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A man having dental work done.

Root Canal Advice?This is a page about root canal advice. Having a root canal has become the topic of many jokes and humorous skits, emphasizing intense pain. But with the joking aside this somewhat routine dental procedure need not strike fear into the hearts of men and women.

 

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Can Blood Cancer be Transmitted?Could you please tell me where someone is getting the blood cancer? And it is like a virus that can transferred blood to blood or any kind of liquid from the body of someone who has blood cancer?

 

Woman Using Antiperspirant

Using AntiperspirantThis is a page about using antiperspirant. Antiperspirant is typically used under the arms to prevent sweating in that area. Some people have found other ways to use this personal hygiene product.

 

A mom talking to her teen daughter.

When Does Menstruation Start?This page is about when does menstruation start? A young woman's first period usually starts when she least expects it.

 

Mom Decorating Hospital Room for Daughter

Decorating Your Hospital RoomThis is a page about decorating your hospital room. Adding decorations to a hospital room can help cheer you up while you convalesce.

 

Bed Rail Padding

Bed Rail Padding IdeasThis is a page about bed rail padding ideas. Bed rails on either toddler or hospital style beds can be padded to prevent injury from the occasional bump or roll.

 

man on crutches

Getting Around While InjuredThis is a page about getting around while injured. Certain injuries, while not serious enough to keep you in bed, can make it difficult to get around and keep to your schedule.

 

CPAP Machine

Using a CPAP MachineThis is a page about using a CPAP machine. The CPAP machine is a very effective device used to treat sleep apnea.

 

Spray Deodorant

Alternative Uses for Spray Deodorants?This page is about alternative uses for spray deodorants. There may be other uses for this personal product.

 

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Removing a Piece of Glass From Under the Skin?How do I remove a piece of glass on bottom of my foot?

 

A woman breaking a cigarette in half.

Coping With the Symptoms of Nicotine Withdrawal?This is a page about coping with the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. Nicotine is a very addictive drug for many people. Its usage triggers the release of dopamine, the feel good body chemical. Quitting smoking will result in some level of withdrawal symptoms, such as weight gain, irritability, headaches, and more.

 

Shingles Blisters

Shingles Advice?This is a page about shingles advice. Shingles is a viral infection resulting in a painful rash.

 

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Feeling Bad After Quitting Smoking?I've been smoking for five years now. I have quit it, but after quitting I can't breath properly. I feel that my lungs are agitated and shrunken. What steps should I follow to face this problem?

 

Stick Deodorant

Alternative Uses for Stick Deodorants?This is a page about alternative uses for stick deodorants.It seems that many health and beauty items have alternative uses in addition to their intended one.

 

woman drinking water

Drinking More WaterEnsuring your body is sufficiently hydrated will improve your overall health.

 

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Walking Makes Buttocks and Legs Tired?Whenever I walk some 200 feet, my lower back gets tired which radiates downwards to my legs. What causes it?

 

E-Cigarettes

Using Electronic Cigarettes to Quit Smoking?This page is about using electronic cigarettes to quit smoking. When you have finally made the decision to leave cigarettes behind, there are aids that can make it easier to accomplish.

 

Sweaty Hand

Remedies for Sweaty HandsThis is a page about remedies for sweaty hands. Sweaty palms or palmoplantar hyperhidrosis often begins around 13 and continues throughout life. While embarrassing, medical treatment and self care can help alleviate the symptoms.

 

Carbon Monoxide Alarm

Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning?This is a page about symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that is highly toxic if inhaled.

 

Man With Parkinson's Disease

Activities for Someone With Parkinson's DiseaseThis is a page about activities for someone with Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that can make many activities difficult, but not impossible.

 

Woman Flossing

Flossing Your TeethThis is a page about flossing your teeth. An important part of good oral hygiene is the daily flossing of your teeth.

 

Uses for Metamucil

Alternative Uses for Metamucil?This page is about alternative uses for Metamucil. There may be other ways to use this product.

 

A woman talking to her doctor.

Preparing for a Doctor's VisitThis is a page about preparing for a doctor's visit. It is time to see your doctor; to make the most of your appointment you can take some steps to prepare before you go.

 

Bandage

Removing a BandageThis is a page about removing a bandage. Remember when you were a kid and your mom ripped the bandage off quickly to get the painful process over as soon as possible? Well there are some other methods that may work as well or better.

 

Woman Brushing Her Teeth

Brushing Your TeethThis page is about brushing your teeth. Developing a regular routine of proper brushing will help you maintain your oral health.

 

Healing Wounds

Healing Wounds?This page is about healing wounds. Sometimes lesions do not heal as you expect them to.

 

Giving Medicine to Children

Giving Medicine to ChildrenThis page is about giving medicine to children. It can be a challenge to get a child to take the medication they need.

 

Doctor and Sick Patient

Preparing for Cold and Flu SeasonThis page is about preparing for cold and flu season. Avoiding the spread of germs and maintaining a strong immune system helps get us through this time of year.

 

eating a burger

Helping Someone Who is ChokingThis is a page about helping someone who is choking. If you are with someone who appears to be choking there are some important steps to determining what to do.

 

Reducing Bone Loss

Reducing Bone LossThis is a page about reducing bone loss. Many women and some men will suffer from osteoporosis or bone loss as they age.

 

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Ileostomy Supplies?I need to know if any one can help me with ileostomy supplies. I have Alabama medicaid, but the bags that I can get have a two hour staying on period then I have to do the best I can.

 

Smelly Hands

Remedy for Smelly Hands?This is a page about a remedy for smelly hands. Smelly hands can be very embarrassing and frustrating to remedy.

 

A man scratching his ear.

Causes of Ear ItchingThis is a page about causes for ear itching. Having an itch in your ear can be very annoying. Knowing the cause can help in finding a remedy.

 

Wearing Braces Tips

Tips for Wearing BracesThis is a page about tips for wearing braces. Braces may improve your smile in time, but they can be uncomfortable to wear.

 

Remembering Your Glasses

Remembering Your GlassesThis page is about remembering your glasses. Sometimes a little help is needed to have your glasses close at hand when you need them.

 

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Wet Shirt Makes Back Itch?I have many times been working outside when it starts raining. If I leave my shirt on the rain will go through it and make my back itch a lot.

 

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Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease?What are the symptoms of Parkinson's?

 

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Counterintuitive Reaction to Bronchitis from Cold Air Outdoors?I was so congested this morning I couldn't catch my breath. Not being the neatest, my car needed cleared out to get me to the hospital. It was 27 degrees out with ice everywhere.

 

Woman Hold Cat

Remedies for Cat AllergiesThis page is about remedies for cat allergies. If you find that you or a member of your family are allergic to your cat, it can be a big problem.

 

Caring Doctor with Patient

Choosing A DoctorThis is a page about choosing a doctor. Choosing a doctor can be a daunting process.

 

A woman suffering from allergies.

Dealing With AllergiesThis page contains tips for dealing with allergies. Having an allergic reaction to an environmental substance can make you miserable.

 

A woman in a doctor's office.

Keeping Emergency Information HandyThis page is about keeping emergency information handy. It's important to keep this data where it can be easy to find.

 

Boosting Your Energy Level

Boosting Your Energy LevelThis is a page about boosting your energy level. There are a variety of safe, good for you, ways you can increase your energy level and prevent those feelings of fatigue or lethargy.

 

New Dentures

Wearing New DenturesGetting accustomed to false teeth takes some patience. This page is about wearing new dentures.

 

Man Wearing Eyeglasses

Wearing EyeglassesThis page is about wearing eyeglasses. There are many challenges with glasses whether used full time or just for reading.

 

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A dental technician working on new dentures.

Saving Money on Dentures?This page is about saving money on dentures. Finding affordable oral health care can improve your well being.

 

Couple Supporting Each Other While Dealing With Cancer

Cancer Support ServicesThis page is about cancer support services. When someone is dealing with this health issue, there are ways they can be assisted.

 

Using a Cane

Using a CaneThis page is about using a cane. When using a cane, there are ways to make it more comfortable and ways to help keep track of it.

 

Woman Preparing to Brush Her Teeth

Dental Health TipsThis is a page about dental health tips. Good dental health practices can help prevent or reduce decay, gum disease, and other dental issues.

 

High Cholesterol With Tangerine

Lowering Your CholesterolThis is a page about lowering your cholesterol. There are different approaches to lowering bad cholesterol. Your doctor may recommend medications, diet, or a combination of both.

 

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Cherry Angioma?Does anyone know how to get rid of a Cherry Angioma, which appears as red dots or bumps on skin? I have a couple on my arm. (They are those little red dots we get as we get older.)

 

A woman looking sad in winter.

Tips for Dealing With Seasonal Affective DisorderThis page contains tips for dealing with seasonal affective disorder. The skies are gray, the days short, and winter is beginning to affect your mood, you may be suffering from SAD, or seasonal affective disorder.

 

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Prevent Shoulder Damage Now when you are YoungOver the past year, my left shoulder has progressively became worse until just recently I couldn't use it much at all.

 

Dentist Examining Woman's Teeth

Saving Money on Dental WorkThis page is about saving money on dental work. Finding ways to cut the high cost of dental care is possible.

 

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Numbness in Hip Area?What is wrong if you have numbness in your hip and the skin feels weird too? I been having this numbness for 2 days.

 

Medicine Cabinet

Saving Money On Health And Beauty ProductsThis is a page about saving money on health and beauty products. Shopping for health and beauty products can be very expensive or confusing when trying to get a good product at a reasonable price.

 

Prenatal Vitamins For Hair Growth

Prenatal Vitamins For Hair Growth?This is a page about prenatal vitamins for hair growth. Many women take prenatal vitamins to improve hair growth.

 

Causes of Dry Hands and Feet

Causes of Dry Hands and Feet?This page is about causes of dry hands and feet. Determining the cause of dryness is the first step in treating your dry hands or feet.

 

Wearing Earrings With Sensitive Skin

Wearing Earrings With Sensitive SkinThis page is about wearing earrings with sensitive skin. There are ways to tolerate those inexpensive earrings when you react to the metals they contain.

 

Woman Cooling Off in Front of Fan

Keeping Cool in Hot WeatherThis page is about keeping cool in hot weather. When the temperatures rise, there are a number of ways to stay comfortable.

 

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Treating Scabies?This page is about treating scabies. An extremely itchy, contagious skin infection that is caused by a tiny mite.

 

A ringworm infection on a person's leg.

Remedies for Ringworm?This page is about remedies for ringworm. When people get ringworm it usually requires a visit to the doctor for medication.

 

A woman holding pills in one hand and a glass of water in the other.

Tips for Swallowing PillsThis page contains tips for swallowing bills. For many people taking tablets or capsules can be difficult.

 

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Something Is Causing Itching and Bumps?A few weeks ago I found a flea on me :o

 

Remedies for Itchy Skin

Remedies for Itchy SkinThis page is about remedies for itchy skin. Soothing the irritation and stopping the itch, helps the skin to heal.

 

Woman Using Aloe Vera

Uses for Aloe VeraThis page is about using aloe vera. Aloe vera is a natural remedy for a number of minor skin problems, and known for it's health benefits when taken internally.

 

Nail Polish Drying Tips

Nail Polish Drying Tips and TricksThis page contains nail polish drying tips and tricks. Keeping that nail polish untouched before it's completely dry can be a challenge.

 

Stinky Feet on Hardwood Floor

Remedies for Stinky FeetThis page is about remedies for stinky feet. Avoiding unpleasant odor and embarrassment when removing your footwear, can be accomplished.

 

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Coping With LupusThis page is about coping with lupus. Living with this chronic inflammatory disease presents many challenges.

 

Woman With Vegetables

Becoming a VegetarianThis is a page about becoming a vegetarian. Eating a vegetarian diet can be healthy, not just for you, but for the planet.

 

Curing a Hangover

Curing a HangoverThis is a page about curing a hangover. Dehydration and a drop in blood sugar levels create the symptoms we refer to as a hangover.

 

Foot Care Tips and Tricks

Foot Care Tips and TricksThis page contains foot care tips and tricks. Being comfortable in your shoes or barefoot makes everyday better.

 

Can Parvovirus Spread to Humans?I have AIDS; can my dog give me parvo?

 

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Remedy for Bad Circulation in Feet?What can I take for poor circulation in my feet? They are terribly sore all the time.

 

Vitamins in Colorful Containers

Using Vitamins and MineralsThis is a page about using vitamins and minerals. There is a lot of information available regarding the usage of vitamins and minerals, some of it conflicting.

 

Woman holding a cat.

Dealing With Pet AllergiesThis is a page about dealing with pet allergies. We love our pets, but some of us are allergic to our two and four legged friends.

 

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Taking Vitamins, Minerals and HerbsMy parents are in their 70's. And both of them are doing fairly well with regard to their health. There are things they can't do that they used to and they have no problem telling you that. But they really don't make that comment often.

 

removing a wart

Removing a WartThis is a page about removing a warts. Warts can be unsightly, irritating and hard to get rid of.

 

Exercising Your Brain

Exercising Your BrainThis is a page about exercising your brain. Your brain is a use it or lose it organic machine.

 

Keeping Track Of Medical Information, Stethoscope on a Medical Chart.

Keeping Track Of Medical InformationThis is a page about keeping track of medical information. It is a good idea to keep track of all of your or family member's medical information, including medications, allergies, appointments, etc.

 

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Radiation Treatment Caused Loss of Taste?Due to radiation treatment I have had a change of taste. Things do not taste the same and so it is difficult to eat. The flavor has changed to a point where the food almost has a spoiled taste.

 

Office Illness

Tips for Avoiding Office IllnessesThis page contains tips for avoiding office illnesses. Working around other people often exposes you to germs and viruses.

 

Woman Blowing Her Nose

Preventing the Spread of GermsThis is a page about preventing the spread of germs. Germs are everywhere, but there are numerous ways to avoid catching every little cold or something much worse.

 

Breast Cancer Detection and Prevention

Breast Cancer PreventionAccording to the CDC breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United States. This is a page about breast cancer prevention.

 

Helping Someone With Alzheimer's

Helping a Loved One with Alzheimer'sThis is a page about helping a loved one with Alzheimer's. Alzheimer's is a difficult disease for everyone involved to deal with. Being there and supportive for someone in your life with Alzheimer's is extremely important.

 

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Skin Care Uses for Aloe Vera?How can I use my aloe vera plant for skin care?

 

buzzing in your ear

Buzzing in Your EarsThis is a page about buzzing in your ears. Buzzing in the ear or tinnitus is a sign of an underlying condition possibly caused by age-related hearing loss, an ear injury, or a circulation disorder.

 

A woman under stress.

Tips for Reducing StressThis is a page about reducing stress. Many of life's daily activities can be the cause of stress, affecting our health and quality of life.

 

smiley faces drawn on toes.

Putting Yourself in a Better MoodYou are in a bad mood; maybe it is because of a difficult day at work or home, or the weather is just too gray and dreary. Whatever the reason there are ways of improving you mood. This is a page about putting yourself in a better mood.

 

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Help With Binge Eating?I am an athlete and need to watch what I eat, but almost every night now I end up binge eating like a a whole loaf of bread with some peanut butter, or a whole box of donuts, and a tub of ice cream and a whole box of cereal, all in one night! I can't stop. What do I do?

 

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Diabetes Informational Websites?Does anybody out there have a good diabetes site for everything? My husband just learned that has has diabetes and a high salt test so I guess I need both. Any help would be appreciated!

 

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Bandaging Your Ear?How do you bandage an ear? Regular Band Aids don't work due to the shape of the ear.

 

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Teeth Cleaning With VinegarEliminate bad breath and whiten your teeth by brushing them once or twice a week with white distilled vinegar.

 

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Closing Gaps Between Teeth With a Retainer?You know lots of kids have braces because they have straight, but not together, teeth. Well my daughter has that situation. So can she wear a retainer without having braces? Please let me know about your experiences, before 12/22, if at all possible. Thank you.

 

Prescription Eyeglasses Sitting on Eye Chart

Saving Money on Prescription EyeglassesThis is a page about saving money on prescription eyeglasses. Prescription eyeglasses are necessary for many people. They can be an expensive purchase though, especially if you need to get more than one pair.

 

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Home Therapy for Torn Lumbar Disc?Does anyone know exercises I would be allowed for a torn lumbar disc? I want it to heal on its own, but I hate to pay for physical therapy I could do at home. I go to the Y 4 times a day. I mostly am on the EFX machine.

 

Man in Green Shirt Smelling His Underarm

Preventing Underarm OdorThis is a page about preventing underarm odor. Underarm odor can be embarrassing for anyone, but if you have trouble getting rid of it, that can be even worse. There are many ways to control underarm odor, find the one that works for you.

 

Woman with a Headache

Remedies for HeadachesThis is a page about remedies for headaches. Headaches are painful and can make it difficult to get through the day, especially if you get them often. Getting rid of your headache can help you get back focused on what you were doing and improve your mood.

 

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Allergic Reaction to Flip Flops?I wore a pair of rubber flip flops all summer, but towards the end of the summer my feet started itching terribly right where the straps of the sandals are. It turned into a rash that itched all the time and had tiny blisters with clear liquid.

 

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Redness and Itching of Hands and Feet?What does it mean when your feet and hands go red and start this uncontrollable itching almost to the point of numbness? It happens now and then and it lasts sometimes up to 25 minutes and then it's gone again.

 

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Including Eggs in a Healthy Diet?How many hard-boiled eggs are good to eat in a day?

 

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Reviews of Linda Allen's E-Book on Yeast Infection Cure?There is an e-book called "Yeast Infection No More" by Linda Allen that claims to have the cure for systemic yeast infections. Does anyone know if it's worthwhile or is it just another hoax?

 

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