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How to Exercise with Fibromyalgia

By irishr

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Fibromyalgia is one of the hardest conditions to diagnose. The symptoms are not unique-pain all over, being tired all the time, IBS, headaches etc. But there is one thing that can really tip the evidence towards Fibromyalgia and that is the ... more »

How to Experience Being the Opposite Sex

By mel ash

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Does the soul have a sex? Sexual self-definition is the frontline of spiritual growth and our primary identification as we interact with others. In the business of becoming who we are, we need to get in with the Yin to go within and learn how ... more »

How to Explain a Decision to Become a Vegan

By eHow Health Editor

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When you become a vegan you make lifestyle choices that will soon be obvious to everyone around you. A vegan, or pure vegetarian, does not eat any type of animal derived product, or wear or use any animal products. A vegan lifestyle takes a lot ... more »

How to Explain Kleptomania

By eHow Health Editor

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Kleptomania is a neurotic condition and is different from shoplifting. Only one to eight percent of people are true kleptomaniacs and it is often triggered by a major stressful event. Kleptomania may be related to impulse control disorders in the ... more »

How to Explore Alternatives to Carpal Tunnel Surgery

By eHow Health Editor

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Surgery to correct carpal tunnel syndrome can be fairly expensive. It also isn't guaranteed to fix all of your hand problems, although it has been proven quite successful in most cases. You can explore alternatives to carpal tunnel surgery fairly ... more »

How to Face Depression and Memories

By Christina Sponias

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Everyone feels depressed when important dates arrive and all past memories invade one’s mind, while their present life is still very sad because one has lost a person, position or something else, which is very painful indeed... more »

How to Fake a Broken Limb

By ksosa

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You may be wondering what use one would have with a fake broken limb. I used it to play an April Fool's gag once on my mother. It made her cry so I confessed. It lasted about 10 minutes. However, if you have a use for this trick, feel free to ... more »

How to Fake Symptoms of Being Sick

By lilgoon

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Getting sick, such as faking an illness, starts with the basics of symptomatology... more »

How to Fake Vomit

By eHow Health Editor

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Throwing up is a great way to get out of just about anything. Whether you're dodging a yucky blind date honing in for a first kiss or want to get out of your physics exam, puking is a surefire plan of escape. It could be difficult, you assume, if ... more »

How to Fall Asleep

By Sheila Wilkinson

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Fighting insomnia is a common but really frustrating battle. Sometimes a few lifestyle changes will do the trick, while for others it may be trial and error. With a little perseverance, your sleeping habits should improve... more »

How to Fall Asleep

By ChristineLee

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Do you have a hard time falling asleep? Here are some things you might want to try next time... more »

How to Fall Asleep Better

By CCrock

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Tired of being tired? Many people are having trouble nodding off or they toss and turn, and wake up cranky. Here are some simple steps and tips to getting a better nights rest... more »

How to Fall Asleep When Anxious

By GingerJoy

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If you're feeling anxious about your relationships, school, work, or life in general, it might take a toll on your sleeping life. If you're having a hard time falling asleep, try out these methods in order to stop tossing and turning all night long... more »

How to Fall Asleep with Mental Tricks

By Violetsnow

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Insomnia can have many causes. Often, sleeplessness comes from an overactive mind. There are various tricks you can use to get your mind to relax and let you drift off to sleep... more »

How to Fall Without Getting Hurt

By Ryn Gargulinski

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No matter how carefully we tread, once in awhile we’re going to fall down. The trick is to do it properly, without looking like a total idiot and, most importantly, without getting hurt. You’ll have milliseconds to execute the steps below, so ... more »

How to Familiarize Yourself With Stevia, a Natural Sweet Herb

By michellee

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Stevia is a small shrub native to portions of Northeastern Paraquay. It is 15 times sweeter than common table sugar. If you are a diabetic this is the sweetener for you..... more »

How to Fast for Weight Loss

By eHow Health Editor

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Fasting is a practice that involves choosing to abstain from food, drink, or both for a pre-determined amount of time. It is generally used for detoxification of the body or for other medical reasons. Fasting programs are also popular and proven ... more »

How to Fast to Treat Colitis

By eHow Health Editor

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Colitis is a gastrointestinal (GI) disorder that can cause malabsorption of food, cramping, constipation and diarrhea. While the causes of colitis vary from genetic predisposition to systemic toxemia, many sufferers of colitis battle the disorder ... more »

How to Feed a Fussy Toddler

By ShaylaWynter

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Parents of fussy toddlers know that feeding them healthy and properly can pose a daily challenge. Instead of missing the days when you could just sit down and feed your baby and be done with it, use these tips to help your self-feeding toddler ... more »

How to Feel Confident

By eHow Health Editor

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Confidence can be easy to come by for some and more elusive to others. Being confident doesn't come with a great body or good looks. A person comfortable with themselves in every situation will feel confident. It can be acquired, but it takes ... more »

How to Feel Sexy Despite Breast Cancer

By eHow Health Editor

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Let's face it--there's nothing sexy about losing a breast, going through chemo, being scarred, self-conscious and sore. Women have to recover from the ordeal on two levels: physical and mental. It's difficult to feel sexy after you've gone ... more »

How to Fight a Cold

By CCrock

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During cold season, it is hard to avoid catching at least one. Try these natural remedies to reduce the duration of your cold and get better faster!.. more »

How to Fight Allergies with Foods

By eHow Health Editor

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People with allergies and asthma will do almost anything to control their environment. They remove their carpeting, encase pillows and mattresses and install expensive air-filtration systems. Some even move to a different climate in a desperate ... more »

How to Fight Chronic Pain without medication

By Mrslisae

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Chronic pain has been a part of my life since I was five years old. When I was twenty - three years old it began to take over my life. The doctor threw about abbreviations such as FM or CF. Those didn't matter to me. What mattered was how to cope ... more »

How to Fight Disease with Fiber

By Lynn Lecours

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Some doctors and nutritionists say that fiber is one of the most important preventives of illness. The benefits of fiber in our diet include better digestion, better elimination, lower cholesterol and blood pressure, weight loss, detoxification ... more »