1. Soothe Breast-feeding Soreness If breast-feeding causes cracked, sore nipples, use a pure lanolin cream to ease the soreness and promote healing. It also helps to rub a few drops of breast milk onto your nipples right after you finish…
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1. Note the Pattern of the Lying Behavior Most people tell lies for a variety of reasons: to gain favor with someone, to hide a mistake or to avoid conflicts in interpersonal relationships. A pathological liar, however, will often lie…
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Dating can be confusing and, at times, tiresome. When it seems as though most of your dates are ending up as duds, using hints on dating can make them more successful. While every date you go on isn’t going to…
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January 14, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
There are several basic home remedies for foot odor. According to the book “Alternative Cures: More Than 1,000 of the Most Effective Natural Home Remedies,” this medical issue is usually caused by bacteria and is further encouraged by sweaty skin….
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January 14, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
The Mayo Clinic defines nail fungus as fungi infecting one or more nails. It affects toenails more than fingernails. Nail fungus penetrates the skin through a scrape or cut under or near the toenail. Without treatment, nail fungus spreads to…
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1. Determine the Type of Uropathy Uropathy can be either of the reflux type, which is most often found in children, or of the obstructive type. If yours is the latter, it is important for your urologist to determine the…
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January 14, 2014 Mental Health
1. Recognize Symptoms of Sleep Problems Sleep problems can be diagnosed by recognizing and identifying a set of specific symptoms. Daytime fatigue is an obvious symptom and is almost universal for sleep disorders. Each sleep disorder, however, has its own…
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Marriage proposals may be grand, extravagant gestures or simple declarations of love. The most important aspect of any marriage proposal is heartfelt sincerity. It’s also a good idea to have a ring in hand and an idea of what you…
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Overview Currently, tattoo instruments, such as needles and tubes, are sterilized in an autoclave before a tattoo procedure. Before the patent of the tattoo machine by Sam Reilly in 1891, organic instruments were used by cultures to perform tattoo rituals….
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January 14, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Whether you need to lose a large quantity of weight or just want to lose weight quickly, there are several extreme weight loss workouts available to suit your needs. It’s important to be safe when losing weight this way, so…
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January 14, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Although it is the Windy City year-round, Chicago is also a cold and snowy city during the month of December. But the city transforms into a holiday wonderland in December, with a host of activities for adults and kids….
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Working out at home can be just as beneficial and rewarding as exercising at a gym or fitness center. All it takes is creativity and the execution of proper form for the muscle group you are working. Use home fitness…
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Overview No-fault divorce statutes provide the basis upon which a majority of marriage dissolution cases are lodged in the United States, according to the American Bar Association Section of Family Law. Despite some minor variations in different states, the general…
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January 14, 2014 Senior Health
Overview Until recently, the topic of mental illness was shrouded with fear and mystery. Mentally ill people were often thought to be possessed by demons and were confined under horrifying conditions. Today, the true causes of mental illness are much…
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1. Avoid Drinking Alcoholic Beverages While Pregnant Fetal alcohol syndrome affects as many as 40,000 babies a year, and both physical and mental birth defects are possible results. It can be completely prevented simply by staying away from alcohol while…
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Colder temperatures and snowy weather keeps many people inside, but there are plenty of active options during winter. Staying active during the winter months helps you keep fit and can help fend off the winter blues. Winter games offer an…
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January 14, 2014 Senior Health
Overview Although Las Vegas has built most of its reputation as “Sin City,” there is more to the city than gambling and nightlife. Vegas offers a lot for kids and teenagers to do. Your family can have indoor and outdoor…
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January 14, 2014 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview Houston holds more opportunities for entertainment than teenagers might think. Even though it’s larger and more spread out than most cities, Houston uses this feature to its advantage. Water Parks As a teenager, what’s better than working on your…
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1. Monitor Pain A burning sensation that can be very painful, especially when your stomach is empty, is a symptom very consistent with a peptic ulcer. Peptic ulcers, sometimes called gastric ulcers, are open sores that can develop in a…
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January 14, 2014 Women's Health
1. Wash Your Hands The bacteria that cause tracheitis can be spread through skin-to-skin contact with an infected person, so it’s essential to observe proper hand-washing hygiene at all times. Wash your hands regularly if you’re in contact with other…
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The best description of cardio exercise is, sustained movement over a period of time that raises your heart rate. In 2007, the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Heart Association released new guidelines for physical activity. For healthy…
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January 14, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview New York City is a popular tourist destination all year round. But if you visit during the winter months, you can take advantage of activities that either are only available in the winter, or that take on an added…
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Overview Louisville Slugger is one of the premier bat brands on the market, and they offer many different types and sizes of bats. From metal T-ball to composite high school to professional wooden bats, Louisville Slugger offers a wide array…
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A great yoga class should have an inspired and well-trained teacher who uses clear cues and a sequence that serves the purposes of yoga, which are to create harmony and health in the body and mind, and raise students to…
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A misaligned pelvis can cause any number of muscular problems. When the sacroiliac joint—the major joint in the pelvis—tilts in the wrong direction or becomes stuck, it can create a domino effect that results in tightness in the hamstrings, adductors,…
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Stretch marks–known by the scientific name “striae”–are pink or reddish streaks appearing in skin over areas of flesh that have grown more quickly than the elasticity of the skin could compensate for. The Mayo Clinic explains that this is why…
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The normal human aversion to bacteria or germs overlooks an important reality: Most bacteria are good and play an essential role in the healthy functioning of the human body. Lactobacillus acidophilus sits high on the list of “good germs” and…
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January 14, 2014 Senior Health
Overview LAX, as Los Angeles’s airport is called, is close to great beaches, downtown Los Angeles and star-studded Hollywood. If you find yourself in the area for an afternoon or perhaps while you’re laid over on a flight, take advantage…
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1. Cope With Behavioral Problems of Children With FAS Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) has no real cure or treatment, and the effects are lifelong. A recent study has shown that children who are diagnosed with FAS before the age of…
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Overview Body cleansing is an ancient practice that takes a variety of forms. Reasons for body cleansing vary from spiritual and religious purposes to preventive measures, and some are meant as disease or symptom intervention. Plato and Socrates advocated and…
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