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What you should avoid when you have a runny nose

What you should avoid when you have a runny nose

A runny nose is the result of mucus being discharged from the nasal cavity. It is one of the many symptoms of seasonal allergies, flu or a cold. A runny nose makes it difficult to carry out everyday activities, as it makes becomes difficult to breathe and the nasal cavity requires constant cleaning.
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Common foods that are IBS triggers

Common foods that are IBS triggers

Irritable Bowel Syndrome triggers are the things that make your IBS symptoms flare up. It is easy to avoid such triggers when you are aware of them. Once you know what causes the symptoms to flare up, you can make a plan to avoid them and keep problems such as constipation, belly pain, diarrhoea, and bloating at bay.
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Natural Treatment Methods for Swollen Ankles

Natural Treatment Methods for Swollen Ankles

Swollen ankles can cause a number of problems when it comes to one’s mobility, in addition to pain and cramps. There are many swollen ankle treatments that one can turn to, so as to ease this pain and promote better mobility. These methods can also help in alleviating the pain and unease as well as the numbness experienced when one has swollen feet and ankles.
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How to Do Kegel Exercises

How to Do Kegel Exercises

The pelvic floor muscles are responsible for controlling the flow of urine and for holding the pelvic organs in place. It is important that these muscles stay strong. Kegel exercises help do that. Kegels are prescribed for stress incontinence, where a person leaks urine when coughing, sneezing or when lifting heavy stuff, for urge incontinence where there is a sudden strong urge to urinate before the urine comes out uncontrollably and for weak pelvic floor muscles following childbirth.
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Easy ways to do a pedicure and manicure at home

Easy ways to do a pedicure and manicure at home

Doing manicure and pedicure at home is effortless. Find below all the information for basic home pedicures and manicures. Tools for  fingernail fungus treatment You don’t necessarily need to purchase a salon-like manicure/pedicure kit. You can buy tools as per your budget and needs. Nail polish remover (best to get a solution free of acetone to keep nails shinier and healthier.) Foot scraper Cuticle pusher Moisturizing lotion or cream Nail clipper Nail files (wood board and a metal one) Nail brush A plastic bowl A foot tub A mild soap solution Nail polishes (a top coat, a base coat, your favorite shades) Cotton pads, cotton buds (buds actually help to remove any nail polish stains while applying a new layer.) Toe separators (optional, you can use cotton balls instead if you need to separate your toes when using nail polish.) Aloe vera gel (optional) Procedure – Remove all traces of nail polish from your toes and fingers.
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Ways to Cure Nail Fungus

Ways to Cure Nail Fungus

A fungus is usually found in dark and warm places where there is less ventilation. Similarly, the fungus can easily be found in the toe nails, and finger nails as these parts of the body are usually covered with gloves and shoes. The fungus that gathers under the cracks of the nails can lead to infection and many symptoms like pain, discoloration and white specks or yellow patches.
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