How to Use Bowel Retraining for Constipation

Bowel Retraining Steps Bowel retraining is more than what you do in the bathroom. Here are the steps to take to get your body onto a regular schedule. A Word From Verywell Dont be discouraged if you do not see immediate results. manusapon kasosod / Getty Images Chronic constipation has many causes and progress may come slowly. Keep with it and soon you may once again be having more comfortable bowel movements....

April 18, 2025 · 1 min · 96 words · Kenneth Butler

How to Use Essential Oils Safely: 6 Ways

For example, essential oils have been used for stress relief and as mood boosters. Understanding how to use essential oils safely can help provide some wonderful health benefits. megaflopp / Getty Images 1. megaflopp / Getty Images A diffuser creates scented vapor from the essential oil you put into it. Be sure to check the instructions before using your diffuser. see to it the space you use the diffuser in is well ventilated....

April 18, 2025 · 2 min · 337 words · Emily Campbell

How to Use Green Concealer for Acne

A green color-correcting concealer can help even out red skin. you’re free to also use a green concealer for dark circles and spots. Green concealers are often calledcolor correctorsbecause that’s exactly what they do. TanyaRow / Getty Images When used correctly, a green concealer can tone down the redness frominflamed pimplesand help camouflage breakouts. you might also use a green color-correcting concealer for dark spots or dark circles under your eyes....

April 18, 2025 · 2 min · 333 words · Nicole Berry

How to Use Hair Dye to Color Pubic Hair

Graying hairis a part ofagingthat will affect everyone at some point in their lives. Any hair can turn gray, and that goes forpubic hair, too. Personal upkeep and grooming is a bit of a taboo subject, but its something everyone deals with. Anna Petrova Ilieva-Alikaj / EyeEm / Getty Images If you decide to color your pubic hair, know that it is not recommended by healthcare professionals. You may also want to try a specific pubic hair dye that is free of ammonia and paraben....

April 18, 2025 · 1 min · 134 words · Meghan Shea

How to Use Hemp Oil for the Skin

What is unique about hemp seed oil and why are so many people using it in their skincare routines? What Is Hemp Oil? Hemp seed oil is obtained from pressing the seeds of the cannabis plant (Cannabis sativa L.). Verywell / Nusha Ashjaee Unrefined hemp seed oil is a dark greenish color with a mildly nutty aroma. Hemp seed oil has become a very popular skincare ingredient. It’s also used in cooking....

April 18, 2025 · 3 min · 542 words · Christopher Allen PhD

How to Use Narcan to Reverse an Opioid Overdose

This is the first time naloxone has been made available without a prescription. The medication will be sold in stores by late summer, the drugs manufacturersaid. Naloxone its really easy to give. Illustration by Mira Norian for Verywell Health The National Institute on Drug Abuse recorded more than 106,000 overdose deaths in 2021. The majority of those involved fentanyl. How Can You Tell If Someone Is Overdosing? Illustration by Mira Norian for Verywell Health...

April 18, 2025 · 4 min · 786 words · Donna Johnson

How to Use Ovulation Tests When You Have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Verywell Health acknowledges thatsex and genderare related concepts, but they are not the same. The primary function of the ovaries is to produce eggs and regulate hormones formenstruationand pregnancy. These spikes can tell you when is the best time to have sexual intercourse to achieve pregnancy. Verywell / Lara Antal The same may not be true for people with PCOS. The same might even be seen when PCOS causesanovulation(the complete lack of ovulation)....

April 18, 2025 · 1 min · 180 words · Wendy Williams

How to Use Probiotics for Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)

A strong fishy smelling vaginal discharge is the most commonsymptom of BV. Fizkes / Getty Images Probioticsare good," or beneficial, bacteria that naturally live in the body. They keep excess bad, or harmful, bacteria away and help maintain vaginal flora balance and health. Fizkes / Getty Images This article reviews why vaginal imbalances occur and how probiotics help maintain balance. It also discusses the best probiotics for bacterial vaginosis, dosage, and alternativetreatment options....

April 18, 2025 · 3 min · 603 words · Stacey Patel MD

How to Use Resistance Bands

These colorful bands are a cheap and convenient way to target many different muscle groups throughout the body. In addition, research has found them to be as effective as free-weight workouts in building strength. These bands can provide an oppositional force to train muscles as you work out. Luis Alvarez / Getty Images The manufacturer usually uses these to designate the relative resistance of the band. Each manufacturer has its own unique color scheme....

April 18, 2025 · 1 min · 184 words · Anthony Friedman

How to Use Saline Nasal Sprays Effectively and Safely

It can also be used to relievesnoring. Unlikesteroid nasal spraysorantihistamine nasal sprays, saline nasal sprays do not contain medicine. This means you might safely use it as often as you should probably relieve your symptoms. Burger / Getty Images Most saline nasal sprays have the same two ingredients: sterilized water and salt. The sprays usually come in a squirt bottle or pump bottle. There are different saline spray brands for children and adults....

April 18, 2025 · 2 min · 361 words · Isaac Allen

How to Use Tamoxifen and Antidepressants Safely

Tamoxifenandantidepressantsare often prescribed for people with breast cancer. This is a form of breast cancer fueled by the hormoneestrogen. Doing so can slow or even stop the spread of cancer. Jose A. Bernat Bacete / Moment / Getty Images The use of antidepressants is fueled by high rates of depression. Among people with breast cancer, the rate may be as high as 33%. Antidepressants can be valuable in more ways than one....

April 18, 2025 · 1 min · 196 words · Richard Bond

How to Use the Abortion Pill

Step 1: Take a Mifepristone Pill Mifepristone is the first pill. You take it by mouth to terminate an early pregnancy. It works by emptying the uterus and it may cause cramping and bleedingsimilar to a miscarriage. Verywell Health / Jessica Olah Misoprostol comes in four 200 g tablets. They are typically in a hexagon shape. you could take the pills in one of the following ways. Verywell Health / Jessica Olah...

April 18, 2025 · 1 min · 187 words · James Avery

How to Use the NuvaRing to Skip Your Period

Sometimes they are prescribed for preventing menstrual-related symptoms, like painful cramps or heavy bleeding. With the NuvaRing, there are four steps to skipping your period. It’s also important to have access to acalendaror a menstrual-tracking app on your phone to record any bleeding. BSIP / Getty Images When you are using it to skip your period, the schedule is a little different. Your monthly period should return. Some insurance companies or pharmacies may not allow you to do this....

April 18, 2025 · 1 min · 183 words · Anita Pace