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How to Use Flaxseed Oil to Treat PMS

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Flaxseed products--oil pressed from the seed and the seed itself--contain a compound called phytoestrogen. This is a plant-based estrogen that is a weaker form of the hormone our bodies produce. Some women have found that taking flaxseed oil can ... more »

How to Use Folk Medicine to Treat Body Odor

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Many folk remedies used to treat body odor are easily applied to your skin. They involve inexpensive, locally-acquired materials like baking soda. Some folk medicine remedies suggest treating problematic body odor with simple dietary changes. ... more »

How to Use Folk Medicine to Treat Colds

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Try treating your cold with folk medicine remedies that date relevant information that was popularly distributed a hundred years or more. Folk medicine remedies, which often use easily available herbs, were popularized during a time when HMO's ... more »

How to Use Garlic to Treat Respiratory Infections

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Garlic has been used for centuries to treat respiratory infections and a host of other common ailments. It is safe and easy to use, and it doesn't cost nearly as much as over-the-counter remedies... more »

How to Use Herbs

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As people become aware of the side effects of conventional medications, they are turning to herbal medicine or phytotherapy for their health needs. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 4 billion people, or 80 percent of ... more »

How to Use Herbs as Alternatives to Prescription Drugs

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Herbal remedies have been in use far longer than prescription medications. In fact, the original intent behind pharmaceutical companies was to capture the active ingredients found in herbs. Over time, this gave way to the creation of synthetic ... more »

How to Use Herbs for Liver Health

By Katherine Huether

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Your liver is the organ in your body that gets a lot of use. If you take medication, you need your liver to process it. If you drink alcohol you need a healthy liver to help it leave the body. You also need it to help you lose weight and process ... more »

How to use home remedies for common ailments

By Shirley Philbrick

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With so many over the counter remedies; it's often hard to tell what you should, or shouldn't, be taking. How often do we hear about an OTC that has something in it that can cause serious health issues? Home remedies are not only interesting, ... more »

How to Use Home Remedies For Common Ailments, Part 2

By Left-hander

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Here are a few more “kitchen cures” that can be easily found in your pantry or cabinets. Or at least, they can be bought without much trouble. Isn’t it cool that some food (and liquids) can also double-duty as medicine?.. more »

How to Use Honeyed Ginger to Fight Colds and Coughs

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The concoction of honey and ginger has been proven to be an excellent home remedy for colds, coughs and other respiratory conditions. Both have anti-oxidant properties that boost your body’s immunity, enabling it to fight colds or cough infections... more »

How to Use Iridology to Improve Health

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Iridology is the practice of examining the iris of the eye for markings and discolorations in order to determine possible health problems they might indicate. Different sectors of the iris are said to correspond to different areas of the body. ... more »

How to Use Laughter Therapy

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One doesn't usually think of laughter as therapy, but a chuckle a day can prevent stress buildup, enhance physical and mental performances and strengthen the immune system. It also promote the release of mood-enhancing hormones, such as ... more »

How to Use Lavender as a Moth and Flea Repellent

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Moths, fleas and other pests can be an annoying issue to deal with. If you have animals or small children in your home, you may not want to use a toxic repellent. Lavender is an effective and natural moth and flea repellent... more »

How to Use Lavender as a Mouthwash

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Lavender gets its name from the latin "lavare," meaning "to wash." Lavender is indeed an excellent topical cleaner for your house and a good additive to wash water for a clean floral scent. The plant has also proven to have antiseptic qualities ... more »

How to Use Melatonin

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Melatonin is a natural substance found in the body that regulates its sleep cycles. Melatonin is now available in an over-the-counter supplement. Many people take melatonin supplements to help reset their body clocks and to compensate for the ... more »

How to Use Oriental Bodyworks to Relieve Digestive Problems

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If you're suffering from chronic digestive problems, you're probably hoping there's a way to alleviate your symptoms without invasive surgery. Oriental bodyworks treatment may be a viable alternative for you. The theory behind Oriental bodyworks ... more »

How to Use Simple Remedies for Common Problems

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For most physical common complaints there are tried and true household remedies that are inexpensive and readily available ready to cure you from head to toe... more »

How to use Vick's Vapor Rub in unique ways !

By Shirley Philbrick

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We all know about using Vick's vapor rub for colds and congestion. But now there are various testimonials for other problems as well. Read on to find out what other miracles this little wonder can perform !.. more »

How to Use your Head to Manage Pain

By Gardengates

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Pain is the body's way of letting us know when something needs attention. It would be only fair that once we know, we should have a button to turn it off. Unfortunately, I haven't located one yet. But there are things you can do to help cope ... more »

How to Alleviate Heartburn

By thndrstrck63

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Overeating, stress and the wrong types of food at the wrong time are all causes of heartburn. Listen to your body. It will give you clues as to what you may be eating or doing to cause the discomfort.. more »

How to Alleviate.or Eliminate Restless Leg Syndrome Discomfort

By Judy Cutler

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I have had Restless Legs Syndrome and now I don't. The symptoms are: 1. The uncontrollable urge to move the legs accompanied or caused by uncomfortable and unpleasant sensations in the legs. 2. Symptoms of restless legs syndrome are worse during ... more »

How to AVOID FOOD COMA

By Pristine

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We've all experienced it before, it starts with your mind becoming hazy, your breathing shallows, and your eyelids become heavier and heavier... While you might enjoy this satisfying feeling after a Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, at the ... more »

How to Balance Your Body Through Color Therapy

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Color therapy, or chromotherapy, is a holistic technique believed to balance the body though the use of color and light. Color therapists rely on their ability to read the body's "chakras" or energy fields and determine which colors are needed to ... more »

How to be comfortable during a breast massage

By primad0nna

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Many spas and medical facilities offer a health breast massage as part of their services. But many women who claim they would like to experience breast and nipple massage, say they are uncomfortable "going for it" because they don't ... more »

How to Be Cryogenically Frozen

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For many the fear of dying is frightening, not because it holds a world of unknowns, but because they hate leaving life and it's abundances behind. Instead of dying, preserve yourself and wait for the right technology to come along to push the ... more »

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