Scabies is a skin condition caused by mites that dig under the skin. Mites are eight-legged animals related to spiders, scorpions, and ticks. They are so tiny that they require a microscope to be seen. The scientific name for the scabies mite, or âitch mite,â is Sarcoptes scabiei.
The South Beach Diet is a commercial diet plan designed by cardiologist Dr. Arthur Agatston and dietitian Marie Almon in the mid-1990s. It became popular after 2003, with the launch of a best-selling book.
How the South Beach Diet Works. The South Beach Diet follows the high-protein, low-carb concept popular with many rapid weight-loss diets, but takes a more moderate approach when it comes to the type of proteins and fats allowed. It does not endorse the high-fat and âall-the-protein-you-can-eatâ method that a few similar diets advocate.