Ear candling is an age old technique in which a conical shaped lit candle is placed into the ear canal. The objective is to create suction so that ear wax, fluids and discharge can be suctioned out. Though this is a rather popular technique, most...
Impulsive behaviors are actions that occur without any control or thought of the consequences of the behavior. In children, impulsive behavior also includes several types of inappropriate behaviors such as fighting with other children, losing...
A heat blister is a small eruption of the skin that is usually filled with fluid. Heat blisters can develop on your feet, between the legs and on your lips. Heat blisters usually appear in clusters on the skin. Caused by prolonged exposure to...
Nosebleeds during colds are quite common. It is important to remember your first aid care if you encounter a nosebleed. It is important to stay calm and comfort the sufferer of the nose bleed, especially children who are not averse to seeing...
Nose bleeds, medically known as epistaxis, is a very common occurrence in people of all ages, especially children. Bleeding from the nose could be light or heavy, depending upon its cause. Most cases of nose bleeds last for a minute or so, but at...
The term edema stands for swelling in the body, caused by the accumulation of excessive fluid in the tissues and cells. Periorbital edema can be described as swelling and puffiness around the periphery of your eye sockets or orbits, as a result...
Trench foot is a condition of the feet also called immersion foot. This condition occurs when the foot stays wet for extended periods of time. The medical condition of trench foot is characteristic with its symptoms of tingling in the foot,...
Lupus is a lifelong inflammatory disease that causes your immune system to attack the healthy cells and tissues in your body. The inflammation can affect many different systems in your body, including your kidneys, lungs, brain, joints, blood...
People who suffer from arthritis are more likely to experience osteoarthritis symptoms. The intensity of the feeling of knee pain in winter is often linked to barometric pressure. In winter, there is a reduction in the pressure exerted by the air...
While the EDM bass is orgasmic, it could cause your ears irreparable damage over time. It seems that all those warnings about listening to loud music and turning deaf may be true after all. People who regularly listen to loud music at a high...
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