HowToDoThings.com Health Care & Wellness

How To Get Rid of Bed Bugs

Susie254 — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 11:13:00 -0600

"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 on to luggage items and stowing away to a new destination. When you consider all of the travelers and the hotels and motels all over the world, it is easy to understand why bed bugs seem to be making a comeback.

How To Go Braless

Vanessa264 — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 23:15:00 -0500

Just go without a bra, right? Well, it's not quite that simple. Here are some tips on why you'd want to go braless in the first place and how to transition from your over-the-shoulder boulder-holder.

How To Treat Newborn Constipation

Mon, 10 Apr 2006 04:36:00 -0500

Many newborns have their first stool within 24 hours after being born. But those who suffer from constipation have trouble with this, either having infrequent stools or dry, hard stools that are difficult to pass. These infants may strain to go to the bathroom, drawing the legs up and grunting, and turning red in the face from the effort. Worse, the passing of a hard stool can cause a tear in the rectal wall, which can bleed. All of these symptoms can be very uncomfortable for the baby and a concern for you. If your newborn is constipated, here's what you can do:

Understand that for the first few days of life, your baby will pass meconium, which is a dark green or black substance. By the third day, regular bowel movements should begin. If your baby's stools don't get regular, or if he or she is still passing meconium, this could be a sign that your baby may not be getting enough to eat.

read more