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How To: Relieve fibromyalgia by exercising and eating better
Fibromyalgia sucks. It manifests itself as pain over your entire body and even as a painful response to touch, which can make even everyday activities diffuclt to get through. But there are measures you can take to decrease this pain, including exercising and eating better. Check out the video for more tips.
News: Think You Have an STD? Pee on Your Phone to Find Out
Relax, it's not as messy as it sounds. Pee-on-a-stick, at home STD tests may be available in UK pharmacies soon, complete with an incredibly convenient app that would save you a trip to the clinic. It works like this: if you suspect you may have an STD, you would pee on a device which is then inserted into your mobile phone. The app then "diagnoses" your sample and returns results.
HowTo: Lose 27 Pounds Eating Twinkies
What's more important in maintaining a healthy body weight? Eating healthy food or simply reducing your calorie intake?
How To: Adjust to daylight savings time and beat the winter blues
Daylight savings time is here. On November 7th, everyone and everything turned back the clocks to standard time, but how well you adjust to the new time is up to you—
How To: Get knots out of your back with self-massage, heat, or professional help
Knots in the back are one of the most common painful afflictions afflicting modern people, and desk jobs aren't making the problem any better. This video will teach you about several ways of dealing back knots, including self-massage, heat, a tennis ball, and if all of that fails getting a massage from someone else, a masseuse if the problem is severe.
How To: Massage the back as part of a full-body massage routine
In this clip, Athena Jezik demonstrates a back massage routine. This massage can stand on its own or be incorporated into a full body massage routine. The more you know about massage, the better you'll be at giving them. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this video guide.
How To: Massage the feet when giving a full-body massage
In this clip, Athena Jezik demonstrates how to give a foot massage. This massage can stand on its own or be incorporated into a full body massage routine. The more you know about massage, the better you'll be at giving them. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this video guide.
How To: Drain the lymphatic system with an abdominal massage
In this clip, Athena Jezik demonstrates a stomach massage routine which she purports works to drain the lymphatic system. This massage can stand on its own or be incorporated into a full body massage routine. The more you know about massage, the better you'll be at giving them. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this video guide.
How To: Drain the lymphatic system with a face massage
In this clip, Athena Jezik demonstrates a face massage routine which she purports works to drain the lymphatic system. This massage can stand on its own or be incorporated into a full body massage routine. The more you know about massage, the better you'll be at giving them. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this video guide.
How To: Drain the lymphatic system with a back massage
In this clip, Athena Jezik demonstrates a back massage routine which she purports works to drain the lymphatic system. This massage can stand on its own or be incorporated into a full body massage routine. The more you know about massage, the better you'll be at giving them. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this video guide.
How To: Massage the legs when giving someone a full body massage
In this clip, Athena Jezik demonstrates a leg massage technique to work, soothe and relax leg muscles. This massage can stand on its own or be incorporated into a full body massage routine. The more you know about massage, the better you'll be at giving them. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this video guide.
How To: Rehabilitate your shoulder after a partial rotator cuff tear
Bodybuilders, not surprisingly, are very prone to injury. When lifting a 100-pound weight, it's hard to remember and to think about maintaining perfect posture since there are more pressing problems at hand (literally).
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How To: Get rid of a double chin with face exercises
In this video, we learn how to get rid of a double chin with face exercises. This works the chin muscle, known as the metalis. It also works the muscles at the front of your neck. This exercise exerts a gentle pressure on your chin and the front of your neck. It will tone and tighten your neck to make it look youthful and vibrant. It also tones your jaw muscle to define your jaw line and get rid of those jowls. First, stretch out your neck as far as it will go. Then, open your mouth and close...
How To: Sit cross-legged for meditation
In this video, we learn how to sit cross-legged for meditation. Meditation in this pose will cause you to be far more relaxed and calm then if you were in an uncomfortable position. If your rear end hurts while you are sitting down, try putting padding underneath you so you are completely comfortable. Make sure your feet are tucked into your body and your back is aligned with your head straight in the air. Once you are comfortable, you can put your hands at your sides on each of the legs. The...
How To: Deal with cravings on a raw food diet
In this video we learn how to deal with cravings on a raw food diet. If you are having strong cravings, you can sometimes give into it or stand up to it. To help you avoid this, try to fill the void with something else. Try to relax, hang out with a loved one, or watch a movie. This will help you feel happy and fill the void. Usually you are just craving the emotion that food is giving you, not the actual food. So, figure out what the emotion that you need is and start to fill that into your ...
How To: Meditate with beginner meditation techniques
In this tutorial, we learn how to meditate with beginner meditation techniques. If you feel some back stress, try sitting on top of a pillow or something soft, and somewhere you can rest your back on as well. You want to sit where you're erect, so your spine is tall and firm. Rest your feet in a folded position so they are laying around each other. Once you are in a comfortable position, rest your arms to your sides and begin to breathe deeply. Imagine yourself in another place and your mind ...
How To: Detect and avoid bad breath
In this tutorial, we learn how to detect and avoid bad breath. If your mouth is very dry, it's going to smell worse and worse. The more oxygen and moisture that you have in your mouth, the less bacteria will be inside it. For people with halitosis, they have a big problem with bad breath. Bacteria lives in your tongue, so you can't scrape them away. You can take a test to see how bad your breath is with a machine. After you do this test, you can learn how to keep more hydrated. Once you have ...
How To: Eat a diet to help get you closer to six pack abs
With this video, we learn how to eat a diet to help get you closer to six pack abs. At the end of the day, calorie counting is a pain and not worth it. You can spend hours using charts trying to find the calories in each little thing that you buy. For a diet to lose fat, you need to eat whole foods. You will need nutrient dense food instead of foods that have sugar and fat instead of them. If you are eating whole foods, then you will not need to count the calories because you can't go wrong w...
How To: Use some weird diet tricks to eat less and lose weight
The whole multi-billion-dollar diet industry is predicated on using tricks to lose weight, but did you know there are some easy, free ones that actually work? Watch this video to learn about some of them, from wearing tight clothes to eating in peace.
How To: Tell whether someone you know has Munchausen syndrome
Suspect someone you know may have Munchausen syndrome? Tread with caution. This brief health-minded video tutorial from Health Guru will help you recognize some of the most common signs of the disorder. For all of the details, and to learn how Munchausen diagnosis, watch this video guide.
How To: Control your anger with five simple techniques
While there's nothing wrong with feeling anger, it's important that you be in control of the ways in which you manifest that anger. And this brief mental-health how-to from Health Guru will teach you five simple techniques that will help you to accomplish just that.
How To: Improve your memory with association memory games
Do you have trouble remembering where you put your keys or what you need to buy at the grocery store? You're not alone, millions of Americans suffer from bad short-term memory, but there are ways to help improve your memory. Watch this video to learn how to play some easy memory games that will help you remember things.
How To: Diagnose and treat the symptoms of herpes
In this medical-minded video tutorial from the folks at Mahalo, we learn how to diagnose and treat the most common symptoms of herpes, a common sexually-transmitted disease or STD. For all of the details, and to learn more about diagnosing and treating herpes, take a look.
How To: Diagnose and treat the symptoms of gonorrhea
In this medical-minded video tutorial from the folks at Mahalo, we learn how to diagnose and treat the most common symptoms of gonorrhea, a common sexually-transmited disease or STD. For all of the details, and to learn more about diagnosing and treating gonorrhea, take a look.
News: Apocalyptic Fountains Spew Blood
Not intended for Halloween, but fitting for the upcoming holiday, and for a good cause! Located on Unirii Boulevard, in Bucharest, Romania, the fountains below were recently filled with "blood" to promote hemophilia awareness. More amazing images below the video.
How To: Wrap up your broken toe at home
We all make the same mistake at some point. Walking around, minding your own business and then BAM you crush your toe right into a step, a wall, a small raise in the ground. Your toe is broken, you're shouting like a sailor, and your toe now looks like a swollen grape. Don't worry, you don't have to go to the hospital. Instead, check out this great video where you learn how to wrap your broken toe to help it heal.
How To: Reduce and relieve ankle pain five different ways
Straight from behind the locker room doors, this video presents five easy methods for reducing tightness and strain of the foot, ankle and calf muscles. This can also provide relief to the hamstring and low back muscles.
How To: Protect your health by avoiding polysorbate 80
In this video tutorial, you'll learn about the risks associated with polysorbate 80, a common food additive. For all of the details, including a list of foods in which the additive is present, watch this video guide from Food Facts.
How To: Protect your health by avoiding polysorbate 60
In this video tutorial, you'll learn about the risks associated with polysorbate 60, a common food additive. For all of the details, including a list of foods in which the additive is present, watch this video guide from Food Facts.
How To: Take a patient's sexual history as a doctor or nurse
Sexual activity is a health behaviour and therefore it is important that doctors are able to gather information about sex confidently and competently. In this consultation, the patient presents to his GP with a worry that he may have contracted a sexually transmitted disease. It is important for the GP to enquire about the patient's risk factors in a sensitive and non-judgmental way. The GP needs to gather information about the patient's sexual activity and work with the patient to negotiate ...
How To: Provide emergency care to a person who is unconscious
In this medical-minded video tutorial from the folks at ICYou, we learn about the potential risks associated with providing emergency care to an unconscious person. For all of the details, and to learning more about providing aid to a person who is unconscious, take a look.
How To: Perform CPR in an emergency situation
In this medical-minded video tutorial from the folks at ICYou, we learn about the newest recommendation for administering CPR (or cardiopulmonary resuscitation). For all of the details, and to get started learning more about how to give CPR yourself, take a look.
How To: Recognize the symptoms of vertigo
In this medical-minded video tutorial from the folks at ICYou, we learn about the most common symptoms associated with vertigo. For all of the details, and to get started learning more about the symptoms of vertigo yourself, take a look.
How To: Tell whether gastric bypass surgery is right for you
Considering whether gastric bypass surgery is right for you? This brief, medical-minded video tutorial from the folks at ICYou will help you to decide just that. For details, and to get started learning more about the pros and cons of gastric bypass surgery yourself, watch this video guide.
How To: Be prepared for the potential complications of heart surgery
If you or someone you love is undergoing heart surgery in the near future, it's important that you have a solid grasp of the potential complications such that you can do everything in your power to avoid them. In this brief medical-minded tutorial from ICYou, you'll learn about a few of the most common complications including bleeding, infection, damage to blood vessels, heart damage, heart attacks or strokes.
How To: Differentiate between angioplasty, heart catheterization and stents
Interested to learn more about modern cardiovascular interventions like angioplasty, heart catherization and stents? In this brief, medical-minded video tutorial from the folks at ICYou, a cardiologist provides an overview. For details, and to get started learning more about modern heart repair techniques yourself, watch this video guide.
How To: Know what to expect when getting a heart stent
Interested to learn more about heart stents and what they do? In this brief, medical-minded video tutorial from the folks at ICYou, a cardiologist provides an overview. For details, and to get started learning morea bout stents yourself, watch this video guide.
How To: Tell whether you may need angioplasty
In this medical-minded video tutorial from ICYou, one cardiologist gives his opinion on when someone with chest problems may want to consider angiolasty. For all of the details, and to tell if angioplasty is right for your or the person you love, take a look.
How To: Tell whether a patient with cardiomyopathy requires a heart transplant
Interested to know more about myopathy and heart transplantation? This medical-minded video tutorial from the folks at ICYou will help you understand the procedure and give you a sense of what to expect. For all of the details, and to get started learning about cardiomyopathy and heart surgery yourself, take a look.