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How to Remember Dreams for Interpretation

By mdigdug

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When beginning the steps towards remembering your dreams, many people find it helpful to keep an audio recorder, or notebook – a dream journal, if you will – right next to your bed. As soon as you are physically able, begin your journal... more »

How to remove a splinter naturally

By na102

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Having a splinter is no fun. Worse yet, is having to remove the splinter with needles or tweezers, which may even make it worse, cause an infection, or make it go in deeper. This easy and painless method will have you free of that splinter in no ... more »

How to Remove Warts with Apple Cider Vinegar

By Rebecca Livermore

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According to FamilyDoctor.org, warts, which are a caused by viruses in the human papillomavirus (HPV) family, can grow on all parts of your body. Not only are warts unsightly and embarrassing, they can be painful and are also quite contagious. ... more »

How to Remove Warts With Apple Cider Vinegar

By eHow Health Editor

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No one wants to have a wart, particularly if it's prominently displayed. There are quite a few home remedies for removing warts and one of them is apple cider vinegar. Read on to find out how to remove a wart with this gentle, effective remedy... more »

How to Super-Glue a Cut Together

By asmestad

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Super-glue can be used to close a small cut by serving as a fake, outer-layer of skin. This glue works as a band-aid while your wound heals and will naturally wear off over time. However, this method is only for use on minor cuts, if you have a ... more »

How to Survive a Bad Case of Food Poisoning

By annechimp

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If you have ever enjoyed a night out on the town ruled by your love of seafood and open-air buffet bars, you may have lived to regret it the next day. Food poisoning can be caused by consuming food that was spoiled, prepared or left in ... more »

How to take care of your muscles and prevent/alleviate pain related to it

By motherdancer

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nutrients needed by your muscles and holistic healing modalities.. more »

How to Treat a Stomach Flu Naturally

By Katherine Huether

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Stomach flus are hard to manage sometimes, because not only do you want to take medicine to get rid of the symptoms, but you also need to be careful of what you eat. My formula is simple: eat foods that don't irritate my stomach, drink teas that ... more »

How to Treat Attention Deficit Disorders.

By Sharon Slayton

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Many people who currently take medications for their AD/HD can minimize their dosage, and sometimes completely remove the need for meds, by optimizing their brain's functioning with nutrition, herbs, vitamins and dietary/nutrition supplements.The ... more »

How to Treat Chicken Pox With Oatmeal

By eHow Health Editor

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An oatmeal bath is the safe, natural and effective way to soothe the itching caused by chicken pox. By dissolving colloidal oatmeal--which is rolled oats that have been milled into a fine powder--into a bathtub full of cool water, you may ... more »

How to Treat Infections With Natural Medicine

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Infection is caused when viruses or bacteria are present in body tissues and causes inflammation, fever, swelling and other symptoms. Often antibiotics, traditional treatment for infections, do more harm than good. Through natural treatment, you ... more »

How to Treat Warts With Banana Peel

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Warts are stubborn, embarrassing and sometimes even painful. There are many commercial treatments available to treat warts, ranging from home cryotherapy kits to salicylic acid. These treatments are expensive and some make the wart appear even ... more »

How to Use African American Folk Medicine

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Unlike modern remedies, folk medicine relies heavily on the use of herbs and botanicals to treat physical ailments. African American folk medicine incorporates spiritually inclined principles, as well. Some come from west and central African ... more »

How to Use Chalcopyrite Energy

By Patricia Resnick

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Chalcopyrite is the stone of the unity of beauty and power, of feminine and masculine energy. It is a variety of copper ore, most commonly known as Peacock Ore. It mixes with other stones just fine, but it does quite well on its own... more »

How to Use Cranberry to Prevent Urinary Tract Infections

By eHow Health Editor

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Along with the antibiotics prescribed to treat urinary tract infections, many women use cranberry juice to reduce the severity of the condition, or to prevent its recurrence. The most popular cranberry is the American Cranberry, which is ... more »

How to Use Dandelion to Treat Acne

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Acne is an embarrassing and uncomfortable skin condition that is characterized by pimples and sometimes pustules on the face, chest and/or back. The surface cause of acne is clogged hair follicles and pores. However, there are also systemic ... more »

How to Use Dandelion to Treat Bee Stings

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Bees are often the villains of the garden because of their painful stings. The actual sting is immediately painful. As the toxic venom seeps into your skin, the pain becomes a burning, itching sensation and inflammation commences. There are some ... more »

How to Use Dandelion to Treat Ulcers

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Stomach ulcers are painful erosions in the stomach lining or duodenum. They are characterized by burning abdominal pain, bloating, nausea and loss of appetite. The majority of ulcers are caused by bacteria called Helicobacter pylori. ... more »

How to Use Folk Medicine to Treat Arthritis

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The problem of arthritis is certainly not new; but recently it has generated greater attention. Some have turned to folk medicine, or the use of traditional and anecdotal remedies in lieu of modern or synthetic ones, to treat arthritis symptoms. ... more »

How to Use Mexican Folk Medicine

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Derived from a combination of Aztec, Native American and Spanish influence, Mexican folk medicine is indeed multicultural. With many treatments enlisting the use of popular herbs and vegetables, common cures are quite affordable. Known as ... more »

How to Use Onions for Healing

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With the multitudes of herbal remedies, prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications, the common medicinal uses of regular household items is often overlooked. Onions, for example, are a common item in kitchens across America and the ... more »

How to Use Saw Palmetto to Treat Low Sex Drive

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The berries of the saw palmetto plant are thought to contain active ingredients that can help treat low sex drive in both men and women. Saw palmetto is believed to affect the hormones that govern the sex drive, raising their levels and ... more »

How to Use Tiger's Eye Energy

By Patricia Resnick

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The stone known as the Tiger's Eye should make you think of the qualities of the tiger. Patient, focused, determined, alert, with perfect timing and slow, deliberate actions. Tiger's Eye promotes balance and strength to get through difficult ... more »

How to Use Tree Roots in Folk Medicine

By eHow Health Editor

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Use tree roots to battle a number of the body's moods and deficiencies, including a general sluggishness brought on by age, weather or stress. Throughout many parts of the world, roots like ginseng and nettle have been consumed for centuries for ... more »

How to Brew a Laxative Tea

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Laxative teas are a simple, natural way to aid your normal bowel function. Here are a few to try at home... more »

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