How to Get Rid of Hiccups

1. Hiccu-wha?

Hiccups are involuntary spasms of the diaphragm often accompanied by the familiar "hic" sound. Occasionally they manifest as louder and more embarrassing "huuuugggghhhh"s. Why do we hiccup? It's a mystery.Find Doctors in your area

2. Tips for Getting Rid of Hiccups

• Repeated swallowing works for mild cases. Do this by holding your breath and repeatedly swallowing as fast as you can, or by slowly drinking down a beverage with as many swallows as is possible. It's important that you hold your breath for as many gulps as you can. Placing a napkin over a glass of water can help moderate your speed.
• Plug your nose and ears then swallow 20 times as fast as possible.
• If you notice a friend has a case of hiccups, it is believed that your can 'scare' them away. Sneak up on them and give 'em a good jolt (Be careful though ;)). What? They don't have hiccups? Do it anyway!
• Relax, sit still and breathe in deep, slow, rhythmic breaths expanding and contracting your lungs completely.

• Distract yourself. Sing a song, go over your 7 times tables (7 x 1 = 7, 7 x 2 = 14, etc) until the hiccups are gone,
• Exhale completely and hold your breath for as long as possible.
• Squawk like a chicken while flapping your arms and bobbing your head as if you were pecking at something. Bugawk!
• Laugh. Think of something funny, or do something funny - see above.
• Eat a tablespoon of peanut butter.
• Stand on your head and drink small gulps of water from a sports bottle.
• Exaggerate your hiccups by inhaling right as you hiccup - this will result in a long and loud "huuuaaagggghhh" that'll either be funny or embarrassing depending on your environment, but after 2-4 of these the hiccups should be gone.
• Take a shot of lemon juice.
• Let a teaspoon of sugar dissolve under your tongue.
• Think of the ugliest person you've ever seen. Now picture them naked, rolling naked down a hill or riding a bike and slathered in A-1 steak sauce.
• Eat some pickles.
• Think the alphabet backwards as fast as you can.
• Close your eyes, relax, still your mind and concentrate on nothingness until they're gone.

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3. Offsite Hiccup Resources

• Get rid of hiccups fast
• MonsterGuide.net teaches you how to cure hiccups

How to Get Rid of Styes

1. Eye Stye Info

Styes are inflamed sebaceous glands (near the base of the eyelashes) and are usually caused by staphylococcus bacteria. They look similar to pimples, but should not be squeezed or pierced as the bacteria inside can spread over the entire eyelid.

Whenever you are treating a stye, be very careful and resist the urge to pop or squeeze it! Do not rub your eyes because you can easily spread the infection to your other eye - that is unless you want a matching set... :) If

 2. How to Get Rid of a Stye; Treatments & Remedies

your stye does not go away within a week see your doctor about getting antibiotics. *I repeat: Wash your hands after treatment of any type to avoid spreading the infection

Some common eye-stye treatments and tips

• Soften the stye by applying a hot, moist compress several times a day for at lease 10 minutes at a time.
• The tannic acid in tea is reported to help cure styes - take a used tea bag that is still warm and apply it to the eye as a warm compress.
• An old folk remedy recommends rinsing the eye with milk. If it works for you, let us know!
• Refrain from wearing eye makeup while the stye is active.
• Do not rub your eyes or you risk irritating and spreading the infection.

• There are many over-the-counter stye remedies you can try - see your local pharmacist.
• Whatever you choose to do - be very careful when putting unknown chemicals on or in your eyes - if you're unfamiliar with a remedy then consult your doctor first.
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How to Get Rid of Canker Sores

Canker Sores

They are small and out of sight, but painful, persistent and annoying. They may occur on your tongue, inside your cheeks or lips, or at the base of your gums. They are called Aphthous Ulcers, but are more commonly known as canker sores.

They are different from the unrelated mouth pest known as a cold sore (Learn how to treat a cold sore). The cold sore almost always starts on your lips, and may not even spread into the soft tissue of your mouth, while the canker sore starts from the inside of the mouth. Cold sores are also caused by a form of herpes virus which is extremely contagious. Canker sores are not viral related, and are not contagious at all. Canker sores are more common in females, and an estimated 10% of the population has recurring problems with them. In just under half of the cases of canker sores there is prior family history.

The exact mechanism which causes them has not been determined, but the likely cause is a reaction of a person’s own immune system. For some unexplained reason, the immune system identifies an invading agent inside the mucous membrane of the mouth that isn’t really there. The immune system’s job is to identify invaders, and dispatch white blood cells to deal with them. In the case of the canker sore, the white blood cells attack healthy tissue that is minding its own business. The resulting carnage to the tissue is the resulting canker sore. Read how to get rid of canker sore.

As with many similar problems, the best way to get rid of them might just be to never get them in the first place. With that in mind, here are some of the potential causes of canker sores. Avoiding them will help.

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Canker Sore Causes

Toothpaste. Toothpastes that contain sodium lauryl sulfate tend to have a drying effect on the tissues of the mouth, breaking down the surface protection, and perhaps triggering the beginning of the sore. If canker sores are a problem, toothpaste that is free of sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) can help.

Trauma. In one study, 38% of the people who developed canker sores reported some injury to the tissue inside their mouth prior to the development of the sores. These included self inflicted bites, or irritation from sharp teeth. Since very few people deliberately cause injury to the inside of their mouth, you are likely avoiding this one already.

Stress. Stress gets blamed for pretty much everything that can go wrong with you health wise and canker sores are no exception. It is good to avoid stress anyway (Tips on how to get rid of stress). If it helps reduce the occurrence of canker sores, that is even better.

Nutritional Deficiency. Some research has shown that people who develop frequent canker sores also suffer from some sort of nutritional deficiency. Vitamin deficiencies: B1, B2, B6, B12, C and other nutrients: zinc, folic acid, iron, selenium, calcium have all been linked to the sores. Like stress, nutritional deficiency gets blamed for a lot of health problems, and you should already be avoiding it.

Allergic Reactions. There is a whole host of items that could be causing canker sores by through what is really a kind of allergic reaction of the tissues of the mouth to a substance. The list of foods that are suspected here reads like an inventory list of your local grocery store. Have you added anything new to your diet recently? Try systematically removing certain foods to see if this helps clear up the problem.

Hormonal Changes and Genetic Dispositions. These are things that you aren’t going to be able to avoid, so if it is the cause of your canker sores, you might as well just skip on down to the treatment options.

It is important to note that canker sores are sometimes associated with other medical problems, some of them serious. If the problem becomes frequent, a visit to the doctor is suggested, if for no other reason than to eliminate them as a concern.

Since much of the above is either hard to avoid, or impossible, you may very well find yourself with a canker sore, so lets look at some time honored ways to get rid of them

Getting Rid of Canker Sores

1. Wait

Canker sores will normally go away by themselves in 7-10 days. The pain can be minimized through careful diet (eliminate spicy, acidic, or other foods that irritate them) or by the use of over the counter anesthetics.

2. Some Tried and True Canker Sore Remedies

• Acidophilus taken in either capsule form or as an ingredient in plain yogurt may stimulate the immune system. Taking 2-4 capsules four times a day with milk has proven to both reduce the pain, and speed up the healing process.
• Aloe juice can be used as a mouth rinse several times a day.
• Alum from the spice section of your grocery store will relieve pain and speed healing, but will burn like crazy for a few minutes once it is applied. Do this once or twice a day, but be prepared for the burning, and rinse your mouth out well afterwards.
• Antacid formulas such as Mylanta and Milk of Magnesia have been reported to relieve pain and speed healing.
• Baking soda is a time honored remedy that can be used in powder form, or made into a paste and applied directly to the sore. This is another one that might sting a bit at first, but repeated treatments are reported to clear up canker sores in a couple of days.
• Copper sulfate, also called bluestone, is a remedy that was used as far back as two hundred years ago. It is hard to find, but should clear the sore in a day or two. Consult your doctor before trying this.
• Keep clean: Brush your teeth and rinse your mouth with antibacterial mouthwash often.
• Stay away from salty and acidic foods.
• For pain you can use any over-the-counter oral antiseptic gel or spray.
• Using a hydrogen peroxide mouthwash can help clean out the canker sore and kill bacteria.
• Rinse your mouth with salt water a.k.a. saline
• Drink sage tea taking time to swish it around in your mouth with every sip.
• Rinse with vinegar mixed with a spoonful of salt three times a day.
• A baking soda / water paste applied directly to the canker sores can help speed healing.
• Try switching to another brand of toothpaste.
• Clove oil applied directly to the canker sore will numb it.
• Please share any more canker sore remedies you may know of using the form at the bottom of the page.

A wide variety of other folk remedies exist. They include hydrogen peroxide, raw onion, plum juice used as a mouth wash, chewing on papaya leafs and pressing a tea bag on the sore. The best approach may be to try them all, and find the one that works best for you.

There are also quite a few herbal remedies available. Some like Burdock and Lady’s mantle are made into a tea and you just drink them. Others like Goldenseal are made into mouth rinses or pastes and applied directly to the sore. In addition, there are several over the counter products that are designed for use with canker sores, but these typically only treat the pain associated with the sores, and are not meant to rid your mouth of the canker sores.

3. Don’t Wait.

Understanding that a canker sore is an ongoing process that runs its course inside your mouth suggests that the quicker you attack the process, the quicker you can reverse it and begin the healing. Even the use of a regular antiseptic mouth wash right from the onset of the sore can stop it in it’s tracks. The idea is to not wait until the canker sore is at full size with maximum pain before you begin treatment. Mouth examinations are a good idea if canker sores are an ongoing problem. As soon as you think one is starting begin your treatment of choice.

4. Prevent Them Any Way You Can

Understanding a bit about the cause of canker sores can help. If you have a problem with them, anything you can do that helps your immune system is going to help the canker sore problem (Learn how to boost your immune system). Vitamin intake, proper rest, stress reduction exercise and good diet can all help. Avoid foods that may produce mouth trauma. Some even suggest potato chips should be avoided by children who have problems with canker sores. Most people who have chronic canker sore problems report the use of SLS free toothpaste to be the single best preventive measure they have found. They also recommend frequent mouth washing and frequent changing of toothbrushes. The real idea is that anything that makes the mouth cleaner and eliminates bacteria is going to help.

How to Get Rid of Styes

How to Get Rid of Ringworm

1. Ringworm (Tinea)

Ringworm is a fungal infection that is common among children and is spread by direct contact with contaminated surfaces. Humans usually contract ringworm from animals - it is especially common in cats.

Ringworm appears as a raised, itchy welt surrounded by a ring. See the ringworm picture above for an example.

2. How to Get Rid of Ringworm; Treatments

Ringworm is pretty simple to get rid of so long as you're careful about what and whom you touch so that you don't spread it to others. If your pets are infected, bring them to your vet for antifungal pills, creams or shampoos.

Common ringworm cures

• #1 - DO NOT SCRATCH
• Topical creams containing miconazole and clotrimazole can be used to kill off the fungus. Lamasil and Lotrimin are reported to work well.
• Black walnut extract applied directly to each infection daily can speed healing.
• Daily application of iodine will also hasten the healing of ringworm.
• Daily application of calamine lotion.
• Athlete's foot and other antifungal creams can be used also.
• Cover each spot with a bandage to avoid touching things and spreading the infection.
• Some folks swear that clear nail polish applied to each welt will kill the ringworm. Others swear it wll not. If all else fails, why not let experience be your guide and share your results with us?
• Please don't hesitate to share your ringworm cures with the rest of us by using the form at the bottom of the page.

3. Offsite resources

• Ringworm at Wikipedia

How to Get Rid of A Hickey

1. Hickeys

Ok, so we all know that hickeys are the result of an overzealous set of lips suction-cupping themselves to an area of skin and sucking until surface blood vessels break, right? Right, so I won't elaborate on the subject any more here.Find Gyms in your area

2. How to Get Rid of a Hickey

The question remains, once all of that blood is trapped right beneath the skin's surface, how do you get rid of it?

Tips for Hiding and Removing Hickeys

• If you catch the hickey soon enough, your can minimize the mark by immediately applying ice.
• Surface stimulation will help disperse the blood. Gently rub and massage the area.
• Using a comb or a hairbrush to massage the area works better than fingers and hands.
• Using any tubular object with a domed end, apply steady pressure over the hickey and twist. It will hurt, but it will help. Lipstick caps, pen caps, and blistex caps work. The goal is to work the blood deeper into the skin.
• Make the hickey worse - if you use a curling iron, have your 'friend' reshape the hickey to match the pattern that it would make if you had burned yourself accidentally. This can work with any likely burn or bruise scenario. Do not burn yourself! Reshape the hickey with more suction.
• Utilize turtleneck sweaters, scarves, or makeup to cover it up.
• Rub vitamin K into the area.
• Apply a warm, moist, used tea-bag as a hot compress. Repeatedly re-wet and re-warm it as needed until the hickey disappears.
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How to Get Rid of Freckles

1. Got Freckles?

As you may know, freckles are nothing more than spots on your skin wheremelanin (skin pigmentation) has gone pigment-happy. They are common in children and usually fade as one grows into adulthood. Usually.

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2. How to Get Rid of Freckles

While many people find freckles cute or attractive, some of us just want them gone.

While there are several available 'invasive' methods, I would urge you to see your doctor rather than reading an arbitrary web site. Among the more popular medical options are laser freckle removal and thecryogenic freezing of freckles. Over-the-counter bleaching creams are also available.

Freckle Removal & Minimization Tips

• Stay out of the sun whenever possible and wear sunscreen when you do go outside. Your freckles will tan just like the rest of you, causing them to become more obvious.
• Apply lemon juice directly to your face twice a day and let it sit for at least 15 minutes. You can also apply it at night before retiring and wash it off in the morning after rising. This will also increase your sensitivity to sunlight so wear sunscreen when you go out.
• Rinse your face with sour milk.
• Apply sour cream over your entire face, let it sit for 15 minutes and then wipe it off with a towel or tissue, but don't rinse.
• Use a cosmetic cover-up.

Freckle Removal Cream Recipes:

Use the following home remedies by mixing them with yogurt, your favorite cream, or by applying directly to the skin. Most of these concoctions will make you more sensitive to sunlight, so be sure and use sunscreen when you go outside.

• Lemon juice
• Parsley juice
• Onion juice (Or crushed onions) - not a very pleasant solution...
• Cucumber juice (you can also crush a cucumber into paste and use the resulting material, want to propagate cucumbers? Learn how to plant cucumbers)
• Fenugreek oil (Dilute in cream or yogurt)
• A mixture of 2 oz. Lemon juice, 2 oz. rum, 1 tsp. glycerin, and 4 tbsp. buttermilk - let the mixture set on your face for 30 minutes and wash, no more than twice a day.
• A mixture of 1 tbsp. yogurt and a dribble of honey. Apply this directly to your freckles and it let set for 30 minutes before washing.

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