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In order to prevent heat exhaustion, it's important to plan out the day, to stay hydrated and to drink something that has electrolyte replacements. Find out why it's a good idea to do yard work in the morning with help from a licensed RN in this free video on heat exhaustion.
In order to remove a splinter, a sewing needle can be used to create an opening for the splinter to come out. Prevent a splinter from breaking into small pieces when trying to remove it with help from a licensed RN in this free video on removing splinters.
In order to prevent yeast infections while taking antibiotics, a person can simply ask a doctor for a prescription of an anti-fungal medication, as well. Prevent any offset of the balance of bacteria with help from a licensed RN in this free video on yeast infections.
Lowering high glucose can be tricky because everybody's body reacts differently, but people who are on insulin should use a maintenance dose according to what their doctor has diagnosed. Discover home remedies for lowering blood sugar, such as using cinnamon or certain aloe plants, with help from a licensed RN in this free video on high glucose.
The prevention of diabetes starts with avoiding simple carbohydrates, such as flour, white rice, white sugar and bread products. Learn about the correlation between lack of exercise and diabetes with help from a licensed RN in this free video on diabetes prevention.
Symptoms of kidney infection include pain in the back, abdominal pressure, bloating and pain or burning with urination. Find out how kidney infections are treated with antibiotics with help from a licensed RN in this free video on kidney infections.
Before testing for diabetes, it's important to look for symptoms of increased thirst, increased hunger, irritation and dramatic weight loss without exercise. Discover how to use a glucose monitor at home to test for diabetes with help from a licensed RN in this free video on diabetes testing.
Natural remedies for yeast infections include yogurt with a probiotic, vinegar, honey or tea tree oil. Help the body to decrease the overproduction of yeast with help from a licensed RN in this free video on yeast infections.
It's important not to get rid of yeast in the body, but to offset the imbalance of the bacteria that occurs naturally in the body. Avoid an overproduction of yeast by avoiding the overuse of antibiotics with help from a licensed RN in this free video on yeast infections.
The most effective way to remove a bee stinger is not by using tweezers, but by scraping the stinger away from the direction that it came from, and this can be achieved by using a driver's license or credit card. Avoid squeezing venom into the body when removing the bee stinger with help from a licensed RN in this free video on removing bee stingers.
The most common and easiest way to treat yeast infection with yogurt is by ingesting it orally. Find out how to treat the overproduction of yeast by using a tampon that is dipped in yogurt with help from a licensed RN in this free video on yeast infections.
People can self-monitor blood glucose to manage their diabetes at home, and this is done by putting a drop of blood onto a blood glucose monitor in the morning. Watch the progress of blood glucose and show the findings to a doctor with help from a licensed RN in this free video on blood glucose.
The causes of indigestion can simply be a congenital defect or a malformation within the esophagus, but it is most commonly caused by food that's being eaten that causes too much acid production. Discover how indigestion can do damage to the stomach wall and prolong the effects with help from a licensed RN in this free video on indigestion.
Rheumatoid arthritis can be treated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or with disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs. Prevent disfigurement or disability through the proper treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with help from a licensed RN in this free video on rheumatoid arthritis.
Raynaud's syndrome is caused when the arteries that supply blood to the skin narrow and cut off the circulation to the fingers, toes, tip of the nose and tips of the ears. Discover how cold areas and stress can often lead to Raynaud's syndrome with help from a licensed RN in this free video on Raynaud's syndrome.
The basic blood glucose monitor is a great way to measure blood sugar at home, and it involves putting a sample of blood on a test strip that is inserted into the monitor. Find out how a blood glucose monitor develops results with help from a licensed RN in this free video on blood sugar.
When wrapping an ankle for support, it's important to first make sure that there is no injury to the foot, nor any debris that could get in the way of the wrap. Wrap an ankle by starting at the toes and moving upward with help from a licensed RN in this free video on wrapping ankles.
The proper use of a neti pot involves the implementation of warm water and non-iodized salt that is evenly dispersed throughout the water. Discover the importance of breathing through the mouth while using a neti pot with help from a licensed RN in this free video on neti pots and nasal irrigation.
When wrapping an ankle with an Ace bandage, make sure that the wrap isn't so tight that it cuts off circulation. Learn about the importance of wrapping an ankle from the toes upward with help from a licensed RN in this free video on wrapping ankles.
Kayti Brosnan Kayti Brosnan has been a licensed RN in the state of Texas since 2003. She has worked in a variety of sub-specialties and roles as a nurse, including CIMC/CPCU, telemetry, medical/surgical, travel nurse assignments, camp nursing, and disaster relief.dkdk
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