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How to Get Rid of Stretch Marks After Working Out

Pregnancy, growth spurt, weight and muscle gains are some of the main reasons why people develop stretch marks. Muscles extend and grow after an extreme work out, causing stretch marks to appear. Stretch marks form when the middle layer of the skin, also known as the dermis, stretches drastically, causing the connective tissue in the skin to break. When the tissue breaks, it causes collagen disruption that leads to scarring. Stretch marks can be very unsightly, appearing as numerous vertical lines, ranging from red to silvery-white in colors. They are more prominent on the upper arms, back of the legs, thighs, chest, waist, hips and abdomen. However, there are solutions to minimizing their appearance. Follow these steps.

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3 Ways to Treat Constipation

In a report published by the New England Journal of Medicine, Dr. Anthony Lembro estimates that as many as 27 percent of all people in the United States suffer from chronic constipation. This results in a $100 million laxative industry. However, chronic and mild constipation struggles can be easily addressed with these three simple ways to treat constipation.