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The decision to have a child is an important choice that many people will make at one point in their lives. You will need to make sure that you are fully prepared and committed to having a child, before trying to conceive or adopt. | Decide if You Want a Child |
At first glance, a water pipe may seem confusing, especially if you've never seen one used. In reality, however, water bongs are quite simple and easy to enjoy. | Use a Water Bong |
Problems conceiving can lead to hurt feelings when friends have babies or get pregnant. Hearing that someone is pregnant can send a pang of jealousy and sadness through you. | Deal with Baby Envy when Trying to Conceive |
Fertility and having children is a central issue for many couples and even single women. It can be very challenging—both emotionally and physically—if you are not able to have children at all or are undergoing fertility treatments. | Cope With Infertility |
Hookah smoke tastes best when the shisha burns slowly. Set up your hookah correctly and avoid direct contact between the shisha and the hot coals. If the smoke still tastes harsh or unpleasant, try letting the bowl warm up for three to five minutes before you begin smoking. | Start a Hookah |
Shisha began as just another word for water pipe. Outside of the Middle East, people often call the pipe a hookah, and shorten "shisha tobacco" to "shisha". | Smoke Shisha from a Hookah Pipe |
The art of pipe smoking is one of the oldest forms of tobacco use. The pipe remains a comforting approach often overlooked by the modern smoker. That said, take up pipe smoking because you're interested in this rich experience, not because you think it's a safe alternative to cigarettes. | Smoke a Tobacco Pipe |
Bongs, also known as water pipes, are often seen as the pinnacle of a smoker's paraphernalia collection. They are usually made of beautiful glass designs in intricate colors and shapes, but they can also be made from acrylic, bamboo, and ceramic. | Smoke from a Bong |
Hookahs, or water pipes, are traditional Middle Eastern smoking devices that have become popular across the globe. Taking a casual drag of hookah is one thing, but what if you want to set up your own hookah? | Set Up a Hookah |
The most common reason potential parents want to conceive a girl rather than a boy is the danger of genetic disease, or “gender-linked” disorders that are inherited from the parents. | Conceive a Girl |
If you're pregnant, you will likely notice early symptoms of pregnancy soon after becoming pregnant. However, not all women have these symptoms, and even if you do, that doesn't necessarily mean you are pregnant. | Know if You are Pregnant |
Dealing with infertility can be disheartening for both you and your partner. Fortunately, there are some great fertility clinics that can help you and your partner have the family you always talked about. | Choose a Fertility Clinic |
Human Papillomavirus, or HPV, is a virus that primarily affects the genital area. There are over 100 different types of HPV, and at least 13 of those strains cause cancer. | Become Pregnant With HPV |
If you have something to smoke, but nothing to smoke from, you can easily craft a smoking device out of household objects. They are easy to make, and can be fun to smoke out of. | Make a Smoking Device out of Anything |
Need a pipe fast? It’s fantastically easy and cheap to make a quick pipe out of a pen, allowing you to smoke in a pinch. Note, however, that these should only be made with metal pens, and should not be used regularly in place of professionally-made smoking equipment. | Make a Pipe Out of a Pen |
If you've got something to smoke and nothing to smoke it out of but some soda cans, you're in luck. It's possible with some effort and MacGyvering. It's easy to make a basic pipe or a more elaborate water-pipe to smoke form. | Make a Pipe from a Soda Can |
Are you looking for a private sperm donor to help you conceive? Whether you are a single woman, a heterosexual couple with male fertility issues, or a lesbian couple looking to start a family, this article will help you go through the steps of choosing the right candidate. | Choose the Right Sperm Donor |
Dealing with infertility can be a very emotional experience. Choosing the right doctor can help make the process a little easier. Carefully consider your options when choosing a doctor, since they will be your advisor on a number of delicate personal matters. | Choose a Fertility Doctor |
A gravity bong is a simple but effective smoking tool. Because it uses leftover containers and household tools, it costs nothing while allowing you to deeply inhale the smoke. | Make a Gravity Bong in 10 Minutes |
Aluminum foil pipes are commonly used for smoking marijuana or in emergency situations when another pipe is not available or affordable. However, these must be used with caution. | Make a Bowl (Pipe) out of Aluminum Foil |
If you have always wanted to smoke without really worrying about the dangerous effects and getting high from dangerous inhalants and chemicals, this guide will show you how to make a joint from common household items that will give you the satisfaction of being able to smoke. | Make a Gum Wrapper Herbal Cigarette |
Smoking tobacco from a hookah is a major step up from smoking dry cigarettes. You can purchase many different flavors of shisha to make smoking as pleasant as possible. | Make a Hookah |
The gravity bong (sometimes known as a bucket bong) is an extremely efficient way to draw tobacco and other smokes into your lungs. It may seem complicated at first, but it is actually very easy to make. | Make a Gravity Bong |
If you're a smoker and you're looking for a fun new way to enjoy your favorite smoking product, look no further than those empty liquor bottles cluttering your grandmother's basement or overflowing the tables at your next house party. | Make a Bong from a Liquor Bottle |
Do you like saving money by building your own bongs? Have you gotten tired of using cheap plastics and spare parts to make a working bong? If so, you might want to step up by making a glass water bong; the glass results in a sturdier container allowing for bigger and more even hits, and it will perform as well as an expensive, store-bought water pipe. | Make a Glass Water Bong |
Smoking a pipe can be a leisurely, satisfying affair. Many beginning smokers pack their pipes too tight, which can result in clogging and uneven burning. | Light a Pipe |
Bongs, also known as water pipes, allow you to inhale a large amount of concentrated smoke. If you don't have a bong on hand, you can make your own. | Make a Bong |
Getting the resin out of your piece. For those desperate times when you need to "scrape and smoke" or you just want a fresh, clean pipe. | Get Resin out of a Bowl |
A chillum is a smoking utensil which, unlike most conventional western L-shaped tobacco pipes, has an I-shape, i.e. has a channel running straight through from end to end, with the "bowl" or screened crater at one end. | Convert a Wasteful Hot Burning Wide Mouth Chillum Into a Screened Long Stemmed One Hitter |
Even if you're pretty good about maintaining your hookah, every once in a while you should do a deep clean to make sure that it produces the best flavor possible. | Clean Your Hookah |
Smoking from a wooden pipe can be a relaxing pastime. Wooden pipes are beautiful pieces that their owners take pride in. However, if you do not clean your wooden pipe regularly, you can limit the life of the pipe. | Clean a Wood Pipe |
A dirty pipe screen can ruin a bowl of quality tobacco or marijuana and render a costly pipe as useless. Assess the dirtiness of your screen, burn it clean, and soak it regularly to enjoy the true value of your products and make the most of your smoking experience. | Clean a Pipe Screen |
We've all been there before. You're stuck with an awful cold in school, with your lips feeling really sore and your nose pouring like a tap. Well, this article will prevent that from happening, by making a great little pack! | Make a Kit for When You're Ill |
There are many ways to use marijuana . One popular way is to use a glass pipe . Easy to make and not too expensive to buy, cleaning them is a snap with a little alcohol. | Clean Resin from a Glass Pipe |
Reducing high blood pressure, or hypertension, is vital for living a full and healthy life. Having high blood pressure is dangerous. It causes your heart to work harder to pump blood out to the body, which can contribute to heart disease, stroke, congestive heart failure, kidney disease, and other medical problems such as atherosclerosis or the hardening of arteries. | Naturally Reduce Blood Pressure |
Whether you need extra iodine in your diet due to a deficiency or you are just concerned about achieving sufficient iodine in your diet, you can follow these steps to obtaining iodine. | Obtain Iodine |
Are you sick but you're alert enough to want to find something to do that will occupy your time without straining you? This article provides some suggestions for helping you to remain occupied until you get well again. | Occupy Your Time when You're Sick |
Many people are lured into the drug scene by peers and even friends. They soon discover that using drugs is not as cool as they thought it would be, or sometimes even as fun. | Not Do Drugs |
This is the appropriate and thorough way to perform a physical exam on a patient. | Perform a Full Physical Exam |
Carbohydrate addiction plagues the country, causing mass obesity at the highest levels ever. It might not be completely your fault, though! While you were the one doing the eating, studies have shown that carbohydrates – namely those that come from simple sugars – can be addictive if eaten in large quantities. | Overcome Carbohydrate Addiction with a Detox |
Needle Exchange Programs (NEP), also known as Syringe Service Programs (SSP), provide sterile needles to injected drug users (IDUs) to help lower the risk of the transmission of HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, and other blood-borne illnesses. | Participate in Needle Exchange Programs |
This is an imagery exercise you can do anywhere––you just need a couple of minutes. Use it to relieve stress or as a revitalizing break from work or home life. | Perform a Quick Visual Imagery Relaxation Exercise |
Bariatric surgery is a weight-loss surgery for people who are obese. This is a major surgery and requires significant lifestyle changes. Patients begin preparing for bariatric surgery three to six months before the surgery. | Prepare for Bariatric Surgery |
An ECG stands for an "electrocardiogram," which is a test that measures and records the electrical activity of the heart. It is used by doctors to obtain important diagnostic information surrounding cardiovascular and/or respiratory conditions. | Prepare for an ECG |
An endoscope is a tiny camera that is placed on the end of a long, thin, and flexible tube. A gastroenterologist, who is a physician who specializes in diseases regarding the digestive system, uses an endoscope to be able to see the structures within your digestive system. | Prepare for an Endoscopy |
Your spine contains a number of intervertebral discs that are stacked between the bones and act as shock absorbers when you perform normal, daily activities. | Prevent a Bulging Disc |
Boils (medically referred to as furuncles) are painful, pus-filled red bumps that develop under the skin when bacteria infect and inflame one or more hair follicles or oil glands. | Pop a Boil |
Hemoglobin is a complex, iron-rich compound that is found in the blood. Its main function is to carry oxygen to the cells of the different parts of the body from the lungs. | Raise Hemoglobin |
Lead is a common substance both in homes and in the environment. People are exposed to lead daily through their paint, their pipes, their products, and even dirt and dust. | Prevent Lead Poisoning |
If you're planning on visiting someone in the hospital, you may be feeling anxious, confused, or helpless about that individual's condition. You may even be fearful of seeing that person in a state of illness or incapacity. | Prepare Yourself for Visiting Someone in Hospital |
While there are several types of hernias, all hernias are are an "out-pouching" of an organ, part of an organ or fatty tissue. This material squeezes through weak areas or gaps in surrounding tissues of your abdomen. | Push a Hernia Back in |
A kidney biopsy is the removal of a sample of kidney tissue for diagnostic purposes or to assess the function of a transplanted kidney. If you are scheduled to have a kidney biopsy, you may be wondering what you can do to prepare for the procedure. | Prepare for a Kidney Biopsy |
Turf toe is a painful condition at the base of the big toe from over-extension (extension is when your toes go towards your shin and flexion is the opposite). | Remedy Turf Toe |
Removing standing water from your yard is important, especially if you live in an area where mosquitoes are prevalent. Keep your yard clean and free of anything that may catch water, especially during the spring and summer. | Remove Sources of Standing Water |
Water retention, formally known as edema, is a symptom of a number of conditions including dehydration, constipation, hormonal changes, excess sodium in the diet, heart conditions and kidney problems. | Reduce Water Retention |
Being sick can be stressful. Congestion, headaches, and worrying about what you're missing can make it difficult to relax when you are trying to recover from a cold or a flu. | Relax when You Are Sick |
Stomach ulcers are sores on your stomach, esophagus, or the upper portion of your small intestine, called the duodenum. [1] Stomach pain is the most common symptom for ulcers. | Relieve Ulcer Pain |
For many people, weekends are a respite from the daily demands of our work lives. Thus, when Friday afternoon comes, we’re tempted to either party or do absolutely nothing productive. | Stay on Track with Healthy Habits on the Weekend |
It is important to stay up-to-date on your vaccines in order to reduce your risk of contracting serious diseases. There are routine vaccinations available to everyone in the general population, as well as additional vaccinations offered to those whose occupation or health status puts them at higher risk. | Stay Updated on Your Vaccines |
Electroencephalography (EEG) is a noninvasive technique used to measure electrical activities of the brain. By placing the cap with electrodes on the subject’s scalp, we can observe the brain’s response to various stimuli. | Take an Electroencephalography (EEG) |
There are many ways to test for an upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleed. These include: looking for blood in your vomit, getting a blood test to assess for possible anemia, and evaluating for blood in your stool, among other things. | Test for Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding |
Although relatively uncommon, some people ranging in age from children to adults may walk in a “V-shape,” which is also known as eversion or out-toeing. | Train Your 'V Shaped' Walking Style to a Straight Style |
A ketone is a chemical group, consisting of a carbon double-bonded to an oxygen, and single bonded to two other groups, neither of which is hydrogen. | Test for Ketones |
Ingrown toenails are perhaps one of the most painful conditions caused by such a small part of your body. Ingrown toenails occur when one edge of your toenail grows and curves into the soft skin around your toe, resulting in pain, swelling, redness, and sometimes, an infection. | Tell if You Have an Ingrown Toenail |
Dehydration can be a very dangerous condition if left untreated. It is important to recognize dehydration as soon as possible and begin replenishing lost fluids. | Tell if You Are Dehydrated |
Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is very important for energy production in your body. Having a healthy amount of vitamin B12 in your body will allow your nervous system to function normally and effectively. | Take Vitamin B |
Smoking tobacco or other products is known to cause a variety of health problems. Some people think smoking non-tobacco products is healthier due to the lack of nicotine, but the truth is that smoking anything is never healthy. | Teach People Why It's Important to Avoid Smoking |
Orthostatic blood pressure is a vital sign gathered from a patient who has potential blood pressure problems. Something called "orthostatic hypotension" occurs when a person’s blood pressure drops considerably when transitioning positions (going from lying down to sitting up, sitting to standing, etc.) | Take Orthostatic Blood Pressure |
No matter what our existing health, financial, mental, economic, or social situation is, there are things we can each do to take (better) control of our own health. | Take Control of Your Health |
The kidneys are vital organs in our bodies. They are in charge of cleaning the blood, ridding the body of waste and regulating arterial pressure, among other functions. | Take Care of Your Kidneys |
Armour Thyroid is a type of animal-source thyroid hormone used for certain thyroid conditions. It is used to help treat hypothyroidism, along with the prevention and treatment of goiters, thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, and multinodular goiters. | Take Armour Thyroid |
Surgery can be traumatic for many people. If you have a friend who's just undergone a procedure, you may be concerned about what to say or do. There are many great ways to be supportive after a surgery, and if you stay empathetic and patient you can be a great asset to a recovering friend. | Support a Friend After Surgery |
Stunted growth is a condition that primarily affects people who suffer from malnutrition during childhood. People whose growth is stunted typically have short heights and low body masses for their age group. | Stunt Your Growth |
A dislocated shoulder is a painful injury that occurs when the ball-like end of the arm bone (humerus) is pushed out of the socket-like joint of the shoulder girdle. | Strap a Dislocated Shoulder |
When a person is diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), there is an immediate impact on all who love them. Being a caregiver for a loved one with MS can be physically and emotionally exhausting, particularly for the primary care partner. | Support Someone with MS |
Having pneumonia can be a very scary ordeal. Once you have recovered your health, it is important that you strengthen your lungs so that you can take back control of your breathing, and your life. | Strengthen Your Lungs After Having Pneumonia |
"Wheezing" refers to a high-pitched whistling sound produced while exhaling or inhaling. To stop wheezing, you'll need to clear your airways and make it easier for your lungs to process each breath you take. | Stop Wheezing |
The jitters can describe the nervousness you feel before a big interview or performance. The term may also describe the heart-racing, shaky feeling some people get after consuming too much caffeine. | Stop the Jitters |
Diarrhea can be a very unpleasant and uncomfortable experience, complete with frequent bowel movements, watery stool, and abdominal pain. Severe diarrhea is defined at 10 or more loose, watery stools within a 24 hour period. | Stop Severe Diarrhea |
During the cold winter months, it can be very difficult to stay warm living on the street. Choosing your clothing and shelter carefully can help. If you don’t (or can’t) choose to go to a shelter at night, looking for an appropriate place to sleep can also be the difference between staying warm and freezing. | Stay Warm on Cold Winter Nights if You are Homeless |
Staying regularly natural can be hard but all you need is a bit of time and effort and you will be beautiful. Many girls think that make-up is beautiful but they are wrong. | Stay Naturally Beautiful |
If you are active in certain sports such as skiing or tennis and racquetball, or even daily activities like typing or writing, you may be more prone to sprains and strains of your thumb. | Strap a Thumb |
Chronic diarrhea is diarrhea (or loose stools) that lasts for four or more weeks. [1] It can be caused by treatable disorders like Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, or Irritable Bowel Syndrome, as well as some medications, cancer, celiac disease, hepatitis, and an overactive thyroid. | Stop Chronic Diarrhea |
It's always a struggle to stay motivated to be fit and healthy, so follow these simple steps and you will be fit and healthy in no time! | Stay Motivated to Be Fit and Healthy |
Poor posture strains your muscles and ligaments and can cause pain and soreness. Learning to stand correctly can help reduce muscle aches and pain, and can also reduce your risk of injury. | Stand Correctly |
Hip replacement surgery can restore your mobility and relieve your joint pain. In fact, more than 285,000 total hip replacements are done each year in the United States alone. | Shower After Hip Replacement Surgery |
It is important to remain healthy and active throughout life, especially as you age. Staying fit can add years to your lifespan and will markedly improve your overall well-being. | Stay Healthy and Active |
Tinnitus is the perception of sound within the human ear when no actual sound is present. These could be sounds such as ringing, humming, buzzing, roaring, static and a wide range of other possible noises. | Sleep with Tinnitus |
There is no getting around it — cardiac arrest is a terrifying reality. It can strike without warning and kill in less than ten minutes, and it is fatal at least 90% of the time (outside of hospital settings). | Spot Early Signs of Cardiac Arrest |
It can be difficult to stay healthy, especially if you have a hectic schedule, a busy work life, or a long list of to dos and responsibilities. But shifting your diet and your daily routine in small ways can lead to a healthier lifestyle without eating up all your time. | Stay Healthy in Small Ways |
An itchy cast can seem unbearable, but there are ways to find relief, and even prevent it from happening. Inserting objects into your cast or damaging the cast's materials may worsen symptoms, but there are many ways to safely get rid of this itchy feeling. | Scratch Under Your Cast |
Nerve damage can occur because of autoimmune diseases, motor neuron diseases, cancer, infection, or diabetes. It can also be caused by acute or progressive injuries, or nutritional deficiencies. | Repair Nerve Damage |
Surgical staples are used to close surgical incisions or wounds that have fairly straight edges. The amount of time staples are kept in varies with the wound and healing rate of the patient. | Remove Surgical Staples |
Many people have problems sleeping, and this takes multiple forms. Some people have trouble going to sleep and others have trouble staying asleep. Lack of sleep can cause problems in every part of your life, so make sure you get seven to nine hours of sleep if you are an adult or nine to 10 hours of sleep if you are a teenager. | Sleep Better Through Diet |
Colon cancer is the third most common cancer. However, there are excellent screening tests available and, when caught early, colon cancer is able to be treated and cured in 90% of all cases. | Self Screen for Colon Cancer |
Regularly consuming refined sugars can contribute to numerous health problems. Fruit also contains sugar, but it provides more nutritional value in the form of vitamins and fiber. | Replace Sugar with Fruit |
If you are not eating organic foods, you are eating chemicals. You are also eating a lot of non-food ingredients. Processed foods can be a lot of what is wrong with you and your health. | Reduce Your Chemical Intake |
Lyme disease is an infection caused by a species of the micro-organism, called Borrelia , that lives in a species of hard-bodied tick. This tick is usually carried by white-tailed deer, mice, and small rodents but an infected tick can latch onto a human (or dog or cat) and feed off its blood. | Reduce Your Lyme Disease Risk |
Silica is one of the most abundant components of the earth’s surface and crust; it is a building block of sands, soils, rocks, and manufactured items like concrete and glass. | Reduce Silica Exposure |
Small cuts and scrapes happen all the time, but luckily, these minor injuries are easy to treat at home. By taking a few simple precautions, you can easily prevent infection and encourage your cut to heal quickly. | Treat a Minor Cut |