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How to Get Rid of Cracked Heels: 7 Natural Home Remedies

To get rid of cracked heels, you can use home remedies for cracked heels to prepare exfoliants and moisturizers. These can help remove dead skin cells and hydrate the feet to relieve the discomfort of cracked heels. Check-out some methods to get rid of cracked heels using natural ingredients.

Natural Treatments

DIY Hair Masks: 10 Homemade Recipes with Natural Ingredients

DIY hair masks can be prepared with natural ingredients such as honey, yogurt or avocado, and used for curly, frizzy, dry, dyed, brittle or blonde hair. They can be applied to the hair and leave it soft and silky. Check out some moisturizing hair masks that you can prepare at home to promote shiny, hydrated hair.

0 to 2 Years Old

Mongolian Spot: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Causes & Treatment

A Mongolian spot is a blue, dark gray or green spot on the newborn's skin. It is identified by the pediatrician shortly after birth and is generally not a sign of any health problem. Learn more about what a Mongolian spot is, the symptoms associated with it, what causes Mongolian spots, and how to treat it.

Mental Health

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD): Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is characterized by symptoms like being easily irritable, disobeying rules, intentionally pestering others, lying, and/or acting out of revenge or cruelty. Laern more about the symptoms of oppositional defiant disorder, how it's diagnosed, what causes it and how it's treated.

Weight Loss

Low Carb Breakfast: 8 Healthy Recipes

A low carb breakfast can be both nutritious and tasty, and typically incorporates healthy fats and protein. Some options include ometlets, chia pudding and low-carb bread. Learn more about some healthy low carb breakfast options you can incorporate into your daily diet.

Fitness

Leg Day Workout: 7 At-Home Exercises

A leg day workout can be done at home with simple exercises like squats, hip thrusts and lunges. Check-out 7 exercises you can perform at home to achieve toned leg muscles and see how you can incorporate weights.

Diseases and Conditions

Ear Wax Removal: How to Remove, Ear Candling & Cotton Swabs

Earwax removal can be done at home to help relieve the sensation of clogged ears, especially if it reduces your hearing. Learn about options like ear candling or applying oil to help remove earwax and see why you shouldn't use cotton swabs.

Diets

Keto Diet Plan; 7-Day Meal Plan for Weight Loss

A keto diet plan is made-up of foods that are high in healthy fat and protein, and low in carbohydrates. Meals and snacks should be made-up of foods like meat, eggs, avocado and olive oil. Learn more about what to eat with a keto diet plan, and check-out our 7-day meal plan.

Skin Peeling

Scalded Skin Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Scalded skin syndrome is a complication of infections that occur in other parts of the body. It is caused by staph bacteria, which release a toxic substance that causes the skin to peel and form blisters, leaving the skin looking burned. Learn more the symptoms of scalded skin syndrome, and its causes and treatment.

Medications

Rosuvastatin: Uses, How to Take, Dosing & Side Effects

Rosuvastatin is a medication that is prescribed to lower LDL cholesterol and triglycerides levels. It helps to reduce the accumulation of fat in blood vessels and reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease. Learn more about what rosuvastatin is used for, how to take it and its possible side effects.

Nutritional Supplements

Casein: Health Benefits, How to Take, Types & Contraindications

Casein is a protein that is found in cow's, sheep's or goat's milk. It is normally recommended as a supplement to stimulate muscle mass gain., but it can also promote weight loss and manage diabetes and high blood pressure. Learn more about the health benefits of casein, how to take it and the types that are available.

Medications

Cetirizine: What It's For, How to Take (w/ Dosing) & Side Effects

Cetirizine is an antihistamine medication that may be prescribed to treat allergies, allergic rhinitis or cold symptoms, like an itchy nose, sneezing, runny nose or itchy skin. Learn more about that cetirizine is for, how to take it (with dosing recommendations) and the common side effects.

Nutritional Supplements

Magnesium Threonate: Health Benefits, How to Take & Side Effects

Magnesium threonate is a supplement that is made up of magnesium and threonate, or L-threonate. It can offer benefits like improving learning and memory, reducing anxiety and stress, improving cognitive function and regulating sleep. Learn more about what magnesium threonate is, what it's for and how to take it.

Medications

Testosterone Gel: What It's For, How to Use & Side Effects

Testosterone gel is prescribed for the treatment of hypogonadism in men, which is a disease associated with low testosterone levels. Learn more about what testosterone gel is prescribed for, how to use it, and the side effects associated with use.

Medications

Nystatin: What It's For, How to Use & Side Effects

Nystatin is an antifungal medication that can be used to treat yeast infections, oral thrush or diaper rash. It is available in the form of an oral suspension, vaginal cream or vaginal ovules. Learn more about what nystatin is for, how to use it or take it, and the side effects associated with use.

Medications

Chlorhexidine: What It's For, How to Use & Side Effects

Chlorhexidine is a medication with antimicrobial action, which can be used as a skin disinfectant to be used prior to surgery, or for wound cleansing. Laern more about what chlorhexidine is used for, how to apply it and the side effects associated with use.

Diseases and Conditions

E. Coli: Symptoms (w/ Online Checker) & How to Treat

Escherichia coli or E. coli, is a bacteria that is naturally found in the gut. Certain types, however, can lead to intestinal or urinary infections and cause symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea or low grade fever, Learn more about the symptoms of E. Coli, how it is transmitted, and how to treat it .

Menstruation

Light Period: 10 Common Causes (& When to Worry)

A light period, or hypomenorrhea, is generally not a concerning finding. However, it may indicate a problem with hormonal production, like PCOS, particularly if the period is light but prolonged. Learn more about what causes a light period and what to do to treat it.

Skin Peeling

Skin Peeling: 9 Reasons Your Skin Is Peeling (with Pictures)

Skin peeling can occur with mild situations, like skin dryness. However it may be a sign of a more serious health condition, like dermatitis, a yeast infection or even lupus. Learn more about what causes skin peeling and be sure to check out our pictures of each condition to help you identify why your skin is peeling .

Phlegm

Phlegm in Throat: 11 Common Causes (& How to Treat)

Phlegm in the throat can be caused by a cold, flu, GERD or not drinking enough water. These conditions can cause throat irritation or inflammation, as well as other symptoms like coughing or difficulty swallowing. Learn more about what causes phlegm in the throat and how to treat it.