Luba Lee, FNP-BC, MS

How to

Put On a Condom with Foreskin

If you or your partner has an uncircumcised penis, you may encounter occasional difficulties with putting on a condom. To practice safe sex with someone who is uncircumcised, it’s important that you learn how to put on...

How to

Help a Toenail Grow Back Quickly

If you’ve lost a toenail, you probably want it to grow back as quickly as possible. While there’s only so much you can do to speed up the process, there are a few simple things you can do to help your nail regrow. As...

How to Lose 5 Kg in a Week: Realistic Strategies & Dieting Tips

Ditch the crash diets and learn safe tips for sustainable and long-term weight lossSwimsuit season. An upcoming event. A healthier lifestyle. Whatever the reason, you’re hoping to take a big step forward in your weight...

Tired of Painful Gas Pressure? Belching Can Help

Don't let bloating and gas pain ruin your dayGot gas? Do you feel bloated and need relief? Some people find burping to be an effective way to reduce gas discomfort, especially when it is centered in the stomach. Whether ...

How to

Put a Bandaid on Your Fingertip

Fingertips can be awkward to bandage. Bandages can slip off or they're bulky, which makes it challenging to use the finger. Fortunately, you can easily modify a standard strip bandage and wrap it comfortably around your ...

How to Get Rid of a Swollen Lip Fast

Treat inflamed lips from injuries, allergies, chapping, and moreA swollen lip may be caused by a cut or injury, an allergic reaction, or simply dryness and chapping over night. Swelling from minor injuries or dryness ca...

Checking Your Lymph Nodes in Your Head, Neck, Armpit, and Groin

An in-depth guide to finding and monitoring your lymph nodesDo you feel like you have a cold coming on? Or, maybe you’re trying to monitor your body for an infection. Your lymph nodes help give you insight into how you...

How to

Relax Your Sphincter Muscle

If you've ever had trouble making a bowel movement, it may be due to an inability to relax your sphincter. Your sphincter muscles are located around your anus and are vitally important to the defecation process. However,...

14 Ways to Treat Bruised or Cracked Ribs

The best things to do to hasten your recovery from a rib injury You probably associate a bruise with a purplish spot on your skin, but ribs can get bruised too—usually after a hard fall or a blow to the area. While it ...

How to

Clear a Stuffy Nose

A congested or stuffy nose happens when the membranes inside your nostrils become inflamed, often due to a cold, the flu, or allergies. Additionally, you’ll likely experience mucus discharge, which your body produces t...

How to

Heal Scratch Marks on Your Face

Getting scratches on your face is a huge annoyance, both because it’s painful and because your face is the last area you want to have marks or scars. Thankfully, there are a few ways you can clean and care for your scr...

How to

Make a Warm Compress

Warm compresses can be used to treat a variety of issues, from muscle soreness to joint stiffness. While you can buy heat packs at the pharmacy, it's just as easy to make one yourself with simple, cheap materials you pro...

How to Check for a Blood Clot in Your Leg: Symptoms & Treatment

What does a blood clot in your leg look and feel like?Blood clots are not something to mess around with. Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT for short, is a serious condition that needs immediate medical attention. But how can ...

How to

Stop Alcohol Spins

Oh no—not the dreaded spins. If you’ve had a little too much to drink, you can sometimes feel dizzy or like the room is actually spinning. While the only way to really get rid of the spins is for your body to filter ...

How to

Insert Progesterone Suppositories Without an Applicator

Progesterone suppositories are often used during in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments or to cause periods in perimenopausal adults who are low in progesterone. The suppositories are made by a pharmacist and can be ins...

Managing High Creatinine: 15 Options

Medically-verified ways to reduce high creatinine levels Creatinine is a waste product found in everyone's blood and urine. Normally, your kidneys filter excess creatinine out of your bloodstream. While having high creat...

7 Ways to Treat a Swollen Toe & Relieve Pain at Home

Find the root cause of your swollen toe and when to see a doctor A swollen toe is never a fun ailment to deal with. There are a lot of different potential causes of toe swelling, so there’s no single cure-all for a swo...

How to Quickly Get Your Blood Pressure Up

A guide to what foods & exercises increase blood pressure Low blood pressure can cause dizziness and fainting. That's why it's important that you raise your blood pressure to a healthy level. Fortunately, there are some ...

How to

Heal a Tanning Bed Burn

Burns from tanning beds are similar to burns from the sun, except you may get burned in spots the sun usually doesn't reach. If you spend too much time in the bed and end up with stinging, red skin, you'll need to give y...

How to Drain Ear Fluid with Home, OTC, and Medical Treatment Options

''Simple ways to deal with ear fluid and related symptoms at home''Fluid in the ear is a common condition in children and adults, especially in conjunction with sinus issues or a middle ear infection. In this article, we...