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How to Tell if Back Pain Is Due to a Muscle or Disc
If you’re dealing with back pain, you likely want relief fast. Figuring out what’s causing your back pain might help you pick the right treatment. Muscle strain from injury or overuse is the most common cause of lower back pain. On the other hand, you may...
How to Increase Melanin Production
People of all skin tones may want to increase their melanin levels for a variety of reasons – to get a summery golden glow, to counteract uneven skin pigmentation, or to combat a skin condition. While laying out under the sun or inside a tanning bed are t...
How to Treat an Infected Nipple Piercing
Even with the best care, your nipple piercing can get infected, which causes redness, pain, and swelling. Dealing with an infection can be frustrating and scary, but your symptoms are treatable. It’s best to see your doctor if you suspect an infection, bu...
How to Grill on a Stove Top
If you want to grill but don't have room or time to get it going, use your stove to grill. Simply set a long grill pan or skillet over your gas or electric burners. Once you've preheated the grill pan, place the food you want to cook on it and grill it on...
How to Prevent Razor Burn on Your Private Parts
Getting razor burn anywhere on your body—let alone on your private parts—can be unpleasant and a little painful. Razor burn is caused when the razor blades scrape roughly across your skin, leaving behind small abrasions and bumps. The bumps can take sever...
How to Preserve Mangoes
Mangos are delicious and juicy, and they make great snacks or additions to other recipes, like smoothies, oatmeals, cakes, and salsas. If you find yourself with an abundance of these tasty fruits, you’ll want to preserve them so you can enjoy them all yea...
How to Add Ads to YouTube Videos
YouTube is a video sharing website where you can create your own videos or share videos that other people have created. Having ads in your video increases the chance for your video to make you money. In order for ads to be added to your video, you have to...
How to Think Positively when You're Depressed
Dealing with depression can be frustrating and difficult. At times, you might feel like you'll never be happy or have energy again. However, these thoughts are lies your depression tells you, and it is possible to feel better. Although positive thinking i...
How to Ignore Someone Who Hurt You
When someone says or does something that hurts you, you may feel angry, sad, embarrassed, or even scared. While it may be tempting to lash out in return, sometimes the best thing you can do is put on a calm face and ignore the hurtful behavior. After the...
How to Set Dyed Fabric
Dyeing fabric is a great way to give it a new look! To keep your store-bought fabric, hand-dyed, or tie-dyed fabrics looking its best, use a vinegar and salt solution to set the dye in place. Prevent the dye from bleeding by washing your fabric on a cold,...
How to Tie a Kite String
Kites provide endless entertainment for both children and adults alike. If your kite doesn’t come with string attached, you will need to thread and tie it yourself. Begin by making the holes, then thread the string through them and create knots to secure...
How to Cover a Newborn Baby at Night
Having a newborn baby is both a challenging and exciting season of life. In order to keep your baby warm and safe at night, it is important to choose the right bedding and clothing. Dress your baby in 1 layer of clothing and then wrap them in a swaddle or...
How to Wear a Little Black Dress in Winter
A little black dress (LBD) is a closet staple at any time of year. But winter can be a particularly tricky season to style this classic piece. Layering tights and long boots under your dress can keep your bottom half cozy even in low temperatures. Wearing...
How to Overcome the Freeze Response
The freeze response is a natural reaction to extremely frightening or traumatic situations. If you have PTSD or have experienced some sort of trauma in the past, any situation that reminds you of your trauma may trigger the freeze response. If you find yo...
How to Stop Subvocalization
Subvocalization is a normal part of reading that helps you comprehend the text better. You may subvocalize by saying words aloud or in your head. Although it's a normal habit, you may want to stop subvocalization so you can speed read. You may be able to...
How to Repair Laminate Flooring with Water Damage
Laminate flooring is popular among homeowners because it looks nice and is durable. These floors can last for years and don’t require much maintenance along the way. That said, the wood in the laminate floors is prone to water damage if it’s not treated p...