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How to Measure Fluid Intake & Output
Measuring fluid intake and output gives an indication of how well the kidneys are functioning. Fluid is not necessarily what is taken by mouth but also includes intravenous fluids. Output measurement...
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How to Cure a Wet Cough
A wet cough normally means phlegm or mucus has accumulated in your throat passages from a virus, allergies or other medical condition. Curing a wet cough involves using fluids and medication to thin...
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What Are the Body's Primary and Secondary Responses?
The human body's primary and secondary responses refer to the immune system's ability to defend against foreign entities, such as disease, virus or bacteria. The primary response is the body's first...
View ArticleHow to Stop Walking Duck Toed
If you walk with your toes pointed slightly outward, with most of the weight on your heels and the arch, then you walk duck toed. While functional, walking duck toed can cause unnecessary wear and tear...
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Being Short in Height
According to Disabled-World, in 2008 the average height for an American man was just over 5 feet 10 inches and the average height for an American woman was just over 5 feet 4 inches. People who fall...
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How to Treat Painful Hair Follicles in the Scalp
Painful hair follicles in the scalp can be the result of a variety of causes including harsh shampoos, styling products or pulling hair too tight to achieve certain styles. The scalp may feel itchy,...
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How to Get to REM Sleep Faster
Rapid eye movement is a state of deep sleep that occurs about 90 minutes after you fall asleep. This is considered the heaviest stage of sleep. It is also the most restorative to your body. As people...
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What Products Are Available for Sitting Up in Bed?
Sitting up in bed while sleeping or relaxing can relieve discomfort caused by a number of medical conditions, including acid reflux disease and pregnancy. It can also make bed rest more manageable...
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What Are the Causes of Black Acidic Vomit?
While any form of vomiting is uncomfortable, black vomit is particularly distressing because of its rarity and strange color. To a degree, all vomit is acidic because of the stomach acids that often...
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How to Know if You've a Slipped Disc in Your Lower Back
Herniated or "slipped disks" can be due to injury, aging or disease. The disks are capsules with a soft center that fit between the vertebrae of the spine and absorb the shock of movement in daily...
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How to Get an IV Infusion for Dehydration
Dehydration occurs when your body doesn't have enough fluid to properly function. In most cases, dehydration occurs from excessive sweating and exertion without drinking the proper amount of fluids....
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Things That Affect Your Sensitivity to Taste
Your mouth contains taste buds that help you identify bitter, salty, sour and sweet foods. When you are born you have approximately 10,000 taste buds that slowly die as you age, leaving you with...
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What Are the Causes of Vertigo After Childbirth?
Vertigo is a feeling of uncontrollable spinning either of the room or yourself, according to WebMD. After childbirth, it is not uncommon to experience vertigo, but with over 100 causes on record, it is...
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Differences Between Bedbugs & Chiggers
Chiggers and bedbugs are insects with bites that can make life miserable. Although both insects feast on human blood, many key differences between the two pests exist. The most effective way to avoid...
View ArticleHow to Unclog a Salivary Duct Obstruction
A human has three major salivary glands -- the parotid, submandibular and sublingual glands -- plus hundreds of other minor salivary glands in and around his mouth and throat, according to the American...
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How to Make Your Voice Deeper Permanently
It can be a very frustrating situation to dislike your speaking voice. After all, you have to hear it in practically everything you do every day, whether you're socializing with your friends, giving...
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Things to Do if Bedridden
Long-term illness or a health condition may cause you to be bedridden for a period of time. Finding things to do while being bedridden can be difficult. Picking up a new craft hobby, doing crossword...
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How to Make Your Tongue Stronger
Oral motor deficits can occur after an injury to the brain or central nervous system and also exist with congenital abnormalities such as Down syndrome. Tongue weakness can cause deficits with eating,...
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Uses of Sulphur Powder
When you think of sulfur, most likely the first thing that comes to mind is an odor like rotten eggs. However, what you may not realize is that sulfur powder goes into many products used in the areas...
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How to Calculate the Maintenance of Intravenous Fluids
To maintain good health, your body must manage a perfect balance of fluid and electrolytes. During certain illnesses, this balance could be disturbed. A decrease of your body fluids and electrolytes,...
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