Home Remedies & General Health FAQ: Video Series

Learning how to blow your nose seems easy, but remember to clear one nostril at a time, use a fresh, regular tissue and always wash your hands. Blow your nose without doing damage or spreading germs with health information from a practicing nurse in this free video on health answers.

Caring for dry eyes involves keeping the body hydrated with fluids, avoiding allergens, and keeping eyes free of makeup. Treat dry eyes by using eye drops or artificial tears and by checking on your allergies with the health information from a practicing nurse in this free video on home remedies.

Caring for hemorrhoids involves easing the pain at home with ice packs and creams and by raising fiber intake, but seeing a medical professional is best. Treat and get rid of hemorrhoids with health information from a practicing nurse in this free video on home remedies.

f you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), such as avoiding dairy and gassy foods, changing eating habits can help, and keeping a food journal is encouraged. Practice better eating habits to manage IBS with health information from a practicing nurse in this free video on irritable bowel syndrome.

Easing a cough is simple with cough syrups and drops or lozenges, but a persistent cough is a good sign to see a physician. Treat a cough better at home with lozenges, honey, tea or cough syrups and with the health information from a practicing nurse found in this free video on health answers.

Fighting fatigue starts with regular sleeping patterns and a healthy, rich diet, sometimes including vitamins and supplements. Find energy and combat fatigue with exercise and fluids and with the health information of a practicing nurse in this free video on fatigue.

Getting rid of a cold fast requires increasing vitamin C intake, drinking lots of fluid, getting good amounts of rest and possibly seeing a pharmacist or physician. Combat the common cold with health information from a practicing nurse in this free video on the common cold.

Getting rid of a cold in a day is tricky, so try increasing vitamin C intake, drinking lots of fluid, getting good amounts of rest and possibly seeing a pharmacist or physician. Combat the common cold with health information from a practicing nurse in this free video on the common cold.

Getting rid of a cold requires increasing vitamin C intake, drinking lots of fluid, getting good amounts of rest and possibly seeing a pharmacist or physician. Combat the common cold with health information from a practicing nurse in this free video on the common cold.

Caring for hemorrhoids involves preventing an infection by staying clean and easing the pain with ice packs and creams, but seeing a physician is best. Treat and get rid of hemorrhoids with health information from a practicing nurse in this free video on home remedies.

Getting rid of sore muscles can start with an ice or hot pack, but a healthy diet and exercise can reduce future injuries. Try massage or light exercise for minor muscle pain, and check out the health information of a practicing nurse in this free video on health answers.

Helping a constipated child starts with reminding them to go regularly and serving them a diet high in fiber and fluids. Keep a child regular and free of constipation with health information from a practicing nurse in this free video on health answers.

Seeing a doctor when a sore throat persists and medication is not working is a healthy move, especially if someone can see redness or spots in your throat. Treat a sore throat at home by avoiding smoking and dry air and with the health information of a practicing nurse in this free video on sore throats.

Seeing a doctor when you have tingling fingers on a regular basis can help diagnose nerve damage or poor circulation. Avoid other causes of tingling extremities by watching how you sleep and with other health information from a practicing nurse in this free video on health answers.

Seeing a doctor for unexplained muscle soreness that reoccurs in the arms or legs can help prevent serious conditions like a stroke or heart attack. Treat minor or occasional sore muscles by keeping a journal and with the health information of a practicing nurse in this free video on health answers.

Lowering your blood sugar level if you have diabetes takes a low-sugar diet, exercise and doctor-prescribed medications. Keep blood sugar levels low and stay heart-healthy with health information from a practicing nurse in this free video on blood sugar.

Learning how to pop ears safely by yawning, chewing gum or using nasal sprays can prevent injuring the ear. See a doctor if your ears get blocked regularly or if ears won't pop with the health information of a practicing nurse in this free video on health answers.

Reducing a fever may require lowering temperatures in the surroundings, taking a lukewarm bath or taking anti-inflammatory medications. Also reduce a fever with cold compresses in the armpits or groin and with health information from a practicing nurse in this free video on health answers.

Relieve bloating during a period by avoiding salty foods, exercising while drinking lots of fluids and by taking vitamins A and B6. Also ease a bloating sensation with medications and with health information from a practicing nurse in this free video on easier periods.

Relieve sinus pain at home by drinking hot tea, placing a warm towel over the face or pinching the bridge of the nose. Try relieving sinus pressure with medications recommended by a pharmacist or physician and with health information from a practicing nurse in this free video on sinus pain.

Settle an upset stomach by drinking Sprite or ginger ale or trying over-the-counter medications. Prevent stomach ache from occurring by drinking less water at meals, eating smaller meals and with health information from a practicing nurse in this free video on health answers.

Stopping a urinary tract infection (UTI) can be as simple as drinking cranberry juice three times a day, but consult a physician if pain continues or reoccurs. Prevent a UTI with cranberry juice and the health information of a practicing nurse in this free video on urinary tract infections.

Stopping a cough or scratchy throat can take drinking tea with honey or common cough drops and syrups. Avoid stifling coughs or trying not to cough and ease a hoarse throat with health information from a practicing nurse in this free video on health answers.

Treat strep throat by seeing a doctor promptly. Caring for the symptoms of strep throat at home includes sleeping in high humidity areas, drinking lots of fluids and checking out the health information of a practicing nurse in this free video on strep throat.

Mucus is produced when you have a cold because your body knows mucus helps expel bacteria through coughing and sneezing. Learn about mucus and your body's defenses against germs and bacteria with health information from a practicing nurse in this free video on the common cold.