Caution: Never try to remove anything embedded in the eyeball. Cover your eye; don't rub it. Get medical help promptly. Attempt to remove only an object floating on the white or stuck under an eyelid. Seat yourself before a well lighted mirror, … [Continue reading]
What to do about fainting; how to treat fainting
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Faintness (a weak, light-headed, unsteady feeling) precedes fainting (loss of consciousness). The cause is usually a temporarily diminished supply of blood, and thus oxygen, to the brain. Shock, great pain, or acute stress can bring on a faint, as … [Continue reading]
What are eye disorders and how to treat them
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Common eye problems are nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism (distorted vision), and presbyopia. The latter starts at about age 40 when most people have trouble focusing on close objects. All four conditions can be corrected with eyeglasses … [Continue reading]
How to facial care daily and weekly
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A daily routine to cleanse, tone, and maintain moisture level is essential to sustaining healthy facial skin. Clean your skin thoroughly at least twice a day and change your pillowcase often. Particularly important is the nighttime washing, which … [Continue reading]
How to treat and reduce a fever
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Fever is an abnormal rise in body temperature from the normal 98.6°F (in most people) to 100°F or above. (Normal taken rectally may be up to 1 degree higher.) Although its cause may or may not be serious, no fever should be ignored. Measure … [Continue reading]
How to repair and strengthen fingernails
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Weak, soft, or brittle fingernails may be caused by hereditary factors, illness, regular contact with strong household cleaners, or too-frequent use of nail polish remover. To strengthen nails naturally, use rubber gloves for household chores, and … [Continue reading]