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How to Prevent Varicose Veins

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Varicose veins are twisted enlarged veins, especially in the lower legs. Many factors are in involved in development of the condition, including gender (women are more prone), age, pregnancy and heredity. There are lifestyle changes that can help ... more »

How to Protect Skin From UV Rays

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It’s important to protect our skin from UV rays. There are several kinds of these rays--UVA and UVB. UVA goes through windows, clothing, even windshields, and is the main cause of aging. They intensify the effects of UVB rays, causing those liver ... more »

How to Recognize Dangerous Side Effects of Lyrica

By Angie Shiflett

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Lyrica is becoming an extremely popular prescription drug. One of the main reasons is that it has recently been named as the first official prescription medication for Fibromyalgia. In addition to Fibromyalgia, Lyrica is used for a number of ... more »

How to Relieve a Cramp without Getting out of Bed

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Ever wake up at night with a painful cramp in your arch or even your calf? It seems so many people find it necessary to get out of bed to relieve this. Maybe you do, but try this trick first, and stay cozy!.. more »

How to Resolve Every Argument!

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We all have arguments with others at times. And, often we come away feeling as though we have not resolved anything at all; rather, we may even feel as though we've dug in deeper than before... more »

How to safely train to do 52 push ups and sit ups!

By kickers

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This method is for the grossly out of shape and feeble. It allows your body maximum time to adjust to the strain... more »

How to Save Money on Medicines and Prescriptions

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With a little forethought and planning, you can save big bucks on medicines and prescriptions. Here's how to save... more »

How to select an air-filled mattress or bed-there ARE alternatives!

By w1z111

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Personal experience and suggestions for selecting alternatives to the widely advertised air-filled mattress/bed... more »

How to Spot a Lie in Five Simple Steps

By Denise Witmer

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For whatever the reason, people lie. While this can be overlooked for things like little white lies – ‘Love your new haircut!’ – it is not something we want to happen when we need to trust the information we are receiving. Forbes published an ... more »

How to Squeeze in All Nine Servings of Fruits and Vegetables

By Faith Ritter

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The eternally wise folks over at the FDA keep increasing the serving recommendation for daily fruit and vegetable intake. And I have nothing better to do than to try to keep up with it. Here are some creative things that my family is doing to ... more »

How to Stay Healthy During the Holidays

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The hustle and bustle of the holiday season can make you feel tired, stressed and run-down. Your immune system can get depressed, and you may end up sick if you don't take the time to take care of yourself... more »

How to Stay Warm at Night and Save Money

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Heating your home in the winter can get expensive. With just a few wise investments, you can stay comfortably warm and save on your monthly bills. Read on for some alternatives to stay warm without using electricity or gas... more »

How to Stay Warm Without Increasing Your Energy Bill

By Patricia Resnick

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Most of us are facing increasing home heating bills along with the oil crunch. It's always a good idea to maximize what you have, and that includes the heat you generate in your house. Here are some tips to keep it a little warmer at home... more »

How to Sterilize a Thermometer

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The sterilization of a thermometer involving soap, water and denatured alcohol is a process that members of the boomer generation know well. But this process has changed and it has changed for reasons unrelated to how effective it was in killing ... more »

How to Stop Dizziness

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The sensation of spinning and dizziness is one that most people have experienced at least once in their life. There are many causes of dizziness either by a viral or bacterial infection affecting the inner or outer ear or through some illness, ... more »

How to Stop Grinding Your Teeth

By Colette French

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For many people with the problem of grinding the teeth; to simply stop grinding their teeth is more easier said than done. The condition is referred to as Bruxism. It is a condition whereas people generally grind their teeth in their sleep. ... more »

How to stop making excuses and get going with your life!

By parvenue

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We all face this, either we know someone who's always talking about how if they just got that or did this or had this happen or that happen or if things would've worked out better, if they coulda, woulda shoulda been, then they'd get on with ... more »

How to stretch your back

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Back ache? Have you been standing up all day long? Give this a try, and it should help to ease the pain in your back. It feels great! Give it a try daily... more »

How to Swallow a Pill

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For many people, swallowing a pill is a torturous process that often leaves them with a soggy pill in their sink and nothing in their stomach. These steps can help you swallow a tablet, capsule or gel cap so that you don't even know it's there... more »

How to Tell the Difference-Is it a Cold or Flu?

By Amanda Smith

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With cold and flu season in full swing, getting a proper diagnosis is imperative. The symptom's of a cold and flu are very similar, but there are a few differences. Let's take a look...... more »

How to Treat a Bruised Nail

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A subungual hematoma is a fancy name for a bruise under your nail. The fingernail is more than a decoration. It’s an important part of the finger’s function, providing protection for the fingertip, support for the fingerpad and improving ... more »

How to Treat and Prevent Warts

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Warts are caused by a virus and are benign skin tumors that occurs by itself or in clusters on any part of the body. Warts are caused by the various strains of the papillomavirus family. This article will show you how to treat and prevent warts... more »

How to Treat Pinworms

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Pinworms are tiny parasitic worms that live in your large intestine. While they do not pose a significant health problem, they are a nuisance. Symptoms include anal itching, sleeplessness, irritability, and anal irritation due to scratching... more »

How to Treat Rosacea

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Rosacea is a skin condition caused when clusters of facial capillaries near the surface of the skin become dilated. The result is a red, inflamed look, usually found on the nose, forehead, cheeks and chin... 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 »

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