Jurdy Dugdale, RN

How to

Stop Wet Dreams

Wet dreams happen when your body orgasms during a dream, but they aren’t linked to sexual thoughts. You may feel embarrassed after having wet dreams, but it’s actually a normal, healthy part of adolescence and young ...

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Reduce White Blood Cells

Trustworthy tips to help lower your white blood cell countA high white blood cell (WBC) count could be due to a number of potential causes. Hearing that any test results are abnormal can be scary, but your doctor can he...

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Read an MRI

An MRI machine uses a magnetic field to produce detailed images of the brain, spine, heart, bones, and other tissue. Most modern MRI centers can give you a copy of your MRI on a disc or flash drive after your appointment...

How to

Apply Stick Deodorant

While applying stick deodorant is not a complicated procedure, there is a correct way to accomplish it without causing too much of a mess. Stick deodorant is popular in the United States, but other countries favor sprays...

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Perform Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Lymphatic drainage is a massage technique where you help move extra fluid that may have built up in your body through your lymph vessels. This type of massage may help you if you suffer from swelling, tenderness, infecti...

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Use Castor Oil

Castor oil has been used since ancient times. It is well-known as an effective way to relieve constipation, for instance. Since it doesn’t taste great, mixing or chasing a dose with juice will help. It’s also a usefu...

How to

Pass Gas After Surgery

After abdominal surgery, the digestive tract often slows down. If you haven't passed gas, you may experience symptoms of pain, bloating, and a swollen, distended belly. If it doesn't return to normal, you can develop an ...

How to

Stop Taking Gabapentin

You've been taking gabapentin for a little while now, but you're ready to start weaning off. But how can you taper off carefully without having any harmful side effects? You've come to the right article. We'll walk you t...

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Increase Creatinine Levels

Creatinine is a chemical byproduct that your muscles produce through normal usage. In a healthy body, the kidney will filter creatinine out of your bloodstream. Your body will then expel the creatinine via urine. A low ...

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Drink SUPREP Without Throwing Up

SUPREP helps prepare your bowels for an upcoming colonoscopy. Since its purpose is to clear out your system, it often causes discomfort, which can include nausea and vomiting. You can avoid throwing up while taking SUPRE...

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Measure for a Knee Brace

Having a knee brace that fits you right is key for stabilizing an injured knee. To get the right size, you need to measure the knee in the right place and while the leg is upright. This can be accomplished with the help ...

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Heal a Fistula

A fistula is a passage between a hollow or tubular opening and another body tissue or between two tubular organs. Fistulas may form different locations and variations in the body, but anorectal fistulas are the most comm...

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Lower Myostatin Levels

Myostatin is a protein that prevents muscular growth, tone, and body strength. Many bodybuilders and some scientists believe that lowering myostatin can increase muscular development, as well as prevent aging and improve...

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Feel Comfortable Undressing at the Doctor's Office

Undressing at the doctor's office can be intimidating, but if you relax your mind and trust in the doctor's professionalism, you can handle it. Doctors see thousands of naked bodies in their line of duty, and while you m...

How to

Do CPR on an Adult

Knowing how to perform both methods of CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) on an adult could save a life. However, the recommended method for performing CPR has changed relatively recently, and it is important to know th...

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Treat Bacterial Vaginosis with Home Remedies

As the name suggests, bacterial vaginosis (BV) is caused by an overgrowth of the bacteria in the vagina. As a bacterial inflammation, the only medically-proven treatment for the condition is antibiotics. However, many w...

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Take Gaviscon

Gaviscon is a medication used to treat heartburn, acid reflux, and upset stomachs with minimal side effects. Before taking Gaviscon, consult your doctor about using this medication to make sure that your symptoms do not ...

How to

Epilate Facial Hair

Epilating is a hair removal technique that can be used on any part of the body. The machine contains multiple tweezers in the head that pull out hairs over an area, so it is more effective than plucking alone. Additional...

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Use a Nasal Rinse

If you have ever been unable to breathe through your nose because of a cold, sinus infection, or allergies, you know how much relief clearing your sinuses can bring. If you have a stuffy, congested nose, you can get this...

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Administer a Rabies Vaccination

If a patient has been bitten by a wild animal, it is a good idea to give them the rabies vaccine to prevent them from developing rabies. This vaccine should always be administered by a healthcare professional. You can gi...