Family health

When talking about bunions, we are referring to "a painful swelling on the first joint of the big toe", which is the Oxford English Dictionary definition. This is one of the most common foot conditions and among the main causes are hereditary factors and wearing too tight shoes, so it is important to know...

Mouth ulcers normally appear when something in the body is wrong. These ulcers, also known as apthtae ulcers are very painful for several days and usually appear on the inside of the lip or mouth. Fortunately these sores do not leave any scars and they go away as easily as they appear. Find out in this...

Spider and varicose veins are the result of vein swelling due to poor blood circulation, which increases the pressure on the walls of the veins and thus deforms them. They usually appear in the legs and can be very painful. It's more often women who suffer them, but they can also occur in men. Thus, it's...

Feeling the clitoris swelled and sore is something that happens to many women, but given to the high sensitivity and delicateness of this area, it can cause worry when it happens. Discomfort and clitoris swelling can be due to many different factors, and in this oneHOWTO article we're going to list some...

Red moles are small bumps which can occur in almost any area of the body, but appear particularly on the neck, face, chest or back. Characterized as being very similar to small common moles, the main difference is that their color is bright red. Bright red in many cases of course signals alarm, so their sudden...

Losing weight is not an easy task and being on a diet can make you feel anxious if you don't see any results. And even when you succeed in losing those kilos, you gain them back again. There is the possibility of losing weight without quickly gaining it afterwards, but for this to happen you need to know...

There are no magic diets, miracle pills or magic drinks. Losing weight, 5 kilos to 10 kilos, is a process that requires willingness and effort for our body burn fat in the most appropriate manner for its well-being. The best thing to do is to change your bad habits and try to live a healthier way that...

Cuts can vary from minor scrapes, shallow cuts to deep wounds requiring stitches and surgery. The skin is an amazing organ that protects the body against infections. Once opened, however, the risk of infection increases greatly. There are some easy ways so you can recognize the signs that a wound is...

You will be hard pressed to go into a drug store or supermarket and not see pictures of aloe vera leaves plastered on various toiletries. This is because aloe vera has been used as a home remedy for various aliments for centuries (at least). It has found its way into cosmetic and general hygiene products....

Sinusitis is an inflammation of the hollow cavities that are located right on the bone around the nose and usually occurs because of an allergy or viral infection of bacterial or fungal type. This condition requires specific medical treatment but it is also possible to decrease your symptoms by using some...

Ginger root has become an ideal ally for weight loss as the properties of this plant are perfect to help you burn fat and become slimmer, always in combination with a healthy lifestyle and a balanced diet. In oneHOWTO we want you to know how to use Ginger to lose weight and enjoy the properties that this...

The uvula is the fleshy hanging bit in your throat and it has two main roles. The uvula's first function is to prevent bacteria from entering our bodies. Its second function is to aid speech. The inflammation of the uvula is not a very common condition and can be caused by many factors. Although is quite...

Commonly known as a bunion, the hallux abducto valgus is a inflammation of the bone of the big toe, and can be caused by various factors. It is scientifically recognized that the main contributing factor to bunion development, is the shape of the foot. People with big toes that are longer than the rest...

Some singer's rely on their raspy voice for a signature sound. Musician Tom Waits has a voice once described as sounding like it had been "soaked in a vat of bourbon... left hanging in the smokehouse... [then] run over with a car." Unfortunately, having a blocked throat can drastically affect people's singing...

Some people notice that their hands are swollen when they wake up. Sometimes this swelling can go away quickly, but sometimes it can remain to some degree throughout the day. They may also feel swollen in other areas such as the feet. Even if it disappears at night, hand swelling in the morning is an...

Vaginal discharge in some women is too acidic to allow the sperm to get through, killing them before they get to the woman's uterus. If you are a woman finding it difficult to conceive, this may be an issue you have not previously considered. Bicarbonate of soda, commonly known as baking soda, is a...

Mucus in the throat is an uncomfortable and irritating condition, especially when trying to sleep. Whether it is caused as a result of allergies or a seasonal cold, the lowering of the mucus from the nose to the throat is something most people want to get rid off as quickly as possible. Although you can...

Fever is a symptom that occurs when the normal body temperature, which ranges between 36.5° and 37.5°, goes over this level, generating chills, discomfort and other ailments such as headache or muscle aches. If at any time, for whatever reason, you've had the need of increasing your body temperature or...

Tension headache or tension-type headache is a sort of headache that is characterized by surrounding the top of the head; it is caused by muscle tension in the neck and head. Do you stay in the same position for long periods of time in which your neck is in tense? Does stress affect your health? Do you believe...

The smallest of oversights when using the oven, the grill or the hob can leave you with a painful burn. For these types of accidents, and only when it is a first degree burn, you can ease the burn with some useful tricks you can do at home. At oneHOWTO we'll give you some hints and tips so that you'll...

If you have had a bad cold or flu, making yourself sneeze is the exact opposite of what you want to do. You can have sneezing attacks which disorientate and frustrate in equal measure, lasting for multiple sneezes which become increasingly irritating. Like buses, sneezes can be abundant until you need...

Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cells (what we commonly call defenses) whose function is to produce antibodies to defend against viruses and tumor cells. Lymphocytes values are counted in percentages within white blood cells, a normal range is between 20% to 40%. In OneHowTo we reveal what the causes...

The causes of headaches are varied and can be a symptom of an underlying problem, such as vision problems, sinusitis or high blood pressure or can be caused by our daily habits such as our diet. Those who are prone to suffering from headaches or often have them, in addition to see a specialist to determine...

The human body is an amazing thing and its ability to heal itself is one of its most extraordinary facets. When we suffer a wound, whether from an abrasion, trauma or disease, we want to nurture it through the healing process as best we can. This is because, if we don't, the wound may not heal properly...

Bartholin glands are present on both sides of vaginal opening, and are responsible for lubricating it. Sometimes, a Bartholin’s cyst develops in the area, which can cause pain, swelling and pus. If it is small and painless, then you can leave it alone, but if it gets infected, it becomes necessary to...

In such times as these, fighting stress should be considered a basic need. This condition can affect our bodies in so many ways that there is not one biological process that remains unaltered when the body and emotions conflict. They order the brain to become alarmed and it begins producing an excessive...

Ovarian cysts are kind of bags containing liquid therein and they form on the surface or within one or both of your ovaries. Many women may have ovarian cysts at some point during their lives. In most cases ovarian cysts do not present a serious health problem and tend to disappear spontaneously after...

Many people start sneezing immediately after waking up in the morning, or break into sneezing fits a few minutes later. Other symptoms may also sometimes accompany with sneezing, such as itchy and watery eyes, runny nose, nasal congestion etc. Majority of cases of morning sneezing is due to environmental...

A bunion is an abnormal growth of the bone, usually in the inner part of the joint just below the big toe. This causes additional formation of the bone and some misalignment of the big toe as well, thus causing it to protrude outwards. The condition seriously affects the everyday life of the sufferer,...

If you have recently noticed pain in the clitoris or even swelling in the area, you may have reached the conclusion you are suffering from Clitorodynia. This condition is known as a form of Vulvodynia, which is the sensation of chronic pain in the vulvar region in women. Clitorodynia is therefore known as the pain...

It is likely that you have heard more than once in conversations with parents regarding their children the word colic. Colic is simply another word for a kind of bellyache. It is a disease that occurs in the gastrointestinal tract and which may be due to different causes: the ingestion of food or drink...

Jalapenos (or jalapeños to use the correct stylization) provide a spicy deliciousness to a whole host of different recipes. They are not the hottest chile on the market, but some of them can reach up to half a million Scoville heat units. Not something to be sniffed at in terms of hot peppers. While...

Mobile phone use has never been as high, with 85% of American citizens using a smartphone in 2023. Society has become so reliant of mobile technology that a backlash has long been established against improper use of smart devices. Many focus on the mental health issues which can occur when so much time is spent...

Irregular periods are quite common in women. But if a woman is sexually active, a late period might become a cause for concern; especially if she is not ready for a child. Besides being pregnant, there are several reasons why you might not have gotten your period. Most of the time it is caused by factors...