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How to Prevent and Cure Swimmers Ear

By alienangel555

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We spend much of our time in the water over the summer and some of us will suffer from a common ailment commonly called “swimmers ear.” It is irritable and itchy and can become red and inflamed. When left untreated it can lead to a serious ear ... more »

How to Prevent Black Dog Syndrome

By Melissa Maroff

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If you’ve never worked at an animal shelter or been involved in rescue—you’re probably pretty puzzled at this point. What exactly is “Black Dog Syndrome?” Well, it’s a term that refers to the lower adoption rate of larger black or dark-coated ... more »

How to Prevent Blindness from Fireworks Injuries

By VallartaVixen

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The 4th of July is coming up and that means fireworks! Every year there are thousands of fireworks related injuries, many of which have to do with eyes. The most important thing to do when there is any kind of fireworks injury is to call 911, but ... more »

How to Prevent Botulism

By eHow Health Editor

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Most people think botulism is a food-borne illness, but there are actually three different types of botulism. There is food-borne botulism that is usually caused by improperly canned foods, infant botulism and wound botulism. All three types of ... more »

How to Prevent Food Poisoning At Outside Parties

By MIHealthCoach

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Don't let a fun barbeque grilling party or get together be ruined because somebody gets sick from improper food handling techniques. Follow these tips to safeguard your guests... more »

How to Prevent Impacted Stools

By eHow Health Editor

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Many conditions can cause a person to become constipated. These conditions may be heightened when engaging in wilderness activities. Avoid constipation to prevent the more serious condition of impacted stool... more »

How to Prevent Pain and Fatigue from Walking on Concrete Floors

By Limowreck

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Constant repetitive walking or standing on concrete floors can cause cumulative pain and fatigue. The shock of every step is transfered from the foot, up to the knees, into the hip and back. Here's how to end the pain and fatigue... more »

How to Prevent Sun Poisoning

By Anthony Delgado

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Sun Poisoning, or photodermatitis, is the epidermis’ reaction to the UV rays put off by the sun. It is caused by over exposure to the sun however certain topical medications, vitamin deficiencies or other conditions may aggravate it further. ... more »

How to Prevent Sunburn

By *Janet Ford

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Preventing sunburns is more than just avoiding the painful burn. Repeated exposure to adverse UVA rays from the sun can also cause premature aging (wrinkles), skin cancer and even early cataract formation... more »

How to Promote Pet Adoption on Facebook

By Melissa Maroff

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The Internet is a very effective means for getting the word out about homeless pets up for adoption—you can reach the world—and Facebook is a popular and very effective tool to help network the message. Here are some ways to utilize Facebook for ... more »

How to Properly Take Off Disposable Latex Gloves

By Lauren Romano

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The purpose of wearing latex gloves is to protect your hands from whatever it is that you are going to be touching. However, you need to take them off carefully when you are finished in order to still continue having no contact with whatever it ... more »

How to Protect Hearing at a Rock Concert

By eHow Health Editor

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If you've ever had a hard time hearing the radio or your friends' conversation immediately following a rock concert, you know the effects that prolonged noise can have. The scary thing is that if you attend rock shows frequently, you can sustain ... more »

How to Protect Oceans From Water Pollution

By eHow Health Editor

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The oceans appear beautiful, pristine, unchanging. But beneath the surface are untold problems caused by man: dying fish, dangerous bacteria and huge dead zones. Pollution of our world's oceans should be everyone's concern, but what can we do ... more »

How to Protect Your Baby in the Sun

By byllz

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Babies should always be protected from the sun. It is not always an easy task to protect babies in the sun. It is good to know that what you need to do to protect your baby to ensure that they are safe in the sun... more »

How to Protect Your Child From Measles

By Hapworth

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Recent news has reported a measles outbreak that is the largest in 10 years. The once dead virus is now alive. How can you protect your child from measles? Immunization is important. If you decide not to immunize, than you must keep your child ... more »

How to Protect Your Home From a Fire

By Diane Dilov-Schultheis

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Fires are one of the most devastating events any homeowner can go through. Every year fires break out and can spread quickly without being noticed. There are several fire safety steps you can take to protect your home and the people inside. These ... more »

How to Protect yourself as a Business Women

By guardtoday

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Do Business Women Need Personal Protection? We have all been in a place where your not sure why but you need to leave. Call it women intuition. All women of today are now targets for an attack. Do you really know what to do if something happens? ... more »

How to Provide Nursing Care to an Immobilized Person in the Wilderness

By eHow Health Editor

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A person immobilized by injuries in a wilderness setting will need to have certain needs met to allow the body to heal... more »

How to put out a grease fire in your kitchen

By WendyRenee

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Many people don't know what to do in the event of a grease fire in the kitchen. First instinct is to pour water on it, but that is the worst move you can make. The water reacts with the oil and can shoot hot grease and flames into your face. ... more »

How to Quit Smoking

By BASHARAT SHAH, MD

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Quitting smoking can really be challenging. Medically, what causes dependence on smoke is nicotine, a chemical that makes our body and brain dependent. Smoking produces nicotine receptors in ours cells. Once these receptors are expressed, they ... more »

How to Quit Smoking

By iwuvstaylin

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Quitting can be the toughest thing you've ever done, or the easiest thing you've ever done. Everyone is different. Here's help that can apply to anyone... more »

How to Quit Smoking

By jfarron

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This article is about how you can successfully quit smoking and never smoke again. You will learn that smoking is not just a nasty habit, but a chemical addiction. You will learn that it takes a strong will and desire to be successful. And that ... more »

How to Quit Smoking

By alienangel555

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One of the hardest things you will ever do is to quit smoking. Smoking is an addiction that is extremely difficult to overcome. Most people who try will not quit the first time. But there are some tried and true methods that will help you quit. ... more »

How to quit smoking cold turkey!

By april ort

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One of the greatest gifts you can give to yourself and to your family is to quit smoking. Use these tips to assure your success... more »

How to quit Smoking Cold Turkey!

By wahhippie

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I TRIED to quit smoking over 100 times before I eventually stopped. I am not going to list reasons why you should stop smoking, if you are a smoker you already have this knowledge, and have heard it many times from relatives and have seen the ... more »