Making a Pill Bottle First Aid KitThis is a page about making a pill bottle first aid kit. Having a mini first aid kit in your purse or backpack can come in handy.
Remedies for Puffy EyesThis is a page about remedies for puffy eyes. There are a number of reasons for puffy eyes, such as allergies or tiredness.
Keeping Makeup From Rubbing Off On Clothing?Having your makeup rub off on your favorite top is very frustrating. This is a page about keeping makeup from rubbing off on clothing.
Uses for Avocado Skins?Are their any uses for avocado skin? Is it harmful at all? I've thought about blending the skin and using it as some sort of facial or skin scrub, but I'm skeptical on whether it's beneficial or not. Thanks!
Mystery Itchy Bumps on Face?Small itchy bumps can be caused by such things as stress resulting in hives, allergies, or from bug bites. This is a page about mystery itchy bumps on face.
Skin Is Darker Under Breasts?I have read the many, many posts regarding a rash under heavy breasts, I have also have that problem. I am in the process of trying some of you guys suggestions, but my skin has darkened under that area. Any suggestions on how I can clear this up. I have a friend who suggested Cocoa Butter or Shea Butter. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks and have a good rest of your week
Trouble Getting a Blood Pressure Reading?My question is regarding high blood pressure problems and people who cannot get any readings at all. This also happens to me sometimes and I was wondering if anxiety and panic attacks would cause this?
Home Remedies for ShinglesShingles is a very painful adult recurrence of the same virus that causes chickenpox. If you have not had the vaccination there are antivirals available by prescription, but for home remedies some people have had success with L-lysine and or epsom salts soaks. This is a page about home remedies for shingles.
Remedies for Knotted and Tangled HairThis page is about remedies for knotted and tangled hair. Depending on the kind of hair you are dealing with, there are a ways to get it untangled.
Use Half A Benedryl to Avoid Side EffectsMy son and I both have pollen and various topical allergies. It seems that Benadryl is the only thing that works for either of us. Since he does a lot of driving in connection with his work, he bought the little pink Benadryl tablets and broke them in half.
Tips for Shaving Your LegsThis is a page about tips for shaving your legs. Shaving your legs can leave you with nicks, cuts, and irritation.
Remedies for Splitting FingernailsThis is a page about fingernails splitting. Splitting nails can be the result of several environment causes, such as chemical exposure. Genetics and disease can also be the culprit.
Thinner Hair After Cutting Off Perm?This is a page about having thinner hair after cutting off perm. Permanent chemicals are strong and can cause changes to your hair texture.
Washing Your Hair With Hard WaterIf you live in an area with hard water you know how difficult it can be to get your hair really clean. This is a page about washing your hair with hard water.
Shaving Your Bikini AreaThis is a page about shaving your bikini area. Care must be taken when shaving your bikini area to get a close, smooth finish, without causing irritation.
Does The Power Rider Provide Effective Exercise?I have an exercise equipment that was really popular about 10 years ago.
Straightening Permed HairThis is a page about straightening permed hair. Sometimes a perm is used to give your hair body, but you still want to have a more sleek style.
How to Lighten Dark Eyebrows?This is a page about how to lighten dark eyebrows. If your eyebrows seem too dark you may want to consider lightening them.
Remedies for Moles on SkinThis is a page about remedies for moles on skin. Consult your physician with any concerns about skin moles and tags.
Homemade Plumping Lip ExfoliatorMake your own lip exfoliator, that also plumps up your lips. Making your own homemade plumping lip exfoliator is easier than you might think.
Treating A Damaged Toenail?This is a page about treating a damaged toenail. Although our toe nails are strong and provide a measure of protection to our toes, they can be damaged in a variety of ways.
Using Crisco as a MoisturizerJust about any oil can be used as moisturizer when used in moderation. This is a page about using crisco as a moisturizer.
DIY French Tips ManicureHere are some tips for a do it yourself French manicure. The fingernail tips are painted a different color in this method.
Gentle Hair Dye Advice?This page contains gentle hair dye advice. For many people, the harsh chemicals in hair dye irritate their skin or make then feel ill. Here are some suggestions for natural and less noxious hair dye options.
Remedies for Body OdorThis is a page about remedies for body odor. Determining why a body smells even after bathing and what to do differently, can be a challenge.
How Soon Can I Get Another Perm?Re-perming your hair too soon can have disastrous results, depending on the condition of your hair and the type of perm used. Talk to a professional to determine how long you should wait. This is a page about, "How soon can I get another perm?".
Removing Corns From FeetThis is a page about removing corns from feet. Corns on your feet can be very painful.
Using Garlic, Ginger, and Vinegar for Leg Cramps?If you suffer from leg cramps, it could be due to a lack of vitamins and minerals. This is a page about using vinegar, garlic, and ginger for leg cramps.
Remedies for Itchy EarsThis page is about remedies for itchy ears. Ears can itch for a variety of reasons.
Tips for Cleaning FingernailsThis page contains tips for cleaning fingernails. Wearing gloves for dirty jobs and keeping a nail brush handy can help make cleaning your nails easier.
Sore Throat Since Quitting Smoking?This is a page about having a sore throat since quitting smoking. If you have recently quit smoking there may be some health issues like sore throats that you need to deal with for a brief time.
Keeping Hair Dye Off Your SkinThis page is about keeping hair dye off skin. When dyeing hair at home, it's important to take some precautions to avoid getting the color on your skin.
Dyeing Hair After Bleaching?This is a page about dyeing hair after bleaching. Dyeing your hair too quickly after bleaching it can cause damage to your hair. It also can result in the color being different from what is pictured on the box.
Perming Dyed Hair?Hair can be damaged by the chemicals in both hair dye and perms. Care needs to be taken if trying to do both treatments on your hair. This is a page about perming dyed hair.
Remedies for an Upset StomachThis is a page about remedies for an upset stomach. Upset stomachs are common, but there are easy remedies that can work to soothe the discomfort.
Lightening Dark Brown Hair?Trying to lighten your naturally dark hair can have some unexpected results. This is a page about lightening dark brown hair.
Home Remedies for an Eye Infection?Some eye infections such as pink eye, also know as conjunctivitis, will typically go away on their own. A stye is a clogged pore and there are OTC medications that will help with that condition. Home remedies can help relieve the symptoms and provide comfort. Checking with your doctor is always recommended if you are unsure of the cause of the infection or it worsens.
Hair Orangish Color After Bleaching?Sometimes when bleaching your hair you will end up with an orange color rather than the desired color. This page has advice about what to do when your hair has a orangish color after bleaching.
Eating After Having Teeth PulledFollowing your dentist's instructions is important after a tooth extraction. Make sure you eat foods that will aid in healing. This is a page about eating after having teeth pulled.
Dryness Around My Eyes?Lately, I have been having problems with my eyes being a little dry in the corners, especially around the outside. My doctor have given me 2 different kinds of eye cream but nothing seems to help. They are only dry when I wake up in the mornings. Do you have any suggestions?
Diet Plan After Gallbladder Surgery?I am about to have gallbladder surgery. I wanted to ask others who have had it done, what type foods or daily food plan they had to eat and stay on as to not hurt afterwards or promote diarrhea?
Using Agar Agar for Weight Loss?This vegetarian substitution for gelatin is recommended for some as a healthy addition to a weight loss regimen. This is a page about using agar agar for weight loss.
Unclogging Hair Spray NozzleThis is a page about unclogging a hair spray nozzle. Hair spray nozzles can easily get clogged. Then they will either splatter in stead f mist or not spray at all.
Getting Used To Wearing Dentures?This is a page about getting used to wearing dentures. Getting used to wearing dentures takes time.
Getting Over-Plucked Eyebrows to Grow BackThis is a page about getting over-plucked eyebrows to grow back. Over-plucking of your eyebrows can result in patchy thin or bald spots.
Using Garlic For Stronger NailsApplying garlic directly to your nails may help to strengthen them. This is a page about use garlic for stronger nails.
Copycat Tame Creme Rinse RecipeWhen you really like how a product works for you, sometimes you can make a substitute. This page is about making a copycat tame creme rinse recipe.
Removing Breath Right Adhesive Residue from Nose?How do you remove the sticky from Breathe Right strips off of your nose?
Homemade Frownies?Does anyone have a homemade version of the Frownies product?
Getting Hair Color Back to Natural After DyeingWaiting for your hair to grow out to your natural hue can take longer than you want to wait. This page is about getting hair color back to natural after dyeing.
Trimming and Upkeep of Acrylic NailsTo save money, you can care for your acrylic nails at home between salon visits. Care needs to be taken to not damage the nails. This is a page about the trimming and upkeep of acrylic nails.
ProActiv Stopped Working for Me?This is a page about Proactiv has stopped working for me. To keep acne under control you may need to change your diet, reduce the stress in your life and get adequate sleep, as well as using a skin product.
Tips for Softer FeetThis page contains tips for softer feet. Cracked, dry feet can be very uncomfortable and unsightly.
Removing Hair Without Shaving or Waxing?This is a page about removing hair without shaving or waxing. There are alternative methods for removing hair on your legs that don't involve shaving or waxing.
Tickle in Left Ear for Months?I've had a tickling sensation in my inner left ear for over 8 months. I went to an ear, nose, and throat specialist about three months ago and he said he clipped some hairs out of my inner ear. It relieved the rustling sounds in my ear but the tickling sensation returned just days later. What is the remedy outside of invasive medicine?
Grandmothers Perm Didn't Take?My grandmother got a perm it didn't seem to take. Her hairdresser has given her them before and they have been beautiful. it didn't take and she told her it could be due to some of the medication she is taking. How can I find out if the meds she takes is causing her resistance to the perm. I've googled but haven't found much until I came across your site.
Identifying Skin Condition?What is this? Chronic hard nodules 13 years in subcutaneous fat layer
Infected Tongue Piercing?I pierced my tongue about a month ago. I have this weird white bump underneath my my tounge around the piercing. Is it by chance infected? It doesn't hurt but if I move my ring forward pushing it out, it kinda hurts. Please someone help give me answers?
Abreva and Pimples?I'm about to embark on using Abreva on a uninvited and overstayed pimple that appeared 3 days ago and has a head, but just stays there, looking like something I really want to mess with. I'm using all my will power will power, but the freak won't change or leave.
Curly Hair ProblemsMy curly hair is SO annoying. It is ALWAYS in my face. Even in a ponytail. It get tangled SUUUUUPER easily. I can brush my hair and 1 minute later it is a mess. It is shoulder length. Do you guys have any idea how to keep my hair out of my face and/or untangled. I need your help, guys.
How To Ask My Mom About First Bra?All my friends wear a bra. My friends asked me if I wore a bra. I said I don't. They asked me why and I said "Because I don't need one." They looked at me like I was a freak. I want to wear a bra but I don't know how to ask my mom. I don't own any bras either. I haven't wore a training bra yet either. I have been looking at so many bras though. How do I ask my mom? I am so scared!
Finding it Hard to Drink Enough Water?Many people do not like water. It's plain and very simple. Even though it is a needed element to keep our bodies from becoming dehydrated. Many people just don't care for water. What can you do to help water taste better? Filtering it helps but the major way to change the flavor is to find some herbs (lavender or mint), vegetable slices (celery, ginger, or cucumber), or fruit (lemon, lime, strawberries, or grapefruit). The trick is to find ones you like to fuse with water and make them taste better for your consumption. Here are some other ways to help you get the water you need each day:
Fibrous, Filling and Fat Burning: Eating Carbs and Still Losing WeightThis time of year many are thinking of losing weight, changing diets, and looking for different foods to eat. Many dieters will shy away from carbs because carbs are seen as being the culprit in weight going up instead of down. But, doing away with carbs or eating the wrong ones can mean you may be robbing yourself of important nutrients.
Fiber Is The WordDoes your diet contain complex carbs, lean protein, healthy fats, and fiber? Fish, lean meats such as beef or pork, dairy products, and fruits and vegetables include these needed nutrients. The body needs certain nutrients to help it remain healthy, lose weight, maintain weight, and live longer. Instead of counting and keeping track of calories, it might be easier to keep track of fiber. In doing so, you may begin automatically to look for foods such as whole grains, vegetables, and fruit which are usually lower in calories than other foods.
Losing Weight Without Being Able to ExerciseI was asked by a close family friend, how I lost weight. After a lot of thought about how to word everything, without hurting feelings I did my best to truthfully answer.
Free Pill BoxesI love these little pill boxes they give out free at the pharmacy in Walmart where I get my prescriptions filled. They are white with raised letters and very good quality.
Wearing An Ice PackWhen you don't have time to lay around on an ice pack, wear it.
New Dentures Don't Fit Properly?I just got my 2nd pair of upper dentures, but there is only 12 teeth on it and my previous ones there were 14. My problem is I've had them realigned 3 times.
New Dentures Not Fitting Correctly?In December 2021 was my first dentist visit for full top denture partial bottom. After 8 visits and 8 months later August 2022, my dentures are ready. At my appointment, I get 4 teeth pulled and dentures put in right afterwards. Two days later, my gums are red and swollen my bottom partial which fit perfect due to swelling now won't go back in. My top full denture has a gap between roof of mouth. Not only do they make me choke, it hurts my entire upper gums. I'm sure this isn't normal, need advice please.
Dry Cracked Bleeding Fingertips?A co-worker has very dry finger tips in the winter time. They split open and bleed and are painful. He always has them wrapped in bandaids and applies lotion to them periodically, but they keep cracking. Any ideas?
Leave Seal on VitaminsWhen you open your vitamin bottle, only cut half of the paper seal away. It's easier to get just one vitamin out at a time that way. It also prevents excessive handling of the other vitamins in the bottle, as well.
Getting Rid of Calluses on Elbow?How do I get rid of a callous on my elbow? I probably developed it from propping my elbow on my desk. I went to dermatologist to have it removed. She said if she removed it may hit a nerve. It gets dry and scaly. All lotion or Vaseline does it soften it.
Safe Popcorn for Someone With Diverticulitis?Safe Popcorn for Someone With Diverticulitis? My Dad has diverticulitis (seed kernels are bad) and popcorn was always his number 1 favorite food. . .
DIY for Killing Eyelash Mites?Looking for an inexpensive way to kill Demodex Eyelash mites.
Diagnosing A Broken Bone?Many injuries can result in broken bones, especially if paired with swelling and sharp pain and it can be difficult to diagnose at home. It is important to avoid re-injuring the spot as this can change a hairline fracture into a full fledged break. It is best to go to a healthcare professional as soon as possible to have x-rays done and any breaks set correctly.
Music During Dental VisitNo one likes to go to the dentist and quite by accident, I discovered something I had done that made my visits more bearable. While waiting for my mouth to become numb, I was playing around with my phone and was listening to some music through my earbuds in high hopes it would help me relax.
Shaving Advice?Hello, how can bump be gotten rid of for men with a light coloured skin and what is the best way of shaving and what is to be applied before and after shaving to smoothen the skin. I look forward to hearing from you.
My Feet and Ankles Are Itching and Burning?What in the world could be going on with my feet and ankles? They are itching and burning terribly! I've had this for quite some time now it comes and it goes the mark seem to be staying though. I wake up sometimes with these scratches on my ankles, sometimes they're on my arms. But my feet and ankles are itching so bad!
Identifying Fuzzballs That Move?What are these tiny little fuzzball things I'm finding all over clothing, towels, rugs, blankets everywhere! These were in the bathroom rug they look like pieces of lint or strands but when you try to pick them up with a pair of scissors they're woven into the fibers of the rug with the long stringy things that you see them moving in.
Recipes for Someone With Heart Disease?My husband recently got released from the hospital because of his heart and this is the second time this year. I really need to cook healthier for him, actually all of us could benefit from a healthier diet. He is progressing faster with his heart disease than any of us realized, including his doctor.
DIY Oil Slick NailsOil slick nails are super cute, but the price you pay to get them done at the salon is insane. You can do them yourself at home for a mere fraction of the price. Plus, you get enough chrome powder to do them many, many times over.
Wrist Brace SleeveI have developed tendonitis in my wrist and the doctor gave me a wrist brace to wear. It was not as comfortable as I would like so I cut an old sock off, just below the heel, made a little hole in the heel for my thumb and I had a sleeve to go over my arm under the brace. To keep the holes from stretching, I hand stitched around them and pulled the stitches up to fit my hand. The extra padding has made the biggest difference in the comfort of this wrist brace. I don't mind wearing it at all now.
Mixing Disappointing Hair ProductsHave you ever used a hair product like mousse, gel, cream, spray, etc. that for whatever reason was a disappointment? Maybe you didn't like the scent or its performance on your hair. Instead of tossing it in the garbage, I have a frugal solution that has worked well for me.
Treating Dyshidrotic Eczema?Since moving to a warmer climate country a number of years ago, every summer, I developed small blisters on the sides of fingers along with itching of the affected area. Unsure of what this was I visited a doctor and dermatologist and I was diagnosed with dyshidrotic eczema, and prescribed a cortisone cream to apply to affected areas. I was also advised to keep the hands moisturized, and also take an antihistamine for the itching.
