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We've all felt under the weather at some point in our lives. Sometimes it's due to illness, other times we’re just not practicing healthy living. Learn more about how to ensure your daily routine is keeping you healthy and well.

How To Treat a Bee Sting or Wasp Sting

 
 
 
 
 
May 5, 2008
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By Sylvie Leochko
As Winter leaves and Spring takes its place, insects such as bees and wasps also receive their wake-up call from Mother Nature. What does it mean? Well, being stung by bees and...

How To Get Better Sleep

 
 
 
 
 
March 26, 2008
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By Bronwyn Harris
Who among us has not wished for a better night's sleep? Especially on nights when it is imperative that we rest, we find ourselves tossing and turning, obsessing over how much...

How To Get Stress Relief

 
 
 
 
 
March 12, 2008
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By Bronwyn Harris
Stress has become an accepted factor in our lives, but it doesn't have to be! The demands of job, family, and personal matters have made us all stressed out! However, all that...

How To Identify Hidden Sources of Caffeine

 
 
 
 
 
February 22, 2008
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By Bronwyn Harris
We all know that our morning coffee contains caffeine, and so does black tea. However, how sure are you about the rest of the foods and beverages that you consume daily? Do you...

How To Endure Caffeine Withdrawal

 
 
 
 
 
February 22, 2008
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By Bronwyn Harris
Caffeine, a stimulant, might be the world's most commonly used mind-altering substance. Although most of us don't think of it as being a drug, it actually fits the definition...

How To Understand the Link Between Caffeine and Arthritis

 
 
 
 
 
February 14, 2008
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By Marion Cornett
The link between caffeine and rheumatoid arthritis has been studied extensively. This article talks about studies conducted and a few findings.

How To Prevent MRSA in the Workplace

 
 
 
 
 
January 30, 2008
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By Bronwyn Harris
MRSA is a frightening type of staph bacteria, since it is one of the "superbugs," or bacteria that cause severe infections that are resistant to traditional antibiotics....

How To Prevent MRSA

 
 
 
 
 
January 23, 2008
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By Bronwyn Harris
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, is an extremely drug-resistant bacterium, also known as a superbug. A form of staph, the MRSA bacteria can be spread by touching...

How To Prepare for a CT Scan

 
 
 
 
 
January 16, 2008
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By Jamie Vitton
Helpful and proven tips to get you through your next CT scan with less problems and anxiety. Diagnostic radiology and CT scan technologist with 16 years in the field helps you...

How To Use Homeopathic Tissue Salts

 
 
 
 
 
December 27, 2007
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By Winter Green
Using homeopathic tissue salts is a wonderful way to keep your family healthy and balanced. There are only twelve, so learning about them is simple.

How To Lead a Peaceful Life

 
 
 
 
 
December 12, 2007
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By C.V. Rajan
Many of us do not know that having peace of mind itself could be a worthwhile goal and we can work our way to attain it! It would be even better if we develop such a mindset early...

How To Remove Objects in the Eye

 
 
 
 
 
December 12, 2007
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By Bronwyn Harris
Getting something in your eye can be extremely painful – whether it is a small piece of dirt or a corrosive liquid. Eyes need to be treated very carefully, so follow these steps...

How To Run or Jog on a Sunny and Hot Day

 
 
 
 
 
December 4, 2007
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By Matheus Hobold Sovernigo
Although running/jogging is a great exercise for losing weight and conditioning your body, if you practice on a hot or sunny day you'd better take some care, otherwise it can be...

How To Renew Your Confidence While Toning Your Figure for the New Year

 
 
 
 
 
December 4, 2007
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By Colette Barry
Applying the art of steadfastness in your yoga practice can be a lifelong journey. Yet begin today, and you will be inspired by the positive transformation of your mind, moods...

How To Use Yoga to Escape from the Holiday Hustle

 
 
 
 
 
November 28, 2007
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By Colette Barry
There is no other physical attribute that consistently commands our awe and respect as the power of our mind and breath. Next time you feel anxious and overwhelmed, sit on the...

How To Use the Power of Touch in Your Yoga Practice

 
 
 
 
 
November 6, 2007
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By Colette Barry
Everyone occasionally experiences feeling overwhelmed or out of touch. Yoga has an amazing ability to help train your mind and body to stay in the present and live peacefully.

How To Check Your Health at Home

 
 
 
 
 
October 29, 2007
By Parimal Patel
A simple and easy way to check your health without going to your doctor.

How To Understand What Living With Autism Means

 
 
 
 
 
October 25, 2007
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By Sylvie Leochko
I am the mother of two young children with Autism. I have noticed through the years that people do not know much about Autism. In fact, they tend to misjudge autistic children...

How To Recognize Fever in Children

 
 
 
 
 
October 22, 2007
By Parimal Patel
Many parents become concerned when their child is suffering from the discomfort of fever. However, knowing some simple background information on fever--how to recognize and manage...

How To Maintain Pure Health and Happiness

 
 
 
 
 
October 12, 2007
By Premansu Chand
Most of the people around the world are very conscious about their health and happiness. For this, they play games, do exercises or practice yoga. They go on a walk in the morning...

How To Treat and Prevent Insomnia

 
 
 
 
 
October 11, 2007
By Raymond Lee
Insomnia does not refer to the number of hours you sleep. What counts is whether you wake up refreshed and able to function the next day. These tips will definitely help you sleep...

How To Know you are Pregnant Before Getting a Positive Pregnancy Test

 
 
 
 
 
September 21, 2007
By Iman Will
Finding out you are pregnant is an amazing experience....especially if you are planning it! Here are some tips on how to know if you are pregnant for those early days when a pregnancy...

How To Choose Chakrabhedan

 
 
 
 
 
September 20, 2007
By Premansu Chand
People want a disease-free, ageless and healthy body and mind, forever. So they exercise. There are many types of exercises like games and sports, working out at gyms, walking,...

How To Take Control of Your Negative Self-Talk

 
 
 
 
 
August 23, 2007
By Linda Simmon
If there is anything about you or your life that you are dissatisfied with, learn how you can actively take control of your thoughts and change your life with the simple, concise...

How To Prevent a Hangover

 
 
 
 
 
August 1, 2007
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By Gaëlle Timmers
After a night of heavy drinking, if you're lucky enough to have found your bed, waking up isn't the most pleasant experience. That throbbing head, the vampiresque fear of daylight,...

How To Stop Having Nightmares

 
 
 
 
 
June 22, 2007
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By Brian McDonald
Has your nightly quest for pleasant dreams been hijacked by nightmares? Are you starting to dread the nighttime because of the horrors it might bring? There are steps you can...

How To Harness the Health Benefits of Probiotics

 
 
 
 
 
June 13, 2007
By Staff Writer
Supplementing your diet with bacteria… sounds kind of crazy in our age of antibacterial and antimicrobial cleansers, right? But by some accounts, it won’t be long before we’re...

How To Treat Bunions

 
 
 
 
 
April 11, 2007
By Staff Writer
Bunion... sounds friendly, right?  Mildly uncivilized, perhaps, but nonetheless benign - that was the consensus of the survey I conducted among seven of my friends, none of whom...

How To Control Dust Mites

 
 
 
 
 
April 6, 2007
By Staff Writer
Dust mites are microscopic bugs that live in our bed linens and eat our dead skin and hair.  You think that sounds bad?  It gets worse:  Dust mites excrete waste approximately...

How To Stop Taking Sleeping Pills

 
 
 
 
 
April 3, 2007
By Staff Writer
How many times have we all heard the promise that sleeping pills are non-narcotic and non-addictive? While these pills may not be addictive, they often become habit-forming. ...

How To Overcome Cocaine Addiction

 
 
 
 
 
April 2, 2007
By Staff Writer
Growing numbers of America's youth are succumbing to the misperception that there is a safe level of cocaine use.  Many who feel the curiosity or pressure to try cocaine recreationally...

How To Understand the Health Benefits of White Tea

 
 
 
 
 
March 7, 2007
By Staff Writer
Get ready for the next big thing in the tea world: white tea.  White tea has been a relative mystery outside of Asia, the fancy of occasional tea aficionados (and then perhaps...

How To Prevent the Flu

 
 
 
 
 
March 6, 2007
By Staff Writer
As we sneeze and sniffle our way through the flu season, those of us who got the flu probably wish we had done more to prevent it.  Those of use who have thus far avoided the...

How To Treat the Flu

 
 
 
 
 
February 28, 2007
By Staff Writer
Many people use the term flu to refer to everything from a stomach virus to a bad cold, but true flu (or influenza) is in a league of its own, annually taking the lives of tens...

How To Improve Health With Green Tea

 
 
 
 
 
February 26, 2007
By Staff Writer
Do you feel soothed by that warm, subtle cup of green tea?  Does it seem to summon a clearer, more relaxed attitude?  Your body might be trying to convey its gratitude that you...

How To Find Natural Sun Protection

 
 
 
 
 
February 19, 2007
By Theresa Halvorsen
As thousands of people each year are diagnosed with skin cancer, we're discovering the importance of protecting our skin from the sun. Sun block and sun screen products...

How To Understand the Health Benefits of Chocolate

 
 
 
 
 
February 15, 2007
By Staff Writer
As teenagers, many of us became familiar with the common refrain from our mothers: Stop eating that junk food!  It's just going to make those pimples worse!  But more recently,...

How To Cure Snoring

 
 
 
 
 
February 14, 2007
By Staff Writer
Some kinds of snoring are easy to overlook.  A little gentle, steady snoring can even be soothing, akin to having a cat fall asleep on your lap.  It suggests sleep and relaxation. ...

How To Recognize and Treat Mesothelioma

 
 
 
 
 
February 12, 2007
By Staff Writer
Though mesothelioma is a fairly rare cancer, several thousands of Americans are diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer each year - a rate that is expected to grow before it subsides. ...

How To Get Orthotics

 
 
 
 
 
February 1, 2007
By Staff Writer
Do you ever see a beautifully arched foot and wish your flat little pancake feet could compare?  If so, then you and I have something in common.  And if you feel ankle and foot...

How To Treat Restless Legs Syndrome

 
 
 
 
 
January 31, 2007
By Staff Writer
Do you find yourself tossing and turning at night because of pain or uncomfortable sensations in your legs?  Before blaming your mattress, consider the possibility that you are...

How To Understand Eye Floaters

 
 
 
 
 
January 31, 2007
By Staff Writer
There you are, lying on a bed of grass staring up into the almost impossibly blue sky.  Perfectly content... but then you notice a dark little speck or strand in your field of...

How To Treat Plantar Fasciitis

 
 
 
 
 
January 26, 2007
By Staff Writer
Painless walking is something that some of us take for granted. Unfortunately, many people develop a particular kind of heel inflammation known as plantar fasciitis. Those who...

How To Help a Friend Overcome Meth Abuse

 
 
 
 
 
January 25, 2007
By Staff Writer
If you suspect that a friend, family member or coworker is using meth, you must do what you can to help her overcome the addiction.  At the same time, do not be forceful or judgmental;...

How To Recognize the Signs of Meth Abuse

 
 
 
 
 
January 25, 2007
By Staff Writer
Are you worried that someone in your life is addicted to meth?  Methamphetamine abuse has reached epidemic proportions in the U.S.  It can no longer be characterized as a drug...

How To Stop Hiccups

 
 
 
 
 
January 25, 2007
By Staff Writer
My favorite way to stop hiccups is to use reverse psychology. I get really excited by my hiccups.  I pay attention to what my diaphragm feels like and appreciate the uniqueness...

How To Read a Pulse Oximeter

 
 
 
 
 
January 24, 2007
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By Liz Smith
A pulse oximeter is a device that clips onto your finger and reads your heart rate as well as the percent of oxygen in your blood.  It was developed as a way to detect hypoxia...

How To Find Your Pulse

 
 
 
 
 
January 24, 2007
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By Liz Smith
There are many locations on the human body where your pulse can be felt.  Your pulse is the pressure wave of blood that is generated when your heart muscles contract.  It reflects...

How To Pop a Pimple

 
 
 
 
 
January 22, 2007
By Staff Writer
So you're preparing for _______ (prom night/wedding day/job interview/State of the Union address), and over the course of one night, it suddenly happens: your face cruelly decides...

How To Get Rid of Bed Bugs

 
 
 
 
 
November 8, 2006
By Susie McGee
"Good night, sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite." This common goodnight verse may be truer than you think. Bed bugs are worldwide travelers, notorious for latching...
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