A Cure For Common Ailments

You ever wonder how to get rid of hiccups quickly? Need to relieve a Charley Horse? Here's a few tips on finding relief to common and very annoying bodily issues.

Hiccups:
Well-worn remedies, like drinking a glass of water upside down or holding your breath, can help. Many of these cures actually seem to work by disrupting your breathing cycle in a way that allows the diaphragm to relax and stop its hiccup-causing spasms.

Charley Horse:
Try eating more foods with potassium, like avocados and bananas. Be sure you're hydrating adequately before workouts and fully warm up and cool down after each exercise session.


Blisters:
The best thing you can do for your blister is leave it alone, blisters can get infected easily, and this is why we don't want you to pop them unless they are really big. If you must pop a blister, make sure your hands are clean, use a sterile needle to let the fluid out, and don't remove the flap of skin covering the blister.

You should seek medical help if the area around a blister gets red or tender, or starts draining fluid that is not clear—all of which can indicate infection.

Chapped Lips:
Licking your lips can make it worse. Frequent applications of lip balm will shield the delicate skin of your lips and help them heal. Dermatologists recommend using a balm with built-in sun protection and staying away from ingredients such as eucalyptus or camphor, which can dry out your lips.

If lip balm doesn't do the trick, you should consult a doctor. Cracks at the corners of your mouth may be a sign of a vitamin deficiency. Have a doctor check your levels and consider taking a multivitamin.

Acne:
If you try to pop a pimple the wrong way you're liable to end up with a scar. To remove one properly, cover it with a hot, wet towel for three minutes. Then wrap your fingers in a tissue and gently squeeze the pimple from either side until the fluid runs clear. If it's a blackhead and doesn't come out easily, stop and try again later.

Dermatologists can treat more serious cases of acne with topical medications, oral antibiotics and even laser therapy.