Megaera Lorenz, PhD

How to

Meditate

''A beginner's guide to your best meditation practice yet''Meditation is a practice derived from Hinduism and Buddhism. The goal of meditation is to focus and understand your mind—eventually reaching a higher level of ...

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

Make Cannabis Oil for Vape Pens

If you’re a cannabis enthusiast, you may have wondered if you can make your own vape juice with THC. The answer is yes—and there are several ways to do it. When you make your own e-liquid, you get to control what ing...

How to

Recognize Implantation Bleeding

For many women, a little spotting or light bleeding can be one of the first signs of pregnancy. Although it doesn’t happen with every pregnancy, this bleeding can occur when a fertilized egg implants in the lining of y...

How to Try Mutual Masturbation

Maybe you’re socially distancing, easing into more close-contact forms of sex, or just eager to try something new to spice up your sex life. Whatever the case, mutual masturbation is a fun and safe way to get intimate ...

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...

How to Treat a Black Toenail from Injury, Fungus, & More

Learn why your nail is turning black and how you can repair it at homeIs one of your toenails black, brown, or overall discolored? While having a nail change color can be disconcerting, the good news is that most of the ...

Guide to Removing, Cleaning, and Caring for Dead Toenails

Your guide to treating and removing dead toenails at homeHaving a dead toenail can cause a lot of pain and can make you reluctant to wear sandals or show your toes. A dead toenail can have various causes, among them inju...

How to

Recognize Boils

A boil (or furuncle) is a large, pus-filled bump that forms under the skin as the result of a bacterial infection in a hair follicle or oil gland. Sometimes, several boils may form in a cluster known as a carbuncle. Fort...

Why Does It Hurt After Not Having Sex for a Long Time? Tips to Prevent Painful Sex

Having sex after a long dry spell should be exciting and pleasurable. Unfortunately, though, you might find that jumping back into bed with your partner is more painful than fun. While pain during sex can be a rude shock...

Complete Guide to Treating and Preventing Postnasal Drip

Medically approved ways to treat and prevent postnasal dripPostnasal drip occurs when excess mucus accumulates in the back of the throat and creates the feeling of dripping mucus. The condition can lead to a chronic coug...

How to Use Erceflora to Treat Diarrhea and Improve Gut Health

Step-by-step instructions to use Erceflora for kids or adultsIs there anything worse than chronic diarrhea? Not only is it painful, it can take a major toll on your health. If you’re having gastrointestinal distress, ...

12+ Tips for Easy Care & Prevention for Dry, Peeling Cuticle Skin

An in-depth guide to keeping your cuticles healthy and moisturizedDry, peeling cuticles can be quite painful and look unsightly. Luckily, this is one problem you can solve without too much time or effort—you just need ...

How to

Dispose of Sanitary Pads

Menstrual pads or napkins are an important part of hygiene while you’re dealing with your period. If you’re not used to using pads, you may be wondering what to do with the used ones when you’re done with them. For...

How to Safely Remove Stubborn Earwax at Home

Clear blockages and relieve inner ear pressure with these tried-and-true DIY remediesEarwax is a natural substance that helps protect the ear and ear canal, but sometimes a little too much of it can make for an unpleasa...

How to

Weigh Your Breasts

Whether you’re preparing for a breast surgery or just curious, it can be useful to know how much your breasts weigh. Unfortunately, finding the answer isn’t usually as easy as putting your breasts on a kitchen scale....

How to Get Skinnier in a Week

For most people, losing in a week is a safe and reasonable goal. Losing more than that in a week isn’t easy and can be bad for your health if you’re not careful. However, if you need to shed a little weight or lose ...

How to Fix Knock Knees in Adults

When you stand with your legs together, do your knees touch but your ankles don’t? If so, you may have knock knees, or genu valgum. This condition is treatable, and many people find success with exercises and simple li...

How to

Identify CSF Rhinorrhea

Your in-depth guide to the symptoms and treatment of cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhoeaCSF, or cerebrospinal fluid, is a clear fluid that surrounds your brain to cushion and protect it. Sometimes an injury or pressure insi...

13 Expert-Approved Ways to Get Salt Out of Your Body

Reduce your sodium levels with our expert tipsSalt is vitally important for human health. The sodium you get from salt helps regulate your blood pressure and keep you hydrated. However, eating too much salt can cause hea...