If you don't know how to stop a stuffy nose, all you need to do is try some of the techniques below and you will surely find some relief.

Step 1: Keep your head elevated. When you're in bed, be sure to use more than one pillow so your head is raised. This is done so the mucus doesn't collect in your sinuses and allows your nose to dry. Standing or walking can also help clear your nose.

Step 2: Use a hair dryer. Turn on the hair dryer and breathe its hot air. The idea is similar to covering your face with hot towels. The hot air will dilute the mucus. This is similar to being in a sauna without increasing the temperature of your entire body.

Step 3: Purchase products like Tiger Balm containing high levels of menthol and camphor. Vicks VapoRub can also be used, but Tiger Balm is much better. Rub it gently on the nose area, chest and throat. Tiger Balm can cause the skin to become hot and red, but it's not dangerous. The steam rising from the menthol and camphor will warm the face and nose so that the respiratory tract becomes more relieved.

Step 4: Use a Nasal Spray. Spray works very well and will not go into your throat. Sprays can be found easily at grocery stores and drug stores. However, keep in mind that the use of many sprays is only a short term fix, because they are addictive.

Step 5: Use items that stimulate the olfactory. Squirt some essential oils, like peppermint, eucalyptus or rosemary on a handkerchief and breathe the smell. You can also spread peppermint oil on the part under your nose. The smell may sting but it will help to relieve your stuffy nose.

Step 6: Use vinegar mixed with hot water. Add vinegar into water, boil and then smell the fumes. Be careful with the sharp smell and stinging.

Step 7: Cough drops. This is just a reminder. Now days cough drops come in a wide range of flavors, so you're almost guaranteed to find some that you like.

Step 8: Massaging the bridge of your nose. Massage the area between your eyebrows and the bridge of your nose. This will help to break up the mucus. Repeat the massage as often as necessary.

Step 9: Chewing gum. Chewing gum, especially peppermint scented, will help relieve your nose. This activity can be done anywhere and without side effects. The only drawback is if you wear braces, this may not be for you.

Step 10: Open your vehicle's window. Open the window of your vehicle slightly when you drive. This may be less convenient than using the AC or heater, but you need to replace the air inside your vehicle which will provide fresh air for your nose.

By Christopher R. Taylor

Many changes in the body take place when a woman is pregnant such as hormonal as well as physical changes. There is also notable change to the skin during pregnancy due to a surge of hormones in the body. Many women develop skin blemishes, pigmentation, acne and itching during pregnancy. Usually these symptoms disappear after the delivery. During the first and second trimester many pregnant women suffer from dry skin which in turn causes the skin to itch.

Not only during pregnancy but after the deliver women tend to experience itching which is caused by postpartum hives or rashes. There are several reasons why a woman may develop itching during and after pregnancy. Some pregnant women may experience mild itching and others may experience sever itching which in turn causes stress. One of the most common causes of itching during pregnancy is high levels of estrogen. An increase in hormones can result in redness of the soles of the feet as well as the palms of the hands.

Once the mother has delivered the hormones return to normal and the itching disappears. As the baby starts growing in the mother's womb, the skin starts stretching and skin contains natural oil glands which in turn start to dry out which leads to the skin becoming itchy. In the final trimester many women start developing skin rashes which appear as large bumps referred to as pruritic urticaria papules and causes severe itching. This type of rash occurs on the abdominal region and can spread to the upper and lower parts of the body.

Another common ailment in pregnant women is vaginal itching resulting from an infection causing microbes. Another cause for vaginal itching is a drop in the pH levels. Some women also form a rare condition known as Pemphigoid gestationis which appears as blisters on the abdomen. These types of lesions resemble hives and this condition is indicative of complications related to the fetus such as the risk of premature labor as well as impaired fetal growth.

During pregnancy there are occasions where the bile duct fails to function properly and in turn lead to salts accumulating on the surface of the skin which causes itching. This can occur during the second or third trimester and is known as intrahepatic cholestasis. Other causes of itching during pregnancy are skin disorders such as eczema and psoriasis and others. These types of disorders are inclined to flair when a woman is pregnant and usually reduced after delivery.

However, there are several remedies that can be used to relieve this discomforting condition. For instance avoid wearing clothes that are tight especially during the last stages of pregnancy as the skin needs to breathe and be free of excess moisture. If one suffers from dry skin then make sure you apply ample moisturizers to the skin to keep it moist. Drinking plenty of water also helps keep the skin well hydrated.

Being pregnant is a wonderful phase of any women's life, so don't allow itching during pregnancy to spoil this happy occasion. Even after moisturizing the skin or trying various remedies the skin is still itching, then consult with your doctor.

By Gerree McGonagal

To look beautiful and young is dream of every person, especially girls dream to look younger mostly. It's no matter how old you are you would like to look young and smart. There are a number of beauty tricks that can take the years off you. These beauty tips will make you look young and you will start feeling young too. Following are few tips that can help to keep your skin healthy and you will look beautiful, young and super at any age.

Useful tips-If you want to look beautiful you should keep yourself hydrated and try to drink 8-10 glasses of water everyday. Taking this amount of water not only keeps you hydrated but it also helps to flesh out extra toxins from the body.

Most of the time the chemical based products can harm the skin. So, you should avoid using those products and try to depend o0n natural products for makeup a natural products are harmless.

Sunrays have harmful ultraviolet rays that are main cause of skin diseases then you should use some tricks to avoid the harmful rays of suns as you should use an umbrella and apply a sunscreen lotion before going out in the water. You should wear sunglasses to save your eyes from the sun's heat.

You should apply a high quality moisturizer once or twice a day to your face and neck to moisturize your skin. If you would practice this, you will see a huge difference in the texture of your face. It would also be more beneficial if you choose a face cream that is designed to even your skin tone and get rid of age spots and wrinkles.

If you want to look beautiful, you must eat the right kind of food. You should avoid junk food, instant food and fast food, as this will accelerate the aging of skin. You should avoid taking much stress as too much stress is also bad for our skin and body. Stress can cause instability in our hormonal system which leads to acne and acne is the biggest problem arises for beautiful skin.

If you want to get beautiful skin, you must practice exercises, yoga and meditation regularly as this can lead to good blood circulation which will helpful in bringing more oxygen to the skin.

By Dr John Anne

Have you ever wanted to look and stay young and beautiful? You're not alone. Everywhere people are clambering to get hold of the latest---and possibly the best anti-aging skin care product that's made available in the market today. Most people would even go great distances just to achieve that desired beauty back, resorting to cosmetic procedures such as facelift. Nobody wants to look pretty old, right?

But what if you have a sensitive skin that cannot withstand the strong chemicals present in the anti-aging products and your budget don't allow you to undergo that quite expensive facelift surgery? Do not be in vain because simple remedies have always been there to help you maintain that young and vibrant look you've always wanted. So if you want to be young and beautiful again the natural way, here are some things that you might need to consider.

• Water is definitely the universal solvent as it is also the best remedy to help you stay healthy and maintain that natural glow on your face.
• Drinking at least eight glasses of water everyday can help properly hydrate your skin because it keeps moisture as well as your skin elasticity.
• Eating fruits and vegetables can help you stay fit and healthy as well as keep the nutrients and fluids that your skin needs.
• Not only tomatoes, but practically all fruits can make your skin smooth and young-looking.
• Always see to it that you eat enough servings vegetables such as carrots, beets and cucumbers for you to achieve that natural inner glow.
• If you want to go after a more natural face lift, then a paste made from turmeric powder and sugar cane juice is one of the best options that you could apply on your face for you to have a rejuvenated and smooth skin.
• Moisturize your skin and reduce those dreaded sagging skins on your face with an Aloe Vera gel, an emulsifying oil or perhaps a flax seed oil.
• Applying castor oil on your face can also help you reduce the visible wrinkles on your face as well as those fine lines that make you look older than you actually are.

These are just some of the proven effective home remedies that you might want to try for yourself. There are literally hundreds of ways that you can do to achieve that natural lift on your face and thus achieve a younger, more beautiful skin. Sometimes, you don't have to buy synthetic anti-aging products or undergo a knife to feel good about yourself again. Try one or all of the home remedies above and you're sure to achieve that facelift you've always wanted--- the natural way.

By Rafaelle M Paras