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How to Find a Doctor

By eHow Health Editor

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Choosing the right physician for you and your family is an important decision, so research and investigate carefully... more »

How to Find Adult Caretakers in Dubuque, Iowa

By GingerJoy

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Whether you're a disabled adult or whether you're looking for someone to care for a loved one who needs assistance doing daily tasks in Dubuque, Iowa, there are some specific guidelines you should follow. Read on to learn them... more »

How to Find Relief From Hemorrhoids

By DrJewell

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Hemorrhoids are caused by increased pressure in the veins around the anus due to a disease. drugs, and certain lifestyle and diet. It is more common in older people, pregnancy, childbirth, constipation and chronic diarrhea. The hemorrhoids are ... more »

How to Find Relief From Rashes

By DrJewell

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We have all experienced at least one episode of rash in our lifetime. Rashes normally heal on their own over a short period and do not require a visit to the doctor's office or ER, however, there are certain conditions in which the rash was ... more »

How to Find Remedies to Combat Cold Symptoms

By DrJewell

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Colds are a common health problem especially during the winter season. Billions of people around the world gets a cold at least once a year. Colds and flu are caused by bacteria and can be cured by antibiotics or by viruses for which there really ... more »

How to Fire Up Your Metabolism

By only1special1

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As we get older, our metabolic rate naturally falls and our bodies just aren't as efficient at breaking down foods. After the age of 30, research shows that the average woman will have a progressive weight gain of 5-7% per year just due to the ... more »

How to fit exercise into a busy life.

By just2crazygirlz

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I know everyone doesn't have time to go to the gym everyday, but exercise is important for people to be healthy. Here are some tips on how to fit it into your daily life without taking time away from anything... more »

How to Foods to help prevent cancer, birth defects, protect the eyes, and alot more!

By Justbeck101

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Things that will help you--> +Apples -lower risk of heart disease, prevent constipation, control diabetes, and prevent cancer. +Apricots -help protect the eyes, and prevent heart disease. +Artichokes -protect against cancer, ... more »

How to Gather Information Concerning A Fever to Relate back to A Doctor or Other Caregiver

By Sharon Keith

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The normal human body temperature (taken orally) is 98.6°F or 37.8°C. A rectal thermometer will read about 1°F or 0.5ºC higher, while armpit temperatures read a bit lower than oral temperature. Readings taken rectally or from ... more »

How to Get a Better Night's Sleep

By Kristie Leong M.D.

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Insomnia can be a frustrating problem and counting sheep doesn't always solve the problem. Sometimes simple changes are all that's needed to improve your sleep quality. Here's how to get a better night's sleep... more »

How to get Cheap and Discounted Prescription Drugs

By april ort

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Paying for prescription drugs has become a major issue for many senior Americans today. With health care costs sky-rocketing, a substantial amount of citizens are searching for ways to minimize their out of pocket expenses for drugs. This ... more »

How to Get Into a Back to School Sleep Schedule

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Students who get the recommended 9 to 10 hours of sleep per night consistently do better in school than those who don't. Getting kids back on a regular sleep schedule well before the first day of the new school year will give them a head start to ... more »

How to get over depression

By Bobby & Wendy Key

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Do you feel everything in your life is going wrong. Are you laying in your bed all day because you lost your motivation. Well hopefully I can help you get your happiness back.. more »

How to Get Ready for Bed

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At the end of the day it is tempting to crawl in bed fully clothed, turn out the light and konk out. But, establishing a routine at bedtime may help you fall asleep faster and sleep better. Follow these steps to get ready for bed... more »

How to Get Rid of a Sunburn Fast

By myzticshadow146

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Having a sunburn is never enjoyable. It looks bad, gives you dry skin, and causes constant pain. Luckily, if you misjudged your time in the sun and got a burn, there are a couple things you can do to minimize the time you need to deal with it, ... more »

How to Get Rid of Bruises Faster

By *Janet Ford

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With this method of treatment, you can get rid of bruises significantly faster and if applied before the bruise appears, you can often prevent them all together... more »

How to Get Rid of Hiccups The Effective Way

By Jakethegreat63

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This is the only way to get rid of hiccups. Not just an old wives' tale remedies... more »

How to Get Rid of Hiccups--Guaranteed to Work!!

By 1citygirl

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Got the hiccups again? There are so many different remedies out there. Try this one--this one is guaranteed to work!.. more »

How to get rid of rotten egg smell in softwater

By bmerritt

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If you used to have hard water, and recently switched over to a soft water system using a brine tank, you might have noticed that you are getting a rotten egg smell and you can not get rid of it. Here is how!.. more »

How to Get Rid of the Hiccups When In a Meeting

By LNAngel

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Hiccups always come at the most inopportune times. Get rid of them FAST, without anyone knowing you had them to begin with!.. more »

How to get the kids outside, excited about summer and active

By FUSILLI1OF4

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Get the kids outside and excited about summer. Now that the nice weather is here it is time to get the kids off the video games, computers and away from the TV. It is estimated that on average children spend more than one fourth of their day ... more »

How to Get the Most From a Physical Exam

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Most people aren't too thrilled at the prospect of going to the doctor. It usually doesn't matter who your doctor is, but trips to your physician make many people a bit uneasy. You can get what you need out of your visit and it doesn't have to be ... more »

How to Get the Most From Your Doctor's Appointment

By Hapworth

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You've waited for an hour to see the doctor. You can't remember the name of the new medication you're taking from the other doctor. And wasn't there something else you wanted to ask? Make the most of your doctor's appointment by planning ahead... more »

How to Get Un-Depressed

By mgonza12

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If you are feeling down or blue, you are not alone. Many people feel this way at least once in their lifetimes. However, if feeling blue is affecting other parts of your life, perhaps it's time to seek out ways to feel better... more »

How to get used to, adapt to progressive lens glasses

By Soozin

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Progressive lenses require training your brain, aka adaptation, to a different vision concept. For the lucky few, they adapt almost instantaneously. But for most people it may take a few days and even up to a month. The adaptation process ... more »

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