Women go through a lot of physical pain and discomfort throughout their lives. From PMS (premenstrual syndrome), to painful periods, childbirth, and menopause, there seems to be no end to the hormonal and physical deluge in their bodies. However, not all of these experiences need to cause you pain and discomfort. If you are one of the unfortunate women who experiences painful periods (menstrual pain) on a regular basis, you may think there is nothing that you can do other than suffer through and take over-the-counter pain medications.
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Eye exams are important for many things, and not just when you're having vision trouble. Eye exams are important to monitor your visual health, check for any problems that may be just beginning, and make sure that your current prescriptions — if any — are still appropriate for you. However, if you are experiencing any issues in your eyes, even if minor, it may be time to set up an appointment.
1. You Wear Corrective Eyewear
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Boils are some of the most painful blisters or cysts you will ever get. They are deep in your skin and can last for weeks if you do not know how to treat them. If you get a boil, here are 3 things you can do to help them go away without medical attention.
Apply Heat
One of the first things you should do is apply heat to the boil. Direct heat can sometimes help pull the puss to the surface of the skin, or it can at least soften the boil and lessen the pain.
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Osteoarthritis causes the cartilage at the ends of your bones to wear away at a higher rate than your body can replace it. This can make moving painful as the bone ends rub against each other without the protective cartilage between them. Strengthening the muscles in your joints with the following exercises will slow the cartilage damage and let you move easier.
Wall Hugging
Stand up with your back against a wall.
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While proper foot care is important for everyone, people who are diabetic need to pay special attention to their feet. If you are diabetic, your feet can experience diabetic neuropathy, a form of nerve damage. When neuropathy is present, you may not feel cuts, blisters, or rashes that can lead to serious infection if left untreated.
Diabetic Neuropathy is a Lifelong Condition Once It Starts
Neuropathy is nerve damage that can occur in any area of your body, but diabetic neuropathy is most common in your extremities.
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