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How to Cure Lice Naturally

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Head lice are tiny insect pests that feast on the blood of your scalp. When lice bite your scalp it causes itchiness. The itch can become intense as the amount of lice in your hair increases. You can buy lice- killing solutions from the pharmacy, but they contain pesticides you may want to avoid. Th

The Benefits of Prostate Massage

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A prostate massage is the stimulation of a man's prostate gland by means of a finger or a massage tool in order to induce pleasure and relaxation. Prostate massaging is a healthy activity that requires practice and concentration, but may provide many benefits, ranging from sexual to medical. Althoug

How Do I Create an EMS Moulage Kit?

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"Moulage" means to make a mold. To an EMS team, moulage means to make simulated lesions or wounds for educational purposes. During a drill, several EMS teams will respond to a planned "emergency" where they will find many "victims" with a variety of wounds and conditions. Volunteers have the moulage

How to Calm Flea Itch

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Fleas cause itchy bites, whether they bite humans or pets. Both people and pets vary regarding to sensitivity to these bites--you may have minor itching or severe itching from this kind of insect bite. Some people and animals also develop swelling around the bites. This can signify an allergic reac

Properties of Eucalyptus Leaves

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The dark green leaves of the eucalyptus provide a pleasant scent to your home.Jim Esposito Photography L.L.C./Photodisc/Getty ImagesNative to Australia, Eucalyptus trees grow in subtropical climates and vary in size from shrubs to trees as tall as 230 feet. The dark green leaves range in...

Adenoidectomy in Children

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Adenoidectomy is a surgical procedure that removes the adenoids from behind the nose. This is a relative common procedure performed on children who suffer from enlarged adenoids. As the adenoids swell up, children may suffer from serious ear and sinus infections. Adenoidectomies take less than 30 mi

Back Massage Technique

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A good back massage isn't just a luxury. While the primary objective may be to relax muscles and relieve stress, the secondary benefits are more than enough to justify the expense. When done right, a back massage can remove toxins from your body and help with your circulatory system. And, the best t

Tablet Press Instructions

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Operating a tablet press is more of a fine art than a science. Numerous factors have to come together in just the right way to produce a clean, well-formed tablet. If anything is off, you can get crumbly, spotted, streaked, malformed or improperly weighted pills and tablets. In truth, every tablet p

Safety Hazards of Hydrogen

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Hydrogen is the lightest element.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty ImagesHydrogen was first recognized as an element in 1766 by Henry Cavendish. It is the lightest, as well as the simplest, element. It is also the most common element in the universe. Hydrogen is a colorless, odorless gas...

How to Build Green Products

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"Green" and "Building Green" refer to the positive impacts that certain products, construction strategies, building design, landscaping and maintenance techniques have on humans and the environment. Environmentally friendly green building and green products protect our environmental reso

Ambisome Side Effects

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AmBisome is a branded form of the drug amphotericin B that is made by Gilead and sold by Astellas. Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for treating fungal and parasitic infections in patients who are already quite ill, AmBisome is administered by intravenous infusion over a period of t

How to Align Ear Crystals

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If you have ever experienced dizziness or vertigo you know how terrifying and debilitating it can be. Fortunately, treatment can be very helpful to as long as it is done under the direction of an experienced physician or specialist. The Epley Maneuver, named after John Epley, M.D., is

How to Program the OneTouch Meter

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LifeScan manufactures glucose testing devices like the popular OneTouch meter. The OneTouch is designed to be easy to use. The models include; UltraMini, UltraLink, and the Ultra2. Each model of meter has different features, suitable to patients of varying needs. All models can be programmed for ini