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How to Clean Bathtub Caulk

By David Sarokin

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Did you know that caulk was invented by the ancient Babylonians? Well...maybe it wasn't, but whoever came up with it, caulk was a great invention. Except for its unpleasant habit of growing mildew and mold. Here's how to clean it... more »

How to Clean With Essential Oils

By CatsEyeEditing

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It is common to disinfect toilets, sinks and counters with bleach or other harsh chemicals that only leave behind a strong, unpleasant odor. Sometimes an odor so suffocating that it causes you to leave the sparkling room before you even get a ... more »

How to Clean Yellowed Fingernails

By Sheila Wilkinson

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Yellowing nails are caused by using a dark nail color directly on fingernails. It's easy to avoid by using just a simple base coat of clear polish. Buy one that's specifically made to be a base for the best protection. If your nails are already ... more »

How to clean your eyeglasses

By mstexasladybug

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In this article you will learn how to properly clean your eyeglasses. Today just about everyone wears some type of eyeglasses; anywhere from over the counter reading glasses and sun glasses to prescription eyeglasses. Then there are specialty ... more »

How to Clean Your Sink

By Kristie Leong M.D.

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It might surprise you to learn that your bathroom is probably not the dirtiest place in your home. That distinction might go to your sink.What makes it even more concerning is the fact that the germs present in your sink and drain can be easily ... more »

How to clear a stuffy nose

By Kate J

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Feeling miserable with a cold or this year's allergies? Stuffy noses can be the most irritating thing about such misfortunes. Luckily, there are a few remedies anyone can do to relieve the stuffiness that they feel!.. more »

How to close the toilet seat

By torque63

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Ladies, do you need to educate the man of the house how to lower the toilet seat after doing his manly business? I will show you how easily this task can be performed... more »

How to comfort a baby with a cold

By Christine25

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How to comfort your sick little ones... more »

How to Communicate Effectively With a Teenage Daughter

By DrJewell

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The teenage years for a girl can be exciting, yet scary. She will face new emotions and experiences, and sometimes the transition to adulthood and womanhood can be challenging. This is a time when a daughter needs the support of her parents and ... more »

How to Compare the Benefits of Ice and Heat on Muscles

By eHow Health Editor

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Ice and heat are the most beneficial treatments used for sore muscles. Ice therapy, or cryotherapy, is used to reduce swelling and blood flow, which decreases pain. Heat therapy, or thermotherapy, is used to increase blood flow to continue the ... more »

How to Conduct a Clinical Trial in South Africa

By Sarah Wilson, CCRP

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To sponsor a clinical trial in South Africa, certain regulatory requirements must be met. Read on and find out some of the requirements to sponsor a clinical trial in South Africa... more »

How to Conquer PMS

By *01 Miss Melinda

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Want to conquer PMS? Wondering how you can tame the mood swings and irritability associated with it? Read on my friends!.. more »

How to Control Your Blood Pressure Naturally

By TxLady

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These are some remedies to try, so hopefully you do not have to take blood pressure medication... more »

How to Control Your Child's Obesity with Exercise and the Homemade Roller Packer

By Sarah Wilson, CCRP

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Statistics indicates child obesity is a big problem in America. The Institute of Medicine 2004 Fact Sheet states that over 9 million children over the age of 6 are overweight and classified as obese. In 2008, the Centers for Disease Control and ... more »

How to Control Yourself At A Buffet

By duncan411

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Going to a buffet is usually a lot of fun. But it can be hard to control yourself at a buffet. Here are some ways to help you make the right choices when dining at a buffet... more »

How to cope after losing your Mom

By FUSILLI1OF4

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If you are like me, burying your Mom was the hardest thing you will ever have to do. Knowing that she is gone is still unimaginable and maybe the reality hasn't hit you yet no matter how long since she passed. First, I offer my condolences to ... more »

How to Cope at a time of Loss.

By Mindee94

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Just when everything seems to be rolling your way it hits. The moment of truth which will either make you or will break you. As humans, we cannot always choose the situations which occur in our lives but we can choose our reaction. The ... more »

How to Cope With a Child With ADD

By Civita Dyer Dyer

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Dealing with a child that has been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), which causes irregular attention spans and hyperactivity, is very difficult. It is not only difficult for the child but for the entire family. This disease ... more »

How to cope with alcoholism.

By Angel-EMT

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I can only tell you some methods I have used for living without drinking. You are welcome to all of them. I will be writing more articles on this topic. This is just the first... more »

How to Cope with Allergy Seasons

By BC Doan

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According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, about 50 million people suffer from some types of allergies. We can't change nature, but we can at least try to prevent it from making us too miserable... more »

How to Cope With Andropause - Male Menopause

By illuminator26

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Most people know that women experience menopause, (the period of permanent cessation of menstruation, usually occurring between the ages of 45 and 55 in women) but did you know that some men go through a kind of male menopause?.. more »

How to Cope with Menopuase

By SM Kadri

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The word menopause comes from the Greek words –memo(month) and pauses (to halt). So, menopause simply means end of a life-cycle of monthly menstrual periods that start with puberty. And it spells the end of her child–bearing years. Menopause is ... more »

How to Cope with Non-Alcoholic Liver Disease

By Sky77

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Many people are unaware that they have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease until their physician accidentally discovers it on a routine appointment. It is still not well understood why fatty buildup in the liver is benign to some people and deadly ... more »

How to Cope with the Sudden Death of a Parent

By anomolara

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While the death of a friend or loved one is always difficult, the sudden, unexpected death of a parent or guardian can be especially traumatic. I have compiled this how-to from personal experience. Here are six simple steps that you can take to ... more »

How to Cope With Your Menstrual Cycle (Period)

By GreenMomma

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While some women believe their monthly period is a cleansing experience, others dread the experience. Here's how to cope with your menstrual cycle... more »