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Getting rid of flyaways doesn't necessarily have to involve lots and lots of hairspray. Get rid of flyaways without hairspray with help from a New York City-born hair and makeup artist in this free video clip.
Almost all teenagers get a headache from time to time, but a small number of teens experience migraines. While traditional headaches aren't usually accompanied by other symptoms, migraines almost always cause symptoms other than pain. If your teen complains of severe head pain several times a month, it warrants a trip to her pediatrician. Your teen's doctor will examine her, ask a series of questions and determine whether the headaches are true migraines.
Threatening to get rid of your kid's toys can definitely lead to them freaking out if you're not careful. Get rid of your kid's toys without them freaking out with help from an experienced parent coach in this free video clip.
Slipping and sliding down the driveway is a fun activity for kids on a sled, but not for people trying to go to work or the store. Ice is difficult to shovel, as you first need to stab it with an ice pick several times to break it into manageable pieces. You can avoid this strenuous work and get rid of ice without shoveling.
Certain types of music are great for soothing a painful headache. Learn about music that soothes a headache with help from a Ph.D in Natural Health in this free video clip.
In many homes, yesterday's toys have become today's clutter. In 2009, Americans spent $8 billion on toys; that equates to about 70 new toys each year for the average child. With so many options, it's inevitable that children will cherish certain toys while losing interest in others. If regret over wasted dollars prevents you from relegating old toys to the trash bin, consider alternate disposal methods.
Since the introduction of 3D cinema, several advancements have been made toward bringing the 3D cinema experience into your home. There are several methods of viewing 3D on TVs, but most of them require that you have 3D-compatible equipment including 3D-enabled high-definition TVs, Blu-ray disc players and specialized 3D glasses. Viewing 3D on a 2D TV is possible, but has limitations.
Finding and eating mushrooms you find in the wild can be a tricky and even dangerous business if you're unfamiliar with the toxic specimens found in nature. While some toxic mushrooms may only cause stomach aches or dizziness, others can be fatal upon consumption. Species of mushroom that should be strictly avoided include Amanitas, little brown mushrooms, and False Morels.
Starting with natural methods to get rid of ice on concrete protects the concrete from harm. If natural methods are ineffective, using deicer chemicals is the next best option. Deicers work quickly but can cause damage to the concrete, especially if it's already weak. The repeated freezing and thawing cycle, often increased by using deicers, can cause water to soak into the concrete. The water then freezes within the concrete, expands and can tear apart the concrete. Use deicers sparingly and stick with the least harsh, least corrosive deicer: magnesium chloride.
Oleander is considered by some as a Rasputin-like shrub that refuses to die in the yard even after being cut down. These weedy shrubs have extensive root systems, which sprout new plants as soon as the top growth is lopped off. In addition to the invasive nature of the plant, oleanders are prone to contracting diseases and pest problems. Stump grinders are a traditional tool for tree and shrub removal, but they can be dangerous to use. However, gardeners have other options for removing oleander roots.
Residents of regions that see cold, wintry weather may occasionally become burdened by the wintertime presence of ice or snow on a driveway, sidewalk or other pathway. Deicing salts are a customary and relatively inexpensive material used to melt ice on roads and driveways. These salts, however, can corrode or discolor certain surfaces, leave stains on carpets and other flooring, and harm nearby vegetation. A combination of well-timed manual removal and the use of salt-free deicing compounds, enhanced radiation absorbers or electric heating cables or mats enables you to get rid of ice from a driveway without salt.
Gardeners may not picture caterpillars in their heads when they think of common garden pests, but caterpillars can actually inflict extensive damage on a wide range of host plants if they are not promptly controlled. Pesticides can, of course, be employed to control caterpillars just like other plant pests; however, several natural means for controlling a caterpillar infestation on your plants can sidestep the potentially harmful effects of pesticide use.
Some children develop poor handwriting early in life. When this happens, it can negatively influence a child's ability to communicate through one of our most fundamental forms of communication, the written word. According to the Handwriting Without Tears website, "Educational guidelines often are limited to one standard, 'produces legible handwriting' in the English/language arts standards. When students fail to meet this standard, teachers have no means for examining which skills are lacking." There are several reasons a child may write poorly. Identifying these issues can help identify and improve children with poor handwriting skills.
The lighting of a room creates a particular tone or ambience. Depending on the vibe you are after, search for desirable lighting that will illuminate the room the way you want. When it comes to lighting design, it helps to know what the various types of lighting are so you can make a well-informed decision about the characteristics that will work for you.
If your eyebrows have grown together into an unsightly unibrow, take care of the problem by waxing the area. While waxing can be an uncomfortable process, the less permanent methods of hair removal, such as shaving and plucking, must be done on a frequent basis. The pain of waxing is like pulling off a bandage and will quickly be over. A face free of unwanted hair is well worth the effort.
Most people, both men and woman, have unwanted hair somewhere on their body. For women, one of the biggest trouble spots is their face, particularly the upper lip. Depilatory creams can be expensive and abrasive, often leading to additional skin problems or burning the skin. Instead, women can turn to a few tried-and-true at-home remedies or even spa treatments to get rid of an unsightly mustache shadow. Choose the best method for removing unwanted hair based on your preference and budget.
Nits, the small white or clear eggs of lice, accompany a lice infestation. Symptoms of lice infestation, also called pediculosis, typically occur on the scalp and include itching and small red sores. To get rid of lice, the nits need to be removed, stopping the life cycle on the host body. Wet combing was a recommended treatment; however, evidence found by the Canadian Pediatric Society notes that combing out lice nits is not an effective treatment. Remove the nits, instead, by picking them out and treating the hair and scalp with a specially treated shampoo.
Rosy cheeks can give you a healthy glow, but when your cheeks are a little too red, or you suffer from rosacea, you may wish to start toning down the redness. Rosy cheeks draw attention to the face. And while makeup is an effective solution for concealing rosy cheeks, not everybody wants to cake on the makeup every day before leaving the house. More natural and preventative solutions can help those with rosy cheeks take control of the redness.
A security Captcha is a series of random numbers and letters that you must enter to verify that you're a human user when attempting to access a website. Facebook implements security Captchas when you first create your account, and requires that you enter a Captcha each time you perform certain actions in the account until you verify your account. Facebook currently offers two options for verification: receiving a mobile text from Facebook or receiving an email from Facebook at a college or university issued email address.
Plaque is made up of germs that stick to teeth. If they aren't removed daily, they can quickly multiply and lead to gingivitis and other oral diseases, according to the American Dental Association's website. Tooth decay caused by plaque affects more than 90 percent of adults in the United States. Maintaining a regular routine of good oral health care by brushing, flossing and eating a balanced diet, however, can help to prevent plaque, tooth decay, cavities and gum disease and contribute to overall good health without seeing a dentist.
Temporal sequence refers to a sequence of happenings in a space of time. Humans remember events as they occur in a sequential order in time, such as before or after another event. Likewise, living creatures develop in a series of stages occurring in a specific sequence over time.
Differential diagnosis is one of the great procedural innovations of modern medicine. It essentially applies the process of elimination to diagnosing ambiguous conditions. Proper diagnosis is of the utmost importance because a misdiagnosis can lead to an untreated condition or, worse, an improper treatment that proves fatal to the patient. Physicians apply differential diagnosis in tandem with more technological diagnostic tools to find the root of a patient's medical problem.
Riboflavin, also known as vitamin B2, is a water-soluble vitamin that helps produce energy in all of the body's cells. It is needed for healthy skin, hair, liver, heart, nerves, blood cells, digestive system lining and metabolism of fats, carbohydrates and protein. Since dairy, liver, mushrooms, eggs, green leafy vegetables, beans, fish, enriched bread and grain products contain riboflavin, the American diet usually provides adequate amounts. Because excess amounts are removed through urine, few side effects are known, but testing shows that excessive amounts may cause effects.
Wood Betony is native to North America and has been used as a natural medicine for hundreds of years. The herb played a prominent role in Native American culture and traditions. In addition to the medicinal usages, some believed the herb had magical properties that induced love. Wood Betony is nontoxic, and the roots, leaves and blossoms are safe for human ingestion. Some herbalists and alternative medicine devotees believe drinking tea made from fresh or dried Wood Betony leaves is beneficial for headaches and ailments of the urinary tract.
There are many different human head shapes. Many are considered normal and are regularly seen in men and women. However, some head shapes are considered abnormal and can be identified in infancy. Some abnormalities are caused by how and when the brain forms within the skull, and some are caused by the position of a fetus within the womb. Some head shapes are caused by the position in which a child sleeps or rests during infant growth stages. The study of head shape is known as craniometry, which measures skull shape, size and weight.
Neurons within the body communicate by triggering each other, and this triggering sends signals to the brain. The brain uses these signals to decide what action needs to be taken. Depending on the intensity of the signal, the signaling among neurons can be slow or fast. Temporal summation refers to the constant triggering of the neuron by another within the same area in the axon. The five phases of temporal summation include relaxation, incomplete and complete tetanus, treppe and fatigue.
Sublingual drops are a form of medication administration that allows the medicine to bypass the digestive tract and enter the bloodstream directly through the mucous membranes under the tongue. The drops are easy to administer, taking only a few seconds for each dose. However, multiple doses of medication may be needed for maximum effect. Doctors prescribe a variety of medications sublingually. For example, patients with angina pectoris, or chest pain, may be prescribed sublingual nitroglycerin to help ease an attack. Sublingual immunotherapy has replaced allergy shots to help patients develop an immunity to certain things in the environment. As with…
Your skin is constantly excreting toxins and waste though your pores. Sometimes those pores get clogged, causing blackheads, zits and other acne problems. Washing your face before going to bed can help you to reduce the chances of developing zits and acne. Clearing these blemishes from your face requires a change in your diet as well as a daily facial cleansing. Keep deodorant bars and other products that may dry your skin away from your face.
Imitrex is a prescribed medication used to treat migraines and cluster headaches. It does not prevent migraines, but can be used to treat a migraine that is in progress. During a migraine or cluster headache, the brain's blood vessels widen or dilate, which causes the symptoms associated with a migraine. Imitrex shrinks the blood vessels of the brain back to their normal size to help relieve the symptoms of a migraine. Though Imitrex has been shown to relieve the symptoms of migraines, it does not help everyone. There are alternatives to Imitrex that can be used to help treat a…
Dizziness often occurs when a person stands up too quickly or spins around in a circle. However, chronic or severe dizziness and disorientation in the absence of spinning or standing up quickly can be a debilitating condition. Dizziness can have many different causes, such as an ear infection or vertigo. In some cases, dizziness is caused by a much more serious condition such as a stroke.
Quick action is called for when cluster flies invade a home. People are seeking alternatives to calling exterminators to rid the home of pesky cluster flies because the chemicals that exterminators use can be harmful to small children and pets. Professional exterminators can also be very expensive. As people try to live greener lives, they are looking for natural cures for flies.
The aura is an electromagnetic field surrounding the bodies of humans, plants and animals. This energy field is made up from the combined energies of the physical, emotional and mental planes. The colors you see in the aura are generated by the chakra system, which are the invisible energy centers in the body. To see the aura; have the person stand in front of a white wall. relax your focus and look at the area around the head and neck. You will begin to see a faint "glow" which is the person's aura. You may or may not see colors…
Nitrites and nitrates are inorganic ions which play a role in our diets. They can be found in cured meats, such as deli meats, bacon, hot dogs and sausages. Vegetables also contain a small amount of nitrates and nitrites due to pesticides. Drinking water, generally from domestic wells, can be contaminated by these two ions. When an individual is exposed to high levels of nitrites and nitrates, he may face certain risks.
Sold by pharmacists in 1798, carbonated beverages known as "soda water" entered the consumer market. According to Power Brands Beverage Specialists, the first bottled soda water was produced in 1835 and it was not until the 1876 introduction of root beer that the soda beverage began its launch into stardom. Yet, even with its long standing history, recent research on the health effects of carbonated beverages demonstrate long-term negative effects.
Head tension is a painful malady that can cause headaches, migraines, as well as sight and sound sensitivity. Head tension is generally brought on by stress and can cause both sides of the head to ache. Prolonged head tension may also lead to muscle tension in the neck and shoulders that can cause pain, stiffness and other health problems. It is important for your health to try to relieve head tension as quickly as possible after it occurs.
Running is a relatively cheap way to stay in shape or lose weight and achieve an aerobic workout. Whether you decide to run for basic fitness or to train for a marathon, there are tips and tricks to apply that will help you run without getting exhausted early on. Your goal should be to increase the length of your run and your speed while keeping your stamina up.
Hemorrhoids are varicose veins in the rectum or anus that have become inflamed. Hemorrhoids in the rectum are referred to as internal hemorrhoids, while hemorrhoids that develop under the skin around the anus are called external hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids can be caused by sitting on a hard surface for an extended period of time, straining during defecation, diarrhea and long-term constipation. Hemorrhoids cause itching, pain and occasionally bleeding. Fortunately, hemorrhoids are usually self-limiting and can be treated at home.
Acne, a common skin disease, typically affects teenagers and young adults. A wide variety of methods for treating acne exist, and many involve some kind of cream or other medicinal treatment. A few basic steps can help you manage the bacteria that causes acne without creams or other medical interventions.
Migraine headaches can shut down a person's day, but massage techniques exist to help ease the pain. Minimize the downtime from migraines with help from a licensed massage therapist in this free video.
Headaches are painful and quite common, with herbal remedies being a great natural headache cure. Rid your body of headaches naturally with help from an acupuncture physician and registered herbalist in this free video.
Everyone has experienced headaches at one time or another. The pain can range in intensity from dull and throbbing to excruciating. Headaches can occur in specific areas of the head or as a general discomfort or ache. Despite the location, the pain of a headache is not commonly related to the brain, but occurs outside of the skull in the blood vessels, muscles and nerves of the head and neck. When muscles and blood vessels swell or constrict, they can put strain on the nerves in the area, creating the pain associated with headaches.
Natural herbs such as magnesium can help reduce the unsightly pain of migraines. Reduce the migraine pain by applying the proper herbs using guidance from a licensed physician and herbalist in this free video.
Champagne contains alcohol, which means that if you drink enough of it, you can experience symptoms associated with a hangover. Drinking alcohol takes a toll on your body. It can sap your energy, cause dehydration and rob you of vital nutrients. If you drank too much champagne and now have a headache, there are some things you can do to help get rid of it faster.
Pressure sores, bedsores or decubiti are areas of damaged skin and tissue that develop when sustained pressure cuts off circulation to these vulnerable parts of the body. Bedsores occur most commonly over bony prominences like the sacrum, coccyx, upper portion of the hips, heels and elbows. It's important to prevent the development of bedsores by avoiding pressure on these areas. A pressure relief mattress is essential to maintaining skin integrity and tissue health. If a bedsore has developed, a pressure relief mattress is vital to healing and should be the first step in its treatment.
Sometimes when a person oversleeps, they can wake up with a headache. According to "Better Health Through Natural Healing," these sleep "hangovers" can be caused by the fluctuation of serotonin levels during sleep. This can also happen when someone gets too little sleep. It's an odd phenomenon because people tend to take a nap when they have a headache caused by some thing else. If a person has a tendency to get headaches from oversleeping, she can take some steps to get rid of that headache --- or even prevent it in the first place.
If you're a person who uses a computer all day long, you are more prone to certain computer-related injuries. Learn how to prevent computer-related injuries with help from a health and nutrition expert in this free video clip.
The steep drops, sharp turns and upside flips experienced on a roller coaster can cause blood to rush to the brain in unconventional ways. This rush of blood often causes throbbing sensations to your temples, which are symptoms of a developing headache. Don't pass up the thrill of an adrenaline rush in fear of a headache. There are plenty of precautions you can take to keep your face from becoming flushed with blood on your next roller coaster ride.
Changes in seasons and weather patterns trigger headaches in some people. Most commonly known as barometric pressure headaches, these headaches are likely caused by stimulation of the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus is the human biological clock located in the brain.
Headaches can be painful, and when they are really bad, or a migraine, they can keep people from leaving their bed all day. Allergies and sinus problems, stress and head injuries cause headaches. When severe side effects like blurred vision, vomiting and extreme sensitivity to light accompany a headache, it could be a migraine or something far worse. The sufferer should see a doctor, according to "Practical Family Health."
The Raskin Protocol is a treatment for migraine headaches developed by Dr. Neil Raskin, the former head of neurology at the Philadelphia Naval Hospital.
