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Delve into the world of alternative medicine with How To articles on acupuncture, meditation, reflexology, aromatherapy and more. Is conventional medicine proving ineffective at curing some of your chronic aches and pains? Discover how to ease menstrual cramps, calm an upset stomach and fight the flu using herbal remedies. Want to lose weight and feel great without the aid of a personal trainer? eHow’s got a number of How Tos on fasting and cleansing.

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How to : Does getting a tattoo hurt , pain level 1 to 10 , It's all of the above

By BigDaddyUSMC

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People always ask , DOES IT HURT TO GET A TATTOO... more »

How to accept your body

By kveta

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You may love it or hate it, but it will be yours for the duration of your life on Earth. Your spiritual essence is stored inside your body- all the hopes, dreams, fears, thoughts, expectations and beliefs, that make you the unique human that you ... more »

How to Avoid Insomnia

By DiscountTickets

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Insomnia is the inability to fall asleep or to stay asleep for the whole night. It can last for a few nights or more, and it can even lead to anxiety or depression. Natural remedies can help quite well to ensure a good night's sleep... more »

How to Be a Raw Food Junkie

By HS Schulte

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To be a raw food junkie, raw foodie, or raw foodist, you must subscribe to a few basic principles of eating. Those principles are described below. The average American could benefit from introducing more raw food into their diet... more »

How to Benefit from Acupuncture if you have Parkinson's Disease

By jeff2037

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People with Parkinson's will learn: 1. about acupuncture 2. benefits 3. to choose an acupuncturist 4. to use acupuncture as one means of controlling and treating symptoms... more »

How to Benefit from Nature

By D L Decker

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To combat the negative effects of stress-filled lifestyle, researchers in the field of architecture, environmental psychology and other sciences are pointing to natural solutions. Studies have shown that the human animal benefits from exposure to ... more »

How to Breathe During Qigong Exercises

By eHow Health Editor

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Created and refined in China centuries ago, Qigong (pronounced "chee-gong") is a holistic practice intended to better the health and extend the longevity of its practitioner. Qigong focuses and directs the body's natural energy flow, called Qi, ... more »

How to Brew Devil's Claw Tea

By jpwriter

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Devil's Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens), a plant native to South Africa, Namibia, and Madagascar, has been used for centuries for its medicinal qualities. It's name comes from the little hooks on the plant's fruit. Devil's Claw has strong ... more »

How to Build Stronger & Healthier Bones

By DiscountTickets

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As we age, the body gradually begins to use more bone than it can replace. That is why supplementing your diet with OsteoSoy is so important for both men & women... more »

How to Buy Generic Drugs

By Jimmiemack

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You are living on a fixed income and your insurance will not pay for higher drugs. You need to check out the generic drugs for the same illness. First ask your doctor if there is a generic drug available for the same medicine. Ask him if it will ... more »

How to Choose a Swedish Massage Therapist

By eHow Health Editor

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Swedish massage goes back to the 19th century when body workers in Sweden began using it as a from of exercise for muscles and joints. It's now the most popular massage therapy in the United States. To enjoy its benefits, you should choose a ... more »

How to Choose an Herbal Remedy - Aloe Vera

By 101HealingHerbs

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Aloe Vera (aloe barbadensis) has been valued for its cosmetic and healing properties since the days of the ancient Egyptians. Cleopatra is said to have used aloe vera gel to keep her skin soft and youthful. Her people also prescribed it for skin ... more »

How to Choose Krill Oil Supplements

By Jeanne Grunert

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Krill oil supplements are nutritional supplements containing krill oil, an extract from tiny ocean crustaceans. Krill are tiny creatures that inhabit southern Pacific waters. Primarily the food of wales, seals, penguin and other fish, krill are ... more »

How to Choose the Best Raw Food Diet for You

By lkcooper

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I've designated this topic as moderately challenging, although for some lucky people out there, it seems to be pretty easy! :) Anyway, the main types of raw food diets out there are the high fruit or 80/10/10 and high fat/ gourmet. Of course, ... more »

How to Clean Green

By HS Schulte

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Many household cleaners are poisonous, carcinogenic (meaning they cause cancer), flammable, or contribute to poor indoor air quality and asthma. The product labels contain these warnings, but far too often the warnings are overlooked. You can ... 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 Cleanse Your Internal Ecology

By Wendell Fowler

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As we sleep, waste products and toxins are removed in the body, primarily through the nervous system. Between our bodies' cells are located neurotransmitters and hormones that build up to the point of being flushed periodically. The more active ... more »

How to Clear the Mind With Ear Candles

By eHow Health Editor

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Harmful debris lodged in your ear canals could be affecting your health. Removing that debris may help you clear up some of your symptoms (like migraines, sinus trouble and balance issues) while helping you clear your mind. This may help you feel ... more »

How to Clear Up a Bladder Infection

By thndrstrck63

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Urinary tract and bladder infections can be painful and long lasting if you let them get out of hand. They can also lead to more serious problems if you don't get things under control quickly. Read on to learn more... more »

How to Compare Herbs with Synthetic Drugs: The Advantages of Herbal Products

By Dr PharmTao

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Herbs have been used for centuries by people around the world. They may be the oldest “evidence-based medicine.” Herbal remedies have been recorded to cure all kinds of diseases for billions of people as a critical therapeutic method in many ... more »

How to Cook with Catnip and other Herbs

By Susan Golis

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When people think of Catnip, they assume that the herb's only purpose is to turn cats on. Catnip is definitely an aphrodisiac for cats! Regretfully Catnip doesn't have the same effect on humans! However, Catnip has been used for decades in ... more »

How to Cope with Rheumatoid Arthritis Using Alternative Resources

By JDBRobinson

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Rheumatoid Arthritis is affecting women and men at younger ages than ever before. Although it's very important to work with your doctor to stop RA from progressing, using Alternative Therapies will help you get a pain-free life back. These ... more »

How to Cure Asthma Symptoms

By MIghtyDreamer

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It is not so much how to cure asthma, for it is said that it can not be cured. Unfortunately, by giving a diagnosis that there is "no cure", when we hear this about any dis- ease of "normal" body functions is that their is no ... more »

How to cure kidney by Qigong-2

By openyourheart

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Who wanna improve Kidney was described as the shelter of ****, and the **** was also called the 'kidney sack' in ancient China. A RIGHT KIDNEY QIGONG not only CAN BE dedicated to improve your kidney function and cure kidney disease, but ... more »

How to Cure Stammering With Hypnotherapy

By eHow Health Editor

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Many people have difficulty with stammering, more commonly known as stuttering, where people get stuck repeating the beginning of a word or a sentence before finally saying what they want to say. There is a possible cure with hypnotherapy. ... more »