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Lowering Blood Pressure: First Aid, Causes & Management

To lower blood pressure, it is important to take your medication as prescribed. If blood pressure does not improve, you should seek urgent medical attention at a hospital. See our tips to lower blood pressure fast and see what you can do to manage blood pressure on a chronic basis.

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Spider Bites: Symptoms, First Aid & How to Identify Them

Symptoms of a spider bite typically include redness, swelling and pain in the area. Poisonous spiders, like the black widow and brown recluse, also cause symptoms like blisters, sweats and vomiting. Learn more about how to identify a poisonous spider as well as the general first aid tips for treating a bite.

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Long COVID: Long-Term Effects, What Causes It & Treatment

Long COVID is a term used to describe cases in which patients continue to present with long term effects after initial infection of COVID. Common symptoms include excessive fatigue, muscular pain and coughing. Learn more about why it happens, other symptoms, and how it is treated .

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Top 5 COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects (& How to Treat Them)

Side effects of the COVID-19 vacine, like headache, fever or fatigue, occur as a result of the body’s natural imune response. These can occur 24 hours after injection and can be treated with analgesics and rest. Learn more about the most common side effects that occur and what you can do to relieve them .

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Common Side Effects of Vaccines (& What to Do)

Fever, headache, swelling or localized redness are among the most common side effects of getting a vaccine, like the flu shot or COVID-19. Learn about the most common side effects of vaccination and what you can do to relieve them.

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Home Remedies for Dandruff: 8 Options & Recipes

Dandruff and flakes can be very uncomfortable, and is usually caused by excessive oil and fungus on the scalp. Check out our 8 home remedies for dandruff that can help to eliminate flaking and manage associated symptoms, like itching, irritation and inflammation.

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How to Get Rid of Dandruff: Shampoo, Medication & More

The best way to get rid of dandruff is to control the production of oil in the scalp. This can be done with shampoos, home remedies and other specific hair care measures. Learn more about how you can get rid of dandruff fast and how to prevent build-up in the future.

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Wound Care: 5 Simple Tips to Speed-Up Healing

Adequate wound care and a healthy diet are essential for quick healing and tissue regeneration. Read more about ways you can speed-up healing quickly with our wound care tips and learn about when you should have your wound assessed by a doctor.

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Tea for Constipation: 6 Naturally Laxative Teas

Uma ótima forma natural de combater a prisão de ventre e melhorar o trânsito intestinal é tomar chá de sene, psyllium ou ruibarbo, por exemplo, pois aumentam os movimentos do intestino e facilitam a eliminação das fezes. Confira outras opções de chá laxante e como preparar para se livrar do desconforto da prisão de ventre.

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Natural Mosquito Repellent: 8 Homemade Recipes

Homemade mosquito repellents are natural ways to keep mosquitos away and prevent bug bites. They can be especially helpful in areas where Zika or Chikungunya are prevalent. Check-out our natural mosquito repellent recipes that you can apply directly to the skin or spray in a room environment.

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How to Get Water Out of Your Ear: 5 Simple Tips for Relief

Ear aches are often caused by water that gets trapped inside the ear canal after showering or swimming. Check out some simple ways to get the water out of your ear safely at home so that you can treat discomfort quickly, and see when you should go to a doctor for further assessment.

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Enema: What Is It & How to Complete One At Home

An enema involves the injection of fluid through the rectum to cleanse the lower intestines. It is commonly recommended for the treatment of constipation or as a prep for certain procedures or diagnostic imaging. Learn more about how to perform an enema and when you should see a doctor.

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Home Remedies For Warts: 6 Treatment Options to Try

Home remedies for the removal of common warts can be as easy as applying apple cider vinegar, duct tape, tea tree oil, or clear nail polish directly on the wart. Learn about different treatment options for wart removal at home.

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CBD Oil: How It Works, Benefits & Side Effects

Cannabidiol oil, also known as CBD oil, is a substance that is derived from the Cannabis sativa plant. It can help alleviate symptoms of anxiety, help treat insomnia and it has benefits in the treatment of epilepsy. Learn about other possible health benefits and side effects.

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6 Effective Tricks to Relieve a Toothache at Home

Mild toothache normally happens due to the accumulation of food residue between the teeth, but it can also appear as a sign of more serious problems, such as tooth decay. Learn some simple tricks that can help alleviate a toothache at home .

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Created by: Manuel Reis Registered Nurse
Postgraduate degree in Medicinal Plant Therapy, and Nursing degree obtained through the Porto Nursing School. Licensed to practice with the Ordem dos Enfermeiros (PT) under license #79026.
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