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By bizewriter

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Living with chronic sinusitis can be tough under the best of circumstances. Often the condition worsens in certain environments and climates. Some of the goals for managing sinusitis include preventing sinus surgery, limiting infections and ... more »

How to Naturally Cure Fevers

By 1creativemama

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I just went to the doctor with my 2 month old the other day and she had to get her first set of shots. Before I left the doctor said to start giving her Tylenol every 4 hours to keep the fever away. Now I don't know about any of you but I ... more »

How to Prepare for the Mayo Clinic

By bizewriter

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After my trip to the Mayo Clinic, I didn't grace a doctor's doorstep for a whole year. Despite possessing the know-how and technology fit for world leaders, the renown medical center has its limits. Following a bill for 20 thousand dollars and ... more »

How to Recognize the Symptoms of Candida

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Candida is an infection that is caused by a sudden and excessive growth of Candida Albicans, which is normally a harmless resident of our body. Its causes include consumption of too many antibiotics, antacids, steroids or oral contraceptives. ... more »

How to remove a hickey

By ttpt12345

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how to make a hickey look much less conspicuous, almost to the point where it is gone. if you are desperate this will help... more »

How to Talk to Your Doctor About Your Seizures

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Seizures are a frightening medical condition. If you or someone you love suffers with seizures, find a doctor you have confidence in to help you through these difficult times... more »

How to Treat Mononucleosis

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Mononucleosis is an infectious viral disease caused by the Epstein-Barr virus and, on rare occasions, by cytomegalovirus (CMV). There is no cure for it, and it usually clears up on its on without causing any complications... more »

How to Treat Tonsillitis

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Tonsils filter out germs that invade your body. If your tonsils become overwhelmed by viruses or bacteria, they'll become inflamed. Depending on the severity of the tonsillitis, treatment can consist of home remedies, prescriptions or surgery... more »

How to Treat Your Baby's Croup Naturally and Actually Get Some Sleep

By momandpopoften

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You are sleeping deeply in your warm, comfortable bed. Suddenly, a jarring cough coming from the baby monitor jerks you awake. Your first thought is bronchitis. But he seems to be having trouble breathing. And the coughs sound weird – dry, ... more »

How to Buy Smelling Salts

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When someone faints, you can revive him very quickly with the application of smelling salts. Smelling salts have an ammonia base, which acts as a stimulant to make breathing faster and "wakes" the person up. Smelling salts are not available ... more »

How to Cope with an Invisible Illness

By Lisa Copen

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Looking good when you feel terrible could be seen as a blessing. When you live with chronic illness, however, it can also cause a lot of resentment and misunderstandings. "You look great today. You must be feeling a whole lot better?" ... more »

How to Fake Vomit

By eHow Health Editor

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Throwing up is a great way to get out of just about anything. Whether you're dodging a yucky blind date honing in for a first kiss or want to get out of your physics exam, puking is a surefire plan of escape. It could be difficult, you assume, if ... more »

How to fall asleep at night in less than a minute

By glowpeace

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something to try at night if it is hard for you to fall asleep.. more »

How to get rid of chronic sinus infections

By SchoolOfLife

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Nearly everyone has had the experience of a sinus infection. The horrid discharge, pain, pressure and discomfort are symptoms that are all too familiar to those of us who have more than just the occasional infection- we have a chronic sinus ... more »

How to Know if You Are Anemic

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Anemia is a decrease in the number of your red blood cells, and while there are a number of causes, the most common is iron deficiency. You may not have symptoms if you are mildly anemic, and even if you do, they may go undetected or be mistaken ... more »

How to Prevent Diarrhea

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Diarrhea is characterized by an unusual frequency and consistency of the stool. There is no sure way to prevent diarrhea, but common sense will help to minimize your risk... more »

How to Prevent Gangrene

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Gangrene is much easier to prevent than to treat. Every effort should be made to keep gangrene from beginning. Be gentle and protective with tissue that is compromised by disease... more »

How to Reduce Bloating Not Related to PMS

By AlinaBradford

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Bloating can happen to anyone at any time. It can be caused by a number of things that can easily be avoided but here are the three major causes of bloating not related to PMS... more »

How to Take Care of a Stomach Flu

By FlufferNutter

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Headaches, body aches, chills, fever, diarrhea and/or vomiting, nausea...these are all symptoms of the stomach flu. If you have body aches and are still sick with diarrhea after 2 days, they are tell-tale signs of a stomach flu and not food ... more »

How to Take Care of Your Bones When Taking Prednisone

By Momofthree

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Prednisone and other corticosteroids are commonly prescribed for a number of chronic autoimmune illnesses. These are strong and fast-acting medicines, often showing improvement in a patient's disease in just a short time. They also come with a ... more »

How to Treat a Common Sore Throat

By Richard Ferri

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A sore throat is a common medical condition also known as "pharyngitis." Sore throats can be caused by viruses, bacteria or substances (such as alcohol, tobacco or pollution). Sore throats that do not require antibiotics or other prescription ... more »

How to Understand Gangrene

By eHow Health Editor

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People who suffer with chronic occlusive vascular disease and/or diabetes mellitus have an increase risk of developing gangrene. See your doctor at the first sign of an infected wound, especially if your circulation is compromised in any way... more »

How to Avoid Anemia

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Millions of Americans - typically women and children - suffer from anemia. This condition is caused by a reduced number of red blood cells. The symptoms vary from dizziness to irritability. The most common type of anemia results from iron ... more »

How to Avoid Being a Cyberchrondriac

By Amanda Morin

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You may know about hypochondria, the anxiety-based disorder in which people are convinced they have serious illnesses based on minor symptoms, but there's a whole new spin on it. With the widespread availability medical information on the ... more »

How to Avoid Doxycycline Side Effects

By bizewriter

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The Physician Desk Reference (PDR) notes warnings about doxycycline that are not commonly known, nor labeled on the bottle. Esophageal irritation or esophagus damage happens to be one of them, an unpleasant thing to learn from the school of hard ... more »

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