If you have a chronic nasal rhinitis problem, then your allergy doctor may advise you to start using a prescription nasal spray. Steroidalnasal sprays are common, and they reduce the swelling across the nasal passages. If you have never used a nasal spray before, then you may end up using it wrong. This can make it difficult for the medicine to absorb into your body like it should. Keep reading to learn about some common nasal spray use mistakes and how they can be avoided.

When a toenail grows into the flesh on the side of your toe, instead of growing outward like it's supposed to, this is known as an ingrown toenail. Ingrown toenails can be quite painful and they can also easily become infected if not treated properly. Luckily, there are things you can do to get rid of your ingrown toenail quickly and hopefully prevent any more from showing up. Here are six tips for treating and preventing this common but painful condition:

Even with a sensible diet, regular exercise, and medication, type 2 diabetics who have passed the age of 50 will develop collateral health issues that must be controlled right along with blood glucose levels.  That means making more lifestyle changes, up to and including adding something to the bathroom.  Choosing to install a walk in tub and use it as well as a shower can help ease pain and slow the progress of some of those health issues.

Yellow jackets aren't just annoying members of the wasp family that ruin picnics and pool parties, they contribute their fair share to the approximately 90 deaths a year caused by serious allergic reactions to insect stings. Dealing with these small wasps is easier when you know the facts about their behavior instead of believing the myths that surround them. Bust these four common myths so you can protect yourself, whether you have a life-threatening allergy or not.

Vesicular palmoplantar eczema, also known as dyshidrotic eczema, is a chronic skin condition that is characterized by itchy lesions. Here are three things you need to know about this condition.   What are the signs of vesicular palmoplantar eczema? If you have vesicular palmoplantar eczema, you'll notice lesions on the palms of your hands or the soles of your feet, or in both areas. These lesions are fluid-filled bumps that look like blisters.

If you have a loved one who suffers from a substance abuse problem, chances are you want them to stop their using patterns so they can start a recovery process. People who take drugs or overuse alcohol may benefit from an intervention session. This surprise meeting with the addict may help them think about their lifestyle in a way that prompts them to agree to receiving treatment. Here are some tips to consider when hosting an intervention so that it plays out smoothly, without frightening your loved one away from the help you wish for them to obtain.

Many people prepare their body for a summer of outdoor activities, but there are also ways to prepare your smile so that it shines brightly all season long. Through a mixture of cosmetic procedures and self-care, you can have a great looking smile for your days on the beach, nights out with friends, and multiple family picnics. Browse through the following five methods for enhancing and protecting a summer smile. See how many you want to add to your regular routine as you prepare for the fast-approaching summer season.

If you are a sexually active woman, it is important to take care of your health with regular STD testing. Knowing what to expect during STD testing can help put your mind at ease, and these tips can help make your testing fast and easy.  Urine Sample  As part of your testing, you may be asked to give a urine sample. Because of this you will want to make sure you are well-hydrated and refrain from urinating before you go to the clinic.

There can be many sources of stress in your life, such as your job, relationships, your health, and your finances. When you have to deal with too much stress, over time it can lead to anxiety and depression. Here are two ways to help reduce your stress, anxiety, and depression using natural methods. Massage Therapy If you are suffering from anxiety and depression, as they usually accompany each other, massage therapy can help to treat them.

In the past, pregnant women were advised by their doctors to avoid certain foods to lower the chance of their unborn child having an allergy to said foods. Scientists have learned this information is not true and pregnant women should eat a wide variety of healthy foods. Here are two foods pregnant women may have been told to avoid, and the health benefits they offer during pregnancy. Peanuts and Tree Nuts From 1997 to 2010, the rate of children with a peanut or tree nut allergy in the United States tripled from 0.