austin, is charged as an adult with two counts of second-degree murder with intent. He made an initial appearance in court Friday morning, June 27. Gills was placed on $1 million bail with conditions or $2 million unconditional bail. Gills is accused of shooting and killing a man inside a black Chevrolet Traverse on Feb. 15. According to the complaint, law enforcement responded to a report of a shooting around 1:35 p.m. on Feb. 15 in the area of Fifth Avenue Northwest and 11th Street Northwest in Austin. Officers pulled the driver out of the vehicle to provide medical care, but the driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The front seat passenger had exited the vehicle and was taken to Mayo Clinic Health System — Austin by a neighbor. The passenger was then flown to St. Marys with gunshot wounds. The complaint said the passenger later told police that he and the driver were shot inside the vehicle. Officers found that the driver's window was broken with shards of glass outside of the car. There were bullet shell casings and a bullet hole with no exit hole inside the vehicle, the complaint said. Police also found footprints directly outside of the back passenger seat. According to the complaint, witnesses said there was a third occupant of the vehicle who fled the scene. One witness said they heard a gunshot and looked toward the vehicle when they saw a black male wearing a tan hoodie and black pants exiting the back seat of the car. The male ran eastbound, and a second witness saw him walking fast east on Fifth Avenue Northwest in the 900 block. According to the complaint, the witness pointed out a trail left in the snow on Fifth Avenue Northwest that belonged to the suspect. The complaint said a third witness saw the male disappear behind a garage on Eighth 8th Street Northwest. Officers followed the last matching footprint to 809 6th Avenue Northwest. Another individual shared their surveillance footage that showed a male running and walking east in the 700 block of Sixth Avenue Northwest wearing a tan sweatshirt, black pants and white shoes, the complaint said. Police identified the suspect in surveillance footage at 709 5th Street Northwest and 711 5th Street Northwest. The male was breathing heavily and coughing on the surveillance footage at 709 5th Street Northwest, the complaint said. The homeowner at 709 5th Street Northwest identified him as Gills. Another person in the home told police he heard Gills having a heated conversation at the residence. The person said he saw Gills change clothes when he arrived at the residence. An autopsy of the driver was completed on Feb. 16. There were seven entry wounds in the victim's body, with all entrance wounds on his back, the complaint said. The person who sat in the front passenger seat told police the driver knew Gills, but he did not. According to the complaint, they stopped the car to pick Gills up. The passenger heard several gunshots, turned and saw that the driver appeared to be dead. Gills then shot the passenger twice, the passenger said. The defendant was certified to adult court on June 25. An initial appearance is scheduled for July 7.
Yahoo
13 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Should you drink ice water in hot weather?
Things are hotting up across the U.S. — this past week saw hundreds of record highs broken from the Plains to the East Coast under the threat of an oppressive heat dome, and temperatures will soon head back up again. Staying hydrated is a crucial step to keeping safe from dangerously high temperatures. Dehydration, which occurs when the body uses or loses more fluid than it takes in and reduces your body's ability to sweat and maintain a normal temperature, can result in heat injury, urinary and kidney problems, seizures, and low blood volume that is potentially deadly. The fix is drinking more water — especially before exercise or exposure to such conditions. 'Drinking more water in hot or humid weather helps lower body temperature and replaces water lost through sweating,' the Mayo Clinic explains. But, does it matter what kind of water you drink? Is ice water in extreme heat better? Here's what the experts have to say... Some people may prefer cold water because they consider it to be thirst-quenching. However, the science doesn't point in one specific direction. One study found that crushed ice is beneficial compared with cold water when trying to work out in the heat. Other research has found that drinking hot water might help to cool you down faster in dry heat. Gastroenterologist Dr. Brian Weiner told the Cleveland Clinic that there isn't a lot of science to back up the claim of whether or not cold water is good for you. 'We all need to hydrate ourselves. That's critical. In terms of studies or science about this, it is relatively limited,' he explained. "There's absolutely no benefit to the temperature of your water. The most important thing is to stay hydrated,' registered dietitian Beth Czerwony told WKYC. Men should drink about 13 cups of water and other beverages a day. Women should drink around nine. If you're outdoors, Robert Rimorin, the athletic trainer for the University of New Mexico baseball team, said staying hydrated and drinking plenty of cool fluids can help you to avoid the two main types of heat-related illnesses, which are heat exhaustion and heat stroke. 'The first way people can prevent heat exhaustion is to stay hydrated,' Rimorin says. 'It will help keep you, your tissues and your organs cool.' Some research has found that cold water can significantly delay the increase in core body temperature during an exercise session. Weiner, who has studied water temperatures and the ice diet for years, recently explained to The Washington Post that this may be because blood vessels in the mouth and upper esophagus that are exposed to cold water and ice cool the blood that is then circulated throughout the body. Cold tap water, he said, seems to cool athletes down faster, and cold beverages were better than room-temperature or hot beverages. 'It turns out that sweating stops before fluid can completely be incorporated into the body. There's some kind of reflex that acknowledges liquid intake, and studies have shown that it kicks in more at the cold tap water level,' said Weiner. Pennsylvania Emergency Dr. Harry Emmerich told WMDT that super cold water is hard for the digestive system to handle, and can cause esophageal spasm, which creates chest pains and abdominal cramping. That's in addition to the sensation of 'brain freeze.' "It's kind of the equivalent to getting a brain freeze when you drink a slurpee. You get such a significant difference between your body temperature and the ice cold water, that will be at 32 degrees, which will cause spasm, cause your heart rate to drop, and cause your blood temperatures to drop,' he said. During heat exhaustion, drinking ice water will not cause a stroke, Shelton noted. But, it could cause someone to lose consciousness. "There are reports of rare cases who when they consume cold beverages they do pass out. This is an unrelated illness it doesn't relate to heat. This can happen to someone whether they are in warm temperatures, cold temps — it's just a nerve-related consequence that can happen," family physician Dr. Karla Robinson told WCNC. People who may be experiencing heat exhaustion should consider drinking water that's closer to room temperature, Evansville Dr. David Schultz told Tristate 'The cold ice water gets into the esophagus and the stomach, and there are nerves along the esophagus and stomach known as the vagus nerves,' Dr. Schultz explains. 'These nerves can fire up, send a signal to the brain and actually cause an individual to pass out and lose consciousness briefly.'
New York Post
21 hours ago
- Health
- New York Post
I'm a neurosurgeon — do these 3 things right now to prevent back pain
Caught between a disc and a hard place? An estimated 80% of Americans will experience back pain at some point — and for around 16 million of those adults, the issue is chronic, with no end in sight. Experts believe that younger generations are experiencing an increase in back pain due to inactivity and sedentary jobs, particularly those that involve prolonged periods of looking down at smartphones, laptops and tablets. 3 Experts believe younger generations are experiencing back pain due to inactivity and sedentary jobs. LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS – In addition to our increasingly high-tech, sloth-esque society, some common causes of back pain include muscle strain, herniated discs, sprains, arthritis, poor posture, obesity, lack of exercise and even stress. 'Some back issues can't be avoided, like those caused by injuries, arthritis or genetics,' said neurosurgeon Meghan E. Murphy with the Mayo Clinic. However, she maintains that most other back pain can be avoided with these three measures. Maintain an ideal body weight The more weight the body carries, the greater the load on the lower lumbar spine, and the more likely it is that back pain will develop over time and be harder to treat. 'Excess weight causes increased stress on all joints, including the spine,' said Murphy. 3 Back pain is a leading cause of disability and missed workdays in the US, and it takes a major toll on overall health. Zamrznuti tonovi – Back pain is a leading cause of disability and missed workdays in the US, and it takes a major toll on overall health. One in four sufferers say they're in poor physical condition, more than double the rate of their pain-free peers. Strengthen your core According to experts like Murphy, the stronger your core, the less stress on your spine. 'Strengthening the core muscles, including your back muscles, improving flexibility and maintaining a healthy weight can contribute to a healthier back,' said Murphy. 'Depending on your pain, you may need to modify your activity. You know your body best, so listen to it. If something isn't getting better or is growing progressively worse, contact a healthcare professional for an evaluation.' Stay active 'Regular movement is essential for keeping your body active,' said Murphy. In a 2024 study, participants who took a 30-minute walk five times a week reported less back pain and fewer medical visits than their stationary counterparts. 3 The World Health Organization recommends 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise and two days of strength training a week. Drazen – Murphy maintains that the idea of bed rest as a solution to back pain is mostly a myth. 'If your pain is from nerve compression, a disc issue or joint degeneration,' she said, 'inactivity can cause muscles to tighten, pain to worsen, loss of physical condition and more debility.' In these cases, she encourages patients to modify, but not eliminate, physical activity by switching to low-impact exercises, like walking and swimming, and avoiding movements such as bending, twisting or lifting. Regardless of your pain level or root cause, she said that 'maintaining some degree of physical activity can help you heal faster.' The World Health Organization recommends 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise and two days of strength training a week. The benefits of physical activity for back pain are twofold, as exercise is a known mood booster and nearly three-quarters of adults with back pain report feeling sad, worthless or hopeless — and they're far more likely to battle depression, anger and stress. What's worse? Depression can often make pain feel more severe. Some experts recommend that patients who consistently feel down see a therapist and/or explore the possibility of antidepressants.
Montreal Gazette
a day ago
- Health
- Montreal Gazette
What is it like to have Lyme disease? Some say it makes life hell
By Halifax Chronicle Herald This report has been shared from the Halifax Chronicle Herald. Tap here to read the original. Before she became a writer, producer and mental health consultant, Janice Landry spent 12 years in television newsrooms, covering everything from disasters to elections. Like all reporters, she always wanted to get to the bottom of things. Finding the answer to one very personal riddle, though, perplexed her: What was causing the nausea, headaches, chills and fever that began to hit her in 2023? It wasn't COVID. Even though her symptoms first arose while the pandemic was in full swing, she tested negative twice for the virus. When a maroon rash spread across one-third of her body — and other symptoms worsened — Landry's worry deepened. It took nearly two months before her doctor told her she had Stage 2 Lyme disease. 'I was shocked; floored, actually,' she told me. What are the different stages of Lyme disease? Early localized Stage 1 of the disease, which usually lasts from a few days to a month, is characterized by the classic bull's-eye rash and limited to flu-like symptoms. At this point, the disease can usually be straightforwardly treated with antibiotics like doxycycline. A diagnosis of Stage 2, or disseminated Lyme disease, means it has spread beyond the site of the initial infected tick bite. At this point, according to the Mayo Clinic, it 'may create more rashes, neck stiffness, facial muscle weakness, irregular heartbeat, pain or numbness in limbs, and eye swelling.' If still untreated months to years after infection, Stage 3 Lyme can cause long-lingering effects, including arthritis, enduring fatigue, brain fog and even heart issues. By the time of her diagnosis, Landry was so weak that her husband had to drive her to the lab for blood tests. The antibiotics she was prescribed destroyed her gut biome. 'Joint pain, headaches,' said Landry. 'The fatigue was the worst for me and, at its worst, was completely debilitating.' In her recently published book, Every Little Thing, Landry recounts that at the disease's worst point, in August 2023, she texted a close friend: 'I think I'm in trouble.' Is anybody safe? In time, she made a full recovery. But Lyme disease, as you can see, is a great equalizer. It strikes ordinary people, particularly in Nova Scotia, which has the highest tick-to-person ratio of any Canadian province and also, consequently, more cases of Lyme disease passed on by those tiny insects than anywhere in the land. When I posted a Facebook request last week for Lyme sufferers, I learned that they were all around me. That makes sense. In 2017, Nova Scotia's chief medical officer of health, Robert Strang, said that if Lyme disease was spreading as rapidly in some less-developed nation as it was here, the international public health community would have declared it a pandemic. This year the tick population, already at worrisome levels on the province's South Shore, has been climbing in the Annapolis Valley, Cape Breton and the New Glasgow area. Fame and fortune is no protection from Lyme. Avril Lavigne's experience with the disease, a decade ago, was so debilitating that at one point she feared for her life, inspiring her to write a song about it, Head Above Water, as well as to start a foundation that supports those with Lyme and other illnesses. Three years ago, Shania Twain revealed that she had contracted Lyme disease after being bitten by a tick while horseback riding in the early 2000s. The disease caused dizziness, loss of balance and blackouts and affected her voice to such a degree that she had to undergo vocal cord surgery to return to performing. Back in 2020, another high-flying Canadian singer, Justin Bieber, took to social media to tell the world that he had been suffering from depression and other symptoms because of an undiagnosed case of the ailment. Who can get Lyme disease? Everyone is at risk for Lyme, but a scouring of online research shows some groups are more at risk than others. Studies show that seniors, with their weakened immune systems and other health concerns, can experience more worrisome impacts and complications. But young children, who spend more time outside, may be more likely to be bitten by Lyme-carrying ticks and, according to the Canadian Pediatric Society, are more susceptible to Lyme-related arthritis than older patients. For pregnant mothers, studies show that untreated Lyme disease can result in fetal complications. People with compromised immune systems who get Lyme may have more lingering effects than healthy folks. Likewise, anyone with existing heart problems can also be in more danger of adverse impacts from the disease. Why is Lyme disease so hard to diagnose? The primary transmitter of Lyme disease is the poppy seed-sized black-legged tick, or deer tick. Mary Coyle, the Nova Scotia senator, isn't precisely sure of the origins of the one she found feasting on her leg this June. Just that within days a fiery rash covered the inside of her leg and that when she went to the emergency department at St. Martha's Regional Hospital in Antigonish the doctor took one look and said she had Lyme disease. 'My advice is don't hesitate,' said Coyle, whose subsequent symptoms were relatively mild. 'If you have a good sense that a deer tick may have been on you for a while, you should seek medical attention and let a doctor decide.' The issue, according to Harvard University's Wellness Initiative, is that 30-50 per cent of patients don't show the hallmark bull's-eye, the one sure sign of infection. As well, many of the symptoms — chills, muscle ache, fever, and fatigue — are vague, resembling the flu or other common ailments. Why is early diagnosis so important? Consequently, as a study published in a Swiss journal in the late 2010s pointed out, more than half of Lyme sufferers surveyed had to wait more than three years for a diagnosis, and roughly the same percentage saw five or more doctors before getting definitive word. That is worrisome, study after study shows, because delayed treatment increases the risk of chronic symptoms; according to another Swiss study of American patients, a month's delay in treatment more than doubles the chance of developing persistent, harder-to-treat symptoms. Shelly Scott, who makes her home in Broad Cove, Lunenburg County, knows a thing or two about how hard it is to get Lyme disease correctly diagnosed. A year ago, after a day of gardening, she had some pain in her lower back that she thought was probably a pulled muscle. It worsened enough that she headed for the Liverpool ER. Since Lunenburg County is the province's Lyme disease plague zone, they tested her for the infection. When that came back negative, Scott was prescribed some muscle relaxants and went home. But the pain only got worse. So, she headed to the Bridgewater emergency room. This time the doctors said she had shingles and prescribed some new drugs meant to bring relief. 'Zero effect on the pain,' said Scott, who twice called ambulances to take her back to the ER, where they ran new batteries of tests. It was a month before she finally got to see her family doctor, who concluded that the back pain was caused by Lyme-induced inflammation. 'Fun times I don't want to repeat,' said Scott, now symptom-free, who has returned to the garden, where she keeps an eye perpetually out for something small, black-legged and nasty among the blossoms.
