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If you have a pet cat, it is likely that it will have some sort of skin problem at least once during its lifetime. However, while skin problems, such as inflammation, are certainly not rare, they should be taken seriously. | Treat Skin Inflammation in Cats |
Maybe you have a facial scar due to an injury or a surgical procedure, or maybe you have scars on your face due to acne. Facial scars can often be uncomfortable or unsightly and may prevent you from putting your best face forward. | Soften Facial Scars |
Rashes can happen for a variety of reasons. While most of them aren't serious, it's important to learn how to treat basic rashes to keep you and your family safe. | Treat Skin Rash |
Severely irritated facial skin is certainly embarrassing and something you want to get under control quickly, but keep in mind that it can be a sign of something life threatening, particularly if it's related to an allergic reaction or severe toxicity. | Treat Severely Irritated Facial Skin |
Sciatica is a painful injury involving strain or damage to the sciatic nerve, which begins in your spine and runs down your leg. Various options exist to treat sciatica, depending on whether the pain you experience is acute or chronic and where the underlying cause of the pain originates. | Treat Sciatica |
Poison sumac grows in wet, wooded areas primarily in the southeastern and northern United States. The associated rash is an allergic reaction to the urushiol oil of the poison sumac plant. | Treat Poison Sumac |
Rosacea is a common skin condition that causes redness on the face, and is often mistaken for acne or an allergic reaction. It can be on your nose, cheeks, chin, forehead, and even your eyelids. | Treat Rosacea |
Poison ivy, oak, and sumac are a great way to ruin a day in the outdoors. Coming in contact with their toxic leaves, stems, and roots can give you an itchy rash that lasts for 1-3 weeks. | Treat Poison Ivy and Poison Oak |
Bic, and most lighter manufacturers, installed child-proofing devices on their products in the 1990s. If you have arthritis or other injuries preventing you from lighting one (and do not have children around), have someone try this for you. | Remove a Safety Band from a Bic Lighter |
It can be hard to use a lighter until you figure out the knack. Don't worry: many people have shared your struggle, and many of these people have grown into expert fire-starters. | Use a Lighter |
It can be hard to find a replacement flint for your Zippo lighter. You go from gas station to gas station, drugstore to drugstore. Places just don't seem to carry flints when you need them! | Use Bic Flints in Your Zippo |
Heat rash is a skin irritation common in hot, humid southern weather. Also known as "prickly heat" or miliaria, heat rash develops when blocked pores trap perspiration under your skin. | Treat Heat Rash |
The quality and durability of Zippo lighters are what make the product appealing to many users. In addition to periodically replacing the flint and cleaning the lighter, it's essential to refuel a Zippo when it runs low on lighter fluid. | Refill a Zippo Lighter |
If you have a standard disposable, long-stemmed, butane, or windproof Zippo lighter, you’ll eventually need to refill it. Refilling your lighters is easy and only takes a few minutes. | Refill a Lighter |
Jock itch (or tinea cruris) is a fungal infection of the skin commonly occurring in the groin, buttocks or inner thighs. While it causes some itching and discomfort, it can be easily treated with an over-the-counter product like Sudocrem. | Treat Jock Itch With Sudocrem |
Your lighter is out of fluid. While you might think it’s time to toss it and pick up a new one at the store, you can actually save money and resources by refilling it. | Put Lighter Fluid in a Lighter |
Eczema is a catch-all phrase for several skin problems. These include "contact dermatitis," a skin reaction to an allergen or harsh substance, but eczema around the eyes is usually "atopic" dermatitis, meaning the skin reacted without any direct contact. | Treat Eczema Around the Eyes |
So you prepared to pull and trim the wick on your Zippo only to have the last bit of wick come through the hole and out of the lighter. Following is a description of the steps that you will probably have to perform many times throughout the lifetime of your Zippo. | Replace a Zippo Wick |
Dermatitis, or eczema, is an inflammatory skin condition producing symptoms like swelling, itching, burning and redness over the skin. It can be an acute reaction or become chronic and persist over weeks to years. | Treat Dermatitis Naturally |
Many people end up with a bad lighter and don't have the money to buy a new one. This will show you how to get it right the first time. | Pick a Decent Lighter |
Baby eczema is quite common, occurring in 10 to 15% of infants. [1] It is a red, scaly, itchy rash, appearing most often on the face and in the joints of the arms and legs (although it can appear elsewhere on the body as well). | Treat Baby Eczema |
Meningitis is a communicable disease that causes inflammation of the fluid surrounding the spinal cord and brain. People of all ages can contract meningitis, but it is more common in children, adults over 65, or individuals with a weakened immune system. | Protect Yourself From Meningitis |
Americans acquire 2 million bacterial infections in hospitals every year, of which 70 percent are resistant to at least one drug normally used to treat them. | Protect Yourself During a Superbug Outbreak |
Avascular Necrosis (AVN) is a disease that occurs from temporary or permanent poor blood supply to the bones, leading to death of the bone tissues. This process can make breaks in the affected bone that eventually causes bone collapse. | Treat Avascular Necrosis |
A “cyst” is a closed or “sac-like” structure that is full of semi-solid material, gases or liquid. Sebaceous cysts occur due to the buildup of sebum, an oily substance that keeps your skin and hair moisturized. | Remove a Sebaceous Cyst |
Your heart pumps blood to the rest of your body through the use of electricity. When electrical imbalances in your heart happen, you may experience atrial fibrillation. | Treat Atrial Fibrillation |
The inner thigh pain caused by a groin injury can range from mild to severe, and can happen to anyone at any age. The pain results from a tear or rupture of any one of five muscles that run along the inner thigh, attaching to the pelvic bone at the upper end, and just above the knee area at the other. | Treat a Groin Injury |
Gangrene is a serious condition and it is vital to get professional medical treatment for gangrene as soon as possible. The longer you wait to seek treatment for gangrene, the slimmer your chances of a full recovery will be. | Treat Gangrene |
Myalgic encephalomyelitis and chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a severe illness that results in disability. Many people with this illness live alone, struggling to meet their basic needs. | Survive with ME CFS |
Tendinitis is an inflammation or swelling of a tendon. Tendons are the connective tissues that connect muscle to bone. Forearm Tendinitis is different than elbow or wrist Tendinitis in that it affects the tendons in your forearm only. | Treat Forearm Tendonitis |
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is actually a member of the herpes virus family and one of the most common infectious agents among Americans — at least 90% of the population has been infected during their lives. | Treat Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) |
Dry gangrene is an uncommon condition wherein some parts of the body become dry and subsequently turn black over time due to lack of blood flow. The skin and tissues may even slough off in severe cases. | Treat Dry Gangrene |
If you feel fatigued and have tenderness or pain throughout your body, you may have fibromyalgia (FM). While there's no single diagnostic test for FM, your doctor may look for tender points on your body which are particularly sensitive to touch and are often present in FM. | Treat Fibromyalgia with Acupuncture |
Dermal filler injections are a common cosmetic surgery. Because the procedure punctures your face with a needle, there is a risk that you can get an infection. | Treat Dermal Filler Infections |
Costochondritis, also called chest wall pain, costosternal syndrome, or costosternal chondrodynia, occurs when the cartilage between a rib and the breastbone (sternum) becomes inflamed and swollen. | Treat Costochondritis |
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is commonly treated with blood-thinning drugs known as anticoagulants. The most common treatment is a course of anticoagulants, whether heparins, LMWHs, or warfarin. | Treat DVT |
Cold sores, which are sometimes called fever blisters, are a viral infection experienced by many people. [1] They are caused by the herpes simplex (HSV-1) virus and are contagious even if you can’t see them. | Treat Cold Sores in Your Nose |
If you have been diagnosed with cirrhosis, you should talk with your doctor about the best approach to heal your damaged liver. Think of early stages of cirrhosis as a set of symptoms of correctable causes. | Treat Cirrhosis |
Cervical cancer is quite common, and as such all women are offered regular screening for cervical cancer via Pap tests. If a suspicious lesion is discovered and diagnosed as (or suspected to be) cervical cancer, this will need to be treated. | Treat Cervical Cancer |
Castleman Disease (CD) is a rare but serious disease that causes enlarged growths on your lymph nodes. Treatment of CD is complex. It is important that you have a doctor diagnose whether it is localized (unicentric) or multicentric CD. | Treat Castleman Disease |
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, or CFS, is a debilitating condition which leaves the afflicted individual with an ongoing feeling of exhaustion. Persons with CFS may be unable to perform even mundane activities which under normal circumstances present no problem. | Treat Chronic Fatigue Syndrome |
Corns, which are closely related to callouses, are a thickening of the skin that occurs when an area is subject to prolonged pressure. They may appear throughout the body, but are particularly common on the feet. | Treat Corns |
Bacterial pharyngitis is a sore throat caused by a bacteria. The most common bacteria responsible for it is Group A Strep, although Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea may also cause bacterial pharyngitis. | Treat Bacterial Pharyngitis |
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a complex and oftentimes it has a wide spectrum of symptoms, characterized by pain that are caused by a damaged protein in red blood cells. | Treat Complications of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) |
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a condition that affects the hands and arms. It is commonly caused by a compressed nerve located in the wrist. Certain factors can contribute to carpal tunnel syndrome, such as an abnormal anatomy of your wrist, underlying health problems such as a wrist fracture, and patterns of hand use, such as improperly positioning your wrist while typing on a keyboard. | Treat Carpal Tunnel Without Surgery |
Swollen veins (varicose veins) can be painful and unsightly. Veins can swell for quite a few reasons, though they most commonly occur when there is something blocking them or hindering proper blood flow. | Treat a Swollen Vein |
The common cold is a highly contiguous virus that infects your nose and throat. Colds are very common especially in children. You can expect a child to get a cold six to 10 times a year if in daycare or school; adults typically get a cold two to four times a year. | Treat and Prevent a Common Cold |
Muscle injuries are common, especially among people who work out. It is easy to overdo it and end up with a torn muscle or sprained ligament. If you play any type of sport or have children who do, you have probably had to administer first aid at some point. | Treat a Torn Muscle |
Boils are an infection that manifest themselves as pus-filled bumps on the skin. [1] They usually affect hair follicles and nearby skin tissues. Boils are very common, but can get very serious if not treated properly and promptly. | Treat Boils at Home |
If you suffer from symptoms such as fatigue, low blood pressure, and sleep and mood disturbances, you may have a condition called adrenal fatigue. A controversial and unconventional diagnosis, adrenal fatigue can have a serious affect on an individual’s life. | Treat Adrenal Fatigue |
Sickle cell anemia is an inherited condition that causes deformed red blood cells, which reduces their ability to carry oxygen to cells. [1] The sickle or crescent-shaped red blood cells also get stuck in small blood vessels, which slows or blocks blood flow and causes severe pain. | Treat Sickle Cell Anemia |
If you injure your ankle or knee, or break a bone in your leg, your doctor will likely recommend crutches to use while you recover. Crutches are supports that allow you to keep weight off your injured leg while you stand and walk. | Walk With One Crutch |
Dead Sea mud, filled with minerals like magnesium, calcium, and iron, is well-known for its therapeutic and beauty effects. You can spread the black mud, which is available online and at some spas, on your face and body to improve the health and look of your skin and even lessen joint pain. | Use Dead Sea Mud |
The shoulder joint is the most versatile joint in the human body. It can lift, turn, rotate, twist, and swing in nearly any direction. [1] However, such freedom of movement results in a lot of wear and tear, which often leads to injuries and pain. | Work out With a Shoulder Injury |
Many people throughout the world suffer from thyroid conditions. Luckily, many of these conditions are treatable. The most common thyroid disorders are hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. | Use Yoga Mudra for Thyroid Conditions |
Asthma is a common disease that affects the airways and lungs. [1] It presents with difficulty breathing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. [2] You may also have coughing at night and chest tightness, pain, or pressure. | Treat Asthma |
Bright's disease is an older term for the broad diagnostic category now called glomerulonephritis. This is a condition with multiple underlying causes, all of which are characterized by injury and inflammation to the main (microscopic) filtration structure of the kidney called the glomerulus. | Understand Bright's Disease |
Use body fluid spill kits that contain absorbent granules, disinfectant, scoop and scraper, bio hazard waste bag, PPE and full instructions. | Use a Body Fluid Spill Kit |
Anaemia a condition where you blood does not have enough healthy red blood cells (RBCs) to carry oxygen to the tissues and cells of your body. Anemia can be acute (short term) or chronic (long term) and can vary from mild to severe. | Treat Anemia Naturally |
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is used when a woman undergoes the menopausal period. The hormones lost are replaced with a synthetic substitute that mimics the body's natural hormonal process. | Understand Hormone Replacement Therapy |
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a catchall phrase that includes several diseases that cause inflammation in your digestive system. The main diseases included under this umbrella are Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. | Try a Liquid Diet for IBD |
Vulvodynia is a chronic condition characterized by pain of the vulva (the external female genitals). The exact cause of pain is unknown but can be triggered by nerve injury, abnormal cell responses, genetic factors, infections, allergies, irritation, hormonal changes, antibiotics or muscle spasms. | Treat Vulvodynia |
You may have or believe that you have trimethylaminuria (TMAU), which is a rare disorder that causes the body to constantly emit a foul odor that cannot be stopped through maintaining good personal hygiene. | Treat Trimethylaminuria |
Turner syndrome or TS is a medical condition in which a sex chromosome (the X chromosome) is partially or totally absent. It only occurs in girls and women and can cause a number of health problems, from poor growth and lack of sexual development to heart, hearing, and kidney complications. | Treat Turner Syndrome |
While most ticks are harmless and only need to be removed, you need to know the symptoms of tick-borne illnesses to prevent potentially life-threatening conditions like Lyme Disease. | Treat Tick Bites |
Serotonin is a natural chemical produced by the body. It functions as a neurotransmitter, which is a substance that sends messages between between nerve cells (neurons) in the brain and throughout the body. | Treat Serotonin Syndrome |
Sciatica is a painful condition where compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve causes pain in your leg, hips and lower back. [1] Exercises are an excellent way to keep your muscles strong and possibly reduce sciatica pain. | Treat Sciatica with Exercise |
Ringworm, which is also called tinea, is a very contagious type of fungal infection that doesn’t involve actual worms. [1] The classic ringworm presentation is a skin lesion with a red, scaly border and clear center, which is the source of the name ringworm. | Treat Ringworm |
Ringworm is a fungus that can affect various parts of your body. Ringworm is highly contagious and generally affects warm and moist areas like the scalp, groin and feet. | Treat Ringworm With Iodine |
Rickets is a serious disease caused by low levels of vitamin D, calcium, and phosphorus. It usually affects children, particularly those with poor nutrition. | Treat Rickets |
Your thyroid gland helps you maintain your energy levels, your body temperature, your weight, and your body’s response to hormones. This essential gland is located at the base of your neck and wraps around the front of your neck like a bow tie. | Treat Thyroid Problems |
Psoriasis is a common skin disease that consists of patches of thick, red, and scaly skin. These areas of discoloration can be painful and itchy, in addition to scaling off. | Treat Severe Plaque Psoriasis |
Reactive hypoglycemia is also called postprandial hypoglycemia. It happens when your blood sugar level drops about four hours after a meal. It can occur in both people who are diabetic and people who are not. | Treat Reactive Hypoglycemia |
Ricin is a deadly powdery toxin derived from castor beans. Ricin works by undermining the ability of individual cells to function properly. Treatment of ricin poisoning focuses on stabilizing your health and managing or reducing your symptoms. | Treat Ricin Poisoning |
The patella tendon connects the shinbone (tibia) and the kneecap (patella). Collagen breakdown in the tissue due to repetitive stress, chronic hamstring tightness, or poor healing over time can lead to patellar Tendinitis, but it can, and often does, occur in isolation due to overuse and improper conditioning. | Treat Patellar Tendinitis |
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition an individual can develop after going through a traumatic experience. While fear is a normal emotion to experience after you have gone through something traumatic, people with PTSD experience a debilitating sense of fear and negative emotion that may start within a few months of the event. | Treat PTSD |
Medications such as Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) and benzodiazepines are often prescribed for the treatment of panic attacks. [1] [2] However, certain medications prescribed for panic attacks can result in dependency (i.e. benzos) and other unwanted side effects. | Treat Panic Attacks Naturally |
Prader-Willi Syndrome is a genetic condition that affects a person’s development, motor skills, and metabolic function. There is no cure for PWS, so treatment of associated conditions and management of symptoms like obesity is pivotal. | Treat Prader Willi Syndrome |
A cyst is a sac-like structure filled with semisolid material, gases, or liquid. During the monthly cycle, the ovaries normally grow cyst-like follicles which release an egg upon ovulation. | Treat Ovarian Cysts |
Progressive aphasia is a condition in which you experience a gradual yet continual decline of your communication abilities, including both written and spoken language. | Treat Progressive Aphasia |
Muscular dystrophy is a genetic disorder where the body does not create enough protein to support muscle strength. There are several types of the disorder, and your diagnosis can affect the type of treatments you use. | Treat Muscular Dystrophy With Physical Therapy |
If you have discovered that you have oral thrush, you will need to treat it right away. Oral thrush, also known as oral candidiasis, is a fungal overgrowth of the Candida species in and around the mucosal areas of the mouth. | Treat Oral Thrush |
Mild altitude sickness occurs when you travel from a lower altitude to one of about 6,300 feet (1,920.2 m) or higher. This condition is caused by the thinner air at the higher altitude, which makes it more difficult for you to breathe. | Treat Mild Altitude Illness |
Individuals exposed to lead over a period of weeks, months, or years can develop lead poisoning. The poisoning occurs as even small amounts of lead build up in the body. | Treat Lead Poisoning |
Listeria is a food-borne bacteria that is most often contracted by eating improperly processed deli meats or unpasteurized milk products, leading to a listeriosis infection. | Treat Listeria |
Morgellon's disease is not well understood. It is highly controversial, with some doctors arguing that it is primarily a mental illness involving delusions that you are infected with skin parasites. | Treat Morgellon's Disease |
Obstructive shock is when a person goes into shock as a result of an obstruction (or blockage) or the great blood vessels (such as the aorta), or of the heart itself. | Treat Obstructive Shock |
Lipedema is a fat disorder in which the body accumulates excess fat under the skin in the lower body, primarily affecting the hips, buttocks, and legs. | Treat Lipedema |
Leptin resistance occurs when the brain doesn’t respond to the hormone that decreases appetite, so you never seem to feel full. Simple dietary changes can help, so eat a balanced diet and steer clear of unhealthy fats and refined sugars. | Treat Leptin Resistance |
Jock itch is most commonly a ringworm (not actually a worm but fungal organisms called dermatophytes) infection known in the medical field as tinea cruris; however, the symptoms may also appear due to a bacterial infection (such as staphylococcus). | Treat Jock Itch |
You may not spot swarming no-see-ums, but you'll certainly know when you've been bitten by them. These insects leave bite marks that can be extremely itchy and moderately painful. | Treat No See Um Bites |
Hypothyroidism is a condition that occurs when your thyroid gland can no longer produce the amount of thyroid hormone your body needs. There are usually no symptoms in the early stages, but untreated hypothyroidism can cause health problems later on. | Treat Hypothyroidism |
Iron deficiency anemia, or what used to sometimes be called iron-poor blood, occurs when there are not enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen to all the cells and tissues of your body. | Treat Iron Deficiency Anemia |
Hypothyroidism is a common endocrine disorder where the thyroid gland is unable to produce enough vital thyroid hormones. Some of the common symptoms associated with hypothyroidism are fatigue, poor ability to tolerate cold, weight gain, hoarseness of voice, constipation, poor concentration and memory, and even hair loss. | Treat Hypothyroidism Naturally |
Hyperkalemia is the medical term for elevated potassium levels. In most cases, the condition is mild, but severe cases of hyperkalemia can lead to cardiac arrest and abnormal heart rhythms. | Treat Hyperkalemia |
Iron overload and Hemochromatosis can be treated successfully by removing blood to lower the amount of iron in the body. The following will help you prepare for the treatment, and provide tips for improving your overall health if you suffer from the disease. | Treat Iron Overload and Hemochromatosis |
Most people have heard of heartburn, but do you really know what it is or what causes it? Heartburn, or gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), is the most common symptom of having too much stomach acid. | Treat Heartburn |
Juvenile arthritis is one of the more common medical conditions that occur in children. Juvenile arthritis causes pain to the joints, along with swelling and tightness. | Treat Juvenile Arthritis |
A pulled or strained muscle is one that has been overstretched due to physical activity, resulting in swelling and pain. Pulled muscles are common injuries that can usually be effectively treated at home. | Treat a Pulled Muscle |
Heat stress is a condition created when a person is exposed to extreme heat. There are several levels of heat stress ranging from heat rash to the most severe condition - heat stroke. | Treat Heat Stress |