How to Do a Skin Self Exam
This article will teach you step by step in how to do a self skin exam to check and detect signs of skin cancer.
Things You’ll Need:
light source
full-length mirror
hand-held mirror
paper, pen
Step 1
Check for new moles and/or anything different that you notice from the previous skin examination. Look all over the body including the scalp, back, genitalia and between the buttocks, finger nails.
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How to Stop Food Addiction
Obesity is a medical condition that affects over 4 million Americans and is the number one cause of many diseases including: diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease and stroke. Food obsession or addiction is especially prevalent among adolescents and teenagers, but also affects many adults as well. Binge eating and bulimia are the most common types of food addiction, which are characterized by compulsive eating and an obsession with weight and body image. Food obsession is usually associated with some emotional need or used as comfort for loss or grief. It can also be a “substitute” for low self-esteem and self-confidence.
This article will offer some tips to help you stop your food obsession or addiction. Read more
How to Donate Blood
Donating blood saves lives. It is a fast, easy and usually painless procedure that lasts for about 20 minutes. Most healthy individuals can donate blood. The general guidelines for donors are people over age 17 (16 years with parental or guardian consent) and weigh a minimum of 110 lbs. You can donate every 8 weeks if you donate whole blood. If you are donating other blood components such as platelets or plasma, you may donate more frequently. This article will help you prepare and understand what is needed and done when donating blood.
Instructions
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How to Remove a Foreign Object From a Choking Victim
We all have at one time or another experienced choking or have seen another person choking on food, fluid or in young toddlers, foreign objects they have swallowed. Choking occurs due to the obstruction of the breathing airways from the object, which causes difficulty in breathing. This article will give some tips on how to remove a foreign object from an adult or child over age one who is conscious and choking.
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How to Have Healthy Shen Energy
Shen, in traditional Chinese medicine, means mental, emotional and psychological energy and is an indicator of a person’s spirit and vitality status. Shen is thought to be stored in the heart, which Chinese people believe to be the mind. There are strong indicators of a good shen status: a healthy complexion, firm muscles, clear face color, lively eyes (the strongest indicator of good shen), a clear, focused mind and even proper breathing.
In this article I will offer some tips on how to calm and maintain good shen energy–by nourishing the heart and mind using Chinese herbs. Read more
How to Cook a Vegetarian Casserole
Cooking a healthy vegetarian casserole is fast, simple and inexpensive. Casseroles are great meals to serve on cold, wet winter nights for the whole family to enjoy. A casserole can be served as a meal in itself with additional trimmings like bread and butter or homemade biscuits or to accompany homemade dumplings. Here is an easy recipe for a healthy vegetarian casserole.
Things You’ll Need:
Vegetables
Homemade vegetable stock
Olive oil
Soya tofu
Tomato paste
Corn starch
Chopped garlic
Diced onions
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How to Make a Perfect Cup of English Tea
A popular British custom is drinking tea. Since it is an integral part of the English way of life and has existed for many centuries, there is a traditional etiquette and proper way to make and serve a perfect cup of English tea. The following is one easy way to make a delicious and perfect cup of English tea.
Things You’ll Need:
English tea leaves
Hot water
Kettle
Distilled water
Teapot
Teacup
milk
sugar cubes
tea sieve
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How to Detoxify and Cleanse Your Body
Health is wealth-and we should all learn to cherish it. Maintaining and cleansing the body is essential for keeping it at optimum condition and disease free. There are so many pollutants and toxins that we inhale or ingest into our bodies on a daily basis that decrease the body’s own natural immune defenses-which protect us from a myriad of germs and diseases-therefore, once a month it is important to detoxify and cleanse the body so that we can live a healthy, quality life.
This article will offer some tips on how to detoxify and cleanse your body and mind. Read more
How to Do a Medicine Cabinet Makeover
Everyone should have a medicine cabinet in their home for medical emergencies and minor injuries, however, we must keep it safe and reduce the risk of potential dangers that can lurk, as well as childproof it. There are basic items and over-the-counter medications (OTCs) that should always be part of a well-stocked medicine cabinet. We should also do a medicine cabinet makeover several times a year to discard expired medications and restock basic items.
Here I will offer some tips on how to do a medicine cabinet makeover. Read more
How to Detect Depression in a Friend
It is important to detect depression early before it is too late; however, often times we are not prepared to identify or understand a friend suffering from this disease. But with a little bit of knowledge and guidelines, it can be easier to see the severity of a friend in need, and early detection, diagnosis and treatment are key and essential in getting your friend help.
Speaking from my own experience, I was not prepared or even educated enough to know what to do when my roommate was suffering from depression. I have since learned from my own experiences that it is better to be safe than sorry. If your friend is struggling from depression, don’t think you can help him or her by yourself; unless you are a trained therapist, you don’t have the knowledge or experience to fully help them. Tell somebody immediately if you notice the symptoms of depression. In this article I will outline some symptoms that may signify depression.
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