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How to See The Effects of Soda Pop And Artificial Sweeteners

By MIHealthCoach

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Many people are addicted to diet soft drinks, and know that they should stop drinking it due to recent studies that demonstrate devastating health risks. Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words. . . ... 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 Spot Signs, Symptoms of Dry Drowning

By johnjppa

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There are some basic signs and symptoms that may suggest a person is at risk for a dry drowning episode. The following is a description of how to appropriately spot red flags for dry drowning... 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

By eHow Health Editor

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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 Motivated When Trying to Lose Weight

By Laura Chapman

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These days it seems like everyone is concerned about their weight. We all want to eat healthy, lose weight, get in shape, and feel better and happier with ourselves. But sometimes it's hard to stick to your weight loss plans. The following ... more »

How to Stay Warm at Night and Save Money

By deannarjd

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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 Sterilize a Thermometer

By eHow Health Editor

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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 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

By reneev

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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

By eHow Health Editor

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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 Treat a Bruised Nail

By eHow Health Editor

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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

By DrJewell

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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 Bumps and Bruises Naturally and FAST!

By momandpopoften

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What family fun! Your 1yo baby is taking her first tentative steps! She gets so excited that she stops concentrating and falls forward – her mouth landing square on the edge of the coffee table. Next a whimper, a very long silence, and a ... more »

How to Treat Corns and Calluses On Feet Naturally

By L1onherd

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Spending a lot of time on our feet in uncomfortable shoes can lead to the build up of corns and calluses. Calluses are often classified by a thick, hardened layer of skin resulting from rubbing, friction or pressure. Corns on the other hand, ... more »

How to Treat Lice With Zinc

By Bobbi

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Lice or nits, also called Pediculosis, are small bugs that actually attach themselves to the fibers of your hair and lay their eggs. They are small, but are actually much larger than fleas. After the eggs hatch, the baby lice feed off the skin of ... more »

How to Treat Pinworms

By eHow Health Editor

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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

By eHow Health Editor

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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

By eHow Health Editor

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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 Try Tofu and Like It

By Jill M

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First let me tell you that there are two specifically different types of Tofu, and choosing the right one can make or break a dish you use it in. If you are about to say something like, “Oh no, not me, I don’t eat Tofu!” you need to hear this. ... more »

How to Understand Vital Signs

By eHow Health Editor

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Vital signs are just that; vital signs of life. Vital signs are used as a benchmark to gauge the overall health of a person. Blood pressure, pulse, respiration and temperature are the vital signs that are taken by doctors, nurses and paramedics. ... more »

How to Use A Deck of Cards to Lose Weight!

By JenniferBockoff

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If you can't afford a gym membership or have a hard time self motivating, this is the work out for you! Fun and free, the card workout will have you trimmed down and toned up in no time!.. more »

How to Wake Up Without an Alarm Clock

By eHow Health Editor

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Waking up to a buzzing alarm clock can be unpleasant, especially if you’re in a deep REM sleep. Waking to music is a little better but it can still jar you out of a deep sleep. Learning how to wake up without an alarm clock allows for a more ... more »

How to Alleviate and Avoid Constipation

By DrJewell

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Constipation is a prevalent medical condition that affects over 25 percent of the population in the United States and accounts for nearly 2 million doctor visits annually in this country. The western diets consisting of high fatty foods, fast ... more »

How to Avoid Fallen Arches

By eHow Health Editor

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Young children's arches may fall due to loose joint connections in their feet. For adults, arches can lose strength and cause the bony framework to collapse. Arthritis, trauma and heredity predispose an adult to developing fallen arches... more »

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