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How to Treat Insomnia with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy is a method of addressing insomnia without medication. To begin, you should conduct a self-analysis of your sleep pattern. Once you have a better idea of what is the root cause of your insomnia, you can address it with various...
How to Vary Your Makeup Look by Season
Just as the weather changes from season to season, so must your makeup routine. As you start swapping out your neon nail polishes of the summer for the deep reds of fall, it's also time to update the products you're using on your face. You don't need to b...
How to Make Something You Don't Enjoy a Habit
Making something you don’t enjoy into a habit can be challenging. Identifying internal and external obstacles and coming up with solutions to the obstacles can help you create a new habit. Trying a tiny habit, not letting a slipup derail you, and celebrat...
How to Stay Safe when Trying Medical Tourism
Medical tourism is the practice of going to international hospitals for surgical procedures. This is done because many procedures are cheaper in other countries. Dental work, cosmetic surgery, bariatric operations, coronary-bypasses, and even hip and knee...
How to Diagnose Oral Allergy Syndrome
If you experience unpleasant itchiness and swelling in your mouth and throat after ingesting fresh produce, you may be experiencing symptoms of oral allergy syndrome. Oral allergy syndrome, which is also called pollen-food allergy syndrome, is a common ty...
How to Connect to a Sibling Who Ignores You
In some cases, siblings remain best pals throughout their lives. In other cases, sibling relationships are tumultuous and distant. For instance, if your sister or brother tends to ignore you, it can really bruise your ego. Maybe you want to develop a deep...
How to Overcome Fear of Abandonment
The fear of abandonment is common for those who have typically experienced the loss of a parent, caregiver, or loved one through death, divorce, or other traumatizing circumstances. Abandonment fears may also stem from not receiving quality physical or em...
How to Choose a Diet for IBD Cats
In cats, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) occurs when large amounts of inflammatory cells invade the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. These cells release harmful toxins, causing damage that leads to the chronic vomiting and diarrhea seen with IBD.[1] X Res...
How to Deal with Mental Trauma After ID Theft
Each year, approximately 13 million people become victims of identity (ID) theft.[1] X Research source Unfortunately, a crime such as this leaves victims with huge financial stress and a big mess to clean up. On top of that, victims of ID th...
How to Discipline Your Kids As Divorced Parents
When you’re divorced, disciplining your kids can be a challenge. It’s important to communicate with your ex and stay on good terms. Work with your ex to develop guidelines and expectations of appropriate behavior for your children, and apply these guide...
How to Cover Gray Hair
Getting grey hair can be frustrating and trying to cover it up can prove just as difficult. Dyeing grey hair is the most popular option and you can choose from semi-permanent, demi-permanent, and permanent hair dye to do so. Alternatively, you can use oth...
How to Deal with Mental Illness Linked to Childhood Bullying
Childhood bullying can have a number of negative effects when it is happening and in the future.[1] X Expert Source Rebecca Tenzer, MAT, MA, LCSW, CCTP, CGCS, CCATP, CCFPClinical Therapist & Adjunct Professor Expert Interview Bullying can...
How to Handle People Who Repeatedly Violate Boundaries
Throughout life, you may have to deal with people who repeatedly violate boundaries. Boundary issues may be a problem at work, at home, or in your social life. Regardless, you’ve got to take steps to handle boundary violators in a responsible way that wil...
How to Stop Cats from Eating Indoor Plants
You may be surprised when you first notice your cats nibbling on your favorite indoor plants. After all, you give them food, water and treats, so why the appetite? Scientists aren't exactly sure why cats eat fresh plants, but they do know that several can...
How to Treat Sweet Itch in Horses
Sweet itch is a condition in horses caused by an allergic reaction to the bites of culicoides (or midges). It is sometimes called Queensland Itch, Seasonal Recurrent Dermatitis, or Summer Itch. The treatment of sweet itch involves the prevention of future...
How to Have a Positive Body Image when You Have a Chronic Illness
Maybe you’ve just been diagnosed with a chronic illness and you feel like your life has been turned upside down. Or, maybe you’ve been living with illness for a while now. Either way, chronic illness has a way of creating body image issues. You might stru...