A first-aid kit should prepare you for almost any health emergency, from poison ivy to a blood-spurting cut. Here's what you need.
The Council on Family Health, a U.S.-based nonprofit organization, recommends the items listed below. Be sure to keep them in a waterproof box in an easy-to-find location.
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When a baby cuts a new tooth, both baby and parents suffer. The baby-care section in your local drugstore offers over-the-counter products that can ease the pain, but be sure to consult with your paediatrician and follow label directions. There are also various home remedies you can opt for. But whatever you try, the main ingredient will be parental patience during those fussy weeks when the first teeth emerge.
When a pimple rears its ugly black, white or red head, over-the-counter products can help. But so can simple remedies from Mother Nature's medecine chest.
Constipation can add inches to your waistline and cause discomfort. It affects up to 27 percent of the North American population and is often caused by lifestyle factors such as not eating enough fibre, not drinking enough fluids and not exercising regularly, as well as mental health issues such as stress, depression and anxiety. Here are five ways to help get things moving.
Derived from plants or plant products, herbal medecines are loaded with properties that have the power to heal. But herbal remedies can also be toxic if you don't use them properly. Find out how to use them safely.
No doubt you've heard it a thousand times by now: Heart disease is the number one killer among both men and women. Research suggests that by eating the right foods, getting enough exercise, and generally taking good care of yourself, you could slash your risk of dying from heart disease by an incredible 80 percent. Find out how these 10 tips could save your life.
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