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Finding a Used Adult Size Baby Crib?I am searching for a adult baby crib for an adult with dementia, any ideas?

 

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Making Adult Diapers?Can you make a adult diaper out of old towels or old sheets? How do you fold them to put on a elderly adult? Would Velcro straps reversible with tape on both sides hold them on for a tight fit? If not how many diaper pins are needed? Just wondering if Snappy's elastic bands are available for adults?

 

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Preventing Stinky Feet from CrocsThis is a page about preventing stinky feet from Crocs. Keeping your feet from sweating is the best way to help prevent foot odor. Try wearing cotton socks with your Crocs, use foot deodorant, or wash your feet a couple of times during the day on hot days.

 

Young girl holding her extracted tooth.

Effects of Having Teeth Extracted as a Child?This is a page about the effects of having teeth extracted as a child. Having a tooth or several teeth extracted as a child is done to improve the dental health of the child, usually in cases of decay or damage. The permanent teeth will come in fine, but may need to be straightened.

 

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Remedies for Being Sleepy After Lunch?You may be missing some important nourishment, may need to change you diet a bit or take a short nap. This is a page about remedies for being sleepy after lunch.

 

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Diabetes Glucose Tracker Sites?If you need to check and track your glucose levels, a website might be the perfect way to keep all the information at hand. This page contains diabetes glucose tracker sites.

 

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Remedy for Hair Loss Due to Alopecia Areata?I don't usually use a mirror to check the back of my hair, but I did this about 2 months ago and got the fright of my life. A big bald spot (approximately 4cm diameter) smiled back at me. It looked like a full moon on my head. So I have seen my doctor about it and I'm being told it will grow back.

 

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Differentiating Between a Cold and Allergies?How do you know if you have a cold or simply allergies? I'm honestly not sure! If it's just allergies I can go out and do stuff. But if it's a cold I don't want it to escalate to something worse. The nice weather and outside obligations are drawing me, but I want to make sure.

 

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Being a Good Patient at the Doctor's OfficeDon't waste your time or the doctor's time by being unprepared. This is a page about being a good patient at the doctor's office.

 

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How to Make Crutches More ComfortableUsing crutches is awkward enough without being uncomfortable too. This is a page about how to make crutches more comfortable.

 

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Healthy Living on a BudgetIt can be a struggle to live a healthy lifestyle with little money. This is a page about healthy living on a budget.

 

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Make Your Own Saline SolutionSaline solution can be expensive if you need to use it regularly with contact lenses. This is a page about making your own saline solution.

 

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Does Estroven Reduce Hot Flashes?Some woman get relief from hot flashes with estroven, and some woman use other things. This page addresses does estroven reduce hot flashes?

 

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Keeping Armpits and Skin Folds Clean?What do I do to get rid dirt balls that form under my arms and in other cracks and crevices on my body? I wash myself twice daily and find my myself with grayish dirt balls underneath my arms and in other cracks and crevices when I take my shower at 9am then again at 9:30 pm before I take a shower.

 

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Remedies for Dry EyesKeep your eyes moist throughout the night with a thin application of an eye ointment. This is a page about remedies for dry eyes.

 

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Treating Dry, Brittle NailsThere are a variety of suppliments you can take, and different things you can put on your nails to strengthen them. This is a page about treating dry, brittle nails.

 

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Take a Nap at LunchtimeThis is a page about taking a nap at lunchtime. Taking a quick nap during your lunch break is a great way to rejuvenate you for the remainder of the day. Here are a few tips from some of our users.

 

Woman Avoiding Eating Wheat

Eating Wheat Makes My Stomach Feel Bloated?Eating wheat can cause some people to get a bloated feeling in their stomach. This page has advice about why eating wheat can make your stomach feel bloated.

 

A tub of popcorn as a stress relief.

Make a Stress Reliever TubFill a covered plastic container with popcorn kernels, sand, or dried beans. Running your hands through this medium can help reduce stress. Give it a try. This is a page about how to make a stress reliever tub.

 

Woman Dealing With Hot Flash

Help for Hot FlashesThere are a number of causes for hot flashes, menopause being a common one. Before you use home remedies or over the counter products a visit to your doctor is a good first step. This is a page about help for hot flashes.

 

Woman grabbing the back of her head.

Painful Pressure in the Back of the Head?This is a page about painful pressure in the back of the head. While this type of headache is quite common with chronic anxiety, it is best to see a doctor and rule out any other possible causes. Here are some tips for relieving the pain, if you find that it is actually a tension headache.

 

Foot with Nail Fungus

Nail Fungus and Nail Salons?This is a page about nail fungus and nail salons. The possibility of getting nail fungus at a nail salon can be minimized if they properly sanitize everything. Here is some helpful information that can help you pick a safe salon.

 

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My Husband Has Smelly FeetThis is a page about remedies for your husband's smelly feet. Does your husband have smelly feet and you are in desperate need of a remedy for it? Here are some suggestions to get rid of the smell!

 

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Stopping the Itch from Chigger BitesThis is a page about stopping the itch from chigger bites. If you end up with chigger bites from being outdoors, it is important to throughly wash your skin and your clothing with warm water and soap. This will help you get rid of any chiggers that may still be on your skin or clothing. Over the counter ointments are generally very effective in relieving the itching. Here are some other home remedies to try.

 

Woman biting her nails.

How Can I Stop Biting My Nails?This is a page about how to stop biting your nails. Nail biting is a common habit that can be hard to break. Many people begin biting their nails as children and it can continue into adulthood it you don't find an effective method to break the habit.

 

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Remedies For ItchingThis is a page about remedy for itching. Many things can cause itchy skin. Here are some remedies to try, that will hopefully relieve the itching.

 

Pumping Hand Lotion

Getting The Last Bit Out Of Pump BottlesThis is a page about getting the last bit out of pump bottles. There is usually product left in the bottom of bottles, that the pump cant reach. Here are some tips about getting the last bit out, before throwing the bottle away.

 

Soaking Feet in Basin

Soaking Your FeetA warm water soak can help make tired feet feel rejuvenated. This is a page about soaking your feet.

 

Applying Lip Gloss

Saving Money on Lip GlossIf you use lip gloss often, it can get pricey to keep buying more. Try these ideas for saving money on lip gloss.

 

A depressed man with his face in his hand sitting on the edge of his bed.

Dealing With DepressionDepression can be overwhelming at times and make it difficult or impossible to engage in day to day activities. Dealing with depression can be difficult, but with some help you can get through it.

 

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Lowering Blood Sugar Without MedicationA proper diet is the best way keep your blood sugar low without medication. Lowering blood sugar without medication is possible but it takes dedication and close attention to what you eat and when.

 

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Aleve (Naproxen) to Relieve a ToothacheNaproxen is a good general pain killer that can help relieve many types of pain, including a toothache. Using Aleve (Naproxen) to relieve a toothache is common way to reduce pain of a sore tooth.

 

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Finding Dental Care With Bad Credit?Dental care gets expensive very quickly, if you have bad credit it may make it more difficult to get the dental care you need. Finding dental care with bad credit can be difficult, but it's not impossible.

 

A man touching his eye lid.

Treating a Bug Bite on Your Eye LidBug bites can be a nuisance anywhere on your body, but the eyelid is a particularly annoying place to have one. Treating a bug bite on your eye lid isn't as easy as on other places, but it should still be kept clean and not irritated by touching or rubbing it.

 

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Relieving Itching From Yellow Jacket Stings?Yellow jacket stings can be itchy and painful. This is a page about relieving itching from yellow jacket stings.

 

A towel on a mattress to prevent menstrual stains.

Towel to Prevent Menstrual StainsI have a designated clean white towel that I use when I am on my menstrual cycle. I put the towel on my bed and, in the event that I leak (which is rarely), the leak will be on my towel and not on my sheets or mattress.

 

Two tennis balls in a sock, to be used as a massager.

Tennis Ball Self-MassagerPut a couple tennis balls in a stocking and you will have a fantastic portable self-massager. This is great for when you have pains in your back and feet that you can't reach on your own. The soft give that a tennis ball has works well for not applying too much hard pressure on your body.

 

A white step stool next to a toilet.

Squatty Potty on the CheapThe Squatty Potty is a type of footstool you place on the floor in front of your toilet, helping you to lift your legs, resulting in a squatting-type position to help ease strain when moving bowels. You can use any standard footstool to aid you in this process as you are to be lifting your legs, not standing on the actual stool.

 

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Dealing With Someone With a Bipolar DisorderBipolar disorder is not only a burden to the person suffering from it but it can also be a disputation in the lives of loved ones as well. This is a page about dealing with someone with a bipolar disorder.

 

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Advice About Chronic Fatigue SyndromeThe cause of this disorder which is characterized by chronic fatigue, not relieved by rest, is not the result of a known underlying medical condition. It can be quite debilitating. This page contains advice about chronic fatigue syndrome.

 

Mosquito Bite

Orajel for Mosquito BitesOrajel can be applied to mosquito bitings to slightly numb the area and help prevent itching. This is a page about Orajel for mosquito bites.

 

Spoon

Using a Spoon for Tongue CleaningCleaning your tongue regularly can help with overall oral hygiene and bad breath. A spoon can be an effective tool for cleaning your tongue. This is a page about spoon for tongue cleaning.

 

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Wearing Birkenstock Sandals for Heel Spurs?Many consumers have found noticeable relief from heel spurs by wearing Birkenstock sandals. This is a page about wearing Birkenstock sandals for heel spurs.

 

Stressed unhappy young man with bad neck pain

What Type of Doctor to Consult for Muscle Spasms?When you have a pain in your muscles, it can be hard to know what is causing it. Certain conditions require different typesof specialists. This is a page about what type of doctor to consult for muscle spasms?

 

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Using Raw Honey as a Laxative?There are a number of health benefits that can be enjoyed with the regular consumption of raw honey. This is a page about using raw honey as a laxative.

 

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Remedy for Injured Finger Nail?I wore acrylics and hit my nail with a door and this resulted in a gap between my fingernail and nail bed and it looks rotten a bit. What can I do to bring back my nail to it normal state?

 

A woman scratching her head.

Remedies for Psoriasis on the ScalpPsoriasis can be irritating anywhere but having it on your scalp can be particularly bothersome. This is a page about psoriasis on the scalp.

 

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Use Handkerchieves Instead of TissuesUsing a cloth handkerchief can be a gentler option than paper tissues, especially if you have a runny nose from a cold. This is a page about use handkerchieves instead of tissues.

 

A man holding his achy neck.

Using Epsom Salts for Achy MusclesEven when dissolved in hot water, magnesium cannot be absorbed through the skin. However, a long hot bath can help relax stiff muscles and joints. This is a page about epsom salts for achy muscles.

 

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Use Bandannas Instead of WashclothsHandkerchiefs make great washcloths because they air dry quickly, so you don't have to worry about a stinky washcloths. This page is about using bandannas instead of washcloths.

 

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Healthy Living Tips To Keep Weight OffKeeping weight off is typically more difficult than losing it in the first place. This is a page about healthy living tips to keep weight off.

 

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Using Scotch Tape to Help Clasp a BraceletPutting on a bracelet by yourself can be quite frustrating. Try using a bit of tape for an easy solution. This is a page about using Scotch tape to help clasp a bracelet.

 

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Curbing Junk Food Cravings When Quitting Smoking?This is a page about curbing junk food cravings when quitting smoking. Quitting a habit like smoking is frequently accompanied by substitute cravings for high calorie snacks.

 

A woman at a computer with back pain.

Dealing With Pain When Working Long Hours?A member asks: I work long hours and have a lot of pain in my feet, legs and lower back. Basically, I hurt all over! This page has ideas for limiting pain from working long hours.

 

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Health Issues After Quitting SmokingThis is a page about health issues after quitting smoking.Many people experience issues with their health in the months after quitting cigarettes.

 

A man who is holding his lower back due to pain.

Dealing With Back PainThis is a page about dealing with back pain. Back pain can be absolutely debilitating. Dealing with the pain is essential to getting through each day.

 

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Deodorant That Won't Stain ClothingThis is a page about deodorant that won't stain clothing. Unfortunately sometimes the deodorant we use can stain our clothing.

 

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Removing Sunless Tanning Stains from SkinThis is a page about removing sunless tanning stains from skin. Sometimes you get this tanning dye where you don't want it, and it can be a challenge to remove.

 

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Using Dry ShampooThis is a page about using dry shampoo. There are times when you can't get your head wet, but it really needs to be cleaned.

 

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Listerine as SanitizerI love the amber colored mouthwash, whether name brand or not. It is useful for so many things. When my hand sanitizer small bottles are almost empty, I shake them up with the antiseptic mouthwash in them.

 

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How Much Sleep Should an 11 Year Old Get?This is a page about how much sleep should an 11 year old get? Every person is different, but getting enough sleep is important to the health of growing body and mind.

 

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Caring for a Removable DentureThis is a page about caring for a removable denture. Removable dentures also known as flippers, require their own special care.

 

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Can't Get Partial Dentures Back in Mouth?This is a page about can't get partial dentures back in mouth. Learning to insert a partial denture can be a bit of a process.

 

Top Dentures with Adhesive being applied

Removing Denture Adhesive from Your MouthDenture adhesive can remain stuck to your gums and the roof of your mouth after taking out your dentures. This is a page about removing denture adhesive from my mouth.

 

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Eating After Getting New DenturesThis is a page about eating after getting new dentures. Eating after getting new dentures can feel like a whole new experience.

 

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Does Baking Soda Damage Tooth Enamel?This is a page about "Does baking soda damage tooth enamel?". Baking soda is often used separately or in a variety of commercial toothpastes to help whiten teeth.

 

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Eliminating Underarm Odor?I have an underarm odor. Every time I bathe I apply my deodorant, which is Arm and Hammer unscented, and within seconds I develop an odor. I tried everything, eg. scabbing my arm with lime or lemon, but it didn't work.

 

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Toxicity of Sevin Pesticide to Pets and Humans?We put Sevin dust on our 6 month old puppy this morning, but my daughter loves to be around him. Can she get sick from being around him?

 

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Triple "A" Surgery (Abdominal Aortic...This is a page about triple "A" surgery (abdominal aortic aneurysm) advice. After surgery the best information and directions will come from your health care provider.

 

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Cleaning Your Teeth At HomeThis is a page about cleaning your teeth at home. Even if you have regular cleanings done at your dentist's office, you will want to use good oral hygiene practices at home.

 

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My Husband Has Bad BreathThis is a page about my husband has bad breath. Telling a spouse that they have bad breath can seem difficult or even hurtful, but in the long run is a good idea from both a social and health standpoint.

 

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Deodorant Makes My Underarms ItchyThis is a page about deodorant makes my underarms itchy. Some consumers find that certain deodorants make the skin under their arms itchy.

 

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Preventing and Eliminating Kidney...This is a page about preventing and eliminating kidney stones. Getting rid of and preventing the formation of future kidney stones can be done with some commitment on your part including diet changes.

 

Opening Jars with Arthritic Hands

Opening Jars with Arthritic HandsThis is a page about opening jars with arthritic hands. Arthritis can make simple tasks difficult and even painful.

 

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Remedy for a Bad Smell on Lips?Does anyone know what can I wear or do to my lips in order to get a bad smell off of them? I work in a kitchen and the heat of the oven I operate make the smell off my lips take over the whole kitchen. Please does someone know what should I do?

 

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Growing Hair After Chemotherapy?This is a page about growing hair after chemotherapy. Chemotherapy targets rapidly growing cells as it battles cancer. Unfortunately, hair cells also fall into this category, often resulting in partial or complete temporary hair loss.

 

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Preparing for Shoulder SurgeryThis is a page about preparing for shoulder surgery. Surgery, such as shoulder surgery can make life a bit more difficult during your recovery.

 

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Insurance Coverage for Plastic Surgery?This is a page about insurance coverage for plastic surgery. Insurance may cover plastic surgery done for medical rather than cosmetic reasons.

 

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Eating Hot Foods While Wearing Dentures?I got temporary full dentures 4 days ago. This is the first time for me to wear dentures. I could not wear the dentures due to the pain they caused. I am supposed to wear them at least an hour a day for the next two weeks.

 

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Keep an Up-to-Date Medication List With...This is a page about keep an up-to-date medication list with you. Having a list of your current medications with you in case of an emergency is a good idea.

 

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Dealing With a Broken ShoulderThis is a page about dealing with a broken shoulder. After the pain of the break, there then comes an amazing array of lifestyle modifications you will need to make to keep up with day to day activities.

 

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Leave Medication in Original PackagingAs emergency medical service professionals, we despise pill containers that hold the doses of all medications by day or time. When we ask the patient what their medications are, they hand us, or point out the pill pack containers. We can NOT identify the medications by that, nor can the hospital ER staff.

 

Dealing With a Broken Arm

Dealing With a Broken ArmThis is a page about dealing with a broken arm. First there is the pain and then comes a lot of frustration, especially when it comes to washing up, doing work if it is your dominant hand, and more.

 

Health Benefits of Pet Ownership

Health Benefits of Pet OwnershipThis is a page about health benefits of pet ownership. Owning a pet can greatly improve your health both mentally and physically. Their companionship and their exercise needs are just a few of the ways they can change your life for the better.

 

Tongue Piercing Care?See the stuff around the ball; what could it be? I got it pierced on Thursday, but it does not hurt and when I push the ring up it goes away. Is this normal? Is it just healing?

 

Home Remedies for Carpal Tunnel

Home Remedies for Carpal Tunnel?This is a page about home remedies for treating carpal tunnel. Carpal tunnel can be very painful and debilitating. Finding home remedies to alleviate the symptoms can very useful.

 

Avoiding Stress at the Dentist

Avoiding Stress at the DentistThis is a page about avoiding stress at the dentist. For many people, a trip to the dentist is a dreaded stressful time.

 

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Can Fleas Get in Your Ears?This is a page about can fleas get in your ears?. Fleas can be quite insidious and get just about anywhere if you are not careful.

 

Putting Cream Back Into a Tube

Putting Cream Back Into a TubeThis is a page about putting cream back into a tube. Putting cream back in a tube is not easy, but it is possible for very small amounts.

 

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Removing Kool-Aid Stains from SkinThis is a page about removing kool-aid stains from skin. Kool-Aid is full of unnatural chemicals that can stain the skin.

 

Relieving Pain from Bone Spurs

Relieving Pain from Bone Spurs?This is a page about relieving pain from bone spurs. Bone spurs can be incredibly painful. Relieving the pain can help you get through the day with some sort of normalcy.

 

Saving Money on Pregnancy Tests

Saving Money on Pregnancy TestsThis is a page about saving money on pregnancy tests. If you are unsure if you are pregnant, it is important to get a test. Pregnancy test can sometime be expensive.

 

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Preventing Repetitive Stress InjuriesThis is a page about preventing repetitive stress injuries. Whether it's from work or exercise, stress injuries with your joints can hinder your productivity. Preventing these injuries can help you stay on track with your goals at work and home.

 

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Using Eye DropsThis is a page about using eye drops. Using the right technique helps ensure a positive result when using eye drops.

 

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GAPS Diet InformationThis page contains GAPS diet information. The gut and psychology syndrome diet is designed to improve the flora in the digestive system, that may benefit mental health.

 

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Caring for a Disabled AdultThis is a page about caring for a disabled adult. When someone has physical challenges, you want to know how best you can help them be comfortable, and get what they need.

 

Preventing Leg Ulcers

Preventing Leg UlcersThis is a page about preventing leg ulcers. Reduce the risk of developing a leg ulcer with these helpful tips.

 

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Remedy for Hysterectomy...This is a page about remedy for hysterectomy induced sweats and weight gain. A hysterectomy depending on its scope can result in the onset of menopause.

 

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Wearing Support HoseThis is a page about wearing support hose. When you spend the day on your feet, or have trouble with varicose veins, it can help to wear nylons with extra support for your legs.

 

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Buying Memory Games for Seniors?I'm interested in possibly purchasing some sort of gaming system for improving memory and keeping me alert. I just saw something online called Brain Games that requires Nintendo DS.

 

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Replacing Toothbrushes After IllnessThis is a page about replacing toothbrushes after illness. After being sick it may be a good idea to get a new toothbrush to maintain your health.

 

Spider Veins

Spider Vein Remedies?This is a page about spider vein remedies. Usually found on the legs or face, spider veins are dilated blood vessels visible through the skin, that can be troublesome.

 

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Free Red Dress Jewelry Pin From American Heart AssociationIf you go to the link below, all you have to do is click the button that says "Get the Pin" at the bottom, fill out your mailing address, and they will ship your goodie!

 

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Living With EpilepsyThis is a page about living with epilepsy. There are different kinds of epiletic seizures that light, noise, and lack of sleep can trigger. Knowing how to recognize the onset of a seizure and how best to help is important.

 

Broken Glass

First Aid for Cut from Broken GlassThis is a page about first aid for cut from broken glass. When you are wounded by broken pieces of glass it can sometimes be embedded in the cut.

 

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Blues Harmonica & False Teeth?I wear a full set of dentures and I want to learn to play the Blues Harmonica. Is there a secret in learning without having to glue the top dentures in?

 

Reduce Time Spent Sitting

Reduce Time Spent SittingMany studies now show that sitting is as bad a health risk as smoking! Sometimes you have to sit so I keep a kitchen timer on my desk to stand up every 20 minutes and move around.

 

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Preventing IllnessThis is a page about preventing illness. To stay healthy, it helps to know how to avoid contact with things that may spread the germs of colds and flu viruses.

 

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