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How to Make a Warm Compress
by a eHow Health Editor
A warm compress is one of the oldest and best forms of traditional medicine, and you can use it to help heal wounds, relieve pain and stiffness, bring a boil, sty or splinter to the surface and more. Making a warm compress is a simple procedure, but a few details are extremely important.
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How to Apply a Warm Compress
by MsCompton
Hurting somewhere and wanting a little heat to ease the pain?
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How to Use a Warm Compress (Zits, Cysts, Pustules, Boils, and Headaches)
by NewbieG
The common prescription that any doctor trying to avoid antibiotics will hand out regularly is to apply a warm compress 3-4 times per day until the problem is gone. This article is about how to set up a warm compress, and what sort of things to use it for.
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How to Care for a Boil
by Jackie Silver
Caring for a boil is similar to caring for any other skin infection. Care for a boil with warm compresses with tips from a beauty editor in this free skin care video.
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How to Make A Warm Compress Rice Sock for Sinus Headaches, Backaches, etc.
by Mishl555
Sinus headache, backache, other aches or pains that need a heat compress? Make an easy rice compress at home that costs next to nothing.
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How to Use Home Remedies for Styes
by a eHow Health Editor
Most styes will eventually heal on their own, but there are several home remedies that may help speed up the process. The most popular and effective way to treat styes is by using a warm compress applied directly to the eye for 15 minutes several times throughout the day, but there a few other popular tricks and tips for getting rid of these irritating and aesthetically displeasing infections.
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How to Make Herbal Compresses
by a eHow Health Editor
Herbal compresses are simple to make and have a number of beneficial properties. Warm compresses can be applied to treat arthritis, muscle pain, acne and more while cold compresses help to soothe wounds, eczema, psoriasis or other skin inflammations. With just a few simple tips you can learn to make an herbal compress using any healing herb.
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How to Avoid Getting Boils
by a eHow Health Editor
Boils are abscesses or pockets of puss that may form anywhere on the human body. They are often painful, unsightly and might require medical attention. Treat boils with warm compresses, antibiotics and get them lanced and drained by a doctor. The best cure for a boil is to prevent it from happening all together. Learn to prevent boils and save yourself a trip to the doctor.
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How to Get Rid of Bruises
by Dr. Loretta Ciraldo
Bruising comes from bleeding under the skin, and it can often be caused by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory pills, which lead to an increase in bruising. Use warm compresses and ice to minimize bruising with help from a board-certified dermatologist in this free video on skin care.
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How to Treat a Fat Lip
by Beverly Bitterman
Treating a fat lip first requires finding out what caused it to determine if it needs an ice pack, a warm compress, a pain reliever or an antihistamine. Find out what caused a fat lip, seeing a physician if the cause is unknown, with expertise from a registered nurse in this free video on first aid.
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