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How to
Stop Wet Dreams
Easy habit changes that can help prevent wet dreams Wet dreams happen when your body orgasms during a dream, but they aren’t linked to sexual thoughts. You may feel embarrassed after having wet dreams, but it’s actua...
How to Give Yourself a Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Lymphatic drainage is a massage technique where you help move extra fluid that may have built up in your body through your lymph vessels. This type of massage may help you if you suffer from swelling, tenderness, infecti...
How to
Measure for a Knee Brace
Having a knee brace that fits you right is key for stabilizing an injured knee. To get the right size, you need to measure the knee in the right place and while the leg is upright. This can be accomplished with the help ...
How to
Apply Stick Deodorant
While applying stick deodorant is not a complicated procedure, there is a correct way to accomplish it without causing too much of a mess. Stick deodorant is popular in the United States, but other countries favor sprays...
How to
Reduce White Blood Cells
Trustworthy tips to help lower your white blood cell count A high white blood cell (WBC) count could be due to a number of potential causes. Hearing that any test results are abnormal can be scary, but your doctor can he...
How to Make SUPREP Taste Better for Colonoscopy Prep
Learn how to disguise the taste of SUPREP & keep it downSUPREP helps prepare your bowels for an upcoming colonoscopy. Since its purpose is to clear out your system, it often causes discomfort, which can include nausea an...
How to
Stop Taking Gabapentin
You've been taking gabapentin for a little while now, but you're ready to start weaning off. But how can you taper off carefully without having any harmful side effects? You've come to the right article. We'll walk you t...
How to
Increase Creatinine Levels
Creatinine is a chemical byproduct that your muscles produce through normal usage. In a healthy body, the kidney will filter creatinine out of your bloodstream. Your body will then expel the creatinine via urine. A low ...
How to
Do CPR on an Adult
Knowing how to perform both methods of CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) on an adult could save a life. However, the recommended method for performing CPR has changed relatively recently, and it is important to know th...
How to
Apply a Fentanyl Patch
Fentanyl patches are a quick and easy, but powerful, way to dispense pain medication. They should only be used by people who have long-term chronic pain and are already prescribed a high dose of opioids. To apply a Fenta...
How to
Read an MRI
An MRI machine uses a magnetic field to produce detailed images of the brain, spine, heart, bones, and other tissue. Most modern MRI centers can give you a copy of your MRI on a disc or flash drive after your appointment...
How to
Treat Bedsores
Bedsores, also known as pressure sores or decubitus ulcers, are painful spots that develop on the body when there is too much pressure on one area. These can rapidly become serious, resulting in open wounds that need to ...
How to
Pass Gas After Surgery
After abdominal surgery, the digestive tract often slows down. If you haven't passed gas, you may experience symptoms of pain, bloating, and a swollen, distended belly. If it doesn't return to normal, you can develop an ...
How to
Lower Myostatin Levels
Myostatin is a protein that prevents muscular growth, tone, and body strength. Many bodybuilders and some scientists believe that lowering myostatin can increase muscular development, as well as prevent aging and improve...
How to
Administer a Rabies Vaccination
If a patient has been bitten by a wild animal, it is a good idea to give them the rabies vaccine to prevent them from developing rabies. This vaccine should always be administered by a healthcare professional. You can gi...
How to
Treat Bacterial Vaginosis with Home Remedies
As the name suggests, bacterial vaginosis (BV) is caused by an overgrowth of the bacteria in the vagina. As a bacterial inflammation, the only medically-proven treatment for the condition is antibiotics. However, many w...
How to Perform a Nasal Irrigation and Make a Homemade Sinus Rinse
A practical guide to performing daily nasal irrigation If you have ever been unable to breathe through your nose because of a cold, sinus infection, or allergies, you know how much relief clearing your sinuses can bring....
How to
Use Castor Oil
Castor oil has been used since ancient times. It is well-known as an effective way to relieve constipation, for instance. Since it doesn’t taste great, mixing or chasing a dose with juice will help. It’s also a usefu...
How to
Make a First Aid Kit for Kids
Accidents happen, especially when kids are in the house, and being prepared with a first aid kit is always a great idea. Once you decide they're ready, teaching your child how to use the kit will help enable them to care...
How to
Feel Comfortable Undressing at the Doctor's Office
Undressing at the doctor's office can be intimidating, but if you relax your mind and trust in the doctor's professionalism, you can handle it. Doctors see thousands of naked bodies in their line of duty, and while you m...
