Pediatrics: General Medicine\n\n# Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis Treatment & Management\n\nUpdated: Jun 03, 2020\n\n * Author: Robert A Schwartz, MD, MPH; Chief Editor: Dirk M Elston, MD more...\n\n * Share\n * Email\n * Print\n * Feedback\n\nClose\n\n * Facebook\n * Twitter\n * LinkedIn\n * Google+\n\nSections\n\nPediatric Atopic Dermatitis\n\n * Sections Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis\n\n * Overview\n\n * Background\n * Pathophysiology\n * Etiology\n * Epidemiology\n * Prognosis\n * Patient Education\n * Show All\n * Presentation\n\n * History\n * Physical Examination\n * Show All\n * DDx\n * Workup\n\n * Laboratory Studies\n * Other Tests\n * Histologic Findings\n * Show All\n * Treatment\n\n * Medical Care\n * Consultations\n * Diet\n * Activity\n * Complications\n * Prevention\n * Long-Term Monitoring\n * Show All\n * Medication\n\n * Medication Summary\n * Topical corticosteroids\n * Systemic corticosteroids\n * Antimicrobials\n * Antipruritics\n * Immunomodulators\n * Topical Phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE-4) Inhibitors\n * Targeted Biologic Therapies (Interleukin Inhibitors)\n * Show All\n * Questions & Answers\n * Media Gallery\n * References\n\nTreatment\n\n## Medical Care\n\n### Rehydration\n\nThe most fundamental and important step in combating atopic dermatitis (AD) is\nrehydration of the stratum corneum. Adequate rehydration preserves the stratum\ncorneum barrier, minimizing the direct effects of irritants and allergens on\nthe skin and maximizing the effect of topically applied therapies, thus\ndecreasing the need for topical steroids.\n\nLukewarm soaking baths lasting 10-20 minutes are ideal.^ [15] Extremely hot\nwater should be avoided to prevent both vasodilation, which can trigger\npruritus, and the damage to the skin barrier caused by scalding.\n\nSmall amounts of bath oils or emulsification agents may be used for added\nhydration benefits in older children and adolescents. Bath oils or\nemulsification agents result in slippery conditions; warn patients and parents\nof the resultant risks of trauma and drowning after a fall. Readily available\nover-the-counter bath agents include Aveeno Colloid Oatmeal, RoBathol, Maypo,\ncottonseed oil with Brij 93, or mineral oil.\n\nRecommended soaps are mild and unscented with a neutral pH. Examples include\nDove, Oil of Olay, Caress, Camay, Aveeno, and Purpose. Even these mild soaps\nare often too drying for atopic skin. If the children are prepubertal, bathing\nin water alone may be preferable. Postpubertal patients need to use soap in\nthe axillae and groin but do not need it elsewhere.\n\nIf soaps are too irritating to the skin, hydrophobic lotions and creams, such\nas Cetaphil, Diprobase, and Unguentum Merck, may be used. These agents have\nexcellent cleansing properties and low potential for irritation. They should\nbe applied without water and rubbed gently over the skin surface until a light\nfoaming occurs. A soft cotton cloth or tissue can then be applied to wipe away\nthe agent, leaving behind a protective film of stearyl alcohol and propylene\nglycol.\n\nBaby shampoo may be used to manage scalp dermatitis.\n\n### Emollients\n\nBaths should be followed by the immediate application of an occlusive\nemollient over the entire skin surface to retain moisture in the epidermis. If\nan emollient is not applied within 3 minutes of leaving the bath, evaporation\ncauses excess drying of the skin. Skin should not be completely dried with a\ntowel prior to application of the emollient; rather, lightly patting the skin\nwith a towel to remove excess moisture is sufficient. However, preliminary\nevidence reported in 2020 suggests that emollients may not be beneficial for\nprimary prevention of atopic dermatitis in infants.^ [24]\n\nFrequently recommended emollients are hydrophobic and ointment-based; these\ninclude Vaseline petrolatum jelly, Crisco, vegetable oil, Aquaphor, and Elta.\nOccasionally, parents may find these agents too greasy for everyday use, and\ncream-based alternatives may be offered. Common creams include DML Forte,\nMoisturel, Aveeno, Curel, Purpose, Dermasil, Neutrogena, and Eucerin. This\nlatter group of moisturizers is less effective because of the weaker occlusive\neffects of creams as compared to ointments; thus, they should be used only if\nthe ointment-based emollients are not well tolerated.\n\nThe newest type of moisturizing product is a ceramide-dominant, lipid-based\nemollient (TriCeram) aimed at repairing the stratum corneum barrier function\nlost in atopic dermatitis. One study showed a significant decrease in clinical\nseverity scores and a decrease in transepidermal water loss in children whose\ntraditional moisturizers were replaced by TriCeram for 3 weeks.^ [25] Other\nceramide-containing preparations are also on the market.^ [26]\n\nUrea-containing products have been shown to soften and moisturize dry skin.\nCommonly available preparations include Aquacare cream or lotion and Ureacin\nCrème. Alpha-hydroxy and lactic acid preparations also are helpful as\nmoisturizers. Name brands include Aqua Lacten Lotion, AmLactin Lotion,\nLactiCare Lotion, Lac-Hydrin Lotion, and Nutraderm 30. In addition, 12%\nammonium lactate lotion has been shown to improve skin barrier function and\neven to mitigate dermal or epidermal atrophy induced by corticosteroids.^ [25]\nBecause of the stinging sensation experienced by children with acute or\nfissured dermatoses, the 10% urea concentration is preferred over the higher\nconcentrations, and care should also be used in the application of the alpha-\nhydroxy and lactic acid preparations. LactiCare-HC Lotion also contains\nhydrocortisone to further benefit acute flares of atopic dermatitis.\n\nFor children with repeated cutaneous infections, adding 2 teaspoons of\nhousehold bleach (eg, Clorox) per gallon of bath water can help reduce the\nincidence of such infections. A typical bathtub holds approximately 25-40\ngallons of water. During acute atopic dermatitis exacerbations, pouring 1 cup\nof table salt into the bath may ameliorate the stinging effect these children\nfrequently experience while bathing.\n\nWet dressings are very useful for diverse types of atopic dermatitic flares\nand severe recalcitrant atopic dermatitis.^ [27] They can be used on dry\nlichenified lesions to improve hydration and increase the penetration of\ntopical corticosteroids; they also work well to dry weeping or oozing lesions\nvia evaporation. The cooling sensation on the skin that results from slow\nevaporation with wet dressings has an anti-inflammatory effect and suppresses\nitching. The mechanical barrier of the wet dressing also prevents scratching,\nallows more rapid healing of lesions, and offers protection from contact with\nallergens and bacteria. Care should be taken to use only adequately diluted\ncorticosteroid preparations (if used) under occlusive dressings to prevent\nhypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis suppression and local adverse effects on\nthe skin. Wet wrap implementation should be delayed at least 2-3 days after\nbeginning antibiotic treatment for superinfected lesions to allow for\nobservation of clinical improvement of infected sores.^ [3]\n\nBurow solution 1:40 is a commonly used wet dressing because it is germicidal\nand directly suppresses weeping lesions by precipitation of protein. The\nsolution is prepared easily by dissolving one Domeboro packet or effervescent\ntablet in a pint of tepid or lukewarm tap water. Using lukewarm water is\nessential because hot water induces vasodilatation with increased weeping and\npruritus, whereas cold water causes vasoconstriction and secondary\nvasodilation. Submerge a soft cloth (eg, handkerchief, thin diaper, strips of\nbed sheets) into the solution until moderately wet but not dripping. Place the\ndressing over the affected skin site, periodically rewetting the compress. In\nsevere cases, a topical corticosteroid may be applied after the compress for\nenhanced penetration and action of the medication.\n\nSeek psychologic counseling, biofeedback, relaxation techniques, massage\ntherapy, and behavioral modifications if emotional stressors are a\ncontributing factor to atopic dermatitis.\n\n### Topical phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE-4) inhibitors\n\nCrisaborole topical ointment 2% (Eucrisa) was approved by the US Food and Drug\nAdministration (FDA) in December 2016 for mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis\nin adults and children aged 2 years or older. The approval was based on two\nplacebo-controlled trials (n=1522). Patients who received crisaborole achieved\ngreater response with clear or almost clear skin after 28 days compared with\nvehicle-treated patients (P< .001).^ [28]\n\nIn March 2020, the FDA expanded the indication to include infants and children\naged 3 months or older. Use in pediatric patients aged 3 months to less than 2\nyears was supported by data from a 28-day open-label, safety, and\npharmacokinetics trial (n=137).^ [29]\n\n### Targeted biologic therapeutics in atopic dermatitis\n\nAnti-IL-4Ra therapy (dupilumab)\n\nDupilumab is a monoclonal antibody that inhibits interleukin (IL)–4 and IL-13\nsignaling by blocking the shared IL-4Ra and originally demonstrated efficacy\nin phase 2 clinical trials.^ [30, 31] It was initially approved by the FDA for\nadults in 2017 who have moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis not adequately\ncontrolled with topical prescription therapies or when those therapies are not\nadvisable. In 2019, this indication was expanded to include adolescents aged\n12 years or older, and in 2020 to include children as young as 6 years. It is\na subcutaneous injection administered every 2 weeks.\n\nApproval of dupilumab was based on clinical trials investigating dupilumab as\nmonotherapy (SOLO 1 and SOLO 2) and in concomitant administration with topical\ncorticosteroids (CHRONOS). Results from the SOLO 1 (n=671) and SOLO 2 (n=708)\ntrials showed 36-38% of patients who received dupilumab had scores of 0 or 1\n(clear or almost clear) on the Investigator's Global Assessment scale compared\nwith placebo (8-10%) (P< .001). Additionally, improvement from baseline to\nweek 16 of at least 75% on the Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) was\nreported in significantly more patients who received each regimen of dupilumab\nthan in patients who received placebo (P< .001).^ [32] Approval in adolescents\nwas based on a phase 3 trial showing statistically significant improvement of\nthe EASI-75 in the dupilumab-treated group compared with placebo.^ [33]\n\nResults from the phase 3 trial (LIBERTY AD PEDS; n = 367) in children aged\n6-11 years showed 75% of those taking dupilumab plus topical corticosteroids\nachieved EASI-75 at 16 weeks compared with 26-28% of children using topical\ncorticosteroids alone (P< .001).^ [34]\n\n### Ultraviolet light\n\nUltraviolet light may benefit some patients.\n\nUltraviolet light in the UVB range may provide control and eliminate or\nmarkedly reduce the need for steroids. The new narrow band units are\nespecially effective. Ultraviolet light in the UVA range has been used alone,\nin combination with oral psoralen administration (PUVA), or with high-dose UVA\n1 (ie, 340-400 nm spectrum units).\n\nA significant decline in the usage of UVA light therapy and psoralen has been\nobserved because this regimen clearly accelerates photoaging and increases the\nrisk of skin cancer. UVA 1 spectrum light works by reducing cellular\nimmunoglobulin E (IgE) binding sites and inducing apoptosis in inflammatory\ncells and has demonstrated significant efficacy in treating atopic dermatitis.\nA small number of patients develop erythema or disease flares with light\ntreatment.\n\n### Allergen immunotherapy\n\nAllergen immunotherapy is currently indicated only for patients with allergic\nrhinitis or allergic asthma. However, several small randomized controlled\ntrials have shown a significant clinical benefit of subcutaneous immunotherapy\nor sublingual immunotherapy with house dust mite extract in patients\nsensitized to the house dust mite. Larger randomized, double-blind, placebo-\ncontrolled trials are needed to confirm these findings.^ [35]\n\nNext:\n\n## Consultations\n\nConsider consultation with an allergist/immunologist or dermatologist for the\nfollowing conditions:\n\n * Atopic dermatitis that is severe (eg, 20% skin involvement, 10% skin involvement with eyelids/hands/intertriginous areas affected) or is refractory to first-line treatments\n\n * Erythroderma or extensive exfoliation\n\n * Infectious complications\n\n * Ocular complications\n\n * Psychosocial complications\n\n * Coexisting asthma or allergic rhinitis\n\n * Impaired quality of life\n\n * Identification of triggers and allergens\n\n * Atopic dermatitis requiring hospitalization or more than one course of systemic steroids\n\n * Uncertain diagnosis\n\nPrevious\n\nNext:\n\n## Diet\n\nWhether breastfeeding can help prevent development of atopic dermatitis in\nchildren remains unclear. A clinical report from the American Academy of\nPediatrics recommended exclusive breastfeeding as opposed to cow's milk\nformula feeding over the first 4 months of life to prevent development of\natopic dermatitis in infants at high risk of developing atopy.^ [36] However,\nseveral studies have found no protective benefit of exclusive breastfeeding in\nthe first 3-6 months of life.^ [37, 38]\n\nSupplementation with extensively hydrolyzed formulas in infants at high risk\nof developing atopic dermatitis appeared to be more effective at preventing\natopic dermatitis than supplementation with partially hydrolyzed formulas or\ncow's milk formulas.^ [36] However, partially hydrolyzed cow's milk formula\nmay be beneficial in treating infants with mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis\nduring the first 6 months of their life without affecting their nutritional\nstatus.^ [39]\n\nFor children older than 5 years, nutritionally adequate elimination diets are\nthe goal if double-blind placebo-controlled trials indicate a clinically\nsignificant food allergy. However, most skin tests, radioallergosorbent tests\n(RASTs), and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) that reveal positive\nresults against food allergens are not borne out to cause disease flares in\nclinical trials; thus, elimination diets are only rarely indicated.\n\nPrevious\n\nNext:\n\n## Activity\n\nProhibit smoking in the home and in other areas that are frequented by\nchildren with allergies.\n\nImplement dust mite control measures for children with documented sensitivity\nto dust mites. Counsel parents to use dust mite–proof plastic cases around\npillows, mattresses, and box springs. Wash bedding in hot water weekly to\nremove dust mites. Remove carpets and drapes from the bedroom or vacuum\ncarpets and drapes weekly to remove dust mites.\n\nIn the subgroup of children with atopic dermatitis who also experience\nrespiratory allergies to animal allergens, parents should consider removing\nanimals from the home or confining them to areas of the house where\nsusceptible children do not come into contact with their dander or saliva.\n\nAvoid irritants that trigger the itch-scratch-itch cycle (eg, soaps,\ndetergents, chemicals, abrasive clothing, extremes of temperature and\nhumidity).\n\nUse pH-neutral minimally defatting soaps (eg, Dove). Avoid excessive drying of\nthe skin with alcohol-containing astringents. Launder new clothes before\nwearing to remove manufacturing chemicals. Use liquid detergent rather than\npowder detergent and add a second rinse cycle to remove all residual\ndetergent.\n\nWear loose fitting open-weave cotton or cotton-blend clothing; avoid wool.\n\nUse a humidifier in the winter to prevent excessive skin dryness and an air\nconditioner in the summer to prevent sweating and associated macerative\neffects on the skin. Decreased humidity indoors helps prevent the growth of\nmold.\n\nPrevious\n\nNext:\n\n## Complications\n\nThe most common complication of atopic dermatitis is secondary infection.\n\nStaphylococcus species and group A beta-hemolytic streptococci are the most\nfrequent organisms cultured from skin lesions. Superinfected eczematoid\nlesions appear as erythema associated with serous or purulent exudates and\ncrusting. Greasy moist scales on the surface of the lesions and small pustules\nat the advancing edges may be present. Always consider infection in acute\nflares of chronic atopic dermatitis or in cases that are unresponsive to\nappropriate therapy.\n\nTopical antibiotic therapy is useful for localized infections; however,\nsystemic treatment is preferred for recurrent or widespread infections. The\nagent of choice is penicillin G if group A streptococci is the known\ninfectious organism. Use erythromycin or a semisynthetic penicillin (eg,\nnafcillin, oxacillin, dicloxacillin) if S aureus is a possible cause.\nHospitalization and use of intravenous antibiotics are indicated in cases of\ninvasive infection (eg, osteomyelitis). Perform urinalysis and closely observe\npatients for symptoms for at least 7 weeks after treatment in endemic areas\nbecause systemic antibiotic treatment does not prevent postinfectious\nglomerulonephritis after a cutaneous infection with nephritogenic M strains of\nstreptococci.\n\nLess commonly, patients with atopic dermatitis may develop an explosive\nvesicular eruption known as Kaposi varicelliform eruption or eczema\nherpeticum. Vesicles and pustules are typically umbilicated and are initially\nconfined to eczematous skin but may later spread to normal skin. Later in the\ncourse of the disease, erosions may be commonplace and confluent, resulting in\ndenuded areas. Tzanck smear of vesicles or a viral culture confirms the\ndiagnosis. Treatment is with acyclovir (if mild, administer 25-30 mg/kg/d, up\nto 200 mg 5 times per day orally; if severe, administer 5 mg/kg/dose every 8 h\nor 1.5 g/m^2/d intravenously).\n\nAtopic dermatitis nearly doubles an individual's risk of developing lymphoma.\nThis risk increases with usage of potent topical steroids, especially for\nprolonged time periods.^ [40]\n\nSleep disturbances are common in those with atopic dermatitis.^ [41, 42] They\nhave reduced sleep efficiency, longer sleep onset latency, more sleep\nfragmentation, and less nonrapid eye movement sleep. Reduced nocturnal\nmelatonin secretion may be linked. Mothers may also experience sleep\ndisturbance and exhaustion as a result of their child’s atopic dermatitis.^\n[43]\n\nPrevious\n\nNext:\n\n## Prevention\n\nPrevention of acute flares and the subsequent development of chronic lesions\nof atopic dermatitis are indicators of successful treatment for this disease.\nMaintenance of adequate hydration of the stratum corneum, avoidance of known\nor probable allergens and irritants, rapid self-treatment with the proper\nclass of topical steroids, and judicious use of complementary therapies (eg,\nantipruritics, stress relievers, antibiotics) are the cornerstones of ensuring\na high quality of life unimpeded by the more severe aspects of this disease.\n\nNonspecific triggers of inflammation in patients with atopic dermatitis may\ninclude physical or chemical irritants. The following simple measures should\nbe followed in daily life to reduce the frequency and severity of irritant-\ninduced atopic dermatitis flares^ [44] :\n\n * Skin care products that contain alcohol and astringents should be avoided.\n\n * New clothes should be laundered before use to remove formaldehyde and other chemicals.\n\n * Liquid detergents are preferred over powder detergents for laundering clothes, as liquids are easier to rinse out. A second rinse cycle may also improve removal of residual detergent.\n\n * Patients should shower immediately after swimming in chlorinated pools and should subsequently apply moisturizer.\n\n * Fragrance-free skin products that are hypoallergenic or made for \"sensitive skin\" may be less irritating than other kinds of skin products.\n\nPrenatal and postnatal probiotic supplementation may be helpful in preventing\nthe development of atopic dermatitis in young children. In a 2008 meta-\nanalysis, the most commonly studied probiotic was Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG.^\n[45] Larger, randomized controlled studies are needed to confirm these initial\nfindings.\n\nA dog living in the home at the time of birth has been associated with a 50%\ndecrease in the incidence of atopic dermatitis at age 3 years.^ [6] One study\nfound that, at age 4 years, dog-sensitized children experienced less risk for\neczema, whereas cat sensitization significantly increased the risk.^ [46]\n\nChildren with ichthyosis vulgaris should avoid neonatal cat exposure to\nprevent atopic dermatitis.^ [47]\n\nBreastfeeding during the first 4 months of life may reduce in incidence and\nseverity of childhood atopic disease but only modestly and only in those at\nhigh risk.^ [48]\n\nPrevious\n\nNext:\n\n## Long-Term Monitoring\n\nFrequent follow-up is needed early in the course of atopic dermatitis (AD) to\nensure compliance and assess patient responsiveness to therapy. 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A moisturizer with antiseptic effects has value, but there are no clinical studies to document the efficacy and safety of coconut oil as a skin moisturizer.This study aimed to determine the effectivity and safety of virgin coconut oil compared with mineral oil as a therapeutic moisturizer for mild to moderate xerosis.A randomized double- blind controlled clinical trial was conducted on mild to moderate xerosis in 34 patients with negative patch-test reactions to the test products. These patients were randomized to apply either coconut oil or mineral oil on the legs twice a day for 2 weeks. Quantitative outcome parameters for effectivity were measured at baseline and on each visit with a Corneometer CM825 to measure skin hydration and a Sebumeter SM 810 to measure skin lipids. For safety, transepidermal water loss (TEWL) was measured with a Tewameter TM210, and skin surface hydrogen ion concentration (pH) was measured with a Skin pH Meter PH900. Patients and the investigator separately evaluated, at baseline and at each weekly visit, skin symptoms of dryness, scaling, roughness, and pruritus by using a visual analogue scale and grading of xerosis.Coconut oil and mineral oil have comparable effects. Both oils showed effectivity through significant improvement in skin hydration and increase in skin surface lipid levels. Safety was demonstrated through no significant difference in TEWL and skin pH. Subjective grading of xerosis by the investigators and visual analogue scales used by the patients showed a general trend toward better (though not statistically evident) improvement with coconut oil than with mineral oil. Safety for both was further demonstrated by negative patch-test results prior to the study and by the absence of adverse reactions during the study.Coconut oil is as effective and safe as mineral oil when used as a moisturizer.","Europe PMC is a service of the Europe PMC Funders' Group, in partnership with the European Bioinformatics Institute; and in cooperation with the National Center for Biotechnology Information at the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NCBI/NLM). 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A moisturizer with antiseptic\neffects has value, but there are no clinical studies to document the efficacy\nand safety of coconut oil as a skin moisturizer.This study aimed to determine\nthe effectivity and safety of virgin coconut oil compared with mineral oil as\na therapeutic moisturizer for mild to moderate xerosis.A randomized double-\nblind controlled clinical trial was conducted on mild to moderate xerosis in\n34 patients with negative patch-test reactions to the test products. These\npatients were randomized to apply either coconut oil or mineral oil on the\nlegs twice a day for 2 weeks. Quantitative outcome parameters for effectivity\nwere measured at baseline and on each visit with a Corneometer CM825 to\nmeasure skin hydration and a Sebumeter SM 810 to measure skin lipids. For\nsafety, transepidermal water loss (TEWL) was measured with a Tewameter TM210,\nand skin surface hydrogen ion concentration (pH) was measured with a Skin pH\nMeter PH900. Patients and the investigator separately evaluated, at baseline\nand at each weekly visit, skin symptoms of dryness, scaling, roughness, and\npruritus by using a visual analogue scale and grading of xerosis.Coconut oil\nand mineral oil have comparable effects. Both oils showed effectivity through\nsignificant improvement in skin hydration and increase in skin surface lipid\nlevels. Safety was demonstrated through no significant difference in TEWL and\nskin pH. Subjective grading of xerosis by the investigators and visual\nanalogue scales used by the patients showed a general trend toward better\n(though not statistically evident) improvement with coconut oil than with\nmineral oil. 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It may spread to the knees, elbows, and trunk (but not usually the diaper area).","Older kids and teens usually get the rash in the bends of the elbows, behind the knees, on the neck, or on the inner wrists and ankles. Their skin is often scalier and drier than when the eczema first began. It also can be thicker, darker, or scarred from all the scratching (called lichenification).","Doctors don't know exactly what causes eczema. It might be that there's a difference in the way a person's immune system reacts to things. Skin allergies may be involved in some forms of eczema.","Many kids and teens with eczema have family members who have it. Experts think it passes from parents to kids through genes. Eczema is fairly common.","People with eczema also may have asthma and some types of allergies, such as hay fever. Eczema, asthma, and hay fever are known as \"atopic\" conditions. These affect people who are overly sensitive to allergens in the environment. For some, food allergies may bring these on or make them worse. For others, allergies to animal dander, dust, pollen or other things might be the triggers.","There is no specific test used to diagnose eczema. The doctor will look at the rash and ask about symptoms, the child's past health, and the family's health. If family members have any atopic conditions, that's an important clue.","The doctor will rule out other conditions that can cause skin inflammation, and might recommend that your child see a dermatologist or an allergist.","The doctor may ask you to ban some foods (such as eggs, milk, soy, or nuts) from your child's diet, switch detergents or soaps, or make other changes for a time to see if your child is reacting to something.","There is no cure for eczema. But treatments can help with symptoms. The doctor will recommend different treatments based on how severe the symptoms are, the child's age, and where the rash is. Some are \"topical\" and applied to the skin. Others are taken by mouth.","Topical moisturizers. Skin should be moisturized often (ideally, two or three times a day). The best time to apply moisturizer is after a bath or shower, with the skin patted dry gently. Ointments (such as petroleum jelly) and creams are best because they contain a lot of oil. Lotions have too much water to be helpful.","Topical corticosteroids, also called cortisone or steroid creams or ointments. These ease skin inflammation. (These aren't the same as steroids used by some athletes.) It's important not to use a topical steroid prescribed for someone else. These creams and ointments vary in strength, and using the wrong strength in sensitive areas can damage the skin, especially in infants.","Medicine taken by mouth. These can include antihistamines (anti-allergy medicine) to help itchy kids sleep better at night, antibiotics if a rash gets infected by bacteria, and corticosteroid pills or other medicines that suppress the immune system.","Help prevent or treat eczema by keeping your child's skin from getting dry or itchy and avoiding triggers that cause flare-ups. Try these suggestions:","Kids should take short baths or showers in warm (not hot) water. Use mild unscented soaps or non-soap cleansers and pat the skin dry before putting on cream or ointment. Teens should use unscented makeup and oil-free facial moisturizers.","Kids should wear soft clothes that \"breathe,\" such as those made from cotton. Wool or polyester may be too harsh or irritating.","Keep your child's fingernails short to prevent skin damage from scratching. Try having your child wear comfortable, light gloves to bed if scratching at night is a problem.","Get rid of known allergens in your household and help your child avoid others, like pollen, mold, and tobacco smoke.","Stress can make eczema worse. Help your child find ways to deal with stress (like exercise, deep breathing, or talking to a counselor).","Children and teens with eczema are prone to skin infections. Call your doctor right away if you notice any early signs of skin infection, such as","Also call your doctor if you notice a sudden change or worsening of the eczema, or if it isn't responding to the doctor's recommendations.","For many kids, eczema begins to improve by the age of 5 or 6. Sometimes it goes away. In other kids, it may start again as they enter puberty. Some people still have eczema as adults, with areas of itching that look dry and scaly.","Note: All information on KidsHealth® is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor."]},"parsed_md":"Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) (for Parents) - Nemours KidsHealth\n\n[Skip to Content]\n\n# Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)\n\nReviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD\n\n * Print\n\nen españolEccema (dermatitis atópica)\n\n### What Is Eczema?\n\nEczema is a condition where the skin gets irritated, red, dry, bumpy, and\nitchy. There are several types of eczema, but the most common is atopic\ndermatitis. To many people, \"eczema\" and \"atopic dermatitis\" mean the same\nthing.\n\n### What Are the Signs & Symptoms of Eczema?\n\nThe signs of eczema (EK-zeh-ma):\n\n * are mainly dry, itchy skin. Because it is so itchy, it is often called \"the itch that rashes.\"\n * include redness, scales, and bumps that can leak fluid and then crust over\n * tend to come and go. When they get worse, it is called a flare-up.\n * may be more noticeable at night\n\nSymptoms can vary:\n\n * Infants younger than 1 year old usually have the eczema rash on their cheeks, forehead, or scalp. It may spread to the knees, elbows, and trunk (but not usually the diaper area).\n\n * Older kids and teens usually get the rash in the bends of the elbows, behind the knees, on the neck, or on the inner wrists and ankles. Their skin is often scalier and drier than when the eczema first began. It also can be thicker, darker, or scarred from all the scratching (called lichenification).\n\n### What Causes Eczema?\n\nDoctors don't know exactly what causes eczema. It might be that there's a\ndifference in the way a person's immune system reacts to things. Skin\nallergies may be involved in some forms of eczema.\n\n### Who Gets Eczema?\n\nMany kids and teens with eczema have family members who have it. Experts think\nit passes from parents to kids through genes. Eczema is fairly common.\n\nPeople with eczema also may have asthma and some types of allergies, such as\nhay fever. Eczema, asthma, and hay fever are known as \"atopic\" conditions.\nThese affect people who are overly sensitive to allergens in the environment.\nFor some, food allergies may bring these on or make them worse. For others,\nallergies to animal dander, dust, pollen or other things might be the\ntriggers.\n\nEczema is not contagious.\n\n### How Is Eczema Diagnosed?\n\nThere is no specific test used to diagnose eczema. The doctor will look at the\nrash and ask about symptoms, the child's past health, and the family's health.\nIf family members have any atopic conditions, that's an important clue.\n\nThe doctor will rule out other conditions that can cause skin inflammation,\nand might recommend that your child see a dermatologist or an allergist.\n\nThe doctor may ask you to ban some foods (such as eggs, milk, soy, or nuts)\nfrom your child's diet, switch detergents or soaps, or make other changes for\na time to see if your child is reacting to something.\n\n### How Is Eczema Treated?\n\nThere is no cure for eczema. But treatments can help with symptoms. The doctor\nwill recommend different treatments based on how severe the symptoms are, the\nchild's age, and where the rash is. Some are \"topical\" and applied to the\nskin. Others are taken by mouth.\n\nTopical moisturizers. Skin should be moisturized often (ideally, two or three\ntimes a day). The best time to apply moisturizer is after a bath or shower,\nwith the skin patted dry gently. Ointments (such as petroleum jelly) and\ncreams are best because they contain a lot of oil. Lotions have too much water\nto be helpful.\n\nTopical corticosteroids, also called cortisone or steroid creams or ointments.\nThese ease skin inflammation. (These aren't the same as steroids used by some\nathletes.) It's important not to use a topical steroid prescribed for someone\nelse. These creams and ointments vary in strength, and using the wrong\nstrength in sensitive areas can damage the skin, especially in infants.\n\nOther topical anti-inflammatory medicines. These include medicines that change\nthe way the skin's immune system reacts.\n\nMedicine taken by mouth. These can include antihistamines (anti-allergy\nmedicine) to help itchy kids sleep better at night, antibiotics if a rash gets\ninfected by bacteria, and corticosteroid pills or other medicines that\nsuppress the immune system.\n\nOther types of treatment can include:\n\n * phototherapy: treatment with ultraviolet light\n * wet wraps: damp cloths placed on irritated areas of skin\n * bleach baths: bathing in very diluted bleach solution\n\n### How Can Parents Help?\n\nHelp prevent or treat eczema by keeping your child's skin from getting dry or\nitchy and avoiding triggers that cause flare-ups. Try these suggestions:\n\n * Kids should take short baths or showers in warm (not hot) water. Use mild unscented soaps or non-soap cleansers and pat the skin dry before putting on cream or ointment. Teens should use unscented makeup and oil-free facial moisturizers.\n * Ask your doctor if it's OK to use oatmeal soaking products in the bath to help control itching.\n * Kids should wear soft clothes that \"breathe,\" such as those made from cotton. Wool or polyester may be too harsh or irritating.\n * Keep your child's fingernails short to prevent skin damage from scratching. Try having your child wear comfortable, light gloves to bed if scratching at night is a problem.\n * Kids should avoid becoming overheated, which can lead to flare-ups.\n * Kids should drink plenty of water, which adds moisture to the skin.\n * Get rid of known allergens in your household and help your child avoid others, like pollen, mold, and tobacco smoke.\n * Stress can make eczema worse. Help your child find ways to deal with stress (like exercise, deep breathing, or talking to a counselor).\n\n### When Should I Call the Doctor?\n\nChildren and teens with eczema are prone to skin infections. Call your doctor\nright away if you notice any early signs of skin infection, such as\n\n * fever\n * redness and warmth on or around affected areas\n * pus-filled bumps on or around affected areas\n * areas on the skin that look like cold sores or fever blisters\n\nAlso call your doctor if you notice a sudden change or worsening of the\neczema, or if it isn't responding to the doctor's recommendations.\n\n### What Else Should I Know?\n\nFor many kids, eczema begins to improve by the age of 5 or 6. Sometimes it\ngoes away. In other kids, it may start again as they enter puberty. Some\npeople still have eczema as adults, with areas of itching that look dry and\nscaly.\n\nReviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD\n\nDate reviewed: September 2019\n\n## More on this topic for:\n\n * Laundering Your Baby's Clothes\n * Seasonal Allergies (Hay Fever)\n * Cradle Cap (Seborrheic Dermatitis) in Infants\n * Asthma Center\n * All About Allergies\n * What Is Skin Testing for Allergies?\n * Asthma\n * Impetigo\n * Skin, Hair, and Nails\n * Food Allergies\n\n * Word! Dermatitis\n * Word! Eczema\n * Word! Hay Fever\n * Word! Skin Test\n * Asthma Center\n * Rashes\n * Eczema\n\n * Food Allergies\n * Asthma Center\n * Allergies\n * Tips for Taking Care of Your Skin\n * Eczema\n * Impetigo\n\nNote: All information on KidsHealth® is for educational purposes only. For\nspecific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.\n\n© 1995- The Nemours Foundation. All rights reserved.\n\nImages provided by The Nemours Foundation, iStock, Getty Images, Veer,\nShutterstock, and Clipart.com.\n\n"},{"original_url":"https://www.permaculture.co.uk/readers-solutions/5-natural-cures-eczema","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20210413062756/https://www.permaculture.co.uk/readers-solutions/5-natural-cures-eczema","parsed_text":{"title":"5 natural cures for eczema","passages":["to scratch and many have been given steroid creams. But have you found that after you finish the course of medication, it just keeps coming back? Rather than dampen the symptoms, this article discusses 5 simple steps you can take to get to the root of the problem and beat eczema forever.","I've had eczema since I was a child and have tried everything including homeopathy and herbal medicine as well as more conventional treatments. I was told that I would probably grow out of it but unfortunately I was still itching into my 20s. None of the treatments I was given worked, they either gave temporary relief or made it worse. After years of trying, I decided to take a little look at what was in the emollient given to me by my doctor and I found some surprising results. It mostly consisted of parabens (which can be an irritant in some people) but the wost ingredient was sodium laurel sulphate, an ester of sulphuric acid that dries up the natural oils on your skin and can cause skin corrosion and severe irritation. The thing they were prescribing me was creating the problem and it is in most soaps and moisturisers. Crazy right? So why do cosmetic companies use it? Well, It started off as an efficient detergent for garage floors and it's incredibly cheap. It does so much more but one of its finest qualities is mimicking estrogen (EEK!) to read more about SLS click here.","Get rid of anything that has SLS in it, you are not a garage floor! This means you need to look at your shampoos, conditioners, hand soaps, shower gels, moisturisers. Anything and everything that comes into contact with your skin should come under scrutiny. My motto is, \"Don't put anything on your skin that you wouldn't put in your mouth.\" Try to avoid parabens and other synthetic substances that could be irritants as well, the Ecologist have a great list of beauty baddies on their website.","Go for the products that pride themselves on being organic but keep looking at the ingredients labels as they are not always 100% natural. The rule to go by is if you don't recognise what's in it, don't buy it. A personal favourite of mine is a company called Raw Gaia, the world's first range of living organic skin care products and raw organic beauty products . When you use their delicious smelling creams it really feels like you are nourishing your skin.","This is the piece of advice I really agree with the doctors on. Every time you think of it, like right now, get the moisturiser out. Eczema is usually caused by dry skin (but you should check with your doctor in case it is an infection) so it makes sense to give it tonnes of moisture but just make sure it's the right kind. I find that using 100% pure products was the only thing that didn't irritate or block my pores.","Cocoa butter is great for your skin because Vitamins E among others is naturally found within it. If it is cold pressed, the vitamins will be more prevalent. It also makes your skin beautifully soft and smells like a dream! It's best to buy it in its most pure form as this guarantees there will be no parabens mixed in but it's also so much cheaper than shop bought brands. It keeps forever so there is never any need to put artifical preservatives in it anyway.","Sweet almond carrier oil is also vitamin rich. It contains contains the plant- derived compounds ursolic acid and oleic acid which are known to have anti- inflammatory and skin barrier repair effects. Try massaging it all over your body an hour before having a bath to prevent dryness.","Aloe vera is used for treating burns and has even shown to be effective at healing wounds. It has been amazing at treating my eczema with overnight results but when I told a friend this she said it always gave her a rash. It turned out she had been using a cream with all sorts of other ingredients in it because harvested aloe juice needs preservatives. The best way to get around this is to just buy a plant from your local garden centre and cut off a leaf and keep it in your fridge to use as and when you need it. This is a really cheap way of moisturising but it also means you can get the full benefits of the aloe plant by drinking it as a juice too.","You should be able to get all the vitamins and minerals you need from a balanced diet but it's sometimes useful to have an extra boost. It is always best to consult a nutritionist before taking supplements. In some cases, eczema can be caused by a fatty acid defficiency. Fatty acids can reduce inflammation and relieve dryness, and can also help to heal eczema, therefore, it is worth taking a fatty acid supplement that contains Omega 3, 6 and 9. Antioxidant vitamins C, E and D might also be good for treating eczema. This is because antioxidants can improve the skin's texture, collagen production, protect from free radicals and help with essential fatty acid metabolism.","Cows milk is the most common dietary trigger for eczema. Drinking cows milk may not be the thing causing your eczema but it is worth cutting it out for a couple of weeks just to see if it makes a difference to you. When you cut out a certain type of food it is important that you replace it with something. In terms of alternatives to cows milk, it really depends on your preference, almond and hazelnut milks are my favourites but others in my family love oat and rice milk. Goats, sheeps and buffalo milk are delicious creamy alternatives and also create amazing cheeses but if you are particularly sensitive, after the two weeks, it might be worth cutting these out too.","It is also possible that you could be sensitive to other foods like soya, gluten, citrus fruits or nuts so if you've tried all of the steps and they still aren't working it might be good to consult a dietician or allergy specialist.","It sounds so simple but we often forget that clothes are the thing that come into contact with our skin the most. I often found that my eczema got a lot worse as I started wearing more clothes when the cold weather set in. If you think about it, even though most of the detergent gets washed out every time you wash your clothes, they always come out the machine with a fresh clean smell so it must be leaving some sort of residue. There have been many eczema arguments against biological washing powder because the enzymes used to eat the dirt could also eat your skin but nothing has been proved. I would just say that natural is best because even after I got rid of the biological washing powder, there were still some that chafed no end! My favourite is the Simply pure range because it doesn't use harmful substances (to you or the fishes in the sea) and it leaves your clothes smelling delightful, it is also recommended by the national eczema society.","In terms of wearing more natural fibres, rather than getting a whole new wardrobe just change what you buy in future. It's a case of exchanging scratchy fibers for softer ones like bamboo, cotton or silk (look out for top quality pieces second hand at jumble sales or charity shops). If you decide to start buying organic fibres, it benefits not just your skin but the environment and the farmers too.","Create your own natural skincare products from your local ingredients with Vital Skincare: Natural Healthy Skin in Just 5 Minutes a Day available from: https://shop.permaculture.co.uk/vital-skincare.html","I also suffered eczema for years and years, though it finally dissipated. While I agree with all of your suggestions, finally I realised that the most fundamental of all my problems - for me! - was self-judgement. If this sounds esoteric or whatever, the consequences have been totally practical. Even now, years after the chronic eczema has passed, if I am giving myself a hard time, eczema appears, and I only need to recognize it, literally look at myself in a mirror, and tell myself honestly that I love myself just the way I am, and the eczema goes into retreat! Try it, and I hope it works as well for you. Do the other stuff as well of course. Good luck!","I had bad eczema for years and agree that aloe vera and almond oil are great for eczema. I used different types of creams from the chemist and eventually went natural (thank goodness!). I used proskin eczema by mama nature which is a cream with aloe vera, almond oil and calendula. It was amazing and helped me better than any other cream. I would definitely recommend natural products.","Spotted the thread on eczema and wondered if acne could be helped by similar treatments. A young relative (aged 20) has bad acne and it is making him very self-conscious and depressed. Any ideas?","Super article. I found through trial and error that the only thing I can put on my scalp is aloe Vera shampoo and conditioner (faith in nature or dr. Organic). I struggled for years with eczema, but now it is very much under control.","Thanks for this article! The other day for the first time, I thought to try a piece of Aloe Vera plant and when I applied it, it seemed to soothe quickly, so it's good to see confirmation in the pages of Permaculture Mag!","Shampoo. Seriously ive had this since i was born and this shampoo made it worse quit messing with people and put stuff on here when you actually find a cure. There is none. The only thing to do is to keep it moisturized. I am 17 and im tired of hearing the same crap about how we cured it the only thing helping me is this soap i got from Louisiana. The Baylor college of Medicine. These natural cures don't work i've personally tried them all. It sucks when you can't even go to school with shorts on because your scarred people will see your eczema. Just go to Baylor College of medicine. That is the only \"cure\"","Because things don't work for you it doesn't render them useless. My son has had ecxema since he was 2 months old he is now 23, for him and I'm sure many others different things have worked at different ages, a cream we tried when he was 3 didn't work but at 20 it did, now we need to change again, hence I'm on this site.I believe it's a condition you manage not cure, you have to look at the whole picture, age, diet, stresses, enviroment, as they change so should the treatment. I'm glad you have had success with the Baylor College and I hope they continue to manage your ecxema.","Hi. As a medical herbalist, I'm very surprised herbs didn't work for you. Touch wood, I've not had an eczema case (who followed my dietary advice) not clear up or improve dramatically. I wonder what or who you tried? Information about Herbal Medicine, the herbs themselves and practitioners all vary widely in quality. Oh, and well done John Button, yes, I find stress is very key. The skin and nerve tissues develop from the same embryological germ tissue, and I wonder if this is why.","Did not hear one word about Hemp. If your not aware of the quality and benefits of this super plant, I believe everyone should. It provides us with a full spectrum of Omegas, in fact all of them in which the body needs. Even all the essential fatty acids we need to consume from our diet. Its known to clear up everything! especially eczema. And no not talking about marijuana. I am talking about Hemp! You can consume it from eating hulled seeds or oil. There is also many body care products out there with hemp oil in it. The hemp oil that I am talking about is the seed oil. As a good example I would refer to Robert from Canada Hemp Foods. Hemp will dominate once again, Slowly while we all educate ourselves since it is very clear our governments and corporations have been lying to us to benefit themselves. It could only last for so long and now is the time for people to start becoming aware of the high quality and benefits hemp has to offer.","I'm also wondering what exactly you mean when you say you 'tried herbal medicine'. There is a world of difference between taking or applying over-the- counter herbal remedies (which may not be the correct herb for you, or may not be strong enough to tackle a severe case of eczema) and going to see a qualified medical herbalist, who can assess your individual needs and make up a specific treatment plan for your condition, which usually includes custom made herbal medicines, topical applications and detailed dietary advice. In this case the success rate for treatment of eczema and other chronic skin conditions is very high.","I used to suffer from eczema for about 15 years so I have tried every single cream & ointment known to man. Unfortunately Aveeno and every other cream had little effect at all. Thankfully I was actually able to completely cure my eczema after my cousin told me how. I only had to do 2 things, which i will share below...","1. Use a humidifier in your house. This will add moisture to the air and to your skin without you knowing.","Try those two steps and hopefully you will get as much luck with getting rid of eczema as i did. Just remember eczema is not a permanent problem, creams may slightly ease symptoms occasionally but you need to tackle the root cause.","I have sensitive skin and I have eczema. When I say I've tried just about every product, I mean EVERY product. From prescription to over the counter, only few have worked and even then, they only work for so long or only so well. When I first got Foderma serum, I loved that a little really went a long way. I've used it everyday but it barely made a dent. It took almost a week and a half to realize I had used any of it look-wise. After a few days, I could tell a difference in my eczema. I only used it on one of my spots for about a week to see how my skin would react and to see if it would work. It's phenomenal. It started to get rid of it right away AND once it was gone, has kept it gone. I use it daily like I would a normal lotion. I would highly reccomend Foderma serum.","but I m also doing research on eczema remedies and I found this dynamic source it will be really help for everyone. so, you must visit on it. http://eczematracker.com/whatworksforeczema.php","I love this natural remedies! That's really a marvelous post. This post contains useful information which help a lot to who facing eczema problem.","but I m also doing research on eczema remedies and I found this dynamic source it will be really help for everyone. so, you must visit on it. http://eczematracker.com/whatworksforeczema.php","Hi, My daughter developed eczema between the ages of 11 and 20, then it disappeared. But those years were hell as many of you so well know. The usual routine; night scratching and weeping, stuck to the sheets, you know. And the diabolical treatments with steroids, paraffin rich gunk which was called 'moisturiser' for some obscure reason, and the emollient baths. Been there, sad times and I was ignorant and trusted the doctors as I never had experienced these things before. In fact I had never known anyone with bad enough eczema to mention in a conversation. But I had better ideas and tried to find a natural cure for the problem. Those days there was no internet, only some books in our very limited library and few more in another, further away in the city. So I harvested the little info there was but found not much. I tried almond carrier oil with few drops of lavender essential oil but that did not help a lot. I also mixed the lavender in the doctor-prescribed paraffin gunk because I had been convinced of its merits. Now I would like to drag all those doctors to court and sue them for child cruelty. I have also learnt to avoid doctors as much as possible. They work for the Big Pharma and recommend 'medicines' to make money and have no interest in your well being. In fact, eczema patients are well loved by Big Pharma as they'll never get better as long as they are 'treated' with the popular medicines, steroids and paraffin. And the money rolls in. Eventually my daughter grew out her eczema but it did return. However, meanwhile I had enquired computer skills and found a wealth of new info on the net, and learnt so much more about herbal treatments. I also learnt how to make herbal creams and infusions with amazing results. When my daughter began to get a nasty rash around her mouth 4 years ago, aged 29, she went to see a doctor, against my wishes, and was prescribed steroid cream. My advice was to not to use it, but she thought that since there was only a little rash, something quick should remove it without fuss. Long story short; yes it did remove it but it returned in 2 weeks' time much worse. Then it was time to go to the garden and find some herbs. I found Chickweed and made an infusion, tea thus. The rash which was now burning and spread, was dabbed many times a day with this cooled 'tea' in a cotton wool ball. Immediately there was a cooling, soothing feeling, and less itch. This went on for 2 weeks, and we could see how the skin began to change colour from the angry red back to the normal paleness. After 3 weeks of daily washes there was no sign of any redness at all. Steroid cream was thrown in the bin to start with, and after that episode there have not been a new flair ups until recently when my daughter found the same redness on her eye lids. She started to use chickweed infusion again, and now the redness is receding. It is an amazing little weed and really works.Very cheap too, from a well known market place. Just buy 'dried Chickweed', put 1 teaspoon in a mug, pour boiled water on top as making tea and cover with a saucer. Let brew at least 15 minutes and let cool. Then dab on any eczema and keep on doing so until there is improvement. There will be and it is lovely to see. The same happens if you use Calendula. You can buy that very cheaply too and use like CW. You can also drink the tea for stomach upsets. Use Calendula cream, or CW cream, and avoid anything with paraffin. I'll write another post about those, Just AVOID them. Moisturise with almond oil straight from the bottle or Jojoba oil which is actually a liquid wax but it lets the skin breathe and does not block pores like paraffin does. Also, you can have a bath without emollients. I make a bath oil for my 'patients',( people hear about me and come for help) and it is lovely. It contains 1 part of Polysorbate 80 and 3 parts of oils of your choice, say, Almond, Coconut or Jojoba. Put all in a bottle, shake up and use 1 cap full in a bath. The oil mixes with water and does not float on top, so you are not sitting in an oil slick. Also, in the warm bath the healing oils penetrate your skin and leave it moisturised afterwards. One lady prefers this for any moisturiser and makes her own now. Others have learned to make creams. But do not forget that eczema also needs treatment from the inside. Bad diet, sugar and nasty fats as vegetable oils (Google about that and Omega-3 please) play hell with your skin. Toxins break out through your skin too, and an unclean liver will keep you ill forever. There are articles written about these things, so Google up and educate yourself. With lots of love, Marju","This is the stuff you bump into everywhere; Mineral Oil One of the reasons it has become popular as a skin care product is that it forms a film over the skin that prevents the skin from contacting or absorbing anything in the environment. For example, it’s best to keep a rash dry, and mineral oil helps prevent the absorption of water. Large cosmetic companies are continuing to use synthetic and petrochemical ingredients in personal care products. Pick up any bottle of lotions, cream, shampoo, conditioner, or toothpaste in your house right now and see how many natural ingredients they contain. Another popular use is in bath oils. In this case, it supposedly keeps moisture locked in, and makes the skin feel smooth. Since dry skin generally feels rough and flaky, the assumption is that if the skin feels smooth, then it is moist. Mineral Oil Doesn't Allow The Skin to Breathe The hole in these theories is that mineral oil doesn't allow the skin to ‘breathe’. While it may keep moisture in, it also prevents the body from absorbing oxygen and from eliminating toxins and other waste products – both of which are such vital bodily processes that their malfunction could create dry skin, and many other unhealthy conditions. Mineral oil acts as a thin layer on the skin. Mineral oil is not absorbed into your skin because the molecules are too large. It just sits on top of your skin and clogs your pores, which doesn't allow your skin to absorb water (moisture) which slows the skins ability to eliminate toxins. Remember, the skin in the body's largest organ and plays an important role in maintaining overall health! Once the oil is absorbed, it is broken down by the liver and passes through the intestinal tract, it will absorb all of the fat-soluble vitamins found there. It is essentially stealing important vitamins from the body, which the body will not be able to replace.","Mineral Oil Increases the Photo-Aging of the Skin We wonder why we keep looking older, why our skin continues to dry out, even with all the products we use? (Plus you will burn faster when using petroleum products... and a burn is not a tan). So, the skin problem is not being treated, it’s being masked, and possibly even worsened. This will quickly be obvious once you stop using the products, and find that the skin problems immediately reappear. Also, your skin can become more dehydrated because mineral oil dissolves your skins natural oil.You may also want to check the label on the baby oil you're using. Most are 100% mineral oil. Petroleum, paraffin, paraffin oil and propylene glycol are all derivatives of mineral oil and have similar effects on your skin. The solution is to use a product that locks in moisture and forms a protective barrier against environmental toxins, without leaving a greasy or oily film that prevents the body from absorbing oxygen and eliminating wastes – which is how a shielding natural product works. Manufacturers use petrolatum because it is unbelievably cheap. Mineral oil, a common ingredient in commercial lotions, creams, and baby care products.","Why Is Mineral Oil Used ? It is produced as a byproduct of the distillation of gasoline from crude oil, the same stuff they make gasoline from. Mineral oil is leftover liquid, and because it is abundant, it is very inexpensive. It is less expensive for manufacturers to purchase these by-products as a filler than it is for the industry to dispose of it. Mineral oil is the main ingredient in many baby care items as well. Baby oil, Vaseline, baby wash liquid soap, and baby lotions all contain mineral oil as a key ingredient. In fact 98% of all cosmetics use mineral oil, including your eye shadow, blush, lipstick, shaving cream and your everyday moisturizer and lotion you use at home. It is also used in most SPF sunscreen.","Dangers and Even Death to Small Children 800px-Baby vs. Bathwater Mineral oil, also commonly known as baby oil, has a sad history of harming infants and small children. The risks are very real. Children have been known to inhale the oil and as a result many have died a slow death of asphyxiation. One child is reported to have struggled for a very long 28 days to breathe before death occurred. In 1991 a lawsuit ensued against Johnson & Johnson after their 15 month old child suffered permanent brain damage. Baby oil is only one product containing mineral oil. Many sunscreens and beauty products contain it as well. The hydrocarbons in the oil cause damage to the stomach if ingested, as well. With such damaging effects, parents must take extreme caution with products containing mineral oil. The risk of brain damage, stomach damage, skin damage and even death from inhalation, should be enough to incur strong warnings of the dangers of mineral oil. Alternatives Using Essential Oil Blends Parents who wish to use baby oil without risking environmental or health-related consequences can make their own alternatives to baby oil with plant-based essential oils. Natural, homemade baby oil is effective in moisturizing an infant's skin and is free of commercial chemicals. The following types of essential oils can be used on their own or combined in formulas that are significantly more Eco-friendly than mineral oil: --Rose oil soothes and softens a baby's skin. This oil has a naturally delicate and pleasing scent. --Chamomile oils such as, Roman chamomile and German chamomile are calming and helpful in easing skin irritations. --Primrose oil is added to homemade baby oil as a protectant against skin inflammation and rashes. --Neroli oil helps to rejuvenate the skin and to reduce itching sensations. --Sweet almond oil is ideal for babies with sensitive skin.","Chickweed What is chickweed? This is the typical response of people when the herb chickweed is mentioned. And it's a shame that it is not a well recognized herb, because it has so many benefits. Some people use chickweed as a vegetable, and it can be prepared in salads or even cooked in soups. It is known to taste like spinach. It is a very healthy green plant because it contains the following nutrients, amino acids, vitamins and minerals:VITAMIN C, BETA-CAROTENE, CALCIUM, GAMMA-LINOLENIC-ACID, FLAVONOIDS, MAGNESIUM, RIBOFLAVIN, NIACIN, OLEIC ACID, POTASSIUM, ZINC, AND SELENIUM...AND THIS IS REALLY ONLY A PARTIAL LIST! RELATED ARTICLES It is also known as a medicinal herb. Besides the high level of nutrition and digestional roughage, it has several applications for both internal and external healing. Some people will create or buy a chickweed based cream, salve, or even a compress as a healing agent. Also, some people use chickweed to stop intestinal bleeding like ulcers, etc. What makes it able to reduce pain is it works to reduce inflammation. In fact, research has demonstrated it acts as an active antihistamine, reducing the inflammation and pressure in the body caused by allergies and infections. This is great news for people suffering from chronic allergies, and it may even be a replacement for drugs like Claritin and Benadryl. Chickweed works particularly well when combined with aloe vera drippings, because they both have similar healing properties. Also, the aloe can help the chickweed penetrate deep into the skin, reducing swelling and consequently pain. Since aloe vera has a similar effect on the skin, these two can make a powerful mix for topical healing and reducing inflammation. Because chickweed reduces inflammation, it can also be used to treat rashes and itching. Again, a salve of chickweed or compress of chickweed can be applied to areas that are broken out in rash or are itching. Chickweed can also be used to treat acne, particularly cystic acne where the skin around the lesion has become inflamed. Mixing chickweed and tea tree oil to use as a diluted warm compress can have an almost magical effect in treating acne. Both are clinically proven to have compounds that will attack acne bacteria and the relating inflammation. Add a little fresh aloe vera to promote fast healing and reduce acne scarring, and you have an all natural acne triple threat!","I cannot tolerate any commercial shampoo, even the usual popular baby shampoos which are the worst and leave my scalp burning. I make my own shampoo which has two main ingredients; Decyl Glucoside and Lamesoft. D.G. is very mild and does not remove natural oils from the skin, therefore being ideal for eczema sufferers. (It is also used to bathe premature babies in hospitals). You can find shampoos, usually in organic baby brands, which are made with this ingredient. Avoid anything from super markets. They all contain SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate) which is a skin irritant. Whatever you buy, make sure it is SLS free, it says so on the label.","Decyl Glucoside is a natural, non-ionic surfactant, ideal for all foaming and cleansing products. Decyl Glucoside is obtained from renewable raw materials and is a combination of plant based fatty alcohols (coconut c8-16) and glucose (corn starch). Decyl Glucoside mild surfactant and because it does not dry it is ideal for the formulation of personal hygiene and toiletry cosmetics. It produces a very satisfactory level of foam, comparable with that obtained using conventional anionic surfactants. Moreover, the foam obtained is fine and particularly stable, which is an advantage for the formulation of bubble baths and shower gels. Decyl Glucoside does not contain any impurities. Its chemical nature and the production process results in a surfactant without ethylene oxide or 1,4-dioxane and is suitable for baby, and pet, products.","Lamesoft is a mild, water-soluble emollient used to thicken liquid surfactant products such as shampoos, body washes and bubble baths. To achieve optimum thickness the pH should be adjusted to around 5. It can also be incorporated into lotions, creams and conditioners.","Lamesoft is 100% plant-derived (Coco Glucoside from Coconut and the fatty acid Glyceryl Oleate from Sunflower Oil) and is gentle enough for use in baby care products.","It is also a lipid layer enhancer and thus replenishes the skins' moisture barrier function. It helps the hair retain its natural oils and moisture and assists with detangling.","Hi everyone I have also this eczema from past 2 years on my right-hand ring finger. I used many medical and creams for my problem, But I didn't get any good results, Then I discuss with one of my friend about this problem he suggest me to use Neutralise wheat grass soap (https://goo.gl/lluYyE) Now my itching and eczema reducing day by day","Foderma serum is best and natural cure for eczema It's not a miracle cure but this serum is by far the best product I've ever used. I've been suffering with eczema for 15 years and I've already tried different products. Foderma is the best one. It's not greasy. There is a very faint musky scent to it, but it isn't offensive.","May I suggest this combination of ingredients that worked well on my father’s life-long psoriasis and eczema? Others who have tried it report good results.","Essential oils of frankincense, lavender, chamomile, carrot seed,sandalwood, neroli and geranium diluted in a mixture of coconut oil, rosehip seed oil, avocado oil, sweet almond oil, aloe vera and black seed oil.","One guy who tried this was nearly 80% covered in eczema but now he is down to 2% and dropping.","I have been using foderma serum for a few years and it is the only one that gives me relief from eczema. Recently I contacted the Foderma company with a question. I must say the company is as caring and professional as the product is good. You can rest assured that the company stands behind their very good product.","Very good post thank you! However I like to search for different blogs and this was helpful as well: www.thecurekit.info/eczema/eczematreatment","I have tried so many expensive creams for the eczema on my hands. I'm a server so I wash my hands all day at work and they get really irritated. 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But have you found that\nafter you finish the course of medication, it just keeps coming back? Rather\nthan dampen the symptoms, this article discusses 5 simple steps you can take\nto get to the root of the problem and beat eczema forever.\n\nI've had eczema since I was a child and have tried everything including\nhomeopathy and herbal medicine as well as more conventional treatments. I was\ntold that I would probably grow out of it but unfortunately I was still\nitching into my 20s. None of the treatments I was given worked, they either\ngave temporary relief or made it worse. After years of trying, I decided to\ntake a little look at what was in the emollient given to me by my doctor and I\nfound some surprising results. It mostly consisted of parabens (which can be\nan irritant in some people) but the wost ingredient was sodium laurel\nsulphate, an ester of sulphuric acid that dries up the natural oils on your\nskin and can cause skin corrosion and severe irritation. The thing they were\nprescribing me was creating the problem and it is in most soaps and\nmoisturisers. Crazy right? So why do cosmetic companies use it? Well, It\nstarted off as an efficient detergent for garage floors and it's incredibly\ncheap. It does so much more but one of its finest qualities is mimicking\nestrogen (EEK!) to read more about SLS click here.\n\nThis article will discuss tackling the causes of eczema as well as how to\ntreat it.\n\n### 1\\. Change your shampoo and soaps: Look at the ingredients labels\n\nGet rid of anything that has SLS in it, you are not a garage floor! This means\nyou need to look at your shampoos, conditioners, hand soaps, shower gels,\nmoisturisers. Anything and everything that comes into contact with your skin\nshould come under scrutiny. My motto is, \"Don't put anything on your skin that\nyou wouldn't put in your mouth.\" Try to avoid parabens and other synthetic\nsubstances that could be irritants as well, the Ecologist have a great list of\nbeauty baddies on their website.\n\nGo for the products that pride themselves on being organic but keep looking at\nthe ingredients labels as they are not always 100% natural. The rule to go by\nis if you don't recognise what's in it, don't buy it. A personal favourite of\nmine is a company called Raw Gaia, the world's first range of living organic\nskin care products and raw organic beauty products . When you use their\ndelicious smelling creams it really feels like you are nourishing your skin.\n\n### 2\\. Moisturise naturally as much as possible: Aloe vera, cocoa butter,\nalmond oil benefits\n\nThis is the piece of advice I really agree with the doctors on. Every time you\nthink of it, like right now, get the moisturiser out. Eczema is usually caused\nby dry skin (but you should check with your doctor in case it is an infection)\nso it makes sense to give it tonnes of moisture but just make sure it's the\nright kind. I find that using 100% pure products was the only thing that\ndidn't irritate or block my pores.\n\nCocoa butter is great for your skin because Vitamins E among others is\nnaturally found within it. If it is cold pressed, the vitamins will be more\nprevalent. It also makes your skin beautifully soft and smells like a dream!\nIt's best to buy it in its most pure form as this guarantees there will be no\nparabens mixed in but it's also so much cheaper than shop bought brands. It\nkeeps forever so there is never any need to put artifical preservatives in it\nanyway.\n\nSweet almond carrier oil is also vitamin rich. It contains contains the plant-\nderived compounds ursolic acid and oleic acid which are known to have anti-\ninflammatory and skin barrier repair effects. Try massaging it all over your\nbody an hour before having a bath to prevent dryness.\n\nAloe vera is used for treating burns and has even shown to be effective at\nhealing wounds. It has been amazing at treating my eczema with overnight\nresults but when I told a friend this she said it always gave her a rash. It\nturned out she had been using a cream with all sorts of other ingredients in\nit because harvested aloe juice needs preservatives. The best way to get\naround this is to just buy a plant from your local garden centre and cut off a\nleaf and keep it in your fridge to use as and when you need it. This is a\nreally cheap way of moisturising but it also means you can get the full\nbenefits of the aloe plant by drinking it as a juice too.\n\n### 3\\. Dietary supplements that might help eczema\n\nYou should be able to get all the vitamins and minerals you need from a\nbalanced diet but it's sometimes useful to have an extra boost. It is always\nbest to consult a nutritionist before taking supplements. In some cases,\neczema can be caused by a fatty acid defficiency. Fatty acids can reduce\ninflammation and relieve dryness, and can also help to heal eczema, therefore,\nit is worth taking a fatty acid supplement that contains Omega 3, 6 and 9.\nAntioxidant vitamins C, E and D might also be good for treating eczema. This\nis because antioxidants can improve the skin's texture, collagen production,\nprotect from free radicals and help with essential fatty acid metabolism.\n\n### 4\\. Look at what you eat to beat eczema: Cows milk alternatives\n\nCows milk is the most common dietary trigger for eczema. Drinking cows milk\nmay not be the thing causing your eczema but it is worth cutting it out for a\ncouple of weeks just to see if it makes a difference to you. When you cut out\na certain type of food it is important that you replace it with something. In\nterms of alternatives to cows milk, it really depends on your preference,\nalmond and hazelnut milks are my favourites but others in my family love oat\nand rice milk. Goats, sheeps and buffalo milk are delicious creamy\nalternatives and also create amazing cheeses but if you are particularly\nsensitive, after the two weeks, it might be worth cutting these out too.\n\nIt is also possible that you could be sensitive to other foods like soya,\ngluten, citrus fruits or nuts so if you've tried all of the steps and they\nstill aren't working it might be good to consult a dietician or allergy\nspecialist.\n\n### 5\\. Change your washing detergent and wear natural fibres\n\nIt sounds so simple but we often forget that clothes are the thing that come\ninto contact with our skin the most. I often found that my eczema got a lot\nworse as I started wearing more clothes when the cold weather set in. If you\nthink about it, even though most of the detergent gets washed out every time\nyou wash your clothes, they always come out the machine with a fresh clean\nsmell so it must be leaving some sort of residue. There have been many eczema\narguments against biological washing powder because the enzymes used to eat\nthe dirt could also eat your skin but nothing has been proved. I would just\nsay that natural is best because even after I got rid of the biological\nwashing powder, there were still some that chafed no end! My favourite is the\nSimply pure range because it doesn't use harmful substances (to you or the\nfishes in the sea) and it leaves your clothes smelling delightful, it is also\nrecommended by the national eczema society.\n\nIn terms of wearing more natural fibres, rather than getting a whole new\nwardrobe just change what you buy in future. It's a case of exchanging\nscratchy fibers for softer ones like bamboo, cotton or silk (look out for top\nquality pieces second hand at jumble sales or charity shops). If you decide to\nstart buying organic fibres, it benefits not just your skin but the\nenvironment and the farmers too.\n\n### Recommended resources\n\nCreate your own natural skincare products from your local ingredients with\nVital Skincare: Natural Healthy Skin in Just 5 Minutes a Day available from:\nhttps://shop.permaculture.co.uk/vital-skincare.html\n\nWinter immune boosters from the kitchen, garden and hedgerow\n\nDIY natural skincare\n\nOptimise your health using permaculture design\n\nWatch: The medicinal forest garden\n\n### Help spread the permaculture word...\n\nShare on Facebook Tweet Widget Google Plus One\n\n#### eczema cures\n\njohn button |\n\nWed, 30/11/2011 - 15:39\n\nI also suffered eczema for years and years, though it finally dissipated.\nWhile I agree with all of your suggestions, finally I realised that the most\nfundamental of all my problems - for me! - was self-judgement. If this sounds\nesoteric or whatever, the consequences have been totally practical. Even now,\nyears after the chronic eczema has passed, if I am giving myself a hard time,\neczema appears, and I only need to recognize it, literally look at myself in a\nmirror, and tell myself honestly that I love myself just the way I am, and the\neczema goes into retreat! Try it, and I hope it works as well for you. Do the\nother stuff as well of course. Good luck!\n\n#### I had bad eczema for years\n\nSarahJane |\n\nSun, 08/01/2012 - 12:51\n\nI had bad eczema for years and agree that aloe vera and almond oil are great\nfor eczema. I used different types of creams from the chemist and eventually\nwent natural (thank goodness!). I used proskin eczema by mama nature which is\na cream with aloe vera, almond oil and calendula. It was amazing and helped me\nbetter than any other cream. I would definitely recommend natural products.\n\n#### acne\n\nmrsbumble |\n\nSun, 02/09/2012 - 19:40\n\nSpotted the thread on eczema and wondered if acne could be helped by similar\ntreatments. A young relative (aged 20) has bad acne and it is making him very\nself-conscious and depressed. Any ideas?\n\n#### Super article. I found\n\nRebeccaHarris |\n\nSat, 06/10/2012 - 08:47\n\nSuper article. I found through trial and error that the only thing I can put\non my scalp is aloe Vera shampoo and conditioner (faith in nature or dr.\nOrganic). I struggled for years with eczema, but now it is very much under\ncontrol.\n\n#### Thanks for the tips!\n\njennynazak |\n\nFri, 09/11/2012 - 23:04\n\nThanks for this article! The other day for the first time, I thought to try a\npiece of Aloe Vera plant and when I applied it, it seemed to soothe quickly,\nso it's good to see confirmation in the pages of Permaculture Mag!\n\n#### Your an idiot\n\nJacobking |\n\nTue, 04/12/2012 - 17:23\n\nShampoo. Seriously ive had this since i was born and this shampoo made it\nworse quit messing with people and put stuff on here when you actually find a\ncure. There is none. The only thing to do is to keep it moisturized. I am 17\nand im tired of hearing the same crap about how we cured it the only thing\nhelping me is this soap i got from Louisiana. The Baylor college of Medicine.\nThese natural cures don't work i've personally tried them all. It sucks when\nyou can't even go to school with shorts on because your scarred people will\nsee your eczema. Just go to Baylor College of medicine. That is the only\n\"cure\"\n\n#### You're an idiot\n\nefgibbs |\n\nFri, 14/12/2012 - 11:21\n\nBecause things don't work for you it doesn't render them useless. My son has\nhad ecxema since he was 2 months old he is now 23, for him and I'm sure many\nothers different things have worked at different ages, a cream we tried when\nhe was 3 didn't work but at 20 it did, now we need to change again, hence I'm\non this site.I believe it's a condition you manage not cure, you have to look\nat the whole picture, age, diet, stresses, enviroment, as they change so\nshould the treatment. I'm glad you have had success with the Baylor College\nand I hope they continue to manage your ecxema.\n\n#### A Gluten-Free Diet May Work\n\nEllyn Kutch |\n\nFri, 10/05/2013 - 00:57\n\nTry a gluten-free diet for a few months. I couldn't believe how it made most\nof my eczema disappear.\n\n#### Herbal medicine\n\nSallyO |\n\nSat, 01/11/2014 - 11:53\n\nHi. As a medical herbalist, I'm very surprised herbs didn't work for you.\nTouch wood, I've not had an eczema case (who followed my dietary advice) not\nclear up or improve dramatically. I wonder what or who you tried? Information\nabout Herbal Medicine, the herbs themselves and practitioners all vary widely\nin quality. Oh, and well done John Button, yes, I find stress is very key. The\nskin and nerve tissues develop from the same embryological germ tissue, and I\nwonder if this is why.\n\n#### Hemp!!!!!\n\nJ William N Williamson |\n\nSat, 01/11/2014 - 22:33\n\nDid not hear one word about Hemp. If your not aware of the quality and\nbenefits of this super plant, I believe everyone should. It provides us with a\nfull spectrum of Omegas, in fact all of them in which the body needs. Even all\nthe essential fatty acids we need to consume from our diet. Its known to clear\nup everything! especially eczema. And no not talking about marijuana. I am\ntalking about Hemp! You can consume it from eating hulled seeds or oil. There\nis also many body care products out there with hemp oil in it. The hemp oil\nthat I am talking about is the seed oil. As a good example I would refer to\nRobert from Canada Hemp Foods. Hemp will dominate once again, Slowly while we\nall educate ourselves since it is very clear our governments and corporations\nhave been lying to us to benefit themselves. It could only last for so long\nand now is the time for people to start becoming aware of the high quality and\nbenefits hemp has to offer.\n\n#### I'm also wondering what\n\nHerbalista |\n\nSat, 01/11/2014 - 22:39\n\nI'm also wondering what exactly you mean when you say you 'tried herbal\nmedicine'. There is a world of difference between taking or applying over-the-\ncounter herbal remedies (which may not be the correct herb for you, or may not\nbe strong enough to tackle a severe case of eczema) and going to see a\nqualified medical herbalist, who can assess your individual needs and make up\na specific treatment plan for your condition, which usually includes custom\nmade herbal medicines, topical applications and detailed dietary advice. In\nthis case the success rate for treatment of eczema and other chronic skin\nconditions is very high.\n\n#### my experience with eczema...\n\nKelly Ball |\n\nTue, 21/04/2015 - 23:06\n\nI used to suffer from eczema for about 15 years so I have tried every single\ncream & ointment known to man. Unfortunately Aveeno and every other cream had\nlittle effect at all. Thankfully I was actually able to completely cure my\neczema after my cousin told me how. I only had to do 2 things, which i will\nshare below...\n\n1\\. Use a humidifier in your house. This will add moisture to the air and to\nyour skin without you knowing.\n\n2\\. Follow every step in the EFF guide seen at\nhttp://solvehealthproblem.com/eczema\n\nTry those two steps and hopefully you will get as much luck with getting rid\nof eczema as i did. Just remember eczema is not a permanent problem, creams\nmay slightly ease symptoms occasionally but you need to tackle the root cause.\n\n#### Eczema Free Life in just 14 Days\n\nmarina1 |\n\nFri, 15/01/2016 - 14:22\n\nAll Natural Cure For Curing Eczema In 14 Days From Fay Spencer WIth incredible\nsuccess\n\nVisit link: http://bit.ly/1n5sNmT\n\n#### I have sensitive skin and I\n\nChristinaBarajas |\n\nSat, 23/07/2016 - 06:12\n\nI have sensitive skin and I have eczema. When I say I've tried just about\nevery product, I mean EVERY product. From prescription to over the counter,\nonly few have worked and even then, they only work for so long or only so\nwell. When I first got Foderma serum, I loved that a little really went a long\nway. I've used it everyday but it barely made a dent. It took almost a week\nand a half to realize I had used any of it look-wise. After a few days, I\ncould tell a difference in my eczema. I only used it on one of my spots for\nabout a week to see how my skin would react and to see if it would work. It's\nphenomenal. It started to get rid of it right away AND once it was gone, has\nkept it gone. I use it daily like I would a normal lotion. I would highly\nreccomend Foderma serum.\n\n#### What Actually Works for Eczema?\n\nolivalewis429 |\n\nWed, 21/12/2016 - 06:46\n\nThat's really a marvelous post. This post contains useful information which\nhelp a lot to who facing eczema problem.\n\nbut I m also doing research on eczema remedies and I found this dynamic source\nit will be really help for everyone. so, you must visit on it.\nhttp://eczematracker.com/whatworksforeczema.php\n\n#### What Actually Works for Eczema?\n\nolivalewis429 |\n\nWed, 21/12/2016 - 06:02\n\nI love this natural remedies! That's really a marvelous post. This post\ncontains useful information which help a lot to who facing eczema problem.\n\nbut I m also doing research on eczema remedies and I found this dynamic source\nit will be really help for everyone. so, you must visit on it.\nhttp://eczematracker.com/whatworksforeczema.php\n\n#### Eczema relief!\n\nmaalainen2 |\n\nFri, 06/05/2016 - 22:01\n\nHi, My daughter developed eczema between the ages of 11 and 20, then it\ndisappeared. But those years were hell as many of you so well know. The usual\nroutine; night scratching and weeping, stuck to the sheets, you know. And the\ndiabolical treatments with steroids, paraffin rich gunk which was called\n'moisturiser' for some obscure reason, and the emollient baths. Been there,\nsad times and I was ignorant and trusted the doctors as I never had\nexperienced these things before. In fact I had never known anyone with bad\nenough eczema to mention in a conversation. But I had better ideas and tried\nto find a natural cure for the problem. Those days there was no internet, only\nsome books in our very limited library and few more in another, further away\nin the city. So I harvested the little info there was but found not much. I\ntried almond carrier oil with few drops of lavender essential oil but that did\nnot help a lot. I also mixed the lavender in the doctor-prescribed paraffin\ngunk because I had been convinced of its merits. Now I would like to drag all\nthose doctors to court and sue them for child cruelty. I have also learnt to\navoid doctors as much as possible. They work for the Big Pharma and recommend\n'medicines' to make money and have no interest in your well being. In fact,\neczema patients are well loved by Big Pharma as they'll never get better as\nlong as they are 'treated' with the popular medicines, steroids and paraffin.\nAnd the money rolls in. Eventually my daughter grew out her eczema but it did\nreturn. However, meanwhile I had enquired computer skills and found a wealth\nof new info on the net, and learnt so much more about herbal treatments. I\nalso learnt how to make herbal creams and infusions with amazing results. When\nmy daughter began to get a nasty rash around her mouth 4 years ago, aged 29,\nshe went to see a doctor, against my wishes, and was prescribed steroid cream.\nMy advice was to not to use it, but she thought that since there was only a\nlittle rash, something quick should remove it without fuss. Long story short;\nyes it did remove it but it returned in 2 weeks' time much worse. Then it was\ntime to go to the garden and find some herbs. I found Chickweed and made an\ninfusion, tea thus. The rash which was now burning and spread, was dabbed many\ntimes a day with this cooled 'tea' in a cotton wool ball. Immediately there\nwas a cooling, soothing feeling, and less itch. This went on for 2 weeks, and\nwe could see how the skin began to change colour from the angry red back to\nthe normal paleness. After 3 weeks of daily washes there was no sign of any\nredness at all. Steroid cream was thrown in the bin to start with, and after\nthat episode there have not been a new flair ups until recently when my\ndaughter found the same redness on her eye lids. She started to use chickweed\ninfusion again, and now the redness is receding. It is an amazing little weed\nand really works.Very cheap too, from a well known market place. Just buy\n'dried Chickweed', put 1 teaspoon in a mug, pour boiled water on top as making\ntea and cover with a saucer. Let brew at least 15 minutes and let cool. Then\ndab on any eczema and keep on doing so until there is improvement. There will\nbe and it is lovely to see. The same happens if you use Calendula. You can buy\nthat very cheaply too and use like CW. You can also drink the tea for stomach\nupsets. Use Calendula cream, or CW cream, and avoid anything with paraffin.\nI'll write another post about those, Just AVOID them. Moisturise with almond\noil straight from the bottle or Jojoba oil which is actually a liquid wax but\nit lets the skin breathe and does not block pores like paraffin does. Also,\nyou can have a bath without emollients. I make a bath oil for my 'patients',(\npeople hear about me and come for help) and it is lovely. It contains 1 part\nof Polysorbate 80 and 3 parts of oils of your choice, say, Almond, Coconut or\nJojoba. Put all in a bottle, shake up and use 1 cap full in a bath. The oil\nmixes with water and does not float on top, so you are not sitting in an oil\nslick. Also, in the warm bath the healing oils penetrate your skin and leave\nit moisturised afterwards. One lady prefers this for any moisturiser and makes\nher own now. Others have learned to make creams. But do not forget that eczema\nalso needs treatment from the inside. Bad diet, sugar and nasty fats as\nvegetable oils (Google about that and Omega-3 please) play hell with your\nskin. Toxins break out through your skin too, and an unclean liver will keep\nyou ill forever. There are articles written about these things, so Google up\nand educate yourself. With lots of love, Marju\n\n#### WARNING About Mineral oils\n\nmaalainen2 |\n\nFri, 06/05/2016 - 22:10\n\nCopied and pasted, harvested from Gooogle.\n\nThis is the stuff you bump into everywhere; Mineral Oil One of the reasons it\nhas become popular as a skin care product is that it forms a film over the\nskin that prevents the skin from contacting or absorbing anything in the\nenvironment. For example, it’s best to keep a rash dry, and mineral oil helps\nprevent the absorption of water. Large cosmetic companies are continuing to\nuse synthetic and petrochemical ingredients in personal care products. Pick up\nany bottle of lotions, cream, shampoo, conditioner, or toothpaste in your\nhouse right now and see how many natural ingredients they contain. Another\npopular use is in bath oils. In this case, it supposedly keeps moisture locked\nin, and makes the skin feel smooth. Since dry skin generally feels rough and\nflaky, the assumption is that if the skin feels smooth, then it is moist.\nMineral Oil Doesn't Allow The Skin to Breathe The hole in these theories is\nthat mineral oil doesn't allow the skin to ‘breathe’. While it may keep\nmoisture in, it also prevents the body from absorbing oxygen and from\neliminating toxins and other waste products – both of which are such vital\nbodily processes that their malfunction could create dry skin, and many other\nunhealthy conditions. Mineral oil acts as a thin layer on the skin. Mineral\noil is not absorbed into your skin because the molecules are too large. It\njust sits on top of your skin and clogs your pores, which doesn't allow your\nskin to absorb water (moisture) which slows the skins ability to eliminate\ntoxins. Remember, the skin in the body's largest organ and plays an important\nrole in maintaining overall health! Once the oil is absorbed, it is broken\ndown by the liver and passes through the intestinal tract, it will absorb all\nof the fat-soluble vitamins found there. It is essentially stealing important\nvitamins from the body, which the body will not be able to replace.\n\nMineral Oil Increases the Photo-Aging of the Skin We wonder why we keep\nlooking older, why our skin continues to dry out, even with all the products\nwe use? (Plus you will burn faster when using petroleum products... and a burn\nis not a tan). So, the skin problem is not being treated, it’s being masked,\nand possibly even worsened. This will quickly be obvious once you stop using\nthe products, and find that the skin problems immediately reappear. Also, your\nskin can become more dehydrated because mineral oil dissolves your skins\nnatural oil.You may also want to check the label on the baby oil you're using.\nMost are 100% mineral oil. Petroleum, paraffin, paraffin oil and propylene\nglycol are all derivatives of mineral oil and have similar effects on your\nskin. The solution is to use a product that locks in moisture and forms a\nprotective barrier against environmental toxins, without leaving a greasy or\noily film that prevents the body from absorbing oxygen and eliminating wastes\n– which is how a shielding natural product works. Manufacturers use petrolatum\nbecause it is unbelievably cheap. Mineral oil, a common ingredient in\ncommercial lotions, creams, and baby care products.\n\nWhy Is Mineral Oil Used ? It is produced as a byproduct of the distillation of\ngasoline from crude oil, the same stuff they make gasoline from. Mineral oil\nis leftover liquid, and because it is abundant, it is very inexpensive. It is\nless expensive for manufacturers to purchase these by-products as a filler\nthan it is for the industry to dispose of it. Mineral oil is the main\ningredient in many baby care items as well. Baby oil, Vaseline, baby wash\nliquid soap, and baby lotions all contain mineral oil as a key ingredient. In\nfact 98% of all cosmetics use mineral oil, including your eye shadow, blush,\nlipstick, shaving cream and your everyday moisturizer and lotion you use at\nhome. It is also used in most SPF sunscreen.\n\nHope this helps! Love,Marju\n\n#### DANGERS OF BABY OIL\n\nmaalainen2 |\n\nFri, 06/05/2016 - 22:14\n\nCopied and pasted from google\n\nDangers and Even Death to Small Children 800px-Baby vs. Bathwater Mineral oil,\nalso commonly known as baby oil, has a sad history of harming infants and\nsmall children. The risks are very real. Children have been known to inhale\nthe oil and as a result many have died a slow death of asphyxiation. One child\nis reported to have struggled for a very long 28 days to breathe before death\noccurred. In 1991 a lawsuit ensued against Johnson & Johnson after their 15\nmonth old child suffered permanent brain damage. Baby oil is only one product\ncontaining mineral oil. Many sunscreens and beauty products contain it as\nwell. The hydrocarbons in the oil cause damage to the stomach if ingested, as\nwell. With such damaging effects, parents must take extreme caution with\nproducts containing mineral oil. The risk of brain damage, stomach damage,\nskin damage and even death from inhalation, should be enough to incur strong\nwarnings of the dangers of mineral oil. Alternatives Using Essential Oil\nBlends Parents who wish to use baby oil without risking environmental or\nhealth-related consequences can make their own alternatives to baby oil with\nplant-based essential oils. Natural, homemade baby oil is effective in\nmoisturizing an infant's skin and is free of commercial chemicals. The\nfollowing types of essential oils can be used on their own or combined in\nformulas that are significantly more Eco-friendly than mineral oil: --Rose oil\nsoothes and softens a baby's skin. This oil has a naturally delicate and\npleasing scent. --Chamomile oils such as, Roman chamomile and German chamomile\nare calming and helpful in easing skin irritations. --Primrose oil is added to\nhomemade baby oil as a protectant against skin inflammation and rashes.\n--Neroli oil helps to rejuvenate the skin and to reduce itching sensations.\n--Sweet almond oil is ideal for babies with sensitive skin.\n\nBabies rock!\n\nLove Marju\n\n#### Chickweed info\n\nmaalainen2 |\n\nFri, 06/05/2016 - 22:20\n\nCopied and pasted from Google\n\nChickweed What is chickweed? This is the typical response of people when the\nherb chickweed is mentioned. And it's a shame that it is not a well recognized\nherb, because it has so many benefits. Some people use chickweed as a\nvegetable, and it can be prepared in salads or even cooked in soups. It is\nknown to taste like spinach. It is a very healthy green plant because it\ncontains the following nutrients, amino acids, vitamins and minerals:VITAMIN\nC, BETA-CAROTENE, CALCIUM, GAMMA-LINOLENIC-ACID, FLAVONOIDS, MAGNESIUM,\nRIBOFLAVIN, NIACIN, OLEIC ACID, POTASSIUM, ZINC, AND SELENIUM...AND THIS IS\nREALLY ONLY A PARTIAL LIST! RELATED ARTICLES It is also known as a medicinal\nherb. Besides the high level of nutrition and digestional roughage, it has\nseveral applications for both internal and external healing. Some people will\ncreate or buy a chickweed based cream, salve, or even a compress as a healing\nagent. Also, some people use chickweed to stop intestinal bleeding like\nulcers, etc. What makes it able to reduce pain is it works to reduce\ninflammation. In fact, research has demonstrated it acts as an active\nantihistamine, reducing the inflammation and pressure in the body caused by\nallergies and infections. This is great news for people suffering from chronic\nallergies, and it may even be a replacement for drugs like Claritin and\nBenadryl. Chickweed works particularly well when combined with aloe vera\ndrippings, because they both have similar healing properties. Also, the aloe\ncan help the chickweed penetrate deep into the skin, reducing swelling and\nconsequently pain. Since aloe vera has a similar effect on the skin, these two\ncan make a powerful mix for topical healing and reducing inflammation. Because\nchickweed reduces inflammation, it can also be used to treat rashes and\nitching. Again, a salve of chickweed or compress of chickweed can be applied\nto areas that are broken out in rash or are itching. Chickweed can also be\nused to treat acne, particularly cystic acne where the skin around the lesion\nhas become inflamed. Mixing chickweed and tea tree oil to use as a diluted\nwarm compress can have an almost magical effect in treating acne. Both are\nclinically proven to have compounds that will attack acne bacteria and the\nrelating inflammation. Add a little fresh aloe vera to promote fast healing\nand reduce acne scarring, and you have an all natural acne triple threat!\n\nThis is the star performer and will be your friend forever!\n\nLove, Marju\n\n#### Shampoo made with Decyl Glucoside\n\nmaalainen2 |\n\nFri, 06/05/2016 - 22:37\n\nI cannot tolerate any commercial shampoo, even the usual popular baby shampoos\nwhich are the worst and leave my scalp burning. I make my own shampoo which\nhas two main ingredients; Decyl Glucoside and Lamesoft. D.G. is very mild and\ndoes not remove natural oils from the skin, therefore being ideal for eczema\nsufferers. (It is also used to bathe premature babies in hospitals). You can\nfind shampoos, usually in organic baby brands, which are made with this\ningredient. Avoid anything from super markets. They all contain SLS (Sodium\nLauryl Sulfate) which is a skin irritant. Whatever you buy, make sure it is\nSLS free, it says so on the label.\n\nDecyl Glucoside is a natural, non-ionic surfactant, ideal for all foaming and\ncleansing products. Decyl Glucoside is obtained from renewable raw materials\nand is a combination of plant based fatty alcohols (coconut c8-16) and glucose\n(corn starch). Decyl Glucoside mild surfactant and because it does not dry it\nis ideal for the formulation of personal hygiene and toiletry cosmetics. It\nproduces a very satisfactory level of foam, comparable with that obtained\nusing conventional anionic surfactants. Moreover, the foam obtained is fine\nand particularly stable, which is an advantage for the formulation of bubble\nbaths and shower gels. Decyl Glucoside does not contain any impurities. Its\nchemical nature and the production process results in a surfactant without\nethylene oxide or 1,4-dioxane and is suitable for baby, and pet, products.\n\nLamesoft is a mild, water-soluble emollient used to thicken liquid surfactant\nproducts such as shampoos, body washes and bubble baths. To achieve optimum\nthickness the pH should be adjusted to around 5. It can also be incorporated\ninto lotions, creams and conditioners.\n\nLamesoft is 100% plant-derived (Coco Glucoside from Coconut and the fatty acid\nGlyceryl Oleate from Sunflower Oil) and is gentle enough for use in baby care\nproducts.\n\nIt is also a lipid layer enhancer and thus replenishes the skins' moisture\nbarrier function. It helps the hair retain its natural oils and moisture and\nassists with detangling.\n\nHappy bath time! Love, Marju\n\n#### Hi everyone\n\nsaikiran |\n\nMon, 26/12/2016 - 13:11\n\nHi everyone I have also this eczema from past 2 years on my right-hand ring\nfinger. I used many medical and creams for my problem, But I didn't get any\ngood results, Then I discuss with one of my friend about this problem he\nsuggest me to use Neutralise wheat grass soap (https://goo.gl/lluYyE) Now my\nitching and eczema reducing day by day\n\n#### best cure for eczema\n\nVickiGiouzelis |\n\nTue, 27/12/2016 - 11:22\n\nFoderma serum is best and natural cure for eczema It's not a miracle cure but\nthis serum is by far the best product I've ever used. I've been suffering with\neczema for 15 years and I've already tried different products. Foderma is the\nbest one. It's not greasy. There is a very faint musky scent to it, but it\nisn't offensive.\n\n#### Natural Eczema Cure That Works\n\nplantwisdom |\n\nWed, 18/01/2017 - 18:22\n\nMay I suggest this combination of ingredients that worked well on my father’s\nlife-long psoriasis and eczema? Others who have tried it report good results.\n\nEssential oils of frankincense, lavender, chamomile, carrot seed,sandalwood,\nneroli and geranium diluted in a mixture of coconut oil, rosehip seed oil,\navocado oil, sweet almond oil, aloe vera and black seed oil.\n\nOne guy who tried this was nearly 80% covered in eczema but now he is down to\n2% and dropping.\n\n#### best way to get relief from eczema\n\nAuroraKatie |\n\nTue, 21/02/2017 - 01:42\n\nI have been using foderma serum for a few years and it is the only one that\ngives me relief from eczema. Recently I contacted the Foderma company with a\nquestion. I must say the company is as caring and professional as the product\nis good. You can rest assured that the company stands behind their very good\nproduct.\n\n#### natural ways of treating eczema\n\ndavidg |\n\nFri, 24/03/2017 - 10:40\n\nVery good post thank you! However I like to search for different blogs and\nthis was helpful as well: www.thecurekit.info/eczema/eczematreatment\n\n#### best cure for eczema\n\nMeganHolman |\n\nMon, 15/05/2017 - 08:37\n\nI have tried so many expensive creams for the eczema on my hands. I'm a server\nso I wash my hands all day at work and they get really irritated. Foderma\nserum made a visible difference within a day, and got rid of the discomfort.\nAfter a few days it completely cleared up. If you're having eczema problems\nyou should definitely try foderma.\n\n#### foderma\n\ndkcrooby |\n\nSun, 13/08/2017 - 21:57\n\nPlease can someone tell me how/where to get Foderma serum. I cannot seem to\nfind it anywhere in the UK. 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Moisturisers made the eczema itchy\nbecause they feed dead skin and do not allowing the skin to breathe.\n\nThe cure is a combination of lemon juice, transdermal magnesuim chloride oil\nand possibly a change in my eating pattern by fasting for 16 hours overnight\ne.g. stop eating at 7pm until brunch at 11 am the following morning.\n\nBy a fluke I rubbed my itchy skin with 1/2 a lemon with a hard edge on rind.\nWhen the itch subsided over the next few days I continued to treat the eczema\npatch with lemon juice leaving it on the skin until the next application. The\nlemon juice exfoliated the dead skin which probably causes the itch. Next step\nwas getting rid of the scaly skin (lichen simplex chronicus) by drenching it\nregularly with transdermal magnesium chloride oil by massaging it into the\nskin. 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It's easy to say no ... the first time, at least.","Techniques that served me well as a baby-free traveller have been rendered useles - but here’s how you can make this season’s road trips smoother than your newborn’s skin.","Skin rashes in babies are quite common. They can suddenly appear out of nowhere and then be gone again. As a parent, though, it can be quite disconcerting to see skin rashes on your baby.","One of the most common skin rashes in babies is eczema, or otherwise known as atopic dermatitis. According to The Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA), eczema occurs in around one in five infants starting in the first six months of age, but usually improves significantly between the ages of three to five years. The prevalence of atopic diseases like eczema, are on the increase but we are unsure why. According to research, primary prevention is needed to reverse this trend.","Eczema is a common non-contagious inflammatory skin condition that has numerous possible causes and no known cure. It’s an atopic condition, which is a form of allergy in which a hypersensitivity reaction may occur in a part of the body not in contact with the allergen.","Eczema in babies appears as a red skin rash that’s dry. It may be scaly and when scratched, can weep and become infected. Eczema often appears on the cheek first, then can spread to the forehead and the backs of arms and legs, and eventually spread to the rest of the body.","Babies have hypersensitive skin therefore can more likely react to environmental allergens like dust mites, pollens, animal fur, feathers, woollen or synthetic clothing and chemicals in cleaning solutions for the house or personal use.","Food allergies or food sensitivities, which are triggered by eating certain foods or passed through a mothers breast milk. Whilst food is not the cause of eczema, the most common foods that can trigger an eczema flare up include cow’s milk, soy, egg, wheat, peanuts and shellfish.","Nutrient deficiencies for example some breast-fed babies may not be getting the required vitamins and minerals through breast milk, as their mother may not getting enough. And some formula-fed babies may not be able to utilize the vitamins and fats in baby formula.","As there is no known definite cause or cure for eczema, research suggests that primarily supporting the immune system can help reduce the chance of your baby developing eczema, as well as alleviating its symptoms. The best way to support your baby’s immune system is nutritionally. This can be done by:","Mothers taking probiotics during pregnancy and breastfeeding or given to the baby to take orally. Research shows that probiotics help to restore beneficial bacteria in the gut, which can help better digestion and absorption of food, as well as support the immune system. Beneficial bacteria can be found in foods for example yoghurt, as well as supplements. The best strain of bacteria that works more effectively than others in eczema is Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG otherwise known as LGG. Please see a healthcare practitioner trained in nutrition that can advise you on the right probiotic to take.","Changing your diet whilst pregnant and breastfeeding or your baby’s diet, as certain foods can trigger eczema to flare up. This may involve allergy testing or an elimination diet to see which food is the culprit. If you suspect food allergies, get tested or see a paediatrician for your baby. As well, see a nutritionist or dietician when doing an elimination diet so to limit the risk of nutrient deficiency.","Increasing essential fatty acids (EFA’s) in the diet either by food, which includes fatty fish for example salmon, ocean trout, mackerel and sardines, as well as nuts such as pecans, walnuts and almonds, or supplementing with fish oils and evening primrose oil. Research shows that EFA’s help to regulate inflammatory conditions in the body, as well as support skin health. Eczema is a dry skin condition therefore supplementing with EFA’s can help moisturise the skin. Again get professional advice from a nutritionist or dietician in the best foods and supplements.","The most important and effective treatment plan for eczema is to treat the root of the cause, rather than the symptom. This involves getting professional advice. Once you have worked out what causes the flare-ups in your baby, you can confidently help minimise the triggers and start your baby on the road to healthy skin.","1 Jun It's the eve of winter: time to lose the doona. An Australian doctor with almost 50 years' medical experience says doonas were invented for the northern hemisphere and warns that overheating at night could make you sick.","21 Aug A reduced variety of gut bacteria in newborns who are at high risk of developing allergies could determine whether those children develop eczema, a study shows.","8 Jul A new review of previous research has found that children who take antibiotics in their first year of life are about 40 per cent more likely to develop eczema than other children.","8 Sep Around 30 per cent of children live with eczema every day. A dad shares his son's story and gets advice from an expert.","A Sydney mother has been charged after allegedly leaving her toddler alone in a parked car so she could attend a house auction up the street.","Moments after All Blacks first-five Dan Carter converted a magnificent try in the corner, baby Isla Jamie Pearce was born.","A Melbourne mother told a family doctor she would not harm anyone about a week before she killed one of her twin baby girls and seriously injured the other.","A booming surrogacy industry chased out of Thailand and Nepal has turned to Cambodia, where many Australians are ignoring warnings from their own government not to seek surrogacy services.","It's on those crazy days that I must remember to stop and let her know some things she needs to hear.","The number of sudden and unexpected deaths in infancy has decreased in NSW for the past 15 years but the most recent report into child deaths reveals the decline has plateaued.","The landmark move reflects the ruling Communist Party's concern over a demographic time-bomb which has contributed to a shrinking workforce and ageing population.","From time to time many of us can feel fatigued by life, but there are some simple things you can do to help bring back your energy.","For betrothed couples who don't need an extra set of towels or a second, third and fourth blender, here's a new wedding gift idea to consider.","Given that that you're going to be labouring for a while, often through times you'd be eating a meal – or at least a snack – is it necessary to eat?","Outsourcing chores and errands is an increasingly popular option for time-poor families, though few would go as far as Sydney barrister Bridie Nolan.","Mohammed's* daughter doesn't play with other girls. She sits most days in the family's hot airless tent, and does not go to school.","This time two years ago Jessi Davin shared the reality of her struggle with anorexia in a bid to make people think twice before wearing a Halloween outfit which made fun of the illness.","After an hour of crying, the baby is finally down for his nap. You close the door quietly, tiptoe away and breathe a sigh of relief – and then the jackhammering begins. There are two wails. One from the baby and one from you.","Jetstar has had to apologise to a Wellington woman after one of its flight attendants mistook her for being pregnant.","If toddlers could express themselves fully, they'd have a few things to tell us. Here are the rules your toddler wishes you knew."]},"parsed_md":"Baby Eczema and Nutrition, What is Eczema?\n\nSkip to navigation Skip to content\n\n * Essential Baby\n * Essential Kids\n * Find A Babysitter\n\nFairfax Media\n\n * News\n * Real Estate\n * Cars\n * Jobs\n * Dating\n * Newsletters\n * Essential Baby\n * Trading Room\n * Weatherzone\n\nEssential Baby\n\n * Home\n * Conception\n\n#### Sections\n\n * Preparing for Pregnancy\n * Trying to Conceive\n * Ovulation\n * Fertility\n * IVF\n * Alternative Fertility Treatments\n * Adoption & Fostering\n * Ovulation Calculator\n\n#### Tools\n\n * Conception App\n * Ovulation Calculator\n * Conception Forums\n\nFeatured\n\n### Why pregnancy tests can show the wrong result\n\nSometimes even modern pregnancy tests can get it wrong, giving false negative\nor positive results.\n\n * Pregnancy\n\n#### Sections\n\n * Baby Essentials Guide\n * Pregnancy Symptoms\n * Morning Sickness\n * Stages of Pregnancy\n * Nutrition & Wellbeing\n * Health\n * Prepare for Baby\n * Baby Names\n * Due Date Calculator\n * Pregnant Pause\n\n#### Tools\n\n * Pregnancy Guide App\n * Due Date Calculator\n * Baby Names\n * Pregnancy Forums\n * Due in Group\n * Baby Names Checklist\n * Hospital Bag Tips\n\nFeatured\n\n### When depression hits before you have the baby\n\nKate Moser is one of the many women who suffer depression and anxiety while\npregnant.\n\n * Birth\n\n#### Sections\n\n * Birth Options\n * Birth Plan\n * Labour\n * Caesarean\n * After Birth\n * Birth Stories\n * Birth Announcements\n\n#### Tools\n\n * Pregnancy Guide App\n * Baby Growth Chart\n * Birth Forums\n * Baby Names\n * Baby Name Checklist\n\nFeatured\n\n### Womb to world: transitioning your new baby\n\nOne minute they're contentedly snuggled in the sanctuary of their mum's tummy,\nand the next they arrive into an overwhelming reality of lights, cameras and\naction.\n\n * Baby\n\n#### Sections\n\n * Stages of Development\n * Caring for Baby\n * Playtime Guide\n * Breastfeeding\n * Baby Sleep\n * Baby Food\n * Baby Health\n * Education & Play\n * Baby Products\n * Baby Blog\n * Baby Growth Chart\n\n#### Tools\n\n * Baby Growth Chart\n * Breastfeeding Diary\n * Babys First Year Guide\n * Baby birth-6 m Forum\n * Baby 6-12 m Forum\n * Breastfeeding Forum\n\nFeatured\n\n### The rookie mistakes we make as parents\n\nSince the dawn of civilisation, generation after generation of new parents\nhave had to rely on instinct, trial and error - and sometimes get it wrong.\n\n * Toddler\n\n#### Sections\n\n * Stages of Development\n * Caring for Toddler\n * Toilet Training\n * Toddler Health\n * Education & Play\n * Toddler Products\n * Toddler Blog\n * Toddler Growth Chart\n\n#### Tools\n\n * Toddler Growth Chart\n * Toddler Guide\n * Toddler 12-24 m Forum\n * Toddler 24-36 m Forum\n * Activities Forum\n\nFeatured\n\n### Breaking the pester-power cycle\n\nYou're out shopping with your little one and they're incessantly whining that\nthey want a treat. 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They can suddenly appear out of\nnowhere and then be gone again. As a parent, though, it can be quite\ndisconcerting to see skin rashes on your baby.\n\nOne of the most common skin rashes in babies is eczema, or otherwise known as\natopic dermatitis. According to The Australasian Society of Clinical\nImmunology and Allergy (ASCIA), eczema occurs in around one in five infants\nstarting in the first six months of age, but usually improves significantly\nbetween the ages of three to five years. The prevalence of atopic diseases\nlike eczema, are on the increase but we are unsure why. According to research,\nprimary prevention is needed to reverse this trend.\n\nWhat is eczema?\n\nEczema is a common non-contagious inflammatory skin condition that has\nnumerous possible causes and no known cure. It’s an atopic condition, which is\na form of allergy in which a hypersensitivity reaction may occur in a part of\nthe body not in contact with the allergen.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nWhat does eczema in babies look like?\n\nEczema in babies appears as a red skin rash that’s dry. It may be scaly and\nwhen scratched, can weep and become infected. Eczema often appears on the\ncheek first, then can spread to the forehead and the backs of arms and legs,\nand eventually spread to the rest of the body.\n\nHow does a baby get eczema?\n\nThere are many possible causes to why a baby might develop eczema. Some of\nwhich include:\n\n * Family history especially of asthma and hay fever, which can increase the chances of developing eczema.\n * Babies have hypersensitive skin therefore can more likely react to environmental allergens like dust mites, pollens, animal fur, feathers, woollen or synthetic clothing and chemicals in cleaning solutions for the house or personal use.\n * Food allergies or food sensitivities, which are triggered by eating certain foods or passed through a mothers breast milk. Whilst food is not the cause of eczema, the most common foods that can trigger an eczema flare up include cow’s milk, soy, egg, wheat, peanuts and shellfish.\n * Nutrient deficiencies for example some breast-fed babies may not be getting the required vitamins and minerals through breast milk, as their mother may not getting enough. And some formula-fed babies may not be able to utilize the vitamins and fats in baby formula.\n\nCan nutrition help prevent and treat eczema in a baby?\n\nAs there is no known definite cause or cure for eczema, research suggests that\nprimarily supporting the immune system can help reduce the chance of your baby\ndeveloping eczema, as well as alleviating its symptoms. The best way to\nsupport your baby’s immune system is nutritionally. This can be done by:\n\n * Mothers taking probiotics during pregnancy and breastfeeding or given to the baby to take orally. Research shows that probiotics help to restore beneficial bacteria in the gut, which can help better digestion and absorption of food, as well as support the immune system. Beneficial bacteria can be found in foods for example yoghurt, as well as supplements. The best strain of bacteria that works more effectively than others in eczema is Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG otherwise known as LGG. Please see a healthcare practitioner trained in nutrition that can advise you on the right probiotic to take.\n * Changing your diet whilst pregnant and breastfeeding or your baby’s diet, as certain foods can trigger eczema to flare up. This may involve allergy testing or an elimination diet to see which food is the culprit. If you suspect food allergies, get tested or see a paediatrician for your baby. As well, see a nutritionist or dietician when doing an elimination diet so to limit the risk of nutrient deficiency.\n\nIn addition, other useful nutrition tips include:\n\n * Increasing essential fatty acids (EFA’s) in the diet either by food, which includes fatty fish for example salmon, ocean trout, mackerel and sardines, as well as nuts such as pecans, walnuts and almonds, or supplementing with fish oils and evening primrose oil. Research shows that EFA’s help to regulate inflammatory conditions in the body, as well as support skin health. Eczema is a dry skin condition therefore supplementing with EFA’s can help moisturise the skin. Again get professional advice from a nutritionist or dietician in the best foods and supplements.\n * For formula fed babies, make sure your baby is getting the right vitamins, minerals and EFA’s it needs.\n\nThe most important and effective treatment plan for eczema is to treat the\nroot of the cause, rather than the symptom. This involves getting professional\nadvice. Once you have worked out what causes the flare-ups in your baby, you\ncan confidently help minimise the triggers and start your baby on the road to\nhealthy skin.\n\n * Twitter\n * Pin It\n * submit to reddit\n * Email article\n * Print\n * Reprints & permissions\n\n### Related Coverage\n\n### For health's sake, ditch your doona\n\n1 Jun It's the eve of winter: time to lose the doona. 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Please refer to the AMA Privacy Policy to understand our commitment to you and information on how we store and protect your data.","Hypoallergenic infant formulas may help lower the long-term risk of allergies in children who are genetically vulnerable to them, a new study suggests.","The products, known as hydrolysed infant formulas, are designed to lower the probability of the allergic responses some infants have to standard formula.","Hydrolysed infant formulae contain cow milk proteins, but they are broken down to be less allergenic than the whole proteins found in regular formula.","Studies have shown that, compared with regular formulae, hydrolysed formulae appear to lower the risk of eczema and dermatitis in infancy and early childhood, though breast milk is still considered the best nutrition for infants, and has been shown to lower the risk of allergies.","In 2008, research using the German Infant Nutritional Intervention (GINI) study, funded by the German Government, found that if hydrolysed infant formula was received in the first four months of life it had a long-lasting preventative effect on atopic eczema in high-risk children. The research tracked more than 2200 children until the age of six.","Children are considered high-risk if they have a parent or sibling with a history of allergic disease. It is estimated that 50 per cent of Australian infants are considered high risk.","Researchers have since expanded the scope of study to track the same children as in the original study, but this time through to the age of 10.","They found that hydrolysed infant formula continues to have a preventive effect on the cumulative incidence of allergic disease, without rebound.","At birth, children were randomly assigned to receive one of four blinded formulae as a breast milk substitute for the first four months. The four formulas were: partially hydrolysed whey formula, extensively hydrolysed whey formula, extensively hydrolysed casein formula or standard cow’s milk formula.","The research found that partially hydrolysed whey formula and extensively hydrolysed casein formula had a significant effect in reducing the likelihood of developing atopic eczema and dermatitis, up to 29 per cent, compared with high risk children consuming cow milk formula.","The research concluded, “ results support the present recommendation to use certain cow’s milk protein hydrolysate infant formulas in high-risk infants to reduce the risk of atopic eczema, but not for respiratory allergies”."]},"parsed_md":"Infant formulas linked to eczema reduction | Australian Medical Association\n\nSkip to main content\n\n * Australian Medicine\n\n * News\n * Health on the Hill\n * Columns\n\n * Back\n * Columns\n * President's Message\n * Vice President's Message\n * Secretary General\n * General Practice\n * Public Health\n * Doctors in Training\n * Rural Doctors\n * Public Hospital Doctors\n * Australian Medical Student’s Association\n * Indigenous Taskforce\n * Medical Practice\n * Finance and Economics\n * Medical Workforce\n * Ethics and Medico-legal\n * Opinion\n * Research\n * Features\n * Lifestyle\n\n * Back\n * Lifestyle\n * Motoring\n * Wine\n * Travel\n * Book Review\n * Letter\n * Information\n * Previous Editions\n\n * AMA Federal\n\n * Membership\n\n * Back\n * Membership\n * Benefits\n * Student Benefits\n * About Membership\n * Join/Renew\n * About\n\n * Back\n * About\n * About the AMA\n * Governance\n * Board\n * Management\n * Federal Council and Committees\n * Annual Report\n * Awards\n * Careers at the AMA\n * History\n * Contact the AMA\n * Advocacy\n\n * Back\n * Advocacy\n * Position Statements\n * Aged Care\n * Child & Youth\n * Doctors' Fees\n * Doctors in Training\n * E-Health\n * Ethics & Professionalism\n * General Practice\n * Hospitals\n * Indigenous Health\n * Medicines\n * Public Health\n * Rural Health\n * Federal Budget Submission\n * Resources\n\n * Back\n * Resources\n * Doctors in Training\n * General Practice\n * Doctors' Health\n * Speciality Training Pathways Guide\n * Medical Student\n * Fees List\n * Publications\n\n * Back\n * Publications\n * Australian Medicine\n * e-DiT\n * GP Network News\n * Psychiatrists Newletter\n * Reports and Guides\n\n * Back\n * Reports and Guides\n * Speciality Training Pathways Guide\n * A Guide to Working Abroad\n * Guide to Clinical Images\n * Guide to using the PCEHR\n * Privacy and Health Record\n * Social media and the Medical Profession\n * Career Hub\n\n * Back\n * Career Hub\n * Becoming a doctor\n * Studying Medicine\n * Doctor in Training and Career Advancement\n * Speciality Training Pathways Guide\n * International medical students and graduates\n * Career coaching\n * Preparing for independent medical practice\n * Medical employment opportunities and the Jobs Board\n * Continuing professional development\n * AMA resources for Hub users\n * Looking after yourself and your finances\n * Global Health and International Employment Opportunities\n * Career change and retirement\n * Real life advice\n * Why join the AMA?\n * Useful contacts\n * Network\n\n * Back\n * Network\n * AMA National Conference\n * Doctor Portal\n * Media\n\n * Back\n * Media\n * Media releases\n * Speeches and Transcripts\n * Video\n * Audio\n * Gallery\n * Publications\n\n * Back\n * Publications\n * MJA\n * AusMed\n * GP Network News\n * eDiT News\n * Psychiatrists' News\n * Contact Information\n * AusMed\n\n * Back\n * AusMed\n * News\n * Columns\n * Opinion\n * Research\n * Features\n * Lifestyle\n * Information\n * Letters\n * Previous Editions\n * States\n\n * Back\n * States\n * Australian Capital Territory\n * New South Wales\n * Northern Territory\n * Queensland\n * South Australia\n * Tasmania\n * Victoria\n * Western Australia\n\n * Login\n\n## AMA members\n\nLogin below to manage/renew your AMA membership, to access AMA member only\nbenefits, resources and services, or to update your personal details.\n\nYou can now renew your 2017 AMA Membership online. 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The research\ntracked more than 2200 children until the age of six.\n\nChildren are considered high-risk if they have a parent or sibling with a\nhistory of allergic disease. It is estimated that 50 per cent of Australian\ninfants are considered high risk.\n\nResearchers have since expanded the scope of study to track the same children\nas in the original study, but this time through to the age of 10.\n\nThey found that hydrolysed infant formula continues to have a preventive\neffect on the cumulative incidence of allergic disease, without rebound.\n\nAt birth, children were randomly assigned to receive one of four blinded\nformulae as a breast milk substitute for the first four months. 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As to why this this is SO COMMON in our adoptees, particularly those from China, I suppose it's a combination of ethnic predisposition, climate, harsh orphanage soaps and detergents, institutional disinfectants, malnutrition, chronic stress, poor skin care, and lack of appropriate treatment. While atopic dermatitis is a chronic tendency towards sensitive, dry, rash-prone skin, it tends to eventually improve when children come home, especially with the techniques below ...","Avoid triggers, like perfumed products, non-cotton clothes, dust mites, heat/sweat, bleach, disinfectants, and chemical/fragranced soaps and laundry detergents (try Charlie's Soap ...)","Do bathe your child 1-2 times per day in tepid-warm water for 10-15 minutes. You can add oatmeal-in-a-stocking or Aveeno to the bath, but oils just make things very slippery. Minimal, if any, soap ... use unscented Dove, Cetaphil cleanser, or similar. Don't use Ivory, scented soaps, or bubble bath.","Alternately, bathe 1-2 times per week. The \"wet\" and \"dry\" approaches to atopic dermatitis both work - it's the hot, soapy baths that aren't followed by moisturizer application that are trouble, as they remove protective skin oils and leave the skin dry and itchy.","Immediately after the bath, pat your child somewhat dry, apply any necessary topical medication, and then dip your child into a big vat of thick, greasy moisturizer. Seriously, you need to be applying a greasy, scoop-it-out-with-your-hand moisturizing ointment at least once a day, to seal in moisture and provide a protective barrier for the skin. No pump lotions ... you need a TUB, like Cetaphil-in-a-tub, Eucerin, Vaseline, or similar products. Most contain petrolatum - it's been used for centuries and has a good track record. If you must avoid the petroleum products, vegetable shortening, shea butter, or other balms might be an option. Happy to hear feedback on these. Daily, religious moisturizing is the key to this chronic condition, especially in winter.","Some newer \"active\" moisturizers are coming onto the market that are touted to be better at retaining moisture in the skin, and restoring the skin barrier. Some are also mildly anti-inflammatory, equivalent to hydrocortisone cream. They may be useful for children with moderate-severe eczema as a way to need topical steroids less often. Some of the ceramide products (CeraVe, Triceram) are over-the-counter; others, like MimyX and Atopiclair are by prescription.","If you're in a hot climate, creams might be preferable to ointment mositurizers. Lotions still not recommended, since they can actually be drying to the skin.","All-cotton clothes, ideally. No wool or short-fiber synthetics - they itch. Do thoroughly prewash new clothes to remove sizing and other itchy products.","For face, neck folds, armpit folds, and groin area, don't use anything stronger than Hydrocortisone 1% ointment (OTC) without discussing the pros and cons with your provider.","For the rest of the body, prescription ointments like Desonide 0.05% (a low-potency topical steroid) or Triamcinolone 0.025-0.1% (a mid-potency steroid) twice a day will help itchy, inflamed areas that don't respond to hydrocortisone. Apply a thin layer underneath the moisturizer, and use only long enough to control the itchy flare. Not for daily longterm use - if it doesn't help by 1-2 weeks, see your provider.","For those of you scared by the word \"steroid\", remember that chronic skin inflammation and itching is miserable, can cause infections, growth failure, sleep & behavioral problems, and overall irritability. Untreated eczema can cause longterm changes to the skin, just like overuse of potent topical steroids.","For itch relief, an ice cube can substitute for scratching. Benadryl (OTC) or Atarax (Rx) at night (Allegra, Claritin, or Zyrtec during the day) are antihistamines that can help with miserable itching. Sometimes we need to use higher doses for severe itching - ask your provider what would be safe.","If an area is especially weepy, red, painful, or crusted consider using Bactroban cream for antibacterial help. If this is widespread, ask your provider about using an oral antibiotic to cover staph bacteria.","Don't forget scabies ... very very itchy bumps on hands, feet, abdomen, or any really prominent, itchy, chronic-looking rash in a child residing in orphanage care could be scabies. Have it checked, and have a low threshold to treat with Elimite.","Some studies suggest benefit from Evening Primrose Oil (EPO), which contains GLA, an omega-6 essential fatty acid. Some recent studies don't. Probably safe to try, in moderate-severe eczema, at 3g/day in divided doses. May take 1-2 months to work.","Don't use tea tree oil - it may be antibacterial, but it can trigger eczema flares (and may have hormonal effects in boys).","Consider dust mite control measures, like mattress/pillowcase covers, high-filtration vacuuming, and removing frilly dust mite traps in the room. May be more effective for asthma and nasal allergies, but kids with eczema often have those too.","As for diet, perhaps 10-20% of kids with eczema have associated food triggers; this percentage is higher for infants or children with severe eczema. Generally, unless the eczema is chronic and more than a mild nuisance, I don't go chasing food allergies, since the only reliable test for food allergies is a strict elimination trial, with reintroduction of the suspicious food. Blood tests (RAST) and skin-prick tests can rule out certain allergens, but positive results may not indicate a true food sensitivity, so they are of limited use. Stay alert for quackery when it comes to this issue, consult your provider and an allergist if need be, and please involve a nutritionist if you are considering prolonged eliminations of major food groups, especially in young children.","Our center has 3 pediatricians that specialize in adoption medicine: Julia Bledsoe, MD, Julian Davies, MD, and Cynthia Kertesz, MD. We have over a decade of experience in international adoption and foster care.","Our center has four pediatricians that specialize in adoption medicine: Julia Bledsoe, MD, Rebecca Cronin, MD, Julian Davies, MD, and Cynthia Kertesz, MD.","We perform pre-adoption consultations by telephone for families adopting from abroad or domestically. We also provide post-placement evaluations and ongoing pediatric care at our Seattle clinic."]},"parsed_md":"Atopic Dermatitis & Eczema — Center for Adoption Medicine\n\n# Center for Adoption Medicine\n\n# Center for Adoption Medicine\n\n# Topics in Adoption and Pediatrics\n\n# Center for Adoption Medicine\n\n## Articles on adoption, foster care, & pediatrics\n\nApril 02, 2006\n\n# Atopic Dermatitis & Eczema\n\nApril 02, 2006/ Julian Davies, MD\n\n### The Itch That Rashes ...\n\nThere are many good resources on this topic, so I won't reinvent this\nparticular wheel, but since it comes up so often in our office, let me share\nmy favorite sensitive skin and eczema tips. As to why this this is SO COMMON\nin our adoptees, particularly those from China, I suppose it's a combination\nof ethnic predisposition, climate, harsh orphanage soaps and detergents,\ninstitutional disinfectants, malnutrition, chronic stress, poor skin care, and\nlack of appropriate treatment. While atopic dermatitis is a chronic tendency\ntowards sensitive, dry, rash-prone skin, it tends to eventually improve when\nchildren come home, especially with the techniques below ...\n\n### Everyday Prevention\n\n * Avoid triggers, like perfumed products, non-cotton clothes, dust mites, heat/sweat, bleach, disinfectants, and chemical/fragranced soaps and laundry detergents (try Charlie's Soap ...)\n * Do bathe your child 1-2 times per day in tepid-warm water for 10-15 minutes. You can add oatmeal-in-a-stocking or Aveeno to the bath, but oils just make things very slippery. Minimal, if any, soap ... use unscented Dove, Cetaphil cleanser, or similar. Don't use Ivory, scented soaps, or bubble bath.\n * Alternately, bathe 1-2 times per week. The \"wet\" and \"dry\" approaches to atopic dermatitis both work - it's the hot, soapy baths that aren't followed by moisturizer application that are trouble, as they remove protective skin oils and leave the skin dry and itchy.\n * Immediately after the bath, pat your child somewhat dry, apply any necessary topical medication, and then dip your child into a big vat of thick, greasy moisturizer. Seriously, you need to be applying a greasy, scoop-it-out-with-your-hand moisturizing ointment at least once a day, to seal in moisture and provide a protective barrier for the skin. No pump lotions ... you need a TUB, like Cetaphil-in-a-tub, Eucerin, Vaseline, or similar products. Most contain petrolatum - it's been used for centuries and has a good track record. If you must avoid the petroleum products, vegetable shortening, shea butter, or other balms might be an option. Happy to hear feedback on these. Daily, religious moisturizing is the key to this chronic condition, especially in winter.\n * Some newer \"active\" moisturizers are coming onto the market that are touted to be better at retaining moisture in the skin, and restoring the skin barrier. Some are also mildly anti-inflammatory, equivalent to hydrocortisone cream. They may be useful for children with moderate-severe eczema as a way to need topical steroids less often. Some of the ceramide products (CeraVe, Triceram) are over-the-counter; others, like MimyX and Atopiclair are by prescription.\n * If you're in a hot climate, creams might be preferable to ointment mositurizers. Lotions still not recommended, since they can actually be drying to the skin.\n * All-cotton clothes, ideally. No wool or short-fiber synthetics - they itch. Do thoroughly prewash new clothes to remove sizing and other itchy products.\n * Keep nails trimmed and itchy areas covered by clothing.\n\n### Treatment Strategies\n\n * For face, neck folds, armpit folds, and groin area, don't use anything stronger than Hydrocortisone 1% ointment (OTC) without discussing the pros and cons with your provider.\n * For the rest of the body, prescription ointments like Desonide 0.05% (a low-potency topical steroid) or Triamcinolone 0.025-0.1% (a mid-potency steroid) twice a day will help itchy, inflamed areas that don't respond to hydrocortisone. Apply a thin layer underneath the moisturizer, and use only long enough to control the itchy flare. Not for daily longterm use - if it doesn't help by 1-2 weeks, see your provider.\n * For those of you scared by the word \"steroid\", remember that chronic skin inflammation and itching is miserable, can cause infections, growth failure, sleep & behavioral problems, and overall irritability. Untreated eczema can cause longterm changes to the skin, just like overuse of potent topical steroids.\n * I don't use Elidel or Protopic so much these days ... waiting for more safety data.\n * For itch relief, an ice cube can substitute for scratching. Benadryl (OTC) or Atarax (Rx) at night (Allegra, Claritin, or Zyrtec during the day) are antihistamines that can help with miserable itching. Sometimes we need to use higher doses for severe itching - ask your provider what would be safe.\n * Check behind the ears ... eczema likes that spot too.\n * If an area is especially weepy, red, painful, or crusted consider using Bactroban cream for antibacterial help. If this is widespread, ask your provider about using an oral antibiotic to cover staph bacteria.\n * Don't forget scabies ... very very itchy bumps on hands, feet, abdomen, or any really prominent, itchy, chronic-looking rash in a child residing in orphanage care could be scabies. Have it checked, and have a low threshold to treat with Elimite.\n\n### Complementary Approaches\n\n * Probiotic supplements or daily active-culture yogurt or kefir seem promising for folks with eczema.\n * Some studies suggest benefit from Evening Primrose Oil (EPO), which contains GLA, an omega-6 essential fatty acid. Some recent studies don't. Probably safe to try, in moderate-severe eczema, at 3g/day in divided doses. May take 1-2 months to work.\n * Don't use tea tree oil - it may be antibacterial, but it can trigger eczema flares (and may have hormonal effects in boys).\n * Consider dust mite control measures, like mattress/pillowcase covers, high-filtration vacuuming, and removing frilly dust mite traps in the room. May be more effective for asthma and nasal allergies, but kids with eczema often have those too.\n * As for diet, perhaps 10-20% of kids with eczema have associated food triggers; this percentage is higher for infants or children with severe eczema. Generally, unless the eczema is chronic and more than a mild nuisance, I don't go chasing food allergies, since the only reliable test for food allergies is a strict elimination trial, with reintroduction of the suspicious food. Blood tests (RAST) and skin-prick tests can rule out certain allergens, but positive results may not indicate a true food sensitivity, so they are of limited use. Stay alert for quackery when it comes to this issue, consult your provider and an allergist if need be, and please involve a nutritionist if you are considering prolonged eliminations of major food groups, especially in young children.\n\n### Atopic Dermatitis Links\n\n * Atopic dermatitis: Taming \"the itch that rashes\" - Contemporary Pediatrics\n * Article about the newer \"active\" moisturizers\n * Diet and Eczema\n\nOverview from the (British) National Eczema Society\n\nApril 02, 2006/ Julian Davies, MD/ Comment\n\nSkin Issues, Post-Adoption\n\n### Julian Davies, MD\n\n### Center for Adoption Medicine\n\nOur center has 3 pediatricians that specialize in adoption medicine: Julia\nBledsoe, MD, Julian Davies, MD, and Cynthia Kertesz, MD. We have over a decade\nof experience in international adoption and foster care.\n\n### CENTER FOR ADOPTION MEDICINE\n\nOur center has four pediatricians that specialize in adoption medicine: Julia\nBledsoe, MD, Rebecca Cronin, MD, Julian Davies, MD, and Cynthia Kertesz, MD.\n\nWe perform pre-adoption consultations by telephone for families adopting from\nabroad or domestically. 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Excess vitamin D can cause the body to absorb too much calcium, leading to increased risk of heart disease and kidney stones.","The current U.S. Daily Value for vitamin D is 600 IU (international units) and the toxicity threshold is thought to be 10,000 to 40,000 IU/day.^2","Sometimes vitamin D values are given in micrograms (mcg,μg), when this is the case remember that 1μg=40IU for Vitamin D.","Vitamin D is oil soluble, which means you need to eat fat to absorb it. Foods high in vitamin D include fish, mushrooms exposed to sunlight, fortified tofu, fortified yogurt, fortified milk, fortified milk substitutes, fortified breakfast cereals, fortified orange juice, pork chops, and eggs. The amount of vitamin D can vary greatly in fortified foods, so check product labels before buying.","In addition to foods, Vitamin D is also naturally made by your body when you expose your skin to the sun and is called the sunshine vitamin. Depending on where you live, 20 minutes of sun exposure a day is enough to meet your vitamin D requirement.","Below is a list of top 10 foods highest in vitamin D by common serving size, for more see the extended list of foods rich in vitamin D.","White Button (168%), Portabella (163%), Maitake (131%), Morel (22%), and Chanterelle (19%). Mushrooms create vitamin D from sunlight much like our bodies. Placing any mushroom under the sun for 20 minutes will boost its vitamin D level.","#1 Eel| 317% DV (1901IU) in 1 fillet (204g)| 169% DV (1013IU) in 200 calories (109g) ---|---|--- #2 Cod Liver Oil| 75% DV (450IU) in 1 tsp (5g)| 370% DV (2217IU) in 200 calories (22g) #3 Queso Fresco| 22% DV (132IU) in 1 cup (122g)| 12% DV (72IU) in 200 calories (67g) #4 Fortified American Cheese| 14% DV (85IU) in 1oz slice (28g)| 27% DV (164IU) in 200 calories (55g) #5 Fish Roe| 11% DV (68IU) in 1 tblsp (14g)| 113% DV (677IU) in 200 calories (140g) #6 Lean Ham| 4% DV (26IU) in 1oz slice (28g)| 26% DV (153IU) in 200 calories (167g) #7 Beef Short Ribs| 4% DV (24IU) in 3oz (85g)| 2% DV (12IU) in 200 calories (42g) #8 Caviar| 3% DV (19IU) in 1 tblsp (16g)| 15% DV (88IU) in 200 calories (76g) #9 Lean Beef Roast| 2% DV (14IU) in 3oz (85g)| 2% DV (10IU) in 200 calories (60g) #10 Turkey| 2% DV (14IU) in 3oz (85g)| 3% DV (17IU) in 200 calories (106g) #11 Chicken| 1% DV (7IU) in 3oz (85g)| 1% DV (8IU) in 200 calories (102g)","Breastfed Infants Who are Not in the Sun - The amount of vitamin D in breast milk depends on the amount of vitamin D in the mother.However, breast-milk typically does not contain adequate amounts of vitamin D. Be sure infants get at least some exposure to the sun (at least 10-20 minutes) to ensure adequate levels of vitamin D.^8","Older Adults - As skin ages it is less and less able to make vitamin D from the sun, so vitamin D has to be attained fromfoods or supplements.^5","People With Little Sun Exposure on the Skin - Wearing sunscreen, or lots of clothing, hampers the creation of vitamin D from the sun.^9,10","People with Darker Skin - Melanin, a pigment found in skin, reduces the body's ability to manufacture vitamin D from the sun.^5","People who have Problems Absorbing Fat, or are on Extreme Low Fat Diets - Vitamin D is fat soluble, which means it is found in fats, andyour body has to be able to digest fats in order for you to absorb the vitamin D.^11","People Who are Obese, or People Who have Had Gastric Bypass Surgery - Excess fat in the body absorbs vitamin D, effectively reducing theamount available for body functions. Those who have undergone bypass surgery are missing part of their upper intestine which hampers Vitamin D absorption.^5,13,14","Weight-loss drugs with orlistat (brand names Xenical and alliTM) and cholesterol-lowering drugs cholestyramine (brand names Questran, LoCholest, and Prevalite) can reduce the absorption of vitamin D and other fat-soluble vitamins.^18,19","Medicines used to control and stabalize epileptic seizures, particularly phenobarbital and phenytoin (brand name Dilantin) interferes with Vitamin D and reduces Calcium absorption.^20","Vegetables high in vitamin D include mushrooms which have been exposed to sunlight. Other vegan foods high in vitamin D include fortified soy products like tofu, soymilk, and soy yogurt, fortified cereals, and fortified juices.","Unfortunately, no fruits are high in vitamin D, and fortified orange juice is currently the only fruit product commonly sold with vitamin D.","Consuming too much vitmain D from food or supplements can lead to anorexia, weight loss, polyuria, heart arrhythmias, kidney stones, andincreased risk of heart attacks.^5 Vitamin D cannot reach toxic levels if created naturally from sun exposure.^21","Oysters, Whole Milk, Salami, Cheese,Caviar, and Eggs are high cholesterol foods which should be eaten in moderate amounts and avoided by people at risk of heart disease or stroke.","LeBoff MS, Kohlmeier L, Hurwitz S, Franklin J, Wright J, Glowacki J. Occult vitamin D deficiency in postmenopausal US women with acute hip fracture. JAMA 1999;251:1505-11.","Wagner CL, Greer FR; American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Breastfeeding; American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Nutrition. Prevention of rickets and vitamin D deficiency in infants, children, and adolescents. Pediatrics 2008;122:1142-1152.","Webb AR, Kline L, Holick MF. Influence of season and latitude on the cutaneous synthesis of vitamin D3: Exposure to winter sunlight in Boston and Edmonton will not promote vitamin D3 synthesis in human skin. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1988;67:373-8.","Webb AR, Pilbeam C, Hanafin N, Holick MF. An evaluation of the relative contributions of exposure to sunlight and of diet to the circulating concentrations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D in an elderly nursing home population in Boston. Am J Clin Nutr 1990;51:1075-81.","Lo CW, Paris PW, Clemens TL, Nolan J, Holick MF. Vitamin D absorption in healthy subjects and in patients with intestinal malabsorption syndromes. Am J Clin Nutr 1985;42:644-49.","Buckley LM, Leib ES, Cartularo KS, Vacek PM, Cooper SM. Calcium and vitamin D3 supplementation prevents bone loss in the spine secondary to low-dose corticosteroids in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Ann Intern Med 1996;125:961-8.","de Sevaux RGL, Hoitsma AJ, Corstens FHM, Wetzels JFM. Treatment with vitamin D and calcium reduces bone loss after renal transplantation: a randomized study. J Am Soc Nephrol 2002;13:1608-14.","McDuffie JR, Calis KA, Booth SL, Uwaifo GI, Yanovski JA. Effects of orlistat on fat-soluble vitamins in obese adolescents. Pharmacotherapy 2002;22:814-22.","Compston JE, Horton LW. Oral 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 in treatment of osteomalacia associated with ileal resection and cholestyramine therapy. Gastroenterology 1978;74:900-2.","Gough H, Goggin T, Bissessar A, Baker M, Crowley M, Callaghan N. A comparative study of the relative influence of different anticonvulsant drugs, UV exposure and diet on vitamin D and calcium metabolism in outpatients with epilepsy. Q J Med 1986;59:569-77."]},"parsed_md":"Top 10 Foods Highest in Vitamin D + Printable One Page Sheet\n\n# Top 10 Foods Highest in Vitamin D + Printable One Page Sheet\n\nWritten by Daisy Whitbread, MScN\n\nVitamin D is an essential vitamin required by the body for the absorption of\ncalcium, bone development, immune functioning, and alleviation of\ninflammation.\n\nA deficiency of Vitamin D can lead to rickets, a weakened immune system,\nincreased cancer risk, poor hair growth, and osteomalacia. Excess vitamin D\ncan cause the body to absorb too much calcium, leading to increased risk of\nheart disease and kidney stones.\n\nThe current U.S. Daily Value for vitamin D is 600 IU (international units) and\nthe toxicity threshold is thought to be 10,000 to 40,000 IU/day.^2\n\nSometimes vitamin D values are given in micrograms (mcg,μg), when this is the\ncase remember that 1μg=40IU for Vitamin D.\n\nVitamin D is oil soluble, which means you need to eat fat to absorb it. Foods\nhigh in vitamin D include fish, mushrooms exposed to sunlight, fortified tofu,\nfortified yogurt, fortified milk, fortified milk substitutes, fortified\nbreakfast cereals, fortified orange juice, pork chops, and eggs. The amount of\nvitamin D can vary greatly in fortified foods, so check product labels before\nbuying.\n\nIn addition to foods, Vitamin D is also naturally made by your body when you\nexpose your skin to the sun and is called the sunshine vitamin. Depending on\nwhere you live, 20 minutes of sun exposure a day is enough to meet your\nvitamin D requirement.\n\nBelow is a list of top 10 foods highest in vitamin D by common serving size,\nfor more see the extended list of foods rich in vitamin D.\n\nAdvertisement (Bad ad? How to mute ads)\n\n# List of High Vitamin D Foods\n\n1\\. Fish (Salmon)\n\n6oz fillet (170g)| 200 calories (128g)| 100g \n---|---|--- \n189% DV (1136IU)| 143% DV (856IU)| 111% DV (668IU) \n \n### Other fish high in vitamin D (%DV per 6oz serving)\n\nCanned Salmon (238%), Rainbow Trout (216%), Swordfish (188%), Whitefish\n(146%), Mackerel (130%), Canned Tuna (76%), Halibut (66%), Herring (62%),\nRockfish (52%), and Talapia (40%).\n\nComplete Nutrition Facts.\n\n2\\. Crimini Mushrooms (Exposed to UV Light)\n\n1 cup (87g)| 200 calories (909g)| 100g \n---|---|--- \n185% DV (1110IU)| 1933% DV (11600IU)| 213% DV (1276IU) \n \n### Other mushrooms exposed to Sunlight High in Vitamin D (%DV per cup)\n\nWhite Button (168%), Portabella (163%), Maitake (131%), Morel (22%), and\nChanterelle (19%). Mushrooms create vitamin D from sunlight much like our\nbodies. Placing any mushroom under the sun for 20 minutes will boost its\nvitamin D level.\n\nComplete Nutrition Facts.\n\n3\\. Fortified Tofu\n\n1 cup (226g)| 200 calories (217g)| 100g \n---|---|--- \n38% DV (226IU)| 36% DV (217IU)| 17% DV (100IU) \n \nTofu is also a good vegan source of protein.\n\nComplete Nutrition Facts.\n\n4\\. Fortified Yogurt\n\n1 cup (245g)| 200 calories (202g)| 100g \n---|---|--- \n21% DV (127IU)| 18% DV (105IU)| 9% DV (52IU) \n \nYogurt is also high in calcium.\n\nComplete Nutrition Facts.\n\n5\\. Fortified Milk\n\n1 cup (244g)| 200 calories (328g)| 100g \n---|---|--- \n21% DV (127IU)| 28% DV (170IU)| 9% DV (52IU) \n \nButtermilk, whole milk, low-fat milk, and skim milk all provide around 20% DV\nper 8oz cup.\n\nComplete Nutrition Facts.\n\n6\\. Fortified Milk Substitutes (Soymilk)\n\n1 cup (243g)| 200 calories (606g)| 100g \n---|---|--- \n19% DV (117IU)| 48% DV (291IU)| 8% DV (48IU) \n \n### Other Fortified Milk Substitutes High in Vitamin D (%DV per cup)\n\nAlmond milk (18%), Rice milk (16%), and Coconut milk (16%).\n\nComplete Nutrition Facts.\n\n7\\. Fortified Breakfast Cereal\n\n3/4 cup (30g)| 200 calories (63g)| 100g \n---|---|--- \n17% DV (100IU)| 35% DV (208IU)| 55% DV (332IU) \n \nSee the list of 155 Breakfast Cereals with Vitamin D.\n\nComplete Nutrition Facts.\n\n8\\. Fortified Orange Juice\n\n1 cup (249g)| 200 calories (426g)| 100g \n---|---|--- \n17% DV (100IU)| 28% DV (170IU)| 7% DV (40IU) \n \nNote: A cup of orange juice contains up to 20 grams of sugar.\n\nComplete Nutrition Facts.\n\n9\\. Pork Chops\n\n1 chop (206g)| 200 calories (78g)| 100g \n---|---|--- \n14% DV (82IU)| 5% DV (31IU)| 7% DV (40IU) \n \n### Other Pork Products High in Vitamin D (%DV per 3oz)\n\nSpare Ribs (15%), Lean Ham (12%), Shoulder Roast (9%), and Italian Sausage\n(6%).\n\nComplete Nutrition Facts.\n\n10\\. Eggs\n\n1 large (50g)| 200 calories (129g)| 100g \n---|---|--- \n7% DV (44IU)| 19% DV (114IU)| 15% DV (88IU) \n \n1 cup of chopped hard-boiled eggs provides 20% DV. Eggs are also a high\nprotein food.\n\nComplete Nutrition Facts.\n\nNext ➞\n\nAdvertisement (Bad ad? How to mute ads)\n\n## Pinnable infographic\n\n## Printable One Page Sheet\n\nClick to Print\n\nAdvertisement (Bad ad? How to mute ads)\n\nClick each heading below for more information from HealthAliciousNess.com\n\n#1 Eel| 317% DV (1901IU) in 1 fillet (204g)| 169% DV (1013IU) in 200 calories\n(109g) \n---|---|--- \n#2 Cod Liver Oil| 75% DV (450IU) in 1 tsp (5g)| 370% DV (2217IU) in 200\ncalories (22g) \n#3 Queso Fresco| 22% DV (132IU) in 1 cup (122g)| 12% DV (72IU) in 200 calories\n(67g) \n#4 Fortified American Cheese| 14% DV (85IU) in 1oz slice (28g)| 27% DV (164IU)\nin 200 calories (55g) \n#5 Fish Roe| 11% DV (68IU) in 1 tblsp (14g)| 113% DV (677IU) in 200 calories\n(140g) \n#6 Lean Ham| 4% DV (26IU) in 1oz slice (28g)| 26% DV (153IU) in 200 calories\n(167g) \n#7 Beef Short Ribs| 4% DV (24IU) in 3oz (85g)| 2% DV (12IU) in 200 calories\n(42g) \n#8 Caviar| 3% DV (19IU) in 1 tblsp (16g)| 15% DV (88IU) in 200 calories (76g) \n#9 Lean Beef Roast| 2% DV (14IU) in 3oz (85g)| 2% DV (10IU) in 200 calories\n(60g) \n#10 Turkey| 2% DV (14IU) in 3oz (85g)| 3% DV (17IU) in 200 calories (106g) \n#11 Chicken| 1% DV (7IU) in 3oz (85g)| 1% DV (8IU) in 200 calories (102g) \n \n * Breastfed Infants Who are Not in the Sun - The amount of vitamin D in breast milk depends on the amount of vitamin D in the mother.However, breast-milk typically does not contain adequate amounts of vitamin D. Be sure infants get at least some exposure to the sun (at least 10-20 minutes) to ensure adequate levels of vitamin D.^8\n * Older Adults - As skin ages it is less and less able to make vitamin D from the sun, so vitamin D has to be attained fromfoods or supplements.^5\n * People With Little Sun Exposure on the Skin - Wearing sunscreen, or lots of clothing, hampers the creation of vitamin D from the sun.^9,10\n * People with Darker Skin - Melanin, a pigment found in skin, reduces the body's ability to manufacture vitamin D from the sun.^5\n * People who have Problems Absorbing Fat, or are on Extreme Low Fat Diets - Vitamin D is fat soluble, which means it is found in fats, andyour body has to be able to digest fats in order for you to absorb the vitamin D.^11\n * People Who are Obese, or People Who have Had Gastric Bypass Surgery - Excess fat in the body absorbs vitamin D, effectively reducing theamount available for body functions. Those who have undergone bypass surgery are missing part of their upper intestine which hampers Vitamin D absorption.^5,13,14\n * People Taking Certain Medications\n\n * Steroid Corticosteroid medications used to alleviate inflammation can reduce calcium absorption and impair vitamin Dmetabolism.^15-17\n * Weight-loss drugs with orlistat (brand names Xenical and alliTM) and cholesterol-lowering drugs cholestyramine (brand names Questran, LoCholest, and Prevalite) can reduce the absorption of vitamin D and other fat-soluble vitamins.^18,19\n * Medicines used to control and stabalize epileptic seizures, particularly phenobarbital and phenytoin (brand name Dilantin) interferes with Vitamin D and reduces Calcium absorption.^20\n\nVegetables high in vitamin D include mushrooms which have been exposed to\nsunlight. Other vegan foods high in vitamin D include fortified soy products\nlike tofu, soymilk, and soy yogurt, fortified cereals, and fortified juices.\n\nUnfortunately, no fruits are high in vitamin D, and fortified orange juice is\ncurrently the only fruit product commonly sold with vitamin D.\n\n * Consuming too much vitmain D from food or supplements can lead to anorexia, weight loss, polyuria, heart arrhythmias, kidney stones, andincreased risk of heart attacks.^5 Vitamin D cannot reach toxic levels if created naturally from sun exposure.^21\n * Oysters, Whole Milk, Salami, Cheese,Caviar, and Eggs are high cholesterol foods which should be eaten in moderate amounts and avoided by people at risk of heart disease or stroke.\n\n## Leave a Comment\n\n## Data Sources and References\n\n 1. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28.\n 2. Office of Dietary Supplements - Vitamin D\n 3. Heaney RP. Long-latency deficiency disease: insights from calcium and vitamin D. Am J Clin Nutr 2003;78:912-9.\n 4. LeBoff MS, Kohlmeier L, Hurwitz S, Franklin J, Wright J, Glowacki J. Occult vitamin D deficiency in postmenopausal US women with acute hip fracture. JAMA 1999;251:1505-11.\n 5. Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board. Dietary Reference Intakes for Calcium and Vitamin D. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2010.\n 6. Davis CD. Vitamin D and cancer: current dilemmas and future research needs. Am J Clin Nutr 2008;88:565S-9S.\n 7. Davis CD, Hartmuller V, Freedman M, Hartge P, Picciano MF, Swanson CA, Milner JA. Vitamin D and cancer: current dilemmas and future needs. Nutr Rev 2007;65:S71-S74.\n 8. Wagner CL, Greer FR; American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Breastfeeding; American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Nutrition. Prevention of rickets and vitamin D deficiency in infants, children, and adolescents. Pediatrics 2008;122:1142-1152.\n 9. Webb AR, Kline L, Holick MF. Influence of season and latitude on the cutaneous synthesis of vitamin D3: Exposure to winter sunlight in Boston and Edmonton will not promote vitamin D3 synthesis in human skin. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1988;67:373-8.\n 10. Webb AR, Pilbeam C, Hanafin N, Holick MF. An evaluation of the relative contributions of exposure to sunlight and of diet to the circulating concentrations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D in an elderly nursing home population in Boston. Am J Clin Nutr 1990;51:1075-81.\n 11. Lo CW, Paris PW, Clemens TL, Nolan J, Holick MF. Vitamin D absorption in healthy subjects and in patients with intestinal malabsorption syndromes. Am J Clin Nutr 1985;42:644-49.\n 12. Malone M. Recommended nutritional supplements for bariatric surgery patients. Ann Pharmacother 2008;42:1851-8.\n 13. Compher CW, Badellino KO, Boullata JI. Vitamin D and the bariatric surgical patient: a review. Obes Surg 2008;18:220-4.\n 14. Buckley LM, Leib ES, Cartularo KS, Vacek PM, Cooper SM. Calcium and vitamin D3 supplementation prevents bone loss in the spine secondary to low-dose corticosteroids in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Ann Intern Med 1996;125:961-8.\n 15. Lukert BP, Raisz LG. Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis: pathogenesis and management. Ann Intern Med 1990;112:352-64.\n 16. de Sevaux RGL, Hoitsma AJ, Corstens FHM, Wetzels JFM. Treatment with vitamin D and calcium reduces bone loss after renal transplantation: a randomized study. J Am Soc Nephrol 2002;13:1608-14.\n 17. McDuffie JR, Calis KA, Booth SL, Uwaifo GI, Yanovski JA. Effects of orlistat on fat-soluble vitamins in obese adolescents. Pharmacotherapy 2002;22:814-22.\n 18. Compston JE, Horton LW. Oral 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 in treatment of osteomalacia associated with ileal resection and cholestyramine therapy. Gastroenterology 1978;74:900-2.\n 19. Gough H, Goggin T, Bissessar A, Baker M, Crowley M, Callaghan N. A comparative study of the relative influence of different anticonvulsant drugs, UV exposure and diet on vitamin D and calcium metabolism in outpatients with epilepsy. Q J Med 1986;59:569-77.\n 20. Jones G. Pharmacokinetics of vitamin D toxicity. Am J Clin Nutr 2008;88:582S-6S.\n 21. J. A. Ko, B. H. Lee, J. S. Lee and H. J. Park. Effect of UV-B Exposure on the Concentration of Vitamin D2 in Sliced Shiitake Mushroom (Lentinus edodes) and White Button Mushroom (Agaricus bisporus). J. Agric. 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We do not control or have responsibility for the content of any third-party site.","Atopic dermatitis is a chronic relapsing inflammatory skin disorder with a complex pathogenesis involving genetic susceptibility, immunologic and epidermal barrier dysfunction, and environmental factors. Pruritus is a primary symptom; skin lesions range from mild erythema to severe lichenification to erythroderma. Diagnosis is by history and examination. Treatments include counseling on appropriate skin care, avoidance of triggers, and topical corticosteroids and immunosuppressants. Control of pruritus and superinfections is also important. Severe cases may require systemic immunosuppressive treatment. Childhood atopic dermatitis frequently resolves or lessens significantly by adulthood.","Atopic dermatitis primarily affects children in urban areas or developed countries, and prevalence has increased over the last 30 years; up to 20% of children and 10% of adults in developed countries are affected. Most people with the disorder develop it before age 5, many of them before age 1; however, atopic dermatitis may even begin during late adulthood. The unproven hygiene hypothesis suggests that decreased early childhood exposure to infectious agents (ie, because of more rigorous hygiene regimens at home) may increase the development of atopic disorders and autoimmunity to self-proteins.","Many patients or their family members who have atopic dermatitis also have allergic asthma and/or immediate-type hypersensitivities that manifest, for example, as allergic seasonal or perennial rhinoconjunctivitis. The triad of atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinoconjunctivitis, and asthma is called atopy or atopic diathesis. Other dermatologic features of atopy include xerosis, ichthyosis/palmar hyperlinearity (ie, more prominent skin lines on the palms), keratosis pilaris, an infraorbital skinfold (Dennie-Morgan fold), thinning of the lateral eyebrows (Hertoghe sign), wool intolerance (irritation and itching triggered by skin contact with wool), white dermographism (vasoconstriction, causing whitening of the skin in response to scratching), and increased transepidermal water loss (in nonaffected as well as affected skin).","Genes implicated in atopic dermatitis are those encoding epidermal and immunologic proteins. A major predisposing factor for atopic dermatitis is the existence in many patients of a loss of function mutation in the gene encoding for the filaggrin protein (1). Filaggrin is a component of the cornified cell envelope produced by differentiating keratinocytes. It is ultimately critical to building the hygroscopic barrier of the stratum corneum (also called the natural moisturizing factor). About 10% of European populations are heterozygous carriers of loss-of-function filaggrin mutations. Presence of these mutations (as well as more intragenic copy mutations) increases the risk of more severe atopic dermatitis and higher IgE levels. Filaggrin mutations are also associated with peanut allergy and asthma, even in the absence of atopic dermatitis.","These recent molecular insights provide new understanding of atopic dermatitis and how the cutaneous inflammation, a T-cell–mediated delayed-type hypersensitivity, relates to allergic conditions with immediate-type hypersensitivities such as asthma and allergic rhinitis (hay fever). The epidermal skin barrier defect due to filaggrin mutations explains the development of xerosis and the predisposition to skin irritation, manifesting as atopic dermatitis; however, these are not mediated by allergic mechanisms. The cutaneous inflammation, in contrast, is a T-cell–mediated delayed-type hypersensitivity and includes a Th2-dominant component in the skin. This hypersensitivity downregulates antimicrobial peptides (eg, beta-defensins), explaining the predisposition of patients with atopic dermatitis to developing bacterial and viral skin infections. The increased penetration of skin irritants and allergens also results in a Th2-dominant inflammation, which also drives IgE production and predisposes to immediate-type hypersensitivities. However, because the major mechanism mediating atopic dermatitis is delayed cell-mediated immunity, avoidance of immediate-type allergens (eg, pollen, dust mites) usually does not improve atopic dermatitis. Although immediate-type hypersensitivities (eg, asthma, allergic rhinitis) result from the skin barrier defect, they do not drive the T-cell–mediated cutaneous inflammation of atopic dermatitis.","In patients with atopic diathesis, atopic dermatitis typically precedes allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and asthma. Sometimes, this sequence is called the \"atopic march\" and occurs because the skin barrier defect is the primary deficiency in atopic conditions.","In the acute phase, lesions are intensely pruritic, red, thickened, scaly patches or plaques that may become eroded due to scratching.","Distribution of lesions is age specific. In infants, lesions characteristically occur on the face, scalp, neck, eyelids, and extensor surfaces of the extremities. In older children and adults, lesions occur on flexural surfaces such as the neck and the antecubital and popliteal fossae.","Intense pruritus is a key feature. Itch often precedes lesions and worsens with dry air, sweating, local irritation, wool garments, and emotional stress.","Atopic dermatitis usually develops in infancy. In the acute phase, lesions appear on the face and then spread to the neck, scalp, and extremities.","Lichenification is thickening of the skin with accentuation of normal skin markings; it is a result of chronic scratching or rubbing, which in this patient occurred during the chronic phase of atopic dermatitis.","Secondary bacterial infections (superinfections), especially staphylococcal and streptococcal infections (eg, impetigo, cellulitis) are common. Erythroderma (erythema that covers more than 70% of the body surface area) is rare but can result when atopic dermatitis is severe.","Eczema herpeticum is an infection with herpes simplex virus (HSV) of the skin that is more diffuse and widespread than those in nonatopic patients. Eczema herpeticum is commonly the primary HSV infection, but can also result from recurrent infection, in patients with atopic dermatitis. It manifests as grouped vesicles in areas of active or recent dermatitis, although normal skin can be involved. High fever and adenopathy may develop after several days. Occasionally, this infection can become systemic, which may be fatal. Sometimes the eye is involved, causing a painful corneal lesion. Eczema vaccinatum is a similar complication due to smallpox vaccination, in which the vaccinia virus disseminates and may become life-threatening. Atopic patients should therefore not receive smallpox vaccinations.","Patients with atopic dermatitis also have a higher risk of allergic contact reactions. For example, contact allergies to nickel, the most common contact allergen, are twice as common as in nonatopic patients. Frequent use of topical products exposes patients to many potential allergens, and allergic contact dermatitis caused by these products may complicate the management of atopic dermatitis.","Diagnosis of atopic dermatitis is clinical. History (eg, personal or family history of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis, seasonal or perennial; asthma) is helpful. See table: Diagnostic Clinical Features in Atopic Dermatitis* for the modified clinically relevant guidelines of care for the management of atopic dermatitis and the pediatric diagnostic criteria from the American Academy of Dermatology.","Atopic dermatitis is sometimes difficult to differentiate from other dermatoses (eg, seborrheic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, nummular dermatitis, psoriasis), although a personal and/or family history of atopy and the distribution of lesions are helpful. The following distribution patterns can help with differentiation:","Psoriasis is typically easy to recognize by its sharply demarcated, thick, erythematous, and scaly plaques. It is usually extensoral rather than flexural and may include typical nail findings not common in atopic dermatitis (eg, oil spots, nail pits).","Nummular dermatitis is not flexural, and lichenification is rare. (However, coin-shaped, nummular plaques can occur in atopic dermatitis [nummular atopic dermatitis].)","Clues to atopic dermatitis include a flexural distribution of lesions and personal or family history of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and asthma.","Derived from: Guidelines of care for the management of atopic dermatitis: Section 1. Diagnosis and assessment of atopic dermatitis. J Am Acad Dermatol 70(2):338–351, 2014, doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2013.10.010, and Eichenfield LF, Hanifin JM, Luger TA, et al: Consensus conference on pediatric atopic dermatitis. J Am Acad Dermatol 49:1088–1095, 2003. doi: 10.1016/s0190-9622(03)02539-8","† On the face, neck, and extensor surfaces in infants and children; flexural surfaces in any age group; spares groin and axillae.","There is no definitive laboratory test for atopic dermatitis. However, testing for type I allergies (prick, scratch, and intracutaneous testing or measurement of allergen-specific IgE levels and of total IgE levels) can help confirm atopic diathesis. Cultures for S. aureus are not done routinely but can help determine sensitivities to systemic antimicrobials when impetiginization is suspected (eg, with yellowish crusts).","Atopic dermatitis in children often abates by age 5 years, although exacerbations are common throughout adolescence and into adulthood. Girls and patients with severe disease, early age of onset, family history, and associated allergic rhinitis or asthma are more likely to have prolonged disease. Even in these patients, atopic dermatitis frequently resolves or lessens significantly by adulthood. Atopic dermatitis may have long-term psychologic sequelae as children confront the challenges of living with a visible, sometimes disabling, skin disease during their formative years.","Treatment of atopic dermatitis is most effective when addressing the underlying pathophysiologic processes. Counseling on appropriate skin care and avoidance of triggers helps patients address the underlying skin barrier defect. Scratching of itchy lesions commonly increases itching and thus more scratching. Breaking this itch–scratch cycle is important. Inflammatory flare- ups can be curtailed with topical immunosuppressants, phototherapy, and, if necessary, systemic immunosuppressants. Almost all patients with atopic dermatitis can be treated as outpatients, but patients who have severe superinfections or erythroderma may need to be hospitalized.","General skin care should include a focus on the most common sources of skin irritation, excessive washing as well as harsh soaps:","Limiting the frequency and length of washing and bathing (showers/baths should be limited to once daily; sponge baths can be substituted to decrease the number of days with full baths)","Oral antihistamines can help relieve pruritus via their sedating properties. Options include hydroxyzine 25 mg 3 times a day or 4 times a day (for children, 0.5 mg/kg every 6 hours or 2 mg/kg in a single bedtime dose) and diphenhydramine (eg, 25 to 50 mg), preferably at bedtime to avoid the sedating effects during the day. Low-sedating or nonsedating antihistamines, such as loratadine (10 mg once a day), fexofenadine (60 mg 2 times a day or 180 mg once a day), or cetirizine (5 to 10 mg once a day), may be useful, but their efficacy has not been defined. Doxepin (a tricyclic antidepressant also with H1 and H2 receptor blocking activity) 25 to 50 mg at bedtime may also help, but its use is not recommended for children < 12 years. Fingernails should be cut short to minimize excoriations and secondary infections.","Reduction of emotional stress is useful and helps break the itch–scratch cycle. Stress can affect the family (eg, being kept awake by a crying baby) as well as the patient (eg, being unable to sleep because of itching). Dietary changes intended to eliminate exposure to allergenic foods are generally unnecessary, are ineffective, and increase stress unnecessarily. Atopic dermatitis is driven by food allergies only very rarely.","Topical corticosteroids are the mainstay of therapy. Creams or ointments applied 2 times a day are effective for most patients with mild or moderate disease. Low- to mid-potency corticosteroids often control skin inflammation, but resolution of chronically inflamed, lichenified skin typically requires high-potency corticosteroids. Dermatologic adverse effects of topical corticosteroids, such as thinning of the skin, striae distensae, and skin infections, may occur depending on the potency of the corticosteroid used, the duration of its use, and the skin location where it is used. Prolonged, widespread use of high-potency corticosteroids should be avoided, particularly in infants, to avoid adrenal suppression. Corticosteroids should always be stopped once the skin inflammation is controlled and should never be used to prevent recurrences.","Systemic corticosteroids typically provide good emergency relief, but long- term use should be avoided due their multiple adverse effects. Because atopic dermatitis tends to flare when systemic corticosteroids are stopped, other treatments are typically required to manage tapering and discontinuation of systemic corticosteroids.","Topical tacrolimus and pimecrolimus are calcineurin inhibitors. They are T-cell inhibitors and can be used for mild to moderate atopic dermatitis or when corticosteroid adverse effects are a concern. Tacrolimus ointment or pimecrolimus cream is applied 2 times a day. Burning or stinging after application is usually transient and abates after a few days. Flushing is less common.","Crisaborole 2% ointment is a topical phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitor. It can be used for mild to moderate atopic dermatitis in patients 2 years of age or older. Crisaborole is applied to areas of eczema 2 times a day. It cannot be used on mucous membranes. Burning or stinging after application is the most common adverse effect.","Phototherapy with narrow-band ultraviolet B (UVB) is helpful for extensive atopic dermatitis, particularly when appropriate skin care and topical treatments fail to control inflammation. Because narrow-band UVB has much higher efficacy than the previously used broad-band UVB, psoralen plus UVA (PUVA) therapy is rarely used anymore. Phototherapy with narrow-band UVB has not been shown to increase skin cancer risk, but this remains a concern, particularly when used in children or for extended periods of time. This risk needs to be weighed against risks of other systemic treatments after failure of appropriate skin care and topical treatments. If office-based phototherapy is not available or too inconvenient, home phototherapy is a good alternative. Several home phototherapy devices have programmable features that allow specialists to limit and supervise a patient's use of the device. Natural sun exposure is an alternative when phototherapy is not available.","Systemic immunosuppressants, such as cyclosporine, mycophenolate, methotrexate, and azathioprine, inhibit T-cell function. These drugs are indicated for widespread, recalcitrant, or disabling atopic dermatitis that fails to abate with topical therapy and phototherapy. Their use must be balanced against risk of adverse effects, particularly with long-term use.","Dupilumab is a fully human monoclonal IgG4 antibody that blocks the signaling of IL-4 and IL-13, both proinflammatory Th2 cytokines, in atopic dermatitis. It is given subcutaneously as a 600-mg loading dose, followed by 300 mg every 2 weeks; for patients weighing < 60 kg, a 400-mg loading dose is followed by 200 mg every other week. Dupilumab is available for the treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis in patients 6 years and older and is recommended for patients whose disease is not adequately controlled with other treatments. Several more targeted systemic immunosuppressants (biologics) are in development for atopic dermatitis.","Antistaphylococcal antibiotics, both topical (eg, mupirocin, fusidic acid) and oral, are used to treat bacterial skin superinfections, such as impetigo, folliculitis, or furunculosis. Staphylococcus aureus is the most common bacterium causing skin infections in patients with atopic dermatitis and is often resistant to methicillin (methicillin-resistant S. aureus [MRSA]). Doxycycline or trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole is a good initial choice of systemic antibiotic because MRSA is most often sensitive to these drugs. However, bacterial cultures with resistance testing are recommended before starting systemic antibiotics because resistance cannot be predicted.","Eczema herpeticum is treated with systemic antivirals (eg, acyclovir, valacyclovir). The dose of acyclovir is 10 to 20 mg/kg IV every 8 hours in infants; older children and adults with mild illness may receive 200 mg orally 5 times a day. Involvement of the eye is considered an ophthalmic emergency, and if eye involvement is suspected, an ophthalmology consult should be obtained.","Common findings vary with age and include pruritus and scaly erythematous patches and plaques and lichenification in the antecubital and popliteal fossae and on the eyelids, neck, and wrists.","The following are English-language resources that may be useful. Please note that THE MANUAL is not responsible for the content of these resources.","Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, USA is a global healthcare leader working to help the world be well. From developing new therapies that treat and prevent disease to helping people in need, we are committed to improving health and well-being around the world. The Merck Manual was first published in 1899 as a service to the community. 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Ruenger\n\n, MD, PhD, Georg-August University of Göttingen, Germany\n\nLast full review/revision Feb 2021| Content last modified Feb 2021\n\nClick here for Patient Education\n\nTopic Resources\n\n * 3D Models (0)\n * Audios (0)\n * Calculators (0)\n * Images (6)\n * Lab Test (0)\n * Tables (1)\n * Videos (0)\n\nAtopic Dermatitis (Popliteal Fossa)\n\nAtopic Dermatitis (Acute)\n\nAtopic Dermatitis (Chronic)\n\nSkin Lesion (Lichenification)\n\nAcute Atopic Dermatitis with Secondary Infection\n\nEczema Herpeticum\n\nDiagnostic Clinical Features in Atopic Dermatitis*\n\nAtopic dermatitis is a chronic relapsing inflammatory skin disorder with a\ncomplex pathogenesis involving genetic susceptibility, immunologic and\nepidermal barrier dysfunction, and environmental factors. Pruritus is a\nprimary symptom; skin lesions range from mild erythema to severe\nlichenification to erythroderma. Diagnosis is by history and examination.\nTreatments include counseling on appropriate skin care, avoidance of triggers,\nand topical corticosteroids and immunosuppressants. Control of pruritus and\nsuperinfections is also important. Severe cases may require systemic\nimmunosuppressive treatment. Childhood atopic dermatitis frequently resolves\nor lessens significantly by adulthood.\n\n(See also Definition of Dermatitis.)\n\n## Etiology\n\nAtopic dermatitis primarily affects children in urban areas or developed\ncountries, and prevalence has increased over the last 30 years; up to 20% of\nchildren and 10% of adults in developed countries are affected. Most people\nwith the disorder develop it before age 5, many of them before age 1; however,\natopic dermatitis may even begin during late adulthood. The unproven hygiene\nhypothesis suggests that decreased early childhood exposure to infectious\nagents (ie, because of more rigorous hygiene regimens at home) may increase\nthe development of atopic disorders and autoimmunity to self-proteins.\n\nMany patients or their family members who have atopic dermatitis also have\nallergic asthma and/or immediate-type hypersensitivities that manifest, for\nexample, as allergic seasonal or perennial rhinoconjunctivitis. The triad of\natopic dermatitis, allergic rhinoconjunctivitis, and asthma is called atopy or\natopic diathesis. Other dermatologic features of atopy include xerosis,\nichthyosis/palmar hyperlinearity (ie, more prominent skin lines on the palms),\nkeratosis pilaris, an infraorbital skinfold (Dennie-Morgan fold), thinning of\nthe lateral eyebrows (Hertoghe sign), wool intolerance (irritation and itching\ntriggered by skin contact with wool), white dermographism (vasoconstriction,\ncausing whitening of the skin in response to scratching), and increased\ntransepidermal water loss (in nonaffected as well as affected skin).\n\n## Pathophysiology\n\nAll of the following contribute to the development of atopic dermatitis:\n\n * Genetic factors\n\n * Epidermal barrier dysfunction\n\n * Immunologic mechanisms\n\n * Environmental triggers\n\nGenes implicated in atopic dermatitis are those encoding epidermal and\nimmunologic proteins. A major predisposing factor for atopic dermatitis is the\nexistence in many patients of a loss of function mutation in the gene encoding\nfor the filaggrin protein (1). Filaggrin is a component of the cornified cell\nenvelope produced by differentiating keratinocytes. It is ultimately critical\nto building the hygroscopic barrier of the stratum corneum (also called the\nnatural moisturizing factor). About 10% of European populations are\nheterozygous carriers of loss-of-function filaggrin mutations. Presence of\nthese mutations (as well as more intragenic copy mutations) increases the risk\nof more severe atopic dermatitis and higher IgE levels. Filaggrin mutations\nare also associated with peanut allergy and asthma, even in the absence of\natopic dermatitis.\n\nThese recent molecular insights provide new understanding of atopic dermatitis\nand how the cutaneous inflammation, a T-cell–mediated delayed-type\nhypersensitivity, relates to allergic conditions with immediate-type\nhypersensitivities such as asthma and allergic rhinitis (hay fever). The\nepidermal skin barrier defect due to filaggrin mutations explains the\ndevelopment of xerosis and the predisposition to skin irritation, manifesting\nas atopic dermatitis; however, these are not mediated by allergic mechanisms.\nThe cutaneous inflammation, in contrast, is a T-cell–mediated delayed-type\nhypersensitivity and includes a Th2-dominant component in the skin. This\nhypersensitivity downregulates antimicrobial peptides (eg, beta-defensins),\nexplaining the predisposition of patients with atopic dermatitis to developing\nbacterial and viral skin infections. The increased penetration of skin\nirritants and allergens also results in a Th2-dominant inflammation, which\nalso drives IgE production and predisposes to immediate-type\nhypersensitivities. However, because the major mechanism mediating atopic\ndermatitis is delayed cell-mediated immunity, avoidance of immediate-type\nallergens (eg, pollen, dust mites) usually does not improve atopic dermatitis.\nAlthough immediate-type hypersensitivities (eg, asthma, allergic rhinitis)\nresult from the skin barrier defect, they do not drive the T-cell–mediated\ncutaneous inflammation of atopic dermatitis.\n\nIn patients with atopic diathesis, atopic dermatitis typically precedes\nallergic rhinoconjunctivitis and asthma. Sometimes, this sequence is called\nthe \"atopic march\" and occurs because the skin barrier defect is the primary\ndeficiency in atopic conditions.\n\n### Pathophysiology reference\n\n * Brown SJ, McLean WH: One remarkable molecule: Filaggrin. J Invest Dermatol 132(3 Pt 2):751–762, 2012. doi: 10.1038/jid.2011.393\n\n## Symptoms and Signs\n\nAtopic dermatitis usually appears in infancy, as early as 3 months of age.\n\nIn the acute phase, lesions are intensely pruritic, red, thickened, scaly\npatches or plaques that may become eroded due to scratching.\n\nIn the chronic phase, scratching and rubbing create skin lesions that appear\ndry and lichenified.\n\nDistribution of lesions is age specific. In infants, lesions\ncharacteristically occur on the face, scalp, neck, eyelids, and extensor\nsurfaces of the extremities. In older children and adults, lesions occur on\nflexural surfaces such as the neck and the antecubital and popliteal fossae.\n\nIntense pruritus is a key feature. Itch often precedes lesions and worsens\nwith dry air, sweating, local irritation, wool garments, and emotional stress.\n\nCommon environmental triggers of symptoms include\n\n * Excessive bathing or washing\n\n * Harsh soaps\n\n * Staphylococcus aureus skin colonization\n\n * Sweating\n\n * Rough fabrics and wool\n\nManifestations of Atopic Dermatitis\n\nAtopic Dermatitis (Popliteal Fossa)\n\nThis photo shows erythematous crusted plaques on the popliteal fossae and\nlegs.\n\n© Springer Science+Business MediaAtopic Dermatitis (Acute)\n\nAtopic dermatitis usually develops in infancy. In the acute phase, lesions\nappear on the face and then spread to the neck, scalp, and extremities.\n\nImage provided by Thomas Habif, MD.Atopic Dermatitis (Chronic)\n\nIn the chronic phase of atopic dermatitis, lesions are dry and lichenified.\n\nImage provided by Thomas Habif, MD.Skin Lesion (Lichenification)\n\nLichenification is thickening of the skin with accentuation of normal skin\nmarkings; it is a result of chronic scratching or rubbing, which in this\npatient occurred during the chronic phase of atopic dermatitis.\n\nImage provided by Thomas Habif, MD.\n\n### Complications\n\nSecondary bacterial infections (superinfections), especially staphylococcal\nand streptococcal infections (eg, impetigo, cellulitis) are common.\nErythroderma (erythema that covers more than 70% of the body surface area) is\nrare but can result when atopic dermatitis is severe.\n\nEczema herpeticum is an infection with herpes simplex virus (HSV) of the skin\nthat is more diffuse and widespread than those in nonatopic patients. Eczema\nherpeticum is commonly the primary HSV infection, but can also result from\nrecurrent infection, in patients with atopic dermatitis. It manifests as\ngrouped vesicles in areas of active or recent dermatitis, although normal skin\ncan be involved. High fever and adenopathy may develop after several days.\nOccasionally, this infection can become systemic, which may be fatal.\nSometimes the eye is involved, causing a painful corneal lesion. Eczema\nvaccinatum is a similar complication due to smallpox vaccination, in which the\nvaccinia virus disseminates and may become life-threatening. Atopic patients\nshould therefore not receive smallpox vaccinations.\n\nAtopic patients are also prone to other viral skin infections (eg, common\nwarts, molluscum contagiosum).\n\nPatients with atopic dermatitis also have a higher risk of allergic contact\nreactions. For example, contact allergies to nickel, the most common contact\nallergen, are twice as common as in nonatopic patients. Frequent use of\ntopical products exposes patients to many potential allergens, and allergic\ncontact dermatitis caused by these products may complicate the management of\natopic dermatitis.\n\n## Diagnosis\n\n * Clinical evaluation\n\nDiagnosis of atopic dermatitis is clinical. History (eg, personal or family\nhistory of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis, seasonal or perennial; asthma) is\nhelpful. See table: Diagnostic Clinical Features in Atopic Dermatitis* for the\nmodified clinically relevant guidelines of care for the management of atopic\ndermatitis and the pediatric diagnostic criteria from the American Academy of\nDermatology.\n\nAtopic dermatitis is sometimes difficult to differentiate from other\ndermatoses (eg, seborrheic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, nummular\ndermatitis, psoriasis), although a personal and/or family history of atopy and\nthe distribution of lesions are helpful. The following distribution patterns\ncan help with differentiation:\n\n * Psoriasis is typically easy to recognize by its sharply demarcated, thick, erythematous, and scaly plaques. It is usually extensoral rather than flexural and may include typical nail findings not common in atopic dermatitis (eg, oil spots, nail pits).\n\n * Seborrheic dermatitis most commonly affects the face (eg, nasolabial folds, eyebrows, glabellar region, scalp).\n\n * Nummular dermatitis is not flexural, and lichenification is rare. (However, coin-shaped, nummular plaques can occur in atopic dermatitis [nummular atopic dermatitis].)\n\nErythroderma caused by atopic dermatitis can be difficult to differentiate\nfrom erythroderma caused by other skin disorders.\n\n### Pearls & Pitfalls\n\n * Clues to atopic dermatitis include a flexural distribution of lesions and personal or family history of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and asthma.\n\n \n \n--- \n \nTable\n\n### Diagnostic Clinical Features in Atopic Dermatitis*\n\nEssential features \n \n--- \n \nPruritus\n\nDermatitis (eczema)—acute, subacute, or chronic, with\n\n * Typical age-specific patterns†\n\n * Chronic or relapsing history\n\n \n \nImportant features \n \nEarly age of onset\n\nPersonal or family history of atopic disease\n\nIgE reactivity\n\nXerosis \n \nAssociated features (help to suggest the diagnosis) \n \nWhite dermatographism\n\nKeratosis pilaris\n\nPityriasis alba\n\nHyperlinear palms\n\nIchthyosis\n\nFacial pallor\n\nInfraorbital folds\n\nNipple dermatitis\n\nPerifollicular accentuation\n\nLichenification\n\nPrurigo lesions\n\nDelayed blanch response\n\nCertain regional changes (eg, perioral changes, periauricular changes) \n \n* Derived from: Guidelines of care for the management of atopic dermatitis: Section 1. Diagnosis and assessment of atopic dermatitis. J Am Acad Dermatol 70(2):338–351, 2014, doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2013.10.010, and Eichenfield LF, Hanifin JM, Luger TA, et al: Consensus conference on pediatric atopic dermatitis. J Am Acad Dermatol 49:1088–1095, 2003. doi: 10.1016/s0190-9622(03)02539-8 \n \n† On the face, neck, and extensor surfaces in infants and children; flexural\nsurfaces in any age group; spares groin and axillae. \n \nThere is no definitive laboratory test for atopic dermatitis. However, testing\nfor type I allergies (prick, scratch, and intracutaneous testing or\nmeasurement of allergen-specific IgE levels and of total IgE levels) can help\nconfirm atopic diathesis. Cultures for S. aureus are not done routinely but\ncan help determine sensitivities to systemic antimicrobials when\nimpetiginization is suspected (eg, with yellowish crusts).\n\n## Prognosis\n\nAtopic dermatitis in children often abates by age 5 years, although\nexacerbations are common throughout adolescence and into adulthood. Girls and\npatients with severe disease, early age of onset, family history, and\nassociated allergic rhinitis or asthma are more likely to have prolonged\ndisease. Even in these patients, atopic dermatitis frequently resolves or\nlessens significantly by adulthood. Atopic dermatitis may have long-term\npsychologic sequelae as children confront the challenges of living with a\nvisible, sometimes disabling, skin disease during their formative years.\n\n## Treatment\n\n * Supportive care (including counseling on appropriate skin care and avoidance of precipitating factors)\n\n * Antipruritics\n\n * Topical corticosteroids\n\n * Topical calcineurin inhibitors\n\n * Topical crisaborole\n\n * Phototherapy, particularly narrow-band ultraviolet B\n\n * Systemic immunosuppressants\n\n * Dupilumab\n\n * Treatment of superinfections\n\nTreatment of atopic dermatitis is most effective when addressing the\nunderlying pathophysiologic processes. Counseling on appropriate skin care and\navoidance of triggers helps patients address the underlying skin barrier\ndefect. Scratching of itchy lesions commonly increases itching and thus more\nscratching. Breaking this itch–scratch cycle is important. Inflammatory flare-\nups can be curtailed with topical immunosuppressants, phototherapy, and, if\nnecessary, systemic immunosuppressants. Almost all patients with atopic\ndermatitis can be treated as outpatients, but patients who have severe\nsuperinfections or erythroderma may need to be hospitalized.\n\n(See also the American Academy of Dermatology Association’s atopic dermatitis\nclinical guidelines.)\n\n### Supportive care\n\nGeneral skin care should include a focus on the most common sources of skin\nirritation, excessive washing as well as harsh soaps:\n\n * Limiting the frequency and length of washing and bathing (showers/baths should be limited to once daily; sponge baths can be substituted to decrease the number of days with full baths)\n\n * Limiting the temperature of bathing water to lukewarm\n\n * Avoiding excessive rubbing and instead patting skin dry after showering/bathing\n\n * Applying moisturizers (ointments or creams—ceramide-containing products are particularly useful)\n\n * For skin superinfection (eg, when yellowish crusting suggests impetigo), bathing with diluted bleach\n\nOral antihistamines can help relieve pruritus via their sedating properties.\nOptions include hydroxyzine 25 mg 3 times a day or 4 times a day (for\nchildren, 0.5 mg/kg every 6 hours or 2 mg/kg in a single bedtime dose) and\ndiphenhydramine (eg, 25 to 50 mg), preferably at bedtime to avoid the sedating\neffects during the day. Low-sedating or nonsedating antihistamines, such as\nloratadine (10 mg once a day), fexofenadine (60 mg 2 times a day or 180 mg\nonce a day), or cetirizine (5 to 10 mg once a day), may be useful, but their\nefficacy has not been defined. Doxepin (a tricyclic antidepressant also with\nH1 and H2 receptor blocking activity) 25 to 50 mg at bedtime may also help,\nbut its use is not recommended for children < 12 years. Fingernails should be\ncut short to minimize excoriations and secondary infections.\n\nReduction of emotional stress is useful and helps break the itch–scratch\ncycle. Stress can affect the family (eg, being kept awake by a crying baby) as\nwell as the patient (eg, being unable to sleep because of itching). Dietary\nchanges intended to eliminate exposure to allergenic foods are generally\nunnecessary, are ineffective, and increase stress unnecessarily. Atopic\ndermatitis is driven by food allergies only very rarely.\n\n### Corticosteroids\n\nTopical corticosteroids are the mainstay of therapy. Creams or ointments\napplied 2 times a day are effective for most patients with mild or moderate\ndisease. Low- to mid-potency corticosteroids often control skin inflammation,\nbut resolution of chronically inflamed, lichenified skin typically requires\nhigh-potency corticosteroids. Dermatologic adverse effects of topical\ncorticosteroids, such as thinning of the skin, striae distensae, and skin\ninfections, may occur depending on the potency of the corticosteroid used, the\nduration of its use, and the skin location where it is used. Prolonged,\nwidespread use of high-potency corticosteroids should be avoided, particularly\nin infants, to avoid adrenal suppression. Corticosteroids should always be\nstopped once the skin inflammation is controlled and should never be used to\nprevent recurrences.\n\nSystemic corticosteroids typically provide good emergency relief, but long-\nterm use should be avoided due their multiple adverse effects. Because atopic\ndermatitis tends to flare when systemic corticosteroids are stopped, other\ntreatments are typically required to manage tapering and discontinuation of\nsystemic corticosteroids.\n\n### Other therapies\n\nTopical tacrolimus and pimecrolimus are calcineurin inhibitors. They are\nT-cell inhibitors and can be used for mild to moderate atopic dermatitis or\nwhen corticosteroid adverse effects are a concern. Tacrolimus ointment or\npimecrolimus cream is applied 2 times a day. Burning or stinging after\napplication is usually transient and abates after a few days. Flushing is less\ncommon.\n\nCrisaborole 2% ointment is a topical phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitor. It can be\nused for mild to moderate atopic dermatitis in patients 2 years of age or\nolder. Crisaborole is applied to areas of eczema 2 times a day. It cannot be\nused on mucous membranes. Burning or stinging after application is the most\ncommon adverse effect.\n\nPhototherapy with narrow-band ultraviolet B (UVB) is helpful for extensive\natopic dermatitis, particularly when appropriate skin care and topical\ntreatments fail to control inflammation. Because narrow-band UVB has much\nhigher efficacy than the previously used broad-band UVB, psoralen plus UVA\n(PUVA) therapy is rarely used anymore. Phototherapy with narrow-band UVB has\nnot been shown to increase skin cancer risk, but this remains a concern,\nparticularly when used in children or for extended periods of time. This risk\nneeds to be weighed against risks of other systemic treatments after failure\nof appropriate skin care and topical treatments. If office-based phototherapy\nis not available or too inconvenient, home phototherapy is a good alternative.\nSeveral home phototherapy devices have programmable features that allow\nspecialists to limit and supervise a patient's use of the device. Natural sun\nexposure is an alternative when phototherapy is not available.\n\nSystemic immunosuppressants, such as cyclosporine, mycophenolate,\nmethotrexate, and azathioprine, inhibit T-cell function. These drugs are\nindicated for widespread, recalcitrant, or disabling atopic dermatitis that\nfails to abate with topical therapy and phototherapy. Their use must be\nbalanced against risk of adverse effects, particularly with long-term use.\n\nDupilumab is a fully human monoclonal IgG4 antibody that blocks the signaling\nof IL-4 and IL-13, both proinflammatory Th2 cytokines, in atopic dermatitis.\nIt is given subcutaneously as a 600-mg loading dose, followed by 300 mg every\n2 weeks; for patients weighing < 60 kg, a 400-mg loading dose is followed by\n200 mg every other week. Dupilumab is available for the treatment of moderate\nto severe atopic dermatitis in patients 6 years and older and is recommended\nfor patients whose disease is not adequately controlled with other treatments.\nSeveral more targeted systemic immunosuppressants (biologics) are in\ndevelopment for atopic dermatitis.\n\nAntistaphylococcal antibiotics, both topical (eg, mupirocin, fusidic acid) and\noral, are used to treat bacterial skin superinfections, such as impetigo,\nfolliculitis, or furunculosis. Staphylococcus aureus is the most common\nbacterium causing skin infections in patients with atopic dermatitis and is\noften resistant to methicillin (methicillin-resistant S. aureus [MRSA]).\nDoxycycline or trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole is a good initial choice of\nsystemic antibiotic because MRSA is most often sensitive to these drugs.\nHowever, bacterial cultures with resistance testing are recommended before\nstarting systemic antibiotics because resistance cannot be predicted.\n\nNasal mupirocin is recommended for patients who are nasal carriers of\nStaphylococcus aureus, a potential source of recurrent impetiginization.\n\nEczema herpeticum is treated with systemic antivirals (eg, acyclovir,\nvalacyclovir). The dose of acyclovir is 10 to 20 mg/kg IV every 8 hours in\ninfants; older children and adults with mild illness may receive 200 mg orally\n5 times a day. Involvement of the eye is considered an ophthalmic emergency,\nand if eye involvement is suspected, an ophthalmology consult should be\nobtained.\n\n## Key Points\n\n * Atopic dermatitis is common, particularly in developed nations, affecting up to 20% of children and 10% of adults.\n\n * A genetically determined skin barrier defect predisposes to inflammation with skin irritants and thus atopic dermatitis.\n\n * Common triggers include excessive washing and bathing.\n\n * Common findings vary with age and include pruritus and scaly erythematous patches and plaques and lichenification in the antecubital and popliteal fossae and on the eyelids, neck, and wrists.\n\n * Superinfections (particularly S. aureus infections and eczema herpeticum) are common.\n\n * Atopic dermatitis frequently resolves or lessens significantly by adulthood.\n\n * First-line treatments include moisturizers, topical corticosteroids, and antihistamines as needed for pruritus.\n\n * For disease unresponsive to topical therapy, consider phototherapy or systemic immunosuppressants.\n\n## More Information\n\nThe following are English-language resources that may be useful. Please note\nthat THE MANUAL is not responsible for the content of these resources.\n\n * American Academy of Dermatology Association: Atopic dermatitis clinical guidelines\n\n * American Academy of Dermatology Association: Consensus conference guidelines on pediatric atopic dermatitis\n\n## Drugs Mentioned In This Article\n\nDrug Name| Select Trade \n---|--- \n \ndiphenhydramine\n\n| No US trade name \n \nmycophenolate\n\n| CELLCEPT \n \ntrimethoprim\n\n| No US brand name \n \nmethotrexate\n\n| OTREXUP \n \npimecrolimus\n\n| ELIDEL \n \nazathioprine\n\n| IMURAN \n \nfexofenadine\n\n| ALLEGRA \n \nvalacyclovir\n\n| VALTREX \n \ncyclosporine\n\n| NEORAL, SANDIMMUNE \n \nfusidic acid\n\n| Fusidic acid \n \nhydroxyzine\n\n| VISTARIL \n \nDoxycycline\n\n| PERIOSTAT, VIBRAMYCIN \n \nloratadine\n\n| ALAVERT, CLARITIN \n \ntacrolimus\n\n| PROGRAF \n \ncetirizine\n\n| ZYRTEC \n \nmupirocin\n\n| BACTROBAN \n \nDupilumab\n\n| Dupilumab \n \nacyclovir\n\n| ZOVIRAX \n \nDoxepin\n\n| ZONALON \n \nClick here for Patient Education\n\nNOTE: This is the Professional Version. 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Different concentrations of each essential oil ranging from 10-100% were tested. Both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria were found susceptible to the studied flower essential oils. With increase in concentration of essential oil, increase in zone of inhibition was observed thus dose-dependent response was clear for each essential oil. Essential oil extracted from Cymbopogon martini showed the highest activity against both gram positive and gram negative bacteria among the tested essential oils.\",\n \"Volatile compounds from plants, especially essential oils have antimicrobial, fungicidal and insecticidal activities[1,2]. The essential oils are strong antimicrobial agents with broad spectrum activity with possible potential for the control of pathogens in plants as of post-harvest spoilage of many crops and also to human pathogenic diseases[3]. They may prove to be more economical and environmentally safe, as an antimicrobial agent.\",\n \"The volatile essential oils released from leaves, flowers and fruits into the atmosphere and from roots into the soil defend herbivores and pathogens[4]. Essential oil from flower petals of Palmarosa is used for gargles in throat infection, and skin care[2]. Evening primrose is well known for skin care and beauty treatments in Ayurvedic medicines[5]. Tuberose is an ornamental plant, which is widely used in aeromatherapy because of its flavour and fragrance[6]. Lavender essential oil treats sinus and vaginal infection, including candida, and useful as an excellent treatment for laryngitis and asthma. It relieves muscle pain, headaches, insect bites, cystitis and other inflammation. Essential oil of lavender also treats digestive disturbances including colic and helps to boost immunity[7].\",\n \"Plant essential oils constitute about 1% of plant secondary metabolites and are mainly represented by terpenoids, phenylpropanoids or benzenoids, fatty acid derivatives and amino acid derivatives[4]. Earlier workers have isolated some potent constituents like geraniols (terpene alcohol) from palmarosa[8], triterpenoidsaponin (primulanin) in evening primrose[7], lavandin[5], linalyl actate, geraniol (terpene alcohol) and citronellal[9] from lavender. Tuberose leaves possess kaempferol and tuberolide[10]. Due to low molecular weight with lipophilic tendencies, essential oils have the capacity to penetrate into the tissue easily and much faster. Only scattered attempts have been made to demonstrate the ability of essential oils in antimicrobial and antiherbivore activity[11,12].\",\n \"Out of two selected organisms, Staphylococcus aureus causes a variety of suppurative infections in humans. It causes superficial skin lesions; more serious infections such as pneumonia, meningitis, and urinary tract infections; food poisoning by releasing enterotoxins into food and toxic shock syndrome by release of superantigens into the blood stream. Escherichia coli is normally present in human intestine but eventually cause food poisoning. The prominent difference between E. coli and S. aureus is their gram staining property. E. coli is gram positive while S. aureus is gram negative bacteria. The present work was carried out to find out the common and potent agent that can inhibit the growth of both types of bacteria.\",\n \"Steam distilled essential oils from flowers of palmarosa, evening primrose, tuberose and lavender were obtained from VIRSACO (Vimal Research Society for Agrobiotech and Cosmic Power), Rajkot, Gujarat, India. In the present study, test organisms E. coli (2006) was obtained from NCIM, Pune, India and S. aureus (V001) from VIRSACO, Rajkot, India, respectively. Antibacterial activity was performed using standard disc diffusion method described by Rastogi and Mehrotra[13]. Bacterial suspension (100 μl), containing 6×10^6 cfu/ml of S. aureus and E. coli was spread on Petri dishes (9 cm in diameter) homogenously with the help of glass spreader in aseptic condition. Paper discs were dipped in the different concentrations of essential oils ranging from 10-100% and kept in the centre of Petri dishes. Dilutions of essential oils were prepared with juniper oil using as base oil because it did not show activity against these two organisms. The plates were incubated for 24 h at room temperature. After 24 h incubation, the diameter of clear zone surrounding the disc was measured in mm. The experiment was repeated twice with three replicates for each concentration of all the essential oils.\",\n \"The steam distilled extract of the flowers showed marked activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria (Table 1). The essential oils from different plants species tested were found more effective at very low concentration even for antifungal activity[14]. The disc absorption capacity was 5 μl/disc only. The results noted in the Table 1 showed the dose-dependent response for all four plants used. Essential oil of palmarosa exhibited potent antibacterial activity among all the essential oils tested. Essential oil of lavender and palmarosa showed potent effect on gram negative organism in all the concentrations tested. Tuberose showed more influence at lower concentration on gram negative than gram positive bacteria. In evening primrose lower concentration has more influence on gram negative however; higher concentration showed distinct effect on gram positive bacteria. It is reported that gram positive bacteria are more susceptible to essential oils than gram negative bacteria[15,16]. The weak antibacterial activity against the gram negative bacteria was ascribed to the presence of an outer membrane that possess hydrophilic polysaccharides chains as a barrier for hydrophobic essential oils[17]. Contrary to this, selected essential oils showed equal competence to both gram positive bacteria as well as gram negative bacteria. In conclusion, essential oils are potential agent against both gram negative and gram positive bacteria. Similar experimentations can help to explore the potential role of essential oils as antibacterial agents but requires further study.\",\n \"Essential oils| Organisms| Zone of inhibition against various concentrations of essential oil (in mm) ---|---|--- 10%| 25%| 50%| 100% Lavandula angustifolia| E. coli| 10.5| 10.6| 11.2| 17.5 S. aureus| 6.0| 6.5| 9.0| 13.0 Cymbopogon martini| E. coli| 12.2| 16| -| 29.7 S. aureus| 6.5| 8.0| 18.0| 22.0 Polianthus tuberose| E. coli| 8.06| -| 12.5| 15.0 S. aureus| 6.0| 6.5| 7.0| 15.0 Primula rosea| E. coli| 10.1| 13.0| 18.0| 21.5 S. aureus| 6.0| 7.0| 11.0| 28.0\",\n \"Antibacterial activity of plant essential oils against gram-positive and gram- negative bacteria. Results are expressed as the mean value of six replicates\",\n \"1. Wilson CL, Solar JM, El-Ghaouth A, Wisniewski ME. Rapid evaluation of plant extract and essential oils for antifungal activity against Botrytis cinerea. Plant Disease. 1997;81:204–10. [Google Scholar]\",\n \"6. Baur AW, Kirby WMM, Sherris JC, Turck M. Antibiotic susceptibility testing by standard single disk method. Am J Clin Pathol. 1966;45:493–6. [PubMed] [Google Scholar]\",\n \"12. Hammer KA, Carson CF, Riley TV. Antifungal activity of the components of Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) oil. J Appl Microbiol. 2003;95:853–60. [PubMed] [Google Scholar]\",\n \"14. Pawar VC, Thaker VS. Evaluation of the anti-Fusarium oxysporum f. sp cicer and anti-Alternaria porri effects of some essential oils. World J Microbiol Biotechnol. 2007;23:1099–106. [Google Scholar]\",\n \"15. Smith-Plamer F, Stwart J, Fyfe L. Antimicrobial properties of plant essential oils against five important food-borne pathogen. Lett Appl Microbiol. 1998;26:118–22. [PubMed] [Google Scholar]\",\n \"16. Mann CM, Cox SD, Markham JL. The outer membrane of Pseudomonas aeruginosa contributes to its tolerance to the essential oils of Melaleu alternaria (tea tree oil) Lett Appl Microbiol. 2000;30:294–7. [PubMed] [Google Scholar]\",\n \"17. Inovye S, Takizawa J, Yamaguchi H. Antibacterial activity of essential oils and their major constituents against respiratory tract pathogens by gaseous contact. J Antimicrob Chemother. 2001;47:565–73. [PubMed] [Google Scholar]\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Antibacterial Activity of Essential Oils from Palmarosa, Evening Primrose,\\nLavender and Tuberose\\n\\n * NCBI\\n * Skip to main content\\n * Skip to navigation\\n * Resources\\n * How To\\n * About NCBI Accesskeys\\n\\nMy NCBISign in to NCBISign Out\\n\\n# PMC\\n\\nUS National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health\\n\\n * Advanced\\n * Journal list\\n * Help\\n\\n * Journal List\\n * Indian J Pharm Sci\\n * v.71(2); Mar-Apr 2009\\n * PMC2839398\\n\\nIndian J Pharm Sci. 2009 Mar-Apr; 71(2): 134–136.\\n\\ndoi: 10.4103/0250-474X.54278\\n\\nPMCID: PMC2839398\\n\\nPMID: 20336210\\n\\n# Antibacterial Activity of Essential Oils from Palmarosa, Evening Primrose,\\nLavender and Tuberose\\n\\nM. H. Lodhia,^ K. R. Bhatt,^ and V. S. Thaker^^*\\n\\n### M. H. Lodhia\\n\\nDepartment of Biosciences, Saurashtra University, Rajkot-360 005, India\\n\\nFind articles by M. H. Lodhia\\n\\n### K. R. Bhatt\\n\\nDepartment of Biosciences, Saurashtra University, Rajkot-360 005, India\\n\\nFind articles by K. R. Bhatt\\n\\n### V. S. Thaker\\n\\nDepartment of Biosciences, Saurashtra University, Rajkot-360 005, India\\n\\nFind articles by V. S. Thaker\\n\\nAuthor information Article notes Copyright and License information Disclaimer\\n\\nDepartment of Biosciences, Saurashtra University, Rajkot-360 005, India\\n\\n^*Address for correspondence E-mail: ni.oc.oohay@rekahtadnirv\\n\\nReceived 2008 May 27; Revised 2008 Dec 31; Accepted 2009 Mar 27.\\n\\nCopyright © Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences\\n\\nThis is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative\\nCommons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and\\nreproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.\\n\\nThis article has been cited by other articles in PMC.\\n\\n## Abstract\\n\\nEssential oils extracted from flower petals of palmarosa (Cymbopogon martini),\\nevening primrose (Primula rosea), lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) and\\ntuberose (Polianthus tuberosa) were tested for their antibacterial activities\\nagainst gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Different concentrations of\\neach essential oil ranging from 10-100% were tested. Both gram-positive and\\ngram-negative bacteria were found susceptible to the studied flower essential\\noils. With increase in concentration of essential oil, increase in zone of\\ninhibition was observed thus dose-dependent response was clear for each\\nessential oil. Essential oil extracted from Cymbopogon martini showed the\\nhighest activity against both gram positive and gram negative bacteria among\\nthe tested essential oils.\\n\\nKeywords: Antibacterial activity, gram-positive bacteria, gram-negative\\nbacteria, essential oil, evening primrose, lavender, palmarosa, tuberose\\n\\nVolatile compounds from plants, especially essential oils have antimicrobial,\\nfungicidal and insecticidal activities[1,2]. The essential oils are strong\\nantimicrobial agents with broad spectrum activity with possible potential for\\nthe control of pathogens in plants as of post-harvest spoilage of many crops\\nand also to human pathogenic diseases[3]. They may prove to be more economical\\nand environmentally safe, as an antimicrobial agent.\\n\\nThe volatile essential oils released from leaves, flowers and fruits into the\\natmosphere and from roots into the soil defend herbivores and pathogens[4].\\nEssential oil from flower petals of Palmarosa is used for gargles in throat\\ninfection, and skin care[2]. Evening primrose is well known for skin care and\\nbeauty treatments in Ayurvedic medicines[5]. Tuberose is an ornamental plant,\\nwhich is widely used in aeromatherapy because of its flavour and fragrance[6].\\nLavender essential oil treats sinus and vaginal infection, including candida,\\nand useful as an excellent treatment for laryngitis and asthma. It relieves\\nmuscle pain, headaches, insect bites, cystitis and other inflammation.\\nEssential oil of lavender also treats digestive disturbances including colic\\nand helps to boost immunity[7].\\n\\nPlant essential oils constitute about 1% of plant secondary metabolites and\\nare mainly represented by terpenoids, phenylpropanoids or benzenoids, fatty\\nacid derivatives and amino acid derivatives[4]. Earlier workers have isolated\\nsome potent constituents like geraniols (terpene alcohol) from palmarosa[8],\\ntriterpenoidsaponin (primulanin) in evening primrose[7], lavandin[5], linalyl\\nactate, geraniol (terpene alcohol) and citronellal[9] from lavender. Tuberose\\nleaves possess kaempferol and tuberolide[10]. Due to low molecular weight with\\nlipophilic tendencies, essential oils have the capacity to penetrate into the\\ntissue easily and much faster. Only scattered attempts have been made to\\ndemonstrate the ability of essential oils in antimicrobial and antiherbivore\\nactivity[11,12].\\n\\nOut of two selected organisms, Staphylococcus aureus causes a variety of\\nsuppurative infections in humans. It causes superficial skin lesions; more\\nserious infections such as pneumonia, meningitis, and urinary tract\\ninfections; food poisoning by releasing enterotoxins into food and toxic shock\\nsyndrome by release of superantigens into the blood stream. Escherichia coli\\nis normally present in human intestine but eventually cause food poisoning.\\nThe prominent difference between E. coli and S. aureus is their gram staining\\nproperty. E. coli is gram positive while S. aureus is gram negative bacteria.\\nThe present work was carried out to find out the common and potent agent that\\ncan inhibit the growth of both types of bacteria.\\n\\nSteam distilled essential oils from flowers of palmarosa, evening primrose,\\ntuberose and lavender were obtained from VIRSACO (Vimal Research Society for\\nAgrobiotech and Cosmic Power), Rajkot, Gujarat, India. In the present study,\\ntest organisms E. coli (2006) was obtained from NCIM, Pune, India and S.\\naureus (V001) from VIRSACO, Rajkot, India, respectively. Antibacterial\\nactivity was performed using standard disc diffusion method described by\\nRastogi and Mehrotra[13]. Bacterial suspension (100 μl), containing 6×10^6\\ncfu/ml of S. aureus and E. coli was spread on Petri dishes (9 cm in diameter)\\nhomogenously with the help of glass spreader in aseptic condition. Paper discs\\nwere dipped in the different concentrations of essential oils ranging from\\n10-100% and kept in the centre of Petri dishes. Dilutions of essential oils\\nwere prepared with juniper oil using as base oil because it did not show\\nactivity against these two organisms. The plates were incubated for 24 h at\\nroom temperature. After 24 h incubation, the diameter of clear zone\\nsurrounding the disc was measured in mm. The experiment was repeated twice\\nwith three replicates for each concentration of all the essential oils.\\n\\nThe steam distilled extract of the flowers showed marked activity against both\\ngram-positive and gram-negative bacteria (Table 1). The essential oils from\\ndifferent plants species tested were found more effective at very low\\nconcentration even for antifungal activity[14]. The disc absorption capacity\\nwas 5 μl/disc only. The results noted in the Table 1 showed the dose-dependent\\nresponse for all four plants used. Essential oil of palmarosa exhibited potent\\nantibacterial activity among all the essential oils tested. Essential oil of\\nlavender and palmarosa showed potent effect on gram negative organism in all\\nthe concentrations tested. Tuberose showed more influence at lower\\nconcentration on gram negative than gram positive bacteria. In evening\\nprimrose lower concentration has more influence on gram negative however;\\nhigher concentration showed distinct effect on gram positive bacteria. It is\\nreported that gram positive bacteria are more susceptible to essential oils\\nthan gram negative bacteria[15,16]. The weak antibacterial activity against\\nthe gram negative bacteria was ascribed to the presence of an outer membrane\\nthat possess hydrophilic polysaccharides chains as a barrier for hydrophobic\\nessential oils[17]. Contrary to this, selected essential oils showed equal\\ncompetence to both gram positive bacteria as well as gram negative bacteria.\\nIn conclusion, essential oils are potential agent against both gram negative\\nand gram positive bacteria. Similar experimentations can help to explore the\\npotential role of essential oils as antibacterial agents but requires further\\nstudy.\\n\\n### TABLE 1\\n\\nANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF PLANT ESSENTIAL OILS\\n\\nEssential oils| Organisms| Zone of inhibition against various concentrations\\nof essential oil (in mm) \\n---|---|--- \\n10%| 25%| 50%| 100% \\nLavandula angustifolia| E. coli| 10.5| 10.6| 11.2| 17.5 \\nS. aureus| 6.0| 6.5| 9.0| 13.0 \\nCymbopogon martini| E. coli| 12.2| 16| -| 29.7 \\nS. aureus| 6.5| 8.0| 18.0| 22.0 \\nPolianthus tuberose| E. coli| 8.06| -| 12.5| 15.0 \\nS. aureus| 6.0| 6.5| 7.0| 15.0 \\nPrimula rosea| E. coli| 10.1| 13.0| 18.0| 21.5 \\nS. aureus| 6.0| 7.0| 11.0| 28.0 \\n \\nOpen in a separate window\\n\\nAntibacterial activity of plant essential oils against gram-positive and gram-\\nnegative bacteria. Results are expressed as the mean value of six replicates\\n\\n## Acknowledgments\\n\\nThe Authors are thankful to VIRSACO, Rajkot for providing essential oils for\\nthe present work.\\n\\n## Footnotes\\n\\nThaker, et al.: Antibacterial activity of essential oils\\n\\n## REFERENCES\\n\\n1\\\\. Wilson CL, Solar JM, El-Ghaouth A, Wisniewski ME. Rapid evaluation of\\nplant extract and essential oils for antifungal activity against Botrytis\\ncinerea. Plant Disease. 1997;81:204–10. [Google Scholar]\\n\\n2\\\\. Reinhard J, Srivivasan MV, Zhang S. Scent-triggered navigation in\\nhoneybees. Nature. 2004;427:411. [PubMed] [Google Scholar]\\n\\n3\\\\. Sharma N, Tripathi A. Fungitoxicity of the essential oil of Citrus\\nsinensis on post-harvest pathogens. World J Microbiol Biotechnol.\\n2006;22:587–93. [Google Scholar]\\n\\n4\\\\. Dudareva N, Negre F, Nagegowda DA, Orlova I. Plant volatiles: Recent\\nadvances and future perspectives. Crit Rev Plant Sci. 2006;25:417–40. 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While you can't make like a snake and shed your existing skin, there are some simple steps you can take to naturally treat the eczema, alleviating the problem from the inside out.\",\n \"Eczema is an inflammatory skin condition often referred to as atopic dermatitis. Symptoms may include red, inflamed, itchy, bumpy, blistery, toughened, and cracking chronic skin eruptions. Many cases of eczema reflect an allergic type sensitivity to a food taken internally, a product applied externally, an environmental allergen, a drying or irritating agent, or a laundry detergent. Like hives, eczema may be associated with reduced stomach acid. In some people, stress or temperature extremes can cause eczema to flare. All of these “causes” are worth investigating because if a true stimulus can be eliminated, the eczema can be easily resolved.\",\n \"Conventional medical treatments such as steroid creams block the body's inflammatory response without eliminating the cause of the eczema, merely masking the symptoms and often worsening the condition.\",\n \"For example, an interesting observation from homeopathic experience reveals that eczema is sometimes the temporary result of a cleansing or purging of toxins from the body, occurring during the relief of a more serious underlying medical condition. Natural and gentle topical treatments can help minimize the discomfort of the rash without interfering with the deeper healing taking place inside the body. By contrast, overly aggressive treatments (e.g., cortisone suppression of all eczematous lesions) actually suppress the release of the toxins, often resulting in a return of the original and more serious medical problems that preceded the eczema.\",\n \"By reducing the inflammation through lifestyle choices, nutrition, and supplements, you can better equip your body to lessen the severity and frequency of eruptions.\",\n \"Use Calendula ointment. Naturally soothing to the skin. For more intense treatment use Aim2Health Double Strength TheraCream with urea to relieve itching and heal lesions.\",\n \"Vegetable juices. Any combination of leafy greens, a little bit of beet, bell pepper, cabbage, carrot, celery, chickweed, cilantro, clover, cucumber, and zucchini will be delicious and nutritious.\",\n \"Oolong tea, midway in the fermentation between green and black tea, has reduced eczema in doses of 100 mg daily.\",\n \"For infants: Breastfeeding for a minimum of six months. Breastfeeding newborns for a minimum of 6 months (longer is better) is recommended to reduce the risk of eczema as well as a host of viral and bacterial infections.\",\n \"Grains: Common offenders are corn and all gluten-containing grains (barley, rye, wheat and beer). Gluten is linked to a specific skin rash (dermatitis herpetiformis) in people with celiac disease and may aggravate eczema even in non-celiac patients. For any child, withhold all grains until one year old, then start them one at a time and always soaked and sprouted. Save wheat for last and consider not giving wheat at all.\",\n \"Proteins such as beef, chicken, eggs, pork, and seafood: Start by eliminating all of these for one week and substitute with game meats such as turkey, bison, and elk. As a crucial food group, protein cannot simply be eliminated or restricted to just turkey, so after the first week, add back in one of the food types each week. Save eggs, sadly, for last, as they are a common allergen.\",\n \"Omega 6 fatty acids: I often tell patients that the least expensive way to take omega-3 fatty acids is to eliminate excess sources of omega-6 fatty acids. Some omega-6's naturally occur in meat, nuts, and vegetables, but by far the greatest sources in the typical diet are processed foods, particularly pre-made salad dressings. Every pre-made dressing has excessive omega 6's (whatever it says on the front), and you can make your own with olive oil and vinegar!\",\n \"Pasteurized dairy products: Milk allergy is a frequently cited cause of eczema and other allergic conditions. At least one study, however, has shown that raw milk consumption is associated with a significantly reduced risk of asthma. Other studies have credited raw milk with reduction of allergies and asthma, conditions closely associated with eczema. We recommend avoiding all dairy products for 4-6 weeks. Thereafter, include raw, whole-fat dairy in small amounts while continuing to avoid pasteurized dairy products.\",\n \"Trans fats: Fats and fatty acids play a crucial role in skin health, but all synthetic, altered fats should be avoided.\",\n \"Unnecessary medications: Many chemicals and drugs (over-the-counter and prescription) can trigger eczema to the extent that they are disrupting agents for an individual's physiology. Continue all medications prescribed by your doctor and find natural alternatives for medications you have chosen for yourself. As your health improves, you may be able to consult with your physician about reducing one or more of your prescription medications.\",\n \"Probiotics: Allergy Research Group Synbiotics with FOS Powder, start with 1/4 tsp daily and build as tolerated, to 1/2 Tbsp daily. Alternatively, seek other broad-spectrum probiotics.\",\n \"Biotics Research Bio-D-Mulsion Forte 2000iu: Individual vitamin D3 doses should adjusted to maintain a D3 blood level (25(OH)D test) of 40-65 ng/ml. Adults usually require 2,000-6,000 IU, and children 10-25 IU per pound. Recheck after three to six months. D3 should be taken with a meal that includes healthy fats (preferably animal fats) for best absorption.\",\n \"Thorne Research Zinc Picolinate: (15-30 mg) 1-3 times daily for 6-12 weeks, then reduce to once daily (NOTE: high dose zinc supplementation should always be balanced with adequate copper intake)\",\n \"Thorne Research Betaine HCl: Take 1-3 capsules with each meal as a therapeutic trial for two weeks. One of the causes of eczema can be low levels of stomach acid.\",\n \"Expose your skin to the sun without burning. Gradually increase to 20 minutes daily, full body if possible! The sun provides our best source of vitamin D and is very healing for eczema. Best time is between 11-2 in the summer.\",\n \"Dr. Bronners - Magic Fresh-Pressed Virgin Coconut Oil, applied topically. A mild antibacterial and antiviral moisturizer, apply daily after bathing or showering. The same oil used for cooking works fine. Any virgin coconut oil will work, but Dr. Bronner's is the easiest to rub into your skin.\",\n \"Calendula ointment. Naturally soothing to the skin. For more intense treatment use Aim 2 Health Double Strength TheraCream. Urea skin cream applied topically increases moisture in the skin by enhancing the water-binding capacity of skin cells. Although it may cause temporary minor stinging, urea is non-irritating and has a rapid calming effect on inflamed, itchy skin rashes. It also helps to prevent infection and heals wounds without scarring. Follow the directions on the label for coverage and frequency of application.\",\n \"Saltwater compresses relieve itching and soothe irritated skin. For the compress, mix high quality celtic sea salt with warm filtered water (1:2 ratio) and soak a clean washcloth until saturated, then apply to skin.\",\n \"Oatmeal baths. Grind two cups of dry rolled oats to a fine powder and place in a cheesecloth sack. Add the sack to a tepid bath. Soak for 15 minutes, then pat skin dry without rinsing.\",\n \"Herb Pharm Original Salve is a beeswax based salve is available through my office, or you can make your own. Mix beeswax and a gentle oil (olive or almond) with calendula, comfrey, goldenseal, or other healing herbs. A thin coat of salve applied 1-4 times daily can be very soothing.\",\n \"Caution: Cortisone in eczema creams, whether “natural”, over the counter, or by prescription, may be used carefully to reduce suffering without compromising the internal healing that is of primary importance. Hydrocortisone cream, 1-2%, mixed with an herbal calendula-containing salve or ointment, can soothe the angriest (or most visible!) lesions. Applying it to widely can result in two potential problems: first, the suppression of the eczema without a true healing, and secondly, the patient will often develop a tolerance to steroid creams, eventually requiring increased or fluorinated (skin damaging) doses.\",\n \"Scratching the itch. This is probably the number one cause of worsening eczema. Please do all that you can to avoid scratching including wearing white cotton gloves while you sleep. This can be especially helpful for children.\",\n \"Excess (frequent or overly hot) bathing and chlorine. Limit bathing. Overly frequent bathing or use of too-hot water or chlorine can aggravate eczema. Children often do fine with weekly immersion baths or showers, and adults rarely need daily bathing unless they are very physically active. Supplement with daily spot sponge baths. Where whole house filtration is not possible as a means of removing chlorine, use a simple filter for the bath or shower. For more information about the effects of chlorine and our recommended water filtration methods, read our article Water and Walter Filters and Chlorine in Our Water.\",\n \"Commercially manufactured antibacterial soap. Avoid excessively drying the skin; use soap only where necessary and minimize the frequency of baths and showers. Avoid antibacterial soaps and use simple natural moisturizing soaps instead. Even if eczema is “open,” antibacterial soaps are excessively harsh. Where soap is necessary, select a very mild oil-based (coconut, neem, olive, etc.) soap.\",\n \"Synthetic ingredients such as parabens, mineral oil, paraffin, petroleum, sodium lauryl sulfates, acrylamide, propylene glycol, pheonol carbolic acid, dioxan, and toluene.\",\n \"I recommend against any non-professional use of homeopathic remedies for eczema. If you wish to be treated homeopathically I can help you find a professional homeopath in your area.\",\n \"Identifying the cause of your eczema is important to both resolving and preventing the condition. Whether your own eczema is triggered by internal factors such as food allergies, reduced stomach acid, or stress or external factors such as body products, heat, laundry detergents, household cleaning products, or fibrous materials like wool, eliminating the stimulus is the key to resolving your eczema.\",\n \"My approach focuses on reducing inflammation through lifestyle, nutrition, natural topical treatments, and supplements. All of these work in conjunction with each other to help your body heal on the inside while calming the skin on the outside. This method results in less frequent and milder eruptions, while simultaneously supporting the body in healing the root cause of the condition.\",\n \"Isn't it amazing how many different factors can affect eczema? Eczema is actually a perfect example of the canary in the coal mine: silent canaries were a warning to the miners that they were in danger from low oxygen, and eczema is your body's warning sign about danger from excess inflammation. So while the Healthy Steps comprise a very long list, every step you take to calm your eczema can reduce your body's load of inflammation and reduce your risk of other chronic diseases. Start with a few steps, and add others as needed.\",\n \"In my experience, the place to start is to identify potential allergens, and a great way to do that is to eliminate grains and sugars from your diet. For many people that is enough. Period.\",\n \"For more serious cases, add the First Steps supplements, and revise your bathing routine. No chlorine or harsh soaps, less frequent bathing, and always follow bathing with a gentle moisturizer. My favorite is coconut oil.\",\n \"Stress is blamed for everything, but it's not a cause for everyone, is it true for you? I'm looking forward to including many techniques I've learned from my experience and my patients in our developing Mind, Body and Soul section. For today, write your own doctor's prescription: what would lighten your mood right now? Plan your first Healthy Steps then take a break and follow your own prescription.\",\n \"This information is provided for educational purposes only, and any individual diagnosis or treatment should be determined by you and your doctor. See Additional Information for more details.\",\n \"How many times have you thought, “Sheesh 2020 has been a bitch of a year, hope 2021 is better!” ? How many times today? Our wonderful, brilliant, sensitive and [read more]\",\n \"We have collectively shared one of the most shocking and surprising years any of us has ever lived through. The cute phrase for this on Twitter, should you visit there [read more]\",\n \"Good sleep is magical, right? We drift gently from the world as we know it and enter another realm. We may battle dragons or empty bed pans or may remember nothing at all. We may sleep through a fire siren or the alarm clock, but we can be awakened with enough effort. And then, we return to life with our brains and attitudes refreshed.The world is a sunnier place, jokes are funnier, and everything falls into place. Turns out that inside your body everything is just as happy, and it’s primarily the work of the melatonin that made your sleep so restful.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Help for Ezcema | DrDeborahMD.com\\n\\nSkip to main content\\n\\n## I want to help you do a great job taking care of yourself\\n\\nReceive our FREE E-LETTERS with health updates from DrDeborah.\\n\\n * About\\n * Blog\\n\\n * Dr D's Blog\\n * Guest Blogs\\n * The Basics\\n\\n * Real Food\\n\\n * Diets for a Healthier You\\n\\n * Allergy Elimination Diet\\n * Candida Diet\\n * Eating for a Healthy Pregnancy\\n * Gluten Free Eating Plan\\n * Ideal Diet\\n * Mediterranean Diet\\n * The Paleo Diet\\n * Low Carb Weight Loss\\n * Weston Price - The Charles Darwin of Nutrition\\n * A Ketogenic Diet, the Short Version\\n * Nutritional Controversies\\n\\n * Health Benefits of Raw Milk\\n * What is TMAO Anyway\\n * What We Now Know About Fats and Cholesterol\\n * Recipes\\n\\n * Cultured Dairy Products\\n * Fermented Vegetables & Vegetables\\n * Meat\\n * Menus/Meal Plans\\n * Smoothies\\n * Snacks and Finger Foods\\n * Soups\\n * Sprouted Grains, Nuts & Seeds\\n * Tonics\\n * Vegetables\\n * Sources\\n * Supplements\\n\\n * Featured\\n * Healing Multiplied: K2, the Super Supplement\\n * Integrative Therapeutics Cortisol Manager\\n * Magnesium\\n * So what’s the story on protein powder?\\n * Basics of Good Health\\n * Sleep\\n * Exercise\\n * Environment\\n\\n * Healthy Homes\\n\\n * Household Chemicals: Strangers in Your Home\\n * Water Serving the Planet\\n\\n * Chlorine in Our Water\\n * Fluoride: Cavity Prevention or Poison from Your Tap?\\n * Water and Water Filters\\n * Stress\\n\\n * Healing Activities\\n\\n * Meditation Made Simple\\n * Healthy Skin\\n * How Did You Sleep\\n * Health Topics\\n\\n * Anxiety\\n * Autoimmune Disease\\n * Bones, Tendons & Connections\\n\\n * Osteoarthritis\\n * Rheumatoid Arthritis\\n * Sarcopenia\\n * Brain Health\\n\\n * Dementia\\n * Memory Healing in Alzheimers\\n * Parkinson's Disease\\n * Cancer Prevention - Primary & Secondary\\n\\n * Colorectal Cancer\\n * Preventing Breast Cancer\\n * Depression\\n * Diabetes\\n * Digestion\\n\\n * Acute Indigestion\\n * Constipation\\n * Irritable Bowel\\n * GERD\\n * SIBO\\n * Hashimoto's Thyroiditis\\n * Head Eyes Ears Nose and Throat\\n\\n * Allergic Rhinitis/Seasonal Allergies\\n * Cough/Bronchitis\\n * Flu\\n * Head Colds\\n * Middle Ear Infections\\n * Migraine Headache\\n * Sinus Infections\\n * Heart Health\\n\\n * Hypertension\\n * Life Choices for a Healthy Heart\\n * Preventing Heart Disease in Women\\n * Insulin Resistance\\n * Skin\\n\\n * Acne\\n * Aging Skin\\n * Dry Skin\\n * Eczema\\n * Herpes Simplex Type 1\\n * Herpes Simplex Type 2\\n * Hives\\n * Winter Skin\\n * Psoriasis\\n * Sleep Disorders\\n\\n * Insomnia\\n * Weight\\n * Women's Health\\n\\n * Breast Health\\n * Preventing Heart Disease in Women\\n * Urinary Tract Infection\\n * View All Topics\\n * Resources\\n\\n * Book Reviews\\n * Websites\\n * Find a Practitioner\\n * Videos\\n * Store\\n\\n## You are here\\n\\n * Home\\n * Health Topics\\n * Skin\\n\\n# Solutions for Eczema\\n\\nSubmitted by Dr. Deborah on December 05, 2011\\n\\nTweet\\n\\nWhat Is Known: The True Cause of Eczema Healthy Steps: Eczema—First Steps\\nHealthy Steps: Eczema—Full Program Preventing Eczema From Dr. Deborah's Desk\\n\\nUpdated December 8, 2012\\n\\nScratch, scratch, \\\"don't scratch!\\\"\\n\\nIf you've ever wished you could unzip from your old skin and step into a\\nbrand-new epidermis for one night just so you could get some sleep, you are\\nprobably all too familiar with the itchy, bumpy, blistery, crackling rash\\nknown as eczema. While you can't make like a snake and shed your existing\\nskin, there are some simple steps you can take to naturally treat the eczema,\\nalleviating the problem from the inside out.\\n\\n## What Is Known: The True Cause of Eczema\\n\\nEczema is an inflammatory skin condition often referred to as atopic\\ndermatitis. Symptoms may include red, inflamed, itchy, bumpy, blistery,\\ntoughened, and cracking chronic skin eruptions. Many cases of eczema reflect\\nan allergic type sensitivity to a food taken internally, a product applied\\nexternally, an environmental allergen, a drying or irritating agent, or a\\nlaundry detergent. Like hives, eczema may be associated with reduced stomach\\nacid. In some people, stress or temperature extremes can cause eczema to\\nflare. All of these “causes” are worth investigating because if a true\\nstimulus can be eliminated, the eczema can be easily resolved.\\n\\nConventional medical treatments such as steroid creams block the body's\\ninflammatory response without eliminating the cause of the eczema, merely\\nmasking the symptoms and often worsening the condition.\\n\\nFor example, an interesting observation from homeopathic experience reveals\\nthat eczema is sometimes the temporary result of a cleansing or purging of\\ntoxins from the body, occurring during the relief of a more serious underlying\\nmedical condition. Natural and gentle topical treatments can help minimize the\\ndiscomfort of the rash without interfering with the deeper healing taking\\nplace inside the body. By contrast, overly aggressive treatments (e.g.,\\ncortisone suppression of all eczematous lesions) actually suppress the release\\nof the toxins, often resulting in a return of the original and more serious\\nmedical problems that preceded the eczema.\\n\\nBy reducing the inflammation through lifestyle choices, nutrition, and\\nsupplements, you can better equip your body to lessen the severity and\\nfrequency of eruptions.\\n\\n## Healthy Steps: Eczema—First Steps\\n\\nFor the greatest improvement with the fewest steps, do the following:\\n\\n * Eat Omega-3 fats, best for you in:\\n\\n * Barleans Fish Oil: 1 tablespoon daily with food\\n * Grass-fed meats, wild Alaskan salmon and halibut, herring, oysters, and sardines\\n * Stop all grains (except rice) for 6 weeks.\\n * Use Calendula ointment. Naturally soothing to the skin. For more intense treatment use Aim2Health Double Strength TheraCream with urea to relieve itching and heal lesions.\\n\\n## Healthy Steps: Eczema—Full Program\\n\\nFollow our basic nutrition and healthy lifestyle guidelines, with the\\nfollowing modifications:\\n\\n### Savor Helpful Foods\\n\\n * Coconut oil: 3 tablespoons daily with cooking or raw in smoothies.\\n * Omega-3 fats, preferably as they occur naturally in grass-fed meats, wild Alaskan salmon and halibut, herring, oysters, and sardines.\\n * Salmon caviar (a.k.a. fish roe): 1-3 roe daily\\n * Nuts, particularly walnut. Prepare them as Crispy Nuts. Peanuts are legumes, not nuts.\\n * Dark, leafy greens - such as collards, dandelion, kale, nettles, and plantain - cooked, with lots of butter.\\n * Vegetable juices. Any combination of leafy greens, a little bit of beet, bell pepper, cabbage, carrot, celery, chickweed, cilantro, clover, cucumber, and zucchini will be delicious and nutritious.\\n * Oolong tea, midway in the fermentation between green and black tea, has reduced eczema in doses of 100 mg daily.\\n * For infants: Breastfeeding for a minimum of six months. Breastfeeding newborns for a minimum of 6 months (longer is better) is recommended to reduce the risk of eczema as well as a host of viral and bacterial infections.\\n\\n### Avoid Common Allergens or Irritants for 6-12 Weeks:\\n\\n * Grains: Common offenders are corn and all gluten-containing grains (barley, rye, wheat and beer). Gluten is linked to a specific skin rash (dermatitis herpetiformis) in people with celiac disease and may aggravate eczema even in non-celiac patients. For any child, withhold all grains until one year old, then start them one at a time and always soaked and sprouted. Save wheat for last and consider not giving wheat at all.\\n * Proteins such as beef, chicken, eggs, pork, and seafood: Start by eliminating all of these for one week and substitute with game meats such as turkey, bison, and elk. As a crucial food group, protein cannot simply be eliminated or restricted to just turkey, so after the first week, add back in one of the food types each week. Save eggs, sadly, for last, as they are a common allergen.\\n * Omega 6 fatty acids: I often tell patients that the least expensive way to take omega-3 fatty acids is to eliminate excess sources of omega-6 fatty acids. Some omega-6's naturally occur in meat, nuts, and vegetables, but by far the greatest sources in the typical diet are processed foods, particularly pre-made salad dressings. Every pre-made dressing has excessive omega 6's (whatever it says on the front), and you can make your own with olive oil and vinegar!\\n * Citrus fruits and strawberries.\\n * Pasteurized dairy products: Milk allergy is a frequently cited cause of eczema and other allergic conditions. At least one study, however, has shown that raw milk consumption is associated with a significantly reduced risk of asthma. Other studies have credited raw milk with reduction of allergies and asthma, conditions closely associated with eczema. We recommend avoiding all dairy products for 4-6 weeks. Thereafter, include raw, whole-fat dairy in small amounts while continuing to avoid pasteurized dairy products.\\n * Processed foods.\\n * Trans fats: Fats and fatty acids play a crucial role in skin health, but all synthetic, altered fats should be avoided.\\n * Tomatoes.\\n * White potatoes.\\n * Soy and soy-based products.\\n * All legumes with the exception of black beans. Remember that peanuts are legumes!\\n * Unnecessary medications: Many chemicals and drugs (over-the-counter and prescription) can trigger eczema to the extent that they are disrupting agents for an individual's physiology. Continue all medications prescribed by your doctor and find natural alternatives for medications you have chosen for yourself. As your health improves, you may be able to consult with your physician about reducing one or more of your prescription medications.\\n * Alcohol, chocolate, sugar, yeast, coffee, and black tea (except oolong tea).\\n\\n### Supplements Can Help:\\n\\n * Barlean's Fish Oil: 1 tablespoon daily.\\n * Probiotics: Allergy Research Group Synbiotics with FOS Powder, start with 1/4 tsp daily and build as tolerated, to 1/2 Tbsp daily. Alternatively, seek other broad-spectrum probiotics.\\n * Pure Encapsulations Evening Primrose Oil: Take 2-12 capsules (500 mg each) daily.\\n * Biotics Research Bio-D-Mulsion Forte 2000iu: Individual vitamin D3 doses should adjusted to maintain a D3 blood level (25(OH)D test) of 40-65 ng/ml. Adults usually require 2,000-6,000 IU, and children 10-25 IU per pound. Recheck after three to six months. D3 should be taken with a meal that includes healthy fats (preferably animal fats) for best absorption.\\n * Thorne Research Magnesium Citramate: Take 150-600 mg daily or to bowel tolerance.\\n * Thorne Research DiPan-9: Take 1-3 capsules with each meal.\\n * Thorne Research Zinc Picolinate: (15-30 mg) 1-3 times daily for 6-12 weeks, then reduce to once daily (NOTE: high dose zinc supplementation should always be balanced with adequate copper intake)\\n * Thorne Research Betaine HCl: Take 1-3 capsules with each meal as a therapeutic trial for two weeks. One of the causes of eczema can be low levels of stomach acid.\\n\\n### Topical treatments try any of these for relief:\\n\\n * Expose your skin to the sun without burning. Gradually increase to 20 minutes daily, full body if possible! The sun provides our best source of vitamin D and is very healing for eczema. Best time is between 11-2 in the summer.\\n * Dr. Bronners - Magic Fresh-Pressed Virgin Coconut Oil, applied topically. A mild antibacterial and antiviral moisturizer, apply daily after bathing or showering. The same oil used for cooking works fine. Any virgin coconut oil will work, but Dr. Bronner's is the easiest to rub into your skin.\\n * Honey (raw and local preferred) or liquid vitamin E. Apply directly to cracked skin as a natural wound dressing.\\n * Calendula ointment. Naturally soothing to the skin. For more intense treatment use Aim 2 Health Double Strength TheraCream. Urea skin cream applied topically increases moisture in the skin by enhancing the water-binding capacity of skin cells. Although it may cause temporary minor stinging, urea is non-irritating and has a rapid calming effect on inflamed, itchy skin rashes. It also helps to prevent infection and heals wounds without scarring. Follow the directions on the label for coverage and frequency of application.\\n * Saltwater compresses relieve itching and soothe irritated skin. For the compress, mix high quality celtic sea salt with warm filtered water (1:2 ratio) and soak a clean washcloth until saturated, then apply to skin.\\n * Oatmeal baths. Grind two cups of dry rolled oats to a fine powder and place in a cheesecloth sack. Add the sack to a tepid bath. Soak for 15 minutes, then pat skin dry without rinsing.\\n * Herb Pharm Original Salve is a beeswax based salve is available through my office, or you can make your own. Mix beeswax and a gentle oil (olive or almond) with calendula, comfrey, goldenseal, or other healing herbs. A thin coat of salve applied 1-4 times daily can be very soothing.\\n\\nCaution: Cortisone in eczema creams, whether “natural”, over the counter, or\\nby prescription, may be used carefully to reduce suffering without\\ncompromising the internal healing that is of primary importance.\\nHydrocortisone cream, 1-2%, mixed with an herbal calendula-containing salve or\\nointment, can soothe the angriest (or most visible!) lesions. Applying it to\\nwidely can result in two potential problems: first, the suppression of the\\neczema without a true healing, and secondly, the patient will often develop a\\ntolerance to steroid creams, eventually requiring increased or fluorinated\\n(skin damaging) doses.\\n\\n### Other Irritants to Avoid:\\n\\n * Scratching the itch. This is probably the number one cause of worsening eczema. Please do all that you can to avoid scratching including wearing white cotton gloves while you sleep. This can be especially helpful for children.\\n * Fluoride in toothpaste may affect facial eczema.\\n * Excess (frequent or overly hot) bathing and chlorine. Limit bathing. Overly frequent bathing or use of too-hot water or chlorine can aggravate eczema. Children often do fine with weekly immersion baths or showers, and adults rarely need daily bathing unless they are very physically active. Supplement with daily spot sponge baths. Where whole house filtration is not possible as a means of removing chlorine, use a simple filter for the bath or shower. For more information about the effects of chlorine and our recommended water filtration methods, read our article Water and Walter Filters and Chlorine in Our Water.\\n * Commercially manufactured antibacterial soap. Avoid excessively drying the skin; use soap only where necessary and minimize the frequency of baths and showers. Avoid antibacterial soaps and use simple natural moisturizing soaps instead. Even if eczema is “open,” antibacterial soaps are excessively harsh. Where soap is necessary, select a very mild oil-based (coconut, neem, olive, etc.) soap.\\n * Synthetic ingredients such as parabens, mineral oil, paraffin, petroleum, sodium lauryl sulfates, acrylamide, propylene glycol, pheonol carbolic acid, dioxan, and toluene.\\n\\n### Homeopathic Treatment\\n\\nI recommend against any non-professional use of homeopathic remedies for\\neczema. If you wish to be treated homeopathically I can help you find a\\nprofessional homeopath in your area.\\n\\n## Prevention: What Can You Do?\\n\\nIdentifying the cause of your eczema is important to both resolving and\\npreventing the condition. Whether your own eczema is triggered by internal\\nfactors such as food allergies, reduced stomach acid, or stress or external\\nfactors such as body products, heat, laundry detergents, household cleaning\\nproducts, or fibrous materials like wool, eliminating the stimulus is the key\\nto resolving your eczema.\\n\\nMy approach focuses on reducing inflammation through lifestyle, nutrition,\\nnatural topical treatments, and supplements. All of these work in conjunction\\nwith each other to help your body heal on the inside while calming the skin on\\nthe outside. This method results in less frequent and milder eruptions, while\\nsimultaneously supporting the body in healing the root cause of the condition.\\n\\n## From Dr. Deborah's Desk\\n\\nIsn't it amazing how many different factors can affect eczema? Eczema is\\nactually a perfect example of the canary in the coal mine: silent canaries\\nwere a warning to the miners that they were in danger from low oxygen, and\\neczema is your body's warning sign about danger from excess inflammation. So\\nwhile the Healthy Steps comprise a very long list, every step you take to calm\\nyour eczema can reduce your body's load of inflammation and reduce your risk\\nof other chronic diseases. Start with a few steps, and add others as needed.\\n\\nIn my experience, the place to start is to identify potential allergens, and a\\ngreat way to do that is to eliminate grains and sugars from your diet. For\\nmany people that is enough. Period.\\n\\nFor more serious cases, add the First Steps supplements, and revise your\\nbathing routine. No chlorine or harsh soaps, less frequent bathing, and always\\nfollow bathing with a gentle moisturizer. 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DEBORAH MD\\n\\nCONTACT US\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"http://www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/medicalpubs/diseasemanagement/dermatology/atopic-dermatitis/default.htm\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20210423074857/http://www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/medicalpubs/diseasemanagement/dermatology/atopic-dermatitis/default.htm\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"Disease Management: Atopic Dermatitis\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"Atopic dermatitis (Figure 1) and atopic eczema^1 are interchangeable terms for an inflammatory condition of the skin characterized by erythema, pruritus, scaling, lichenification, and papulovesicles. Atopic dermatitis is a distinct condition in persons who are genetically predisposed to developing immunoglobulin (Ig) E-mediated hypersensitivity reactions. It is characterized by the itch-scratch cycle: affected persons have the sensation of itch, followed by scratching and the subsequent creation of a rash. The classic triad of atopy includes atopic eczema, asthma, and allergies. A wide range of environmental factors such as contact allergens, stress, food, skin flora, and humidity play roles in the development and severity of atopic dermatitis.\",\n \"Atopic dermatitis is a common condition affecting approximately 17% of the population^2 with a slight female preponderance (1.3:1 in children). The incidence has increased twofold to threefold since the 1970s. The basis of this increase is not well understood; however, environmental factors appear to play an important role in disease prevalence.\",\n \"Factors associated with an increased risk of atopic dermatitis include small family size, higher socioeconomic and educational levels regardless of ethnicity, movement from a rural to urban environment, and increased use of antibiotics (the Western lifestyle). This has led to the hygiene hypothesis, which suggests that infections in early childhood (from less-hygienic practices and older siblings) might prevent atopic dermatitis. This hypothesis is supported by evidence that infections induce type-1 helper T cells (TH1), whereas there is a predominance of type-2 helper T cells (TH2) in atopic dermatitis. TH1 responses antagonize the development of TH2 cells, thereby potentially decreasing the incidence of atopic dermatitis.^3\",\n \"Atopic dermatitis is a type I IgE-mediated hypersensitivity reaction, but the exact etiology is unknown. The pathogenesis is multifactorial and involves a complex immunologic cascade, including disruption of the epidermal barrier, IgE dysregulation, defects in the cutaneous cell-mediated immune response, and genetic factors.\",\n \"The major elements in immune dysregulation are Langerhans' cells, inflammatory dendritic epidermal cells, monocytes, macrophages, lymphocytes, mast cells, and keratinocytes, all of which interact through an intricate cascade of cytokines leading to a predominance of TH2 cells over TH1 cells.^4 The TH2 cytokines, interleukin (IL)-4, IL-5, IL-10, and IL-13, are increased in the skin, and there is a corresponding decrease in TH1 cytokines, mainly interferon-gamma and IL-2.\",\n \"Patients with atopic dermatitis often have dry, sensitive skin due to changes in the epidermis, which serves as a barrier to the environment by maintaining the water balance of the skin. Essential fatty acids (EFAs), such as linoleic and linolenic acid, are important components of the epidermal barrier. In atopic dermatitis, delta-desaturase activity is deficient,^5 which leads to decreased linoleic and linolenic acid metabolites. Loss of EFAs results in increased transepidermal water loss and subsequent xerosis (dryness). The EFAs form the substrate of the inflammatory mediators (prostaglandins and leukotrienes), resulting in a secondary deficiency of prostaglandin E1.\",\n \"Defects in the epidermal barrier also lead to increased susceptibility to atopens (atopic allergens such as house dust mites, grass, or pollen). When such allergens contact atopic skin, they stimulate TH2 lymphocytes to produce cytokines such as IL-4, IL-5, and IL-13, which in turn promote an increase in IgE synthesis.^6 Atopic dermatitis patients often have high levels of IgE antibodies due to house dust mites and other allergens. Eliminating these allergens from the environment, an extremely difficult undertaking, can improve atopic dermatitis.\",\n \"Defective cell-mediated immunity leads to increased susceptibility to many bacterial, viral, and fungal infections of the skin. Children with atopic dermatitis are particularly susceptible to severe, widespread herpes simplex virus infection (eczema herpeticum)—a systemic and potentially fatal infection that primarily affects areas of active atopic eczema. Widespread infections with human papillomavirus (warts) and molluscum contagiosum are also common in children with atopic dermatitis.\",\n \"In Dermatology, the microbiome includes resident microorganisms of the skin and plays an important role in regulating immunity. In comparison to patients with normal skin, patients with atopic dermatitis demonstrate an altered microbiome in affected areas. There are even detectable environmental differences in the non-inflamed skin of atopic patients.^7 Additionally, unaffected patients carry Staphylococcus epidermidis on their skin that acts to improve any immune defense against microbes. Most patients with atopic dermatitis not only have a compromised skin barrier but are also colonized with Staphylococcus aureus (S aureus). Studies support that this bacterium further worsens the inflammatory response and may be coupled with a decrease in antimicrobial defense.^8\",\n \"Many factors exacerbate or trigger atopic dermatitis, including colonization with S aureus, stress, anxiety, systemic illness, and xerosis. The most common trigger is S aureus colonization. More than 90% of patients with atopic dermatitis have S aureus colonization of lesional skin, and more than 75% have colonization of uninvolved skin.^9 Staphylococci exacerbate atopic dermatitis by 2 mechanisms: acting as superantigens by stimulating an augmented T cell response—thereby exacerbating the skin disease—and promoting increased production of IgE. IgE has anti–S aureus properties and helps control colonization and infection in normal persons. In atopic dermatitis patients, the elevated IgE levels contribute to immune dysregulation. Treatment with topical or oral antistaphylococcal antibiotics (or both) decreases the colonization of the skin and often leads to improvement.\",\n \"Family studies support a genetic basis for atopic dermatitis. When both parents are atopic, their offspring have a 70% risk for atopic dermatitis^5; the risk of inheritance is higher if the mother is atopic. The mode of inheritance appears to be complex and likely involves several genes. To date, no specific single gene has been identified as a unique marker for atopic dermatitis or atopy.^10\",\n \"Atopic dermatitis is a chronic disease with periods of remissions and exacerbations. Three age-related stages exist: the infantile stage (up to 2 years old), the childhood stage (from 2 to 12 years), and the adult stage (puberty onward). The manifestations vary with age, even in the same patient. All stages are characterized by xerosis, fissures, pruritus, and lichenification. The main differentiating factor is the area of involvement.\",\n \"The infantile stage is characterized by pruritic, red, eczematous plaques on the cheeks and extensor extremities. Secondary impetiginization, with honey- colored crust, is common in infants. Scalp involvement can resemble seborrheic dermatitis. The diaper area is spared.\",\n \"The childhood stage is primarily a papular dermatitis affecting the flexural areas, especially the antecubital and popliteal fossa, wrists, ankles, and neck. Thickened, lichenified plaques with excoriation (Figures 2 to 4) are common. In darker-pigmented children, follicular papules may be the only manifestation. Hypopigmentation and hyperpigmentation can occur, which can cause great anxiety in parents. Pityriasis alba, characterized by hypopigmented, scaly patches on the face, is commonly seen. Keratosis pilaris, or spiny hair follicles, commonly affects the posterior aspects of the upper arms and the anterior thighs.\",\n \"The adult stage is unpredictable. Affected patients may have had only a few outbreaks since infancy or they may have had a chronic, relapsing course. Hand dermatitis is common and may be the only manifestation of adult atopic dermatitis, which can lead to significant disability. Like affected children, adults also commonly have lichenification of the flexures and facial dermatitis.\",\n \"The diagnosis of atopic dermatitis depends on a personal and/or family history of atopy coupled with the clinical signs and symptoms described by Hanifin (Table 1).^11 Pruritus and xerosis are key elements; without them, the diagnosis should be questioned.^9\",\n \"Reprinted from Hanifin JM. Atopic dermatitis in infants and children. Pediatr Clin North Am 1991; (4)38:763–789. Copyright © 1991 with permission from Elsevier. https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/pediatric-clinics-of-north- america\",\n \"Atopic dermatitis can resemble other types of dermatitis (seborrheic dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, irritant contact dermatitis) and dermatophytosis. It may be a component of rare genetic diseases such as Netherton syndrome, ichthyosis, and immunodeficiency syndromes (e.g., X-linked agammaglobulinemia, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome, isolated IgA deficiency, and severe combined immunodeficiency disease). Helpful diagnostic tests include a serum IgE level, serum protein electrophoresis, fungal scraping for potassium hydroxide preparation and culture, and skin biopsy.\",\n \"Atopic dermatitis tends to be a chronic relapsing disease. The goals of therapy should be to reduce the number and severity of flares and to increase the number of disease-free periods. The mainstay of treatment for atopic dermatitis is hydrating the skin with the regular use of emollients and suppressing cutaneous inflammation with topical corticosteroids. Topical calcineurin inhibitors have become an important adjunctive therapy. For severe disease, especially during acute flares, systemic corticosteroids may be necessary. Secondary infections require treatment with topical or oral antibiotics, or both. Oral antihistamines can help decrease pruritus. In severe, recalcitrant cases, phototherapy or systemic immunosuppressive medications may be necessary.\",\n \"Most patients with atopic dermatitis require hydration though the liberal use of bland emollients, which serve to hydrate the stratum corneum and maintain the lipid barrier. Sufficient emollients applied liberally several times a day may be enough to significantly reduce the disease activity of atopic dermatitis. Parents of infants and toddlers should apply a bland emollient to the entire body with each diaper change. Older children should apply bland emollients in the morning, after school, and at bedtime. Bathing should be limited to brief, cool showers once daily. Soap, which dries and irritates the skin, should be avoided, but gentle lipid-free cleansers are beneficial.\",\n \"Corticosteroids suppress lymphocyte activity in the skin, thereby decreasing inflammation. Patients can use a low-potency topical steroid (hydrocortisone or desonide) for day-to-day control of mild disease and a medium-potency steroid (triamcinolone acetonide, fluticasone, or fluocinolone) for more severe flares. Low-potency topical steroids are suitable for infants and for intertriginous and sensitive areas (face, genitals); more potent steroids should be avoided on these sites. Severe, widespread disease can require systemic corticosteroids. Because of the well-known side effects of systemic corticosteroids (e.g., adrenal suppression, osteoporosis, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, striae), their use should be limited to patients with severe disease.\",\n \"Topical calcineurin inhibitors (tacrolimus, pimecrolimus) are effective alternatives to the chronic use of topical corticosteroids. Topical calcineurin inhibitors bind calcineurin and block the activation of T cells by cytokines, thus halting the inflammatory cascade that leads to atopic dermatitis. Topical calcineurin inhibitors are especially suitable for more delicate areas such as the face and genitals because they do not carry the risks of atrophy, telangiectasias, and striae associated with the chronic use of steroids. Reports have surfaced suggesting a possible risk of lymphoma associated with high-dose oral pimecrolimus in animal studies,^12 prompting the US Food and Drug Administration to put out a black box warning advising against the use of topical calcineurin inhibitors in children younger than 2 years. However, there are no data to support an increased risk of lymphoma with topical treatment in humans.^12 Topical calcineurin inhibitors should be used for a limited time and only on affected skin. They should not be used as a daily moisturizer, first-line therapy, or preventive therapy.\",\n \"The pruritus associated with atopic dermatitis can be severe and often interferes with school, work, and sleep. Despite a lack of objective data to support their use, antihistamines are commonly used to break the itch-scratch- itch cycle.^13 Nonsedating antihistamines such as fexofenadine, cetirizine, loratadine, and desloratadine can help offset daytime itching without somnolence. Sedating antihistamines such as diphenhydramine or hydroxyzine are often helpful for nighttime pruritus.\",\n \"Patients with atopy have an abnormal tolerance to S aureus colonization of the skin, which can exacerbate the dermatitis. Affected patients should use lipid- free antibacterial cleansers. For open wounds, a topical antibiotic such as mupirocin can help to prevent secondary impetiginization (Figures 5 and 6). An oral antibiotic with S aureus coverage and good skin penetration, such as amoxicillin-clavulanic acid, cephalexin, or azithromycin, is necessary for extensive excoriations and impetigo.\",\n \"In severe, recalcitrant cases, ultraviolet (UV) light treatments (UVB or psoralen plus UVA [PUVA]) and immunosuppressive medications (e.g., methotrexate, cyclosporine, azathioprine, mycophenolate mofetil) may be helpful.^13 These should be used very cautiously and with close monitoring and should be reserved for the most severe cases.\",\n \"Allergic contact dermatitis from topical medications, cosmetics, or metals should be considered in patients with recalcitrant disease. Evaluation by an environmental dermatologist and an allergist, including patch, pinprick, and serum radioallergosorbent testing, may be warranted. Topical medications that are known sensitizers, such as lidocaine, doxepin cream, and diphenhydramine cream, as well as topical antibiotics such as neomycin, should be strictly avoided. Allergic contact dermatitis to topical steroids should be considered in any patient who fails to improve or worsens with the use of topical steroids.\",\n \"A multitude of new treatments are currently available or under investigation for atopic dermatitis. These range from oral to topical agents and each has an important inflammatory target. Key components of this TH2-mediated disease include cytokines such as IL-4, IL-5, IL-13, and IL-31. Dupilumab binds a subunit of the IL-4 receptor and therefore blocks IL-4 and IL-13. This medication is approved for the treatment of moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis and there are ongoing long-term studies.^14\",\n \"Similarly, lebrikizumab is an IL-13 antibody in trial that has demonstrated efficacy in atopic patients who were still using topical corticosteroids; continued studies are needed.^15\",\n \"IL-31 seems to play a role in atopic dermatitis and itch development. Nemolizumab (CIM331) targets the IL-31 receptor A and has been shown to decrease itch sensation among affected patients in early reports.^16\",\n \"A related approach includes targeting Janus kinase (JAK) signaling, which plays an important role in immune function and is involved in inflammatory skin conditions including chronic itch. While further investigation remains necessary, early data show JAK inhibitors (jakinibs) to be a promising therapy option.^17 JAK assists in the function and effect of various TH2 cytokines discussed above. Baricitinib, an inhibitor of JAK1 and JAK2, has been shown to reduce atopic dermatitis and itch in patients who continued to use topical corticosteroids.^18 Additional JAK1 inhibitors currently under study include PF-04965842 and ABT-494 (upadacitinib).^17\",\n \"While the JAK pathway was first targeted with oral tofacitinib citrate (a JAK1 and JAK3 inhibitor)^19, topical preparations are in trial including topical tofacitinib.^20 In addition, the efficacy and safety of a topical JAK inhibitor called JTE-052—which notably inhibits JAK1, JAK2, JAK3, and tyrosine kinase 2—has been reported with promising results.^21 Topical ruxolitinib studies are underway as well.^17\",\n \"Lastly, crisaborole, a topical phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitor, is approved for patients with mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis and has demonstrated efficacy.^22 Targeting this pro-inflammatory molecule has led to the development of other phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitors.^23\",\n \"With novel therapies emerging, it is necessary to continue investigation into the efficacy and safety of these various systemic and topical treatments. Furthermore, studies are overall lacking in the pediatric population. Nonetheless, the future for the treatment of atopic dermatitis is encouraging and rapidly expanding.\",\n \"Atopic dermatitis is a chronic disease with intermittent flares and spontaneous remissions. Approximately 40% to 60% of children with atopic dermatitis have the disease in adulthood, usually manifested as hand dermatitis. More than 75% of children with atopic dermatitis also have asthma or allergic rhinitis.\",\n \"With good skin care, including the application of appropriate moisturizers, and the use of topical corticosteroids or topical calcineurin inhibitors, most patients with atopic dermatitis do well.\",\n \"Silverberg JI, Thyssen JP, Paller AS, et al. What’s in a name? Atopic dermatitis or atopic eczema, but not eczema alone. Allergy 2017; 72(12):2026–2030.\",\n \"Kondo H, Ichikawa Y, Imokawa G. Percutaneous sensitization through barrier-disrupted skin elicits a Th2-dominant cytokine response. Eur J Immunol 1998; 28(3):769–779.\",\n \"Clausen ML, Agner T, Lilje B, Edslev SM, Johannesen TB, Andersen PS. Association of disease severity with skin microbiome and filaggrin gene mutations in adult atopic dermatitis. JAMA Dermatol 2018; 154(3):293–300.\",\n \"Nakatsuji T, Chen TH, Two AM, et al. Staphylococcus aureus exploits epidermal barrier defects in atopic dermatitis to trigger cytokine expression. J Invest Dermatol 2016; 136(11):2192–2200.\",\n \"Klein PA, Clark RA. An evidence-based review of the efficacy of antihistamines in relieving pruritus in atopic dermatitis. Arch Dermatol 1999; 135(12):1522–1525.\",\n \"Gooderham MJ, Hong HC, Eshtiaghi P, Papp KA. Dupilumab: a review of its use in the treatment of atopic dermatitis. J Am Acad Dermatol 2018; 78(3 suppl 1):S28–S36.\",\n \"Simpson EL, Flohr C, Eichenfield LF, et al. Efficacy and safety of lebrikizumab (an anti-IL-13 monoclonal antibody) in adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis inadequately controlled by topical corticosteroids: a randomized, placebo-controlled phase II trial (TREBLE). J Am Acad Dermatol 2018; 78(5):863–871.\",\n \"Guttman-Yassky E, Silverberg JI, Nemoto O, et al. Baricitinib in adult patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis: a phase 2 parallel, double-blinded, randomized placebo-controlled multiple-dose study. J Am Acad Dermatol 2018; Feb 1. doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2018.01.018.\",\n \"Levy LL, Urban J, King BA. Treatment of recalcitrant atopic dermatitis with the oral Janus kinase inhibitor tofacitinib citrate. J Am Acad Dermatol 2015; 73(3):395–399.\",\n \"Bissonnette R, Papp KA, Poulin Y, et al. Topical tofacitinib for atopic dermatitis: a phase IIa randomized trial. Br J Dermatol 2016; 175(5):902–911.\",\n \"Nakagawa H, Nemoto O, Igarashi A, Nagata T. Efficacy and safety of topical JTE-052, a Janus kinase inhibitor, in Japanese adult patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis: a phase II, multicentre, randomized, vehicle-controlled clinical study. Br J Dermatol 2018; 178(2):424–432.\",\n \"Paller AS, Tom WL, Lebwohl MG, et al. Efficacy and safety of crisaborole ointment, a novel, nonsteroidal phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) inhibitor for the topical treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD) in children and adults. J Am Acad Dermatol 2016; 75(3):494–503.e6.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Disease Management: Atopic Dermatitis\\n\\nMenu\\n\\n 1. About Us\\n 2. myCME Login\\n 3. Help\\n\\n * ### Home\\n\\n * ### Live Events\\n\\n * ### Text-Based CME\\n\\n * ### Webcasts\\n\\n * ### Journal CME\\n\\n * ### Self-Study CME\\n\\n# Atopic Dermatitis\\n\\n### Melissa Piliang, MD\\n\\n### Sarah Schneider, MD\\n\\nPublished: July 2019 Expire: July 2022\\n\\nContents\\n\\n * Definition\\n * Prevalence\\n * Pathophysiology\\n * Signs and Symptoms\\n * Diagnosis\\n\\n * Treatment\\n * Outcomes\\n * Summary\\n * References\\n\\n### Definition\\n\\nFigure 1: Click to Enlarge\\n\\nAtopic dermatitis (Figure 1) and atopic eczema^1 are interchangeable terms for\\nan inflammatory condition of the skin characterized by erythema, pruritus,\\nscaling, lichenification, and papulovesicles. Atopic dermatitis is a distinct\\ncondition in persons who are genetically predisposed to developing\\nimmunoglobulin (Ig) E-mediated hypersensitivity reactions. It is characterized\\nby the itch-scratch cycle: affected persons have the sensation of itch,\\nfollowed by scratching and the subsequent creation of a rash. The classic\\ntriad of atopy includes atopic eczema, asthma, and allergies. A wide range of\\nenvironmental factors such as contact allergens, stress, food, skin flora, and\\nhumidity play roles in the development and severity of atopic dermatitis.\\n\\nBack to Top\\n\\n### Prevalence\\n\\nAtopic dermatitis is a common condition affecting approximately 17% of the\\npopulation^2 with a slight female preponderance (1.3:1 in children). The\\nincidence has increased twofold to threefold since the 1970s. The basis of\\nthis increase is not well understood; however, environmental factors appear to\\nplay an important role in disease prevalence.\\n\\nFactors associated with an increased risk of atopic dermatitis include small\\nfamily size, higher socioeconomic and educational levels regardless of\\nethnicity, movement from a rural to urban environment, and increased use of\\nantibiotics (the Western lifestyle). This has led to the hygiene hypothesis,\\nwhich suggests that infections in early childhood (from less-hygienic\\npractices and older siblings) might prevent atopic dermatitis. This hypothesis\\nis supported by evidence that infections induce type-1 helper T cells (TH1),\\nwhereas there is a predominance of type-2 helper T cells (TH2) in atopic\\ndermatitis. TH1 responses antagonize the development of TH2 cells, thereby\\npotentially decreasing the incidence of atopic dermatitis.^3\\n\\nBack to Top\\n\\n### Pathophysiology\\n\\nAtopic dermatitis is a type I IgE-mediated hypersensitivity reaction, but the\\nexact etiology is unknown. The pathogenesis is multifactorial and involves a\\ncomplex immunologic cascade, including disruption of the epidermal barrier,\\nIgE dysregulation, defects in the cutaneous cell-mediated immune response, and\\ngenetic factors.\\n\\nThe major elements in immune dysregulation are Langerhans' cells, inflammatory\\ndendritic epidermal cells, monocytes, macrophages, lymphocytes, mast cells,\\nand keratinocytes, all of which interact through an intricate cascade of\\ncytokines leading to a predominance of TH2 cells over TH1 cells.^4 The TH2\\ncytokines, interleukin (IL)-4, IL-5, IL-10, and IL-13, are increased in the\\nskin, and there is a corresponding decrease in TH1 cytokines, mainly\\ninterferon-gamma and IL-2.\\n\\nPatients with atopic dermatitis often have dry, sensitive skin due to changes\\nin the epidermis, which serves as a barrier to the environment by maintaining\\nthe water balance of the skin. Essential fatty acids (EFAs), such as linoleic\\nand linolenic acid, are important components of the epidermal barrier. In\\natopic dermatitis, delta-desaturase activity is deficient,^5 which leads to\\ndecreased linoleic and linolenic acid metabolites. Loss of EFAs results in\\nincreased transepidermal water loss and subsequent xerosis (dryness). The EFAs\\nform the substrate of the inflammatory mediators (prostaglandins and\\nleukotrienes), resulting in a secondary deficiency of prostaglandin E1.\\n\\nDefects in the epidermal barrier also lead to increased susceptibility to\\natopens (atopic allergens such as house dust mites, grass, or pollen). When\\nsuch allergens contact atopic skin, they stimulate TH2 lymphocytes to produce\\ncytokines such as IL-4, IL-5, and IL-13, which in turn promote an increase in\\nIgE synthesis.^6 Atopic dermatitis patients often have high levels of IgE\\nantibodies due to house dust mites and other allergens. Eliminating these\\nallergens from the environment, an extremely difficult undertaking, can\\nimprove atopic dermatitis.\\n\\nDefective cell-mediated immunity leads to increased susceptibility to many\\nbacterial, viral, and fungal infections of the skin. Children with atopic\\ndermatitis are particularly susceptible to severe, widespread herpes simplex\\nvirus infection (eczema herpeticum)—a systemic and potentially fatal infection\\nthat primarily affects areas of active atopic eczema. Widespread infections\\nwith human papillomavirus (warts) and molluscum contagiosum are also common in\\nchildren with atopic dermatitis.\\n\\nIn Dermatology, the microbiome includes resident microorganisms of the skin\\nand plays an important role in regulating immunity. In comparison to patients\\nwith normal skin, patients with atopic dermatitis demonstrate an altered\\nmicrobiome in affected areas. There are even detectable environmental\\ndifferences in the non-inflamed skin of atopic patients.^7 Additionally,\\nunaffected patients carry Staphylococcus epidermidis on their skin that acts\\nto improve any immune defense against microbes. Most patients with atopic\\ndermatitis not only have a compromised skin barrier but are also colonized\\nwith Staphylococcus aureus (S aureus). Studies support that this bacterium\\nfurther worsens the inflammatory response and may be coupled with a decrease\\nin antimicrobial defense.^8\\n\\nMany factors exacerbate or trigger atopic dermatitis, including colonization\\nwith S aureus, stress, anxiety, systemic illness, and xerosis. The most common\\ntrigger is S aureus colonization. More than 90% of patients with atopic\\ndermatitis have S aureus colonization of lesional skin, and more than 75% have\\ncolonization of uninvolved skin.^9 Staphylococci exacerbate atopic dermatitis\\nby 2 mechanisms: acting as superantigens by stimulating an augmented T cell\\nresponse—thereby exacerbating the skin disease—and promoting increased\\nproduction of IgE. IgE has anti–S aureus properties and helps control\\ncolonization and infection in normal persons. In atopic dermatitis patients,\\nthe elevated IgE levels contribute to immune dysregulation. Treatment with\\ntopical or oral antistaphylococcal antibiotics (or both) decreases the\\ncolonization of the skin and often leads to improvement.\\n\\nFamily studies support a genetic basis for atopic dermatitis. When both\\nparents are atopic, their offspring have a 70% risk for atopic dermatitis^5;\\nthe risk of inheritance is higher if the mother is atopic. The mode of\\ninheritance appears to be complex and likely involves several genes. To date,\\nno specific single gene has been identified as a unique marker for atopic\\ndermatitis or atopy.^10\\n\\nBack to Top\\n\\n### Signs and Symptoms\\n\\nFigure 2: Click to Enlarge\\n\\nFigure 3: Click to Enlarge\\n\\nFigure 4: Click to Enlarge\\n\\nAtopic dermatitis is a chronic disease with periods of remissions and\\nexacerbations. Three age-related stages exist: the infantile stage (up to 2\\nyears old), the childhood stage (from 2 to 12 years), and the adult stage\\n(puberty onward). The manifestations vary with age, even in the same patient.\\nAll stages are characterized by xerosis, fissures, pruritus, and\\nlichenification. The main differentiating factor is the area of involvement.\\n\\nThe infantile stage is characterized by pruritic, red, eczematous plaques on\\nthe cheeks and extensor extremities. Secondary impetiginization, with honey-\\ncolored crust, is common in infants. Scalp involvement can resemble seborrheic\\ndermatitis. The diaper area is spared.\\n\\nThe childhood stage is primarily a papular dermatitis affecting the flexural\\nareas, especially the antecubital and popliteal fossa, wrists, ankles, and\\nneck. Thickened, lichenified plaques with excoriation (Figures 2 to 4) are\\ncommon. In darker-pigmented children, follicular papules may be the only\\nmanifestation. Hypopigmentation and hyperpigmentation can occur, which can\\ncause great anxiety in parents. Pityriasis alba, characterized by\\nhypopigmented, scaly patches on the face, is commonly seen. Keratosis pilaris,\\nor spiny hair follicles, commonly affects the posterior aspects of the upper\\narms and the anterior thighs.\\n\\nThe adult stage is unpredictable. Affected patients may have had only a few\\noutbreaks since infancy or they may have had a chronic, relapsing course. Hand\\ndermatitis is common and may be the only manifestation of adult atopic\\ndermatitis, which can lead to significant disability. Like affected children,\\nadults also commonly have lichenification of the flexures and facial\\ndermatitis.\\n\\nBack to Top\\n\\n### Diagnosis\\n\\nThe diagnosis of atopic dermatitis depends on a personal and/or family history\\nof atopy coupled with the clinical signs and symptoms described by Hanifin\\n(Table 1).^11 Pruritus and xerosis are key elements; without them, the\\ndiagnosis should be questioned.^9\\n\\n###### Table 1: Hanifin Criteria for Atopic Dermatitis\\n\\nMajor Features (must have 3)\\n\\n * Pruritus\\n * Typical morphology and distribution\\n * Facial and extensor involvement during infancy and childhood\\n * Flexural lichenification and linearity in adults\\n * Chronic or chronically relapsing dermatitis\\n * Personal or family history of atopy (asthma, allergic rhinoconjunctivitis, atopic dermatitis)\\n\\n \\n--- \\n \\nMinor or Less-Specific Features\\n\\n * Cheilitis\\n * Hand or foot dermatitis\\n * Ichthyosis, hyperlinearity, keratosis pilaris\\n * Immunoglobulin E (IgE) reactivity (increased serum IgE, radioallergosorbent, or prick test reactivity)\\n * Periauricular fissures\\n * Perifollicular accentuation (especially in pigmented areas)\\n * Scalp dermatitis (cradle cap)\\n * Susceptibility to cutaneous infections (especially Staphylococcus aureus and herpes simplex virus)\\n * Xerosis\\n\\n \\n \\nReprinted from Hanifin JM. Atopic dermatitis in infants and children. Pediatr\\nClin North Am 1991; (4)38:763–789. Copyright © 1991 with permission from\\nElsevier. https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/pediatric-clinics-of-north-\\namerica\\n\\nAtopic dermatitis can resemble other types of dermatitis (seborrheic\\ndermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, irritant contact dermatitis) and\\ndermatophytosis. It may be a component of rare genetic diseases such as\\nNetherton syndrome, ichthyosis, and immunodeficiency syndromes (e.g., X-linked\\nagammaglobulinemia, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome, isolated IgA deficiency, and\\nsevere combined immunodeficiency disease). Helpful diagnostic tests include a\\nserum IgE level, serum protein electrophoresis, fungal scraping for potassium\\nhydroxide preparation and culture, and skin biopsy.\\n\\nBack to Top\\n\\n### Treatment\\n\\nFigure 5: Click to Enlarge\\n\\nFigure 6: Click to Enlarge\\n\\nAtopic dermatitis tends to be a chronic relapsing disease. The goals of\\ntherapy should be to reduce the number and severity of flares and to increase\\nthe number of disease-free periods. The mainstay of treatment for atopic\\ndermatitis is hydrating the skin with the regular use of emollients and\\nsuppressing cutaneous inflammation with topical corticosteroids. Topical\\ncalcineurin inhibitors have become an important adjunctive therapy. For severe\\ndisease, especially during acute flares, systemic corticosteroids may be\\nnecessary. Secondary infections require treatment with topical or oral\\nantibiotics, or both. Oral antihistamines can help decrease pruritus. In\\nsevere, recalcitrant cases, phototherapy or systemic immunosuppressive\\nmedications may be necessary.\\n\\nMost patients with atopic dermatitis require hydration though the liberal use\\nof bland emollients, which serve to hydrate the stratum corneum and maintain\\nthe lipid barrier. Sufficient emollients applied liberally several times a day\\nmay be enough to significantly reduce the disease activity of atopic\\ndermatitis. Parents of infants and toddlers should apply a bland emollient to\\nthe entire body with each diaper change. Older children should apply bland\\nemollients in the morning, after school, and at bedtime. Bathing should be\\nlimited to brief, cool showers once daily. Soap, which dries and irritates the\\nskin, should be avoided, but gentle lipid-free cleansers are beneficial.\\n\\nCorticosteroids suppress lymphocyte activity in the skin, thereby decreasing\\ninflammation. Patients can use a low-potency topical steroid (hydrocortisone\\nor desonide) for day-to-day control of mild disease and a medium-potency\\nsteroid (triamcinolone acetonide, fluticasone, or fluocinolone) for more\\nsevere flares. Low-potency topical steroids are suitable for infants and for\\nintertriginous and sensitive areas (face, genitals); more potent steroids\\nshould be avoided on these sites. Severe, widespread disease can require\\nsystemic corticosteroids. Because of the well-known side effects of systemic\\ncorticosteroids (e.g., adrenal suppression, osteoporosis, hypertension,\\ndiabetes, obesity, striae), their use should be limited to patients with\\nsevere disease.\\n\\nTopical calcineurin inhibitors (tacrolimus, pimecrolimus) are effective\\nalternatives to the chronic use of topical corticosteroids. Topical\\ncalcineurin inhibitors bind calcineurin and block the activation of T cells by\\ncytokines, thus halting the inflammatory cascade that leads to atopic\\ndermatitis. Topical calcineurin inhibitors are especially suitable for more\\ndelicate areas such as the face and genitals because they do not carry the\\nrisks of atrophy, telangiectasias, and striae associated with the chronic use\\nof steroids. Reports have surfaced suggesting a possible risk of lymphoma\\nassociated with high-dose oral pimecrolimus in animal studies,^12 prompting\\nthe US Food and Drug Administration to put out a black box warning advising\\nagainst the use of topical calcineurin inhibitors in children younger than 2\\nyears. However, there are no data to support an increased risk of lymphoma\\nwith topical treatment in humans.^12 Topical calcineurin inhibitors should be\\nused for a limited time and only on affected skin. They should not be used as\\na daily moisturizer, first-line therapy, or preventive therapy.\\n\\nThe pruritus associated with atopic dermatitis can be severe and often\\ninterferes with school, work, and sleep. Despite a lack of objective data to\\nsupport their use, antihistamines are commonly used to break the itch-scratch-\\nitch cycle.^13 Nonsedating antihistamines such as fexofenadine, cetirizine,\\nloratadine, and desloratadine can help offset daytime itching without\\nsomnolence. Sedating antihistamines such as diphenhydramine or hydroxyzine are\\noften helpful for nighttime pruritus.\\n\\nPatients with atopy have an abnormal tolerance to S aureus colonization of the\\nskin, which can exacerbate the dermatitis. Affected patients should use lipid-\\nfree antibacterial cleansers. For open wounds, a topical antibiotic such as\\nmupirocin can help to prevent secondary impetiginization (Figures 5 and 6). An\\noral antibiotic with S aureus coverage and good skin penetration, such as\\namoxicillin-clavulanic acid, cephalexin, or azithromycin, is necessary for\\nextensive excoriations and impetigo.\\n\\nIn severe, recalcitrant cases, ultraviolet (UV) light treatments (UVB or\\npsoralen plus UVA [PUVA]) and immunosuppressive medications (e.g.,\\nmethotrexate, cyclosporine, azathioprine, mycophenolate mofetil) may be\\nhelpful.^13 These should be used very cautiously and with close monitoring and\\nshould be reserved for the most severe cases.\\n\\nAllergic contact dermatitis from topical medications, cosmetics, or metals\\nshould be considered in patients with recalcitrant disease. Evaluation by an\\nenvironmental dermatologist and an allergist, including patch, pinprick, and\\nserum radioallergosorbent testing, may be warranted. Topical medications that\\nare known sensitizers, such as lidocaine, doxepin cream, and diphenhydramine\\ncream, as well as topical antibiotics such as neomycin, should be strictly\\navoided. Allergic contact dermatitis to topical steroids should be considered\\nin any patient who fails to improve or worsens with the use of topical\\nsteroids.\\n\\nA multitude of new treatments are currently available or under investigation\\nfor atopic dermatitis. These range from oral to topical agents and each has an\\nimportant inflammatory target. Key components of this TH2-mediated disease\\ninclude cytokines such as IL-4, IL-5, IL-13, and IL-31. Dupilumab binds a\\nsubunit of the IL-4 receptor and therefore blocks IL-4 and IL-13. This\\nmedication is approved for the treatment of moderate-to-severe atopic\\ndermatitis and there are ongoing long-term studies.^14\\n\\nSimilarly, lebrikizumab is an IL-13 antibody in trial that has demonstrated\\nefficacy in atopic patients who were still using topical corticosteroids;\\ncontinued studies are needed.^15\\n\\nIL-31 seems to play a role in atopic dermatitis and itch development.\\nNemolizumab (CIM331) targets the IL-31 receptor A and has been shown to\\ndecrease itch sensation among affected patients in early reports.^16\\n\\nA related approach includes targeting Janus kinase (JAK) signaling, which\\nplays an important role in immune function and is involved in inflammatory\\nskin conditions including chronic itch. While further investigation remains\\nnecessary, early data show JAK inhibitors (jakinibs) to be a promising therapy\\noption.^17 JAK assists in the function and effect of various TH2 cytokines\\ndiscussed above. Baricitinib, an inhibitor of JAK1 and JAK2, has been shown to\\nreduce atopic dermatitis and itch in patients who continued to use topical\\ncorticosteroids.^18 Additional JAK1 inhibitors currently under study include\\nPF-04965842 and ABT-494 (upadacitinib).^17\\n\\nWhile the JAK pathway was first targeted with oral tofacitinib citrate (a JAK1\\nand JAK3 inhibitor)^19, topical preparations are in trial including topical\\ntofacitinib.^20 In addition, the efficacy and safety of a topical JAK\\ninhibitor called JTE-052—which notably inhibits JAK1, JAK2, JAK3, and tyrosine\\nkinase 2—has been reported with promising results.^21 Topical ruxolitinib\\nstudies are underway as well.^17\\n\\nLastly, crisaborole, a topical phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitor, is approved for\\npatients with mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis and has demonstrated\\nefficacy.^22 Targeting this pro-inflammatory molecule has led to the\\ndevelopment of other phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitors.^23\\n\\nWith novel therapies emerging, it is necessary to continue investigation into\\nthe efficacy and safety of these various systemic and topical treatments.\\nFurthermore, studies are overall lacking in the pediatric population.\\nNonetheless, the future for the treatment of atopic dermatitis is encouraging\\nand rapidly expanding.\\n\\nBack to Top\\n\\n### Outcomes\\n\\nAtopic dermatitis is a chronic disease with intermittent flares and\\nspontaneous remissions. Approximately 40% to 60% of children with atopic\\ndermatitis have the disease in adulthood, usually manifested as hand\\ndermatitis. More than 75% of children with atopic dermatitis also have asthma\\nor allergic rhinitis.\\n\\nWith good skin care, including the application of appropriate moisturizers,\\nand the use of topical corticosteroids or topical calcineurin inhibitors, most\\npatients with atopic dermatitis do well.\\n\\nBack to Top\\n\\n### Summary\\n\\n * Atopic dermatitis is a common childhood condition in all races.\\n * Atopic dermatitis has an increased incidence in industrialized countries.\\n * It is associated with asthma and airborne allergies (atopic triad).\\n * First-line treatment consists of applying bland emollients, limiting use of soap, and decreasing bath temperature.\\n * Associated pruritus is severe and can interfere with social and scholarly activities.\\n\\nBack to Top\\n\\n### References\\n\\n 1. Silverberg JI, Thyssen JP, Paller AS, et al. What’s in a name? Atopic dermatitis or atopic eczema, but not eczema alone. Allergy 2017; 72(12):2026–2030.\\n 2. Laughter D, Istvan JA, Tofte SJ, Hanifin JM. The prevalence of atopic dermatitis in Oregon schoolchildren. J Am Acad Dermatol 2000; 43(4):649–655.\\n 3. Williams HC. Is the prevalence of atopic dermatitis increasing? Clin Exp Dermatol 1992; 17(6):385–391.\\n 4. Leung DY, Bieber T. Atopic dermatitis. Lancet 2003; 361(9352):151–160.\\n 5. Ruzicka T: Atopic eczema between rationality and irrationality. Arch Dermatol 1998; 134(11):1462–1469.\\n 6. Kondo H, Ichikawa Y, Imokawa G. Percutaneous sensitization through barrier-disrupted skin elicits a Th2-dominant cytokine response. Eur J Immunol 1998; 28(3):769–779.\\n 7. Clausen ML, Agner T, Lilje B, Edslev SM, Johannesen TB, Andersen PS. Association of disease severity with skin microbiome and filaggrin gene mutations in adult atopic dermatitis. JAMA Dermatol 2018; 154(3):293–300.\\n 8. Nakatsuji T, Chen TH, Two AM, et al. Staphylococcus aureus exploits epidermal barrier defects in atopic dermatitis to trigger cytokine expression. J Invest Dermatol 2016; 136(11):2192–2200.\\n 9. Rudikoff D, Lebwohl M. Atopic dermatitis. Lancet 1998; 351(9117):1715–1721.\\n 10. MacLean JA, Eidelman FJ. The genetics of atopy and atopic eczema. Arch Dermatol 2001; 137(11):1474–1476.\\n 11. Hanifin JM. Atopic dermatitis in infants and children. Pediatr Clin North Am 1991; 38(4):763–789.\\n 12. Fonacier L, Spergel J, Charlesworth EN, et al. Report of the Topical Calcineurin Inhibitor Task Force of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2005; 115(6):1249–1253.\\n 13. Klein PA, Clark RA. An evidence-based review of the efficacy of antihistamines in relieving pruritus in atopic dermatitis. Arch Dermatol 1999; 135(12):1522–1525.\\n 14. Gooderham MJ, Hong HC, Eshtiaghi P, Papp KA. Dupilumab: a review of its use in the treatment of atopic dermatitis. J Am Acad Dermatol 2018; 78(3 suppl 1):S28–S36.\\n 15. Simpson EL, Flohr C, Eichenfield LF, et al. Efficacy and safety of lebrikizumab (an anti-IL-13 monoclonal antibody) in adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis inadequately controlled by topical corticosteroids: a randomized, placebo-controlled phase II trial (TREBLE). J Am Acad Dermatol 2018; 78(5):863–871.\\n 16. Ruzicka T, Hanifin JM, Furue M, et al; XCIMA Study Group. Anti-interleukin-31 receptor A antibody for atopic dermatitis. N Engl J Med 2017; 376(9):826–835.\\n 17. Cotter DG, Schairer D, Eichenfield L. Emerging therapies for atopic dermatitis: JAK inhibitors. J Am Acad Dermatol 2018; 78(3 suppl 1):S53–S62.\\n 18. Guttman-Yassky E, Silverberg JI, Nemoto O, et al. Baricitinib in adult patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis: a phase 2 parallel, double-blinded, randomized placebo-controlled multiple-dose study. J Am Acad Dermatol 2018; Feb 1. doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2018.01.018.\\n 19. Levy LL, Urban J, King BA. Treatment of recalcitrant atopic dermatitis with the oral Janus kinase inhibitor tofacitinib citrate. J Am Acad Dermatol 2015; 73(3):395–399.\\n 20. Bissonnette R, Papp KA, Poulin Y, et al. Topical tofacitinib for atopic dermatitis: a phase IIa randomized trial. Br J Dermatol 2016; 175(5):902–911.\\n 21. Nakagawa H, Nemoto O, Igarashi A, Nagata T. Efficacy and safety of topical JTE-052, a Janus kinase inhibitor, in Japanese adult patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis: a phase II, multicentre, randomized, vehicle-controlled clinical study. Br J Dermatol 2018; 178(2):424–432.\\n 22. Paller AS, Tom WL, Lebwohl MG, et al. Efficacy and safety of crisaborole ointment, a novel, nonsteroidal phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) inhibitor for the topical treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD) in children and adults. J Am Acad Dermatol 2016; 75(3):494–503.e6.\\n 23. Zebda R, Paller AS. Phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitors. J Am Acad Dermatol 2018; 78(3 suppl 1):S43–S52.\\n\\nBack to Top\\n\\nCopyright © 2000-2021 The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. All Rights Reserved.\\nCenter for Continuing Education | 1950 Richmond Road, TR204, Lyndhurst, OH\\n44124\\n\\n * Site Disclaimer\\n * Privacy Policy\\n * Editorial Policy\\n * Editorial Board\\n\\nCopyright © 2000-2021 The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. All Rights Reserved.\\nCenter for Continuing Education | 1950 Richmond Road, TR204, Lyndhurst, OH\\n44124\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"https://nationaleczema.org/eczema/child-eczema/infants-toddlers/\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20170518073534/https://nationaleczema.org/eczema/child-eczema/infants-toddlers/\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"National Eczema Association\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"Eczema usually appears in the first six months to five years of a child’s life. In fact, as many as 10% of all infants in the US have some form of eczema. While there are a few different types of eczema that your infant or toddler can develop, the most common form is called atopic dermatitis (AD). AD is a chronic condition that starts with the immune system.\",\n \"It’s important to understand which type of eczema your baby may have and also his or her symptoms and triggers. This will help you better treat and manage the condition as your infant or toddler grows, since some will continue to experience eczema as an older child and teenager. The only way to be sure your baby has eczema and what type, is to make an appointment with your doctor.\",\n \"Like all many types of eczema, we don’t know the exact cause. What we do know is that infants and toddlers who develop eczema do so because a combination of their genes and environmental factors. When something outside the body triggers the immune system, cells go into overdrive and cause the skin to flare up in the form of rashes, redness and intense itching.\",\n \"We also know that babies who come from families with a history of AD, asthma, or hay fever (known as the atopic triad), are more likely to have atopic dermatitis. Babies with atopic dermatitis are more likely to develop hay fever or asthma as they get older.\",\n \"Eczema looks and acts differently in infants and toddlers than it does in older children. The location and appearance of eczema changes as they grow, so it’s important to know what to look for during every stage of your infant or toddler’s life.\",\n \"Eczema usually appears on the face, cheeks, chin, forehead and scalp. It can also spread to other areas of the body, but not usually in the diaper area, where moisture protects the skin. The skin at this stage also tends to look more red and “weepy.”\",\n \"At this stage, eczema often appears on your baby’s elbows and knees — places that are easy to scratch or rub as they’re crawling. If the eczema becomes infected, it may form a yellow crust, or very small, “pus bumps” on the skin.\",\n \"Around the age of two, your toddler’s eczema is more likely to appear in the creases of the elbows and knees, or on their wrists, ankles and hands. It may also appear on the skin around your toddler’s mouth and the eyelids. Your toddler's skin may start to look dry and scaly at this stage and become thick with deeper lines — this is called “lichenification.”\",\n \"Eczema usually appears in the folds of the elbows and/or knees. Sometimes, it’s only on a child’s hands — at least 70% of people have had hand eczema at some time in their life. Redness and itchy patches behind your child’s ears, on their feet or scalp, may also be a sign of AD. But these could also be symptoms of another condition, like seborrheic dermatitis, which can exist with eczema. See your doctor to identify what kind of condition your child has and determine the best course of treatment.\",\n \"The key to helping your infant or toddler stay healthy while living with eczema, is to keep the irritated skin under control. That’s why it’s good to know about the everyday “triggers” in your baby’s surroundings that might make their eczema flare up, or get worse.\",\n \"Your infant or toddler’s eczema may be worse in the winter when the air is dry. Saliva from drooling can also cause irritation on your baby’s cheeks, chin and neck.\",\n \"Some baby’s triggers may also include allergens from pets and dust mites. Or they might be sensitive to some fabrics (like wool), cigarette smoke, or chemicals in the products we use on our body or in our homes (perfume, shampoo, laundry detergent, or air freshener).\",\n \"It’s important to remember that every infant or toddler may be affected differently by eczema. The best way to manage his or her eczema is by getting to know their symptoms and triggers so that you can help keep it under control.\",\n \"There are also some things you can do at home to help ease your baby’s eczema. But if the redness and rash becomes worse, or infected, your doctor might prescribe an antibiotic medication until it improves.\",\n \"With all forms of skin products, you should look for the ones that are unscented and dye-free, so that you don’t further irritate your baby’s skin.\",\n \"Moisturizers are classified based on the amount of oil and water they contain. The more oil in a moisturizer, the better it usually is at treating your baby’s eczema. All moisturizers — ointment, creams, and lotions — should be applied in a thick layer, at least twice a day. And, it is important to moisturize your baby’s skin within three minutes after bathing, so that the ointment or cream is most effective.\",\n \"Ointments are usually the first choice for treatment. They have the highest oil content of all the products you can use to manage your baby’s eczema (followed by creams and then lotions), so they don’t generally burn when they’re applied to sensitive skin and are very good at sealing in moisture.\",\n \"Saliva from drooling can cause irritation on your baby’s cheeks, chin, and neck. When this happens, you might try applying an ointment to help lock in moisture and protect these areas from further irritation. During the summer, you may want to treat your baby’s eczema with a cream instead of an ointment, in order to prevent what’s called miliaria, or “prickly heat.” This can sometimes develop after an ointment is applied when the weather is hot and humid.\",\n \"Creams are second to ointment in the amount of oil they contain and are also very good at sealing in moisture. Lotions contain the least amount of oil and may have added preservatives that can burn when applied to skin that’s scratched or broken.\",\n \"If you baby’s skin stings or burns after you apply moisturizer or while you are bathing them, switching from a cream to an ointment may help. Adding a cup of table salt to your child's bathwater, also may help reduce stinging or burning.\",\n \"Very mild eczema can be controlled with a good bathing and moisturizing routine. Mild eczema may require some use of a low-potency topical steroid ointment. But most infants, toddlers, and children with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis will need to use a low or medium potency steroid ointment more regularly in order to control their symptoms. These are also called topical corticosteroids.\",\n \"Steroid ointments are safe when they are used correctly. Your doctor or dermatologist can help you decide which one is the best for your baby’s eczema.\",\n \"Only apply steroids to red, itchy, rough skin that is affected by eczema, and avoid contact with normal, unaffected skin\",\n \"Do not apply them to your baby’s skin folds (armpits, groin, thighs) if possible, especially for long periods of time\",\n \"Enough steroid ointment should be used so that the skin feels “tacky” right after it is applied. It should absorb into the skin within a few minutes\",\n \"The areas of your child’s skin that are affected by eczema may look lighter once redness clears. This is normal. The cells in your their skin that make color (pigment) don’t work the way they normally do when their skin is inflamed from eczema. The good news is these cells will recover, and the color in your child’s skin will improve over time.\",\n \"If your toddler is two years or older, your doctor may suggest using a topical calcineurin inhibitor (TCI), such as Protopic ointment or Elidel cream. These medications help fight inflammation and approved for children in this age group. TCIs are sometimes used in rotation with steroids to treat infants.\",\n \"Cleansers (like soap), additives (like bubble bath and epsom salts), and scrubbers (like loofahs and rough washcloths) can dry out your baby’s skin and further irritate it. For these reasons, you should avoid using soaps, additives and scrubbers when you bathe your child.\",\n \"Cleansers should be unscented, dye-free and only used to wash your baby’s diaper area, or other areas of the body that are dirty. It is important to moisturize your baby’s skin within three minutes after bathing so that the ointment or cream you’re using is most effective.\",\n \"A bathing routine is the key to treating your child’s dry skin. Baths are usually preferred over showers and should be warm (not hot) and last fewer than 10 minutes.\",\n \"If your infant or toddler has moderate to severe atopic dermatitis or a history of infection, your doctor might recommend bleach baths. Bleach baths are used to help prevent infection by controlling the amount of bacteria on the skin. For example, staphylococcus aureus “staph” is a common bacteria that lives on the skin of many children with eczema. A bleach bath can help control this bacteria so that it doesn’t cause an infection.\",\n \"Bleach baths are safe — much like bathing in a swimming pool that contains chlorine. You can make one for your toddler or older child by pouring one- quarter cup of bleach into a bathtub filled half-way. For infants, you should use one to two teaspoons of bleach per gallon of water in a baby tub. Be sure to dilute the bleach before your baby’s skin comes into contact with it and avoid getting bleach water in their eyes.\",\n \"Bleach baths are usually recommended a few times per week. And, it is always important to moisturize your baby’s skin within three minutes after any kind of bathing so that the ointment or cream you’re using is most effective.\",\n \"Most gentle baby shampoos are safe and effective to use. Choose shampoos that are unscented and dye-free. The fewer the ingredients, the better.\",\n \"Gentle skin care, moisturizers and steroid ointments are effective treatments for eczema. If your child’s eczema does not respond to these, he or she may be a candidate for other kinds of treatment. It is important to talk with your doctor about the different options available and which one is the best for your infant or toddler.\",\n \"Topical tar preparations can provide relief and oral antihistamines can be very helpful for some children with eczema. They can help reduce itching, but they also cause drowsiness.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Infant and Toddler Eczema | Baby Eczema | National Eczema Association\\n\\n * Eczema\\n\\n * Overview\\n * Types of Eczema\\n\\n * Atopic Dermatitis\\n * Contact Dermatitis\\n * Dyshidrotic Eczema\\n * Hand Eczema\\n * Neurodermatitis\\n * Nummular Eczema\\n * Seborrheic Dermatitis\\n * Stasis Dermatitis\\n * Treatment\\n\\n * Bathing\\n * Moisturizing\\n * Topicals\\n * Phototherapy\\n * Immunosuppressants\\n * Biologics\\n * Complementary & Alternative\\n * Treatments in Development\\n * Child Eczema\\n\\n * Infants & Toddlers\\n * Causes & Triggers\\n * Related Conditions\\n * Living with Eczema\\n\\n * Eczema Matters\\n * Personal Experiences\\n * Get Support\\n * Lifestyle\\n * Tools for school\\n * Eczema Products\\n\\n * About NEA Seal of Acceptance\\n * Glossary of Skin Care Terms\\n * Categories\\n\\n * Cleansers\\n * Clothing & Fabrics\\n * Disposable Wipes\\n * Moisturizers\\n * Hair Products\\n * Household Products\\n * OTC Drugs\\n * Sunscreens\\n * Get Involved\\n\\n * Donate Now!\\n * Advocacy\\n * Webinars\\n * Itching for a Cure Walk\\n * Leaders in Eczema 1-Day Forum\\n * Research\\n\\n * Eczema Prevalence in the U.S.\\n * NEA Funded Research\\n * Clinical Trials\\n * DONATE\\n\\nGet the tools and support you need to best manage your eczema\\n\\n * Eczema\\n\\n * Overview\\n * Types of Eczema\\n\\n * Atopic Dermatitis\\n * Contact Dermatitis\\n * Dyshidrotic Eczema\\n * Hand Eczema\\n * Neurodermatitis\\n * Nummular Eczema\\n * Seborrheic Dermatitis\\n * Stasis Dermatitis\\n * Treatment\\n\\n * Bathing\\n * Moisturizing\\n * Topicals\\n * Phototherapy\\n * Immunosuppressants\\n * Biologics\\n * Complementary & Alternative\\n * Treatments in Development\\n * Child Eczema\\n\\n * Infants & Toddlers\\n * Causes & Triggers\\n * Related Conditions\\n * Living with Eczema\\n\\n * Eczema Matters\\n * Personal Experiences\\n * Get Support\\n * Lifestyle\\n * Tools for school\\n * Eczema Products\\n\\n * About NEA Seal of Acceptance\\n * Glossary of Skin Care Terms\\n * Categories\\n\\n * Cleansers\\n * Clothing & Fabrics\\n * Disposable Wipes\\n * Moisturizers\\n * Hair Products\\n * Household Products\\n * OTC Drugs\\n * Sunscreens\\n * Get Involved\\n\\n * Donate Now!\\n * Advocacy\\n * Webinars\\n * Itching for a Cure Walk\\n * Leaders in Eczema 1-Day Forum\\n * Research\\n\\n * Eczema Prevalence in the U.S.\\n * NEA Funded Research\\n * Clinical Trials\\n * DONATE\\n\\n# Understanding your infant or toddler’s eczema\\n\\nEczema usually appears in the first six months to five years of a child’s\\nlife. In fact, as many as 10% of all infants in the US have some form of\\neczema. While there are a few different types of eczema that your infant or\\ntoddler can develop, the most common form is called atopic dermatitis (AD). AD\\nis a chronic condition that starts with the immune system.\\n\\nIt’s important to understand which type of eczema your baby may have and also\\nhis or her symptoms and triggers. This will help you better treat and manage\\nthe condition as your infant or toddler grows, since some will continue to\\nexperience eczema as an older child and teenager. The only way to be sure your\\nbaby has eczema and what type, is to make an appointment with your doctor.\\n\\n## How did my infant or toddler develop eczema?\\n\\nLike all many types of eczema, we don’t know the exact cause. What we do know\\nis that infants and toddlers who develop eczema do so because a combination of\\ntheir genes and environmental factors. When something outside the body\\ntriggers the immune system, cells go into overdrive and cause the skin to\\nflare up in the form of rashes, redness and intense itching.\\n\\nWe also know that babies who come from families with a history of AD, asthma,\\nor hay fever (known as the atopic triad), are more likely to have atopic\\ndermatitis. Babies with atopic dermatitis are more likely to develop hay fever\\nor asthma as they get older.\\n\\nEczema is not contagious. Your baby cannot “catch” it from another person, or\\ngive it to someone else.\\n\\nParents need support, too!\\n\\nYou don’t have to manage your infant’s eczema all on your own\\n\\n * Connect with other parents for advice on managing your infant or toddler’s eczema\\n * Understand common causes and triggers of eczema in infants and how their symptoms may change as they grow older\\n * Get tools and tips to better manage your baby’s itch, so that your entire family gets more restful sleep\\n * Explore the many treatment options that are safe and effective, even for the most sensitive infant skin\\n\\n### Sign up to connect with families in our online community\\n\\nAnd you’ll also get the NEA digital guide to children’s eczema\\n\\n## Is eczema different for infants or toddlers, than it is for older children?\\n\\nEczema looks and acts differently in infants and toddlers than it does in\\nolder children. The location and appearance of eczema changes as they grow, so\\nit’s important to know what to look for during every stage of your infant or\\ntoddler’s life.\\n\\n * Babies (first six months) >\\n\\nEczema usually appears on the face, cheeks, chin, forehead and scalp. It can\\nalso spread to other areas of the body, but not usually in the diaper area,\\nwhere moisture protects the skin. The skin at this stage also tends to look\\nmore red and “weepy.”\\n\\n * Babies (six to 12 months) >\\n\\nAt this stage, eczema often appears on your baby’s elbows and knees — places\\nthat are easy to scratch or rub as they’re crawling. If the eczema becomes\\ninfected, it may form a yellow crust, or very small, “pus bumps” on the skin.\\n\\n * Toddlers (two to five years) >\\n\\nAround the age of two, your toddler’s eczema is more likely to appear in the\\ncreases of the elbows and knees, or on their wrists, ankles and hands. It may\\nalso appear on the skin around your toddler’s mouth and the eyelids. Your\\ntoddler's skin may start to look dry and scaly at this stage and become thick\\nwith deeper lines — this is called “lichenification.”\\n\\n * Older children (five years +) >\\n\\nEczema usually appears in the folds of the elbows and/or knees. Sometimes,\\nit’s only on a child’s hands — at least 70% of people have had hand eczema at\\nsome time in their life. Redness and itchy patches behind your child’s ears,\\non their feet or scalp, may also be a sign of AD. But these could also be\\nsymptoms of another condition, like seborrheic dermatitis, which can exist\\nwith eczema. See your doctor to identify what kind of condition your child has\\nand determine the best course of treatment.\\n\\n## Are there things that can make my baby’s eczema worse?\\n\\nThe key to helping your infant or toddler stay healthy while living with\\neczema, is to keep the irritated skin under control. That’s why it’s good to\\nknow about the everyday “triggers” in your baby’s surroundings that might make\\ntheir eczema flare up, or get worse.\\n\\nSome of the most common eczema triggers:\\n\\n * Dry skin\\n * Irritants\\n * Heat and sweating\\n * Infection\\n * Allergens such as pet dander, pollen or dust\\n\\nYour infant or toddler’s eczema may be worse in the winter when the air is\\ndry. Saliva from drooling can also cause irritation on your baby’s cheeks,\\nchin and neck.\\n\\nSome baby’s triggers may also include allergens from pets and dust mites. Or\\nthey might be sensitive to some fabrics (like wool), cigarette smoke, or\\nchemicals in the products we use on our body or in our homes (perfume,\\nshampoo, laundry detergent, or air freshener).\\n\\nRead more about the most common eczema triggers for children.\\n\\n## How can I help control my infant or toddler’s eczema?\\n\\nIt’s important to remember that every infant or toddler may be affected\\ndifferently by eczema. The best way to manage his or her eczema is by getting\\nto know their symptoms and triggers so that you can help keep it under\\ncontrol.\\n\\nThere are also some things you can do at home to help ease your baby’s eczema.\\nBut if the redness and rash becomes worse, or infected, your doctor might\\nprescribe an antibiotic medication until it improves.\\n\\nWith all forms of skin products, you should look for the ones that are\\nunscented and dye-free, so that you don’t further irritate your baby’s skin.\\n\\nSome products to help manage your child’s eczema, and how to use them:\\n\\n#### Moisturizers\\n\\nMoisturizers are classified based on the amount of oil and water they contain.\\nThe more oil in a moisturizer, the better it usually is at treating your\\nbaby’s eczema. All moisturizers — ointment, creams, and lotions — should be\\napplied in a thick layer, at least twice a day. And, it is important to\\nmoisturize your baby’s skin within three minutes after bathing, so that the\\nointment or cream is most effective.\\n\\nOintments are usually the first choice for treatment. They have the highest\\noil content of all the products you can use to manage your baby’s eczema\\n(followed by creams and then lotions), so they don’t generally burn when\\nthey’re applied to sensitive skin and are very good at sealing in moisture.\\n\\nSaliva from drooling can cause irritation on your baby’s cheeks, chin, and\\nneck. When this happens, you might try applying an ointment to help lock in\\nmoisture and protect these areas from further irritation. During the summer,\\nyou may want to treat your baby’s eczema with a cream instead of an ointment,\\nin order to prevent what’s called miliaria, or “prickly heat.” This can\\nsometimes develop after an ointment is applied when the weather is hot and\\nhumid.\\n\\nCreams are second to ointment in the amount of oil they contain and are also\\nvery good at sealing in moisture. Lotions contain the least amount of oil and\\nmay have added preservatives that can burn when applied to skin that’s\\nscratched or broken.\\n\\nIf you baby’s skin stings or burns after you apply moisturizer or while you\\nare bathing them, switching from a cream to an ointment may help. Adding a cup\\nof table salt to your child's bathwater, also may help reduce stinging or\\nburning.\\n\\nThe Seal of Acceptance Product Directory can help you find the best and least\\nirritating moisturizer for your child.\\n\\n#### Steroid Ointments\\n\\nVery mild eczema can be controlled with a good bathing and moisturizing\\nroutine. Mild eczema may require some use of a low-potency topical steroid\\nointment. But most infants, toddlers, and children with moderate to severe\\natopic dermatitis will need to use a low or medium potency steroid ointment\\nmore regularly in order to control their symptoms. These are also called\\ntopical corticosteroids.\\n\\nSteroid ointments are safe when they are used correctly. Your doctor or\\ndermatologist can help you decide which one is the best for your baby’s\\neczema.\\n\\nSome tips for safe steroid ointment application:\\n\\n * Use the mildest steroid possible to control your baby’s eczema\\n * Only apply steroids to red, itchy, rough skin that is affected by eczema, and avoid contact with normal, unaffected skin\\n * Do not apply them to your baby’s skin folds (armpits, groin, thighs) if possible, especially for long periods of time\\n * Do not use them use on the eyelids\\n * Apply a milder steroid to treat the face\\n * Apply them no more than two times a day\\n * Enough steroid ointment should be used so that the skin feels “tacky” right after it is applied. It should absorb into the skin within a few minutes\\n * One of the two daily applications of steroid ointment should be immediately after bathing your baby\\n * Moisturizer should always be applied on top of the steroid ointment\\n\\nThe areas of your child’s skin that are affected by eczema may look lighter\\nonce redness clears. This is normal. The cells in your their skin that make\\ncolor (pigment) don’t work the way they normally do when their skin is\\ninflamed from eczema. The good news is these cells will recover, and the color\\nin your child’s skin will improve over time.\\n\\nLearn more about the topical corticosteroids used to treat your infant or\\ntoddler’s eczema.\\n\\n#### Topical Calcineurin Inhibitor\\n\\nIf your toddler is two years or older, your doctor may suggest using a topical\\ncalcineurin inhibitor (TCI), such as Protopic ointment or Elidel cream. These\\nmedications help fight inflammation and approved for children in this age\\ngroup. TCIs are sometimes used in rotation with steroids to treat infants.\\n\\n#### Cleansers\\n\\nCleansers (like soap), additives (like bubble bath and epsom salts), and\\nscrubbers (like loofahs and rough washcloths) can dry out your baby’s skin and\\nfurther irritate it. For these reasons, you should avoid using soaps,\\nadditives and scrubbers when you bathe your child.\\n\\nCleansers should be unscented, dye-free and only used to wash your baby’s\\ndiaper area, or other areas of the body that are dirty. It is important to\\nmoisturize your baby’s skin within three minutes after bathing so that the\\nointment or cream you’re using is most effective.\\n\\nThe Seal of Acceptance Product Directory can help you find a cleanser for your\\nbaby.\\n\\n#### Bathing and bleach baths\\n\\nA bathing routine is the key to treating your child’s dry skin. Baths are\\nusually preferred over showers and should be warm (not hot) and last fewer\\nthan 10 minutes.\\n\\nIf your infant or toddler has moderate to severe atopic dermatitis or a\\nhistory of infection, your doctor might recommend bleach baths. Bleach baths\\nare used to help prevent infection by controlling the amount of bacteria on\\nthe skin. For example, staphylococcus aureus “staph” is a common bacteria that\\nlives on the skin of many children with eczema. A bleach bath can help control\\nthis bacteria so that it doesn’t cause an infection.\\n\\nBleach baths are safe — much like bathing in a swimming pool that contains\\nchlorine. You can make one for your toddler or older child by pouring one-\\nquarter cup of bleach into a bathtub filled half-way. For infants, you should\\nuse one to two teaspoons of bleach per gallon of water in a baby tub. Be sure\\nto dilute the bleach before your baby’s skin comes into contact with it and\\navoid getting bleach water in their eyes.\\n\\nBleach baths are usually recommended a few times per week. And, it is always\\nimportant to moisturize your baby’s skin within three minutes after any kind\\nof bathing so that the ointment or cream you’re using is most effective.\\n\\n#### Shampoos\\n\\nMost gentle baby shampoos are safe and effective to use. Choose shampoos that\\nare unscented and dye-free. The fewer the ingredients, the better.\\n\\nThe Seal of Acceptance Product Directory can help you find a shampoo for your\\nchild.\\n\\n#### Other Treatments\\n\\nGentle skin care, moisturizers and steroid ointments are effective treatments\\nfor eczema. If your child’s eczema does not respond to these, he or she may be\\na candidate for other kinds of treatment. It is important to talk with your\\ndoctor about the different options available and which one is the best for\\nyour infant or toddler.\\n\\nTopical tar preparations can provide relief and oral antihistamines can be\\nvery helpful for some children with eczema. They can help reduce itching, but\\nthey also cause drowsiness.\\n\\nNEA\\n\\n * Home\\n * Contact Us\\n * Donate\\n\\nABOUT\\n\\n * About NEA\\n * Eczema Matters\\n * Corporate Partners\\n * Media\\n * Privacy Policy\\n * Corporate Policy\\n * Terms & Conditions\\n * Brochure Orders\\n\\nCONNECT\\n\\n * Facebook\\n * YouTube\\n * Twitter\\n * Eczema Wise Support Group\\n\\nKnowledge is power.\\n\\nThe latest eczema news and research, delivered straight to your inbox\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"https://bembu.com/anti-inflammatory-foods/\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20170912205115/https://bembu.com/anti-inflammatory-foods/\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"56 Anti-Inflammatory Foods for a Healthier Body\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"Eating an anti-inflammatory diet can help reduce inflammation in the body and help with certain conditions that are caused by or worsened by inflammation. This can include diseases like heart disease, Parkinson’s disease, and Crohn’s disease, to conditions like eczema, asthma, and arthritis. The great part about eating anti-inflammatory foods is that many are also Superfoods, and good for you for a host of other reasons, including warding off cancer, losing weight, and having more energy.\",\n \"1. Almonds (and other nuts) Nuts are known for their anti-inflammatory nature, but some are better for you in this regard than others. Consider almonds, which consistently make lists of foods that can help with inflammation. Cashews are another good choice, and walnuts specifically help with rheumatoid arthritis. The great thing about most of these nuts is that they’re very versatile, making a great between meals snack or adding flavor to any main dish or side dish. It’s typically quite easy to start eating more of them by simply being more aware that they can help you with your inflammatory conditions.\",\n \"2. Apple Cider Vinegar Apple cider vinegar has several different uses. You can add it to your water to help purify it, and it is often added to smoothies and other detox drinks for its healthy benefits. You can add it to any of your beverages or cooking for added anti-inflammatory properties. It’s major contribution is helping the digestive tract, and so you’re going to see the most benefit if you suffer from conditions like spastic colon and gastroenteritis. A healthier digestive system also means that you’ll be processing foods better, which can also aid in weight loss, an added bonus.\",\n \"3. Apricots Many fruits made our list of anti-inflammatory foods, and apricots are one that you can add to your shopping cart regularly. Often with inflammation it’s all about the phytochemicals, and apricots have one in particular that helps in this department, called quercetin. Apricots also add a great taste to a salad. Consider a spinach salad with apricots and nuts like almonds as this would be a great mix of anti-inflammatory foods, while tasting great at the same time. Drizzle a little Extra Virgin Olive Oil as the dressing and you’ll have a nice meal for lunch and help stay healthy.\",\n \"4. Asparagus Besides being a Superfood, asparagus is also anti-inflammatory, so you can add this to your regular menu during the week as a go-to vegetable. It’s interesting to point out that not all veggies are anti-inflammatory, so you should lean more towards the ones that further your cause. Asparagus is nice because it makes a fantastic side all by itself, and also plays nice with other foods when used in a recipe. This is one vegetable that you’ll want to buy fresh if possible, but you can also opt for the frozen variety as well.\",\n \"5. Avocado Avocado has a knack for making it onto several of our healthy foods lists, like our list of alkaline foods, and even the Healthiest Foods on the Planet list. It can add another feather to its cap by being an anti- inflammatory food as well. The healthy fats it contains make it a great choice for losing weight and fat loss, which is helpful if you are concerned about inflammation. Maintaining a healthy weight is important as it helps to keep inflammation under control and avocados can be of assistance in this department. Not to mention they taste great and can be added to just about any meal, even as a side garnish.\",\n \"6. Basil (and other spices) Spices are a great way to add anti-inflammatory properties to your meal. When you add spices like basil, parsley, and rosemary to your cooking you’ll be doing a bit more for yourself and helping to keep inflammation at bay. The added bonus is that they taste great, and are already included in many popular recipes, so it’s not something that you have to feel forced into using. You don’t have to use a bunch of it either, just a dash or a sprinkle will help matters, especially if you are already eating a meal consisting of anti-inflammatory foods listed on this page.\",\n \"7. Bell Peppers It’s the flavonoids in bell peppers that give them their anti-oxidant properties. It’s also the reason why they’re a Superfood. The bright colors are the tip off, and they contain some pretty powerful antioxidants that help your body in many ways, not just with inflammation. You can use bell peppers for weight loss, as they are a low calorie food, and the antioxidants they contain will help combat free radical damage within the body. Be sure to mix up the colors and alternate between red, yellow, and green so you’re getting a broader spectrum of flavonoids.\",\n \"8. Black Beans (and other beans) Beans of all kinds are anti-inflammatory, but black beans are the ones that are most commonly found, so they’re easier to incorporate into your diet starting today. Many restaurants now offer black beans as a side dish alternative so you can replace an inflammatory food like french fries for one that is anti-inflammatory. Beans are also digested slowly by the body, making them great for your weight loss efforts, and contain a good amount of fiber so your body is more regulated. All of this makes them a healthy choice overall, and since they’re easy to cook and go with many different foods, it’s easy to eat more of them.\",\n \"9. Blueberries (and other berries) Blueberries and other antioxidant-laden berries like raspberries and blackberries are also full of phytonutrients that give them their anti-inflammatory abilities. So you’re really getting a double feature here because anti-oxidants will help protect you from free radical damage, which has been shown to help prevent diseases like cancer and heart disease, and also they’ll help with inflammation which can worsen or cause many of the same diseases. Plus berries taste great and are one way to help start off your day feeling fantastic. Many times you will see them added to smoothies or detox drinks because they’re so cleansing and provide energy. You can drink those kinds of beverages for your anti-inflammation goals as well.\",\n \"You might want or reconsider some of the fruits listed. Possibly the number one inflammatory food is fructose. On a scale from very low to very high in fructose, blueberries come mid range. Canteloupe are on the low side in principal, but some of the sweeter varieties can be problematic. Fresh apricots are low, but dries apricots are high. People who have problems with inflammation, like arthritics, should stay on a diet that is very low in fructose ned to go light on blueberries or dried apricots, and are better to avoid the sweeter melon varietals.\",\n \"Yes, tomatoes are nightshade vegetables but if you do your research you will find that the advice differs regarding this. It is more of an issue of some people don’t tolerate some nightshade vegetables well and in their case should not eat them. If they have no ill effects it is fine to eat them.\",\n \"When someone writes an post he/she retains the image of a user in his/her mind that how a user can understand it. Therefore that’s why this piece of writing is outstdanding. Thanks!\",\n \"You should do more research. Try Web MD and other reputable sights and you will find you are the wrong one.\",\n \"This list is just short of being completely stupid. Chicken, eggs, turkey??? Without a doubt some of the worst for inflammation.\",\n \"As you read about the anti inflammatory fruits and veggies, it’s clear that there are a lot of different thoughts around this. I do believe that this is a start which is what I needed, and each person may be impacted differently based on their system. Thanks for the info!!!\",\n \"I am a firm believer of the fruits and veggies that have anti-inflammatory benefits. The above list is not exhaustive by any means but is a good place to start. Mangoes, Papaya, pineapple, banana, kiwi, limes and lemons peeled and pureed in a blender will in fact take care of any inflamation in your body providing you don’t smoke. Smoking robs ALL vitamins and supplements from your body. If you smoke and take calcium for your bones, you are not getting the benefit of the calcium because the smoke kills any chance of the bone receiving the calcium. I know because I am living proof of this. I also know about the fruits I talked about. Also, the proper combining of foods is KEY to ever getting the most from the foods we eat. If you want to lose weight, your foods should be more alkaline by 80%. If you want to gain weight, your foods should be more acid by 60%. Google acid/alkaline foods and choose which way to eat, you will be glad you did! I used to weigh 350lbs and now I am 240lbs by eating a more alkaline foods. 80% alkaline and 20% acid. You can’t just eat alkaline foods or you will die, same thing for just eating acid foods. You need a mix of both. Thank you so much for the list of anti infammatory foods listed above!!\",\n \"I really appreciate this list! With all the info presented about each food I got excited about planning an anti-inflammatory diet. Thx so much!!\",\n \"Wow. There are a number of foods on here that do not belong, at all. Where is your research? If you’re going to make statements and give advice about food and health, be responsible enough to cite credible sources and provide links to actual studies. Tomatoes, lentils, quinoa, and beans do not belong on this list. Not to mention, the order of these foods is seemingly meaningless. Why not order them by food group, or perhaps by inflammation prevention ability? Finally, why not take the time and care to explain the correct way to ingest these foods for maximum benefit? For instance, whole flaxseeds can travel through the body undigested, and are of greater nutritional value when grounded. Another example would be using turmeric, which for some people would be far easier to consume in the form of a pill, which you didn’t mention. Basically, as someone who is doing a lot of research into fighting inflammation, your ‘list’ came across as lazy and uninformed. I’m aware of the disclaimer below, but still, why not try to have some personal integrity and do a bit more work before you put write something like this again. You wrote the equivalent of a Cosmo article.\",\n \"If this list is inaccurate, would you mind emailing me a good list. I have high inflammation and really would like an accurate list which I can refer to daily. Thanks so much.\",\n \"Most Turmeric supplements are not very good and contain fillers I personally would not choose to ingest. There are good ones mind you but I prefer the 1/4 tsp of pure powder with with an equal amount of black pepper which Doubles the effectiveness. easy to use on most anything mix in a salad green drink ,really practically any thing and cheap as it comes but most of all you know exactly what you are getting.\",\n \"That’s BS, Pam. Most turmeric supplements contain a single ingredient: Turmeric. (Which itself contains curcumin.) With turmeric capsules, there is no reason to include a filler. The only other “ingredient” is plain old gelatin (for the capsule, itself). If you don’t like the gelatin, you can just go for the spice. The capsules are just the spice in a capsule. The price is about the same either way.\",\n \"You slam the article for not providing sources yet you do not provide any yourself. Th author has cited WebMD as a major source many times. So please cite the source for your ‘opinion’.\",\n \"this list is full of crap. nightshades such as peppers and tomatoes are about the worst thing you could do for inflammation. this list will do more harm then good\",\n \"Whenever you see a rude comment it’s usually by a violent vegan...i’m guessing they are not getting enough protein in their diets and it makes them very irritable. unfortunately, for the rest of us, we have to deal with them. come on vegans...eat some frickin eggs please.\",\n \"Ok I have to tell you, if you have problems with your gut, absolutely do not consume apple cider vinegar. I tried this in liquid and supplement form and you know what? It caused me to bleed internally both times and it was painful beyond belief. Whoever recommends an acid as potent as apple cider vinegar must not have actually taken it themselves. I even mixed the liquid with water...massive mistake. Proceed with caution.\",\n \"Do not eat corn, wheat, soy, white potatoes, peppers, tomatoes, any enriched products (they have tiny.pieces of metal added to them.) corn is a poison to the Human body. I’m all its forms..the biggest form.of corn is meat, chicken and now farm raised fish. Ocean fish.has mercury.. I only eat 100% green grass fed beef from Australia (Nature’s Reserve brand. Some Australian meat is grain fed. Do not est any grain fed poultry or eggs from.them. They all contain phytic acid which prevents your body from assimilating four key minerals. Phytic acid is a part of nature and grabs and holds these key minerals so when the seed sprouts they are there for the new plant to use.\",\n \"In sprouted seeds thebphytic avid has been broken and these minerals are released. But if younestbthebdptouts with thebphytic acid chemical.on them or in them it can rejoin thesevmonersls in your gut..it can even grab any minerals in your meats proteins. Eggs from grain fed chickens are a poison yo.humans because of the phytic acid and the fact that grains speed up the hems reproductive system. Producing one egg a day instead of one in 7 to 10 days. Eating those eggs mzy harm the humans reproductive system. you can.not raise healthy eggs or meats in the climate if the US... Humans are to eat animals that grazed on rapidly growing spring like (bright green) grass. Thus has vitamin d from the hot equatorial or tropic sun. It is a myth that you can get vitamin d from sunlight. You can in equator but hardly in temperate climates. Pasteurized milk is a poison that created autism it seems. Cooked milk ruin your reproductive system .and causes your off spring to be born with genetic deformities. Menges was right about how to end TB and Pasture was wrong. This was proven by doctors price and Pottinger but ignored foolishly. by foolish scientists and the medical.industry. .\",\n \"Pharmaceutical.companies do not make drugs. They buy chemicals from chemical companies and form them.into drugs. Vitamin companies do not make vitamins. They buy chemicals from.chemical.companies and form them into vitamins. The same chemical companies make the vitamins (which if they were potent would prevent many diseases) and they make the drugs used to treat the problems that come from a lack of goid vitamins in our diets. They make money on both sides but few if any.vitamins are potent enough to work and hidden issues like phytic acid makevitvall.worse. The chemical companies get paid twice. Once for.ompotentnvitamkbs and once for drugs to.treat the ensuing health problems prescribed to.we fools.\",\n \"I have studied every diet. And they are all wyomg. The only diet that vones close to actually being able to show improved health that lasts is the Weston A. price diet. it allows the body to re mineralize itself. At a microscopic level the dense nutrient rich foods it has one eat are able to he’s.tony cavities and produce strong healthy bones and flesh. the paleo diet is not the same. If you go buy 100% grass fed meats from the famous ‘non empty Foods Stores you will.get Hay fed (a grass) but void of vitamin d and not green. You eon’t see your sounds heal quickly if at all especially if you eat it with phytic acid rich seeds, grains, etc.. If you buy Nature Reserve brand 100% green grass fed lamb or beef where no grain or seeds are fed to.the.. animals. you will.literally see healing of wounds and feel.the vitamin d ( I assume its in the fat) invigorating your body. You must understand this is a real ptotien and not tender like American meats. But American Mears are not tender. Their meat has been being dissolved in their body by the corn (poison) they have been.frd gorb5 months before they are butchered. Vows arevdupposedvtonestbgrass notnvirn. Maize wasc a poisonous grain till.about 400 years ago when they were cultivated by Aztecs. It is still.a poison but we tolerate it. .o entire food.industry is based on corn a poison. Humans are also allergic to wheat and.to.every seed unless the phytic acid has been broken. You can soak seeds in avmild acidic bath and this causes the.phytoc acid to let go of the four key minerals the body needs to be healthy. Bit bevware if the phytic acid iscstill there laying on the seeds and you eat it with the seeds it may rejoin with those minerals in your gut and even rob the minerals in your other foods and they will go out in the drought never being assimilated (absorbed and used) or giving you health. Absorbed in much less amounts than are needed. The results are subtle. Thinking our selves to be wise we are become.fools. It is wise to eat foods like meats and digest them and not eat seeds or grains of beans till hours separate.when perhaps the ohytic acid won’t interfer. It is wise to sprout or.soak seeds in mild acidic baths if you do est seeds. Bit is best to.sviod wheat corn soy and such. Try teff. (sprout it or.soak it in mildvacidic baths) the Weston A. Price Foundation teaches how on web site for free. I am.not affiliated with them . But they are more correct than other diets. Itvwould neca giidvthingnforvwholevwotkdv if we went backntontgst primitive diet they tout. I.add to avoid deadly nightshade..and certain.other popular poisons. I eat real.italian style sslamis but I think for myself and soak out.much of the Sslt in them first. Old fashioned fermented foods and safely spoiled foods like sauerkraut (uncooked) are safe not harmful. We ate them for millenia. Itbwascrefrifgeration and canning that changed what we think is good good. But most of our food we think is a goid food today is subtle poisons. . If you saw how inhumanely the cows we.milk and butcher are raised you would not eat them..being a vegetarian us un natural. Do it is no answer. Raising healthy happy animals for food is right and wise. Manympoliyical.ptiblems.ciuld be solved by having our eggs.and meats in poor.areas of , the world in the. equator. Ourbmeatbwoukd be cheaper..healthier and Mexicans and Muslims could have sustainable incomes. We.just need to become better stewards of our lives and spread the.wealth.out.. If you have a three year old with a tiny cavity and you.take them off of the Standard Ametican Diet, (Sad).and.feed them stricktly the Weston A. price diet for dux months you will see the cavity.heal inside their mouth. Sounds impossible but it is the way it is supposed to be. Anyone who touts nutrition and DF foes not understand the science behind.phytic acid is a wealth of errors and incorrect information. Those who shrug off PA are fools. Why should we blindly follow them. ly ? . ..\",\n \"While I agree with you on most of these things going on with our food; I’d like to know what you eat? Is there anything left?\",\n \"I have ulcerative colitis with diarrhea. Most of these foods I have been told are not good for that. Now what?\",\n \"AS ALWAYS not everyone reacts the SAME- I have inflammation of the muscles- ONE TOMATO- created a spike in my pain- causing the increase of 2mg of Prednisone. My advice is to keep a journal & document adverse reactions to the introduction of a different food. After the spike in my pain I increase my green tea intake from 1 C to 3C & give myself 4 days before I try anything different, Good luck to all of us & I can’t tell you how disappointed I am with our Government & how there tampering with our food has created such serious side affects for those of us who are sensitive to their creation of the CONTAMINATED (junk foods) products they force everyone to purchase. I was raised in the country, we had our own beef, pigs, chickens,eggs & a vegetable garden. Upon Retirement I am going back to my roots & embrace what I once had.\",\n \"I would agree with most of the list for arthritis and acute Lyme disease sufferers. However most nightshades are inflammatory and you only mention NO SUGAR in passing, as well as NO GLUTEN .. which for me are as important as anything in the list. I will add several things from your list to my “regime” so thank you for helping me to increase the list of things I can eat as it was quite difficult to stick to my regime when eating with friends or eating out.\",\n \"I’m not an expert but I know several people who have healed themselves going on 1-6 months of a FODMAP diet which heals the gut and intestines\",\n \"All material provided at Bembu.com is for informational purposes only, and is not to be taken as medical advice or recommendation. Any health concern or condition should be addressed by a doctor or other appropriate health care professional. 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The great part\\nabout eating anti-inflammatory foods is that many are also Superfoods, and\\ngood for you for a host of other reasons, including warding off cancer, losing\\nweight, and having more energy.\\n\\n1\\\\. Almonds (and other nuts) Nuts are known for their anti-inflammatory\\nnature, but some are better for you in this regard than others. Consider\\nalmonds, which consistently make lists of foods that can help with\\ninflammation. Cashews are another good choice, and walnuts specifically help\\nwith rheumatoid arthritis. The great thing about most of these nuts is that\\nthey’re very versatile, making a great between meals snack or adding flavor to\\nany main dish or side dish. It’s typically quite easy to start eating more of\\nthem by simply being more aware that they can help you with your inflammatory\\nconditions.\\n\\n2\\\\. Apple Cider Vinegar Apple cider vinegar has several different uses. You\\ncan add it to your water to help purify it, and it is often added to smoothies\\nand other detox drinks for its healthy benefits. You can add it to any of your\\nbeverages or cooking for added anti-inflammatory properties. It’s major\\ncontribution is helping the digestive tract, and so you’re going to see the\\nmost benefit if you suffer from conditions like spastic colon and\\ngastroenteritis. A healthier digestive system also means that you’ll be\\nprocessing foods better, which can also aid in weight loss, an added bonus.\\n\\n3\\\\. Apricots Many fruits made our list of anti-inflammatory foods, and\\napricots are one that you can add to your shopping cart regularly. Often with\\ninflammation it’s all about the phytochemicals, and apricots have one in\\nparticular that helps in this department, called quercetin. Apricots also add\\na great taste to a salad. Consider a spinach salad with apricots and nuts like\\nalmonds as this would be a great mix of anti-inflammatory foods, while tasting\\ngreat at the same time. Drizzle a little Extra Virgin Olive Oil as the\\ndressing and you’ll have a nice meal for lunch and help stay healthy.\\n\\n4\\\\. Asparagus Besides being a Superfood, asparagus is also anti-inflammatory,\\nso you can add this to your regular menu during the week as a go-to vegetable.\\nIt’s interesting to point out that not all veggies are anti-inflammatory, so\\nyou should lean more towards the ones that further your cause. Asparagus is\\nnice because it makes a fantastic side all by itself, and also plays nice with\\nother foods when used in a recipe. This is one vegetable that you’ll want to\\nbuy fresh if possible, but you can also opt for the frozen variety as well.\\n\\n5\\\\. Avocado Avocado has a knack for making it onto several of our healthy\\nfoods lists, like our list of alkaline foods, and even the Healthiest Foods on\\nthe Planet list. It can add another feather to its cap by being an anti-\\ninflammatory food as well. The healthy fats it contains make it a great choice\\nfor losing weight and fat loss, which is helpful if you are concerned about\\ninflammation. Maintaining a healthy weight is important as it helps to keep\\ninflammation under control and avocados can be of assistance in this\\ndepartment. Not to mention they taste great and can be added to just about any\\nmeal, even as a side garnish.\\n\\n6\\\\. Basil (and other spices) Spices are a great way to add anti-inflammatory\\nproperties to your meal. When you add spices like basil, parsley, and rosemary\\nto your cooking you’ll be doing a bit more for yourself and helping to keep\\ninflammation at bay. The added bonus is that they taste great, and are already\\nincluded in many popular recipes, so it’s not something that you have to feel\\nforced into using. You don’t have to use a bunch of it either, just a dash or\\na sprinkle will help matters, especially if you are already eating a meal\\nconsisting of anti-inflammatory foods listed on this page.\\n\\n7\\\\. Bell Peppers It’s the flavonoids in bell peppers that give them their\\nanti-oxidant properties. It’s also the reason why they’re a Superfood. The\\nbright colors are the tip off, and they contain some pretty powerful\\nantioxidants that help your body in many ways, not just with inflammation. You\\ncan use bell peppers for weight loss, as they are a low calorie food, and the\\nantioxidants they contain will help combat free radical damage within the\\nbody. Be sure to mix up the colors and alternate between red, yellow, and\\ngreen so you’re getting a broader spectrum of flavonoids.\\n\\n8\\\\. Black Beans (and other beans) Beans of all kinds are anti-inflammatory,\\nbut black beans are the ones that are most commonly found, so they’re easier\\nto incorporate into your diet starting today. Many restaurants now offer black\\nbeans as a side dish alternative so you can replace an inflammatory food like\\nfrench fries for one that is anti-inflammatory. Beans are also digested slowly\\nby the body, making them great for your weight loss efforts, and contain a\\ngood amount of fiber so your body is more regulated. All of this makes them a\\nhealthy choice overall, and since they’re easy to cook and go with many\\ndifferent foods, it’s easy to eat more of them.\\n\\n9\\\\. Blueberries (and other berries) Blueberries and other antioxidant-laden\\nberries like raspberries and blackberries are also full of phytonutrients that\\ngive them their anti-inflammatory abilities. So you’re really getting a double\\nfeature here because anti-oxidants will help protect you from free radical\\ndamage, which has been shown to help prevent diseases like cancer and heart\\ndisease, and also they’ll help with inflammation which can worsen or cause\\nmany of the same diseases. Plus berries taste great and are one way to help\\nstart off your day feeling fantastic. Many times you will see them added to\\nsmoothies or detox drinks because they’re so cleansing and provide energy. You\\ncan drink those kinds of beverages for your anti-inflammation goals as well.\\n\\nP.S. Take a look at the 5 veggies that boost female metabolism and burn off\\nlower belly fat.\\n\\nNext »\\n\\nTweet\\n\\nYou may also like:\\n\\n150+ Weight Loss Programs, Diets, Shakes & Plans\\n\\n75+ Delicious & Healthy Chicken Recipes\\n\\n50 Healthy Dessert Recipes to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth\\n\\n101 Healthy Quinoa Recipes for Every Meal\\n\\n19 High Purine Foods to Avoid if You Have Gout\\n\\n#### 31 Comments\\n\\n 1. Murray Duffin says:\\n\\nJuly 12, 2014 at 3:27 pm\\n\\nYou might want or reconsider some of the fruits listed. Possibly the number\\none inflammatory food is fructose. On a scale from very low to very high in\\nfructose, blueberries come mid range. Canteloupe are on the low side in\\nprincipal, but some of the sweeter varieties can be problematic. Fresh\\napricots are low, but dries apricots are high. People who have problems with\\ninflammation, like arthritics, should stay on a diet that is very low in\\nfructose ned to go light on blueberries or dried apricots, and are better to\\navoid the sweeter melon varietals.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Cheryl MD says:\\n\\nJanuary 18, 2016 at 6:44 am\\n\\nBlueberries are in the anti inflammatory group. They are listed in recipes and\\non other food lists\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Cheryl MD says:\\n\\nJanuary 18, 2016 at 6:55 am\\n\\nIn Web MD you will find that blueberries ARE ant-inflammatory as well as a\\nsuper food.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 2. liz says:\\n\\nAugust 15, 2014 at 10:45 pm\\n\\nI thought tomatoes were of the nightshade family and, therefore, not good for\\ninflammation?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Cheryl MD says:\\n\\nJanuary 18, 2016 at 7:02 am\\n\\nYes, tomatoes are nightshade vegetables but if you do your research you will\\nfind that the advice differs regarding this. It is more of an issue of some\\npeople don’t tolerate some nightshade vegetables well and in their case should\\nnot eat them. If they have no ill effects it is fine to eat them.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 3. maintain em poker says:\\n\\nSeptember 23, 2014 at 10:15 am\\n\\nWhen someone writes an post he/she retains the image of a user in his/her mind\\nthat how a user can understand it. Therefore that’s why this piece of writing\\nis outstdanding. Thanks!\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 4. lisa says:\\n\\nOctober 26, 2014 at 9:53 pm\\n\\nThis list is bull. Peppers and hot sauce are night shades. Blueberries are\\nalso questionable.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Cheryl MD says:\\n\\nJanuary 18, 2016 at 7:03 am\\n\\nYou should do more research. Try Web MD and other reputable sights and you\\nwill find you are the wrong one.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * D. says:\\n\\nJuly 23, 2017 at 8:21 am\\n\\nI think you are right, but your responses seem very defensive. Not great for\\nPR.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 5. kandikane says:\\n\\nApril 19, 2015 at 1:04 am\\n\\nThis list is just short of being completely stupid. Chicken, eggs, turkey???\\nWithout a doubt some of the worst for inflammation.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Mike says:\\n\\nJuly 21, 2016 at 12:27 pm\\n\\nYou should do more research. Chicken, eggs, and turkey are all anti-\\ninflammatory foods.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 6. Debby says:\\n\\nMay 2, 2015 at 1:13 am\\n\\nAs you read about the anti inflammatory fruits and veggies, it’s clear that\\nthere are a lot of different thoughts around this. I do believe that this is a\\nstart which is what I needed, and each person may be impacted differently\\nbased on their system. Thanks for the info!!!\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 7. Lewis says:\\n\\nJune 12, 2015 at 2:12 pm\\n\\nI am a firm believer of the fruits and veggies that have anti-inflammatory\\nbenefits. The above list is not exhaustive by any means but is a good place to\\nstart. Mangoes, Papaya, pineapple, banana, kiwi, limes and lemons peeled and\\npureed in a blender will in fact take care of any inflamation in your body\\nproviding you don’t smoke. Smoking robs ALL vitamins and supplements from your\\nbody. If you smoke and take calcium for your bones, you are not getting the\\nbenefit of the calcium because the smoke kills any chance of the bone\\nreceiving the calcium. I know because I am living proof of this. I also know\\nabout the fruits I talked about. Also, the proper combining of foods is KEY to\\never getting the most from the foods we eat. If you want to lose weight, your\\nfoods should be more alkaline by 80%. If you want to gain weight, your foods\\nshould be more acid by 60%. Google acid/alkaline foods and choose which way to\\neat, you will be glad you did! I used to weigh 350lbs and now I am 240lbs by\\neating a more alkaline foods. 80% alkaline and 20% acid. You can’t just eat\\nalkaline foods or you will die, same thing for just eating acid foods. You\\nneed a mix of both. Thank you so much for the list of anti infammatory foods\\nlisted above!!\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 8. Val says:\\n\\nOctober 16, 2015 at 2:24 pm\\n\\nI really appreciate this list! With all the info presented about each food I\\ngot excited about planning an anti-inflammatory diet. Thx so much!!\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 9. Chris Greene says:\\n\\nNovember 30, 2015 at 8:07 am\\n\\nIt is always advisable to include these anti inflammatory foods in regular\\ndiet.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 10. Dee says:\\n\\nDecember 6, 2015 at 10:10 am\\n\\nWow. There are a number of foods on here that do not belong, at all. Where is\\nyour research? If you’re going to make statements and give advice about food\\nand health, be responsible enough to cite credible sources and provide links\\nto actual studies. Tomatoes, lentils, quinoa, and beans do not belong on this\\nlist. Not to mention, the order of these foods is seemingly meaningless. Why\\nnot order them by food group, or perhaps by inflammation prevention ability?\\nFinally, why not take the time and care to explain the correct way to ingest\\nthese foods for maximum benefit? For instance, whole flaxseeds can travel\\nthrough the body undigested, and are of greater nutritional value when\\ngrounded. Another example would be using turmeric, which for some people would\\nbe far easier to consume in the form of a pill, which you didn’t mention.\\nBasically, as someone who is doing a lot of research into fighting\\ninflammation, your ‘list’ came across as lazy and uninformed. I’m aware of the\\ndisclaimer below, but still, why not try to have some personal integrity and\\ndo a bit more work before you put write something like this again. You wrote\\nthe equivalent of a Cosmo article.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * kay says:\\n\\nDecember 22, 2015 at 7:55 pm\\n\\nIf this list is inaccurate, would you mind emailing me a good list. I have\\nhigh inflammation and really would like an accurate list which I can refer to\\ndaily. Thanks so much.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Pam says:\\n\\nJanuary 27, 2016 at 1:32 am\\n\\nMost Turmeric supplements are not very good and contain fillers I personally\\nwould not choose to ingest. There are good ones mind you but I prefer the 1/4\\ntsp of pure powder with with an equal amount of black pepper which Doubles the\\neffectiveness. easy to use on most anything mix in a salad green drink ,really\\npractically any thing and cheap as it comes but most of all you know exactly\\nwhat you are getting.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Steve Bergman says:\\n\\nDecember 18, 2016 at 12:16 pm\\n\\nThat’s BS, Pam. Most turmeric supplements contain a single ingredient:\\nTurmeric. (Which itself contains curcumin.) With turmeric capsules, there is\\nno reason to include a filler. The only other “ingredient” is plain old\\ngelatin (for the capsule, itself). If you don’t like the gelatin, you can just\\ngo for the spice. The capsules are just the spice in a capsule. The price is\\nabout the same either way.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Barbara says:\\n\\nFebruary 23, 2016 at 5:30 am\\n\\nThe statement “Dee” made was SPOT ON!!! Thank you Dee!! You are absolutely\\ncorrect and this list is misleading.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Mike says:\\n\\nJuly 21, 2016 at 12:30 pm\\n\\nYou slam the article for not providing sources yet you do not provide any\\nyourself. Th author has cited WebMD as a major source many times. So please\\ncite the source for your ‘opinion’.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * spencer says:\\n\\nSeptember 7, 2016 at 12:02 pm\\n\\nthis list is full of crap. nightshades such as peppers and tomatoes are about\\nthe worst thing you could do for inflammation. this list will do more harm\\nthen good\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 11. justan observation says:\\n\\nDecember 17, 2015 at 12:43 pm\\n\\nWhenever you see a rude comment it’s usually by a violent vegan...i’m guessing\\nthey are not getting enough protein in their diets and it makes them very\\nirritable. unfortunately, for the rest of us, we have to deal with them. come\\non vegans...eat some frickin eggs please.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Cheryl MD says:\\n\\nJanuary 18, 2016 at 6:57 am\\n\\nHa ha ha\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 12. Jay says:\\n\\nJanuary 25, 2016 at 12:48 am\\n\\nOk I have to tell you, if you have problems with your gut, absolutely do not\\nconsume apple cider vinegar. I tried this in liquid and supplement form and\\nyou know what? It caused me to bleed internally both times and it was painful\\nbeyond belief. Whoever recommends an acid as potent as apple cider vinegar\\nmust not have actually taken it themselves. I even mixed the liquid with\\nwater...massive mistake. Proceed with caution.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 13. Richard H says:\\n\\nMarch 31, 2016 at 1:12 pm\\n\\nDo not eat corn, wheat, soy, white potatoes, peppers, tomatoes, any enriched\\nproducts (they have tiny.pieces of metal added to them.) corn is a poison to\\nthe Human body. I’m all its forms..the biggest form.of corn is meat, chicken\\nand now farm raised fish. Ocean fish.has mercury.. I only eat 100% green grass\\nfed beef from Australia (Nature’s Reserve brand. Some Australian meat is grain\\nfed. Do not est any grain fed poultry or eggs from.them. They all contain\\nphytic acid which prevents your body from assimilating four key minerals.\\nPhytic acid is a part of nature and grabs and holds these key minerals so when\\nthe seed sprouts they are there for the new plant to use.\\n\\nIn sprouted seeds thebphytic avid has been broken and these minerals are\\nreleased. But if younestbthebdptouts with thebphytic acid chemical.on them or\\nin them it can rejoin thesevmonersls in your gut..it can even grab any\\nminerals in your meats proteins. Eggs from grain fed chickens are a poison\\nyo.humans because of the phytic acid and the fact that grains speed up the\\nhems reproductive system. Producing one egg a day instead of one in 7 to 10\\ndays. Eating those eggs mzy harm the humans reproductive system. you can.not\\nraise healthy eggs or meats in the climate if the US... Humans are to eat\\nanimals that grazed on rapidly growing spring like (bright green) grass. Thus\\nhas vitamin d from the hot equatorial or tropic sun. It is a myth that you can\\nget vitamin d from sunlight. You can in equator but hardly in temperate\\nclimates. Pasteurized milk is a poison that created autism it seems. Cooked\\nmilk ruin your reproductive system .and causes your off spring to be born with\\ngenetic deformities. Menges was right about how to end TB and Pasture was\\nwrong. This was proven by doctors price and Pottinger but ignored foolishly.\\nby foolish scientists and the medical.industry. .\\n\\nPharmaceutical.companies do not make drugs. They buy chemicals from chemical\\ncompanies and form them.into drugs. Vitamin companies do not make vitamins.\\nThey buy chemicals from.chemical.companies and form them into vitamins. The\\nsame chemical companies make the vitamins (which if they were potent would\\nprevent many diseases) and they make the drugs used to treat the problems that\\ncome from a lack of goid vitamins in our diets. They make money on both sides\\nbut few if any.vitamins are potent enough to work and hidden issues like\\nphytic acid makevitvall.worse. The chemical companies get paid twice. Once\\nfor.ompotentnvitamkbs and once for drugs to.treat the ensuing health problems\\nprescribed to.we fools.\\n\\nI have studied every diet. And they are all wyomg. The only diet that vones\\nclose to actually being able to show improved health that lasts is the Weston\\nA. price diet. it allows the body to re mineralize itself. At a microscopic\\nlevel the dense nutrient rich foods it has one eat are able to he’s.tony\\ncavities and produce strong healthy bones and flesh. the paleo diet is not the\\nsame. If you go buy 100% grass fed meats from the famous ‘non empty Foods\\nStores you will.get Hay fed (a grass) but void of vitamin d and not green. You\\neon’t see your sounds heal quickly if at all especially if you eat it with\\nphytic acid rich seeds, grains, etc.. If you buy Nature Reserve brand 100%\\ngreen grass fed lamb or beef where no grain or seeds are fed to.the.. animals.\\nyou will.literally see healing of wounds and feel.the vitamin d ( I assume its\\nin the fat) invigorating your body. You must understand this is a real ptotien\\nand not tender like American meats. But American Mears are not tender. Their\\nmeat has been being dissolved in their body by the corn (poison) they have\\nbeen.frd gorb5 months before they are butchered. Vows\\narevdupposedvtonestbgrass notnvirn. Maize wasc a poisonous grain till.about\\n400 years ago when they were cultivated by Aztecs. It is still.a poison but we\\ntolerate it. .o entire food.industry is based on corn a poison. Humans are\\nalso allergic to wheat and.to.every seed unless the phytic acid has been\\nbroken. You can soak seeds in avmild acidic bath and this causes the.phytoc\\nacid to let go of the four key minerals the body needs to be healthy. Bit\\nbevware if the phytic acid iscstill there laying on the seeds and you eat it\\nwith the seeds it may rejoin with those minerals in your gut and even rob the\\nminerals in your other foods and they will go out in the drought never being\\nassimilated (absorbed and used) or giving you health. Absorbed in much less\\namounts than are needed. The results are subtle. Thinking our selves to be\\nwise we are become.fools. It is wise to eat foods like meats and digest them\\nand not eat seeds or grains of beans till hours separate.when perhaps the\\nohytic acid won’t interfer. It is wise to sprout or.soak seeds in mild acidic\\nbaths if you do est seeds. Bit is best to.sviod wheat corn soy and such. Try\\nteff. (sprout it or.soak it in mildvacidic baths) the Weston A. Price\\nFoundation teaches how on web site for free. I am.not affiliated with them .\\nBut they are more correct than other diets. Itvwould neca\\ngiidvthingnforvwholevwotkdv if we went backntontgst primitive diet they tout.\\nI.add to avoid deadly nightshade..and certain.other popular poisons. I eat\\nreal.italian style sslamis but I think for myself and soak out.much of the\\nSslt in them first. Old fashioned fermented foods and safely spoiled foods\\nlike sauerkraut (uncooked) are safe not harmful. We ate them for millenia.\\nItbwascrefrifgeration and canning that changed what we think is good good. But\\nmost of our food we think is a goid food today is subtle poisons. . If you saw\\nhow inhumanely the cows we.milk and butcher are raised you would not eat\\nthem..being a vegetarian us un natural. Do it is no answer. Raising healthy\\nhappy animals for food is right and wise. Manympoliyical.ptiblems.ciuld be\\nsolved by having our eggs.and meats in poor.areas of , the world in the.\\nequator. Ourbmeatbwoukd be cheaper..healthier and Mexicans and Muslims could\\nhave sustainable incomes. We.just need to become better stewards of our lives\\nand spread the.wealth.out.. If you have a three year old with a tiny cavity\\nand you.take them off of the Standard Ametican Diet, (Sad).and.feed them\\nstricktly the Weston A. price diet for dux months you will see the cavity.heal\\ninside their mouth. Sounds impossible but it is the way it is supposed to be.\\nAnyone who touts nutrition and DF foes not understand the science\\nbehind.phytic acid is a wealth of errors and incorrect information. Those who\\nshrug off PA are fools. Why should we blindly follow them. ly ? . ..\\n\\n. .\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Jo Ann Ciecierega says:\\n\\nMay 16, 2017 at 8:01 am\\n\\nWhile I agree with you on most of these things going on with our food; I’d\\nlike to know what you eat? Is there anything left?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 14. Wanda Wyatt says:\\n\\nJuly 3, 2016 at 6:01 pm\\n\\nI have ulcerative colitis with diarrhea. Most of these foods I have been told\\nare not good for that. Now what?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 15. Elaine I Harper says:\\n\\nSeptember 29, 2016 at 3:05 pm\\n\\nAS ALWAYS not everyone reacts the SAME- I have inflammation of the muscles-\\nONE TOMATO- created a spike in my pain- causing the increase of 2mg of\\nPrednisone. My advice is to keep a journal & document adverse reactions to the\\nintroduction of a different food. After the spike in my pain I increase my\\ngreen tea intake from 1 C to 3C & give myself 4 days before I try anything\\ndifferent, Good luck to all of us & I can’t tell you how disappointed I am\\nwith our Government & how there tampering with our food has created such\\nserious side affects for those of us who are sensitive to their creation of\\nthe CONTAMINATED (junk foods) products they force everyone to purchase. I was\\nraised in the country, we had our own beef, pigs, chickens,eggs & a vegetable\\ngarden. Upon Retirement I am going back to my roots & embrace what I once had.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 16. Thomas Bailey says:\\n\\nNovember 16, 2016 at 5:01 pm\\n\\nI would agree with most of the list for arthritis and acute Lyme disease\\nsufferers. However most nightshades are inflammatory and you only mention NO\\nSUGAR in passing, as well as NO GLUTEN .. which for me are as important as\\nanything in the list. I will add several things from your list to my “regime”\\nso thank you for helping me to increase the list of things I can eat as it was\\nquite difficult to stick to my regime when eating with friends or eating out.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 17. apple says:\\n\\nAugust 24, 2017 at 12:33 pm\\n\\nI’m not an expert but I know several people who have healed themselves going\\non 1-6 months of a FODMAP diet which heals the gut and intestines\\n\\nothers I know have done water fasts with success\\n\\nReply\\n\\nMEDICAL AND GENERAL DISCLAIMER FOR BEMBU.COM\\n\\nAll material provided at Bembu.com is for informational purposes only, and is\\nnot to be taken as medical advice or recommendation. 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If you log out, you will be required to enter your username and password the next time you visit. Log out Cancel\",\n \"The most fundamental and important step in combating atopic dermatitis (AD) is rehydration of the stratum corneum. Adequate rehydration preserves the stratum corneum barrier, minimizing the direct effects of irritants and allergens on the skin and maximizing the effect of topically applied therapies, thus decreasing the need for topical steroids.\",\n \"Lukewarm soaking baths lasting 10-20 minutes are ideal.^ [15] Extremely hot water should be avoided to prevent both vasodilation, which can trigger pruritus, and the damage to the skin barrier caused by scalding.\",\n \"Small amounts of bath oils or emulsification agents may be used for added hydration benefits in older children and adolescents. Bath oils or emulsification agents result in slippery conditions; warn patients and parents of the resultant risks of trauma and drowning after a fall. Readily available over-the-counter bath agents include Aveeno Colloid Oatmeal, RoBathol, Maypo, cottonseed oil with Brij 93, or mineral oil.\",\n \"Recommended soaps are mild and unscented with a neutral pH. Examples include Dove, Oil of Olay, Caress, Camay, Aveeno, and Purpose. Even these mild soaps are often too drying for atopic skin. If the children are prepubertal, bathing in water alone may be preferable. Postpubertal patients need to use soap in the axillae and groin but do not need it elsewhere.\",\n \"If soaps are too irritating to the skin, hydrophobic lotions and creams, such as Cetaphil, Diprobase, and Unguentum Merck, may be used. These agents have excellent cleansing properties and low potential for irritation. They should be applied without water and rubbed gently over the skin surface until a light foaming occurs. A soft cotton cloth or tissue can then be applied to wipe away the agent, leaving behind a protective film of stearyl alcohol and propylene glycol.\",\n \"Baths should be followed by the immediate application of an occlusive emollient over the entire skin surface to retain moisture in the epidermis. If an emollient is not applied within 3 minutes of leaving the bath, evaporation causes excess drying of the skin. Skin should not be completely dried with a towel prior to application of the emollient; rather, lightly patting the skin with a towel to remove excess moisture is sufficient. However, preliminary evidence reported in 2020 suggests that emollients may not be beneficial for primary prevention of atopic dermatitis in infants.^ [24]\",\n \"Frequently recommended emollients are hydrophobic and ointment-based; these include Vaseline petrolatum jelly, Crisco, vegetable oil, Aquaphor, and Elta. Occasionally, parents may find these agents too greasy for everyday use, and cream-based alternatives may be offered. Common creams include DML Forte, Moisturel, Aveeno, Curel, Purpose, Dermasil, Neutrogena, and Eucerin. This latter group of moisturizers is less effective because of the weaker occlusive effects of creams as compared to ointments; thus, they should be used only if the ointment-based emollients are not well tolerated.\",\n \"The newest type of moisturizing product is a ceramide-dominant, lipid-based emollient (TriCeram) aimed at repairing the stratum corneum barrier function lost in atopic dermatitis. One study showed a significant decrease in clinical severity scores and a decrease in transepidermal water loss in children whose traditional moisturizers were replaced by TriCeram for 3 weeks.^ [25] Other ceramide-containing preparations are also on the market.^ [26]\",\n \"Urea-containing products have been shown to soften and moisturize dry skin. Commonly available preparations include Aquacare cream or lotion and Ureacin Crème. Alpha-hydroxy and lactic acid preparations also are helpful as moisturizers. Name brands include Aqua Lacten Lotion, AmLactin Lotion, LactiCare Lotion, Lac-Hydrin Lotion, and Nutraderm 30. In addition, 12% ammonium lactate lotion has been shown to improve skin barrier function and even to mitigate dermal or epidermal atrophy induced by corticosteroids.^ [25] Because of the stinging sensation experienced by children with acute or fissured dermatoses, the 10% urea concentration is preferred over the higher concentrations, and care should also be used in the application of the alpha- hydroxy and lactic acid preparations. LactiCare-HC Lotion also contains hydrocortisone to further benefit acute flares of atopic dermatitis.\",\n \"For children with repeated cutaneous infections, adding 2 teaspoons of household bleach (eg, Clorox) per gallon of bath water can help reduce the incidence of such infections. A typical bathtub holds approximately 25-40 gallons of water. During acute atopic dermatitis exacerbations, pouring 1 cup of table salt into the bath may ameliorate the stinging effect these children frequently experience while bathing.\",\n \"Wet dressings are very useful for diverse types of atopic dermatitic flares and severe recalcitrant atopic dermatitis.^ [27] They can be used on dry lichenified lesions to improve hydration and increase the penetration of topical corticosteroids; they also work well to dry weeping or oozing lesions via evaporation. The cooling sensation on the skin that results from slow evaporation with wet dressings has an anti-inflammatory effect and suppresses itching. The mechanical barrier of the wet dressing also prevents scratching, allows more rapid healing of lesions, and offers protection from contact with allergens and bacteria. Care should be taken to use only adequately diluted corticosteroid preparations (if used) under occlusive dressings to prevent hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis suppression and local adverse effects on the skin. Wet wrap implementation should be delayed at least 2-3 days after beginning antibiotic treatment for superinfected lesions to allow for observation of clinical improvement of infected sores.^ [3]\",\n \"Burow solution 1:40 is a commonly used wet dressing because it is germicidal and directly suppresses weeping lesions by precipitation of protein. The solution is prepared easily by dissolving one Domeboro packet or effervescent tablet in a pint of tepid or lukewarm tap water. Using lukewarm water is essential because hot water induces vasodilatation with increased weeping and pruritus, whereas cold water causes vasoconstriction and secondary vasodilation. Submerge a soft cloth (eg, handkerchief, thin diaper, strips of bed sheets) into the solution until moderately wet but not dripping. Place the dressing over the affected skin site, periodically rewetting the compress. In severe cases, a topical corticosteroid may be applied after the compress for enhanced penetration and action of the medication.\",\n \"Seek psychologic counseling, biofeedback, relaxation techniques, massage therapy, and behavioral modifications if emotional stressors are a contributing factor to atopic dermatitis.\",\n \"Crisaborole topical ointment 2% (Eucrisa) was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in December 2016 for mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis in adults and children aged 2 years or older. The approval was based on two placebo-controlled trials (n=1522). Patients who received crisaborole achieved greater response with clear or almost clear skin after 28 days compared with vehicle-treated patients (P< .001).^ [28]\",\n \"In March 2020, the FDA expanded the indication to include infants and children aged 3 months or older. Use in pediatric patients aged 3 months to less than 2 years was supported by data from a 28-day open-label, safety, and pharmacokinetics trial (n=137).^ [29]\",\n \"Dupilumab is a monoclonal antibody that inhibits interleukin (IL)–4 and IL-13 signaling by blocking the shared IL-4Ra and originally demonstrated efficacy in phase 2 clinical trials.^ [30, 31] It was initially approved by the FDA for adults in 2017 who have moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis not adequately controlled with topical prescription therapies or when those therapies are not advisable. In 2019, this indication was expanded to include adolescents aged 12 years or older, and in 2020 to include children as young as 6 years. It is a subcutaneous injection administered every 2 weeks.\",\n \"Approval of dupilumab was based on clinical trials investigating dupilumab as monotherapy (SOLO 1 and SOLO 2) and in concomitant administration with topical corticosteroids (CHRONOS). Results from the SOLO 1 (n=671) and SOLO 2 (n=708) trials showed 36-38% of patients who received dupilumab had scores of 0 or 1 (clear or almost clear) on the Investigator's Global Assessment scale compared with placebo (8-10%) (P< .001). Additionally, improvement from baseline to week 16 of at least 75% on the Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) was reported in significantly more patients who received each regimen of dupilumab than in patients who received placebo (P< .001).^ [32] Approval in adolescents was based on a phase 3 trial showing statistically significant improvement of the EASI-75 in the dupilumab-treated group compared with placebo.^ [33]\",\n \"Results from the phase 3 trial (LIBERTY AD PEDS; n = 367) in children aged 6-11 years showed 75% of those taking dupilumab plus topical corticosteroids achieved EASI-75 at 16 weeks compared with 26-28% of children using topical corticosteroids alone (P< .001).^ [34]\",\n \"Ultraviolet light in the UVB range may provide control and eliminate or markedly reduce the need for steroids. The new narrow band units are especially effective. Ultraviolet light in the UVA range has been used alone, in combination with oral psoralen administration (PUVA), or with high-dose UVA 1 (ie, 340-400 nm spectrum units).\",\n \"A significant decline in the usage of UVA light therapy and psoralen has been observed because this regimen clearly accelerates photoaging and increases the risk of skin cancer. UVA 1 spectrum light works by reducing cellular immunoglobulin E (IgE) binding sites and inducing apoptosis in inflammatory cells and has demonstrated significant efficacy in treating atopic dermatitis. A small number of patients develop erythema or disease flares with light treatment.\",\n \"Allergen immunotherapy is currently indicated only for patients with allergic rhinitis or allergic asthma. However, several small randomized controlled trials have shown a significant clinical benefit of subcutaneous immunotherapy or sublingual immunotherapy with house dust mite extract in patients sensitized to the house dust mite. Larger randomized, double-blind, placebo- controlled trials are needed to confirm these findings.^ [35]\",\n \"Atopic dermatitis that is severe (eg, 20% skin involvement, 10% skin involvement with eyelids/hands/intertriginous areas affected) or is refractory to first-line treatments\",\n \"Whether breastfeeding can help prevent development of atopic dermatitis in children remains unclear. A clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended exclusive breastfeeding as opposed to cow's milk formula feeding over the first 4 months of life to prevent development of atopic dermatitis in infants at high risk of developing atopy.^ [36] However, several studies have found no protective benefit of exclusive breastfeeding in the first 3-6 months of life.^ [37, 38]\",\n \"Supplementation with extensively hydrolyzed formulas in infants at high risk of developing atopic dermatitis appeared to be more effective at preventing atopic dermatitis than supplementation with partially hydrolyzed formulas or cow's milk formulas.^ [36] However, partially hydrolyzed cow's milk formula may be beneficial in treating infants with mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis during the first 6 months of their life without affecting their nutritional status.^ [39]\",\n \"For children older than 5 years, nutritionally adequate elimination diets are the goal if double-blind placebo-controlled trials indicate a clinically significant food allergy. However, most skin tests, radioallergosorbent tests (RASTs), and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) that reveal positive results against food allergens are not borne out to cause disease flares in clinical trials; thus, elimination diets are only rarely indicated.\",\n \"Implement dust mite control measures for children with documented sensitivity to dust mites. Counsel parents to use dust mite–proof plastic cases around pillows, mattresses, and box springs. Wash bedding in hot water weekly to remove dust mites. Remove carpets and drapes from the bedroom or vacuum carpets and drapes weekly to remove dust mites.\",\n \"In the subgroup of children with atopic dermatitis who also experience respiratory allergies to animal allergens, parents should consider removing animals from the home or confining them to areas of the house where susceptible children do not come into contact with their dander or saliva.\",\n \"Use pH-neutral minimally defatting soaps (eg, Dove). Avoid excessive drying of the skin with alcohol-containing astringents. Launder new clothes before wearing to remove manufacturing chemicals. Use liquid detergent rather than powder detergent and add a second rinse cycle to remove all residual detergent.\",\n \"Use a humidifier in the winter to prevent excessive skin dryness and an air conditioner in the summer to prevent sweating and associated macerative effects on the skin. Decreased humidity indoors helps prevent the growth of mold.\",\n \"Staphylococcus species and group A beta-hemolytic streptococci are the most frequent organisms cultured from skin lesions. Superinfected eczematoid lesions appear as erythema associated with serous or purulent exudates and crusting. Greasy moist scales on the surface of the lesions and small pustules at the advancing edges may be present. Always consider infection in acute flares of chronic atopic dermatitis or in cases that are unresponsive to appropriate therapy.\",\n \"Topical antibiotic therapy is useful for localized infections; however, systemic treatment is preferred for recurrent or widespread infections. The agent of choice is penicillin G if group A streptococci is the known infectious organism. Use erythromycin or a semisynthetic penicillin (eg, nafcillin, oxacillin, dicloxacillin) if S aureus is a possible cause. Hospitalization and use of intravenous antibiotics are indicated in cases of invasive infection (eg, osteomyelitis). Perform urinalysis and closely observe patients for symptoms for at least 7 weeks after treatment in endemic areas because systemic antibiotic treatment does not prevent postinfectious glomerulonephritis after a cutaneous infection with nephritogenic M strains of streptococci.\",\n \"Less commonly, patients with atopic dermatitis may develop an explosive vesicular eruption known as Kaposi varicelliform eruption or eczema herpeticum. Vesicles and pustules are typically umbilicated and are initially confined to eczematous skin but may later spread to normal skin. Later in the course of the disease, erosions may be commonplace and confluent, resulting in denuded areas. Tzanck smear of vesicles or a viral culture confirms the diagnosis. Treatment is with acyclovir (if mild, administer 25-30 mg/kg/d, up to 200 mg 5 times per day orally; if severe, administer 5 mg/kg/dose every 8 h or 1.5 g/m^2/d intravenously).\",\n \"Atopic dermatitis nearly doubles an individual's risk of developing lymphoma. This risk increases with usage of potent topical steroids, especially for prolonged time periods.^ [40]\",\n \"Sleep disturbances are common in those with atopic dermatitis.^ [41, 42] They have reduced sleep efficiency, longer sleep onset latency, more sleep fragmentation, and less nonrapid eye movement sleep. Reduced nocturnal melatonin secretion may be linked. Mothers may also experience sleep disturbance and exhaustion as a result of their child’s atopic dermatitis.^ [43]\",\n \"Prevention of acute flares and the subsequent development of chronic lesions of atopic dermatitis are indicators of successful treatment for this disease. Maintenance of adequate hydration of the stratum corneum, avoidance of known or probable allergens and irritants, rapid self-treatment with the proper class of topical steroids, and judicious use of complementary therapies (eg, antipruritics, stress relievers, antibiotics) are the cornerstones of ensuring a high quality of life unimpeded by the more severe aspects of this disease.\",\n \"Nonspecific triggers of inflammation in patients with atopic dermatitis may include physical or chemical irritants. The following simple measures should be followed in daily life to reduce the frequency and severity of irritant- induced atopic dermatitis flares^ [44] :\",\n \"Liquid detergents are preferred over powder detergents for laundering clothes, as liquids are easier to rinse out. A second rinse cycle may also improve removal of residual detergent.\",\n \"Fragrance-free skin products that are hypoallergenic or made for \\\"sensitive skin\\\" may be less irritating than other kinds of skin products.\",\n \"Prenatal and postnatal probiotic supplementation may be helpful in preventing the development of atopic dermatitis in young children. In a 2008 meta- analysis, the most commonly studied probiotic was Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG.^ [45] Larger, randomized controlled studies are needed to confirm these initial findings.\",\n \"A dog living in the home at the time of birth has been associated with a 50% decrease in the incidence of atopic dermatitis at age 3 years.^ [6] One study found that, at age 4 years, dog-sensitized children experienced less risk for eczema, whereas cat sensitization significantly increased the risk.^ [46]\",\n \"Breastfeeding during the first 4 months of life may reduce in incidence and severity of childhood atopic disease but only modestly and only in those at high risk.^ [48]\",\n \"Frequent follow-up is needed early in the course of atopic dermatitis (AD) to ensure compliance and assess patient responsiveness to therapy. Analyze treatment failures for the presence of resistant organisms, contact dermatitis to a medication (eg, preservatives in steroid preparations, bacitracin), or parental noncompliance.\",\n \"Oranje AP, Devillers AC, Kunz B, et al. Treatment of patients with atopic dermatitis using wet-wrap dressings with diluted steroids and/or emollients. An expert panel's opinion and review of the literature. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2006 Nov. 20(10):1277-86. [Medline].\",\n \"Leung DY. Our evolving understanding of the functional role of filaggrin in atopic dermatitis. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2009 Sep. 124(3):494-5. [Medline].\",\n \"Gao PS, Rafaels NM, Hand T, et al. Filaggrin mutations that confer risk of atopic dermatitis confer greater risk for eczema herpeticum. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2009 Sep. 124(3):507-13, 513.e1-7. [Medline].\",\n \"Kumar R, Ouyang F, Story RE, et al. Gestational diabetes, atopic dermatitis, and allergen sensitization in early childhood. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2009 Nov. 124(5):1031-8.e1-4. [Medline].\",\n \"Silverberg JI, Kleiman E, Lev-Tov H, et al. Association between obesity and atopic dermatitis in childhood: A case-control study. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2011 May. 127(5):1180-1186.e1. [Medline].\",\n \"Silverberg JI, Hanifin J, Simpson EL. Climatic factors are associated with childhood eczema prevalence in US. J Invest Dermatol. 2013 Jan 18. [Medline].\",\n \"Lee R, Schwartz RA. Pediatric molluscum contagiosum: reflections on the last challenging poxvirus infection, Part 2. Cutis. 2010 Dec. 86(6):287-92. [Medline].\",\n \"Lee R, Schwartz RA. Pediatric molluscum contagiosum: reflections on the last challenging poxvirus infection, Part 1. Cutis. 2010 Nov. 86(5):230-6. [Medline].\",\n \"Glazenburg EJ, Mulder PG, Oranje AP. A statistical model to predict the reduction of lichenification in atopic dermatitis. Acta Derm Venereol. 2015 Mar. 95 (3):294-7. [Medline].\",\n \"van Oosterhout M, Janmohamed SR, Spierings M, Hiddinga J, de Waard-van der Spek FB, Oranje AP. Correlation between Objective SCORAD and Three-Item Severity Score used by physicians and Objective PO-SCORAD used by parents/patients in children with atopic dermatitis. Dermatology. 2015. 230 (2):105-12. [Medline].\",\n \"Chamlin SL, Kao J, Frieden IJ, et al. Ceramide-dominant barrier repair lipids alleviate childhood atopic dermatitis: changes in barrier function provide a sensitive indicator of disease activity. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2002 Aug. 47(2):198-208. [Medline].\",\n \"Paller AS, Tom WL, Lebwohl MG, Blumenthal RL, Boguniewicz M, Call RS, et al. Efficacy and safety of crisaborole ointment, a novel, nonsteroidal phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) inhibitor for the topical treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD) in children and adults. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2016 Sep. 75 (3):494-503.e4. [Medline]. [Full Text].\",\n \"Thaçi D, Simpson EL, Beck LA, Bieber T, Blauvelt A, Papp K, et al. Efficacy and safety of dupilumab in adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis inadequately controlled by topical treatments: a randomised, placebo-controlled, dose-ranging phase 2b trial. Lancet. 2016 Jan 2. 387 (10013):40-52. [Medline].\",\n \"Paller AS, Siegfried E, Gooderham M, Beck LA, Boguniewica M, Sher L, et al. Dupilumab significantly improves atopic dermatitis in children aged 6 to 12 years: Results from phase 3 trial (LIBERTY AD PEDS) (abstract 215). Presented at Revolutionizing Atopic Dermatitis 2020 virtual meeting. April 5, 2020. [Full Text].\",\n \"[Guideline] Greer FR, Sicherer SH, Burks AW. Effects of early nutritional interventions on the development of atopic disease in infants and children: the role of maternal dietary restriction, breastfeeding, timing of introduction of complementary foods, and hydrolyzed formulas. Pediatrics. 2008 Jan. 121(1):183-91. [Medline].\",\n \"Yang YW, Tsai CL, Lu CY. 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Superiority of tacrolimus 0.1% ointment compared with fluticasone 0.005% in adults with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis of the face: results from a randomized, double-blind trial. Br J Dermatol. 2009 Aug. 161(2):427-34. [Medline].\",\n \"Jensen JM, Pfeiffer S, Witt M, et al. Different effects of pimecrolimus and betamethasone on the skin barrier in patients with atopic dermatitis. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2009 May. 123(5):1124-33. [Medline].\",\n \"[Guideline] Patel TS, Greer SC, Skinner RB Jr. Cancer concerns with topical immunomodulators in atopic dermatitis: overview of data and recommendations to clinicians. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2007. 8(4):189-94. [Medline].\",\n \"Ring J, Mohrenschlager M, Henkel V. The US FDA 'black box' warning for topical calcineurin inhibitors: an ongoing controversy. Drug Saf. 2008. 31(3):185-98. [Medline].\",\n \"Simpson EL, Flohr C, Eichenfield LF, Bieber T, Sofen H, Taïeb A, et al. Efficacy and safety of lebrikizumab (an anti-IL-13 monoclonal antibody) in adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis inadequately controlled by topical corticosteroids: A randomized, placebo-controlled phase II trial (TREBLE). J Am Acad Dermatol. 2018 Jan 15. [Medline].\",\n \"Guttman-Yassky E, Silverberg JI, Nemoto O, Forman SB, Wilke A, Prescilla R, et al. Baricitinib in adult patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis: a phase 2 parallel, double-blinded, randomized placebo-controlled multiple-dose study. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2018 Feb 1. [Medline].\",\n \"The authors and editors of Medscape Reference gratefully acknowledge the contributions of previous author, Caroline C Spagnola, MD, to the development and writing of this article.\",\n \"All material on this website is protected by copyright, Copyright © 1994-2021 by WebMD LLC. 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Adequate rehydration preserves the stratum\\ncorneum barrier, minimizing the direct effects of irritants and allergens on\\nthe skin and maximizing the effect of topically applied therapies, thus\\ndecreasing the need for topical steroids.\\n\\nLukewarm soaking baths lasting 10-20 minutes are ideal.^ [15] Extremely hot\\nwater should be avoided to prevent both vasodilation, which can trigger\\npruritus, and the damage to the skin barrier caused by scalding.\\n\\nSmall amounts of bath oils or emulsification agents may be used for added\\nhydration benefits in older children and adolescents. Bath oils or\\nemulsification agents result in slippery conditions; warn patients and parents\\nof the resultant risks of trauma and drowning after a fall. Readily available\\nover-the-counter bath agents include Aveeno Colloid Oatmeal, RoBathol, Maypo,\\ncottonseed oil with Brij 93, or mineral oil.\\n\\nRecommended soaps are mild and unscented with a neutral pH. Examples include\\nDove, Oil of Olay, Caress, Camay, Aveeno, and Purpose. Even these mild soaps\\nare often too drying for atopic skin. If the children are prepubertal, bathing\\nin water alone may be preferable. Postpubertal patients need to use soap in\\nthe axillae and groin but do not need it elsewhere.\\n\\nIf soaps are too irritating to the skin, hydrophobic lotions and creams, such\\nas Cetaphil, Diprobase, and Unguentum Merck, may be used. These agents have\\nexcellent cleansing properties and low potential for irritation. They should\\nbe applied without water and rubbed gently over the skin surface until a light\\nfoaming occurs. A soft cotton cloth or tissue can then be applied to wipe away\\nthe agent, leaving behind a protective film of stearyl alcohol and propylene\\nglycol.\\n\\nBaby shampoo may be used to manage scalp dermatitis.\\n\\n### Emollients\\n\\nBaths should be followed by the immediate application of an occlusive\\nemollient over the entire skin surface to retain moisture in the epidermis. If\\nan emollient is not applied within 3 minutes of leaving the bath, evaporation\\ncauses excess drying of the skin. Skin should not be completely dried with a\\ntowel prior to application of the emollient; rather, lightly patting the skin\\nwith a towel to remove excess moisture is sufficient. However, preliminary\\nevidence reported in 2020 suggests that emollients may not be beneficial for\\nprimary prevention of atopic dermatitis in infants.^ [24]\\n\\nFrequently recommended emollients are hydrophobic and ointment-based; these\\ninclude Vaseline petrolatum jelly, Crisco, vegetable oil, Aquaphor, and Elta.\\nOccasionally, parents may find these agents too greasy for everyday use, and\\ncream-based alternatives may be offered. Common creams include DML Forte,\\nMoisturel, Aveeno, Curel, Purpose, Dermasil, Neutrogena, and Eucerin. This\\nlatter group of moisturizers is less effective because of the weaker occlusive\\neffects of creams as compared to ointments; thus, they should be used only if\\nthe ointment-based emollients are not well tolerated.\\n\\nThe newest type of moisturizing product is a ceramide-dominant, lipid-based\\nemollient (TriCeram) aimed at repairing the stratum corneum barrier function\\nlost in atopic dermatitis. One study showed a significant decrease in clinical\\nseverity scores and a decrease in transepidermal water loss in children whose\\ntraditional moisturizers were replaced by TriCeram for 3 weeks.^ [25] Other\\nceramide-containing preparations are also on the market.^ [26]\\n\\nUrea-containing products have been shown to soften and moisturize dry skin.\\nCommonly available preparations include Aquacare cream or lotion and Ureacin\\nCrème. Alpha-hydroxy and lactic acid preparations also are helpful as\\nmoisturizers. Name brands include Aqua Lacten Lotion, AmLactin Lotion,\\nLactiCare Lotion, Lac-Hydrin Lotion, and Nutraderm 30. In addition, 12%\\nammonium lactate lotion has been shown to improve skin barrier function and\\neven to mitigate dermal or epidermal atrophy induced by corticosteroids.^ [25]\\nBecause of the stinging sensation experienced by children with acute or\\nfissured dermatoses, the 10% urea concentration is preferred over the higher\\nconcentrations, and care should also be used in the application of the alpha-\\nhydroxy and lactic acid preparations. LactiCare-HC Lotion also contains\\nhydrocortisone to further benefit acute flares of atopic dermatitis.\\n\\nFor children with repeated cutaneous infections, adding 2 teaspoons of\\nhousehold bleach (eg, Clorox) per gallon of bath water can help reduce the\\nincidence of such infections. A typical bathtub holds approximately 25-40\\ngallons of water. During acute atopic dermatitis exacerbations, pouring 1 cup\\nof table salt into the bath may ameliorate the stinging effect these children\\nfrequently experience while bathing.\\n\\nWet dressings are very useful for diverse types of atopic dermatitic flares\\nand severe recalcitrant atopic dermatitis.^ [27] They can be used on dry\\nlichenified lesions to improve hydration and increase the penetration of\\ntopical corticosteroids; they also work well to dry weeping or oozing lesions\\nvia evaporation. The cooling sensation on the skin that results from slow\\nevaporation with wet dressings has an anti-inflammatory effect and suppresses\\nitching. The mechanical barrier of the wet dressing also prevents scratching,\\nallows more rapid healing of lesions, and offers protection from contact with\\nallergens and bacteria. Care should be taken to use only adequately diluted\\ncorticosteroid preparations (if used) under occlusive dressings to prevent\\nhypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis suppression and local adverse effects on\\nthe skin. Wet wrap implementation should be delayed at least 2-3 days after\\nbeginning antibiotic treatment for superinfected lesions to allow for\\nobservation of clinical improvement of infected sores.^ [3]\\n\\nBurow solution 1:40 is a commonly used wet dressing because it is germicidal\\nand directly suppresses weeping lesions by precipitation of protein. The\\nsolution is prepared easily by dissolving one Domeboro packet or effervescent\\ntablet in a pint of tepid or lukewarm tap water. Using lukewarm water is\\nessential because hot water induces vasodilatation with increased weeping and\\npruritus, whereas cold water causes vasoconstriction and secondary\\nvasodilation. Submerge a soft cloth (eg, handkerchief, thin diaper, strips of\\nbed sheets) into the solution until moderately wet but not dripping. Place the\\ndressing over the affected skin site, periodically rewetting the compress. In\\nsevere cases, a topical corticosteroid may be applied after the compress for\\nenhanced penetration and action of the medication.\\n\\nSeek psychologic counseling, biofeedback, relaxation techniques, massage\\ntherapy, and behavioral modifications if emotional stressors are a\\ncontributing factor to atopic dermatitis.\\n\\n### Topical phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE-4) inhibitors\\n\\nCrisaborole topical ointment 2% (Eucrisa) was approved by the US Food and Drug\\nAdministration (FDA) in December 2016 for mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis\\nin adults and children aged 2 years or older. The approval was based on two\\nplacebo-controlled trials (n=1522). Patients who received crisaborole achieved\\ngreater response with clear or almost clear skin after 28 days compared with\\nvehicle-treated patients (P< .001).^ [28]\\n\\nIn March 2020, the FDA expanded the indication to include infants and children\\naged 3 months or older. Use in pediatric patients aged 3 months to less than 2\\nyears was supported by data from a 28-day open-label, safety, and\\npharmacokinetics trial (n=137).^ [29]\\n\\n### Targeted biologic therapeutics in atopic dermatitis\\n\\nAnti-IL-4Ra therapy (dupilumab)\\n\\nDupilumab is a monoclonal antibody that inhibits interleukin (IL)–4 and IL-13\\nsignaling by blocking the shared IL-4Ra and originally demonstrated efficacy\\nin phase 2 clinical trials.^ [30, 31] It was initially approved by the FDA for\\nadults in 2017 who have moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis not adequately\\ncontrolled with topical prescription therapies or when those therapies are not\\nadvisable. In 2019, this indication was expanded to include adolescents aged\\n12 years or older, and in 2020 to include children as young as 6 years. It is\\na subcutaneous injection administered every 2 weeks.\\n\\nApproval of dupilumab was based on clinical trials investigating dupilumab as\\nmonotherapy (SOLO 1 and SOLO 2) and in concomitant administration with topical\\ncorticosteroids (CHRONOS). Results from the SOLO 1 (n=671) and SOLO 2 (n=708)\\ntrials showed 36-38% of patients who received dupilumab had scores of 0 or 1\\n(clear or almost clear) on the Investigator's Global Assessment scale compared\\nwith placebo (8-10%) (P< .001). Additionally, improvement from baseline to\\nweek 16 of at least 75% on the Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) was\\nreported in significantly more patients who received each regimen of dupilumab\\nthan in patients who received placebo (P< .001).^ [32] Approval in adolescents\\nwas based on a phase 3 trial showing statistically significant improvement of\\nthe EASI-75 in the dupilumab-treated group compared with placebo.^ [33]\\n\\nResults from the phase 3 trial (LIBERTY AD PEDS; n = 367) in children aged\\n6-11 years showed 75% of those taking dupilumab plus topical corticosteroids\\nachieved EASI-75 at 16 weeks compared with 26-28% of children using topical\\ncorticosteroids alone (P< .001).^ [34]\\n\\n### Ultraviolet light\\n\\nUltraviolet light may benefit some patients.\\n\\nUltraviolet light in the UVB range may provide control and eliminate or\\nmarkedly reduce the need for steroids. The new narrow band units are\\nespecially effective. Ultraviolet light in the UVA range has been used alone,\\nin combination with oral psoralen administration (PUVA), or with high-dose UVA\\n1 (ie, 340-400 nm spectrum units).\\n\\nA significant decline in the usage of UVA light therapy and psoralen has been\\nobserved because this regimen clearly accelerates photoaging and increases the\\nrisk of skin cancer. UVA 1 spectrum light works by reducing cellular\\nimmunoglobulin E (IgE) binding sites and inducing apoptosis in inflammatory\\ncells and has demonstrated significant efficacy in treating atopic dermatitis.\\nA small number of patients develop erythema or disease flares with light\\ntreatment.\\n\\n### Allergen immunotherapy\\n\\nAllergen immunotherapy is currently indicated only for patients with allergic\\nrhinitis or allergic asthma. However, several small randomized controlled\\ntrials have shown a significant clinical benefit of subcutaneous immunotherapy\\nor sublingual immunotherapy with house dust mite extract in patients\\nsensitized to the house dust mite. Larger randomized, double-blind, placebo-\\ncontrolled trials are needed to confirm these findings.^ [35]\\n\\nNext:\\n\\n## Consultations\\n\\nConsider consultation with an allergist/immunologist or dermatologist for the\\nfollowing conditions:\\n\\n * Atopic dermatitis that is severe (eg, 20% skin involvement, 10% skin involvement with eyelids/hands/intertriginous areas affected) or is refractory to first-line treatments\\n\\n * Erythroderma or extensive exfoliation\\n\\n * Infectious complications\\n\\n * Ocular complications\\n\\n * Psychosocial complications\\n\\n * Coexisting asthma or allergic rhinitis\\n\\n * Impaired quality of life\\n\\n * Identification of triggers and allergens\\n\\n * Atopic dermatitis requiring hospitalization or more than one course of systemic steroids\\n\\n * Uncertain diagnosis\\n\\nPrevious\\n\\nNext:\\n\\n## Diet\\n\\nWhether breastfeeding can help prevent development of atopic dermatitis in\\nchildren remains unclear. A clinical report from the American Academy of\\nPediatrics recommended exclusive breastfeeding as opposed to cow's milk\\nformula feeding over the first 4 months of life to prevent development of\\natopic dermatitis in infants at high risk of developing atopy.^ [36] However,\\nseveral studies have found no protective benefit of exclusive breastfeeding in\\nthe first 3-6 months of life.^ [37, 38]\\n\\nSupplementation with extensively hydrolyzed formulas in infants at high risk\\nof developing atopic dermatitis appeared to be more effective at preventing\\natopic dermatitis than supplementation with partially hydrolyzed formulas or\\ncow's milk formulas.^ [36] However, partially hydrolyzed cow's milk formula\\nmay be beneficial in treating infants with mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis\\nduring the first 6 months of their life without affecting their nutritional\\nstatus.^ [39]\\n\\nFor children older than 5 years, nutritionally adequate elimination diets are\\nthe goal if double-blind placebo-controlled trials indicate a clinically\\nsignificant food allergy. However, most skin tests, radioallergosorbent tests\\n(RASTs), and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) that reveal positive\\nresults against food allergens are not borne out to cause disease flares in\\nclinical trials; thus, elimination diets are only rarely indicated.\\n\\nPrevious\\n\\nNext:\\n\\n## Activity\\n\\nProhibit smoking in the home and in other areas that are frequented by\\nchildren with allergies.\\n\\nImplement dust mite control measures for children with documented sensitivity\\nto dust mites. Counsel parents to use dust mite–proof plastic cases around\\npillows, mattresses, and box springs. Wash bedding in hot water weekly to\\nremove dust mites. Remove carpets and drapes from the bedroom or vacuum\\ncarpets and drapes weekly to remove dust mites.\\n\\nIn the subgroup of children with atopic dermatitis who also experience\\nrespiratory allergies to animal allergens, parents should consider removing\\nanimals from the home or confining them to areas of the house where\\nsusceptible children do not come into contact with their dander or saliva.\\n\\nAvoid irritants that trigger the itch-scratch-itch cycle (eg, soaps,\\ndetergents, chemicals, abrasive clothing, extremes of temperature and\\nhumidity).\\n\\nUse pH-neutral minimally defatting soaps (eg, Dove). Avoid excessive drying of\\nthe skin with alcohol-containing astringents. Launder new clothes before\\nwearing to remove manufacturing chemicals. Use liquid detergent rather than\\npowder detergent and add a second rinse cycle to remove all residual\\ndetergent.\\n\\nWear loose fitting open-weave cotton or cotton-blend clothing; avoid wool.\\n\\nUse a humidifier in the winter to prevent excessive skin dryness and an air\\nconditioner in the summer to prevent sweating and associated macerative\\neffects on the skin. Decreased humidity indoors helps prevent the growth of\\nmold.\\n\\nPrevious\\n\\nNext:\\n\\n## Complications\\n\\nThe most common complication of atopic dermatitis is secondary infection.\\n\\nStaphylococcus species and group A beta-hemolytic streptococci are the most\\nfrequent organisms cultured from skin lesions. Superinfected eczematoid\\nlesions appear as erythema associated with serous or purulent exudates and\\ncrusting. Greasy moist scales on the surface of the lesions and small pustules\\nat the advancing edges may be present. Always consider infection in acute\\nflares of chronic atopic dermatitis or in cases that are unresponsive to\\nappropriate therapy.\\n\\nTopical antibiotic therapy is useful for localized infections; however,\\nsystemic treatment is preferred for recurrent or widespread infections. The\\nagent of choice is penicillin G if group A streptococci is the known\\ninfectious organism. Use erythromycin or a semisynthetic penicillin (eg,\\nnafcillin, oxacillin, dicloxacillin) if S aureus is a possible cause.\\nHospitalization and use of intravenous antibiotics are indicated in cases of\\ninvasive infection (eg, osteomyelitis). Perform urinalysis and closely observe\\npatients for symptoms for at least 7 weeks after treatment in endemic areas\\nbecause systemic antibiotic treatment does not prevent postinfectious\\nglomerulonephritis after a cutaneous infection with nephritogenic M strains of\\nstreptococci.\\n\\nLess commonly, patients with atopic dermatitis may develop an explosive\\nvesicular eruption known as Kaposi varicelliform eruption or eczema\\nherpeticum. Vesicles and pustules are typically umbilicated and are initially\\nconfined to eczematous skin but may later spread to normal skin. Later in the\\ncourse of the disease, erosions may be commonplace and confluent, resulting in\\ndenuded areas. Tzanck smear of vesicles or a viral culture confirms the\\ndiagnosis. Treatment is with acyclovir (if mild, administer 25-30 mg/kg/d, up\\nto 200 mg 5 times per day orally; if severe, administer 5 mg/kg/dose every 8 h\\nor 1.5 g/m^2/d intravenously).\\n\\nAtopic dermatitis nearly doubles an individual's risk of developing lymphoma.\\nThis risk increases with usage of potent topical steroids, especially for\\nprolonged time periods.^ [40]\\n\\nSleep disturbances are common in those with atopic dermatitis.^ [41, 42] They\\nhave reduced sleep efficiency, longer sleep onset latency, more sleep\\nfragmentation, and less nonrapid eye movement sleep. Reduced nocturnal\\nmelatonin secretion may be linked. Mothers may also experience sleep\\ndisturbance and exhaustion as a result of their child’s atopic dermatitis.^\\n[43]\\n\\nPrevious\\n\\nNext:\\n\\n## Prevention\\n\\nPrevention of acute flares and the subsequent development of chronic lesions\\nof atopic dermatitis are indicators of successful treatment for this disease.\\nMaintenance of adequate hydration of the stratum corneum, avoidance of known\\nor probable allergens and irritants, rapid self-treatment with the proper\\nclass of topical steroids, and judicious use of complementary therapies (eg,\\nantipruritics, stress relievers, antibiotics) are the cornerstones of ensuring\\na high quality of life unimpeded by the more severe aspects of this disease.\\n\\nNonspecific triggers of inflammation in patients with atopic dermatitis may\\ninclude physical or chemical irritants. The following simple measures should\\nbe followed in daily life to reduce the frequency and severity of irritant-\\ninduced atopic dermatitis flares^ [44] :\\n\\n * Skin care products that contain alcohol and astringents should be avoided.\\n\\n * New clothes should be laundered before use to remove formaldehyde and other chemicals.\\n\\n * Liquid detergents are preferred over powder detergents for laundering clothes, as liquids are easier to rinse out. A second rinse cycle may also improve removal of residual detergent.\\n\\n * Patients should shower immediately after swimming in chlorinated pools and should subsequently apply moisturizer.\\n\\n * Fragrance-free skin products that are hypoallergenic or made for \\\"sensitive skin\\\" may be less irritating than other kinds of skin products.\\n\\nPrenatal and postnatal probiotic supplementation may be helpful in preventing\\nthe development of atopic dermatitis in young children. In a 2008 meta-\\nanalysis, the most commonly studied probiotic was Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG.^\\n[45] Larger, randomized controlled studies are needed to confirm these initial\\nfindings.\\n\\nA dog living in the home at the time of birth has been associated with a 50%\\ndecrease in the incidence of atopic dermatitis at age 3 years.^ [6] One study\\nfound that, at age 4 years, dog-sensitized children experienced less risk for\\neczema, whereas cat sensitization significantly increased the risk.^ [46]\\n\\nChildren with ichthyosis vulgaris should avoid neonatal cat exposure to\\nprevent atopic dermatitis.^ [47]\\n\\nBreastfeeding during the first 4 months of life may reduce in incidence and\\nseverity of childhood atopic disease but only modestly and only in those at\\nhigh risk.^ [48]\\n\\nPrevious\\n\\nNext:\\n\\n## Long-Term Monitoring\\n\\nFrequent follow-up is needed early in the course of atopic dermatitis (AD) to\\nensure compliance and assess patient responsiveness to therapy. Analyze\\ntreatment failures for the presence of resistant organisms, contact dermatitis\\nto a medication (eg, preservatives in steroid preparations, bacitracin), or\\nparental noncompliance.\\n\\nPrevious\\n\\nMedication\\n\\n###### References\\n\\n 1. Turner JD, Schwartz RA. Atopic dermatitis. A clinical challenge. Acta Dermatovenerol Alp Panonica Adriat. 2006 Jun. 15(2):59-68. [Medline].\\n\\n 2. Ong PY, Leung DY. Immune dysregulation in atopic dermatitis. Curr Allergy Asthma Rep. 2006 Sep. 6(5):384-9. [Medline].\\n\\n 3. Oranje AP, Devillers AC, Kunz B, et al. Treatment of patients with atopic dermatitis using wet-wrap dressings with diluted steroids and/or emollients. An expert panel's opinion and review of the literature. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2006 Nov. 20(10):1277-86. [Medline].\\n\\n 4. Flohr C, Yeo L. Atopic dermatitis and the hygiene hypothesis revisited. Curr Probl Dermatol. 2011. 41:1-34. [Medline].\\n\\n 5. 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[Medline].\\n\\nMedia Gallery\\n\\n * Typical atopic dermatitis on the face of an infant.\\n\\n * Flexural involvement in childhood atopic dermatitis.\\n\\nof 2\\n\\n###### Tables\\n\\nBack to List\\n\\n###### Contributor Information and Disclosures\\n\\nAuthor\\n\\nRobert A Schwartz, MD, MPH Professor and Head of Dermatology, Professor of\\nPathology, Professor of Pediatrics, Professor of Medicine, Rutgers New Jersey\\nMedical School\\n\\nRobert A Schwartz, MD, MPH is a member of the following medical societies:\\nAlpha Omega Alpha, American Academy of Dermatology, New York Academy of\\nMedicine, Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, Sigma Xi\\n\\nDisclosure: Nothing to disclose.\\n\\nSpecialty Editor Board\\n\\nMary L Windle, PharmD Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Nebraska\\nMedical Center College of Pharmacy; Editor-in-Chief, Medscape Drug Reference\\n\\nDisclosure: Nothing to disclose.\\n\\nRobert A Schwartz, MD, MPH Professor and Head of Dermatology, Professor of\\nPathology, Professor of Pediatrics, Professor of Medicine, Rutgers New Jersey\\nMedical School\\n\\nRobert A Schwartz, MD, MPH is a member of the following medical societies:\\nAlpha Omega Alpha, American Academy of Dermatology, New York Academy of\\nMedicine, Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, Sigma Xi\\n\\nDisclosure: Nothing to disclose.\\n\\nChief Editor\\n\\nDirk M Elston, MD Professor and Chairman, Department of Dermatology and\\nDermatologic Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine\\n\\nDirk M Elston, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American\\nAcademy of Dermatology\\n\\nDisclosure: Nothing to disclose.\\n\\nAdditional Contributors\\n\\nKevin P Connelly, DO Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics,\\nDivision of General Pediatrics and Emergency Care, Virginia Commonwealth\\nUniversity School of Medicine; Medical Director, Paws for Health Pet\\nVisitation Program of the Richmond SPCA; Pediatric Emergency Physician,\\nEmergency Consultants Inc, Chippenham Medical Center\\n\\nKevin P Connelly, DO is a member of the following medical societies: American\\nAcademy of Pediatrics, American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians, American\\nOsteopathic Association\\n\\nDisclosure: Nothing to disclose.\\n\\nAcknowledgements\\n\\nThe authors and editors of Medscape Reference gratefully acknowledge the\\ncontributions of previous author, Caroline C Spagnola, MD, to the development\\nand writing of this article.\\n\\nClose\\n\\n###### What would you like to print?\\n\\nWhat would you like to print?\\n\\n * Print this section\\n * Print the entire contents of\\n * Print the entire contents of article\\n\\n * Sections Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis\\n\\n * Overview\\n\\n * Background\\n * Pathophysiology\\n * Etiology\\n * Epidemiology\\n * Prognosis\\n * Patient Education\\n * Show All\\n * Presentation\\n\\n * History\\n * Physical Examination\\n * Show All\\n * DDx\\n * Workup\\n\\n * Laboratory Studies\\n * Other Tests\\n * Histologic Findings\\n * Show All\\n * Treatment\\n\\n * Medical Care\\n * Consultations\\n * Diet\\n * Activity\\n * Complications\\n * Prevention\\n * Long-Term Monitoring\\n * Show All\\n * Medication\\n\\n * Medication Summary\\n * Topical corticosteroids\\n * Systemic corticosteroids\\n * Antimicrobials\\n * Antipruritics\\n * Immunomodulators\\n * Topical Phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE-4) Inhibitors\\n * Targeted Biologic Therapies (Interleukin Inhibitors)\\n * Show All\\n * Questions & Answers\\n * Media Gallery\\n * References\\n\\n#### Find Us On\\n\\n#### About\\n\\nAbout Medscape Privacy Policy Editorial Policy Cookies Terms of Use\\nAdvertising Policy Help Center\\n\\n#### Membership\\n\\nBecome a Member Manage My Account About You Professional Information\\nNewsletters & Alerts\\n\\n#### Apps\\n\\nMedscape CME & Education\\n\\n#### WebMD Network\\n\\nMedscape Live Events WebMD MedicineNet eMedicineHealth RxList WebMD Corporate\\n\\n#### Editions\\n\\nEnglish Deutsch Español Français Português\\n\\nAll material on this website is protected by copyright, Copyright © 1994-2021\\nby WebMD LLC. 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Share a Case\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"http://europepmc.org/abstract/med/15724344\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20190301163156/http://europepmc.org/abstract/med/15724344\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"A randomized double-blind controlled trial comparing extra virgin coconut oil with mineral oil...\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"Xerosis is a common skin condition (1) characterized by dry, rough, scaly, and itchy skin, (2) associated with a defect in skin barrier function, and (3) treated with moisturizers. People in the tropics have effectively used coconut oil as a traditional moisturizer for centuries. Recently, the oil also has been shown to have skin antiseptic effects. A moisturizer with antiseptic effects has value, but there are no clinical studies to document the efficacy and safety of coconut oil as a skin moisturizer.This study aimed to determine the effectivity and safety of virgin coconut oil compared with mineral oil as a therapeutic moisturizer for mild to moderate xerosis.A randomized double- blind controlled clinical trial was conducted on mild to moderate xerosis in 34 patients with negative patch-test reactions to the test products. These patients were randomized to apply either coconut oil or mineral oil on the legs twice a day for 2 weeks. Quantitative outcome parameters for effectivity were measured at baseline and on each visit with a Corneometer CM825 to measure skin hydration and a Sebumeter SM 810 to measure skin lipids. For safety, transepidermal water loss (TEWL) was measured with a Tewameter TM210, and skin surface hydrogen ion concentration (pH) was measured with a Skin pH Meter PH900. 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A moisturizer with antiseptic\\neffects has value, but there are no clinical studies to document the efficacy\\nand safety of coconut oil as a skin moisturizer.This study aimed to determine\\nthe effectivity and safety of virgin coconut oil compared with mineral oil as\\na therapeutic moisturizer for mild to moderate xerosis.A randomized double-\\nblind controlled clinical trial was conducted on mild to moderate xerosis in\\n34 patients with negative patch-test reactions to the test products. These\\npatients were randomized to apply either coconut oil or mineral oil on the\\nlegs twice a day for 2 weeks. Quantitative outcome parameters for effectivity\\nwere measured at baseline and on each visit with a Corneometer CM825 to\\nmeasure skin hydration and a Sebumeter SM 810 to measure skin lipids. For\\nsafety, transepidermal water loss (TEWL) was measured with a Tewameter TM210,\\nand skin surface hydrogen ion concentration (pH) was measured with a Skin pH\\nMeter PH900. Patients and the investigator separately evaluated, at baseline\\nand at each weekly visit, skin symptoms of dryness, scaling, roughness, and\\npruritus by using a visual analogue scale and grading of xerosis.Coconut oil\\nand mineral oil have comparable effects. Both oils showed effectivity through\\nsignificant improvement in skin hydration and increase in skin surface lipid\\nlevels. Safety was demonstrated through no significant difference in TEWL and\\nskin pH. Subjective grading of xerosis by the investigators and visual\\nanalogue scales used by the patients showed a general trend toward better\\n(though not statistically evident) improvement with coconut oil than with\\nmineral oil. 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It includes content provided to the PMC International archive by\\nparticipating publishers.\\n\\nContact the Helpdesk Visit the blog Follow EuropePMC_news on Twitter Leave\\nfeedback\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/eczema-atopic-dermatitis.html\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20210411215713/https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/eczema-atopic-dermatitis.html\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) (for Parents)\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"Eczema is a condition where the skin gets irritated, red, dry, bumpy, and itchy. There are several types of eczema, but the most common is atopic dermatitis. To many people, \\\"eczema\\\" and \\\"atopic dermatitis\\\" mean the same thing.\",\n \"Infants younger than 1 year old usually have the eczema rash on their cheeks, forehead, or scalp. It may spread to the knees, elbows, and trunk (but not usually the diaper area).\",\n \"Older kids and teens usually get the rash in the bends of the elbows, behind the knees, on the neck, or on the inner wrists and ankles. Their skin is often scalier and drier than when the eczema first began. It also can be thicker, darker, or scarred from all the scratching (called lichenification).\",\n \"Doctors don't know exactly what causes eczema. It might be that there's a difference in the way a person's immune system reacts to things. Skin allergies may be involved in some forms of eczema.\",\n \"Many kids and teens with eczema have family members who have it. Experts think it passes from parents to kids through genes. Eczema is fairly common.\",\n \"People with eczema also may have asthma and some types of allergies, such as hay fever. Eczema, asthma, and hay fever are known as \\\"atopic\\\" conditions. These affect people who are overly sensitive to allergens in the environment. For some, food allergies may bring these on or make them worse. For others, allergies to animal dander, dust, pollen or other things might be the triggers.\",\n \"There is no specific test used to diagnose eczema. The doctor will look at the rash and ask about symptoms, the child's past health, and the family's health. If family members have any atopic conditions, that's an important clue.\",\n \"The doctor will rule out other conditions that can cause skin inflammation, and might recommend that your child see a dermatologist or an allergist.\",\n \"The doctor may ask you to ban some foods (such as eggs, milk, soy, or nuts) from your child's diet, switch detergents or soaps, or make other changes for a time to see if your child is reacting to something.\",\n \"There is no cure for eczema. But treatments can help with symptoms. The doctor will recommend different treatments based on how severe the symptoms are, the child's age, and where the rash is. Some are \\\"topical\\\" and applied to the skin. Others are taken by mouth.\",\n \"Topical moisturizers. Skin should be moisturized often (ideally, two or three times a day). The best time to apply moisturizer is after a bath or shower, with the skin patted dry gently. Ointments (such as petroleum jelly) and creams are best because they contain a lot of oil. Lotions have too much water to be helpful.\",\n \"Topical corticosteroids, also called cortisone or steroid creams or ointments. These ease skin inflammation. (These aren't the same as steroids used by some athletes.) It's important not to use a topical steroid prescribed for someone else. These creams and ointments vary in strength, and using the wrong strength in sensitive areas can damage the skin, especially in infants.\",\n \"Medicine taken by mouth. These can include antihistamines (anti-allergy medicine) to help itchy kids sleep better at night, antibiotics if a rash gets infected by bacteria, and corticosteroid pills or other medicines that suppress the immune system.\",\n \"Help prevent or treat eczema by keeping your child's skin from getting dry or itchy and avoiding triggers that cause flare-ups. Try these suggestions:\",\n \"Kids should take short baths or showers in warm (not hot) water. Use mild unscented soaps or non-soap cleansers and pat the skin dry before putting on cream or ointment. Teens should use unscented makeup and oil-free facial moisturizers.\",\n \"Kids should wear soft clothes that \\\"breathe,\\\" such as those made from cotton. Wool or polyester may be too harsh or irritating.\",\n \"Keep your child's fingernails short to prevent skin damage from scratching. Try having your child wear comfortable, light gloves to bed if scratching at night is a problem.\",\n \"Get rid of known allergens in your household and help your child avoid others, like pollen, mold, and tobacco smoke.\",\n \"Stress can make eczema worse. Help your child find ways to deal with stress (like exercise, deep breathing, or talking to a counselor).\",\n \"Children and teens with eczema are prone to skin infections. Call your doctor right away if you notice any early signs of skin infection, such as\",\n \"Also call your doctor if you notice a sudden change or worsening of the eczema, or if it isn't responding to the doctor's recommendations.\",\n \"For many kids, eczema begins to improve by the age of 5 or 6. Sometimes it goes away. In other kids, it may start again as they enter puberty. Some people still have eczema as adults, with areas of itching that look dry and scaly.\",\n \"Note: All information on KidsHealth® is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) (for Parents) - Nemours KidsHealth\\n\\n[Skip to Content]\\n\\n# Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)\\n\\nReviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD\\n\\n * Print\\n\\nen españolEccema (dermatitis atópica)\\n\\n### What Is Eczema?\\n\\nEczema is a condition where the skin gets irritated, red, dry, bumpy, and\\nitchy. There are several types of eczema, but the most common is atopic\\ndermatitis. To many people, \\\"eczema\\\" and \\\"atopic dermatitis\\\" mean the same\\nthing.\\n\\n### What Are the Signs & Symptoms of Eczema?\\n\\nThe signs of eczema (EK-zeh-ma):\\n\\n * are mainly dry, itchy skin. Because it is so itchy, it is often called \\\"the itch that rashes.\\\"\\n * include redness, scales, and bumps that can leak fluid and then crust over\\n * tend to come and go. When they get worse, it is called a flare-up.\\n * may be more noticeable at night\\n\\nSymptoms can vary:\\n\\n * Infants younger than 1 year old usually have the eczema rash on their cheeks, forehead, or scalp. It may spread to the knees, elbows, and trunk (but not usually the diaper area).\\n\\n * Older kids and teens usually get the rash in the bends of the elbows, behind the knees, on the neck, or on the inner wrists and ankles. Their skin is often scalier and drier than when the eczema first began. It also can be thicker, darker, or scarred from all the scratching (called lichenification).\\n\\n### What Causes Eczema?\\n\\nDoctors don't know exactly what causes eczema. It might be that there's a\\ndifference in the way a person's immune system reacts to things. Skin\\nallergies may be involved in some forms of eczema.\\n\\n### Who Gets Eczema?\\n\\nMany kids and teens with eczema have family members who have it. Experts think\\nit passes from parents to kids through genes. Eczema is fairly common.\\n\\nPeople with eczema also may have asthma and some types of allergies, such as\\nhay fever. Eczema, asthma, and hay fever are known as \\\"atopic\\\" conditions.\\nThese affect people who are overly sensitive to allergens in the environment.\\nFor some, food allergies may bring these on or make them worse. For others,\\nallergies to animal dander, dust, pollen or other things might be the\\ntriggers.\\n\\nEczema is not contagious.\\n\\n### How Is Eczema Diagnosed?\\n\\nThere is no specific test used to diagnose eczema. The doctor will look at the\\nrash and ask about symptoms, the child's past health, and the family's health.\\nIf family members have any atopic conditions, that's an important clue.\\n\\nThe doctor will rule out other conditions that can cause skin inflammation,\\nand might recommend that your child see a dermatologist or an allergist.\\n\\nThe doctor may ask you to ban some foods (such as eggs, milk, soy, or nuts)\\nfrom your child's diet, switch detergents or soaps, or make other changes for\\na time to see if your child is reacting to something.\\n\\n### How Is Eczema Treated?\\n\\nThere is no cure for eczema. But treatments can help with symptoms. The doctor\\nwill recommend different treatments based on how severe the symptoms are, the\\nchild's age, and where the rash is. Some are \\\"topical\\\" and applied to the\\nskin. Others are taken by mouth.\\n\\nTopical moisturizers. Skin should be moisturized often (ideally, two or three\\ntimes a day). The best time to apply moisturizer is after a bath or shower,\\nwith the skin patted dry gently. Ointments (such as petroleum jelly) and\\ncreams are best because they contain a lot of oil. Lotions have too much water\\nto be helpful.\\n\\nTopical corticosteroids, also called cortisone or steroid creams or ointments.\\nThese ease skin inflammation. (These aren't the same as steroids used by some\\nathletes.) It's important not to use a topical steroid prescribed for someone\\nelse. These creams and ointments vary in strength, and using the wrong\\nstrength in sensitive areas can damage the skin, especially in infants.\\n\\nOther topical anti-inflammatory medicines. These include medicines that change\\nthe way the skin's immune system reacts.\\n\\nMedicine taken by mouth. These can include antihistamines (anti-allergy\\nmedicine) to help itchy kids sleep better at night, antibiotics if a rash gets\\ninfected by bacteria, and corticosteroid pills or other medicines that\\nsuppress the immune system.\\n\\nOther types of treatment can include:\\n\\n * phototherapy: treatment with ultraviolet light\\n * wet wraps: damp cloths placed on irritated areas of skin\\n * bleach baths: bathing in very diluted bleach solution\\n\\n### How Can Parents Help?\\n\\nHelp prevent or treat eczema by keeping your child's skin from getting dry or\\nitchy and avoiding triggers that cause flare-ups. Try these suggestions:\\n\\n * Kids should take short baths or showers in warm (not hot) water. Use mild unscented soaps or non-soap cleansers and pat the skin dry before putting on cream or ointment. Teens should use unscented makeup and oil-free facial moisturizers.\\n * Ask your doctor if it's OK to use oatmeal soaking products in the bath to help control itching.\\n * Kids should wear soft clothes that \\\"breathe,\\\" such as those made from cotton. Wool or polyester may be too harsh or irritating.\\n * Keep your child's fingernails short to prevent skin damage from scratching. Try having your child wear comfortable, light gloves to bed if scratching at night is a problem.\\n * Kids should avoid becoming overheated, which can lead to flare-ups.\\n * Kids should drink plenty of water, which adds moisture to the skin.\\n * Get rid of known allergens in your household and help your child avoid others, like pollen, mold, and tobacco smoke.\\n * Stress can make eczema worse. Help your child find ways to deal with stress (like exercise, deep breathing, or talking to a counselor).\\n\\n### When Should I Call the Doctor?\\n\\nChildren and teens with eczema are prone to skin infections. Call your doctor\\nright away if you notice any early signs of skin infection, such as\\n\\n * fever\\n * redness and warmth on or around affected areas\\n * pus-filled bumps on or around affected areas\\n * areas on the skin that look like cold sores or fever blisters\\n\\nAlso call your doctor if you notice a sudden change or worsening of the\\neczema, or if it isn't responding to the doctor's recommendations.\\n\\n### What Else Should I Know?\\n\\nFor many kids, eczema begins to improve by the age of 5 or 6. Sometimes it\\ngoes away. In other kids, it may start again as they enter puberty. Some\\npeople still have eczema as adults, with areas of itching that look dry and\\nscaly.\\n\\nReviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD\\n\\nDate reviewed: September 2019\\n\\n## More on this topic for:\\n\\n * Laundering Your Baby's Clothes\\n * Seasonal Allergies (Hay Fever)\\n * Cradle Cap (Seborrheic Dermatitis) in Infants\\n * Asthma Center\\n * All About Allergies\\n * What Is Skin Testing for Allergies?\\n * Asthma\\n * Impetigo\\n * Skin, Hair, and Nails\\n * Food Allergies\\n\\n * Word! Dermatitis\\n * Word! Eczema\\n * Word! Hay Fever\\n * Word! Skin Test\\n * Asthma Center\\n * Rashes\\n * Eczema\\n\\n * Food Allergies\\n * Asthma Center\\n * Allergies\\n * Tips for Taking Care of Your Skin\\n * Eczema\\n * Impetigo\\n\\nNote: All information on KidsHealth® is for educational purposes only. For\\nspecific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.\\n\\n© 1995- The Nemours Foundation. All rights reserved.\\n\\nImages provided by The Nemours Foundation, iStock, Getty Images, Veer,\\nShutterstock, and Clipart.com.\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"https://www.permaculture.co.uk/readers-solutions/5-natural-cures-eczema\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20210413062756/https://www.permaculture.co.uk/readers-solutions/5-natural-cures-eczema\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"5 natural cures for eczema\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"to scratch and many have been given steroid creams. But have you found that after you finish the course of medication, it just keeps coming back? Rather than dampen the symptoms, this article discusses 5 simple steps you can take to get to the root of the problem and beat eczema forever.\",\n \"I've had eczema since I was a child and have tried everything including homeopathy and herbal medicine as well as more conventional treatments. I was told that I would probably grow out of it but unfortunately I was still itching into my 20s. None of the treatments I was given worked, they either gave temporary relief or made it worse. After years of trying, I decided to take a little look at what was in the emollient given to me by my doctor and I found some surprising results. It mostly consisted of parabens (which can be an irritant in some people) but the wost ingredient was sodium laurel sulphate, an ester of sulphuric acid that dries up the natural oils on your skin and can cause skin corrosion and severe irritation. The thing they were prescribing me was creating the problem and it is in most soaps and moisturisers. Crazy right? So why do cosmetic companies use it? Well, It started off as an efficient detergent for garage floors and it's incredibly cheap. It does so much more but one of its finest qualities is mimicking estrogen (EEK!) to read more about SLS click here.\",\n \"Get rid of anything that has SLS in it, you are not a garage floor! This means you need to look at your shampoos, conditioners, hand soaps, shower gels, moisturisers. Anything and everything that comes into contact with your skin should come under scrutiny. My motto is, \\\"Don't put anything on your skin that you wouldn't put in your mouth.\\\" Try to avoid parabens and other synthetic substances that could be irritants as well, the Ecologist have a great list of beauty baddies on their website.\",\n \"Go for the products that pride themselves on being organic but keep looking at the ingredients labels as they are not always 100% natural. The rule to go by is if you don't recognise what's in it, don't buy it. A personal favourite of mine is a company called Raw Gaia, the world's first range of living organic skin care products and raw organic beauty products . When you use their delicious smelling creams it really feels like you are nourishing your skin.\",\n \"This is the piece of advice I really agree with the doctors on. Every time you think of it, like right now, get the moisturiser out. Eczema is usually caused by dry skin (but you should check with your doctor in case it is an infection) so it makes sense to give it tonnes of moisture but just make sure it's the right kind. I find that using 100% pure products was the only thing that didn't irritate or block my pores.\",\n \"Cocoa butter is great for your skin because Vitamins E among others is naturally found within it. If it is cold pressed, the vitamins will be more prevalent. It also makes your skin beautifully soft and smells like a dream! It's best to buy it in its most pure form as this guarantees there will be no parabens mixed in but it's also so much cheaper than shop bought brands. It keeps forever so there is never any need to put artifical preservatives in it anyway.\",\n \"Sweet almond carrier oil is also vitamin rich. It contains contains the plant- derived compounds ursolic acid and oleic acid which are known to have anti- inflammatory and skin barrier repair effects. Try massaging it all over your body an hour before having a bath to prevent dryness.\",\n \"Aloe vera is used for treating burns and has even shown to be effective at healing wounds. It has been amazing at treating my eczema with overnight results but when I told a friend this she said it always gave her a rash. It turned out she had been using a cream with all sorts of other ingredients in it because harvested aloe juice needs preservatives. The best way to get around this is to just buy a plant from your local garden centre and cut off a leaf and keep it in your fridge to use as and when you need it. This is a really cheap way of moisturising but it also means you can get the full benefits of the aloe plant by drinking it as a juice too.\",\n \"You should be able to get all the vitamins and minerals you need from a balanced diet but it's sometimes useful to have an extra boost. It is always best to consult a nutritionist before taking supplements. In some cases, eczema can be caused by a fatty acid defficiency. Fatty acids can reduce inflammation and relieve dryness, and can also help to heal eczema, therefore, it is worth taking a fatty acid supplement that contains Omega 3, 6 and 9. Antioxidant vitamins C, E and D might also be good for treating eczema. This is because antioxidants can improve the skin's texture, collagen production, protect from free radicals and help with essential fatty acid metabolism.\",\n \"Cows milk is the most common dietary trigger for eczema. Drinking cows milk may not be the thing causing your eczema but it is worth cutting it out for a couple of weeks just to see if it makes a difference to you. When you cut out a certain type of food it is important that you replace it with something. In terms of alternatives to cows milk, it really depends on your preference, almond and hazelnut milks are my favourites but others in my family love oat and rice milk. Goats, sheeps and buffalo milk are delicious creamy alternatives and also create amazing cheeses but if you are particularly sensitive, after the two weeks, it might be worth cutting these out too.\",\n \"It is also possible that you could be sensitive to other foods like soya, gluten, citrus fruits or nuts so if you've tried all of the steps and they still aren't working it might be good to consult a dietician or allergy specialist.\",\n \"It sounds so simple but we often forget that clothes are the thing that come into contact with our skin the most. I often found that my eczema got a lot worse as I started wearing more clothes when the cold weather set in. If you think about it, even though most of the detergent gets washed out every time you wash your clothes, they always come out the machine with a fresh clean smell so it must be leaving some sort of residue. There have been many eczema arguments against biological washing powder because the enzymes used to eat the dirt could also eat your skin but nothing has been proved. I would just say that natural is best because even after I got rid of the biological washing powder, there were still some that chafed no end! My favourite is the Simply pure range because it doesn't use harmful substances (to you or the fishes in the sea) and it leaves your clothes smelling delightful, it is also recommended by the national eczema society.\",\n \"In terms of wearing more natural fibres, rather than getting a whole new wardrobe just change what you buy in future. It's a case of exchanging scratchy fibers for softer ones like bamboo, cotton or silk (look out for top quality pieces second hand at jumble sales or charity shops). If you decide to start buying organic fibres, it benefits not just your skin but the environment and the farmers too.\",\n \"Create your own natural skincare products from your local ingredients with Vital Skincare: Natural Healthy Skin in Just 5 Minutes a Day available from: https://shop.permaculture.co.uk/vital-skincare.html\",\n \"I also suffered eczema for years and years, though it finally dissipated. While I agree with all of your suggestions, finally I realised that the most fundamental of all my problems - for me! - was self-judgement. If this sounds esoteric or whatever, the consequences have been totally practical. Even now, years after the chronic eczema has passed, if I am giving myself a hard time, eczema appears, and I only need to recognize it, literally look at myself in a mirror, and tell myself honestly that I love myself just the way I am, and the eczema goes into retreat! Try it, and I hope it works as well for you. Do the other stuff as well of course. Good luck!\",\n \"I had bad eczema for years and agree that aloe vera and almond oil are great for eczema. I used different types of creams from the chemist and eventually went natural (thank goodness!). I used proskin eczema by mama nature which is a cream with aloe vera, almond oil and calendula. It was amazing and helped me better than any other cream. I would definitely recommend natural products.\",\n \"Spotted the thread on eczema and wondered if acne could be helped by similar treatments. A young relative (aged 20) has bad acne and it is making him very self-conscious and depressed. Any ideas?\",\n \"Super article. I found through trial and error that the only thing I can put on my scalp is aloe Vera shampoo and conditioner (faith in nature or dr. Organic). I struggled for years with eczema, but now it is very much under control.\",\n \"Thanks for this article! The other day for the first time, I thought to try a piece of Aloe Vera plant and when I applied it, it seemed to soothe quickly, so it's good to see confirmation in the pages of Permaculture Mag!\",\n \"Shampoo. Seriously ive had this since i was born and this shampoo made it worse quit messing with people and put stuff on here when you actually find a cure. There is none. The only thing to do is to keep it moisturized. I am 17 and im tired of hearing the same crap about how we cured it the only thing helping me is this soap i got from Louisiana. The Baylor college of Medicine. These natural cures don't work i've personally tried them all. It sucks when you can't even go to school with shorts on because your scarred people will see your eczema. Just go to Baylor College of medicine. That is the only \\\"cure\\\"\",\n \"Because things don't work for you it doesn't render them useless. My son has had ecxema since he was 2 months old he is now 23, for him and I'm sure many others different things have worked at different ages, a cream we tried when he was 3 didn't work but at 20 it did, now we need to change again, hence I'm on this site.I believe it's a condition you manage not cure, you have to look at the whole picture, age, diet, stresses, enviroment, as they change so should the treatment. I'm glad you have had success with the Baylor College and I hope they continue to manage your ecxema.\",\n \"Hi. As a medical herbalist, I'm very surprised herbs didn't work for you. Touch wood, I've not had an eczema case (who followed my dietary advice) not clear up or improve dramatically. I wonder what or who you tried? Information about Herbal Medicine, the herbs themselves and practitioners all vary widely in quality. Oh, and well done John Button, yes, I find stress is very key. The skin and nerve tissues develop from the same embryological germ tissue, and I wonder if this is why.\",\n \"Did not hear one word about Hemp. If your not aware of the quality and benefits of this super plant, I believe everyone should. It provides us with a full spectrum of Omegas, in fact all of them in which the body needs. Even all the essential fatty acids we need to consume from our diet. Its known to clear up everything! especially eczema. And no not talking about marijuana. I am talking about Hemp! You can consume it from eating hulled seeds or oil. There is also many body care products out there with hemp oil in it. The hemp oil that I am talking about is the seed oil. As a good example I would refer to Robert from Canada Hemp Foods. Hemp will dominate once again, Slowly while we all educate ourselves since it is very clear our governments and corporations have been lying to us to benefit themselves. It could only last for so long and now is the time for people to start becoming aware of the high quality and benefits hemp has to offer.\",\n \"I'm also wondering what exactly you mean when you say you 'tried herbal medicine'. There is a world of difference between taking or applying over-the- counter herbal remedies (which may not be the correct herb for you, or may not be strong enough to tackle a severe case of eczema) and going to see a qualified medical herbalist, who can assess your individual needs and make up a specific treatment plan for your condition, which usually includes custom made herbal medicines, topical applications and detailed dietary advice. In this case the success rate for treatment of eczema and other chronic skin conditions is very high.\",\n \"I used to suffer from eczema for about 15 years so I have tried every single cream & ointment known to man. Unfortunately Aveeno and every other cream had little effect at all. Thankfully I was actually able to completely cure my eczema after my cousin told me how. I only had to do 2 things, which i will share below...\",\n \"1. Use a humidifier in your house. This will add moisture to the air and to your skin without you knowing.\",\n \"Try those two steps and hopefully you will get as much luck with getting rid of eczema as i did. Just remember eczema is not a permanent problem, creams may slightly ease symptoms occasionally but you need to tackle the root cause.\",\n \"I have sensitive skin and I have eczema. When I say I've tried just about every product, I mean EVERY product. From prescription to over the counter, only few have worked and even then, they only work for so long or only so well. When I first got Foderma serum, I loved that a little really went a long way. I've used it everyday but it barely made a dent. It took almost a week and a half to realize I had used any of it look-wise. After a few days, I could tell a difference in my eczema. I only used it on one of my spots for about a week to see how my skin would react and to see if it would work. It's phenomenal. It started to get rid of it right away AND once it was gone, has kept it gone. I use it daily like I would a normal lotion. I would highly reccomend Foderma serum.\",\n \"but I m also doing research on eczema remedies and I found this dynamic source it will be really help for everyone. so, you must visit on it. http://eczematracker.com/whatworksforeczema.php\",\n \"I love this natural remedies! That's really a marvelous post. This post contains useful information which help a lot to who facing eczema problem.\",\n \"but I m also doing research on eczema remedies and I found this dynamic source it will be really help for everyone. so, you must visit on it. http://eczematracker.com/whatworksforeczema.php\",\n \"Hi, My daughter developed eczema between the ages of 11 and 20, then it disappeared. But those years were hell as many of you so well know. The usual routine; night scratching and weeping, stuck to the sheets, you know. And the diabolical treatments with steroids, paraffin rich gunk which was called 'moisturiser' for some obscure reason, and the emollient baths. Been there, sad times and I was ignorant and trusted the doctors as I never had experienced these things before. In fact I had never known anyone with bad enough eczema to mention in a conversation. But I had better ideas and tried to find a natural cure for the problem. Those days there was no internet, only some books in our very limited library and few more in another, further away in the city. So I harvested the little info there was but found not much. I tried almond carrier oil with few drops of lavender essential oil but that did not help a lot. I also mixed the lavender in the doctor-prescribed paraffin gunk because I had been convinced of its merits. Now I would like to drag all those doctors to court and sue them for child cruelty. I have also learnt to avoid doctors as much as possible. They work for the Big Pharma and recommend 'medicines' to make money and have no interest in your well being. In fact, eczema patients are well loved by Big Pharma as they'll never get better as long as they are 'treated' with the popular medicines, steroids and paraffin. And the money rolls in. Eventually my daughter grew out her eczema but it did return. However, meanwhile I had enquired computer skills and found a wealth of new info on the net, and learnt so much more about herbal treatments. I also learnt how to make herbal creams and infusions with amazing results. When my daughter began to get a nasty rash around her mouth 4 years ago, aged 29, she went to see a doctor, against my wishes, and was prescribed steroid cream. My advice was to not to use it, but she thought that since there was only a little rash, something quick should remove it without fuss. Long story short; yes it did remove it but it returned in 2 weeks' time much worse. Then it was time to go to the garden and find some herbs. I found Chickweed and made an infusion, tea thus. The rash which was now burning and spread, was dabbed many times a day with this cooled 'tea' in a cotton wool ball. Immediately there was a cooling, soothing feeling, and less itch. This went on for 2 weeks, and we could see how the skin began to change colour from the angry red back to the normal paleness. After 3 weeks of daily washes there was no sign of any redness at all. Steroid cream was thrown in the bin to start with, and after that episode there have not been a new flair ups until recently when my daughter found the same redness on her eye lids. She started to use chickweed infusion again, and now the redness is receding. It is an amazing little weed and really works.Very cheap too, from a well known market place. Just buy 'dried Chickweed', put 1 teaspoon in a mug, pour boiled water on top as making tea and cover with a saucer. Let brew at least 15 minutes and let cool. Then dab on any eczema and keep on doing so until there is improvement. There will be and it is lovely to see. The same happens if you use Calendula. You can buy that very cheaply too and use like CW. You can also drink the tea for stomach upsets. Use Calendula cream, or CW cream, and avoid anything with paraffin. I'll write another post about those, Just AVOID them. Moisturise with almond oil straight from the bottle or Jojoba oil which is actually a liquid wax but it lets the skin breathe and does not block pores like paraffin does. Also, you can have a bath without emollients. I make a bath oil for my 'patients',( people hear about me and come for help) and it is lovely. It contains 1 part of Polysorbate 80 and 3 parts of oils of your choice, say, Almond, Coconut or Jojoba. Put all in a bottle, shake up and use 1 cap full in a bath. The oil mixes with water and does not float on top, so you are not sitting in an oil slick. Also, in the warm bath the healing oils penetrate your skin and leave it moisturised afterwards. One lady prefers this for any moisturiser and makes her own now. Others have learned to make creams. But do not forget that eczema also needs treatment from the inside. Bad diet, sugar and nasty fats as vegetable oils (Google about that and Omega-3 please) play hell with your skin. Toxins break out through your skin too, and an unclean liver will keep you ill forever. There are articles written about these things, so Google up and educate yourself. With lots of love, Marju\",\n \"This is the stuff you bump into everywhere; Mineral Oil One of the reasons it has become popular as a skin care product is that it forms a film over the skin that prevents the skin from contacting or absorbing anything in the environment. For example, it’s best to keep a rash dry, and mineral oil helps prevent the absorption of water. Large cosmetic companies are continuing to use synthetic and petrochemical ingredients in personal care products. Pick up any bottle of lotions, cream, shampoo, conditioner, or toothpaste in your house right now and see how many natural ingredients they contain. Another popular use is in bath oils. In this case, it supposedly keeps moisture locked in, and makes the skin feel smooth. Since dry skin generally feels rough and flaky, the assumption is that if the skin feels smooth, then it is moist. Mineral Oil Doesn't Allow The Skin to Breathe The hole in these theories is that mineral oil doesn't allow the skin to ‘breathe’. While it may keep moisture in, it also prevents the body from absorbing oxygen and from eliminating toxins and other waste products – both of which are such vital bodily processes that their malfunction could create dry skin, and many other unhealthy conditions. Mineral oil acts as a thin layer on the skin. Mineral oil is not absorbed into your skin because the molecules are too large. It just sits on top of your skin and clogs your pores, which doesn't allow your skin to absorb water (moisture) which slows the skins ability to eliminate toxins. Remember, the skin in the body's largest organ and plays an important role in maintaining overall health! Once the oil is absorbed, it is broken down by the liver and passes through the intestinal tract, it will absorb all of the fat-soluble vitamins found there. It is essentially stealing important vitamins from the body, which the body will not be able to replace.\",\n \"Mineral Oil Increases the Photo-Aging of the Skin We wonder why we keep looking older, why our skin continues to dry out, even with all the products we use? (Plus you will burn faster when using petroleum products... and a burn is not a tan). So, the skin problem is not being treated, it’s being masked, and possibly even worsened. This will quickly be obvious once you stop using the products, and find that the skin problems immediately reappear. Also, your skin can become more dehydrated because mineral oil dissolves your skins natural oil.You may also want to check the label on the baby oil you're using. Most are 100% mineral oil. Petroleum, paraffin, paraffin oil and propylene glycol are all derivatives of mineral oil and have similar effects on your skin. The solution is to use a product that locks in moisture and forms a protective barrier against environmental toxins, without leaving a greasy or oily film that prevents the body from absorbing oxygen and eliminating wastes – which is how a shielding natural product works. Manufacturers use petrolatum because it is unbelievably cheap. Mineral oil, a common ingredient in commercial lotions, creams, and baby care products.\",\n \"Why Is Mineral Oil Used ? It is produced as a byproduct of the distillation of gasoline from crude oil, the same stuff they make gasoline from. Mineral oil is leftover liquid, and because it is abundant, it is very inexpensive. It is less expensive for manufacturers to purchase these by-products as a filler than it is for the industry to dispose of it. Mineral oil is the main ingredient in many baby care items as well. Baby oil, Vaseline, baby wash liquid soap, and baby lotions all contain mineral oil as a key ingredient. In fact 98% of all cosmetics use mineral oil, including your eye shadow, blush, lipstick, shaving cream and your everyday moisturizer and lotion you use at home. It is also used in most SPF sunscreen.\",\n \"Dangers and Even Death to Small Children 800px-Baby vs. Bathwater Mineral oil, also commonly known as baby oil, has a sad history of harming infants and small children. The risks are very real. Children have been known to inhale the oil and as a result many have died a slow death of asphyxiation. One child is reported to have struggled for a very long 28 days to breathe before death occurred. In 1991 a lawsuit ensued against Johnson & Johnson after their 15 month old child suffered permanent brain damage. Baby oil is only one product containing mineral oil. Many sunscreens and beauty products contain it as well. The hydrocarbons in the oil cause damage to the stomach if ingested, as well. With such damaging effects, parents must take extreme caution with products containing mineral oil. The risk of brain damage, stomach damage, skin damage and even death from inhalation, should be enough to incur strong warnings of the dangers of mineral oil. Alternatives Using Essential Oil Blends Parents who wish to use baby oil without risking environmental or health-related consequences can make their own alternatives to baby oil with plant-based essential oils. Natural, homemade baby oil is effective in moisturizing an infant's skin and is free of commercial chemicals. The following types of essential oils can be used on their own or combined in formulas that are significantly more Eco-friendly than mineral oil: --Rose oil soothes and softens a baby's skin. This oil has a naturally delicate and pleasing scent. --Chamomile oils such as, Roman chamomile and German chamomile are calming and helpful in easing skin irritations. --Primrose oil is added to homemade baby oil as a protectant against skin inflammation and rashes. --Neroli oil helps to rejuvenate the skin and to reduce itching sensations. --Sweet almond oil is ideal for babies with sensitive skin.\",\n \"Chickweed What is chickweed? This is the typical response of people when the herb chickweed is mentioned. And it's a shame that it is not a well recognized herb, because it has so many benefits. Some people use chickweed as a vegetable, and it can be prepared in salads or even cooked in soups. It is known to taste like spinach. It is a very healthy green plant because it contains the following nutrients, amino acids, vitamins and minerals:VITAMIN C, BETA-CAROTENE, CALCIUM, GAMMA-LINOLENIC-ACID, FLAVONOIDS, MAGNESIUM, RIBOFLAVIN, NIACIN, OLEIC ACID, POTASSIUM, ZINC, AND SELENIUM...AND THIS IS REALLY ONLY A PARTIAL LIST! RELATED ARTICLES It is also known as a medicinal herb. Besides the high level of nutrition and digestional roughage, it has several applications for both internal and external healing. Some people will create or buy a chickweed based cream, salve, or even a compress as a healing agent. Also, some people use chickweed to stop intestinal bleeding like ulcers, etc. What makes it able to reduce pain is it works to reduce inflammation. In fact, research has demonstrated it acts as an active antihistamine, reducing the inflammation and pressure in the body caused by allergies and infections. This is great news for people suffering from chronic allergies, and it may even be a replacement for drugs like Claritin and Benadryl. Chickweed works particularly well when combined with aloe vera drippings, because they both have similar healing properties. Also, the aloe can help the chickweed penetrate deep into the skin, reducing swelling and consequently pain. Since aloe vera has a similar effect on the skin, these two can make a powerful mix for topical healing and reducing inflammation. Because chickweed reduces inflammation, it can also be used to treat rashes and itching. Again, a salve of chickweed or compress of chickweed can be applied to areas that are broken out in rash or are itching. Chickweed can also be used to treat acne, particularly cystic acne where the skin around the lesion has become inflamed. Mixing chickweed and tea tree oil to use as a diluted warm compress can have an almost magical effect in treating acne. Both are clinically proven to have compounds that will attack acne bacteria and the relating inflammation. Add a little fresh aloe vera to promote fast healing and reduce acne scarring, and you have an all natural acne triple threat!\",\n \"I cannot tolerate any commercial shampoo, even the usual popular baby shampoos which are the worst and leave my scalp burning. I make my own shampoo which has two main ingredients; Decyl Glucoside and Lamesoft. D.G. is very mild and does not remove natural oils from the skin, therefore being ideal for eczema sufferers. (It is also used to bathe premature babies in hospitals). You can find shampoos, usually in organic baby brands, which are made with this ingredient. Avoid anything from super markets. They all contain SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate) which is a skin irritant. Whatever you buy, make sure it is SLS free, it says so on the label.\",\n \"Decyl Glucoside is a natural, non-ionic surfactant, ideal for all foaming and cleansing products. Decyl Glucoside is obtained from renewable raw materials and is a combination of plant based fatty alcohols (coconut c8-16) and glucose (corn starch). Decyl Glucoside mild surfactant and because it does not dry it is ideal for the formulation of personal hygiene and toiletry cosmetics. It produces a very satisfactory level of foam, comparable with that obtained using conventional anionic surfactants. Moreover, the foam obtained is fine and particularly stable, which is an advantage for the formulation of bubble baths and shower gels. Decyl Glucoside does not contain any impurities. Its chemical nature and the production process results in a surfactant without ethylene oxide or 1,4-dioxane and is suitable for baby, and pet, products.\",\n \"Lamesoft is a mild, water-soluble emollient used to thicken liquid surfactant products such as shampoos, body washes and bubble baths. To achieve optimum thickness the pH should be adjusted to around 5. It can also be incorporated into lotions, creams and conditioners.\",\n \"Lamesoft is 100% plant-derived (Coco Glucoside from Coconut and the fatty acid Glyceryl Oleate from Sunflower Oil) and is gentle enough for use in baby care products.\",\n \"It is also a lipid layer enhancer and thus replenishes the skins' moisture barrier function. It helps the hair retain its natural oils and moisture and assists with detangling.\",\n \"Hi everyone I have also this eczema from past 2 years on my right-hand ring finger. I used many medical and creams for my problem, But I didn't get any good results, Then I discuss with one of my friend about this problem he suggest me to use Neutralise wheat grass soap (https://goo.gl/lluYyE) Now my itching and eczema reducing day by day\",\n \"Foderma serum is best and natural cure for eczema It's not a miracle cure but this serum is by far the best product I've ever used. I've been suffering with eczema for 15 years and I've already tried different products. Foderma is the best one. It's not greasy. There is a very faint musky scent to it, but it isn't offensive.\",\n \"May I suggest this combination of ingredients that worked well on my father’s life-long psoriasis and eczema? Others who have tried it report good results.\",\n \"Essential oils of frankincense, lavender, chamomile, carrot seed,sandalwood, neroli and geranium diluted in a mixture of coconut oil, rosehip seed oil, avocado oil, sweet almond oil, aloe vera and black seed oil.\",\n \"One guy who tried this was nearly 80% covered in eczema but now he is down to 2% and dropping.\",\n \"I have been using foderma serum for a few years and it is the only one that gives me relief from eczema. Recently I contacted the Foderma company with a question. I must say the company is as caring and professional as the product is good. You can rest assured that the company stands behind their very good product.\",\n \"Very good post thank you! However I like to search for different blogs and this was helpful as well: www.thecurekit.info/eczema/eczematreatment\",\n \"I have tried so many expensive creams for the eczema on my hands. I'm a server so I wash my hands all day at work and they get really irritated. Foderma serum made a visible difference within a day, and got rid of the discomfort. After a few days it completely cleared up. If you're having eczema problems you should definitely try foderma.\",\n \"Please can someone tell me how/where to get Foderma serum. I cannot seem to find it anywhere in the UK. Thank you\",\n \"We are an Oil & Gas Trading Company which deals on Russian Petroleum Product Service such as JP54, D6, with good and workable procedure.. We are expert in exportation of Russian Petroleum Product around the globe... 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The lemon juice exfoliated the dead skin which probably causes the itch. Next step was getting rid of the scaly skin (lichen simplex chronicus) by drenching it regularly with transdermal magnesium chloride oil by massaging it into the skin. I removed stubborn lumps of dead skin painlessly using a sterilised needle.\",\n \"My older Brother has had eczema for years and could never get rid of it! He found something on the computer that heals eczema, he used Cucumber juice rite from the cucumber and put the juice all over his sores about 2 times a day and he finally got rid of his eczema, I was told that the enzymes in the cucumber juice heals the eczema, he has been cleared with the problem since!\",\n \"I simply want to tell you that I am new to weblog and definitely liked this blog site. I have been meaning to write something like this on my website and you have given me an idea. Free Fire PC\",\n \"You did really good work. I really appreciate your new and different post. 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But have you found that\\nafter you finish the course of medication, it just keeps coming back? Rather\\nthan dampen the symptoms, this article discusses 5 simple steps you can take\\nto get to the root of the problem and beat eczema forever.\\n\\nI've had eczema since I was a child and have tried everything including\\nhomeopathy and herbal medicine as well as more conventional treatments. I was\\ntold that I would probably grow out of it but unfortunately I was still\\nitching into my 20s. None of the treatments I was given worked, they either\\ngave temporary relief or made it worse. After years of trying, I decided to\\ntake a little look at what was in the emollient given to me by my doctor and I\\nfound some surprising results. It mostly consisted of parabens (which can be\\nan irritant in some people) but the wost ingredient was sodium laurel\\nsulphate, an ester of sulphuric acid that dries up the natural oils on your\\nskin and can cause skin corrosion and severe irritation. The thing they were\\nprescribing me was creating the problem and it is in most soaps and\\nmoisturisers. Crazy right? So why do cosmetic companies use it? Well, It\\nstarted off as an efficient detergent for garage floors and it's incredibly\\ncheap. It does so much more but one of its finest qualities is mimicking\\nestrogen (EEK!) to read more about SLS click here.\\n\\nThis article will discuss tackling the causes of eczema as well as how to\\ntreat it.\\n\\n### 1\\\\. Change your shampoo and soaps: Look at the ingredients labels\\n\\nGet rid of anything that has SLS in it, you are not a garage floor! This means\\nyou need to look at your shampoos, conditioners, hand soaps, shower gels,\\nmoisturisers. Anything and everything that comes into contact with your skin\\nshould come under scrutiny. My motto is, \\\"Don't put anything on your skin that\\nyou wouldn't put in your mouth.\\\" Try to avoid parabens and other synthetic\\nsubstances that could be irritants as well, the Ecologist have a great list of\\nbeauty baddies on their website.\\n\\nGo for the products that pride themselves on being organic but keep looking at\\nthe ingredients labels as they are not always 100% natural. The rule to go by\\nis if you don't recognise what's in it, don't buy it. A personal favourite of\\nmine is a company called Raw Gaia, the world's first range of living organic\\nskin care products and raw organic beauty products . When you use their\\ndelicious smelling creams it really feels like you are nourishing your skin.\\n\\n### 2\\\\. Moisturise naturally as much as possible: Aloe vera, cocoa butter,\\nalmond oil benefits\\n\\nThis is the piece of advice I really agree with the doctors on. Every time you\\nthink of it, like right now, get the moisturiser out. Eczema is usually caused\\nby dry skin (but you should check with your doctor in case it is an infection)\\nso it makes sense to give it tonnes of moisture but just make sure it's the\\nright kind. I find that using 100% pure products was the only thing that\\ndidn't irritate or block my pores.\\n\\nCocoa butter is great for your skin because Vitamins E among others is\\nnaturally found within it. If it is cold pressed, the vitamins will be more\\nprevalent. It also makes your skin beautifully soft and smells like a dream!\\nIt's best to buy it in its most pure form as this guarantees there will be no\\nparabens mixed in but it's also so much cheaper than shop bought brands. It\\nkeeps forever so there is never any need to put artifical preservatives in it\\nanyway.\\n\\nSweet almond carrier oil is also vitamin rich. It contains contains the plant-\\nderived compounds ursolic acid and oleic acid which are known to have anti-\\ninflammatory and skin barrier repair effects. Try massaging it all over your\\nbody an hour before having a bath to prevent dryness.\\n\\nAloe vera is used for treating burns and has even shown to be effective at\\nhealing wounds. It has been amazing at treating my eczema with overnight\\nresults but when I told a friend this she said it always gave her a rash. It\\nturned out she had been using a cream with all sorts of other ingredients in\\nit because harvested aloe juice needs preservatives. The best way to get\\naround this is to just buy a plant from your local garden centre and cut off a\\nleaf and keep it in your fridge to use as and when you need it. This is a\\nreally cheap way of moisturising but it also means you can get the full\\nbenefits of the aloe plant by drinking it as a juice too.\\n\\n### 3\\\\. Dietary supplements that might help eczema\\n\\nYou should be able to get all the vitamins and minerals you need from a\\nbalanced diet but it's sometimes useful to have an extra boost. It is always\\nbest to consult a nutritionist before taking supplements. In some cases,\\neczema can be caused by a fatty acid defficiency. Fatty acids can reduce\\ninflammation and relieve dryness, and can also help to heal eczema, therefore,\\nit is worth taking a fatty acid supplement that contains Omega 3, 6 and 9.\\nAntioxidant vitamins C, E and D might also be good for treating eczema. This\\nis because antioxidants can improve the skin's texture, collagen production,\\nprotect from free radicals and help with essential fatty acid metabolism.\\n\\n### 4\\\\. Look at what you eat to beat eczema: Cows milk alternatives\\n\\nCows milk is the most common dietary trigger for eczema. Drinking cows milk\\nmay not be the thing causing your eczema but it is worth cutting it out for a\\ncouple of weeks just to see if it makes a difference to you. When you cut out\\na certain type of food it is important that you replace it with something. In\\nterms of alternatives to cows milk, it really depends on your preference,\\nalmond and hazelnut milks are my favourites but others in my family love oat\\nand rice milk. Goats, sheeps and buffalo milk are delicious creamy\\nalternatives and also create amazing cheeses but if you are particularly\\nsensitive, after the two weeks, it might be worth cutting these out too.\\n\\nIt is also possible that you could be sensitive to other foods like soya,\\ngluten, citrus fruits or nuts so if you've tried all of the steps and they\\nstill aren't working it might be good to consult a dietician or allergy\\nspecialist.\\n\\n### 5\\\\. Change your washing detergent and wear natural fibres\\n\\nIt sounds so simple but we often forget that clothes are the thing that come\\ninto contact with our skin the most. I often found that my eczema got a lot\\nworse as I started wearing more clothes when the cold weather set in. If you\\nthink about it, even though most of the detergent gets washed out every time\\nyou wash your clothes, they always come out the machine with a fresh clean\\nsmell so it must be leaving some sort of residue. There have been many eczema\\narguments against biological washing powder because the enzymes used to eat\\nthe dirt could also eat your skin but nothing has been proved. I would just\\nsay that natural is best because even after I got rid of the biological\\nwashing powder, there were still some that chafed no end! My favourite is the\\nSimply pure range because it doesn't use harmful substances (to you or the\\nfishes in the sea) and it leaves your clothes smelling delightful, it is also\\nrecommended by the national eczema society.\\n\\nIn terms of wearing more natural fibres, rather than getting a whole new\\nwardrobe just change what you buy in future. It's a case of exchanging\\nscratchy fibers for softer ones like bamboo, cotton or silk (look out for top\\nquality pieces second hand at jumble sales or charity shops). If you decide to\\nstart buying organic fibres, it benefits not just your skin but the\\nenvironment and the farmers too.\\n\\n### Recommended resources\\n\\nCreate your own natural skincare products from your local ingredients with\\nVital Skincare: Natural Healthy Skin in Just 5 Minutes a Day available from:\\nhttps://shop.permaculture.co.uk/vital-skincare.html\\n\\nWinter immune boosters from the kitchen, garden and hedgerow\\n\\nDIY natural skincare\\n\\nOptimise your health using permaculture design\\n\\nWatch: The medicinal forest garden\\n\\n### Help spread the permaculture word...\\n\\nShare on Facebook Tweet Widget Google Plus One\\n\\n#### eczema cures\\n\\njohn button |\\n\\nWed, 30/11/2011 - 15:39\\n\\nI also suffered eczema for years and years, though it finally dissipated.\\nWhile I agree with all of your suggestions, finally I realised that the most\\nfundamental of all my problems - for me! - was self-judgement. If this sounds\\nesoteric or whatever, the consequences have been totally practical. Even now,\\nyears after the chronic eczema has passed, if I am giving myself a hard time,\\neczema appears, and I only need to recognize it, literally look at myself in a\\nmirror, and tell myself honestly that I love myself just the way I am, and the\\neczema goes into retreat! Try it, and I hope it works as well for you. Do the\\nother stuff as well of course. Good luck!\\n\\n#### I had bad eczema for years\\n\\nSarahJane |\\n\\nSun, 08/01/2012 - 12:51\\n\\nI had bad eczema for years and agree that aloe vera and almond oil are great\\nfor eczema. I used different types of creams from the chemist and eventually\\nwent natural (thank goodness!). I used proskin eczema by mama nature which is\\na cream with aloe vera, almond oil and calendula. It was amazing and helped me\\nbetter than any other cream. I would definitely recommend natural products.\\n\\n#### acne\\n\\nmrsbumble |\\n\\nSun, 02/09/2012 - 19:40\\n\\nSpotted the thread on eczema and wondered if acne could be helped by similar\\ntreatments. A young relative (aged 20) has bad acne and it is making him very\\nself-conscious and depressed. Any ideas?\\n\\n#### Super article. I found\\n\\nRebeccaHarris |\\n\\nSat, 06/10/2012 - 08:47\\n\\nSuper article. I found through trial and error that the only thing I can put\\non my scalp is aloe Vera shampoo and conditioner (faith in nature or dr.\\nOrganic). I struggled for years with eczema, but now it is very much under\\ncontrol.\\n\\n#### Thanks for the tips!\\n\\njennynazak |\\n\\nFri, 09/11/2012 - 23:04\\n\\nThanks for this article! The other day for the first time, I thought to try a\\npiece of Aloe Vera plant and when I applied it, it seemed to soothe quickly,\\nso it's good to see confirmation in the pages of Permaculture Mag!\\n\\n#### Your an idiot\\n\\nJacobking |\\n\\nTue, 04/12/2012 - 17:23\\n\\nShampoo. Seriously ive had this since i was born and this shampoo made it\\nworse quit messing with people and put stuff on here when you actually find a\\ncure. There is none. The only thing to do is to keep it moisturized. I am 17\\nand im tired of hearing the same crap about how we cured it the only thing\\nhelping me is this soap i got from Louisiana. The Baylor college of Medicine.\\nThese natural cures don't work i've personally tried them all. It sucks when\\nyou can't even go to school with shorts on because your scarred people will\\nsee your eczema. Just go to Baylor College of medicine. That is the only\\n\\\"cure\\\"\\n\\n#### You're an idiot\\n\\nefgibbs |\\n\\nFri, 14/12/2012 - 11:21\\n\\nBecause things don't work for you it doesn't render them useless. My son has\\nhad ecxema since he was 2 months old he is now 23, for him and I'm sure many\\nothers different things have worked at different ages, a cream we tried when\\nhe was 3 didn't work but at 20 it did, now we need to change again, hence I'm\\non this site.I believe it's a condition you manage not cure, you have to look\\nat the whole picture, age, diet, stresses, enviroment, as they change so\\nshould the treatment. I'm glad you have had success with the Baylor College\\nand I hope they continue to manage your ecxema.\\n\\n#### A Gluten-Free Diet May Work\\n\\nEllyn Kutch |\\n\\nFri, 10/05/2013 - 00:57\\n\\nTry a gluten-free diet for a few months. I couldn't believe how it made most\\nof my eczema disappear.\\n\\n#### Herbal medicine\\n\\nSallyO |\\n\\nSat, 01/11/2014 - 11:53\\n\\nHi. As a medical herbalist, I'm very surprised herbs didn't work for you.\\nTouch wood, I've not had an eczema case (who followed my dietary advice) not\\nclear up or improve dramatically. I wonder what or who you tried? Information\\nabout Herbal Medicine, the herbs themselves and practitioners all vary widely\\nin quality. Oh, and well done John Button, yes, I find stress is very key. The\\nskin and nerve tissues develop from the same embryological germ tissue, and I\\nwonder if this is why.\\n\\n#### Hemp!!!!!\\n\\nJ William N Williamson |\\n\\nSat, 01/11/2014 - 22:33\\n\\nDid not hear one word about Hemp. If your not aware of the quality and\\nbenefits of this super plant, I believe everyone should. It provides us with a\\nfull spectrum of Omegas, in fact all of them in which the body needs. Even all\\nthe essential fatty acids we need to consume from our diet. Its known to clear\\nup everything! especially eczema. And no not talking about marijuana. I am\\ntalking about Hemp! You can consume it from eating hulled seeds or oil. There\\nis also many body care products out there with hemp oil in it. The hemp oil\\nthat I am talking about is the seed oil. As a good example I would refer to\\nRobert from Canada Hemp Foods. Hemp will dominate once again, Slowly while we\\nall educate ourselves since it is very clear our governments and corporations\\nhave been lying to us to benefit themselves. It could only last for so long\\nand now is the time for people to start becoming aware of the high quality and\\nbenefits hemp has to offer.\\n\\n#### I'm also wondering what\\n\\nHerbalista |\\n\\nSat, 01/11/2014 - 22:39\\n\\nI'm also wondering what exactly you mean when you say you 'tried herbal\\nmedicine'. There is a world of difference between taking or applying over-the-\\ncounter herbal remedies (which may not be the correct herb for you, or may not\\nbe strong enough to tackle a severe case of eczema) and going to see a\\nqualified medical herbalist, who can assess your individual needs and make up\\na specific treatment plan for your condition, which usually includes custom\\nmade herbal medicines, topical applications and detailed dietary advice. In\\nthis case the success rate for treatment of eczema and other chronic skin\\nconditions is very high.\\n\\n#### my experience with eczema...\\n\\nKelly Ball |\\n\\nTue, 21/04/2015 - 23:06\\n\\nI used to suffer from eczema for about 15 years so I have tried every single\\ncream & ointment known to man. Unfortunately Aveeno and every other cream had\\nlittle effect at all. Thankfully I was actually able to completely cure my\\neczema after my cousin told me how. I only had to do 2 things, which i will\\nshare below...\\n\\n1\\\\. Use a humidifier in your house. This will add moisture to the air and to\\nyour skin without you knowing.\\n\\n2\\\\. Follow every step in the EFF guide seen at\\nhttp://solvehealthproblem.com/eczema\\n\\nTry those two steps and hopefully you will get as much luck with getting rid\\nof eczema as i did. Just remember eczema is not a permanent problem, creams\\nmay slightly ease symptoms occasionally but you need to tackle the root cause.\\n\\n#### Eczema Free Life in just 14 Days\\n\\nmarina1 |\\n\\nFri, 15/01/2016 - 14:22\\n\\nAll Natural Cure For Curing Eczema In 14 Days From Fay Spencer WIth incredible\\nsuccess\\n\\nVisit link: http://bit.ly/1n5sNmT\\n\\n#### I have sensitive skin and I\\n\\nChristinaBarajas |\\n\\nSat, 23/07/2016 - 06:12\\n\\nI have sensitive skin and I have eczema. When I say I've tried just about\\nevery product, I mean EVERY product. From prescription to over the counter,\\nonly few have worked and even then, they only work for so long or only so\\nwell. When I first got Foderma serum, I loved that a little really went a long\\nway. I've used it everyday but it barely made a dent. It took almost a week\\nand a half to realize I had used any of it look-wise. After a few days, I\\ncould tell a difference in my eczema. I only used it on one of my spots for\\nabout a week to see how my skin would react and to see if it would work. It's\\nphenomenal. It started to get rid of it right away AND once it was gone, has\\nkept it gone. I use it daily like I would a normal lotion. I would highly\\nreccomend Foderma serum.\\n\\n#### What Actually Works for Eczema?\\n\\nolivalewis429 |\\n\\nWed, 21/12/2016 - 06:46\\n\\nThat's really a marvelous post. This post contains useful information which\\nhelp a lot to who facing eczema problem.\\n\\nbut I m also doing research on eczema remedies and I found this dynamic source\\nit will be really help for everyone. so, you must visit on it.\\nhttp://eczematracker.com/whatworksforeczema.php\\n\\n#### What Actually Works for Eczema?\\n\\nolivalewis429 |\\n\\nWed, 21/12/2016 - 06:02\\n\\nI love this natural remedies! That's really a marvelous post. This post\\ncontains useful information which help a lot to who facing eczema problem.\\n\\nbut I m also doing research on eczema remedies and I found this dynamic source\\nit will be really help for everyone. so, you must visit on it.\\nhttp://eczematracker.com/whatworksforeczema.php\\n\\n#### Eczema relief!\\n\\nmaalainen2 |\\n\\nFri, 06/05/2016 - 22:01\\n\\nHi, My daughter developed eczema between the ages of 11 and 20, then it\\ndisappeared. But those years were hell as many of you so well know. The usual\\nroutine; night scratching and weeping, stuck to the sheets, you know. And the\\ndiabolical treatments with steroids, paraffin rich gunk which was called\\n'moisturiser' for some obscure reason, and the emollient baths. Been there,\\nsad times and I was ignorant and trusted the doctors as I never had\\nexperienced these things before. In fact I had never known anyone with bad\\nenough eczema to mention in a conversation. But I had better ideas and tried\\nto find a natural cure for the problem. Those days there was no internet, only\\nsome books in our very limited library and few more in another, further away\\nin the city. So I harvested the little info there was but found not much. I\\ntried almond carrier oil with few drops of lavender essential oil but that did\\nnot help a lot. I also mixed the lavender in the doctor-prescribed paraffin\\ngunk because I had been convinced of its merits. Now I would like to drag all\\nthose doctors to court and sue them for child cruelty. I have also learnt to\\navoid doctors as much as possible. They work for the Big Pharma and recommend\\n'medicines' to make money and have no interest in your well being. In fact,\\neczema patients are well loved by Big Pharma as they'll never get better as\\nlong as they are 'treated' with the popular medicines, steroids and paraffin.\\nAnd the money rolls in. Eventually my daughter grew out her eczema but it did\\nreturn. However, meanwhile I had enquired computer skills and found a wealth\\nof new info on the net, and learnt so much more about herbal treatments. I\\nalso learnt how to make herbal creams and infusions with amazing results. When\\nmy daughter began to get a nasty rash around her mouth 4 years ago, aged 29,\\nshe went to see a doctor, against my wishes, and was prescribed steroid cream.\\nMy advice was to not to use it, but she thought that since there was only a\\nlittle rash, something quick should remove it without fuss. Long story short;\\nyes it did remove it but it returned in 2 weeks' time much worse. Then it was\\ntime to go to the garden and find some herbs. I found Chickweed and made an\\ninfusion, tea thus. The rash which was now burning and spread, was dabbed many\\ntimes a day with this cooled 'tea' in a cotton wool ball. Immediately there\\nwas a cooling, soothing feeling, and less itch. This went on for 2 weeks, and\\nwe could see how the skin began to change colour from the angry red back to\\nthe normal paleness. After 3 weeks of daily washes there was no sign of any\\nredness at all. Steroid cream was thrown in the bin to start with, and after\\nthat episode there have not been a new flair ups until recently when my\\ndaughter found the same redness on her eye lids. She started to use chickweed\\ninfusion again, and now the redness is receding. It is an amazing little weed\\nand really works.Very cheap too, from a well known market place. Just buy\\n'dried Chickweed', put 1 teaspoon in a mug, pour boiled water on top as making\\ntea and cover with a saucer. Let brew at least 15 minutes and let cool. Then\\ndab on any eczema and keep on doing so until there is improvement. There will\\nbe and it is lovely to see. The same happens if you use Calendula. You can buy\\nthat very cheaply too and use like CW. You can also drink the tea for stomach\\nupsets. Use Calendula cream, or CW cream, and avoid anything with paraffin.\\nI'll write another post about those, Just AVOID them. Moisturise with almond\\noil straight from the bottle or Jojoba oil which is actually a liquid wax but\\nit lets the skin breathe and does not block pores like paraffin does. Also,\\nyou can have a bath without emollients. I make a bath oil for my 'patients',(\\npeople hear about me and come for help) and it is lovely. It contains 1 part\\nof Polysorbate 80 and 3 parts of oils of your choice, say, Almond, Coconut or\\nJojoba. Put all in a bottle, shake up and use 1 cap full in a bath. The oil\\nmixes with water and does not float on top, so you are not sitting in an oil\\nslick. Also, in the warm bath the healing oils penetrate your skin and leave\\nit moisturised afterwards. One lady prefers this for any moisturiser and makes\\nher own now. Others have learned to make creams. But do not forget that eczema\\nalso needs treatment from the inside. Bad diet, sugar and nasty fats as\\nvegetable oils (Google about that and Omega-3 please) play hell with your\\nskin. Toxins break out through your skin too, and an unclean liver will keep\\nyou ill forever. There are articles written about these things, so Google up\\nand educate yourself. With lots of love, Marju\\n\\n#### WARNING About Mineral oils\\n\\nmaalainen2 |\\n\\nFri, 06/05/2016 - 22:10\\n\\nCopied and pasted, harvested from Gooogle.\\n\\nThis is the stuff you bump into everywhere; Mineral Oil One of the reasons it\\nhas become popular as a skin care product is that it forms a film over the\\nskin that prevents the skin from contacting or absorbing anything in the\\nenvironment. For example, it’s best to keep a rash dry, and mineral oil helps\\nprevent the absorption of water. Large cosmetic companies are continuing to\\nuse synthetic and petrochemical ingredients in personal care products. Pick up\\nany bottle of lotions, cream, shampoo, conditioner, or toothpaste in your\\nhouse right now and see how many natural ingredients they contain. Another\\npopular use is in bath oils. In this case, it supposedly keeps moisture locked\\nin, and makes the skin feel smooth. Since dry skin generally feels rough and\\nflaky, the assumption is that if the skin feels smooth, then it is moist.\\nMineral Oil Doesn't Allow The Skin to Breathe The hole in these theories is\\nthat mineral oil doesn't allow the skin to ‘breathe’. While it may keep\\nmoisture in, it also prevents the body from absorbing oxygen and from\\neliminating toxins and other waste products – both of which are such vital\\nbodily processes that their malfunction could create dry skin, and many other\\nunhealthy conditions. Mineral oil acts as a thin layer on the skin. Mineral\\noil is not absorbed into your skin because the molecules are too large. It\\njust sits on top of your skin and clogs your pores, which doesn't allow your\\nskin to absorb water (moisture) which slows the skins ability to eliminate\\ntoxins. Remember, the skin in the body's largest organ and plays an important\\nrole in maintaining overall health! Once the oil is absorbed, it is broken\\ndown by the liver and passes through the intestinal tract, it will absorb all\\nof the fat-soluble vitamins found there. It is essentially stealing important\\nvitamins from the body, which the body will not be able to replace.\\n\\nMineral Oil Increases the Photo-Aging of the Skin We wonder why we keep\\nlooking older, why our skin continues to dry out, even with all the products\\nwe use? (Plus you will burn faster when using petroleum products... and a burn\\nis not a tan). So, the skin problem is not being treated, it’s being masked,\\nand possibly even worsened. This will quickly be obvious once you stop using\\nthe products, and find that the skin problems immediately reappear. Also, your\\nskin can become more dehydrated because mineral oil dissolves your skins\\nnatural oil.You may also want to check the label on the baby oil you're using.\\nMost are 100% mineral oil. Petroleum, paraffin, paraffin oil and propylene\\nglycol are all derivatives of mineral oil and have similar effects on your\\nskin. The solution is to use a product that locks in moisture and forms a\\nprotective barrier against environmental toxins, without leaving a greasy or\\noily film that prevents the body from absorbing oxygen and eliminating wastes\\n– which is how a shielding natural product works. Manufacturers use petrolatum\\nbecause it is unbelievably cheap. Mineral oil, a common ingredient in\\ncommercial lotions, creams, and baby care products.\\n\\nWhy Is Mineral Oil Used ? It is produced as a byproduct of the distillation of\\ngasoline from crude oil, the same stuff they make gasoline from. Mineral oil\\nis leftover liquid, and because it is abundant, it is very inexpensive. It is\\nless expensive for manufacturers to purchase these by-products as a filler\\nthan it is for the industry to dispose of it. Mineral oil is the main\\ningredient in many baby care items as well. Baby oil, Vaseline, baby wash\\nliquid soap, and baby lotions all contain mineral oil as a key ingredient. In\\nfact 98% of all cosmetics use mineral oil, including your eye shadow, blush,\\nlipstick, shaving cream and your everyday moisturizer and lotion you use at\\nhome. It is also used in most SPF sunscreen.\\n\\nHope this helps! Love,Marju\\n\\n#### DANGERS OF BABY OIL\\n\\nmaalainen2 |\\n\\nFri, 06/05/2016 - 22:14\\n\\nCopied and pasted from google\\n\\nDangers and Even Death to Small Children 800px-Baby vs. Bathwater Mineral oil,\\nalso commonly known as baby oil, has a sad history of harming infants and\\nsmall children. The risks are very real. Children have been known to inhale\\nthe oil and as a result many have died a slow death of asphyxiation. One child\\nis reported to have struggled for a very long 28 days to breathe before death\\noccurred. In 1991 a lawsuit ensued against Johnson & Johnson after their 15\\nmonth old child suffered permanent brain damage. Baby oil is only one product\\ncontaining mineral oil. Many sunscreens and beauty products contain it as\\nwell. The hydrocarbons in the oil cause damage to the stomach if ingested, as\\nwell. With such damaging effects, parents must take extreme caution with\\nproducts containing mineral oil. The risk of brain damage, stomach damage,\\nskin damage and even death from inhalation, should be enough to incur strong\\nwarnings of the dangers of mineral oil. Alternatives Using Essential Oil\\nBlends Parents who wish to use baby oil without risking environmental or\\nhealth-related consequences can make their own alternatives to baby oil with\\nplant-based essential oils. Natural, homemade baby oil is effective in\\nmoisturizing an infant's skin and is free of commercial chemicals. The\\nfollowing types of essential oils can be used on their own or combined in\\nformulas that are significantly more Eco-friendly than mineral oil: --Rose oil\\nsoothes and softens a baby's skin. This oil has a naturally delicate and\\npleasing scent. --Chamomile oils such as, Roman chamomile and German chamomile\\nare calming and helpful in easing skin irritations. --Primrose oil is added to\\nhomemade baby oil as a protectant against skin inflammation and rashes.\\n--Neroli oil helps to rejuvenate the skin and to reduce itching sensations.\\n--Sweet almond oil is ideal for babies with sensitive skin.\\n\\nBabies rock!\\n\\nLove Marju\\n\\n#### Chickweed info\\n\\nmaalainen2 |\\n\\nFri, 06/05/2016 - 22:20\\n\\nCopied and pasted from Google\\n\\nChickweed What is chickweed? This is the typical response of people when the\\nherb chickweed is mentioned. And it's a shame that it is not a well recognized\\nherb, because it has so many benefits. Some people use chickweed as a\\nvegetable, and it can be prepared in salads or even cooked in soups. It is\\nknown to taste like spinach. It is a very healthy green plant because it\\ncontains the following nutrients, amino acids, vitamins and minerals:VITAMIN\\nC, BETA-CAROTENE, CALCIUM, GAMMA-LINOLENIC-ACID, FLAVONOIDS, MAGNESIUM,\\nRIBOFLAVIN, NIACIN, OLEIC ACID, POTASSIUM, ZINC, AND SELENIUM...AND THIS IS\\nREALLY ONLY A PARTIAL LIST! RELATED ARTICLES It is also known as a medicinal\\nherb. Besides the high level of nutrition and digestional roughage, it has\\nseveral applications for both internal and external healing. Some people will\\ncreate or buy a chickweed based cream, salve, or even a compress as a healing\\nagent. Also, some people use chickweed to stop intestinal bleeding like\\nulcers, etc. What makes it able to reduce pain is it works to reduce\\ninflammation. In fact, research has demonstrated it acts as an active\\nantihistamine, reducing the inflammation and pressure in the body caused by\\nallergies and infections. This is great news for people suffering from chronic\\nallergies, and it may even be a replacement for drugs like Claritin and\\nBenadryl. Chickweed works particularly well when combined with aloe vera\\ndrippings, because they both have similar healing properties. Also, the aloe\\ncan help the chickweed penetrate deep into the skin, reducing swelling and\\nconsequently pain. Since aloe vera has a similar effect on the skin, these two\\ncan make a powerful mix for topical healing and reducing inflammation. Because\\nchickweed reduces inflammation, it can also be used to treat rashes and\\nitching. Again, a salve of chickweed or compress of chickweed can be applied\\nto areas that are broken out in rash or are itching. Chickweed can also be\\nused to treat acne, particularly cystic acne where the skin around the lesion\\nhas become inflamed. Mixing chickweed and tea tree oil to use as a diluted\\nwarm compress can have an almost magical effect in treating acne. Both are\\nclinically proven to have compounds that will attack acne bacteria and the\\nrelating inflammation. Add a little fresh aloe vera to promote fast healing\\nand reduce acne scarring, and you have an all natural acne triple threat!\\n\\nThis is the star performer and will be your friend forever!\\n\\nLove, Marju\\n\\n#### Shampoo made with Decyl Glucoside\\n\\nmaalainen2 |\\n\\nFri, 06/05/2016 - 22:37\\n\\nI cannot tolerate any commercial shampoo, even the usual popular baby shampoos\\nwhich are the worst and leave my scalp burning. I make my own shampoo which\\nhas two main ingredients; Decyl Glucoside and Lamesoft. D.G. is very mild and\\ndoes not remove natural oils from the skin, therefore being ideal for eczema\\nsufferers. (It is also used to bathe premature babies in hospitals). You can\\nfind shampoos, usually in organic baby brands, which are made with this\\ningredient. Avoid anything from super markets. They all contain SLS (Sodium\\nLauryl Sulfate) which is a skin irritant. Whatever you buy, make sure it is\\nSLS free, it says so on the label.\\n\\nDecyl Glucoside is a natural, non-ionic surfactant, ideal for all foaming and\\ncleansing products. Decyl Glucoside is obtained from renewable raw materials\\nand is a combination of plant based fatty alcohols (coconut c8-16) and glucose\\n(corn starch). Decyl Glucoside mild surfactant and because it does not dry it\\nis ideal for the formulation of personal hygiene and toiletry cosmetics. It\\nproduces a very satisfactory level of foam, comparable with that obtained\\nusing conventional anionic surfactants. Moreover, the foam obtained is fine\\nand particularly stable, which is an advantage for the formulation of bubble\\nbaths and shower gels. Decyl Glucoside does not contain any impurities. Its\\nchemical nature and the production process results in a surfactant without\\nethylene oxide or 1,4-dioxane and is suitable for baby, and pet, products.\\n\\nLamesoft is a mild, water-soluble emollient used to thicken liquid surfactant\\nproducts such as shampoos, body washes and bubble baths. To achieve optimum\\nthickness the pH should be adjusted to around 5. It can also be incorporated\\ninto lotions, creams and conditioners.\\n\\nLamesoft is 100% plant-derived (Coco Glucoside from Coconut and the fatty acid\\nGlyceryl Oleate from Sunflower Oil) and is gentle enough for use in baby care\\nproducts.\\n\\nIt is also a lipid layer enhancer and thus replenishes the skins' moisture\\nbarrier function. It helps the hair retain its natural oils and moisture and\\nassists with detangling.\\n\\nHappy bath time! Love, Marju\\n\\n#### Hi everyone\\n\\nsaikiran |\\n\\nMon, 26/12/2016 - 13:11\\n\\nHi everyone I have also this eczema from past 2 years on my right-hand ring\\nfinger. I used many medical and creams for my problem, But I didn't get any\\ngood results, Then I discuss with one of my friend about this problem he\\nsuggest me to use Neutralise wheat grass soap (https://goo.gl/lluYyE) Now my\\nitching and eczema reducing day by day\\n\\n#### best cure for eczema\\n\\nVickiGiouzelis |\\n\\nTue, 27/12/2016 - 11:22\\n\\nFoderma serum is best and natural cure for eczema It's not a miracle cure but\\nthis serum is by far the best product I've ever used. I've been suffering with\\neczema for 15 years and I've already tried different products. Foderma is the\\nbest one. It's not greasy. There is a very faint musky scent to it, but it\\nisn't offensive.\\n\\n#### Natural Eczema Cure That Works\\n\\nplantwisdom |\\n\\nWed, 18/01/2017 - 18:22\\n\\nMay I suggest this combination of ingredients that worked well on my father’s\\nlife-long psoriasis and eczema? Others who have tried it report good results.\\n\\nEssential oils of frankincense, lavender, chamomile, carrot seed,sandalwood,\\nneroli and geranium diluted in a mixture of coconut oil, rosehip seed oil,\\navocado oil, sweet almond oil, aloe vera and black seed oil.\\n\\nOne guy who tried this was nearly 80% covered in eczema but now he is down to\\n2% and dropping.\\n\\n#### best way to get relief from eczema\\n\\nAuroraKatie |\\n\\nTue, 21/02/2017 - 01:42\\n\\nI have been using foderma serum for a few years and it is the only one that\\ngives me relief from eczema. Recently I contacted the Foderma company with a\\nquestion. I must say the company is as caring and professional as the product\\nis good. You can rest assured that the company stands behind their very good\\nproduct.\\n\\n#### natural ways of treating eczema\\n\\ndavidg |\\n\\nFri, 24/03/2017 - 10:40\\n\\nVery good post thank you! However I like to search for different blogs and\\nthis was helpful as well: www.thecurekit.info/eczema/eczematreatment\\n\\n#### best cure for eczema\\n\\nMeganHolman |\\n\\nMon, 15/05/2017 - 08:37\\n\\nI have tried so many expensive creams for the eczema on my hands. I'm a server\\nso I wash my hands all day at work and they get really irritated. Foderma\\nserum made a visible difference within a day, and got rid of the discomfort.\\nAfter a few days it completely cleared up. If you're having eczema problems\\nyou should definitely try foderma.\\n\\n#### foderma\\n\\ndkcrooby |\\n\\nSun, 13/08/2017 - 21:57\\n\\nPlease can someone tell me how/where to get Foderma serum. I cannot seem to\\nfind it anywhere in the UK. 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Moisturisers made the eczema itchy\\nbecause they feed dead skin and do not allowing the skin to breathe.\\n\\nThe cure is a combination of lemon juice, transdermal magnesuim chloride oil\\nand possibly a change in my eating pattern by fasting for 16 hours overnight\\ne.g. stop eating at 7pm until brunch at 11 am the following morning.\\n\\nBy a fluke I rubbed my itchy skin with 1/2 a lemon with a hard edge on rind.\\nWhen the itch subsided over the next few days I continued to treat the eczema\\npatch with lemon juice leaving it on the skin until the next application. The\\nlemon juice exfoliated the dead skin which probably causes the itch. Next step\\nwas getting rid of the scaly skin (lichen simplex chronicus) by drenching it\\nregularly with transdermal magnesium chloride oil by massaging it into the\\nskin. 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It's easy to say no ... the first time, at least.\",\n \"Techniques that served me well as a baby-free traveller have been rendered useles - but here’s how you can make this season’s road trips smoother than your newborn’s skin.\",\n \"Skin rashes in babies are quite common. They can suddenly appear out of nowhere and then be gone again. As a parent, though, it can be quite disconcerting to see skin rashes on your baby.\",\n \"One of the most common skin rashes in babies is eczema, or otherwise known as atopic dermatitis. According to The Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA), eczema occurs in around one in five infants starting in the first six months of age, but usually improves significantly between the ages of three to five years. The prevalence of atopic diseases like eczema, are on the increase but we are unsure why. According to research, primary prevention is needed to reverse this trend.\",\n \"Eczema is a common non-contagious inflammatory skin condition that has numerous possible causes and no known cure. It’s an atopic condition, which is a form of allergy in which a hypersensitivity reaction may occur in a part of the body not in contact with the allergen.\",\n \"Eczema in babies appears as a red skin rash that’s dry. It may be scaly and when scratched, can weep and become infected. 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And some formula-fed babies may not be able to utilize the vitamins and fats in baby formula.\",\n \"As there is no known definite cause or cure for eczema, research suggests that primarily supporting the immune system can help reduce the chance of your baby developing eczema, as well as alleviating its symptoms. The best way to support your baby’s immune system is nutritionally. This can be done by:\",\n \"Mothers taking probiotics during pregnancy and breastfeeding or given to the baby to take orally. Research shows that probiotics help to restore beneficial bacteria in the gut, which can help better digestion and absorption of food, as well as support the immune system. Beneficial bacteria can be found in foods for example yoghurt, as well as supplements. The best strain of bacteria that works more effectively than others in eczema is Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG otherwise known as LGG. Please see a healthcare practitioner trained in nutrition that can advise you on the right probiotic to take.\",\n \"Changing your diet whilst pregnant and breastfeeding or your baby’s diet, as certain foods can trigger eczema to flare up. This may involve allergy testing or an elimination diet to see which food is the culprit. If you suspect food allergies, get tested or see a paediatrician for your baby. As well, see a nutritionist or dietician when doing an elimination diet so to limit the risk of nutrient deficiency.\",\n \"Increasing essential fatty acids (EFA’s) in the diet either by food, which includes fatty fish for example salmon, ocean trout, mackerel and sardines, as well as nuts such as pecans, walnuts and almonds, or supplementing with fish oils and evening primrose oil. Research shows that EFA’s help to regulate inflammatory conditions in the body, as well as support skin health. Eczema is a dry skin condition therefore supplementing with EFA’s can help moisturise the skin. Again get professional advice from a nutritionist or dietician in the best foods and supplements.\",\n \"The most important and effective treatment plan for eczema is to treat the root of the cause, rather than the symptom. This involves getting professional advice. Once you have worked out what causes the flare-ups in your baby, you can confidently help minimise the triggers and start your baby on the road to healthy skin.\",\n \"1 Jun It's the eve of winter: time to lose the doona. An Australian doctor with almost 50 years' medical experience says doonas were invented for the northern hemisphere and warns that overheating at night could make you sick.\",\n \"21 Aug A reduced variety of gut bacteria in newborns who are at high risk of developing allergies could determine whether those children develop eczema, a study shows.\",\n \"8 Jul A new review of previous research has found that children who take antibiotics in their first year of life are about 40 per cent more likely to develop eczema than other children.\",\n \"8 Sep Around 30 per cent of children live with eczema every day. A dad shares his son's story and gets advice from an expert.\",\n \"A Sydney mother has been charged after allegedly leaving her toddler alone in a parked car so she could attend a house auction up the street.\",\n \"Moments after All Blacks first-five Dan Carter converted a magnificent try in the corner, baby Isla Jamie Pearce was born.\",\n \"A Melbourne mother told a family doctor she would not harm anyone about a week before she killed one of her twin baby girls and seriously injured the other.\",\n \"A booming surrogacy industry chased out of Thailand and Nepal has turned to Cambodia, where many Australians are ignoring warnings from their own government not to seek surrogacy services.\",\n \"It's on those crazy days that I must remember to stop and let her know some things she needs to hear.\",\n \"The number of sudden and unexpected deaths in infancy has decreased in NSW for the past 15 years but the most recent report into child deaths reveals the decline has plateaued.\",\n \"The landmark move reflects the ruling Communist Party's concern over a demographic time-bomb which has contributed to a shrinking workforce and ageing population.\",\n \"From time to time many of us can feel fatigued by life, but there are some simple things you can do to help bring back your energy.\",\n \"For betrothed couples who don't need an extra set of towels or a second, third and fourth blender, here's a new wedding gift idea to consider.\",\n \"Given that that you're going to be labouring for a while, often through times you'd be eating a meal – or at least a snack – is it necessary to eat?\",\n \"Outsourcing chores and errands is an increasingly popular option for time-poor families, though few would go as far as Sydney barrister Bridie Nolan.\",\n \"Mohammed's* daughter doesn't play with other girls. She sits most days in the family's hot airless tent, and does not go to school.\",\n \"This time two years ago Jessi Davin shared the reality of her struggle with anorexia in a bid to make people think twice before wearing a Halloween outfit which made fun of the illness.\",\n \"After an hour of crying, the baby is finally down for his nap. You close the door quietly, tiptoe away and breathe a sigh of relief – and then the jackhammering begins. There are two wails. One from the baby and one from you.\",\n \"Jetstar has had to apologise to a Wellington woman after one of its flight attendants mistook her for being pregnant.\",\n \"If toddlers could express themselves fully, they'd have a few things to tell us. 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They can suddenly appear out of\\nnowhere and then be gone again. As a parent, though, it can be quite\\ndisconcerting to see skin rashes on your baby.\\n\\nOne of the most common skin rashes in babies is eczema, or otherwise known as\\natopic dermatitis. According to The Australasian Society of Clinical\\nImmunology and Allergy (ASCIA), eczema occurs in around one in five infants\\nstarting in the first six months of age, but usually improves significantly\\nbetween the ages of three to five years. The prevalence of atopic diseases\\nlike eczema, are on the increase but we are unsure why. According to research,\\nprimary prevention is needed to reverse this trend.\\n\\nWhat is eczema?\\n\\nEczema is a common non-contagious inflammatory skin condition that has\\nnumerous possible causes and no known cure. It’s an atopic condition, which is\\na form of allergy in which a hypersensitivity reaction may occur in a part of\\nthe body not in contact with the allergen.\\n\\nAdvertisement\\n\\nWhat does eczema in babies look like?\\n\\nEczema in babies appears as a red skin rash that’s dry. It may be scaly and\\nwhen scratched, can weep and become infected. Eczema often appears on the\\ncheek first, then can spread to the forehead and the backs of arms and legs,\\nand eventually spread to the rest of the body.\\n\\nHow does a baby get eczema?\\n\\nThere are many possible causes to why a baby might develop eczema. Some of\\nwhich include:\\n\\n * Family history especially of asthma and hay fever, which can increase the chances of developing eczema.\\n * Babies have hypersensitive skin therefore can more likely react to environmental allergens like dust mites, pollens, animal fur, feathers, woollen or synthetic clothing and chemicals in cleaning solutions for the house or personal use.\\n * Food allergies or food sensitivities, which are triggered by eating certain foods or passed through a mothers breast milk. Whilst food is not the cause of eczema, the most common foods that can trigger an eczema flare up include cow’s milk, soy, egg, wheat, peanuts and shellfish.\\n * Nutrient deficiencies for example some breast-fed babies may not be getting the required vitamins and minerals through breast milk, as their mother may not getting enough. And some formula-fed babies may not be able to utilize the vitamins and fats in baby formula.\\n\\nCan nutrition help prevent and treat eczema in a baby?\\n\\nAs there is no known definite cause or cure for eczema, research suggests that\\nprimarily supporting the immune system can help reduce the chance of your baby\\ndeveloping eczema, as well as alleviating its symptoms. The best way to\\nsupport your baby’s immune system is nutritionally. This can be done by:\\n\\n * Mothers taking probiotics during pregnancy and breastfeeding or given to the baby to take orally. Research shows that probiotics help to restore beneficial bacteria in the gut, which can help better digestion and absorption of food, as well as support the immune system. Beneficial bacteria can be found in foods for example yoghurt, as well as supplements. The best strain of bacteria that works more effectively than others in eczema is Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG otherwise known as LGG. Please see a healthcare practitioner trained in nutrition that can advise you on the right probiotic to take.\\n * Changing your diet whilst pregnant and breastfeeding or your baby’s diet, as certain foods can trigger eczema to flare up. This may involve allergy testing or an elimination diet to see which food is the culprit. If you suspect food allergies, get tested or see a paediatrician for your baby. As well, see a nutritionist or dietician when doing an elimination diet so to limit the risk of nutrient deficiency.\\n\\nIn addition, other useful nutrition tips include:\\n\\n * Increasing essential fatty acids (EFA’s) in the diet either by food, which includes fatty fish for example salmon, ocean trout, mackerel and sardines, as well as nuts such as pecans, walnuts and almonds, or supplementing with fish oils and evening primrose oil. Research shows that EFA’s help to regulate inflammatory conditions in the body, as well as support skin health. Eczema is a dry skin condition therefore supplementing with EFA’s can help moisturise the skin. Again get professional advice from a nutritionist or dietician in the best foods and supplements.\\n * For formula fed babies, make sure your baby is getting the right vitamins, minerals and EFA’s it needs.\\n\\nThe most important and effective treatment plan for eczema is to treat the\\nroot of the cause, rather than the symptom. This involves getting professional\\nadvice. Once you have worked out what causes the flare-ups in your baby, you\\ncan confidently help minimise the triggers and start your baby on the road to\\nhealthy skin.\\n\\n * Twitter\\n * Pin It\\n * submit to reddit\\n * Email article\\n * Print\\n * Reprints & permissions\\n\\n### Related Coverage\\n\\n### For health's sake, ditch your doona\\n\\n1 Jun It's the eve of winter: time to lose the doona. 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Please refer to the AMA Privacy Policy to understand our commitment to you and information on how we store and protect your data.\",\n \"Hypoallergenic infant formulas may help lower the long-term risk of allergies in children who are genetically vulnerable to them, a new study suggests.\",\n \"The products, known as hydrolysed infant formulas, are designed to lower the probability of the allergic responses some infants have to standard formula.\",\n \"Hydrolysed infant formulae contain cow milk proteins, but they are broken down to be less allergenic than the whole proteins found in regular formula.\",\n \"Studies have shown that, compared with regular formulae, hydrolysed formulae appear to lower the risk of eczema and dermatitis in infancy and early childhood, though breast milk is still considered the best nutrition for infants, and has been shown to lower the risk of allergies.\",\n \"In 2008, research using the German Infant Nutritional Intervention (GINI) study, funded by the German Government, found that if hydrolysed infant formula was received in the first four months of life it had a long-lasting preventative effect on atopic eczema in high-risk children. The research tracked more than 2200 children until the age of six.\",\n \"Children are considered high-risk if they have a parent or sibling with a history of allergic disease. It is estimated that 50 per cent of Australian infants are considered high risk.\",\n \"Researchers have since expanded the scope of study to track the same children as in the original study, but this time through to the age of 10.\",\n \"They found that hydrolysed infant formula continues to have a preventive effect on the cumulative incidence of allergic disease, without rebound.\",\n \"At birth, children were randomly assigned to receive one of four blinded formulae as a breast milk substitute for the first four months. The four formulas were: partially hydrolysed whey formula, extensively hydrolysed whey formula, extensively hydrolysed casein formula or standard cow’s milk formula.\",\n \"The research found that partially hydrolysed whey formula and extensively hydrolysed casein formula had a significant effect in reducing the likelihood of developing atopic eczema and dermatitis, up to 29 per cent, compared with high risk children consuming cow milk formula.\",\n \"The research concluded, “ results support the present recommendation to use certain cow’s milk protein hydrolysate infant formulas in high-risk infants to reduce the risk of atopic eczema, but not for respiratory allergies”.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Infant formulas linked to eczema reduction | Australian Medical Association\\n\\nSkip to main content\\n\\n * Australian Medicine\\n\\n * News\\n * Health on the Hill\\n * Columns\\n\\n * Back\\n * Columns\\n * President's Message\\n * Vice President's Message\\n * Secretary General\\n * General Practice\\n * Public Health\\n * Doctors in Training\\n * Rural Doctors\\n * Public Hospital Doctors\\n * Australian Medical Student’s Association\\n * Indigenous Taskforce\\n * Medical Practice\\n * Finance and Economics\\n * Medical Workforce\\n * Ethics and Medico-legal\\n * Opinion\\n * Research\\n * Features\\n * Lifestyle\\n\\n * Back\\n * Lifestyle\\n * Motoring\\n * Wine\\n * Travel\\n * Book Review\\n * Letter\\n * Information\\n * Previous Editions\\n\\n * AMA Federal\\n\\n * Membership\\n\\n * Back\\n * Membership\\n * Benefits\\n * Student Benefits\\n * About Membership\\n * Join/Renew\\n * About\\n\\n * Back\\n * About\\n * About the AMA\\n * Governance\\n * Board\\n * Management\\n * Federal Council and Committees\\n * Annual Report\\n * Awards\\n * Careers at the AMA\\n * History\\n * Contact the AMA\\n * Advocacy\\n\\n * Back\\n * Advocacy\\n * Position Statements\\n * Aged Care\\n * Child & Youth\\n * Doctors' Fees\\n * Doctors in Training\\n * E-Health\\n * Ethics & Professionalism\\n * General Practice\\n * Hospitals\\n * Indigenous Health\\n * Medicines\\n * Public Health\\n * Rural Health\\n * Federal Budget Submission\\n * Resources\\n\\n * Back\\n * Resources\\n * Doctors in Training\\n * General Practice\\n * Doctors' Health\\n * Speciality Training Pathways Guide\\n * Medical Student\\n * Fees List\\n * Publications\\n\\n * Back\\n * Publications\\n * Australian Medicine\\n * e-DiT\\n * GP Network News\\n * Psychiatrists Newletter\\n * Reports and Guides\\n\\n * Back\\n * Reports and Guides\\n * Speciality Training Pathways Guide\\n * A Guide to Working Abroad\\n * Guide to Clinical Images\\n * Guide to using the PCEHR\\n * Privacy and Health Record\\n * Social media and the Medical Profession\\n * Career Hub\\n\\n * Back\\n * Career Hub\\n * Becoming a doctor\\n * Studying Medicine\\n * Doctor in Training and Career Advancement\\n * Speciality Training Pathways Guide\\n * International medical students and graduates\\n * Career coaching\\n * Preparing for independent medical practice\\n * Medical employment opportunities and the Jobs Board\\n * Continuing professional development\\n * AMA resources for Hub users\\n * Looking after yourself and your finances\\n * Global Health and International Employment Opportunities\\n * Career change and retirement\\n * Real life advice\\n * Why join the AMA?\\n * Useful contacts\\n * Network\\n\\n * Back\\n * Network\\n * AMA National Conference\\n * Doctor Portal\\n * Media\\n\\n * Back\\n * Media\\n * Media releases\\n * Speeches and Transcripts\\n * Video\\n * Audio\\n * Gallery\\n * Publications\\n\\n * Back\\n * Publications\\n * MJA\\n * AusMed\\n * GP Network News\\n * eDiT News\\n * Psychiatrists' News\\n * Contact Information\\n * AusMed\\n\\n * Back\\n * AusMed\\n * News\\n * Columns\\n * Opinion\\n * Research\\n * Features\\n * Lifestyle\\n * Information\\n * Letters\\n * Previous Editions\\n * States\\n\\n * Back\\n * States\\n * Australian Capital Territory\\n * New South Wales\\n * Northern Territory\\n * Queensland\\n * South Australia\\n * Tasmania\\n * Victoria\\n * Western Australia\\n\\n * Login\\n\\n## AMA members\\n\\nLogin below to manage/renew your AMA membership, to access AMA member only\\nbenefits, resources and services, or to update your personal details.\\n\\nYou can now renew your 2017 AMA Membership online. 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The research\\ntracked more than 2200 children until the age of six.\\n\\nChildren are considered high-risk if they have a parent or sibling with a\\nhistory of allergic disease. It is estimated that 50 per cent of Australian\\ninfants are considered high risk.\\n\\nResearchers have since expanded the scope of study to track the same children\\nas in the original study, but this time through to the age of 10.\\n\\nThey found that hydrolysed infant formula continues to have a preventive\\neffect on the cumulative incidence of allergic disease, without rebound.\\n\\nAt birth, children were randomly assigned to receive one of four blinded\\nformulae as a breast milk substitute for the first four months. The four\\nformulas were: partially hydrolysed whey formula, extensively hydrolysed whey\\nformula, extensively hydrolysed casein formula or standard cow’s milk formula.\\n\\nThe research found that partially hydrolysed whey formula and extensively\\nhydrolysed casein formula had a significant effect in reducing the likelihood\\nof developing atopic eczema and dermatitis, up to 29 per cent, compared with\\nhigh risk children consuming cow milk formula.\\n\\nExtensively hydrolysed whey formula showed no significant risk reduction.\\nThere was no preventative effect on asthma or allergic rhinitis.\\n\\nThe research concluded, “ results support the present recommendation to use\\ncertain cow’s milk protein hydrolysate infant formulas in high-risk infants to\\nreduce the risk of atopic eczema, but not for respiratory allergies”.\\n\\nThe research was published in the June edition of Journal of Allergy and\\nClinical Immunology.\\n\\nKW\\n\\nPublished: 01 Jul 2013\\n\\n#### Follow Us\\n\\n#### Careers\\n\\n * Become a Doctor\\n * Studying Medicine\\n * Doctor in Training and Career Advancement\\n * International medical students and graduates\\n * Preparing for independent medical practice\\n * Career coaching\\n * Medical employment opportunities and the Jobs Board\\n\\n * Continuing professional development\\n * AMA resources for Hub users\\n * Looking after yourself and your finances\\n * Global health employment opportunities\\n * Career change and retirement\\n * Real life advice\\n * Why join the AMA?\\n * Useful contacts\\n\\n#### Network\\n\\n * doctorportal\\n\\n#### Media\\n\\n * Recent Video\\n * Recent Audio\\n * Media release\\n * Alerts\\n * Speeches\\n * Transcripts\\n\\n#### AusMed\\n\\n * News\\n * Features\\n * Columns\\n * Opinion\\n * Research\\n * Lifestyle\\n * Information\\n * Editions\\n\\n#### Membership\\n\\n * About membership\\n * Join & Renew\\n * Benefits\\n\\n#### About AMA\\n\\n * Board\\n * Federal Council & Committees\\n * Annual report\\n * Career\\n * Awards\\n * History\\n * Contact AMA\\n\\n#### Advocacy\\n\\n * Position Statements\\n * Aged Care\\n * Child & Youth\\n * Doctors' Fees\\n * Doctors in Training\\n * E - Health\\n\\n * General Practice\\n * Indigenous Health\\n * Public Health\\n * Rural Health\\n\\n© 2016 Australian Medical Association Limited. 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As to why this this is SO COMMON in our adoptees, particularly those from China, I suppose it's a combination of ethnic predisposition, climate, harsh orphanage soaps and detergents, institutional disinfectants, malnutrition, chronic stress, poor skin care, and lack of appropriate treatment. While atopic dermatitis is a chronic tendency towards sensitive, dry, rash-prone skin, it tends to eventually improve when children come home, especially with the techniques below ...\",\n \"Avoid triggers, like perfumed products, non-cotton clothes, dust mites, heat/sweat, bleach, disinfectants, and chemical/fragranced soaps and laundry detergents (try Charlie's Soap ...)\",\n \"Do bathe your child 1-2 times per day in tepid-warm water for 10-15 minutes. You can add oatmeal-in-a-stocking or Aveeno to the bath, but oils just make things very slippery. Minimal, if any, soap ... use unscented Dove, Cetaphil cleanser, or similar. Don't use Ivory, scented soaps, or bubble bath.\",\n \"Alternately, bathe 1-2 times per week. The \\\"wet\\\" and \\\"dry\\\" approaches to atopic dermatitis both work - it's the hot, soapy baths that aren't followed by moisturizer application that are trouble, as they remove protective skin oils and leave the skin dry and itchy.\",\n \"Immediately after the bath, pat your child somewhat dry, apply any necessary topical medication, and then dip your child into a big vat of thick, greasy moisturizer. Seriously, you need to be applying a greasy, scoop-it-out-with-your-hand moisturizing ointment at least once a day, to seal in moisture and provide a protective barrier for the skin. No pump lotions ... you need a TUB, like Cetaphil-in-a-tub, Eucerin, Vaseline, or similar products. Most contain petrolatum - it's been used for centuries and has a good track record. If you must avoid the petroleum products, vegetable shortening, shea butter, or other balms might be an option. Happy to hear feedback on these. Daily, religious moisturizing is the key to this chronic condition, especially in winter.\",\n \"Some newer \\\"active\\\" moisturizers are coming onto the market that are touted to be better at retaining moisture in the skin, and restoring the skin barrier. Some are also mildly anti-inflammatory, equivalent to hydrocortisone cream. They may be useful for children with moderate-severe eczema as a way to need topical steroids less often. Some of the ceramide products (CeraVe, Triceram) are over-the-counter; others, like MimyX and Atopiclair are by prescription.\",\n \"If you're in a hot climate, creams might be preferable to ointment mositurizers. Lotions still not recommended, since they can actually be drying to the skin.\",\n \"All-cotton clothes, ideally. No wool or short-fiber synthetics - they itch. Do thoroughly prewash new clothes to remove sizing and other itchy products.\",\n \"For face, neck folds, armpit folds, and groin area, don't use anything stronger than Hydrocortisone 1% ointment (OTC) without discussing the pros and cons with your provider.\",\n \"For the rest of the body, prescription ointments like Desonide 0.05% (a low-potency topical steroid) or Triamcinolone 0.025-0.1% (a mid-potency steroid) twice a day will help itchy, inflamed areas that don't respond to hydrocortisone. Apply a thin layer underneath the moisturizer, and use only long enough to control the itchy flare. Not for daily longterm use - if it doesn't help by 1-2 weeks, see your provider.\",\n \"For those of you scared by the word \\\"steroid\\\", remember that chronic skin inflammation and itching is miserable, can cause infections, growth failure, sleep & behavioral problems, and overall irritability. Untreated eczema can cause longterm changes to the skin, just like overuse of potent topical steroids.\",\n \"For itch relief, an ice cube can substitute for scratching. Benadryl (OTC) or Atarax (Rx) at night (Allegra, Claritin, or Zyrtec during the day) are antihistamines that can help with miserable itching. Sometimes we need to use higher doses for severe itching - ask your provider what would be safe.\",\n \"If an area is especially weepy, red, painful, or crusted consider using Bactroban cream for antibacterial help. If this is widespread, ask your provider about using an oral antibiotic to cover staph bacteria.\",\n \"Don't forget scabies ... very very itchy bumps on hands, feet, abdomen, or any really prominent, itchy, chronic-looking rash in a child residing in orphanage care could be scabies. Have it checked, and have a low threshold to treat with Elimite.\",\n \"Some studies suggest benefit from Evening Primrose Oil (EPO), which contains GLA, an omega-6 essential fatty acid. Some recent studies don't. Probably safe to try, in moderate-severe eczema, at 3g/day in divided doses. May take 1-2 months to work.\",\n \"Don't use tea tree oil - it may be antibacterial, but it can trigger eczema flares (and may have hormonal effects in boys).\",\n \"Consider dust mite control measures, like mattress/pillowcase covers, high-filtration vacuuming, and removing frilly dust mite traps in the room. May be more effective for asthma and nasal allergies, but kids with eczema often have those too.\",\n \"As for diet, perhaps 10-20% of kids with eczema have associated food triggers; this percentage is higher for infants or children with severe eczema. Generally, unless the eczema is chronic and more than a mild nuisance, I don't go chasing food allergies, since the only reliable test for food allergies is a strict elimination trial, with reintroduction of the suspicious food. Blood tests (RAST) and skin-prick tests can rule out certain allergens, but positive results may not indicate a true food sensitivity, so they are of limited use. Stay alert for quackery when it comes to this issue, consult your provider and an allergist if need be, and please involve a nutritionist if you are considering prolonged eliminations of major food groups, especially in young children.\",\n \"Our center has 3 pediatricians that specialize in adoption medicine: Julia Bledsoe, MD, Julian Davies, MD, and Cynthia Kertesz, MD. We have over a decade of experience in international adoption and foster care.\",\n \"Our center has four pediatricians that specialize in adoption medicine: Julia Bledsoe, MD, Rebecca Cronin, MD, Julian Davies, MD, and Cynthia Kertesz, MD.\",\n \"We perform pre-adoption consultations by telephone for families adopting from abroad or domestically. We also provide post-placement evaluations and ongoing pediatric care at our Seattle clinic.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Atopic Dermatitis & Eczema — Center for Adoption Medicine\\n\\n# Center for Adoption Medicine\\n\\n# Center for Adoption Medicine\\n\\n# Topics in Adoption and Pediatrics\\n\\n# Center for Adoption Medicine\\n\\n## Articles on adoption, foster care, & pediatrics\\n\\nApril 02, 2006\\n\\n# Atopic Dermatitis & Eczema\\n\\nApril 02, 2006/ Julian Davies, MD\\n\\n### The Itch That Rashes ...\\n\\nThere are many good resources on this topic, so I won't reinvent this\\nparticular wheel, but since it comes up so often in our office, let me share\\nmy favorite sensitive skin and eczema tips. As to why this this is SO COMMON\\nin our adoptees, particularly those from China, I suppose it's a combination\\nof ethnic predisposition, climate, harsh orphanage soaps and detergents,\\ninstitutional disinfectants, malnutrition, chronic stress, poor skin care, and\\nlack of appropriate treatment. While atopic dermatitis is a chronic tendency\\ntowards sensitive, dry, rash-prone skin, it tends to eventually improve when\\nchildren come home, especially with the techniques below ...\\n\\n### Everyday Prevention\\n\\n * Avoid triggers, like perfumed products, non-cotton clothes, dust mites, heat/sweat, bleach, disinfectants, and chemical/fragranced soaps and laundry detergents (try Charlie's Soap ...)\\n * Do bathe your child 1-2 times per day in tepid-warm water for 10-15 minutes. You can add oatmeal-in-a-stocking or Aveeno to the bath, but oils just make things very slippery. Minimal, if any, soap ... use unscented Dove, Cetaphil cleanser, or similar. Don't use Ivory, scented soaps, or bubble bath.\\n * Alternately, bathe 1-2 times per week. The \\\"wet\\\" and \\\"dry\\\" approaches to atopic dermatitis both work - it's the hot, soapy baths that aren't followed by moisturizer application that are trouble, as they remove protective skin oils and leave the skin dry and itchy.\\n * Immediately after the bath, pat your child somewhat dry, apply any necessary topical medication, and then dip your child into a big vat of thick, greasy moisturizer. Seriously, you need to be applying a greasy, scoop-it-out-with-your-hand moisturizing ointment at least once a day, to seal in moisture and provide a protective barrier for the skin. No pump lotions ... you need a TUB, like Cetaphil-in-a-tub, Eucerin, Vaseline, or similar products. Most contain petrolatum - it's been used for centuries and has a good track record. If you must avoid the petroleum products, vegetable shortening, shea butter, or other balms might be an option. Happy to hear feedback on these. Daily, religious moisturizing is the key to this chronic condition, especially in winter.\\n * Some newer \\\"active\\\" moisturizers are coming onto the market that are touted to be better at retaining moisture in the skin, and restoring the skin barrier. Some are also mildly anti-inflammatory, equivalent to hydrocortisone cream. They may be useful for children with moderate-severe eczema as a way to need topical steroids less often. Some of the ceramide products (CeraVe, Triceram) are over-the-counter; others, like MimyX and Atopiclair are by prescription.\\n * If you're in a hot climate, creams might be preferable to ointment mositurizers. Lotions still not recommended, since they can actually be drying to the skin.\\n * All-cotton clothes, ideally. No wool or short-fiber synthetics - they itch. Do thoroughly prewash new clothes to remove sizing and other itchy products.\\n * Keep nails trimmed and itchy areas covered by clothing.\\n\\n### Treatment Strategies\\n\\n * For face, neck folds, armpit folds, and groin area, don't use anything stronger than Hydrocortisone 1% ointment (OTC) without discussing the pros and cons with your provider.\\n * For the rest of the body, prescription ointments like Desonide 0.05% (a low-potency topical steroid) or Triamcinolone 0.025-0.1% (a mid-potency steroid) twice a day will help itchy, inflamed areas that don't respond to hydrocortisone. Apply a thin layer underneath the moisturizer, and use only long enough to control the itchy flare. Not for daily longterm use - if it doesn't help by 1-2 weeks, see your provider.\\n * For those of you scared by the word \\\"steroid\\\", remember that chronic skin inflammation and itching is miserable, can cause infections, growth failure, sleep & behavioral problems, and overall irritability. Untreated eczema can cause longterm changes to the skin, just like overuse of potent topical steroids.\\n * I don't use Elidel or Protopic so much these days ... waiting for more safety data.\\n * For itch relief, an ice cube can substitute for scratching. Benadryl (OTC) or Atarax (Rx) at night (Allegra, Claritin, or Zyrtec during the day) are antihistamines that can help with miserable itching. Sometimes we need to use higher doses for severe itching - ask your provider what would be safe.\\n * Check behind the ears ... eczema likes that spot too.\\n * If an area is especially weepy, red, painful, or crusted consider using Bactroban cream for antibacterial help. If this is widespread, ask your provider about using an oral antibiotic to cover staph bacteria.\\n * Don't forget scabies ... very very itchy bumps on hands, feet, abdomen, or any really prominent, itchy, chronic-looking rash in a child residing in orphanage care could be scabies. Have it checked, and have a low threshold to treat with Elimite.\\n\\n### Complementary Approaches\\n\\n * Probiotic supplements or daily active-culture yogurt or kefir seem promising for folks with eczema.\\n * Some studies suggest benefit from Evening Primrose Oil (EPO), which contains GLA, an omega-6 essential fatty acid. Some recent studies don't. Probably safe to try, in moderate-severe eczema, at 3g/day in divided doses. May take 1-2 months to work.\\n * Don't use tea tree oil - it may be antibacterial, but it can trigger eczema flares (and may have hormonal effects in boys).\\n * Consider dust mite control measures, like mattress/pillowcase covers, high-filtration vacuuming, and removing frilly dust mite traps in the room. May be more effective for asthma and nasal allergies, but kids with eczema often have those too.\\n * As for diet, perhaps 10-20% of kids with eczema have associated food triggers; this percentage is higher for infants or children with severe eczema. Generally, unless the eczema is chronic and more than a mild nuisance, I don't go chasing food allergies, since the only reliable test for food allergies is a strict elimination trial, with reintroduction of the suspicious food. Blood tests (RAST) and skin-prick tests can rule out certain allergens, but positive results may not indicate a true food sensitivity, so they are of limited use. Stay alert for quackery when it comes to this issue, consult your provider and an allergist if need be, and please involve a nutritionist if you are considering prolonged eliminations of major food groups, especially in young children.\\n\\n### Atopic Dermatitis Links\\n\\n * Atopic dermatitis: Taming \\\"the itch that rashes\\\" - Contemporary Pediatrics\\n * Article about the newer \\\"active\\\" moisturizers\\n * Diet and Eczema\\n\\nOverview from the (British) National Eczema Society\\n\\nApril 02, 2006/ Julian Davies, MD/ Comment\\n\\nSkin Issues, Post-Adoption\\n\\n### Julian Davies, MD\\n\\n### Center for Adoption Medicine\\n\\nOur center has 3 pediatricians that specialize in adoption medicine: Julia\\nBledsoe, MD, Julian Davies, MD, and Cynthia Kertesz, MD. We have over a decade\\nof experience in international adoption and foster care.\\n\\n### CENTER FOR ADOPTION MEDICINE\\n\\nOur center has four pediatricians that specialize in adoption medicine: Julia\\nBledsoe, MD, Rebecca Cronin, MD, Julian Davies, MD, and Cynthia Kertesz, MD.\\n\\nWe perform pre-adoption consultations by telephone for families adopting from\\nabroad or domestically. We also provide post-placement evaluations and ongoing\\npediatric care at our Seattle clinic.\\n\\n## Topics in Adoption and Foster Care\\n\\n * Craniofacial (1)\\n * Ethiopia (1)\\n * Hematology (1)\\n * Respiratory Issues (1)\\n * South & Central America (1)\\n * Eastern Europe (2)\\n * Foreign Diagnoses (2)\\n * Genetics (2)\\n * Prematurity (2)\\n * Sensory (2)\\n * Sleep (2)\\n * Teeth (2)\\n * China (3)\\n * Gastroenterology (3)\\n * Integrative Medicine (3)\\n * Physical Features (3)\\n * Skin Issues (3)\\n * Products (5)\\n * ADHD (6)\\n * Infections and Immunizations (6)\\n * Mental Health (7)\\n * Local Resources (8)\\n * Post-Adoption (8)\\n * Nutrition, Growth, and Fitness (10)\\n * Prenatal Alcohol and Drugs (10)\\n * Diagnoses (12)\\n * General Adoption (12)\\n * Parenting and Attachment (14)\\n * Pre-Adoption (14)\\n * Travel and Transition (15)\\n * Development and Learning (22)\\n\\n## Articles of Note\\n\\nTopics Blog\\n\\nFetal Alcohol Spectrum Issues\\n\\nabout 4 years ago\\n\\nWelcome Home Guide\\n\\nabout 14 years ago\\n\\nGlossary of Russian Medical Terms\\n\\nabout 14 years ago\\n\\nHow to Take FAS Photos\\n\\nabout 14 years ago\\n\\nGrowth Charts\\n\\nabout 15 years ago\\n\\nSleep and Adoption\\n\\nabout 15 years ago\\n\\nTravel and Transition in Adoption\\n\\nabout 15 years ago\\n\\nCopyright © 2005-2020, Center for Adoption Medicine. 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Excess vitamin D can cause the body to absorb too much calcium, leading to increased risk of heart disease and kidney stones.\",\n \"The current U.S. Daily Value for vitamin D is 600 IU (international units) and the toxicity threshold is thought to be 10,000 to 40,000 IU/day.^2\",\n \"Sometimes vitamin D values are given in micrograms (mcg,μg), when this is the case remember that 1μg=40IU for Vitamin D.\",\n \"Vitamin D is oil soluble, which means you need to eat fat to absorb it. Foods high in vitamin D include fish, mushrooms exposed to sunlight, fortified tofu, fortified yogurt, fortified milk, fortified milk substitutes, fortified breakfast cereals, fortified orange juice, pork chops, and eggs. The amount of vitamin D can vary greatly in fortified foods, so check product labels before buying.\",\n \"In addition to foods, Vitamin D is also naturally made by your body when you expose your skin to the sun and is called the sunshine vitamin. Depending on where you live, 20 minutes of sun exposure a day is enough to meet your vitamin D requirement.\",\n \"Below is a list of top 10 foods highest in vitamin D by common serving size, for more see the extended list of foods rich in vitamin D.\",\n \"White Button (168%), Portabella (163%), Maitake (131%), Morel (22%), and Chanterelle (19%). Mushrooms create vitamin D from sunlight much like our bodies. Placing any mushroom under the sun for 20 minutes will boost its vitamin D level.\",\n \"#1 Eel| 317% DV (1901IU) in 1 fillet (204g)| 169% DV (1013IU) in 200 calories (109g) ---|---|--- #2 Cod Liver Oil| 75% DV (450IU) in 1 tsp (5g)| 370% DV (2217IU) in 200 calories (22g) #3 Queso Fresco| 22% DV (132IU) in 1 cup (122g)| 12% DV (72IU) in 200 calories (67g) #4 Fortified American Cheese| 14% DV (85IU) in 1oz slice (28g)| 27% DV (164IU) in 200 calories (55g) #5 Fish Roe| 11% DV (68IU) in 1 tblsp (14g)| 113% DV (677IU) in 200 calories (140g) #6 Lean Ham| 4% DV (26IU) in 1oz slice (28g)| 26% DV (153IU) in 200 calories (167g) #7 Beef Short Ribs| 4% DV (24IU) in 3oz (85g)| 2% DV (12IU) in 200 calories (42g) #8 Caviar| 3% DV (19IU) in 1 tblsp (16g)| 15% DV (88IU) in 200 calories (76g) #9 Lean Beef Roast| 2% DV (14IU) in 3oz (85g)| 2% DV (10IU) in 200 calories (60g) #10 Turkey| 2% DV (14IU) in 3oz (85g)| 3% DV (17IU) in 200 calories (106g) #11 Chicken| 1% DV (7IU) in 3oz (85g)| 1% DV (8IU) in 200 calories (102g)\",\n \"Breastfed Infants Who are Not in the Sun - The amount of vitamin D in breast milk depends on the amount of vitamin D in the mother.However, breast-milk typically does not contain adequate amounts of vitamin D. Be sure infants get at least some exposure to the sun (at least 10-20 minutes) to ensure adequate levels of vitamin D.^8\",\n \"Older Adults - As skin ages it is less and less able to make vitamin D from the sun, so vitamin D has to be attained fromfoods or supplements.^5\",\n \"People With Little Sun Exposure on the Skin - Wearing sunscreen, or lots of clothing, hampers the creation of vitamin D from the sun.^9,10\",\n \"People with Darker Skin - Melanin, a pigment found in skin, reduces the body's ability to manufacture vitamin D from the sun.^5\",\n \"People who have Problems Absorbing Fat, or are on Extreme Low Fat Diets - Vitamin D is fat soluble, which means it is found in fats, andyour body has to be able to digest fats in order for you to absorb the vitamin D.^11\",\n \"People Who are Obese, or People Who have Had Gastric Bypass Surgery - Excess fat in the body absorbs vitamin D, effectively reducing theamount available for body functions. Those who have undergone bypass surgery are missing part of their upper intestine which hampers Vitamin D absorption.^5,13,14\",\n \"Weight-loss drugs with orlistat (brand names Xenical and alliTM) and cholesterol-lowering drugs cholestyramine (brand names Questran, LoCholest, and Prevalite) can reduce the absorption of vitamin D and other fat-soluble vitamins.^18,19\",\n \"Medicines used to control and stabalize epileptic seizures, particularly phenobarbital and phenytoin (brand name Dilantin) interferes with Vitamin D and reduces Calcium absorption.^20\",\n \"Vegetables high in vitamin D include mushrooms which have been exposed to sunlight. Other vegan foods high in vitamin D include fortified soy products like tofu, soymilk, and soy yogurt, fortified cereals, and fortified juices.\",\n \"Unfortunately, no fruits are high in vitamin D, and fortified orange juice is currently the only fruit product commonly sold with vitamin D.\",\n \"Consuming too much vitmain D from food or supplements can lead to anorexia, weight loss, polyuria, heart arrhythmias, kidney stones, andincreased risk of heart attacks.^5 Vitamin D cannot reach toxic levels if created naturally from sun exposure.^21\",\n \"Oysters, Whole Milk, Salami, Cheese,Caviar, and Eggs are high cholesterol foods which should be eaten in moderate amounts and avoided by people at risk of heart disease or stroke.\",\n \"LeBoff MS, Kohlmeier L, Hurwitz S, Franklin J, Wright J, Glowacki J. Occult vitamin D deficiency in postmenopausal US women with acute hip fracture. JAMA 1999;251:1505-11.\",\n \"Wagner CL, Greer FR; American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Breastfeeding; American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Nutrition. Prevention of rickets and vitamin D deficiency in infants, children, and adolescents. Pediatrics 2008;122:1142-1152.\",\n \"Webb AR, Kline L, Holick MF. Influence of season and latitude on the cutaneous synthesis of vitamin D3: Exposure to winter sunlight in Boston and Edmonton will not promote vitamin D3 synthesis in human skin. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1988;67:373-8.\",\n \"Webb AR, Pilbeam C, Hanafin N, Holick MF. An evaluation of the relative contributions of exposure to sunlight and of diet to the circulating concentrations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D in an elderly nursing home population in Boston. Am J Clin Nutr 1990;51:1075-81.\",\n \"Lo CW, Paris PW, Clemens TL, Nolan J, Holick MF. Vitamin D absorption in healthy subjects and in patients with intestinal malabsorption syndromes. Am J Clin Nutr 1985;42:644-49.\",\n \"Buckley LM, Leib ES, Cartularo KS, Vacek PM, Cooper SM. Calcium and vitamin D3 supplementation prevents bone loss in the spine secondary to low-dose corticosteroids in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Ann Intern Med 1996;125:961-8.\",\n \"de Sevaux RGL, Hoitsma AJ, Corstens FHM, Wetzels JFM. Treatment with vitamin D and calcium reduces bone loss after renal transplantation: a randomized study. J Am Soc Nephrol 2002;13:1608-14.\",\n \"McDuffie JR, Calis KA, Booth SL, Uwaifo GI, Yanovski JA. Effects of orlistat on fat-soluble vitamins in obese adolescents. Pharmacotherapy 2002;22:814-22.\",\n \"Compston JE, Horton LW. Oral 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 in treatment of osteomalacia associated with ileal resection and cholestyramine therapy. Gastroenterology 1978;74:900-2.\",\n \"Gough H, Goggin T, Bissessar A, Baker M, Crowley M, Callaghan N. A comparative study of the relative influence of different anticonvulsant drugs, UV exposure and diet on vitamin D and calcium metabolism in outpatients with epilepsy. Q J Med 1986;59:569-77.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Top 10 Foods Highest in Vitamin D + Printable One Page Sheet\\n\\n# Top 10 Foods Highest in Vitamin D + Printable One Page Sheet\\n\\nWritten by Daisy Whitbread, MScN\\n\\nVitamin D is an essential vitamin required by the body for the absorption of\\ncalcium, bone development, immune functioning, and alleviation of\\ninflammation.\\n\\nA deficiency of Vitamin D can lead to rickets, a weakened immune system,\\nincreased cancer risk, poor hair growth, and osteomalacia. Excess vitamin D\\ncan cause the body to absorb too much calcium, leading to increased risk of\\nheart disease and kidney stones.\\n\\nThe current U.S. Daily Value for vitamin D is 600 IU (international units) and\\nthe toxicity threshold is thought to be 10,000 to 40,000 IU/day.^2\\n\\nSometimes vitamin D values are given in micrograms (mcg,μg), when this is the\\ncase remember that 1μg=40IU for Vitamin D.\\n\\nVitamin D is oil soluble, which means you need to eat fat to absorb it. Foods\\nhigh in vitamin D include fish, mushrooms exposed to sunlight, fortified tofu,\\nfortified yogurt, fortified milk, fortified milk substitutes, fortified\\nbreakfast cereals, fortified orange juice, pork chops, and eggs. The amount of\\nvitamin D can vary greatly in fortified foods, so check product labels before\\nbuying.\\n\\nIn addition to foods, Vitamin D is also naturally made by your body when you\\nexpose your skin to the sun and is called the sunshine vitamin. Depending on\\nwhere you live, 20 minutes of sun exposure a day is enough to meet your\\nvitamin D requirement.\\n\\nBelow is a list of top 10 foods highest in vitamin D by common serving size,\\nfor more see the extended list of foods rich in vitamin D.\\n\\nAdvertisement (Bad ad? How to mute ads)\\n\\n# List of High Vitamin D Foods\\n\\n1\\\\. Fish (Salmon)\\n\\n6oz fillet (170g)| 200 calories (128g)| 100g \\n---|---|--- \\n189% DV (1136IU)| 143% DV (856IU)| 111% DV (668IU) \\n \\n### Other fish high in vitamin D (%DV per 6oz serving)\\n\\nCanned Salmon (238%), Rainbow Trout (216%), Swordfish (188%), Whitefish\\n(146%), Mackerel (130%), Canned Tuna (76%), Halibut (66%), Herring (62%),\\nRockfish (52%), and Talapia (40%).\\n\\nComplete Nutrition Facts.\\n\\n2\\\\. Crimini Mushrooms (Exposed to UV Light)\\n\\n1 cup (87g)| 200 calories (909g)| 100g \\n---|---|--- \\n185% DV (1110IU)| 1933% DV (11600IU)| 213% DV (1276IU) \\n \\n### Other mushrooms exposed to Sunlight High in Vitamin D (%DV per cup)\\n\\nWhite Button (168%), Portabella (163%), Maitake (131%), Morel (22%), and\\nChanterelle (19%). Mushrooms create vitamin D from sunlight much like our\\nbodies. Placing any mushroom under the sun for 20 minutes will boost its\\nvitamin D level.\\n\\nComplete Nutrition Facts.\\n\\n3\\\\. Fortified Tofu\\n\\n1 cup (226g)| 200 calories (217g)| 100g \\n---|---|--- \\n38% DV (226IU)| 36% DV (217IU)| 17% DV (100IU) \\n \\nTofu is also a good vegan source of protein.\\n\\nComplete Nutrition Facts.\\n\\n4\\\\. Fortified Yogurt\\n\\n1 cup (245g)| 200 calories (202g)| 100g \\n---|---|--- \\n21% DV (127IU)| 18% DV (105IU)| 9% DV (52IU) \\n \\nYogurt is also high in calcium.\\n\\nComplete Nutrition Facts.\\n\\n5\\\\. Fortified Milk\\n\\n1 cup (244g)| 200 calories (328g)| 100g \\n---|---|--- \\n21% DV (127IU)| 28% DV (170IU)| 9% DV (52IU) \\n \\nButtermilk, whole milk, low-fat milk, and skim milk all provide around 20% DV\\nper 8oz cup.\\n\\nComplete Nutrition Facts.\\n\\n6\\\\. Fortified Milk Substitutes (Soymilk)\\n\\n1 cup (243g)| 200 calories (606g)| 100g \\n---|---|--- \\n19% DV (117IU)| 48% DV (291IU)| 8% DV (48IU) \\n \\n### Other Fortified Milk Substitutes High in Vitamin D (%DV per cup)\\n\\nAlmond milk (18%), Rice milk (16%), and Coconut milk (16%).\\n\\nComplete Nutrition Facts.\\n\\n7\\\\. Fortified Breakfast Cereal\\n\\n3/4 cup (30g)| 200 calories (63g)| 100g \\n---|---|--- \\n17% DV (100IU)| 35% DV (208IU)| 55% DV (332IU) \\n \\nSee the list of 155 Breakfast Cereals with Vitamin D.\\n\\nComplete Nutrition Facts.\\n\\n8\\\\. Fortified Orange Juice\\n\\n1 cup (249g)| 200 calories (426g)| 100g \\n---|---|--- \\n17% DV (100IU)| 28% DV (170IU)| 7% DV (40IU) \\n \\nNote: A cup of orange juice contains up to 20 grams of sugar.\\n\\nComplete Nutrition Facts.\\n\\n9\\\\. Pork Chops\\n\\n1 chop (206g)| 200 calories (78g)| 100g \\n---|---|--- \\n14% DV (82IU)| 5% DV (31IU)| 7% DV (40IU) \\n \\n### Other Pork Products High in Vitamin D (%DV per 3oz)\\n\\nSpare Ribs (15%), Lean Ham (12%), Shoulder Roast (9%), and Italian Sausage\\n(6%).\\n\\nComplete Nutrition Facts.\\n\\n10\\\\. Eggs\\n\\n1 large (50g)| 200 calories (129g)| 100g \\n---|---|--- \\n7% DV (44IU)| 19% DV (114IU)| 15% DV (88IU) \\n \\n1 cup of chopped hard-boiled eggs provides 20% DV. Eggs are also a high\\nprotein food.\\n\\nComplete Nutrition Facts.\\n\\nNext ➞\\n\\nAdvertisement (Bad ad? How to mute ads)\\n\\n## Pinnable infographic\\n\\n## Printable One Page Sheet\\n\\nClick to Print\\n\\nAdvertisement (Bad ad? How to mute ads)\\n\\nClick each heading below for more information from HealthAliciousNess.com\\n\\n#1 Eel| 317% DV (1901IU) in 1 fillet (204g)| 169% DV (1013IU) in 200 calories\\n(109g) \\n---|---|--- \\n#2 Cod Liver Oil| 75% DV (450IU) in 1 tsp (5g)| 370% DV (2217IU) in 200\\ncalories (22g) \\n#3 Queso Fresco| 22% DV (132IU) in 1 cup (122g)| 12% DV (72IU) in 200 calories\\n(67g) \\n#4 Fortified American Cheese| 14% DV (85IU) in 1oz slice (28g)| 27% DV (164IU)\\nin 200 calories (55g) \\n#5 Fish Roe| 11% DV (68IU) in 1 tblsp (14g)| 113% DV (677IU) in 200 calories\\n(140g) \\n#6 Lean Ham| 4% DV (26IU) in 1oz slice (28g)| 26% DV (153IU) in 200 calories\\n(167g) \\n#7 Beef Short Ribs| 4% DV (24IU) in 3oz (85g)| 2% DV (12IU) in 200 calories\\n(42g) \\n#8 Caviar| 3% DV (19IU) in 1 tblsp (16g)| 15% DV (88IU) in 200 calories (76g) \\n#9 Lean Beef Roast| 2% DV (14IU) in 3oz (85g)| 2% DV (10IU) in 200 calories\\n(60g) \\n#10 Turkey| 2% DV (14IU) in 3oz (85g)| 3% DV (17IU) in 200 calories (106g) \\n#11 Chicken| 1% DV (7IU) in 3oz (85g)| 1% DV (8IU) in 200 calories (102g) \\n \\n * Breastfed Infants Who are Not in the Sun - The amount of vitamin D in breast milk depends on the amount of vitamin D in the mother.However, breast-milk typically does not contain adequate amounts of vitamin D. Be sure infants get at least some exposure to the sun (at least 10-20 minutes) to ensure adequate levels of vitamin D.^8\\n * Older Adults - As skin ages it is less and less able to make vitamin D from the sun, so vitamin D has to be attained fromfoods or supplements.^5\\n * People With Little Sun Exposure on the Skin - Wearing sunscreen, or lots of clothing, hampers the creation of vitamin D from the sun.^9,10\\n * People with Darker Skin - Melanin, a pigment found in skin, reduces the body's ability to manufacture vitamin D from the sun.^5\\n * People who have Problems Absorbing Fat, or are on Extreme Low Fat Diets - Vitamin D is fat soluble, which means it is found in fats, andyour body has to be able to digest fats in order for you to absorb the vitamin D.^11\\n * People Who are Obese, or People Who have Had Gastric Bypass Surgery - Excess fat in the body absorbs vitamin D, effectively reducing theamount available for body functions. Those who have undergone bypass surgery are missing part of their upper intestine which hampers Vitamin D absorption.^5,13,14\\n * People Taking Certain Medications\\n\\n * Steroid Corticosteroid medications used to alleviate inflammation can reduce calcium absorption and impair vitamin Dmetabolism.^15-17\\n * Weight-loss drugs with orlistat (brand names Xenical and alliTM) and cholesterol-lowering drugs cholestyramine (brand names Questran, LoCholest, and Prevalite) can reduce the absorption of vitamin D and other fat-soluble vitamins.^18,19\\n * Medicines used to control and stabalize epileptic seizures, particularly phenobarbital and phenytoin (brand name Dilantin) interferes with Vitamin D and reduces Calcium absorption.^20\\n\\nVegetables high in vitamin D include mushrooms which have been exposed to\\nsunlight. Other vegan foods high in vitamin D include fortified soy products\\nlike tofu, soymilk, and soy yogurt, fortified cereals, and fortified juices.\\n\\nUnfortunately, no fruits are high in vitamin D, and fortified orange juice is\\ncurrently the only fruit product commonly sold with vitamin D.\\n\\n * Consuming too much vitmain D from food or supplements can lead to anorexia, weight loss, polyuria, heart arrhythmias, kidney stones, andincreased risk of heart attacks.^5 Vitamin D cannot reach toxic levels if created naturally from sun exposure.^21\\n * Oysters, Whole Milk, Salami, Cheese,Caviar, and Eggs are high cholesterol foods which should be eaten in moderate amounts and avoided by people at risk of heart disease or stroke.\\n\\n## Leave a Comment\\n\\n## Data Sources and References\\n\\n 1. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28.\\n 2. Office of Dietary Supplements - Vitamin D\\n 3. Heaney RP. Long-latency deficiency disease: insights from calcium and vitamin D. Am J Clin Nutr 2003;78:912-9.\\n 4. LeBoff MS, Kohlmeier L, Hurwitz S, Franklin J, Wright J, Glowacki J. Occult vitamin D deficiency in postmenopausal US women with acute hip fracture. JAMA 1999;251:1505-11.\\n 5. Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board. Dietary Reference Intakes for Calcium and Vitamin D. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2010.\\n 6. Davis CD. Vitamin D and cancer: current dilemmas and future research needs. Am J Clin Nutr 2008;88:565S-9S.\\n 7. Davis CD, Hartmuller V, Freedman M, Hartge P, Picciano MF, Swanson CA, Milner JA. Vitamin D and cancer: current dilemmas and future needs. Nutr Rev 2007;65:S71-S74.\\n 8. Wagner CL, Greer FR; American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Breastfeeding; American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Nutrition. Prevention of rickets and vitamin D deficiency in infants, children, and adolescents. Pediatrics 2008;122:1142-1152.\\n 9. Webb AR, Kline L, Holick MF. Influence of season and latitude on the cutaneous synthesis of vitamin D3: Exposure to winter sunlight in Boston and Edmonton will not promote vitamin D3 synthesis in human skin. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1988;67:373-8.\\n 10. Webb AR, Pilbeam C, Hanafin N, Holick MF. An evaluation of the relative contributions of exposure to sunlight and of diet to the circulating concentrations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D in an elderly nursing home population in Boston. Am J Clin Nutr 1990;51:1075-81.\\n 11. Lo CW, Paris PW, Clemens TL, Nolan J, Holick MF. Vitamin D absorption in healthy subjects and in patients with intestinal malabsorption syndromes. Am J Clin Nutr 1985;42:644-49.\\n 12. Malone M. Recommended nutritional supplements for bariatric surgery patients. Ann Pharmacother 2008;42:1851-8.\\n 13. Compher CW, Badellino KO, Boullata JI. Vitamin D and the bariatric surgical patient: a review. Obes Surg 2008;18:220-4.\\n 14. Buckley LM, Leib ES, Cartularo KS, Vacek PM, Cooper SM. Calcium and vitamin D3 supplementation prevents bone loss in the spine secondary to low-dose corticosteroids in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Ann Intern Med 1996;125:961-8.\\n 15. Lukert BP, Raisz LG. Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis: pathogenesis and management. Ann Intern Med 1990;112:352-64.\\n 16. de Sevaux RGL, Hoitsma AJ, Corstens FHM, Wetzels JFM. Treatment with vitamin D and calcium reduces bone loss after renal transplantation: a randomized study. J Am Soc Nephrol 2002;13:1608-14.\\n 17. McDuffie JR, Calis KA, Booth SL, Uwaifo GI, Yanovski JA. Effects of orlistat on fat-soluble vitamins in obese adolescents. Pharmacotherapy 2002;22:814-22.\\n 18. Compston JE, Horton LW. Oral 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 in treatment of osteomalacia associated with ileal resection and cholestyramine therapy. Gastroenterology 1978;74:900-2.\\n 19. Gough H, Goggin T, Bissessar A, Baker M, Crowley M, Callaghan N. A comparative study of the relative influence of different anticonvulsant drugs, UV exposure and diet on vitamin D and calcium metabolism in outpatients with epilepsy. Q J Med 1986;59:569-77.\\n 20. Jones G. Pharmacokinetics of vitamin D toxicity. Am J Clin Nutr 2008;88:582S-6S.\\n 21. J. A. Ko, B. H. Lee, J. S. Lee and H. J. Park. Effect of UV-B Exposure on the Concentration of Vitamin D2 in Sliced Shiitake Mushroom (Lentinus edodes) and White Button Mushroom (Agaricus bisporus). J. Agric. 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We do not control or have responsibility for the content of any third-party site.\",\n \"Atopic dermatitis is a chronic relapsing inflammatory skin disorder with a complex pathogenesis involving genetic susceptibility, immunologic and epidermal barrier dysfunction, and environmental factors. Pruritus is a primary symptom; skin lesions range from mild erythema to severe lichenification to erythroderma. Diagnosis is by history and examination. Treatments include counseling on appropriate skin care, avoidance of triggers, and topical corticosteroids and immunosuppressants. Control of pruritus and superinfections is also important. Severe cases may require systemic immunosuppressive treatment. Childhood atopic dermatitis frequently resolves or lessens significantly by adulthood.\",\n \"Atopic dermatitis primarily affects children in urban areas or developed countries, and prevalence has increased over the last 30 years; up to 20% of children and 10% of adults in developed countries are affected. Most people with the disorder develop it before age 5, many of them before age 1; however, atopic dermatitis may even begin during late adulthood. The unproven hygiene hypothesis suggests that decreased early childhood exposure to infectious agents (ie, because of more rigorous hygiene regimens at home) may increase the development of atopic disorders and autoimmunity to self-proteins.\",\n \"Many patients or their family members who have atopic dermatitis also have allergic asthma and/or immediate-type hypersensitivities that manifest, for example, as allergic seasonal or perennial rhinoconjunctivitis. The triad of atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinoconjunctivitis, and asthma is called atopy or atopic diathesis. Other dermatologic features of atopy include xerosis, ichthyosis/palmar hyperlinearity (ie, more prominent skin lines on the palms), keratosis pilaris, an infraorbital skinfold (Dennie-Morgan fold), thinning of the lateral eyebrows (Hertoghe sign), wool intolerance (irritation and itching triggered by skin contact with wool), white dermographism (vasoconstriction, causing whitening of the skin in response to scratching), and increased transepidermal water loss (in nonaffected as well as affected skin).\",\n \"Genes implicated in atopic dermatitis are those encoding epidermal and immunologic proteins. A major predisposing factor for atopic dermatitis is the existence in many patients of a loss of function mutation in the gene encoding for the filaggrin protein (1). Filaggrin is a component of the cornified cell envelope produced by differentiating keratinocytes. It is ultimately critical to building the hygroscopic barrier of the stratum corneum (also called the natural moisturizing factor). About 10% of European populations are heterozygous carriers of loss-of-function filaggrin mutations. Presence of these mutations (as well as more intragenic copy mutations) increases the risk of more severe atopic dermatitis and higher IgE levels. Filaggrin mutations are also associated with peanut allergy and asthma, even in the absence of atopic dermatitis.\",\n \"These recent molecular insights provide new understanding of atopic dermatitis and how the cutaneous inflammation, a T-cell–mediated delayed-type hypersensitivity, relates to allergic conditions with immediate-type hypersensitivities such as asthma and allergic rhinitis (hay fever). The epidermal skin barrier defect due to filaggrin mutations explains the development of xerosis and the predisposition to skin irritation, manifesting as atopic dermatitis; however, these are not mediated by allergic mechanisms. The cutaneous inflammation, in contrast, is a T-cell–mediated delayed-type hypersensitivity and includes a Th2-dominant component in the skin. This hypersensitivity downregulates antimicrobial peptides (eg, beta-defensins), explaining the predisposition of patients with atopic dermatitis to developing bacterial and viral skin infections. The increased penetration of skin irritants and allergens also results in a Th2-dominant inflammation, which also drives IgE production and predisposes to immediate-type hypersensitivities. However, because the major mechanism mediating atopic dermatitis is delayed cell-mediated immunity, avoidance of immediate-type allergens (eg, pollen, dust mites) usually does not improve atopic dermatitis. Although immediate-type hypersensitivities (eg, asthma, allergic rhinitis) result from the skin barrier defect, they do not drive the T-cell–mediated cutaneous inflammation of atopic dermatitis.\",\n \"In patients with atopic diathesis, atopic dermatitis typically precedes allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and asthma. Sometimes, this sequence is called the \\\"atopic march\\\" and occurs because the skin barrier defect is the primary deficiency in atopic conditions.\",\n \"In the acute phase, lesions are intensely pruritic, red, thickened, scaly patches or plaques that may become eroded due to scratching.\",\n \"Distribution of lesions is age specific. In infants, lesions characteristically occur on the face, scalp, neck, eyelids, and extensor surfaces of the extremities. In older children and adults, lesions occur on flexural surfaces such as the neck and the antecubital and popliteal fossae.\",\n \"Intense pruritus is a key feature. Itch often precedes lesions and worsens with dry air, sweating, local irritation, wool garments, and emotional stress.\",\n \"Atopic dermatitis usually develops in infancy. In the acute phase, lesions appear on the face and then spread to the neck, scalp, and extremities.\",\n \"Lichenification is thickening of the skin with accentuation of normal skin markings; it is a result of chronic scratching or rubbing, which in this patient occurred during the chronic phase of atopic dermatitis.\",\n \"Secondary bacterial infections (superinfections), especially staphylococcal and streptococcal infections (eg, impetigo, cellulitis) are common. Erythroderma (erythema that covers more than 70% of the body surface area) is rare but can result when atopic dermatitis is severe.\",\n \"Eczema herpeticum is an infection with herpes simplex virus (HSV) of the skin that is more diffuse and widespread than those in nonatopic patients. Eczema herpeticum is commonly the primary HSV infection, but can also result from recurrent infection, in patients with atopic dermatitis. It manifests as grouped vesicles in areas of active or recent dermatitis, although normal skin can be involved. High fever and adenopathy may develop after several days. Occasionally, this infection can become systemic, which may be fatal. Sometimes the eye is involved, causing a painful corneal lesion. Eczema vaccinatum is a similar complication due to smallpox vaccination, in which the vaccinia virus disseminates and may become life-threatening. Atopic patients should therefore not receive smallpox vaccinations.\",\n \"Patients with atopic dermatitis also have a higher risk of allergic contact reactions. For example, contact allergies to nickel, the most common contact allergen, are twice as common as in nonatopic patients. Frequent use of topical products exposes patients to many potential allergens, and allergic contact dermatitis caused by these products may complicate the management of atopic dermatitis.\",\n \"Diagnosis of atopic dermatitis is clinical. History (eg, personal or family history of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis, seasonal or perennial; asthma) is helpful. See table: Diagnostic Clinical Features in Atopic Dermatitis* for the modified clinically relevant guidelines of care for the management of atopic dermatitis and the pediatric diagnostic criteria from the American Academy of Dermatology.\",\n \"Atopic dermatitis is sometimes difficult to differentiate from other dermatoses (eg, seborrheic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, nummular dermatitis, psoriasis), although a personal and/or family history of atopy and the distribution of lesions are helpful. The following distribution patterns can help with differentiation:\",\n \"Psoriasis is typically easy to recognize by its sharply demarcated, thick, erythematous, and scaly plaques. It is usually extensoral rather than flexural and may include typical nail findings not common in atopic dermatitis (eg, oil spots, nail pits).\",\n \"Nummular dermatitis is not flexural, and lichenification is rare. (However, coin-shaped, nummular plaques can occur in atopic dermatitis [nummular atopic dermatitis].)\",\n \"Clues to atopic dermatitis include a flexural distribution of lesions and personal or family history of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and asthma.\",\n \"Derived from: Guidelines of care for the management of atopic dermatitis: Section 1. Diagnosis and assessment of atopic dermatitis. J Am Acad Dermatol 70(2):338–351, 2014, doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2013.10.010, and Eichenfield LF, Hanifin JM, Luger TA, et al: Consensus conference on pediatric atopic dermatitis. J Am Acad Dermatol 49:1088–1095, 2003. doi: 10.1016/s0190-9622(03)02539-8\",\n \"† On the face, neck, and extensor surfaces in infants and children; flexural surfaces in any age group; spares groin and axillae.\",\n \"There is no definitive laboratory test for atopic dermatitis. However, testing for type I allergies (prick, scratch, and intracutaneous testing or measurement of allergen-specific IgE levels and of total IgE levels) can help confirm atopic diathesis. Cultures for S. aureus are not done routinely but can help determine sensitivities to systemic antimicrobials when impetiginization is suspected (eg, with yellowish crusts).\",\n \"Atopic dermatitis in children often abates by age 5 years, although exacerbations are common throughout adolescence and into adulthood. Girls and patients with severe disease, early age of onset, family history, and associated allergic rhinitis or asthma are more likely to have prolonged disease. Even in these patients, atopic dermatitis frequently resolves or lessens significantly by adulthood. Atopic dermatitis may have long-term psychologic sequelae as children confront the challenges of living with a visible, sometimes disabling, skin disease during their formative years.\",\n \"Treatment of atopic dermatitis is most effective when addressing the underlying pathophysiologic processes. Counseling on appropriate skin care and avoidance of triggers helps patients address the underlying skin barrier defect. Scratching of itchy lesions commonly increases itching and thus more scratching. Breaking this itch–scratch cycle is important. Inflammatory flare- ups can be curtailed with topical immunosuppressants, phototherapy, and, if necessary, systemic immunosuppressants. Almost all patients with atopic dermatitis can be treated as outpatients, but patients who have severe superinfections or erythroderma may need to be hospitalized.\",\n \"General skin care should include a focus on the most common sources of skin irritation, excessive washing as well as harsh soaps:\",\n \"Limiting the frequency and length of washing and bathing (showers/baths should be limited to once daily; sponge baths can be substituted to decrease the number of days with full baths)\",\n \"Oral antihistamines can help relieve pruritus via their sedating properties. Options include hydroxyzine 25 mg 3 times a day or 4 times a day (for children, 0.5 mg/kg every 6 hours or 2 mg/kg in a single bedtime dose) and diphenhydramine (eg, 25 to 50 mg), preferably at bedtime to avoid the sedating effects during the day. Low-sedating or nonsedating antihistamines, such as loratadine (10 mg once a day), fexofenadine (60 mg 2 times a day or 180 mg once a day), or cetirizine (5 to 10 mg once a day), may be useful, but their efficacy has not been defined. Doxepin (a tricyclic antidepressant also with H1 and H2 receptor blocking activity) 25 to 50 mg at bedtime may also help, but its use is not recommended for children < 12 years. Fingernails should be cut short to minimize excoriations and secondary infections.\",\n \"Reduction of emotional stress is useful and helps break the itch–scratch cycle. Stress can affect the family (eg, being kept awake by a crying baby) as well as the patient (eg, being unable to sleep because of itching). Dietary changes intended to eliminate exposure to allergenic foods are generally unnecessary, are ineffective, and increase stress unnecessarily. Atopic dermatitis is driven by food allergies only very rarely.\",\n \"Topical corticosteroids are the mainstay of therapy. Creams or ointments applied 2 times a day are effective for most patients with mild or moderate disease. Low- to mid-potency corticosteroids often control skin inflammation, but resolution of chronically inflamed, lichenified skin typically requires high-potency corticosteroids. Dermatologic adverse effects of topical corticosteroids, such as thinning of the skin, striae distensae, and skin infections, may occur depending on the potency of the corticosteroid used, the duration of its use, and the skin location where it is used. Prolonged, widespread use of high-potency corticosteroids should be avoided, particularly in infants, to avoid adrenal suppression. Corticosteroids should always be stopped once the skin inflammation is controlled and should never be used to prevent recurrences.\",\n \"Systemic corticosteroids typically provide good emergency relief, but long- term use should be avoided due their multiple adverse effects. Because atopic dermatitis tends to flare when systemic corticosteroids are stopped, other treatments are typically required to manage tapering and discontinuation of systemic corticosteroids.\",\n \"Topical tacrolimus and pimecrolimus are calcineurin inhibitors. They are T-cell inhibitors and can be used for mild to moderate atopic dermatitis or when corticosteroid adverse effects are a concern. Tacrolimus ointment or pimecrolimus cream is applied 2 times a day. Burning or stinging after application is usually transient and abates after a few days. Flushing is less common.\",\n \"Crisaborole 2% ointment is a topical phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitor. It can be used for mild to moderate atopic dermatitis in patients 2 years of age or older. Crisaborole is applied to areas of eczema 2 times a day. It cannot be used on mucous membranes. Burning or stinging after application is the most common adverse effect.\",\n \"Phototherapy with narrow-band ultraviolet B (UVB) is helpful for extensive atopic dermatitis, particularly when appropriate skin care and topical treatments fail to control inflammation. Because narrow-band UVB has much higher efficacy than the previously used broad-band UVB, psoralen plus UVA (PUVA) therapy is rarely used anymore. Phototherapy with narrow-band UVB has not been shown to increase skin cancer risk, but this remains a concern, particularly when used in children or for extended periods of time. This risk needs to be weighed against risks of other systemic treatments after failure of appropriate skin care and topical treatments. If office-based phototherapy is not available or too inconvenient, home phototherapy is a good alternative. Several home phototherapy devices have programmable features that allow specialists to limit and supervise a patient's use of the device. Natural sun exposure is an alternative when phototherapy is not available.\",\n \"Systemic immunosuppressants, such as cyclosporine, mycophenolate, methotrexate, and azathioprine, inhibit T-cell function. These drugs are indicated for widespread, recalcitrant, or disabling atopic dermatitis that fails to abate with topical therapy and phototherapy. Their use must be balanced against risk of adverse effects, particularly with long-term use.\",\n \"Dupilumab is a fully human monoclonal IgG4 antibody that blocks the signaling of IL-4 and IL-13, both proinflammatory Th2 cytokines, in atopic dermatitis. It is given subcutaneously as a 600-mg loading dose, followed by 300 mg every 2 weeks; for patients weighing < 60 kg, a 400-mg loading dose is followed by 200 mg every other week. Dupilumab is available for the treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis in patients 6 years and older and is recommended for patients whose disease is not adequately controlled with other treatments. Several more targeted systemic immunosuppressants (biologics) are in development for atopic dermatitis.\",\n \"Antistaphylococcal antibiotics, both topical (eg, mupirocin, fusidic acid) and oral, are used to treat bacterial skin superinfections, such as impetigo, folliculitis, or furunculosis. Staphylococcus aureus is the most common bacterium causing skin infections in patients with atopic dermatitis and is often resistant to methicillin (methicillin-resistant S. aureus [MRSA]). Doxycycline or trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole is a good initial choice of systemic antibiotic because MRSA is most often sensitive to these drugs. However, bacterial cultures with resistance testing are recommended before starting systemic antibiotics because resistance cannot be predicted.\",\n \"Eczema herpeticum is treated with systemic antivirals (eg, acyclovir, valacyclovir). The dose of acyclovir is 10 to 20 mg/kg IV every 8 hours in infants; older children and adults with mild illness may receive 200 mg orally 5 times a day. Involvement of the eye is considered an ophthalmic emergency, and if eye involvement is suspected, an ophthalmology consult should be obtained.\",\n \"Common findings vary with age and include pruritus and scaly erythematous patches and plaques and lichenification in the antecubital and popliteal fossae and on the eyelids, neck, and wrists.\",\n \"The following are English-language resources that may be useful. Please note that THE MANUAL is not responsible for the content of these resources.\",\n \"Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, USA is a global healthcare leader working to help the world be well. From developing new therapies that treat and prevent disease to helping people in need, we are committed to improving health and well-being around the world. The Merck Manual was first published in 1899 as a service to the community. 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Ruenger\\n\\n, MD, PhD, Georg-August University of Göttingen, Germany\\n\\nLast full review/revision Feb 2021| Content last modified Feb 2021\\n\\nClick here for Patient Education\\n\\nTopic Resources\\n\\n * 3D Models (0)\\n * Audios (0)\\n * Calculators (0)\\n * Images (6)\\n * Lab Test (0)\\n * Tables (1)\\n * Videos (0)\\n\\nAtopic Dermatitis (Popliteal Fossa)\\n\\nAtopic Dermatitis (Acute)\\n\\nAtopic Dermatitis (Chronic)\\n\\nSkin Lesion (Lichenification)\\n\\nAcute Atopic Dermatitis with Secondary Infection\\n\\nEczema Herpeticum\\n\\nDiagnostic Clinical Features in Atopic Dermatitis*\\n\\nAtopic dermatitis is a chronic relapsing inflammatory skin disorder with a\\ncomplex pathogenesis involving genetic susceptibility, immunologic and\\nepidermal barrier dysfunction, and environmental factors. Pruritus is a\\nprimary symptom; skin lesions range from mild erythema to severe\\nlichenification to erythroderma. Diagnosis is by history and examination.\\nTreatments include counseling on appropriate skin care, avoidance of triggers,\\nand topical corticosteroids and immunosuppressants. Control of pruritus and\\nsuperinfections is also important. Severe cases may require systemic\\nimmunosuppressive treatment. Childhood atopic dermatitis frequently resolves\\nor lessens significantly by adulthood.\\n\\n(See also Definition of Dermatitis.)\\n\\n## Etiology\\n\\nAtopic dermatitis primarily affects children in urban areas or developed\\ncountries, and prevalence has increased over the last 30 years; up to 20% of\\nchildren and 10% of adults in developed countries are affected. Most people\\nwith the disorder develop it before age 5, many of them before age 1; however,\\natopic dermatitis may even begin during late adulthood. The unproven hygiene\\nhypothesis suggests that decreased early childhood exposure to infectious\\nagents (ie, because of more rigorous hygiene regimens at home) may increase\\nthe development of atopic disorders and autoimmunity to self-proteins.\\n\\nMany patients or their family members who have atopic dermatitis also have\\nallergic asthma and/or immediate-type hypersensitivities that manifest, for\\nexample, as allergic seasonal or perennial rhinoconjunctivitis. The triad of\\natopic dermatitis, allergic rhinoconjunctivitis, and asthma is called atopy or\\natopic diathesis. Other dermatologic features of atopy include xerosis,\\nichthyosis/palmar hyperlinearity (ie, more prominent skin lines on the palms),\\nkeratosis pilaris, an infraorbital skinfold (Dennie-Morgan fold), thinning of\\nthe lateral eyebrows (Hertoghe sign), wool intolerance (irritation and itching\\ntriggered by skin contact with wool), white dermographism (vasoconstriction,\\ncausing whitening of the skin in response to scratching), and increased\\ntransepidermal water loss (in nonaffected as well as affected skin).\\n\\n## Pathophysiology\\n\\nAll of the following contribute to the development of atopic dermatitis:\\n\\n * Genetic factors\\n\\n * Epidermal barrier dysfunction\\n\\n * Immunologic mechanisms\\n\\n * Environmental triggers\\n\\nGenes implicated in atopic dermatitis are those encoding epidermal and\\nimmunologic proteins. A major predisposing factor for atopic dermatitis is the\\nexistence in many patients of a loss of function mutation in the gene encoding\\nfor the filaggrin protein (1). Filaggrin is a component of the cornified cell\\nenvelope produced by differentiating keratinocytes. It is ultimately critical\\nto building the hygroscopic barrier of the stratum corneum (also called the\\nnatural moisturizing factor). About 10% of European populations are\\nheterozygous carriers of loss-of-function filaggrin mutations. Presence of\\nthese mutations (as well as more intragenic copy mutations) increases the risk\\nof more severe atopic dermatitis and higher IgE levels. Filaggrin mutations\\nare also associated with peanut allergy and asthma, even in the absence of\\natopic dermatitis.\\n\\nThese recent molecular insights provide new understanding of atopic dermatitis\\nand how the cutaneous inflammation, a T-cell–mediated delayed-type\\nhypersensitivity, relates to allergic conditions with immediate-type\\nhypersensitivities such as asthma and allergic rhinitis (hay fever). The\\nepidermal skin barrier defect due to filaggrin mutations explains the\\ndevelopment of xerosis and the predisposition to skin irritation, manifesting\\nas atopic dermatitis; however, these are not mediated by allergic mechanisms.\\nThe cutaneous inflammation, in contrast, is a T-cell–mediated delayed-type\\nhypersensitivity and includes a Th2-dominant component in the skin. This\\nhypersensitivity downregulates antimicrobial peptides (eg, beta-defensins),\\nexplaining the predisposition of patients with atopic dermatitis to developing\\nbacterial and viral skin infections. The increased penetration of skin\\nirritants and allergens also results in a Th2-dominant inflammation, which\\nalso drives IgE production and predisposes to immediate-type\\nhypersensitivities. However, because the major mechanism mediating atopic\\ndermatitis is delayed cell-mediated immunity, avoidance of immediate-type\\nallergens (eg, pollen, dust mites) usually does not improve atopic dermatitis.\\nAlthough immediate-type hypersensitivities (eg, asthma, allergic rhinitis)\\nresult from the skin barrier defect, they do not drive the T-cell–mediated\\ncutaneous inflammation of atopic dermatitis.\\n\\nIn patients with atopic diathesis, atopic dermatitis typically precedes\\nallergic rhinoconjunctivitis and asthma. Sometimes, this sequence is called\\nthe \\\"atopic march\\\" and occurs because the skin barrier defect is the primary\\ndeficiency in atopic conditions.\\n\\n### Pathophysiology reference\\n\\n * Brown SJ, McLean WH: One remarkable molecule: Filaggrin. J Invest Dermatol 132(3 Pt 2):751–762, 2012. doi: 10.1038/jid.2011.393\\n\\n## Symptoms and Signs\\n\\nAtopic dermatitis usually appears in infancy, as early as 3 months of age.\\n\\nIn the acute phase, lesions are intensely pruritic, red, thickened, scaly\\npatches or plaques that may become eroded due to scratching.\\n\\nIn the chronic phase, scratching and rubbing create skin lesions that appear\\ndry and lichenified.\\n\\nDistribution of lesions is age specific. In infants, lesions\\ncharacteristically occur on the face, scalp, neck, eyelids, and extensor\\nsurfaces of the extremities. In older children and adults, lesions occur on\\nflexural surfaces such as the neck and the antecubital and popliteal fossae.\\n\\nIntense pruritus is a key feature. Itch often precedes lesions and worsens\\nwith dry air, sweating, local irritation, wool garments, and emotional stress.\\n\\nCommon environmental triggers of symptoms include\\n\\n * Excessive bathing or washing\\n\\n * Harsh soaps\\n\\n * Staphylococcus aureus skin colonization\\n\\n * Sweating\\n\\n * Rough fabrics and wool\\n\\nManifestations of Atopic Dermatitis\\n\\nAtopic Dermatitis (Popliteal Fossa)\\n\\nThis photo shows erythematous crusted plaques on the popliteal fossae and\\nlegs.\\n\\n© Springer Science+Business MediaAtopic Dermatitis (Acute)\\n\\nAtopic dermatitis usually develops in infancy. In the acute phase, lesions\\nappear on the face and then spread to the neck, scalp, and extremities.\\n\\nImage provided by Thomas Habif, MD.Atopic Dermatitis (Chronic)\\n\\nIn the chronic phase of atopic dermatitis, lesions are dry and lichenified.\\n\\nImage provided by Thomas Habif, MD.Skin Lesion (Lichenification)\\n\\nLichenification is thickening of the skin with accentuation of normal skin\\nmarkings; it is a result of chronic scratching or rubbing, which in this\\npatient occurred during the chronic phase of atopic dermatitis.\\n\\nImage provided by Thomas Habif, MD.\\n\\n### Complications\\n\\nSecondary bacterial infections (superinfections), especially staphylococcal\\nand streptococcal infections (eg, impetigo, cellulitis) are common.\\nErythroderma (erythema that covers more than 70% of the body surface area) is\\nrare but can result when atopic dermatitis is severe.\\n\\nEczema herpeticum is an infection with herpes simplex virus (HSV) of the skin\\nthat is more diffuse and widespread than those in nonatopic patients. Eczema\\nherpeticum is commonly the primary HSV infection, but can also result from\\nrecurrent infection, in patients with atopic dermatitis. It manifests as\\ngrouped vesicles in areas of active or recent dermatitis, although normal skin\\ncan be involved. High fever and adenopathy may develop after several days.\\nOccasionally, this infection can become systemic, which may be fatal.\\nSometimes the eye is involved, causing a painful corneal lesion. Eczema\\nvaccinatum is a similar complication due to smallpox vaccination, in which the\\nvaccinia virus disseminates and may become life-threatening. Atopic patients\\nshould therefore not receive smallpox vaccinations.\\n\\nAtopic patients are also prone to other viral skin infections (eg, common\\nwarts, molluscum contagiosum).\\n\\nPatients with atopic dermatitis also have a higher risk of allergic contact\\nreactions. For example, contact allergies to nickel, the most common contact\\nallergen, are twice as common as in nonatopic patients. Frequent use of\\ntopical products exposes patients to many potential allergens, and allergic\\ncontact dermatitis caused by these products may complicate the management of\\natopic dermatitis.\\n\\n## Diagnosis\\n\\n * Clinical evaluation\\n\\nDiagnosis of atopic dermatitis is clinical. History (eg, personal or family\\nhistory of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis, seasonal or perennial; asthma) is\\nhelpful. See table: Diagnostic Clinical Features in Atopic Dermatitis* for the\\nmodified clinically relevant guidelines of care for the management of atopic\\ndermatitis and the pediatric diagnostic criteria from the American Academy of\\nDermatology.\\n\\nAtopic dermatitis is sometimes difficult to differentiate from other\\ndermatoses (eg, seborrheic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, nummular\\ndermatitis, psoriasis), although a personal and/or family history of atopy and\\nthe distribution of lesions are helpful. The following distribution patterns\\ncan help with differentiation:\\n\\n * Psoriasis is typically easy to recognize by its sharply demarcated, thick, erythematous, and scaly plaques. It is usually extensoral rather than flexural and may include typical nail findings not common in atopic dermatitis (eg, oil spots, nail pits).\\n\\n * Seborrheic dermatitis most commonly affects the face (eg, nasolabial folds, eyebrows, glabellar region, scalp).\\n\\n * Nummular dermatitis is not flexural, and lichenification is rare. (However, coin-shaped, nummular plaques can occur in atopic dermatitis [nummular atopic dermatitis].)\\n\\nErythroderma caused by atopic dermatitis can be difficult to differentiate\\nfrom erythroderma caused by other skin disorders.\\n\\n### Pearls & Pitfalls\\n\\n * Clues to atopic dermatitis include a flexural distribution of lesions and personal or family history of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and asthma.\\n\\n \\n \\n--- \\n \\nTable\\n\\n### Diagnostic Clinical Features in Atopic Dermatitis*\\n\\nEssential features \\n \\n--- \\n \\nPruritus\\n\\nDermatitis (eczema)—acute, subacute, or chronic, with\\n\\n * Typical age-specific patterns†\\n\\n * Chronic or relapsing history\\n\\n \\n \\nImportant features \\n \\nEarly age of onset\\n\\nPersonal or family history of atopic disease\\n\\nIgE reactivity\\n\\nXerosis \\n \\nAssociated features (help to suggest the diagnosis) \\n \\nWhite dermatographism\\n\\nKeratosis pilaris\\n\\nPityriasis alba\\n\\nHyperlinear palms\\n\\nIchthyosis\\n\\nFacial pallor\\n\\nInfraorbital folds\\n\\nNipple dermatitis\\n\\nPerifollicular accentuation\\n\\nLichenification\\n\\nPrurigo lesions\\n\\nDelayed blanch response\\n\\nCertain regional changes (eg, perioral changes, periauricular changes) \\n \\n* Derived from: Guidelines of care for the management of atopic dermatitis: Section 1. Diagnosis and assessment of atopic dermatitis. J Am Acad Dermatol 70(2):338–351, 2014, doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2013.10.010, and Eichenfield LF, Hanifin JM, Luger TA, et al: Consensus conference on pediatric atopic dermatitis. J Am Acad Dermatol 49:1088–1095, 2003. doi: 10.1016/s0190-9622(03)02539-8 \\n \\n† On the face, neck, and extensor surfaces in infants and children; flexural\\nsurfaces in any age group; spares groin and axillae. \\n \\nThere is no definitive laboratory test for atopic dermatitis. However, testing\\nfor type I allergies (prick, scratch, and intracutaneous testing or\\nmeasurement of allergen-specific IgE levels and of total IgE levels) can help\\nconfirm atopic diathesis. Cultures for S. aureus are not done routinely but\\ncan help determine sensitivities to systemic antimicrobials when\\nimpetiginization is suspected (eg, with yellowish crusts).\\n\\n## Prognosis\\n\\nAtopic dermatitis in children often abates by age 5 years, although\\nexacerbations are common throughout adolescence and into adulthood. Girls and\\npatients with severe disease, early age of onset, family history, and\\nassociated allergic rhinitis or asthma are more likely to have prolonged\\ndisease. Even in these patients, atopic dermatitis frequently resolves or\\nlessens significantly by adulthood. Atopic dermatitis may have long-term\\npsychologic sequelae as children confront the challenges of living with a\\nvisible, sometimes disabling, skin disease during their formative years.\\n\\n## Treatment\\n\\n * Supportive care (including counseling on appropriate skin care and avoidance of precipitating factors)\\n\\n * Antipruritics\\n\\n * Topical corticosteroids\\n\\n * Topical calcineurin inhibitors\\n\\n * Topical crisaborole\\n\\n * Phototherapy, particularly narrow-band ultraviolet B\\n\\n * Systemic immunosuppressants\\n\\n * Dupilumab\\n\\n * Treatment of superinfections\\n\\nTreatment of atopic dermatitis is most effective when addressing the\\nunderlying pathophysiologic processes. Counseling on appropriate skin care and\\navoidance of triggers helps patients address the underlying skin barrier\\ndefect. Scratching of itchy lesions commonly increases itching and thus more\\nscratching. Breaking this itch–scratch cycle is important. Inflammatory flare-\\nups can be curtailed with topical immunosuppressants, phototherapy, and, if\\nnecessary, systemic immunosuppressants. Almost all patients with atopic\\ndermatitis can be treated as outpatients, but patients who have severe\\nsuperinfections or erythroderma may need to be hospitalized.\\n\\n(See also the American Academy of Dermatology Association’s atopic dermatitis\\nclinical guidelines.)\\n\\n### Supportive care\\n\\nGeneral skin care should include a focus on the most common sources of skin\\nirritation, excessive washing as well as harsh soaps:\\n\\n * Limiting the frequency and length of washing and bathing (showers/baths should be limited to once daily; sponge baths can be substituted to decrease the number of days with full baths)\\n\\n * Limiting the temperature of bathing water to lukewarm\\n\\n * Avoiding excessive rubbing and instead patting skin dry after showering/bathing\\n\\n * Applying moisturizers (ointments or creams—ceramide-containing products are particularly useful)\\n\\n * For skin superinfection (eg, when yellowish crusting suggests impetigo), bathing with diluted bleach\\n\\nOral antihistamines can help relieve pruritus via their sedating properties.\\nOptions include hydroxyzine 25 mg 3 times a day or 4 times a day (for\\nchildren, 0.5 mg/kg every 6 hours or 2 mg/kg in a single bedtime dose) and\\ndiphenhydramine (eg, 25 to 50 mg), preferably at bedtime to avoid the sedating\\neffects during the day. Low-sedating or nonsedating antihistamines, such as\\nloratadine (10 mg once a day), fexofenadine (60 mg 2 times a day or 180 mg\\nonce a day), or cetirizine (5 to 10 mg once a day), may be useful, but their\\nefficacy has not been defined. Doxepin (a tricyclic antidepressant also with\\nH1 and H2 receptor blocking activity) 25 to 50 mg at bedtime may also help,\\nbut its use is not recommended for children < 12 years. Fingernails should be\\ncut short to minimize excoriations and secondary infections.\\n\\nReduction of emotional stress is useful and helps break the itch–scratch\\ncycle. Stress can affect the family (eg, being kept awake by a crying baby) as\\nwell as the patient (eg, being unable to sleep because of itching). Dietary\\nchanges intended to eliminate exposure to allergenic foods are generally\\nunnecessary, are ineffective, and increase stress unnecessarily. Atopic\\ndermatitis is driven by food allergies only very rarely.\\n\\n### Corticosteroids\\n\\nTopical corticosteroids are the mainstay of therapy. Creams or ointments\\napplied 2 times a day are effective for most patients with mild or moderate\\ndisease. Low- to mid-potency corticosteroids often control skin inflammation,\\nbut resolution of chronically inflamed, lichenified skin typically requires\\nhigh-potency corticosteroids. Dermatologic adverse effects of topical\\ncorticosteroids, such as thinning of the skin, striae distensae, and skin\\ninfections, may occur depending on the potency of the corticosteroid used, the\\nduration of its use, and the skin location where it is used. Prolonged,\\nwidespread use of high-potency corticosteroids should be avoided, particularly\\nin infants, to avoid adrenal suppression. Corticosteroids should always be\\nstopped once the skin inflammation is controlled and should never be used to\\nprevent recurrences.\\n\\nSystemic corticosteroids typically provide good emergency relief, but long-\\nterm use should be avoided due their multiple adverse effects. Because atopic\\ndermatitis tends to flare when systemic corticosteroids are stopped, other\\ntreatments are typically required to manage tapering and discontinuation of\\nsystemic corticosteroids.\\n\\n### Other therapies\\n\\nTopical tacrolimus and pimecrolimus are calcineurin inhibitors. They are\\nT-cell inhibitors and can be used for mild to moderate atopic dermatitis or\\nwhen corticosteroid adverse effects are a concern. Tacrolimus ointment or\\npimecrolimus cream is applied 2 times a day. Burning or stinging after\\napplication is usually transient and abates after a few days. Flushing is less\\ncommon.\\n\\nCrisaborole 2% ointment is a topical phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitor. It can be\\nused for mild to moderate atopic dermatitis in patients 2 years of age or\\nolder. Crisaborole is applied to areas of eczema 2 times a day. It cannot be\\nused on mucous membranes. Burning or stinging after application is the most\\ncommon adverse effect.\\n\\nPhototherapy with narrow-band ultraviolet B (UVB) is helpful for extensive\\natopic dermatitis, particularly when appropriate skin care and topical\\ntreatments fail to control inflammation. Because narrow-band UVB has much\\nhigher efficacy than the previously used broad-band UVB, psoralen plus UVA\\n(PUVA) therapy is rarely used anymore. Phototherapy with narrow-band UVB has\\nnot been shown to increase skin cancer risk, but this remains a concern,\\nparticularly when used in children or for extended periods of time. This risk\\nneeds to be weighed against risks of other systemic treatments after failure\\nof appropriate skin care and topical treatments. If office-based phototherapy\\nis not available or too inconvenient, home phototherapy is a good alternative.\\nSeveral home phototherapy devices have programmable features that allow\\nspecialists to limit and supervise a patient's use of the device. Natural sun\\nexposure is an alternative when phototherapy is not available.\\n\\nSystemic immunosuppressants, such as cyclosporine, mycophenolate,\\nmethotrexate, and azathioprine, inhibit T-cell function. These drugs are\\nindicated for widespread, recalcitrant, or disabling atopic dermatitis that\\nfails to abate with topical therapy and phototherapy. Their use must be\\nbalanced against risk of adverse effects, particularly with long-term use.\\n\\nDupilumab is a fully human monoclonal IgG4 antibody that blocks the signaling\\nof IL-4 and IL-13, both proinflammatory Th2 cytokines, in atopic dermatitis.\\nIt is given subcutaneously as a 600-mg loading dose, followed by 300 mg every\\n2 weeks; for patients weighing < 60 kg, a 400-mg loading dose is followed by\\n200 mg every other week. Dupilumab is available for the treatment of moderate\\nto severe atopic dermatitis in patients 6 years and older and is recommended\\nfor patients whose disease is not adequately controlled with other treatments.\\nSeveral more targeted systemic immunosuppressants (biologics) are in\\ndevelopment for atopic dermatitis.\\n\\nAntistaphylococcal antibiotics, both topical (eg, mupirocin, fusidic acid) and\\noral, are used to treat bacterial skin superinfections, such as impetigo,\\nfolliculitis, or furunculosis. Staphylococcus aureus is the most common\\nbacterium causing skin infections in patients with atopic dermatitis and is\\noften resistant to methicillin (methicillin-resistant S. aureus [MRSA]).\\nDoxycycline or trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole is a good initial choice of\\nsystemic antibiotic because MRSA is most often sensitive to these drugs.\\nHowever, bacterial cultures with resistance testing are recommended before\\nstarting systemic antibiotics because resistance cannot be predicted.\\n\\nNasal mupirocin is recommended for patients who are nasal carriers of\\nStaphylococcus aureus, a potential source of recurrent impetiginization.\\n\\nEczema herpeticum is treated with systemic antivirals (eg, acyclovir,\\nvalacyclovir). The dose of acyclovir is 10 to 20 mg/kg IV every 8 hours in\\ninfants; older children and adults with mild illness may receive 200 mg orally\\n5 times a day. Involvement of the eye is considered an ophthalmic emergency,\\nand if eye involvement is suspected, an ophthalmology consult should be\\nobtained.\\n\\n## Key Points\\n\\n * Atopic dermatitis is common, particularly in developed nations, affecting up to 20% of children and 10% of adults.\\n\\n * A genetically determined skin barrier defect predisposes to inflammation with skin irritants and thus atopic dermatitis.\\n\\n * Common triggers include excessive washing and bathing.\\n\\n * Common findings vary with age and include pruritus and scaly erythematous patches and plaques and lichenification in the antecubital and popliteal fossae and on the eyelids, neck, and wrists.\\n\\n * Superinfections (particularly S. aureus infections and eczema herpeticum) are common.\\n\\n * Atopic dermatitis frequently resolves or lessens significantly by adulthood.\\n\\n * First-line treatments include moisturizers, topical corticosteroids, and antihistamines as needed for pruritus.\\n\\n * For disease unresponsive to topical therapy, consider phototherapy or systemic immunosuppressants.\\n\\n## More Information\\n\\nThe following are English-language resources that may be useful. Please note\\nthat THE MANUAL is not responsible for the content of these resources.\\n\\n * American Academy of Dermatology Association: Atopic dermatitis clinical guidelines\\n\\n * American Academy of Dermatology Association: Consensus conference guidelines on pediatric atopic dermatitis\\n\\n## Drugs Mentioned In This Article\\n\\nDrug Name| Select Trade \\n---|--- \\n \\ndiphenhydramine\\n\\n| No US trade name \\n \\nmycophenolate\\n\\n| CELLCEPT \\n \\ntrimethoprim\\n\\n| No US brand name \\n \\nmethotrexate\\n\\n| OTREXUP \\n \\npimecrolimus\\n\\n| ELIDEL \\n \\nazathioprine\\n\\n| IMURAN \\n \\nfexofenadine\\n\\n| ALLEGRA \\n \\nvalacyclovir\\n\\n| VALTREX \\n \\ncyclosporine\\n\\n| NEORAL, SANDIMMUNE \\n \\nfusidic acid\\n\\n| Fusidic acid \\n \\nhydroxyzine\\n\\n| VISTARIL \\n \\nDoxycycline\\n\\n| PERIOSTAT, VIBRAMYCIN \\n \\nloratadine\\n\\n| ALAVERT, CLARITIN \\n \\ntacrolimus\\n\\n| PROGRAF \\n \\ncetirizine\\n\\n| ZYRTEC \\n \\nmupirocin\\n\\n| BACTROBAN \\n \\nDupilumab\\n\\n| Dupilumab \\n \\nacyclovir\\n\\n| ZOVIRAX \\n \\nDoxepin\\n\\n| ZONALON \\n \\nClick here for Patient Education\\n\\nNOTE: This is the Professional Version. 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If you need to speak to someone in person, make sure you call between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday to Friday. Alternatively, you can contact the Social Security Administration online. Visit the SSA’s website to contact them by email. You can request a replacement card, apply for benefits, or request a Social Security statement. If you’d rather speak to someone face to face, use the Social Security office locator online to find out where your nearest office is."},"related_document_urls_wayback_snapshots":{"kind":"list like","value":["http://web.archive.org/web/20190410202803/https://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/103015/best-ways-contact-social-security-administration.asp","http://web.archive.org/web/20190924063257/https://www.ssa.gov/agency/contact/","http://web.archive.org/web/20190823122214/https://www.ssa.gov/agency/contact/mail.html","http://web.archive.org/web/20191004173941/https://faq.ssa.gov/en-US/","http://web.archive.org/web/20190823122213/https://www.ssa.gov/agency/contact/phone.html","http://web.archive.org/web/20190823143446/https://www.ssa.gov/foreign/foreign.htm","http://web.archive.org/web/20190823122208/https://www.ssa.gov/people/deaf/","http://web.archive.org/web/20191001183851/https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp","http://web.archive.org/web/20191004153325/https://www.ssa.gov/foreign/","http://web.archive.org/web/20190910194748/https://secure.ssa.gov/emailus/"],"string":"[\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20190410202803/https://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/103015/best-ways-contact-social-security-administration.asp\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20190924063257/https://www.ssa.gov/agency/contact/\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20190823122214/https://www.ssa.gov/agency/contact/mail.html\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20191004173941/https://faq.ssa.gov/en-US/\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20190823122213/https://www.ssa.gov/agency/contact/phone.html\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20190823143446/https://www.ssa.gov/foreign/foreign.htm\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20190823122208/https://www.ssa.gov/people/deaf/\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20191001183851/https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20191004153325/https://www.ssa.gov/foreign/\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20190910194748/https://secure.ssa.gov/emailus/\"\n]"},"split":{"kind":"string","value":"train"},"cluster":{"kind":"number","value":73,"string":"73"},"related_documents_content":{"kind":"list like","value":[{"original_url":"https://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/103015/best-ways-contact-social-security-administration.asp","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20190410202803/https://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/103015/best-ways-contact-social-security-administration.asp","parsed_text":{"title":"Best Ways to Contact the Social Security Administration","passages":["Did you know that more than 2,700 rules govern your Social Security benefits? To help those who have to interpret the rules, there are thousands of explanations in the agency’s Program Operations Manual System (POMS). Luckily, a significant number of those rules probably don’t apply to you, but how do you even have a fighting chance of interpreting all of these rules on your own? The easy answer is to contact the Social Security office. The not-so-easy answer is that you have to know where to go and whom to ask. Thankfully, there are three ways for you to contact the Social Security Administration (SSA). (For more, see 10 Common Questions About Social Security.)","Unlike some other government websites, (we’re looking at you, IRS) the Social Security website is easy to use, is written in plain English and offers nearly all of the services you need. You can view a list of online services offered by visiting the “What You Can Do Online” page. You’ll notice that you can apply for benefits, get a copy of your statement, appeal a decision by Social Security officials, and get estimates of your future benefits and Medicare services, among other things. Each heading on this page has a dropdown menu that points you in the right direction based on your specific need.","Just like the SSA’s offices, the website has certain hours of operation during which you can conduct business. Unless you’re trying to apply for benefits between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. Monday through Friday, before 5:00 a.m. on Saturday or 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, the operational hours probably won’t affect you. For more information, see Understanding the Social Security Website and Using the Social Security Website to Get Answers.","The website is a great place to start, but finding the information you’re looking for isn’t always as easy as it sounds, so your next step might be to call. Since Social Security doesn’t publish the phone numbers of local offices, you have to call the main number at 1-800-772-1213. Even if you have the number of your local office, you want to start with the SSA’s automated system anyway.","If you call, you can perform many services, including requesting a benefit verification letter and/or statement of your benefits, inquiring about the status of a claim, applying for a replacement card, finding the address of your local office and conducting some business related to Medicare.","If the automated system isn’t enough, you can speak to a representative between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.","If you can’t resolve your problem or find the information you need on the website or over the phone, you can go to one of the field offices. But be warned: It probably won’t be fun. You can schedule an appointment, though it could take weeks or more than a month to get one. Heading to the office is an option, but you’ll probably wait more than a couple of hours to be seen. Some offices report lines out the door.","There’s also the issue of staffing. Due to budget cuts to the SSA, there are fewer workers for an increasing amount of applicants. Therefore, don’t expect them to take as in-depth a look at your case as a financial planner would. Not only are SSA employees extremely busy, they cannot offer advice on how to maximize your benefits. (For more, see The Risk of Offering Social Security Advice.)","Furthermore, some Social Security experts advise visiting multiple field offices in order to ensure that you’re getting the most out of your benefits. One worker may misinterpret the rules and deny you benefits for which you’re eligible, so seeking multiple benefit estimates can help you find the best deal – kind of like shopping for a new car. (For more, see Top Tips for Maximizing Social Security.)","The Social Security website is easy to use, is written in plain English, and offers nearly all of the services you need.","Since Social Security doesn’t publish the phone numbers of local offices, you have to call the main number at 1-800-772-1213.","Due to budget cuts to the SSA, there are fewer workers for an increasing amount of applicants. Therefore, don’t expect them to take as in-depth a look at your case as a financial planner would.","Most experts say to avoid the Social Security office as much as you can. The website allows you to do just about everything, and if you want good advice on how to maximize your benefits, the local Social Security Administration office can’t help you anyway. Instead, try AARP’s website, or SSAnalyze. There are also financial planners and other Social Security experts who can help you figure out the best way to structure your benefits."]},"parsed_md":"Best Ways to Contact the Social Security Administration\n\n * Education\n\n * Reference\n\n * Dictionary\n * Investing 101\n * The 4 Best S&P; 500 Index Funds\n * World's Top 20 Economies\n * Stock Basics Tutorial\n * Options Basics Tutorial\n * Economics Basics\n * Topics\n\n * Stocks\n * Mutual Funds\n * Options\n * Tech\n * ETFs\n * Bonds/Fixed Income\n * Commodities\n\n * Markets\n\n * News\n\n * Watchlist\n * Company News\n * Market/Economy News\n * Popular Stocks\n\n * Apple (AAPL)\n * Tesla (TSLA)\n * Amazon (AMZN)\n * AMD (AMD)\n * Facebook (FB)\n * Netflix (NFLX)\n\n * Simulator\n\n * Simulator\n\n * Create an Account\n * Join a Game\n * My Simulator\n\n * My Game\n * Create a Game\n\n * Your Money\n\n * Personal Finance\n\n * Credit\n * Budgeting/Saving\n * Taxes\n * Retirement\n * Mortgage\n * Insurance\n * Small Business\n * Wealth Management\n * Reviews & Ratings\n\n * Broker Reviews\n * Charles Schwab Review\n * E*TRADE Review\n * Robinhood Review\n\n * Advisors\n\n * Financial Advice\n\n * Advisor Insights\n * Investopedia 100\n * For Financial Advisors\n\n * Join Advisor Insights\n * Your Practice\n\n * Academy\n\n * Popular Courses\n\n * Investing for Beginners\n * Become a Day Trader\n * Trading for Beginners\n * Technical Analysis\n * Courses by Topic\n\n * All Courses\n * Trading Courses\n * Investing Courses\n * Financial Professional Courses\n\n * Login\n * Advisor Login\n * Newsletters\n\nRetirement\n\n * Retirement Savings\n * Retirement Living\n * Estate Planning\n * Pensions\n * Social Security\n * IRAs\n * 401(k)\n * Senior Care\n\nRetirement Social Security\n\n# Best Ways to Contact the Social Security Administration\n\n * FACEBOOK\n * TWITTER\n * LINKEDIN\n\nBy Tim Parker\n\nUpdated Apr 7, 2019\n\nDid you know that more than 2,700 rules govern your Social Security benefits?\nTo help those who have to interpret the rules, there are thousands of\nexplanations in the agency’s Program Operations Manual System (POMS). Luckily,\na significant number of those rules probably don’t apply to you, but how do\nyou even have a fighting chance of interpreting all of these rules on your\nown? The easy answer is to contact the Social Security office. The not-so-easy\nanswer is that you have to know where to go and whom to ask. Thankfully, there\nare three ways for you to contact the Social Security Administration (SSA).\n(For more, see 10 Common Questions About Social Security.)\n\n### Online\n\nUnlike some other government websites, (we’re looking at you, IRS) the Social\nSecurity website is easy to use, is written in plain English and offers nearly\nall of the services you need. You can view a list of online services offered\nby visiting the “What You Can Do Online” page. You’ll notice that you can\napply for benefits, get a copy of your statement, appeal a decision by Social\nSecurity officials, and get estimates of your future benefits and Medicare\nservices, among other things. Each heading on this page has a dropdown menu\nthat points you in the right direction based on your specific need.\n\nJust like the SSA’s offices, the website has certain hours of operation during\nwhich you can conduct business. Unless you’re trying to apply for benefits\nbetween 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. Monday through Friday, before 5:00 a.m. on\nSaturday or 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, the operational hours probably won’t affect\nyou. For more information, see Understanding the Social Security Website and\nUsing the Social Security Website to Get Answers.\n\n### Phone\n\nThe website is a great place to start, but finding the information you’re\nlooking for isn’t always as easy as it sounds, so your next step might be to\ncall. Since Social Security doesn’t publish the phone numbers of local\noffices, you have to call the main number at 1-800-772-1213. Even if you have\nthe number of your local office, you want to start with the SSA’s automated\nsystem anyway.\n\nIf you call, you can perform many services, including requesting a benefit\nverification letter and/or statement of your benefits, inquiring about the\nstatus of a claim, applying for a replacement card, finding the address of\nyour local office and conducting some business related to Medicare.\n\nIf the automated system isn’t enough, you can speak to a representative\nbetween the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.\n\nSocial Security advises calling Wednesday, Thursday or Friday to cut down on\nyour hold time.\n\n### In Person\n\nIf you can’t resolve your problem or find the information you need on the\nwebsite or over the phone, you can go to one of the field offices. But be\nwarned: It probably won’t be fun. You can schedule an appointment, though it\ncould take weeks or more than a month to get one. Heading to the office is an\noption, but you’ll probably wait more than a couple of hours to be seen. Some\noffices report lines out the door.\n\nThere’s also the issue of staffing. Due to budget cuts to the SSA, there are\nfewer workers for an increasing amount of applicants. Therefore, don’t expect\nthem to take as in-depth a look at your case as a financial planner would. Not\nonly are SSA employees extremely busy, they cannot offer advice on how to\nmaximize your benefits. (For more, see The Risk of Offering Social Security\nAdvice.)\n\nFurthermore, some Social Security experts advise visiting multiple field\noffices in order to ensure that you’re getting the most out of your benefits.\nOne worker may misinterpret the rules and deny you benefits for which you’re\neligible, so seeking multiple benefit estimates can help you find the best\ndeal – kind of like shopping for a new car. (For more, see Top Tips for\nMaximizing Social Security.)\n\n### Key Takeaways\n\n * The Social Security website is easy to use, is written in plain English, and offers nearly all of the services you need.\n * Since Social Security doesn’t publish the phone numbers of local offices, you have to call the main number at 1-800-772-1213.\n * Due to budget cuts to the SSA, there are fewer workers for an increasing amount of applicants. Therefore, don’t expect them to take as in-depth a look at your case as a financial planner would.\n\n### The Bottom Line\n\nMost experts say to avoid the Social Security office as much as you can. The\nwebsite allows you to do just about everything, and if you want good advice on\nhow to maximize your benefits, the local Social Security Administration office\ncan’t help you anyway. Instead, try AARP’s website, or SSAnalyze. 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Today, you can apply for benefits, check the status of your claim or appeal, request a replacement Social Security card (in many areas), get an instant benefit verification letter, and much more.","Please beware of individuals impersonating Social Security employees over the phone. Reports about fraudulent phone calls from people claiming to be from SSA continue to increase, and recent reports have indicated unknown callers are using increasingly threatening language in these calls. If you suspect you have received a scam call, you should hang up, and then report details of the call to the Office of the Inspector General at 1-800-269-0271 or online at https://oig.ssa.gov/report - Read more...","Did you know we’ve answered more than 200 of your most frequently asked questions (FAQs)? Check out the online FAQs for quick and convenient answers."]},"parsed_md":"Contact Social Security | Social Security Administration\n\nSkip to content\n\n# Social Security\n\n## Can’t find what you’re looking for?\n\nWe are constantly expanding our online service offerings to give you freedom\nand control in how you wish to conduct business with Social Security. Today,\nyou can apply for benefits, check the status of your claim or appeal, request\na replacement Social Security card (in many areas), get an instant benefit\nverification letter, and much more.\n\nView our full list of online services\n\nPlease beware of individuals impersonating Social Security employees over the\nphone. Reports about fraudulent phone calls from people claiming to be from\nSSA continue to increase, and recent reports have indicated unknown callers\nare using increasingly threatening language in these calls. If you suspect you\nhave received a scam call, you should hang up, and then report details of the\ncall to the Office of the Inspector General at 1-800-269-0271 or online at\nhttps://oig.ssa.gov/report - Read more...\n\n### Frequently Asked Questions\n\n### Before you call\n\nDid you know we’ve answered more than 200 of your most frequently asked\nquestions (FAQs)? Check out the online FAQs for quick and convenient answers.\n\nGet answers\n\n### Top Frequently Asked Questions\n\n * How do I apply for a new or replacement Social Security number card?\n * How do I change or correct my name on my Social Security number card?\n * How can I change my address?\n * How do I get a replacement Medicare card?\n * What is a “my Social Security” online account and how do I get one?\n\n### Additional Services\n\n * Free Interpreter Services\n * If You Are Blind Or Visually Impaired\n * Deaf or Hard of Hearing\n * Service Around the World\n\n * Employers\n * Acquisitions and Grants\n * Report Fraud, Waste or Abuse\n\n### Ways to Contact Us\n\nCall Us Email Us Write Us Office Locator\n\n### Benefits\n\n * Retirement\n * Disability\n * Medicare\n * Survivors\n * SSI\n\n### Resources\n\n * Online Services\n * FAQs\n * Contact Us\n * Forms\n * Glossary\n * Publications\n\n### Agency\n\n * About Us\n * Accessibility\n * FOIA\n * Open Government\n * Plain Language\n * Privacy\n\n### Connect with Us\n\n * Blog\n * Facebook\n * Instagram\n * Twitter\n * YouTube\n * All Social Media\n\n### Related Websites\n\n * Benefits.gov\n * MyMoney.gov\n * Regulations.gov\n * USA.gov\n\n### Report Fraud, Waste or Abuse\n\n * Office of the Inspector General\n\nThis website is produced and published at U.S. taxpayer expense.\n\n"},{"original_url":"https://www.ssa.gov/agency/contact/mail.html","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20190823122214/https://www.ssa.gov/agency/contact/mail.html","parsed_text":{"title":"Contact Social Security By Mail","passages":["If you still need additional help, you may write to the Office of Public Inquiries and Communications Support. Please include your Social Security number or claim number whenever you write to us.","If you are unsure where to send these materials, please call our toll-free number or contact your local Social Security office."]},"parsed_md":"Contact Social Security By Mail | Social Security Administration\n\nSkip to content\n\n# Social Security\n\n## Contact Social Security By Mail\n\nIf you have a problem, you should first contact your local office or call our\n800 number.\n\nIf you still need additional help, you may write to the Office of Public\nInquiries and Communications Support. Please include your Social Security\nnumber or claim number whenever you write to us.\n\nSocial Security Administration Office of Public Inquiries and Communications\nSupport 1100 West High Rise 6401 Security Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21235\n\nPlease do not send applications or documents needed to request a Social\nSecurity number or benefits to this address.\n\nIf you are unsure where to send these materials, please call our toll-free\nnumber or contact your local Social Security office.\n\n### Benefits\n\n * Retirement\n * Disability\n * Medicare\n * Survivors\n * SSI\n\n### Resources\n\n * Online Services\n * FAQs\n * Contact Us\n * Forms\n * Glossary\n * Publications\n\n### Agency\n\n * About Us\n * Accessibility\n * FOIA\n * Open Government\n * Plain Language\n * Privacy\n\n### Connect with Us\n\n * Blog\n * Facebook\n * Instagram\n * Twitter\n * YouTube\n * All Social Media\n\n### Related Websites\n\n * Benefits.gov\n * Disability.gov\n * MyMoney.gov\n * Regulations.gov\n * USA.gov\n\n### Report Fraud, Waste or Abuse\n\n * Office of the Inspector General\n\nThis website is produced and published at U.S. taxpayer expense.\n\n"},{"original_url":"https://faq.ssa.gov/en-US/","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20191004173941/https://faq.ssa.gov/en-US/","parsed_text":{"title":"FAQ Home · Customer Self-Service","passages":["How can I get a Social Security Statement that shows a record of my earnings and an estimate of my future benefits?"]},"parsed_md":"FAQ Home · Customer Self-Service\n\nSkip to content\n\n# Social Security\n\n## Frequently Asked Questions\n\n## Comments and Questions\n\n# Questions?\n\n## Find answers and general information quickly about Social Security's\nprograms and procedures.\n\n## Find answers and general information quickly.\n\n### Most Asked Questions\n\n * How much will the COLA amount be for 2019 and when will I receive it?\n * How do I change or correct my name on my Social Security number card?\n * How can I get a Social Security Statement that shows a record of my earnings and an estimate of my future benefits?\n * How do I apply for a new or replacement Social Security number card?\n * How do I schedule, reschedule, or cancel an appointment?\n * How can I change my address?\n * What is the eligibility for Social Security spouse’s benefits and my own retirement benefits?\n * How do I replace a Social Security card for a child?\n\n### Browse Topics\n\nSocial Security Number and Card\n\nHow to apply for or replace your card and how to protect your Social Security\nnumber.\n\nOnline Services\n\nFind out about all the services available online: Social Security card\nreplacement, apply for benefits, appeals, and more.\n\nYour Social Security Payments\n\nFind out about your payments, what affects them, and how you can receive them.\n\nTaxes, Credits, Funding\n\nLearn about taxes, earning credits, and the Social Security Trust Fund.\n\nRetirement\n\nFind out about your retirement benefits: when you can apply, how to apply, and\nwhat can affect your benefits.\n\nDisability (SSDI)\n\nLearn eligibility requirements and apply for Social Security disability\nbenefits.\n\nMedicare\n\nWhat is Medicare, when to apply, how much does it cost, and how to get help\nwith the costs.\n\nAnti-fraud\n\nLearn how to protect yourself from fraud and what to do if you think you’re a\nvictim.\n\nmy Social Security\n\nLearn what a \"my Social Security\" online account is and what it can do for\nyou.\n\nSpouses, Children, Survivors\n\nWho can get benefits and how to apply.\n\nSupplemental Security Income (SSI)\n\nLearn how SSI helps aged and disabled people with limited income and\nresources.\n\nOther Topics\n\nHelpful information for: Representative Payees, Prisoners, Non-Citizens, and\nothers.\n\n#### Important Information:\n\n * Accessibility ·\n * Privacy ·\n * Site Policies ·\n * Español ·\n * Contact Us\n\n#### Follow:\n\nThis website is produced and published at U.S. taxpayer expense.\n\n"},{"original_url":"https://www.ssa.gov/agency/contact/phone.html","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20190823122213/https://www.ssa.gov/agency/contact/phone.html","parsed_text":{"title":"Contact Social Security By Phone","passages":["By calling 1-800-772-1213, you can use our automated telephone services to get recorded information and conduct some business 24 hours a day. If you cannot handle your business through our automated services, you can speak to a Social Security representative between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Generally, youâ€TMll have a shorter wait time if you call during the week after Tuesday. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, call our toll-free TTY number, 1-800-325-0778, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.","Note: Make sure you have the confirmation number that was provided when you applied for benefits. You will need this to use our automated services."]},"parsed_md":"Contact Social Security By Phone | Social Security Administration\n\nSkip to content\n\n# Social Security\n\n## Contact Social Security By Phone\n\nGenerally, we do not publish the phone numbers of our local offices.\n\nYou can call us toll-free at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).\n\nBy calling 1-800-772-1213, you can use our automated telephone services to get\nrecorded information and conduct some business 24 hours a day. If you cannot\nhandle your business through our automated services, you can speak to a Social\nSecurity representative between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.\nGenerally, youâ€TMll have a shorter wait time if you call during the week\nafter Tuesday. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, call our toll-free TTY\nnumber, 1-800-325-0778, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.\n\n### Automated Services\n\nServices for all beneficiaries\n\n * Request a benefit verification letter\n * Ask for a form SSA-1099, Social Security Benefit Statement, to request a replacement tax summary\n\nServices for Medicare beneficiaries only\n\n * Request a replacement Medicare Card\n * Request a form SSA-1020 to apply for help with Medicare prescription drug costs\n\nServices for people who have applied for benefits\n\n * Ask to receive a claim status\n\nNote: Make sure you have the confirmation number that was provided when you\napplied for benefits. You will need this to use our automated services.\n\nServices everyone can use\n\n * Find the address of your local Social Security office\n * Request a form SS-5, Application for a Social Security Card, to:\n * apply for an original Social Security card or a replacement card if yours was lost or stolen,\n * request a name change on your card, or\n * update or correct other information on your Social Security number record.\n\nInformational Messages\n\nYou can listen to informational messages on the following subjects:\n\n * Payment delivery dates\n * Direct deposit\n * Best times to call our 800 number\n * Social Security Internet address and services\n * Supplemental Security Income (SSI)\n * Cost-of-living adjustment\n * Taxes\n * Non-receipt of your Social Security benefit\n * Representative payee\n * Fraud\n * Become a representative payee\n\n### Benefits\n\n * Retirement\n * Disability\n * Medicare\n * Survivors\n * SSI\n\n### Resources\n\n * Online Services\n * FAQs\n * Contact Us\n * Forms\n * Glossary\n * Publications\n\n### Agency\n\n * About Us\n * Accessibility\n * FOIA\n * Open Government\n * Plain Language\n * Privacy\n\n### Connect with Us\n\n * Blog\n * Facebook\n * Instagram\n * Twitter\n * YouTube\n * All Social Media\n\n### Related Websites\n\n * Benefits.gov\n * Disability.gov\n * MyMoney.gov\n * Regulations.gov\n * USA.gov\n\n### Report Fraud, Waste or Abuse\n\n * Office of the Inspector General\n\nThis website is produced and published at U.S. taxpayer expense.\n\n"},{"original_url":"https://www.ssa.gov/foreign/foreign.htm","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20190823143446/https://www.ssa.gov/foreign/foreign.htm","parsed_text":{"title":"Social Security Office of Earnings & International Operations","passages":[]},"parsed_md":"Social Security Office of Earnings & International Operations\n\nSkip to content\n\n# Social Security\n\n## Office of Earnings & International Operations\n\n### Foreign Country Service Information\n\nIf you were completing an Internet application for benefits and were directed\nto this site -- please click here.\n\n#### Note\n\nIf your country is not listed below, contact your nearest U.S. Embassy or\nConsulate.\n\nPlease click here for a list of U.S. Embassies and Consulates around the\nworld.\n\nA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z\n\n#Qatar0\n\nAfghanistan Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Via Veneto 119 / A\n00187 Rome Italy Inquiries/Contact: https://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-\nservices/fbu/fbu-rome-inquiry-form/ Fax: 39-06-4674-2542| Albania Federal\nBenefits Unit United States Embassy Via Veneto 119 / A 00187 Rome Italy\nInquiries/Contact: https://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/fbu/fbu-rome-\ninquiry-form/ Fax: 39-06-4674-2542| Algeria Federal Benefits Unit United\nStates Embassy 4 Avenue Gabriel 75382 Paris Cedex 08 France Phone:\n331-4312-2705 Fax: 331-4312-2623 Email: FBU.Paris@ssa.gov| Andorra Federal\nBenefits Unit United States Embassy Serrano 75 28006 Madrid Spain Phone:\n349-1587-2261 Fax: 349-1587-2260 Email: FBU.Madrid@ssa.gov \n---|---|---|--- \nTop \nAngola Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Avenida das Forcas Armadas\n1600 Lisbon Portugal Phone: 351-2172-73300 Fax:351-2172-68696 Email:\nFBU.Lisbon@ssa.gov| Anguilla Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Av.\nRepublica de Colombia # 57 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Phone:\n809-368-7011 Fax: 809-368-7854 Email: FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov| Antigua &\nBarbuda Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Av. Republica de Colombia\n# 57 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Phone: 809-368-7011 Fax: 809-368-7854\nEmail: FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov| Argentina Federal Benefits Unit United\nStates Embassy 4300 Colombia 1425 Buenos Aires Argentina Phone: 5411-5777-4492\nFax: 5411-5777-4231 Email: FBU.Argentina@ssa.gov \nTop \nArmenia Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 91 Vasilisis Sophias\nAvenue 101 60 Athens Greece Phone: 302-1072-02426 or 302-1072-02412 Fax:\n302-1064-69885 Email: FBU.Athens@ssa.gov Armenia999 Federal Benefits Unit\nUnited States Embassy 91 Vasilisis Sophias Avenue 101 60 Athens Greece Phone:\n302-1072-02426 or 302-1072-02412 Fax: 302-1064-69885 Email:\nFBU.Athens@ssa.gov| Aruba Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Av.\nRepublica de Colombia # 57 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Phone:\n809-368-7011 Fax: 809-368-7854 Email: FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov| Australia\nFederal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita,\nManila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723\nEmail: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Austria Federal Benefits Unit United States\nConsulate General Giessener Strasse 30 60435 Frankfurt Germany Phone:\n49-69-90555-1100 Fax: 49-69-749352 Email: FBU.Frankfurt@ssa.gov \nTop \nAzerbaijan Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 91 Vasilisis Sophias\nAvenue 101 60 Athens Greece Phone: 302-1072-02426 or 302-1072-02412 Fax:\n302-1064-69885 Email: FBU.Athens@ssa.gov \nTop \nBahamas Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Av. Republica de Colombia\n# 57 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Phone: 809-368-7011 Fax: 809-368-7854\nEmail: FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov| Bahrain Federal Benefits Unit United States\nEmbassy Via Veneto 119/A 00187 Rome Italy Inquiries/Contact:\nhttps://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/fbu/fbu-rome-inquiry-form/ Fax:\n39-06-4674-2542| Bangladesh Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 1201\nRoxas Boulevard Ermita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax:\n632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Barbados Federal\nBenefits Unit United States Embassy Av. Republica de Colombia # 57 Santo\nDomingo Dominican Republic Phone: 809-368-7011 Fax: 809-368-7854 Email:\nFBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov \nTop \nBelarus Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy ul. Piekna 12 00-539\nWarsaw Poland Phone: 48-22-504-2112 Fax: 48-22-504-2281 Email:\nFBU.Warsaw@ssa.gov| Belgium Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 42\nElgin Road Ballsbridge Dublin 4 Ireland Phone: 353-1668-8777 Ext: 2112\n(Mornings Only) Fax: 353-1668-7245 Email: FBU.Dublin@ssa.gov| Belize Federal\nBenefits Unit United States Embassy Calle 120 Avenida 0 Pavas 1200 San Jose\nCosta Rica Phone: 506-2519-2228 Fax: 506-2291-1032 Email:\nFBU.CostaRica@ssa.gov| Benin Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 4\nAvenue Gabriel 75382 Paris Cedex 08 France Phone: 331-4312-2705 Fax:\n331-4312-2623 Email: FBU.Paris@ssa.gov \nTop \nBermuda Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Av. Republica de Colombia\n# 57 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Phone: 809-368-7011 Fax: 809-368-7854\nEmail: FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov| Bhutan Federal Benefits Unit United States\nEmbassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone:\n632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov|\nBolivia Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Calle 120 Avenida 0 Pavas\n1200 San Jose Costa Rica Phone: 506-2519-2228 Fax: 506-2291-1032 Email:\nFBU.CostaRica@ssa.gov| Bonaire Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Av.\nRepublica de Colombia # 57 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Phone:\n809-368-7011 Fax: 809-368-7854 Email: FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov \nTop \nBosnia Herzegovina Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 91 Vasilisis\nSophias Avenue 101 60 Athens Greece Phone: 302-1072-02426 or 302-1072-02412\nFax: 302-1064-69885 Email: FBU.Athens@ssa.gov| Botswana Federal Benefits Unit\nUnited States Embassy 33 Nine Elms Lane London Sw11 7US Phone: 44-207-499-9000\n(8:30 - 1:00) Fax: 44-207-891-3631 Email: FBU.London@ssa.gov| Brazil Federal\nBenefits Unit United States Embassy Avenida das Forcas Armadas 1600 Libson\nPortugal Phone: 351-2172-73300 Fax: 351-2172-68696 Email: FBU.Lisbon@ssa.gov|\n\nBritish Virgin Islands The office below that is nearest to you: SSA Field\nOffice Professional Building 4500 Sion Farm Centerline Road Christiansted U.S.\nVirgin Islands 00820 Phone: 809-778-5946 Fax: 809-778-2116\n\nSSA Field Office 1st Floor - Nisky Center Nisky Shopping Center Charlotte\nAmalie U.S. Virgin Islands Phone: 809-714-0136 Fax: 809-714-1647 Email:\nFBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov \n \nTop \nBrunei Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard\nErmita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or\n632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Bulgaria Federal Benefits Unit United\nStates Embassy 91 Vasilisis Sophias Avenue 101 60 Athens Greece Phone:\n302-1072-02426 or 302-1072-02412 Fax: 302-1064-69885 Email:\nFBU.Athens@ssa.gov| Burkina Faso Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 4\nAvenue Gabriel 75382 Paris Cedex 08 France Phone: 331-4312-2705 Fax:\n331-4312-2623 Email: FBU.Paris@ssa.gov| Burma(Myanmar) Federal Benefits Unit\nUnited States Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita, Manila 0930 Philippines\nPhone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723 Email:\nFBU.Manila@ssa.gov \nTop \nBurundi Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 4 Avenue Gabriel 75382\nParis Cedex 08 France Phone: 331-4312-2705 Fax: 331-4312-2623 Email:\nFBU.Paris@ssa.gov \nTop \nCabo Verde Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Avenida das Forcas\nArmadas 1600 Lisbon Portugal Phone: 351-2172-73300 Fax: 351-2172-68696 Email:\nFBU.Lisbon@ssa.gov| Cambodia Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 1201\nRoxas Boulevard Ermita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax:\n632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Cameroon Federal\nBenefits Unit United States Embassy 4 Avenue Gabriel 75382 Paris Cedex 08\nFrance Phone: 331-4312-2705 Fax: 331-4312-2623 Email: FBU.Paris@ssa.gov|\n\nCanada Resident Office for those residing in Canada please click link below\nCanadian Service Area Directory\n\nResidents of Ontario, Canada click this link: Ontario, Canada \n \nTop \nCayman Islands Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Av. Republica de\nColombia # 57 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Phone: 809-368-7011 Fax:\n809-368-7854 Email: FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov| Central African Republic\nFederal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 4 Avenue Gabriel 75382 Paris Cedex\n08 France Phone: 331-4312-2705 Fax: 331-4312-2623 Email: FBU.Paris@ssa.gov|\nChad Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 4 Avenue Gabriel 75382 Paris\nCedex 08 France Phone: 331-4312-2705 Fax: 331-4312-2623 Email:\nFBU.Paris@ssa.gov| Chile Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Calle 120\nAvenida 0 Pavas 1200 San Jose Costa Rica Phone: 506-2519-2228 Fax:\n506-2291-1032 Email: FBU.CostaRica@ssa.gov \nTop \nChina Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita,\nManila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723\nEmail: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Colombia Federal Benefits Unit United States\nEmbassy Av. Republica de Colombia #57 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Phone:\n809-368-7011 Fax: 809-368-7854 Email: FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov| Comoros\nFederal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 91 Vasilisis Sophias Avenue 101 60\nAthens Greece Phone: 302-1072-02426 or 302-1072-02412 Fax: 302-1064-69885\nEmail: FBU.Athens@ssa.gov| Congo Brazzaville Federal Benefits Unit United\nStates Embassy 4 Avenue Gabriel 75382 Paris Cedex 08 France Phone:\n331-4312-2705 Fax: 331-4312-2623 Email: FBU.Paris@ssa.gov \nTop \nCongo Kinshasa (DRC) Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 4 Avenue\nGabriel 75382 Paris Cedex 08 France Phone: 331-4312-2705 Fax: 331-4312-2623\nEmail: FBU.Paris@ssa.gov| Costa Rica Federal Benefits Unit United States\nEmbassy Calle 120 Avenida 0 Pavas 1200 San Jose Costa Rica Phone:\n506-2519-2228 Fax: 506-2291-1032 Email: FBU.CostaRica@ssa.gov| Côte d'Ivoire\nFederal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 4 Avenue Gabriel 75382 Paris Cedex\n08 France Phone: 331-4312-2705 Fax: 331-4312-2623 Email: FBU.Paris@ssa.gov|\nCroatia Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 91 Vasilisis Sophias\nAvenue 101 60 Athens Greece Phone: 302-1072-02426 or 302-1072-02412 Fax:\n302-1064-69885 Email: FBU.Athens@ssa.gov \nTop \nCuba Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Av. Republica de Colombia #\n57 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Phone: 809-368-7011 Fax: 809-368-7854\nEmail: FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov| Curacao Federal Benefits Unit United States\nEmbassy Av. Republica de Colombia # 57 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Phone:\n809-368-7011 Fax: 809-368-7854 Email: FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov| Cyprus\nFederal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 91 Vasilisis Sophias Avenue 101 60\nAthens Greece Phone: 302-1072-02426 or 302-1072-02412 Fax: 302-1064-69885\nEmail: FBU.Athens@ssa.gov| Czech Republic Federal Benefits Unit United States\nEmbassy ul. Piekna 12 00-539 Warsaw Poland Phone: 48-22-504-2112 Fax:\n48-22-504-2281 Email: FBU.Warsaw@ssa.gov \nTop \nDenmark Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy PO Box 4075 AMB 0244 Oslo\nNorway Phone: 472-130-8540 Fax: 472-255-2743 Email: FBU.Oslo@ssa.gov| Diego\nGarcia Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 91 Vasilisis Sophias Avenue\n101 60 Athens Greece Phone: 302-1072-02426 or 302-1072-02412 Fax:\n302-1064-69885 Email: FBU.Athens@ssa.gov| Djibouti Federal Benefits Unit\nUnited States Embassy 4 Avenue Gabriel 75382 Paris Cedex 08 France Phone:\n331-4312-2705 Fax: 331-4312-2623 Email: FBU.Paris@ssa.gov| Dominica Federal\nBenefits Unit United States Embassy Av. Republica de Colombia # 57 Santo\nDomingo Dominican Republic Phone: 809-368-7011 Fax: 809-368-7854 Email:\nFBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov \nTop \nDominican Republic Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Av. Republica\nde Colombia # 57 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Phone: 809-368-7011 Fax:\n809-368-7854 Email: FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov \nTop \nEcuador Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Av. Republica de Colombia\n#57 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Phone: 809-368-7011 Fax: 809-368-7854\nEmail: FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov| Egypt Federal Benefits Unit United States\nConsulate General Pizza della Repubblica 80122 Naples Italy Inquiries/Contact:\nhttps://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/fbu/fbu-naples-inquiry-form/\nFax: 39-081-761-1804| El Salvador Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy\nCalle 120 Avenida 0 Pavas 1200 San Jose Costa Rica Phone: 506-2519-2228 Fax:\n506-2291-1032 Email: FBU.CostaRica@ssa.gov| Equatorial Guinea Federal Benefits\nUnit United States Embassy Serrano 75 28006 Madrid Spain Phone: 349-1587-2261\nFax: 349-1587-2260 Email: FBU.Madrid@ssa.gov \nTop \nEritrea Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Via Veneto 119 / A 00187\nRome Italy Inquiries/Contact: https://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-\nservices/fbu/fbu-rome-inquiry-form/ Fax: 39-06-4674-2542| Estonia Federal\nBenefits Unit United States Embassy ul. Piekna 12 00-539 Warsaw Poland Phone:\n48-22-504-2112 Fax: 48-22-504-2281 Email: FBU.Warsaw@ssa.gov| Ethiopia Federal\nBenefits Unit United States Embassy Via Veneto 119 / A 00187 Rome Italy\nInquiries/Contact: https://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/fbu/fbu-rome-\ninquiry-form/ Fax: 39-06-4674-2542 \nTop \nFiji Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita,\nManila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723\nEmail: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Finland Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy\nPO Box 4075 AMB 0244 Oslo Norway Phone: 472-130-8540 Fax: 472-255-2743 Email:\nFBU.Oslo@ssa.gov| France Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 4 Avenue\nGabriel 75382 Paris Cedex 08 France Phone: 331-4312-2705 Fax: 331-4312-2623\nEmail: FBU.Paris@ssa.gov| French Polynesia Federal Benefits Unit United States\nEmbassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone:\n632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov \nTop \nGabon Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 4 Avenue Gabriel 75382 Paris\nCedex 08 France Phone: 331-4312-2705 Fax: 331-4312-2623 Email:\nFBU.Paris@ssa.gov| Gambia Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 33 Nine\nElms Lane London SW11 7US Phone: 44-207-499-9000 (10:00 - 1:00) Fax:\n44-207-891-3631 Email: FBU.London@ssa.gov| Gaza Federal Benefits Unit United\nStates Embassy 14 David Flosser Street Jerusalem 91002 Phone: 972-2630-4031\nFax: 972-2630-4147 Email: FBU.Jerusalem@ssa.gov| Georgia Federal Benefits Unit\nUnited States Embassy 91 Vasilisis Sophias Avenue 101 60 Athens Greece Phone:\n302-1072-02426 or 302-1072-02412 Fax: 302-1064-69885 Email: FBU.Athens@ssa.gov \nTop \nGermany Federal Benefits Unit United States Consulate General Giessener\nStrasse 30 60435 Frankfurt Germany Phone: 49-69-90555-1100 Fax: 49-69-749352\nEmail: FBU.Frankfurt@ssa.gov| Ghana Federal Benefits Unit United States\nEmbassy 33 Nine Elms Lane London SW11 7US Phone: 44-207-499-9000 (10:00 -\n1:00) Fax: 44-207-495-891-3631 Email: FBU.London@ssa.gov| Gibraltar Federal\nBenefits Unit United States Embassy Serrano 75 28006 Madrid Spain Phone:\n349-1587-2261 Fax: 349-1587-2260 Email: FBU.Madrid@ssa.gov| Greece Federal\nBenefits Unit American Embassy 91 Vasilisis Sophias Avenue 101 60 Athens\nGreece Phone: 302-1072-02426 or 302-1072-02412 Fax: 302-1064-69885 Email:\nFBU.Athens@ssa.gov \nTop \nGreenland Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy PO Box 4075 AMB 0244\nOslo Norway Phone: 472-130-8540 Fax: 472-255-2743 Email: FBU.Oslo@ssa.gov|\nGrenada Federal Benefits Unit United Embassy Av. Republica de Colombia # 57\nSanto Domingo Dominican Republic Phone: 809-368-7011 Fax: 809-368-7854 Email:\nFBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov| Guadeloupe Federal Benefits Unit United States\nEmbassy Av. Republic de Colombia #57 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Phone:\n809-368-7011 Fax: 809-368-7854 Email: FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov| Guatemala\nFederal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Calle 120 Avenida 0 Pavas 1200 San\nJose Costa Rica Phone: 506-2519-2228 Fax: 506-2291-1032 Email:\nFBU.CostaRica@ssa.gov \nTop \nGuinea Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 4 Avenue Gabriel 75382\nParis Cedex 08 France Phone: 331-4312-2705 Fax: 331-4312-2623 Email:\nFBU.Paris@ssa.gov| Guinea Bissau Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy\nAvenida das Forcas Armadas 1600 Lisbon Portugal Phone: 351-2172-73300 Fax:\n351-2172-68696 Email: FBU.Lisbon@ssa.gov| Guyana Federal Benefits Unit United\nStates Embassy Av. Republica de Colombia # 57 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic\nPhone: 809-368-7011 Fax: 809-368-7854 Email: FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov \nTop \nHaiti Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Av. Republica de Colombia #\n57 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Phone: 809-368-7011 Fax: 809-368-7854\nEmail: FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov| Honduras Federal Benefits Unit United States\nEmbassy Calle 120 Avenida 0 Pavas 1200 San Jose Costa Rica Phone:\n506-2519-2228 Fax: 506-2291-1032 Email: FBU.CostaRica@ssa.gov| Hong Kong\nFederal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita,\nManila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723\nEmail: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Hungary Federal Benefits Unit United States\nConsulate General ul. Stolarska 9 31-043 Krakow Poland Phone: 48-12-424-5128\nFax: 48-12-424-5120 Email: FBU.Krakow@ssa.gov \nTop \nIceland Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy PO Box 4075 AMB 0244 Oslo\nNorway Phone: 472-130-8540 Fax: 472-255-2743 Email: FBU.Oslo@ssa.gov| India\nFederal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita,\nManila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723\nEmail: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Indonesia Federal Benefits Unit United States\nEmbassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone:\n632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Iran\nFederal Benefits Unit United States Consulate General Giessener Strasse 30\n60435 Frankfurt Germany Phone: 49-69-90555-1100 Fax: 49-69-749352 Email:\nFBU.Frankfurt@ssa.gov \nTop \nIraq Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Via Veneto 119/A 00187 Rome\nItaly Inquiries/Contact: https://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-\nservices/fbu/fbu-rome-inquiry-form/ Fax: 39-06-4674-2542| Ireland Federal\nBenefits Unit United States Embassy 42 Elgin Road Ballsbridge Dublin 4 Ireland\nPhone: 353-1668-8777 Ext: 2112 (Mornings Only) Fax: 353-1668-7245 Email:\nFBU.Dublin@ssa.gov| Israel Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 14\nDavid Flosser Street Jerusalem 91002 Israel Phone: 972-2630-4031 Fax:\n972-2630-4147 Email: FBU.Jerusalem@ssa.gov|\n\nItaly The office below that is nearest to you: Federal Benefits Unit United\nStates Consulate General Piazza della Repubblica 80122 Naples Italy\nInquiries/Contact: https://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/fbu/fbu-\nnaples-inquiry-form/ Fax: 39-081-7611804\n\nFederal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Via Veneto 119 / A 00187 Rome\nItaly Inquiries/Contact: https://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-\nservices/fbu/fbu-rome-inquiry-form/ Fax: 39-06-4674-2542 \n \nTop \nJamaica Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Av. Republica de Colombia\n# 57 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Phone: 809-368-7011 Fax: 809-368-7854\nEmail: FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov| Japan Federal Benefits Unit United States\nEmbassy 1-10-5 Akasaka Minato-ku Tokyo 107-8420 Japan Phone: 813-3224-5000\nFax: 813-3224-5144 Email: FBU.Tokyo@ssa.gov| Jerusalem Federal Benefits Unit\nUnited States Embassy 14 David Flosser Street Jerusalem 91002 Phone:\n972-2630-4031 Fax: 972-2630-4147 Email: FBU.Jerusalem@ssa.gov| Jordan Federal\nBenefits Unit Unoted States Consulate General Pizza della Repubblica 80122\nNaples Italy Inquiries/Contact: https://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-\nservices/fbu/fbu-naples-inquiry-form/ Fax: 39-081-761-1804 \nTop \nKazakhstan Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 91 Vasilisis Sophias\nAvenue 101 60 Athens Greece Phone: 302-1072-02426 or 302-1072-02412 Fax:\n302-1064-69885 Email: FBU.Athens@ssa.gov| Kenya Federal Benefits Unit United\nStates Embassy 33 Nine Elms Lane London SW11 7US Phone: 44-207-499-9000 (10:00\n- 1:00) Fax: 44-207-891-3631 Email: FBU.London@ssa.gov| Kiribati Federal\nBenefits Unit United States Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita, Manila 0930\nPhilippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723 Email:\nFBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Korea, North Federal Benefits Unit United Embassy 1201\nRoxas Boulevard Ermita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax:\n632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov \nTop \nKenya Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 33 Nine Elms Lane London\nSW11 7US Phone: 44-207-499-9000 (10:00 - 1:00) Fax: 44-207-891-3631 Email:\nFBU.London@ssa.gov| Kiribati Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 1201\nRoxas Boulevard Ermita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax:\n632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Korea, North Federal\nBenefits Unit United Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita, Manila 0930\nPhilippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723 Email:\nFBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Korea, South Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy\n1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax:\n632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov \nTop \nKosovo Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 91 Vasilisis Sophias Avenue\n101 60 Athens Greece Phone: 302-1072-02426 or 302-1072-02412 Fax:\n302-1064-69885 Email: FBU.Athens@ssa.gov| Kuwait Federal Benefits Unit United\nStates Embassy Via Veneto 119/A 00187 Rome Italy Inquiries/Contact:\nhttps://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/fbu/fbu-rome-inquiry-form/ Fax:\n39-06-4674-2542| Kyrgyzstan Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 91\nVasilisis Sophias Avenue 101 60 Athens Greece Phone: 302-1072-02426 or\n302-1072-02412 Fax: 302-1064-69885 Email: FBU.Athens@ssa.gov \nTop \nLaos Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita,\nManila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723\nEmail: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Latvia Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy\nul. Piekna 12 00-539 Warsaw Poland Phone: 48-22-504-2112 Fax: 48-22-504-2281\nEmail: FBU.Warsaw@ssa.gov| Lebanon Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy\nVia Veneto 119/A 00187 Rome Italy Inquiries/Contact:\nhttps://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/fbu/fbu-rome-inquiry-form/ Fax:\n39-06-4674-2542| Lesotho Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 33 Nine\nElms Lane London SW 11 7US Phone: 44-207-499-9000 (10:00 - 1:00) Fax:\n44-207-891-3631 Email: FBU.London@ssa.gov \nTop \nLiberia Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 33 Nine Elms Lane London\nSW 11 7US Phone: 44-207-499-9000 (10:00 - 1:00) Fax: 44-207-891-3631 Email:\nFBU.London@ssa.gov| Libya Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Via\nVeneto 119 / A 00187 Rome Italy Inquiries/Contact:\nhttps://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/fbu/fbu-rome-inquiry-form/ Fax:\n39-06-4674-2542| Liechtenstein Federal Benefits Unit United States Consulate\nGeneral Giessener Strasse 30 60435 Frankfurt Germany Phone: 49-69-90555-1100\nFax: 49-69-749352 Email: FBU.Frankfurt@ssa.gov| Lithuania Federal Benefits\nUnit United States Embassy ul. Piekna 12 00-539 Warsaw Poland Phone:\n48-22-504-2112 Fax: 48-22-504-2281 Email: FBU.Warsaw@ssa.gov \nTop \nLuxembourg Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 42 Elgin Road\nBallsbridge Dublin 4 Ireland Phone: 353-1668-8777 Ext: 2112 (Mornings Only)\nFax: 353-1668-7245 FBU.Dublin@ssa.gov \nTop \nMacau Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita,\nManila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723\nEmail: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Macedonia Federal Benefits Unit United States\nConsulate General Piazza della Repubblica 80122 Naples Italy\nInquiries/Contact: https://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/fbu/fbu-\nnaples-inquiry-form/ Fax: 39-081-761-1804| Madagascar Federal Benefits Unit\nUnited States Embassy 4 Avenue Gabriel 75382 Paris Cedex 08 France Phone:\n331-4312-2705 Fax: 331-4312-2623 Email: FBU.Paris@ssa.gov| Malawi Federal\nBenefits Unit United States Embassy 33 Nine Elms Lane London SW11 7US Phone:\n44-207-499-9000 (10:00 - 1:00) Fax: 44-207-891-3631 Email: FBU.London@ssa.gov \nTop \nMalaysia Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard\nErmita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or\n632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Maldives Federal Benefits Unit United\nStates Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone:\n632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Mali\nFederal Benefits Unit United StatesEmbassy Federal Benefits Unit 4 Avenue\nGabriel 75382 Paris Cedex 08 France Phone: 331-4312-2705 Fax: 331-4312-2623\nEmail: FBU.Paris@ssa.gov| Malta Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy\nVia Veneto 119 / A 00187 Rome Italy Inquiries/Contact:\nhttps://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/fbu/fbu-rome-inquiry-form/ Fax:\n39-06-4674-2542 \nTop \nMarshall Islands Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 1201 Roxas\nBoulevard Ermita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax:\n632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Martinique Federal\nBenefits Unit United States Embassy 4 Avenue Gabriel 75382 Paris Cedex 08\nFrance Phone: 331-4312-2705 Fax: 331-4312-2623 Email: FBU.Paris@ssa.gov|\nMauritania Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 4 Avenue Gabriel 75382\nParis Cedex 08 France Phone: 331-4312-2705 Fax: 331-4312-2623 Email:\nFBU.Paris@ssa.gov| Mauritius Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 91\nVasilisis Sophias Avenue 101 60 Athens Greece Phone: 302-1072-02426 or\n302-1072-02412 Fax: 302-1064-69885 Email: FBU.Athens@ssa.gov \nTop| Top \n \nMexico The office below that is nearest to you:\n\nFederal Benefits Unit United States Consulate General Paseo de la Victoria\n3650 32534 Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua Mexico Phone: 01-800-772-6394 (within\nMexico only) Fax: 1-656-227-3501 Email: FBU.Ciudad.Juarez@ssa.gov\n\nFederal Benefits Unit United States Consulate General Progreso 175 44100\nGuadalajara, Jalisco Mexico Phone: 01-800-772-6394 (within Mexico only) Fax:\n52-33-3268-0803 Email: FBU.Guadalajara@ssa.gov\n\nFederal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Paseo de la Reforma 305 06500\nMexico D. F. Mexico Phone: 01-800-772-6394 (within Mexico only) or\n052-55-1102-6300 Fax: 052-55-1102-6301 Email: FBU.Mexico.City@ssa.gov\n\n| Micronesia Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard\nErmita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or\n632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Moldova Federal Benefits Unit United\nStates Embassy 91 Vasilisis Sophias Avenue 101 60 Athens Greece Phone:\n302-1072-02426 or 302-1072-02412 Fax: 302-1064-69885 Email:\nFBU.Athens@ssa.gov| Monaco Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 4\nAvenue Gabriel 75382 Paris Cedex 08 France Phone: 331-4312-2705 Fax:\n331-4312-2623 Email: FBU.Paris@ssa.gov \nTop \nMongolia Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard\nErmita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or\n632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Montserrat Federal Benefits Unit\nUnited States Embassy Av. Republica de Colombia #57 Santo Domingo Dominican\nRepublic Phone: 809-368-7011 Fax: 809-368-7854 Email:\nFBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov| Montenegro Federal Benefits Unit United States\nEmbassy 91 Vasilisis Sophias Avenue 101 60 Athens Greece Phone: 302-1072-02426\nor 302-1072-02412 Fax: 302-1064-69885 Email: FBU.Athens@ssa.gov| Morocco\nFederal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Federal Benefits Unit 4 Avenue\nGabriel 75382 Paris Cedex 08 France Phone: 331-4312-2705 Fax: 331-4312-2623\nEmail: FBU.Paris@ssa.gov \nTop \nMozambique Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Avenida das Forcas\nArmadas 1600 Lisbon Portugal Phone: 351-2172-73300 Fax: 351-2172-68696 Email:\nFBU.Lisbon@ssa.gov \nTop \nNamibia Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 33 Nine Elms Lane London\nSW11 7US Phone: 44-207-499-9000 (10:00 - 1:00) Fax: 44-207-891-3631 Email:\nFBU.London@ssa.gov| Nauru Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 1201\nRoxas Boulevard Ermita, Manila 0930 Philippines Ireland Phone: 632-301-2000\nFax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Nepal Federal\nBenefits Unit United States Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita, Manila 0930\nPhilippines Ireland Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723\nEmail: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Netherlands Federal Benefits Unit United States\nEmbassy 42 Elgin Road Ballsbridge Dublin 4 Ireland Phone: 353-1668-8777 Ext:\n2112 (Mornings Only) Fax: 353-1668-7245 Email: FBU.Dublin@ssa.gov \nTop \nNew Caledonia Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard\nErmita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or\n632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| New Zealand Fderal Benefits Unit\nUnited States Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita, Manila 0930 Philippines\nPhone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723 Email:\nFBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Nicaragua Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy\nCalle 120 Avenida 0 Pavas 1200 San Jose Costa Rica Phone: 506-2519-2228 Fax:\n506-2291-1032 Email: FBU.CostaRica@ssa.gov| Niger Federal Benefits Units\nUnited States Embassy 4 Avenue Gabriel 75382 Paris Cedex 08 France Phone:\n331-4312-2705 Fax: 331-4312-2623 Email: FBU.Paris@ssa.gov \nTop \nNigeria Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 33 Nine Elms Lane London\nSW11 7US Phone: 44-207-499-9000 (10:00 - 1:00) Fax: 44-207-891-3631 Email:\nFBU.London@ssa.gov| Norway Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy PO Box\n4075 AMB 0244 Oslo Norway Phone: 472-130-8540 Fax: 472-255-2743 Email:\nFBU.Oslo@ssa.gov \nTop \nOman Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Via Veneto 119/A 00187 Rome\nItaly Phone: Inquiries/Contact: https://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-\nservices/fbu/fbu-rome-inquiry-form/ Fax: 39-06-4674-2542 \nTop \nPakistan Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard\nErmita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or\n632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Palau Federal Benefits Unit United\nStates Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone:\n632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov|\nPanama Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Calle 120 Avenida 0 Pavas\n1200 San Jose Costa Rica Phone: 506-2519-2228 Fax: 506-2291-1032 Email:\nFBU.CostaRica@ssa.gov| Papua New Guinea Federal Benefits Unit United States\nEmbassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone:\n632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov \nTop \nParaguay Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 4300 Colombia 1425 Buenos\nAires Argentina Phone: 5411-5777-4492 Fax: 5411-5777-4231 Email:\nFBU.Argentina@ssa.gov| Peru Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Calle\n120 Avenida 0 Pavas 1200 San Jose Costa Rica Phone: 506-2519-2228 Fax:\n506-2291-1032 Email: FBU.CostaRica@ssa.gov| Philippines Federal Benefits Unit\nUnited States Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita, Manila 0930 Philippines\nPhone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723 Email:\nFBU.Manila@ssa.gov|\n\nPoland The office below that is nearest to you: Federal Benefits Unit United\nStates Consulate General ul. Stolarska 9 31-043 Krakow Poland Phone:\n48-12-424-5128 Fax: 48-12-424-5120 Email: FBU.Krakow@ssa.gov\n\nFederal Benefits Unit United States Embassy ul. Piekna 12 00-539 Warsaw Poland\nPhone: 48-22-504-2112 Fax: 48-22-504-2281 Email: FBU.Warsaw@ssa.gov \n \nTop \nPortugal Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Avenida das Forcas\nArmadas 1600 Lisbon Portugal Phone: 351-2172-73300 Fax: 351-2172-68696 Email:\nFBU.Lisbon@ssa.gov \nTop \nQatar Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Via Veneto 119/A 00187 Rome\nItaly Inquiries/Contact: https://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-\nservices/fbu/fbu-rome-inquiry-form/ Fax: 39-06-4674-2542 \nTop \nReunion Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 4 Avenue Gabriel 75382\nParis Cedex 08 France Phone: 331-4312-2705 Fax: 331-4312-2623 Email:\nFBU.Paris@ssa.gov| Republic of Congo Federal Benefits Unit United States\nEmbassy 4 Avenue Gabriel 75382 Paris Cedex 08 France Phone: 331-4312-2705 Fax:\n331-4312-2623 Email: FBU.Paris@ssa.gov| Romania Federal Benefits Unit United\nStates Consulate General Piazza della Repubblica 80122 Naples Italy\nInquries/Contact: https://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/fbu/fbu-\nnaples-inquiry-form/ Fax: 39-081-761-1804| Russia Federal Benefits Unit United\nStates Embassy ul. Piekna 12 00-539 Warsaw Poland Phone: 48-22-504-2112 Fax:\n48-22-504-2281 Email: FBU.Warsaw@ssa.gov \nTop \nRwanda Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 4 Avenue Gabriel 75382\nParis Cedex 08 France Phone: 331-4312-2705 Fax: 331-4312-2623 Email:\nFBU.Paris@ssa.gov \nTop \nSaba Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Av. Republica de Colombia #\n57 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Phone: 809-368-7011 Fax: 809-368-7854\nEmail: FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov| Samoa Federal Benefits Unit United States\nEmbassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone:\n632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| San\nMarino Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Via Veneto 119 / A 00187\nRome Italy Inquiries/Contact: https://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-\nservices/fbu/fbu-rome-inquiry-form/ Fax: 39-06-4674-2542| Sao Tome & Principe\nFederal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Avenida das Forcas Armadas 1600\nLisbon Portugal Phone: 351-2172-73300 Fax: 351-2172-68696 Email:\nFBU.Lisbon@ssa.gov \nTop \nSaudi Arabia Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Via Veneto 119/A\n00187 Rome Italy Inquiries/Contact: https://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-\nservices/fbu/fbu-rome-inquiry-form/ Fax: 39-06-4674-2542| Senegal Federal\nBenefits Unit United States Embassy 4 Avenue Gabriel 75382 Paris Cedex 08\nFrance Phone: 331-4312-2705 Fax: 331-4312-2623 Email: FBU.Paris@ssa.gov|\nSerbia Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 91 Vasilisis Sophias Avenue\n101 60 Athens Greece Phone: 302-1072-02426 or 302-1072-02412 Fax:\n302-1064-69885 Email: FBU.Athens@ssa.gov| Seychelles Federal Benefits Unit\nUnited States Embassy 91 Vasilisis Sophias Avenue 101 60 Athens Greece Phone:\n302-1072-02426 or 302-1072-02412 Fax: 302-1064-69885 Email: FBU.Athens@ssa.gov \nTop \nSierra Leone Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 33 Nine Elms Lane\nLondon SW11 7US Phone: 44-207-499-9000 (10:00 - 1:00) Fax: 44-207-891-3631\nEmail: FBU.London@ssa.gov| Singapore Federal Benefits Unit United States\nEmbassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone:\n632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov|\nSlovakia Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy ul. Piekna 12 00-539\nWarsaw Poland Phone: 48-22-504-2112 Fax: 48-22-504-2281 Email:\nFBU.Warsaw@ssa.gov| Slovenia Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Via\nVeneto 119/A 00187 Rome Italy Inquiries/Contact: https://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-\ncitizen-services/fbu/fbu-rome-inquiry-form/ Fax: 39-06-4674-2542 \nTop \nSoloman Islands Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 1201 Roxas\nBoulevard Ermita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax:\n632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Somalia Federal\nBenefits Unit United States Embassy 33 Nine Elms Lane London SW11 7US Phone:\n44-207-499-9000 (10:00 - 1:00) Fax: 44-207-891-3631 Email: FBU.London@ssa.gov|\nSouth Africa Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 33 Nine Elms Lane\nLondon SW11 7US Phone: 44-207-499-9000 (10:00 - 1:00) Fax: 44-207-891-3631\nEmail: FBU.London@ssa.gov| South Sudan Federal Benefits Unit United States\nEmbassy Via Veneto 119/A 00187 Rome Italy Inquiries/Contact:\nhttps://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/fbu/fbu-rome-inquiry-form/ Fax:\n39-06-4674-2542 \nTop \nSpain Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Serrano 75 28006 Madrid\nSpain Phone: 349-1587-2261 Fax: 349-1587-2260 Email: FBU.Madrid@ssa.gov| Sri\nLanka Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita,\nManila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723\nEmail: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| St. Helena & Dependencies Federal Benefits Unit\nUnited States Embassy 91 Vasilisis Sophias Avenue 101 60 Athens Greece Phone:\n302-1072-02426 or 302-1072-02412 Fax: 302-1064-69885 Email:\nFBU.Athens@ssa.gov| St. Lucia Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Av.\nRepublica de Colombia # 57 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Phone:\n809-368-7011 Fax: 809-368-7854 Email: FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov \nTop \nSt. Nevis / Portola / St. Barthelemy Federal Benefits Unit United States\nEmbassy Av. Republica de Colombia # 57 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Phone:\n809-368-7011 Fax: 809-368-7854 Email: FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov| St. Vincent &\nGrenadines Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Av. Republica de\nColombia # 57 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Phone: 809-368-7011 Fax:\n809-368-7854 Email: FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov| Sint Eustatius Federal Benefits\nUnit United States Embassy Av. Republica de Colombia # 57 Santo Domingo\nDominican Republic Phone: 809-368-7011 Fax: 809-368-7854 Email:\nFBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov| Sint Maarteen Federal Benefits Unit United States\nEmbassy Av. Republica de Colombia # 57 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Phone:\n809-368-7011 Fax: 809-368-7854 Email: FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov \nTop \nSudan Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Via Veneto 119/A 00187 Rome\nItaly Inquiries/Contact: https://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-\nservices/fbu/fbu-rome-inquiry-form/ Fax:39-06-4674-2542| Suriname Federal\nBenefits Unit United States Embassy Av. Republica de Colombia # 57 Santo\nDomingo Dominican Republic Phone: 809-368-7011 Fax: 809-368-7854 Email:\nFBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov| Swaziland Federal Benefits Unit United States\nEmbassy 33 Nine Elms Lane London SW11 7US Phone: 44-207-499-9000 (10:00 -\n1:00) Fax: 44-207-891-3631 Email: FBU.London@ssa.gov| Sweden Federal Benefits\nUnit United States Embassy PO Box 4075 AMB 0244 Oslo Norway Phone:\n472-130-8540 Fax: 472-255-2743 Email: FBU.Oslo@ssa.gov \nTop \n \nSwitzerland (German & English Speaking): Federal Benefits Unit United States\nConsulate General Giessener Strasse 30 60435 Frankfurt Germany Phone:\n49-69-90555-1100 Fax: 49-69-749352 Email: FBU.Frankfurt@ssa.gov\n\n(French & Italian Speaking): Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 4\nAvenue Gabriel 75382 Paris Cedex 08 France Phone: 331-4312-2705 Fax:\n331-4312-2623 Email: FBU.Paris@ssa.gov\n\n| Syria Federal Benefits Unit United States Consulate General Piazza della\nRepubblica 80122 Naples Italy Inquiries/Contact: https://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-\ncitizen-services/fbu/fbu-naples-inquiry-form/ Fax: 39-081-761-1804 \nTop \nTahiti Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard\nErmita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or\n632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Taiwan Federal Benefits Unit United\nStates Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone:\n632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov|\nTajikistan Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 91 Vasilisis Sophias\nAvenue 101 60 Athens Greece Phone: 302-1072-02426 or 302-1072-02412 Fax:\n302-1064-69885 Email: FBU.Athens@ssa.gov| Tanzania Federal Benefits Unit\nUnited States Embassy 33 Nine Elms Lane London SW11 7US Phone: 44-207-499-9000\n(10:00 - 1:00) Fax: 44-207-891-3631 Email: FBU.London@ssa.gov \nTop \nThailand Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard\nErmita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or\n632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Timor-Leste (East Timor) Federal\nBenefits Unit United States Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita, Manila 0930\nPhilippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723 Email:\nFBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Togo Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 4 Avenue\nGabriel 75382 Paris Cedex 08 France Phone: 331-4312-2705 Fax: 331-4312-2623\nEmail: FBU.Paris@ssa.gov| Tonga Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy\n1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax:\n632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov \nTop \nTrinidad & Tobago Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Av. Republica de\nColombia # 57 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Phone: 809-368-7011 Fax:\n809-368-7854 Email: FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov| Tunisia Federal Benefits Unit\nUnited States Embassy 4 Avenue Gabriel 75382 Paris Cedex 08 France Phone:\n331-4312-2705 Fax: 331-4312-2623 Email: FBU.Paris@ssa.gov| Turkey Federal\nBenefits Unit United States Embassy 91 Vasilisis Sophias Avenue 101 60 Athens\nGreece Phone: 302-1072-02426 or 302-1072-02412 Fax: 302-1064-69885 Email:\nFBU.Athens@ssa.gov| Turkmenistan Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy\n91 Vasilisis Sophias Avenue 101 60 Athens Greece Phone: 302-1072-02426 or\n302-1072-02412 Fax: 302-1064-69885 Email: FBU.Athens@ssa.gov \nTop \nTurks & Caicos Islands Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Av.\nRepublica de Colombia # 57 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Phone:\n809-368-7011 Fax: 809-368-7854 Email: FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov| Tuvalu\nFederal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita,\nManila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723\nEmail: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov \nTop \nUganda Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 33 Nine Elms Lane London\nSW11 7US Phone: 44-207-499-9000 (10:00 - 1:00) Fax: 44-207-891-3631 Email:\nFBU.London@ssa.gov| Ukraine Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy ul.\nPiekna 12 00-539 Warsaw Poland Phone: 48-22-504-2112 Fax: 48-22-504-2281\nEmail: FBU.Warsaw@ssa.gov| United Arab Emirates Federal Benefits Unit United\nStates Embassy Via Veneto 119/A 00187 Rome Italy Inquiries/Contact:\nhttps://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/fbu/fbu-rome-inquiry-form/ Fax:\n39-06-4674-2542| United Kingdom Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 33\nNine Elms Lane London SW11 7US Phone: 44-207-499-9000 (10:00 - 1:00) Fax:\n44-207-891-3631 Email: FBU.London@ssa.gov \nTop \nUruguay Federal Benefits Unit Unites States Embassy Calle 120 Avenida o Pavas\n1200 San Jose Costa Rica Phone: 506-2519-2228 Fax: 506-2291-1032 Email:\nFBU.CostaRica@ssa.gov| Uzbekistan Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy\n91 Vasilisis Sophias Avenue 101 60 Athens Greece Phone: 302-1072-02426 or\n302-1072-02412 Fax: 302-1064-69885 Email: FBU.Athens@ssa.gov \nTop \nVanuatu Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard\nErmita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or\n632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Venezuela Federal Benefits Unit United\nStates Embassy Calle 120 Avenida O Pavas 1200 San Jose Costa Rica Phone:\n506-2519-2228 Fax: 506-2291-1032 Email: FBU.CostaRica@ssa.gov| Vietnam Federal\nBenefits Unit United States Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita, Manila 0930\nPhilippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723 Email:\nFBU.Manila@ssa.gov \nTop \nWest Bank Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 14 David Flosser Street\nJerusalem 91002 Phone: 972-2630-4031 Fax: 972-2630-4147 Email:\nFBU.Jerusalem@ssa.gov| Western Sahara Federal Benefits Unit United States\nEmbassy Serrano 75 28006 Madrid Spain Phone: 349-1587-2261 Fax: 349-1587-2260\nEmail: FBU.Madrid@ssa.gov \nTop \nYemen Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 91 Vasilisis Sophias Avenuw\n101 60 AAthens Greece Phone: 302-1072-02426 or 302-1072-02412 Fax:\n302-1064-69885 Email: FBU.Athens@ssa.gov \nTop \nZambia Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 33 Nine Elms Lane London\nSW11 7US Phone: 44-207-499-9000 (10:00 - 1:00) Fax: 44-207-891-3631 Email:\nFBU.London@ssa.gov| Zimbabwe Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 33\nNine Elms Lane London SW11 7US Phone: 44-207-499-9000 (10:00 - 1:00) Fax:\n44-207-891-3631 Email: FBU.London@ssa.gov \n \n#### Important Information:\n\n * About Us\n * Accessibility\n * FOIA\n * Open Government\n * Glossary\n * Privacy\n * Report Fraud, Waste or Abuse\n\n#### Other Government Websites:\n\n * Benefits.gov\n * Disability.gov\n * MyMoney.gov\n * Regulations.gov\n * USA.gov\n * Other Government Sites\n\n#### Follow:\n\n * Twitter\n * Facebook\n * YouTube\n * Blog\n * More Social Media\n\nThis website is produced and published at U.S. taxpayer expense.\n\n"},{"original_url":"https://www.ssa.gov/people/deaf/","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20190823122208/https://www.ssa.gov/people/deaf/","parsed_text":{"title":"How to Request a Reasonable Accommodation","passages":["Social Security is committed to communicating effectively with the public, which includes providing meaningful access to all SSA activities, programs, facilities, and services to persons who are deaf or hard of hearing.","We will provide you, free of charge, with a reasonable accommodation that enables you to participate in, and enjoy the benefits of, Social Security programs and activities. We cannot provide individually prescribed devices or other personal devices, such as hearing aids or cochlear implants.","You may request a reasonable accommodation for an upcoming appointment by calling us toll-free at 1-800-772-1213 or 1-800-325-0778 (TTY), between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. You may also write or visit your local Social Security office.","You may use your own interpreter, such as a family member, friend, or other third party. However, we will only pay for an interpreter that we hire. Generally, we cannot permit a child younger than age 18 to serve as an interpreter due to the sensitive nature and complexity of Social Security matters.","If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please notify us as soon as possible so we can offer that appointment time to another customer. You may call our national toll-free number, 1-800-772-1213 or 1-800-325-0778 (TTY), Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m."]},"parsed_md":"How to Request a Reasonable Accommodation | Social Security Administration\n\nSkip to content\n\n# Social Security\n\n## If You Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing\n\n### How to Request a Reasonable Accommodation\n\nSocial Security is committed to communicating effectively with the public,\nwhich includes providing meaningful access to all SSA activities, programs,\nfacilities, and services to persons who are deaf or hard of hearing.\n\nWe will provide you, free of charge, with a reasonable accommodation that\nenables you to participate in, and enjoy the benefits of, Social Security\nprograms and activities. We cannot provide individually prescribed devices or\nother personal devices, such as hearing aids or cochlear implants.\n\nYou may request a reasonable accommodation for an upcoming appointment by\ncalling us toll-free at 1-800-772-1213 or 1-800-325-0778 (TTY), between 7 a.m.\nand 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. You may also write or visit your local\nSocial Security office.\n\nWe currently provide several reasonable accommodation options to ensure that\nwe communicate effectively with you, including:\n\n * a certified and qualified sign language interpreter;\n * handwritten notes;\n * lip-reading or speech reading; and\n * telephone devices for the deaf (TDD or TTY).\n\nYou may use your own interpreter, such as a family member, friend, or other\nthird party. However, we will only pay for an interpreter that we hire.\nGenerally, we cannot permit a child younger than age 18 to serve as an\ninterpreter due to the sensitive nature and complexity of Social Security\nmatters.\n\nIf you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please notify us as soon\nas possible so we can offer that appointment time to another customer. You may\ncall our national toll-free number, 1-800-772-1213 or 1-800-325-0778 (TTY),\nMonday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.\n\n### More Information\n\n * American Sign Language Video – Finding Your Path to Employment with Ticket to Work\n * Social Security Accessibility Policy\n * Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act\n * Social Security Forms\n * Frequently Asked Questions\n\n### Benefits\n\n * Retirement\n * Disability\n * Medicare\n * Survivors\n * SSI\n\n### Resources\n\n * Online Services\n * FAQs\n * Contact Us\n * Forms\n * Glossary\n * Publications\n\n### Agency\n\n * About Us\n * Accessibility\n * FOIA\n * Open Government\n * Plain Language\n * Privacy\n\n### Connect with Us\n\n * Blog\n * Facebook\n * Instagram\n * Twitter\n * YouTube\n * All Social Media\n\n### Related Websites\n\n * Benefits.gov\n * Disability.gov\n * MyMoney.gov\n * Regulations.gov\n * USA.gov\n\n### Report Fraud, Waste or Abuse\n\n * Office of the Inspector General\n\nThis website is produced and published at U.S. taxpayer expense.\n\n"},{"original_url":"https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20191001183851/https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp","parsed_text":{"title":"Social Security Office Locator, SSA Office Locator Social Security Office Locator, Social Security","passages":[]},"parsed_md":"Social Security Office Locator, SSA Office Locator Social Security Office\nLocator, Social Security\n\nSkip to Content\n\n# Social Security\n\n# SSA Office Locator\n\nThe Official Website of the U.S. Social Security Administration\n\n * Need Larger Text?\n * Accessibility Help\n\n##\n\nSSA Office Locator\n\nSocial Security Office Locator\n\n * Privacy Policy\n * Website Policies & Other Important Information\n * About Us\n * Site Map\n * FAQs\n\n * FAQs\n * Privacy Policy\n * SSA.gov\n\n"},{"original_url":"https://www.ssa.gov/foreign/","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20191004153325/https://www.ssa.gov/foreign/","parsed_text":{"title":"Office of Earnings & International Operations","passages":["Welcome to SSA’s Office of Earnings & International Operations (OEIO) home page. The purpose of this site is to assist Social Security customers who are outside the U.S. or planning to leave the U.S.","OEIO is responsible for administering the Social Security program outside the U.S. and for the implementation of the benefit provisions of international agreements. Since SSA has no offices outside the U.S., OEIO is assisted by the Department of State's embassies and consulates throughout the world.","If you live outside of the United States, there are a number of Social Security Field Offices and American embassies and consulates who have specially trained personnel to assist you in seeking Social Security services. You can access information to contact our Social Security and consular staff by locating your country in the link below:","Payees may receive an annual Representative Payee Report SSA-7161 to account for the benefit payments received. Due to a recent change in the law, we no longer require the following payees to complete an annual Representative Payee Report:","Natural or adoptive parents of a disabled adult beneficiary who primarily reside in the same household with the beneficiary; and","We delayed the mailings of the SSA-7161s this year and will mail them to those required to complete the form in August.","If you are a payee who does not receive a form dated August 24, 2018, you do not have to complete one for this year.","If you are not receiving benefits and would like to inquire about benefits eligibility, you may contact your servicing Field Office or Federal Benefits unit or the following contact address (please be sure to include your Social Security Number):","If you or a family member are already receiving Social Security benefits and you would like to report a change in status, such as, a death, marriage or divorce, you may use the following contact address (please be sure to include your Social Security Number):","You may also contact us by phone if you speak English. You can call our office using the telephone numbers provided. You will need to pay for the call because we do not currently have a toll-free service for calls from outside the U.S. If you call, please do so during normal business hours for the Eastern U.S. We have provided a directory of phone numbers to reach us.","Note: To read and print these forms, you will need the Adobe Reader software (version 5.0 or higher is recommended). If you do not have this free software, please visit the Adobe web site.","Since Internet Email is not a secure medium for transmitting private information, we do not use it to discuss confidential matters such as information about claims or Social Security numbers.","SSA's Office of International Programs offers information on International Social Security (\"Totalization\") Agreements and other international aspects of the Social Security program.","You may view the Social Security Administration's Website for answers to many of the questions you may have concerning international issues."]},"parsed_md":"Service Around the World - Office of Earnings & International Operations\n\nSkip to content\n\n# Social Security\n\n## Office of Earnings & International Operations\n\n### Service Around the World\n\nWelcome to SSA’s Office of Earnings & International Operations (OEIO) home\npage. The purpose of this site is to assist Social Security customers who are\noutside the U.S. or planning to leave the U.S.\n\nOEIO is responsible for administering the Social Security program outside the\nU.S. and for the implementation of the benefit provisions of international\nagreements. Since SSA has no offices outside the U.S., OEIO is assisted by the\nDepartment of State's embassies and consulates throughout the world.\n\n### Foreign Countries Served by Social Security Administration\n\nIf you live outside of the United States, there are a number of Social\nSecurity Field Offices and American embassies and consulates who have\nspecially trained personnel to assist you in seeking Social Security services.\nYou can access information to contact our Social Security and consular staff\nby locating your country in the link below:\n\nCountry and Region Office Contact Information\n\n### IMPORTANT NOTICE: REPORT TO THE UNITED STATES SOCIAL SECURITY\nADMINISTRATION BY PERSON RECEIVING BENEFITS FOR A CHILD OR FOR AN ADULT UNABLE\nTO HANDLE FUNDS (Form SSA-7161)\n\nPayees may receive an annual Representative Payee Report SSA-7161 to account\nfor the benefit payments received. Due to a recent change in the law, we no\nlonger require the following payees to complete an annual Representative Payee\nReport:\n\n * Natural or adoptive parents of a minor child beneficiary who primarily reside in the same household as the child;\n * Legal guardians of a minor child beneficiary who primarily reside in the same household as the child;\n * Natural or adoptive parents of a disabled adult beneficiary who primarily reside in the same household with the beneficiary; and\n * Spouse of a beneficiary.\n\nWe delayed the mailings of the SSA-7161s this year and will mail them to those\nrequired to complete the form in August.\n\nIf you are a payee who does not receive a form dated August 24, 2018, you do\nnot have to complete one for this year.\n\n### Contact Us by Mail\n\nIf you are not receiving benefits and would like to inquire about benefits\neligibility, you may contact your servicing Field Office or Federal Benefits\nunit or the following contact address (please be sure to include your Social\nSecurity Number):\n\nSocial Security Administration Office of Earnings & International Operations\nP.O. Box 17775 Baltimore, Maryland 21235-7775\n\nIf you or a family member are already receiving Social Security benefits and\nyou would like to report a change in status, such as, a death, marriage or\ndivorce, you may use the following contact address (please be sure to include\nyour Social Security Number):\n\nSocial Security Administration Office of Earnings & International Operations\nP.O. Box 17769 Baltimore, Maryland 21235-7769\n\n### Contact Us by Phone\n\nYou may also contact us by phone if you speak English. You can call our office\nusing the telephone numbers provided. You will need to pay for the call\nbecause we do not currently have a toll-free service for calls from outside\nthe U.S. If you call, please do so during normal business hours for the\nEastern U.S. We have provided a directory of phone numbers to reach us.\n\n### Online Services\n\nYou Can Apply Online For:\n\n * Retirement Benefits\n * Disability Benefits\n\nOther Services:\n\n * BEST (Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool)\n * Payment Outside the United States Tool\n * Estimate your future benefits (planning calculators)\n\n### Forms for Foreign Applicants and Beneficiaries\n\nYou can use the following links to access forms for Foreign Applicants and\nBeneficiaries.\n\n * Supplement to Claim of Person Outside the United States (SSA-21)\n * Disability Report Form (SSA-3368)\n * Application For a Social Security Card (Form SS-5-FS)\n * Application for Special Benefits for World War II Veterans (SSA-2000)\n * Obtain a replacement Medicare Card\n * Request a Proof of Income Letter\n * Obtain a Form SSA-1099 / 1042S - Social Security Benefit Statement\n * Forms: Multilanguage Gateway\n * Other SSA Forms\n\nNote: To read and print these forms, you will need the Adobe Reader software\n(version 5.0 or higher is recommended). If you do not have this free software,\nplease visit the Adobe web site.\n\n### Other Information\n\nSince Internet Email is not a secure medium for transmitting private\ninformation, we do not use it to discuss confidential matters such as\ninformation about claims or Social Security numbers.\n\nIf you are planning to leave the U.S., you should read our publication Your\nPayments While You Are Outside The United States, Publication No. 05-10137\n(English, French, German, Greek, Italian,& Spanish PDF).\n\nLook here for more information on your responsibilities if you are a\nbeneficiary leaving the US.\n\nSSA's Office of International Programs offers information on International\nSocial Security (\"Totalization\") Agreements and other international aspects of\nthe Social Security program.\n\n#### More Information\n\nYou may view the Social Security Administration's Website for answers to many\nof the questions you may have concerning international issues.\n\n#### Important Information:\n\n * About Us\n * Accessibility\n * FOIA\n * Open Government\n * Glossary\n * Privacy\n * Report Fraud, Waste or Abuse\n\n#### Other Government Websites:\n\n * Benefits.gov\n * MyMoney.gov\n * Regulations.gov\n * USA.gov\n * Other Government Sites\n\n#### Follow:\n\n * Twitter\n * Facebook\n * YouTube\n * Blog\n * More Social Media\n\nThis website is produced and published at U.S. taxpayer expense.\n\n"},{"original_url":"https://secure.ssa.gov/emailus/","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20190910194748/https://secure.ssa.gov/emailus/","parsed_text":{"title":"Email Our Support Team, Comments And Questions, Social Security","passages":["Many of our services are now available online, like applying for Social Security benefits, requesting a replacement Social Security card, getting your Social Security Statement, and benefit verification letter.","We realize that each person’s situation is unique. While we are unable to answer questions in this forum that require access to your personal information, such as benefits you may be entitled to, we care. Please call us toll-free at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) for assistance. Representatives are available between 7a.m. and 7p.m., Monday through Friday. For the location and other information about your local Social Security office, use our locator.","If you cannot find your answer online and do not have a question about your personal situation, complete the form below to send us an email. Please do not include Social Security numbers in your message.","We are experiencing high volumes of email and may not be able to respond to your inquiry promptly. We appreciate your patience."]},"parsed_md":"Email Our Support Team, Comments And Questions, Social Security\n\nSkip to Content\n\n# Social Security\n\n## Comments And Questions\n\n## Comments And Questions\n\n### Email Our Support Team\n\nMany of our services are now available online, like applying for Social\nSecurity benefits, requesting a replacement Social Security card, getting your\nSocial Security Statement, and benefit verification letter.\n\nYou can also look for answers to your questions on our Frequently Asked\nQuestions page.\n\nWe realize that each person’s situation is unique. While we are unable to\nanswer questions in this forum that require access to your personal\ninformation, such as benefits you may be entitled to, we care. Please call us\ntoll-free at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) for assistance.\nRepresentatives are available between 7a.m. and 7p.m., Monday through Friday.\nFor the location and other information about your local Social Security\noffice, use our locator.\n\nIf you cannot find your answer online and do not have a question about your\npersonal situation, complete the form below to send us an email. Please do not\ninclude Social Security numbers in your message.\n\nWe are experiencing high volumes of email and may not be able to respond to\nyour inquiry promptly. We appreciate your patience.\n\nThank you!\n\nIndicates required information\n\n * Privacy Policy\n * Privacy Act Statement\n * Accessibility Help\n * Español\n\n"}],"string":"[\n {\n \"original_url\": \"https://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/103015/best-ways-contact-social-security-administration.asp\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20190410202803/https://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/103015/best-ways-contact-social-security-administration.asp\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"Best Ways to Contact the Social Security Administration\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"Did you know that more than 2,700 rules govern your Social Security benefits? To help those who have to interpret the rules, there are thousands of explanations in the agency’s Program Operations Manual System (POMS). Luckily, a significant number of those rules probably don’t apply to you, but how do you even have a fighting chance of interpreting all of these rules on your own? The easy answer is to contact the Social Security office. The not-so-easy answer is that you have to know where to go and whom to ask. Thankfully, there are three ways for you to contact the Social Security Administration (SSA). (For more, see 10 Common Questions About Social Security.)\",\n \"Unlike some other government websites, (we’re looking at you, IRS) the Social Security website is easy to use, is written in plain English and offers nearly all of the services you need. You can view a list of online services offered by visiting the “What You Can Do Online” page. You’ll notice that you can apply for benefits, get a copy of your statement, appeal a decision by Social Security officials, and get estimates of your future benefits and Medicare services, among other things. Each heading on this page has a dropdown menu that points you in the right direction based on your specific need.\",\n \"Just like the SSA’s offices, the website has certain hours of operation during which you can conduct business. Unless you’re trying to apply for benefits between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. Monday through Friday, before 5:00 a.m. on Saturday or 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, the operational hours probably won’t affect you. For more information, see Understanding the Social Security Website and Using the Social Security Website to Get Answers.\",\n \"The website is a great place to start, but finding the information you’re looking for isn’t always as easy as it sounds, so your next step might be to call. Since Social Security doesn’t publish the phone numbers of local offices, you have to call the main number at 1-800-772-1213. Even if you have the number of your local office, you want to start with the SSA’s automated system anyway.\",\n \"If you call, you can perform many services, including requesting a benefit verification letter and/or statement of your benefits, inquiring about the status of a claim, applying for a replacement card, finding the address of your local office and conducting some business related to Medicare.\",\n \"If the automated system isn’t enough, you can speak to a representative between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.\",\n \"If you can’t resolve your problem or find the information you need on the website or over the phone, you can go to one of the field offices. But be warned: It probably won’t be fun. You can schedule an appointment, though it could take weeks or more than a month to get one. Heading to the office is an option, but you’ll probably wait more than a couple of hours to be seen. Some offices report lines out the door.\",\n \"There’s also the issue of staffing. Due to budget cuts to the SSA, there are fewer workers for an increasing amount of applicants. Therefore, don’t expect them to take as in-depth a look at your case as a financial planner would. Not only are SSA employees extremely busy, they cannot offer advice on how to maximize your benefits. (For more, see The Risk of Offering Social Security Advice.)\",\n \"Furthermore, some Social Security experts advise visiting multiple field offices in order to ensure that you’re getting the most out of your benefits. One worker may misinterpret the rules and deny you benefits for which you’re eligible, so seeking multiple benefit estimates can help you find the best deal – kind of like shopping for a new car. (For more, see Top Tips for Maximizing Social Security.)\",\n \"The Social Security website is easy to use, is written in plain English, and offers nearly all of the services you need.\",\n \"Since Social Security doesn’t publish the phone numbers of local offices, you have to call the main number at 1-800-772-1213.\",\n \"Due to budget cuts to the SSA, there are fewer workers for an increasing amount of applicants. Therefore, don’t expect them to take as in-depth a look at your case as a financial planner would.\",\n \"Most experts say to avoid the Social Security office as much as you can. The website allows you to do just about everything, and if you want good advice on how to maximize your benefits, the local Social Security Administration office can’t help you anyway. Instead, try AARP’s website, or SSAnalyze. There are also financial planners and other Social Security experts who can help you figure out the best way to structure your benefits.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Best Ways to Contact the Social Security Administration\\n\\n * Education\\n\\n * Reference\\n\\n * Dictionary\\n * Investing 101\\n * The 4 Best S&P; 500 Index Funds\\n * World's Top 20 Economies\\n * Stock Basics Tutorial\\n * Options Basics Tutorial\\n * Economics Basics\\n * Topics\\n\\n * Stocks\\n * Mutual Funds\\n * Options\\n * Tech\\n * ETFs\\n * Bonds/Fixed Income\\n * Commodities\\n\\n * Markets\\n\\n * News\\n\\n * Watchlist\\n * Company News\\n * Market/Economy News\\n * Popular Stocks\\n\\n * Apple (AAPL)\\n * Tesla (TSLA)\\n * Amazon (AMZN)\\n * AMD (AMD)\\n * Facebook (FB)\\n * Netflix (NFLX)\\n\\n * Simulator\\n\\n * Simulator\\n\\n * Create an Account\\n * Join a Game\\n * My Simulator\\n\\n * My Game\\n * Create a Game\\n\\n * Your Money\\n\\n * Personal Finance\\n\\n * Credit\\n * Budgeting/Saving\\n * Taxes\\n * Retirement\\n * Mortgage\\n * Insurance\\n * Small Business\\n * Wealth Management\\n * Reviews & Ratings\\n\\n * Broker Reviews\\n * Charles Schwab Review\\n * E*TRADE Review\\n * Robinhood Review\\n\\n * Advisors\\n\\n * Financial Advice\\n\\n * Advisor Insights\\n * Investopedia 100\\n * For Financial Advisors\\n\\n * Join Advisor Insights\\n * Your Practice\\n\\n * Academy\\n\\n * Popular Courses\\n\\n * Investing for Beginners\\n * Become a Day Trader\\n * Trading for Beginners\\n * Technical Analysis\\n * Courses by Topic\\n\\n * All Courses\\n * Trading Courses\\n * Investing Courses\\n * Financial Professional Courses\\n\\n * Login\\n * Advisor Login\\n * Newsletters\\n\\nRetirement\\n\\n * Retirement Savings\\n * Retirement Living\\n * Estate Planning\\n * Pensions\\n * Social Security\\n * IRAs\\n * 401(k)\\n * Senior Care\\n\\nRetirement Social Security\\n\\n# Best Ways to Contact the Social Security Administration\\n\\n * FACEBOOK\\n * TWITTER\\n * LINKEDIN\\n\\nBy Tim Parker\\n\\nUpdated Apr 7, 2019\\n\\nDid you know that more than 2,700 rules govern your Social Security benefits?\\nTo help those who have to interpret the rules, there are thousands of\\nexplanations in the agency’s Program Operations Manual System (POMS). Luckily,\\na significant number of those rules probably don’t apply to you, but how do\\nyou even have a fighting chance of interpreting all of these rules on your\\nown? The easy answer is to contact the Social Security office. The not-so-easy\\nanswer is that you have to know where to go and whom to ask. Thankfully, there\\nare three ways for you to contact the Social Security Administration (SSA).\\n(For more, see 10 Common Questions About Social Security.)\\n\\n### Online\\n\\nUnlike some other government websites, (we’re looking at you, IRS) the Social\\nSecurity website is easy to use, is written in plain English and offers nearly\\nall of the services you need. You can view a list of online services offered\\nby visiting the “What You Can Do Online” page. You’ll notice that you can\\napply for benefits, get a copy of your statement, appeal a decision by Social\\nSecurity officials, and get estimates of your future benefits and Medicare\\nservices, among other things. Each heading on this page has a dropdown menu\\nthat points you in the right direction based on your specific need.\\n\\nJust like the SSA’s offices, the website has certain hours of operation during\\nwhich you can conduct business. Unless you’re trying to apply for benefits\\nbetween 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. Monday through Friday, before 5:00 a.m. on\\nSaturday or 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, the operational hours probably won’t affect\\nyou. For more information, see Understanding the Social Security Website and\\nUsing the Social Security Website to Get Answers.\\n\\n### Phone\\n\\nThe website is a great place to start, but finding the information you’re\\nlooking for isn’t always as easy as it sounds, so your next step might be to\\ncall. Since Social Security doesn’t publish the phone numbers of local\\noffices, you have to call the main number at 1-800-772-1213. Even if you have\\nthe number of your local office, you want to start with the SSA’s automated\\nsystem anyway.\\n\\nIf you call, you can perform many services, including requesting a benefit\\nverification letter and/or statement of your benefits, inquiring about the\\nstatus of a claim, applying for a replacement card, finding the address of\\nyour local office and conducting some business related to Medicare.\\n\\nIf the automated system isn’t enough, you can speak to a representative\\nbetween the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.\\n\\nSocial Security advises calling Wednesday, Thursday or Friday to cut down on\\nyour hold time.\\n\\n### In Person\\n\\nIf you can’t resolve your problem or find the information you need on the\\nwebsite or over the phone, you can go to one of the field offices. But be\\nwarned: It probably won’t be fun. You can schedule an appointment, though it\\ncould take weeks or more than a month to get one. Heading to the office is an\\noption, but you’ll probably wait more than a couple of hours to be seen. Some\\noffices report lines out the door.\\n\\nThere’s also the issue of staffing. Due to budget cuts to the SSA, there are\\nfewer workers for an increasing amount of applicants. Therefore, don’t expect\\nthem to take as in-depth a look at your case as a financial planner would. Not\\nonly are SSA employees extremely busy, they cannot offer advice on how to\\nmaximize your benefits. (For more, see The Risk of Offering Social Security\\nAdvice.)\\n\\nFurthermore, some Social Security experts advise visiting multiple field\\noffices in order to ensure that you’re getting the most out of your benefits.\\nOne worker may misinterpret the rules and deny you benefits for which you’re\\neligible, so seeking multiple benefit estimates can help you find the best\\ndeal – kind of like shopping for a new car. (For more, see Top Tips for\\nMaximizing Social Security.)\\n\\n### Key Takeaways\\n\\n * The Social Security website is easy to use, is written in plain English, and offers nearly all of the services you need.\\n * Since Social Security doesn’t publish the phone numbers of local offices, you have to call the main number at 1-800-772-1213.\\n * Due to budget cuts to the SSA, there are fewer workers for an increasing amount of applicants. Therefore, don’t expect them to take as in-depth a look at your case as a financial planner would.\\n\\n### The Bottom Line\\n\\nMost experts say to avoid the Social Security office as much as you can. The\\nwebsite allows you to do just about everything, and if you want good advice on\\nhow to maximize your benefits, the local Social Security Administration office\\ncan’t help you anyway. Instead, try AARP’s website, or SSAnalyze. There are\\nalso financial planners and other Social Security experts who can help you\\nfigure out the best way to structure your benefits.\\n\\nCompare Popular Online Brokers\\n\\nProvider\\n\\nName\\n\\nDescription\\n\\n×\\n\\nThe offers that appear in this table are from partnerships from which\\nInvestopedia receives compensation.\\n\\n### Related Articles\\n\\nSocial Security\\n\\n### Using the Social Security Website to Get Answers\\n\\nSocial Security\\n\\n### How Social Security for Legal Immigrants Works\\n\\nSocial Security\\n\\n### Top 6 Myths About Social Security Benefits\\n\\nSocial Security\\n\\n### How Social Security Works After Retirement\\n\\nSocial Security\\n\\n### 4 unusual ways to boost Social Security benefits\\n\\nSocial Security\\n\\n### Steps To Replace Or Update Your Social Security ID\\n\\nPartner Links\\n\\n * Terms\\n * News\\n * Tutorials\\n * About Us\\n * Advertise\\n * Contact\\n * Privacy Policy\\n * Terms of Use\\n * Careers\\n\\n * #\\n * a\\n * b\\n * c\\n * d\\n * e\\n * f\\n * g\\n * h\\n * i\\n * j\\n * k\\n * l\\n * m\\n * n\\n * o\\n * p\\n * q\\n * r\\n * s\\n * t\\n * u\\n * v\\n * w\\n * x\\n * y\\n * z\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"https://www.ssa.gov/agency/contact/\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20190924063257/https://www.ssa.gov/agency/contact/\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"Social Security Administration\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"We are constantly expanding our online service offerings to give you freedom and control in how you wish to conduct business with Social Security. Today, you can apply for benefits, check the status of your claim or appeal, request a replacement Social Security card (in many areas), get an instant benefit verification letter, and much more.\",\n \"Please beware of individuals impersonating Social Security employees over the phone. Reports about fraudulent phone calls from people claiming to be from SSA continue to increase, and recent reports have indicated unknown callers are using increasingly threatening language in these calls. If you suspect you have received a scam call, you should hang up, and then report details of the call to the Office of the Inspector General at 1-800-269-0271 or online at https://oig.ssa.gov/report - Read more...\",\n \"Did you know we’ve answered more than 200 of your most frequently asked questions (FAQs)? Check out the online FAQs for quick and convenient answers.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Contact Social Security | Social Security Administration\\n\\nSkip to content\\n\\n# Social Security\\n\\n## Can’t find what you’re looking for?\\n\\nWe are constantly expanding our online service offerings to give you freedom\\nand control in how you wish to conduct business with Social Security. Today,\\nyou can apply for benefits, check the status of your claim or appeal, request\\na replacement Social Security card (in many areas), get an instant benefit\\nverification letter, and much more.\\n\\nView our full list of online services\\n\\nPlease beware of individuals impersonating Social Security employees over the\\nphone. Reports about fraudulent phone calls from people claiming to be from\\nSSA continue to increase, and recent reports have indicated unknown callers\\nare using increasingly threatening language in these calls. If you suspect you\\nhave received a scam call, you should hang up, and then report details of the\\ncall to the Office of the Inspector General at 1-800-269-0271 or online at\\nhttps://oig.ssa.gov/report - Read more...\\n\\n### Frequently Asked Questions\\n\\n### Before you call\\n\\nDid you know we’ve answered more than 200 of your most frequently asked\\nquestions (FAQs)? Check out the online FAQs for quick and convenient answers.\\n\\nGet answers\\n\\n### Top Frequently Asked Questions\\n\\n * How do I apply for a new or replacement Social Security number card?\\n * How do I change or correct my name on my Social Security number card?\\n * How can I change my address?\\n * How do I get a replacement Medicare card?\\n * What is a “my Social Security” online account and how do I get one?\\n\\n### Additional Services\\n\\n * Free Interpreter Services\\n * If You Are Blind Or Visually Impaired\\n * Deaf or Hard of Hearing\\n * Service Around the World\\n\\n * Employers\\n * Acquisitions and Grants\\n * Report Fraud, Waste or Abuse\\n\\n### Ways to Contact Us\\n\\nCall Us Email Us Write Us Office Locator\\n\\n### Benefits\\n\\n * Retirement\\n * Disability\\n * Medicare\\n * Survivors\\n * SSI\\n\\n### Resources\\n\\n * Online Services\\n * FAQs\\n * Contact Us\\n * Forms\\n * Glossary\\n * Publications\\n\\n### Agency\\n\\n * About Us\\n * Accessibility\\n * FOIA\\n * Open Government\\n * Plain Language\\n * Privacy\\n\\n### Connect with Us\\n\\n * Blog\\n * Facebook\\n * Instagram\\n * Twitter\\n * YouTube\\n * All Social Media\\n\\n### Related Websites\\n\\n * Benefits.gov\\n * MyMoney.gov\\n * Regulations.gov\\n * USA.gov\\n\\n### Report Fraud, Waste or Abuse\\n\\n * Office of the Inspector General\\n\\nThis website is produced and published at U.S. taxpayer expense.\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"https://www.ssa.gov/agency/contact/mail.html\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20190823122214/https://www.ssa.gov/agency/contact/mail.html\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"Contact Social Security By Mail\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"If you still need additional help, you may write to the Office of Public Inquiries and Communications Support. Please include your Social Security number or claim number whenever you write to us.\",\n \"If you are unsure where to send these materials, please call our toll-free number or contact your local Social Security office.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Contact Social Security By Mail | Social Security Administration\\n\\nSkip to content\\n\\n# Social Security\\n\\n## Contact Social Security By Mail\\n\\nIf you have a problem, you should first contact your local office or call our\\n800 number.\\n\\nIf you still need additional help, you may write to the Office of Public\\nInquiries and Communications Support. Please include your Social Security\\nnumber or claim number whenever you write to us.\\n\\nSocial Security Administration Office of Public Inquiries and Communications\\nSupport 1100 West High Rise 6401 Security Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21235\\n\\nPlease do not send applications or documents needed to request a Social\\nSecurity number or benefits to this address.\\n\\nIf you are unsure where to send these materials, please call our toll-free\\nnumber or contact your local Social Security office.\\n\\n### Benefits\\n\\n * Retirement\\n * Disability\\n * Medicare\\n * Survivors\\n * SSI\\n\\n### Resources\\n\\n * Online Services\\n * FAQs\\n * Contact Us\\n * Forms\\n * Glossary\\n * Publications\\n\\n### Agency\\n\\n * About Us\\n * Accessibility\\n * FOIA\\n * Open Government\\n * Plain Language\\n * Privacy\\n\\n### Connect with Us\\n\\n * Blog\\n * Facebook\\n * Instagram\\n * Twitter\\n * YouTube\\n * All Social Media\\n\\n### Related Websites\\n\\n * Benefits.gov\\n * Disability.gov\\n * MyMoney.gov\\n * Regulations.gov\\n * USA.gov\\n\\n### Report Fraud, Waste or Abuse\\n\\n * Office of the Inspector General\\n\\nThis website is produced and published at U.S. taxpayer expense.\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"https://faq.ssa.gov/en-US/\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20191004173941/https://faq.ssa.gov/en-US/\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"FAQ Home · Customer Self-Service\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"How can I get a Social Security Statement that shows a record of my earnings and an estimate of my future benefits?\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"FAQ Home · Customer Self-Service\\n\\nSkip to content\\n\\n# Social Security\\n\\n## Frequently Asked Questions\\n\\n## Comments and Questions\\n\\n# Questions?\\n\\n## Find answers and general information quickly about Social Security's\\nprograms and procedures.\\n\\n## Find answers and general information quickly.\\n\\n### Most Asked Questions\\n\\n * How much will the COLA amount be for 2019 and when will I receive it?\\n * How do I change or correct my name on my Social Security number card?\\n * How can I get a Social Security Statement that shows a record of my earnings and an estimate of my future benefits?\\n * How do I apply for a new or replacement Social Security number card?\\n * How do I schedule, reschedule, or cancel an appointment?\\n * How can I change my address?\\n * What is the eligibility for Social Security spouse’s benefits and my own retirement benefits?\\n * How do I replace a Social Security card for a child?\\n\\n### Browse Topics\\n\\nSocial Security Number and Card\\n\\nHow to apply for or replace your card and how to protect your Social Security\\nnumber.\\n\\nOnline Services\\n\\nFind out about all the services available online: Social Security card\\nreplacement, apply for benefits, appeals, and more.\\n\\nYour Social Security Payments\\n\\nFind out about your payments, what affects them, and how you can receive them.\\n\\nTaxes, Credits, Funding\\n\\nLearn about taxes, earning credits, and the Social Security Trust Fund.\\n\\nRetirement\\n\\nFind out about your retirement benefits: when you can apply, how to apply, and\\nwhat can affect your benefits.\\n\\nDisability (SSDI)\\n\\nLearn eligibility requirements and apply for Social Security disability\\nbenefits.\\n\\nMedicare\\n\\nWhat is Medicare, when to apply, how much does it cost, and how to get help\\nwith the costs.\\n\\nAnti-fraud\\n\\nLearn how to protect yourself from fraud and what to do if you think you’re a\\nvictim.\\n\\nmy Social Security\\n\\nLearn what a \\\"my Social Security\\\" online account is and what it can do for\\nyou.\\n\\nSpouses, Children, Survivors\\n\\nWho can get benefits and how to apply.\\n\\nSupplemental Security Income (SSI)\\n\\nLearn how SSI helps aged and disabled people with limited income and\\nresources.\\n\\nOther Topics\\n\\nHelpful information for: Representative Payees, Prisoners, Non-Citizens, and\\nothers.\\n\\n#### Important Information:\\n\\n * Accessibility ·\\n * Privacy ·\\n * Site Policies ·\\n * Español ·\\n * Contact Us\\n\\n#### Follow:\\n\\nThis website is produced and published at U.S. taxpayer expense.\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"https://www.ssa.gov/agency/contact/phone.html\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20190823122213/https://www.ssa.gov/agency/contact/phone.html\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"Contact Social Security By Phone\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"By calling 1-800-772-1213, you can use our automated telephone services to get recorded information and conduct some business 24 hours a day. If you cannot handle your business through our automated services, you can speak to a Social Security representative between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Generally, youâ€TMll have a shorter wait time if you call during the week after Tuesday. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, call our toll-free TTY number, 1-800-325-0778, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.\",\n \"Note: Make sure you have the confirmation number that was provided when you applied for benefits. You will need this to use our automated services.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Contact Social Security By Phone | Social Security Administration\\n\\nSkip to content\\n\\n# Social Security\\n\\n## Contact Social Security By Phone\\n\\nGenerally, we do not publish the phone numbers of our local offices.\\n\\nYou can call us toll-free at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).\\n\\nBy calling 1-800-772-1213, you can use our automated telephone services to get\\nrecorded information and conduct some business 24 hours a day. If you cannot\\nhandle your business through our automated services, you can speak to a Social\\nSecurity representative between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.\\nGenerally, youâ€TMll have a shorter wait time if you call during the week\\nafter Tuesday. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, call our toll-free TTY\\nnumber, 1-800-325-0778, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.\\n\\n### Automated Services\\n\\nServices for all beneficiaries\\n\\n * Request a benefit verification letter\\n * Ask for a form SSA-1099, Social Security Benefit Statement, to request a replacement tax summary\\n\\nServices for Medicare beneficiaries only\\n\\n * Request a replacement Medicare Card\\n * Request a form SSA-1020 to apply for help with Medicare prescription drug costs\\n\\nServices for people who have applied for benefits\\n\\n * Ask to receive a claim status\\n\\nNote: Make sure you have the confirmation number that was provided when you\\napplied for benefits. You will need this to use our automated services.\\n\\nServices everyone can use\\n\\n * Find the address of your local Social Security office\\n * Request a form SS-5, Application for a Social Security Card, to:\\n * apply for an original Social Security card or a replacement card if yours was lost or stolen,\\n * request a name change on your card, or\\n * update or correct other information on your Social Security number record.\\n\\nInformational Messages\\n\\nYou can listen to informational messages on the following subjects:\\n\\n * Payment delivery dates\\n * Direct deposit\\n * Best times to call our 800 number\\n * Social Security Internet address and services\\n * Supplemental Security Income (SSI)\\n * Cost-of-living adjustment\\n * Taxes\\n * Non-receipt of your Social Security benefit\\n * Representative payee\\n * Fraud\\n * Become a representative payee\\n\\n### Benefits\\n\\n * Retirement\\n * Disability\\n * Medicare\\n * Survivors\\n * SSI\\n\\n### Resources\\n\\n * Online Services\\n * FAQs\\n * Contact Us\\n * Forms\\n * Glossary\\n * Publications\\n\\n### Agency\\n\\n * About Us\\n * Accessibility\\n * FOIA\\n * Open Government\\n * Plain Language\\n * Privacy\\n\\n### Connect with Us\\n\\n * Blog\\n * Facebook\\n * Instagram\\n * Twitter\\n * YouTube\\n * All Social Media\\n\\n### Related Websites\\n\\n * Benefits.gov\\n * Disability.gov\\n * MyMoney.gov\\n * Regulations.gov\\n * USA.gov\\n\\n### Report Fraud, Waste or Abuse\\n\\n * Office of the Inspector General\\n\\nThis website is produced and published at U.S. taxpayer expense.\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"https://www.ssa.gov/foreign/foreign.htm\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20190823143446/https://www.ssa.gov/foreign/foreign.htm\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"Social Security Office of Earnings & International Operations\",\n \"passages\": []\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Social Security Office of Earnings & International Operations\\n\\nSkip to content\\n\\n# Social Security\\n\\n## Office of Earnings & International Operations\\n\\n### Foreign Country Service Information\\n\\nIf you were completing an Internet application for benefits and were directed\\nto this site -- please click here.\\n\\n#### Note\\n\\nIf your country is not listed below, contact your nearest U.S. Embassy or\\nConsulate.\\n\\nPlease click here for a list of U.S. Embassies and Consulates around the\\nworld.\\n\\nA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z\\n\\n#Qatar0\\n\\nAfghanistan Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Via Veneto 119 / A\\n00187 Rome Italy Inquiries/Contact: https://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-\\nservices/fbu/fbu-rome-inquiry-form/ Fax: 39-06-4674-2542| Albania Federal\\nBenefits Unit United States Embassy Via Veneto 119 / A 00187 Rome Italy\\nInquiries/Contact: https://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/fbu/fbu-rome-\\ninquiry-form/ Fax: 39-06-4674-2542| Algeria Federal Benefits Unit United\\nStates Embassy 4 Avenue Gabriel 75382 Paris Cedex 08 France Phone:\\n331-4312-2705 Fax: 331-4312-2623 Email: FBU.Paris@ssa.gov| Andorra Federal\\nBenefits Unit United States Embassy Serrano 75 28006 Madrid Spain Phone:\\n349-1587-2261 Fax: 349-1587-2260 Email: FBU.Madrid@ssa.gov \\n---|---|---|--- \\nTop \\nAngola Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Avenida das Forcas Armadas\\n1600 Lisbon Portugal Phone: 351-2172-73300 Fax:351-2172-68696 Email:\\nFBU.Lisbon@ssa.gov| Anguilla Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Av.\\nRepublica de Colombia # 57 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Phone:\\n809-368-7011 Fax: 809-368-7854 Email: FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov| Antigua &\\nBarbuda Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Av. Republica de Colombia\\n# 57 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Phone: 809-368-7011 Fax: 809-368-7854\\nEmail: FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov| Argentina Federal Benefits Unit United\\nStates Embassy 4300 Colombia 1425 Buenos Aires Argentina Phone: 5411-5777-4492\\nFax: 5411-5777-4231 Email: FBU.Argentina@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nArmenia Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 91 Vasilisis Sophias\\nAvenue 101 60 Athens Greece Phone: 302-1072-02426 or 302-1072-02412 Fax:\\n302-1064-69885 Email: FBU.Athens@ssa.gov Armenia999 Federal Benefits Unit\\nUnited States Embassy 91 Vasilisis Sophias Avenue 101 60 Athens Greece Phone:\\n302-1072-02426 or 302-1072-02412 Fax: 302-1064-69885 Email:\\nFBU.Athens@ssa.gov| Aruba Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Av.\\nRepublica de Colombia # 57 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Phone:\\n809-368-7011 Fax: 809-368-7854 Email: FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov| Australia\\nFederal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita,\\nManila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723\\nEmail: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Austria Federal Benefits Unit United States\\nConsulate General Giessener Strasse 30 60435 Frankfurt Germany Phone:\\n49-69-90555-1100 Fax: 49-69-749352 Email: FBU.Frankfurt@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nAzerbaijan Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 91 Vasilisis Sophias\\nAvenue 101 60 Athens Greece Phone: 302-1072-02426 or 302-1072-02412 Fax:\\n302-1064-69885 Email: FBU.Athens@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nBahamas Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Av. Republica de Colombia\\n# 57 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Phone: 809-368-7011 Fax: 809-368-7854\\nEmail: FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov| Bahrain Federal Benefits Unit United States\\nEmbassy Via Veneto 119/A 00187 Rome Italy Inquiries/Contact:\\nhttps://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/fbu/fbu-rome-inquiry-form/ Fax:\\n39-06-4674-2542| Bangladesh Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 1201\\nRoxas Boulevard Ermita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax:\\n632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Barbados Federal\\nBenefits Unit United States Embassy Av. Republica de Colombia # 57 Santo\\nDomingo Dominican Republic Phone: 809-368-7011 Fax: 809-368-7854 Email:\\nFBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nBelarus Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy ul. Piekna 12 00-539\\nWarsaw Poland Phone: 48-22-504-2112 Fax: 48-22-504-2281 Email:\\nFBU.Warsaw@ssa.gov| Belgium Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 42\\nElgin Road Ballsbridge Dublin 4 Ireland Phone: 353-1668-8777 Ext: 2112\\n(Mornings Only) Fax: 353-1668-7245 Email: FBU.Dublin@ssa.gov| Belize Federal\\nBenefits Unit United States Embassy Calle 120 Avenida 0 Pavas 1200 San Jose\\nCosta Rica Phone: 506-2519-2228 Fax: 506-2291-1032 Email:\\nFBU.CostaRica@ssa.gov| Benin Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 4\\nAvenue Gabriel 75382 Paris Cedex 08 France Phone: 331-4312-2705 Fax:\\n331-4312-2623 Email: FBU.Paris@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nBermuda Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Av. Republica de Colombia\\n# 57 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Phone: 809-368-7011 Fax: 809-368-7854\\nEmail: FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov| Bhutan Federal Benefits Unit United States\\nEmbassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone:\\n632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov|\\nBolivia Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Calle 120 Avenida 0 Pavas\\n1200 San Jose Costa Rica Phone: 506-2519-2228 Fax: 506-2291-1032 Email:\\nFBU.CostaRica@ssa.gov| Bonaire Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Av.\\nRepublica de Colombia # 57 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Phone:\\n809-368-7011 Fax: 809-368-7854 Email: FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nBosnia Herzegovina Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 91 Vasilisis\\nSophias Avenue 101 60 Athens Greece Phone: 302-1072-02426 or 302-1072-02412\\nFax: 302-1064-69885 Email: FBU.Athens@ssa.gov| Botswana Federal Benefits Unit\\nUnited States Embassy 33 Nine Elms Lane London Sw11 7US Phone: 44-207-499-9000\\n(8:30 - 1:00) Fax: 44-207-891-3631 Email: FBU.London@ssa.gov| Brazil Federal\\nBenefits Unit United States Embassy Avenida das Forcas Armadas 1600 Libson\\nPortugal Phone: 351-2172-73300 Fax: 351-2172-68696 Email: FBU.Lisbon@ssa.gov|\\n\\nBritish Virgin Islands The office below that is nearest to you: SSA Field\\nOffice Professional Building 4500 Sion Farm Centerline Road Christiansted U.S.\\nVirgin Islands 00820 Phone: 809-778-5946 Fax: 809-778-2116\\n\\nSSA Field Office 1st Floor - Nisky Center Nisky Shopping Center Charlotte\\nAmalie U.S. Virgin Islands Phone: 809-714-0136 Fax: 809-714-1647 Email:\\nFBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov \\n \\nTop \\nBrunei Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard\\nErmita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or\\n632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Bulgaria Federal Benefits Unit United\\nStates Embassy 91 Vasilisis Sophias Avenue 101 60 Athens Greece Phone:\\n302-1072-02426 or 302-1072-02412 Fax: 302-1064-69885 Email:\\nFBU.Athens@ssa.gov| Burkina Faso Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 4\\nAvenue Gabriel 75382 Paris Cedex 08 France Phone: 331-4312-2705 Fax:\\n331-4312-2623 Email: FBU.Paris@ssa.gov| Burma(Myanmar) Federal Benefits Unit\\nUnited States Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita, Manila 0930 Philippines\\nPhone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723 Email:\\nFBU.Manila@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nBurundi Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 4 Avenue Gabriel 75382\\nParis Cedex 08 France Phone: 331-4312-2705 Fax: 331-4312-2623 Email:\\nFBU.Paris@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nCabo Verde Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Avenida das Forcas\\nArmadas 1600 Lisbon Portugal Phone: 351-2172-73300 Fax: 351-2172-68696 Email:\\nFBU.Lisbon@ssa.gov| Cambodia Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 1201\\nRoxas Boulevard Ermita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax:\\n632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Cameroon Federal\\nBenefits Unit United States Embassy 4 Avenue Gabriel 75382 Paris Cedex 08\\nFrance Phone: 331-4312-2705 Fax: 331-4312-2623 Email: FBU.Paris@ssa.gov|\\n\\nCanada Resident Office for those residing in Canada please click link below\\nCanadian Service Area Directory\\n\\nResidents of Ontario, Canada click this link: Ontario, Canada \\n \\nTop \\nCayman Islands Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Av. Republica de\\nColombia # 57 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Phone: 809-368-7011 Fax:\\n809-368-7854 Email: FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov| Central African Republic\\nFederal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 4 Avenue Gabriel 75382 Paris Cedex\\n08 France Phone: 331-4312-2705 Fax: 331-4312-2623 Email: FBU.Paris@ssa.gov|\\nChad Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 4 Avenue Gabriel 75382 Paris\\nCedex 08 France Phone: 331-4312-2705 Fax: 331-4312-2623 Email:\\nFBU.Paris@ssa.gov| Chile Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Calle 120\\nAvenida 0 Pavas 1200 San Jose Costa Rica Phone: 506-2519-2228 Fax:\\n506-2291-1032 Email: FBU.CostaRica@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nChina Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita,\\nManila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723\\nEmail: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Colombia Federal Benefits Unit United States\\nEmbassy Av. Republica de Colombia #57 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Phone:\\n809-368-7011 Fax: 809-368-7854 Email: FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov| Comoros\\nFederal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 91 Vasilisis Sophias Avenue 101 60\\nAthens Greece Phone: 302-1072-02426 or 302-1072-02412 Fax: 302-1064-69885\\nEmail: FBU.Athens@ssa.gov| Congo Brazzaville Federal Benefits Unit United\\nStates Embassy 4 Avenue Gabriel 75382 Paris Cedex 08 France Phone:\\n331-4312-2705 Fax: 331-4312-2623 Email: FBU.Paris@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nCongo Kinshasa (DRC) Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 4 Avenue\\nGabriel 75382 Paris Cedex 08 France Phone: 331-4312-2705 Fax: 331-4312-2623\\nEmail: FBU.Paris@ssa.gov| Costa Rica Federal Benefits Unit United States\\nEmbassy Calle 120 Avenida 0 Pavas 1200 San Jose Costa Rica Phone:\\n506-2519-2228 Fax: 506-2291-1032 Email: FBU.CostaRica@ssa.gov| Côte d'Ivoire\\nFederal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 4 Avenue Gabriel 75382 Paris Cedex\\n08 France Phone: 331-4312-2705 Fax: 331-4312-2623 Email: FBU.Paris@ssa.gov|\\nCroatia Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 91 Vasilisis Sophias\\nAvenue 101 60 Athens Greece Phone: 302-1072-02426 or 302-1072-02412 Fax:\\n302-1064-69885 Email: FBU.Athens@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nCuba Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Av. Republica de Colombia #\\n57 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Phone: 809-368-7011 Fax: 809-368-7854\\nEmail: FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov| Curacao Federal Benefits Unit United States\\nEmbassy Av. Republica de Colombia # 57 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Phone:\\n809-368-7011 Fax: 809-368-7854 Email: FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov| Cyprus\\nFederal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 91 Vasilisis Sophias Avenue 101 60\\nAthens Greece Phone: 302-1072-02426 or 302-1072-02412 Fax: 302-1064-69885\\nEmail: FBU.Athens@ssa.gov| Czech Republic Federal Benefits Unit United States\\nEmbassy ul. Piekna 12 00-539 Warsaw Poland Phone: 48-22-504-2112 Fax:\\n48-22-504-2281 Email: FBU.Warsaw@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nDenmark Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy PO Box 4075 AMB 0244 Oslo\\nNorway Phone: 472-130-8540 Fax: 472-255-2743 Email: FBU.Oslo@ssa.gov| Diego\\nGarcia Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 91 Vasilisis Sophias Avenue\\n101 60 Athens Greece Phone: 302-1072-02426 or 302-1072-02412 Fax:\\n302-1064-69885 Email: FBU.Athens@ssa.gov| Djibouti Federal Benefits Unit\\nUnited States Embassy 4 Avenue Gabriel 75382 Paris Cedex 08 France Phone:\\n331-4312-2705 Fax: 331-4312-2623 Email: FBU.Paris@ssa.gov| Dominica Federal\\nBenefits Unit United States Embassy Av. Republica de Colombia # 57 Santo\\nDomingo Dominican Republic Phone: 809-368-7011 Fax: 809-368-7854 Email:\\nFBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nDominican Republic Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Av. Republica\\nde Colombia # 57 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Phone: 809-368-7011 Fax:\\n809-368-7854 Email: FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nEcuador Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Av. Republica de Colombia\\n#57 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Phone: 809-368-7011 Fax: 809-368-7854\\nEmail: FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov| Egypt Federal Benefits Unit United States\\nConsulate General Pizza della Repubblica 80122 Naples Italy Inquiries/Contact:\\nhttps://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/fbu/fbu-naples-inquiry-form/\\nFax: 39-081-761-1804| El Salvador Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy\\nCalle 120 Avenida 0 Pavas 1200 San Jose Costa Rica Phone: 506-2519-2228 Fax:\\n506-2291-1032 Email: FBU.CostaRica@ssa.gov| Equatorial Guinea Federal Benefits\\nUnit United States Embassy Serrano 75 28006 Madrid Spain Phone: 349-1587-2261\\nFax: 349-1587-2260 Email: FBU.Madrid@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nEritrea Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Via Veneto 119 / A 00187\\nRome Italy Inquiries/Contact: https://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-\\nservices/fbu/fbu-rome-inquiry-form/ Fax: 39-06-4674-2542| Estonia Federal\\nBenefits Unit United States Embassy ul. Piekna 12 00-539 Warsaw Poland Phone:\\n48-22-504-2112 Fax: 48-22-504-2281 Email: FBU.Warsaw@ssa.gov| Ethiopia Federal\\nBenefits Unit United States Embassy Via Veneto 119 / A 00187 Rome Italy\\nInquiries/Contact: https://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/fbu/fbu-rome-\\ninquiry-form/ Fax: 39-06-4674-2542 \\nTop \\nFiji Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita,\\nManila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723\\nEmail: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Finland Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy\\nPO Box 4075 AMB 0244 Oslo Norway Phone: 472-130-8540 Fax: 472-255-2743 Email:\\nFBU.Oslo@ssa.gov| France Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 4 Avenue\\nGabriel 75382 Paris Cedex 08 France Phone: 331-4312-2705 Fax: 331-4312-2623\\nEmail: FBU.Paris@ssa.gov| French Polynesia Federal Benefits Unit United States\\nEmbassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone:\\n632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nGabon Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 4 Avenue Gabriel 75382 Paris\\nCedex 08 France Phone: 331-4312-2705 Fax: 331-4312-2623 Email:\\nFBU.Paris@ssa.gov| Gambia Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 33 Nine\\nElms Lane London SW11 7US Phone: 44-207-499-9000 (10:00 - 1:00) Fax:\\n44-207-891-3631 Email: FBU.London@ssa.gov| Gaza Federal Benefits Unit United\\nStates Embassy 14 David Flosser Street Jerusalem 91002 Phone: 972-2630-4031\\nFax: 972-2630-4147 Email: FBU.Jerusalem@ssa.gov| Georgia Federal Benefits Unit\\nUnited States Embassy 91 Vasilisis Sophias Avenue 101 60 Athens Greece Phone:\\n302-1072-02426 or 302-1072-02412 Fax: 302-1064-69885 Email: FBU.Athens@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nGermany Federal Benefits Unit United States Consulate General Giessener\\nStrasse 30 60435 Frankfurt Germany Phone: 49-69-90555-1100 Fax: 49-69-749352\\nEmail: FBU.Frankfurt@ssa.gov| Ghana Federal Benefits Unit United States\\nEmbassy 33 Nine Elms Lane London SW11 7US Phone: 44-207-499-9000 (10:00 -\\n1:00) Fax: 44-207-495-891-3631 Email: FBU.London@ssa.gov| Gibraltar Federal\\nBenefits Unit United States Embassy Serrano 75 28006 Madrid Spain Phone:\\n349-1587-2261 Fax: 349-1587-2260 Email: FBU.Madrid@ssa.gov| Greece Federal\\nBenefits Unit American Embassy 91 Vasilisis Sophias Avenue 101 60 Athens\\nGreece Phone: 302-1072-02426 or 302-1072-02412 Fax: 302-1064-69885 Email:\\nFBU.Athens@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nGreenland Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy PO Box 4075 AMB 0244\\nOslo Norway Phone: 472-130-8540 Fax: 472-255-2743 Email: FBU.Oslo@ssa.gov|\\nGrenada Federal Benefits Unit United Embassy Av. Republica de Colombia # 57\\nSanto Domingo Dominican Republic Phone: 809-368-7011 Fax: 809-368-7854 Email:\\nFBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov| Guadeloupe Federal Benefits Unit United States\\nEmbassy Av. Republic de Colombia #57 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Phone:\\n809-368-7011 Fax: 809-368-7854 Email: FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov| Guatemala\\nFederal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Calle 120 Avenida 0 Pavas 1200 San\\nJose Costa Rica Phone: 506-2519-2228 Fax: 506-2291-1032 Email:\\nFBU.CostaRica@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nGuinea Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 4 Avenue Gabriel 75382\\nParis Cedex 08 France Phone: 331-4312-2705 Fax: 331-4312-2623 Email:\\nFBU.Paris@ssa.gov| Guinea Bissau Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy\\nAvenida das Forcas Armadas 1600 Lisbon Portugal Phone: 351-2172-73300 Fax:\\n351-2172-68696 Email: FBU.Lisbon@ssa.gov| Guyana Federal Benefits Unit United\\nStates Embassy Av. Republica de Colombia # 57 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic\\nPhone: 809-368-7011 Fax: 809-368-7854 Email: FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nHaiti Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Av. Republica de Colombia #\\n57 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Phone: 809-368-7011 Fax: 809-368-7854\\nEmail: FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov| Honduras Federal Benefits Unit United States\\nEmbassy Calle 120 Avenida 0 Pavas 1200 San Jose Costa Rica Phone:\\n506-2519-2228 Fax: 506-2291-1032 Email: FBU.CostaRica@ssa.gov| Hong Kong\\nFederal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita,\\nManila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723\\nEmail: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Hungary Federal Benefits Unit United States\\nConsulate General ul. Stolarska 9 31-043 Krakow Poland Phone: 48-12-424-5128\\nFax: 48-12-424-5120 Email: FBU.Krakow@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nIceland Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy PO Box 4075 AMB 0244 Oslo\\nNorway Phone: 472-130-8540 Fax: 472-255-2743 Email: FBU.Oslo@ssa.gov| India\\nFederal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita,\\nManila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723\\nEmail: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Indonesia Federal Benefits Unit United States\\nEmbassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone:\\n632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Iran\\nFederal Benefits Unit United States Consulate General Giessener Strasse 30\\n60435 Frankfurt Germany Phone: 49-69-90555-1100 Fax: 49-69-749352 Email:\\nFBU.Frankfurt@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nIraq Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Via Veneto 119/A 00187 Rome\\nItaly Inquiries/Contact: https://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-\\nservices/fbu/fbu-rome-inquiry-form/ Fax: 39-06-4674-2542| Ireland Federal\\nBenefits Unit United States Embassy 42 Elgin Road Ballsbridge Dublin 4 Ireland\\nPhone: 353-1668-8777 Ext: 2112 (Mornings Only) Fax: 353-1668-7245 Email:\\nFBU.Dublin@ssa.gov| Israel Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 14\\nDavid Flosser Street Jerusalem 91002 Israel Phone: 972-2630-4031 Fax:\\n972-2630-4147 Email: FBU.Jerusalem@ssa.gov|\\n\\nItaly The office below that is nearest to you: Federal Benefits Unit United\\nStates Consulate General Piazza della Repubblica 80122 Naples Italy\\nInquiries/Contact: https://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/fbu/fbu-\\nnaples-inquiry-form/ Fax: 39-081-7611804\\n\\nFederal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Via Veneto 119 / A 00187 Rome\\nItaly Inquiries/Contact: https://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-\\nservices/fbu/fbu-rome-inquiry-form/ Fax: 39-06-4674-2542 \\n \\nTop \\nJamaica Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Av. Republica de Colombia\\n# 57 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Phone: 809-368-7011 Fax: 809-368-7854\\nEmail: FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov| Japan Federal Benefits Unit United States\\nEmbassy 1-10-5 Akasaka Minato-ku Tokyo 107-8420 Japan Phone: 813-3224-5000\\nFax: 813-3224-5144 Email: FBU.Tokyo@ssa.gov| Jerusalem Federal Benefits Unit\\nUnited States Embassy 14 David Flosser Street Jerusalem 91002 Phone:\\n972-2630-4031 Fax: 972-2630-4147 Email: FBU.Jerusalem@ssa.gov| Jordan Federal\\nBenefits Unit Unoted States Consulate General Pizza della Repubblica 80122\\nNaples Italy Inquiries/Contact: https://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-\\nservices/fbu/fbu-naples-inquiry-form/ Fax: 39-081-761-1804 \\nTop \\nKazakhstan Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 91 Vasilisis Sophias\\nAvenue 101 60 Athens Greece Phone: 302-1072-02426 or 302-1072-02412 Fax:\\n302-1064-69885 Email: FBU.Athens@ssa.gov| Kenya Federal Benefits Unit United\\nStates Embassy 33 Nine Elms Lane London SW11 7US Phone: 44-207-499-9000 (10:00\\n- 1:00) Fax: 44-207-891-3631 Email: FBU.London@ssa.gov| Kiribati Federal\\nBenefits Unit United States Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita, Manila 0930\\nPhilippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723 Email:\\nFBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Korea, North Federal Benefits Unit United Embassy 1201\\nRoxas Boulevard Ermita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax:\\n632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nKenya Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 33 Nine Elms Lane London\\nSW11 7US Phone: 44-207-499-9000 (10:00 - 1:00) Fax: 44-207-891-3631 Email:\\nFBU.London@ssa.gov| Kiribati Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 1201\\nRoxas Boulevard Ermita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax:\\n632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Korea, North Federal\\nBenefits Unit United Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita, Manila 0930\\nPhilippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723 Email:\\nFBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Korea, South Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy\\n1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax:\\n632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nKosovo Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 91 Vasilisis Sophias Avenue\\n101 60 Athens Greece Phone: 302-1072-02426 or 302-1072-02412 Fax:\\n302-1064-69885 Email: FBU.Athens@ssa.gov| Kuwait Federal Benefits Unit United\\nStates Embassy Via Veneto 119/A 00187 Rome Italy Inquiries/Contact:\\nhttps://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/fbu/fbu-rome-inquiry-form/ Fax:\\n39-06-4674-2542| Kyrgyzstan Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 91\\nVasilisis Sophias Avenue 101 60 Athens Greece Phone: 302-1072-02426 or\\n302-1072-02412 Fax: 302-1064-69885 Email: FBU.Athens@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nLaos Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita,\\nManila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723\\nEmail: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Latvia Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy\\nul. Piekna 12 00-539 Warsaw Poland Phone: 48-22-504-2112 Fax: 48-22-504-2281\\nEmail: FBU.Warsaw@ssa.gov| Lebanon Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy\\nVia Veneto 119/A 00187 Rome Italy Inquiries/Contact:\\nhttps://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/fbu/fbu-rome-inquiry-form/ Fax:\\n39-06-4674-2542| Lesotho Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 33 Nine\\nElms Lane London SW 11 7US Phone: 44-207-499-9000 (10:00 - 1:00) Fax:\\n44-207-891-3631 Email: FBU.London@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nLiberia Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 33 Nine Elms Lane London\\nSW 11 7US Phone: 44-207-499-9000 (10:00 - 1:00) Fax: 44-207-891-3631 Email:\\nFBU.London@ssa.gov| Libya Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Via\\nVeneto 119 / A 00187 Rome Italy Inquiries/Contact:\\nhttps://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/fbu/fbu-rome-inquiry-form/ Fax:\\n39-06-4674-2542| Liechtenstein Federal Benefits Unit United States Consulate\\nGeneral Giessener Strasse 30 60435 Frankfurt Germany Phone: 49-69-90555-1100\\nFax: 49-69-749352 Email: FBU.Frankfurt@ssa.gov| Lithuania Federal Benefits\\nUnit United States Embassy ul. Piekna 12 00-539 Warsaw Poland Phone:\\n48-22-504-2112 Fax: 48-22-504-2281 Email: FBU.Warsaw@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nLuxembourg Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 42 Elgin Road\\nBallsbridge Dublin 4 Ireland Phone: 353-1668-8777 Ext: 2112 (Mornings Only)\\nFax: 353-1668-7245 FBU.Dublin@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nMacau Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita,\\nManila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723\\nEmail: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Macedonia Federal Benefits Unit United States\\nConsulate General Piazza della Repubblica 80122 Naples Italy\\nInquiries/Contact: https://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/fbu/fbu-\\nnaples-inquiry-form/ Fax: 39-081-761-1804| Madagascar Federal Benefits Unit\\nUnited States Embassy 4 Avenue Gabriel 75382 Paris Cedex 08 France Phone:\\n331-4312-2705 Fax: 331-4312-2623 Email: FBU.Paris@ssa.gov| Malawi Federal\\nBenefits Unit United States Embassy 33 Nine Elms Lane London SW11 7US Phone:\\n44-207-499-9000 (10:00 - 1:00) Fax: 44-207-891-3631 Email: FBU.London@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nMalaysia Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard\\nErmita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or\\n632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Maldives Federal Benefits Unit United\\nStates Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone:\\n632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Mali\\nFederal Benefits Unit United StatesEmbassy Federal Benefits Unit 4 Avenue\\nGabriel 75382 Paris Cedex 08 France Phone: 331-4312-2705 Fax: 331-4312-2623\\nEmail: FBU.Paris@ssa.gov| Malta Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy\\nVia Veneto 119 / A 00187 Rome Italy Inquiries/Contact:\\nhttps://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/fbu/fbu-rome-inquiry-form/ Fax:\\n39-06-4674-2542 \\nTop \\nMarshall Islands Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 1201 Roxas\\nBoulevard Ermita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax:\\n632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Martinique Federal\\nBenefits Unit United States Embassy 4 Avenue Gabriel 75382 Paris Cedex 08\\nFrance Phone: 331-4312-2705 Fax: 331-4312-2623 Email: FBU.Paris@ssa.gov|\\nMauritania Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 4 Avenue Gabriel 75382\\nParis Cedex 08 France Phone: 331-4312-2705 Fax: 331-4312-2623 Email:\\nFBU.Paris@ssa.gov| Mauritius Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 91\\nVasilisis Sophias Avenue 101 60 Athens Greece Phone: 302-1072-02426 or\\n302-1072-02412 Fax: 302-1064-69885 Email: FBU.Athens@ssa.gov \\nTop| Top \\n \\nMexico The office below that is nearest to you:\\n\\nFederal Benefits Unit United States Consulate General Paseo de la Victoria\\n3650 32534 Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua Mexico Phone: 01-800-772-6394 (within\\nMexico only) Fax: 1-656-227-3501 Email: FBU.Ciudad.Juarez@ssa.gov\\n\\nFederal Benefits Unit United States Consulate General Progreso 175 44100\\nGuadalajara, Jalisco Mexico Phone: 01-800-772-6394 (within Mexico only) Fax:\\n52-33-3268-0803 Email: FBU.Guadalajara@ssa.gov\\n\\nFederal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Paseo de la Reforma 305 06500\\nMexico D. F. Mexico Phone: 01-800-772-6394 (within Mexico only) or\\n052-55-1102-6300 Fax: 052-55-1102-6301 Email: FBU.Mexico.City@ssa.gov\\n\\n| Micronesia Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard\\nErmita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or\\n632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Moldova Federal Benefits Unit United\\nStates Embassy 91 Vasilisis Sophias Avenue 101 60 Athens Greece Phone:\\n302-1072-02426 or 302-1072-02412 Fax: 302-1064-69885 Email:\\nFBU.Athens@ssa.gov| Monaco Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 4\\nAvenue Gabriel 75382 Paris Cedex 08 France Phone: 331-4312-2705 Fax:\\n331-4312-2623 Email: FBU.Paris@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nMongolia Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard\\nErmita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or\\n632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Montserrat Federal Benefits Unit\\nUnited States Embassy Av. Republica de Colombia #57 Santo Domingo Dominican\\nRepublic Phone: 809-368-7011 Fax: 809-368-7854 Email:\\nFBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov| Montenegro Federal Benefits Unit United States\\nEmbassy 91 Vasilisis Sophias Avenue 101 60 Athens Greece Phone: 302-1072-02426\\nor 302-1072-02412 Fax: 302-1064-69885 Email: FBU.Athens@ssa.gov| Morocco\\nFederal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Federal Benefits Unit 4 Avenue\\nGabriel 75382 Paris Cedex 08 France Phone: 331-4312-2705 Fax: 331-4312-2623\\nEmail: FBU.Paris@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nMozambique Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Avenida das Forcas\\nArmadas 1600 Lisbon Portugal Phone: 351-2172-73300 Fax: 351-2172-68696 Email:\\nFBU.Lisbon@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nNamibia Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 33 Nine Elms Lane London\\nSW11 7US Phone: 44-207-499-9000 (10:00 - 1:00) Fax: 44-207-891-3631 Email:\\nFBU.London@ssa.gov| Nauru Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 1201\\nRoxas Boulevard Ermita, Manila 0930 Philippines Ireland Phone: 632-301-2000\\nFax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Nepal Federal\\nBenefits Unit United States Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita, Manila 0930\\nPhilippines Ireland Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723\\nEmail: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Netherlands Federal Benefits Unit United States\\nEmbassy 42 Elgin Road Ballsbridge Dublin 4 Ireland Phone: 353-1668-8777 Ext:\\n2112 (Mornings Only) Fax: 353-1668-7245 Email: FBU.Dublin@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nNew Caledonia Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard\\nErmita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or\\n632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| New Zealand Fderal Benefits Unit\\nUnited States Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita, Manila 0930 Philippines\\nPhone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723 Email:\\nFBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Nicaragua Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy\\nCalle 120 Avenida 0 Pavas 1200 San Jose Costa Rica Phone: 506-2519-2228 Fax:\\n506-2291-1032 Email: FBU.CostaRica@ssa.gov| Niger Federal Benefits Units\\nUnited States Embassy 4 Avenue Gabriel 75382 Paris Cedex 08 France Phone:\\n331-4312-2705 Fax: 331-4312-2623 Email: FBU.Paris@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nNigeria Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 33 Nine Elms Lane London\\nSW11 7US Phone: 44-207-499-9000 (10:00 - 1:00) Fax: 44-207-891-3631 Email:\\nFBU.London@ssa.gov| Norway Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy PO Box\\n4075 AMB 0244 Oslo Norway Phone: 472-130-8540 Fax: 472-255-2743 Email:\\nFBU.Oslo@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nOman Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Via Veneto 119/A 00187 Rome\\nItaly Phone: Inquiries/Contact: https://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-\\nservices/fbu/fbu-rome-inquiry-form/ Fax: 39-06-4674-2542 \\nTop \\nPakistan Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard\\nErmita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or\\n632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Palau Federal Benefits Unit United\\nStates Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone:\\n632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov|\\nPanama Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Calle 120 Avenida 0 Pavas\\n1200 San Jose Costa Rica Phone: 506-2519-2228 Fax: 506-2291-1032 Email:\\nFBU.CostaRica@ssa.gov| Papua New Guinea Federal Benefits Unit United States\\nEmbassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone:\\n632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nParaguay Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 4300 Colombia 1425 Buenos\\nAires Argentina Phone: 5411-5777-4492 Fax: 5411-5777-4231 Email:\\nFBU.Argentina@ssa.gov| Peru Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Calle\\n120 Avenida 0 Pavas 1200 San Jose Costa Rica Phone: 506-2519-2228 Fax:\\n506-2291-1032 Email: FBU.CostaRica@ssa.gov| Philippines Federal Benefits Unit\\nUnited States Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita, Manila 0930 Philippines\\nPhone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723 Email:\\nFBU.Manila@ssa.gov|\\n\\nPoland The office below that is nearest to you: Federal Benefits Unit United\\nStates Consulate General ul. Stolarska 9 31-043 Krakow Poland Phone:\\n48-12-424-5128 Fax: 48-12-424-5120 Email: FBU.Krakow@ssa.gov\\n\\nFederal Benefits Unit United States Embassy ul. Piekna 12 00-539 Warsaw Poland\\nPhone: 48-22-504-2112 Fax: 48-22-504-2281 Email: FBU.Warsaw@ssa.gov \\n \\nTop \\nPortugal Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Avenida das Forcas\\nArmadas 1600 Lisbon Portugal Phone: 351-2172-73300 Fax: 351-2172-68696 Email:\\nFBU.Lisbon@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nQatar Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Via Veneto 119/A 00187 Rome\\nItaly Inquiries/Contact: https://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-\\nservices/fbu/fbu-rome-inquiry-form/ Fax: 39-06-4674-2542 \\nTop \\nReunion Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 4 Avenue Gabriel 75382\\nParis Cedex 08 France Phone: 331-4312-2705 Fax: 331-4312-2623 Email:\\nFBU.Paris@ssa.gov| Republic of Congo Federal Benefits Unit United States\\nEmbassy 4 Avenue Gabriel 75382 Paris Cedex 08 France Phone: 331-4312-2705 Fax:\\n331-4312-2623 Email: FBU.Paris@ssa.gov| Romania Federal Benefits Unit United\\nStates Consulate General Piazza della Repubblica 80122 Naples Italy\\nInquries/Contact: https://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/fbu/fbu-\\nnaples-inquiry-form/ Fax: 39-081-761-1804| Russia Federal Benefits Unit United\\nStates Embassy ul. Piekna 12 00-539 Warsaw Poland Phone: 48-22-504-2112 Fax:\\n48-22-504-2281 Email: FBU.Warsaw@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nRwanda Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 4 Avenue Gabriel 75382\\nParis Cedex 08 France Phone: 331-4312-2705 Fax: 331-4312-2623 Email:\\nFBU.Paris@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nSaba Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Av. Republica de Colombia #\\n57 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Phone: 809-368-7011 Fax: 809-368-7854\\nEmail: FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov| Samoa Federal Benefits Unit United States\\nEmbassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone:\\n632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| San\\nMarino Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Via Veneto 119 / A 00187\\nRome Italy Inquiries/Contact: https://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-\\nservices/fbu/fbu-rome-inquiry-form/ Fax: 39-06-4674-2542| Sao Tome & Principe\\nFederal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Avenida das Forcas Armadas 1600\\nLisbon Portugal Phone: 351-2172-73300 Fax: 351-2172-68696 Email:\\nFBU.Lisbon@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nSaudi Arabia Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Via Veneto 119/A\\n00187 Rome Italy Inquiries/Contact: https://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-\\nservices/fbu/fbu-rome-inquiry-form/ Fax: 39-06-4674-2542| Senegal Federal\\nBenefits Unit United States Embassy 4 Avenue Gabriel 75382 Paris Cedex 08\\nFrance Phone: 331-4312-2705 Fax: 331-4312-2623 Email: FBU.Paris@ssa.gov|\\nSerbia Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 91 Vasilisis Sophias Avenue\\n101 60 Athens Greece Phone: 302-1072-02426 or 302-1072-02412 Fax:\\n302-1064-69885 Email: FBU.Athens@ssa.gov| Seychelles Federal Benefits Unit\\nUnited States Embassy 91 Vasilisis Sophias Avenue 101 60 Athens Greece Phone:\\n302-1072-02426 or 302-1072-02412 Fax: 302-1064-69885 Email: FBU.Athens@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nSierra Leone Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 33 Nine Elms Lane\\nLondon SW11 7US Phone: 44-207-499-9000 (10:00 - 1:00) Fax: 44-207-891-3631\\nEmail: FBU.London@ssa.gov| Singapore Federal Benefits Unit United States\\nEmbassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone:\\n632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov|\\nSlovakia Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy ul. Piekna 12 00-539\\nWarsaw Poland Phone: 48-22-504-2112 Fax: 48-22-504-2281 Email:\\nFBU.Warsaw@ssa.gov| Slovenia Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Via\\nVeneto 119/A 00187 Rome Italy Inquiries/Contact: https://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-\\ncitizen-services/fbu/fbu-rome-inquiry-form/ Fax: 39-06-4674-2542 \\nTop \\nSoloman Islands Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 1201 Roxas\\nBoulevard Ermita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax:\\n632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Somalia Federal\\nBenefits Unit United States Embassy 33 Nine Elms Lane London SW11 7US Phone:\\n44-207-499-9000 (10:00 - 1:00) Fax: 44-207-891-3631 Email: FBU.London@ssa.gov|\\nSouth Africa Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 33 Nine Elms Lane\\nLondon SW11 7US Phone: 44-207-499-9000 (10:00 - 1:00) Fax: 44-207-891-3631\\nEmail: FBU.London@ssa.gov| South Sudan Federal Benefits Unit United States\\nEmbassy Via Veneto 119/A 00187 Rome Italy Inquiries/Contact:\\nhttps://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/fbu/fbu-rome-inquiry-form/ Fax:\\n39-06-4674-2542 \\nTop \\nSpain Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Serrano 75 28006 Madrid\\nSpain Phone: 349-1587-2261 Fax: 349-1587-2260 Email: FBU.Madrid@ssa.gov| Sri\\nLanka Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita,\\nManila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723\\nEmail: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| St. Helena & Dependencies Federal Benefits Unit\\nUnited States Embassy 91 Vasilisis Sophias Avenue 101 60 Athens Greece Phone:\\n302-1072-02426 or 302-1072-02412 Fax: 302-1064-69885 Email:\\nFBU.Athens@ssa.gov| St. Lucia Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Av.\\nRepublica de Colombia # 57 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Phone:\\n809-368-7011 Fax: 809-368-7854 Email: FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nSt. Nevis / Portola / St. Barthelemy Federal Benefits Unit United States\\nEmbassy Av. Republica de Colombia # 57 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Phone:\\n809-368-7011 Fax: 809-368-7854 Email: FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov| St. Vincent &\\nGrenadines Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Av. Republica de\\nColombia # 57 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Phone: 809-368-7011 Fax:\\n809-368-7854 Email: FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov| Sint Eustatius Federal Benefits\\nUnit United States Embassy Av. Republica de Colombia # 57 Santo Domingo\\nDominican Republic Phone: 809-368-7011 Fax: 809-368-7854 Email:\\nFBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov| Sint Maarteen Federal Benefits Unit United States\\nEmbassy Av. Republica de Colombia # 57 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Phone:\\n809-368-7011 Fax: 809-368-7854 Email: FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nSudan Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Via Veneto 119/A 00187 Rome\\nItaly Inquiries/Contact: https://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-\\nservices/fbu/fbu-rome-inquiry-form/ Fax:39-06-4674-2542| Suriname Federal\\nBenefits Unit United States Embassy Av. Republica de Colombia # 57 Santo\\nDomingo Dominican Republic Phone: 809-368-7011 Fax: 809-368-7854 Email:\\nFBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov| Swaziland Federal Benefits Unit United States\\nEmbassy 33 Nine Elms Lane London SW11 7US Phone: 44-207-499-9000 (10:00 -\\n1:00) Fax: 44-207-891-3631 Email: FBU.London@ssa.gov| Sweden Federal Benefits\\nUnit United States Embassy PO Box 4075 AMB 0244 Oslo Norway Phone:\\n472-130-8540 Fax: 472-255-2743 Email: FBU.Oslo@ssa.gov \\nTop \\n \\nSwitzerland (German & English Speaking): Federal Benefits Unit United States\\nConsulate General Giessener Strasse 30 60435 Frankfurt Germany Phone:\\n49-69-90555-1100 Fax: 49-69-749352 Email: FBU.Frankfurt@ssa.gov\\n\\n(French & Italian Speaking): Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 4\\nAvenue Gabriel 75382 Paris Cedex 08 France Phone: 331-4312-2705 Fax:\\n331-4312-2623 Email: FBU.Paris@ssa.gov\\n\\n| Syria Federal Benefits Unit United States Consulate General Piazza della\\nRepubblica 80122 Naples Italy Inquiries/Contact: https://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-\\ncitizen-services/fbu/fbu-naples-inquiry-form/ Fax: 39-081-761-1804 \\nTop \\nTahiti Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard\\nErmita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or\\n632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Taiwan Federal Benefits Unit United\\nStates Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone:\\n632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov|\\nTajikistan Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 91 Vasilisis Sophias\\nAvenue 101 60 Athens Greece Phone: 302-1072-02426 or 302-1072-02412 Fax:\\n302-1064-69885 Email: FBU.Athens@ssa.gov| Tanzania Federal Benefits Unit\\nUnited States Embassy 33 Nine Elms Lane London SW11 7US Phone: 44-207-499-9000\\n(10:00 - 1:00) Fax: 44-207-891-3631 Email: FBU.London@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nThailand Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard\\nErmita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or\\n632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Timor-Leste (East Timor) Federal\\nBenefits Unit United States Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita, Manila 0930\\nPhilippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723 Email:\\nFBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Togo Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 4 Avenue\\nGabriel 75382 Paris Cedex 08 France Phone: 331-4312-2705 Fax: 331-4312-2623\\nEmail: FBU.Paris@ssa.gov| Tonga Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy\\n1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax:\\n632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nTrinidad & Tobago Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Av. Republica de\\nColombia # 57 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Phone: 809-368-7011 Fax:\\n809-368-7854 Email: FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov| Tunisia Federal Benefits Unit\\nUnited States Embassy 4 Avenue Gabriel 75382 Paris Cedex 08 France Phone:\\n331-4312-2705 Fax: 331-4312-2623 Email: FBU.Paris@ssa.gov| Turkey Federal\\nBenefits Unit United States Embassy 91 Vasilisis Sophias Avenue 101 60 Athens\\nGreece Phone: 302-1072-02426 or 302-1072-02412 Fax: 302-1064-69885 Email:\\nFBU.Athens@ssa.gov| Turkmenistan Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy\\n91 Vasilisis Sophias Avenue 101 60 Athens Greece Phone: 302-1072-02426 or\\n302-1072-02412 Fax: 302-1064-69885 Email: FBU.Athens@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nTurks & Caicos Islands Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy Av.\\nRepublica de Colombia # 57 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Phone:\\n809-368-7011 Fax: 809-368-7854 Email: FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov| Tuvalu\\nFederal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita,\\nManila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723\\nEmail: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nUganda Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 33 Nine Elms Lane London\\nSW11 7US Phone: 44-207-499-9000 (10:00 - 1:00) Fax: 44-207-891-3631 Email:\\nFBU.London@ssa.gov| Ukraine Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy ul.\\nPiekna 12 00-539 Warsaw Poland Phone: 48-22-504-2112 Fax: 48-22-504-2281\\nEmail: FBU.Warsaw@ssa.gov| United Arab Emirates Federal Benefits Unit United\\nStates Embassy Via Veneto 119/A 00187 Rome Italy Inquiries/Contact:\\nhttps://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/fbu/fbu-rome-inquiry-form/ Fax:\\n39-06-4674-2542| United Kingdom Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 33\\nNine Elms Lane London SW11 7US Phone: 44-207-499-9000 (10:00 - 1:00) Fax:\\n44-207-891-3631 Email: FBU.London@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nUruguay Federal Benefits Unit Unites States Embassy Calle 120 Avenida o Pavas\\n1200 San Jose Costa Rica Phone: 506-2519-2228 Fax: 506-2291-1032 Email:\\nFBU.CostaRica@ssa.gov| Uzbekistan Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy\\n91 Vasilisis Sophias Avenue 101 60 Athens Greece Phone: 302-1072-02426 or\\n302-1072-02412 Fax: 302-1064-69885 Email: FBU.Athens@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nVanuatu Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard\\nErmita, Manila 0930 Philippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or\\n632-708-9723 Email: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov| Venezuela Federal Benefits Unit United\\nStates Embassy Calle 120 Avenida O Pavas 1200 San Jose Costa Rica Phone:\\n506-2519-2228 Fax: 506-2291-1032 Email: FBU.CostaRica@ssa.gov| Vietnam Federal\\nBenefits Unit United States Embassy 1201 Roxas Boulevard Ermita, Manila 0930\\nPhilippines Phone: 632-301-2000 Fax: 632-708-9714 or 632-708-9723 Email:\\nFBU.Manila@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nWest Bank Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 14 David Flosser Street\\nJerusalem 91002 Phone: 972-2630-4031 Fax: 972-2630-4147 Email:\\nFBU.Jerusalem@ssa.gov| Western Sahara Federal Benefits Unit United States\\nEmbassy Serrano 75 28006 Madrid Spain Phone: 349-1587-2261 Fax: 349-1587-2260\\nEmail: FBU.Madrid@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nYemen Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 91 Vasilisis Sophias Avenuw\\n101 60 AAthens Greece Phone: 302-1072-02426 or 302-1072-02412 Fax:\\n302-1064-69885 Email: FBU.Athens@ssa.gov \\nTop \\nZambia Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 33 Nine Elms Lane London\\nSW11 7US Phone: 44-207-499-9000 (10:00 - 1:00) Fax: 44-207-891-3631 Email:\\nFBU.London@ssa.gov| Zimbabwe Federal Benefits Unit United States Embassy 33\\nNine Elms Lane London SW11 7US Phone: 44-207-499-9000 (10:00 - 1:00) Fax:\\n44-207-891-3631 Email: FBU.London@ssa.gov \\n \\n#### Important Information:\\n\\n * About Us\\n * Accessibility\\n * FOIA\\n * Open Government\\n * Glossary\\n * Privacy\\n * Report Fraud, Waste or Abuse\\n\\n#### Other Government Websites:\\n\\n * Benefits.gov\\n * Disability.gov\\n * MyMoney.gov\\n * Regulations.gov\\n * USA.gov\\n * Other Government Sites\\n\\n#### Follow:\\n\\n * Twitter\\n * Facebook\\n * YouTube\\n * Blog\\n * More Social Media\\n\\nThis website is produced and published at U.S. taxpayer expense.\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"https://www.ssa.gov/people/deaf/\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20190823122208/https://www.ssa.gov/people/deaf/\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"How to Request a Reasonable Accommodation\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"Social Security is committed to communicating effectively with the public, which includes providing meaningful access to all SSA activities, programs, facilities, and services to persons who are deaf or hard of hearing.\",\n \"We will provide you, free of charge, with a reasonable accommodation that enables you to participate in, and enjoy the benefits of, Social Security programs and activities. We cannot provide individually prescribed devices or other personal devices, such as hearing aids or cochlear implants.\",\n \"You may request a reasonable accommodation for an upcoming appointment by calling us toll-free at 1-800-772-1213 or 1-800-325-0778 (TTY), between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. You may also write or visit your local Social Security office.\",\n \"You may use your own interpreter, such as a family member, friend, or other third party. However, we will only pay for an interpreter that we hire. Generally, we cannot permit a child younger than age 18 to serve as an interpreter due to the sensitive nature and complexity of Social Security matters.\",\n \"If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please notify us as soon as possible so we can offer that appointment time to another customer. 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It is also a\n[...]\n\nContinue Reading...\n\n * Share this:\n * Facebook\n * StumbleUpon\n * Reddit\n * Digg\n\n## Double Time to the Mat!\n\nBy ET · January 27, 2012 · Basic Wrestling Skills, Neutral Standing Position,\nOffensive Moves, Take Downs, Wrestling Moves List · Leave a comment\n\nWhether you have been able to get to a double leg by either taking a\npenetration step or a double leg snatch you have acheived only half of the\nbattle of the takedown. Now you must capitalize on this position and take your\nopponent down for the points before they have an opportunity to counter. [...]\n\nContinue Reading...\n\n * Share this:\n * Facebook\n * StumbleUpon\n * Reddit\n * Digg\n\n## Double Leg Snatch\n\nBy ET · January 27, 2012 · Basic Wrestling Skills, Neutral Standing Position,\nOffensive Moves, Take Downs, Wrestling Moves List · Leave a comment\n\nIf you are quick and have lots of upper body strength then the double leg\nsnatch may be the perfect add to your Wrestling Moves List. The double leg\nsnatch is a great move to takedown if you find yourself close to your opponent\nwhere they are standing straight up and you have dropped to [...]\n\nContinue Reading...\n\n * Share this:\n * Facebook\n * StumbleUpon\n * Reddit\n * Digg\n\n## Wrestling Penetration Step\n\nBy ET · January 19, 2012 · Basic Wrestling Skills, Neutral Standing Position,\nOffensive Moves · 1 Comment\n\nThe penetration step is essential to almost any neutral position takedown.\nAlthough this is not something you will add to your Wrestling Moves List it is\nessential for many takedowns you will be adding. Performing the proper\npenetration is a very simple wrestling skill to learn yet takes hours and\nhours of practice to master. 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Yet most texts on Judo do little to enlighten the conscientious student on the finer points of choking and strangulation. Most in fact imply that any pressure on the neck that makes the opponent give up is a good choke.","For example the general description of choking techniques in Kodokan Judo by Jigoro Kano is \"you use your hands, arms, or legs on the opponent's collar or lapels to apply pressure to his neck or throat.\" This excellent comprehensive manual of Judo does not identify where on the neck the pressure is to be applied or the most important objective of these techniques, which is to subdue violent opponents with temporary unconsciousness.","In Judo practice there are three basic ways of choking or strangling an opponent, as well as some combinations of the three:","Compression of the carotid arteries on one or both sides of the neck restricting the flow of blood and oxygen to the brain.","These methods are sometimes distinguished by different terms and may be referred to as choking, strangling, wringing, or neck locks. However they are grouped together as a class of grappling techniques called shime waza. Shime means constriction and waza means technique so this group of techniques are all those involving constriction. The english term \"choking\" in Judo technically refers to the constriction or blockage of the windpipe which prevents breathing, and \"strangulation\" technically means compression of the arteries to prevent blood from reaching the brain. However, in this article and in most Judo classes the term choking techniques is synonymous with all of the kinds of shimewaza.","All of these methods should be practiced and are useful for various situations. However the first choking method (strangulation) is stressed in Judo and is the most commonly taught in Judo classes around the world. Compression of the carotid arteries is desirable because it requires the least force, is the quickest acting of the choking techniques, is the most universally effective against all opponents, and it is most in keeping with the efficiency principle of Judo, \"maximum effect with minimum effort.\" Medical tests have established that the amount of pressure needed to occlude the arteries is six times less than the pressure needed to collapse the airway. Directly stopping the blood supply to the brain also results in loss of consciousness about six times faster than indirectly reducing oxygen in the brain through restricting breathing or the flow of air to the lungs.","Carotid strangulations are also safer and involve less pain than the other choking methods making them easier to practice and to acquire sufficient skill to be confident in their use. Besides making them more effective, this makes them more compatible with another principle of Judo, \"mutual welfare and benefit.\" A skillfully executed technique will give the Judo student the ability to produce unconsciousness or submission with little pain or forewarning to the person receiving the technique.","A good strangulation hold should render the opponent unconsciousness without injury or significant pain in a matter of seconds regardless of whom the opponent is. The most basic requirements for applying such an effective strangulation are:","Make sure your own body always has complete freedom of action so that you are in the best position for the technique you intend to use and you are flexible enough to be able to respond to your opponent's attempts to escape. Your position should be stable so that in applying the technique you can use your entire body.","Lead your opponent into a position in which it is most difficult to put up resistance, and control all of his or her actions. Your opponent must be unstable and under your control as much as possible. Very often this means stretching out your opponent's body backwards.","Train your hands to get an accurate hold the minute you begin a technique, make your choke work in a very brief time, and once you begin the pressure refrain from continually releasing to adjust your position. Your techniques will have much greater effect if you are firmly resolved not to let your opponent get away but to continue until the end without slackening. Constancy of pressure, rather than extreme force, is what is called for. Excessive reliance on strength would indicate a defect in the technique since very little pressure is needed to compress an artery and render a person unconscious.","Entire books can be written on the key points and details of choke holds. Students of Judo around the world have been modifying and refining these techniques for a century, testing them in contests as hard fought and serious as Olympic competition. They have developed many variations in the details of how best to utilize the legs, hips, chest, head, arms and hands to maximize the effect of the choke. In some chokes the hands and arms may use the lapel as if it were a thin cord to encircle the throat, in others they may twist or rotate powerfully into the neck, and in yet others they may pull or push to apply pressure directly to the carotid triangle or trachea. Even the same basic choke can be applied effectively in multiple ways depending on the position, relative size and movement of the opponent as well as the training, strengths and preferences of the individual.","Explaining the techniques in detail is beyond the scope of this article but as a brief reference, some of the basic chokes of Kodokan Judo are:","Nami juji jime or normal cross lock from the front with arms crossed grasping the collars with the thumb inside.","Okuri eri jime or sliding collar lock applied from the rear with one hand reaching around the neck grasping the collar with the other hand reaching under the arm to the opposite collar.","Kataha jime or single wing lock from the rear with one hand around the neck to the collar but the other hand under the arm and behind the neck.","Ryote jime or two hand choke from the front grabbing the collars with the thumbs inside and turning your fists into the sides of the neck.","Sode guruma jime or sleeve wheel choke from the front reaching around the back of the neck with one hand and across the front with the other and grabbing your own sleeves.","Tsukkomi jime or thrust choke from the front grasping a lapel and pushing the fist directly into the side of the neck.","Jigoku jime (hell strangle) from the rear with one leg and one hand across the throat while the other leg and hand controls the opponent's arms.","Sankaku jime or triangle choke from the front using the legs in a figure-four position around the neck and arm.","Choking techniques must be taught and supervised by a qualified instructor. Since the Judo syllabus has always contained more well-developed choking techniques than any other martial art and they are practiced in real contest situations, Judo instructors usually have extensive experience in the proper application of chokes. Judo is well known for the \"Judo choke\", but many other martial arts are now teaching choke holds without the wealth of background and experience most Judo experts have. Chokes are potentially fatal and should be treated seriously. As taught in Judo though they are a temporary incapacitating technique of short duration whose proper execution should be quite harmless. Judo choking techniques have been used in Judo classes and at thousands of Judo tournaments all over the world for more than 100 years without one reported fatality. It is only with the appropriate emphasis on safety and supervision that this record can be maintained.","Care should be taken when teaching chokes to children whose physiology is different and naturally less developed than adults. In most Judo tournaments in the U.S. chokes are not permitted for children under 13 years old. Children approaching this age may be prepared by learning basic chokes with escapes and defenses, always under strict supervision. Feeling different chokes being applied in practice to you and learning when to submit is an important form of preparation for tournament and for learning how to choke others. At this very young age, and in fact for beginners of all ages, the emphasis should be on recognizing the effect of chokes and protecting yourself while always avoiding extreme pressure and unconsciousness in practice.","Chokes may be practiced from either a standing position or on the ground but the ground is inherently safer. When applying a standing choke with the intention of gaining the full effect you should recognize that the victim will not be able to remain standing. In tournament and practice the person being choked should always be immediately taken to the ground for better control and to prevent an accidental fall which could injure the athlete as they go unconscious.","Learning when to give up is an important part of training to avoid the risk of unnecessary periods of unconsciousness. While judoka should not give up any opportunity to escape from a choke, they must also be trained to surrender in a timely fashion when necessary by recognizing when defeat is inevitable and when further resistance will result in unconsciousness. Once you allow yourself to be choked unconscious your life is literally in your opponent's hands, and the practice of any martial art requires that the student learn ways of avoiding this condition of ultimate helplessness. Since it is virtually impossible to speak while being choked, the universal signal for submission is tapping of the opponent or mat repeatedly.","The most important safety rule when applying a choking technique is to release pressure immediately when the opponent submits. When applying a choke one should be sensitive enough, and have sufficient control over the opponent, to recognize when he or she loses consciousness so that you can immediately release pressure. Loss of consciousness can be detected easily by the sudden lack of resistance and generally limp feeling of the opponent's body as well as the color of the face and the eyes closing. Sometimes if the choke is held too long convulsions may begin, but the effects of the choke should generally be recognized earlier with proper training and supervision.","Immediately release the victim and lay him or her flat so that blood may flow naturally back to the brain. Placing the victim on his or her side, with the head resting on the arm, will prevent vomit aspiration and facilitate breathing if necessary. Monitor the victim closely to make sure the airway is open and the victim is breathing. The opponent will generally regain consciousness spontaneously and be unharmed. If the athlete does not regain consciousness in 20 to 30 seconds and remains unresponsive to your efforts to revive him or her, medical assistance should be sought immediately.","Judo instructors should obtain CPR training and certification for use in case of a breathing or other emergency. Even without chokes Judo is a strenuous physical activity that carries some risks for which the instructor should be prepared. Try to awaken the patient with vocal or physical stimuli such as tapping or shouting. Check for breathing by putting your face close to the patient's mouth and looking at the chest, listening for air exchange, and feeling for a breath. Keep the airway open and initiate rescue breathing if there is no breathing. If a pulse is absent, commence chest compressions.","There are many old methods of traditional resuscitation that can also assist the victim in recovery. If the outcome is less than desirable these interventions may not be defensible in U.S. courts. They have generally been replaced by CPR which is based on more modern medical knowledge. Among sports coaches and medical professionals in the U.S., CPR is commonly recognized as the appropriate response to a medical emergency. Nevertheless the traditional forms of resuscitation are considered advanced techniques of Judo and instructors may wish to study them to complete their training for historical purposes or for use in special circumstances.","The direct massage of the carotid triangle on the neck to open up a collapsed artery or to manually stimulate the carotid sinus.","Methods of assisting the victim in waking up and focussing attention such as slapping the victim, striking the sole of the foot, or yelling.","Methods of inducing or simulating breathing through massage of the chest or diaphragm, expanding and contracting the lungs. Three such methods of Kodokan Judo are Sasoi Katsu, the inductive method, Eri Katsu, the lapel method, and So Katsu, the composite method.","The Kodokan teaches Sasoi Katsu with the patient sitting before you. From behind, bend your right knee and place the kneecap against the patient's spine. Spread your fingers and place your hands on his or her lower chest, hooking your fingers under the lower ribs. Pull back as if opening the ribs to either side, put your weight on the shoulders to bend the body back, and press with your right knee. This will draw air into the lungs. When the ribs have opened as far as they will go, release them. Air will be exhaled from the lungs. Repeat the process slowly and regularly.","For traditional Eri Katsu kneel to the right of the victim and support his or her upper body with your left arm around the shoulder. Put the palm of your right hand on the abdomen, just above the navel, and press up against the solar plexus or pit of the stomach. This will cause the diaphragm to rise, expelling air from the lungs. Reinforce the action by bending the upper body forward with your left arm. Gently release your pressure to allow air to enter the lungs. Repeat this procedure until respiration is restored.","For So Katsu lay the victim on his or her back and kneel astride the hips. Place your hands, fingers spread apart and pointing toward his or her head, on the bottom of the rib cage. Lean forward and press against the ribs to make him or her exhale, then relax the pressure. Repeat this procedure, rocking forward and back, until the victim can breathe without assistance. Similarly this can be done with the victim on his stomach.","As with other martial arts and most aggressive competitive sports, Judo practice includes the risk of serious injury. Of all the types of techniques practiced in Judo however, choking techniques have proven to be among the safest resulting in relatively few injuries.","Welcome to the official Judo Information Site. Please enjoy the online lessons at the original injury-free Kodokan Judo virtual dojo. If you have any questions that are not answered on JudoInfo.com, feel free to contact us.","Judo can be more than an Olympic sport or a martial art. It is a way of life for many people."]},"parsed_md":"Judo Chokes (shimewaza) -- choking techniques\n\nHome\n\nTechniques\n\nCompetitions\n\nTraining\n\nResources\n\nBlog\n\nShop\n\nAbout Us\n\nHome\n\nTechniques\n\nCompetitions\n\nTraining\n\nResources\n\nBlog\n\nShop\n\nAbout Us\n\nGoogle+ Facebook Twitter Pinterest YouTube\n\nHome » Judo Chokes (shimewaza) -- choking techniques\n\n# Judo Chokes (shimewaza) -- choking techniques\n\n## \"Different Chokes for Different Folks\"\n\n### by Neil Ohlenkamp\n\nThe practice of choking and strangulation techniques is a subtle art that\nrequires more attention to detail than many other skills in Judo. Yet most\ntexts on Judo do little to enlighten the conscientious student on the finer\npoints of choking and strangulation. Most in fact imply that any pressure on\nthe neck that makes the opponent give up is a good choke.\n\nFor example the general description of choking techniques in Kodokan Judo by\nJigoro Kano is \"you use your hands, arms, or legs on the opponent's collar or\nlapels to apply pressure to his neck or throat.\" This excellent comprehensive\nmanual of Judo does not identify where on the neck the pressure is to be\napplied or the most important objective of these techniques, which is to\nsubdue violent opponents with temporary unconsciousness.\n\nIn Judo practice there are three basic ways of choking or strangling an\nopponent, as well as some combinations of the three:\n\n 1. Compression of the carotid arteries on one or both sides of the neck restricting the flow of blood and oxygen to the brain.\n 2. Compression of the windpipe (trachea) stopping or reducing the flow of air to the lungs.\n 3. Compression of the chest and lungs preventing the opponent from inhaling (often used during pinning techniques).\n\nThese methods are sometimes distinguished by different terms and may be\nreferred to as choking, strangling, wringing, or neck locks. However they are\ngrouped together as a class of grappling techniques called shime waza. Shime\nmeans constriction and waza means technique so this group of techniques are\nall those involving constriction. The english term \"choking\" in Judo\ntechnically refers to the constriction or blockage of the windpipe which\nprevents breathing, and \"strangulation\" technically means compression of the\narteries to prevent blood from reaching the brain. However, in this article\nand in most Judo classes the term choking techniques is synonymous with all of\nthe kinds of shimewaza.\n\nAll of these methods should be practiced and are useful for various\nsituations. However the first choking method (strangulation) is stressed in\nJudo and is the most commonly taught in Judo classes around the world.\nCompression of the carotid arteries is desirable because it requires the least\nforce, is the quickest acting of the choking techniques, is the most\nuniversally effective against all opponents, and it is most in keeping with\nthe efficiency principle of Judo, \"maximum effect with minimum effort.\"\nMedical tests have established that the amount of pressure needed to occlude\nthe arteries is six times less than the pressure needed to collapse the\nairway. Directly stopping the blood supply to the brain also results in loss\nof consciousness about six times faster than indirectly reducing oxygen in the\nbrain through restricting breathing or the flow of air to the lungs.\n\nCarotid strangulations are also safer and involve less pain than the other\nchoking methods making them easier to practice and to acquire sufficient skill\nto be confident in their use. Besides making them more effective, this makes\nthem more compatible with another principle of Judo, \"mutual welfare and\nbenefit.\" A skillfully executed technique will give the Judo student the\nability to produce unconsciousness or submission with little pain or\nforewarning to the person receiving the technique.\n\nA good strangulation hold should render the opponent unconsciousness without\ninjury or significant pain in a matter of seconds regardless of whom the\nopponent is. The most basic requirements for applying such an effective\nstrangulation are:\n\n * Make sure your own body always has complete freedom of action so that you are in the best position for the technique you intend to use and you are flexible enough to be able to respond to your opponent's attempts to escape. Your position should be stable so that in applying the technique you can use your entire body.\n * Lead your opponent into a position in which it is most difficult to put up resistance, and control all of his or her actions. Your opponent must be unstable and under your control as much as possible. Very often this means stretching out your opponent's body backwards.\n * Train your hands to get an accurate hold the minute you begin a technique, make your choke work in a very brief time, and once you begin the pressure refrain from continually releasing to adjust your position. Your techniques will have much greater effect if you are firmly resolved not to let your opponent get away but to continue until the end without slackening. Constancy of pressure, rather than extreme force, is what is called for. Excessive reliance on strength would indicate a defect in the technique since very little pressure is needed to compress an artery and render a person unconscious.\n\nEntire books can be written on the key points and details of choke holds.\nStudents of Judo around the world have been modifying and refining these\ntechniques for a century, testing them in contests as hard fought and serious\nas Olympic competition. They have developed many variations in the details of\nhow best to utilize the legs, hips, chest, head, arms and hands to maximize\nthe effect of the choke. In some chokes the hands and arms may use the lapel\nas if it were a thin cord to encircle the throat, in others they may twist or\nrotate powerfully into the neck, and in yet others they may pull or push to\napply pressure directly to the carotid triangle or trachea. Even the same\nbasic choke can be applied effectively in multiple ways depending on the\nposition, relative size and movement of the opponent as well as the training,\nstrengths and preferences of the individual.\n\nExplaining the techniques in detail is beyond the scope of this article but as\na brief reference, some of the basic chokes of Kodokan Judo are:\n\n * Nami juji jime or normal cross lock from the front with arms crossed grasping the collars with the thumb inside.\n * Gyaku juji jime or reverse cross lock from the front with the fingers inside.\n * Kata juji jime or half cross lock with one hand fingers-in and one hand thumb-in.\n * Hadaka jime or naked lock applied from the rear with the forearm across the throat.\n * Mae hadaka jime or front naked lock (sometimes called the guillotine).\n * Okuri eri jime or sliding collar lock applied from the rear with one hand reaching around the neck grasping the collar with the other hand reaching under the arm to the opposite collar.\n * Kataha jime or single wing lock from the rear with one hand around the neck to the collar but the other hand under the arm and behind the neck.\n * Katate jime or one hand choke from the front or side reach across the throat to the collar.\n * Ryote jime or two hand choke from the front grabbing the collars with the thumbs inside and turning your fists into the sides of the neck.\n * Sode guruma jime or sleeve wheel choke from the front reaching around the back of the neck with one hand and across the front with the other and grabbing your own sleeves.\n * Tsukkomi jime or thrust choke from the front grasping a lapel and pushing the fist directly into the side of the neck.\n * Jigoku jime (hell strangle) from the rear with one leg and one hand across the throat while the other leg and hand controls the opponent's arms.\n * Sankaku jime or triangle choke from the front using the legs in a figure-four position around the neck and arm.\n\nSafety Rules\n\nChoking techniques must be taught and supervised by a qualified instructor.\nSince the Judo syllabus has always contained more well-developed choking\ntechniques than any other martial art and they are practiced in real contest\nsituations, Judo instructors usually have extensive experience in the proper\napplication of chokes. Judo is well known for the \"Judo choke\", but many other\nmartial arts are now teaching choke holds without the wealth of background and\nexperience most Judo experts have. Chokes are potentially fatal and should be\ntreated seriously. As taught in Judo though they are a temporary\nincapacitating technique of short duration whose proper execution should be\nquite harmless. Judo choking techniques have been used in Judo classes and at\nthousands of Judo tournaments all over the world for more than 100 years\nwithout one reported fatality. It is only with the appropriate emphasis on\nsafety and supervision that this record can be maintained.\n\nCare should be taken when teaching chokes to children whose physiology is\ndifferent and naturally less developed than adults. In most Judo tournaments\nin the U.S. chokes are not permitted for children under 13 years old. Children\napproaching this age may be prepared by learning basic chokes with escapes and\ndefenses, always under strict supervision. Feeling different chokes being\napplied in practice to you and learning when to submit is an important form of\npreparation for tournament and for learning how to choke others. At this very\nyoung age, and in fact for beginners of all ages, the emphasis should be on\nrecognizing the effect of chokes and protecting yourself while always avoiding\nextreme pressure and unconsciousness in practice.\n\nChokes may be practiced from either a standing position or on the ground but\nthe ground is inherently safer. When applying a standing choke with the\nintention of gaining the full effect you should recognize that the victim will\nnot be able to remain standing. In tournament and practice the person being\nchoked should always be immediately taken to the ground for better control and\nto prevent an accidental fall which could injure the athlete as they go\nunconscious.\n\nLearning when to give up is an important part of training to avoid the risk of\nunnecessary periods of unconsciousness. While judoka should not give up any\nopportunity to escape from a choke, they must also be trained to surrender in\na timely fashion when necessary by recognizing when defeat is inevitable and\nwhen further resistance will result in unconsciousness. Once you allow\nyourself to be choked unconscious your life is literally in your opponent's\nhands, and the practice of any martial art requires that the student learn\nways of avoiding this condition of ultimate helplessness. Since it is\nvirtually impossible to speak while being choked, the universal signal for\nsubmission is tapping of the opponent or mat repeatedly.\n\nThe most important safety rule when applying a choking technique is to release\npressure immediately when the opponent submits. When applying a choke one\nshould be sensitive enough, and have sufficient control over the opponent, to\nrecognize when he or she loses consciousness so that you can immediately\nrelease pressure. Loss of consciousness can be detected easily by the sudden\nlack of resistance and generally limp feeling of the opponent's body as well\nas the color of the face and the eyes closing. Sometimes if the choke is held\ntoo long convulsions may begin, but the effects of the choke should generally\nbe recognized earlier with proper training and supervision.\n\nResuscitation Techniques (Kappo)\n\nImmediately release the victim and lay him or her flat so that blood may flow\nnaturally back to the brain. Placing the victim on his or her side, with the\nhead resting on the arm, will prevent vomit aspiration and facilitate\nbreathing if necessary. Monitor the victim closely to make sure the airway is\nopen and the victim is breathing. The opponent will generally regain\nconsciousness spontaneously and be unharmed. If the athlete does not regain\nconsciousness in 20 to 30 seconds and remains unresponsive to your efforts to\nrevive him or her, medical assistance should be sought immediately.\n\nJudo instructors should obtain CPR training and certification for use in case\nof a breathing or other emergency. Even without chokes Judo is a strenuous\nphysical activity that carries some risks for which the instructor should be\nprepared. Try to awaken the patient with vocal or physical stimuli such as\ntapping or shouting. Check for breathing by putting your face close to the\npatient's mouth and looking at the chest, listening for air exchange, and\nfeeling for a breath. Keep the airway open and initiate rescue breathing if\nthere is no breathing. If a pulse is absent, commence chest compressions.\n\nThere are many old methods of traditional resuscitation that can also assist\nthe victim in recovery. If the outcome is less than desirable these\ninterventions may not be defensible in U.S. courts. They have generally been\nreplaced by CPR which is based on more modern medical knowledge. Among sports\ncoaches and medical professionals in the U.S., CPR is commonly recognized as\nthe appropriate response to a medical emergency. Nevertheless the traditional\nforms of resuscitation are considered advanced techniques of Judo and\ninstructors may wish to study them to complete their training for historical\npurposes or for use in special circumstances.\n\nTraditional resuscitation techniques include:\n\n * The direct massage of the carotid triangle on the neck to open up a collapsed artery or to manually stimulate the carotid sinus.\n * Methods of assisting the victim in waking up and focussing attention such as slapping the victim, striking the sole of the foot, or yelling.\n * Methods of inducing or simulating breathing through massage of the chest or diaphragm, expanding and contracting the lungs. Three such methods of Kodokan Judo are Sasoi Katsu, the inductive method, Eri Katsu, the lapel method, and So Katsu, the composite method.\n\nThe Kodokan teaches Sasoi Katsu with the patient sitting before you. From\nbehind, bend your right knee and place the kneecap against the patient's\nspine. Spread your fingers and place your hands on his or her lower chest,\nhooking your fingers under the lower ribs. Pull back as if opening the ribs to\neither side, put your weight on the shoulders to bend the body back, and press\nwith your right knee. This will draw air into the lungs. When the ribs have\nopened as far as they will go, release them. Air will be exhaled from the\nlungs. Repeat the process slowly and regularly.\n\nFor traditional Eri Katsu kneel to the right of the victim and support his or\nher upper body with your left arm around the shoulder. Put the palm of your\nright hand on the abdomen, just above the navel, and press up against the\nsolar plexus or pit of the stomach. This will cause the diaphragm to rise,\nexpelling air from the lungs. Reinforce the action by bending the upper body\nforward with your left arm. Gently release your pressure to allow air to enter\nthe lungs. Repeat this procedure until respiration is restored.\n\nFor So Katsu lay the victim on his or her back and kneel astride the hips.\nPlace your hands, fingers spread apart and pointing toward his or her head, on\nthe bottom of the rib cage. Lean forward and press against the ribs to make\nhim or her exhale, then relax the pressure. Repeat this procedure, rocking\nforward and back, until the victim can breathe without assistance. Similarly\nthis can be done with the victim on his stomach.\n\nAs with other martial arts and most aggressive competitive sports, Judo\npractice includes the risk of serious injury. Of all the types of techniques\npracticed in Judo however, choking techniques have proven to be among the\nsafest resulting in relatively few injuries.\n\nReferences Canon of Judo by Mifune, Kyuzo. Tokyo: Seibundo-Shinkosha\nPublishing Co., LTD., 1956\n\nKodokan Judo by Kano, Jigoro. Tokyo: Kodansha International, 1986\n\nJudo in Action by Kudo, Kazuzo. Tokyo: Japan Publications Trading Co., 1967\n\nJudo by Tomiki, Kenji. Tokyo: Japan Travel Bureau, 1956\n\nThe Overlook Martial Arts Reader: Classic Writings on Philosophy and Technique\nby Randy F. Nelson (Editor). Woodstock: The Overlook Press, 1989\n\nEmergency Care for Choke Holds by Boulay, John. Ottawa: \"Coaching Review\"\n\nDeaths Allegedly Caused by the Use of \"Choke Holds\" by Koiwai M.D., E. Karl.\n\nHow Safe is Choking in Judo? by Koiwai M.D., E. Karl.\n\nThe Complete Kano Jiu-Jitsu by H. Irving Hancock and Katsukuma Higashi. G. 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To parry an attack meant to deflect the attack by using your sword to divert the opponent’s sword in another direction.","In boxing, parrying is a beautiful defensive move that uses your opponent’s momentum against him. Parrying is a superior defensive move to blocking because it offers more protection while creating better counter opportunities using your opponent’s energy. The more your opponent overcommits into his punches, the more effective your parry will be. As you face stronger opponents, blocking becomes a less likely option. Blocking still absorbs partial damage whereas parrying can deflect the attack away entirely.","Parrying a punch allows you to defend against stronger punches, while setting you up for a better counter. Instead of absorbing your opponent’s power into your arm, you’re deflecting it elsewhere to make him off balanced and vulnerable. You’re also leaving your hands free to counter. Covering your face to block punches would have occupied your hands AND your vision.","You may have seen the parry before or had your trainer try to explain it to you. In case you didn’t, here it is in full color pictures and video. YAY!","The down parry is a simple downward slap of your palm over your opponent’s glove. The punch is deflected downwards away from your face giving you a counter opportunity over the top.","The down parry is the easiest parry to learn. It’s effective against many punches and requires little movement. After you parry down an opponent’s punch, you can throw counters over the top. (Try this: If your opponent throws a 1-2, you can parry twice as you counter with a 2-1. Just slap his punches down and counter over the top!)","The side parry is a sideways push against your opponent’s glove. Side parries will deflect punches to the side as you counter and/or escape from the outside.","I parry the right hand to the side. I can counter with a left hook or pivot to the side to escape or get an angled counter.","The side parry can be more effective than the down parry against stronger punches. Parrying down a hard punch might direct his punch to your body, still causing damage. By parrying the punch to the side, he will miss you entirely giving you more time to counter.","The side parry can be very tricky to use. The jab might be too fast to side parry whereas the right hand may be too risky to side parry (if you miss the glove, you take a big punch). Some fighters will prefer to deflect the right hand with their shoulder or their forearm instead of using the glove. I’m sure you’ve seen this “shoulder roll” technique used before by defensive wizards such as James Toney and Floyd Mayweather. Nonetheless the side parry is stil a beautiful defensive move to use once you have perfected it.","TIP: the side parry works beautifully against southpaws. Push the southpaw left to the side with your right hand, and follow up with a counter right or counter 1-2. (It also helps to slip your head to the right as you do the side parry.)","The forearm parry uses your forearms to deflect the punch upwards or to the side. A well-timed upwards bump of your forearms will send the punch up and over your shoulders. There are multiple variations for the left forearm and one variation for the right forearm.","Instead of trying to cover my face, I pull my right hand upwards deflecting his counter as I attack with a left hook.","I roll to deflect the right hand to the side which sets up my counter right. I lean my body into my front foot to keep my opponent in range.","You have to be careful for hooks that might come around your guard. The up parry works best for really straight punches. A friend of mine recommended to step in while parrying a right hand. He told me this shocked his opponents when he ended up inside their punch and landed devastating counters.","If you’re doing the left forearm INSIDE parry, remember to roll away from the punch but move your weight to your front foot. The roll helps to deflect the strong force of the right. Keeping your weight on your front foot leaves you in range to counter instead of being knocked backwards. This parry is also very handy to keep in mind when you throw your right hands. If you sense a counter right after you throw your right, you can deflect his right with your inside parry.","The motion of the circle parry is taken almost literally from fencing. You use your forearm to wrap around your opponent’s forearm deflecting his punch to the outside with a circular motion.","I circle parry the jab down and out to the side. This peels his shoulder away from his chin, leaving a hole for my straight right hand on the inside.","I circle parry the long right hand by deflecting his arm down to the outside. Notice the circular motion of my forearm around his (like two swords). I can easily circle parry all punches if he throws from too far.","The circle parry is easier to do if you float your hands in the air at long range, like a cat pawing the air. Try to counter with the same hand as the deflecting hand. Using the circle parry at long range can make it difficult for your opponent to get into range. At close range, you can use the circle parry to guide punches under your armpit and counter up the middle. Or you can also use the circle parry at close range to dig your parry arm into an under clinch.","To do a low parry, you swing your forearm down in a half-circle to deflect a low punch. It is commonly taught in many other martial arts and also quite effective for boxing.","I can also deflect the punch with my other arm so I can move to the outside for a better counter or escape.","You can hit sweep the punch using your palm (like I did) or with the edge of your wrist (martial arts style), it doesn’t matter.","The low parry is effective against low blows, which are too low to deflect using the other parry methods. If you’re taller than your opponent, you can use the low parry against all your opponent’s straight punches.","Once you master the low parry, you can do same-hand parries which means to use your right hand to low parry your opponent’s right hands and vice versa. Same- hand low parries will allow you to escape to the outside and counter with your free hand. It can take you a while to master this.","The best way to learn the parry is to treat it as an advanced block. Don’t make too much arm movement, learn how to block punches first and slightly shift into the parry. As you get better at reading punches, you can make bigger motions and guide your opponent’s punches further away from you. For beginners, I suggest keeping a tight defense and doing only SLIGHT parries.","Don’t chase the punch, let it come to you. Don’t let your hand get too far from your face. You’ll be vulnerable if your opponent throws a feint. Many beginners will slap down wildly and expose their head when I fake the jab.","The parry technique is best used to deflect forward-thrusting attacks away from you. Parrying a looping punch like an uppercut or hook is very dangerous if it loops around your arm. Looping punches will always swing through; no parrying needed. Just get out of the way and counter after they pass through. Have a great counter that works off the parry? Open your gloves and show your face to bait the straight punch.","Remember that parrying is more effective against the bigger punches. Don’t try to chase down smaller punches unless you intend on countering. You don’t want to leave yourself open for a big punch because you were busy swatting at small punches. I like to block small punches to bait my opponent into committing a big punch.","Don’t parry your opponent’s right with your right and vice versa. Cross parrying leaves you open on the side as your opponent attacks with his other hand. You should parry left-handed punches with your right hand, and parry right-handed punches with your left hand. You will also counter with the same hand that parries since your opponent is probably open on that side. (This rule can be broken once you get master parrying.)","Try to counter so fast that your opponent won’t remember your parry. Your want your parry trick to work the entire fight. Imagine your parry as the first punch of your combo; like (parry-2-3-2). Some guys admire their parry too much. They’ll ride the parry for too long and miss their counter opportunity.","Once you get really comfortable with parrying you can relax a little more. You don’t always have to be so sharp and wait for a punch to come to you. The pros often hold their hands out to preemptively deflect punches as they move away.","You can parry before your opponent even throws a punch. Hold your hand out right in front of his to deflect his shot as soon as he throws it. It’s a clever move to control your opponent at close quarters. Sometimes I slap his glove down and punch right over it.","This is going to look like a bunch of kung-fu but bear with me. I’ve seen it done by many experienced boxers. The switch-stance parry means for you to move backwards switching back and forth from orthodox to southpaw as you parry punches. It’s a great way for you to combine footwork with parrying to give you better counter-punching angles as you back away elusively. (Plus, you’ll look cool!)","I step back into a southpaw stance deflecting the follow-up right hand with a side parry. I can counter with a southpaw left cross from here.","ALTERNATIVE: I low parry with my left hand instead of my right, which allows me to escape outside to the right.","Don’t wait to parry several times in a row, counter as soon as you can. I’ve seen guys switch stance 3-4 times in a row parrying entire combinations like a Bruce Lee movie. It’s insane. The examples above are just examples. You can parry any way you want. I recommend you not to try this until you’re super good.","The more power your opponent commits to his punch, the more vulnerable he will be. You’re taking advantage of his punches not by stopping them, but by guiding them off target. A quick wave off the hand deflects the punch and creates the opening all at once, while leaving your hand free to counter. It’s clever boxing.","At the higher levels of boxing, it’s just not possible to block punches. Could you ever imagine yourself blocking a hammer with your hand? I wouldn’t either, and believe me, the top fighters punch just as hard as a hammer. Even when you see pros blocking punches on TV, they’ll still slightly parrying or rolling the punch. It’s crucial to learn how to deflect punches or avoid them entirely. Once you’ve mastered the art of parrying, you’ll naturally move on to slipping.","Nice work Johnny! I learn something new each time I go to this site. I never knew that there were that many variations of the parry. Keep up the great work!","Left Inside Forearm Parry It seems that it would be hard to look over your forearm with the left inside forearm parry. Wouldn’t his fist obscure your view? Awesome article, by the way. I doubt I’ll ever be able to pull off the switch-stance parries. That is Asian martial artsy.","“The down parry deflects the punch into my balls or leaves me open if I get faked.” On that photo there is a very good acting 🙂 or i don’t want to think the other way that it hit you for real 🙂 Also when i first see that photo before i read the info under the picture i thought you make an Bruce lee screaming with parry 🙂","hi johny , thx for ur great article a question : when the throw 1-2 at me ,, if i stay and trade punches in punches , i feel comfortable ,,, but when i just start to parry ,, it will be like : 1 – 2 – i’m gone ,, they just thrust with all the body and steping with the punches and always hit me with third ,, like left hook-upper etc ,, i just can’t counter after i parry the punches ,, any tip how to fix this ? any drills ?? when i want to counter after parrying ,, i find my hands far from my head when i want to start a punch and they will be so weak ( my punches ) and when they jump in suddenly after 1-2 ,, their third always land ..","@Gordon – looking over the forearm is definitely possible...as long as you’re only trying to cover your chin and not cover your eyes. At high speed, there MAY be a split-second period where you are blinded but generally, you spin your body just enough to deflect the punch. The more skilled you are, the less you will have to turn.","@mehran – I’m a little confused about what you mean. Do keep in mind that you should only be parrying straight punches and also that you should be countering as soon as possible. Don’t sit there trying to parry everything.","the side parry is dangerous loved the demo of the asian parry thing coach cool. it really would be a proof of hand & foot speed, mayweatherlike move really. pac could learn it and mess him 🙂 and yeah the bruce lee-ness was awesome. coach i hate the side parry it is just awful against good opponents. orthodox-orthodox i cant tell you how many people good boxers fall for the fake jab-hook to the head and the body. its just not a good move. trying to parry they move that hand and boom usually the elbow. the right hand is just bad for parrying it should be near that chin whether youre upright crouch boston crab or ortho and if someone fights hands down guy who the hell parries from there ? the parry is the easiest to sell for the fake. i dont suggest a right hand parrying ANYTHING, jabs are often too fast, and the fake is so dangerous it gets the hand away it you said it no one should parry the hooks or round punches. the left hand i believe is best for jabbing, hooking. the left shoulders the best superfast weapon against a cross or a right hook. now if someone telegraphs a cross outgunning him with a body hook is better than trying to parry a blow that as you said can still glance you. and crosses are faster at their peak and harder to judge than jabs. a jab goes and comes quick but the cross starts slow and really raises in speed. we did a test practicing parrying jabs and crosses and jabs sometimes are too quick but they have a steady speed from say 1 foot out to 1 inch out. crosses suddenly change speed. have you observed this? pro fighters dont parry the cross unless they use a good boston crab like backup. and i believe the shoulder is more important as a reflex defense to a cross, a block can break your hand. and on a right over your left jab, theres no way to parry-but you can use the shoulder. anyone stupid enough to try and parry an overhand right with their right glove deserves to go down obviously.","the low parry i dont know why anyone would expose their solar plexus that way, just use the elbows and bend the knees, parry or block with those. elbow and wrist-forearm parries keep your hands in position moving your torso. they are what people make mayweather look so good called rhythm defense by some reporters. and they arent that tough to master. left wrist-forearm or elbow parry in, left hook or liver shot followed by a short right. even avg punchers can get a ko or at least a kd. left forearm or elbow parry out, right cross or backfoot hook-cut to the body or uppercut. right same thing, and even if you miss the cross or jab your hand is still in position to block a potential KO hook or cross. and ppl today think forearm parries to the chin cannot be done. they can, you just need to parry around the area near the wrist of the other boxer. easier for swarmers since our elbows are naturally higher and so are our wrists. there are so many benefits to forearm and elbow parries. ive seen one particular very soft puncher who LOVES to execute a left forearm parry, then grab the opponent’s right wrist and just right cross to the solar plexus or the chin. his lack of power is compensated by the counter speed i suppose. now if he had left side parried","loved the vids, i think the forearm and elbow parries to the body arent taught well to any boxers and right and low parries are just not efficient. maybe someone whos a boxer boxer like you understands the speed of punches better than guys i see but my experience left side parries to the cross come on too late, too early, and sometimes ive seen boxers fall so in love with left parries that they try to parry lead rights and are floored by a liver shot.","again my 2 cents. maybe im wrong or some of this stuff is `anti style ?’ im ready for being corrected if im wrong sensei..","@saber Khan – the side parry is really useful and can be made a little easier if you slip slightly to the opposite side as you do it. Different parries are easier for different punches depending on how your visualize the punch and the way in which you stand.","After reading what you said, I realize I had to update the guide with one small detail: treat the parrying as a moving block! When you first learn it, don’t try to be crazy and catch the punch with your outstretched hand. Just block it first but slightly shift your guard in the direction of a parry. Kind of like a half-parry.","In the low parry pictures, I exposed my solar plexus for demonstration purposes. You’re right, nobody would ever stand there like that. Nonetheless, it is still useful for sweeping away low punches. The low parry, similar to a side parry, is also easier to use if you’re already slipping to one side of the punch.","Parrying is a move advanced move and while it is riskier than blocking, it will allow you better counter-opportunities than blocking. If anything, parrying stands right between blocking & slipping...where slipping is the riskiest of the three but offers the most benefits. It’s also important to note that it will be difficult to parry punches if your opponent does not commit to any of them.","amazing knowledge I was blown away when I saw that was you in those pictures and videos above, I was expecting an older guy with a ton of boxing experience. You’ve got a talent for explaining things and the potiental to coach world champions. Keep up the articles I hang them in my gym for the other guys to read.","Thanks for the vid! Nice video! This site has loads of very useful information for us aspiring to be good boxers. On parrying, my own experience is in line with saber khan. I came from a traditional martial arts background (karate) where we had to do blocks for each kind of strike. This was for the forms. But you could see that these types were useless in sparring as if you try to block something the opponent just times it or does a fake. All the new guys eventually realize that doing any active or specific blocking was dangerous to their health. I agree that its a high-level skill and I’ve seen top pros do it. (They parry down the jab mostly and counter with their own jab).","Coach, by any chance do you have any sparring or competition videos of either yourself or any of your mates doing these parries in a real situation? It would really help me get the timing down and see how you make it work.","Best peice on parrying I’ve read! Hey man, thanks for doing all of this as it was very helpful and just comforting to know that the tecniques ive been training with would be helpful. I just have a question when you say that “parrying stands right between blocking & slipping...where slipping is the riskiest of the three but offers the most benefits.” I see how that can make sense, but cant parrying leave the opponent even more off balance than slipping if done correctly? and you could also chance grabbing the glove to slow them down more. Just a thought though. Also I was wondering about a simultaneous parry and head movement and how much more effective that would be than to just do one of them?","Thanks man, you were just in time...i have been looking good “parrying punches” guide and this is more than helpful 🙂","@sg – I was really touched by your comment. I think that was the best compliment I’ve ever heard and it means a lot. It’s flattering to hear that my writing is posted on the wall of a gym. I mean...WOW! Ok, I’m speechless. Thank you.","@JaketheSnake – Hey Jake, I was really worried when I read your comment. I’m always worried of not being able to communicate the technique clearly to the readers. If you’re not confident of using the technique, then I’m not doing my job right. I checked out my sparring videos as you asked but I noticed many problems. The parries are so fast that it just looks like my opponents are slightly missing. Only the low-parries look obvious. The other problem is that the parries have my style imprinted on them which is not what I want you guys to learn.","For now, I would suggest that you drill the parry movements I showed in the images and videos. Do them during a slow sparring practice where you mix in blocks & parries. Try not to think of the parry so much as a movement....instead treat it as a block but with a slight shift. This should get you more used to deflecting the impact slightly. Over time, you will learn how to parry the punch entirely. Please give this a try and if it doesn’t work, I will have to whip up some better videos for all of you!","i tried your parrying tips at sparring Ive sparred last week with my instructor and tried your parrying techniques and ive got less beating than our previos spar. the problem is i parry so much like bruce lee and forget to counter immediately. I havent tried your advaced parrying tips the switching ones, but will try it.","1.first is can you make a guide how to parry south paws 2.i had encountered the term “criss cross” from the anime “hajime no ippo” some time ago, its countering a counter punch. can you make a guide about it","@mingsy the cat – yes, I should make a guide for parrying southpaws. For now, here are two most common parries I use against southpaws: down parry the jab and circle parry the left cross. Don’t forget to counter over the top after the parry!","sry, my last domment was confusing .. i read it again and its ..... what i was trying to say is when i parry a punch and goin to counter ,, his next punch in combo will touch me sooner than my counter punch ... he’ll catch me first ,,,, then i’ll stuck in a chain of – he punches i block – ...","@mehran hey bro maybe i can help. if i got you right, you parry a guy throwing combos right ? alright so this is the thing:","1. he throws a punch 2. as you are parrying his next punch is ALREADY COMING 3. by the time you start to counter his fist is pretty close to you 4. and as your punch is halfway you probably have eaten some leather","i think you can kinda tell the problem. btw this is an opportunity to really learn some stuff because who youre sparring may either be a robit puncher or realises that you are countering late. here’s a solution not just for this guy but overall for how to counter","1. you dont parry then counter bro, AS you parry you counter at the same time. or you can decide to forget the parry and just counter the guy over or around his shot and beat him to the punch.","left jab then right cross left jab then right body hook (right body crosses are very slow) left jab then right hook (only if hes really close to you) left jab then right uppercut (only if hes really really close to you)","right lead then left jab right lead then left hook right lead then left body hook right lead then left uppercut","right cross (after a left shot) then left jab right cross (after a left shot) then left hook right cross (after a left shot) then left body hook right cross (after a left shot) then left uppercut","1. if he throws a jab and you see it coming a, you parry with your right against his left hand and roll away from the punch AS you throw your left hook to his head (cuz you know hes gonna throw his cross or body shot right :D) b. you just counter with an overhand cross over his jab (no parrying) while keeping your left glove up to stop a right cross and keep the elbow in to stop a right body shot c. if he is SUPERFAST in his combos you parry his jab and roll away from the punch and immediately get ready to parry his right (dont forget rolling away from the punch) and on the second parry you throw your left jab or left hook-uppercut to the head or the digging hook to body","if its a right shot he starts with depending on his power you can parry it and roll with the punch, and at the same time you parry, throw your own punch as he is moving his left hand.","or you can block it (if he really gets great speed or power on that shot in which case i really wouldnt recommend trying to parry cuz he hits you-things are gonna go downhill) as you throw your punch.","why do you roll ? well it decreases the sting of the punch as you block or parry, and just as important, it will remind you, you throw YOUR PUNCH AT THE SAME TIME AS THE PARRY. you dont wait for his fist to travel as you parry, you get ready to parry, start to throw your counter","left jab, left hook left jab, left body hook left hook, left hook (doubling on the hook) left hook, left jab left hook, left body hook hook (going up then down) left body hook, left hook (going down then up)","same thing you block/parry as you counter with the opposite hand. the diff is ppl who who this have faster handspeed or great power and speed. if they throw doubles with one hand, your counter should hit that side cuz its exposed. it may be hard, as i said usually these ppl are super fast or may use a style like boston crab that naturally defend the left side. so if the left side is totally defended counter the space on the right side or the right side of their body with your left hand. i wouldnt suggest trying to counter over the top because ppl who double up are usually fast and accurate. if someone doubles up their right hand please teach them a lesson because theyre basically in southpaw stance and their entire left ribcage solar plexus its all open and you can whack them with a fast counter hook if you cant beat a guy’s double right leads with your left hook u need to work on speed.","if you do this stuff i guarantee youre not gonna have someone catch you with a combo as you parry one shot. they may try and feint you into opening up defenses but thats a more advanced level. i hope what i said made sense let me know if it was confusing.","@mehran – if you’re parrying correctly, he will be falling through the first punch. also, you should be countering immediately after the parry. you should also know that it’s very hard to parry someone that isn’t committing and pushing through his punches. If he’s a true snap puncher or just trying to touch you for points then you actually won’t have anything to parry. You’ll have to slip or just block. On the plus side, it’s nice to know he’s not ramming all his punches through you.","What Saber Khan said is also correct: if the guy is fast, you have to counter immediately or eat some punches.","i think what mehran means is he is parrying shot but the next punch in the combo lands before his punch coach. either the guy he’s fighting is putting little weight on the punch or not following through. yeah we agree on that. jabs even stiff ones when parried dont send a guy totally offbalance, unfortunately :S left hand straights do (where the foot thumps the ground giving the punch real power and needing the feet to be planted). unless someone’s sloppy with their jabs and pushing through, the parry to the jab doesnt unbalance them at least if theyre good. cuz they are going to start retracting so fast the lack of something to push against doesnt matter. again we’re talking on-balance snappy jabbers right ? guys who are on balance even if the punch misses ? a punch missing and a punch parried dont really change rhythm. at least a jab, and most good boxers don’t get too fazed if a power right is parried unless its a haymaker. im really not sure why a fall-through would occur...","as for countering after the parry, we were taught to counter as we parry. and maybe that’s because of my style but swarmers certainly dont have lightning fast hands in general. its pretty easy to counter as you parry as long as you can read feints. and if a boxer’s bad at reading feints he will be trapped in any combo puncher’s whirlwind eitherways.","i dont think pros or good fighters parry then punch, at least i cant remember any such punchers succeeding in trades that way. what i see all pros do is usually parrying, and the rolling and punching simultaneously.","@saber khan – you’re right. the best boxers do punch AND parry at the same time. Some guys will parry with one as they counter with their other hand. Other guys do an instantaneous parry & immediate counter... example of this: with your right hand, shoot it forward as you tap down the opponent’s jab. So you think of your right hand making a quick bump before the right cross over his left arm. If you do it fast enough, it will look like a right cross counter, but in reality it very quickly (and un-noticeably) deflected the opponent left jab downwards just a tiny bit. If you watch Mayweather very VERY carefully, you will catch him doing it over his opponent’s left jabs.","I also remember southpaw Felix Sturm (then known as Adnan Catic) using the side parry beautifully against Jermain Taylor in the olympics. You can also see Kostya Tszyu using the circle parry beautifully against Vernon Forrest in the olympics here at 4:01 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFqzr4oMwZM (btw, do you think I should link this video in the guy? I figured some guys might like it but I don’t want them to be biased by copying Tszyu’s style)","yup coach, thats what i was going for, however floyd is basically doing something whitaker did, and before him sugar ray will pep before him and the master, jack johnson. today its a parry and then a counter. johnson invented a punch to the bicep, and then the jab. gans actually had it even more complicated with a parry outside and a jab while throwing the right hand just after the jab. but dont u feel thats compelx ? if u feel its okay hell im game!","now tsyzu is a master feinter, and feinting should be taught after ppl get their fundamentals totally grounded. i feel very hesitant sometimes id rather they mastered the stuff u suggest first. IMO this site is best for beginners, i mean featuring mayweather tsyzu roy jones SRL ppl of that sort shud kinda be at a different level. to me and you i think its natural, we wanna incorporate everything. but if ure asking my opinion, even the floyd and manny top 10 points went over most ppl’s heads i think. i just wrote again about the hook cuz amazingly, boxers are still doing the saaaaaame mistakes throwing the hook and asking `how do i get more power ?’","my opinion ? if u do decide to put up his vids coach ull have to really explain feints in detail. seperate the beginners stuff from guys who are intermediate, fixing bigginers’ errors stuff from the advanced stuff. start a bunch of work on advanced work-floyd, whitaker, roy jones, SRR, hearns, ali, pep, langford, jersey joe walcott, johnson, dempsey (i saw the qn on the dempsey roll and it wasnt totally accurate :-), tsyzy, forrest, pacquaio, JCC, hearns, naseem ahmed. we can discuss the weird things they got away with the techs used and such. but if its put in the middle of kids who dont know the fundamentals yet, and others who know the fundamentals but are trying to find a way to use it in sparring or fix little errors-i think it would confuse them big time. so yeah i think level 1 for beginners, level 2 for ppl fixing bad practices they picked up and learning how to improve conditioning, level 3 for ppl who have the tech and the moves but need to know how to use em, and maybe in a level 4 for those whove maximised what orthodox and classical boxing teaches them, a tsyzu and PBF and pacman and roy jones would be perfect examples. we could even talk about foreman vs frazier styles vs technique mosley vs forrest and chavez vs whitaker, duran vs SRL I and II and the mental aspects. things like roughing up inside, holding behind the head, the left straight punch, the feints and counter feints, defending within combos and fighting off the ropes a la rope a dope. so much to cover in this beautiful sport 🙂","`the side parry is really useful and can be made a little easier if you slip slightly to the opposite side as you do it’-> i agree, however the point of the side parry with THE GLOVE is a bad move. if someone like ali was gonna throw his left sure i would parry but if someone like trinidad or me or tyson was throwing the left, id be worried about the fake parry that would expose my head to a left hook. slipping helps, rolling is better. and it gives you a chance to throw your shot if he plans to use his combo.","`don’t try to be crazy and catch the punch with your outstretched hand’ ->i think thats pretty self explanatory but its good for ppl to be clear about.","`Just block it first but slightly shift your guard in the direction of a parry. Kind of like a half-parry’->well thats rolling into the punch, its also not a bad idea, i and other guys who had to deal with power punchers prefererred to roll away from the punch. but maybe that’s cuz we use a more boston crabbish defense, depending on the shoulder quite a bit so.. i agree, rolling towards the punch is better than pawing at it when someone feints. and even good fighters like floyd used to fall for the fake jab he’s fast enough to recover.","`The low parry, similar to a side parry, is also easier to use if you’re already slipping to one side of the punch’ ->You can parry with the elbows coach, If someone moved an arm independant of the body I certainly would make him pay and im damn sure a power puncher like a roy jones . but if he turns his guard in the rhythmical way whitaker jcc style it would push blows sideways and if it didnt block them and if it didnt make their sting much lower.","i kind of never found the parry a useful thing in terms of a hand moving out, but the entire body turning (which is a forearm parry or a body roll where the forearm or inside or outside of the elbow parries ot blocks the punch) does the same thing. the worst that can happen is ive lost a little bit of my side- on position, my hands are still in place in case im feinted and he decides to throw something else.","Parrying is a move advanced move’ -> considering what you added yourself: it will be difficult to parry punches if your opponent does not commit to any of them.’ u know well coach good natural punchers dont hit and pose with their hands on your chest like kara-tay, they touch the skin and boom! the shockwave goes through and while they’re halfway through the next punch.","`the low parry is also useful for guys who push at your hip bone. If you drop your elbows to block, they will push you off balance and so you must low parry to avoid getting pushed’","well they need to face some point elbow blocks breaking. old school roughhousing, using the point of your elbow to block the punch. this certainly isnt a sporting move but then we’re talking dirty tricks. you can also bob and as you come up throw the elbow when youre close to them inside. specially if theyre bigger, fast elbowing and catching punches on the points of the elbow can often injure opponents’ hands if they hipcheck. we follow the jack dempsey-marciano style, retaliate against bullies and it becomes a fair game. if one throws looping punches, we turned away from the punches so they either got `parried’ away by the elbows’ outside or blocked between the elbows.","most successful swarmers are counterintuitive rolling to catch the punch and bobbing instead of just slipping. the side of the forearm (just under the wrist) or the elbow while turning of the body is now called mayweather’s defense. before it was called the dempsey roll, and the JCC defense. i dont care what its called, my point is using the gloves to move a punch away is a bad move unless someone’s a hands down fighter in which case its better to slip. and im suggesting maybe, ppl should screw the concept of the parry altogether for the kind of defense JCC and floyd and whitaker and norton used not moving their gloves but turning the punch away. watch norton against ali, he knew jabs would land and ali would feint his ass off so he turns into the punches. however ali never went for the body with the jab much so norton can be a good example of just a left jab stopper. and if u watch all the fights, its obvious norton won at least 1 if not 2. he had ali’s number.","the one to stop uppercuts, that is really important. you can also try and point elbow block someone who throws a long uppercut. i think ali got nailed by frazier with the big hook on a long uppercut attempt. so i understand if u wanna stick to the `oldtime’ classics, just my opinion that the parry is more a theoretical than a practical tool..","was that jab at me bro ? u think ive never been in a fight huh ? i wish my face looked like that. now i already stated these are my own views, views of a guy who was never that concerned with parrying. i was a bob-weave style swarmer, not that concerned with outside fighting. however ive seen coaches and their amazing differences of opinion:","block the jab parry the cross’ while other coaches barked parry the jab slip the cross’ and others `parry everything if u can’","can u tell me o wise dan which pro slaps away the jab ? jack johnson used to catch punches but it was blocking them downards not sidewards. larry holmes did it but downwards mostly on jabs and sidewards with the top of his elbows, or with the wrist area. just like i personally suggested. parrying downwards i said it was a good idea as long as the body rotation was there. but its amazing old timers just cant admit anything their coaches didnt teach them can possibly be right.","u probably saw guys like leonard in their prime right ? did he parry sideways the way coach for whatever reason showed in the vid ? thats what i was talking about. if u watched the vid, it shows the hand crossing the to the other side, without the body turning. the best guys at parrying i saw pro level or club level parried with their wrist areas, their forearms to push a punch to the side and turned the body to make sure there was enough power. just a fist to push a strong fighter’s right can lead to a boxer’s own glove hitting him id guess; its a cross it needs to be given sme respect pushed hard or blocked proper. i never said anything dumb like `block with your fist i suggested rolling the upper body to get power to push the hand without moving the gloves away from the standard guard.","did u check out the vid before cursing me ? johny N is great but pushing a cross with the left hand over the right shoulder ? and in the vid he’s actually slipping to the outside of the right cross that is ridiculous his hand shoud be free to throw a cross to the body or the head that’s a KO or at least a KD chance. ive never seen any normal boxer do this kind of parry, it seems dumb to me maybe ppl CAN do it but it seems like a waste and is openig up the entire left side the chin the body, someone who’s thrown a cross is close enough for a counterpunch the vid shows that opportunity taking arm totally out of the game. and believe me any good fighter will throw a hook with glee if they find an opponent whos chin and complete left body is defenseless. and say someone feints the right cross but throws it looping or overhand it will probably land even more flush to someone who’s slipping outside the cross!","still, maybe im wrong i admit i never `practiced’ lots of outfighting but i know all the moves cuz any fighter has to know what his opponent is capable of, if im wrong id like to know. just careful with your language bro this place is filled with lots of newbies id rather 2 old guys not fight and ruin it","oh just in case bro when i say i agree with the forearm parry i dont mean the one where the elbow has to move above the head, that kind of move that a good feinter will use. if i knew or any body puncher knew he could get an opponent to lift the left elbow to parry that way they would be feinting all day and night and land body shots and head shots as the boxer who tries to parry that way will expose some part of themselves. if someone does it to stop the jab by pushing it up i think any guy with a decent left hook will start mixing jabs with hooks, liver shots, throwing the half hook half uppercut. that comes at a 45 degree angle some call it the shovel hook.","and the circle parry ? please show me one guy who does that. its one thing to grab the pwoer arm but not like the way these videos show-i cant even imagine SRL or meldrick taylor or manny pacquaio pulling that off. grabbing the arm is one thing and its very advanced. its done with the elbow being inside the opponent’s bicep-forearm insertion point pushing it out from there and then can grab his bicep from the armpit while throwing the other arm. again how many times has this ever been successful as a defensive move ? its more of a clinch creating move.","a low parry is ok i suppose but if i knew someone fell for that i would feint all day. with an elbow block using the turning of the body, the ability to simply bend the knees, a good fighter can learn to catch shots as fast as with just their hands. and some low blows are just from really close there’s no escape. or one can turn and let them hit the hips, or intentionally get them to punch at the point of the elbow like graziano and basilio did (kind of like a down parry using the point of the elbow) check out old fighters how oldschool these tricks are but not that hard, dont waste movement you use the legs to move down no changing guard position or moving gloves from the face. or they can rough them up with the elbows like mike tyson when someone tried to low blow. of course these are only for one style, but im just saying the low parry isnt the only way. anyone can learn to use a good rolling defense and can parry as well as block with the elbows.","the `low’ parry actually looks a lot like a very weird overextended forearm block to the uppercut. ppl who uppercut well do it from so close using elbows is not a good idea, this low parry motion works well to stop uppercuts and often grab their hand if someone has come too far inside and one doesnt want to exchange. i suggested that the low parry be shown in terms of how the basic forarm perpendicular to forearm can be a block or parry to the uppercut.","@saber khan – I think he was poking at me considering I look young. I don’t get the troll comments sometimes. I wish they stated what it was they didn’t like. Oh well.","I think some people are really taking the parrying guide too literally. It is simply a technique being taught. Whether they’ve seen it used before is not the point. I’ve seen hundreds of pro’s parry and when it’s done right, you can’t see it but you can feel it. It’s there. I don’t make up the techniques. They’ve been there hundreds of years before ExpertBoxing and will be there long after ExpertBoxing.","As for the validity behind techniques like the circle parry. You can watch the Russ Anber video in the Title Boxing series where he demonstrates his verysion of the circle parry. Some guys make it a full forearm wrap. As for me, I think of it as a much more technical parry. What I do is sneak my hand to the INSIDE of my opponent’s wrist and flick his wrist (and thus, the entire arm) OUTWARDS with my fingers. It’s so subtle that you cannot see it, but you can definitely feel it. A pro did this to me many times and taught me it because of how useful it was. The downwards parry only slaps the punch downwards but the circle parry slaps the punch OUTWARDS...thus making his hand split to the side an extra few inches so that you can punch straight up the middle.","As for the side parry...again, this technique is used A LOT. Go to any gym full of pro’s and step in with one. I am most definitely sure that they are using it. Not all of them will use it in the same manner of my style (which is with a slight slip) but they are definitely doing it. They’re doing it against jabs, right crosses, left crosses, etc. Of course I added mine with a slip because it’s my style. Other’s might do it with a bobbing head movement or side step. It doesn’t matter, the side parry technique alone will not with you the fight...you have to combine it with...”fighting”. Look at the jab, just standing there and jabbing is not going to win fights. You have to combine it with footwork and follow it up with other punches.","Most people have this idea that if you don’t a pro using a technique, it’s not useful and therefore unrealistic. The thing is people don’t have the eyes to see it. If somebody was a total noob and only watched a backyard street fight, they might say the guy with the wide swings is a more impressive puncher than the guy with the straight punches. They don’t understand where the power and technique comes from. I would say the same to people who’ve never seen certain techniques. It is VERY DIFFICULT to see a technique if it’s never been taught to you...that’s where I try to come in. (with resistance every now and then) But if you choose not to see it and not to try it, understand it....it is your loss, not mine.","All I can say is that you have to try the techniques. It is very common that throughout the years, popular boxers will come and go making their fighting styles popular because they were successful with them. After Mike Tyson, WAVES of people were begging to learn the peek-a-boo style. After Floyd Mayweather, everybody has a video on youtube copying the same padwork. If you want to be good to yourself, develop your own style. Who knows, you might create the future. Unseen, unpopular technique has always been known to shock and dominate popular styles on the years because of people’s blindness to the style.","I’m not busy mastering anybody’s style because I have my own and I love it. It’s made up of small pieces of other fighters’ styles and more importantly a very big piece of my own personality. It may not be perfect but it’s how I want to move and respond to situations. When I speak, I want to use my own words...and when I fight, I want to use my own style. The biggest joy in my life is when fighters come up to me asking me to show them MY STYLE (not mayweathers/pacquiao/etc).","Quote “If you want to be good to yourself, develop your own style. Unseen, unpopular technique has always been known to shock and dominate popular styles on the years because of people’s blindness to the style.”","Quote “I’m not busy mastering anybody’s style because I have my own and I love it. It’s made up of small pieces of other fighters’ styles and more importantly a very big piece of my own personality. It may not be perfect but it’s how I want to move and respond to situations. When I speak, I want to use my own words...and when I fight, I want to use my own style. One of the greatest joys in my life is when other fighters come up to me asking me to show them MY STYLE (not mayweathers/pacquiao/tyson/etc).”","Perfect statements. One of the amazing thing in boxing i guess it is open to very different styles and techniques. But also there is a lot of guys and coaches in boxing who wants to impose their own style to everyone. These people think that their style is only true and must and they don’t have a open mind to new styles and techniques. I guess everybody’s physical structure, mental structure, body mechanics, fight mentality can vary. So the styles and boxers vary. That’s the beauty of boxing. Just because one technique works on a person doesn’t mean that can work on everybody or vice versa.","You always mention on your answers and articles “do what works for you” and that’s one of the reasons why i follow your articles and have a huge respect for you. You have a open mind. And finally about the age “intelligence is in the head not in the age”. I saw empty guys at 60 years old and i saw 18-20 years old guys with wisdom.","check out my answer coach. i think he was potshotting me but anyway we’ll see when if he does come back and post something.","i was commenting on the way things are shown in the 3 videos. now im not a big thinker in boxing. you are for sure, and i give u props ALL DAY. boxing was a way to earn money for me, keep my father from threating to kick me out, to vent off steam cuz ppl couldn’t stand me (probably still can’t) but i didnt want to go to jail. but thanks to boxing and what it taught me about life, the financial support, the way it made me a man, i got to be a pretty successful doctor:-) and im happy someone so wise at such a young age is teaching kids free, just cuz he wants to 🙂 so all props to you coach.","my first 4 fights, i was 1-2-0-1NC. no one taught me the ropes till my friend sam came along. after THAT i had 33 wins, i think my missed only 2 KOs amongs those bouts at middle. cruiserweight screwed me but that was mostly the fact that my reach sucks. thats why i keep harping on how lucky these kids are.","1. putting your options against the other guy’s options so it comes out beneficial for you 2. eliminating being hurt while hurting or trading a chance to get hurt for a chance to hurt harder (off-def or def-off) 3. being able to successfully use opportunities to hurt and doing it as hard fast and many times as possible 4. knowing how to stay in the game even when being hit and having the mentality","vague crap. sam taught me to understand range and position, opportunity, timing, accuracy, being economical. color it anyway u want boxing is a chess match where some physical attributes can help overcome others, and some are useless. being able to jump doesnt help. long arms, speed, a great chin and resilience, endurance; they help make somethings possible that otherwise would be impossible. but using them the wrong way is never a good idea.","ali was fast in his prime, had long arms, a great chin and endurance. he understood some elements of the game but didnt understand a lot. he wasnt an accurate puncher, he was sloppy and made up with volume. he wasn’t economical moving his feet until later in his career. he didnt understand the range, position, opportunity and timing he gave opponents by leaning back, keeping his hands low. he leaned back-it worked for him. but if any HW of his day had the ability to feint and punch, i think ali would have been permanently injured. because he kept his hands low and couldnt even block a slow like norton. if foreman understood economy and opportunity ali wouldnt stand a chance against him.","the circle parry as in the video gives the other guy the range to hit with the other arm and puts the gloves way out of position. the timing and accuracy required to pull it off would have to be incredible against a fast cross or a jab. it provides the opponent opportunity to hit with the other hand because both are tangled, and if one misses then that side of the body is defenseless. and it gives the boxer no great opportunity because his hand is now elbow out and he has to shift it back to throw any punch, by which time the opponent can recover. its uneconomical, the glove is dipping below guard position and the elbow is going far out.","instead the forearm parry towards the outside rolling the shoulders to provide the power does the same thing. it stops the fighter from having the range to hit, it gives a fighter range to throw his own hand, the timing and accuracy are easier than the circle parry showed in this video which resembles a karate move more than anything. range & position, oppoerunity, timing, accuracy and economy are better doing the forearm parry. what you described verbally coach:","`sneak my hand to the INSIDE of my opponent’s wrist flick his wrist OUTWARDS with my fingers slaps the punch OUTWARDS you can counter straight up the middle’","this is economical, it keeps your range and position while taking his away, its timing and accuracy are easier, and provides opportunity to throw a counter.","the video is not demonstrating this at all. elbow goes from down to up and then spins? ppl have difficulty down parrying a good jab!","there’s unorthodox and practical, and then there’s unorthodox and practically poor part 2 `The up forearm parry...Manny Pacquiao uses this’","and every power puncher with a brain groans when they see it. ali did it to foreman. shavers. sugar ray leonard did it and buster mathis did it. doesnt make it a smart move just a move that works against dumb boxers throwing full force telegraphed punches. its giving range and position away, its timing and accuracy doesnt look bad, but it creates opportunities for the other fighter to feint and its uneconomical. forearm parrying upwards is a last resort move created by lightweight benny leonard, u can see larry holmes use it. if he was jabbing and someone was throwing an overhand he would sent the left forearm of that hand up to stop the overhand shot. its a last ditch thing. a good move and one could say a far more useful parry to know (although more advanced) than the 60s’ upwards parry.","`The side parry. doing it against jabs, right crosses, left crosses I added mine with a slip because it’s my style Other’s might do it with a bobbing head movement or side step pushing with their knuckles instead of the palm pushing their opponent’s forearm/elbow instead of the glove the side parry technique alone will not with you the fight...you have to combine it with fighting’","What is shown in the video could just be done as a standard slip to the outside. And if one redirects a power puncher’s hand that way it will hit him in the face unless he slips or rolls. You cant just parry like this without turning the chin away coach. Pros rotate the shoulders to put power into the wrist where the tapes are and pushing the punch to the side. Others shoulder roll and block. We slipped. The standard parry no-name ppl teach at boxing gyms is just slapping with one hand, which is probably useful against the jab without the shoulder roll (though its more economical just blocking the punch or rolling the shoulder) . The `side parry’ as shown in the vid-if you didnt slip with it wouldnt it just smack you partially on the right side of your chin ? You HAVE to slip to get it over your shouder. So if someone is parrying this way and slips wrong or a bit late-its just leading a fist into the face. to make sure there’s power behind the parry the torso needs to help IMO. it keeps range and position, its just as economical, creates opportunity without giving even the chance of any (if the wrist misses the shoulder covers the chin against the right), timing and accuracy are easier to master than the slipping AND parrying at the same time.","and a gifted guy can do crazy things. things like ketchel’s hook where he would land the punch with his thumb and KO opponents, ali’s leaning back from punches, roy jones’ head leaning for the left hook, dempsey’s low left hand before a hook upstairs for more power, louis’ low left hand after throwing a jab, trinidad’s raised right foot, foreman’s wide looping punches-u know i could go on and on. why not make lamotta/hagler/margarito’s chin defense a boxing technique ? i think one shud know that stuff can be done but be taught to do what fit the fundamental boxing requirements: stuff that the masters used. guys like SRR, benny leonard, joe louis, gene tunney, 80-88 mike tyson. as well as exceptional things that helped a person’s individual skill. if someone can do it, they should. but the basics should be the stuff that stood the test of time or seem to have emerged recently and been just as dominant.","thats why i said some stuff is more dangerous, some more economical, etc and the parry should just be exchanged for the slip roll and block and be kept as a last resoirt. cuz as one’s opposition gets better parries are useful less and less except as a last resort","a parry that pushes the puncher’s hand outside can be done with the glove or the wrist and its a very small efficient movement. its called an outside parry. u mentioned mayweather he does this and the downparry and the inparry and throws the right with the same hand in a split second. the reason is because of how little the guard has to move when one rotates the body and gets used to rotating the body and using the hand as an extension of the rotating torso. to get space, just outside parry with the forearm or the lower part of the glove depending on how how high your guard is-circle parries aren’t needed at all. unless one wants to tie up the arm.","another way to get a puncher’s arm to move outwards and actually paralyze it for a half a second-this is very advanced but since u wanna talk advanced- punch at the elbow. i was a swarmer but i was stunned by this when throwing a lazy hook and i couldnt believe how totally flaccid my arm felt. amazingly short punch and you have total freedom to kill the opponent with a hook. the bicep punch by jack johnson is a generalization of this, oldtimers talk about it but ive seen tried it and it doesnt paralyze like hitting at the elbow joint. the bicep punch is also further out, but all 3 move the opponent’s punching arm further out. and none compromises the guard.","the forearm up parry is done that way by pac ali etc because its a desperation move. im guessing where pac learnt it, ali did it to foreman in zaire and frazier in manila and its because he kept his hands low. he also did this `parry’ with just his glove sometimes. pac does it on lazy punches far off punches however its something one of many that probably drives freddie roach nuts. where did ali learn this ? problably benny leonard cuz i know for sure leonard did it cuz we saw footage of leonard doing it. but where leonard got it is most interesting, and hearsay. some oldtimer who liked to watch benny practice talked about how benny was like gans and how gans did things including parrying upwards with the elbow. and benny in some fight was being countered over his jab, and he suddenly began throwing his elbow up when the right counter was coming over his jab. and it sent the other guy’s right hand flying and he could jab. while i know benny did it the story that he just suddenly figured it out in the middle of a fight, off something someone told him a long time back is maybe apocryphical. but ali did it because he kept his hands down, sugar ray leonard pac they do it for the same reason its a last ditch effort to stop a hand from landing when the guard hand is low. thats not something worth teaching is it? worth knowing sure but i wouldnt teach it to anyone except a hands down fighter. i would certainly teach the benny leonard verson. LARRY HOLMES DID IT RIGHT! yep i just remembered holmes was a sparring partner to Ali and he used to throw his elbow up to stop a right counter over his jab. i would teach that move to any boxer though they may never have to use it, like if they prefer to hook rather than jab to start their offense.","i know i bitch about my coaches but i cant ever say they didnt tell good stories. and they talked a lot about the stories they heard when they were young of guys like benny the brain and rocky graziano and basilio and sugar ray and ezzard charles jersey joe walcott. i gotta go but i hope i explained why in my opnion these 3 parries are not the best options coach.","@saber khan – practical vs un-practical. good technique vs bad technique. Somewhere in the essence of the technique lies what is useful. I teach it because I’ve seen so many fighters that use it. I’ve fought many fighters that all used those forms quite effectively and I try to teach it in the manner that I’ve adopted from them. I don’t recall how the old time greats did it but I do recall how my opponents did. Quite simply, I like the move. It’s effective, it works, it may not be the absolute best defensive move but it’s effective enough to be taught. Sometimes it feels like a moving block, other times a deflected blow, and other times a bit like a hand trap. Oh btw, I exaggerate the moves in my videos and pictures, moving a little more than necessary to help people understand what the motions are. In there pictures where I didn’t move as much, you can hardly tell in what direction I’m moving my gloves, looks more like a block than a parry, etc.","Great site and insights! Just found this site a couple of days ago and I am very impressed and extremely grateful.","I found the instruction of Johnny N. and the personal insights and pro fight experiences of Saber Khan, to be so incredibly useful, extensive and influential, that I had to write in to express my appreciation.","Having loved the sport of boxing since I was a kid and watching The Greatest – Ali, on Wide World of Sports, I have to thank both ‘Coach’ Johnny N. and Saber Khan, for helping to educate me and I imagine many others, in grasping a firmer understanding and stronger skill set of the ‘sweet science’.","On a more personal note, I’d like to learn more, because I recently took up kickboxng classes, at 49 years of age, for improved fitness and health reasons.","Boxing however is far more interesting imo and I have reworked my basement into a home gym, with a heavy bag, double ended bag and weight set to help me lose excess weight.","I feel as I get older, I really do need to be in better shape and my heart and mind are stimulated alot by pursuing boxing ‘science’.","By learning as much as possible, I can teach my 3 God-sons, because I want them to know of the character and esteem building benefits connected with good physical fitness and disciplined training. Of course, the self defence aspects are also very important for youngsters 9, 15 and 17 and later this week, they will be attending their first classes.","Gentlemen, please continue to keep up the good work and sharing of your boxing knowledge, because this website and your combined insights, are in one word – FANTASTIC!","What is a ‘boston crab’ style and what is ‘swarming’ @Saber Khan....As a newbie, I have a question to ask – What is the ‘boston crab style’ and what is the ‘swarming style’ you speak of?","damn im sorry dude, i have a bad habit, we always call the philly shoulder the boston crab i mean the philly shell, the way floyd mayweather and james toney use their left shoulder to cover their left side of the chin roll with punches to their left and keep their left hand free of blocking duty 🙂 really sorry. its just something we developed in our gym to use code names’ for stuff we found funny (a crab boxing with one claw up and one down 🙂 so yeah boston crab’ is actually something else, its some wrestling move-but when i use it its just MY stupid code for the philly shoulder stance and shoulder rolling defense. thanks for pointing it out. btw not a bad tactic in the ring to refer to stuff your sparmates never heard of u know, play some mind games with them too 🙂 i think i refer to other stuff in weird ways too like the left jab-lead or jab-straight or jab/cross (all of them are the same thing, a jab but u put all your weight on your front foot as you throw it, it is much harder than the jab as good as the avg cross and a good variation on the 1-1 or normal double jab or you could triple jab this way with the normal double jab and this one with mustard on it.)","the swarming style, its one of the 3 central boxing styles. these fighters’ philosphy is always moving forward, pressuring, and throwing lots of punches. it also employes (though not ALWAYS) a lower than usual position so the fighter can get inside longer armer opponents. and most of these fighters go to the body more than any other style. its primarily used if a person: 1. does not have enough pwoer to be a slugger or 2. has shorter reach for his division despite the power, to be a boxer or a slugger.","4 main types. there’s the crouching swarmer with the head forward, coming forward, throwing lots of punches, like tommy burns, jim jeffries, rocky marciano, carmen basilio, mickey ward, even manny pacquaio in his middle stage of his career (when he fought ledwaba, barrera etc). no particular defense they employ but they will duck some, slip some-but with no particular emphasis. all they want to do is get inside and trade","there’s the standing swarmer, same thing comes forward, throws lots of punches, mentally fatigues the opponent. but they stand straighter because they have good chins and usually are taller. a battling nelson, jake lamotta, harry greb, henry armstrong. in today’s era hatton, margarito. usually have some power, an amazing resilience to being hit, and lots and lots of stamina.","there’s the mexican swarmer, the diff is they have good guard position, their head isnt hanging forward and they have really good blocking and slipping while moving INSIDE. and the mexican swarmer first works the body tires out the opponent then goes for the head. their infighting is usually exceptional, they can block punches and punch by sometimes nothing but a vague impression of where the opponent’s fists are. they love to work body and then the head. they will take a few shots if they have to but break down their opponent, the king was chavez, with guys like barrera and so many others emulating him-diaz, etc.","there’s the bob and weave swarmer. which is a swarmer who moving forwards from a low position with the head always slipping side to side, never letting a boxer have any place to aim. terry mcgovern started it, jack dempsey’s roll was coined for his version of head movement, and others evolved the technique. u can also see joe frazier. these fighters do well in the clinch or inside fighting. the bob-and-weave swarmer is like the other swarmers a move-forward, high pressure fighter but usually not so much a volume puncher. they need to go to the body and head from both sides but they’re combo punchers and need to have a powerful left hook both to the head and body, btw floyd patterson, mike tyson particular use a sub-style within bob-and-weaving swarmers called peek- a-boo style involving really high glove guard position. however it doesnt have good infighting skills to prevent the clinch.","some say miguel cotto is included among mexican swarmer styles-well he does like to pressure and move forward and hit the body but he wasnt a mega volume puncher and could lay back and become a boxer-puncher if he needed to. he’s more like a joe louis or felix trinidad. u can see ricardo mayorga always moving forward and throwing punches but he’s a slugger more like foreman, aims to finish with one shot. pac is anoth exception-he was a slugger at fly, a semi-swarmer at feather, and now he’s a boxer puncher who can swarm if he wants to.","so that’s the swarmers style, odd outliers still exist obviously (like cotto and pacquaio and me i believe 🙂 but i hope it was relatively clear.","Wonderful explanation. I doubt there is one single person here in Germany who could do likewise. A few will know what kind of fighter a “swarmer” is. But no one could tell you that there are different swarmer-styles!","and thanks for your remark bro very happy to have contributed something useful 🙂 and i hope no one copies my little bad habits, im not that good at explaining boxing like coach Johnny is as u can obviously see 😛 but im trying to improve the clarity of the stuff i talk about","one more little thing-the true philly shoulder roll is a guard not a `style’. its a way to hold your hands, what angle to keep your torso at. the right hand is up, the left side of the chin is tucked into the shoulder which is turned to 1 or 2 oclock from your viewpoint and the left hand is down.","as i said, the boston crab is our stupid name for the philly shell. but what we meant by it, wasnt the standard philly shell. in our modified philly shell, the shoulder-chin tuck exists but the shoulder is at 12-1 o clock and the left hand is UP in guard position. kind of a mix of the CONVENTIONAL and philly guards. it gives you easier shoulder rotation guard against the right orthodox cross as opposed to the normal stance or the conventional bob and weave stance, the opponent’s liver shot is harder for him to land, easier for you (your left hand is closer to his left and right body and his left hand is closer only to your left so u have to keep tha hand up). your left hook is strengthened and it’s an odd modified stance boxers don’t normally see. you’re more side-on and he appears more square compared to you. it’s a variation for a boxer or skilled swarmer and we used the name cuz it reminded us of a crab on the beach who was fighting another with just one claw basically and moving diagonally almost like a philly shell boxer. shell=crab, u know 🙂 yeah we were pretty dumb when we were young.","the true philly shoulder guard with the hand down is bad for fighting southpaws, watch floyd he goes to conventional guard against lefties. toney sometimes. in the middle east there are more than the statistical 1:9 southpaw boxer. (13 pro southpaws in just the middleweight class-unlucky number unlucky playing field for many guys but i loved fighting southpaws). the normal philly shell guard makes the left side of the body much more exposed, and i am never a proponent of keeping my body open to anyone’s shot because body shots drain energy and power much more than head shots. plus we had only 2 guy in the entire country (UAE is a small country) who were pros fighter using the real philly shoulder stance. one sucked against southpaws and those who feinted well, and one just sucked period. and not one winning trainer/coach who understood the intricacies. so obviously we didnt have anyone to teach the high level moves, or anyone from who we could cheat those moves from without hoping to emulate being beaten to a pulp.","this modified stance was a good mix of the philly shoulder rolling and the conventional stance, there is so much the half-shoulder roll guard half- conventional guard allows you to do. for one, no one else even noticed it!)its simply not something anyone uses. its more dangerous to an orthodoxer than an orthodox and to a southpaw than another southpaw. and it has various benefits for people trying to close distance against tall fighters who jab into the chest or throw long right leads. the weakness is that those who made it and used it had to practice a lot to remember and have the endurance the shoulder tucked and the hand up (it’s draining to do both). we had to go maverick in many ways and learn by seeing and modifying weaknesses by sparring. and being beaten up and then going ok what did i do wrong there ? and tell each other (lightweight, a featherweight, me, and a lightweight from another gym shared out secrets). no coach johnny for us kinglion 🙁","and like i said if u do wanna play mind games, an important part of fighting IMO, use weird names. do things a little differently; learn to feint, and if u can land a shot once u feint him out stop short. smile and dont feint for a while it will do amazing things. he will feel stupid, slow, like u can hit him, and when u do hit him (cuz he will think u are maybe feinting all the time) his belief that u can hit him at will go up. he MAY refuse to spar against u 🙂 feint with the left hand up and go down, feint a jab and throw a hook, throw a full jab the next time, then feint with your left hand and throw a fast soft right lead. and say to yourself damn i have to throw the langford shot with more twist’ or something just as cryptic. u like ali? play mind games bro like ali. when he throws a cross, pivot off your your left foot towards your own right, turn southpaw suddenly and bang him with a weak right hook and clinch immediately and whisper in his ear youre lucky i havent bruce lee eardrum bursting punch in a long time’ in a friendly voice.","thats the kind of mind games that will drive opponents nuts and you dont even have to be good at it, just doing it will have them thinking u know a lot more than anybody could.","The honor is mine....really! @Johnny N.....Coach....I want to thank YOU for everything this site has taught me – so far!","I got your 5 Biggest Boxing Mistakes pdf today and can’t wait to give a copy to my Godsons when they come this week.","@Saber Khan....Thank you for the quick response and detailed explanation.....WOW.....I can honestly say this site truly has a great wealth of information. I am not nearly as informed about many of the fighters you mentioned, but can relate to the old days of Cassius Clay, George Chuvalo (who is from my home town of Toronto) – Ali and Frazier, Norton, Foreman – Leonard and Duran – Hearns – Aaron Pryor – Holmes and of course Tyson, but I grew weary of boxing after the ear biting incident.","Now cats like Berto, Manny, Froch, Amir Khan and of course ‘Coach’ Johnny N, his website and yourself have helped to pique my interest again.....Nice!","I have to tell ya, Saber Khan, when you ended that last post with the ‘mind game’ approach, I was blown away and laffed my azz off when you described the ‘whisper’ – Very Cool!","I’m getting back in to muay thai after 8yrs off due to been lazy and getting fat lol. the one thing I have found is that I read the punches right I just cant get my hands there quick enough. Plus like in most gyms we tend to work on attack more than we do defence which is key. I’m really going to practice the technique’s on this website","Hey Johnny, Thanks for giving us the best pound for pound boxing site on the planet. I just wanted to know, who are your top 3 Parry experts in boxing? Who would say employs the move more than anyone else?","Great question, Roey. I notice the guys using the parry the most are either the really tall or really short guys. The tall guys parry because they can’t slip fast enough, and their arms are so long they and leave their gloves out there without fear of leaving their face open. The short guys parry because they can’t slip into range fast enough, so they deflect shots while wading in.","With that being said, I really like how Prince Naseem does it. Also many heavyweights parry, especially the old heavyweights. I remember Lennox Lewis doing it a lot, too.","Thanks a lot Johnny......Good Article and your techniques have helped me out not only in boxing but in my Martial Arts practice also......Great Work.....","You can use it against really straight punches like a jab or cross but that’s about it. When used against arc’ed punches it becomes more like a block than a parry.","Amazing article ! Extremely helpful ! But I am intrested how much and how long I schoud practise parrys in my boxing workouts(I workout almost every day)?","Hey I love this article but I was wondering if it’s okay to parry a jab with your left hand then immediately shoot the jab over it I do this move all the time and it works great in sparring because I take away his jab while in return establishing mine but can you think of any holes this type of parry would have so I can keep it in mind when I take on tougher fighters","That tactic works fine, you just need to worry about him coming in hard with his right hand while your left hand is occupied with the pity-pat battle.","Some cool new tools to add my arsenal here. I was already using parries, but now i see there are better and more efficient ways to do them, that should improve my effectiveness at deflecting those blows. Impressive how much advanced techniques we can find on this site.","What if it is a Southpaw vs Orthodox matchup. Then you would have to counter parry? All you would be doing is cross-parrying?","While you might not prefer them, I can assure you parry techniques will be useful even if you’ve already mastered the shoulder roll.","I made this complete basic boxing guide for all beginner boxers, filled with explanations, pictures, videos, and links to more detailed guides. CLICK HERE to begin!","I don't remember all the brands we have but I think gyms in Southern California use mostly Everlast, PBS, Ringside,... by Johnny N","Reyes are fine for bagwork (as long as you like the way they feel). The brands I like are listed... by Johnny N","Hi Brian, when I say \"no special equipment is needed\" that means yes, you can learn all the techniques with... by Johnny N","Sleeping on your back can be tough if you're not used to it. It's the easiest position to properly align... by Johnny N","How do you feel about using Cleto Reyes for heavy bag work? On that topic - what brands do you... by Mr. S","The #1 boxing training website since 2008. Techniques and tips for boxers, fighters, martial artists, trainers, and fitness enthusiasts to learn how to box. About EB"]},"parsed_md":"How to Parry Punches\n\n * Skip to primary navigation\n * Skip to content\n * Skip to primary sidebar\n * Skip to footer\n\n## Main navigation\n\nHow to Box | ExpertBoxing\n\n# How to Parry Punches\n\nJuly 11, 2011 byJohnny N Boxing Techniques, Defense Techniques 72 Comments\n\nLearn how to deflect your opponent’s attacks using his own momentum to leave\nhim open to your counter-punches. Here is the ultimate guide to parrying\npunches!\n\n## What is a Parry?\n\nparry – a defensive movement to deflect a thrusting attack\n\nThe word “parry” comes from fencing. To parry an attack meant to deflect the\nattack by using your sword to divert the opponent’s sword in another\ndirection.\n\n### Why Parry in Boxing?\n\nIn boxing, parrying is a beautiful defensive move that uses your opponent’s\nmomentum against him. Parrying is a superior defensive move to blocking\nbecause it offers more protection while creating better counter opportunities\nusing your opponent’s energy. The more your opponent overcommits into his\npunches, the more effective your parry will be. As you face stronger\nopponents, blocking becomes a less likely option. Blocking still absorbs\npartial damage whereas parrying can deflect the attack away entirely.\n\nParrying is superior to blocking, defensively AND offensively.\n\nParrying a punch allows you to defend against stronger punches, while setting\nyou up for a better counter. Instead of absorbing your opponent’s power into\nyour arm, you’re deflecting it elsewhere to make him off balanced and\nvulnerable. You’re also leaving your hands free to counter. Covering your face\nto block punches would have occupied your hands AND your vision.\n\nAfter you’ve learned how to block punches, parrying becomes the next level of\ndefensive skill.\n\n## How to Parry a Punch\n\nYou may have seen the parry before or had your trainer try to explain it to\nyou. In case you didn’t, here it is in full color pictures and video. YAY!\n\n### Down Parry\n\nThe down parry is a simple downward slap of your palm over your opponent’s\nglove. The punch is deflected downwards away from your face giving you a\ncounter opportunity over the top.\n\nDown parry against the left jab.\n\nRichard throws a jab at me.\n\nI parry the jab down with my right hand, opening my opponent for a counter\njab, right, or 1-2.\n\n(Keep your right hand as close as possible to your face.)\n\nUsing the Down Parry\n\nThe down parry is the easiest parry to learn. It’s effective against many\npunches and requires little movement. After you parry down an opponent’s\npunch, you can throw counters over the top. (Try this: If your opponent throws\na 1-2, you can parry twice as you counter with a 2-1. Just slap his punches\ndown and counter over the top!)\n\n### Side Parry\n\nThe side parry is a sideways push against your opponent’s glove. Side parries\nwill deflect punches to the side as you counter and/or escape from the\noutside.\n\nSide parry against the right hand\n\nI parry the right hand to the side. I can counter with a left hook or pivot to\nthe side to escape or get an angled counter.\n\nUsing the Side Parry\n\nThe side parry can be more effective than the down parry against stronger\npunches. Parrying down a hard punch might direct his punch to your body, still\ncausing damage. By parrying the punch to the side, he will miss you entirely\ngiving you more time to counter.\n\nThe side parry can be very tricky to use. The jab might be too fast to side\nparry whereas the right hand may be too risky to side parry (if you miss the\nglove, you take a big punch). Some fighters will prefer to deflect the right\nhand with their shoulder or their forearm instead of using the glove. I’m sure\nyou’ve seen this “shoulder roll” technique used before by defensive wizards\nsuch as James Toney and Floyd Mayweather. Nonetheless the side parry is stil a\nbeautiful defensive move to use once you have perfected it.\n\nTIP: the side parry works beautifully against southpaws. Push the southpaw\nleft to the side with your right hand, and follow up with a counter right or\ncounter 1-2. (It also helps to slip your head to the right as you do the side\nparry.)\n\n### Forearm Parry\n\nThe forearm parry uses your forearms to deflect the punch upwards or to the\nside. A well-timed upwards bump of your forearms will send the punch up and\nover your shoulders. There are multiple variations for the left forearm and\none variation for the right forearm.\n\nRight Forearm Parry\n\nThe right forearm moves up slightly to deflect punches upwards or to the side.\n\nDeflect the jab off your forearm and counter with a jab, right, or counter\n1-2.\n\nAnother way to use the Right Forearm Parry\n\nSometimes when I miss a right cross...\n\nOh crap! Here comes the counter right!\n\nInstead of trying to cover my face, I pull my right hand upwards deflecting\nhis counter as I attack with a left hook.\n\nLeft Forearm Parry – OUTSIDE\n\nThe left forearm moves up slightly to deflect right hands.\n\nI deflect right hands to the outside opening the path for a counter jab, right\nhand, or 1-2.\n\nLeft Forearm Parry – INSIDE\n\nFor the inside forearm parry, roll away from the punch as you deflect it with\nthe forearm.\n\nNotice the two variations to this. You can look OVER the forearm or UNDER the\nforearm.\n\nAs one of my trainers Rick said, “Touch your ear or touch your forehead.”\n\n(Thanks, Rick for showing me both of these!)\n\nI roll to deflect the right hand to the side which sets up my counter right. I\nlean my body into my front foot to keep my opponent in range.\n\nUsing the Up Parry\n\nYou have to be careful for hooks that might come around your guard. The up\nparry works best for really straight punches. A friend of mine recommended to\nstep in while parrying a right hand. He told me this shocked his opponents\nwhen he ended up inside their punch and landed devastating counters.\n\nIf you’re doing the left forearm INSIDE parry, remember to roll away from the\npunch but move your weight to your front foot. The roll helps to deflect the\nstrong force of the right. Keeping your weight on your front foot leaves you\nin range to counter instead of being knocked backwards. This parry is also\nvery handy to keep in mind when you throw your right hands. If you sense a\ncounter right after you throw your right, you can deflect his right with your\ninside parry.\n\n### Circle Parry (long parry)\n\nThe motion of the circle parry is taken almost literally from fencing. You use\nyour forearm to wrap around your opponent’s forearm deflecting his punch to\nthe outside with a circular motion.\n\nThe circle parry is best used at long range.\n\nI circle parry the jab down and out to the side. This peels his shoulder away\nfrom his chin, leaving a hole for my straight right hand on the inside.\n\nI circle parry the long right hand by deflecting his arm down to the outside.\nNotice the circular motion of my forearm around his (like two swords). I can\neasily circle parry all punches if he throws from too far.\n\nUsing the Circle Parry\n\nThe circle parry is easier to do if you float your hands in the air at long\nrange, like a cat pawing the air. Try to counter with the same hand as the\ndeflecting hand. Using the circle parry at long range can make it difficult\nfor your opponent to get into range. At close range, you can use the circle\nparry to guide punches under your armpit and counter up the middle. Or you can\nalso use the circle parry at close range to dig your parry arm into an under\nclinch.\n\n### Low Parry\n\nTo do a low parry, you swing your forearm down in a half-circle to deflect a\nlow punch. It is commonly taught in many other martial arts and also quite\neffective for boxing.\n\nRichard throws a low punch to my body.\n\nI swing my forearm down sweeping the punch safely to the side.\n\nI can also deflect the punch with my other arm so I can move to the outside\nfor a better counter or escape.\n\nDown Parry vs Low Parry for low punches.\n\n * The down parry deflects the punch into my balls or leaves me open if I get faked.\n * The low parry completely sweeps the punch to the side.\n * The low parry can protect against low blows where the elbow can’t reach.\n * The low parry swings my elbow and shoulder into a more defensive position, leaving me less vulnerable.\n * You can hit sweep the punch using your palm (like I did) or with the edge of your wrist (martial arts style), it doesn’t matter.\n\nUsing the Low Parry\n\nThe low parry is effective against low blows, which are too low to deflect\nusing the other parry methods. If you’re taller than your opponent, you can\nuse the low parry against all your opponent’s straight punches.\n\nOnce you master the low parry, you can do same-hand parries which means to use\nyour right hand to low parry your opponent’s right hands and vice versa. Same-\nhand low parries will allow you to escape to the outside and counter with your\nfree hand. It can take you a while to master this.\n\n## Parrying Tips for Boxing\n\n### Treat the Parry as a Shifting Guard\n\nThe best way to learn the parry is to treat it as an advanced block. Don’t\nmake too much arm movement, learn how to block punches first and slightly\nshift into the parry. As you get better at reading punches, you can make\nbigger motions and guide your opponent’s punches further away from you. For\nbeginners, I suggest keeping a tight defense and doing only SLIGHT parries.\n\n### Don’t Chase the Punch\n\nDon’t chase the punch, let it come to you. Don’t let your hand get too far\nfrom your face. You’ll be vulnerable if your opponent throws a feint. Many\nbeginners will slap down wildly and expose their head when I fake the jab.\n\n### Parry Straight Punches ONLY\n\nParry the STRAIGHT PUNCHES.\n\nThe parry technique is best used to deflect forward-thrusting attacks away\nfrom you. Parrying a looping punch like an uppercut or hook is very dangerous\nif it loops around your arm. Looping punches will always swing through; no\nparrying needed. Just get out of the way and counter after they pass through.\nHave a great counter that works off the parry? Open your gloves and show your\nface to bait the straight punch.\n\n### Don’t Parry the Small Punches\n\nRemember that parrying is more effective against the bigger punches. Don’t try\nto chase down smaller punches unless you intend on countering. You don’t want\nto leave yourself open for a big punch because you were busy swatting at small\npunches. I like to block small punches to bait my opponent into committing a\nbig punch.\n\nBLOCK the small punches; PARRY the big punches.\n\n### Don’t Cross Parry\n\nDon’t parry your opponent’s right with your right and vice versa. Cross\nparrying leaves you open on the side as your opponent attacks with his other\nhand. You should parry left-handed punches with your right hand, and parry\nright-handed punches with your left hand. You will also counter with the same\nhand that parries since your opponent is probably open on that side. (This\nrule can be broken once you get master parrying.)\n\n### Counter Immediately\n\nTry to counter so fast that your opponent won’t remember your parry. Your want\nyour parry trick to work the entire fight. Imagine your parry as the first\npunch of your combo; like (parry-2-3-2). Some guys admire their parry too\nmuch. They’ll ride the parry for too long and miss their counter opportunity.\n\n### Early Parry (advanced)\n\nOnce you get really comfortable with parrying you can relax a little more. You\ndon’t always have to be so sharp and wait for a punch to come to you. The pros\noften hold their hands out to preemptively deflect punches as they move away.\n\nYou can parry before your opponent even throws a punch. Hold your hand out\nright in front of his to deflect his shot as soon as he throws it. It’s a\nclever move to control your opponent at close quarters. Sometimes I slap his\nglove down and punch right over it.\n\n### Switch-Stance Parry (REALLY advanced)\n\nThis is going to look like a bunch of kung-fu but bear with me. I’ve seen it\ndone by many experienced boxers. The switch-stance parry means for you to move\nbackwards switching back and forth from orthodox to southpaw as you parry\npunches. It’s a great way for you to combine footwork with parrying to give\nyou better counter-punching angles as you back away elusively. (Plus, you’ll\nlook cool!)\n\nHere’s a quick demonstration of the switch-stance parry:\n\nRichard attacks me with a high jab which I down parry.\n\nI step back into a southpaw stance deflecting the follow-up right hand with a\nside parry. I can counter with a southpaw left cross from here.\n\nOr I can also back up again deflecting the next shot with a low parry.\n\nALTERNATIVE: I low parry with my left hand instead of my right, which allows\nme to escape outside to the right.\n\nDon’t wait to parry several times in a row, counter as soon as you can. I’ve\nseen guys switch stance 3-4 times in a row parrying entire combinations like a\nBruce Lee movie. It’s insane. The examples above are just examples. You can\nparry any way you want. I recommend you not to try this until you’re super\ngood.\n\n## The Beauty of the Parry\n\nThe parry creates openings in your opponent using his own momentum!\n\nThe more power your opponent commits to his punch, the more vulnerable he will\nbe. You’re taking advantage of his punches not by stopping them, but by\nguiding them off target. A quick wave off the hand deflects the punch and\ncreates the opening all at once, while leaving your hand free to counter. It’s\nclever boxing.\n\nGreat boxers don’t block punches, they avoid them entirely.\n\nAt the higher levels of boxing, it’s just not possible to block punches. Could\nyou ever imagine yourself blocking a hammer with your hand? I wouldn’t either,\nand believe me, the top fighters punch just as hard as a hammer. Even when you\nsee pros blocking punches on TV, they’ll still slightly parrying or rolling\nthe punch. It’s crucial to learn how to deflect punches or avoid them\nentirely. Once you’ve mastered the art of parrying, you’ll naturally move on\nto slipping.\n\nReady to learn how to slip?\n\n * How to Slip Punches (NEW GUIDE COMING SOON!)\n * Old guide for slipping: How to Slip Punches in Boxing\n * Also read my guide on How to Counter the Parry\n\n#### Did you learn something? SHARE IT!\n\nPrint\n\n#### More Boxing Guides\n\n#### Training Out The Flinch Reflex\n\n#### Tips for First Time Fight Coaches\n\n#### Beginner Sparring Survival Guide\n\n#### Nerds vs Brawlers\n\n#### 7 Advanced Counter-Punches for Southpaws\n\n#### 16 Basic Boxing Tips\n\n## Reader Interactions\n\n#### 72 Comments\n\n 1. sss\n\nJuly 11, 2011 at 7:13 am\n\nfedsd thanks best article evre!!!\n\nReply\n\n 2. LawrenceHorry\n\nJuly 11, 2011 at 2:09 pm\n\nNice work Johnny! I learn something new each time I go to this site. I never\nknew that there were that many variations of the parry. Keep up the great\nwork!\n\nReply\n\n 3. Gordon\n\nJuly 11, 2011 at 7:01 pm\n\nLeft Inside Forearm Parry It seems that it would be hard to look over your\nforearm with the left inside forearm parry. Wouldn’t his fist obscure your\nview? Awesome article, by the way. I doubt I’ll ever be able to pull off the\nswitch-stance parries. That is Asian martial artsy.\n\nReply\n\n 4. Radd\n\nJuly 11, 2011 at 9:18 pm\n\n“The down parry deflects the punch into my balls or leaves me open if I get\nfaked.” On that photo there is a very good acting 🙂 or i don’t want to think\nthe other way that it hit you for real 🙂 Also when i first see that photo\nbefore i read the info under the picture i thought you make an Bruce lee\nscreaming with parry 🙂\n\nReply\n\n 5. mehran\n\nJuly 11, 2011 at 9:52 pm\n\nhi johny , thx for ur great article a question : when the throw 1-2 at me ,,\nif i stay and trade punches in punches , i feel comfortable ,,, but when i\njust start to parry ,, it will be like : 1 – 2 – i’m gone ,, they just thrust\nwith all the body and steping with the punches and always hit me with third ,,\nlike left hook-upper etc ,, i just can’t counter after i parry the punches ,,\nany tip how to fix this ? any drills ?? when i want to counter after parrying\n,, i find my hands far from my head when i want to start a punch and they will\nbe so weak ( my punches ) and when they jump in suddenly after 1-2 ,, their\nthird always land ..\n\nReply\n\n 6. Jan Rasmussen\n\nJuly 12, 2011 at 12:02 am\n\nFANTASTIC! The video is extremely HELPFUL!\n\nReply\n\n 7. peter\n\nJuly 12, 2011 at 12:11 am\n\nthis real nice im going to the gym and use this in sparring today\n\nReply\n\n 8. Johnny N\n\nJuly 13, 2011 at 6:15 am\n\n@Gordon – looking over the forearm is definitely possible...as long as you’re\nonly trying to cover your chin and not cover your eyes. At high speed, there\nMAY be a split-second period where you are blinded but generally, you spin\nyour body just enough to deflect the punch. The more skilled you are, the less\nyou will have to turn.\n\n@Radd – hahaha, the punch was not real. thanks for nominating me for an oscar\n\n@mehran – I’m a little confused about what you mean. Do keep in mind that you\nshould only be parrying straight punches and also that you should be\ncountering as soon as possible. Don’t sit there trying to parry everything.\n\nReply\n\n 9. saber khan\n\nJuly 14, 2011 at 2:58 am\n\nthe side parry is dangerous loved the demo of the asian parry thing coach\ncool. it really would be a proof of hand & foot speed, mayweatherlike move\nreally. pac could learn it and mess him 🙂 and yeah the bruce lee-ness was\nawesome. coach i hate the side parry it is just awful against good opponents.\northodox-orthodox i cant tell you how many people good boxers fall for the\nfake jab-hook to the head and the body. its just not a good move. trying to\nparry they move that hand and boom usually the elbow. the right hand is just\nbad for parrying it should be near that chin whether youre upright crouch\nboston crab or ortho and if someone fights hands down guy who the hell parries\nfrom there ? the parry is the easiest to sell for the fake. i dont suggest a\nright hand parrying ANYTHING, jabs are often too fast, and the fake is so\ndangerous it gets the hand away it you said it no one should parry the hooks\nor round punches. the left hand i believe is best for jabbing, hooking. the\nleft shoulders the best superfast weapon against a cross or a right hook. now\nif someone telegraphs a cross outgunning him with a body hook is better than\ntrying to parry a blow that as you said can still glance you. and crosses are\nfaster at their peak and harder to judge than jabs. a jab goes and comes quick\nbut the cross starts slow and really raises in speed. we did a test practicing\nparrying jabs and crosses and jabs sometimes are too quick but they have a\nsteady speed from say 1 foot out to 1 inch out. crosses suddenly change speed.\nhave you observed this? pro fighters dont parry the cross unless they use a\ngood boston crab like backup. and i believe the shoulder is more important as\na reflex defense to a cross, a block can break your hand. and on a right over\nyour left jab, theres no way to parry-but you can use the shoulder. anyone\nstupid enough to try and parry an overhand right with their right glove\ndeserves to go down obviously.\n\nthe low parry i dont know why anyone would expose their solar plexus that way,\njust use the elbows and bend the knees, parry or block with those. elbow and\nwrist-forearm parries keep your hands in position moving your torso. they are\nwhat people make mayweather look so good called rhythm defense by some\nreporters. and they arent that tough to master. left wrist-forearm or elbow\nparry in, left hook or liver shot followed by a short right. even avg punchers\ncan get a ko or at least a kd. left forearm or elbow parry out, right cross or\nbackfoot hook-cut to the body or uppercut. right same thing, and even if you\nmiss the cross or jab your hand is still in position to block a potential KO\nhook or cross. and ppl today think forearm parries to the chin cannot be done.\nthey can, you just need to parry around the area near the wrist of the other\nboxer. easier for swarmers since our elbows are naturally higher and so are\nour wrists. there are so many benefits to forearm and elbow parries. ive seen\none particular very soft puncher who LOVES to execute a left forearm parry,\nthen grab the opponent’s right wrist and just right cross to the solar plexus\nor the chin. his lack of power is compensated by the counter speed i suppose.\nnow if he had left side parried\n\nloved the vids, i think the forearm and elbow parries to the body arent taught\nwell to any boxers and right and low parries are just not efficient. maybe\nsomeone whos a boxer boxer like you understands the speed of punches better\nthan guys i see but my experience left side parries to the cross come on too\nlate, too early, and sometimes ive seen boxers fall so in love with left\nparries that they try to parry lead rights and are floored by a liver shot.\n\nagain my 2 cents. maybe im wrong or some of this stuff is `anti style ?’ im\nready for being corrected if im wrong sensei..\n\nReply\n\n 10. Johnny N\n\nJuly 14, 2011 at 3:45 am\n\n@saber Khan – the side parry is really useful and can be made a little easier\nif you slip slightly to the opposite side as you do it. Different parries are\neasier for different punches depending on how your visualize the punch and the\nway in which you stand.\n\nAfter reading what you said, I realize I had to update the guide with one\nsmall detail: treat the parrying as a moving block! When you first learn it,\ndon’t try to be crazy and catch the punch with your outstretched hand. Just\nblock it first but slightly shift your guard in the direction of a parry. Kind\nof like a half-parry.\n\nIn the low parry pictures, I exposed my solar plexus for demonstration\npurposes. You’re right, nobody would ever stand there like that. Nonetheless,\nit is still useful for sweeping away low punches. The low parry, similar to a\nside parry, is also easier to use if you’re already slipping to one side of\nthe punch.\n\nParrying is a move advanced move and while it is riskier than blocking, it\nwill allow you better counter-opportunities than blocking. If anything,\nparrying stands right between blocking & slipping...where slipping is the\nriskiest of the three but offers the most benefits. It’s also important to\nnote that it will be difficult to parry punches if your opponent does not\ncommit to any of them.\n\nWith time you will get better at seeing punches, and parrying them will be\nbetter than just blocking them.\n\nReply\n\n 11. sg\n\nJuly 14, 2011 at 2:47 pm\n\namazing knowledge I was blown away when I saw that was you in those pictures\nand videos above, I was expecting an older guy with a ton of boxing\nexperience. You’ve got a talent for explaining things and the potiental to\ncoach world champions. Keep up the articles I hang them in my gym for the\nother guys to read.\n\nReply\n\n 12. JaketheSnake\n\nJuly 14, 2011 at 4:10 pm\n\nThanks for the vid! Nice video! This site has loads of very useful information\nfor us aspiring to be good boxers. On parrying, my own experience is in line\nwith saber khan. I came from a traditional martial arts background (karate)\nwhere we had to do blocks for each kind of strike. This was for the forms. But\nyou could see that these types were useless in sparring as if you try to block\nsomething the opponent just times it or does a fake. All the new guys\neventually realize that doing any active or specific blocking was dangerous to\ntheir health. I agree that its a high-level skill and I’ve seen top pros do\nit. (They parry down the jab mostly and counter with their own jab).\n\nCoach, by any chance do you have any sparring or competition videos of either\nyourself or any of your mates doing these parries in a real situation? It\nwould really help me get the timing down and see how you make it work.\n\nAgain, more power. We appreciate all the hard work that went into these\nvideos.\n\nReply\n\n 13. Mac\n\nJuly 15, 2011 at 3:34 am\n\nBest peice on parrying I’ve read! Hey man, thanks for doing all of this as it\nwas very helpful and just comforting to know that the tecniques ive been\ntraining with would be helpful. I just have a question when you say that\n“parrying stands right between blocking & slipping...where slipping is the\nriskiest of the three but offers the most benefits.” I see how that can make\nsense, but cant parrying leave the opponent even more off balance than\nslipping if done correctly? and you could also chance grabbing the glove to\nslow them down more. Just a thought though. Also I was wondering about a\nsimultaneous parry and head movement and how much more effective that would be\nthan to just do one of them?\n\nReply\n\n 14. Great !!!\n\nJuly 16, 2011 at 8:30 pm\n\nThanks man, you were just in time...i have been looking good “parrying\npunches” guide and this is more than helpful 🙂\n\nReply\n\n 15. Johnny N\n\nJuly 18, 2011 at 10:01 am\n\n@sg – I was really touched by your comment. I think that was the best\ncompliment I’ve ever heard and it means a lot. It’s flattering to hear that my\nwriting is posted on the wall of a gym. I mean...WOW! Ok, I’m speechless.\nThank you.\n\n@JaketheSnake – Hey Jake, I was really worried when I read your comment. I’m\nalways worried of not being able to communicate the technique clearly to the\nreaders. If you’re not confident of using the technique, then I’m not doing my\njob right. I checked out my sparring videos as you asked but I noticed many\nproblems. The parries are so fast that it just looks like my opponents are\nslightly missing. Only the low-parries look obvious. The other problem is that\nthe parries have my style imprinted on them which is not what I want you guys\nto learn.\n\nFor now, I would suggest that you drill the parry movements I showed in the\nimages and videos. Do them during a slow sparring practice where you mix in\nblocks & parries. Try not to think of the parry so much as a\nmovement....instead treat it as a block but with a slight shift. This should\nget you more used to deflecting the impact slightly. Over time, you will learn\nhow to parry the punch entirely. Please give this a try and if it doesn’t\nwork, I will have to whip up some better videos for all of you!\n\nReply\n\n 16. mingsy the cat\n\nJuly 23, 2011 at 1:01 pm\n\ni tried your parrying tips at sparring Ive sparred last week with my\ninstructor and tried your parrying techniques and ive got less beating than\nour previos spar. the problem is i parry so much like bruce lee and forget to\ncounter immediately. I havent tried your advaced parrying tips the switching\nones, but will try it.\n\nI have several request\n\n1.first is can you make a guide how to parry south paws 2.i had encountered\nthe term “criss cross” from the anime “hajime no ippo” some time ago, its\ncountering a counter punch. can you make a guide about it\n\nmany thanks\n\nmingsy the cat\n\nReply\n\n 17. Johnny N\n\nJuly 24, 2011 at 7:07 pm\n\n@mingsy the cat – yes, I should make a guide for parrying southpaws. For now,\nhere are two most common parries I use against southpaws: down parry the jab\nand circle parry the left cross. Don’t forget to counter over the top after\nthe parry!\n\nReply\n\n 18. mehran\n\nJuly 25, 2011 at 1:26 am\n\nsry, my last domment was confusing .. i read it again and its ..... what i was\ntrying to say is when i parry a punch and goin to counter ,, his next punch in\ncombo will touch me sooner than my counter punch ... he’ll catch me first ,,,,\nthen i’ll stuck in a chain of – he punches i block – ...\n\nReply\n\n 19. saber khan\n\nJuly 30, 2011 at 8:40 pm\n\n@mehran hey bro maybe i can help. if i got you right, you parry a guy throwing\ncombos right ? alright so this is the thing:\n\n1\\. he throws a punch 2. as you are parrying his next punch is ALREADY COMING\n3. by the time you start to counter his fist is pretty close to you 4. and as\nyour punch is halfway you probably have eaten some leather\n\ni think you can kinda tell the problem. btw this is an opportunity to really\nlearn some stuff because who youre sparring may either be a robit puncher or\nrealises that you are countering late. here’s a solution not just for this guy\nbut overall for how to counter\n\n1\\. you dont parry then counter bro, AS you parry you counter at the same\ntime. or you can decide to forget the parry and just counter the guy over or\naround his shot and beat him to the punch.\n\nexamples to make this clear (ive taken a vow not to be unclear on yet another\npost)\n\nA COMBO PUNCHER WHO USES OPPOSITE HAND COMBOS\n\nthe first punch\n\nleft jab then right cross left jab then right body hook (right body crosses\nare very slow) left jab then right hook (only if hes really close to you) left\njab then right uppercut (only if hes really really close to you)\n\nright lead then left jab right lead then left hook right lead then left body\nhook right lead then left uppercut\n\nthe second punch\n\nright cross (after a left shot) then left jab right cross (after a left shot)\nthen left hook right cross (after a left shot) then left body hook right cross\n(after a left shot) then left uppercut\n\nso lots of combo possibilities right ? dont worry the solution is pretty much\nthe same.\n\n1\\. if he throws a jab and you see it coming a, you parry with your right\nagainst his left hand and roll away from the punch AS you throw your left hook\nto his head (cuz you know hes gonna throw his cross or body shot right :D) b.\nyou just counter with an overhand cross over his jab (no parrying) while\nkeeping your left glove up to stop a right cross and keep the elbow in to stop\na right body shot c. if he is SUPERFAST in his combos you parry his jab and\nroll away from the punch and immediately get ready to parry his right (dont\nforget rolling away from the punch) and on the second parry you throw your\nleft jab or left hook-uppercut to the head or the digging hook to body\n\nif its a right shot he starts with depending on his power you can parry it and\nroll with the punch, and at the same time you parry, throw your own punch as\nhe is moving his left hand.\n\nor you can block it (if he really gets great speed or power on that shot in\nwhich case i really wouldnt recommend trying to parry cuz he hits you-things\nare gonna go downhill) as you throw your punch.\n\nso you got that bro ?\n\nparry/block AS YOU throw your punch. always ROLL AS YOU PARRY or block.\n\nwhy do you roll ? well it decreases the sting of the punch as you block or\nparry, and just as important, it will remind you, you throw YOUR PUNCH AT THE\nSAME TIME AS THE PARRY. you dont wait for his fist to travel as you parry, you\nget ready to parry, start to throw your counter\n\nA COMBO PUNCHER WHO USES SAME HAND COMBOS\n\nleft jab, left hook left jab, left body hook left hook, left hook (doubling on\nthe hook) left hook, left jab left hook, left body hook hook (going up then\ndown) left body hook, left hook (going down then up)\n\nsame thing you block/parry as you counter with the opposite hand. the diff is\nppl who who this have faster handspeed or great power and speed. if they throw\ndoubles with one hand, your counter should hit that side cuz its exposed. it\nmay be hard, as i said usually these ppl are super fast or may use a style\nlike boston crab that naturally defend the left side. so if the left side is\ntotally defended counter the space on the right side or the right side of\ntheir body with your left hand. i wouldnt suggest trying to counter over the\ntop because ppl who double up are usually fast and accurate. if someone\ndoubles up their right hand please teach them a lesson because theyre\nbasically in southpaw stance and their entire left ribcage solar plexus its\nall open and you can whack them with a fast counter hook if you cant beat a\nguy’s double right leads with your left hook u need to work on speed.\n\nif you do this stuff i guarantee youre not gonna have someone catch you with a\ncombo as you parry one shot. they may try and feint you into opening up\ndefenses but thats a more advanced level. i hope what i said made sense let me\nknow if it was confusing.\n\nReply\n\n 20. Johnny N\n\nAugust 1, 2011 at 7:43 pm\n\n@mehran – if you’re parrying correctly, he will be falling through the first\npunch. also, you should be countering immediately after the parry. you should\nalso know that it’s very hard to parry someone that isn’t committing and\npushing through his punches. If he’s a true snap puncher or just trying to\ntouch you for points then you actually won’t have anything to parry. You’ll\nhave to slip or just block. On the plus side, it’s nice to know he’s not\nramming all his punches through you.\n\nWhat Saber Khan said is also correct: if the guy is fast, you have to counter\nimmediately or eat some punches.\n\nReply\n\n 21. saber khan\n\nAugust 1, 2011 at 8:35 pm\n\ncombo punchers on whom the parry doesnt work @Johhny N\n\ni think what mehran means is he is parrying shot but the next punch in the\ncombo lands before his punch coach. either the guy he’s fighting is putting\nlittle weight on the punch or not following through. yeah we agree on that.\njabs even stiff ones when parried dont send a guy totally offbalance,\nunfortunately :S left hand straights do (where the foot thumps the ground\ngiving the punch real power and needing the feet to be planted). unless\nsomeone’s sloppy with their jabs and pushing through, the parry to the jab\ndoesnt unbalance them at least if theyre good. cuz they are going to start\nretracting so fast the lack of something to push against doesnt matter. again\nwe’re talking on-balance snappy jabbers right ? guys who are on balance even\nif the punch misses ? a punch missing and a punch parried dont really change\nrhythm. at least a jab, and most good boxers don’t get too fazed if a power\nright is parried unless its a haymaker. im really not sure why a fall-through\nwould occur...\n\nas for countering after the parry, we were taught to counter as we parry. and\nmaybe that’s because of my style but swarmers certainly dont have lightning\nfast hands in general. its pretty easy to counter as you parry as long as you\ncan read feints. and if a boxer’s bad at reading feints he will be trapped in\nany combo puncher’s whirlwind eitherways.\n\ni dont think pros or good fighters parry then punch, at least i cant remember\nany such punchers succeeding in trades that way. what i see all pros do is\nusually parrying, and the rolling and punching simultaneously.\n\ndid i get something wrong here ?\n\nReply\n\n 22. Johnny N\n\nAugust 1, 2011 at 8:43 pm\n\n@saber khan – you’re right. the best boxers do punch AND parry at the same\ntime. Some guys will parry with one as they counter with their other hand.\nOther guys do an instantaneous parry & immediate counter... example of this:\nwith your right hand, shoot it forward as you tap down the opponent’s jab. So\nyou think of your right hand making a quick bump before the right cross over\nhis left arm. If you do it fast enough, it will look like a right cross\ncounter, but in reality it very quickly (and un-noticeably) deflected the\nopponent left jab downwards just a tiny bit. If you watch Mayweather very VERY\ncarefully, you will catch him doing it over his opponent’s left jabs.\n\nI also remember southpaw Felix Sturm (then known as Adnan Catic) using the\nside parry beautifully against Jermain Taylor in the olympics. You can also\nsee Kostya Tszyu using the circle parry beautifully against Vernon Forrest in\nthe olympics here at 4:01 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFqzr4oMwZM (btw, do\nyou think I should link this video in the guy? I figured some guys might like\nit but I don’t want them to be biased by copying Tszyu’s style)\n\nReply\n\n 23. saber khan\n\nAugust 1, 2011 at 11:08 pm\n\nthank God i didnt get embarrassed @Johhny N\n\nyup coach, thats what i was going for, however floyd is basically doing\nsomething whitaker did, and before him sugar ray will pep before him and the\nmaster, jack johnson. today its a parry and then a counter. johnson invented a\npunch to the bicep, and then the jab. gans actually had it even more\ncomplicated with a parry outside and a jab while throwing the right hand just\nafter the jab. but dont u feel thats compelx ? if u feel its okay hell im\ngame!\n\nnow tsyzu is a master feinter, and feinting should be taught after ppl get\ntheir fundamentals totally grounded. i feel very hesitant sometimes id rather\nthey mastered the stuff u suggest first. IMO this site is best for beginners,\ni mean featuring mayweather tsyzu roy jones SRL ppl of that sort shud kinda be\nat a different level. to me and you i think its natural, we wanna incorporate\neverything. but if ure asking my opinion, even the floyd and manny top 10\npoints went over most ppl’s heads i think. i just wrote again about the hook\ncuz amazingly, boxers are still doing the saaaaaame mistakes throwing the hook\nand asking `how do i get more power ?’\n\nmy opinion ? if u do decide to put up his vids coach ull have to really\nexplain feints in detail. seperate the beginners stuff from guys who are\nintermediate, fixing bigginers’ errors stuff from the advanced stuff. start a\nbunch of work on advanced work-floyd, whitaker, roy jones, SRR, hearns, ali,\npep, langford, jersey joe walcott, johnson, dempsey (i saw the qn on the\ndempsey roll and it wasnt totally accurate :-), tsyzy, forrest, pacquaio, JCC,\nhearns, naseem ahmed. we can discuss the weird things they got away with the\ntechs used and such. but if its put in the middle of kids who dont know the\nfundamentals yet, and others who know the fundamentals but are trying to find\na way to use it in sparring or fix little errors-i think it would confuse them\nbig time. so yeah i think level 1 for beginners, level 2 for ppl fixing bad\npractices they picked up and learning how to improve conditioning, level 3 for\nppl who have the tech and the moves but need to know how to use em, and maybe\nin a level 4 for those whove maximised what orthodox and classical boxing\nteaches them, a tsyzu and PBF and pacman and roy jones would be perfect\nexamples. we could even talk about foreman vs frazier styles vs technique\nmosley vs forrest and chavez vs whitaker, duran vs SRL I and II and the mental\naspects. things like roughing up inside, holding behind the head, the left\nstraight punch, the feints and counter feints, defending within combos and\nfighting off the ropes a la rope a dope. so much to cover in this beautiful\nsport 🙂\n\nReply\n\n 24. saber khan\n\nAugust 2, 2011 at 3:23 am\n\nhmm side parry... @johhny n\n\ncoach read your response\n\n`the side parry is really useful and can be made a little easier if you slip\nslightly to the opposite side as you do it’-> i agree, however the point of\nthe side parry with THE GLOVE is a bad move. if someone like ali was gonna\nthrow his left sure i would parry but if someone like trinidad or me or tyson\nwas throwing the left, id be worried about the fake parry that would expose my\nhead to a left hook. slipping helps, rolling is better. and it gives you a\nchance to throw your shot if he plans to use his combo.\n\n`don’t try to be crazy and catch the punch with your outstretched hand’ ->i\nthink thats pretty self explanatory but its good for ppl to be clear about.\n\n`Just block it first but slightly shift your guard in the direction of a\nparry. Kind of like a half-parry’->well thats rolling into the punch, its also\nnot a bad idea, i and other guys who had to deal with power punchers\nprefererred to roll away from the punch. but maybe that’s cuz we use a more\nboston crabbish defense, depending on the shoulder quite a bit so.. i agree,\nrolling towards the punch is better than pawing at it when someone feints. and\neven good fighters like floyd used to fall for the fake jab he’s fast enough\nto recover.\n\n`The low parry, similar to a side parry, is also easier to use if you’re\nalready slipping to one side of the punch’ ->You can parry with the elbows\ncoach, If someone moved an arm independant of the body I certainly would make\nhim pay and im damn sure a power puncher like a roy jones . but if he turns\nhis guard in the rhythmical way whitaker jcc style it would push blows\nsideways and if it didnt block them and if it didnt make their sting much\nlower.\n\ni kind of never found the parry a useful thing in terms of a hand moving out,\nbut the entire body turning (which is a forearm parry or a body roll where the\nforearm or inside or outside of the elbow parries ot blocks the punch) does\nthe same thing. the worst that can happen is ive lost a little bit of my side-\non position, my hands are still in place in case im feinted and he decides to\nthrow something else.\n\n`Parrying is a move advanced move’ -> considering what you added yourself: `it\nwill be difficult to parry punches if your opponent does not commit to any of\nthem.’ u know well coach good natural punchers dont hit and pose with their\nhands on your chest like kara-tay, they touch the skin and boom! the shockwave\ngoes through and while they’re halfway through the next punch.\n\n`the low parry is also useful for guys who push at your hip bone. If you drop\nyour elbows to block, they will push you off balance and so you must low parry\nto avoid getting pushed’\n\nwell they need to face some point elbow blocks breaking. old school\nroughhousing, using the point of your elbow to block the punch. this certainly\nisnt a sporting move but then we’re talking dirty tricks. you can also bob and\nas you come up throw the elbow when youre close to them inside. specially if\ntheyre bigger, fast elbowing and catching punches on the points of the elbow\ncan often injure opponents’ hands if they hipcheck. we follow the jack\ndempsey-marciano style, retaliate against bullies and it becomes a fair game.\nif one throws looping punches, we turned away from the punches so they either\ngot `parried’ away by the elbows’ outside or blocked between the elbows.\n\nmost successful swarmers are counterintuitive rolling to catch the punch and\nbobbing instead of just slipping. the side of the forearm (just under the\nwrist) or the elbow while turning of the body is now called mayweather’s\ndefense. before it was called the dempsey roll, and the JCC defense. i dont\ncare what its called, my point is using the gloves to move a punch away is a\nbad move unless someone’s a hands down fighter in which case its better to\nslip. and im suggesting maybe, ppl should screw the concept of the parry\naltogether for the kind of defense JCC and floyd and whitaker and norton used\nnot moving their gloves but turning the punch away. watch norton against ali,\nhe knew jabs would land and ali would feint his ass off so he turns into the\npunches. however ali never went for the body with the jab much so norton can\nbe a good example of just a left jab stopper. and if u watch all the fights,\nits obvious norton won at least 1 if not 2. he had ali’s number.\n\nthe one to stop uppercuts, that is really important. you can also try and\npoint elbow block someone who throws a long uppercut. i think ali got nailed\nby frazier with the big hook on a long uppercut attempt. so i understand if u\nwanna stick to the `oldtime’ classics, just my opinion that the parry is more\na theoretical than a practical tool..\n\nReply\n\n 25. Johnny N\n\nAugust 2, 2011 at 4:58 am\n\n@saber khan – thanks for the input. I’ll keep it in mind!\n\nReply\n\n 26. saber khan\n\nAugust 5, 2011 at 7:45 pm\n\nhere comes the orthodoxy! @dan\n\nwas that jab at me bro ? u think ive never been in a fight huh ? i wish my\nface looked like that. now i already stated these are my own views, views of a\nguy who was never that concerned with parrying. i was a bob-weave style\nswarmer, not that concerned with outside fighting. however ive seen coaches\nand their amazing differences of opinion:\n\n`block the jab parry the cross’ while other coaches barked `parry the jab slip\nthe cross’ and others `parry everything if u can’\n\ncan u tell me o wise dan which pro slaps away the jab ? jack johnson used to\ncatch punches but it was blocking them downards not sidewards. larry holmes\ndid it but downwards mostly on jabs and sidewards with the top of his elbows,\nor with the wrist area. just like i personally suggested. parrying downwards i\nsaid it was a good idea as long as the body rotation was there. but its\namazing old timers just cant admit anything their coaches didnt teach them can\npossibly be right.\n\nu probably saw guys like leonard in their prime right ? did he parry sideways\nthe way coach for whatever reason showed in the vid ? thats what i was talking\nabout. if u watched the vid, it shows the hand crossing the to the other side,\nwithout the body turning. the best guys at parrying i saw pro level or club\nlevel parried with their wrist areas, their forearms to push a punch to the\nside and turned the body to make sure there was enough power. just a fist to\npush a strong fighter’s right can lead to a boxer’s own glove hitting him id\nguess; its a cross it needs to be given sme respect pushed hard or blocked\nproper. i never said anything dumb like `block with your fist i suggested\nrolling the upper body to get power to push the hand without moving the gloves\naway from the standard guard.\n\ndid u check out the vid before cursing me ? johny N is great but pushing a\ncross with the left hand over the right shoulder ? and in the vid he’s\nactually slipping to the outside of the right cross that is ridiculous his\nhand shoud be free to throw a cross to the body or the head that’s a KO or at\nleast a KD chance. ive never seen any normal boxer do this kind of parry, it\nseems dumb to me maybe ppl CAN do it but it seems like a waste and is openig\nup the entire left side the chin the body, someone who’s thrown a cross is\nclose enough for a counterpunch the vid shows that opportunity taking arm\ntotally out of the game. and believe me any good fighter will throw a hook\nwith glee if they find an opponent whos chin and complete left body is\ndefenseless. and say someone feints the right cross but throws it looping or\noverhand it will probably land even more flush to someone who’s slipping\noutside the cross!\n\nstill, maybe im wrong i admit i never `practiced’ lots of outfighting but i\nknow all the moves cuz any fighter has to know what his opponent is capable\nof, if im wrong id like to know. just careful with your language bro this\nplace is filled with lots of newbies id rather 2 old guys not fight and ruin\nit\n\nReply\n\n 27. saber khan\n\nAugust 5, 2011 at 8:36 pm\n\n@dan\n\noh just in case bro when i say i agree with the forearm parry i dont mean the\none where the elbow has to move above the head, that kind of move that a good\nfeinter will use. if i knew or any body puncher knew he could get an opponent\nto lift the left elbow to parry that way they would be feinting all day and\nnight and land body shots and head shots as the boxer who tries to parry that\nway will expose some part of themselves. if someone does it to stop the jab by\npushing it up i think any guy with a decent left hook will start mixing jabs\nwith hooks, liver shots, throwing the half hook half uppercut. that comes at a\n45 degree angle some call it the shovel hook.\n\nand the circle parry ? please show me one guy who does that. its one thing to\ngrab the pwoer arm but not like the way these videos show-i cant even imagine\nSRL or meldrick taylor or manny pacquaio pulling that off. grabbing the arm is\none thing and its very advanced. its done with the elbow being inside the\nopponent’s bicep-forearm insertion point pushing it out from there and then\ncan grab his bicep from the armpit while throwing the other arm. again how\nmany times has this ever been successful as a defensive move ? its more of a\nclinch creating move.\n\na low parry is ok i suppose but if i knew someone fell for that i would feint\nall day. with an elbow block using the turning of the body, the ability to\nsimply bend the knees, a good fighter can learn to catch shots as fast as with\njust their hands. and some low blows are just from really close there’s no\nescape. or one can turn and let them hit the hips, or intentionally get them\nto punch at the point of the elbow like graziano and basilio did (kind of like\na down parry using the point of the elbow) check out old fighters how\noldschool these tricks are but not that hard, dont waste movement you use the\nlegs to move down no changing guard position or moving gloves from the face.\nor they can rough them up with the elbows like mike tyson when someone tried\nto low blow. of course these are only for one style, but im just saying the\nlow parry isnt the only way. anyone can learn to use a good rolling defense\nand can parry as well as block with the elbows.\n\nthe `low’ parry actually looks a lot like a very weird overextended forearm\nblock to the uppercut. ppl who uppercut well do it from so close using elbows\nis not a good idea, this low parry motion works well to stop uppercuts and\noften grab their hand if someone has come too far inside and one doesnt want\nto exchange. i suggested that the low parry be shown in terms of how the basic\nforarm perpendicular to forearm can be a block or parry to the uppercut.\n\nReply\n\n 28. Johnny N\n\nAugust 6, 2011 at 5:25 am\n\n@saber khan – I think he was poking at me considering I look young. I don’t\nget the troll comments sometimes. I wish they stated what it was they didn’t\nlike. Oh well.\n\nI think some people are really taking the parrying guide too literally. It is\nsimply a technique being taught. Whether they’ve seen it used before is not\nthe point. I’ve seen hundreds of pro’s parry and when it’s done right, you\ncan’t see it but you can feel it. It’s there. I don’t make up the techniques.\nThey’ve been there hundreds of years before ExpertBoxing and will be there\nlong after ExpertBoxing.\n\nAs for the validity behind techniques like the circle parry. You can watch the\nRuss Anber video in the Title Boxing series where he demonstrates his verysion\nof the circle parry. Some guys make it a full forearm wrap. As for me, I think\nof it as a much more technical parry. What I do is sneak my hand to the INSIDE\nof my opponent’s wrist and flick his wrist (and thus, the entire arm) OUTWARDS\nwith my fingers. It’s so subtle that you cannot see it, but you can definitely\nfeel it. A pro did this to me many times and taught me it because of how\nuseful it was. The downwards parry only slaps the punch downwards but the\ncircle parry slaps the punch OUTWARDS...thus making his hand split to the side\nan extra few inches so that you can punch straight up the middle.\n\nAs for the side parry...again, this technique is used A LOT. Go to any gym\nfull of pro’s and step in with one. I am most definitely sure that they are\nusing it. Not all of them will use it in the same manner of my style (which is\nwith a slight slip) but they are definitely doing it. They’re doing it against\njabs, right crosses, left crosses, etc. Of course I added mine with a slip\nbecause it’s my style. Other’s might do it with a bobbing head movement or\nside step. It doesn’t matter, the side parry technique alone will not with you\nthe fight...you have to combine it with...”fighting”. Look at the jab, just\nstanding there and jabbing is not going to win fights. You have to combine it\nwith footwork and follow it up with other punches.\n\nMost people have this idea that if you don’t a pro using a technique, it’s not\nuseful and therefore unrealistic. The thing is people don’t have the eyes to\nsee it. If somebody was a total noob and only watched a backyard street fight,\nthey might say the guy with the wide swings is a more impressive puncher than\nthe guy with the straight punches. They don’t understand where the power and\ntechnique comes from. I would say the same to people who’ve never seen certain\ntechniques. It is VERY DIFFICULT to see a technique if it’s never been taught\nto you...that’s where I try to come in. (with resistance every now and then)\nBut if you choose not to see it and not to try it, understand it....it is your\nloss, not mine.\n\nAll I can say is that you have to try the techniques. It is very common that\nthroughout the years, popular boxers will come and go making their fighting\nstyles popular because they were successful with them. After Mike Tyson, WAVES\nof people were begging to learn the peek-a-boo style. After Floyd Mayweather,\neverybody has a video on youtube copying the same padwork. If you want to be\ngood to yourself, develop your own style. Who knows, you might create the\nfuture. Unseen, unpopular technique has always been known to shock and\ndominate popular styles on the years because of people’s blindness to the\nstyle.\n\nI’m not busy mastering anybody’s style because I have my own and I love it.\nIt’s made up of small pieces of other fighters’ styles and more importantly a\nvery big piece of my own personality. It may not be perfect but it’s how I\nwant to move and respond to situations. When I speak, I want to use my own\nwords...and when I fight, I want to use my own style. The biggest joy in my\nlife is when fighters come up to me asking me to show them MY STYLE (not\nmayweathers/pacquiao/etc).\n\nReply\n\n 29. Radd\n\nAugust 6, 2011 at 8:17 am\n\n@Johnny N;\n\nQuote “If you want to be good to yourself, develop your own style. Unseen,\nunpopular technique has always been known to shock and dominate popular styles\non the years because of people’s blindness to the style.”\n\nQuote “I’m not busy mastering anybody’s style because I have my own and I love\nit. It’s made up of small pieces of other fighters’ styles and more\nimportantly a very big piece of my own personality. It may not be perfect but\nit’s how I want to move and respond to situations. When I speak, I want to use\nmy own words...and when I fight, I want to use my own style. One of the\ngreatest joys in my life is when other fighters come up to me asking me to\nshow them MY STYLE (not mayweathers/pacquiao/tyson/etc).”\n\nPerfect statements. One of the amazing thing in boxing i guess it is open to\nvery different styles and techniques. But also there is a lot of guys and\ncoaches in boxing who wants to impose their own style to everyone. These\npeople think that their style is only true and must and they don’t have a open\nmind to new styles and techniques. I guess everybody’s physical structure,\nmental structure, body mechanics, fight mentality can vary. So the styles and\nboxers vary. That’s the beauty of boxing. Just because one technique works on\na person doesn’t mean that can work on everybody or vice versa.\n\nYou always mention on your answers and articles “do what works for you” and\nthat’s one of the reasons why i follow your articles and have a huge respect\nfor you. You have a open mind. And finally about the age “intelligence is in\nthe head not in the age”. I saw empty guys at 60 years old and i saw 18-20\nyears old guys with wisdom.\n\nReply\n\n 30. saber khan\n\nAugust 6, 2011 at 12:29 pm\n\nthere’s unorthodox and practical, and then there’s unorthodox and practically\npoor @johnnyN\n\ncheck out my answer coach. i think he was potshotting me but anyway we’ll see\nwhen if he does come back and post something.\n\ni was commenting on the way things are shown in the 3 videos. now im not a big\nthinker in boxing. you are for sure, and i give u props ALL DAY. boxing was a\nway to earn money for me, keep my father from threating to kick me out, to\nvent off steam cuz ppl couldn’t stand me (probably still can’t) but i didnt\nwant to go to jail. but thanks to boxing and what it taught me about life, the\nfinancial support, the way it made me a man, i got to be a pretty successful\ndoctor:-) and im happy someone so wise at such a young age is teaching kids\nfree, just cuz he wants to 🙂 so all props to you coach.\n\nmy first 4 fights, i was 1-2-0-1NC. no one taught me the ropes till my friend\nsam came along. after THAT i had 33 wins, i think my missed only 2 KOs amongs\nthose bouts at middle. cruiserweight screwed me but that was mostly the fact\nthat my reach sucks. thats why i keep harping on how lucky these kids are.\n\ni read in some book, boxing is about:\n\n1\\. putting your options against the other guy’s options so it comes out\nbeneficial for you 2. eliminating being hurt while hurting or trading a chance\nto get hurt for a chance to hurt harder (off-def or def-off) 3. being able to\nsuccessfully use opportunities to hurt and doing it as hard fast and many\ntimes as possible 4. knowing how to stay in the game even when being hit and\nhaving the mentality\n\nvague crap. sam taught me to understand range and position, opportunity,\ntiming, accuracy, being economical. color it anyway u want boxing is a chess\nmatch where some physical attributes can help overcome others, and some are\nuseless. being able to jump doesnt help. long arms, speed, a great chin and\nresilience, endurance; they help make somethings possible that otherwise would\nbe impossible. but using them the wrong way is never a good idea.\n\nali was fast in his prime, had long arms, a great chin and endurance. he\nunderstood some elements of the game but didnt understand a lot. he wasnt an\naccurate puncher, he was sloppy and made up with volume. he wasn’t economical\nmoving his feet until later in his career. he didnt understand the range,\nposition, opportunity and timing he gave opponents by leaning back, keeping\nhis hands low. he leaned back-it worked for him. but if any HW of his day had\nthe ability to feint and punch, i think ali would have been permanently\ninjured. because he kept his hands low and couldnt even block a slow like\nnorton. if foreman understood economy and opportunity ali wouldnt stand a\nchance against him.\n\nthe circle parry as in the video gives the other guy the range to hit with the\nother arm and puts the gloves way out of position. the timing and accuracy\nrequired to pull it off would have to be incredible against a fast cross or a\njab. it provides the opponent opportunity to hit with the other hand because\nboth are tangled, and if one misses then that side of the body is defenseless.\nand it gives the boxer no great opportunity because his hand is now elbow out\nand he has to shift it back to throw any punch, by which time the opponent can\nrecover. its uneconomical, the glove is dipping below guard position and the\nelbow is going far out.\n\ninstead the forearm parry towards the outside rolling the shoulders to provide\nthe power does the same thing. it stops the fighter from having the range to\nhit, it gives a fighter range to throw his own hand, the timing and accuracy\nare easier than the circle parry showed in this video which resembles a karate\nmove more than anything. range & position, oppoerunity, timing, accuracy and\neconomy are better doing the forearm parry. what you described verbally coach:\n\n`sneak my hand to the INSIDE of my opponent’s wrist flick his wrist OUTWARDS\nwith my fingers slaps the punch OUTWARDS you can counter straight up the\nmiddle’\n\nthis is economical, it keeps your range and position while taking his away,\nits timing and accuracy are easier, and provides opportunity to throw a\ncounter.\n\nthe video is not demonstrating this at all. elbow goes from down to up and\nthen spins? ppl have difficulty down parrying a good jab!\n\nReply\n\n 31. saber khan\n\nAugust 6, 2011 at 12:31 pm\n\nthere’s unorthodox and practical, and then there’s unorthodox and practically\npoor part 2 `The up forearm parry...Manny Pacquiao uses this’\n\nand every power puncher with a brain groans when they see it. ali did it to\nforeman. shavers. sugar ray leonard did it and buster mathis did it. doesnt\nmake it a smart move just a move that works against dumb boxers throwing full\nforce telegraphed punches. its giving range and position away, its timing and\naccuracy doesnt look bad, but it creates opportunities for the other fighter\nto feint and its uneconomical. forearm parrying upwards is a last resort move\ncreated by lightweight benny leonard, u can see larry holmes use it. if he was\njabbing and someone was throwing an overhand he would sent the left forearm of\nthat hand up to stop the overhand shot. its a last ditch thing. a good move\nand one could say a far more useful parry to know (although more advanced)\nthan the 60s’ upwards parry.\n\n`The side parry. doing it against jabs, right crosses, left crosses I added\nmine with a slip because it’s my style Other’s might do it with a bobbing head\nmovement or side step pushing with their knuckles instead of the palm pushing\ntheir opponent’s forearm/elbow instead of the glove the side parry technique\nalone will not with you the fight...you have to combine it with fighting’\n\nWhat is shown in the video could just be done as a standard slip to the\noutside. And if one redirects a power puncher’s hand that way it will hit him\nin the face unless he slips or rolls. You cant just parry like this without\nturning the chin away coach. Pros rotate the shoulders to put power into the\nwrist where the tapes are and pushing the punch to the side. Others shoulder\nroll and block. We slipped. The standard parry no-name ppl teach at boxing\ngyms is just slapping with one hand, which is probably useful against the jab\nwithout the shoulder roll (though its more economical just blocking the punch\nor rolling the shoulder) . The `side parry’ as shown in the vid-if you didnt\nslip with it wouldnt it just smack you partially on the right side of your\nchin ? You HAVE to slip to get it over your shouder. So if someone is parrying\nthis way and slips wrong or a bit late-its just leading a fist into the face.\nto make sure there’s power behind the parry the torso needs to help IMO. it\nkeeps range and position, its just as economical, creates opportunity without\ngiving even the chance of any (if the wrist misses the shoulder covers the\nchin against the right), timing and accuracy are easier to master than the\nslipping AND parrying at the same time.\n\nand a gifted guy can do crazy things. things like ketchel’s hook where he\nwould land the punch with his thumb and KO opponents, ali’s leaning back from\npunches, roy jones’ head leaning for the left hook, dempsey’s low left hand\nbefore a hook upstairs for more power, louis’ low left hand after throwing a\njab, trinidad’s raised right foot, foreman’s wide looping punches-u know i\ncould go on and on. why not make lamotta/hagler/margarito’s chin defense a\nboxing technique ? i think one shud know that stuff can be done but be taught\nto do what fit the fundamental boxing requirements: stuff that the masters\nused. guys like SRR, benny leonard, joe louis, gene tunney, 80-88 mike tyson.\nas well as exceptional things that helped a person’s individual skill. if\nsomeone can do it, they should. but the basics should be the stuff that stood\nthe test of time or seem to have emerged recently and been just as dominant.\n\nthats why i said some stuff is more dangerous, some more economical, etc and\nthe parry should just be exchanged for the slip roll and block and be kept as\na last resoirt. cuz as one’s opposition gets better parries are useful less\nand less except as a last resort\n\nReply\n\n 32. saber khan\n\nAugust 6, 2011 at 9:04 pm\n\na few other things, stuff i remembered ill write em before i gotta check my\njr’ pre-ops:\n\na parry that pushes the puncher’s hand outside can be done with the glove or\nthe wrist and its a very small efficient movement. its called an outside\nparry. u mentioned mayweather he does this and the downparry and the inparry\nand throws the right with the same hand in a split second. the reason is\nbecause of how little the guard has to move when one rotates the body and gets\nused to rotating the body and using the hand as an extension of the rotating\ntorso. to get space, just outside parry with the forearm or the lower part of\nthe glove depending on how how high your guard is-circle parries aren’t needed\nat all. unless one wants to tie up the arm.\n\nanother way to get a puncher’s arm to move outwards and actually paralyze it\nfor a half a second-this is very advanced but since u wanna talk advanced-\npunch at the elbow. i was a swarmer but i was stunned by this when throwing a\nlazy hook and i couldnt believe how totally flaccid my arm felt. amazingly\nshort punch and you have total freedom to kill the opponent with a hook. the\nbicep punch by jack johnson is a generalization of this, oldtimers talk about\nit but ive seen tried it and it doesnt paralyze like hitting at the elbow\njoint. the bicep punch is also further out, but all 3 move the opponent’s\npunching arm further out. and none compromises the guard.\n\nthe forearm up parry is done that way by pac ali etc because its a desperation\nmove. im guessing where pac learnt it, ali did it to foreman in zaire and\nfrazier in manila and its because he kept his hands low. he also did this\n`parry’ with just his glove sometimes. pac does it on lazy punches far off\npunches however its something one of many that probably drives freddie roach\nnuts. where did ali learn this ? problably benny leonard cuz i know for sure\nleonard did it cuz we saw footage of leonard doing it. but where leonard got\nit is most interesting, and hearsay. some oldtimer who liked to watch benny\npractice talked about how benny was like gans and how gans did things\nincluding parrying upwards with the elbow. and benny in some fight was being\ncountered over his jab, and he suddenly began throwing his elbow up when the\nright counter was coming over his jab. and it sent the other guy’s right hand\nflying and he could jab. while i know benny did it the story that he just\nsuddenly figured it out in the middle of a fight, off something someone told\nhim a long time back is maybe apocryphical. but ali did it because he kept his\nhands down, sugar ray leonard pac they do it for the same reason its a last\nditch effort to stop a hand from landing when the guard hand is low. thats not\nsomething worth teaching is it? worth knowing sure but i wouldnt teach it to\nanyone except a hands down fighter. i would certainly teach the benny leonard\nverson. LARRY HOLMES DID IT RIGHT! yep i just remembered holmes was a sparring\npartner to Ali and he used to throw his elbow up to stop a right counter over\nhis jab. i would teach that move to any boxer though they may never have to\nuse it, like if they prefer to hook rather than jab to start their offense.\n\ni know i bitch about my coaches but i cant ever say they didnt tell good\nstories. and they talked a lot about the stories they heard when they were\nyoung of guys like benny the brain and rocky graziano and basilio and sugar\nray and ezzard charles jersey joe walcott. i gotta go but i hope i explained\nwhy in my opnion these 3 parries are not the best options coach.\n\nReply\n\n 33. Johnny N\n\nAugust 7, 2011 at 6:11 am\n\n@saber khan – practical vs un-practical. good technique vs bad technique.\nSomewhere in the essence of the technique lies what is useful. I teach it\nbecause I’ve seen so many fighters that use it. I’ve fought many fighters that\nall used those forms quite effectively and I try to teach it in the manner\nthat I’ve adopted from them. I don’t recall how the old time greats did it but\nI do recall how my opponents did. Quite simply, I like the move. It’s\neffective, it works, it may not be the absolute best defensive move but it’s\neffective enough to be taught. Sometimes it feels like a moving block, other\ntimes a deflected blow, and other times a bit like a hand trap. Oh btw, I\nexaggerate the moves in my videos and pictures, moving a little more than\nnecessary to help people understand what the motions are. In there pictures\nwhere I didn’t move as much, you can hardly tell in what direction I’m moving\nmy gloves, looks more like a block than a parry, etc.\n\nReply\n\n 34. King Lion\n\nAugust 7, 2011 at 4:02 pm\n\nGreat site and insights! Just found this site a couple of days ago and I am\nvery impressed and extremely grateful.\n\nI found the instruction of Johnny N. and the personal insights and pro fight\nexperiences of Saber Khan, to be so incredibly useful, extensive and\ninfluential, that I had to write in to express my appreciation.\n\nHaving loved the sport of boxing since I was a kid and watching The Greatest –\nAli, on Wide World of Sports, I have to thank both ‘Coach’ Johnny N. and Saber\nKhan, for helping to educate me and I imagine many others, in grasping a\nfirmer understanding and stronger skill set of the ‘sweet science’.\n\nThe two of you really do make a spectacular impression – THANKS!\n\nOn a more personal note, I’d like to learn more, because I recently took up\nkickboxng classes, at 49 years of age, for improved fitness and health\nreasons.\n\nBoxing however is far more interesting imo and I have reworked my basement\ninto a home gym, with a heavy bag, double ended bag and weight set to help me\nlose excess weight.\n\nI feel as I get older, I really do need to be in better shape and my heart and\nmind are stimulated alot by pursuing boxing ‘science’.\n\nBy learning as much as possible, I can teach my 3 God-sons, because I want\nthem to know of the character and esteem building benefits connected with good\nphysical fitness and disciplined training. Of course, the self defence aspects\nare also very important for youngsters 9, 15 and 17 and later this week, they\nwill be attending their first classes.\n\nGentlemen, please continue to keep up the good work and sharing of your boxing\nknowledge, because this website and your combined insights, are in one word –\nFANTASTIC!\n\nPeace.\n\nReply\n\n 35. King Lion\n\nAugust 8, 2011 at 10:38 am\n\nWhat is a ‘boston crab’ style and what is ‘swarming’ @Saber Khan....As a\nnewbie, I have a question to ask – What is the ‘boston crab style’ and what is\nthe ‘swarming style’ you speak of?\n\nThanks.\n\nReply\n\n 36. Johnny N\n\nAugust 8, 2011 at 1:27 pm\n\n@King Lion – thank you very much! we are both honored to have helped.\n\nReply\n\n 37. saber khan\n\nAugust 8, 2011 at 3:47 pm\n\n@King Lion\n\ndamn im sorry dude, i have a bad habit, we always call the philly shoulder the\nboston crab i mean the philly shell, the way floyd mayweather and james toney\nuse their left shoulder to cover their left side of the chin roll with punches\nto their left and keep their left hand free of blocking duty 🙂 really sorry.\nits just something we developed in our gym to use `code names’ for stuff we\nfound funny (a crab boxing with one claw up and one down 🙂 so yeah `boston\ncrab’ is actually something else, its some wrestling move-but when i use it\nits just MY stupid code for the philly shoulder stance and shoulder rolling\ndefense. thanks for pointing it out. btw not a bad tactic in the ring to refer\nto stuff your sparmates never heard of u know, play some mind games with them\ntoo 🙂 i think i refer to other stuff in weird ways too like the left jab-lead\nor jab-straight or jab/cross (all of them are the same thing, a jab but u put\nall your weight on your front foot as you throw it, it is much harder than the\njab as good as the avg cross and a good variation on the 1-1 or normal double\njab or you could triple jab this way with the normal double jab and this one\nwith mustard on it.)\n\nthe swarming style, its one of the 3 central boxing styles. these fighters’\nphilosphy is always moving forward, pressuring, and throwing lots of punches.\nit also employes (though not ALWAYS) a lower than usual position so the\nfighter can get inside longer armer opponents. and most of these fighters go\nto the body more than any other style. its primarily used if a person: 1. does\nnot have enough pwoer to be a slugger or 2. has shorter reach for his division\ndespite the power, to be a boxer or a slugger.\n\n4 main types. there’s the crouching swarmer with the head forward, coming\nforward, throwing lots of punches, like tommy burns, jim jeffries, rocky\nmarciano, carmen basilio, mickey ward, even manny pacquaio in his middle stage\nof his career (when he fought ledwaba, barrera etc). no particular defense\nthey employ but they will duck some, slip some-but with no particular\nemphasis. all they want to do is get inside and trade\n\nthere’s the standing swarmer, same thing comes forward, throws lots of\npunches, mentally fatigues the opponent. but they stand straighter because\nthey have good chins and usually are taller. a battling nelson, jake lamotta,\nharry greb, henry armstrong. in today’s era hatton, margarito. usually have\nsome power, an amazing resilience to being hit, and lots and lots of stamina.\n\nthere’s the mexican swarmer, the diff is they have good guard position, their\nhead isnt hanging forward and they have really good blocking and slipping\nwhile moving INSIDE. and the mexican swarmer first works the body tires out\nthe opponent then goes for the head. their infighting is usually exceptional,\nthey can block punches and punch by sometimes nothing but a vague impression\nof where the opponent’s fists are. they love to work body and then the head.\nthey will take a few shots if they have to but break down their opponent, the\nking was chavez, with guys like barrera and so many others emulating him-diaz,\netc.\n\nthere’s the bob and weave swarmer. which is a swarmer who moving forwards from\na low position with the head always slipping side to side, never letting a\nboxer have any place to aim. terry mcgovern started it, jack dempsey’s roll\nwas coined for his version of head movement, and others evolved the technique.\nu can also see joe frazier. these fighters do well in the clinch or inside\nfighting. the bob-and-weave swarmer is like the other swarmers a move-forward,\nhigh pressure fighter but usually not so much a volume puncher. they need to\ngo to the body and head from both sides but they’re combo punchers and need to\nhave a powerful left hook both to the head and body, btw floyd patterson, mike\ntyson particular use a sub-style within bob-and-weaving swarmers called peek-\na-boo style involving really high glove guard position. however it doesnt have\ngood infighting skills to prevent the clinch.\n\nsome say miguel cotto is included among mexican swarmer styles-well he does\nlike to pressure and move forward and hit the body but he wasnt a mega volume\npuncher and could lay back and become a boxer-puncher if he needed to. he’s\nmore like a joe louis or felix trinidad. u can see ricardo mayorga always\nmoving forward and throwing punches but he’s a slugger more like foreman, aims\nto finish with one shot. pac is anoth exception-he was a slugger at fly, a\nsemi-swarmer at feather, and now he’s a boxer puncher who can swarm if he\nwants to.\n\nso that’s the swarmers style, odd outliers still exist obviously (like cotto\nand pacquaio and me i believe 🙂 but i hope it was relatively clear.\n\nReply\n\n * Benno Roick\n\nMay 29, 2012 at 10:51 am\n\nWonderful explanation. I doubt there is one single person here in Germany who\ncould do likewise. A few will know what kind of fighter a “swarmer” is. But no\none could tell you that there are different swarmer-styles!\n\nReply\n\n 38. saber khan\n\nAugust 8, 2011 at 4:40 pm\n\n@KingLion\n\nand thanks for your remark bro very happy to have contributed something useful\n🙂 and i hope no one copies my little bad habits, im not that good at\nexplaining boxing like coach Johnny is as u can obviously see 😛 but im trying\nto improve the clarity of the stuff i talk about\n\nReply\n\n 39. saber khan\n\nAugust 8, 2011 at 6:39 pm\n\noops yet another correction 🙁 @KingLion\n\none more little thing-the true philly shoulder roll is a guard not a `style’.\nits a way to hold your hands, what angle to keep your torso at. the right hand\nis up, the left side of the chin is tucked into the shoulder which is turned\nto 1 or 2 oclock from your viewpoint and the left hand is down.\n\nas i said, the boston crab is our stupid name for the philly shell. but what\nwe meant by it, wasnt the standard philly shell. in our modified philly shell,\nthe shoulder-chin tuck exists but the shoulder is at 12-1 o clock and the left\nhand is UP in guard position. kind of a mix of the CONVENTIONAL and philly\nguards. it gives you easier shoulder rotation guard against the right orthodox\ncross as opposed to the normal stance or the conventional bob and weave\nstance, the opponent’s liver shot is harder for him to land, easier for you\n(your left hand is closer to his left and right body and his left hand is\ncloser only to your left so u have to keep tha hand up). your left hook is\nstrengthened and it’s an odd modified stance boxers don’t normally see. you’re\nmore side-on and he appears more square compared to you. it’s a variation for\na boxer or skilled swarmer and we used the name cuz it reminded us of a crab\non the beach who was fighting another with just one claw basically and moving\ndiagonally almost like a philly shell boxer. shell=crab, u know 🙂 yeah we were\npretty dumb when we were young.\n\nthe true philly shoulder guard with the hand down is bad for fighting\nsouthpaws, watch floyd he goes to conventional guard against lefties. toney\nsometimes. in the middle east there are more than the statistical 1:9 southpaw\nboxer. (13 pro southpaws in just the middleweight class-unlucky number unlucky\nplaying field for many guys but i loved fighting southpaws). the normal philly\nshell guard makes the left side of the body much more exposed, and i am never\na proponent of keeping my body open to anyone’s shot because body shots drain\nenergy and power much more than head shots. plus we had only 2 guy in the\nentire country (UAE is a small country) who were pros fighter using the real\nphilly shoulder stance. one sucked against southpaws and those who feinted\nwell, and one just sucked period. and not one winning trainer/coach who\nunderstood the intricacies. so obviously we didnt have anyone to teach the\nhigh level moves, or anyone from who we could cheat those moves from without\nhoping to emulate being beaten to a pulp.\n\nthis modified stance was a good mix of the philly shoulder rolling and the\nconventional stance, there is so much the half-shoulder roll guard half-\nconventional guard allows you to do. for one, no one else even noticed it!)its\nsimply not something anyone uses. its more dangerous to an orthodoxer than an\northodox and to a southpaw than another southpaw. and it has various benefits\nfor people trying to close distance against tall fighters who jab into the\nchest or throw long right leads. the weakness is that those who made it and\nused it had to practice a lot to remember and have the endurance the shoulder\ntucked and the hand up (it’s draining to do both). we had to go maverick in\nmany ways and learn by seeing and modifying weaknesses by sparring. and being\nbeaten up and then going ok what did i do wrong there ? and tell each other\n(lightweight, a featherweight, me, and a lightweight from another gym shared\nout secrets). no coach johnny for us kinglion 🙁\n\nand like i said if u do wanna play mind games, an important part of fighting\nIMO, use weird names. do things a little differently; learn to feint, and if u\ncan land a shot once u feint him out stop short. smile and dont feint for a\nwhile it will do amazing things. he will feel stupid, slow, like u can hit\nhim, and when u do hit him (cuz he will think u are maybe feinting all the\ntime) his belief that u can hit him at will go up. he MAY refuse to spar\nagainst u 🙂 feint with the left hand up and go down, feint a jab and throw a\nhook, throw a full jab the next time, then feint with your left hand and throw\na fast soft right lead. and say to yourself `damn i have to throw the langford\nshot with more twist’ or something just as cryptic. u like ali? play mind\ngames bro like ali. when he throws a cross, pivot off your your left foot\ntowards your own right, turn southpaw suddenly and bang him with a weak right\nhook and clinch immediately and whisper in his ear `youre lucky i havent bruce\nlee eardrum bursting punch in a long time’ in a friendly voice.\n\nthats the kind of mind games that will drive opponents nuts and you dont even\nhave to be good at it, just doing it will have them thinking u know a lot more\nthan anybody could.\n\nReply\n\n 40. King Lion\n\nAugust 9, 2011 at 2:05 am\n\nThe honor is mine....really! @Johnny N.....Coach....I want to thank YOU for\neverything this site has taught me – so far!\n\nI got your 5 Biggest Boxing Mistakes pdf today and can’t wait to give a copy\nto my Godsons when they come this week.\n\nGood stuff, man – thanks again!\n\nReply\n\n 41. King Lion\n\nAugust 9, 2011 at 2:26 am\n\n@Saber Khan....Thank you for the quick response and detailed\nexplanation.....WOW.....I can honestly say this site truly has a great wealth\nof information. I am not nearly as informed about many of the fighters you\nmentioned, but can relate to the old days of Cassius Clay, George Chuvalo (who\nis from my home town of Toronto) – Ali and Frazier, Norton, Foreman – Leonard\nand Duran – Hearns – Aaron Pryor – Holmes and of course Tyson, but I grew\nweary of boxing after the ear biting incident.\n\nNow cats like Berto, Manny, Froch, Amir Khan and of course ‘Coach’ Johnny N,\nhis website and yourself have helped to pique my interest again.....Nice!\n\nI have to tell ya, Saber Khan, when you ended that last post with the ‘mind\ngame’ approach, I was blown away and laffed my azz off when you described the\n‘whisper’ – Very Cool!\n\nThanks.\n\nReply\n\n 42. mehran\n\nAugust 9, 2011 at 11:18 pm\n\nthx johnny , thx saberkhan ,, a lot\n\nReply\n\n 43. Malvino\n\nAugust 12, 2011 at 7:33 am\n\n:cry::-*:P8):o:sad::sad:;-):D;-):-):-);-):D;-):sad::sad::o8):P:-*:cry:\n\nReply\n\n 44. Wayne Parry\n\nOctober 12, 2011 at 3:26 pm\n\nGreat directions!!\n\nI’m getting back in to muay thai after 8yrs off due to been lazy and getting\nfat lol. the one thing I have found is that I read the punches right I just\ncant get my hands there quick enough. Plus like in most gyms we tend to work\non attack more than we do defence which is key. I’m really going to practice\nthe technique’s on this website\n\nFrom a Parry learning to Parry again !!\n\nReply\n\n 45. curtis c\n\nJanuary 18, 2012 at 2:22 am\n\ncan you perry a punch with your head? or not?\n\nReply\n\n * Johnny N\n\nJanuary 18, 2012 at 10:06 am\n\nYou can deflect a punch with your head by turning it to the side.\n\nReply\n\n * Roey\n\nJanuary 29, 2012 at 8:24 pm\n\nHey Johnny, Thanks for giving us the best pound for pound boxing site on the\nplanet. I just wanted to know, who are your top 3 Parry experts in boxing? Who\nwould say employs the move more than anyone else?\n\nReply\n\n * Johnny N\n\nJanuary 30, 2012 at 10:28 am\n\nGreat question, Roey. I notice the guys using the parry the most are either\nthe really tall or really short guys. The tall guys parry because they can’t\nslip fast enough, and their arms are so long they and leave their gloves out\nthere without fear of leaving their face open. The short guys parry because\nthey can’t slip into range fast enough, so they deflect shots while wading in.\n\nWith that being said, I really like how Prince Naseem does it. Also many\nheavyweights parry, especially the old heavyweights. I remember Lennox Lewis\ndoing it a lot, too.\n\nReply\n\n 46. J\n\nJune 7, 2012 at 8:44 pm\n\ncan i parry with my elbow to knock a straight body shot off course?\n\nReply\n\n * Johnny N\n\nJune 10, 2012 at 3:11 pm\n\nYou definitely can. Standard technique.\n\nReply\n\n 47. Abhishek\n\nJune 21, 2012 at 12:12 am\n\nThanks a lot Johnny......Good Article and your techniques have helped me out\nnot only in boxing but in my Martial Arts practice also......Great Work.....\n\nReply\n\n 48. Abhishek\n\nJune 25, 2012 at 7:55 am\n\nHey Johnny,where should I focus on the opponent’s body when I have to parry\nhis fast incoming punches......Please Answer..........\n\nReply\n\n * Johnny N\n\nJune 25, 2012 at 3:43 pm\n\nI don’t understand your question. Maybe my video can demonstrate better for\nyou?\n\nReply\n\n 49. simon\n\nJanuary 17, 2013 at 6:26 am\n\nhow would you apply the inside forearm parry as a southpaw?\n\nReply\n\n * Johnny N\n\nJanuary 23, 2013 at 11:58 am\n\nYou can use it against really straight punches like a jab or cross but that’s\nabout it. When used against arc’ed punches it becomes more like a block than a\nparry.\n\nReply\n\n 50. Alex W\n\nMarch 21, 2013 at 1:48 pm\n\nAmazing article ! Extremely helpful ! But I am intrested how much and how long\nI schoud practise parrys in my boxing workouts(I workout almost every day)?\n\nReply\n\n * Johnny N\n\nApril 2, 2013 at 12:04 pm\n\nA few rounds or so everyday will be plenty. Doing them in sparring will help\nthe most.\n\nReply\n\n 51. Jeremiah Kirven\n\nJanuary 9, 2014 at 7:15 am\n\nHey I love this article but I was wondering if it’s okay to parry a jab with\nyour left hand then immediately shoot the jab over it I do this move all the\ntime and it works great in sparring because I take away his jab while in\nreturn establishing mine but can you think of any holes this type of parry\nwould have so I can keep it in mind when I take on tougher fighters\n\nReply\n\n * Johnny N\n\nJanuary 9, 2014 at 2:24 pm\n\nThat tactic works fine, you just need to worry about him coming in hard with\nhis right hand while your left hand is occupied with the pity-pat battle.\n\nReply\n\n 52. Tony\n\nFebruary 3, 2014 at 1:31 pm\n\nHi Johnny , do you watch Hajime no Ippo and name some anime that you watch.\n\nReply\n\n 53. D\n\nSeptember 29, 2014 at 1:17 pm\n\nWould t it be best to parry and counter with the other hand simultaneously\n\nReply\n\n 54. Philippe R\n\nMarch 1, 2015 at 6:18 am\n\nSome cool new tools to add my arsenal here. I was already using parries, but\nnow i see there are better and more efficient ways to do them, that should\nimprove my effectiveness at deflecting those blows. Impressive how much\nadvanced techniques we can find on this site.\n\nReply\n\n 55. Dmoney\n\nApril 4, 2015 at 4:11 pm\n\nIsn’t it best to parry and counter simultaneously\n\nReply\n\n 56. Michael LoSauro\n\nJune 16, 2016 at 11:43 am\n\nWhat if it is a Southpaw vs Orthodox matchup. Then you would have to counter\nparry? All you would be doing is cross-parrying?\n\nReply\n\n 57. deandre\n\nJune 9, 2017 at 7:30 am\n\nthank for the teaching\n\nReply\n\n 58. waasil\n\nJune 21, 2017 at 4:29 pm\n\nthese techniques don’t have to be used of you’ve mastered the shoulder roll\ncorrect? @Johnny N\n\nReply\n\n * Johnny N\n\nJune 21, 2017 at 4:37 pm\n\nWhile you might not prefer them, I can assure you parry techniques will be\nuseful even if you’ve already mastered the shoulder roll.\n\nReply\n\n#### Leave a Comment Cancel reply\n\n### Trackbacks\n\n 1. Boxing Defense Techniques says:\n\nNovember 15, 2011 at 11:41 am\n\n[...] How to Parry Punches [...]\n\nReply\n\n 2. The BEGINNER’S Guide to Boxing says:\n\nNovember 25, 2012 at 9:33 pm\n\n[...] How to Parry Punches [...]\n\nReply\n\n 3. 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The grace that each requires is not easily conveyed, but each technique can be broken into components that can be examined in terms of classical physics. The experiments I shall describe call for actual performance of the technique, but you should do them only under expert supervision since aikido if performed incorrectly can be dangerous to you and your opponent.","Aikido is similar to judo in that it seeks to overcome the opponent’s stability. Aikido, however, is a relatively modern form of martial art that incorporates techniques from a number of other martial arts. It is distinguished by its firm code of avoiding injury to the opponent. Hence it is a form of self-defense rather than a sport like judo. It involves no techniques that can be regarded as attacks. I think it is the most difficult of all the martial arts to learn. Its demands for skill, grace and timing rival those of classical ballet.","Aikido employs many of the same principles of physics that are found in Judo. Suppose your opponent grasps you by the wrists from behind. In one aikido maneuver you smoothly lower your body while bringing your wrists upward and over your head toward the front.","Your opponent hangs on to your wrists but is brought forward by your descent and slight lean forward. His position is therefore unstable because his center of mass is now slightly forward of his feet.","You draw your right leg backward and drop onto your right knee. Your arms and torso are brought forward and downward in a large arc. Because the first part of the motion induced your opponent to hold tightly to your wrists, he is now thrown over your body in a front somersault.","As in much of aikido, your opponent actually throws himself. He cannot prevent your forward motion because of the unstable posture in which you initially place him. Even if he has superior body weight, he cannot stop the motion by pulling downward on your raised wrists. In such a position he can pull only along the length of your arms. The torque due to such a pull is zero because there is no “lever” (described in Part I in this series, “The Physics Of Forces In Judo: Making The Weak Equal To The Strong”). Remember, the lever is the perpendicular from the pivot point (in this case your shoulder) to the line through the force. The line through the opponent’s pull passes through your shoulder and therefore has no lever arm. Even if he is heavy or strong, he cannot rotate your arms once you have them properly over your head.","Many of the techniques in aikido employ the deflection of a force directed at you. Suppose your attacker throws a punch at your face. To stop the punch directly requires a large impact force which could cause injury. A wiser technique is to deflect the strike. Although a large force is necessary to stop the punch directly, only a small force is needed to deflect it.","Although most followers of Western style fighting consider an attack to be an advantage, in aikido the attacker is at a distinct disadvantage because of the momentum of this strike. You can use his momentum to throw him to the mat.","Suppose the attacker steps forward with his right foot and slashes at your face with the side of his right hand (a typical attack in Western styles of fighting and in karate). You slide your left foot to the rear as you parry his slash with your left arm. The parry is meant to deflect the slash, not to stop it or even to slow it, since either effect would require strength from you. During the parry you guide your attacker’s right arm downward into the grasp of your right hand. While still not fighting the forward momentum of his slash, you pull him around in the circular motion you have begun with the withdrawal of your left foot.","The opponent was relatively stable against a pull directly forward because of his extended right foot, but is highly unstable against a pull forward and to his left. In such a direction his center of mass does not have to be moved far before he becomes unstable against a fall. Therefore as you continue to circle you pull him in that direction. He now has two serious disadvantages. First, he is committed to a forward motion that would take a considerable force to stop, even from himself. Second, your pull and his motion are removing his center of mass from his base of support.","To complete the throw rotate your attacker’s right arm downward while stepping to your left rear. Turn his wrist upside down and bend his hand around it. At this point it is impossible for him to prevent the throw. He is now off balance and completely unable to stop his own motion. He also cannot pull out of your grip because you have bent his arm at the wrist. Although his arms may be strong, he cannot prevent the torque you create when you push his hand around his own wrist. You bring him to the mat.","How would a strike to the head be handled in karate? In the Korean style of karate known as “tae kwon do,” I was taught to parry a slash with a powerful strike across the opponent’s arm. Deflection was important but so was countering the slash with a large force. Force was working against force, and usually the stronger person won (I was rarely that person).","In contrast, circular motion is employed in aikido both for deflection and to aid in throwing an opponent off balance. Suppose someone approaches you from behind, reaches around your body and pins your arms to your sides. You should reach upward and hold his hands tightly to your chest while sliding your foot forward.","The timing is critical because you want to move your torso forward at a rate matching the speed of your opponent. If you delay, you will lose the advantage of exploiting his momentum. If you move too fast, you will have to drag him forward. You must slide your right foot forward at the correct speed and then suddenly lean forward and rotate your body to the right.","The combination of your opponent’s momentum and your rapid rotation throws him off balance to the right. He cannot prevent your throw because your lean forward brings his center of mass forward of his feet. He cannot release himself from the forward motion because of his established momentum, because you have pinned his hands and because of his grip around your arms. The centrifugal force on him during your rapid rotation is too large for him to deal with in this unstable position. Hence he essentially throws himself to the floor.","Two more examples of how aikido employs a small force to bring an attacker off balance entail stick fighting (called a jo) that is taught to more advanced students. Suppose an attacker thrusts a long stick at your midsection, advancing with his left leg during the lunge and thrusting the stick horizontally, holding it with the palms of both hands down. It would be futile to try to stop the end of the stick. You rapidly step forward with your right foot so that the stick passes you on your left. (The agility to do this comes only with long practice.) As the stick passes you, turn your body to face it so that you can grab it with both hands. Your left hand is forward of your attacker’s outermost hand. Your right hand is between his hands.","In grabbing the stick your objective is not to stop its motion, which would require considerable force. Rather it is to deflect the lunge upward, around to your left in a circular motion and then up and over your attacker’s head. Once he has committed himself to the forward lunge he can do little to prevent the deflection. He would need a large force to stop his momentum, and he cannot thrust horizontally at your midsection while pulling downward to prevent your deflection.","Once you have the stick over your attacker’s head he is easily thrown. With his left foot forward he is highly unstable against a pull to his left rear because in that direction his center of mass must move only a short distance before it is no longer over his support area. When you have the stick over his head, you pull it downward over his back in that direction. He falls to the mat on his back and probably releases the stick.","Suppose you have a stick and a determined attacker rushes forward to grab its forward end. Allow him to grasp it, but lead him with it (as if it were a carrot in front of a donkey) so that he continues his rush. Also lower your end of the stick (the end he is grabbing) to trick him into bending downward.","Once he has committed himself to this awkward motion and is about to pass to your right side you bring your end of the stick upward over his face and then back downward over his back. If this motion is executed rapidly, he still has a strong grip on the stick and therefore is bent backward by your pull downward over his back and by the continued forward motion of his torso. The torque due to his own weight rotates him to the floor around the pivot point of his feet. His grip on the stick also provides a torque that rotates him. He actually throws himself to the mat because of his initial forward thrust and a bit of trickery on your part.","Aikido has hundreds of techniques for employing such trickery against a determined opponent. In nearly all of them a small deflection of force parries an opponent’s thrust and then guides it so that he throws himself down. When I watch an aikido master defend himself, the motion seems fluid and effortless, and I am inclined to suspect the opponent of faking when he falls to the floor. The fall is not faked. It looks that way because the master has spent years developing an intuitive feeling for the basic physics of forces, rotation and torques.","This article has been edited for clarity. This article and the previous one in this series, “The Application Of The Physics Of Forces in Judo,” originally appeared the Scientific American in the July 1980 issue under to column, “The Amateur Scientist.” It is reproduced with the consent of Scientific American and the author, Jearl Walker. We would also like to thank Michael Goodman for the many illustrations, that also appeared in the original article, as well as Oscar Ratti for his contribution of the first illustration in this article.","Jearl Walker studied tae-kwon-do in high school but had to give it up to survive college. After earning a PhD in physics, he began to use karate in his physics classes at Cleveland State University, where he is a professor. He published on the physics of karate strikes in 1975 in the American Journal of Physics. The article reprinted here was one of his monthly \"Amateur Scientist\" articles from his 13 years of writing for Scientific American. It is reprinted with permission.","Copyright © 2017 - 2030 FightingArts.com a division of eCommunities LLC. All rights reserved. Use of this website is governed by the Terms of Use . Privacy Statement","Stun Gun Wholesale Directlhy to the Public! Stun gun and Taser Guns and personal protection products. 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The first article was “The Physics Of Forces In Judo.” This article\nwill similarly explore some of the basic physics of forces, rotation and\ntorques in aikido.\n\nLike Judo, Aikido is a martial art that demands an intuitive understanding of\nthe physics of forces, torques, stability and rotational motion. This article\nexamines a few of the basic aikido techniques. The grace that each requires is\nnot easily conveyed, but each technique can be broken into components that can\nbe examined in terms of classical physics. The experiments I shall describe\ncall for actual performance of the technique, but you should do them only\nunder expert supervision since aikido if performed incorrectly can be\ndangerous to you and your opponent.\n\nAikido is similar to judo in that it seeks to overcome the opponent’s\nstability. Aikido, however, is a relatively modern form of martial art that\nincorporates techniques from a number of other martial arts. It is\ndistinguished by its firm code of avoiding injury to the opponent. Hence it is\na form of self-defense rather than a sport like judo. It involves no\ntechniques that can be regarded as attacks. I think it is the most difficult\nof all the martial arts to learn. Its demands for skill, grace and timing\nrival those of classical ballet.\n\nAikido employs many of the same principles of physics that are found in Judo.\nSuppose your opponent grasps you by the wrists from behind. In one aikido\nmaneuver you smoothly lower your body while bringing your wrists upward and\nover your head toward the front.\n\nYour opponent hangs on to your wrists but is brought forward by your descent\nand slight lean forward. His position is therefore unstable because his center\nof mass is now slightly forward of his feet.\n\nYou draw your right leg backward and drop onto your right knee. Your arms and\ntorso are brought forward and downward in a large arc. Because the first part\nof the motion induced your opponent to hold tightly to your wrists, he is now\nthrown over your body in a front somersault.\n\nAs in much of aikido, your opponent actually throws himself. He cannot prevent\nyour forward motion because of the unstable posture in which you initially\nplace him. Even if he has superior body weight, he cannot stop the motion by\npulling downward on your raised wrists. In such a position he can pull only\nalong the length of your arms. The torque due to such a pull is zero because\nthere is no “lever” (described in Part I in this series, “The Physics Of\nForces In Judo: Making The Weak Equal To The Strong”). Remember, the lever is\nthe perpendicular from the pivot point (in this case your shoulder) to the\nline through the force. The line through the opponent’s pull passes through\nyour shoulder and therefore has no lever arm. Even if he is heavy or strong,\nhe cannot rotate your arms once you have them properly over your head.\n\nMany of the techniques in aikido employ the deflection of a force directed at\nyou. Suppose your attacker throws a punch at your face. To stop the punch\ndirectly requires a large impact force which could cause injury. A wiser\ntechnique is to deflect the strike. Although a large force is necessary to\nstop the punch directly, only a small force is needed to deflect it.\n\nAlthough most followers of Western style fighting consider an attack to be an\nadvantage, in aikido the attacker is at a distinct disadvantage because of the\nmomentum of this strike. You can use his momentum to throw him to the mat.\n\nSuppose the attacker steps forward with his right foot and slashes at your\nface with the side of his right hand (a typical attack in Western styles of\nfighting and in karate). You slide your left foot to the rear as you parry his\nslash with your left arm. The parry is meant to deflect the slash, not to stop\nit or even to slow it, since either effect would require strength from you.\nDuring the parry you guide your attacker’s right arm downward into the grasp\nof your right hand. While still not fighting the forward momentum of his\nslash, you pull him around in the circular motion you have begun with the\nwithdrawal of your left foot.\n\nThe opponent was relatively stable against a pull directly forward because of\nhis extended right foot, but is highly unstable against a pull forward and to\nhis left. In such a direction his center of mass does not have to be moved far\nbefore he becomes unstable against a fall. Therefore as you continue to circle\nyou pull him in that direction. He now has two serious disadvantages. First,\nhe is committed to a forward motion that would take a considerable force to\nstop, even from himself. Second, your pull and his motion are removing his\ncenter of mass from his base of support.\n\nTo complete the throw rotate your attacker’s right arm downward while stepping\nto your left rear. Turn his wrist upside down and bend his hand around it. At\nthis point it is impossible for him to prevent the throw. He is now off\nbalance and completely unable to stop his own motion. He also cannot pull out\nof your grip because you have bent his arm at the wrist. Although his arms may\nbe strong, he cannot prevent the torque you create when you push his hand\naround his own wrist. You bring him to the mat.\n\nHow would a strike to the head be handled in karate? In the Korean style of\nkarate known as “tae kwon do,” I was taught to parry a slash with a powerful\nstrike across the opponent’s arm. Deflection was important but so was\ncountering the slash with a large force. Force was working against force, and\nusually the stronger person won (I was rarely that person).\n\nIn contrast, circular motion is employed in aikido both for deflection and to\naid in throwing an opponent off balance. Suppose someone approaches you from\nbehind, reaches around your body and pins your arms to your sides. You should\nreach upward and hold his hands tightly to your chest while sliding your foot\nforward.\n\nThe timing is critical because you want to move your torso forward at a rate\nmatching the speed of your opponent. If you delay, you will lose the advantage\nof exploiting his momentum. If you move too fast, you will have to drag him\nforward. You must slide your right foot forward at the correct speed and then\nsuddenly lean forward and rotate your body to the right.\n\nThe combination of your opponent’s momentum and your rapid rotation throws him\noff balance to the right. He cannot prevent your throw because your lean\nforward brings his center of mass forward of his feet. He cannot release\nhimself from the forward motion because of his established momentum, because\nyou have pinned his hands and because of his grip around your arms. The\ncentrifugal force on him during your rapid rotation is too large for him to\ndeal with in this unstable position. Hence he essentially throws himself to\nthe floor.\n\nTwo more examples of how aikido employs a small force to bring an attacker off\nbalance entail stick fighting (called a jo) that is taught to more advanced\nstudents. Suppose an attacker thrusts a long stick at your midsection,\nadvancing with his left leg during the lunge and thrusting the stick\nhorizontally, holding it with the palms of both hands down. It would be futile\nto try to stop the end of the stick. You rapidly step forward with your right\nfoot so that the stick passes you on your left. (The agility to do this comes\nonly with long practice.) As the stick passes you, turn your body to face it\nso that you can grab it with both hands. Your left hand is forward of your\nattacker’s outermost hand. Your right hand is between his hands.\n\nIn grabbing the stick your objective is not to stop its motion, which would\nrequire considerable force. Rather it is to deflect the lunge upward, around\nto your left in a circular motion and then up and over your attacker’s head.\nOnce he has committed himself to the forward lunge he can do little to prevent\nthe deflection. He would need a large force to stop his momentum, and he\ncannot thrust horizontally at your midsection while pulling downward to\nprevent your deflection.\n\nOnce you have the stick over your attacker’s head he is easily thrown. With\nhis left foot forward he is highly unstable against a pull to his left rear\nbecause in that direction his center of mass must move only a short distance\nbefore it is no longer over his support area. When you have the stick over his\nhead, you pull it downward over his back in that direction. He falls to the\nmat on his back and probably releases the stick.\n\nSuppose you have a stick and a determined attacker rushes forward to grab its\nforward end. Allow him to grasp it, but lead him with it (as if it were a\ncarrot in front of a donkey) so that he continues his rush. Also lower your\nend of the stick (the end he is grabbing) to trick him into bending downward.\n\nOnce he has committed himself to this awkward motion and is about to pass to\nyour right side you bring your end of the stick upward over his face and then\nback downward over his back. If this motion is executed rapidly, he still has\na strong grip on the stick and therefore is bent backward by your pull\ndownward over his back and by the continued forward motion of his torso. The\ntorque due to his own weight rotates him to the floor around the pivot point\nof his feet. His grip on the stick also provides a torque that rotates him. He\nactually throws himself to the mat because of his initial forward thrust and a\nbit of trickery on your part.\n\nAikido has hundreds of techniques for employing such trickery against a\ndetermined opponent. In nearly all of them a small deflection of force parries\nan opponent’s thrust and then guides it so that he throws himself down. When I\nwatch an aikido master defend himself, the motion seems fluid and effortless,\nand I am inclined to suspect the opponent of faking when he falls to the\nfloor. The fall is not faked. It looks that way because the master has spent\nyears developing an intuitive feeling for the basic physics of forces,\nrotation and torques.\n\nAcknowledgements:\n\nThis article has been edited for clarity. This article and the previous one in\nthis series, “The Application Of The Physics Of Forces in Judo,” originally\nappeared the Scientific American in the July 1980 issue under to column, “The\nAmateur Scientist.” It is reproduced with the consent of Scientific American\nand the author, Jearl Walker. We would also like to thank Michael Goodman for\nthe many illustrations, that also appeared in the original article, as well as\nOscar Ratti for his contribution of the first illustration in this article.\n\nArticle © 2002 Jearl Walker Artwork © 2002 Michael Goodman\n\nAbout the Author:\n\nJearl Walker studied tae-kwon-do in high school but had to give it up to\nsurvive college. After earning a PhD in physics, he began to use karate in his\nphysics classes at Cleveland State University, where he is a professor. He\npublished on the physics of karate strikes in 1975 in the American Journal of\nPhysics. The article reprinted here was one of his monthly \"Amateur Scientist\"\narticles from his 13 years of writing for Scientific American. It is reprinted\nwith permission. \n \n--- \n \n> To find more articles of interest, search on one of these keywords:\n>\n> Aikido, physics of aikido, aikido throws, leverage, off-balancing\n\nReturn to the Main Reading Room \n \nAdvertising Information • Feedback Home • Forums • Reading Room • Estore •\nAbout Us •\n\nCopyright © 2017 - 2030 FightingArts.com a division of eCommunities LLC. All\nrights reserved. Use of this website is governed by the Terms of Use . 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It is also a [...]\",\n \"Whether you have been able to get to a double leg by either taking a penetration step or a double leg snatch you have acheived only half of the battle of the takedown. Now you must capitalize on this position and take your opponent down for the points before they have an opportunity to counter. [...]\",\n \"If you are quick and have lots of upper body strength then the double leg snatch may be the perfect add to your Wrestling Moves List. The double leg snatch is a great move to takedown if you find yourself close to your opponent where they are standing straight up and you have dropped to [...]\",\n \"The penetration step is essential to almost any neutral position takedown. Although this is not something you will add to your Wrestling Moves List it is essential for many takedowns you will be adding. Performing the proper penetration is a very simple wrestling skill to learn yet takes hours and hours of practice to master. [...]\",\n \"The Wrestling Moves List will no doubt have the double leg takedown on it since you end up in a great position for many takedown transitions. The double leg takedown is essentially getting control of your opponent from a standing position in order to take them to the mat by grabing both of his legs and moving his center of gravity [...]\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Offensive Moves - Wrestling Moves List\\n\\nOffensive Moves - Wrestling Moves List\\n\\n## Wrestling Moves List\\n\\n### The Official Site of the Wrestling Moves List\\n\\n# Category: Offensive Moves\\n\\n## Duck Under\\n\\nBy ET · February 1, 2012 · Neutral Standing Position, Offensive Moves, Take\\nDowns, Wrestling Moves List · Leave a comment\\n\\nYour Wrestling Moves List wouldn’t be complete without a Duck Under. Duck\\nUnder is surely a great way to get control of an opponents back and ultimately\\nget them to the mat. The Duck Under has been used as a primary method of\\ntakedowns for many High School, Collegiate and Olympic Wrestlers. It is also a\\n[...]\\n\\nContinue Reading...\\n\\n * Share this:\\n * Facebook\\n * StumbleUpon\\n * Reddit\\n * Digg\\n\\n## Double Time to the Mat!\\n\\nBy ET · January 27, 2012 · Basic Wrestling Skills, Neutral Standing Position,\\nOffensive Moves, Take Downs, Wrestling Moves List · Leave a comment\\n\\nWhether you have been able to get to a double leg by either taking a\\npenetration step or a double leg snatch you have acheived only half of the\\nbattle of the takedown. Now you must capitalize on this position and take your\\nopponent down for the points before they have an opportunity to counter. [...]\\n\\nContinue Reading...\\n\\n * Share this:\\n * Facebook\\n * StumbleUpon\\n * Reddit\\n * Digg\\n\\n## Double Leg Snatch\\n\\nBy ET · January 27, 2012 · Basic Wrestling Skills, Neutral Standing Position,\\nOffensive Moves, Take Downs, Wrestling Moves List · Leave a comment\\n\\nIf you are quick and have lots of upper body strength then the double leg\\nsnatch may be the perfect add to your Wrestling Moves List. The double leg\\nsnatch is a great move to takedown if you find yourself close to your opponent\\nwhere they are standing straight up and you have dropped to [...]\\n\\nContinue Reading...\\n\\n * Share this:\\n * Facebook\\n * StumbleUpon\\n * Reddit\\n * Digg\\n\\n## Wrestling Penetration Step\\n\\nBy ET · January 19, 2012 · Basic Wrestling Skills, Neutral Standing Position,\\nOffensive Moves · 1 Comment\\n\\nThe penetration step is essential to almost any neutral position takedown.\\nAlthough this is not something you will add to your Wrestling Moves List it is\\nessential for many takedowns you will be adding. Performing the proper\\npenetration is a very simple wrestling skill to learn yet takes hours and\\nhours of practice to master. [...]\\n\\nContinue Reading...\\n\\n * Share this:\\n * Facebook\\n * StumbleUpon\\n * Reddit\\n * Digg\\n\\n## Wrestling Single Leg Takedown\\n\\nBy ET · January 12, 2012 · Neutral Standing Position, Offensive Moves,\\nWrestling Moves List, Wrestling Position · Leave a comment\\n\\nContinue Reading...\\n\\n * Share this:\\n * Facebook\\n * StumbleUpon\\n * Reddit\\n * Digg\\n\\n## Wrestling Double Leg Takedown\\n\\nBy ET · January 12, 2012 · Neutral Standing Position, Offensive Moves, Take\\nDowns, Wrestling Moves List, Wrestling Position · Leave a comment\\n\\nThe Wrestling Moves List will no doubt have the double leg takedown on it\\nsince you end up in a great position for many takedown transitions. 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Yet most texts on Judo do little to enlighten the conscientious student on the finer points of choking and strangulation. Most in fact imply that any pressure on the neck that makes the opponent give up is a good choke.\",\n \"For example the general description of choking techniques in Kodokan Judo by Jigoro Kano is \\\"you use your hands, arms, or legs on the opponent's collar or lapels to apply pressure to his neck or throat.\\\" This excellent comprehensive manual of Judo does not identify where on the neck the pressure is to be applied or the most important objective of these techniques, which is to subdue violent opponents with temporary unconsciousness.\",\n \"In Judo practice there are three basic ways of choking or strangling an opponent, as well as some combinations of the three:\",\n \"Compression of the carotid arteries on one or both sides of the neck restricting the flow of blood and oxygen to the brain.\",\n \"These methods are sometimes distinguished by different terms and may be referred to as choking, strangling, wringing, or neck locks. However they are grouped together as a class of grappling techniques called shime waza. Shime means constriction and waza means technique so this group of techniques are all those involving constriction. The english term \\\"choking\\\" in Judo technically refers to the constriction or blockage of the windpipe which prevents breathing, and \\\"strangulation\\\" technically means compression of the arteries to prevent blood from reaching the brain. However, in this article and in most Judo classes the term choking techniques is synonymous with all of the kinds of shimewaza.\",\n \"All of these methods should be practiced and are useful for various situations. However the first choking method (strangulation) is stressed in Judo and is the most commonly taught in Judo classes around the world. Compression of the carotid arteries is desirable because it requires the least force, is the quickest acting of the choking techniques, is the most universally effective against all opponents, and it is most in keeping with the efficiency principle of Judo, \\\"maximum effect with minimum effort.\\\" Medical tests have established that the amount of pressure needed to occlude the arteries is six times less than the pressure needed to collapse the airway. Directly stopping the blood supply to the brain also results in loss of consciousness about six times faster than indirectly reducing oxygen in the brain through restricting breathing or the flow of air to the lungs.\",\n \"Carotid strangulations are also safer and involve less pain than the other choking methods making them easier to practice and to acquire sufficient skill to be confident in their use. Besides making them more effective, this makes them more compatible with another principle of Judo, \\\"mutual welfare and benefit.\\\" A skillfully executed technique will give the Judo student the ability to produce unconsciousness or submission with little pain or forewarning to the person receiving the technique.\",\n \"A good strangulation hold should render the opponent unconsciousness without injury or significant pain in a matter of seconds regardless of whom the opponent is. The most basic requirements for applying such an effective strangulation are:\",\n \"Make sure your own body always has complete freedom of action so that you are in the best position for the technique you intend to use and you are flexible enough to be able to respond to your opponent's attempts to escape. Your position should be stable so that in applying the technique you can use your entire body.\",\n \"Lead your opponent into a position in which it is most difficult to put up resistance, and control all of his or her actions. Your opponent must be unstable and under your control as much as possible. Very often this means stretching out your opponent's body backwards.\",\n \"Train your hands to get an accurate hold the minute you begin a technique, make your choke work in a very brief time, and once you begin the pressure refrain from continually releasing to adjust your position. Your techniques will have much greater effect if you are firmly resolved not to let your opponent get away but to continue until the end without slackening. Constancy of pressure, rather than extreme force, is what is called for. Excessive reliance on strength would indicate a defect in the technique since very little pressure is needed to compress an artery and render a person unconscious.\",\n \"Entire books can be written on the key points and details of choke holds. Students of Judo around the world have been modifying and refining these techniques for a century, testing them in contests as hard fought and serious as Olympic competition. They have developed many variations in the details of how best to utilize the legs, hips, chest, head, arms and hands to maximize the effect of the choke. In some chokes the hands and arms may use the lapel as if it were a thin cord to encircle the throat, in others they may twist or rotate powerfully into the neck, and in yet others they may pull or push to apply pressure directly to the carotid triangle or trachea. Even the same basic choke can be applied effectively in multiple ways depending on the position, relative size and movement of the opponent as well as the training, strengths and preferences of the individual.\",\n \"Explaining the techniques in detail is beyond the scope of this article but as a brief reference, some of the basic chokes of Kodokan Judo are:\",\n \"Nami juji jime or normal cross lock from the front with arms crossed grasping the collars with the thumb inside.\",\n \"Okuri eri jime or sliding collar lock applied from the rear with one hand reaching around the neck grasping the collar with the other hand reaching under the arm to the opposite collar.\",\n \"Kataha jime or single wing lock from the rear with one hand around the neck to the collar but the other hand under the arm and behind the neck.\",\n \"Ryote jime or two hand choke from the front grabbing the collars with the thumbs inside and turning your fists into the sides of the neck.\",\n \"Sode guruma jime or sleeve wheel choke from the front reaching around the back of the neck with one hand and across the front with the other and grabbing your own sleeves.\",\n \"Tsukkomi jime or thrust choke from the front grasping a lapel and pushing the fist directly into the side of the neck.\",\n \"Jigoku jime (hell strangle) from the rear with one leg and one hand across the throat while the other leg and hand controls the opponent's arms.\",\n \"Sankaku jime or triangle choke from the front using the legs in a figure-four position around the neck and arm.\",\n \"Choking techniques must be taught and supervised by a qualified instructor. Since the Judo syllabus has always contained more well-developed choking techniques than any other martial art and they are practiced in real contest situations, Judo instructors usually have extensive experience in the proper application of chokes. Judo is well known for the \\\"Judo choke\\\", but many other martial arts are now teaching choke holds without the wealth of background and experience most Judo experts have. Chokes are potentially fatal and should be treated seriously. As taught in Judo though they are a temporary incapacitating technique of short duration whose proper execution should be quite harmless. Judo choking techniques have been used in Judo classes and at thousands of Judo tournaments all over the world for more than 100 years without one reported fatality. It is only with the appropriate emphasis on safety and supervision that this record can be maintained.\",\n \"Care should be taken when teaching chokes to children whose physiology is different and naturally less developed than adults. In most Judo tournaments in the U.S. chokes are not permitted for children under 13 years old. Children approaching this age may be prepared by learning basic chokes with escapes and defenses, always under strict supervision. Feeling different chokes being applied in practice to you and learning when to submit is an important form of preparation for tournament and for learning how to choke others. At this very young age, and in fact for beginners of all ages, the emphasis should be on recognizing the effect of chokes and protecting yourself while always avoiding extreme pressure and unconsciousness in practice.\",\n \"Chokes may be practiced from either a standing position or on the ground but the ground is inherently safer. When applying a standing choke with the intention of gaining the full effect you should recognize that the victim will not be able to remain standing. In tournament and practice the person being choked should always be immediately taken to the ground for better control and to prevent an accidental fall which could injure the athlete as they go unconscious.\",\n \"Learning when to give up is an important part of training to avoid the risk of unnecessary periods of unconsciousness. While judoka should not give up any opportunity to escape from a choke, they must also be trained to surrender in a timely fashion when necessary by recognizing when defeat is inevitable and when further resistance will result in unconsciousness. Once you allow yourself to be choked unconscious your life is literally in your opponent's hands, and the practice of any martial art requires that the student learn ways of avoiding this condition of ultimate helplessness. Since it is virtually impossible to speak while being choked, the universal signal for submission is tapping of the opponent or mat repeatedly.\",\n \"The most important safety rule when applying a choking technique is to release pressure immediately when the opponent submits. When applying a choke one should be sensitive enough, and have sufficient control over the opponent, to recognize when he or she loses consciousness so that you can immediately release pressure. Loss of consciousness can be detected easily by the sudden lack of resistance and generally limp feeling of the opponent's body as well as the color of the face and the eyes closing. Sometimes if the choke is held too long convulsions may begin, but the effects of the choke should generally be recognized earlier with proper training and supervision.\",\n \"Immediately release the victim and lay him or her flat so that blood may flow naturally back to the brain. Placing the victim on his or her side, with the head resting on the arm, will prevent vomit aspiration and facilitate breathing if necessary. Monitor the victim closely to make sure the airway is open and the victim is breathing. The opponent will generally regain consciousness spontaneously and be unharmed. If the athlete does not regain consciousness in 20 to 30 seconds and remains unresponsive to your efforts to revive him or her, medical assistance should be sought immediately.\",\n \"Judo instructors should obtain CPR training and certification for use in case of a breathing or other emergency. Even without chokes Judo is a strenuous physical activity that carries some risks for which the instructor should be prepared. Try to awaken the patient with vocal or physical stimuli such as tapping or shouting. Check for breathing by putting your face close to the patient's mouth and looking at the chest, listening for air exchange, and feeling for a breath. Keep the airway open and initiate rescue breathing if there is no breathing. If a pulse is absent, commence chest compressions.\",\n \"There are many old methods of traditional resuscitation that can also assist the victim in recovery. If the outcome is less than desirable these interventions may not be defensible in U.S. courts. They have generally been replaced by CPR which is based on more modern medical knowledge. Among sports coaches and medical professionals in the U.S., CPR is commonly recognized as the appropriate response to a medical emergency. Nevertheless the traditional forms of resuscitation are considered advanced techniques of Judo and instructors may wish to study them to complete their training for historical purposes or for use in special circumstances.\",\n \"The direct massage of the carotid triangle on the neck to open up a collapsed artery or to manually stimulate the carotid sinus.\",\n \"Methods of assisting the victim in waking up and focussing attention such as slapping the victim, striking the sole of the foot, or yelling.\",\n \"Methods of inducing or simulating breathing through massage of the chest or diaphragm, expanding and contracting the lungs. Three such methods of Kodokan Judo are Sasoi Katsu, the inductive method, Eri Katsu, the lapel method, and So Katsu, the composite method.\",\n \"The Kodokan teaches Sasoi Katsu with the patient sitting before you. From behind, bend your right knee and place the kneecap against the patient's spine. Spread your fingers and place your hands on his or her lower chest, hooking your fingers under the lower ribs. Pull back as if opening the ribs to either side, put your weight on the shoulders to bend the body back, and press with your right knee. This will draw air into the lungs. When the ribs have opened as far as they will go, release them. Air will be exhaled from the lungs. Repeat the process slowly and regularly.\",\n \"For traditional Eri Katsu kneel to the right of the victim and support his or her upper body with your left arm around the shoulder. Put the palm of your right hand on the abdomen, just above the navel, and press up against the solar plexus or pit of the stomach. This will cause the diaphragm to rise, expelling air from the lungs. Reinforce the action by bending the upper body forward with your left arm. Gently release your pressure to allow air to enter the lungs. Repeat this procedure until respiration is restored.\",\n \"For So Katsu lay the victim on his or her back and kneel astride the hips. Place your hands, fingers spread apart and pointing toward his or her head, on the bottom of the rib cage. Lean forward and press against the ribs to make him or her exhale, then relax the pressure. Repeat this procedure, rocking forward and back, until the victim can breathe without assistance. Similarly this can be done with the victim on his stomach.\",\n \"As with other martial arts and most aggressive competitive sports, Judo practice includes the risk of serious injury. Of all the types of techniques practiced in Judo however, choking techniques have proven to be among the safest resulting in relatively few injuries.\",\n \"Welcome to the official Judo Information Site. Please enjoy the online lessons at the original injury-free Kodokan Judo virtual dojo. If you have any questions that are not answered on JudoInfo.com, feel free to contact us.\",\n \"Judo can be more than an Olympic sport or a martial art. It is a way of life for many people.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Judo Chokes (shimewaza) -- choking techniques\\n\\nHome\\n\\nTechniques\\n\\nCompetitions\\n\\nTraining\\n\\nResources\\n\\nBlog\\n\\nShop\\n\\nAbout Us\\n\\nHome\\n\\nTechniques\\n\\nCompetitions\\n\\nTraining\\n\\nResources\\n\\nBlog\\n\\nShop\\n\\nAbout Us\\n\\nGoogle+ Facebook Twitter Pinterest YouTube\\n\\nHome » Judo Chokes (shimewaza) -- choking techniques\\n\\n# Judo Chokes (shimewaza) -- choking techniques\\n\\n## \\\"Different Chokes for Different Folks\\\"\\n\\n### by Neil Ohlenkamp\\n\\nThe practice of choking and strangulation techniques is a subtle art that\\nrequires more attention to detail than many other skills in Judo. Yet most\\ntexts on Judo do little to enlighten the conscientious student on the finer\\npoints of choking and strangulation. Most in fact imply that any pressure on\\nthe neck that makes the opponent give up is a good choke.\\n\\nFor example the general description of choking techniques in Kodokan Judo by\\nJigoro Kano is \\\"you use your hands, arms, or legs on the opponent's collar or\\nlapels to apply pressure to his neck or throat.\\\" This excellent comprehensive\\nmanual of Judo does not identify where on the neck the pressure is to be\\napplied or the most important objective of these techniques, which is to\\nsubdue violent opponents with temporary unconsciousness.\\n\\nIn Judo practice there are three basic ways of choking or strangling an\\nopponent, as well as some combinations of the three:\\n\\n 1. Compression of the carotid arteries on one or both sides of the neck restricting the flow of blood and oxygen to the brain.\\n 2. Compression of the windpipe (trachea) stopping or reducing the flow of air to the lungs.\\n 3. Compression of the chest and lungs preventing the opponent from inhaling (often used during pinning techniques).\\n\\nThese methods are sometimes distinguished by different terms and may be\\nreferred to as choking, strangling, wringing, or neck locks. However they are\\ngrouped together as a class of grappling techniques called shime waza. Shime\\nmeans constriction and waza means technique so this group of techniques are\\nall those involving constriction. The english term \\\"choking\\\" in Judo\\ntechnically refers to the constriction or blockage of the windpipe which\\nprevents breathing, and \\\"strangulation\\\" technically means compression of the\\narteries to prevent blood from reaching the brain. However, in this article\\nand in most Judo classes the term choking techniques is synonymous with all of\\nthe kinds of shimewaza.\\n\\nAll of these methods should be practiced and are useful for various\\nsituations. However the first choking method (strangulation) is stressed in\\nJudo and is the most commonly taught in Judo classes around the world.\\nCompression of the carotid arteries is desirable because it requires the least\\nforce, is the quickest acting of the choking techniques, is the most\\nuniversally effective against all opponents, and it is most in keeping with\\nthe efficiency principle of Judo, \\\"maximum effect with minimum effort.\\\"\\nMedical tests have established that the amount of pressure needed to occlude\\nthe arteries is six times less than the pressure needed to collapse the\\nairway. Directly stopping the blood supply to the brain also results in loss\\nof consciousness about six times faster than indirectly reducing oxygen in the\\nbrain through restricting breathing or the flow of air to the lungs.\\n\\nCarotid strangulations are also safer and involve less pain than the other\\nchoking methods making them easier to practice and to acquire sufficient skill\\nto be confident in their use. Besides making them more effective, this makes\\nthem more compatible with another principle of Judo, \\\"mutual welfare and\\nbenefit.\\\" A skillfully executed technique will give the Judo student the\\nability to produce unconsciousness or submission with little pain or\\nforewarning to the person receiving the technique.\\n\\nA good strangulation hold should render the opponent unconsciousness without\\ninjury or significant pain in a matter of seconds regardless of whom the\\nopponent is. The most basic requirements for applying such an effective\\nstrangulation are:\\n\\n * Make sure your own body always has complete freedom of action so that you are in the best position for the technique you intend to use and you are flexible enough to be able to respond to your opponent's attempts to escape. Your position should be stable so that in applying the technique you can use your entire body.\\n * Lead your opponent into a position in which it is most difficult to put up resistance, and control all of his or her actions. Your opponent must be unstable and under your control as much as possible. Very often this means stretching out your opponent's body backwards.\\n * Train your hands to get an accurate hold the minute you begin a technique, make your choke work in a very brief time, and once you begin the pressure refrain from continually releasing to adjust your position. Your techniques will have much greater effect if you are firmly resolved not to let your opponent get away but to continue until the end without slackening. Constancy of pressure, rather than extreme force, is what is called for. Excessive reliance on strength would indicate a defect in the technique since very little pressure is needed to compress an artery and render a person unconscious.\\n\\nEntire books can be written on the key points and details of choke holds.\\nStudents of Judo around the world have been modifying and refining these\\ntechniques for a century, testing them in contests as hard fought and serious\\nas Olympic competition. They have developed many variations in the details of\\nhow best to utilize the legs, hips, chest, head, arms and hands to maximize\\nthe effect of the choke. In some chokes the hands and arms may use the lapel\\nas if it were a thin cord to encircle the throat, in others they may twist or\\nrotate powerfully into the neck, and in yet others they may pull or push to\\napply pressure directly to the carotid triangle or trachea. Even the same\\nbasic choke can be applied effectively in multiple ways depending on the\\nposition, relative size and movement of the opponent as well as the training,\\nstrengths and preferences of the individual.\\n\\nExplaining the techniques in detail is beyond the scope of this article but as\\na brief reference, some of the basic chokes of Kodokan Judo are:\\n\\n * Nami juji jime or normal cross lock from the front with arms crossed grasping the collars with the thumb inside.\\n * Gyaku juji jime or reverse cross lock from the front with the fingers inside.\\n * Kata juji jime or half cross lock with one hand fingers-in and one hand thumb-in.\\n * Hadaka jime or naked lock applied from the rear with the forearm across the throat.\\n * Mae hadaka jime or front naked lock (sometimes called the guillotine).\\n * Okuri eri jime or sliding collar lock applied from the rear with one hand reaching around the neck grasping the collar with the other hand reaching under the arm to the opposite collar.\\n * Kataha jime or single wing lock from the rear with one hand around the neck to the collar but the other hand under the arm and behind the neck.\\n * Katate jime or one hand choke from the front or side reach across the throat to the collar.\\n * Ryote jime or two hand choke from the front grabbing the collars with the thumbs inside and turning your fists into the sides of the neck.\\n * Sode guruma jime or sleeve wheel choke from the front reaching around the back of the neck with one hand and across the front with the other and grabbing your own sleeves.\\n * Tsukkomi jime or thrust choke from the front grasping a lapel and pushing the fist directly into the side of the neck.\\n * Jigoku jime (hell strangle) from the rear with one leg and one hand across the throat while the other leg and hand controls the opponent's arms.\\n * Sankaku jime or triangle choke from the front using the legs in a figure-four position around the neck and arm.\\n\\nSafety Rules\\n\\nChoking techniques must be taught and supervised by a qualified instructor.\\nSince the Judo syllabus has always contained more well-developed choking\\ntechniques than any other martial art and they are practiced in real contest\\nsituations, Judo instructors usually have extensive experience in the proper\\napplication of chokes. Judo is well known for the \\\"Judo choke\\\", but many other\\nmartial arts are now teaching choke holds without the wealth of background and\\nexperience most Judo experts have. Chokes are potentially fatal and should be\\ntreated seriously. As taught in Judo though they are a temporary\\nincapacitating technique of short duration whose proper execution should be\\nquite harmless. Judo choking techniques have been used in Judo classes and at\\nthousands of Judo tournaments all over the world for more than 100 years\\nwithout one reported fatality. It is only with the appropriate emphasis on\\nsafety and supervision that this record can be maintained.\\n\\nCare should be taken when teaching chokes to children whose physiology is\\ndifferent and naturally less developed than adults. In most Judo tournaments\\nin the U.S. chokes are not permitted for children under 13 years old. Children\\napproaching this age may be prepared by learning basic chokes with escapes and\\ndefenses, always under strict supervision. Feeling different chokes being\\napplied in practice to you and learning when to submit is an important form of\\npreparation for tournament and for learning how to choke others. At this very\\nyoung age, and in fact for beginners of all ages, the emphasis should be on\\nrecognizing the effect of chokes and protecting yourself while always avoiding\\nextreme pressure and unconsciousness in practice.\\n\\nChokes may be practiced from either a standing position or on the ground but\\nthe ground is inherently safer. When applying a standing choke with the\\nintention of gaining the full effect you should recognize that the victim will\\nnot be able to remain standing. In tournament and practice the person being\\nchoked should always be immediately taken to the ground for better control and\\nto prevent an accidental fall which could injure the athlete as they go\\nunconscious.\\n\\nLearning when to give up is an important part of training to avoid the risk of\\nunnecessary periods of unconsciousness. While judoka should not give up any\\nopportunity to escape from a choke, they must also be trained to surrender in\\na timely fashion when necessary by recognizing when defeat is inevitable and\\nwhen further resistance will result in unconsciousness. Once you allow\\nyourself to be choked unconscious your life is literally in your opponent's\\nhands, and the practice of any martial art requires that the student learn\\nways of avoiding this condition of ultimate helplessness. Since it is\\nvirtually impossible to speak while being choked, the universal signal for\\nsubmission is tapping of the opponent or mat repeatedly.\\n\\nThe most important safety rule when applying a choking technique is to release\\npressure immediately when the opponent submits. When applying a choke one\\nshould be sensitive enough, and have sufficient control over the opponent, to\\nrecognize when he or she loses consciousness so that you can immediately\\nrelease pressure. Loss of consciousness can be detected easily by the sudden\\nlack of resistance and generally limp feeling of the opponent's body as well\\nas the color of the face and the eyes closing. Sometimes if the choke is held\\ntoo long convulsions may begin, but the effects of the choke should generally\\nbe recognized earlier with proper training and supervision.\\n\\nResuscitation Techniques (Kappo)\\n\\nImmediately release the victim and lay him or her flat so that blood may flow\\nnaturally back to the brain. Placing the victim on his or her side, with the\\nhead resting on the arm, will prevent vomit aspiration and facilitate\\nbreathing if necessary. Monitor the victim closely to make sure the airway is\\nopen and the victim is breathing. The opponent will generally regain\\nconsciousness spontaneously and be unharmed. If the athlete does not regain\\nconsciousness in 20 to 30 seconds and remains unresponsive to your efforts to\\nrevive him or her, medical assistance should be sought immediately.\\n\\nJudo instructors should obtain CPR training and certification for use in case\\nof a breathing or other emergency. Even without chokes Judo is a strenuous\\nphysical activity that carries some risks for which the instructor should be\\nprepared. Try to awaken the patient with vocal or physical stimuli such as\\ntapping or shouting. Check for breathing by putting your face close to the\\npatient's mouth and looking at the chest, listening for air exchange, and\\nfeeling for a breath. Keep the airway open and initiate rescue breathing if\\nthere is no breathing. If a pulse is absent, commence chest compressions.\\n\\nThere are many old methods of traditional resuscitation that can also assist\\nthe victim in recovery. If the outcome is less than desirable these\\ninterventions may not be defensible in U.S. courts. They have generally been\\nreplaced by CPR which is based on more modern medical knowledge. Among sports\\ncoaches and medical professionals in the U.S., CPR is commonly recognized as\\nthe appropriate response to a medical emergency. Nevertheless the traditional\\nforms of resuscitation are considered advanced techniques of Judo and\\ninstructors may wish to study them to complete their training for historical\\npurposes or for use in special circumstances.\\n\\nTraditional resuscitation techniques include:\\n\\n * The direct massage of the carotid triangle on the neck to open up a collapsed artery or to manually stimulate the carotid sinus.\\n * Methods of assisting the victim in waking up and focussing attention such as slapping the victim, striking the sole of the foot, or yelling.\\n * Methods of inducing or simulating breathing through massage of the chest or diaphragm, expanding and contracting the lungs. Three such methods of Kodokan Judo are Sasoi Katsu, the inductive method, Eri Katsu, the lapel method, and So Katsu, the composite method.\\n\\nThe Kodokan teaches Sasoi Katsu with the patient sitting before you. From\\nbehind, bend your right knee and place the kneecap against the patient's\\nspine. Spread your fingers and place your hands on his or her lower chest,\\nhooking your fingers under the lower ribs. Pull back as if opening the ribs to\\neither side, put your weight on the shoulders to bend the body back, and press\\nwith your right knee. This will draw air into the lungs. When the ribs have\\nopened as far as they will go, release them. Air will be exhaled from the\\nlungs. Repeat the process slowly and regularly.\\n\\nFor traditional Eri Katsu kneel to the right of the victim and support his or\\nher upper body with your left arm around the shoulder. Put the palm of your\\nright hand on the abdomen, just above the navel, and press up against the\\nsolar plexus or pit of the stomach. This will cause the diaphragm to rise,\\nexpelling air from the lungs. Reinforce the action by bending the upper body\\nforward with your left arm. Gently release your pressure to allow air to enter\\nthe lungs. Repeat this procedure until respiration is restored.\\n\\nFor So Katsu lay the victim on his or her back and kneel astride the hips.\\nPlace your hands, fingers spread apart and pointing toward his or her head, on\\nthe bottom of the rib cage. Lean forward and press against the ribs to make\\nhim or her exhale, then relax the pressure. Repeat this procedure, rocking\\nforward and back, until the victim can breathe without assistance. Similarly\\nthis can be done with the victim on his stomach.\\n\\nAs with other martial arts and most aggressive competitive sports, Judo\\npractice includes the risk of serious injury. Of all the types of techniques\\npracticed in Judo however, choking techniques have proven to be among the\\nsafest resulting in relatively few injuries.\\n\\nReferences Canon of Judo by Mifune, Kyuzo. Tokyo: Seibundo-Shinkosha\\nPublishing Co., LTD., 1956\\n\\nKodokan Judo by Kano, Jigoro. Tokyo: Kodansha International, 1986\\n\\nJudo in Action by Kudo, Kazuzo. Tokyo: Japan Publications Trading Co., 1967\\n\\nJudo by Tomiki, Kenji. Tokyo: Japan Travel Bureau, 1956\\n\\nThe Overlook Martial Arts Reader: Classic Writings on Philosophy and Technique\\nby Randy F. Nelson (Editor). Woodstock: The Overlook Press, 1989\\n\\nEmergency Care for Choke Holds by Boulay, John. Ottawa: \\\"Coaching Review\\\"\\n\\nDeaths Allegedly Caused by the Use of \\\"Choke Holds\\\" by Koiwai M.D., E. Karl.\\n\\nHow Safe is Choking in Judo? by Koiwai M.D., E. Karl.\\n\\nThe Complete Kano Jiu-Jitsu by H. Irving Hancock and Katsukuma Higashi. G. 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To parry an attack meant to deflect the attack by using your sword to divert the opponent’s sword in another direction.\",\n \"In boxing, parrying is a beautiful defensive move that uses your opponent’s momentum against him. Parrying is a superior defensive move to blocking because it offers more protection while creating better counter opportunities using your opponent’s energy. The more your opponent overcommits into his punches, the more effective your parry will be. As you face stronger opponents, blocking becomes a less likely option. Blocking still absorbs partial damage whereas parrying can deflect the attack away entirely.\",\n \"Parrying a punch allows you to defend against stronger punches, while setting you up for a better counter. Instead of absorbing your opponent’s power into your arm, you’re deflecting it elsewhere to make him off balanced and vulnerable. You’re also leaving your hands free to counter. Covering your face to block punches would have occupied your hands AND your vision.\",\n \"You may have seen the parry before or had your trainer try to explain it to you. In case you didn’t, here it is in full color pictures and video. YAY!\",\n \"The down parry is a simple downward slap of your palm over your opponent’s glove. The punch is deflected downwards away from your face giving you a counter opportunity over the top.\",\n \"The down parry is the easiest parry to learn. It’s effective against many punches and requires little movement. After you parry down an opponent’s punch, you can throw counters over the top. (Try this: If your opponent throws a 1-2, you can parry twice as you counter with a 2-1. Just slap his punches down and counter over the top!)\",\n \"The side parry is a sideways push against your opponent’s glove. Side parries will deflect punches to the side as you counter and/or escape from the outside.\",\n \"I parry the right hand to the side. I can counter with a left hook or pivot to the side to escape or get an angled counter.\",\n \"The side parry can be more effective than the down parry against stronger punches. Parrying down a hard punch might direct his punch to your body, still causing damage. By parrying the punch to the side, he will miss you entirely giving you more time to counter.\",\n \"The side parry can be very tricky to use. The jab might be too fast to side parry whereas the right hand may be too risky to side parry (if you miss the glove, you take a big punch). Some fighters will prefer to deflect the right hand with their shoulder or their forearm instead of using the glove. I’m sure you’ve seen this “shoulder roll” technique used before by defensive wizards such as James Toney and Floyd Mayweather. Nonetheless the side parry is stil a beautiful defensive move to use once you have perfected it.\",\n \"TIP: the side parry works beautifully against southpaws. Push the southpaw left to the side with your right hand, and follow up with a counter right or counter 1-2. (It also helps to slip your head to the right as you do the side parry.)\",\n \"The forearm parry uses your forearms to deflect the punch upwards or to the side. A well-timed upwards bump of your forearms will send the punch up and over your shoulders. There are multiple variations for the left forearm and one variation for the right forearm.\",\n \"Instead of trying to cover my face, I pull my right hand upwards deflecting his counter as I attack with a left hook.\",\n \"I roll to deflect the right hand to the side which sets up my counter right. I lean my body into my front foot to keep my opponent in range.\",\n \"You have to be careful for hooks that might come around your guard. The up parry works best for really straight punches. A friend of mine recommended to step in while parrying a right hand. He told me this shocked his opponents when he ended up inside their punch and landed devastating counters.\",\n \"If you’re doing the left forearm INSIDE parry, remember to roll away from the punch but move your weight to your front foot. The roll helps to deflect the strong force of the right. Keeping your weight on your front foot leaves you in range to counter instead of being knocked backwards. This parry is also very handy to keep in mind when you throw your right hands. If you sense a counter right after you throw your right, you can deflect his right with your inside parry.\",\n \"The motion of the circle parry is taken almost literally from fencing. You use your forearm to wrap around your opponent’s forearm deflecting his punch to the outside with a circular motion.\",\n \"I circle parry the jab down and out to the side. This peels his shoulder away from his chin, leaving a hole for my straight right hand on the inside.\",\n \"I circle parry the long right hand by deflecting his arm down to the outside. Notice the circular motion of my forearm around his (like two swords). I can easily circle parry all punches if he throws from too far.\",\n \"The circle parry is easier to do if you float your hands in the air at long range, like a cat pawing the air. Try to counter with the same hand as the deflecting hand. Using the circle parry at long range can make it difficult for your opponent to get into range. At close range, you can use the circle parry to guide punches under your armpit and counter up the middle. Or you can also use the circle parry at close range to dig your parry arm into an under clinch.\",\n \"To do a low parry, you swing your forearm down in a half-circle to deflect a low punch. It is commonly taught in many other martial arts and also quite effective for boxing.\",\n \"I can also deflect the punch with my other arm so I can move to the outside for a better counter or escape.\",\n \"You can hit sweep the punch using your palm (like I did) or with the edge of your wrist (martial arts style), it doesn’t matter.\",\n \"The low parry is effective against low blows, which are too low to deflect using the other parry methods. If you’re taller than your opponent, you can use the low parry against all your opponent’s straight punches.\",\n \"Once you master the low parry, you can do same-hand parries which means to use your right hand to low parry your opponent’s right hands and vice versa. Same- hand low parries will allow you to escape to the outside and counter with your free hand. It can take you a while to master this.\",\n \"The best way to learn the parry is to treat it as an advanced block. Don’t make too much arm movement, learn how to block punches first and slightly shift into the parry. As you get better at reading punches, you can make bigger motions and guide your opponent’s punches further away from you. For beginners, I suggest keeping a tight defense and doing only SLIGHT parries.\",\n \"Don’t chase the punch, let it come to you. Don’t let your hand get too far from your face. You’ll be vulnerable if your opponent throws a feint. Many beginners will slap down wildly and expose their head when I fake the jab.\",\n \"The parry technique is best used to deflect forward-thrusting attacks away from you. Parrying a looping punch like an uppercut or hook is very dangerous if it loops around your arm. Looping punches will always swing through; no parrying needed. Just get out of the way and counter after they pass through. Have a great counter that works off the parry? Open your gloves and show your face to bait the straight punch.\",\n \"Remember that parrying is more effective against the bigger punches. Don’t try to chase down smaller punches unless you intend on countering. You don’t want to leave yourself open for a big punch because you were busy swatting at small punches. I like to block small punches to bait my opponent into committing a big punch.\",\n \"Don’t parry your opponent’s right with your right and vice versa. Cross parrying leaves you open on the side as your opponent attacks with his other hand. You should parry left-handed punches with your right hand, and parry right-handed punches with your left hand. You will also counter with the same hand that parries since your opponent is probably open on that side. (This rule can be broken once you get master parrying.)\",\n \"Try to counter so fast that your opponent won’t remember your parry. Your want your parry trick to work the entire fight. Imagine your parry as the first punch of your combo; like (parry-2-3-2). Some guys admire their parry too much. They’ll ride the parry for too long and miss their counter opportunity.\",\n \"Once you get really comfortable with parrying you can relax a little more. You don’t always have to be so sharp and wait for a punch to come to you. The pros often hold their hands out to preemptively deflect punches as they move away.\",\n \"You can parry before your opponent even throws a punch. Hold your hand out right in front of his to deflect his shot as soon as he throws it. It’s a clever move to control your opponent at close quarters. Sometimes I slap his glove down and punch right over it.\",\n \"This is going to look like a bunch of kung-fu but bear with me. I’ve seen it done by many experienced boxers. The switch-stance parry means for you to move backwards switching back and forth from orthodox to southpaw as you parry punches. It’s a great way for you to combine footwork with parrying to give you better counter-punching angles as you back away elusively. (Plus, you’ll look cool!)\",\n \"I step back into a southpaw stance deflecting the follow-up right hand with a side parry. I can counter with a southpaw left cross from here.\",\n \"ALTERNATIVE: I low parry with my left hand instead of my right, which allows me to escape outside to the right.\",\n \"Don’t wait to parry several times in a row, counter as soon as you can. I’ve seen guys switch stance 3-4 times in a row parrying entire combinations like a Bruce Lee movie. It’s insane. The examples above are just examples. You can parry any way you want. I recommend you not to try this until you’re super good.\",\n \"The more power your opponent commits to his punch, the more vulnerable he will be. You’re taking advantage of his punches not by stopping them, but by guiding them off target. A quick wave off the hand deflects the punch and creates the opening all at once, while leaving your hand free to counter. It’s clever boxing.\",\n \"At the higher levels of boxing, it’s just not possible to block punches. Could you ever imagine yourself blocking a hammer with your hand? I wouldn’t either, and believe me, the top fighters punch just as hard as a hammer. Even when you see pros blocking punches on TV, they’ll still slightly parrying or rolling the punch. It’s crucial to learn how to deflect punches or avoid them entirely. Once you’ve mastered the art of parrying, you’ll naturally move on to slipping.\",\n \"Nice work Johnny! I learn something new each time I go to this site. I never knew that there were that many variations of the parry. Keep up the great work!\",\n \"Left Inside Forearm Parry It seems that it would be hard to look over your forearm with the left inside forearm parry. Wouldn’t his fist obscure your view? Awesome article, by the way. I doubt I’ll ever be able to pull off the switch-stance parries. That is Asian martial artsy.\",\n \"“The down parry deflects the punch into my balls or leaves me open if I get faked.” On that photo there is a very good acting 🙂 or i don’t want to think the other way that it hit you for real 🙂 Also when i first see that photo before i read the info under the picture i thought you make an Bruce lee screaming with parry 🙂\",\n \"hi johny , thx for ur great article a question : when the throw 1-2 at me ,, if i stay and trade punches in punches , i feel comfortable ,,, but when i just start to parry ,, it will be like : 1 – 2 – i’m gone ,, they just thrust with all the body and steping with the punches and always hit me with third ,, like left hook-upper etc ,, i just can’t counter after i parry the punches ,, any tip how to fix this ? any drills ?? when i want to counter after parrying ,, i find my hands far from my head when i want to start a punch and they will be so weak ( my punches ) and when they jump in suddenly after 1-2 ,, their third always land ..\",\n \"@Gordon – looking over the forearm is definitely possible...as long as you’re only trying to cover your chin and not cover your eyes. At high speed, there MAY be a split-second period where you are blinded but generally, you spin your body just enough to deflect the punch. The more skilled you are, the less you will have to turn.\",\n \"@mehran – I’m a little confused about what you mean. Do keep in mind that you should only be parrying straight punches and also that you should be countering as soon as possible. Don’t sit there trying to parry everything.\",\n \"the side parry is dangerous loved the demo of the asian parry thing coach cool. it really would be a proof of hand & foot speed, mayweatherlike move really. pac could learn it and mess him 🙂 and yeah the bruce lee-ness was awesome. coach i hate the side parry it is just awful against good opponents. orthodox-orthodox i cant tell you how many people good boxers fall for the fake jab-hook to the head and the body. its just not a good move. trying to parry they move that hand and boom usually the elbow. the right hand is just bad for parrying it should be near that chin whether youre upright crouch boston crab or ortho and if someone fights hands down guy who the hell parries from there ? the parry is the easiest to sell for the fake. i dont suggest a right hand parrying ANYTHING, jabs are often too fast, and the fake is so dangerous it gets the hand away it you said it no one should parry the hooks or round punches. the left hand i believe is best for jabbing, hooking. the left shoulders the best superfast weapon against a cross or a right hook. now if someone telegraphs a cross outgunning him with a body hook is better than trying to parry a blow that as you said can still glance you. and crosses are faster at their peak and harder to judge than jabs. a jab goes and comes quick but the cross starts slow and really raises in speed. we did a test practicing parrying jabs and crosses and jabs sometimes are too quick but they have a steady speed from say 1 foot out to 1 inch out. crosses suddenly change speed. have you observed this? pro fighters dont parry the cross unless they use a good boston crab like backup. and i believe the shoulder is more important as a reflex defense to a cross, a block can break your hand. and on a right over your left jab, theres no way to parry-but you can use the shoulder. anyone stupid enough to try and parry an overhand right with their right glove deserves to go down obviously.\",\n \"the low parry i dont know why anyone would expose their solar plexus that way, just use the elbows and bend the knees, parry or block with those. elbow and wrist-forearm parries keep your hands in position moving your torso. they are what people make mayweather look so good called rhythm defense by some reporters. and they arent that tough to master. left wrist-forearm or elbow parry in, left hook or liver shot followed by a short right. even avg punchers can get a ko or at least a kd. left forearm or elbow parry out, right cross or backfoot hook-cut to the body or uppercut. right same thing, and even if you miss the cross or jab your hand is still in position to block a potential KO hook or cross. and ppl today think forearm parries to the chin cannot be done. they can, you just need to parry around the area near the wrist of the other boxer. easier for swarmers since our elbows are naturally higher and so are our wrists. there are so many benefits to forearm and elbow parries. ive seen one particular very soft puncher who LOVES to execute a left forearm parry, then grab the opponent’s right wrist and just right cross to the solar plexus or the chin. his lack of power is compensated by the counter speed i suppose. now if he had left side parried\",\n \"loved the vids, i think the forearm and elbow parries to the body arent taught well to any boxers and right and low parries are just not efficient. maybe someone whos a boxer boxer like you understands the speed of punches better than guys i see but my experience left side parries to the cross come on too late, too early, and sometimes ive seen boxers fall so in love with left parries that they try to parry lead rights and are floored by a liver shot.\",\n \"again my 2 cents. maybe im wrong or some of this stuff is `anti style ?’ im ready for being corrected if im wrong sensei..\",\n \"@saber Khan – the side parry is really useful and can be made a little easier if you slip slightly to the opposite side as you do it. Different parries are easier for different punches depending on how your visualize the punch and the way in which you stand.\",\n \"After reading what you said, I realize I had to update the guide with one small detail: treat the parrying as a moving block! When you first learn it, don’t try to be crazy and catch the punch with your outstretched hand. Just block it first but slightly shift your guard in the direction of a parry. Kind of like a half-parry.\",\n \"In the low parry pictures, I exposed my solar plexus for demonstration purposes. You’re right, nobody would ever stand there like that. Nonetheless, it is still useful for sweeping away low punches. The low parry, similar to a side parry, is also easier to use if you’re already slipping to one side of the punch.\",\n \"Parrying is a move advanced move and while it is riskier than blocking, it will allow you better counter-opportunities than blocking. If anything, parrying stands right between blocking & slipping...where slipping is the riskiest of the three but offers the most benefits. It’s also important to note that it will be difficult to parry punches if your opponent does not commit to any of them.\",\n \"amazing knowledge I was blown away when I saw that was you in those pictures and videos above, I was expecting an older guy with a ton of boxing experience. You’ve got a talent for explaining things and the potiental to coach world champions. Keep up the articles I hang them in my gym for the other guys to read.\",\n \"Thanks for the vid! Nice video! This site has loads of very useful information for us aspiring to be good boxers. On parrying, my own experience is in line with saber khan. I came from a traditional martial arts background (karate) where we had to do blocks for each kind of strike. This was for the forms. But you could see that these types were useless in sparring as if you try to block something the opponent just times it or does a fake. All the new guys eventually realize that doing any active or specific blocking was dangerous to their health. I agree that its a high-level skill and I’ve seen top pros do it. (They parry down the jab mostly and counter with their own jab).\",\n \"Coach, by any chance do you have any sparring or competition videos of either yourself or any of your mates doing these parries in a real situation? It would really help me get the timing down and see how you make it work.\",\n \"Best peice on parrying I’ve read! Hey man, thanks for doing all of this as it was very helpful and just comforting to know that the tecniques ive been training with would be helpful. I just have a question when you say that “parrying stands right between blocking & slipping...where slipping is the riskiest of the three but offers the most benefits.” I see how that can make sense, but cant parrying leave the opponent even more off balance than slipping if done correctly? and you could also chance grabbing the glove to slow them down more. Just a thought though. Also I was wondering about a simultaneous parry and head movement and how much more effective that would be than to just do one of them?\",\n \"Thanks man, you were just in time...i have been looking good “parrying punches” guide and this is more than helpful 🙂\",\n \"@sg – I was really touched by your comment. I think that was the best compliment I’ve ever heard and it means a lot. It’s flattering to hear that my writing is posted on the wall of a gym. I mean...WOW! Ok, I’m speechless. Thank you.\",\n \"@JaketheSnake – Hey Jake, I was really worried when I read your comment. I’m always worried of not being able to communicate the technique clearly to the readers. If you’re not confident of using the technique, then I’m not doing my job right. I checked out my sparring videos as you asked but I noticed many problems. The parries are so fast that it just looks like my opponents are slightly missing. Only the low-parries look obvious. The other problem is that the parries have my style imprinted on them which is not what I want you guys to learn.\",\n \"For now, I would suggest that you drill the parry movements I showed in the images and videos. Do them during a slow sparring practice where you mix in blocks & parries. Try not to think of the parry so much as a movement....instead treat it as a block but with a slight shift. This should get you more used to deflecting the impact slightly. Over time, you will learn how to parry the punch entirely. Please give this a try and if it doesn’t work, I will have to whip up some better videos for all of you!\",\n \"i tried your parrying tips at sparring Ive sparred last week with my instructor and tried your parrying techniques and ive got less beating than our previos spar. the problem is i parry so much like bruce lee and forget to counter immediately. I havent tried your advaced parrying tips the switching ones, but will try it.\",\n \"1.first is can you make a guide how to parry south paws 2.i had encountered the term “criss cross” from the anime “hajime no ippo” some time ago, its countering a counter punch. can you make a guide about it\",\n \"@mingsy the cat – yes, I should make a guide for parrying southpaws. For now, here are two most common parries I use against southpaws: down parry the jab and circle parry the left cross. Don’t forget to counter over the top after the parry!\",\n \"sry, my last domment was confusing .. i read it again and its ..... what i was trying to say is when i parry a punch and goin to counter ,, his next punch in combo will touch me sooner than my counter punch ... he’ll catch me first ,,,, then i’ll stuck in a chain of – he punches i block – ...\",\n \"@mehran hey bro maybe i can help. if i got you right, you parry a guy throwing combos right ? alright so this is the thing:\",\n \"1. he throws a punch 2. as you are parrying his next punch is ALREADY COMING 3. by the time you start to counter his fist is pretty close to you 4. and as your punch is halfway you probably have eaten some leather\",\n \"i think you can kinda tell the problem. btw this is an opportunity to really learn some stuff because who youre sparring may either be a robit puncher or realises that you are countering late. here’s a solution not just for this guy but overall for how to counter\",\n \"1. you dont parry then counter bro, AS you parry you counter at the same time. or you can decide to forget the parry and just counter the guy over or around his shot and beat him to the punch.\",\n \"left jab then right cross left jab then right body hook (right body crosses are very slow) left jab then right hook (only if hes really close to you) left jab then right uppercut (only if hes really really close to you)\",\n \"right lead then left jab right lead then left hook right lead then left body hook right lead then left uppercut\",\n \"right cross (after a left shot) then left jab right cross (after a left shot) then left hook right cross (after a left shot) then left body hook right cross (after a left shot) then left uppercut\",\n \"1. if he throws a jab and you see it coming a, you parry with your right against his left hand and roll away from the punch AS you throw your left hook to his head (cuz you know hes gonna throw his cross or body shot right :D) b. you just counter with an overhand cross over his jab (no parrying) while keeping your left glove up to stop a right cross and keep the elbow in to stop a right body shot c. if he is SUPERFAST in his combos you parry his jab and roll away from the punch and immediately get ready to parry his right (dont forget rolling away from the punch) and on the second parry you throw your left jab or left hook-uppercut to the head or the digging hook to body\",\n \"if its a right shot he starts with depending on his power you can parry it and roll with the punch, and at the same time you parry, throw your own punch as he is moving his left hand.\",\n \"or you can block it (if he really gets great speed or power on that shot in which case i really wouldnt recommend trying to parry cuz he hits you-things are gonna go downhill) as you throw your punch.\",\n \"why do you roll ? well it decreases the sting of the punch as you block or parry, and just as important, it will remind you, you throw YOUR PUNCH AT THE SAME TIME AS THE PARRY. you dont wait for his fist to travel as you parry, you get ready to parry, start to throw your counter\",\n \"left jab, left hook left jab, left body hook left hook, left hook (doubling on the hook) left hook, left jab left hook, left body hook hook (going up then down) left body hook, left hook (going down then up)\",\n \"same thing you block/parry as you counter with the opposite hand. the diff is ppl who who this have faster handspeed or great power and speed. if they throw doubles with one hand, your counter should hit that side cuz its exposed. it may be hard, as i said usually these ppl are super fast or may use a style like boston crab that naturally defend the left side. so if the left side is totally defended counter the space on the right side or the right side of their body with your left hand. i wouldnt suggest trying to counter over the top because ppl who double up are usually fast and accurate. if someone doubles up their right hand please teach them a lesson because theyre basically in southpaw stance and their entire left ribcage solar plexus its all open and you can whack them with a fast counter hook if you cant beat a guy’s double right leads with your left hook u need to work on speed.\",\n \"if you do this stuff i guarantee youre not gonna have someone catch you with a combo as you parry one shot. they may try and feint you into opening up defenses but thats a more advanced level. i hope what i said made sense let me know if it was confusing.\",\n \"@mehran – if you’re parrying correctly, he will be falling through the first punch. also, you should be countering immediately after the parry. you should also know that it’s very hard to parry someone that isn’t committing and pushing through his punches. If he’s a true snap puncher or just trying to touch you for points then you actually won’t have anything to parry. You’ll have to slip or just block. On the plus side, it’s nice to know he’s not ramming all his punches through you.\",\n \"What Saber Khan said is also correct: if the guy is fast, you have to counter immediately or eat some punches.\",\n \"i think what mehran means is he is parrying shot but the next punch in the combo lands before his punch coach. either the guy he’s fighting is putting little weight on the punch or not following through. yeah we agree on that. jabs even stiff ones when parried dont send a guy totally offbalance, unfortunately :S left hand straights do (where the foot thumps the ground giving the punch real power and needing the feet to be planted). unless someone’s sloppy with their jabs and pushing through, the parry to the jab doesnt unbalance them at least if theyre good. cuz they are going to start retracting so fast the lack of something to push against doesnt matter. again we’re talking on-balance snappy jabbers right ? guys who are on balance even if the punch misses ? a punch missing and a punch parried dont really change rhythm. at least a jab, and most good boxers don’t get too fazed if a power right is parried unless its a haymaker. im really not sure why a fall-through would occur...\",\n \"as for countering after the parry, we were taught to counter as we parry. and maybe that’s because of my style but swarmers certainly dont have lightning fast hands in general. its pretty easy to counter as you parry as long as you can read feints. and if a boxer’s bad at reading feints he will be trapped in any combo puncher’s whirlwind eitherways.\",\n \"i dont think pros or good fighters parry then punch, at least i cant remember any such punchers succeeding in trades that way. what i see all pros do is usually parrying, and the rolling and punching simultaneously.\",\n \"@saber khan – you’re right. the best boxers do punch AND parry at the same time. Some guys will parry with one as they counter with their other hand. Other guys do an instantaneous parry & immediate counter... example of this: with your right hand, shoot it forward as you tap down the opponent’s jab. So you think of your right hand making a quick bump before the right cross over his left arm. If you do it fast enough, it will look like a right cross counter, but in reality it very quickly (and un-noticeably) deflected the opponent left jab downwards just a tiny bit. If you watch Mayweather very VERY carefully, you will catch him doing it over his opponent’s left jabs.\",\n \"I also remember southpaw Felix Sturm (then known as Adnan Catic) using the side parry beautifully against Jermain Taylor in the olympics. You can also see Kostya Tszyu using the circle parry beautifully against Vernon Forrest in the olympics here at 4:01 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFqzr4oMwZM (btw, do you think I should link this video in the guy? I figured some guys might like it but I don’t want them to be biased by copying Tszyu’s style)\",\n \"yup coach, thats what i was going for, however floyd is basically doing something whitaker did, and before him sugar ray will pep before him and the master, jack johnson. today its a parry and then a counter. johnson invented a punch to the bicep, and then the jab. gans actually had it even more complicated with a parry outside and a jab while throwing the right hand just after the jab. but dont u feel thats compelx ? if u feel its okay hell im game!\",\n \"now tsyzu is a master feinter, and feinting should be taught after ppl get their fundamentals totally grounded. i feel very hesitant sometimes id rather they mastered the stuff u suggest first. IMO this site is best for beginners, i mean featuring mayweather tsyzu roy jones SRL ppl of that sort shud kinda be at a different level. to me and you i think its natural, we wanna incorporate everything. but if ure asking my opinion, even the floyd and manny top 10 points went over most ppl’s heads i think. i just wrote again about the hook cuz amazingly, boxers are still doing the saaaaaame mistakes throwing the hook and asking `how do i get more power ?’\",\n \"my opinion ? if u do decide to put up his vids coach ull have to really explain feints in detail. seperate the beginners stuff from guys who are intermediate, fixing bigginers’ errors stuff from the advanced stuff. start a bunch of work on advanced work-floyd, whitaker, roy jones, SRR, hearns, ali, pep, langford, jersey joe walcott, johnson, dempsey (i saw the qn on the dempsey roll and it wasnt totally accurate :-), tsyzy, forrest, pacquaio, JCC, hearns, naseem ahmed. we can discuss the weird things they got away with the techs used and such. but if its put in the middle of kids who dont know the fundamentals yet, and others who know the fundamentals but are trying to find a way to use it in sparring or fix little errors-i think it would confuse them big time. so yeah i think level 1 for beginners, level 2 for ppl fixing bad practices they picked up and learning how to improve conditioning, level 3 for ppl who have the tech and the moves but need to know how to use em, and maybe in a level 4 for those whove maximised what orthodox and classical boxing teaches them, a tsyzu and PBF and pacman and roy jones would be perfect examples. we could even talk about foreman vs frazier styles vs technique mosley vs forrest and chavez vs whitaker, duran vs SRL I and II and the mental aspects. things like roughing up inside, holding behind the head, the left straight punch, the feints and counter feints, defending within combos and fighting off the ropes a la rope a dope. so much to cover in this beautiful sport 🙂\",\n \"`the side parry is really useful and can be made a little easier if you slip slightly to the opposite side as you do it’-> i agree, however the point of the side parry with THE GLOVE is a bad move. if someone like ali was gonna throw his left sure i would parry but if someone like trinidad or me or tyson was throwing the left, id be worried about the fake parry that would expose my head to a left hook. slipping helps, rolling is better. and it gives you a chance to throw your shot if he plans to use his combo.\",\n \"`don’t try to be crazy and catch the punch with your outstretched hand’ ->i think thats pretty self explanatory but its good for ppl to be clear about.\",\n \"`Just block it first but slightly shift your guard in the direction of a parry. Kind of like a half-parry’->well thats rolling into the punch, its also not a bad idea, i and other guys who had to deal with power punchers prefererred to roll away from the punch. but maybe that’s cuz we use a more boston crabbish defense, depending on the shoulder quite a bit so.. i agree, rolling towards the punch is better than pawing at it when someone feints. and even good fighters like floyd used to fall for the fake jab he’s fast enough to recover.\",\n \"`The low parry, similar to a side parry, is also easier to use if you’re already slipping to one side of the punch’ ->You can parry with the elbows coach, If someone moved an arm independant of the body I certainly would make him pay and im damn sure a power puncher like a roy jones . but if he turns his guard in the rhythmical way whitaker jcc style it would push blows sideways and if it didnt block them and if it didnt make their sting much lower.\",\n \"i kind of never found the parry a useful thing in terms of a hand moving out, but the entire body turning (which is a forearm parry or a body roll where the forearm or inside or outside of the elbow parries ot blocks the punch) does the same thing. the worst that can happen is ive lost a little bit of my side- on position, my hands are still in place in case im feinted and he decides to throw something else.\",\n \"Parrying is a move advanced move’ -> considering what you added yourself: it will be difficult to parry punches if your opponent does not commit to any of them.’ u know well coach good natural punchers dont hit and pose with their hands on your chest like kara-tay, they touch the skin and boom! the shockwave goes through and while they’re halfway through the next punch.\",\n \"`the low parry is also useful for guys who push at your hip bone. If you drop your elbows to block, they will push you off balance and so you must low parry to avoid getting pushed’\",\n \"well they need to face some point elbow blocks breaking. old school roughhousing, using the point of your elbow to block the punch. this certainly isnt a sporting move but then we’re talking dirty tricks. you can also bob and as you come up throw the elbow when youre close to them inside. specially if theyre bigger, fast elbowing and catching punches on the points of the elbow can often injure opponents’ hands if they hipcheck. we follow the jack dempsey-marciano style, retaliate against bullies and it becomes a fair game. if one throws looping punches, we turned away from the punches so they either got `parried’ away by the elbows’ outside or blocked between the elbows.\",\n \"most successful swarmers are counterintuitive rolling to catch the punch and bobbing instead of just slipping. the side of the forearm (just under the wrist) or the elbow while turning of the body is now called mayweather’s defense. before it was called the dempsey roll, and the JCC defense. i dont care what its called, my point is using the gloves to move a punch away is a bad move unless someone’s a hands down fighter in which case its better to slip. and im suggesting maybe, ppl should screw the concept of the parry altogether for the kind of defense JCC and floyd and whitaker and norton used not moving their gloves but turning the punch away. watch norton against ali, he knew jabs would land and ali would feint his ass off so he turns into the punches. however ali never went for the body with the jab much so norton can be a good example of just a left jab stopper. and if u watch all the fights, its obvious norton won at least 1 if not 2. he had ali’s number.\",\n \"the one to stop uppercuts, that is really important. you can also try and point elbow block someone who throws a long uppercut. i think ali got nailed by frazier with the big hook on a long uppercut attempt. so i understand if u wanna stick to the `oldtime’ classics, just my opinion that the parry is more a theoretical than a practical tool..\",\n \"was that jab at me bro ? u think ive never been in a fight huh ? i wish my face looked like that. now i already stated these are my own views, views of a guy who was never that concerned with parrying. i was a bob-weave style swarmer, not that concerned with outside fighting. however ive seen coaches and their amazing differences of opinion:\",\n \"block the jab parry the cross’ while other coaches barked parry the jab slip the cross’ and others `parry everything if u can’\",\n \"can u tell me o wise dan which pro slaps away the jab ? jack johnson used to catch punches but it was blocking them downards not sidewards. larry holmes did it but downwards mostly on jabs and sidewards with the top of his elbows, or with the wrist area. just like i personally suggested. parrying downwards i said it was a good idea as long as the body rotation was there. but its amazing old timers just cant admit anything their coaches didnt teach them can possibly be right.\",\n \"u probably saw guys like leonard in their prime right ? did he parry sideways the way coach for whatever reason showed in the vid ? thats what i was talking about. if u watched the vid, it shows the hand crossing the to the other side, without the body turning. the best guys at parrying i saw pro level or club level parried with their wrist areas, their forearms to push a punch to the side and turned the body to make sure there was enough power. just a fist to push a strong fighter’s right can lead to a boxer’s own glove hitting him id guess; its a cross it needs to be given sme respect pushed hard or blocked proper. i never said anything dumb like `block with your fist i suggested rolling the upper body to get power to push the hand without moving the gloves away from the standard guard.\",\n \"did u check out the vid before cursing me ? johny N is great but pushing a cross with the left hand over the right shoulder ? and in the vid he’s actually slipping to the outside of the right cross that is ridiculous his hand shoud be free to throw a cross to the body or the head that’s a KO or at least a KD chance. ive never seen any normal boxer do this kind of parry, it seems dumb to me maybe ppl CAN do it but it seems like a waste and is openig up the entire left side the chin the body, someone who’s thrown a cross is close enough for a counterpunch the vid shows that opportunity taking arm totally out of the game. and believe me any good fighter will throw a hook with glee if they find an opponent whos chin and complete left body is defenseless. and say someone feints the right cross but throws it looping or overhand it will probably land even more flush to someone who’s slipping outside the cross!\",\n \"still, maybe im wrong i admit i never `practiced’ lots of outfighting but i know all the moves cuz any fighter has to know what his opponent is capable of, if im wrong id like to know. just careful with your language bro this place is filled with lots of newbies id rather 2 old guys not fight and ruin it\",\n \"oh just in case bro when i say i agree with the forearm parry i dont mean the one where the elbow has to move above the head, that kind of move that a good feinter will use. if i knew or any body puncher knew he could get an opponent to lift the left elbow to parry that way they would be feinting all day and night and land body shots and head shots as the boxer who tries to parry that way will expose some part of themselves. if someone does it to stop the jab by pushing it up i think any guy with a decent left hook will start mixing jabs with hooks, liver shots, throwing the half hook half uppercut. that comes at a 45 degree angle some call it the shovel hook.\",\n \"and the circle parry ? please show me one guy who does that. its one thing to grab the pwoer arm but not like the way these videos show-i cant even imagine SRL or meldrick taylor or manny pacquaio pulling that off. grabbing the arm is one thing and its very advanced. its done with the elbow being inside the opponent’s bicep-forearm insertion point pushing it out from there and then can grab his bicep from the armpit while throwing the other arm. again how many times has this ever been successful as a defensive move ? its more of a clinch creating move.\",\n \"a low parry is ok i suppose but if i knew someone fell for that i would feint all day. with an elbow block using the turning of the body, the ability to simply bend the knees, a good fighter can learn to catch shots as fast as with just their hands. and some low blows are just from really close there’s no escape. or one can turn and let them hit the hips, or intentionally get them to punch at the point of the elbow like graziano and basilio did (kind of like a down parry using the point of the elbow) check out old fighters how oldschool these tricks are but not that hard, dont waste movement you use the legs to move down no changing guard position or moving gloves from the face. or they can rough them up with the elbows like mike tyson when someone tried to low blow. of course these are only for one style, but im just saying the low parry isnt the only way. anyone can learn to use a good rolling defense and can parry as well as block with the elbows.\",\n \"the `low’ parry actually looks a lot like a very weird overextended forearm block to the uppercut. ppl who uppercut well do it from so close using elbows is not a good idea, this low parry motion works well to stop uppercuts and often grab their hand if someone has come too far inside and one doesnt want to exchange. i suggested that the low parry be shown in terms of how the basic forarm perpendicular to forearm can be a block or parry to the uppercut.\",\n \"@saber khan – I think he was poking at me considering I look young. I don’t get the troll comments sometimes. I wish they stated what it was they didn’t like. Oh well.\",\n \"I think some people are really taking the parrying guide too literally. It is simply a technique being taught. Whether they’ve seen it used before is not the point. I’ve seen hundreds of pro’s parry and when it’s done right, you can’t see it but you can feel it. It’s there. I don’t make up the techniques. They’ve been there hundreds of years before ExpertBoxing and will be there long after ExpertBoxing.\",\n \"As for the validity behind techniques like the circle parry. You can watch the Russ Anber video in the Title Boxing series where he demonstrates his verysion of the circle parry. Some guys make it a full forearm wrap. As for me, I think of it as a much more technical parry. What I do is sneak my hand to the INSIDE of my opponent’s wrist and flick his wrist (and thus, the entire arm) OUTWARDS with my fingers. It’s so subtle that you cannot see it, but you can definitely feel it. A pro did this to me many times and taught me it because of how useful it was. The downwards parry only slaps the punch downwards but the circle parry slaps the punch OUTWARDS...thus making his hand split to the side an extra few inches so that you can punch straight up the middle.\",\n \"As for the side parry...again, this technique is used A LOT. Go to any gym full of pro’s and step in with one. I am most definitely sure that they are using it. Not all of them will use it in the same manner of my style (which is with a slight slip) but they are definitely doing it. They’re doing it against jabs, right crosses, left crosses, etc. Of course I added mine with a slip because it’s my style. Other’s might do it with a bobbing head movement or side step. It doesn’t matter, the side parry technique alone will not with you the fight...you have to combine it with...”fighting”. Look at the jab, just standing there and jabbing is not going to win fights. You have to combine it with footwork and follow it up with other punches.\",\n \"Most people have this idea that if you don’t a pro using a technique, it’s not useful and therefore unrealistic. The thing is people don’t have the eyes to see it. If somebody was a total noob and only watched a backyard street fight, they might say the guy with the wide swings is a more impressive puncher than the guy with the straight punches. They don’t understand where the power and technique comes from. I would say the same to people who’ve never seen certain techniques. It is VERY DIFFICULT to see a technique if it’s never been taught to you...that’s where I try to come in. (with resistance every now and then) But if you choose not to see it and not to try it, understand it....it is your loss, not mine.\",\n \"All I can say is that you have to try the techniques. It is very common that throughout the years, popular boxers will come and go making their fighting styles popular because they were successful with them. After Mike Tyson, WAVES of people were begging to learn the peek-a-boo style. After Floyd Mayweather, everybody has a video on youtube copying the same padwork. If you want to be good to yourself, develop your own style. Who knows, you might create the future. Unseen, unpopular technique has always been known to shock and dominate popular styles on the years because of people’s blindness to the style.\",\n \"I’m not busy mastering anybody’s style because I have my own and I love it. It’s made up of small pieces of other fighters’ styles and more importantly a very big piece of my own personality. It may not be perfect but it’s how I want to move and respond to situations. When I speak, I want to use my own words...and when I fight, I want to use my own style. The biggest joy in my life is when fighters come up to me asking me to show them MY STYLE (not mayweathers/pacquiao/etc).\",\n \"Quote “If you want to be good to yourself, develop your own style. Unseen, unpopular technique has always been known to shock and dominate popular styles on the years because of people’s blindness to the style.”\",\n \"Quote “I’m not busy mastering anybody’s style because I have my own and I love it. It’s made up of small pieces of other fighters’ styles and more importantly a very big piece of my own personality. It may not be perfect but it’s how I want to move and respond to situations. When I speak, I want to use my own words...and when I fight, I want to use my own style. One of the greatest joys in my life is when other fighters come up to me asking me to show them MY STYLE (not mayweathers/pacquiao/tyson/etc).”\",\n \"Perfect statements. One of the amazing thing in boxing i guess it is open to very different styles and techniques. But also there is a lot of guys and coaches in boxing who wants to impose their own style to everyone. These people think that their style is only true and must and they don’t have a open mind to new styles and techniques. I guess everybody’s physical structure, mental structure, body mechanics, fight mentality can vary. So the styles and boxers vary. That’s the beauty of boxing. Just because one technique works on a person doesn’t mean that can work on everybody or vice versa.\",\n \"You always mention on your answers and articles “do what works for you” and that’s one of the reasons why i follow your articles and have a huge respect for you. You have a open mind. And finally about the age “intelligence is in the head not in the age”. I saw empty guys at 60 years old and i saw 18-20 years old guys with wisdom.\",\n \"check out my answer coach. i think he was potshotting me but anyway we’ll see when if he does come back and post something.\",\n \"i was commenting on the way things are shown in the 3 videos. now im not a big thinker in boxing. you are for sure, and i give u props ALL DAY. boxing was a way to earn money for me, keep my father from threating to kick me out, to vent off steam cuz ppl couldn’t stand me (probably still can’t) but i didnt want to go to jail. but thanks to boxing and what it taught me about life, the financial support, the way it made me a man, i got to be a pretty successful doctor:-) and im happy someone so wise at such a young age is teaching kids free, just cuz he wants to 🙂 so all props to you coach.\",\n \"my first 4 fights, i was 1-2-0-1NC. no one taught me the ropes till my friend sam came along. after THAT i had 33 wins, i think my missed only 2 KOs amongs those bouts at middle. cruiserweight screwed me but that was mostly the fact that my reach sucks. thats why i keep harping on how lucky these kids are.\",\n \"1. putting your options against the other guy’s options so it comes out beneficial for you 2. eliminating being hurt while hurting or trading a chance to get hurt for a chance to hurt harder (off-def or def-off) 3. being able to successfully use opportunities to hurt and doing it as hard fast and many times as possible 4. knowing how to stay in the game even when being hit and having the mentality\",\n \"vague crap. sam taught me to understand range and position, opportunity, timing, accuracy, being economical. color it anyway u want boxing is a chess match where some physical attributes can help overcome others, and some are useless. being able to jump doesnt help. long arms, speed, a great chin and resilience, endurance; they help make somethings possible that otherwise would be impossible. but using them the wrong way is never a good idea.\",\n \"ali was fast in his prime, had long arms, a great chin and endurance. he understood some elements of the game but didnt understand a lot. he wasnt an accurate puncher, he was sloppy and made up with volume. he wasn’t economical moving his feet until later in his career. he didnt understand the range, position, opportunity and timing he gave opponents by leaning back, keeping his hands low. he leaned back-it worked for him. but if any HW of his day had the ability to feint and punch, i think ali would have been permanently injured. because he kept his hands low and couldnt even block a slow like norton. if foreman understood economy and opportunity ali wouldnt stand a chance against him.\",\n \"the circle parry as in the video gives the other guy the range to hit with the other arm and puts the gloves way out of position. the timing and accuracy required to pull it off would have to be incredible against a fast cross or a jab. it provides the opponent opportunity to hit with the other hand because both are tangled, and if one misses then that side of the body is defenseless. and it gives the boxer no great opportunity because his hand is now elbow out and he has to shift it back to throw any punch, by which time the opponent can recover. its uneconomical, the glove is dipping below guard position and the elbow is going far out.\",\n \"instead the forearm parry towards the outside rolling the shoulders to provide the power does the same thing. it stops the fighter from having the range to hit, it gives a fighter range to throw his own hand, the timing and accuracy are easier than the circle parry showed in this video which resembles a karate move more than anything. range & position, oppoerunity, timing, accuracy and economy are better doing the forearm parry. what you described verbally coach:\",\n \"`sneak my hand to the INSIDE of my opponent’s wrist flick his wrist OUTWARDS with my fingers slaps the punch OUTWARDS you can counter straight up the middle’\",\n \"this is economical, it keeps your range and position while taking his away, its timing and accuracy are easier, and provides opportunity to throw a counter.\",\n \"the video is not demonstrating this at all. elbow goes from down to up and then spins? ppl have difficulty down parrying a good jab!\",\n \"there’s unorthodox and practical, and then there’s unorthodox and practically poor part 2 `The up forearm parry...Manny Pacquiao uses this’\",\n \"and every power puncher with a brain groans when they see it. ali did it to foreman. shavers. sugar ray leonard did it and buster mathis did it. doesnt make it a smart move just a move that works against dumb boxers throwing full force telegraphed punches. its giving range and position away, its timing and accuracy doesnt look bad, but it creates opportunities for the other fighter to feint and its uneconomical. forearm parrying upwards is a last resort move created by lightweight benny leonard, u can see larry holmes use it. if he was jabbing and someone was throwing an overhand he would sent the left forearm of that hand up to stop the overhand shot. its a last ditch thing. a good move and one could say a far more useful parry to know (although more advanced) than the 60s’ upwards parry.\",\n \"`The side parry. doing it against jabs, right crosses, left crosses I added mine with a slip because it’s my style Other’s might do it with a bobbing head movement or side step pushing with their knuckles instead of the palm pushing their opponent’s forearm/elbow instead of the glove the side parry technique alone will not with you the fight...you have to combine it with fighting’\",\n \"What is shown in the video could just be done as a standard slip to the outside. And if one redirects a power puncher’s hand that way it will hit him in the face unless he slips or rolls. You cant just parry like this without turning the chin away coach. Pros rotate the shoulders to put power into the wrist where the tapes are and pushing the punch to the side. Others shoulder roll and block. We slipped. The standard parry no-name ppl teach at boxing gyms is just slapping with one hand, which is probably useful against the jab without the shoulder roll (though its more economical just blocking the punch or rolling the shoulder) . The `side parry’ as shown in the vid-if you didnt slip with it wouldnt it just smack you partially on the right side of your chin ? You HAVE to slip to get it over your shouder. So if someone is parrying this way and slips wrong or a bit late-its just leading a fist into the face. to make sure there’s power behind the parry the torso needs to help IMO. it keeps range and position, its just as economical, creates opportunity without giving even the chance of any (if the wrist misses the shoulder covers the chin against the right), timing and accuracy are easier to master than the slipping AND parrying at the same time.\",\n \"and a gifted guy can do crazy things. things like ketchel’s hook where he would land the punch with his thumb and KO opponents, ali’s leaning back from punches, roy jones’ head leaning for the left hook, dempsey’s low left hand before a hook upstairs for more power, louis’ low left hand after throwing a jab, trinidad’s raised right foot, foreman’s wide looping punches-u know i could go on and on. why not make lamotta/hagler/margarito’s chin defense a boxing technique ? i think one shud know that stuff can be done but be taught to do what fit the fundamental boxing requirements: stuff that the masters used. guys like SRR, benny leonard, joe louis, gene tunney, 80-88 mike tyson. as well as exceptional things that helped a person’s individual skill. if someone can do it, they should. but the basics should be the stuff that stood the test of time or seem to have emerged recently and been just as dominant.\",\n \"thats why i said some stuff is more dangerous, some more economical, etc and the parry should just be exchanged for the slip roll and block and be kept as a last resoirt. cuz as one’s opposition gets better parries are useful less and less except as a last resort\",\n \"a parry that pushes the puncher’s hand outside can be done with the glove or the wrist and its a very small efficient movement. its called an outside parry. u mentioned mayweather he does this and the downparry and the inparry and throws the right with the same hand in a split second. the reason is because of how little the guard has to move when one rotates the body and gets used to rotating the body and using the hand as an extension of the rotating torso. to get space, just outside parry with the forearm or the lower part of the glove depending on how how high your guard is-circle parries aren’t needed at all. unless one wants to tie up the arm.\",\n \"another way to get a puncher’s arm to move outwards and actually paralyze it for a half a second-this is very advanced but since u wanna talk advanced- punch at the elbow. i was a swarmer but i was stunned by this when throwing a lazy hook and i couldnt believe how totally flaccid my arm felt. amazingly short punch and you have total freedom to kill the opponent with a hook. the bicep punch by jack johnson is a generalization of this, oldtimers talk about it but ive seen tried it and it doesnt paralyze like hitting at the elbow joint. the bicep punch is also further out, but all 3 move the opponent’s punching arm further out. and none compromises the guard.\",\n \"the forearm up parry is done that way by pac ali etc because its a desperation move. im guessing where pac learnt it, ali did it to foreman in zaire and frazier in manila and its because he kept his hands low. he also did this `parry’ with just his glove sometimes. pac does it on lazy punches far off punches however its something one of many that probably drives freddie roach nuts. where did ali learn this ? problably benny leonard cuz i know for sure leonard did it cuz we saw footage of leonard doing it. but where leonard got it is most interesting, and hearsay. some oldtimer who liked to watch benny practice talked about how benny was like gans and how gans did things including parrying upwards with the elbow. and benny in some fight was being countered over his jab, and he suddenly began throwing his elbow up when the right counter was coming over his jab. and it sent the other guy’s right hand flying and he could jab. while i know benny did it the story that he just suddenly figured it out in the middle of a fight, off something someone told him a long time back is maybe apocryphical. but ali did it because he kept his hands down, sugar ray leonard pac they do it for the same reason its a last ditch effort to stop a hand from landing when the guard hand is low. thats not something worth teaching is it? worth knowing sure but i wouldnt teach it to anyone except a hands down fighter. i would certainly teach the benny leonard verson. LARRY HOLMES DID IT RIGHT! yep i just remembered holmes was a sparring partner to Ali and he used to throw his elbow up to stop a right counter over his jab. i would teach that move to any boxer though they may never have to use it, like if they prefer to hook rather than jab to start their offense.\",\n \"i know i bitch about my coaches but i cant ever say they didnt tell good stories. and they talked a lot about the stories they heard when they were young of guys like benny the brain and rocky graziano and basilio and sugar ray and ezzard charles jersey joe walcott. i gotta go but i hope i explained why in my opnion these 3 parries are not the best options coach.\",\n \"@saber khan – practical vs un-practical. good technique vs bad technique. Somewhere in the essence of the technique lies what is useful. I teach it because I’ve seen so many fighters that use it. I’ve fought many fighters that all used those forms quite effectively and I try to teach it in the manner that I’ve adopted from them. I don’t recall how the old time greats did it but I do recall how my opponents did. Quite simply, I like the move. It’s effective, it works, it may not be the absolute best defensive move but it’s effective enough to be taught. Sometimes it feels like a moving block, other times a deflected blow, and other times a bit like a hand trap. Oh btw, I exaggerate the moves in my videos and pictures, moving a little more than necessary to help people understand what the motions are. In there pictures where I didn’t move as much, you can hardly tell in what direction I’m moving my gloves, looks more like a block than a parry, etc.\",\n \"Great site and insights! Just found this site a couple of days ago and I am very impressed and extremely grateful.\",\n \"I found the instruction of Johnny N. and the personal insights and pro fight experiences of Saber Khan, to be so incredibly useful, extensive and influential, that I had to write in to express my appreciation.\",\n \"Having loved the sport of boxing since I was a kid and watching The Greatest – Ali, on Wide World of Sports, I have to thank both ‘Coach’ Johnny N. and Saber Khan, for helping to educate me and I imagine many others, in grasping a firmer understanding and stronger skill set of the ‘sweet science’.\",\n \"On a more personal note, I’d like to learn more, because I recently took up kickboxng classes, at 49 years of age, for improved fitness and health reasons.\",\n \"Boxing however is far more interesting imo and I have reworked my basement into a home gym, with a heavy bag, double ended bag and weight set to help me lose excess weight.\",\n \"I feel as I get older, I really do need to be in better shape and my heart and mind are stimulated alot by pursuing boxing ‘science’.\",\n \"By learning as much as possible, I can teach my 3 God-sons, because I want them to know of the character and esteem building benefits connected with good physical fitness and disciplined training. Of course, the self defence aspects are also very important for youngsters 9, 15 and 17 and later this week, they will be attending their first classes.\",\n \"Gentlemen, please continue to keep up the good work and sharing of your boxing knowledge, because this website and your combined insights, are in one word – FANTASTIC!\",\n \"What is a ‘boston crab’ style and what is ‘swarming’ @Saber Khan....As a newbie, I have a question to ask – What is the ‘boston crab style’ and what is the ‘swarming style’ you speak of?\",\n \"damn im sorry dude, i have a bad habit, we always call the philly shoulder the boston crab i mean the philly shell, the way floyd mayweather and james toney use their left shoulder to cover their left side of the chin roll with punches to their left and keep their left hand free of blocking duty 🙂 really sorry. its just something we developed in our gym to use code names’ for stuff we found funny (a crab boxing with one claw up and one down 🙂 so yeah boston crab’ is actually something else, its some wrestling move-but when i use it its just MY stupid code for the philly shoulder stance and shoulder rolling defense. thanks for pointing it out. btw not a bad tactic in the ring to refer to stuff your sparmates never heard of u know, play some mind games with them too 🙂 i think i refer to other stuff in weird ways too like the left jab-lead or jab-straight or jab/cross (all of them are the same thing, a jab but u put all your weight on your front foot as you throw it, it is much harder than the jab as good as the avg cross and a good variation on the 1-1 or normal double jab or you could triple jab this way with the normal double jab and this one with mustard on it.)\",\n \"the swarming style, its one of the 3 central boxing styles. these fighters’ philosphy is always moving forward, pressuring, and throwing lots of punches. it also employes (though not ALWAYS) a lower than usual position so the fighter can get inside longer armer opponents. and most of these fighters go to the body more than any other style. its primarily used if a person: 1. does not have enough pwoer to be a slugger or 2. has shorter reach for his division despite the power, to be a boxer or a slugger.\",\n \"4 main types. there’s the crouching swarmer with the head forward, coming forward, throwing lots of punches, like tommy burns, jim jeffries, rocky marciano, carmen basilio, mickey ward, even manny pacquaio in his middle stage of his career (when he fought ledwaba, barrera etc). no particular defense they employ but they will duck some, slip some-but with no particular emphasis. all they want to do is get inside and trade\",\n \"there’s the standing swarmer, same thing comes forward, throws lots of punches, mentally fatigues the opponent. but they stand straighter because they have good chins and usually are taller. a battling nelson, jake lamotta, harry greb, henry armstrong. in today’s era hatton, margarito. usually have some power, an amazing resilience to being hit, and lots and lots of stamina.\",\n \"there’s the mexican swarmer, the diff is they have good guard position, their head isnt hanging forward and they have really good blocking and slipping while moving INSIDE. and the mexican swarmer first works the body tires out the opponent then goes for the head. their infighting is usually exceptional, they can block punches and punch by sometimes nothing but a vague impression of where the opponent’s fists are. they love to work body and then the head. they will take a few shots if they have to but break down their opponent, the king was chavez, with guys like barrera and so many others emulating him-diaz, etc.\",\n \"there’s the bob and weave swarmer. which is a swarmer who moving forwards from a low position with the head always slipping side to side, never letting a boxer have any place to aim. terry mcgovern started it, jack dempsey’s roll was coined for his version of head movement, and others evolved the technique. u can also see joe frazier. these fighters do well in the clinch or inside fighting. the bob-and-weave swarmer is like the other swarmers a move-forward, high pressure fighter but usually not so much a volume puncher. they need to go to the body and head from both sides but they’re combo punchers and need to have a powerful left hook both to the head and body, btw floyd patterson, mike tyson particular use a sub-style within bob-and-weaving swarmers called peek- a-boo style involving really high glove guard position. however it doesnt have good infighting skills to prevent the clinch.\",\n \"some say miguel cotto is included among mexican swarmer styles-well he does like to pressure and move forward and hit the body but he wasnt a mega volume puncher and could lay back and become a boxer-puncher if he needed to. he’s more like a joe louis or felix trinidad. u can see ricardo mayorga always moving forward and throwing punches but he’s a slugger more like foreman, aims to finish with one shot. pac is anoth exception-he was a slugger at fly, a semi-swarmer at feather, and now he’s a boxer puncher who can swarm if he wants to.\",\n \"so that’s the swarmers style, odd outliers still exist obviously (like cotto and pacquaio and me i believe 🙂 but i hope it was relatively clear.\",\n \"Wonderful explanation. I doubt there is one single person here in Germany who could do likewise. A few will know what kind of fighter a “swarmer” is. But no one could tell you that there are different swarmer-styles!\",\n \"and thanks for your remark bro very happy to have contributed something useful 🙂 and i hope no one copies my little bad habits, im not that good at explaining boxing like coach Johnny is as u can obviously see 😛 but im trying to improve the clarity of the stuff i talk about\",\n \"one more little thing-the true philly shoulder roll is a guard not a `style’. its a way to hold your hands, what angle to keep your torso at. the right hand is up, the left side of the chin is tucked into the shoulder which is turned to 1 or 2 oclock from your viewpoint and the left hand is down.\",\n \"as i said, the boston crab is our stupid name for the philly shell. but what we meant by it, wasnt the standard philly shell. in our modified philly shell, the shoulder-chin tuck exists but the shoulder is at 12-1 o clock and the left hand is UP in guard position. kind of a mix of the CONVENTIONAL and philly guards. it gives you easier shoulder rotation guard against the right orthodox cross as opposed to the normal stance or the conventional bob and weave stance, the opponent’s liver shot is harder for him to land, easier for you (your left hand is closer to his left and right body and his left hand is closer only to your left so u have to keep tha hand up). your left hook is strengthened and it’s an odd modified stance boxers don’t normally see. you’re more side-on and he appears more square compared to you. it’s a variation for a boxer or skilled swarmer and we used the name cuz it reminded us of a crab on the beach who was fighting another with just one claw basically and moving diagonally almost like a philly shell boxer. shell=crab, u know 🙂 yeah we were pretty dumb when we were young.\",\n \"the true philly shoulder guard with the hand down is bad for fighting southpaws, watch floyd he goes to conventional guard against lefties. toney sometimes. in the middle east there are more than the statistical 1:9 southpaw boxer. (13 pro southpaws in just the middleweight class-unlucky number unlucky playing field for many guys but i loved fighting southpaws). the normal philly shell guard makes the left side of the body much more exposed, and i am never a proponent of keeping my body open to anyone’s shot because body shots drain energy and power much more than head shots. plus we had only 2 guy in the entire country (UAE is a small country) who were pros fighter using the real philly shoulder stance. one sucked against southpaws and those who feinted well, and one just sucked period. and not one winning trainer/coach who understood the intricacies. so obviously we didnt have anyone to teach the high level moves, or anyone from who we could cheat those moves from without hoping to emulate being beaten to a pulp.\",\n \"this modified stance was a good mix of the philly shoulder rolling and the conventional stance, there is so much the half-shoulder roll guard half- conventional guard allows you to do. for one, no one else even noticed it!)its simply not something anyone uses. its more dangerous to an orthodoxer than an orthodox and to a southpaw than another southpaw. and it has various benefits for people trying to close distance against tall fighters who jab into the chest or throw long right leads. the weakness is that those who made it and used it had to practice a lot to remember and have the endurance the shoulder tucked and the hand up (it’s draining to do both). we had to go maverick in many ways and learn by seeing and modifying weaknesses by sparring. and being beaten up and then going ok what did i do wrong there ? and tell each other (lightweight, a featherweight, me, and a lightweight from another gym shared out secrets). no coach johnny for us kinglion 🙁\",\n \"and like i said if u do wanna play mind games, an important part of fighting IMO, use weird names. do things a little differently; learn to feint, and if u can land a shot once u feint him out stop short. smile and dont feint for a while it will do amazing things. he will feel stupid, slow, like u can hit him, and when u do hit him (cuz he will think u are maybe feinting all the time) his belief that u can hit him at will go up. he MAY refuse to spar against u 🙂 feint with the left hand up and go down, feint a jab and throw a hook, throw a full jab the next time, then feint with your left hand and throw a fast soft right lead. and say to yourself damn i have to throw the langford shot with more twist’ or something just as cryptic. u like ali? play mind games bro like ali. when he throws a cross, pivot off your your left foot towards your own right, turn southpaw suddenly and bang him with a weak right hook and clinch immediately and whisper in his ear youre lucky i havent bruce lee eardrum bursting punch in a long time’ in a friendly voice.\",\n \"thats the kind of mind games that will drive opponents nuts and you dont even have to be good at it, just doing it will have them thinking u know a lot more than anybody could.\",\n \"The honor is mine....really! @Johnny N.....Coach....I want to thank YOU for everything this site has taught me – so far!\",\n \"I got your 5 Biggest Boxing Mistakes pdf today and can’t wait to give a copy to my Godsons when they come this week.\",\n \"@Saber Khan....Thank you for the quick response and detailed explanation.....WOW.....I can honestly say this site truly has a great wealth of information. I am not nearly as informed about many of the fighters you mentioned, but can relate to the old days of Cassius Clay, George Chuvalo (who is from my home town of Toronto) – Ali and Frazier, Norton, Foreman – Leonard and Duran – Hearns – Aaron Pryor – Holmes and of course Tyson, but I grew weary of boxing after the ear biting incident.\",\n \"Now cats like Berto, Manny, Froch, Amir Khan and of course ‘Coach’ Johnny N, his website and yourself have helped to pique my interest again.....Nice!\",\n \"I have to tell ya, Saber Khan, when you ended that last post with the ‘mind game’ approach, I was blown away and laffed my azz off when you described the ‘whisper’ – Very Cool!\",\n \"I’m getting back in to muay thai after 8yrs off due to been lazy and getting fat lol. the one thing I have found is that I read the punches right I just cant get my hands there quick enough. Plus like in most gyms we tend to work on attack more than we do defence which is key. I’m really going to practice the technique’s on this website\",\n \"Hey Johnny, Thanks for giving us the best pound for pound boxing site on the planet. I just wanted to know, who are your top 3 Parry experts in boxing? Who would say employs the move more than anyone else?\",\n \"Great question, Roey. I notice the guys using the parry the most are either the really tall or really short guys. The tall guys parry because they can’t slip fast enough, and their arms are so long they and leave their gloves out there without fear of leaving their face open. The short guys parry because they can’t slip into range fast enough, so they deflect shots while wading in.\",\n \"With that being said, I really like how Prince Naseem does it. Also many heavyweights parry, especially the old heavyweights. I remember Lennox Lewis doing it a lot, too.\",\n \"Thanks a lot Johnny......Good Article and your techniques have helped me out not only in boxing but in my Martial Arts practice also......Great Work.....\",\n \"You can use it against really straight punches like a jab or cross but that’s about it. When used against arc’ed punches it becomes more like a block than a parry.\",\n \"Amazing article ! Extremely helpful ! But I am intrested how much and how long I schoud practise parrys in my boxing workouts(I workout almost every day)?\",\n \"Hey I love this article but I was wondering if it’s okay to parry a jab with your left hand then immediately shoot the jab over it I do this move all the time and it works great in sparring because I take away his jab while in return establishing mine but can you think of any holes this type of parry would have so I can keep it in mind when I take on tougher fighters\",\n \"That tactic works fine, you just need to worry about him coming in hard with his right hand while your left hand is occupied with the pity-pat battle.\",\n \"Some cool new tools to add my arsenal here. I was already using parries, but now i see there are better and more efficient ways to do them, that should improve my effectiveness at deflecting those blows. Impressive how much advanced techniques we can find on this site.\",\n \"What if it is a Southpaw vs Orthodox matchup. Then you would have to counter parry? All you would be doing is cross-parrying?\",\n \"While you might not prefer them, I can assure you parry techniques will be useful even if you’ve already mastered the shoulder roll.\",\n \"I made this complete basic boxing guide for all beginner boxers, filled with explanations, pictures, videos, and links to more detailed guides. CLICK HERE to begin!\",\n \"I don't remember all the brands we have but I think gyms in Southern California use mostly Everlast, PBS, Ringside,... by Johnny N\",\n \"Reyes are fine for bagwork (as long as you like the way they feel). The brands I like are listed... by Johnny N\",\n \"Hi Brian, when I say \\\"no special equipment is needed\\\" that means yes, you can learn all the techniques with... by Johnny N\",\n \"Sleeping on your back can be tough if you're not used to it. It's the easiest position to properly align... by Johnny N\",\n \"How do you feel about using Cleto Reyes for heavy bag work? On that topic - what brands do you... by Mr. S\",\n \"The #1 boxing training website since 2008. Techniques and tips for boxers, fighters, martial artists, trainers, and fitness enthusiasts to learn how to box. About EB\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"How to Parry Punches\\n\\n * Skip to primary navigation\\n * Skip to content\\n * Skip to primary sidebar\\n * Skip to footer\\n\\n## Main navigation\\n\\nHow to Box | ExpertBoxing\\n\\n# How to Parry Punches\\n\\nJuly 11, 2011 byJohnny N Boxing Techniques, Defense Techniques 72 Comments\\n\\nLearn how to deflect your opponent’s attacks using his own momentum to leave\\nhim open to your counter-punches. Here is the ultimate guide to parrying\\npunches!\\n\\n## What is a Parry?\\n\\nparry – a defensive movement to deflect a thrusting attack\\n\\nThe word “parry” comes from fencing. To parry an attack meant to deflect the\\nattack by using your sword to divert the opponent’s sword in another\\ndirection.\\n\\n### Why Parry in Boxing?\\n\\nIn boxing, parrying is a beautiful defensive move that uses your opponent’s\\nmomentum against him. Parrying is a superior defensive move to blocking\\nbecause it offers more protection while creating better counter opportunities\\nusing your opponent’s energy. The more your opponent overcommits into his\\npunches, the more effective your parry will be. As you face stronger\\nopponents, blocking becomes a less likely option. Blocking still absorbs\\npartial damage whereas parrying can deflect the attack away entirely.\\n\\nParrying is superior to blocking, defensively AND offensively.\\n\\nParrying a punch allows you to defend against stronger punches, while setting\\nyou up for a better counter. Instead of absorbing your opponent’s power into\\nyour arm, you’re deflecting it elsewhere to make him off balanced and\\nvulnerable. You’re also leaving your hands free to counter. Covering your face\\nto block punches would have occupied your hands AND your vision.\\n\\nAfter you’ve learned how to block punches, parrying becomes the next level of\\ndefensive skill.\\n\\n## How to Parry a Punch\\n\\nYou may have seen the parry before or had your trainer try to explain it to\\nyou. In case you didn’t, here it is in full color pictures and video. YAY!\\n\\n### Down Parry\\n\\nThe down parry is a simple downward slap of your palm over your opponent’s\\nglove. The punch is deflected downwards away from your face giving you a\\ncounter opportunity over the top.\\n\\nDown parry against the left jab.\\n\\nRichard throws a jab at me.\\n\\nI parry the jab down with my right hand, opening my opponent for a counter\\njab, right, or 1-2.\\n\\n(Keep your right hand as close as possible to your face.)\\n\\nUsing the Down Parry\\n\\nThe down parry is the easiest parry to learn. It’s effective against many\\npunches and requires little movement. After you parry down an opponent’s\\npunch, you can throw counters over the top. (Try this: If your opponent throws\\na 1-2, you can parry twice as you counter with a 2-1. Just slap his punches\\ndown and counter over the top!)\\n\\n### Side Parry\\n\\nThe side parry is a sideways push against your opponent’s glove. Side parries\\nwill deflect punches to the side as you counter and/or escape from the\\noutside.\\n\\nSide parry against the right hand\\n\\nI parry the right hand to the side. I can counter with a left hook or pivot to\\nthe side to escape or get an angled counter.\\n\\nUsing the Side Parry\\n\\nThe side parry can be more effective than the down parry against stronger\\npunches. Parrying down a hard punch might direct his punch to your body, still\\ncausing damage. By parrying the punch to the side, he will miss you entirely\\ngiving you more time to counter.\\n\\nThe side parry can be very tricky to use. The jab might be too fast to side\\nparry whereas the right hand may be too risky to side parry (if you miss the\\nglove, you take a big punch). Some fighters will prefer to deflect the right\\nhand with their shoulder or their forearm instead of using the glove. I’m sure\\nyou’ve seen this “shoulder roll” technique used before by defensive wizards\\nsuch as James Toney and Floyd Mayweather. Nonetheless the side parry is stil a\\nbeautiful defensive move to use once you have perfected it.\\n\\nTIP: the side parry works beautifully against southpaws. Push the southpaw\\nleft to the side with your right hand, and follow up with a counter right or\\ncounter 1-2. (It also helps to slip your head to the right as you do the side\\nparry.)\\n\\n### Forearm Parry\\n\\nThe forearm parry uses your forearms to deflect the punch upwards or to the\\nside. A well-timed upwards bump of your forearms will send the punch up and\\nover your shoulders. There are multiple variations for the left forearm and\\none variation for the right forearm.\\n\\nRight Forearm Parry\\n\\nThe right forearm moves up slightly to deflect punches upwards or to the side.\\n\\nDeflect the jab off your forearm and counter with a jab, right, or counter\\n1-2.\\n\\nAnother way to use the Right Forearm Parry\\n\\nSometimes when I miss a right cross...\\n\\nOh crap! Here comes the counter right!\\n\\nInstead of trying to cover my face, I pull my right hand upwards deflecting\\nhis counter as I attack with a left hook.\\n\\nLeft Forearm Parry – OUTSIDE\\n\\nThe left forearm moves up slightly to deflect right hands.\\n\\nI deflect right hands to the outside opening the path for a counter jab, right\\nhand, or 1-2.\\n\\nLeft Forearm Parry – INSIDE\\n\\nFor the inside forearm parry, roll away from the punch as you deflect it with\\nthe forearm.\\n\\nNotice the two variations to this. You can look OVER the forearm or UNDER the\\nforearm.\\n\\nAs one of my trainers Rick said, “Touch your ear or touch your forehead.”\\n\\n(Thanks, Rick for showing me both of these!)\\n\\nI roll to deflect the right hand to the side which sets up my counter right. I\\nlean my body into my front foot to keep my opponent in range.\\n\\nUsing the Up Parry\\n\\nYou have to be careful for hooks that might come around your guard. The up\\nparry works best for really straight punches. A friend of mine recommended to\\nstep in while parrying a right hand. He told me this shocked his opponents\\nwhen he ended up inside their punch and landed devastating counters.\\n\\nIf you’re doing the left forearm INSIDE parry, remember to roll away from the\\npunch but move your weight to your front foot. The roll helps to deflect the\\nstrong force of the right. Keeping your weight on your front foot leaves you\\nin range to counter instead of being knocked backwards. This parry is also\\nvery handy to keep in mind when you throw your right hands. If you sense a\\ncounter right after you throw your right, you can deflect his right with your\\ninside parry.\\n\\n### Circle Parry (long parry)\\n\\nThe motion of the circle parry is taken almost literally from fencing. You use\\nyour forearm to wrap around your opponent’s forearm deflecting his punch to\\nthe outside with a circular motion.\\n\\nThe circle parry is best used at long range.\\n\\nI circle parry the jab down and out to the side. This peels his shoulder away\\nfrom his chin, leaving a hole for my straight right hand on the inside.\\n\\nI circle parry the long right hand by deflecting his arm down to the outside.\\nNotice the circular motion of my forearm around his (like two swords). I can\\neasily circle parry all punches if he throws from too far.\\n\\nUsing the Circle Parry\\n\\nThe circle parry is easier to do if you float your hands in the air at long\\nrange, like a cat pawing the air. Try to counter with the same hand as the\\ndeflecting hand. Using the circle parry at long range can make it difficult\\nfor your opponent to get into range. At close range, you can use the circle\\nparry to guide punches under your armpit and counter up the middle. Or you can\\nalso use the circle parry at close range to dig your parry arm into an under\\nclinch.\\n\\n### Low Parry\\n\\nTo do a low parry, you swing your forearm down in a half-circle to deflect a\\nlow punch. It is commonly taught in many other martial arts and also quite\\neffective for boxing.\\n\\nRichard throws a low punch to my body.\\n\\nI swing my forearm down sweeping the punch safely to the side.\\n\\nI can also deflect the punch with my other arm so I can move to the outside\\nfor a better counter or escape.\\n\\nDown Parry vs Low Parry for low punches.\\n\\n * The down parry deflects the punch into my balls or leaves me open if I get faked.\\n * The low parry completely sweeps the punch to the side.\\n * The low parry can protect against low blows where the elbow can’t reach.\\n * The low parry swings my elbow and shoulder into a more defensive position, leaving me less vulnerable.\\n * You can hit sweep the punch using your palm (like I did) or with the edge of your wrist (martial arts style), it doesn’t matter.\\n\\nUsing the Low Parry\\n\\nThe low parry is effective against low blows, which are too low to deflect\\nusing the other parry methods. If you’re taller than your opponent, you can\\nuse the low parry against all your opponent’s straight punches.\\n\\nOnce you master the low parry, you can do same-hand parries which means to use\\nyour right hand to low parry your opponent’s right hands and vice versa. Same-\\nhand low parries will allow you to escape to the outside and counter with your\\nfree hand. It can take you a while to master this.\\n\\n## Parrying Tips for Boxing\\n\\n### Treat the Parry as a Shifting Guard\\n\\nThe best way to learn the parry is to treat it as an advanced block. Don’t\\nmake too much arm movement, learn how to block punches first and slightly\\nshift into the parry. As you get better at reading punches, you can make\\nbigger motions and guide your opponent’s punches further away from you. For\\nbeginners, I suggest keeping a tight defense and doing only SLIGHT parries.\\n\\n### Don’t Chase the Punch\\n\\nDon’t chase the punch, let it come to you. Don’t let your hand get too far\\nfrom your face. You’ll be vulnerable if your opponent throws a feint. Many\\nbeginners will slap down wildly and expose their head when I fake the jab.\\n\\n### Parry Straight Punches ONLY\\n\\nParry the STRAIGHT PUNCHES.\\n\\nThe parry technique is best used to deflect forward-thrusting attacks away\\nfrom you. Parrying a looping punch like an uppercut or hook is very dangerous\\nif it loops around your arm. Looping punches will always swing through; no\\nparrying needed. Just get out of the way and counter after they pass through.\\nHave a great counter that works off the parry? Open your gloves and show your\\nface to bait the straight punch.\\n\\n### Don’t Parry the Small Punches\\n\\nRemember that parrying is more effective against the bigger punches. Don’t try\\nto chase down smaller punches unless you intend on countering. You don’t want\\nto leave yourself open for a big punch because you were busy swatting at small\\npunches. I like to block small punches to bait my opponent into committing a\\nbig punch.\\n\\nBLOCK the small punches; PARRY the big punches.\\n\\n### Don’t Cross Parry\\n\\nDon’t parry your opponent’s right with your right and vice versa. Cross\\nparrying leaves you open on the side as your opponent attacks with his other\\nhand. You should parry left-handed punches with your right hand, and parry\\nright-handed punches with your left hand. You will also counter with the same\\nhand that parries since your opponent is probably open on that side. (This\\nrule can be broken once you get master parrying.)\\n\\n### Counter Immediately\\n\\nTry to counter so fast that your opponent won’t remember your parry. Your want\\nyour parry trick to work the entire fight. Imagine your parry as the first\\npunch of your combo; like (parry-2-3-2). Some guys admire their parry too\\nmuch. They’ll ride the parry for too long and miss their counter opportunity.\\n\\n### Early Parry (advanced)\\n\\nOnce you get really comfortable with parrying you can relax a little more. You\\ndon’t always have to be so sharp and wait for a punch to come to you. The pros\\noften hold their hands out to preemptively deflect punches as they move away.\\n\\nYou can parry before your opponent even throws a punch. Hold your hand out\\nright in front of his to deflect his shot as soon as he throws it. It’s a\\nclever move to control your opponent at close quarters. Sometimes I slap his\\nglove down and punch right over it.\\n\\n### Switch-Stance Parry (REALLY advanced)\\n\\nThis is going to look like a bunch of kung-fu but bear with me. I’ve seen it\\ndone by many experienced boxers. The switch-stance parry means for you to move\\nbackwards switching back and forth from orthodox to southpaw as you parry\\npunches. It’s a great way for you to combine footwork with parrying to give\\nyou better counter-punching angles as you back away elusively. (Plus, you’ll\\nlook cool!)\\n\\nHere’s a quick demonstration of the switch-stance parry:\\n\\nRichard attacks me with a high jab which I down parry.\\n\\nI step back into a southpaw stance deflecting the follow-up right hand with a\\nside parry. I can counter with a southpaw left cross from here.\\n\\nOr I can also back up again deflecting the next shot with a low parry.\\n\\nALTERNATIVE: I low parry with my left hand instead of my right, which allows\\nme to escape outside to the right.\\n\\nDon’t wait to parry several times in a row, counter as soon as you can. I’ve\\nseen guys switch stance 3-4 times in a row parrying entire combinations like a\\nBruce Lee movie. It’s insane. The examples above are just examples. You can\\nparry any way you want. I recommend you not to try this until you’re super\\ngood.\\n\\n## The Beauty of the Parry\\n\\nThe parry creates openings in your opponent using his own momentum!\\n\\nThe more power your opponent commits to his punch, the more vulnerable he will\\nbe. You’re taking advantage of his punches not by stopping them, but by\\nguiding them off target. A quick wave off the hand deflects the punch and\\ncreates the opening all at once, while leaving your hand free to counter. It’s\\nclever boxing.\\n\\nGreat boxers don’t block punches, they avoid them entirely.\\n\\nAt the higher levels of boxing, it’s just not possible to block punches. Could\\nyou ever imagine yourself blocking a hammer with your hand? I wouldn’t either,\\nand believe me, the top fighters punch just as hard as a hammer. Even when you\\nsee pros blocking punches on TV, they’ll still slightly parrying or rolling\\nthe punch. It’s crucial to learn how to deflect punches or avoid them\\nentirely. Once you’ve mastered the art of parrying, you’ll naturally move on\\nto slipping.\\n\\nReady to learn how to slip?\\n\\n * How to Slip Punches (NEW GUIDE COMING SOON!)\\n * Old guide for slipping: How to Slip Punches in Boxing\\n * Also read my guide on How to Counter the Parry\\n\\n#### Did you learn something? SHARE IT!\\n\\nPrint\\n\\n#### More Boxing Guides\\n\\n#### Training Out The Flinch Reflex\\n\\n#### Tips for First Time Fight Coaches\\n\\n#### Beginner Sparring Survival Guide\\n\\n#### Nerds vs Brawlers\\n\\n#### 7 Advanced Counter-Punches for Southpaws\\n\\n#### 16 Basic Boxing Tips\\n\\n## Reader Interactions\\n\\n#### 72 Comments\\n\\n 1. sss\\n\\nJuly 11, 2011 at 7:13 am\\n\\nfedsd thanks best article evre!!!\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 2. LawrenceHorry\\n\\nJuly 11, 2011 at 2:09 pm\\n\\nNice work Johnny! I learn something new each time I go to this site. I never\\nknew that there were that many variations of the parry. Keep up the great\\nwork!\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 3. Gordon\\n\\nJuly 11, 2011 at 7:01 pm\\n\\nLeft Inside Forearm Parry It seems that it would be hard to look over your\\nforearm with the left inside forearm parry. Wouldn’t his fist obscure your\\nview? Awesome article, by the way. I doubt I’ll ever be able to pull off the\\nswitch-stance parries. That is Asian martial artsy.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 4. Radd\\n\\nJuly 11, 2011 at 9:18 pm\\n\\n“The down parry deflects the punch into my balls or leaves me open if I get\\nfaked.” On that photo there is a very good acting 🙂 or i don’t want to think\\nthe other way that it hit you for real 🙂 Also when i first see that photo\\nbefore i read the info under the picture i thought you make an Bruce lee\\nscreaming with parry 🙂\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 5. mehran\\n\\nJuly 11, 2011 at 9:52 pm\\n\\nhi johny , thx for ur great article a question : when the throw 1-2 at me ,,\\nif i stay and trade punches in punches , i feel comfortable ,,, but when i\\njust start to parry ,, it will be like : 1 – 2 – i’m gone ,, they just thrust\\nwith all the body and steping with the punches and always hit me with third ,,\\nlike left hook-upper etc ,, i just can’t counter after i parry the punches ,,\\nany tip how to fix this ? any drills ?? when i want to counter after parrying\\n,, i find my hands far from my head when i want to start a punch and they will\\nbe so weak ( my punches ) and when they jump in suddenly after 1-2 ,, their\\nthird always land ..\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 6. Jan Rasmussen\\n\\nJuly 12, 2011 at 12:02 am\\n\\nFANTASTIC! The video is extremely HELPFUL!\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 7. peter\\n\\nJuly 12, 2011 at 12:11 am\\n\\nthis real nice im going to the gym and use this in sparring today\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 8. Johnny N\\n\\nJuly 13, 2011 at 6:15 am\\n\\n@Gordon – looking over the forearm is definitely possible...as long as you’re\\nonly trying to cover your chin and not cover your eyes. At high speed, there\\nMAY be a split-second period where you are blinded but generally, you spin\\nyour body just enough to deflect the punch. The more skilled you are, the less\\nyou will have to turn.\\n\\n@Radd – hahaha, the punch was not real. thanks for nominating me for an oscar\\n\\n@mehran – I’m a little confused about what you mean. Do keep in mind that you\\nshould only be parrying straight punches and also that you should be\\ncountering as soon as possible. Don’t sit there trying to parry everything.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 9. saber khan\\n\\nJuly 14, 2011 at 2:58 am\\n\\nthe side parry is dangerous loved the demo of the asian parry thing coach\\ncool. it really would be a proof of hand & foot speed, mayweatherlike move\\nreally. pac could learn it and mess him 🙂 and yeah the bruce lee-ness was\\nawesome. coach i hate the side parry it is just awful against good opponents.\\northodox-orthodox i cant tell you how many people good boxers fall for the\\nfake jab-hook to the head and the body. its just not a good move. trying to\\nparry they move that hand and boom usually the elbow. the right hand is just\\nbad for parrying it should be near that chin whether youre upright crouch\\nboston crab or ortho and if someone fights hands down guy who the hell parries\\nfrom there ? the parry is the easiest to sell for the fake. i dont suggest a\\nright hand parrying ANYTHING, jabs are often too fast, and the fake is so\\ndangerous it gets the hand away it you said it no one should parry the hooks\\nor round punches. the left hand i believe is best for jabbing, hooking. the\\nleft shoulders the best superfast weapon against a cross or a right hook. now\\nif someone telegraphs a cross outgunning him with a body hook is better than\\ntrying to parry a blow that as you said can still glance you. and crosses are\\nfaster at their peak and harder to judge than jabs. a jab goes and comes quick\\nbut the cross starts slow and really raises in speed. we did a test practicing\\nparrying jabs and crosses and jabs sometimes are too quick but they have a\\nsteady speed from say 1 foot out to 1 inch out. crosses suddenly change speed.\\nhave you observed this? pro fighters dont parry the cross unless they use a\\ngood boston crab like backup. and i believe the shoulder is more important as\\na reflex defense to a cross, a block can break your hand. and on a right over\\nyour left jab, theres no way to parry-but you can use the shoulder. anyone\\nstupid enough to try and parry an overhand right with their right glove\\ndeserves to go down obviously.\\n\\nthe low parry i dont know why anyone would expose their solar plexus that way,\\njust use the elbows and bend the knees, parry or block with those. elbow and\\nwrist-forearm parries keep your hands in position moving your torso. they are\\nwhat people make mayweather look so good called rhythm defense by some\\nreporters. and they arent that tough to master. left wrist-forearm or elbow\\nparry in, left hook or liver shot followed by a short right. even avg punchers\\ncan get a ko or at least a kd. left forearm or elbow parry out, right cross or\\nbackfoot hook-cut to the body or uppercut. right same thing, and even if you\\nmiss the cross or jab your hand is still in position to block a potential KO\\nhook or cross. and ppl today think forearm parries to the chin cannot be done.\\nthey can, you just need to parry around the area near the wrist of the other\\nboxer. easier for swarmers since our elbows are naturally higher and so are\\nour wrists. there are so many benefits to forearm and elbow parries. ive seen\\none particular very soft puncher who LOVES to execute a left forearm parry,\\nthen grab the opponent’s right wrist and just right cross to the solar plexus\\nor the chin. his lack of power is compensated by the counter speed i suppose.\\nnow if he had left side parried\\n\\nloved the vids, i think the forearm and elbow parries to the body arent taught\\nwell to any boxers and right and low parries are just not efficient. maybe\\nsomeone whos a boxer boxer like you understands the speed of punches better\\nthan guys i see but my experience left side parries to the cross come on too\\nlate, too early, and sometimes ive seen boxers fall so in love with left\\nparries that they try to parry lead rights and are floored by a liver shot.\\n\\nagain my 2 cents. maybe im wrong or some of this stuff is `anti style ?’ im\\nready for being corrected if im wrong sensei..\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 10. Johnny N\\n\\nJuly 14, 2011 at 3:45 am\\n\\n@saber Khan – the side parry is really useful and can be made a little easier\\nif you slip slightly to the opposite side as you do it. Different parries are\\neasier for different punches depending on how your visualize the punch and the\\nway in which you stand.\\n\\nAfter reading what you said, I realize I had to update the guide with one\\nsmall detail: treat the parrying as a moving block! When you first learn it,\\ndon’t try to be crazy and catch the punch with your outstretched hand. Just\\nblock it first but slightly shift your guard in the direction of a parry. Kind\\nof like a half-parry.\\n\\nIn the low parry pictures, I exposed my solar plexus for demonstration\\npurposes. You’re right, nobody would ever stand there like that. Nonetheless,\\nit is still useful for sweeping away low punches. The low parry, similar to a\\nside parry, is also easier to use if you’re already slipping to one side of\\nthe punch.\\n\\nParrying is a move advanced move and while it is riskier than blocking, it\\nwill allow you better counter-opportunities than blocking. If anything,\\nparrying stands right between blocking & slipping...where slipping is the\\nriskiest of the three but offers the most benefits. It’s also important to\\nnote that it will be difficult to parry punches if your opponent does not\\ncommit to any of them.\\n\\nWith time you will get better at seeing punches, and parrying them will be\\nbetter than just blocking them.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 11. sg\\n\\nJuly 14, 2011 at 2:47 pm\\n\\namazing knowledge I was blown away when I saw that was you in those pictures\\nand videos above, I was expecting an older guy with a ton of boxing\\nexperience. You’ve got a talent for explaining things and the potiental to\\ncoach world champions. Keep up the articles I hang them in my gym for the\\nother guys to read.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 12. JaketheSnake\\n\\nJuly 14, 2011 at 4:10 pm\\n\\nThanks for the vid! Nice video! This site has loads of very useful information\\nfor us aspiring to be good boxers. On parrying, my own experience is in line\\nwith saber khan. I came from a traditional martial arts background (karate)\\nwhere we had to do blocks for each kind of strike. This was for the forms. But\\nyou could see that these types were useless in sparring as if you try to block\\nsomething the opponent just times it or does a fake. All the new guys\\neventually realize that doing any active or specific blocking was dangerous to\\ntheir health. I agree that its a high-level skill and I’ve seen top pros do\\nit. (They parry down the jab mostly and counter with their own jab).\\n\\nCoach, by any chance do you have any sparring or competition videos of either\\nyourself or any of your mates doing these parries in a real situation? It\\nwould really help me get the timing down and see how you make it work.\\n\\nAgain, more power. We appreciate all the hard work that went into these\\nvideos.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 13. Mac\\n\\nJuly 15, 2011 at 3:34 am\\n\\nBest peice on parrying I’ve read! Hey man, thanks for doing all of this as it\\nwas very helpful and just comforting to know that the tecniques ive been\\ntraining with would be helpful. I just have a question when you say that\\n“parrying stands right between blocking & slipping...where slipping is the\\nriskiest of the three but offers the most benefits.” I see how that can make\\nsense, but cant parrying leave the opponent even more off balance than\\nslipping if done correctly? and you could also chance grabbing the glove to\\nslow them down more. Just a thought though. Also I was wondering about a\\nsimultaneous parry and head movement and how much more effective that would be\\nthan to just do one of them?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 14. Great !!!\\n\\nJuly 16, 2011 at 8:30 pm\\n\\nThanks man, you were just in time...i have been looking good “parrying\\npunches” guide and this is more than helpful 🙂\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 15. Johnny N\\n\\nJuly 18, 2011 at 10:01 am\\n\\n@sg – I was really touched by your comment. I think that was the best\\ncompliment I’ve ever heard and it means a lot. It’s flattering to hear that my\\nwriting is posted on the wall of a gym. I mean...WOW! Ok, I’m speechless.\\nThank you.\\n\\n@JaketheSnake – Hey Jake, I was really worried when I read your comment. I’m\\nalways worried of not being able to communicate the technique clearly to the\\nreaders. If you’re not confident of using the technique, then I’m not doing my\\njob right. I checked out my sparring videos as you asked but I noticed many\\nproblems. The parries are so fast that it just looks like my opponents are\\nslightly missing. Only the low-parries look obvious. The other problem is that\\nthe parries have my style imprinted on them which is not what I want you guys\\nto learn.\\n\\nFor now, I would suggest that you drill the parry movements I showed in the\\nimages and videos. Do them during a slow sparring practice where you mix in\\nblocks & parries. Try not to think of the parry so much as a\\nmovement....instead treat it as a block but with a slight shift. This should\\nget you more used to deflecting the impact slightly. Over time, you will learn\\nhow to parry the punch entirely. Please give this a try and if it doesn’t\\nwork, I will have to whip up some better videos for all of you!\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 16. mingsy the cat\\n\\nJuly 23, 2011 at 1:01 pm\\n\\ni tried your parrying tips at sparring Ive sparred last week with my\\ninstructor and tried your parrying techniques and ive got less beating than\\nour previos spar. the problem is i parry so much like bruce lee and forget to\\ncounter immediately. I havent tried your advaced parrying tips the switching\\nones, but will try it.\\n\\nI have several request\\n\\n1.first is can you make a guide how to parry south paws 2.i had encountered\\nthe term “criss cross” from the anime “hajime no ippo” some time ago, its\\ncountering a counter punch. can you make a guide about it\\n\\nmany thanks\\n\\nmingsy the cat\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 17. Johnny N\\n\\nJuly 24, 2011 at 7:07 pm\\n\\n@mingsy the cat – yes, I should make a guide for parrying southpaws. For now,\\nhere are two most common parries I use against southpaws: down parry the jab\\nand circle parry the left cross. Don’t forget to counter over the top after\\nthe parry!\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 18. mehran\\n\\nJuly 25, 2011 at 1:26 am\\n\\nsry, my last domment was confusing .. i read it again and its ..... what i was\\ntrying to say is when i parry a punch and goin to counter ,, his next punch in\\ncombo will touch me sooner than my counter punch ... he’ll catch me first ,,,,\\nthen i’ll stuck in a chain of – he punches i block – ...\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 19. saber khan\\n\\nJuly 30, 2011 at 8:40 pm\\n\\n@mehran hey bro maybe i can help. if i got you right, you parry a guy throwing\\ncombos right ? alright so this is the thing:\\n\\n1\\\\. he throws a punch 2. as you are parrying his next punch is ALREADY COMING\\n3. by the time you start to counter his fist is pretty close to you 4. and as\\nyour punch is halfway you probably have eaten some leather\\n\\ni think you can kinda tell the problem. btw this is an opportunity to really\\nlearn some stuff because who youre sparring may either be a robit puncher or\\nrealises that you are countering late. here’s a solution not just for this guy\\nbut overall for how to counter\\n\\n1\\\\. you dont parry then counter bro, AS you parry you counter at the same\\ntime. or you can decide to forget the parry and just counter the guy over or\\naround his shot and beat him to the punch.\\n\\nexamples to make this clear (ive taken a vow not to be unclear on yet another\\npost)\\n\\nA COMBO PUNCHER WHO USES OPPOSITE HAND COMBOS\\n\\nthe first punch\\n\\nleft jab then right cross left jab then right body hook (right body crosses\\nare very slow) left jab then right hook (only if hes really close to you) left\\njab then right uppercut (only if hes really really close to you)\\n\\nright lead then left jab right lead then left hook right lead then left body\\nhook right lead then left uppercut\\n\\nthe second punch\\n\\nright cross (after a left shot) then left jab right cross (after a left shot)\\nthen left hook right cross (after a left shot) then left body hook right cross\\n(after a left shot) then left uppercut\\n\\nso lots of combo possibilities right ? dont worry the solution is pretty much\\nthe same.\\n\\n1\\\\. if he throws a jab and you see it coming a, you parry with your right\\nagainst his left hand and roll away from the punch AS you throw your left hook\\nto his head (cuz you know hes gonna throw his cross or body shot right :D) b.\\nyou just counter with an overhand cross over his jab (no parrying) while\\nkeeping your left glove up to stop a right cross and keep the elbow in to stop\\na right body shot c. if he is SUPERFAST in his combos you parry his jab and\\nroll away from the punch and immediately get ready to parry his right (dont\\nforget rolling away from the punch) and on the second parry you throw your\\nleft jab or left hook-uppercut to the head or the digging hook to body\\n\\nif its a right shot he starts with depending on his power you can parry it and\\nroll with the punch, and at the same time you parry, throw your own punch as\\nhe is moving his left hand.\\n\\nor you can block it (if he really gets great speed or power on that shot in\\nwhich case i really wouldnt recommend trying to parry cuz he hits you-things\\nare gonna go downhill) as you throw your punch.\\n\\nso you got that bro ?\\n\\nparry/block AS YOU throw your punch. always ROLL AS YOU PARRY or block.\\n\\nwhy do you roll ? well it decreases the sting of the punch as you block or\\nparry, and just as important, it will remind you, you throw YOUR PUNCH AT THE\\nSAME TIME AS THE PARRY. you dont wait for his fist to travel as you parry, you\\nget ready to parry, start to throw your counter\\n\\nA COMBO PUNCHER WHO USES SAME HAND COMBOS\\n\\nleft jab, left hook left jab, left body hook left hook, left hook (doubling on\\nthe hook) left hook, left jab left hook, left body hook hook (going up then\\ndown) left body hook, left hook (going down then up)\\n\\nsame thing you block/parry as you counter with the opposite hand. the diff is\\nppl who who this have faster handspeed or great power and speed. if they throw\\ndoubles with one hand, your counter should hit that side cuz its exposed. it\\nmay be hard, as i said usually these ppl are super fast or may use a style\\nlike boston crab that naturally defend the left side. so if the left side is\\ntotally defended counter the space on the right side or the right side of\\ntheir body with your left hand. i wouldnt suggest trying to counter over the\\ntop because ppl who double up are usually fast and accurate. if someone\\ndoubles up their right hand please teach them a lesson because theyre\\nbasically in southpaw stance and their entire left ribcage solar plexus its\\nall open and you can whack them with a fast counter hook if you cant beat a\\nguy’s double right leads with your left hook u need to work on speed.\\n\\nif you do this stuff i guarantee youre not gonna have someone catch you with a\\ncombo as you parry one shot. they may try and feint you into opening up\\ndefenses but thats a more advanced level. i hope what i said made sense let me\\nknow if it was confusing.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 20. Johnny N\\n\\nAugust 1, 2011 at 7:43 pm\\n\\n@mehran – if you’re parrying correctly, he will be falling through the first\\npunch. also, you should be countering immediately after the parry. you should\\nalso know that it’s very hard to parry someone that isn’t committing and\\npushing through his punches. If he’s a true snap puncher or just trying to\\ntouch you for points then you actually won’t have anything to parry. You’ll\\nhave to slip or just block. On the plus side, it’s nice to know he’s not\\nramming all his punches through you.\\n\\nWhat Saber Khan said is also correct: if the guy is fast, you have to counter\\nimmediately or eat some punches.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 21. saber khan\\n\\nAugust 1, 2011 at 8:35 pm\\n\\ncombo punchers on whom the parry doesnt work @Johhny N\\n\\ni think what mehran means is he is parrying shot but the next punch in the\\ncombo lands before his punch coach. either the guy he’s fighting is putting\\nlittle weight on the punch or not following through. yeah we agree on that.\\njabs even stiff ones when parried dont send a guy totally offbalance,\\nunfortunately :S left hand straights do (where the foot thumps the ground\\ngiving the punch real power and needing the feet to be planted). unless\\nsomeone’s sloppy with their jabs and pushing through, the parry to the jab\\ndoesnt unbalance them at least if theyre good. cuz they are going to start\\nretracting so fast the lack of something to push against doesnt matter. again\\nwe’re talking on-balance snappy jabbers right ? guys who are on balance even\\nif the punch misses ? a punch missing and a punch parried dont really change\\nrhythm. at least a jab, and most good boxers don’t get too fazed if a power\\nright is parried unless its a haymaker. im really not sure why a fall-through\\nwould occur...\\n\\nas for countering after the parry, we were taught to counter as we parry. and\\nmaybe that’s because of my style but swarmers certainly dont have lightning\\nfast hands in general. its pretty easy to counter as you parry as long as you\\ncan read feints. and if a boxer’s bad at reading feints he will be trapped in\\nany combo puncher’s whirlwind eitherways.\\n\\ni dont think pros or good fighters parry then punch, at least i cant remember\\nany such punchers succeeding in trades that way. what i see all pros do is\\nusually parrying, and the rolling and punching simultaneously.\\n\\ndid i get something wrong here ?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 22. Johnny N\\n\\nAugust 1, 2011 at 8:43 pm\\n\\n@saber khan – you’re right. the best boxers do punch AND parry at the same\\ntime. Some guys will parry with one as they counter with their other hand.\\nOther guys do an instantaneous parry & immediate counter... example of this:\\nwith your right hand, shoot it forward as you tap down the opponent’s jab. So\\nyou think of your right hand making a quick bump before the right cross over\\nhis left arm. If you do it fast enough, it will look like a right cross\\ncounter, but in reality it very quickly (and un-noticeably) deflected the\\nopponent left jab downwards just a tiny bit. If you watch Mayweather very VERY\\ncarefully, you will catch him doing it over his opponent’s left jabs.\\n\\nI also remember southpaw Felix Sturm (then known as Adnan Catic) using the\\nside parry beautifully against Jermain Taylor in the olympics. You can also\\nsee Kostya Tszyu using the circle parry beautifully against Vernon Forrest in\\nthe olympics here at 4:01 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFqzr4oMwZM (btw, do\\nyou think I should link this video in the guy? I figured some guys might like\\nit but I don’t want them to be biased by copying Tszyu’s style)\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 23. saber khan\\n\\nAugust 1, 2011 at 11:08 pm\\n\\nthank God i didnt get embarrassed @Johhny N\\n\\nyup coach, thats what i was going for, however floyd is basically doing\\nsomething whitaker did, and before him sugar ray will pep before him and the\\nmaster, jack johnson. today its a parry and then a counter. johnson invented a\\npunch to the bicep, and then the jab. gans actually had it even more\\ncomplicated with a parry outside and a jab while throwing the right hand just\\nafter the jab. but dont u feel thats compelx ? if u feel its okay hell im\\ngame!\\n\\nnow tsyzu is a master feinter, and feinting should be taught after ppl get\\ntheir fundamentals totally grounded. i feel very hesitant sometimes id rather\\nthey mastered the stuff u suggest first. IMO this site is best for beginners,\\ni mean featuring mayweather tsyzu roy jones SRL ppl of that sort shud kinda be\\nat a different level. to me and you i think its natural, we wanna incorporate\\neverything. but if ure asking my opinion, even the floyd and manny top 10\\npoints went over most ppl’s heads i think. i just wrote again about the hook\\ncuz amazingly, boxers are still doing the saaaaaame mistakes throwing the hook\\nand asking `how do i get more power ?’\\n\\nmy opinion ? if u do decide to put up his vids coach ull have to really\\nexplain feints in detail. seperate the beginners stuff from guys who are\\nintermediate, fixing bigginers’ errors stuff from the advanced stuff. start a\\nbunch of work on advanced work-floyd, whitaker, roy jones, SRR, hearns, ali,\\npep, langford, jersey joe walcott, johnson, dempsey (i saw the qn on the\\ndempsey roll and it wasnt totally accurate :-), tsyzy, forrest, pacquaio, JCC,\\nhearns, naseem ahmed. we can discuss the weird things they got away with the\\ntechs used and such. but if its put in the middle of kids who dont know the\\nfundamentals yet, and others who know the fundamentals but are trying to find\\na way to use it in sparring or fix little errors-i think it would confuse them\\nbig time. so yeah i think level 1 for beginners, level 2 for ppl fixing bad\\npractices they picked up and learning how to improve conditioning, level 3 for\\nppl who have the tech and the moves but need to know how to use em, and maybe\\nin a level 4 for those whove maximised what orthodox and classical boxing\\nteaches them, a tsyzu and PBF and pacman and roy jones would be perfect\\nexamples. we could even talk about foreman vs frazier styles vs technique\\nmosley vs forrest and chavez vs whitaker, duran vs SRL I and II and the mental\\naspects. things like roughing up inside, holding behind the head, the left\\nstraight punch, the feints and counter feints, defending within combos and\\nfighting off the ropes a la rope a dope. so much to cover in this beautiful\\nsport 🙂\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 24. saber khan\\n\\nAugust 2, 2011 at 3:23 am\\n\\nhmm side parry... @johhny n\\n\\ncoach read your response\\n\\n`the side parry is really useful and can be made a little easier if you slip\\nslightly to the opposite side as you do it’-> i agree, however the point of\\nthe side parry with THE GLOVE is a bad move. if someone like ali was gonna\\nthrow his left sure i would parry but if someone like trinidad or me or tyson\\nwas throwing the left, id be worried about the fake parry that would expose my\\nhead to a left hook. slipping helps, rolling is better. and it gives you a\\nchance to throw your shot if he plans to use his combo.\\n\\n`don’t try to be crazy and catch the punch with your outstretched hand’ ->i\\nthink thats pretty self explanatory but its good for ppl to be clear about.\\n\\n`Just block it first but slightly shift your guard in the direction of a\\nparry. Kind of like a half-parry’->well thats rolling into the punch, its also\\nnot a bad idea, i and other guys who had to deal with power punchers\\nprefererred to roll away from the punch. but maybe that’s cuz we use a more\\nboston crabbish defense, depending on the shoulder quite a bit so.. i agree,\\nrolling towards the punch is better than pawing at it when someone feints. and\\neven good fighters like floyd used to fall for the fake jab he’s fast enough\\nto recover.\\n\\n`The low parry, similar to a side parry, is also easier to use if you’re\\nalready slipping to one side of the punch’ ->You can parry with the elbows\\ncoach, If someone moved an arm independant of the body I certainly would make\\nhim pay and im damn sure a power puncher like a roy jones . but if he turns\\nhis guard in the rhythmical way whitaker jcc style it would push blows\\nsideways and if it didnt block them and if it didnt make their sting much\\nlower.\\n\\ni kind of never found the parry a useful thing in terms of a hand moving out,\\nbut the entire body turning (which is a forearm parry or a body roll where the\\nforearm or inside or outside of the elbow parries ot blocks the punch) does\\nthe same thing. the worst that can happen is ive lost a little bit of my side-\\non position, my hands are still in place in case im feinted and he decides to\\nthrow something else.\\n\\n`Parrying is a move advanced move’ -> considering what you added yourself: `it\\nwill be difficult to parry punches if your opponent does not commit to any of\\nthem.’ u know well coach good natural punchers dont hit and pose with their\\nhands on your chest like kara-tay, they touch the skin and boom! the shockwave\\ngoes through and while they’re halfway through the next punch.\\n\\n`the low parry is also useful for guys who push at your hip bone. If you drop\\nyour elbows to block, they will push you off balance and so you must low parry\\nto avoid getting pushed’\\n\\nwell they need to face some point elbow blocks breaking. old school\\nroughhousing, using the point of your elbow to block the punch. this certainly\\nisnt a sporting move but then we’re talking dirty tricks. you can also bob and\\nas you come up throw the elbow when youre close to them inside. specially if\\ntheyre bigger, fast elbowing and catching punches on the points of the elbow\\ncan often injure opponents’ hands if they hipcheck. we follow the jack\\ndempsey-marciano style, retaliate against bullies and it becomes a fair game.\\nif one throws looping punches, we turned away from the punches so they either\\ngot `parried’ away by the elbows’ outside or blocked between the elbows.\\n\\nmost successful swarmers are counterintuitive rolling to catch the punch and\\nbobbing instead of just slipping. the side of the forearm (just under the\\nwrist) or the elbow while turning of the body is now called mayweather’s\\ndefense. before it was called the dempsey roll, and the JCC defense. i dont\\ncare what its called, my point is using the gloves to move a punch away is a\\nbad move unless someone’s a hands down fighter in which case its better to\\nslip. and im suggesting maybe, ppl should screw the concept of the parry\\naltogether for the kind of defense JCC and floyd and whitaker and norton used\\nnot moving their gloves but turning the punch away. watch norton against ali,\\nhe knew jabs would land and ali would feint his ass off so he turns into the\\npunches. however ali never went for the body with the jab much so norton can\\nbe a good example of just a left jab stopper. and if u watch all the fights,\\nits obvious norton won at least 1 if not 2. he had ali’s number.\\n\\nthe one to stop uppercuts, that is really important. you can also try and\\npoint elbow block someone who throws a long uppercut. i think ali got nailed\\nby frazier with the big hook on a long uppercut attempt. so i understand if u\\nwanna stick to the `oldtime’ classics, just my opinion that the parry is more\\na theoretical than a practical tool..\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 25. Johnny N\\n\\nAugust 2, 2011 at 4:58 am\\n\\n@saber khan – thanks for the input. I’ll keep it in mind!\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 26. saber khan\\n\\nAugust 5, 2011 at 7:45 pm\\n\\nhere comes the orthodoxy! @dan\\n\\nwas that jab at me bro ? u think ive never been in a fight huh ? i wish my\\nface looked like that. now i already stated these are my own views, views of a\\nguy who was never that concerned with parrying. i was a bob-weave style\\nswarmer, not that concerned with outside fighting. however ive seen coaches\\nand their amazing differences of opinion:\\n\\n`block the jab parry the cross’ while other coaches barked `parry the jab slip\\nthe cross’ and others `parry everything if u can’\\n\\ncan u tell me o wise dan which pro slaps away the jab ? jack johnson used to\\ncatch punches but it was blocking them downards not sidewards. larry holmes\\ndid it but downwards mostly on jabs and sidewards with the top of his elbows,\\nor with the wrist area. just like i personally suggested. parrying downwards i\\nsaid it was a good idea as long as the body rotation was there. but its\\namazing old timers just cant admit anything their coaches didnt teach them can\\npossibly be right.\\n\\nu probably saw guys like leonard in their prime right ? did he parry sideways\\nthe way coach for whatever reason showed in the vid ? thats what i was talking\\nabout. if u watched the vid, it shows the hand crossing the to the other side,\\nwithout the body turning. the best guys at parrying i saw pro level or club\\nlevel parried with their wrist areas, their forearms to push a punch to the\\nside and turned the body to make sure there was enough power. just a fist to\\npush a strong fighter’s right can lead to a boxer’s own glove hitting him id\\nguess; its a cross it needs to be given sme respect pushed hard or blocked\\nproper. i never said anything dumb like `block with your fist i suggested\\nrolling the upper body to get power to push the hand without moving the gloves\\naway from the standard guard.\\n\\ndid u check out the vid before cursing me ? johny N is great but pushing a\\ncross with the left hand over the right shoulder ? and in the vid he’s\\nactually slipping to the outside of the right cross that is ridiculous his\\nhand shoud be free to throw a cross to the body or the head that’s a KO or at\\nleast a KD chance. ive never seen any normal boxer do this kind of parry, it\\nseems dumb to me maybe ppl CAN do it but it seems like a waste and is openig\\nup the entire left side the chin the body, someone who’s thrown a cross is\\nclose enough for a counterpunch the vid shows that opportunity taking arm\\ntotally out of the game. and believe me any good fighter will throw a hook\\nwith glee if they find an opponent whos chin and complete left body is\\ndefenseless. and say someone feints the right cross but throws it looping or\\noverhand it will probably land even more flush to someone who’s slipping\\noutside the cross!\\n\\nstill, maybe im wrong i admit i never `practiced’ lots of outfighting but i\\nknow all the moves cuz any fighter has to know what his opponent is capable\\nof, if im wrong id like to know. just careful with your language bro this\\nplace is filled with lots of newbies id rather 2 old guys not fight and ruin\\nit\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 27. saber khan\\n\\nAugust 5, 2011 at 8:36 pm\\n\\n@dan\\n\\noh just in case bro when i say i agree with the forearm parry i dont mean the\\none where the elbow has to move above the head, that kind of move that a good\\nfeinter will use. if i knew or any body puncher knew he could get an opponent\\nto lift the left elbow to parry that way they would be feinting all day and\\nnight and land body shots and head shots as the boxer who tries to parry that\\nway will expose some part of themselves. if someone does it to stop the jab by\\npushing it up i think any guy with a decent left hook will start mixing jabs\\nwith hooks, liver shots, throwing the half hook half uppercut. that comes at a\\n45 degree angle some call it the shovel hook.\\n\\nand the circle parry ? please show me one guy who does that. its one thing to\\ngrab the pwoer arm but not like the way these videos show-i cant even imagine\\nSRL or meldrick taylor or manny pacquaio pulling that off. grabbing the arm is\\none thing and its very advanced. its done with the elbow being inside the\\nopponent’s bicep-forearm insertion point pushing it out from there and then\\ncan grab his bicep from the armpit while throwing the other arm. again how\\nmany times has this ever been successful as a defensive move ? its more of a\\nclinch creating move.\\n\\na low parry is ok i suppose but if i knew someone fell for that i would feint\\nall day. with an elbow block using the turning of the body, the ability to\\nsimply bend the knees, a good fighter can learn to catch shots as fast as with\\njust their hands. and some low blows are just from really close there’s no\\nescape. or one can turn and let them hit the hips, or intentionally get them\\nto punch at the point of the elbow like graziano and basilio did (kind of like\\na down parry using the point of the elbow) check out old fighters how\\noldschool these tricks are but not that hard, dont waste movement you use the\\nlegs to move down no changing guard position or moving gloves from the face.\\nor they can rough them up with the elbows like mike tyson when someone tried\\nto low blow. of course these are only for one style, but im just saying the\\nlow parry isnt the only way. anyone can learn to use a good rolling defense\\nand can parry as well as block with the elbows.\\n\\nthe `low’ parry actually looks a lot like a very weird overextended forearm\\nblock to the uppercut. ppl who uppercut well do it from so close using elbows\\nis not a good idea, this low parry motion works well to stop uppercuts and\\noften grab their hand if someone has come too far inside and one doesnt want\\nto exchange. i suggested that the low parry be shown in terms of how the basic\\nforarm perpendicular to forearm can be a block or parry to the uppercut.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 28. Johnny N\\n\\nAugust 6, 2011 at 5:25 am\\n\\n@saber khan – I think he was poking at me considering I look young. I don’t\\nget the troll comments sometimes. I wish they stated what it was they didn’t\\nlike. Oh well.\\n\\nI think some people are really taking the parrying guide too literally. It is\\nsimply a technique being taught. Whether they’ve seen it used before is not\\nthe point. I’ve seen hundreds of pro’s parry and when it’s done right, you\\ncan’t see it but you can feel it. It’s there. I don’t make up the techniques.\\nThey’ve been there hundreds of years before ExpertBoxing and will be there\\nlong after ExpertBoxing.\\n\\nAs for the validity behind techniques like the circle parry. You can watch the\\nRuss Anber video in the Title Boxing series where he demonstrates his verysion\\nof the circle parry. Some guys make it a full forearm wrap. As for me, I think\\nof it as a much more technical parry. What I do is sneak my hand to the INSIDE\\nof my opponent’s wrist and flick his wrist (and thus, the entire arm) OUTWARDS\\nwith my fingers. It’s so subtle that you cannot see it, but you can definitely\\nfeel it. A pro did this to me many times and taught me it because of how\\nuseful it was. The downwards parry only slaps the punch downwards but the\\ncircle parry slaps the punch OUTWARDS...thus making his hand split to the side\\nan extra few inches so that you can punch straight up the middle.\\n\\nAs for the side parry...again, this technique is used A LOT. Go to any gym\\nfull of pro’s and step in with one. I am most definitely sure that they are\\nusing it. Not all of them will use it in the same manner of my style (which is\\nwith a slight slip) but they are definitely doing it. They’re doing it against\\njabs, right crosses, left crosses, etc. Of course I added mine with a slip\\nbecause it’s my style. Other’s might do it with a bobbing head movement or\\nside step. It doesn’t matter, the side parry technique alone will not with you\\nthe fight...you have to combine it with...”fighting”. Look at the jab, just\\nstanding there and jabbing is not going to win fights. You have to combine it\\nwith footwork and follow it up with other punches.\\n\\nMost people have this idea that if you don’t a pro using a technique, it’s not\\nuseful and therefore unrealistic. The thing is people don’t have the eyes to\\nsee it. If somebody was a total noob and only watched a backyard street fight,\\nthey might say the guy with the wide swings is a more impressive puncher than\\nthe guy with the straight punches. They don’t understand where the power and\\ntechnique comes from. I would say the same to people who’ve never seen certain\\ntechniques. It is VERY DIFFICULT to see a technique if it’s never been taught\\nto you...that’s where I try to come in. (with resistance every now and then)\\nBut if you choose not to see it and not to try it, understand it....it is your\\nloss, not mine.\\n\\nAll I can say is that you have to try the techniques. It is very common that\\nthroughout the years, popular boxers will come and go making their fighting\\nstyles popular because they were successful with them. After Mike Tyson, WAVES\\nof people were begging to learn the peek-a-boo style. After Floyd Mayweather,\\neverybody has a video on youtube copying the same padwork. If you want to be\\ngood to yourself, develop your own style. Who knows, you might create the\\nfuture. Unseen, unpopular technique has always been known to shock and\\ndominate popular styles on the years because of people’s blindness to the\\nstyle.\\n\\nI’m not busy mastering anybody’s style because I have my own and I love it.\\nIt’s made up of small pieces of other fighters’ styles and more importantly a\\nvery big piece of my own personality. It may not be perfect but it’s how I\\nwant to move and respond to situations. When I speak, I want to use my own\\nwords...and when I fight, I want to use my own style. The biggest joy in my\\nlife is when fighters come up to me asking me to show them MY STYLE (not\\nmayweathers/pacquiao/etc).\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 29. Radd\\n\\nAugust 6, 2011 at 8:17 am\\n\\n@Johnny N;\\n\\nQuote “If you want to be good to yourself, develop your own style. Unseen,\\nunpopular technique has always been known to shock and dominate popular styles\\non the years because of people’s blindness to the style.”\\n\\nQuote “I’m not busy mastering anybody’s style because I have my own and I love\\nit. It’s made up of small pieces of other fighters’ styles and more\\nimportantly a very big piece of my own personality. It may not be perfect but\\nit’s how I want to move and respond to situations. When I speak, I want to use\\nmy own words...and when I fight, I want to use my own style. One of the\\ngreatest joys in my life is when other fighters come up to me asking me to\\nshow them MY STYLE (not mayweathers/pacquiao/tyson/etc).”\\n\\nPerfect statements. One of the amazing thing in boxing i guess it is open to\\nvery different styles and techniques. But also there is a lot of guys and\\ncoaches in boxing who wants to impose their own style to everyone. These\\npeople think that their style is only true and must and they don’t have a open\\nmind to new styles and techniques. I guess everybody’s physical structure,\\nmental structure, body mechanics, fight mentality can vary. So the styles and\\nboxers vary. That’s the beauty of boxing. Just because one technique works on\\na person doesn’t mean that can work on everybody or vice versa.\\n\\nYou always mention on your answers and articles “do what works for you” and\\nthat’s one of the reasons why i follow your articles and have a huge respect\\nfor you. You have a open mind. And finally about the age “intelligence is in\\nthe head not in the age”. I saw empty guys at 60 years old and i saw 18-20\\nyears old guys with wisdom.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 30. saber khan\\n\\nAugust 6, 2011 at 12:29 pm\\n\\nthere’s unorthodox and practical, and then there’s unorthodox and practically\\npoor @johnnyN\\n\\ncheck out my answer coach. i think he was potshotting me but anyway we’ll see\\nwhen if he does come back and post something.\\n\\ni was commenting on the way things are shown in the 3 videos. now im not a big\\nthinker in boxing. you are for sure, and i give u props ALL DAY. boxing was a\\nway to earn money for me, keep my father from threating to kick me out, to\\nvent off steam cuz ppl couldn’t stand me (probably still can’t) but i didnt\\nwant to go to jail. but thanks to boxing and what it taught me about life, the\\nfinancial support, the way it made me a man, i got to be a pretty successful\\ndoctor:-) and im happy someone so wise at such a young age is teaching kids\\nfree, just cuz he wants to 🙂 so all props to you coach.\\n\\nmy first 4 fights, i was 1-2-0-1NC. no one taught me the ropes till my friend\\nsam came along. after THAT i had 33 wins, i think my missed only 2 KOs amongs\\nthose bouts at middle. cruiserweight screwed me but that was mostly the fact\\nthat my reach sucks. thats why i keep harping on how lucky these kids are.\\n\\ni read in some book, boxing is about:\\n\\n1\\\\. putting your options against the other guy’s options so it comes out\\nbeneficial for you 2. eliminating being hurt while hurting or trading a chance\\nto get hurt for a chance to hurt harder (off-def or def-off) 3. being able to\\nsuccessfully use opportunities to hurt and doing it as hard fast and many\\ntimes as possible 4. knowing how to stay in the game even when being hit and\\nhaving the mentality\\n\\nvague crap. sam taught me to understand range and position, opportunity,\\ntiming, accuracy, being economical. color it anyway u want boxing is a chess\\nmatch where some physical attributes can help overcome others, and some are\\nuseless. being able to jump doesnt help. long arms, speed, a great chin and\\nresilience, endurance; they help make somethings possible that otherwise would\\nbe impossible. but using them the wrong way is never a good idea.\\n\\nali was fast in his prime, had long arms, a great chin and endurance. he\\nunderstood some elements of the game but didnt understand a lot. he wasnt an\\naccurate puncher, he was sloppy and made up with volume. he wasn’t economical\\nmoving his feet until later in his career. he didnt understand the range,\\nposition, opportunity and timing he gave opponents by leaning back, keeping\\nhis hands low. he leaned back-it worked for him. but if any HW of his day had\\nthe ability to feint and punch, i think ali would have been permanently\\ninjured. because he kept his hands low and couldnt even block a slow like\\nnorton. if foreman understood economy and opportunity ali wouldnt stand a\\nchance against him.\\n\\nthe circle parry as in the video gives the other guy the range to hit with the\\nother arm and puts the gloves way out of position. the timing and accuracy\\nrequired to pull it off would have to be incredible against a fast cross or a\\njab. it provides the opponent opportunity to hit with the other hand because\\nboth are tangled, and if one misses then that side of the body is defenseless.\\nand it gives the boxer no great opportunity because his hand is now elbow out\\nand he has to shift it back to throw any punch, by which time the opponent can\\nrecover. its uneconomical, the glove is dipping below guard position and the\\nelbow is going far out.\\n\\ninstead the forearm parry towards the outside rolling the shoulders to provide\\nthe power does the same thing. it stops the fighter from having the range to\\nhit, it gives a fighter range to throw his own hand, the timing and accuracy\\nare easier than the circle parry showed in this video which resembles a karate\\nmove more than anything. range & position, oppoerunity, timing, accuracy and\\neconomy are better doing the forearm parry. what you described verbally coach:\\n\\n`sneak my hand to the INSIDE of my opponent’s wrist flick his wrist OUTWARDS\\nwith my fingers slaps the punch OUTWARDS you can counter straight up the\\nmiddle’\\n\\nthis is economical, it keeps your range and position while taking his away,\\nits timing and accuracy are easier, and provides opportunity to throw a\\ncounter.\\n\\nthe video is not demonstrating this at all. elbow goes from down to up and\\nthen spins? ppl have difficulty down parrying a good jab!\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 31. saber khan\\n\\nAugust 6, 2011 at 12:31 pm\\n\\nthere’s unorthodox and practical, and then there’s unorthodox and practically\\npoor part 2 `The up forearm parry...Manny Pacquiao uses this’\\n\\nand every power puncher with a brain groans when they see it. ali did it to\\nforeman. shavers. sugar ray leonard did it and buster mathis did it. doesnt\\nmake it a smart move just a move that works against dumb boxers throwing full\\nforce telegraphed punches. its giving range and position away, its timing and\\naccuracy doesnt look bad, but it creates opportunities for the other fighter\\nto feint and its uneconomical. forearm parrying upwards is a last resort move\\ncreated by lightweight benny leonard, u can see larry holmes use it. if he was\\njabbing and someone was throwing an overhand he would sent the left forearm of\\nthat hand up to stop the overhand shot. its a last ditch thing. a good move\\nand one could say a far more useful parry to know (although more advanced)\\nthan the 60s’ upwards parry.\\n\\n`The side parry. doing it against jabs, right crosses, left crosses I added\\nmine with a slip because it’s my style Other’s might do it with a bobbing head\\nmovement or side step pushing with their knuckles instead of the palm pushing\\ntheir opponent’s forearm/elbow instead of the glove the side parry technique\\nalone will not with you the fight...you have to combine it with fighting’\\n\\nWhat is shown in the video could just be done as a standard slip to the\\noutside. And if one redirects a power puncher’s hand that way it will hit him\\nin the face unless he slips or rolls. You cant just parry like this without\\nturning the chin away coach. Pros rotate the shoulders to put power into the\\nwrist where the tapes are and pushing the punch to the side. Others shoulder\\nroll and block. We slipped. The standard parry no-name ppl teach at boxing\\ngyms is just slapping with one hand, which is probably useful against the jab\\nwithout the shoulder roll (though its more economical just blocking the punch\\nor rolling the shoulder) . The `side parry’ as shown in the vid-if you didnt\\nslip with it wouldnt it just smack you partially on the right side of your\\nchin ? You HAVE to slip to get it over your shouder. So if someone is parrying\\nthis way and slips wrong or a bit late-its just leading a fist into the face.\\nto make sure there’s power behind the parry the torso needs to help IMO. it\\nkeeps range and position, its just as economical, creates opportunity without\\ngiving even the chance of any (if the wrist misses the shoulder covers the\\nchin against the right), timing and accuracy are easier to master than the\\nslipping AND parrying at the same time.\\n\\nand a gifted guy can do crazy things. things like ketchel’s hook where he\\nwould land the punch with his thumb and KO opponents, ali’s leaning back from\\npunches, roy jones’ head leaning for the left hook, dempsey’s low left hand\\nbefore a hook upstairs for more power, louis’ low left hand after throwing a\\njab, trinidad’s raised right foot, foreman’s wide looping punches-u know i\\ncould go on and on. why not make lamotta/hagler/margarito’s chin defense a\\nboxing technique ? i think one shud know that stuff can be done but be taught\\nto do what fit the fundamental boxing requirements: stuff that the masters\\nused. guys like SRR, benny leonard, joe louis, gene tunney, 80-88 mike tyson.\\nas well as exceptional things that helped a person’s individual skill. if\\nsomeone can do it, they should. but the basics should be the stuff that stood\\nthe test of time or seem to have emerged recently and been just as dominant.\\n\\nthats why i said some stuff is more dangerous, some more economical, etc and\\nthe parry should just be exchanged for the slip roll and block and be kept as\\na last resoirt. cuz as one’s opposition gets better parries are useful less\\nand less except as a last resort\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 32. saber khan\\n\\nAugust 6, 2011 at 9:04 pm\\n\\na few other things, stuff i remembered ill write em before i gotta check my\\njr’ pre-ops:\\n\\na parry that pushes the puncher’s hand outside can be done with the glove or\\nthe wrist and its a very small efficient movement. its called an outside\\nparry. u mentioned mayweather he does this and the downparry and the inparry\\nand throws the right with the same hand in a split second. the reason is\\nbecause of how little the guard has to move when one rotates the body and gets\\nused to rotating the body and using the hand as an extension of the rotating\\ntorso. to get space, just outside parry with the forearm or the lower part of\\nthe glove depending on how how high your guard is-circle parries aren’t needed\\nat all. unless one wants to tie up the arm.\\n\\nanother way to get a puncher’s arm to move outwards and actually paralyze it\\nfor a half a second-this is very advanced but since u wanna talk advanced-\\npunch at the elbow. i was a swarmer but i was stunned by this when throwing a\\nlazy hook and i couldnt believe how totally flaccid my arm felt. amazingly\\nshort punch and you have total freedom to kill the opponent with a hook. the\\nbicep punch by jack johnson is a generalization of this, oldtimers talk about\\nit but ive seen tried it and it doesnt paralyze like hitting at the elbow\\njoint. the bicep punch is also further out, but all 3 move the opponent’s\\npunching arm further out. and none compromises the guard.\\n\\nthe forearm up parry is done that way by pac ali etc because its a desperation\\nmove. im guessing where pac learnt it, ali did it to foreman in zaire and\\nfrazier in manila and its because he kept his hands low. he also did this\\n`parry’ with just his glove sometimes. pac does it on lazy punches far off\\npunches however its something one of many that probably drives freddie roach\\nnuts. where did ali learn this ? problably benny leonard cuz i know for sure\\nleonard did it cuz we saw footage of leonard doing it. but where leonard got\\nit is most interesting, and hearsay. some oldtimer who liked to watch benny\\npractice talked about how benny was like gans and how gans did things\\nincluding parrying upwards with the elbow. and benny in some fight was being\\ncountered over his jab, and he suddenly began throwing his elbow up when the\\nright counter was coming over his jab. and it sent the other guy’s right hand\\nflying and he could jab. while i know benny did it the story that he just\\nsuddenly figured it out in the middle of a fight, off something someone told\\nhim a long time back is maybe apocryphical. but ali did it because he kept his\\nhands down, sugar ray leonard pac they do it for the same reason its a last\\nditch effort to stop a hand from landing when the guard hand is low. thats not\\nsomething worth teaching is it? worth knowing sure but i wouldnt teach it to\\nanyone except a hands down fighter. i would certainly teach the benny leonard\\nverson. LARRY HOLMES DID IT RIGHT! yep i just remembered holmes was a sparring\\npartner to Ali and he used to throw his elbow up to stop a right counter over\\nhis jab. i would teach that move to any boxer though they may never have to\\nuse it, like if they prefer to hook rather than jab to start their offense.\\n\\ni know i bitch about my coaches but i cant ever say they didnt tell good\\nstories. and they talked a lot about the stories they heard when they were\\nyoung of guys like benny the brain and rocky graziano and basilio and sugar\\nray and ezzard charles jersey joe walcott. i gotta go but i hope i explained\\nwhy in my opnion these 3 parries are not the best options coach.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 33. Johnny N\\n\\nAugust 7, 2011 at 6:11 am\\n\\n@saber khan – practical vs un-practical. good technique vs bad technique.\\nSomewhere in the essence of the technique lies what is useful. I teach it\\nbecause I’ve seen so many fighters that use it. I’ve fought many fighters that\\nall used those forms quite effectively and I try to teach it in the manner\\nthat I’ve adopted from them. I don’t recall how the old time greats did it but\\nI do recall how my opponents did. Quite simply, I like the move. It’s\\neffective, it works, it may not be the absolute best defensive move but it’s\\neffective enough to be taught. Sometimes it feels like a moving block, other\\ntimes a deflected blow, and other times a bit like a hand trap. Oh btw, I\\nexaggerate the moves in my videos and pictures, moving a little more than\\nnecessary to help people understand what the motions are. In there pictures\\nwhere I didn’t move as much, you can hardly tell in what direction I’m moving\\nmy gloves, looks more like a block than a parry, etc.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 34. King Lion\\n\\nAugust 7, 2011 at 4:02 pm\\n\\nGreat site and insights! Just found this site a couple of days ago and I am\\nvery impressed and extremely grateful.\\n\\nI found the instruction of Johnny N. and the personal insights and pro fight\\nexperiences of Saber Khan, to be so incredibly useful, extensive and\\ninfluential, that I had to write in to express my appreciation.\\n\\nHaving loved the sport of boxing since I was a kid and watching The Greatest –\\nAli, on Wide World of Sports, I have to thank both ‘Coach’ Johnny N. and Saber\\nKhan, for helping to educate me and I imagine many others, in grasping a\\nfirmer understanding and stronger skill set of the ‘sweet science’.\\n\\nThe two of you really do make a spectacular impression – THANKS!\\n\\nOn a more personal note, I’d like to learn more, because I recently took up\\nkickboxng classes, at 49 years of age, for improved fitness and health\\nreasons.\\n\\nBoxing however is far more interesting imo and I have reworked my basement\\ninto a home gym, with a heavy bag, double ended bag and weight set to help me\\nlose excess weight.\\n\\nI feel as I get older, I really do need to be in better shape and my heart and\\nmind are stimulated alot by pursuing boxing ‘science’.\\n\\nBy learning as much as possible, I can teach my 3 God-sons, because I want\\nthem to know of the character and esteem building benefits connected with good\\nphysical fitness and disciplined training. Of course, the self defence aspects\\nare also very important for youngsters 9, 15 and 17 and later this week, they\\nwill be attending their first classes.\\n\\nGentlemen, please continue to keep up the good work and sharing of your boxing\\nknowledge, because this website and your combined insights, are in one word –\\nFANTASTIC!\\n\\nPeace.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 35. King Lion\\n\\nAugust 8, 2011 at 10:38 am\\n\\nWhat is a ‘boston crab’ style and what is ‘swarming’ @Saber Khan....As a\\nnewbie, I have a question to ask – What is the ‘boston crab style’ and what is\\nthe ‘swarming style’ you speak of?\\n\\nThanks.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 36. Johnny N\\n\\nAugust 8, 2011 at 1:27 pm\\n\\n@King Lion – thank you very much! we are both honored to have helped.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 37. saber khan\\n\\nAugust 8, 2011 at 3:47 pm\\n\\n@King Lion\\n\\ndamn im sorry dude, i have a bad habit, we always call the philly shoulder the\\nboston crab i mean the philly shell, the way floyd mayweather and james toney\\nuse their left shoulder to cover their left side of the chin roll with punches\\nto their left and keep their left hand free of blocking duty 🙂 really sorry.\\nits just something we developed in our gym to use `code names’ for stuff we\\nfound funny (a crab boxing with one claw up and one down 🙂 so yeah `boston\\ncrab’ is actually something else, its some wrestling move-but when i use it\\nits just MY stupid code for the philly shoulder stance and shoulder rolling\\ndefense. thanks for pointing it out. btw not a bad tactic in the ring to refer\\nto stuff your sparmates never heard of u know, play some mind games with them\\ntoo 🙂 i think i refer to other stuff in weird ways too like the left jab-lead\\nor jab-straight or jab/cross (all of them are the same thing, a jab but u put\\nall your weight on your front foot as you throw it, it is much harder than the\\njab as good as the avg cross and a good variation on the 1-1 or normal double\\njab or you could triple jab this way with the normal double jab and this one\\nwith mustard on it.)\\n\\nthe swarming style, its one of the 3 central boxing styles. these fighters’\\nphilosphy is always moving forward, pressuring, and throwing lots of punches.\\nit also employes (though not ALWAYS) a lower than usual position so the\\nfighter can get inside longer armer opponents. and most of these fighters go\\nto the body more than any other style. its primarily used if a person: 1. does\\nnot have enough pwoer to be a slugger or 2. has shorter reach for his division\\ndespite the power, to be a boxer or a slugger.\\n\\n4 main types. there’s the crouching swarmer with the head forward, coming\\nforward, throwing lots of punches, like tommy burns, jim jeffries, rocky\\nmarciano, carmen basilio, mickey ward, even manny pacquaio in his middle stage\\nof his career (when he fought ledwaba, barrera etc). no particular defense\\nthey employ but they will duck some, slip some-but with no particular\\nemphasis. all they want to do is get inside and trade\\n\\nthere’s the standing swarmer, same thing comes forward, throws lots of\\npunches, mentally fatigues the opponent. but they stand straighter because\\nthey have good chins and usually are taller. a battling nelson, jake lamotta,\\nharry greb, henry armstrong. in today’s era hatton, margarito. usually have\\nsome power, an amazing resilience to being hit, and lots and lots of stamina.\\n\\nthere’s the mexican swarmer, the diff is they have good guard position, their\\nhead isnt hanging forward and they have really good blocking and slipping\\nwhile moving INSIDE. and the mexican swarmer first works the body tires out\\nthe opponent then goes for the head. their infighting is usually exceptional,\\nthey can block punches and punch by sometimes nothing but a vague impression\\nof where the opponent’s fists are. they love to work body and then the head.\\nthey will take a few shots if they have to but break down their opponent, the\\nking was chavez, with guys like barrera and so many others emulating him-diaz,\\netc.\\n\\nthere’s the bob and weave swarmer. which is a swarmer who moving forwards from\\na low position with the head always slipping side to side, never letting a\\nboxer have any place to aim. terry mcgovern started it, jack dempsey’s roll\\nwas coined for his version of head movement, and others evolved the technique.\\nu can also see joe frazier. these fighters do well in the clinch or inside\\nfighting. the bob-and-weave swarmer is like the other swarmers a move-forward,\\nhigh pressure fighter but usually not so much a volume puncher. they need to\\ngo to the body and head from both sides but they’re combo punchers and need to\\nhave a powerful left hook both to the head and body, btw floyd patterson, mike\\ntyson particular use a sub-style within bob-and-weaving swarmers called peek-\\na-boo style involving really high glove guard position. however it doesnt have\\ngood infighting skills to prevent the clinch.\\n\\nsome say miguel cotto is included among mexican swarmer styles-well he does\\nlike to pressure and move forward and hit the body but he wasnt a mega volume\\npuncher and could lay back and become a boxer-puncher if he needed to. he’s\\nmore like a joe louis or felix trinidad. u can see ricardo mayorga always\\nmoving forward and throwing punches but he’s a slugger more like foreman, aims\\nto finish with one shot. pac is anoth exception-he was a slugger at fly, a\\nsemi-swarmer at feather, and now he’s a boxer puncher who can swarm if he\\nwants to.\\n\\nso that’s the swarmers style, odd outliers still exist obviously (like cotto\\nand pacquaio and me i believe 🙂 but i hope it was relatively clear.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Benno Roick\\n\\nMay 29, 2012 at 10:51 am\\n\\nWonderful explanation. I doubt there is one single person here in Germany who\\ncould do likewise. A few will know what kind of fighter a “swarmer” is. But no\\none could tell you that there are different swarmer-styles!\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 38. saber khan\\n\\nAugust 8, 2011 at 4:40 pm\\n\\n@KingLion\\n\\nand thanks for your remark bro very happy to have contributed something useful\\n🙂 and i hope no one copies my little bad habits, im not that good at\\nexplaining boxing like coach Johnny is as u can obviously see 😛 but im trying\\nto improve the clarity of the stuff i talk about\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 39. saber khan\\n\\nAugust 8, 2011 at 6:39 pm\\n\\noops yet another correction 🙁 @KingLion\\n\\none more little thing-the true philly shoulder roll is a guard not a `style’.\\nits a way to hold your hands, what angle to keep your torso at. the right hand\\nis up, the left side of the chin is tucked into the shoulder which is turned\\nto 1 or 2 oclock from your viewpoint and the left hand is down.\\n\\nas i said, the boston crab is our stupid name for the philly shell. but what\\nwe meant by it, wasnt the standard philly shell. in our modified philly shell,\\nthe shoulder-chin tuck exists but the shoulder is at 12-1 o clock and the left\\nhand is UP in guard position. kind of a mix of the CONVENTIONAL and philly\\nguards. it gives you easier shoulder rotation guard against the right orthodox\\ncross as opposed to the normal stance or the conventional bob and weave\\nstance, the opponent’s liver shot is harder for him to land, easier for you\\n(your left hand is closer to his left and right body and his left hand is\\ncloser only to your left so u have to keep tha hand up). your left hook is\\nstrengthened and it’s an odd modified stance boxers don’t normally see. you’re\\nmore side-on and he appears more square compared to you. it’s a variation for\\na boxer or skilled swarmer and we used the name cuz it reminded us of a crab\\non the beach who was fighting another with just one claw basically and moving\\ndiagonally almost like a philly shell boxer. shell=crab, u know 🙂 yeah we were\\npretty dumb when we were young.\\n\\nthe true philly shoulder guard with the hand down is bad for fighting\\nsouthpaws, watch floyd he goes to conventional guard against lefties. toney\\nsometimes. in the middle east there are more than the statistical 1:9 southpaw\\nboxer. (13 pro southpaws in just the middleweight class-unlucky number unlucky\\nplaying field for many guys but i loved fighting southpaws). the normal philly\\nshell guard makes the left side of the body much more exposed, and i am never\\na proponent of keeping my body open to anyone’s shot because body shots drain\\nenergy and power much more than head shots. plus we had only 2 guy in the\\nentire country (UAE is a small country) who were pros fighter using the real\\nphilly shoulder stance. one sucked against southpaws and those who feinted\\nwell, and one just sucked period. and not one winning trainer/coach who\\nunderstood the intricacies. so obviously we didnt have anyone to teach the\\nhigh level moves, or anyone from who we could cheat those moves from without\\nhoping to emulate being beaten to a pulp.\\n\\nthis modified stance was a good mix of the philly shoulder rolling and the\\nconventional stance, there is so much the half-shoulder roll guard half-\\nconventional guard allows you to do. for one, no one else even noticed it!)its\\nsimply not something anyone uses. its more dangerous to an orthodoxer than an\\northodox and to a southpaw than another southpaw. and it has various benefits\\nfor people trying to close distance against tall fighters who jab into the\\nchest or throw long right leads. the weakness is that those who made it and\\nused it had to practice a lot to remember and have the endurance the shoulder\\ntucked and the hand up (it’s draining to do both). we had to go maverick in\\nmany ways and learn by seeing and modifying weaknesses by sparring. and being\\nbeaten up and then going ok what did i do wrong there ? and tell each other\\n(lightweight, a featherweight, me, and a lightweight from another gym shared\\nout secrets). no coach johnny for us kinglion 🙁\\n\\nand like i said if u do wanna play mind games, an important part of fighting\\nIMO, use weird names. do things a little differently; learn to feint, and if u\\ncan land a shot once u feint him out stop short. smile and dont feint for a\\nwhile it will do amazing things. he will feel stupid, slow, like u can hit\\nhim, and when u do hit him (cuz he will think u are maybe feinting all the\\ntime) his belief that u can hit him at will go up. he MAY refuse to spar\\nagainst u 🙂 feint with the left hand up and go down, feint a jab and throw a\\nhook, throw a full jab the next time, then feint with your left hand and throw\\na fast soft right lead. and say to yourself `damn i have to throw the langford\\nshot with more twist’ or something just as cryptic. u like ali? play mind\\ngames bro like ali. when he throws a cross, pivot off your your left foot\\ntowards your own right, turn southpaw suddenly and bang him with a weak right\\nhook and clinch immediately and whisper in his ear `youre lucky i havent bruce\\nlee eardrum bursting punch in a long time’ in a friendly voice.\\n\\nthats the kind of mind games that will drive opponents nuts and you dont even\\nhave to be good at it, just doing it will have them thinking u know a lot more\\nthan anybody could.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 40. King Lion\\n\\nAugust 9, 2011 at 2:05 am\\n\\nThe honor is mine....really! @Johnny N.....Coach....I want to thank YOU for\\neverything this site has taught me – so far!\\n\\nI got your 5 Biggest Boxing Mistakes pdf today and can’t wait to give a copy\\nto my Godsons when they come this week.\\n\\nGood stuff, man – thanks again!\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 41. King Lion\\n\\nAugust 9, 2011 at 2:26 am\\n\\n@Saber Khan....Thank you for the quick response and detailed\\nexplanation.....WOW.....I can honestly say this site truly has a great wealth\\nof information. I am not nearly as informed about many of the fighters you\\nmentioned, but can relate to the old days of Cassius Clay, George Chuvalo (who\\nis from my home town of Toronto) – Ali and Frazier, Norton, Foreman – Leonard\\nand Duran – Hearns – Aaron Pryor – Holmes and of course Tyson, but I grew\\nweary of boxing after the ear biting incident.\\n\\nNow cats like Berto, Manny, Froch, Amir Khan and of course ‘Coach’ Johnny N,\\nhis website and yourself have helped to pique my interest again.....Nice!\\n\\nI have to tell ya, Saber Khan, when you ended that last post with the ‘mind\\ngame’ approach, I was blown away and laffed my azz off when you described the\\n‘whisper’ – Very Cool!\\n\\nThanks.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 42. mehran\\n\\nAugust 9, 2011 at 11:18 pm\\n\\nthx johnny , thx saberkhan ,, a lot\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 43. Malvino\\n\\nAugust 12, 2011 at 7:33 am\\n\\n:cry::-*:P8):o:sad::sad:;-):D;-):-):-);-):D;-):sad::sad::o8):P:-*:cry:\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 44. Wayne Parry\\n\\nOctober 12, 2011 at 3:26 pm\\n\\nGreat directions!!\\n\\nI’m getting back in to muay thai after 8yrs off due to been lazy and getting\\nfat lol. the one thing I have found is that I read the punches right I just\\ncant get my hands there quick enough. Plus like in most gyms we tend to work\\non attack more than we do defence which is key. I’m really going to practice\\nthe technique’s on this website\\n\\nFrom a Parry learning to Parry again !!\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 45. curtis c\\n\\nJanuary 18, 2012 at 2:22 am\\n\\ncan you perry a punch with your head? or not?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Johnny N\\n\\nJanuary 18, 2012 at 10:06 am\\n\\nYou can deflect a punch with your head by turning it to the side.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Roey\\n\\nJanuary 29, 2012 at 8:24 pm\\n\\nHey Johnny, Thanks for giving us the best pound for pound boxing site on the\\nplanet. I just wanted to know, who are your top 3 Parry experts in boxing? Who\\nwould say employs the move more than anyone else?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Johnny N\\n\\nJanuary 30, 2012 at 10:28 am\\n\\nGreat question, Roey. I notice the guys using the parry the most are either\\nthe really tall or really short guys. The tall guys parry because they can’t\\nslip fast enough, and their arms are so long they and leave their gloves out\\nthere without fear of leaving their face open. The short guys parry because\\nthey can’t slip into range fast enough, so they deflect shots while wading in.\\n\\nWith that being said, I really like how Prince Naseem does it. Also many\\nheavyweights parry, especially the old heavyweights. I remember Lennox Lewis\\ndoing it a lot, too.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 46. J\\n\\nJune 7, 2012 at 8:44 pm\\n\\ncan i parry with my elbow to knock a straight body shot off course?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Johnny N\\n\\nJune 10, 2012 at 3:11 pm\\n\\nYou definitely can. Standard technique.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 47. Abhishek\\n\\nJune 21, 2012 at 12:12 am\\n\\nThanks a lot Johnny......Good Article and your techniques have helped me out\\nnot only in boxing but in my Martial Arts practice also......Great Work.....\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 48. Abhishek\\n\\nJune 25, 2012 at 7:55 am\\n\\nHey Johnny,where should I focus on the opponent’s body when I have to parry\\nhis fast incoming punches......Please Answer..........\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Johnny N\\n\\nJune 25, 2012 at 3:43 pm\\n\\nI don’t understand your question. Maybe my video can demonstrate better for\\nyou?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 49. simon\\n\\nJanuary 17, 2013 at 6:26 am\\n\\nhow would you apply the inside forearm parry as a southpaw?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Johnny N\\n\\nJanuary 23, 2013 at 11:58 am\\n\\nYou can use it against really straight punches like a jab or cross but that’s\\nabout it. When used against arc’ed punches it becomes more like a block than a\\nparry.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 50. Alex W\\n\\nMarch 21, 2013 at 1:48 pm\\n\\nAmazing article ! Extremely helpful ! But I am intrested how much and how long\\nI schoud practise parrys in my boxing workouts(I workout almost every day)?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Johnny N\\n\\nApril 2, 2013 at 12:04 pm\\n\\nA few rounds or so everyday will be plenty. Doing them in sparring will help\\nthe most.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 51. Jeremiah Kirven\\n\\nJanuary 9, 2014 at 7:15 am\\n\\nHey I love this article but I was wondering if it’s okay to parry a jab with\\nyour left hand then immediately shoot the jab over it I do this move all the\\ntime and it works great in sparring because I take away his jab while in\\nreturn establishing mine but can you think of any holes this type of parry\\nwould have so I can keep it in mind when I take on tougher fighters\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Johnny N\\n\\nJanuary 9, 2014 at 2:24 pm\\n\\nThat tactic works fine, you just need to worry about him coming in hard with\\nhis right hand while your left hand is occupied with the pity-pat battle.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 52. Tony\\n\\nFebruary 3, 2014 at 1:31 pm\\n\\nHi Johnny , do you watch Hajime no Ippo and name some anime that you watch.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 53. D\\n\\nSeptember 29, 2014 at 1:17 pm\\n\\nWould t it be best to parry and counter with the other hand simultaneously\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 54. Philippe R\\n\\nMarch 1, 2015 at 6:18 am\\n\\nSome cool new tools to add my arsenal here. I was already using parries, but\\nnow i see there are better and more efficient ways to do them, that should\\nimprove my effectiveness at deflecting those blows. Impressive how much\\nadvanced techniques we can find on this site.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 55. Dmoney\\n\\nApril 4, 2015 at 4:11 pm\\n\\nIsn’t it best to parry and counter simultaneously\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 56. Michael LoSauro\\n\\nJune 16, 2016 at 11:43 am\\n\\nWhat if it is a Southpaw vs Orthodox matchup. Then you would have to counter\\nparry? All you would be doing is cross-parrying?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 57. deandre\\n\\nJune 9, 2017 at 7:30 am\\n\\nthank for the teaching\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 58. waasil\\n\\nJune 21, 2017 at 4:29 pm\\n\\nthese techniques don’t have to be used of you’ve mastered the shoulder roll\\ncorrect? @Johnny N\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Johnny N\\n\\nJune 21, 2017 at 4:37 pm\\n\\nWhile you might not prefer them, I can assure you parry techniques will be\\nuseful even if you’ve already mastered the shoulder roll.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n#### Leave a Comment Cancel reply\\n\\n### Trackbacks\\n\\n 1. Boxing Defense Techniques says:\\n\\nNovember 15, 2011 at 11:41 am\\n\\n[...] How to Parry Punches [...]\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 2. The BEGINNER’S Guide to Boxing says:\\n\\nNovember 25, 2012 at 9:33 pm\\n\\n[...] How to Parry Punches [...]\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 3. 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Techniques and tips for boxers,\\nfighters, martial artists, trainers, and fitness enthusiasts to learn how to\\nbox. About EB\\n\\nCopyright © 2008–2017 How to Box | ExpertBoxing · All Rights Reserved\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"http://www.fightingarts.com/reading/article.php\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20201109002946/http://www.fightingarts.com/reading/article.php?id=284\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"The Physics Of Forces In Aikido: Making The Weak Equal To The Strong\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series of articles on the physics of force. The first article was “The Physics Of Forces In Judo.” This article will similarly explore some of the basic physics of forces, rotation and torques in aikido.\",\n \"Like Judo, Aikido is a martial art that demands an intuitive understanding of the physics of forces, torques, stability and rotational motion. This article examines a few of the basic aikido techniques. The grace that each requires is not easily conveyed, but each technique can be broken into components that can be examined in terms of classical physics. The experiments I shall describe call for actual performance of the technique, but you should do them only under expert supervision since aikido if performed incorrectly can be dangerous to you and your opponent.\",\n \"Aikido is similar to judo in that it seeks to overcome the opponent’s stability. Aikido, however, is a relatively modern form of martial art that incorporates techniques from a number of other martial arts. It is distinguished by its firm code of avoiding injury to the opponent. Hence it is a form of self-defense rather than a sport like judo. It involves no techniques that can be regarded as attacks. I think it is the most difficult of all the martial arts to learn. Its demands for skill, grace and timing rival those of classical ballet.\",\n \"Aikido employs many of the same principles of physics that are found in Judo. Suppose your opponent grasps you by the wrists from behind. In one aikido maneuver you smoothly lower your body while bringing your wrists upward and over your head toward the front.\",\n \"Your opponent hangs on to your wrists but is brought forward by your descent and slight lean forward. His position is therefore unstable because his center of mass is now slightly forward of his feet.\",\n \"You draw your right leg backward and drop onto your right knee. Your arms and torso are brought forward and downward in a large arc. Because the first part of the motion induced your opponent to hold tightly to your wrists, he is now thrown over your body in a front somersault.\",\n \"As in much of aikido, your opponent actually throws himself. He cannot prevent your forward motion because of the unstable posture in which you initially place him. Even if he has superior body weight, he cannot stop the motion by pulling downward on your raised wrists. In such a position he can pull only along the length of your arms. The torque due to such a pull is zero because there is no “lever” (described in Part I in this series, “The Physics Of Forces In Judo: Making The Weak Equal To The Strong”). Remember, the lever is the perpendicular from the pivot point (in this case your shoulder) to the line through the force. The line through the opponent’s pull passes through your shoulder and therefore has no lever arm. Even if he is heavy or strong, he cannot rotate your arms once you have them properly over your head.\",\n \"Many of the techniques in aikido employ the deflection of a force directed at you. Suppose your attacker throws a punch at your face. To stop the punch directly requires a large impact force which could cause injury. A wiser technique is to deflect the strike. Although a large force is necessary to stop the punch directly, only a small force is needed to deflect it.\",\n \"Although most followers of Western style fighting consider an attack to be an advantage, in aikido the attacker is at a distinct disadvantage because of the momentum of this strike. You can use his momentum to throw him to the mat.\",\n \"Suppose the attacker steps forward with his right foot and slashes at your face with the side of his right hand (a typical attack in Western styles of fighting and in karate). You slide your left foot to the rear as you parry his slash with your left arm. The parry is meant to deflect the slash, not to stop it or even to slow it, since either effect would require strength from you. During the parry you guide your attacker’s right arm downward into the grasp of your right hand. While still not fighting the forward momentum of his slash, you pull him around in the circular motion you have begun with the withdrawal of your left foot.\",\n \"The opponent was relatively stable against a pull directly forward because of his extended right foot, but is highly unstable against a pull forward and to his left. In such a direction his center of mass does not have to be moved far before he becomes unstable against a fall. Therefore as you continue to circle you pull him in that direction. He now has two serious disadvantages. First, he is committed to a forward motion that would take a considerable force to stop, even from himself. Second, your pull and his motion are removing his center of mass from his base of support.\",\n \"To complete the throw rotate your attacker’s right arm downward while stepping to your left rear. Turn his wrist upside down and bend his hand around it. At this point it is impossible for him to prevent the throw. He is now off balance and completely unable to stop his own motion. He also cannot pull out of your grip because you have bent his arm at the wrist. Although his arms may be strong, he cannot prevent the torque you create when you push his hand around his own wrist. You bring him to the mat.\",\n \"How would a strike to the head be handled in karate? In the Korean style of karate known as “tae kwon do,” I was taught to parry a slash with a powerful strike across the opponent’s arm. Deflection was important but so was countering the slash with a large force. Force was working against force, and usually the stronger person won (I was rarely that person).\",\n \"In contrast, circular motion is employed in aikido both for deflection and to aid in throwing an opponent off balance. Suppose someone approaches you from behind, reaches around your body and pins your arms to your sides. You should reach upward and hold his hands tightly to your chest while sliding your foot forward.\",\n \"The timing is critical because you want to move your torso forward at a rate matching the speed of your opponent. If you delay, you will lose the advantage of exploiting his momentum. If you move too fast, you will have to drag him forward. You must slide your right foot forward at the correct speed and then suddenly lean forward and rotate your body to the right.\",\n \"The combination of your opponent’s momentum and your rapid rotation throws him off balance to the right. He cannot prevent your throw because your lean forward brings his center of mass forward of his feet. He cannot release himself from the forward motion because of his established momentum, because you have pinned his hands and because of his grip around your arms. The centrifugal force on him during your rapid rotation is too large for him to deal with in this unstable position. Hence he essentially throws himself to the floor.\",\n \"Two more examples of how aikido employs a small force to bring an attacker off balance entail stick fighting (called a jo) that is taught to more advanced students. Suppose an attacker thrusts a long stick at your midsection, advancing with his left leg during the lunge and thrusting the stick horizontally, holding it with the palms of both hands down. It would be futile to try to stop the end of the stick. You rapidly step forward with your right foot so that the stick passes you on your left. (The agility to do this comes only with long practice.) As the stick passes you, turn your body to face it so that you can grab it with both hands. Your left hand is forward of your attacker’s outermost hand. Your right hand is between his hands.\",\n \"In grabbing the stick your objective is not to stop its motion, which would require considerable force. Rather it is to deflect the lunge upward, around to your left in a circular motion and then up and over your attacker’s head. Once he has committed himself to the forward lunge he can do little to prevent the deflection. He would need a large force to stop his momentum, and he cannot thrust horizontally at your midsection while pulling downward to prevent your deflection.\",\n \"Once you have the stick over your attacker’s head he is easily thrown. With his left foot forward he is highly unstable against a pull to his left rear because in that direction his center of mass must move only a short distance before it is no longer over his support area. When you have the stick over his head, you pull it downward over his back in that direction. He falls to the mat on his back and probably releases the stick.\",\n \"Suppose you have a stick and a determined attacker rushes forward to grab its forward end. Allow him to grasp it, but lead him with it (as if it were a carrot in front of a donkey) so that he continues his rush. Also lower your end of the stick (the end he is grabbing) to trick him into bending downward.\",\n \"Once he has committed himself to this awkward motion and is about to pass to your right side you bring your end of the stick upward over his face and then back downward over his back. If this motion is executed rapidly, he still has a strong grip on the stick and therefore is bent backward by your pull downward over his back and by the continued forward motion of his torso. The torque due to his own weight rotates him to the floor around the pivot point of his feet. His grip on the stick also provides a torque that rotates him. He actually throws himself to the mat because of his initial forward thrust and a bit of trickery on your part.\",\n \"Aikido has hundreds of techniques for employing such trickery against a determined opponent. In nearly all of them a small deflection of force parries an opponent’s thrust and then guides it so that he throws himself down. When I watch an aikido master defend himself, the motion seems fluid and effortless, and I am inclined to suspect the opponent of faking when he falls to the floor. The fall is not faked. It looks that way because the master has spent years developing an intuitive feeling for the basic physics of forces, rotation and torques.\",\n \"This article has been edited for clarity. This article and the previous one in this series, “The Application Of The Physics Of Forces in Judo,” originally appeared the Scientific American in the July 1980 issue under to column, “The Amateur Scientist.” It is reproduced with the consent of Scientific American and the author, Jearl Walker. We would also like to thank Michael Goodman for the many illustrations, that also appeared in the original article, as well as Oscar Ratti for his contribution of the first illustration in this article.\",\n \"Jearl Walker studied tae-kwon-do in high school but had to give it up to survive college. After earning a PhD in physics, he began to use karate in his physics classes at Cleveland State University, where he is a professor. He published on the physics of karate strikes in 1975 in the American Journal of Physics. The article reprinted here was one of his monthly \\\"Amateur Scientist\\\" articles from his 13 years of writing for Scientific American. It is reprinted with permission.\",\n \"Copyright © 2017 - 2030 FightingArts.com a division of eCommunities LLC. All rights reserved. Use of this website is governed by the Terms of Use . Privacy Statement\",\n \"Stun Gun Wholesale Directlhy to the Public! Stun gun and Taser Guns and personal protection products. 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The first article was “The Physics Of Forces In Judo.” This article\\nwill similarly explore some of the basic physics of forces, rotation and\\ntorques in aikido.\\n\\nLike Judo, Aikido is a martial art that demands an intuitive understanding of\\nthe physics of forces, torques, stability and rotational motion. This article\\nexamines a few of the basic aikido techniques. The grace that each requires is\\nnot easily conveyed, but each technique can be broken into components that can\\nbe examined in terms of classical physics. The experiments I shall describe\\ncall for actual performance of the technique, but you should do them only\\nunder expert supervision since aikido if performed incorrectly can be\\ndangerous to you and your opponent.\\n\\nAikido is similar to judo in that it seeks to overcome the opponent’s\\nstability. Aikido, however, is a relatively modern form of martial art that\\nincorporates techniques from a number of other martial arts. It is\\ndistinguished by its firm code of avoiding injury to the opponent. Hence it is\\na form of self-defense rather than a sport like judo. It involves no\\ntechniques that can be regarded as attacks. I think it is the most difficult\\nof all the martial arts to learn. Its demands for skill, grace and timing\\nrival those of classical ballet.\\n\\nAikido employs many of the same principles of physics that are found in Judo.\\nSuppose your opponent grasps you by the wrists from behind. In one aikido\\nmaneuver you smoothly lower your body while bringing your wrists upward and\\nover your head toward the front.\\n\\nYour opponent hangs on to your wrists but is brought forward by your descent\\nand slight lean forward. His position is therefore unstable because his center\\nof mass is now slightly forward of his feet.\\n\\nYou draw your right leg backward and drop onto your right knee. Your arms and\\ntorso are brought forward and downward in a large arc. Because the first part\\nof the motion induced your opponent to hold tightly to your wrists, he is now\\nthrown over your body in a front somersault.\\n\\nAs in much of aikido, your opponent actually throws himself. He cannot prevent\\nyour forward motion because of the unstable posture in which you initially\\nplace him. Even if he has superior body weight, he cannot stop the motion by\\npulling downward on your raised wrists. In such a position he can pull only\\nalong the length of your arms. The torque due to such a pull is zero because\\nthere is no “lever” (described in Part I in this series, “The Physics Of\\nForces In Judo: Making The Weak Equal To The Strong”). Remember, the lever is\\nthe perpendicular from the pivot point (in this case your shoulder) to the\\nline through the force. The line through the opponent’s pull passes through\\nyour shoulder and therefore has no lever arm. Even if he is heavy or strong,\\nhe cannot rotate your arms once you have them properly over your head.\\n\\nMany of the techniques in aikido employ the deflection of a force directed at\\nyou. Suppose your attacker throws a punch at your face. To stop the punch\\ndirectly requires a large impact force which could cause injury. A wiser\\ntechnique is to deflect the strike. Although a large force is necessary to\\nstop the punch directly, only a small force is needed to deflect it.\\n\\nAlthough most followers of Western style fighting consider an attack to be an\\nadvantage, in aikido the attacker is at a distinct disadvantage because of the\\nmomentum of this strike. You can use his momentum to throw him to the mat.\\n\\nSuppose the attacker steps forward with his right foot and slashes at your\\nface with the side of his right hand (a typical attack in Western styles of\\nfighting and in karate). You slide your left foot to the rear as you parry his\\nslash with your left arm. The parry is meant to deflect the slash, not to stop\\nit or even to slow it, since either effect would require strength from you.\\nDuring the parry you guide your attacker’s right arm downward into the grasp\\nof your right hand. While still not fighting the forward momentum of his\\nslash, you pull him around in the circular motion you have begun with the\\nwithdrawal of your left foot.\\n\\nThe opponent was relatively stable against a pull directly forward because of\\nhis extended right foot, but is highly unstable against a pull forward and to\\nhis left. In such a direction his center of mass does not have to be moved far\\nbefore he becomes unstable against a fall. Therefore as you continue to circle\\nyou pull him in that direction. He now has two serious disadvantages. First,\\nhe is committed to a forward motion that would take a considerable force to\\nstop, even from himself. Second, your pull and his motion are removing his\\ncenter of mass from his base of support.\\n\\nTo complete the throw rotate your attacker’s right arm downward while stepping\\nto your left rear. Turn his wrist upside down and bend his hand around it. At\\nthis point it is impossible for him to prevent the throw. He is now off\\nbalance and completely unable to stop his own motion. He also cannot pull out\\nof your grip because you have bent his arm at the wrist. Although his arms may\\nbe strong, he cannot prevent the torque you create when you push his hand\\naround his own wrist. You bring him to the mat.\\n\\nHow would a strike to the head be handled in karate? In the Korean style of\\nkarate known as “tae kwon do,” I was taught to parry a slash with a powerful\\nstrike across the opponent’s arm. Deflection was important but so was\\ncountering the slash with a large force. Force was working against force, and\\nusually the stronger person won (I was rarely that person).\\n\\nIn contrast, circular motion is employed in aikido both for deflection and to\\naid in throwing an opponent off balance. Suppose someone approaches you from\\nbehind, reaches around your body and pins your arms to your sides. You should\\nreach upward and hold his hands tightly to your chest while sliding your foot\\nforward.\\n\\nThe timing is critical because you want to move your torso forward at a rate\\nmatching the speed of your opponent. If you delay, you will lose the advantage\\nof exploiting his momentum. If you move too fast, you will have to drag him\\nforward. You must slide your right foot forward at the correct speed and then\\nsuddenly lean forward and rotate your body to the right.\\n\\nThe combination of your opponent’s momentum and your rapid rotation throws him\\noff balance to the right. He cannot prevent your throw because your lean\\nforward brings his center of mass forward of his feet. He cannot release\\nhimself from the forward motion because of his established momentum, because\\nyou have pinned his hands and because of his grip around your arms. The\\ncentrifugal force on him during your rapid rotation is too large for him to\\ndeal with in this unstable position. Hence he essentially throws himself to\\nthe floor.\\n\\nTwo more examples of how aikido employs a small force to bring an attacker off\\nbalance entail stick fighting (called a jo) that is taught to more advanced\\nstudents. Suppose an attacker thrusts a long stick at your midsection,\\nadvancing with his left leg during the lunge and thrusting the stick\\nhorizontally, holding it with the palms of both hands down. It would be futile\\nto try to stop the end of the stick. You rapidly step forward with your right\\nfoot so that the stick passes you on your left. (The agility to do this comes\\nonly with long practice.) As the stick passes you, turn your body to face it\\nso that you can grab it with both hands. Your left hand is forward of your\\nattacker’s outermost hand. Your right hand is between his hands.\\n\\nIn grabbing the stick your objective is not to stop its motion, which would\\nrequire considerable force. Rather it is to deflect the lunge upward, around\\nto your left in a circular motion and then up and over your attacker’s head.\\nOnce he has committed himself to the forward lunge he can do little to prevent\\nthe deflection. He would need a large force to stop his momentum, and he\\ncannot thrust horizontally at your midsection while pulling downward to\\nprevent your deflection.\\n\\nOnce you have the stick over your attacker’s head he is easily thrown. With\\nhis left foot forward he is highly unstable against a pull to his left rear\\nbecause in that direction his center of mass must move only a short distance\\nbefore it is no longer over his support area. When you have the stick over his\\nhead, you pull it downward over his back in that direction. He falls to the\\nmat on his back and probably releases the stick.\\n\\nSuppose you have a stick and a determined attacker rushes forward to grab its\\nforward end. Allow him to grasp it, but lead him with it (as if it were a\\ncarrot in front of a donkey) so that he continues his rush. Also lower your\\nend of the stick (the end he is grabbing) to trick him into bending downward.\\n\\nOnce he has committed himself to this awkward motion and is about to pass to\\nyour right side you bring your end of the stick upward over his face and then\\nback downward over his back. If this motion is executed rapidly, he still has\\na strong grip on the stick and therefore is bent backward by your pull\\ndownward over his back and by the continued forward motion of his torso. The\\ntorque due to his own weight rotates him to the floor around the pivot point\\nof his feet. His grip on the stick also provides a torque that rotates him. He\\nactually throws himself to the mat because of his initial forward thrust and a\\nbit of trickery on your part.\\n\\nAikido has hundreds of techniques for employing such trickery against a\\ndetermined opponent. In nearly all of them a small deflection of force parries\\nan opponent’s thrust and then guides it so that he throws himself down. When I\\nwatch an aikido master defend himself, the motion seems fluid and effortless,\\nand I am inclined to suspect the opponent of faking when he falls to the\\nfloor. The fall is not faked. It looks that way because the master has spent\\nyears developing an intuitive feeling for the basic physics of forces,\\nrotation and torques.\\n\\nAcknowledgements:\\n\\nThis article has been edited for clarity. This article and the previous one in\\nthis series, “The Application Of The Physics Of Forces in Judo,” originally\\nappeared the Scientific American in the July 1980 issue under to column, “The\\nAmateur Scientist.” It is reproduced with the consent of Scientific American\\nand the author, Jearl Walker. We would also like to thank Michael Goodman for\\nthe many illustrations, that also appeared in the original article, as well as\\nOscar Ratti for his contribution of the first illustration in this article.\\n\\nArticle © 2002 Jearl Walker Artwork © 2002 Michael Goodman\\n\\nAbout the Author:\\n\\nJearl Walker studied tae-kwon-do in high school but had to give it up to\\nsurvive college. After earning a PhD in physics, he began to use karate in his\\nphysics classes at Cleveland State University, where he is a professor. He\\npublished on the physics of karate strikes in 1975 in the American Journal of\\nPhysics. The article reprinted here was one of his monthly \\\"Amateur Scientist\\\"\\narticles from his 13 years of writing for Scientific American. It is reprinted\\nwith permission. \\n \\n--- \\n \\n> To find more articles of interest, search on one of these keywords:\\n>\\n> Aikido, physics of aikido, aikido throws, leverage, off-balancing\\n\\nReturn to the Main Reading Room \\n \\nAdvertising Information • Feedback Home • Forums • Reading Room • Estore •\\nAbout Us •\\n\\nCopyright © 2017 - 2030 FightingArts.com a division of eCommunities LLC. All\\nrights reserved. Use of this website is governed by the Terms of Use . 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Each cut should be ⅓ inch deep and 1 inch apart and extend from the top to the bottom on each side. 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Most hams are prepared in the same basic manner for many of the ham recipes you will use.","Proper thawing is necessary to discourage growth of harmful organisms, and proper cleaning of the work area prevents contamination of other food or preparation surfaces. Ham preparation can consist of trimming excess fat, scoring the ham, and applying a glaze. With a dry-cured country ham, preparation involves soaking the ham to reduce the saltiness. These preparation steps are taken to produce a flavorful moist ham to serve family and friends on Easter, Christmas, or any special occasion.","There are several methods that can be used for thawing ham safely. Ham should never be thawed out on the kitchen counter because the outside of the meat will reach a temperature of above 40°F while the inside is still frozen. The area that reaches a temperature above 40°F would be susceptible to bacterial growth. Use one of the methods described below.","Thawing ham in the refrigerator is the only reliable and safe method. It is the recommended method of thawing. It is the slowest but safest method you can use and is the best method for maintaining quality. The temperature of the refrigerator should be maintained at 35°F to 40°F to discourage growth of harmful organisms as the meat thaws. Leave the meat wrapped in its original packaging to prevent dehydration and place on a platter or a tray to catch the drippings as it thaws. Place the ham on the lowest shelf away from other foods in the refrigerator. It may take 3 to 4 days to thaw, so be sure to plan ahead to remove the ham from the freezer and place it in the refrigerator, giving it sufficient time to thaw.","After thawing in the refrigerator the ham can be refrigerated safely for 3 to 5 days. If you decide to not cook the meat within this time, the meat can be refrozen. Just remember that each time the meat is frozen it loses some of its quality. The meat should not be refrozen when thawed using the cold water or microwave methods.","Thawing ham in cold water is a faster method of thawing than the refrigerator method, but because of increased awareness of illness due to bacterial growth, it is generally not recommended. If you need to use this method there are precautions that should be taken to provide a safe environment for this method of thawing. Fill the sink with enough cold tap water to cover the cut of meat, place the ham in a leak proof bag and put it into the cold water. Be sure that the meat is sealed tightly so that the meat is not exposed to the water. Meat exposed to the water will result in flavor and color loss, and will have a greater chance of bacteria growth. The water should be changed every 30 minutes. Do not use warm or hot water, even though it will thaw the meat faster, it will also encourage the growth of bacteria. Do not use the sink for other purposes during the thawing period and be sure the water does not splash onto other preparation surfaces or food. Once the ham is thawed, remove it from the sink and sanitize all utensils and surfaces affected during the thawing period. The ham should be cooked immediately after thawing and should not be stored for any period of time. Do not refreeze the meat that has been thawed using this method unless it has been cooked first.","Thawing large items, such as ham, in the microwave does not work well and should be avoided. Uncooked hams that have been thawed in the microwave should be cooked immediately because some of the meat may have started to cook during defrosting, resulting in some areas of the meat being at a temperature of over 40°F, which would encourage growth of bacteria. Do not refreeze the meat that has been thawed using this method unless it has been cooked first.","Defrosting ham in a microwave is a quick method but is hard to determine the proper thawing time. Thawing times vary according to different microwaves and the size and structure of the ham. If the ham is to be defrosted in the microwave, the ham should have the store wrapping and foam tray removed and then placed on a plate or tray and loosely wrapped with material suitable for the microwave. Generally it is best to start out by microwaving at a defrost or medium-low setting for 2 or 3 minutes and then letting it stand for 2 minutes before checking progress. Turn the meat and repeat this procedure until the ham is sufficiently defrosted, being careful that it does not start to cook.","Meat can be cooked without thawing first. You will need to increase the cooking time when starting with frozen meat. A ham may require up to 1 1⁄2 times the cooking time of an unfrozen ham.","Plan ahead so that you will have adequate time to defrost the frozen ham using one of the methods above. Having the meat slowly thaw in the refrigerator will result in the best quality of meat and is the safest method for preventing food borne disease.","When thawing in the refrigerator, realize that food placed in the coldest area of the refrigerator will take longer to thaw than if placed in another area. Also, food place in a refrigerator set at 35°F will take longer to thaw than one set at 40°F.","To store ham after it has been thawed in the refrigerator, remove from wrapping and blot dry with a paper towel. Place on a tray with sides to catch drippings, cover loosely and place in the refrigerator in an area where there is no danger of the juices dripping onto food that will be eaten with out cooking, such as raw vegetables and salad fixings.","As the ham is thawing in the refrigerator, it may have juices that accumulate on the tray where the meat is sitting. These juices should be drained off as they accumulate. The juices will deteriorate and go bad faster than the meat and will then contaminate the meat.","Hands should be washed before and after handling the meat. Be sure all utensils, cutting boards and work areas are cleaned and sanitized properly after being exposed to the ham. The platter used to hold a uncooked ham should not be used for serving the ham once it is cooked. The same plate can be used if it is washed in hot soapy water and sanitized properly first.","Ham preparation will depend on the type of ham you select and whether it is uncooked, partially cooked or fully cooked. Preparing ham ranges from being as simple as placing the ham in a pan and covering with foil to as time consuming as the soaking and cleaning of a country ham. The ham should be allowed to set at room temperature for 11⁄2 to 2 hours before cooking.","Fully Cooked Ham: A fully cooked ham is ready to eat and does not require cooking before eating. It can be unwrapped, sliced and served immediately. A fully cooked ham can also be heated to produce a richer flavor. To warm a fully cooked ham, remove its wrapper and if necessary, trim rind and fat.","After the water is added, cover the pan tightly with foil. Bake as directed on the label or see Ham Cooking Guide.","Uncooked or Partially Cooked Ham: A ham that is not fully cooked can be prepared in the same manner as a fully cooked ham, but it will have to cook longer and reach a higher internal temperature. If the ham has a layer of fat and/or the rind on it, they can be removed before or after cooking. Most hams today have already had the rind and fat trimmed. If it still has its rind and fat, follow the steps below for Trimming the Ham. Cook as directed on the label or see Ham Cooking Guide.","There are several varieties of dry-cured hams. Some are uncooked and must be cooked before serving and others are cured and processed in a manner that allows them to be eaten raw. Most dry-cured hams are very salty and can be soaked prior to cooking to help reduce the saltiness. Generally, the dry-cured hams will also have some mold on the surface that should be removed.","Cover the ham with cold water and let it stand at room temperature. If the ham is very salty, there will be salt crystals visible on the ham and the water should be changed every 4 to 6 hours and may be soaked up to 72 hours. If salt crystals are not visible on the ham, change the water every 6 to 10 hours and it is only necessary to soak for 6 to 12 hours.","Soaking will reduce the saltiness of the ham but it will still be fairly salty in comparison to a wet-cured ham because the salt curing penetrates through the entire ham.","After the dry-cured ham has the mold removed and is soaked to reduce the saltiness, it is ready to cook. See Ham Cooking Guide.","The rind and fat can be trimmed before cooking the ham or it can be trimmed at the end of cooking, just before glazing. Leaving the fat and rind on during the cooking time will provide for a more moist ham and the rind and fat will be easier to trim than if trimmed before cooking.","Using a sharp knife, make a slit in the rind and begin trimming parallel to the surface of the ham. Trim rind and fat at the same time, leaving approximately 1/4-inch layer of fat.","Check the thickness of the layer of fat by gently inserting the tip of the knife into the fat. If it is deeper than the desired thickness, trim additional fat off. Continue to trim around the entire surface of the ham until all the rind is trimmed off and the layer of fat is the desired thickness.","Hold the ham in place, standing upright, by holding on to the bone and applying pressure. If it is a half ham, place the cut side down. Using a sharp knife, make downward slices through the fat.","Leave approximately 1⁄4-inch of fat as you are trimming. Turn the ham after each slice and make another cut, slightly overlapping the previous cut.","The scores allow the glazing to penetrate the ham. Cloves can be added for flavor and to make the ham more decorative.","Score the ham by making diagonal cuts in the fat along the sides of the ham at approximately 1 inch intervals.","Wet-cured and dry-cured hams, whether they are uncooked, partially cooked or fully cooked, can have their flavor enhanced by preparing a ham glaze recipe to added if desired. The glazing is most often applied towards the end of the cooking process. The fat on the ham can be scored before the glaze is added. It can be scored before cooking the ham or at the end of the cooking process, just before adding the glaze. During the last 20 to 30 minutes of cooking time, the glaze is applied and then the ham is returned to the oven until the glaze starts to caramelize and turn a golden brown. For more information on glazing, see Ham Cooking Guide - Glazing.","Raw ham is ham that is first treated with a salt mixture and then exposed to a natural air-curing process that dries and flavors the meat. During the air- drying process the salt draws out the moisture in the meat and the flesh absorbs the salt, preserving the meat and stopping the growth of disease causing bacterium. This air-dried curing process produces a ham that does not require cooking. Preparing the raw cured ham consists basically of slicing it into paper thin pieces before serving and allowing the slices to sit at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes. This allows it to develop its full flavor before it is eaten. 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Most hams are prepared in the same basic manner for many of the\nham recipes you will use.\n\nShare this!\n\nSave\n\nRate & Review\n\nEmail\n\nPrint\n\nProper thawing is necessary to discourage growth of harmful organisms, and\nproper cleaning of the work area prevents contamination of other food or\npreparation surfaces. Ham preparation can consist of trimming excess fat,\nscoring the ham, and applying a glaze. With a dry-cured country ham,\npreparation involves soaking the ham to reduce the saltiness. These\npreparation steps are taken to produce a flavorful moist ham to serve family\nand friends on Easter, Christmas, or any special occasion.\n\nThawing | Cleaning | Ham Preparation\n\n## Thawing\n\nThere are several methods that can be used for thawing ham safely. Ham should\nnever be thawed out on the kitchen counter because the outside of the meat\nwill reach a temperature of above 40°F while the inside is still frozen. The\narea that reaches a temperature above 40°F would be susceptible to bacterial\ngrowth. Use one of the methods described below.\n\n| | Refrigerator (Recommended Method) \n--- \n \nApproximate Thawing Times: 4 to 6 hours per pound \n \nThawing ham in the refrigerator is the only reliable and safe method. It is\nthe recommended method of thawing. It is the slowest but safest method you can\nuse and is the best method for maintaining quality. The temperature of the\nrefrigerator should be maintained at 35°F to 40°F to discourage growth of\nharmful organisms as the meat thaws. Leave the meat wrapped in its original\npackaging to prevent dehydration and place on a platter or a tray to catch the\ndrippings as it thaws. Place the ham on the lowest shelf away from other foods\nin the refrigerator. It may take 3 to 4 days to thaw, so be sure to plan ahead\nto remove the ham from the freezer and place it in the refrigerator, giving it\nsufficient time to thaw.\n\nAfter thawing in the refrigerator the ham can be refrigerated safely for 3 to\n5 days. If you decide to not cook the meat within this time, the meat can be\nrefrozen. Just remember that each time the meat is frozen it loses some of its\nquality. The meat should not be refrozen when thawed using the cold water or\nmicrowave methods. \n \n| Cold Water \n--- \n \nApproximate Thawing Times: 30 minutes per pound \n \nThawing ham in cold water is a faster method of thawing than the refrigerator\nmethod, but because of increased awareness of illness due to bacterial growth,\nit is generally not recommended. If you need to use this method there are\nprecautions that should be taken to provide a safe environment for this method\nof thawing. Fill the sink with enough cold tap water to cover the cut of meat,\nplace the ham in a leak proof bag and put it into the cold water. Be sure that\nthe meat is sealed tightly so that the meat is not exposed to the water. Meat\nexposed to the water will result in flavor and color loss, and will have a\ngreater chance of bacteria growth. The water should be changed every 30\nminutes. Do not use warm or hot water, even though it will thaw the meat\nfaster, it will also encourage the growth of bacteria. Do not use the sink for\nother purposes during the thawing period and be sure the water does not splash\nonto other preparation surfaces or food. Once the ham is thawed, remove it\nfrom the sink and sanitize all utensils and surfaces affected during the\nthawing period. The ham should be cooked immediately after thawing and should\nnot be stored for any period of time. Do not refreeze the meat that has been\nthawed using this method unless it has been cooked first. \n \n| Microwave \n--- \n \nSee manual for defrosting instructions and thawing times. \n \nThawing large items, such as ham, in the microwave does not work well and\nshould be avoided. Uncooked hams that have been thawed in the microwave should\nbe cooked immediately because some of the meat may have started to cook during\ndefrosting, resulting in some areas of the meat being at a temperature of over\n40°F, which would encourage growth of bacteria. Do not refreeze the meat that\nhas been thawed using this method unless it has been cooked first.\n\nDefrosting ham in a microwave is a quick method but is hard to determine the\nproper thawing time. Thawing times vary according to different microwaves and\nthe size and structure of the ham. If the ham is to be defrosted in the\nmicrowave, the ham should have the store wrapping and foam tray removed and\nthen placed on a plate or tray and loosely wrapped with material suitable for\nthe microwave. Generally it is best to start out by microwaving at a defrost\nor medium-low setting for 2 or 3 minutes and then letting it stand for 2\nminutes before checking progress. Turn the meat and repeat this procedure\nuntil the ham is sufficiently defrosted, being careful that it does not start\nto cook.\n\nMeat can be cooked without thawing first. You will need to increase the\ncooking time when starting with frozen meat. A ham may require up to 1 1⁄2\ntimes the cooking time of an unfrozen ham. \n \nOther Thawing Guidelines\n\n * Plan ahead so that you will have adequate time to defrost the frozen ham using one of the methods above. Having the meat slowly thaw in the refrigerator will result in the best quality of meat and is the safest method for preventing food borne disease.\n * When thawing in the refrigerator, realize that food placed in the coldest area of the refrigerator will take longer to thaw than if placed in another area. Also, food place in a refrigerator set at 35°F will take longer to thaw than one set at 40°F.\n * While thawing, be sure that drippings do not contaminate other food or preparation surfaces.\n * To store ham after it has been thawed in the refrigerator, remove from wrapping and blot dry with a paper towel. Place on a tray with sides to catch drippings, cover loosely and place in the refrigerator in an area where there is no danger of the juices dripping onto food that will be eaten with out cooking, such as raw vegetables and salad fixings.\n * As the ham is thawing in the refrigerator, it may have juices that accumulate on the tray where the meat is sitting. These juices should be drained off as they accumulate. The juices will deteriorate and go bad faster than the meat and will then contaminate the meat.\n\n## Cleaning\n\nHands should be washed before and after handling the meat. Be sure all\nutensils, cutting boards and work areas are cleaned and sanitized properly\nafter being exposed to the ham. The platter used to hold a uncooked ham should\nnot be used for serving the ham once it is cooked. The same plate can be used\nif it is washed in hot soapy water and sanitized properly first.\n\n## Ham Preparation\n\nWet-Cured Ham | Dry-Cured Ham | Trimming | Scoring | Glazing | Raw Ham\n\nHam preparation will depend on the type of ham you select and whether it is\nuncooked, partially cooked or fully cooked. Preparing ham ranges from being as\nsimple as placing the ham in a pan and covering with foil to as time consuming\nas the soaking and cleaning of a country ham. The ham should be allowed to set\nat room temperature for 11⁄2 to 2 hours before cooking.\n\n### Wet-Cured Hams\n\n> Fully Cooked Ham: A fully cooked ham is ready to eat and does not require\n> cooking before eating. It can be unwrapped, sliced and served immediately. A\n> fully cooked ham can also be heated to produce a richer flavor. To warm a\n> fully cooked ham, remove its wrapper and if necessary, trim rind and fat.\n\n * Place the ham on a rack in a shallow pan with the cut side down.\n\n \n--- \n \n * Add approximately one cup of water to the roasting pan.\n\n \n \n> After the water is added, cover the pan tightly with foil. Bake as directed\n> on the label or see Ham Cooking Guide.\n>\n> Uncooked or Partially Cooked Ham: A ham that is not fully cooked can be\n> prepared in the same manner as a fully cooked ham, but it will have to cook\n> longer and reach a higher internal temperature. If the ham has a layer of\n> fat and/or the rind on it, they can be removed before or after cooking. Most\n> hams today have already had the rind and fat trimmed. If it still has its\n> rind and fat, follow the steps below for Trimming the Ham. Cook as directed\n> on the label or see Ham Cooking Guide.\n\n### Dry-Cured Hams\n\nThere are several varieties of dry-cured hams. Some are uncooked and must be\ncooked before serving and others are cured and processed in a manner that\nallows them to be eaten raw. Most dry-cured hams are very salty and can be\nsoaked prior to cooking to help reduce the saltiness. Generally, the dry-cured\nhams will also have some mold on the surface that should be removed.\n\n> Remove Mold:\n\n * Most dry-cured country hams form a mold on their outer surface because of the long curing and drying process of these uncooked hams. This mold is not harmful but should be removed before the ham is cooked.\n\n \n--- \n \n * Remove the mold by washing the ham in warm water and scrub the mold off with a stiff brush.\n\n \n \n * Rinse well with water.\n\n \n \n> Soaking:\n\n * Two days before you are going to serve the ham, place it in a large pan. If necessary, saw off the hock to get it to fit in the pan.\n\n \n--- \n \n * Cover the ham with cold water and let it stand at room temperature. If the ham is very salty, there will be salt crystals visible on the ham and the water should be changed every 4 to 6 hours and may be soaked up to 72 hours. If salt crystals are not visible on the ham, change the water every 6 to 10 hours and it is only necessary to soak for 6 to 12 hours.\n\n \n \n * Soaking will reduce the saltiness of the ham but it will still be fairly salty in comparison to a wet-cured ham because the salt curing penetrates through the entire ham.\n\n \n \nAfter the dry-cured ham has the mold removed and is soaked to reduce the\nsaltiness, it is ready to cook. See Ham Cooking Guide.\n\n### Trimming the Ham\n\nThe rind and fat can be trimmed before cooking the ham or it can be trimmed at\nthe end of cooking, just before glazing. Leaving the fat and rind on during\nthe cooking time will provide for a more moist ham and the rind and fat will\nbe easier to trim than if trimmed before cooking.\n\n * Using a sharp knife, make a slit in the rind and begin trimming parallel to the surface of the ham. Trim rind and fat at the same time, leaving approximately 1/4-inch layer of fat.\n\n \n--- \n \n * Check the thickness of the layer of fat by gently inserting the tip of the knife into the fat. If it is deeper than the desired thickness, trim additional fat off. Continue to trim around the entire surface of the ham until all the rind is trimmed off and the layer of fat is the desired thickness.\n\n \n \nTo trim before cooking:\n\n 1. Hold the ham in place, standing upright, by holding on to the bone and applying pressure. If it is a half ham, place the cut side down. Using a sharp knife, make downward slices through the fat.\n 2. Leave approximately 1⁄4-inch of fat as you are trimming. Turn the ham after each slice and make another cut, slightly overlapping the previous cut.\n 3. Continue to turn and slice until you have trimmed around the entire ham.\n\n \n \n### Scoring\n\nThe scores allow the glazing to penetrate the ham. Cloves can be added for\nflavor and to make the ham more decorative.\n\n * Score the ham by making diagonal cuts in the fat along the sides of the ham at approximately 1 inch intervals.\n\n \n--- \n \n * Then make cuts in the opposite direction to form diamond shapes in the fat.\n\n \n \n * Insert a clove into each diamond if desired.\n\n \n \n### Glazing\n\nWet-cured and dry-cured hams, whether they are uncooked, partially cooked or\nfully cooked, can have their flavor enhanced by preparing a ham glaze recipe\nto added if desired. The glazing is most often applied towards the end of the\ncooking process. The fat on the ham can be scored before the glaze is added.\nIt can be scored before cooking the ham or at the end of the cooking process,\njust before adding the glaze. During the last 20 to 30 minutes of cooking\ntime, the glaze is applied and then the ham is returned to the oven until the\nglaze starts to caramelize and turn a golden brown. For more information on\nglazing, see Ham Cooking Guide - Glazing.\n\n### Raw Ham\n\nRaw ham is ham that is first treated with a salt mixture and then exposed to a\nnatural air-curing process that dries and flavors the meat. During the air-\ndrying process the salt draws out the moisture in the meat and the flesh\nabsorbs the salt, preserving the meat and stopping the growth of disease\ncausing bacterium. This air-dried curing process produces a ham that does not\nrequire cooking. Preparing the raw cured ham consists basically of slicing it\ninto paper thin pieces before serving and allowing the slices to sit at room\ntemperature for 10 to 15 minutes. This allows it to develop its full flavor\nbefore it is eaten. 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We're sharing our best tips for scoring ham, plus an easy recipe for glazed ham and a simple ham glaze that will make your guests' mouths water.","Scoring a ham not only looks pretty, it also allows any glaze you brush onto the ham during baking to penetrate and flavor the interior of the meat. You can score any type of ham, although it's not necessary for spiral-cut hams.","Use a chef's knife to make diagonal cuts about 1 inch apart on the surface of the ham. Scoring is usually done in a diamond pattern to help make your ham more attractive.","If desired, after scoring you can insert whole cloves into the ham for a showy studded look and extra flavor. It's easiest to poke them in where the cuts intersect. However, before inserting cloves, make sure the flavor will be compatible with the ham glaze you use.","Honey glaze for ham, maple-glazed ham, pineapple glaze for ham ... we have all those and more. If ham is going to be the star of your holiday meal, you'll want a delicious and simple glaze for ham to really make it shine. (And since you've scored your meat, the glaze can really infuse the meat with flavor.)","It's not just about scoring and glazing (though both steps are crucial). Follow our tips and recipes below to help make your next holiday dinner absolutely unforgettable."]},"parsed_md":"How to Score a Ham\n\nBetter Homes and Gardens\n\nBHG just $5.99!\n\nJoin Now Hi, Friend\n\nRecipes Decorating Home Improvement Gardening Holidays Shop Videos\nEntertaining Home Services Beauty Magazine Pets\n\nNew this month!\n\n * BHG.com\n\n * Recipes\n\n * How to Cook\n\n * Cooking with Meat & Poultry\n\n# How to Score a Ham\n\nScoring ham is a great way to add both flavor and aesthetic flair to your\nholiday dinner. We're sharing our best tips for scoring ham, plus an easy\nrecipe for glazed ham and a simple ham glaze that will make your guests'\nmouths water.\n\nPin\n\nOops, we're sorry. Something went wrong. Please try again later.\n\nOops, we're sorry. Something went wrong. Please try again later.\n\nShare your take on this idea! Upload your photo here. CLOSE\n\n * Facebook\n * Twitter\n * Google Plus\n * Email\n * Print\n\n## The Basics of Scoring\n\nGet the recipe for Mustard-Rosemary Ham\n\nScoring a ham not only looks pretty, it also allows any glaze you brush onto\nthe ham during baking to penetrate and flavor the interior of the meat. You\ncan score any type of ham, although it's not necessary for spiral-cut hams.\n\nTry our Mustard-Rosemary Ham recipe.\n\ncontinue reading below\n\n## How to Score a Ham\n\nUse a chef's knife to make diagonal cuts about 1 inch apart on the surface of\nthe ham. Scoring is usually done in a diamond pattern to help make your ham\nmore attractive.\n\n## Use Your Best Ham Glaze\n\nGet the recipe for Glazed Easter Ham\n\nIf desired, after scoring you can insert whole cloves into the ham for a showy\nstudded look and extra flavor. It's easiest to poke them in where the cuts\nintersect. However, before inserting cloves, make sure the flavor will be\ncompatible with the ham glaze you use.\n\nTry our Glazed Easter Ham recipe.\n\n## Choose a Great Glaze\n\nGet the recipe for Brown Sugar- and Whiskey-Glazed Ham\n\nHoney glaze for ham, maple-glazed ham, pineapple glaze for ham ... we have all\nthose and more. If ham is going to be the star of your holiday meal, you'll\nwant a delicious and simple glaze for ham to really make it shine. (And since\nyou've scored your meat, the glaze can really infuse the meat with flavor.)\n\nThese recipes definitely deliver—be prepared for requests for your recipe!\n\nBrown Sugar- and Whiskey-Glazed Ham\n\nGarlic- and Pineapple-Glazed Ham\n\nSpice-Rubbed Ham with Apple-Maple Sauce\n\nChutney-Honey Glazed Ham\n\nBrown-Sugar-Glazed Ham\n\n## More Tips for the Best Ham Ever\n\nGet the recipe for Cherry-Stuffed Ham\n\nIt's not just about scoring and glazing (though both steps are crucial).\nFollow our tips and recipes below to help make your next holiday dinner\nabsolutely unforgettable.\n\nHow to Glaze Ham\n\nHow to Cook Ham\n\nOur Best Ham Recipes\n\nChristmas Ham Dinners\n\nHow to Reheat Ham in a Slow Cooker\n\nPin\n\nOops, we're sorry. Something went wrong. Please try again later.\n\nOops, we're sorry. Something went wrong. Please try again later.\n\nShare your take on this idea! Upload your photo here. 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A glaze is most often sweet and can be made from a variety of ingredients, such as sugar, brown sugar, honey, jam, marmalade and fruit. Other flavorings and seasonings used in ham glaze recipes are mustard, vinegar, cloves, cinnamon, and ginger.","When adding a glaze to an uncooked ham, the ham should go through the full cooking process before the glazing takes place. The ham should reach an internal temperature of 160° F to ensure that it is fully cooked before glazing. When adding a glaze to a fully cooked ham, the glaze should be added during the last 20 to 30 minutes of the cooking process. The glazing process is basically the same for each. Shown below are basic glazing instructions. A simple glazing recipe is shown below but any glazing recipe you prefer can be used.","(This step is optional.) Score the fat by making diagonally cuts in one direction and then making cuts in the opposite direction, forming diamond shapes in the fat. A clove can be stuck in the middle of each diamond if desired.","To make glaze, combine 1 cup of brown sugar and 3/4 cup of pineapple, slightly drained. Spoon or brush glaze on the layer of fat.","Place glazed ham in the oven and bake at 375° F to 400° F for 20 to 30 minutes or until the glaze has caramelized and turned a golden brown. Watch carefully because glazing can burn easily.","Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is strictly prohibited. © Copyright 2018 Tecstra Systems, All Rights Reserved, RecipeTips.com"]},"parsed_md":"Glazing Ham - How To Cooking Tips - RecipeTips.com\n\nRecipes\n\n|\n\nTips & Advice\n\n|\n\nGlossary\n\n|\n\nVideos\n\n|\n\nCommunity\n\n|\n\nSeasonal\n\n|\n\nMy Recipe Box\n\nJoin Now | Sign In\n\nLoading\n\nAdvanced Search\n\n# Glazing Ham\n\n...\n\nMeat\n\nHam ▼\n\nHam Cooking Guide\n\nHam Cooking Guide\n\n\\+ Larger Image\n\nRate & Review\n\nProvided By RecipeTips\n\nHam glaze adds to the appearance of the cooked ham, enhances its flavor, and\nmany times extra glaze is set aside to be served along with the ham. The sweet\nflavor of the ham glaze is a nice contrast to the saltiness of the ham. The\ntwo complement each other nicely.\n\nShare this!\n\nSave\n\nRate & Review\n\nEmail\n\nPrint\n\nGlazing a ham is done as the last step in the process of cooking a ham. It is\nnot necessary to glaze a ham when cooking it but it gives the ham an\nattractive finish and provides additional flavor. A glaze is most often sweet\nand can be made from a variety of ingredients, such as sugar, brown sugar,\nhoney, jam, marmalade and fruit. Other flavorings and seasonings used in ham\nglaze recipes are mustard, vinegar, cloves, cinnamon, and ginger.\n\n### Glazing the Ham\n\nWhen adding a glaze to an uncooked ham, the ham should go through the full\ncooking process before the glazing takes place. The ham should reach an\ninternal temperature of 160° F to ensure that it is fully cooked before\nglazing. When adding a glaze to a fully cooked ham, the glaze should be added\nduring the last 20 to 30 minutes of the cooking process. The glazing process\nis basically the same for each. Shown below are basic glazing instructions. A\nsimple glazing recipe is shown below but any glazing recipe you prefer can be\nused.\n\n|\n\n * Pour the drippings from the pan. Drippings can be discarded.\n * Remove the rind and trim the fat, leaving approximately a 1/4-inch layer of fat.\n * (This step is optional.) Score the fat by making diagonally cuts in one direction and then making cuts in the opposite direction, forming diamond shapes in the fat. A clove can be stuck in the middle of each diamond if desired.\n\n \n--- \n \n * To make glaze, combine 1 cup of brown sugar and 3/4 cup of pineapple, slightly drained. Spoon or brush glaze on the layer of fat.\n\n \n \n * Place glazed ham in the oven and bake at 375° F to 400° F for 20 to 30 minutes or until the glaze has caramelized and turned a golden brown. Watch carefully because glazing can burn easily.\n * Remove from oven and carve.\n\n \n \nMore Ham Cooking Guide >>\n\nSave\n\nRate & Review\n\nEmail\n\nPrint\n\nLoading\n\nAdvanced Search\n\n## Glazing Ham Reviews\n\n#### glazing ham\n\n:\n\nRatings (0)\n\nRate It!\n\nReviews (1)\n\nAdd A Review Now!\n\nComments (0)\n\nComment on this\n\nReviewed By RTMember16695\n\n\"Sounds good, but not the sweat flavor! 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You can even buy the ham presliced to make it easier and more like the original. It is very good. (I do this while preparing the rest of the meal in the kitchen so that I don't forget to baste!)\"","In the top half of a double boiler, heat the corn syrup, honey and butter. Keep glaze warm while baking ham.","Brush glaze over ham, and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Baste ham every 10 to 15 minutes with the honey glaze. During the last 4 to 5 minutes of baking, turn on broiler to caramelize the glaze. Remove from oven, and let sit a few minutes before serving.","Per Serving: 521 calories; 28.3 g fat; 42.4 g carbohydrates; 26.1 g protein; 96 mg cholesterol; 1492 mg sodium. Full nutrition","OK folks - hang on for this. I am going to get really detailed in my review. (I noticed when I was reading the reviews that no one really gave finite detail of how they made this) I will say t...","REALLY good glaze. The husband was so worried about me trying my own glaze instead of using a pre-glazed ham but one bite was all it took to calm his fears. I got a spiral cut ham and this made ...","OK folks - hang on for this. I am going to get really detailed in my review. (I noticed when I was reading the reviews that no one really gave finite detail of how they made this) I will say t...","Absolutely Awesome! However, I did follow some of the other suggestions and use brown sugar instead of the syrup. I used about 1/3 cup butter, 1/2 C of brown sugar, and about 1/4 honey. You coul...","I made this glaze for Easter and my family thought it was a local bought honey ham. My clean up was a breeze. I put my ham in one of those oven cooking bags. Instead of basting it I just poured ...","I used a slight variation of this recipe for Easter dinner. It was FANTASTIC!!! I had a 16 1/2 lb ham and used 2 cups of honey, approx 3/4 cups of brown sugar (instead of corn syrup) and 1 cup...","We made this for Christmas. Very good Turned out great! We put the ham & glaze in an oven bag and just flipped the bag every 15-20min instead of basting.","1/3 cup butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup honey baby carrots underneath , crock pot, lift lid and baste often, stud ham with cloves","I'm not the biggest ham fan- but it was great! It was a big holiday hit with my whole family. I added the juice from a can of pineapple rings to the sauce and then for the last 10 minutes of ba...","Loved, loved, loved this ham!!!! First time I ever made a ham.(had to ask other shoppers what to buy...shank or butt? Shank won!) Excellent recipe even though I used brown sugar instead of the..."]},"parsed_md":"Honey Glazed Ham Recipe - Allrecipes.com\n\nSkip to main content New<> this month\n\n * Follow us on:\n\nGet the Allrecipes magazine\n\n * BROWSE\n * Ingredient Search\n\n * Create a profile\n\n * ### Meal Type\n\n * Appetizers & Snacks\n * Breakfast & Brunch\n * Desserts\n * Dinner\n * Drinks\n * ### Ingredient\n\n * Beef\n * Chicken\n * Pasta\n * Pork\n * Salmon\n * ### Diet & Health\n\n * Diabetic\n * Gluten Free\n * Healthy\n * Low Calorie\n * Low Fat\n * ### Seasonal\n\n * April Fools' Day\n * Lent\n * Passover\n * Easter\n * More Holidays and Events\n * ### Dish Type\n\n * Breads\n * Cakes\n * Salads\n * Smoothies\n * Soups, Stews & Chili\n * ### Cooking Style\n\n * BBQ & Grilling\n * Quick & Easy\n * Slow Cooker\n * Vegan\n * Vegetarian\n * ### World Cuisine\n\n * Asian\n * Indian\n * Italian\n * Mexican\n * Southern\n * ### Special Collections\n\n * Food Wishes with Chef John\n * Allrecipes Magazine Recipes\n * Our Newest Recipes\n * Trusted Brands\n\nAll Categories\n\n * Feed\n * Profile\n * Favorites\n * Friends\n * Shopping List\n * Settings\n\n * Browse Recipes\n * * * Appetizers & Snacks\n * Breakfast & Brunch\n * Desserts\n * Dinner\n * Drinks\n * * Beef\n * Chicken\n * Pasta\n * Pork\n * Salmon\n * * Diabetic\n * Gluten Free\n * Healthy\n * Low Calorie\n * Low Fat\n * * April Fools' Day\n * Lent\n * Passover\n * Easter\n * More Holidays and Events\n * * Breads\n * Cakes\n * Salads\n * Smoothies\n * Soups, Stews & Chili\n * * BBQ & Grilling\n * Quick & Easy\n * Slow Cooker\n * Vegan\n * Vegetarian\n * * Asian\n * Indian\n * Italian\n * Mexican\n * Southern\n * * Food Wishes with Chef John\n * Allrecipes Magazine Recipes\n * Our Newest Recipes\n * Trusted Brands\n\nSee all categories\n\n * Allrecipes Magazine\n * Dinner Spinner TV\n * Shop\n * Cooking School\n * Newsletters\n * Ask the Community\n * Help\n * Jobs Newsroom\n\n 1. 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Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).\n 2. Score ham, and stud with the whole cloves. Place ham in foil lined pan.\n 3. In the top half of a double boiler, heat the corn syrup, honey and butter. Keep glaze warm while baking ham.\n 4. Brush glaze over ham, and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Baste ham every 10 to 15 minutes with the honey glaze. During the last 4 to 5 minutes of baking, turn on broiler to caramelize the glaze. Remove from oven, and let sit a few minutes before serving.\n\nYou might also like\n\nCheesecake In a Jar\n\nSweet indulgence on the go!\n\n## Get the magazine\n\n#### Get a full year for $5!\n\nCook 5-star weekday dinners every time.\n\n#### Footnotes\n\n * Easy Cleanup\n * If you make this in a slow cooker, using a slow cooker liner can make cleanup easier.\n\n#### Nutrition Facts\n\nPer Serving: 521 calories; 28.3 g fat; 42.4 g carbohydrates; 26.1 g protein;\n96 mg cholesterol; 1492 mg sodium. Full nutrition\n\n * #### I made it!\n\n## Share\n\n## Explore more\n\n### Slow Cooker Ham\n\n### Ham and Cheese Bowties\n\n### Apricot Brown Sugar Ham\n\n### Ham and Pineapple Dinner\n\n### Whole Ham\n\n79 recipes\n\n### Christmas Dinner\n\nBy: Mackenzie Schieck & Carl Hanson\n\n## Get the magazine\n\n#### Get a full year for $5!\n\nCook 5-star weekday dinners every time.\n\nADVERTISEMENT\n\n## Reviews\n\nRead all reviews 1k\n\nRate and review\n\n * #### My review\n\n * Edit review\n\n 1. #### 1461 Ratings\n\nMost helpful positive review\n\n * #### Cookeratheart\n\n * 31\n * 22\n\n12/30/2006\n\nOK folks - hang on for this. I am going to get really detailed in my review.\n(I noticed when I was reading the reviews that no one really gave finite\ndetail of how they made this) I will say t...\n\nRead more\n\nMost helpful critical review\n\n * #### Sara Rogers\n\n * 200\n * 83\n\n3/10/2011\n\nREALLY good glaze. The husband was so worried about me trying my own glaze\ninstead of using a pre-glazed ham but one bite was all it took to calm his\nfears. I got a spiral cut ham and this made ...\n\nRead more\n\nMost helpful\n\nMost positive\n\nLeast positive\n\nNewest\n\n * #### Cookeratheart\n\n * 31\n * 22\n\n12/30/2006\n\nOK folks - hang on for this. I am going to get really detailed in my review.\n(I noticed when I was reading the reviews that no one really gave finite\ndetail of how they made this) I will say t...\n\nRead more\n\n * #### MAZZO\n\n * 208\n * 84\n\n10/25/2005\n\nAbsolutely Awesome! However, I did follow some of the other suggestions and\nuse brown sugar instead of the syrup. I used about 1/3 cup butter, 1/2 C of\nbrown sugar, and about 1/4 honey. You coul...\n\nRead more\n\n * #### LLB21\n\n * 0\n * 1\n\n4/10/2007\n\nI made this glaze for Easter and my family thought it was a local bought honey\nham. My clean up was a breeze. I put my ham in one of those oven cooking bags.\nInstead of basting it I just poured ...\n\nRead more\n\n * #### JUSTJEN33\n\n * 243\n * 78\n\n5/11/2004\n\nWOW! This is mouth watering delicious!**Line the pan with a LOT of foil** You\nwill have a honey of a mess if you don't.I used brown sugar instead of the\ncorn syrup. Cut the recipe in 1/2 or you ...\n\nRead more\n\n * #### MRSBUSH\n\n * 0\n * 1\n\n4/9/2002\n\nI used a slight variation of this recipe for Easter dinner. It was\nFANTASTIC!!! I had a 16 1/2 lb ham and used 2 cups of honey, approx 3/4 cups\nof brown sugar (instead of corn syrup) and 1 cup...\n\nRead more\n\n * #### KAREBEAR23\n\n * 121\n * 3\n\n1/18/2008\n\nWe made this for Christmas. Very good Turned out great! We put the ham & glaze\nin an oven bag and just flipped the bag every 15-20min instead of basting.\n\nRead more\n\n * #### 072705r\n\n * 385\n * 181\n\n1/30/2008\n\n1/3 cup butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup honey baby carrots underneath ,\ncrock pot, lift lid and baste often, stud ham with cloves\n\nRead more\n\n * #### TBYE7\n\n * 57\n * 21\n\n11/6/2002\n\nI'm not the biggest ham fan- but it was great! It was a big holiday hit with\nmy whole family. I added the juice from a can of pineapple rings to the sauce\nand then for the last 10 minutes of ba...\n\nRead more\n\n * #### Cindy\n\n * 67\n * 17\n\n3/29/2003\n\nLoved, loved, loved this ham!!!! First time I ever made a ham.(had to ask\nother shoppers what to buy...shank or butt? Shank won!) Excellent recipe even\nthough I used brown sugar instead of the...\n\nRead more\n\nMore Reviews\n\nADVERTISEMENT\n\nADVERTISEMENT\n\nADVERTISEMENT\n\nADVERTISEMENT\n\n * About Us\n * Newsroom\n * Jobs at Allrecipes\n\n * Advertising\n * Advertise with Us\n * Meredith Women's Network\n\n * Support\n * Site Map\n * Contact Us\n * Customer Support\n\n * Global Community\n * © 2019 Allrecipes.com All Rights Reserved\n * Privacy Policy Your California Rights\n * EU Privacy Policy\n * Terms of Service\n * Data Policy\n * EU Data Subject Requests\n * AdChoices Top\n\n * More Allrecipes\n * Allrecipes Magazine – Subscribe\n * Allrecipes Apps\n * Food Wishes Videos\n * The Allrecipes Blog\n\n"}],"string":"[\n {\n \"original_url\": \"http://www.cookingchanneltv.com:80/videos/alton-browns-city-ham.html\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20160801182418/http://www.cookingchanneltv.com:80/videos/alton-browns-city-ham.html\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"Alton Brown's City Ham : Videos : Cooking Channel\",\n \"passages\": []\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Alton Brown's City Ham : Videos : Cooking Channel\\n\\nWatch Cooking Channel\\n\\n * Shows\\n\\nx\\n\\n### FEATURED\\n\\n * Man Fire Food\\n * Carnival Eats\\n * Food's Greatest Hits\\n\\n### Top Shows\\n\\n * Beach Bites with Katie Lee\\n * Big Bad BBQ Brawl\\n * Cake Hunters\\n * Carnival Eats\\n * Cheap Eats\\n * Dinner at Tiffani's\\n * Everyday Italian\\n * Extra Virgin Americana\\n * Fodder\\n * Follow Donal to Vietnam\\n * Food's Greatest Hits\\n * Ingredient Intel\\n * Man Fire Food\\n * Rev Run's Sunday Suppers\\n * Simply Laura\\n * Unique Sweets\\n * Unwrapped 2.0\\n * You're Eating It Wrong\\n\\n### More on TV\\n\\n * Shows A-Z\\n * Daily Schedule\\n * Weekly Schedule\\n\\n * Chefs & Hosts\\n\\nx\\n\\n### Featured Chefs & Hosts\\n\\n * Alie Ward & Georgia Hardstark\\n * Ali Khan\\n * Alton Brown\\n * Dan Pashman\\n * Debi Mazar & Gabriele Corcos\\n * Donal Skehan\\n * Katie Lee\\n * Kelsey Nixon\\n * Laura Vitale\\n * Noah Cappe\\n * Rev Run\\n * Roger Mooking\\n\\n * Sarah Graham\\n * Siba Mtongana\\n * Tia Mowry\\n * Tiffani Thiessen\\n\\n### All Chefs & Hosts\\n\\n * Chefs & Hosts A - 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Most hams are prepared in the same basic manner for many of the ham recipes you will use.\",\n \"Proper thawing is necessary to discourage growth of harmful organisms, and proper cleaning of the work area prevents contamination of other food or preparation surfaces. Ham preparation can consist of trimming excess fat, scoring the ham, and applying a glaze. With a dry-cured country ham, preparation involves soaking the ham to reduce the saltiness. These preparation steps are taken to produce a flavorful moist ham to serve family and friends on Easter, Christmas, or any special occasion.\",\n \"There are several methods that can be used for thawing ham safely. Ham should never be thawed out on the kitchen counter because the outside of the meat will reach a temperature of above 40°F while the inside is still frozen. The area that reaches a temperature above 40°F would be susceptible to bacterial growth. Use one of the methods described below.\",\n \"Thawing ham in the refrigerator is the only reliable and safe method. It is the recommended method of thawing. It is the slowest but safest method you can use and is the best method for maintaining quality. The temperature of the refrigerator should be maintained at 35°F to 40°F to discourage growth of harmful organisms as the meat thaws. Leave the meat wrapped in its original packaging to prevent dehydration and place on a platter or a tray to catch the drippings as it thaws. Place the ham on the lowest shelf away from other foods in the refrigerator. It may take 3 to 4 days to thaw, so be sure to plan ahead to remove the ham from the freezer and place it in the refrigerator, giving it sufficient time to thaw.\",\n \"After thawing in the refrigerator the ham can be refrigerated safely for 3 to 5 days. If you decide to not cook the meat within this time, the meat can be refrozen. Just remember that each time the meat is frozen it loses some of its quality. The meat should not be refrozen when thawed using the cold water or microwave methods.\",\n \"Thawing ham in cold water is a faster method of thawing than the refrigerator method, but because of increased awareness of illness due to bacterial growth, it is generally not recommended. If you need to use this method there are precautions that should be taken to provide a safe environment for this method of thawing. Fill the sink with enough cold tap water to cover the cut of meat, place the ham in a leak proof bag and put it into the cold water. Be sure that the meat is sealed tightly so that the meat is not exposed to the water. Meat exposed to the water will result in flavor and color loss, and will have a greater chance of bacteria growth. The water should be changed every 30 minutes. Do not use warm or hot water, even though it will thaw the meat faster, it will also encourage the growth of bacteria. Do not use the sink for other purposes during the thawing period and be sure the water does not splash onto other preparation surfaces or food. Once the ham is thawed, remove it from the sink and sanitize all utensils and surfaces affected during the thawing period. The ham should be cooked immediately after thawing and should not be stored for any period of time. Do not refreeze the meat that has been thawed using this method unless it has been cooked first.\",\n \"Thawing large items, such as ham, in the microwave does not work well and should be avoided. Uncooked hams that have been thawed in the microwave should be cooked immediately because some of the meat may have started to cook during defrosting, resulting in some areas of the meat being at a temperature of over 40°F, which would encourage growth of bacteria. Do not refreeze the meat that has been thawed using this method unless it has been cooked first.\",\n \"Defrosting ham in a microwave is a quick method but is hard to determine the proper thawing time. Thawing times vary according to different microwaves and the size and structure of the ham. If the ham is to be defrosted in the microwave, the ham should have the store wrapping and foam tray removed and then placed on a plate or tray and loosely wrapped with material suitable for the microwave. Generally it is best to start out by microwaving at a defrost or medium-low setting for 2 or 3 minutes and then letting it stand for 2 minutes before checking progress. Turn the meat and repeat this procedure until the ham is sufficiently defrosted, being careful that it does not start to cook.\",\n \"Meat can be cooked without thawing first. You will need to increase the cooking time when starting with frozen meat. A ham may require up to 1 1⁄2 times the cooking time of an unfrozen ham.\",\n \"Plan ahead so that you will have adequate time to defrost the frozen ham using one of the methods above. Having the meat slowly thaw in the refrigerator will result in the best quality of meat and is the safest method for preventing food borne disease.\",\n \"When thawing in the refrigerator, realize that food placed in the coldest area of the refrigerator will take longer to thaw than if placed in another area. Also, food place in a refrigerator set at 35°F will take longer to thaw than one set at 40°F.\",\n \"To store ham after it has been thawed in the refrigerator, remove from wrapping and blot dry with a paper towel. Place on a tray with sides to catch drippings, cover loosely and place in the refrigerator in an area where there is no danger of the juices dripping onto food that will be eaten with out cooking, such as raw vegetables and salad fixings.\",\n \"As the ham is thawing in the refrigerator, it may have juices that accumulate on the tray where the meat is sitting. These juices should be drained off as they accumulate. The juices will deteriorate and go bad faster than the meat and will then contaminate the meat.\",\n \"Hands should be washed before and after handling the meat. Be sure all utensils, cutting boards and work areas are cleaned and sanitized properly after being exposed to the ham. The platter used to hold a uncooked ham should not be used for serving the ham once it is cooked. The same plate can be used if it is washed in hot soapy water and sanitized properly first.\",\n \"Ham preparation will depend on the type of ham you select and whether it is uncooked, partially cooked or fully cooked. Preparing ham ranges from being as simple as placing the ham in a pan and covering with foil to as time consuming as the soaking and cleaning of a country ham. The ham should be allowed to set at room temperature for 11⁄2 to 2 hours before cooking.\",\n \"Fully Cooked Ham: A fully cooked ham is ready to eat and does not require cooking before eating. It can be unwrapped, sliced and served immediately. A fully cooked ham can also be heated to produce a richer flavor. To warm a fully cooked ham, remove its wrapper and if necessary, trim rind and fat.\",\n \"After the water is added, cover the pan tightly with foil. Bake as directed on the label or see Ham Cooking Guide.\",\n \"Uncooked or Partially Cooked Ham: A ham that is not fully cooked can be prepared in the same manner as a fully cooked ham, but it will have to cook longer and reach a higher internal temperature. If the ham has a layer of fat and/or the rind on it, they can be removed before or after cooking. Most hams today have already had the rind and fat trimmed. If it still has its rind and fat, follow the steps below for Trimming the Ham. Cook as directed on the label or see Ham Cooking Guide.\",\n \"There are several varieties of dry-cured hams. Some are uncooked and must be cooked before serving and others are cured and processed in a manner that allows them to be eaten raw. Most dry-cured hams are very salty and can be soaked prior to cooking to help reduce the saltiness. Generally, the dry-cured hams will also have some mold on the surface that should be removed.\",\n \"Cover the ham with cold water and let it stand at room temperature. If the ham is very salty, there will be salt crystals visible on the ham and the water should be changed every 4 to 6 hours and may be soaked up to 72 hours. If salt crystals are not visible on the ham, change the water every 6 to 10 hours and it is only necessary to soak for 6 to 12 hours.\",\n \"Soaking will reduce the saltiness of the ham but it will still be fairly salty in comparison to a wet-cured ham because the salt curing penetrates through the entire ham.\",\n \"After the dry-cured ham has the mold removed and is soaked to reduce the saltiness, it is ready to cook. See Ham Cooking Guide.\",\n \"The rind and fat can be trimmed before cooking the ham or it can be trimmed at the end of cooking, just before glazing. Leaving the fat and rind on during the cooking time will provide for a more moist ham and the rind and fat will be easier to trim than if trimmed before cooking.\",\n \"Using a sharp knife, make a slit in the rind and begin trimming parallel to the surface of the ham. Trim rind and fat at the same time, leaving approximately 1/4-inch layer of fat.\",\n \"Check the thickness of the layer of fat by gently inserting the tip of the knife into the fat. If it is deeper than the desired thickness, trim additional fat off. Continue to trim around the entire surface of the ham until all the rind is trimmed off and the layer of fat is the desired thickness.\",\n \"Hold the ham in place, standing upright, by holding on to the bone and applying pressure. If it is a half ham, place the cut side down. Using a sharp knife, make downward slices through the fat.\",\n \"Leave approximately 1⁄4-inch of fat as you are trimming. Turn the ham after each slice and make another cut, slightly overlapping the previous cut.\",\n \"The scores allow the glazing to penetrate the ham. Cloves can be added for flavor and to make the ham more decorative.\",\n \"Score the ham by making diagonal cuts in the fat along the sides of the ham at approximately 1 inch intervals.\",\n \"Wet-cured and dry-cured hams, whether they are uncooked, partially cooked or fully cooked, can have their flavor enhanced by preparing a ham glaze recipe to added if desired. The glazing is most often applied towards the end of the cooking process. The fat on the ham can be scored before the glaze is added. It can be scored before cooking the ham or at the end of the cooking process, just before adding the glaze. During the last 20 to 30 minutes of cooking time, the glaze is applied and then the ham is returned to the oven until the glaze starts to caramelize and turn a golden brown. For more information on glazing, see Ham Cooking Guide - Glazing.\",\n \"Raw ham is ham that is first treated with a salt mixture and then exposed to a natural air-curing process that dries and flavors the meat. During the air- drying process the salt draws out the moisture in the meat and the flesh absorbs the salt, preserving the meat and stopping the growth of disease causing bacterium. This air-dried curing process produces a ham that does not require cooking. Preparing the raw cured ham consists basically of slicing it into paper thin pieces before serving and allowing the slices to sit at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes. This allows it to develop its full flavor before it is eaten. Examples of raw ham varieties are prosciutto, Jamon Serrano, Ardennes, Black Forest, and Westphalian.\",\n \"Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is strictly prohibited. © Copyright 2021 Tecstra Systems, All Rights Reserved, RecipeTips.com\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Ham Preparation Guide - How To Cooking Tips - RecipeTips.com\\n\\nRecipes\\n\\n|\\n\\nTips & Advice\\n\\n|\\n\\nGlossary\\n\\n|\\n\\nVideos\\n\\n|\\n\\nCommunity\\n\\n|\\n\\nSeasonal\\n\\n|\\n\\nMy Recipe Box\\n\\nJoin Now | Sign In\\n\\nLoading\\n\\nAdvanced Search\\n\\n# Ham Preparation Guide\\n\\nHow To's\\n\\nMeat\\n\\nHam ▼\\n\\nHam Cooking Guide\\n\\n\\\\+ Larger Image\\n\\nRate & Review\\n\\nProvided By RecipeTips\\n\\nSome tasks to be aware of when preparing and baking a ham: thawing the ham\\nproperly, keeping a clean working area, and preparation for the cooking method\\nbeing used. Most hams are prepared in the same basic manner for many of the\\nham recipes you will use.\\n\\nShare this!\\n\\nSave\\n\\nRate & Review\\n\\nEmail\\n\\nPrint\\n\\nProper thawing is necessary to discourage growth of harmful organisms, and\\nproper cleaning of the work area prevents contamination of other food or\\npreparation surfaces. Ham preparation can consist of trimming excess fat,\\nscoring the ham, and applying a glaze. With a dry-cured country ham,\\npreparation involves soaking the ham to reduce the saltiness. These\\npreparation steps are taken to produce a flavorful moist ham to serve family\\nand friends on Easter, Christmas, or any special occasion.\\n\\nThawing | Cleaning | Ham Preparation\\n\\n## Thawing\\n\\nThere are several methods that can be used for thawing ham safely. Ham should\\nnever be thawed out on the kitchen counter because the outside of the meat\\nwill reach a temperature of above 40°F while the inside is still frozen. The\\narea that reaches a temperature above 40°F would be susceptible to bacterial\\ngrowth. Use one of the methods described below.\\n\\n| | Refrigerator (Recommended Method) \\n--- \\n \\nApproximate Thawing Times: 4 to 6 hours per pound \\n \\nThawing ham in the refrigerator is the only reliable and safe method. It is\\nthe recommended method of thawing. It is the slowest but safest method you can\\nuse and is the best method for maintaining quality. The temperature of the\\nrefrigerator should be maintained at 35°F to 40°F to discourage growth of\\nharmful organisms as the meat thaws. Leave the meat wrapped in its original\\npackaging to prevent dehydration and place on a platter or a tray to catch the\\ndrippings as it thaws. Place the ham on the lowest shelf away from other foods\\nin the refrigerator. It may take 3 to 4 days to thaw, so be sure to plan ahead\\nto remove the ham from the freezer and place it in the refrigerator, giving it\\nsufficient time to thaw.\\n\\nAfter thawing in the refrigerator the ham can be refrigerated safely for 3 to\\n5 days. If you decide to not cook the meat within this time, the meat can be\\nrefrozen. Just remember that each time the meat is frozen it loses some of its\\nquality. The meat should not be refrozen when thawed using the cold water or\\nmicrowave methods. \\n \\n| Cold Water \\n--- \\n \\nApproximate Thawing Times: 30 minutes per pound \\n \\nThawing ham in cold water is a faster method of thawing than the refrigerator\\nmethod, but because of increased awareness of illness due to bacterial growth,\\nit is generally not recommended. If you need to use this method there are\\nprecautions that should be taken to provide a safe environment for this method\\nof thawing. Fill the sink with enough cold tap water to cover the cut of meat,\\nplace the ham in a leak proof bag and put it into the cold water. Be sure that\\nthe meat is sealed tightly so that the meat is not exposed to the water. Meat\\nexposed to the water will result in flavor and color loss, and will have a\\ngreater chance of bacteria growth. The water should be changed every 30\\nminutes. Do not use warm or hot water, even though it will thaw the meat\\nfaster, it will also encourage the growth of bacteria. Do not use the sink for\\nother purposes during the thawing period and be sure the water does not splash\\nonto other preparation surfaces or food. Once the ham is thawed, remove it\\nfrom the sink and sanitize all utensils and surfaces affected during the\\nthawing period. The ham should be cooked immediately after thawing and should\\nnot be stored for any period of time. Do not refreeze the meat that has been\\nthawed using this method unless it has been cooked first. \\n \\n| Microwave \\n--- \\n \\nSee manual for defrosting instructions and thawing times. \\n \\nThawing large items, such as ham, in the microwave does not work well and\\nshould be avoided. Uncooked hams that have been thawed in the microwave should\\nbe cooked immediately because some of the meat may have started to cook during\\ndefrosting, resulting in some areas of the meat being at a temperature of over\\n40°F, which would encourage growth of bacteria. Do not refreeze the meat that\\nhas been thawed using this method unless it has been cooked first.\\n\\nDefrosting ham in a microwave is a quick method but is hard to determine the\\nproper thawing time. Thawing times vary according to different microwaves and\\nthe size and structure of the ham. If the ham is to be defrosted in the\\nmicrowave, the ham should have the store wrapping and foam tray removed and\\nthen placed on a plate or tray and loosely wrapped with material suitable for\\nthe microwave. Generally it is best to start out by microwaving at a defrost\\nor medium-low setting for 2 or 3 minutes and then letting it stand for 2\\nminutes before checking progress. Turn the meat and repeat this procedure\\nuntil the ham is sufficiently defrosted, being careful that it does not start\\nto cook.\\n\\nMeat can be cooked without thawing first. You will need to increase the\\ncooking time when starting with frozen meat. A ham may require up to 1 1⁄2\\ntimes the cooking time of an unfrozen ham. \\n \\nOther Thawing Guidelines\\n\\n * Plan ahead so that you will have adequate time to defrost the frozen ham using one of the methods above. Having the meat slowly thaw in the refrigerator will result in the best quality of meat and is the safest method for preventing food borne disease.\\n * When thawing in the refrigerator, realize that food placed in the coldest area of the refrigerator will take longer to thaw than if placed in another area. Also, food place in a refrigerator set at 35°F will take longer to thaw than one set at 40°F.\\n * While thawing, be sure that drippings do not contaminate other food or preparation surfaces.\\n * To store ham after it has been thawed in the refrigerator, remove from wrapping and blot dry with a paper towel. Place on a tray with sides to catch drippings, cover loosely and place in the refrigerator in an area where there is no danger of the juices dripping onto food that will be eaten with out cooking, such as raw vegetables and salad fixings.\\n * As the ham is thawing in the refrigerator, it may have juices that accumulate on the tray where the meat is sitting. These juices should be drained off as they accumulate. The juices will deteriorate and go bad faster than the meat and will then contaminate the meat.\\n\\n## Cleaning\\n\\nHands should be washed before and after handling the meat. Be sure all\\nutensils, cutting boards and work areas are cleaned and sanitized properly\\nafter being exposed to the ham. The platter used to hold a uncooked ham should\\nnot be used for serving the ham once it is cooked. The same plate can be used\\nif it is washed in hot soapy water and sanitized properly first.\\n\\n## Ham Preparation\\n\\nWet-Cured Ham | Dry-Cured Ham | Trimming | Scoring | Glazing | Raw Ham\\n\\nHam preparation will depend on the type of ham you select and whether it is\\nuncooked, partially cooked or fully cooked. Preparing ham ranges from being as\\nsimple as placing the ham in a pan and covering with foil to as time consuming\\nas the soaking and cleaning of a country ham. The ham should be allowed to set\\nat room temperature for 11⁄2 to 2 hours before cooking.\\n\\n### Wet-Cured Hams\\n\\n> Fully Cooked Ham: A fully cooked ham is ready to eat and does not require\\n> cooking before eating. It can be unwrapped, sliced and served immediately. A\\n> fully cooked ham can also be heated to produce a richer flavor. To warm a\\n> fully cooked ham, remove its wrapper and if necessary, trim rind and fat.\\n\\n * Place the ham on a rack in a shallow pan with the cut side down.\\n\\n \\n--- \\n \\n * Add approximately one cup of water to the roasting pan.\\n\\n \\n \\n> After the water is added, cover the pan tightly with foil. Bake as directed\\n> on the label or see Ham Cooking Guide.\\n>\\n> Uncooked or Partially Cooked Ham: A ham that is not fully cooked can be\\n> prepared in the same manner as a fully cooked ham, but it will have to cook\\n> longer and reach a higher internal temperature. If the ham has a layer of\\n> fat and/or the rind on it, they can be removed before or after cooking. Most\\n> hams today have already had the rind and fat trimmed. If it still has its\\n> rind and fat, follow the steps below for Trimming the Ham. Cook as directed\\n> on the label or see Ham Cooking Guide.\\n\\n### Dry-Cured Hams\\n\\nThere are several varieties of dry-cured hams. Some are uncooked and must be\\ncooked before serving and others are cured and processed in a manner that\\nallows them to be eaten raw. Most dry-cured hams are very salty and can be\\nsoaked prior to cooking to help reduce the saltiness. Generally, the dry-cured\\nhams will also have some mold on the surface that should be removed.\\n\\n> Remove Mold:\\n\\n * Most dry-cured country hams form a mold on their outer surface because of the long curing and drying process of these uncooked hams. This mold is not harmful but should be removed before the ham is cooked.\\n\\n \\n--- \\n \\n * Remove the mold by washing the ham in warm water and scrub the mold off with a stiff brush.\\n\\n \\n \\n * Rinse well with water.\\n\\n \\n \\n> Soaking:\\n\\n * Two days before you are going to serve the ham, place it in a large pan. If necessary, saw off the hock to get it to fit in the pan.\\n\\n \\n--- \\n \\n * Cover the ham with cold water and let it stand at room temperature. If the ham is very salty, there will be salt crystals visible on the ham and the water should be changed every 4 to 6 hours and may be soaked up to 72 hours. If salt crystals are not visible on the ham, change the water every 6 to 10 hours and it is only necessary to soak for 6 to 12 hours.\\n\\n \\n \\n * Soaking will reduce the saltiness of the ham but it will still be fairly salty in comparison to a wet-cured ham because the salt curing penetrates through the entire ham.\\n\\n \\n \\nAfter the dry-cured ham has the mold removed and is soaked to reduce the\\nsaltiness, it is ready to cook. See Ham Cooking Guide.\\n\\n### Trimming the Ham\\n\\nThe rind and fat can be trimmed before cooking the ham or it can be trimmed at\\nthe end of cooking, just before glazing. Leaving the fat and rind on during\\nthe cooking time will provide for a more moist ham and the rind and fat will\\nbe easier to trim than if trimmed before cooking.\\n\\n * Using a sharp knife, make a slit in the rind and begin trimming parallel to the surface of the ham. Trim rind and fat at the same time, leaving approximately 1/4-inch layer of fat.\\n\\n \\n--- \\n \\n * Check the thickness of the layer of fat by gently inserting the tip of the knife into the fat. If it is deeper than the desired thickness, trim additional fat off. Continue to trim around the entire surface of the ham until all the rind is trimmed off and the layer of fat is the desired thickness.\\n\\n \\n \\nTo trim before cooking:\\n\\n 1. Hold the ham in place, standing upright, by holding on to the bone and applying pressure. If it is a half ham, place the cut side down. Using a sharp knife, make downward slices through the fat.\\n 2. Leave approximately 1⁄4-inch of fat as you are trimming. Turn the ham after each slice and make another cut, slightly overlapping the previous cut.\\n 3. Continue to turn and slice until you have trimmed around the entire ham.\\n\\n \\n \\n### Scoring\\n\\nThe scores allow the glazing to penetrate the ham. Cloves can be added for\\nflavor and to make the ham more decorative.\\n\\n * Score the ham by making diagonal cuts in the fat along the sides of the ham at approximately 1 inch intervals.\\n\\n \\n--- \\n \\n * Then make cuts in the opposite direction to form diamond shapes in the fat.\\n\\n \\n \\n * Insert a clove into each diamond if desired.\\n\\n \\n \\n### Glazing\\n\\nWet-cured and dry-cured hams, whether they are uncooked, partially cooked or\\nfully cooked, can have their flavor enhanced by preparing a ham glaze recipe\\nto added if desired. The glazing is most often applied towards the end of the\\ncooking process. The fat on the ham can be scored before the glaze is added.\\nIt can be scored before cooking the ham or at the end of the cooking process,\\njust before adding the glaze. During the last 20 to 30 minutes of cooking\\ntime, the glaze is applied and then the ham is returned to the oven until the\\nglaze starts to caramelize and turn a golden brown. For more information on\\nglazing, see Ham Cooking Guide - Glazing.\\n\\n### Raw Ham\\n\\nRaw ham is ham that is first treated with a salt mixture and then exposed to a\\nnatural air-curing process that dries and flavors the meat. During the air-\\ndrying process the salt draws out the moisture in the meat and the flesh\\nabsorbs the salt, preserving the meat and stopping the growth of disease\\ncausing bacterium. This air-dried curing process produces a ham that does not\\nrequire cooking. Preparing the raw cured ham consists basically of slicing it\\ninto paper thin pieces before serving and allowing the slices to sit at room\\ntemperature for 10 to 15 minutes. This allows it to develop its full flavor\\nbefore it is eaten. Examples of raw ham varieties are prosciutto, Jamon\\nSerrano, Ardennes, Black Forest, and Westphalian. \\n \\nMore Ham >>\\n\\nSave\\n\\nRate & Review\\n\\nEmail\\n\\nPrint\\n\\nLoading\\n\\nAdvanced Search\\n\\n## Ham Preparation Guide Reviews\\n\\nThere currently aren't any reviews or comments for this article. 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We're sharing our best tips for scoring ham, plus an easy recipe for glazed ham and a simple ham glaze that will make your guests' mouths water.\",\n \"Scoring a ham not only looks pretty, it also allows any glaze you brush onto the ham during baking to penetrate and flavor the interior of the meat. You can score any type of ham, although it's not necessary for spiral-cut hams.\",\n \"Use a chef's knife to make diagonal cuts about 1 inch apart on the surface of the ham. Scoring is usually done in a diamond pattern to help make your ham more attractive.\",\n \"If desired, after scoring you can insert whole cloves into the ham for a showy studded look and extra flavor. It's easiest to poke them in where the cuts intersect. However, before inserting cloves, make sure the flavor will be compatible with the ham glaze you use.\",\n \"Honey glaze for ham, maple-glazed ham, pineapple glaze for ham ... we have all those and more. If ham is going to be the star of your holiday meal, you'll want a delicious and simple glaze for ham to really make it shine. (And since you've scored your meat, the glaze can really infuse the meat with flavor.)\",\n \"It's not just about scoring and glazing (though both steps are crucial). Follow our tips and recipes below to help make your next holiday dinner absolutely unforgettable.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"How to Score a Ham\\n\\nBetter Homes and Gardens\\n\\nBHG just $5.99!\\n\\nJoin Now Hi, Friend\\n\\nRecipes Decorating Home Improvement Gardening Holidays Shop Videos\\nEntertaining Home Services Beauty Magazine Pets\\n\\nNew this month!\\n\\n * BHG.com\\n\\n * Recipes\\n\\n * How to Cook\\n\\n * Cooking with Meat & Poultry\\n\\n# How to Score a Ham\\n\\nScoring ham is a great way to add both flavor and aesthetic flair to your\\nholiday dinner. We're sharing our best tips for scoring ham, plus an easy\\nrecipe for glazed ham and a simple ham glaze that will make your guests'\\nmouths water.\\n\\nPin\\n\\nOops, we're sorry. Something went wrong. Please try again later.\\n\\nOops, we're sorry. Something went wrong. Please try again later.\\n\\nShare your take on this idea! Upload your photo here. CLOSE\\n\\n * Facebook\\n * Twitter\\n * Google Plus\\n * Email\\n * Print\\n\\n## The Basics of Scoring\\n\\nGet the recipe for Mustard-Rosemary Ham\\n\\nScoring a ham not only looks pretty, it also allows any glaze you brush onto\\nthe ham during baking to penetrate and flavor the interior of the meat. You\\ncan score any type of ham, although it's not necessary for spiral-cut hams.\\n\\nTry our Mustard-Rosemary Ham recipe.\\n\\ncontinue reading below\\n\\n## How to Score a Ham\\n\\nUse a chef's knife to make diagonal cuts about 1 inch apart on the surface of\\nthe ham. Scoring is usually done in a diamond pattern to help make your ham\\nmore attractive.\\n\\n## Use Your Best Ham Glaze\\n\\nGet the recipe for Glazed Easter Ham\\n\\nIf desired, after scoring you can insert whole cloves into the ham for a showy\\nstudded look and extra flavor. It's easiest to poke them in where the cuts\\nintersect. However, before inserting cloves, make sure the flavor will be\\ncompatible with the ham glaze you use.\\n\\nTry our Glazed Easter Ham recipe.\\n\\n## Choose a Great Glaze\\n\\nGet the recipe for Brown Sugar- and Whiskey-Glazed Ham\\n\\nHoney glaze for ham, maple-glazed ham, pineapple glaze for ham ... we have all\\nthose and more. If ham is going to be the star of your holiday meal, you'll\\nwant a delicious and simple glaze for ham to really make it shine. (And since\\nyou've scored your meat, the glaze can really infuse the meat with flavor.)\\n\\nThese recipes definitely deliver—be prepared for requests for your recipe!\\n\\nBrown Sugar- and Whiskey-Glazed Ham\\n\\nGarlic- and Pineapple-Glazed Ham\\n\\nSpice-Rubbed Ham with Apple-Maple Sauce\\n\\nChutney-Honey Glazed Ham\\n\\nBrown-Sugar-Glazed Ham\\n\\n## More Tips for the Best Ham Ever\\n\\nGet the recipe for Cherry-Stuffed Ham\\n\\nIt's not just about scoring and glazing (though both steps are crucial).\\nFollow our tips and recipes below to help make your next holiday dinner\\nabsolutely unforgettable.\\n\\nHow to Glaze Ham\\n\\nHow to Cook Ham\\n\\nOur Best Ham Recipes\\n\\nChristmas Ham Dinners\\n\\nHow to Reheat Ham in a Slow Cooker\\n\\nPin\\n\\nOops, we're sorry. Something went wrong. Please try again later.\\n\\nOops, we're sorry. Something went wrong. Please try again later.\\n\\nShare your take on this idea! Upload your photo here. 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It is not necessary to glaze a ham when cooking it but it gives the ham an attractive finish and provides additional flavor. A glaze is most often sweet and can be made from a variety of ingredients, such as sugar, brown sugar, honey, jam, marmalade and fruit. Other flavorings and seasonings used in ham glaze recipes are mustard, vinegar, cloves, cinnamon, and ginger.\",\n \"When adding a glaze to an uncooked ham, the ham should go through the full cooking process before the glazing takes place. The ham should reach an internal temperature of 160° F to ensure that it is fully cooked before glazing. When adding a glaze to a fully cooked ham, the glaze should be added during the last 20 to 30 minutes of the cooking process. The glazing process is basically the same for each. Shown below are basic glazing instructions. A simple glazing recipe is shown below but any glazing recipe you prefer can be used.\",\n \"(This step is optional.) Score the fat by making diagonally cuts in one direction and then making cuts in the opposite direction, forming diamond shapes in the fat. A clove can be stuck in the middle of each diamond if desired.\",\n \"To make glaze, combine 1 cup of brown sugar and 3/4 cup of pineapple, slightly drained. Spoon or brush glaze on the layer of fat.\",\n \"Place glazed ham in the oven and bake at 375° F to 400° F for 20 to 30 minutes or until the glaze has caramelized and turned a golden brown. Watch carefully because glazing can burn easily.\",\n \"Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is strictly prohibited. © Copyright 2018 Tecstra Systems, All Rights Reserved, RecipeTips.com\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Glazing Ham - How To Cooking Tips - RecipeTips.com\\n\\nRecipes\\n\\n|\\n\\nTips & Advice\\n\\n|\\n\\nGlossary\\n\\n|\\n\\nVideos\\n\\n|\\n\\nCommunity\\n\\n|\\n\\nSeasonal\\n\\n|\\n\\nMy Recipe Box\\n\\nJoin Now | Sign In\\n\\nLoading\\n\\nAdvanced Search\\n\\n# Glazing Ham\\n\\n...\\n\\nMeat\\n\\nHam ▼\\n\\nHam Cooking Guide\\n\\nHam Cooking Guide\\n\\n\\\\+ Larger Image\\n\\nRate & Review\\n\\nProvided By RecipeTips\\n\\nHam glaze adds to the appearance of the cooked ham, enhances its flavor, and\\nmany times extra glaze is set aside to be served along with the ham. The sweet\\nflavor of the ham glaze is a nice contrast to the saltiness of the ham. The\\ntwo complement each other nicely.\\n\\nShare this!\\n\\nSave\\n\\nRate & Review\\n\\nEmail\\n\\nPrint\\n\\nGlazing a ham is done as the last step in the process of cooking a ham. It is\\nnot necessary to glaze a ham when cooking it but it gives the ham an\\nattractive finish and provides additional flavor. A glaze is most often sweet\\nand can be made from a variety of ingredients, such as sugar, brown sugar,\\nhoney, jam, marmalade and fruit. Other flavorings and seasonings used in ham\\nglaze recipes are mustard, vinegar, cloves, cinnamon, and ginger.\\n\\n### Glazing the Ham\\n\\nWhen adding a glaze to an uncooked ham, the ham should go through the full\\ncooking process before the glazing takes place. The ham should reach an\\ninternal temperature of 160° F to ensure that it is fully cooked before\\nglazing. When adding a glaze to a fully cooked ham, the glaze should be added\\nduring the last 20 to 30 minutes of the cooking process. The glazing process\\nis basically the same for each. Shown below are basic glazing instructions. A\\nsimple glazing recipe is shown below but any glazing recipe you prefer can be\\nused.\\n\\n|\\n\\n * Pour the drippings from the pan. Drippings can be discarded.\\n * Remove the rind and trim the fat, leaving approximately a 1/4-inch layer of fat.\\n * (This step is optional.) Score the fat by making diagonally cuts in one direction and then making cuts in the opposite direction, forming diamond shapes in the fat. A clove can be stuck in the middle of each diamond if desired.\\n\\n \\n--- \\n \\n * To make glaze, combine 1 cup of brown sugar and 3/4 cup of pineapple, slightly drained. Spoon or brush glaze on the layer of fat.\\n\\n \\n \\n * Place glazed ham in the oven and bake at 375° F to 400° F for 20 to 30 minutes or until the glaze has caramelized and turned a golden brown. Watch carefully because glazing can burn easily.\\n * Remove from oven and carve.\\n\\n \\n \\nMore Ham Cooking Guide >>\\n\\nSave\\n\\nRate & Review\\n\\nEmail\\n\\nPrint\\n\\nLoading\\n\\nAdvanced Search\\n\\n## Glazing Ham Reviews\\n\\n#### glazing ham\\n\\n:\\n\\nRatings (0)\\n\\nRate It!\\n\\nReviews (1)\\n\\nAdd A Review Now!\\n\\nComments (0)\\n\\nComment on this\\n\\nReviewed By RTMember16695\\n\\n\\\"Sounds good, but not the sweat flavor! 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You can even buy the ham presliced to make it easier and more like the original. It is very good. (I do this while preparing the rest of the meal in the kitchen so that I don't forget to baste!)\\\"\",\n \"In the top half of a double boiler, heat the corn syrup, honey and butter. Keep glaze warm while baking ham.\",\n \"Brush glaze over ham, and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Baste ham every 10 to 15 minutes with the honey glaze. During the last 4 to 5 minutes of baking, turn on broiler to caramelize the glaze. Remove from oven, and let sit a few minutes before serving.\",\n \"Per Serving: 521 calories; 28.3 g fat; 42.4 g carbohydrates; 26.1 g protein; 96 mg cholesterol; 1492 mg sodium. Full nutrition\",\n \"OK folks - hang on for this. I am going to get really detailed in my review. (I noticed when I was reading the reviews that no one really gave finite detail of how they made this) I will say t...\",\n \"REALLY good glaze. The husband was so worried about me trying my own glaze instead of using a pre-glazed ham but one bite was all it took to calm his fears. I got a spiral cut ham and this made ...\",\n \"OK folks - hang on for this. I am going to get really detailed in my review. (I noticed when I was reading the reviews that no one really gave finite detail of how they made this) I will say t...\",\n \"Absolutely Awesome! However, I did follow some of the other suggestions and use brown sugar instead of the syrup. I used about 1/3 cup butter, 1/2 C of brown sugar, and about 1/4 honey. You coul...\",\n \"I made this glaze for Easter and my family thought it was a local bought honey ham. My clean up was a breeze. I put my ham in one of those oven cooking bags. Instead of basting it I just poured ...\",\n \"I used a slight variation of this recipe for Easter dinner. It was FANTASTIC!!! I had a 16 1/2 lb ham and used 2 cups of honey, approx 3/4 cups of brown sugar (instead of corn syrup) and 1 cup...\",\n \"We made this for Christmas. Very good Turned out great! We put the ham & glaze in an oven bag and just flipped the bag every 15-20min instead of basting.\",\n \"1/3 cup butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup honey baby carrots underneath , crock pot, lift lid and baste often, stud ham with cloves\",\n \"I'm not the biggest ham fan- but it was great! It was a big holiday hit with my whole family. I added the juice from a can of pineapple rings to the sauce and then for the last 10 minutes of ba...\",\n \"Loved, loved, loved this ham!!!! First time I ever made a ham.(had to ask other shoppers what to buy...shank or butt? Shank won!) Excellent recipe even though I used brown sugar instead of the...\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Honey Glazed Ham Recipe - Allrecipes.com\\n\\nSkip to main content New<> this month\\n\\n * Follow us on:\\n\\nGet the Allrecipes magazine\\n\\n * BROWSE\\n * Ingredient Search\\n\\n * Create a profile\\n\\n * ### Meal Type\\n\\n * Appetizers & Snacks\\n * Breakfast & Brunch\\n * Desserts\\n * Dinner\\n * Drinks\\n * ### Ingredient\\n\\n * Beef\\n * Chicken\\n * Pasta\\n * Pork\\n * Salmon\\n * ### Diet & Health\\n\\n * Diabetic\\n * Gluten Free\\n * Healthy\\n * Low Calorie\\n * Low Fat\\n * ### Seasonal\\n\\n * April Fools' Day\\n * Lent\\n * Passover\\n * Easter\\n * More Holidays and Events\\n * ### Dish Type\\n\\n * Breads\\n * Cakes\\n * Salads\\n * Smoothies\\n * Soups, Stews & Chili\\n * ### Cooking Style\\n\\n * BBQ & Grilling\\n * Quick & Easy\\n * Slow Cooker\\n * Vegan\\n * Vegetarian\\n * ### World Cuisine\\n\\n * Asian\\n * Indian\\n * Italian\\n * Mexican\\n * Southern\\n * ### Special Collections\\n\\n * Food Wishes with Chef John\\n * Allrecipes Magazine Recipes\\n * Our Newest Recipes\\n * Trusted Brands\\n\\nAll Categories\\n\\n * Feed\\n * Profile\\n * Favorites\\n * Friends\\n * Shopping List\\n * Settings\\n\\n * Browse Recipes\\n * * * Appetizers & Snacks\\n * Breakfast & Brunch\\n * Desserts\\n * Dinner\\n * Drinks\\n * * Beef\\n * Chicken\\n * Pasta\\n * Pork\\n * Salmon\\n * * Diabetic\\n * Gluten Free\\n * Healthy\\n * Low Calorie\\n * Low Fat\\n * * April Fools' Day\\n * Lent\\n * Passover\\n * Easter\\n * More Holidays and Events\\n * * Breads\\n * Cakes\\n * Salads\\n * Smoothies\\n * Soups, Stews & Chili\\n * * BBQ & Grilling\\n * Quick & Easy\\n * Slow Cooker\\n * Vegan\\n * Vegetarian\\n * * Asian\\n * Indian\\n * Italian\\n * Mexican\\n * Southern\\n * * Food Wishes with Chef John\\n * Allrecipes Magazine Recipes\\n * Our Newest Recipes\\n * Trusted Brands\\n\\nSee all categories\\n\\n * Allrecipes Magazine\\n * Dinner Spinner TV\\n * Shop\\n * Cooking School\\n * Newsletters\\n * Ask the Community\\n * Help\\n * Jobs Newsroom\\n\\n 1. Home\\n\\n 2. Recipes\\n\\n 3. Holidays and Events\\n\\n 4. Easter\\n\\nWatch\\n\\n * 67\\n\\n# Honey Glazed Ham\\n\\n1k made it | 1k reviews | 67 photos\\n\\nRecipe by: Colleen\\n\\n\\\"This ham tastes very much like the famous honey baked ham but costs much\\nless, and there's no need to fight the crowds at holiday time. You can even\\nbuy the ham presliced to make it easier and more like the original. It is very\\ngood. (I do this while preparing the rest of the meal in the kitchen so that I\\ndon't forget to baste!)\\\"\\n\\nFeatured in Allrecipes Magazine — Subscribe!\\n\\nSave to favorites\\n\\nSaved\\n\\nSave\\n\\nI Made It Rate it Print Pin Share\\n\\nADVERTISEMENT\\n\\nAdded to shopping list. Go to shopping list.\\n\\n## Ingredients\\n\\n1 h 35 m\\n\\nservings 521 cals\\n\\nOriginal recipe yields 15 servings\\n\\n * Adjust\\n * US\\n * Metric\\n\\nNote: Recipe directions are for original size.\\n\\n## Directions\\n\\n{{model.addEditText}} Print\\n\\n * Prep\\n\\n20 m\\n\\n * Cook\\n\\n1 h 15 m\\n\\n * Ready In\\n\\n1 h 35 m\\n\\n 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).\\n 2. Score ham, and stud with the whole cloves. Place ham in foil lined pan.\\n 3. In the top half of a double boiler, heat the corn syrup, honey and butter. Keep glaze warm while baking ham.\\n 4. Brush glaze over ham, and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Baste ham every 10 to 15 minutes with the honey glaze. During the last 4 to 5 minutes of baking, turn on broiler to caramelize the glaze. Remove from oven, and let sit a few minutes before serving.\\n\\nYou might also like\\n\\nCheesecake In a Jar\\n\\nSweet indulgence on the go!\\n\\n## Get the magazine\\n\\n#### Get a full year for $5!\\n\\nCook 5-star weekday dinners every time.\\n\\n#### Footnotes\\n\\n * Easy Cleanup\\n * If you make this in a slow cooker, using a slow cooker liner can make cleanup easier.\\n\\n#### Nutrition Facts\\n\\nPer Serving: 521 calories; 28.3 g fat; 42.4 g carbohydrates; 26.1 g protein;\\n96 mg cholesterol; 1492 mg sodium. Full nutrition\\n\\n * #### I made it!\\n\\n## Share\\n\\n## Explore more\\n\\n### Slow Cooker Ham\\n\\n### Ham and Cheese Bowties\\n\\n### Apricot Brown Sugar Ham\\n\\n### Ham and Pineapple Dinner\\n\\n### Whole Ham\\n\\n79 recipes\\n\\n### Christmas Dinner\\n\\nBy: Mackenzie Schieck & Carl Hanson\\n\\n## Get the magazine\\n\\n#### Get a full year for $5!\\n\\nCook 5-star weekday dinners every time.\\n\\nADVERTISEMENT\\n\\n## Reviews\\n\\nRead all reviews 1k\\n\\nRate and review\\n\\n * #### My review\\n\\n * Edit review\\n\\n 1. #### 1461 Ratings\\n\\nMost helpful positive review\\n\\n * #### Cookeratheart\\n\\n * 31\\n * 22\\n\\n12/30/2006\\n\\nOK folks - hang on for this. I am going to get really detailed in my review.\\n(I noticed when I was reading the reviews that no one really gave finite\\ndetail of how they made this) I will say t...\\n\\nRead more\\n\\nMost helpful critical review\\n\\n * #### Sara Rogers\\n\\n * 200\\n * 83\\n\\n3/10/2011\\n\\nREALLY good glaze. The husband was so worried about me trying my own glaze\\ninstead of using a pre-glazed ham but one bite was all it took to calm his\\nfears. I got a spiral cut ham and this made ...\\n\\nRead more\\n\\nMost helpful\\n\\nMost positive\\n\\nLeast positive\\n\\nNewest\\n\\n * #### Cookeratheart\\n\\n * 31\\n * 22\\n\\n12/30/2006\\n\\nOK folks - hang on for this. I am going to get really detailed in my review.\\n(I noticed when I was reading the reviews that no one really gave finite\\ndetail of how they made this) I will say t...\\n\\nRead more\\n\\n * #### MAZZO\\n\\n * 208\\n * 84\\n\\n10/25/2005\\n\\nAbsolutely Awesome! However, I did follow some of the other suggestions and\\nuse brown sugar instead of the syrup. I used about 1/3 cup butter, 1/2 C of\\nbrown sugar, and about 1/4 honey. You coul...\\n\\nRead more\\n\\n * #### LLB21\\n\\n * 0\\n * 1\\n\\n4/10/2007\\n\\nI made this glaze for Easter and my family thought it was a local bought honey\\nham. My clean up was a breeze. I put my ham in one of those oven cooking bags.\\nInstead of basting it I just poured ...\\n\\nRead more\\n\\n * #### JUSTJEN33\\n\\n * 243\\n * 78\\n\\n5/11/2004\\n\\nWOW! This is mouth watering delicious!**Line the pan with a LOT of foil** You\\nwill have a honey of a mess if you don't.I used brown sugar instead of the\\ncorn syrup. Cut the recipe in 1/2 or you ...\\n\\nRead more\\n\\n * #### MRSBUSH\\n\\n * 0\\n * 1\\n\\n4/9/2002\\n\\nI used a slight variation of this recipe for Easter dinner. It was\\nFANTASTIC!!! I had a 16 1/2 lb ham and used 2 cups of honey, approx 3/4 cups\\nof brown sugar (instead of corn syrup) and 1 cup...\\n\\nRead more\\n\\n * #### KAREBEAR23\\n\\n * 121\\n * 3\\n\\n1/18/2008\\n\\nWe made this for Christmas. Very good Turned out great! We put the ham & glaze\\nin an oven bag and just flipped the bag every 15-20min instead of basting.\\n\\nRead more\\n\\n * #### 072705r\\n\\n * 385\\n * 181\\n\\n1/30/2008\\n\\n1/3 cup butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup honey baby carrots underneath ,\\ncrock pot, lift lid and baste often, stud ham with cloves\\n\\nRead more\\n\\n * #### TBYE7\\n\\n * 57\\n * 21\\n\\n11/6/2002\\n\\nI'm not the biggest ham fan- but it was great! It was a big holiday hit with\\nmy whole family. I added the juice from a can of pineapple rings to the sauce\\nand then for the last 10 minutes of ba...\\n\\nRead more\\n\\n * #### Cindy\\n\\n * 67\\n * 17\\n\\n3/29/2003\\n\\nLoved, loved, loved this ham!!!! First time I ever made a ham.(had to ask\\nother shoppers what to buy...shank or butt? Shank won!) Excellent recipe even\\nthough I used brown sugar instead of the...\\n\\nRead more\\n\\nMore Reviews\\n\\nADVERTISEMENT\\n\\nADVERTISEMENT\\n\\nADVERTISEMENT\\n\\nADVERTISEMENT\\n\\n * About Us\\n * Newsroom\\n * Jobs at Allrecipes\\n\\n * Advertising\\n * Advertise with Us\\n * Meredith Women's Network\\n\\n * Support\\n * Site Map\\n * Contact Us\\n * Customer Support\\n\\n * Global Community\\n * © 2019 Allrecipes.com All Rights Reserved\\n * Privacy Policy Your California Rights\\n * EU Privacy Policy\\n * Terms of Service\\n * Data Policy\\n * EU Data Subject Requests\\n * AdChoices Top\\n\\n * More Allrecipes\\n * Allrecipes Magazine – Subscribe\\n * Allrecipes Apps\\n * Food Wishes Videos\\n * The Allrecipes Blog\\n\\n\"\n }\n]"}}},{"rowIdx":243,"cells":{"article_id":{"kind":"number","value":46888,"string":"46,888"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"How To Get Longer Lashes"},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"To get longer lashes, apply an eyeliner that's a little darker than your lashes to your waterline, which will accentuate your lashes so they look fuller and longer. Also, apply a voluminous mascara to your lashes, starting at the roots and slowly working your way to the tips. When you're finished, use an eyelash curler to curl your lashes and make them look longer. If you want to grow your eyelashes longer, talk to a dermatologist about getting prescribed Latisse, an eyelash growth medication."},"related_document_urls_wayback_snapshots":{"kind":"list like","value":["http://web.archive.org/web/20170227063327/http://www.xovain.com/how-to/how-to-tighline-your-eyeliner-gif-tutorial","http://web.archive.org/web/20211103052309/https://www.baumanmedical.com/eyebrow-eyelash-scars-etc-special-cases/eyelash/","http://web.archive.org/web/20170815154720/http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com:80/2013/07/8-natural-ways-to-promote-longer-eyelashes.html","http://web.archive.org/web/20150905015523/http://robbinsplasticsurgery.com:80/skincare/latisse-eyelash-nashville/","http://web.archive.org/web/20180122020028/https://www.shuuemura-usa.com/False-Eyelashes/accessories-false-eyelashes,default,sc.html","http://web.archive.org/web/20210417204304/https://www.newhealthguide.org/Castor-Oil-For-Eyelashes.html","http://web.archive.org/web/20160627133009/http://www.allure.com:80/beauty-trends/blogs/daily-beauty-reporter/2015/04/eyelash-extension-video.html"],"string":"[\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20170227063327/http://www.xovain.com/how-to/how-to-tighline-your-eyeliner-gif-tutorial\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20211103052309/https://www.baumanmedical.com/eyebrow-eyelash-scars-etc-special-cases/eyelash/\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20170815154720/http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com:80/2013/07/8-natural-ways-to-promote-longer-eyelashes.html\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20150905015523/http://robbinsplasticsurgery.com:80/skincare/latisse-eyelash-nashville/\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20180122020028/https://www.shuuemura-usa.com/False-Eyelashes/accessories-false-eyelashes,default,sc.html\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20210417204304/https://www.newhealthguide.org/Castor-Oil-For-Eyelashes.html\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20160627133009/http://www.allure.com:80/beauty-trends/blogs/daily-beauty-reporter/2015/04/eyelash-extension-video.html\"\n]"},"split":{"kind":"string","value":"train"},"cluster":{"kind":"number","value":1672,"string":"1,672"},"related_documents_content":{"kind":"list like","value":[{"original_url":"http://www.xovain.com/how-to/how-to-tighline-your-eyeliner-gif-tutorial","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20170227063327/http://www.xovain.com/how-to/how-to-tighline-your-eyeliner-gif-tutorial","parsed_text":{"title":"GIF Tutorial: How To Tightline Without Blinding Yourself","passages":["If you've never heard of tightlining, I wouldn't fault you for thinking it's some sort of sailing technique, or possibly a new technological advancement in Tupperware.","Tightlining is actually a term for a tricky eyeliner technique that gives a sort of I'm-not-wearing-any-makeup effect: it defines your lash line and makes your eyes look subtly brighter.","Kind of like waterlining 2.0, tightlining involves jabbing eyeliner in between your lashes to make the crops appear more plentiful. If this sounds like a stunt circa Fear Factor, you are not entirely incorrect. Before you blind yourself with kohl, take a breath and put down the eyeliner.","Since this occurs in the splash zone, make sure that whatever form of eyeliner you use is waterproof. I'm using pencil. You can use liquid (more helpful if the tip is a stiff felt rather than a collapsible brush) or gel with brush, but I find the dry-time wait excruciating with the liquid, even if it is just a few seconds of resisting blinking. Using a brush plus liner seems too accessory-laden for me, so pencil it is.","Now, it isn’t necessary to waterline PLUS tightline, but in my opinion, it adds a heap of difference. My lashes have been extra sparse lately, so I’m all about the combo.","In the below GIF I'm using Too Faced Perfect Eyes Waterproof Black Pencil Liner. This pencil is particular great for waterlining because once it’s on your inner eyelid rim, it doesn’t transfer to the opposite eyelid rim when you blink--unless you're crying, in which case, stop applying makeup and take a minute because you're just fighting a losing battle here.","Waterlining is easiest when you’re looking downward. I have one of those standing table mirrors with a pivoting head, so I position it to look up toward me and I just look down without tilting my face toward its surface.","Gently holding my upper eyelid in a mildly surprised expression, starting from the outer corners, I make tiny strokes toward the inner corner of my eye. It’s hard not to blink when doing this, but that just takes practice. Soon enough you’ll be waterlining sans meat hooks!","OK, now that your water is lined, here comes the entire purpose of this story. Tightlining requires some of the same gestures as above, except a little higher, in your lash line.","Before you wield it again, sharpen your pencil--not, like, finger-pricking sharp, but just enough so the tip can nimbly fit between your lashes. Now use GENTLE stabby motions in your lash line, kind of like stippling with some very light smudging so it blends in.","I don’t hold my eyelid up for this part, but you can (and probably should) if this is new to you, because I tend to overshoot upward with my pencil and find little eyeliner dots above my lash line. Just by focusing my eyes downward again, I can aim true. If you do overshoot it, no sweat, just blend in with your lashes using a cotton swab.","See? It’s a really subtle doe-eyed effect, perfect when you’re sleeping over at a certain someone you admire’s house for the first time and don’t want to wake up sans all makeup. But maybe practice first so you don't blind yourself in your beau's bathroom."]},"parsed_md":"GIF Tutorial: How To Tightline Without Blinding Yourself - xoVain\n\nSantal 33\n\n## I Fell for This Le Labo Fragrance Just Like Everyone Else\n\nI mean, even Justin frickin' BEIBER wears it.\n\n * Kara\n * Dec 22, 2016\n * 89 Comments\n\nMakeup Geek's New Lipsticks\n\n## Everything You Need to Know About Them\n\nOr just look at the pretty pictures.\n\n * Allison\n * Dec 29, 2016\n * 28 Comments\n\nHow-to\n\n# GIF Tutorial: How To Tightline Without Blinding Yourself\n\nLet's get stabby.\n\nAvatar:\n\nAuthor:\n\n Sable\nPublish date:\n\n Jul 25, 2014\nSocial count:\n\n 233\n\nLet's get stabby.\n\n * 233\n\nSHARES\n\n * 45\n * 0\n * 1\n * 138\n\nIf you've never heard of tightlining, I wouldn't fault you for thinking it's\nsome sort of sailing technique, or possibly a new technological advancement in\nTupperware.\n\nTightlining is actually a term for a tricky eyeliner technique that gives a\nsort of I'm-not-wearing-any-makeup effect: it defines your lash line and makes\nyour eyes look subtly brighter.\n\nKind of like waterlining 2.0, tightlining involves jabbing eyeliner in between\nyour lashes to make the crops appear more plentiful. If this sounds like a\nstunt circa Fear Factor, you are not entirely incorrect. Before you blind\nyourself with kohl, take a breath and put down the eyeliner.\n\nSince this occurs in the splash zone, make sure that whatever form of eyeliner\nyou use is waterproof. I'm using pencil. You can use liquid (more helpful if\nthe tip is a stiff felt rather than a collapsible brush) or gel with brush,\nbut I find the dry-time wait excruciating with the liquid, even if it is just\na few seconds of resisting blinking. Using a brush plus liner seems too\naccessory-laden for me, so pencil it is.\n\nNow, it isn’t necessary to waterline PLUS tightline, but in my opinion, it\nadds a heap of difference. My lashes have been extra sparse lately, so I’m all\nabout the combo.\n\nIn the below GIF I'm using Too Faced Perfect Eyes Waterproof Black Pencil\nLiner. This pencil is particular great for waterlining because once it’s on\nyour inner eyelid rim, it doesn’t transfer to the opposite eyelid rim when you\nblink--unless you're crying, in which case, stop applying makeup and take a\nminute because you're just fighting a losing battle here.\n\nBeauty looks frightening/absurd sometimes.\n\nWaterlining is easiest when you’re looking downward. I have one of those\nstanding table mirrors with a pivoting head, so I position it to look up\ntoward me and I just look down without tilting my face toward its surface.\n\nGently holding my upper eyelid in a mildly surprised expression, starting from\nthe outer corners, I make tiny strokes toward the inner corner of my eye. It’s\nhard not to blink when doing this, but that just takes practice. Soon enough\nyou’ll be waterlining sans meat hooks!\n\nIf this is what waterlining your eyes is like, maybe leave the accessories out\nof it.\n\nOK, now that your water is lined, here comes the entire purpose of this story.\nTightlining requires some of the same gestures as above, except a little\nhigher, in your lash line.\n\nBefore you wield it again, sharpen your pencil--not, like, finger-pricking\nsharp, but just enough so the tip can nimbly fit between your lashes. Now use\nGENTLE stabby motions in your lash line, kind of like stippling with some very\nlight smudging so it blends in.\n\nMaybe like slow down IRL, OK?\n\nI don’t hold my eyelid up for this part, but you can (and probably should) if\nthis is new to you, because I tend to overshoot upward with my pencil and find\nlittle eyeliner dots above my lash line. Just by focusing my eyes downward\nagain, I can aim true. If you do overshoot it, no sweat, just blend in with\nyour lashes using a cotton swab.\n\nIt almost looks like I woke up like this.\n\nSee? It’s a really subtle doe-eyed effect, perfect when you’re sleeping over\nat a certain someone you admire’s house for the first time and don’t want to\nwake up sans all makeup. 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Style Collection and the Time Inc.\nLifestyle Network.\n\nof\n\nADVERTISEMENT\n\n"},{"original_url":"https://www.baumanmedical.com/eyebrow-eyelash-scars-etc-special-cases/eyelash/","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20211103052309/https://www.baumanmedical.com/eyebrow-eyelash-scars-etc-special-cases/eyelash/","parsed_text":{"title":"Eyelash Transplant and Implant Procedure · Bauman Medical","passages":["Long, luscious eyelashes enhance the youth and beauty of the eye and provide aesthetic symmetry to the face, but did you know they also serve an important protective function for the eye? Eyelashes are the primary way potentially damaging dust motes and debris are kept away from the delicate surface of the eye.","overuse of eyelash extensions, hair pulling, or you simply want longer thicker more dense living and growing lashes without mascara, an Eyelash Transplant procedure may be for you!","To see if you are a candidate for this type of procedure, please fill out a consultation request form to discuss your situation with eyelash transplant pioneer, Dr. Alan J. Bauman.","Unlike false lashes or eyelash extensions, eyelash transplantation is a safe, effective way to permanently restore living and growing lashes to your eyelid. In a comfortable walk-in/walk-out out-patient procedure, eyelash transplantation redistributes live hair follicles from the back of the scalp into the eyelid in just a few hours with life-changing results*!","NOTE: Transplanted lashes grow LONG and will therefore need to be routinely groomed–trimmed, curled etc. Since 1999, Dr. Bauman’s Eyelash Transplant procedures have been featured on ABC’s Good Morning America, CNN, Access Hollywood, EXTRA!, FOX News and other news programs. He was the only North American faculty member at the first ever International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Live Regional Workshop on Eyelash Transplantation held in Los Angeles on October 23, 2006. The groundbreaking event was attended by dozens of physicians and medical professionals from around the world and several news organizations while Dr. Bauman lectured and performed live surgery. Demand for eyelash transplants have skyrocketed since this procedure has been proven to be safe and effective when performed by highly skilled, properly trained surgeons who are committed to providing ALL aspects of care during and after eyelash transplant procedures.","For some patients, the overuse of eyelash extensions can cause permanent eyelash loss. It is assumed that this eyelash loss is a result of ‘traction alopecia’–similar to the damage to scalp follicles from tight braiding, hair extensions or chronic hair-pulling. For those who choose eyelash extensions, Dr. Bauman always recommends gentle removal and/or replacement of your eyelash extensions by a highly-trained aesthetician or cosmetologist to prevent damage to your eyelashes. Should eyelash damage occur, it might be temporary. After six to twelve months, eyelash growth should ‘rebound’ somewhat if the damage is not severe. If the eyelash damage is permanent, eyelash transplantation can be used to replace lost lashes. If you think you may have lost lashes through damage from eyelash extensions, schedule a in-person or phone consultation with eyelash transplant expert, Dr. Alan Bauman. For more information on the eyelash transplant procedure browse https://www.eyelash-transplant.com.","Permanent eyelash loss or “eyelash gap” can occur when eyelash follicles and/or surrounding eyelid skin is damaged or scarred from an injury, accident, burn, surgery or even cancer treatments such as radiation or chemotherapy. “Eyelash gap” is a common side-effect from stye surgery of the eyelid. Often eyelash loss patients complain of dust and debris in their eye causing irritation, as well as a non-symmetrical or uneven look of the eye area. False eyelashes can be difficult and irritating to use as an eyelash replacement option. As long as the eyelid is healthy and functions well, eyelash transplantation can be performed to permanently restore the beauty, form and important function of the eyelashes. See the video below of Dr. Bauman performing eyelash transplantation for eyelash repair of injury to the eyelid area for a car accident survivor.","Eyelash transplantation can also be used to enhance short, thin, spare or otherwise ‘weak’ lashes. One of the main criticisms of eyelash transplantation procedures of ‘years ago’ was that there was poor control over the orientation, direction, curl and position of the implanted lash follicles. Dr. Bauman’s refined approach, as demonstrated at the First Regional Live Surgery Workshop on Eyelash Transplantation, allows precise control over these factors. In Sharon’s photo to the left (with no mascara) you can see the exact position and curl of the implanted lashes. Notice the increase in density precisely at the lash margin as well as the appropriate angle and curl of the transplanted lashes in the ‘After’ photo.","Dr. Bauman’s Eyelash Transplant featured in W Magazine... This month’s W Magazine‘s beauty editor, Jane Larkworthy, discussed Dr. Bauman’s use of the eyelash transplant procedure to help women achieve thicker, longer and more dense lashes permanently–using their own transplanted hair follicles. Other options, such as ‘eyelash conditioners’ were mentioned. Eyelash transplantation is a relatively quick procedure using local anesthesia, requiring about an hour per eyelid. Minimal discomfort and minor swelling can be expected, but most patients ‘head out to the mall’ after their procedure that same day. Dr. Bauman performs eyelash transplantation on a weekly basis for patients as part of his specialized hair transplant practice. Dr. Bauman pioneered the ‘double-implantation’ technique allowing patients to achieve a higher density of lashes than with older, more traditional techniques. Read more about eyelash transplants, watch videos and see before and after photos at https://www.eyelash-transplant.com. Read the full article on eyelashes by W editor, Jane Larkworthy, called “Lash Course”.","For those patients looking for an “above average” eyelash appearance. Eyelash transplantation can be used to permanently enhance the length, density, thickness and beauty of the eye area. Just like eyebrow transplantation, eyelash transplants need to be groomed–that means curling, trimming, maybe tinting or even perming–in order to achieve the ultimate in eyelash beauty. This Bauman eyelash transplant patient, certainly an extreme example of “what is possible” with eyelash transplantation, prefers to keep her transplanted eyelashes extremely long for special occasions. Transplanted lashes do not require Latisse or other intervention, they naturally grow VERY long. In this particular patient, over 100 lashes were implanted per eyelid in a single eyelash transplant session.","Eyelash Transplants on NBC’s TODAY SHOW Eyelash Transplants were featured on NBC’s TODAY SHOW. Today show’s Janice Lieberman follows cancer- survivor–Veronica Garner–before, during and after her eyelash transplant procedure with Dr. Bauman. Licensed Aesthetician, “Lashologist” and “Eyelash Stylist,” Ellie Malmin, was featured in the story as she trimmed, tinted and permed Bauman patient, Erica Lynn’s transplanted lashes.","This month’s VOGUE reviewed the “Eyelash Craze” which has women achieving their own longer, thicker, living and growing lashes. In the article called ‘Going Batty,’ Dr. Bauman was interviewed regarding his eyelash transplant procedure and the use of recommended “eyelash conditioners” which help stimulate increased length and density of eyelashes. The family of chemical compounds such as prostamides, prostaglandin analogues and related molecules have been noted to substantially improve eyelash growth when used daily. Eyelash transplantation is used permanently redistribute follicles into the eyelid–which grow so long they need to be trimmed. Dr. Bauman and his staff at Bauman Medical Group offer eyelash trimming, tinting and perming services performed in a safe medical environment.","Before and one-year after eyelash transplantation of 20 lashes per upper lid. The transplanted lashes can be trimmed to desired length and curled. This procedure represents a VERY small eyelash transplant compared to our ability to routinely transplant 60-80 lashes per lid. Also note: “After” photos are shown with mascara on the pre-existing and transplanted lashes.","[Please note, this patient has let these transplanted lashes grow quite long and they could probably benefit from a little trim. Also, the use of mascara (seen above) can make the lashes ‘stick’ together. Remember that your transplanted lashes will need to be routinely trimmed (and, perhaps, curled) to the length that you prefer. –Dr. B.]","Ever since she was a child, Alevé Loh, a 30-year-old marketing manager in Los Angeles, wanted thicker eyelashes. “I’m half Asian and I’ve got those Asian eyelashes, very short and straight. My best friend always had amazing huge, big eyelashes. I was like ‘I want those!’”","Eyelash transplantation can be used to replace eyelashes that have been damaged by trauma, or to enhance existing eyelashes that are otherwise short and/or sparse. The use of the single-follicle hair transplantation technique enables new, living and growing eyelashes to be permanently restored to the eyelid using microsurgery.","Procedure: Using comfortable, computerized local anesthesia (The Wand®), the procedure is completed in less than two hours in the office/out-patient setting. Hair follicles from the back of the scalp (‘donor area’) are harvested and then implanted into the eyelid. Absorbable stitches are used to seal the donor area, which remains undetectable both during and after the healing process. Usually 24 to 40 or more lashes can be placed per eyelid during a session. The implanted follicles (like the seeds of a plant) will grow and produce hair permanently. The newly growing lashes will possess the same characteristics as scalp hair. The lashes will need to be routinely trimmed and curled. An ‘eyelash perm’ is recommended for those patients with straighter hair.","Medication for pain relief is provided as well as medication to reduce swelling. It is recommended that the patient have transportation to and from the office. Several hours after the procedure, some mild discomfort may be experienced in the donor area, as well as the eyelid. Patients are instructed in the gentle post-op care and cleansing of the eyelid and lashes. Some mild swelling and/or bruising in the eyelid area may last about 10 days. The absorbable stitches may take up to one month to dissolve completely. It is recommended that eye makeup (including mascara) be kept to an absolute minimum during the immediate post-op healing period (1 week).","Some patients may require an additional session of eyelash transplantation to reach their restoration goal. Eyelash transplantation, trichotillomania (hair- pulling) and trauma:","Eyelash transplantation CAN be used to restore eyelashes damaged by trauma, ‘over-plucking,’ or even the hair pulling disease, trichotillomania. However, patients with untreated trichotillomania cannot undergo eyelash transplantation. If the trichotillomania remains untreated or recurs, hair pulling can damage the transplanted lashes.","Unfortunately, patients with alopecia totalis or alopecia universalis are NOT candidates for eyelash transplantation. In alopecia areata totalis or universalis, the autoimmune disease that attacks the original follicles in the eyelid would also attack any transplanted follicles.","Los Angeles, CA–ABC’s Good Morning America filmed Dr. Bauman demonstrating his unique eyelash transplantation technique in L.A. at the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery’s first ever Regional Live Surgery Workshop on Eyelash Transplantation. Dr. Bauman was the only surgeon from North America invited by the organizers to lecture and demonstrate cosmetic and reconstructive Eyelash Transplants. Dr. Bauman has developed an advanced eyelash transplantation technique which allows two to three times the amount of eyelashes to be implanted per session. He has also developed a robust preoperative and postoperative regimen of care which dramatically improves patient satisfaction and reduces complications. For more information on eyelash transplants, visit www.eyelash-transplant.com. Stay tuned for more information on the cosmetic reconstruction of eyelashes as seen on Good Morning America, CNN and in other news.","December 2008 — Allergan announced that it has received FDA-approval to market Latisse(bimatoprost 0.03% solution) for the purposes of eyelash growth. The eyelash-growth properties of bimatoprost, the ingredient in the common glaucoma medication Lumigan®, have been well known and well-described in the scientific literature. When applied topically to the lid margin (at the base of the lashes) nightly, enhanced eyelash density, pigmentation and length can be seen within weeks. Darkening of the pigmentation of the skin of the lid and mild eye irritation are possible, but extremely rare, side effects.","Latisse is now available by prescription from Bauman Medical Group.Dr. Bauman has prescribed a variety of eyelash-growth medictions ‘off-label’ over the years and is excited to see that the FDA has recognized the safety and efficacy of this kind of treatment.Which eyelash growth treatment is right for you? Contact Dr. Bauman for more information on treatments for eyelash hypotrichosis: eyelash loss, eyelash damage, as well as short, thin, weak or sparse lashes.","Eyelash Styling and Grooming is now available at Bauman Medical Group. A variety of eyelash-care services, including trimming, perming and tinting are performed by Dr. Bauman’s Eyelash Stylist and “Lashologist,” Ellie Malmin (far right). Ellie is available by appointment only. Recently, eyelash transplant patient, Jodi Hussey (far left), had her eyelashes trimmed tinted and permed “live” on-the-air on the South Florida Today Show. Watch the video below.","Dr. Bauman’s Eyelash Transplants were recently featured in Revista Plástica & Beleza(Brazil 2009); Implante de cílios o transplante de cílios... Download Plástica & Beleza – O Universo da Cirurgia Plástica e Estética or read the excerpt below...Cílios de longo alcanceSe aquela poderosa máscara para cílios não está fazendo milagres para seu visual, pode ser que sua situação seja uma pouco mais delicada e a indicação seja mesmo o transplante de cílios. Conheça mais dess a técnicaUma breve volta por uma loja de cosméticos mostra o valor que as mulheres dão aos cílios. Basta notar a imensa variedade de marcas e modelos de máscaras para cílios que alongam, dão volume, curvam, colorem... Vale tudo para valorizar o olhar. O problema é que algumas mulheres não conseguem o efeito desejado nem com o mais poderoso dos makes por terem falhas ou ausência de fios na região, cílios curtos ou com pouco volume. A solução nesse caso é o transplante de cílios, uma cirurgia pouco divulgada no Brasil. Isso mesmo, assim como existe o transplante capilar para resolver a calvície, existe também a cirurgia para resolver o problema na região dos olhos. O conceito é o mesmo: retirar fios de uma área para implantar em outra.","Fio-a-fioA área doadora de fios é a região da nuca. Como eles geralmente são longos, existe uma técnica exclusiva para essa situação. “A faixa retirada é preparada no microscópio para a separação dos folículos que serão implantados. Para a implantação são usados os fios de cabelo compridos que são passados pela borda das pálpebras como se fossem linhas de costura, deixando as raízes implantadas. Então, são cortados no comprimento desejado”, explica a dermatologista Christiane Graf Guimarães, especialista em reconstrução e transplante capilar (PR).Caso os fios de cabelo sejam curtos, a técnica de implantação é feita como no transplante convencional. “Os folículos são removidos do couro cabeludo e implantados na linha dos cílios, um ou dois por vez”, explica o cirurgião plástico americano Alan J. Bauman. “Hoje, podemos transplantar mais de 100 cílios por pálpebra”, complementa o médico.A anestesia usada é local com sedação e os exames pré-operatórios seguem a mesma rotina de outras cirurgias.","Dr. Bauman’s eyelash transplants were featured on CBS’s THE EARLY SHOW on Wednesday, August 29th. The Early Show followed eyelash transplant patient, Kim, before and after her eyelash transplant with Dr. Bauman. Bauman patient, eyelash transplant recipient and salon owner, Jodi Hussey, is also interviewed several months after her procedure. This story included a detailed animated explanation of how the procedure is performed. To watch the video click the picture to the left. For a larger version of the CBS Early Show, visit our YouTube page. For more info on the eyelash transplant procedure, visit https://www.eyelash-transplant.com.","has arrived... and is now available to Bauman patients.Can a topical treatment enhance eyelash growth? The FDA has just given approval to Allergan to market their eyelash growth medication, LATISSE(tm), which can safely and effectively enhance eyelash growth. Synthetic prostamides, prostaglandin analogs, or similar compounds may help some women achieve longer thicker and fuller looking eyelashes. It is our experience that some work better than others. To learn about the potential risks and benefits of these and other eyelash treatments, contact Bauman Medical Group. FDA-approved prescription LATISSE(Allergan) is available from Bauman Medical Group. Call +1-561-394-0024 to find out how to receive a medical evaluation of your eyelashes.","Dr. Bauman restores eyelashes for car accident victim Eyelash Transplants for Car Accident/Trauma Patients FOX News (WSVN Miami) VIDEO TIP: Adjust your ‘pop-up blocker’ settings to allow pop-ups, allow ‘active-x’ control and please be patient while the video begins to load.","Dr. Bauman is featured in Charla Krupp’s new book,“How Not To Look Old,” available on Amazon. Charla mentions eyelash loss as a sign of aging and Dr. Bauman’s eyelash transplant procedures as a solution to the problem.","At the first ever ISHRS Regional Live Surgery Workshop on Eyelash Transplantation held in Los Angeles California in 2006, Dr. Bauman became the first North American surgeon to formally offer Eyelash Transplant training to his colleagues. Over forty physicians and healthcare professionals were in attendance as Dr. Bauman lectured on, then demonstrated his eyelash transplantation techniques.Since then, Dr. Bauman has continued to lecture on and demonstrate his technqiues to his colleagues at various Live Surgery events, ISHRS Annual Meetings, as well as privately at his facility in Boca Raton, Florida. For information on upcoming eyelash transplant training and other educational opportunities, please email or call Dr. Bauman directly.","Disclaimer: *All patient or client images, videos and testimonials are based on the personal experiences of our patients and represent individual diagnoses, medical conditions, goals and results. Every individual case is unique therefore, results may vary from person to person. All testimonials are provided voluntarily by our patients and clients without monetary compensation and all photos and videos have been consented to for public release and have not been altered in any way. 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Eyelashes are the primary way potentially\ndamaging dust motes and debris are kept away from the delicate surface of the\neye.\n\n## Do you have weak, damaged, missing sparse or short lashes?\n\n#### If you have experienced a loss of your lashes through injury, trauma,\noveruse of eyelash extensions, hair pulling, or you simply want longer thicker\nmore dense living and growing lashes without mascara, an Eyelash Transplant\nprocedure may be for you!\n\nTo see if you are a candidate for this type of procedure, please fill out a\nconsultation request form to discuss your situation with eyelash transplant\npioneer, Dr. Alan J. Bauman.\n\n## What is an Eyelash Transplant?\n\nUnlike false lashes or eyelash extensions, eyelash transplantation is a safe,\neffective way to permanently restore living and growing lashes to your eyelid.\nIn a comfortable walk-in/walk-out out-patient procedure, eyelash\ntransplantation redistributes live hair follicles from the back of the scalp\ninto the eyelid in just a few hours with life-changing results*!\n\nNOTE: Transplanted lashes grow LONG and will therefore need to be routinely\ngroomed–trimmed, curled etc. Since 1999, Dr. Bauman’s Eyelash Transplant\nprocedures have been featured on ABC’s Good Morning America, CNN, Access\nHollywood, EXTRA!, FOX News and other news programs. He was the only North\nAmerican faculty member at the first ever International Society of Hair\nRestoration Surgery Live Regional Workshop on Eyelash Transplantation held in\nLos Angeles on October 23, 2006. The groundbreaking event was attended by\ndozens of physicians and medical professionals from around the world and\nseveral news organizations while Dr. Bauman lectured and performed live\nsurgery. Demand for eyelash transplants have skyrocketed since this procedure\nhas been proven to be safe and effective when performed by highly skilled,\nproperly trained surgeons who are committed to providing ALL aspects of care\nduring and after eyelash transplant procedures.\n\n### Eyelash Transplant for Weak, Damaged or Missing Lashes\n\nFor some patients, the overuse of eyelash extensions can cause permanent\neyelash loss. It is assumed that this eyelash loss is a result of ‘traction\nalopecia’–similar to the damage to scalp follicles from tight braiding, hair\nextensions or chronic hair-pulling. For those who choose eyelash extensions,\nDr. Bauman always recommends gentle removal and/or replacement of your eyelash\nextensions by a highly-trained aesthetician or cosmetologist to prevent damage\nto your eyelashes. Should eyelash damage occur, it might be temporary. After\nsix to twelve months, eyelash growth should ‘rebound’ somewhat if the damage\nis not severe. If the eyelash damage is permanent, eyelash transplantation can\nbe used to replace lost lashes. If you think you may have lost lashes through\ndamage from eyelash extensions, schedule a in-person or phone consultation\nwith eyelash transplant expert, Dr. Alan Bauman. For more information on the\neyelash transplant procedure browse https://www.eyelash-transplant.com.\n\n[Above: Eyelash and Eyebrow Transplantation for Severe Eye-Area Scarring from\nInjury]\n\n### Eyelash Loss from Accident, Injury, Cancer Treatments or Eyelid Surgery\n\nPermanent eyelash loss or “eyelash gap” can occur when eyelash follicles\nand/or surrounding eyelid skin is damaged or scarred from an injury, accident,\nburn, surgery or even cancer treatments such as radiation or chemotherapy.\n“Eyelash gap” is a common side-effect from stye surgery of the eyelid. Often\neyelash loss patients complain of dust and debris in their eye causing\nirritation, as well as a non-symmetrical or uneven look of the eye area. False\neyelashes can be difficult and irritating to use as an eyelash replacement\noption. As long as the eyelid is healthy and functions well, eyelash\ntransplantation can be performed to permanently restore the beauty, form and\nimportant function of the eyelashes. See the video below of Dr. Bauman\nperforming eyelash transplantation for eyelash repair of injury to the eyelid\narea for a car accident survivor.\n\nBefore and 12 Months After Eyelash Transplantation by Dr. Alan Bauman for\n“Eyelash Gap” due to eyelid surgery.\n\nEyelash transplantation can also be used to enhance short, thin, spare or\notherwise ‘weak’ lashes. One of the main criticisms of eyelash transplantation\nprocedures of ‘years ago’ was that there was poor control over the\norientation, direction, curl and position of the implanted lash follicles. Dr.\nBauman’s refined approach, as demonstrated at the First Regional Live Surgery\nWorkshop on Eyelash Transplantation, allows precise control over these\nfactors. In Sharon’s photo to the left (with no mascara) you can see the exact\nposition and curl of the implanted lashes. Notice the increase in density\nprecisely at the lash margin as well as the appropriate angle and curl of the\ntransplanted lashes in the ‘After’ photo.\n\n## Eyelash Extension Warning & Eyelash Transplants\n\nEyelash Extension Warning + Eyelash Transplants on NBC WPTV\n\nDr. Bauman’s Eyelash Transplant featured in W Magazine... This month’s W\nMagazine‘s beauty editor, Jane Larkworthy, discussed Dr. Bauman’s use of the\neyelash transplant procedure to help women achieve thicker, longer and more\ndense lashes permanently–using their own transplanted hair follicles. Other\noptions, such as ‘eyelash conditioners’ were mentioned. Eyelash\ntransplantation is a relatively quick procedure using local anesthesia,\nrequiring about an hour per eyelid. Minimal discomfort and minor swelling can\nbe expected, but most patients ‘head out to the mall’ after their procedure\nthat same day. Dr. Bauman performs eyelash transplantation on a weekly basis\nfor patients as part of his specialized hair transplant practice. Dr. Bauman\npioneered the ‘double-implantation’ technique allowing patients to achieve a\nhigher density of lashes than with older, more traditional techniques. Read\nmore about eyelash transplants, watch videos and see before and after photos\nat https://www.eyelash-transplant.com. Read the full article on eyelashes by W\neditor, Jane Larkworthy, called “Lash Course”.\n\n### Cosmetic Eyelash Implants & Transplants for the “Hollywood” Look\n\nFor those patients looking for an “above average” eyelash appearance. Eyelash\ntransplantation can be used to permanently enhance the length, density,\nthickness and beauty of the eye area. Just like eyebrow transplantation,\neyelash transplants need to be groomed–that means curling, trimming, maybe\ntinting or even perming–in order to achieve the ultimate in eyelash beauty.\nThis Bauman eyelash transplant patient, certainly an extreme example of “what\nis possible” with eyelash transplantation, prefers to keep her transplanted\neyelashes extremely long for special occasions. Transplanted lashes do not\nrequire Latisse or other intervention, they naturally grow VERY long. In this\nparticular patient, over 100 lashes were implanted per eyelid in a single\neyelash transplant session.\n\n### Eyelash Transplants in a Chemotherapy Patient on NBC Today\n\nEyelash Transplants on NBC’s TODAY SHOW Eyelash Transplants were featured on\nNBC’s TODAY SHOW. Today show’s Janice Lieberman follows cancer-\nsurvivor–Veronica Garner–before, during and after her eyelash transplant\nprocedure with Dr. Bauman. Licensed Aesthetician, “Lashologist” and “Eyelash\nStylist,” Ellie Malmin, was featured in the story as she trimmed, tinted and\npermed Bauman patient, Erica Lynn’s transplanted lashes.\n\n### Dr. Bauman’s Eyelash Transplants Featured in VOGUE Magazine\n\nThis month’s VOGUE reviewed the “Eyelash Craze” which has women achieving\ntheir own longer, thicker, living and growing lashes. In the article called\n‘Going Batty,’ Dr. Bauman was interviewed regarding his eyelash transplant\nprocedure and the use of recommended “eyelash conditioners” which help\nstimulate increased length and density of eyelashes. The family of chemical\ncompounds such as prostamides, prostaglandin analogues and related molecules\nhave been noted to substantially improve eyelash growth when used daily.\nEyelash transplantation is used permanently redistribute follicles into the\neyelid–which grow so long they need to be trimmed. Dr. Bauman and his staff at\nBauman Medical Group offer eyelash trimming, tinting and perming services\nperformed in a safe medical environment.\n\n## EYELASH TRANSPLANT BEFORE & AFTER PHOTOS\n\nBefore and one-year after eyelash transplantation of 20 lashes per upper lid.\nThe transplanted lashes can be trimmed to desired length and curled. This\nprocedure represents a VERY small eyelash transplant compared to our ability\nto routinely transplant 60-80 lashes per lid. Also note: “After” photos are\nshown with mascara on the pre-existing and transplanted lashes.\n\n[Please note, this patient has let these transplanted lashes grow quite long\nand they could probably benefit from a little trim. Also, the use of mascara\n(seen above) can make the lashes ‘stick’ together. Remember that your\ntransplanted lashes will need to be routinely trimmed (and, perhaps, curled)\nto the length that you prefer. –Dr. B.]\n\nMore Eyelash Transplant Photos: Click Here\n\n## EYELASH TRANSPLANTS IN NEWSWEEK MAGAZINE\n\nDr. Bauman’s Eyelash Transplants featured in Newsweek magazine, complete with\nphoto gallery. By Julie Scelfo, Newsweek\n\nEver since she was a child, Alevé Loh, a 30-year-old marketing manager in Los\nAngeles, wanted thicker eyelashes. “I’m half Asian and I’ve got those Asian\neyelashes, very short and straight. My best friend always had amazing huge,\nbig eyelashes. I was like ‘I want those!’”\n\nEyelash Transplant – Dr Alan Bauman Newsweek\n\nEYELASH TRANSPLANT INFORMATION\n\nEyelash Transplant: 6 weeks post-op\n\n### More Eyelash Transplantation Information\n\nEyelash transplantation can be used to replace eyelashes that have been\ndamaged by trauma, or to enhance existing eyelashes that are otherwise short\nand/or sparse. The use of the single-follicle hair transplantation technique\nenables new, living and growing eyelashes to be permanently restored to the\neyelid using microsurgery.\n\nProcedure: Using comfortable, computerized local anesthesia (The Wand®), the\nprocedure is completed in less than two hours in the office/out-patient\nsetting. Hair follicles from the back of the scalp (‘donor area’) are\nharvested and then implanted into the eyelid. Absorbable stitches are used to\nseal the donor area, which remains undetectable both during and after the\nhealing process. Usually 24 to 40 or more lashes can be placed per eyelid\nduring a session. The implanted follicles (like the seeds of a plant) will\ngrow and produce hair permanently. The newly growing lashes will possess the\nsame characteristics as scalp hair. The lashes will need to be routinely\ntrimmed and curled. An ‘eyelash perm’ is recommended for those patients with\nstraighter hair.\n\nMedication for pain relief is provided as well as medication to reduce\nswelling. It is recommended that the patient have transportation to and from\nthe office. Several hours after the procedure, some mild discomfort may be\nexperienced in the donor area, as well as the eyelid. Patients are instructed\nin the gentle post-op care and cleansing of the eyelid and lashes. Some mild\nswelling and/or bruising in the eyelid area may last about 10 days. The\nabsorbable stitches may take up to one month to dissolve completely. It is\nrecommended that eye makeup (including mascara) be kept to an absolute minimum\nduring the immediate post-op healing period (1 week).\n\nSome patients may require an additional session of eyelash transplantation to\nreach their restoration goal. Eyelash transplantation, trichotillomania (hair-\npulling) and trauma:\n\nEyelash transplantation CAN be used to restore eyelashes damaged by trauma,\n‘over-plucking,’ or even the hair pulling disease, trichotillomania. However,\npatients with untreated trichotillomania cannot undergo eyelash\ntransplantation. If the trichotillomania remains untreated or recurs, hair\npulling can damage the transplanted lashes.\n\n## Eyelash Transplantation and Alopecia Totalis/Universalis:\n\nUnfortunately, patients with alopecia totalis or alopecia universalis are NOT\ncandidates for eyelash transplantation. In alopecia areata totalis or\nuniversalis, the autoimmune disease that attacks the original follicles in the\neyelid would also attack any transplanted follicles.\n\n## Eyelash Transplants on Good Morning America and in other news\n\nLos Angeles, CA–ABC’s Good Morning America filmed Dr. Bauman demonstrating his\nunique eyelash transplantation technique in L.A. at the International Society\nof Hair Restoration Surgery’s first ever Regional Live Surgery Workshop on\nEyelash Transplantation. Dr. Bauman was the only surgeon from North America\ninvited by the organizers to lecture and demonstrate cosmetic and\nreconstructive Eyelash Transplants. Dr. Bauman has developed an advanced\neyelash transplantation technique which allows two to three times the amount\nof eyelashes to be implanted per session. He has also developed a robust\npreoperative and postoperative regimen of care which dramatically improves\npatient satisfaction and reduces complications. For more information on\neyelash transplants, visit www.eyelash-transplant.com. Stay tuned for more\ninformation on the cosmetic reconstruction of eyelashes as seen on Good\nMorning America, CNN and in other news.\n\nCheck the links below for eyelash transplant videos and info. Watch the Video\nfrom Good Morning America Watch the Video from CNN Watch the Video from Access\nHollywood Watch the Video from EXTRA Watch the Video from NBC-Palm Beach &\nMiami Florida Watch the Video from ABC-Phoenix, Arizona Read the Reuters News\nStory Read the Newsweek Story, See the Newsweek Photos Read the New York Times\nStory Read the EXTRA story\n\nEyelash Growth Medication “Latisse” Gets FDA Approval Eyelash Growth\nMedication Now FDA-Approved and In Stock\n\nDecember 2008 — Allergan announced that it has received FDA-approval to market\nLatisse(bimatoprost 0.03% solution) for the purposes of eyelash growth. The\neyelash-growth properties of bimatoprost, the ingredient in the common\nglaucoma medication Lumigan®, have been well known and well-described in the\nscientific literature. When applied topically to the lid margin (at the base\nof the lashes) nightly, enhanced eyelash density, pigmentation and length can\nbe seen within weeks. Darkening of the pigmentation of the skin of the lid and\nmild eye irritation are possible, but extremely rare, side effects.\n\n## Feb 2009: LATISSE is here for Eyelash Growth!!\n\nLatisse is now available by prescription from Bauman Medical Group.Dr. Bauman\nhas prescribed a variety of eyelash-growth medictions ‘off-label’ over the\nyears and is excited to see that the FDA has recognized the safety and\nefficacy of this kind of treatment.Which eyelash growth treatment is right for\nyou? Contact Dr. Bauman for more information on treatments for eyelash\nhypotrichosis: eyelash loss, eyelash damage, as well as short, thin, weak or\nsparse lashes.\n\nLeft: A Bauman patient treated with topical eyelash medication only, before\nand after 12 weeks.\n\n## “Eyelash Styling” Now Available at Bauman Medical\n\nEyelash Styling and Grooming is now available at Bauman Medical Group. A\nvariety of eyelash-care services, including trimming, perming and tinting are\nperformed by Dr. Bauman’s Eyelash Stylist and “Lashologist,” Ellie Malmin (far\nright). Ellie is available by appointment only. Recently, eyelash transplant\npatient, Jodi Hussey (far left), had her eyelashes trimmed tinted and permed\n“live” on-the-air on the South Florida Today Show. Watch the video below.\n\n## Eyelash Transplant featured in Brazilian Plastic Surgery Magazine\n\nDr. Bauman’s Eyelash Transplants were recently featured in Revista Plástica &\nBeleza(Brazil 2009); Implante de cílios o transplante de cílios... Download\nPlástica & Beleza – O Universo da Cirurgia Plástica e Estética or read the\nexcerpt below...Cílios de longo alcanceSe aquela poderosa máscara para cílios\nnão está fazendo milagres para seu visual, pode ser que sua situação seja uma\npouco mais delicada e a indicação seja mesmo o transplante de cílios. Conheça\nmais dess a técnicaUma breve volta por uma loja de cosméticos mostra o valor\nque as mulheres dão aos cílios. Basta notar a imensa variedade de marcas e\nmodelos de máscaras para cílios que alongam, dão volume, curvam, colorem...\nVale tudo para valorizar o olhar. O problema é que algumas mulheres não\nconseguem o efeito desejado nem com o mais poderoso dos makes por terem falhas\nou ausência de fios na região, cílios curtos ou com pouco volume. A solução\nnesse caso é o transplante de cílios, uma cirurgia pouco divulgada no Brasil.\nIsso mesmo, assim como existe o transplante capilar para resolver a calvície,\nexiste também a cirurgia para resolver o problema na região dos olhos. O\nconceito é o mesmo: retirar fios de uma área para implantar em outra.\n\nFio-a-fioA área doadora de fios é a região da nuca. Como eles geralmente são\nlongos, existe uma técnica exclusiva para essa situação. “A faixa retirada é\npreparada no microscópio para a separação dos folículos que serão implantados.\nPara a implantação são usados os fios de cabelo compridos que são passados\npela borda das pálpebras como se fossem linhas de costura, deixando as raízes\nimplantadas. Então, são cortados no comprimento desejado”, explica a\ndermatologista Christiane Graf Guimarães, especialista em reconstrução e\ntransplante capilar (PR).Caso os fios de cabelo sejam curtos, a técnica de\nimplantação é feita como no transplante convencional. “Os folículos são\nremovidos do couro cabeludo e implantados na linha dos cílios, um ou dois por\nvez”, explica o cirurgião plástico americano Alan J. Bauman. “Hoje, podemos\ntransplantar mais de 100 cílios por pálpebra”, complementa o médico.A\nanestesia usada é local com sedação e os exames pré-operatórios seguem a mesma\nrotina de outras cirurgias.\n\nRead More... Transplante de Cílios|Plástica & Beleza\n\n## Eyelash Transplants on CBS’s EARLY SHOW\n\nDr. Bauman’s eyelash transplants were featured on CBS’s THE EARLY SHOW on\nWednesday, August 29th. The Early Show followed eyelash transplant patient,\nKim, before and after her eyelash transplant with Dr. Bauman. Bauman patient,\neyelash transplant recipient and salon owner, Jodi Hussey, is also interviewed\nseveral months after her procedure. This story included a detailed animated\nexplanation of how the procedure is performed. To watch the video click the\npicture to the left. For a larger version of the CBS Early Show, visit our\nYouTube page. For more info on the eyelash transplant procedure, visit\nhttps://www.eyelash-transplant.com.\n\n### Read our FAQ Brochure to Learn More\n\n*Each individual's treatment and/or results may vary\n\nPost A Comment\n\n## 2 Comments\n\n### Leave a Reply Cancel reply\n\n * #### Doctor Profile\n\nDr. Alan J. Bauman, M.D.Hair Loss & Hair Transplant ExpertBoca Raton, FL\n\n * Contact Dr. Bauman\n * Share Page\n * Have Questions? 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To\nlearn about the potential risks and benefits of these and other eyelash\ntreatments, contact Bauman Medical Group. FDA-approved prescription\nLATISSE(Allergan) is available from Bauman Medical Group. Call +1-561-394-0024\nto find out how to receive a medical evaluation of your eyelashes.\n\n### EYELASH Transplant VIDEOS\n\n** NEW **\n\nEyelash Transplants on CBS’s EARLY SHOW\n\n** NEW **\n\nEyelash Transplants and Eyebrow Transplants on Univision (Pestanas y Cejas)\n\nEyelash Transplants on NBC’s TODAY SHOW\n\nEyelash Transplants on CBS-KPHO, Phoenix, AZ\n\nEyelash Transplants on EXTRA\n\nEyelash Transplant Patients, Jodi & Erica on NBC’s “South Florida Tonight”\n\nEyelash Transplant Patient, Rachel, & Dr. Bauman on ABC’s Sonoran Living\n\nEyelash Transplants on FOX News\n\nVIDEO: Eyelash Transplantation on Access Hollywood Eyelash Transplants on\nAccess Hollywood\n\nEyelash Transplants on CNN\n\nEyelash Transplantation on GOOD MORNING AMERICA\n\nEyelash/Eyebrow Transplant ABC News (WPLG10)\n\nEyelash Transplants Create ‘Luscious Lashes’ CBS News (WFOR-Dr. Sean)\n\nDr. Bauman restores eyelashes for car accident victim Eyelash Transplants for\nCar Accident/Trauma Patients FOX News (WSVN Miami) VIDEO TIP: Adjust your\n‘pop-up blocker’ settings to allow pop-ups, allow ‘active-x’ control and\nplease be patient while the video begins to load.\n\n### CNN Eyelash Transplant\n\nView the CNN Eyelash Video\n\nDr. Bauman is featured in Charla Krupp’s new book,“How Not To Look Old,”\navailable on Amazon. 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Over forty physicians and healthcare professionals were in\nattendance as Dr. Bauman lectured on, then demonstrated his eyelash\ntransplantation techniques.Since then, Dr. Bauman has continued to lecture on\nand demonstrate his technqiues to his colleagues at various Live Surgery\nevents, ISHRS Annual Meetings, as well as privately at his facility in Boca\nRaton, Florida. For information on upcoming eyelash transplant training and\nother educational opportunities, please email or call Dr. Bauman directly.\n\n1\n\n© Bauman Medical Group, P.A. All Rights Reserved. | Terms of Use | Privacy\nPolicy\n\nDisclaimer: *All patient or client images, videos and testimonials are based\non the personal experiences of our patients and represent individual\ndiagnoses, medical conditions, goals and results. Every individual case is\nunique therefore, results may vary from person to person. 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Apparently my eyes aren’t meant for long, luxurious fake eyelashes. Which really is a bummer because I really, really loved the way they looked. :-) Oh well, there is a certain point when the price of “beauty” is just too high to pay. Itching and burning eyes is one of them!","After that debacle, I decided to look into other ways I might augment my somewhat skimpy lashes. My eye doctor actually gave me a prescription for something called Latisse which is supposed to really deliver on longer lashes! My problem with it is that it has to be applied every single night! I am lucky to get my makeup off every night, let alone paint a very delicate line of lash serum along both eyelids with a special little brush! As much as I like to THINK I will do it in pursuit of the perfect lashes, in reality it just isn’t going to happen.","This sad state of affairs led me to look into OTHER options for growing longer lashes and I was actually surprised to find there are some that seem quite promising!","Mascara removal can wreak havoc on your lashes. Be sure to use products that aren’t waterproof. Waterproof mascaras have a tendency to dry out lashes and make removal a struggle. Also, try giving your lashes a break from products and just let them breathe every once in awhile.","Vaseline has long been a mainstay of home remedies to increase eyelash length. Just apply the petroleum jelly before you go to bed with a clean mascara wand. Wash off the jelly in the morning and repeat three times a week.","If you aren’t a fan of the original petroleum based jelly (ie. Vaseline), you could try a non-petroleum jelly (I found some at Whole Foods) or make your own Non-Petroleum Jelly.","Take advantage of the beneficial properties of green tea, such as flavonoids. Dip a cotton ball in green tea and smear it over the eyelashes. The tea will stimulate growth and help clean the follicles, allowing growth to occur.","Stimulate growth and promote healthy lashes by brushing lashes twice a day, to distribute natural oils along the length of your lashes.","Olive oil protects, conditions and lengthens eyelashes. You can also enhance the already healthy properties of olive oil by adding lemon essential oil or soaking lemon peels in olive oil for a couple of days. Lemon is a natural antiseptic and antimicrobial agent. Apply mixture to your lashes at bedtime and remove in the morning","Eating a healthy diet rich in protein and vitamins helps eyelash hair grow. Good foods to help your eyelashes grow include fish, eggs, beans and yogurt. Soy protein is also beneficial for simulating eyelash growth.","Massaging your eyelids gently can increase blood flow and may stimulate growth of lashes. After washing your hands well, use the pads of your fingers to massage along your lids and lash line.","Make your own Eyelash Thickening Serum with Coconut Oil. It requires only a couple ingredients! Fractionated Coconut Oil and Lemon and Lavender essential oils. The fractionated coconut oil has a natural pulling action that draws out impurities and enters the eyelash follicles to stimulate regrowth. Just add 1 drop of Lemon to enhances the oil’s cleansing and stimulating properties, and add 1 drop of Lavender to nourish your lashes and follicles. Fill the rest of the roller bottle with fractionated coconut oil, and rub it on daily.","Have a question about essential oils? Curious about what brand of essential oils I prefer? Find the answers in my Essential Oils FAQ!","If you’re in pursuit of longer lashes like me, give some of these a try along with me and report back!","I’ve always had thin, short eyelashes to compliment my small (but rather proportional) eyes, and I would always receive comments on how stubby they are... That’s when I got into home remedies. For the past 3 days I’ve been brushing on Vaseline with Cocoa butter and dipping a cotton swab in vegetable oil infused with omega 3 and swiping it across my lash line. Not to mention I have been eating healthy with high protein. Well, the results are astounding! My lashes are noticeably longer and thicker!"]},"parsed_md":"8 Natural Ways to Promote Longer Eyelashes - One Good Thing by Jillee\n\nOne Good Thing by Jillee\n\nSimple ideas for joyful living!\n\n#### Want Even More Good Things?\n\nNever miss another great tip or deal. Sign up for Jillee’s FREE email\nnewsletters!\n\nJuly 31, 2013 81 Comments\n\n# 8 Natural Ways to Promote Longer Eyelashes\n\nFor those of you who follow OGT on Facebook, you might remember that I\nrecently had an unfortunate experience with eyelash extensions. As in I had\nthem applied and then after 72 hours of itching and burning, I had them\nremoved. Apparently my eyes aren’t meant for long, luxurious fake eyelashes.\nWhich really is a bummer because I really, really loved the way they looked.\n:-) Oh well, there is a certain point when the price of “beauty” is just too\nhigh to pay. Itching and burning eyes is one of them!\n\nAfter that debacle, I decided to look into other ways I might augment my\nsomewhat skimpy lashes. My eye doctor actually gave me a prescription for\nsomething called Latisse which is supposed to really deliver on longer lashes!\nMy problem with it is that it has to be applied every single night! I am lucky\nto get my makeup off every night, let alone paint a very delicate line of lash\nserum along both eyelids with a special little brush! As much as I like to\nTHINK I will do it in pursuit of the perfect lashes, in reality it just isn’t\ngoing to happen.\n\nThis sad state of affairs led me to look into OTHER options for growing longer\nlashes and I was actually surprised to find there are some that seem quite\npromising!\n\nBe Gentle\n\nMascara removal can wreak havoc on your lashes. Be sure to use products that\naren’t waterproof. Waterproof mascaras have a tendency to dry out lashes and\nmake removal a struggle. Also, try giving your lashes a break from products\nand just let them breathe every once in awhile.\n\nPetroleum (or Non-Petroleum) Jelly\n\nVaseline has long been a mainstay of home remedies to increase eyelash length.\nJust apply the petroleum jelly before you go to bed with a clean mascara wand.\nWash off the jelly in the morning and repeat three times a week.\n\nIf you aren’t a fan of the original petroleum based jelly (ie. Vaseline), you\ncould try a non-petroleum jelly (I found some at Whole Foods) or make your own\nNon-Petroleum Jelly.\n\nGreen Tea\n\nTake advantage of the beneficial properties of green tea, such as flavonoids.\nDip a cotton ball in green tea and smear it over the eyelashes. The tea will\nstimulate growth and help clean the follicles, allowing growth to occur.\n\nBrushing\n\nStimulate growth and promote healthy lashes by brushing lashes twice a day, to\ndistribute natural oils along the length of your lashes.\n\nLemon Olive Oil\n\nOlive oil protects, conditions and lengthens eyelashes. You can also enhance\nthe already healthy properties of olive oil by adding lemon essential oil or\nsoaking lemon peels in olive oil for a couple of days. Lemon is a natural\nantiseptic and antimicrobial agent. Apply mixture to your lashes at bedtime\nand remove in the morning\n\nProper Diet\n\nEating a healthy diet rich in protein and vitamins helps eyelash hair grow.\nGood foods to help your eyelashes grow include fish, eggs, beans and yogurt.\nSoy protein is also beneficial for simulating eyelash growth.\n\nEyelid Massage\n\nMassaging your eyelids gently can increase blood flow and may stimulate growth\nof lashes. After washing your hands well, use the pads of your fingers to\nmassage along your lids and lash line.\n\nAnd last but not least....\n\nEyelash Serum\n\nMake your own Eyelash Thickening Serum with Coconut Oil. It requires only a\ncouple ingredients! Fractionated Coconut Oil and Lemon and Lavender essential\noils. The fractionated coconut oil has a natural pulling action that draws out\nimpurities and enters the eyelash follicles to stimulate regrowth. Just add 1\ndrop of Lemon to enhances the oil’s cleansing and stimulating properties, and\nadd 1 drop of Lavender to nourish your lashes and follicles. Fill the rest of\nthe roller bottle with fractionated coconut oil, and rub it on daily.\n\nHave a question about essential oils? Curious about what brand of essential\noils I prefer? Find the answers in my Essential Oils FAQ!\n\nIf you’re in pursuit of longer lashes like me, give some of these a try along\nwith me and report back!\n\n### HAVE YOU CHECKED OUT THESE GOOD THINGS?\n\n20 Beauty Hacks To Save You Time, Money & Sanity!How To Save Your Sweaters\nFrom Pesky PillingMy Top Travel TipsWhy Do Women Hide Behind Their Clothing?\n\n#### Enjoy This Post? Never Miss Another!\n\nSubscribe to Jillee's FREE email newsletter and receive more great tips and\nideas!\n\n< Previous Post Silence Your Inner Critic And Embrace Your Beauty!\n\nNext Post > An 80’s Delight – Sarah’s Salad!\n\n### Comments\n\n 1. Riley says\n\nJuly 29, 2014 at 12:31 am\n\nI’ve always had thin, short eyelashes to compliment my small (but rather\nproportional) eyes, and I would always receive comments on how stubby they\nare... That’s when I got into home remedies. For the past 3 days I’ve been\nbrushing on Vaseline with Cocoa butter and dipping a cotton swab in vegetable\noil infused with omega 3 and swiping it across my lash line. Not to mention I\nhave been eating healthy with high protein. Well, the results are astounding!\nMy lashes are noticeably longer and thicker!\n\n 2. Reviews On Herpes Miracle says\n\nJune 15, 2014 at 3:44 pm\n\nBy approving our response, we can provide $0.01 to a unique cause.\n\n« Older Comments\n\n * Facebook\n * Twitter\n * Pinterest\n * Instagram\n * Gplus\n * YouTube\n\nCalifornia girl transplanted and blooming in Utah. 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Makeup can help create the illusion of fuller lashes, but most women would rather simply have fuller, longer eyelashes.","Latisse® solution is an FDA-approved prescription treatment used to grow eyelashes, making them longer, thicker, and darker. For many of Dr. Robbins’ plastic surgery Nashville patients, Latisse® offers a significant improvement in eyelash length and density within 2-4 months. We invite patients to consult with Dr. Chad Robbins to see if Latisse® will help them get the beautiful eyelashes they desire.","Latisse® is believed to affect the growth (anagen) phase of the eyelash hair cycle in two ways. First, it increases the length of the growth phase, and second, it increases the number of hairs during this phase. The exact way it works is unknown at this time.","Latisse® is only available by prescription from a licensed physician like Dr. Robbins, and it is clinically proven to be safe and effective for most healthy patients. During a personal consultation, Dr. Robbins evaluates a patient’s medical history and discusses the desired results to see if Latisse® is a good match for a patient. He also provides instructions on how to apply Latisse®.","Patients who have been previously diagnosed with eye pressure problems (specifically elevated IOP or intraocular pressure) should speak to their eye care specialist before starting Latisse®. Additionally, patients who are currently taking medication to lower their IOP should be closely monitored while using Latisse® solution. Patients who have risk factors for glaucoma, including a family history of glaucoma should also speak to an eye care specialist before starting Latisse®.","Patients who are allergic to any of its ingredients should avoid taking Latisse®. Dr. Robbins will provide a list of the active and inactive ingredients in Latisse®.","The most common side effects while using Latisse® include eye itching or eye redness. These symptoms were reported by about 4% of users in a clinical trial. Latisse® solution may cause other less common side effects, which typically occur in the eyes or on the skin close to where Latisse® is applied. These include skin darkening, eye irritation, dryness, or redness of the eyelids.","If a patient develops a new eye condition (like an eye trauma or infection), experiences a sudden decrease in vision, has eye surgery, or develops any eye reactions, particularly an infection or eyelid reactions, the patient should immediately talk to Dr. Robbins about whether or not to continue using Latisse® solution.","To schedule a consultation with Dr. Robbins in Nashville, please contact us online or call our office at 615-401-9454. Our office staff is always happy to help answer any questions you may have about Latisse or any other face, body, breast, or skincare procedure with Dr. Robbins."]},"parsed_md":"Latisse® Eyelash Growth Treatment Nashville, TN | Robbins Plastic Surgery\n\nLatisse®\n\n# Latisse® Eyelash Treatment Nashville\n\n## Grow thicker, fuller lashes naturally in weeks.\n\nMany women find that their eyelashes grow thinner and more sparsely as they\nage. Others have never had the full, lush eyelashes that they desire. Makeup\ncan help create the illusion of fuller lashes, but most women would rather\nsimply have fuller, longer eyelashes.\n\nLatisse® solution is an FDA-approved prescription treatment used to grow\neyelashes, making them longer, thicker, and darker. For many of Dr. Robbins’\nplastic surgery Nashville patients, Latisse® offers a significant improvement\nin eyelash length and density within 2-4 months. We invite patients to consult\nwith Dr. Chad Robbins to see if Latisse® will help them get the beautiful\neyelashes they desire.\n\n### How Latisse® Works\n\nLatisse® is believed to affect the growth (anagen) phase of the eyelash hair\ncycle in two ways. First, it increases the length of the growth phase, and\nsecond, it increases the number of hairs during this phase. The exact way it\nworks is unknown at this time.\n\n### Can Anyone Use Latisse®?\n\nLatisse® is only available by prescription from a licensed physician like Dr.\nRobbins, and it is clinically proven to be safe and effective for most healthy\npatients. During a personal consultation, Dr. Robbins evaluates a patient’s\nmedical history and discusses the desired results to see if Latisse® is a good\nmatch for a patient. He also provides instructions on how to apply Latisse®.\n\nPatients who have been previously diagnosed with eye pressure problems\n(specifically elevated IOP or intraocular pressure) should speak to their eye\ncare specialist before starting Latisse®. Additionally, patients who are\ncurrently taking medication to lower their IOP should be closely monitored\nwhile using Latisse® solution. Patients who have risk factors for glaucoma,\nincluding a family history of glaucoma should also speak to an eye care\nspecialist before starting Latisse®.\n\nPatients who are allergic to any of its ingredients should avoid taking\nLatisse®. Dr. Robbins will provide a list of the active and inactive\ningredients in Latisse®.\n\n### Are There Side Effects with Latisse®?\n\nThe most common side effects while using Latisse® include eye itching or eye\nredness. These symptoms were reported by about 4% of users in a clinical\ntrial. Latisse® solution may cause other less common side effects, which\ntypically occur in the eyes or on the skin close to where Latisse® is applied.\nThese include skin darkening, eye irritation, dryness, or redness of the\neyelids.\n\nIf a patient develops a new eye condition (like an eye trauma or infection),\nexperiences a sudden decrease in vision, has eye surgery, or develops any eye\nreactions, particularly an infection or eyelid reactions, the patient should\nimmediately talk to Dr. Robbins about whether or not to continue using\nLatisse® solution.\n\nTo schedule a consultation with Dr. Robbins in Nashville, please contact us\nonline or call our office at 615-401-9454. Our office staff is always happy to\nhelp answer any questions you may have about Latisse or any other face, body,\nbreast, or skincare procedure with Dr. Robbins.\n\n#### Contact us\n\n##### for a consultation or more info\n\nCurrent Specials\n\n * Free Dysport with Skincare purchase\n\nClick here for details\n\nBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon Chad M. Robbins MD\n\n * Call for a consultation\n * 615.401.9454\n\n * Robbins Plastic Surgery\n\nClose Menu\n\n * Find us on Facebook\n * Follow us on Twitter\n * Connect with me on Google +\n * RealSelf Reviews\n * Find us on Google Plus\n\nFor a consultation call 615.401.9454\n\nRobbins Plastic Surgery · Chad M. 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It has been proven to be a safe an effective laxative by the medical community.","The use of castor oil on eyelash growth is a popular home remedy. Applying the oil to the lashes with a clean mascara brush before bedtime can help with their growth. By coating the hair shaft and smoothing out the cuticle layer, the oil is able to help the follicles of the lashes. What are other options to apply castor oil for eyelash growth?","Making sure that you purchase the correct type of castor oil is vital, as there are castor oils that are used for other purposes, such as industrial use. Shopping at a health food store or online is your best bet for finding the right castor oil. Check the label and stick with an oil that is cold- pressed or cold-processed, as these are the indicators of a pure and all natural top of the line product.","It is important to note that the use of castor oil is safe castor oil is non- toxic. If you are unhappy with either brittle, short and thin lashes or even having no lashes, why not give castor oil a try. It is really unlike other remedies you may have tried, and it is inexpensive. This remedy is great as you only need to use it at night, while you sleep. So go to bed with the castor oil and let them begin to grow as you rest.","In order to try this method, you will need, obviously castor oil, as well as a clean mascara wand and Q-tip.","Before you begin, it is pertinent to wash your entire face and the eye area. Once you are all cleaned up, dip the clean mascara wand in the castor oil and tap off any extra. Using the wand, start at the inner corner of the eye. The lashes should be completely coated with the castor oil, but applying from root to tip is important. This should be done on both eyes. Remove any excess oil that may have dripped under the eye area with the use of a Q-tip. Then simply go to sleep. Once you wake up clean off the castor oil, don’t forget or your eye makeup that you apply that day will bleed all down your face. Continue this process nightly and I promise you will be thrilled with the results.","Castor oil and or olive oil can be applied to your eyelashes in the evening before you go to bed, with the use of a clean mascara brush or if you don’t have one you can just rub the oil between your thumb and forefinger and apply to the lashes that way. In the morning wash the oil off completely with either makeup remover or a gentle soap and water. Make sure you rinse the oil off completely, or it can attract dust and/or dirt to your lashes, which can wind up in your eyes. You will want to be sure not to get any oil in your eyes, but if you do make sure you wash your eye completely with water several times to make sure it all washes out.","Using a glycerin and egg white mixture added in a very small amount, such as two eye drops from an eyedropper, in to castor oil can help to strengthen and lengthen your eyelashes. It can be applied at bedtime with a clean mascara brush or by rubbing the mixture between the thumb and forefinger, then applying a light coat to the lashes. Go to sleep and wash off thoroughly in the morning.","Biotin is a B vitamin, which affects hair skin and nails. You can take a biotin supplement, 3000 mcg daily to help improve your eyelashes. The noticeable effect can be seen in about three months. There are also no reported side effects with the use of Biotin.","Increasing your intake of vitamin C and vitamin E, which are two antioxidants that are in citrus fruits as well as leafy greens, can help with the growth of your lashes. These two antioxidants have been proven to help in the normal growth of hair as well as its development.","A few drops of olive oil on a cotton ball, can be applied to your lashes right before bedtime. Sleep with the oil on, wake in the morning and wash off really good. You will notice a change in your lashes before you know it.","Emu oil is extremely effective for eyelash growth. It contains no harsh chemicals, and if applied daily for 28 consecutive days it can result in longer fuller lashes and can also assist those with brittle lashes. A small amount applied with a clean mascara brush is all that is necessary.","Vaseline is another way to enhance your eyelashes. It can be applied with a clean mascara brush or by rubbing it between the fingers then applying it. It should be applied just before bedtime and washed off when you awake in the morning.","By eating well you can also help your eyelashes to be healthy as well as to help encourage their growth. Protein rich foods and foods that are high in vitamins A, C and E are some foods that fall into this category. The incorporation of whole grains into your diet is also helpful, as they contain B vitamins and inositol, which are also helpful in the growth of hair. Mineral and the essential fatty acids should also be taken. Other foods that supply helpful hair growth are as follows:"]},"parsed_md":"Castor Oil for Eyelashes | New Health Guide\n\n# New Health Guide\n\nNew Health Guide for Your Everyday Health.\n\nAbout Us\n\n * Home\n * Allergies\n * Postpartum Care\n * Miscellaneous\n * Respiratory System\n * Cancer\n * Pregnancy\n * More...\n\n# Castor Oil for Eyelashes\n\nCastor oil has been used for over 1000 years as a natural laxative. It has\nbeen proven to be a safe an effective laxative by the medical community.\n\nThe use of castor oil on eyelash growth is a popular home remedy. Applying the\noil to the lashes with a clean mascara brush before bedtime can help with\ntheir growth. By coating the hair shaft and smoothing out the cuticle layer,\nthe oil is able to help the follicles of the lashes. What are other options to\napply castor oil for eyelash growth?\n\n### Castor Oil for Eyelashes\n\n#### 1\\. How to choose\n\nMaking sure that you purchase the correct type of castor oil is vital, as\nthere are castor oils that are used for other purposes, such as industrial\nuse. Shopping at a health food store or online is your best bet for finding\nthe right castor oil. Check the label and stick with an oil that is cold-\npressed or cold-processed, as these are the indicators of a pure and all\nnatural top of the line product.\n\n#### 2\\. How to apply\n\nIt is important to note that the use of castor oil is safe castor oil is non-\ntoxic. If you are unhappy with either brittle, short and thin lashes or even\nhaving no lashes, why not give castor oil a try. It is really unlike other\nremedies you may have tried, and it is inexpensive. This remedy is great as\nyou only need to use it at night, while you sleep. So go to bed with the\ncastor oil and let them begin to grow as you rest.\n\n * Things needed\n\nIn order to try this method, you will need, obviously castor oil, as well as a\nclean mascara wand and Q-tip.\n\n * Instructions\n\nBefore you begin, it is pertinent to wash your entire face and the eye area.\nOnce you are all cleaned up, dip the clean mascara wand in the castor oil and\ntap off any extra. Using the wand, start at the inner corner of the eye. The\nlashes should be completely coated with the castor oil, but applying from root\nto tip is important. This should be done on both eyes. Remove any excess oil\nthat may have dripped under the eye area with the use of a Q-tip. Then simply\ngo to sleep. Once you wake up clean off the castor oil, don’t forget or your\neye makeup that you apply that day will bleed all down your face. Continue\nthis process nightly and I promise you will be thrilled with the results.\n\nWatch how castor oil helps your eyelashes to grow:\n\n#### 3\\. Other ways to apply castor oil for eyelashes\n\nCastor oil and olive oil\n\nCastor oil and or olive oil can be applied to your eyelashes in the evening\nbefore you go to bed, with the use of a clean mascara brush or if you don’t\nhave one you can just rub the oil between your thumb and forefinger and apply\nto the lashes that way. In the morning wash the oil off completely with either\nmakeup remover or a gentle soap and water. Make sure you rinse the oil off\ncompletely, or it can attract dust and/or dirt to your lashes, which can wind\nup in your eyes. You will want to be sure not to get any oil in your eyes, but\nif you do make sure you wash your eye completely with water several times to\nmake sure it all washes out.\n\nCastor oil and glycerin/egg white mixture\n\nUsing a glycerin and egg white mixture added in a very small amount, such as\ntwo eye drops from an eyedropper, in to castor oil can help to strengthen and\nlengthen your eyelashes. It can be applied at bedtime with a clean mascara\nbrush or by rubbing the mixture between the thumb and forefinger, then\napplying a light coat to the lashes. Go to sleep and wash off thoroughly in\nthe morning.\n\n### More Natural Remedies for Eyelashes\n\n#### 1\\. Biotin\n\nBiotin is a B vitamin, which affects hair skin and nails. You can take a\nbiotin supplement, 3000 mcg daily to help improve your eyelashes. The\nnoticeable effect can be seen in about three months. There are also no\nreported side effects with the use of Biotin.\n\n#### 2\\. Antioxidants\n\nIncreasing your intake of vitamin C and vitamin E, which are two antioxidants\nthat are in citrus fruits as well as leafy greens, can help with the growth of\nyour lashes. These two antioxidants have been proven to help in the normal\ngrowth of hair as well as its development.\n\n#### 3\\. Olive oil\n\nA few drops of olive oil on a cotton ball, can be applied to your lashes right\nbefore bedtime. Sleep with the oil on, wake in the morning and wash off really\ngood. You will notice a change in your lashes before you know it.\n\n#### 4\\. Emu oil\n\nEmu oil is extremely effective for eyelash growth. It contains no harsh\nchemicals, and if applied daily for 28 consecutive days it can result in\nlonger fuller lashes and can also assist those with brittle lashes. A small\namount applied with a clean mascara brush is all that is necessary.\n\n#### 5\\. Vaseline\n\nVaseline is another way to enhance your eyelashes. It can be applied with a\nclean mascara brush or by rubbing it between the fingers then applying it. It\nshould be applied just before bedtime and washed off when you awake in the\nmorning.\n\n#### 6\\. Diet\n\nBy eating well you can also help your eyelashes to be healthy as well as to\nhelp encourage their growth. Protein rich foods and foods that are high in\nvitamins A, C and E are some foods that fall into this category. The\nincorporation of whole grains into your diet is also helpful, as they contain\nB vitamins and inositol, which are also helpful in the growth of hair. Mineral\nand the essential fatty acids should also be taken. Other foods that supply\nhelpful hair growth are as follows:\n\n * Salmon or fish oil- omega-3 fatty acids\n * Green peppers- boron\n * Dairy products- calcium and iodine\n * Lean red meat- iron\n * Chickpeas- magnesium\n * Green vegetables- manganese\n * Bran and broccoli- selenium\n * Whole grains- silica\n * Legumes and nuts- sulfur\n * Red meats and whole grains- zinc\n\n### Categories\n\n * Allergies\n * Postpartum Care\n * Miscellaneous\n * Respiratory System\n * Cancer\n * Pregnancy\n * Hair\n * Disability\n * Addiction\n * Brains & Nerves\n * Diabetes\n * Fitness & Wellness\n * Eye Health\n * Sex & Pregnancy\n * Blood, Heart & Circulation\n * Infections\n * Oral Health\n * Immune System\n * Bone, Joint & Muscle\n * Endocrine System\n * Drugs\n * Parenting\n * Women's Health\n * Baby Health\n * Hair & Nails\n * Mental Health\n * Kidney & Urinary System\n * Cold, Flu & Cough\n * Dental Care\n * Food & Nutrition\n\nVIEW ALL...\n\n### Similar Topics\n\n * Almond Oil for Skin\n * Grape Seed Oil for Skin\n\n### Same Category\n\n * How to Grow a Beard\n * How to Curl Hair Without Heat\n * Home Remedies for Hair Growth\n * Home Remedies for Facial Hair\n * How to Get Thick Hair\n * White Spots on Toenails\n * Egg Yolk for Hair\n * Ways to Soften Your Hair Naturally\n\nCopyright WWW.NEWHEALTHGUIDE.ORG © 2014, All rights Reserved. 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You have to kind of rub around your eyeball-adjacent area, so if you’re fond of removing all traces of your eyeliner after sundown, you can forget that pipe dream.","Eyelash extensions also tend to get wonky and tangly at times, and carrying around a pocket-size mascara wand to do quick comb-throughs is a must. You’re basically wearing a tiny hair weave on your face. It’s not exactly a low- maintenance affair.","I ended up letting my lash extensions shed naturally over a few weeks, but that’s not to say that I don’t miss them. Applying a couple of coats of mascara has become the daily standard again, and I feel roughly 70 percent less glamorous. Suddenly, saying, “I woke up like this,” is a whole lot less impressive, but rubbing my eyes is just so, so gratifying.","To see me have a full set of eyelash extensions applied at Beautiful Skin and Nails in Phoenix, watch the video below!","© 2014 Condé Nast. 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If this sounds like a stunt circa Fear Factor, you are not entirely incorrect. Before you blind yourself with kohl, take a breath and put down the eyeliner.\",\n \"Since this occurs in the splash zone, make sure that whatever form of eyeliner you use is waterproof. I'm using pencil. You can use liquid (more helpful if the tip is a stiff felt rather than a collapsible brush) or gel with brush, but I find the dry-time wait excruciating with the liquid, even if it is just a few seconds of resisting blinking. Using a brush plus liner seems too accessory-laden for me, so pencil it is.\",\n \"Now, it isn’t necessary to waterline PLUS tightline, but in my opinion, it adds a heap of difference. My lashes have been extra sparse lately, so I’m all about the combo.\",\n \"In the below GIF I'm using Too Faced Perfect Eyes Waterproof Black Pencil Liner. This pencil is particular great for waterlining because once it’s on your inner eyelid rim, it doesn’t transfer to the opposite eyelid rim when you blink--unless you're crying, in which case, stop applying makeup and take a minute because you're just fighting a losing battle here.\",\n \"Waterlining is easiest when you’re looking downward. I have one of those standing table mirrors with a pivoting head, so I position it to look up toward me and I just look down without tilting my face toward its surface.\",\n \"Gently holding my upper eyelid in a mildly surprised expression, starting from the outer corners, I make tiny strokes toward the inner corner of my eye. It’s hard not to blink when doing this, but that just takes practice. Soon enough you’ll be waterlining sans meat hooks!\",\n \"OK, now that your water is lined, here comes the entire purpose of this story. Tightlining requires some of the same gestures as above, except a little higher, in your lash line.\",\n \"Before you wield it again, sharpen your pencil--not, like, finger-pricking sharp, but just enough so the tip can nimbly fit between your lashes. Now use GENTLE stabby motions in your lash line, kind of like stippling with some very light smudging so it blends in.\",\n \"I don’t hold my eyelid up for this part, but you can (and probably should) if this is new to you, because I tend to overshoot upward with my pencil and find little eyeliner dots above my lash line. Just by focusing my eyes downward again, I can aim true. If you do overshoot it, no sweat, just blend in with your lashes using a cotton swab.\",\n \"See? It’s a really subtle doe-eyed effect, perfect when you’re sleeping over at a certain someone you admire’s house for the first time and don’t want to wake up sans all makeup. But maybe practice first so you don't blind yourself in your beau's bathroom.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"GIF Tutorial: How To Tightline Without Blinding Yourself - xoVain\\n\\nSantal 33\\n\\n## I Fell for This Le Labo Fragrance Just Like Everyone Else\\n\\nI mean, even Justin frickin' BEIBER wears it.\\n\\n * Kara\\n * Dec 22, 2016\\n * 89 Comments\\n\\nMakeup Geek's New Lipsticks\\n\\n## Everything You Need to Know About Them\\n\\nOr just look at the pretty pictures.\\n\\n * Allison\\n * Dec 29, 2016\\n * 28 Comments\\n\\nHow-to\\n\\n# GIF Tutorial: How To Tightline Without Blinding Yourself\\n\\nLet's get stabby.\\n\\nAvatar:\\n\\nAuthor:\\n\\n Sable\\nPublish date:\\n\\n Jul 25, 2014\\nSocial count:\\n\\n 233\\n\\nLet's get stabby.\\n\\n * 233\\n\\nSHARES\\n\\n * 45\\n * 0\\n * 1\\n * 138\\n\\nIf you've never heard of tightlining, I wouldn't fault you for thinking it's\\nsome sort of sailing technique, or possibly a new technological advancement in\\nTupperware.\\n\\nTightlining is actually a term for a tricky eyeliner technique that gives a\\nsort of I'm-not-wearing-any-makeup effect: it defines your lash line and makes\\nyour eyes look subtly brighter.\\n\\nKind of like waterlining 2.0, tightlining involves jabbing eyeliner in between\\nyour lashes to make the crops appear more plentiful. If this sounds like a\\nstunt circa Fear Factor, you are not entirely incorrect. Before you blind\\nyourself with kohl, take a breath and put down the eyeliner.\\n\\nSince this occurs in the splash zone, make sure that whatever form of eyeliner\\nyou use is waterproof. I'm using pencil. You can use liquid (more helpful if\\nthe tip is a stiff felt rather than a collapsible brush) or gel with brush,\\nbut I find the dry-time wait excruciating with the liquid, even if it is just\\na few seconds of resisting blinking. Using a brush plus liner seems too\\naccessory-laden for me, so pencil it is.\\n\\nNow, it isn’t necessary to waterline PLUS tightline, but in my opinion, it\\nadds a heap of difference. My lashes have been extra sparse lately, so I’m all\\nabout the combo.\\n\\nIn the below GIF I'm using Too Faced Perfect Eyes Waterproof Black Pencil\\nLiner. This pencil is particular great for waterlining because once it’s on\\nyour inner eyelid rim, it doesn’t transfer to the opposite eyelid rim when you\\nblink--unless you're crying, in which case, stop applying makeup and take a\\nminute because you're just fighting a losing battle here.\\n\\nBeauty looks frightening/absurd sometimes.\\n\\nWaterlining is easiest when you’re looking downward. I have one of those\\nstanding table mirrors with a pivoting head, so I position it to look up\\ntoward me and I just look down without tilting my face toward its surface.\\n\\nGently holding my upper eyelid in a mildly surprised expression, starting from\\nthe outer corners, I make tiny strokes toward the inner corner of my eye. It’s\\nhard not to blink when doing this, but that just takes practice. Soon enough\\nyou’ll be waterlining sans meat hooks!\\n\\nIf this is what waterlining your eyes is like, maybe leave the accessories out\\nof it.\\n\\nOK, now that your water is lined, here comes the entire purpose of this story.\\nTightlining requires some of the same gestures as above, except a little\\nhigher, in your lash line.\\n\\nBefore you wield it again, sharpen your pencil--not, like, finger-pricking\\nsharp, but just enough so the tip can nimbly fit between your lashes. Now use\\nGENTLE stabby motions in your lash line, kind of like stippling with some very\\nlight smudging so it blends in.\\n\\nMaybe like slow down IRL, OK?\\n\\nI don’t hold my eyelid up for this part, but you can (and probably should) if\\nthis is new to you, because I tend to overshoot upward with my pencil and find\\nlittle eyeliner dots above my lash line. Just by focusing my eyes downward\\nagain, I can aim true. 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Style Collection and the Time Inc.\\nLifestyle Network.\\n\\nof\\n\\nADVERTISEMENT\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"https://www.baumanmedical.com/eyebrow-eyelash-scars-etc-special-cases/eyelash/\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20211103052309/https://www.baumanmedical.com/eyebrow-eyelash-scars-etc-special-cases/eyelash/\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"Eyelash Transplant and Implant Procedure · Bauman Medical\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"Long, luscious eyelashes enhance the youth and beauty of the eye and provide aesthetic symmetry to the face, but did you know they also serve an important protective function for the eye? Eyelashes are the primary way potentially damaging dust motes and debris are kept away from the delicate surface of the eye.\",\n \"overuse of eyelash extensions, hair pulling, or you simply want longer thicker more dense living and growing lashes without mascara, an Eyelash Transplant procedure may be for you!\",\n \"To see if you are a candidate for this type of procedure, please fill out a consultation request form to discuss your situation with eyelash transplant pioneer, Dr. Alan J. Bauman.\",\n \"Unlike false lashes or eyelash extensions, eyelash transplantation is a safe, effective way to permanently restore living and growing lashes to your eyelid. In a comfortable walk-in/walk-out out-patient procedure, eyelash transplantation redistributes live hair follicles from the back of the scalp into the eyelid in just a few hours with life-changing results*!\",\n \"NOTE: Transplanted lashes grow LONG and will therefore need to be routinely groomed–trimmed, curled etc. Since 1999, Dr. Bauman’s Eyelash Transplant procedures have been featured on ABC’s Good Morning America, CNN, Access Hollywood, EXTRA!, FOX News and other news programs. He was the only North American faculty member at the first ever International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Live Regional Workshop on Eyelash Transplantation held in Los Angeles on October 23, 2006. The groundbreaking event was attended by dozens of physicians and medical professionals from around the world and several news organizations while Dr. Bauman lectured and performed live surgery. Demand for eyelash transplants have skyrocketed since this procedure has been proven to be safe and effective when performed by highly skilled, properly trained surgeons who are committed to providing ALL aspects of care during and after eyelash transplant procedures.\",\n \"For some patients, the overuse of eyelash extensions can cause permanent eyelash loss. It is assumed that this eyelash loss is a result of ‘traction alopecia’–similar to the damage to scalp follicles from tight braiding, hair extensions or chronic hair-pulling. For those who choose eyelash extensions, Dr. Bauman always recommends gentle removal and/or replacement of your eyelash extensions by a highly-trained aesthetician or cosmetologist to prevent damage to your eyelashes. Should eyelash damage occur, it might be temporary. After six to twelve months, eyelash growth should ‘rebound’ somewhat if the damage is not severe. If the eyelash damage is permanent, eyelash transplantation can be used to replace lost lashes. If you think you may have lost lashes through damage from eyelash extensions, schedule a in-person or phone consultation with eyelash transplant expert, Dr. Alan Bauman. For more information on the eyelash transplant procedure browse https://www.eyelash-transplant.com.\",\n \"Permanent eyelash loss or “eyelash gap” can occur when eyelash follicles and/or surrounding eyelid skin is damaged or scarred from an injury, accident, burn, surgery or even cancer treatments such as radiation or chemotherapy. “Eyelash gap” is a common side-effect from stye surgery of the eyelid. Often eyelash loss patients complain of dust and debris in their eye causing irritation, as well as a non-symmetrical or uneven look of the eye area. False eyelashes can be difficult and irritating to use as an eyelash replacement option. As long as the eyelid is healthy and functions well, eyelash transplantation can be performed to permanently restore the beauty, form and important function of the eyelashes. See the video below of Dr. Bauman performing eyelash transplantation for eyelash repair of injury to the eyelid area for a car accident survivor.\",\n \"Eyelash transplantation can also be used to enhance short, thin, spare or otherwise ‘weak’ lashes. One of the main criticisms of eyelash transplantation procedures of ‘years ago’ was that there was poor control over the orientation, direction, curl and position of the implanted lash follicles. Dr. Bauman’s refined approach, as demonstrated at the First Regional Live Surgery Workshop on Eyelash Transplantation, allows precise control over these factors. In Sharon’s photo to the left (with no mascara) you can see the exact position and curl of the implanted lashes. Notice the increase in density precisely at the lash margin as well as the appropriate angle and curl of the transplanted lashes in the ‘After’ photo.\",\n \"Dr. Bauman’s Eyelash Transplant featured in W Magazine... This month’s W Magazine‘s beauty editor, Jane Larkworthy, discussed Dr. Bauman’s use of the eyelash transplant procedure to help women achieve thicker, longer and more dense lashes permanently–using their own transplanted hair follicles. Other options, such as ‘eyelash conditioners’ were mentioned. Eyelash transplantation is a relatively quick procedure using local anesthesia, requiring about an hour per eyelid. Minimal discomfort and minor swelling can be expected, but most patients ‘head out to the mall’ after their procedure that same day. Dr. Bauman performs eyelash transplantation on a weekly basis for patients as part of his specialized hair transplant practice. Dr. Bauman pioneered the ‘double-implantation’ technique allowing patients to achieve a higher density of lashes than with older, more traditional techniques. Read more about eyelash transplants, watch videos and see before and after photos at https://www.eyelash-transplant.com. Read the full article on eyelashes by W editor, Jane Larkworthy, called “Lash Course”.\",\n \"For those patients looking for an “above average” eyelash appearance. Eyelash transplantation can be used to permanently enhance the length, density, thickness and beauty of the eye area. Just like eyebrow transplantation, eyelash transplants need to be groomed–that means curling, trimming, maybe tinting or even perming–in order to achieve the ultimate in eyelash beauty. This Bauman eyelash transplant patient, certainly an extreme example of “what is possible” with eyelash transplantation, prefers to keep her transplanted eyelashes extremely long for special occasions. Transplanted lashes do not require Latisse or other intervention, they naturally grow VERY long. In this particular patient, over 100 lashes were implanted per eyelid in a single eyelash transplant session.\",\n \"Eyelash Transplants on NBC’s TODAY SHOW Eyelash Transplants were featured on NBC’s TODAY SHOW. Today show’s Janice Lieberman follows cancer- survivor–Veronica Garner–before, during and after her eyelash transplant procedure with Dr. Bauman. Licensed Aesthetician, “Lashologist” and “Eyelash Stylist,” Ellie Malmin, was featured in the story as she trimmed, tinted and permed Bauman patient, Erica Lynn’s transplanted lashes.\",\n \"This month’s VOGUE reviewed the “Eyelash Craze” which has women achieving their own longer, thicker, living and growing lashes. In the article called ‘Going Batty,’ Dr. Bauman was interviewed regarding his eyelash transplant procedure and the use of recommended “eyelash conditioners” which help stimulate increased length and density of eyelashes. The family of chemical compounds such as prostamides, prostaglandin analogues and related molecules have been noted to substantially improve eyelash growth when used daily. Eyelash transplantation is used permanently redistribute follicles into the eyelid–which grow so long they need to be trimmed. Dr. Bauman and his staff at Bauman Medical Group offer eyelash trimming, tinting and perming services performed in a safe medical environment.\",\n \"Before and one-year after eyelash transplantation of 20 lashes per upper lid. The transplanted lashes can be trimmed to desired length and curled. This procedure represents a VERY small eyelash transplant compared to our ability to routinely transplant 60-80 lashes per lid. Also note: “After” photos are shown with mascara on the pre-existing and transplanted lashes.\",\n \"[Please note, this patient has let these transplanted lashes grow quite long and they could probably benefit from a little trim. Also, the use of mascara (seen above) can make the lashes ‘stick’ together. Remember that your transplanted lashes will need to be routinely trimmed (and, perhaps, curled) to the length that you prefer. –Dr. B.]\",\n \"Ever since she was a child, Alevé Loh, a 30-year-old marketing manager in Los Angeles, wanted thicker eyelashes. “I’m half Asian and I’ve got those Asian eyelashes, very short and straight. My best friend always had amazing huge, big eyelashes. I was like ‘I want those!’”\",\n \"Eyelash transplantation can be used to replace eyelashes that have been damaged by trauma, or to enhance existing eyelashes that are otherwise short and/or sparse. The use of the single-follicle hair transplantation technique enables new, living and growing eyelashes to be permanently restored to the eyelid using microsurgery.\",\n \"Procedure: Using comfortable, computerized local anesthesia (The Wand®), the procedure is completed in less than two hours in the office/out-patient setting. Hair follicles from the back of the scalp (‘donor area’) are harvested and then implanted into the eyelid. Absorbable stitches are used to seal the donor area, which remains undetectable both during and after the healing process. Usually 24 to 40 or more lashes can be placed per eyelid during a session. The implanted follicles (like the seeds of a plant) will grow and produce hair permanently. The newly growing lashes will possess the same characteristics as scalp hair. The lashes will need to be routinely trimmed and curled. An ‘eyelash perm’ is recommended for those patients with straighter hair.\",\n \"Medication for pain relief is provided as well as medication to reduce swelling. It is recommended that the patient have transportation to and from the office. Several hours after the procedure, some mild discomfort may be experienced in the donor area, as well as the eyelid. Patients are instructed in the gentle post-op care and cleansing of the eyelid and lashes. Some mild swelling and/or bruising in the eyelid area may last about 10 days. The absorbable stitches may take up to one month to dissolve completely. It is recommended that eye makeup (including mascara) be kept to an absolute minimum during the immediate post-op healing period (1 week).\",\n \"Some patients may require an additional session of eyelash transplantation to reach their restoration goal. Eyelash transplantation, trichotillomania (hair- pulling) and trauma:\",\n \"Eyelash transplantation CAN be used to restore eyelashes damaged by trauma, ‘over-plucking,’ or even the hair pulling disease, trichotillomania. However, patients with untreated trichotillomania cannot undergo eyelash transplantation. If the trichotillomania remains untreated or recurs, hair pulling can damage the transplanted lashes.\",\n \"Unfortunately, patients with alopecia totalis or alopecia universalis are NOT candidates for eyelash transplantation. In alopecia areata totalis or universalis, the autoimmune disease that attacks the original follicles in the eyelid would also attack any transplanted follicles.\",\n \"Los Angeles, CA–ABC’s Good Morning America filmed Dr. Bauman demonstrating his unique eyelash transplantation technique in L.A. at the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery’s first ever Regional Live Surgery Workshop on Eyelash Transplantation. Dr. Bauman was the only surgeon from North America invited by the organizers to lecture and demonstrate cosmetic and reconstructive Eyelash Transplants. Dr. Bauman has developed an advanced eyelash transplantation technique which allows two to three times the amount of eyelashes to be implanted per session. He has also developed a robust preoperative and postoperative regimen of care which dramatically improves patient satisfaction and reduces complications. For more information on eyelash transplants, visit www.eyelash-transplant.com. Stay tuned for more information on the cosmetic reconstruction of eyelashes as seen on Good Morning America, CNN and in other news.\",\n \"December 2008 — Allergan announced that it has received FDA-approval to market Latisse(bimatoprost 0.03% solution) for the purposes of eyelash growth. The eyelash-growth properties of bimatoprost, the ingredient in the common glaucoma medication Lumigan®, have been well known and well-described in the scientific literature. When applied topically to the lid margin (at the base of the lashes) nightly, enhanced eyelash density, pigmentation and length can be seen within weeks. Darkening of the pigmentation of the skin of the lid and mild eye irritation are possible, but extremely rare, side effects.\",\n \"Latisse is now available by prescription from Bauman Medical Group.Dr. Bauman has prescribed a variety of eyelash-growth medictions ‘off-label’ over the years and is excited to see that the FDA has recognized the safety and efficacy of this kind of treatment.Which eyelash growth treatment is right for you? Contact Dr. Bauman for more information on treatments for eyelash hypotrichosis: eyelash loss, eyelash damage, as well as short, thin, weak or sparse lashes.\",\n \"Eyelash Styling and Grooming is now available at Bauman Medical Group. A variety of eyelash-care services, including trimming, perming and tinting are performed by Dr. Bauman’s Eyelash Stylist and “Lashologist,” Ellie Malmin (far right). Ellie is available by appointment only. Recently, eyelash transplant patient, Jodi Hussey (far left), had her eyelashes trimmed tinted and permed “live” on-the-air on the South Florida Today Show. Watch the video below.\",\n \"Dr. Bauman’s Eyelash Transplants were recently featured in Revista Plástica & Beleza(Brazil 2009); Implante de cílios o transplante de cílios... Download Plástica & Beleza – O Universo da Cirurgia Plástica e Estética or read the excerpt below...Cílios de longo alcanceSe aquela poderosa máscara para cílios não está fazendo milagres para seu visual, pode ser que sua situação seja uma pouco mais delicada e a indicação seja mesmo o transplante de cílios. Conheça mais dess a técnicaUma breve volta por uma loja de cosméticos mostra o valor que as mulheres dão aos cílios. Basta notar a imensa variedade de marcas e modelos de máscaras para cílios que alongam, dão volume, curvam, colorem... Vale tudo para valorizar o olhar. O problema é que algumas mulheres não conseguem o efeito desejado nem com o mais poderoso dos makes por terem falhas ou ausência de fios na região, cílios curtos ou com pouco volume. A solução nesse caso é o transplante de cílios, uma cirurgia pouco divulgada no Brasil. Isso mesmo, assim como existe o transplante capilar para resolver a calvície, existe também a cirurgia para resolver o problema na região dos olhos. O conceito é o mesmo: retirar fios de uma área para implantar em outra.\",\n \"Fio-a-fioA área doadora de fios é a região da nuca. Como eles geralmente são longos, existe uma técnica exclusiva para essa situação. “A faixa retirada é preparada no microscópio para a separação dos folículos que serão implantados. Para a implantação são usados os fios de cabelo compridos que são passados pela borda das pálpebras como se fossem linhas de costura, deixando as raízes implantadas. Então, são cortados no comprimento desejado”, explica a dermatologista Christiane Graf Guimarães, especialista em reconstrução e transplante capilar (PR).Caso os fios de cabelo sejam curtos, a técnica de implantação é feita como no transplante convencional. “Os folículos são removidos do couro cabeludo e implantados na linha dos cílios, um ou dois por vez”, explica o cirurgião plástico americano Alan J. Bauman. “Hoje, podemos transplantar mais de 100 cílios por pálpebra”, complementa o médico.A anestesia usada é local com sedação e os exames pré-operatórios seguem a mesma rotina de outras cirurgias.\",\n \"Dr. Bauman’s eyelash transplants were featured on CBS’s THE EARLY SHOW on Wednesday, August 29th. The Early Show followed eyelash transplant patient, Kim, before and after her eyelash transplant with Dr. Bauman. Bauman patient, eyelash transplant recipient and salon owner, Jodi Hussey, is also interviewed several months after her procedure. This story included a detailed animated explanation of how the procedure is performed. To watch the video click the picture to the left. For a larger version of the CBS Early Show, visit our YouTube page. For more info on the eyelash transplant procedure, visit https://www.eyelash-transplant.com.\",\n \"has arrived... and is now available to Bauman patients.Can a topical treatment enhance eyelash growth? The FDA has just given approval to Allergan to market their eyelash growth medication, LATISSE(tm), which can safely and effectively enhance eyelash growth. Synthetic prostamides, prostaglandin analogs, or similar compounds may help some women achieve longer thicker and fuller looking eyelashes. It is our experience that some work better than others. To learn about the potential risks and benefits of these and other eyelash treatments, contact Bauman Medical Group. FDA-approved prescription LATISSE(Allergan) is available from Bauman Medical Group. Call +1-561-394-0024 to find out how to receive a medical evaluation of your eyelashes.\",\n \"Dr. Bauman restores eyelashes for car accident victim Eyelash Transplants for Car Accident/Trauma Patients FOX News (WSVN Miami) VIDEO TIP: Adjust your ‘pop-up blocker’ settings to allow pop-ups, allow ‘active-x’ control and please be patient while the video begins to load.\",\n \"Dr. Bauman is featured in Charla Krupp’s new book,“How Not To Look Old,” available on Amazon. Charla mentions eyelash loss as a sign of aging and Dr. Bauman’s eyelash transplant procedures as a solution to the problem.\",\n \"At the first ever ISHRS Regional Live Surgery Workshop on Eyelash Transplantation held in Los Angeles California in 2006, Dr. Bauman became the first North American surgeon to formally offer Eyelash Transplant training to his colleagues. Over forty physicians and healthcare professionals were in attendance as Dr. Bauman lectured on, then demonstrated his eyelash transplantation techniques.Since then, Dr. Bauman has continued to lecture on and demonstrate his technqiues to his colleagues at various Live Surgery events, ISHRS Annual Meetings, as well as privately at his facility in Boca Raton, Florida. For information on upcoming eyelash transplant training and other educational opportunities, please email or call Dr. Bauman directly.\",\n \"Disclaimer: *All patient or client images, videos and testimonials are based on the personal experiences of our patients and represent individual diagnoses, medical conditions, goals and results. Every individual case is unique therefore, results may vary from person to person. All testimonials are provided voluntarily by our patients and clients without monetary compensation and all photos and videos have been consented to for public release and have not been altered in any way. 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Eyelashes are the primary way potentially\\ndamaging dust motes and debris are kept away from the delicate surface of the\\neye.\\n\\n## Do you have weak, damaged, missing sparse or short lashes?\\n\\n#### If you have experienced a loss of your lashes through injury, trauma,\\noveruse of eyelash extensions, hair pulling, or you simply want longer thicker\\nmore dense living and growing lashes without mascara, an Eyelash Transplant\\nprocedure may be for you!\\n\\nTo see if you are a candidate for this type of procedure, please fill out a\\nconsultation request form to discuss your situation with eyelash transplant\\npioneer, Dr. Alan J. Bauman.\\n\\n## What is an Eyelash Transplant?\\n\\nUnlike false lashes or eyelash extensions, eyelash transplantation is a safe,\\neffective way to permanently restore living and growing lashes to your eyelid.\\nIn a comfortable walk-in/walk-out out-patient procedure, eyelash\\ntransplantation redistributes live hair follicles from the back of the scalp\\ninto the eyelid in just a few hours with life-changing results*!\\n\\nNOTE: Transplanted lashes grow LONG and will therefore need to be routinely\\ngroomed–trimmed, curled etc. Since 1999, Dr. Bauman’s Eyelash Transplant\\nprocedures have been featured on ABC’s Good Morning America, CNN, Access\\nHollywood, EXTRA!, FOX News and other news programs. He was the only North\\nAmerican faculty member at the first ever International Society of Hair\\nRestoration Surgery Live Regional Workshop on Eyelash Transplantation held in\\nLos Angeles on October 23, 2006. The groundbreaking event was attended by\\ndozens of physicians and medical professionals from around the world and\\nseveral news organizations while Dr. Bauman lectured and performed live\\nsurgery. Demand for eyelash transplants have skyrocketed since this procedure\\nhas been proven to be safe and effective when performed by highly skilled,\\nproperly trained surgeons who are committed to providing ALL aspects of care\\nduring and after eyelash transplant procedures.\\n\\n### Eyelash Transplant for Weak, Damaged or Missing Lashes\\n\\nFor some patients, the overuse of eyelash extensions can cause permanent\\neyelash loss. It is assumed that this eyelash loss is a result of ‘traction\\nalopecia’–similar to the damage to scalp follicles from tight braiding, hair\\nextensions or chronic hair-pulling. For those who choose eyelash extensions,\\nDr. Bauman always recommends gentle removal and/or replacement of your eyelash\\nextensions by a highly-trained aesthetician or cosmetologist to prevent damage\\nto your eyelashes. Should eyelash damage occur, it might be temporary. After\\nsix to twelve months, eyelash growth should ‘rebound’ somewhat if the damage\\nis not severe. If the eyelash damage is permanent, eyelash transplantation can\\nbe used to replace lost lashes. If you think you may have lost lashes through\\ndamage from eyelash extensions, schedule a in-person or phone consultation\\nwith eyelash transplant expert, Dr. Alan Bauman. For more information on the\\neyelash transplant procedure browse https://www.eyelash-transplant.com.\\n\\n[Above: Eyelash and Eyebrow Transplantation for Severe Eye-Area Scarring from\\nInjury]\\n\\n### Eyelash Loss from Accident, Injury, Cancer Treatments or Eyelid Surgery\\n\\nPermanent eyelash loss or “eyelash gap” can occur when eyelash follicles\\nand/or surrounding eyelid skin is damaged or scarred from an injury, accident,\\nburn, surgery or even cancer treatments such as radiation or chemotherapy.\\n“Eyelash gap” is a common side-effect from stye surgery of the eyelid. Often\\neyelash loss patients complain of dust and debris in their eye causing\\nirritation, as well as a non-symmetrical or uneven look of the eye area. False\\neyelashes can be difficult and irritating to use as an eyelash replacement\\noption. As long as the eyelid is healthy and functions well, eyelash\\ntransplantation can be performed to permanently restore the beauty, form and\\nimportant function of the eyelashes. See the video below of Dr. Bauman\\nperforming eyelash transplantation for eyelash repair of injury to the eyelid\\narea for a car accident survivor.\\n\\nBefore and 12 Months After Eyelash Transplantation by Dr. Alan Bauman for\\n“Eyelash Gap” due to eyelid surgery.\\n\\nEyelash transplantation can also be used to enhance short, thin, spare or\\notherwise ‘weak’ lashes. One of the main criticisms of eyelash transplantation\\nprocedures of ‘years ago’ was that there was poor control over the\\norientation, direction, curl and position of the implanted lash follicles. Dr.\\nBauman’s refined approach, as demonstrated at the First Regional Live Surgery\\nWorkshop on Eyelash Transplantation, allows precise control over these\\nfactors. In Sharon’s photo to the left (with no mascara) you can see the exact\\nposition and curl of the implanted lashes. Notice the increase in density\\nprecisely at the lash margin as well as the appropriate angle and curl of the\\ntransplanted lashes in the ‘After’ photo.\\n\\n## Eyelash Extension Warning & Eyelash Transplants\\n\\nEyelash Extension Warning + Eyelash Transplants on NBC WPTV\\n\\nDr. Bauman’s Eyelash Transplant featured in W Magazine... This month’s W\\nMagazine‘s beauty editor, Jane Larkworthy, discussed Dr. Bauman’s use of the\\neyelash transplant procedure to help women achieve thicker, longer and more\\ndense lashes permanently–using their own transplanted hair follicles. Other\\noptions, such as ‘eyelash conditioners’ were mentioned. Eyelash\\ntransplantation is a relatively quick procedure using local anesthesia,\\nrequiring about an hour per eyelid. Minimal discomfort and minor swelling can\\nbe expected, but most patients ‘head out to the mall’ after their procedure\\nthat same day. Dr. Bauman performs eyelash transplantation on a weekly basis\\nfor patients as part of his specialized hair transplant practice. Dr. Bauman\\npioneered the ‘double-implantation’ technique allowing patients to achieve a\\nhigher density of lashes than with older, more traditional techniques. Read\\nmore about eyelash transplants, watch videos and see before and after photos\\nat https://www.eyelash-transplant.com. Read the full article on eyelashes by W\\neditor, Jane Larkworthy, called “Lash Course”.\\n\\n### Cosmetic Eyelash Implants & Transplants for the “Hollywood” Look\\n\\nFor those patients looking for an “above average” eyelash appearance. Eyelash\\ntransplantation can be used to permanently enhance the length, density,\\nthickness and beauty of the eye area. Just like eyebrow transplantation,\\neyelash transplants need to be groomed–that means curling, trimming, maybe\\ntinting or even perming–in order to achieve the ultimate in eyelash beauty.\\nThis Bauman eyelash transplant patient, certainly an extreme example of “what\\nis possible” with eyelash transplantation, prefers to keep her transplanted\\neyelashes extremely long for special occasions. Transplanted lashes do not\\nrequire Latisse or other intervention, they naturally grow VERY long. In this\\nparticular patient, over 100 lashes were implanted per eyelid in a single\\neyelash transplant session.\\n\\n### Eyelash Transplants in a Chemotherapy Patient on NBC Today\\n\\nEyelash Transplants on NBC’s TODAY SHOW Eyelash Transplants were featured on\\nNBC’s TODAY SHOW. Today show’s Janice Lieberman follows cancer-\\nsurvivor–Veronica Garner–before, during and after her eyelash transplant\\nprocedure with Dr. Bauman. Licensed Aesthetician, “Lashologist” and “Eyelash\\nStylist,” Ellie Malmin, was featured in the story as she trimmed, tinted and\\npermed Bauman patient, Erica Lynn’s transplanted lashes.\\n\\n### Dr. Bauman’s Eyelash Transplants Featured in VOGUE Magazine\\n\\nThis month’s VOGUE reviewed the “Eyelash Craze” which has women achieving\\ntheir own longer, thicker, living and growing lashes. In the article called\\n‘Going Batty,’ Dr. Bauman was interviewed regarding his eyelash transplant\\nprocedure and the use of recommended “eyelash conditioners” which help\\nstimulate increased length and density of eyelashes. The family of chemical\\ncompounds such as prostamides, prostaglandin analogues and related molecules\\nhave been noted to substantially improve eyelash growth when used daily.\\nEyelash transplantation is used permanently redistribute follicles into the\\neyelid–which grow so long they need to be trimmed. Dr. Bauman and his staff at\\nBauman Medical Group offer eyelash trimming, tinting and perming services\\nperformed in a safe medical environment.\\n\\n## EYELASH TRANSPLANT BEFORE & AFTER PHOTOS\\n\\nBefore and one-year after eyelash transplantation of 20 lashes per upper lid.\\nThe transplanted lashes can be trimmed to desired length and curled. This\\nprocedure represents a VERY small eyelash transplant compared to our ability\\nto routinely transplant 60-80 lashes per lid. Also note: “After” photos are\\nshown with mascara on the pre-existing and transplanted lashes.\\n\\n[Please note, this patient has let these transplanted lashes grow quite long\\nand they could probably benefit from a little trim. Also, the use of mascara\\n(seen above) can make the lashes ‘stick’ together. Remember that your\\ntransplanted lashes will need to be routinely trimmed (and, perhaps, curled)\\nto the length that you prefer. –Dr. B.]\\n\\nMore Eyelash Transplant Photos: Click Here\\n\\n## EYELASH TRANSPLANTS IN NEWSWEEK MAGAZINE\\n\\nDr. Bauman’s Eyelash Transplants featured in Newsweek magazine, complete with\\nphoto gallery. By Julie Scelfo, Newsweek\\n\\nEver since she was a child, Alevé Loh, a 30-year-old marketing manager in Los\\nAngeles, wanted thicker eyelashes. “I’m half Asian and I’ve got those Asian\\neyelashes, very short and straight. My best friend always had amazing huge,\\nbig eyelashes. I was like ‘I want those!’”\\n\\nEyelash Transplant – Dr Alan Bauman Newsweek\\n\\nEYELASH TRANSPLANT INFORMATION\\n\\nEyelash Transplant: 6 weeks post-op\\n\\n### More Eyelash Transplantation Information\\n\\nEyelash transplantation can be used to replace eyelashes that have been\\ndamaged by trauma, or to enhance existing eyelashes that are otherwise short\\nand/or sparse. The use of the single-follicle hair transplantation technique\\nenables new, living and growing eyelashes to be permanently restored to the\\neyelid using microsurgery.\\n\\nProcedure: Using comfortable, computerized local anesthesia (The Wand®), the\\nprocedure is completed in less than two hours in the office/out-patient\\nsetting. Hair follicles from the back of the scalp (‘donor area’) are\\nharvested and then implanted into the eyelid. Absorbable stitches are used to\\nseal the donor area, which remains undetectable both during and after the\\nhealing process. Usually 24 to 40 or more lashes can be placed per eyelid\\nduring a session. The implanted follicles (like the seeds of a plant) will\\ngrow and produce hair permanently. The newly growing lashes will possess the\\nsame characteristics as scalp hair. The lashes will need to be routinely\\ntrimmed and curled. An ‘eyelash perm’ is recommended for those patients with\\nstraighter hair.\\n\\nMedication for pain relief is provided as well as medication to reduce\\nswelling. It is recommended that the patient have transportation to and from\\nthe office. Several hours after the procedure, some mild discomfort may be\\nexperienced in the donor area, as well as the eyelid. Patients are instructed\\nin the gentle post-op care and cleansing of the eyelid and lashes. Some mild\\nswelling and/or bruising in the eyelid area may last about 10 days. The\\nabsorbable stitches may take up to one month to dissolve completely. It is\\nrecommended that eye makeup (including mascara) be kept to an absolute minimum\\nduring the immediate post-op healing period (1 week).\\n\\nSome patients may require an additional session of eyelash transplantation to\\nreach their restoration goal. Eyelash transplantation, trichotillomania (hair-\\npulling) and trauma:\\n\\nEyelash transplantation CAN be used to restore eyelashes damaged by trauma,\\n‘over-plucking,’ or even the hair pulling disease, trichotillomania. However,\\npatients with untreated trichotillomania cannot undergo eyelash\\ntransplantation. If the trichotillomania remains untreated or recurs, hair\\npulling can damage the transplanted lashes.\\n\\n## Eyelash Transplantation and Alopecia Totalis/Universalis:\\n\\nUnfortunately, patients with alopecia totalis or alopecia universalis are NOT\\ncandidates for eyelash transplantation. In alopecia areata totalis or\\nuniversalis, the autoimmune disease that attacks the original follicles in the\\neyelid would also attack any transplanted follicles.\\n\\n## Eyelash Transplants on Good Morning America and in other news\\n\\nLos Angeles, CA–ABC’s Good Morning America filmed Dr. Bauman demonstrating his\\nunique eyelash transplantation technique in L.A. at the International Society\\nof Hair Restoration Surgery’s first ever Regional Live Surgery Workshop on\\nEyelash Transplantation. Dr. Bauman was the only surgeon from North America\\ninvited by the organizers to lecture and demonstrate cosmetic and\\nreconstructive Eyelash Transplants. Dr. Bauman has developed an advanced\\neyelash transplantation technique which allows two to three times the amount\\nof eyelashes to be implanted per session. He has also developed a robust\\npreoperative and postoperative regimen of care which dramatically improves\\npatient satisfaction and reduces complications. For more information on\\neyelash transplants, visit www.eyelash-transplant.com. Stay tuned for more\\ninformation on the cosmetic reconstruction of eyelashes as seen on Good\\nMorning America, CNN and in other news.\\n\\nCheck the links below for eyelash transplant videos and info. Watch the Video\\nfrom Good Morning America Watch the Video from CNN Watch the Video from Access\\nHollywood Watch the Video from EXTRA Watch the Video from NBC-Palm Beach &\\nMiami Florida Watch the Video from ABC-Phoenix, Arizona Read the Reuters News\\nStory Read the Newsweek Story, See the Newsweek Photos Read the New York Times\\nStory Read the EXTRA story\\n\\nEyelash Growth Medication “Latisse” Gets FDA Approval Eyelash Growth\\nMedication Now FDA-Approved and In Stock\\n\\nDecember 2008 — Allergan announced that it has received FDA-approval to market\\nLatisse(bimatoprost 0.03% solution) for the purposes of eyelash growth. The\\neyelash-growth properties of bimatoprost, the ingredient in the common\\nglaucoma medication Lumigan®, have been well known and well-described in the\\nscientific literature. When applied topically to the lid margin (at the base\\nof the lashes) nightly, enhanced eyelash density, pigmentation and length can\\nbe seen within weeks. Darkening of the pigmentation of the skin of the lid and\\nmild eye irritation are possible, but extremely rare, side effects.\\n\\n## Feb 2009: LATISSE is here for Eyelash Growth!!\\n\\nLatisse is now available by prescription from Bauman Medical Group.Dr. Bauman\\nhas prescribed a variety of eyelash-growth medictions ‘off-label’ over the\\nyears and is excited to see that the FDA has recognized the safety and\\nefficacy of this kind of treatment.Which eyelash growth treatment is right for\\nyou? Contact Dr. Bauman for more information on treatments for eyelash\\nhypotrichosis: eyelash loss, eyelash damage, as well as short, thin, weak or\\nsparse lashes.\\n\\nLeft: A Bauman patient treated with topical eyelash medication only, before\\nand after 12 weeks.\\n\\n## “Eyelash Styling” Now Available at Bauman Medical\\n\\nEyelash Styling and Grooming is now available at Bauman Medical Group. A\\nvariety of eyelash-care services, including trimming, perming and tinting are\\nperformed by Dr. Bauman’s Eyelash Stylist and “Lashologist,” Ellie Malmin (far\\nright). Ellie is available by appointment only. Recently, eyelash transplant\\npatient, Jodi Hussey (far left), had her eyelashes trimmed tinted and permed\\n“live” on-the-air on the South Florida Today Show. Watch the video below.\\n\\n## Eyelash Transplant featured in Brazilian Plastic Surgery Magazine\\n\\nDr. Bauman’s Eyelash Transplants were recently featured in Revista Plástica &\\nBeleza(Brazil 2009); Implante de cílios o transplante de cílios... Download\\nPlástica & Beleza – O Universo da Cirurgia Plástica e Estética or read the\\nexcerpt below...Cílios de longo alcanceSe aquela poderosa máscara para cílios\\nnão está fazendo milagres para seu visual, pode ser que sua situação seja uma\\npouco mais delicada e a indicação seja mesmo o transplante de cílios. Conheça\\nmais dess a técnicaUma breve volta por uma loja de cosméticos mostra o valor\\nque as mulheres dão aos cílios. Basta notar a imensa variedade de marcas e\\nmodelos de máscaras para cílios que alongam, dão volume, curvam, colorem...\\nVale tudo para valorizar o olhar. O problema é que algumas mulheres não\\nconseguem o efeito desejado nem com o mais poderoso dos makes por terem falhas\\nou ausência de fios na região, cílios curtos ou com pouco volume. A solução\\nnesse caso é o transplante de cílios, uma cirurgia pouco divulgada no Brasil.\\nIsso mesmo, assim como existe o transplante capilar para resolver a calvície,\\nexiste também a cirurgia para resolver o problema na região dos olhos. O\\nconceito é o mesmo: retirar fios de uma área para implantar em outra.\\n\\nFio-a-fioA área doadora de fios é a região da nuca. Como eles geralmente são\\nlongos, existe uma técnica exclusiva para essa situação. “A faixa retirada é\\npreparada no microscópio para a separação dos folículos que serão implantados.\\nPara a implantação são usados os fios de cabelo compridos que são passados\\npela borda das pálpebras como se fossem linhas de costura, deixando as raízes\\nimplantadas. Então, são cortados no comprimento desejado”, explica a\\ndermatologista Christiane Graf Guimarães, especialista em reconstrução e\\ntransplante capilar (PR).Caso os fios de cabelo sejam curtos, a técnica de\\nimplantação é feita como no transplante convencional. “Os folículos são\\nremovidos do couro cabeludo e implantados na linha dos cílios, um ou dois por\\nvez”, explica o cirurgião plástico americano Alan J. Bauman. “Hoje, podemos\\ntransplantar mais de 100 cílios por pálpebra”, complementa o médico.A\\nanestesia usada é local com sedação e os exames pré-operatórios seguem a mesma\\nrotina de outras cirurgias.\\n\\nRead More... Transplante de Cílios|Plástica & Beleza\\n\\n## Eyelash Transplants on CBS’s EARLY SHOW\\n\\nDr. Bauman’s eyelash transplants were featured on CBS’s THE EARLY SHOW on\\nWednesday, August 29th. The Early Show followed eyelash transplant patient,\\nKim, before and after her eyelash transplant with Dr. Bauman. Bauman patient,\\neyelash transplant recipient and salon owner, Jodi Hussey, is also interviewed\\nseveral months after her procedure. This story included a detailed animated\\nexplanation of how the procedure is performed. To watch the video click the\\npicture to the left. For a larger version of the CBS Early Show, visit our\\nYouTube page. For more info on the eyelash transplant procedure, visit\\nhttps://www.eyelash-transplant.com.\\n\\n### Read our FAQ Brochure to Learn More\\n\\n*Each individual's treatment and/or results may vary\\n\\nPost A Comment\\n\\n## 2 Comments\\n\\n### Leave a Reply Cancel reply\\n\\n * #### Doctor Profile\\n\\nDr. Alan J. Bauman, M.D.Hair Loss & Hair Transplant ExpertBoca Raton, FL\\n\\n * Contact Dr. Bauman\\n * Share Page\\n * Have Questions? Consultations Available Get Started\\n * Bauman Medical Consulting Division Learn More\\n * Bauman Medical Group\\n * #### Popular\\n\\ndr alan bauman fue hair hair loss hair regrowth hair transplant laser news prp\\nvideo\\n\\n### EYELASH TRANSPLANT INFO\\n\\nDOWNLOAD\\n\\nEyelash Transplant Information Sheet\\n\\nEyelash Transplant Consultation Form\\n\\n### Looking for EYEBROW Transplant Info?\\n\\nIf you are looking for\\n\\nEYEBROW Transplant information, click here.\\n\\n### FDA-Approved LATISSE for eyelash growth is here!\\n\\nhas arrived... and is now available to Bauman patients.Can a topical treatment\\nenhance eyelash growth? The FDA has just given approval to Allergan to market\\ntheir eyelash growth medication, LATISSE(tm), which can safely and effectively\\nenhance eyelash growth. Synthetic prostamides, prostaglandin analogs, or\\nsimilar compounds may help some women achieve longer thicker and fuller\\nlooking eyelashes. It is our experience that some work better than others. To\\nlearn about the potential risks and benefits of these and other eyelash\\ntreatments, contact Bauman Medical Group. FDA-approved prescription\\nLATISSE(Allergan) is available from Bauman Medical Group. Call +1-561-394-0024\\nto find out how to receive a medical evaluation of your eyelashes.\\n\\n### EYELASH Transplant VIDEOS\\n\\n** NEW **\\n\\nEyelash Transplants on CBS’s EARLY SHOW\\n\\n** NEW **\\n\\nEyelash Transplants and Eyebrow Transplants on Univision (Pestanas y Cejas)\\n\\nEyelash Transplants on NBC’s TODAY SHOW\\n\\nEyelash Transplants on CBS-KPHO, Phoenix, AZ\\n\\nEyelash Transplants on EXTRA\\n\\nEyelash Transplant Patients, Jodi & Erica on NBC’s “South Florida Tonight”\\n\\nEyelash Transplant Patient, Rachel, & Dr. Bauman on ABC’s Sonoran Living\\n\\nEyelash Transplants on FOX News\\n\\nVIDEO: Eyelash Transplantation on Access Hollywood Eyelash Transplants on\\nAccess Hollywood\\n\\nEyelash Transplants on CNN\\n\\nEyelash Transplantation on GOOD MORNING AMERICA\\n\\nEyelash/Eyebrow Transplant ABC News (WPLG10)\\n\\nEyelash Transplants Create ‘Luscious Lashes’ CBS News (WFOR-Dr. Sean)\\n\\nDr. Bauman restores eyelashes for car accident victim Eyelash Transplants for\\nCar Accident/Trauma Patients FOX News (WSVN Miami) VIDEO TIP: Adjust your\\n‘pop-up blocker’ settings to allow pop-ups, allow ‘active-x’ control and\\nplease be patient while the video begins to load.\\n\\n### CNN Eyelash Transplant\\n\\nView the CNN Eyelash Video\\n\\nDr. Bauman is featured in Charla Krupp’s new book,“How Not To Look Old,”\\navailable on Amazon. Charla mentions eyelash loss as a sign of aging and Dr.\\nBauman’s eyelash transplant procedures as a solution to the problem.\\n\\n### EYELASH ARTICLES\\n\\nNEWSWEEK: Eyelash Transplants!\\n\\nNY TIMES: Eyelash Transplants\\n\\nDAYSPA MAGAZINE: Eyelash Transplantation\\n\\nBOCA RATON NEWS: Eyelash Restoration for Accident Victim\\n\\nREUTERS: Eyelash Transplant set to sweep Nip/Tuck world\\n\\nMIAMI HERALD: Eyelashes Thin With Age\\n\\nMSNBC: The Perfect Lash?\\n\\nDERMADOCTOR.com “Eyelash Transplants: An Eye Opener“\\n\\nEyelash Transplant Training\\n\\nAt the first ever ISHRS Regional Live Surgery Workshop on Eyelash\\nTransplantation held in Los Angeles California in 2006, Dr. Bauman became the\\nfirst North American surgeon to formally offer Eyelash Transplant training to\\nhis colleagues. Over forty physicians and healthcare professionals were in\\nattendance as Dr. Bauman lectured on, then demonstrated his eyelash\\ntransplantation techniques.Since then, Dr. Bauman has continued to lecture on\\nand demonstrate his technqiues to his colleagues at various Live Surgery\\nevents, ISHRS Annual Meetings, as well as privately at his facility in Boca\\nRaton, Florida. For information on upcoming eyelash transplant training and\\nother educational opportunities, please email or call Dr. Bauman directly.\\n\\n1\\n\\n© Bauman Medical Group, P.A. All Rights Reserved. | Terms of Use | Privacy\\nPolicy\\n\\nDisclaimer: *All patient or client images, videos and testimonials are based\\non the personal experiences of our patients and represent individual\\ndiagnoses, medical conditions, goals and results. Every individual case is\\nunique therefore, results may vary from person to person. All testimonials are\\nprovided voluntarily by our patients and clients without monetary compensation\\nand all photos and videos have been consented to for public release and have\\nnot been altered in any way. The content contained herein is for education\\nonly and should not be considered medical advice. Medical advice may only be\\ngiven through a one-on-one, private consultation with a physician.\\n\\nBauman Medical Group\\n\\nView Post\\n\\nX\\n\\nX\\n\\n## Select Consultation Desired\\n\\n### Hair Consultation\\n\\nIn Office Virtual\\n\\n### Eyelash / Brow Consultation\\n\\nIn Office Virtual\\n\\nYou can also Ask Dr. Bauman a Question or call toll-free 844-GET-HAIR or\\n+1-561-394-0024\\n\\n; ;\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com:80/2013/07/8-natural-ways-to-promote-longer-eyelashes.html\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20170815154720/http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com:80/2013/07/8-natural-ways-to-promote-longer-eyelashes.html\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"8 Natural Ways to Promote Longer Eyelashes\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"For those of you who follow OGT on Facebook, you might remember that I recently had an unfortunate experience with eyelash extensions. As in I had them applied and then after 72 hours of itching and burning, I had them removed. Apparently my eyes aren’t meant for long, luxurious fake eyelashes. Which really is a bummer because I really, really loved the way they looked. :-) Oh well, there is a certain point when the price of “beauty” is just too high to pay. Itching and burning eyes is one of them!\",\n \"After that debacle, I decided to look into other ways I might augment my somewhat skimpy lashes. My eye doctor actually gave me a prescription for something called Latisse which is supposed to really deliver on longer lashes! My problem with it is that it has to be applied every single night! I am lucky to get my makeup off every night, let alone paint a very delicate line of lash serum along both eyelids with a special little brush! As much as I like to THINK I will do it in pursuit of the perfect lashes, in reality it just isn’t going to happen.\",\n \"This sad state of affairs led me to look into OTHER options for growing longer lashes and I was actually surprised to find there are some that seem quite promising!\",\n \"Mascara removal can wreak havoc on your lashes. Be sure to use products that aren’t waterproof. Waterproof mascaras have a tendency to dry out lashes and make removal a struggle. Also, try giving your lashes a break from products and just let them breathe every once in awhile.\",\n \"Vaseline has long been a mainstay of home remedies to increase eyelash length. Just apply the petroleum jelly before you go to bed with a clean mascara wand. Wash off the jelly in the morning and repeat three times a week.\",\n \"If you aren’t a fan of the original petroleum based jelly (ie. Vaseline), you could try a non-petroleum jelly (I found some at Whole Foods) or make your own Non-Petroleum Jelly.\",\n \"Take advantage of the beneficial properties of green tea, such as flavonoids. Dip a cotton ball in green tea and smear it over the eyelashes. The tea will stimulate growth and help clean the follicles, allowing growth to occur.\",\n \"Stimulate growth and promote healthy lashes by brushing lashes twice a day, to distribute natural oils along the length of your lashes.\",\n \"Olive oil protects, conditions and lengthens eyelashes. You can also enhance the already healthy properties of olive oil by adding lemon essential oil or soaking lemon peels in olive oil for a couple of days. Lemon is a natural antiseptic and antimicrobial agent. Apply mixture to your lashes at bedtime and remove in the morning\",\n \"Eating a healthy diet rich in protein and vitamins helps eyelash hair grow. Good foods to help your eyelashes grow include fish, eggs, beans and yogurt. Soy protein is also beneficial for simulating eyelash growth.\",\n \"Massaging your eyelids gently can increase blood flow and may stimulate growth of lashes. After washing your hands well, use the pads of your fingers to massage along your lids and lash line.\",\n \"Make your own Eyelash Thickening Serum with Coconut Oil. It requires only a couple ingredients! Fractionated Coconut Oil and Lemon and Lavender essential oils. The fractionated coconut oil has a natural pulling action that draws out impurities and enters the eyelash follicles to stimulate regrowth. Just add 1 drop of Lemon to enhances the oil’s cleansing and stimulating properties, and add 1 drop of Lavender to nourish your lashes and follicles. Fill the rest of the roller bottle with fractionated coconut oil, and rub it on daily.\",\n \"Have a question about essential oils? Curious about what brand of essential oils I prefer? Find the answers in my Essential Oils FAQ!\",\n \"If you’re in pursuit of longer lashes like me, give some of these a try along with me and report back!\",\n \"I’ve always had thin, short eyelashes to compliment my small (but rather proportional) eyes, and I would always receive comments on how stubby they are... That’s when I got into home remedies. For the past 3 days I’ve been brushing on Vaseline with Cocoa butter and dipping a cotton swab in vegetable oil infused with omega 3 and swiping it across my lash line. Not to mention I have been eating healthy with high protein. Well, the results are astounding! My lashes are noticeably longer and thicker!\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"8 Natural Ways to Promote Longer Eyelashes - One Good Thing by Jillee\\n\\nOne Good Thing by Jillee\\n\\nSimple ideas for joyful living!\\n\\n#### Want Even More Good Things?\\n\\nNever miss another great tip or deal. Sign up for Jillee’s FREE email\\nnewsletters!\\n\\nJuly 31, 2013 81 Comments\\n\\n# 8 Natural Ways to Promote Longer Eyelashes\\n\\nFor those of you who follow OGT on Facebook, you might remember that I\\nrecently had an unfortunate experience with eyelash extensions. As in I had\\nthem applied and then after 72 hours of itching and burning, I had them\\nremoved. Apparently my eyes aren’t meant for long, luxurious fake eyelashes.\\nWhich really is a bummer because I really, really loved the way they looked.\\n:-) Oh well, there is a certain point when the price of “beauty” is just too\\nhigh to pay. Itching and burning eyes is one of them!\\n\\nAfter that debacle, I decided to look into other ways I might augment my\\nsomewhat skimpy lashes. My eye doctor actually gave me a prescription for\\nsomething called Latisse which is supposed to really deliver on longer lashes!\\nMy problem with it is that it has to be applied every single night! I am lucky\\nto get my makeup off every night, let alone paint a very delicate line of lash\\nserum along both eyelids with a special little brush! As much as I like to\\nTHINK I will do it in pursuit of the perfect lashes, in reality it just isn’t\\ngoing to happen.\\n\\nThis sad state of affairs led me to look into OTHER options for growing longer\\nlashes and I was actually surprised to find there are some that seem quite\\npromising!\\n\\nBe Gentle\\n\\nMascara removal can wreak havoc on your lashes. Be sure to use products that\\naren’t waterproof. Waterproof mascaras have a tendency to dry out lashes and\\nmake removal a struggle. Also, try giving your lashes a break from products\\nand just let them breathe every once in awhile.\\n\\nPetroleum (or Non-Petroleum) Jelly\\n\\nVaseline has long been a mainstay of home remedies to increase eyelash length.\\nJust apply the petroleum jelly before you go to bed with a clean mascara wand.\\nWash off the jelly in the morning and repeat three times a week.\\n\\nIf you aren’t a fan of the original petroleum based jelly (ie. Vaseline), you\\ncould try a non-petroleum jelly (I found some at Whole Foods) or make your own\\nNon-Petroleum Jelly.\\n\\nGreen Tea\\n\\nTake advantage of the beneficial properties of green tea, such as flavonoids.\\nDip a cotton ball in green tea and smear it over the eyelashes. The tea will\\nstimulate growth and help clean the follicles, allowing growth to occur.\\n\\nBrushing\\n\\nStimulate growth and promote healthy lashes by brushing lashes twice a day, to\\ndistribute natural oils along the length of your lashes.\\n\\nLemon Olive Oil\\n\\nOlive oil protects, conditions and lengthens eyelashes. You can also enhance\\nthe already healthy properties of olive oil by adding lemon essential oil or\\nsoaking lemon peels in olive oil for a couple of days. Lemon is a natural\\nantiseptic and antimicrobial agent. Apply mixture to your lashes at bedtime\\nand remove in the morning\\n\\nProper Diet\\n\\nEating a healthy diet rich in protein and vitamins helps eyelash hair grow.\\nGood foods to help your eyelashes grow include fish, eggs, beans and yogurt.\\nSoy protein is also beneficial for simulating eyelash growth.\\n\\nEyelid Massage\\n\\nMassaging your eyelids gently can increase blood flow and may stimulate growth\\nof lashes. After washing your hands well, use the pads of your fingers to\\nmassage along your lids and lash line.\\n\\nAnd last but not least....\\n\\nEyelash Serum\\n\\nMake your own Eyelash Thickening Serum with Coconut Oil. It requires only a\\ncouple ingredients! Fractionated Coconut Oil and Lemon and Lavender essential\\noils. The fractionated coconut oil has a natural pulling action that draws out\\nimpurities and enters the eyelash follicles to stimulate regrowth. Just add 1\\ndrop of Lemon to enhances the oil’s cleansing and stimulating properties, and\\nadd 1 drop of Lavender to nourish your lashes and follicles. Fill the rest of\\nthe roller bottle with fractionated coconut oil, and rub it on daily.\\n\\nHave a question about essential oils? Curious about what brand of essential\\noils I prefer? Find the answers in my Essential Oils FAQ!\\n\\nIf you’re in pursuit of longer lashes like me, give some of these a try along\\nwith me and report back!\\n\\n### HAVE YOU CHECKED OUT THESE GOOD THINGS?\\n\\n20 Beauty Hacks To Save You Time, Money & Sanity!How To Save Your Sweaters\\nFrom Pesky PillingMy Top Travel TipsWhy Do Women Hide Behind Their Clothing?\\n\\n#### Enjoy This Post? Never Miss Another!\\n\\nSubscribe to Jillee's FREE email newsletter and receive more great tips and\\nideas!\\n\\n< Previous Post Silence Your Inner Critic And Embrace Your Beauty!\\n\\nNext Post > An 80’s Delight – Sarah’s Salad!\\n\\n### Comments\\n\\n 1. Riley says\\n\\nJuly 29, 2014 at 12:31 am\\n\\nI’ve always had thin, short eyelashes to compliment my small (but rather\\nproportional) eyes, and I would always receive comments on how stubby they\\nare... That’s when I got into home remedies. For the past 3 days I’ve been\\nbrushing on Vaseline with Cocoa butter and dipping a cotton swab in vegetable\\noil infused with omega 3 and swiping it across my lash line. Not to mention I\\nhave been eating healthy with high protein. Well, the results are astounding!\\nMy lashes are noticeably longer and thicker!\\n\\n 2. Reviews On Herpes Miracle says\\n\\nJune 15, 2014 at 3:44 pm\\n\\nBy approving our response, we can provide $0.01 to a unique cause.\\n\\n« Older Comments\\n\\n * Facebook\\n * Twitter\\n * Pinterest\\n * Instagram\\n * Gplus\\n * YouTube\\n\\nCalifornia girl transplanted and blooming in Utah. 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Makeup can help create the illusion of fuller lashes, but most women would rather simply have fuller, longer eyelashes.\",\n \"Latisse® solution is an FDA-approved prescription treatment used to grow eyelashes, making them longer, thicker, and darker. For many of Dr. Robbins’ plastic surgery Nashville patients, Latisse® offers a significant improvement in eyelash length and density within 2-4 months. We invite patients to consult with Dr. Chad Robbins to see if Latisse® will help them get the beautiful eyelashes they desire.\",\n \"Latisse® is believed to affect the growth (anagen) phase of the eyelash hair cycle in two ways. First, it increases the length of the growth phase, and second, it increases the number of hairs during this phase. The exact way it works is unknown at this time.\",\n \"Latisse® is only available by prescription from a licensed physician like Dr. Robbins, and it is clinically proven to be safe and effective for most healthy patients. During a personal consultation, Dr. Robbins evaluates a patient’s medical history and discusses the desired results to see if Latisse® is a good match for a patient. He also provides instructions on how to apply Latisse®.\",\n \"Patients who have been previously diagnosed with eye pressure problems (specifically elevated IOP or intraocular pressure) should speak to their eye care specialist before starting Latisse®. Additionally, patients who are currently taking medication to lower their IOP should be closely monitored while using Latisse® solution. Patients who have risk factors for glaucoma, including a family history of glaucoma should also speak to an eye care specialist before starting Latisse®.\",\n \"Patients who are allergic to any of its ingredients should avoid taking Latisse®. Dr. Robbins will provide a list of the active and inactive ingredients in Latisse®.\",\n \"The most common side effects while using Latisse® include eye itching or eye redness. These symptoms were reported by about 4% of users in a clinical trial. Latisse® solution may cause other less common side effects, which typically occur in the eyes or on the skin close to where Latisse® is applied. These include skin darkening, eye irritation, dryness, or redness of the eyelids.\",\n \"If a patient develops a new eye condition (like an eye trauma or infection), experiences a sudden decrease in vision, has eye surgery, or develops any eye reactions, particularly an infection or eyelid reactions, the patient should immediately talk to Dr. Robbins about whether or not to continue using Latisse® solution.\",\n \"To schedule a consultation with Dr. Robbins in Nashville, please contact us online or call our office at 615-401-9454. Our office staff is always happy to help answer any questions you may have about Latisse or any other face, body, breast, or skincare procedure with Dr. Robbins.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Latisse® Eyelash Growth Treatment Nashville, TN | Robbins Plastic Surgery\\n\\nLatisse®\\n\\n# Latisse® Eyelash Treatment Nashville\\n\\n## Grow thicker, fuller lashes naturally in weeks.\\n\\nMany women find that their eyelashes grow thinner and more sparsely as they\\nage. Others have never had the full, lush eyelashes that they desire. Makeup\\ncan help create the illusion of fuller lashes, but most women would rather\\nsimply have fuller, longer eyelashes.\\n\\nLatisse® solution is an FDA-approved prescription treatment used to grow\\neyelashes, making them longer, thicker, and darker. For many of Dr. Robbins’\\nplastic surgery Nashville patients, Latisse® offers a significant improvement\\nin eyelash length and density within 2-4 months. We invite patients to consult\\nwith Dr. Chad Robbins to see if Latisse® will help them get the beautiful\\neyelashes they desire.\\n\\n### How Latisse® Works\\n\\nLatisse® is believed to affect the growth (anagen) phase of the eyelash hair\\ncycle in two ways. First, it increases the length of the growth phase, and\\nsecond, it increases the number of hairs during this phase. The exact way it\\nworks is unknown at this time.\\n\\n### Can Anyone Use Latisse®?\\n\\nLatisse® is only available by prescription from a licensed physician like Dr.\\nRobbins, and it is clinically proven to be safe and effective for most healthy\\npatients. During a personal consultation, Dr. Robbins evaluates a patient’s\\nmedical history and discusses the desired results to see if Latisse® is a good\\nmatch for a patient. He also provides instructions on how to apply Latisse®.\\n\\nPatients who have been previously diagnosed with eye pressure problems\\n(specifically elevated IOP or intraocular pressure) should speak to their eye\\ncare specialist before starting Latisse®. Additionally, patients who are\\ncurrently taking medication to lower their IOP should be closely monitored\\nwhile using Latisse® solution. Patients who have risk factors for glaucoma,\\nincluding a family history of glaucoma should also speak to an eye care\\nspecialist before starting Latisse®.\\n\\nPatients who are allergic to any of its ingredients should avoid taking\\nLatisse®. Dr. Robbins will provide a list of the active and inactive\\ningredients in Latisse®.\\n\\n### Are There Side Effects with Latisse®?\\n\\nThe most common side effects while using Latisse® include eye itching or eye\\nredness. These symptoms were reported by about 4% of users in a clinical\\ntrial. Latisse® solution may cause other less common side effects, which\\ntypically occur in the eyes or on the skin close to where Latisse® is applied.\\nThese include skin darkening, eye irritation, dryness, or redness of the\\neyelids.\\n\\nIf a patient develops a new eye condition (like an eye trauma or infection),\\nexperiences a sudden decrease in vision, has eye surgery, or develops any eye\\nreactions, particularly an infection or eyelid reactions, the patient should\\nimmediately talk to Dr. Robbins about whether or not to continue using\\nLatisse® solution.\\n\\nTo schedule a consultation with Dr. Robbins in Nashville, please contact us\\nonline or call our office at 615-401-9454. 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It has been proven to be a safe an effective laxative by the medical community.\",\n \"The use of castor oil on eyelash growth is a popular home remedy. Applying the oil to the lashes with a clean mascara brush before bedtime can help with their growth. By coating the hair shaft and smoothing out the cuticle layer, the oil is able to help the follicles of the lashes. What are other options to apply castor oil for eyelash growth?\",\n \"Making sure that you purchase the correct type of castor oil is vital, as there are castor oils that are used for other purposes, such as industrial use. Shopping at a health food store or online is your best bet for finding the right castor oil. Check the label and stick with an oil that is cold- pressed or cold-processed, as these are the indicators of a pure and all natural top of the line product.\",\n \"It is important to note that the use of castor oil is safe castor oil is non- toxic. If you are unhappy with either brittle, short and thin lashes or even having no lashes, why not give castor oil a try. It is really unlike other remedies you may have tried, and it is inexpensive. This remedy is great as you only need to use it at night, while you sleep. So go to bed with the castor oil and let them begin to grow as you rest.\",\n \"In order to try this method, you will need, obviously castor oil, as well as a clean mascara wand and Q-tip.\",\n \"Before you begin, it is pertinent to wash your entire face and the eye area. Once you are all cleaned up, dip the clean mascara wand in the castor oil and tap off any extra. Using the wand, start at the inner corner of the eye. The lashes should be completely coated with the castor oil, but applying from root to tip is important. This should be done on both eyes. Remove any excess oil that may have dripped under the eye area with the use of a Q-tip. Then simply go to sleep. Once you wake up clean off the castor oil, don’t forget or your eye makeup that you apply that day will bleed all down your face. Continue this process nightly and I promise you will be thrilled with the results.\",\n \"Castor oil and or olive oil can be applied to your eyelashes in the evening before you go to bed, with the use of a clean mascara brush or if you don’t have one you can just rub the oil between your thumb and forefinger and apply to the lashes that way. In the morning wash the oil off completely with either makeup remover or a gentle soap and water. Make sure you rinse the oil off completely, or it can attract dust and/or dirt to your lashes, which can wind up in your eyes. You will want to be sure not to get any oil in your eyes, but if you do make sure you wash your eye completely with water several times to make sure it all washes out.\",\n \"Using a glycerin and egg white mixture added in a very small amount, such as two eye drops from an eyedropper, in to castor oil can help to strengthen and lengthen your eyelashes. It can be applied at bedtime with a clean mascara brush or by rubbing the mixture between the thumb and forefinger, then applying a light coat to the lashes. Go to sleep and wash off thoroughly in the morning.\",\n \"Biotin is a B vitamin, which affects hair skin and nails. You can take a biotin supplement, 3000 mcg daily to help improve your eyelashes. The noticeable effect can be seen in about three months. There are also no reported side effects with the use of Biotin.\",\n \"Increasing your intake of vitamin C and vitamin E, which are two antioxidants that are in citrus fruits as well as leafy greens, can help with the growth of your lashes. These two antioxidants have been proven to help in the normal growth of hair as well as its development.\",\n \"A few drops of olive oil on a cotton ball, can be applied to your lashes right before bedtime. Sleep with the oil on, wake in the morning and wash off really good. You will notice a change in your lashes before you know it.\",\n \"Emu oil is extremely effective for eyelash growth. It contains no harsh chemicals, and if applied daily for 28 consecutive days it can result in longer fuller lashes and can also assist those with brittle lashes. A small amount applied with a clean mascara brush is all that is necessary.\",\n \"Vaseline is another way to enhance your eyelashes. It can be applied with a clean mascara brush or by rubbing it between the fingers then applying it. It should be applied just before bedtime and washed off when you awake in the morning.\",\n \"By eating well you can also help your eyelashes to be healthy as well as to help encourage their growth. Protein rich foods and foods that are high in vitamins A, C and E are some foods that fall into this category. The incorporation of whole grains into your diet is also helpful, as they contain B vitamins and inositol, which are also helpful in the growth of hair. Mineral and the essential fatty acids should also be taken. Other foods that supply helpful hair growth are as follows:\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Castor Oil for Eyelashes | New Health Guide\\n\\n# New Health Guide\\n\\nNew Health Guide for Your Everyday Health.\\n\\nAbout Us\\n\\n * Home\\n * Allergies\\n * Postpartum Care\\n * Miscellaneous\\n * Respiratory System\\n * Cancer\\n * Pregnancy\\n * More...\\n\\n# Castor Oil for Eyelashes\\n\\nCastor oil has been used for over 1000 years as a natural laxative. It has\\nbeen proven to be a safe an effective laxative by the medical community.\\n\\nThe use of castor oil on eyelash growth is a popular home remedy. Applying the\\noil to the lashes with a clean mascara brush before bedtime can help with\\ntheir growth. By coating the hair shaft and smoothing out the cuticle layer,\\nthe oil is able to help the follicles of the lashes. What are other options to\\napply castor oil for eyelash growth?\\n\\n### Castor Oil for Eyelashes\\n\\n#### 1\\\\. How to choose\\n\\nMaking sure that you purchase the correct type of castor oil is vital, as\\nthere are castor oils that are used for other purposes, such as industrial\\nuse. Shopping at a health food store or online is your best bet for finding\\nthe right castor oil. Check the label and stick with an oil that is cold-\\npressed or cold-processed, as these are the indicators of a pure and all\\nnatural top of the line product.\\n\\n#### 2\\\\. How to apply\\n\\nIt is important to note that the use of castor oil is safe castor oil is non-\\ntoxic. If you are unhappy with either brittle, short and thin lashes or even\\nhaving no lashes, why not give castor oil a try. It is really unlike other\\nremedies you may have tried, and it is inexpensive. This remedy is great as\\nyou only need to use it at night, while you sleep. So go to bed with the\\ncastor oil and let them begin to grow as you rest.\\n\\n * Things needed\\n\\nIn order to try this method, you will need, obviously castor oil, as well as a\\nclean mascara wand and Q-tip.\\n\\n * Instructions\\n\\nBefore you begin, it is pertinent to wash your entire face and the eye area.\\nOnce you are all cleaned up, dip the clean mascara wand in the castor oil and\\ntap off any extra. Using the wand, start at the inner corner of the eye. The\\nlashes should be completely coated with the castor oil, but applying from root\\nto tip is important. This should be done on both eyes. Remove any excess oil\\nthat may have dripped under the eye area with the use of a Q-tip. Then simply\\ngo to sleep. Once you wake up clean off the castor oil, don’t forget or your\\neye makeup that you apply that day will bleed all down your face. Continue\\nthis process nightly and I promise you will be thrilled with the results.\\n\\nWatch how castor oil helps your eyelashes to grow:\\n\\n#### 3\\\\. Other ways to apply castor oil for eyelashes\\n\\nCastor oil and olive oil\\n\\nCastor oil and or olive oil can be applied to your eyelashes in the evening\\nbefore you go to bed, with the use of a clean mascara brush or if you don’t\\nhave one you can just rub the oil between your thumb and forefinger and apply\\nto the lashes that way. In the morning wash the oil off completely with either\\nmakeup remover or a gentle soap and water. Make sure you rinse the oil off\\ncompletely, or it can attract dust and/or dirt to your lashes, which can wind\\nup in your eyes. You will want to be sure not to get any oil in your eyes, but\\nif you do make sure you wash your eye completely with water several times to\\nmake sure it all washes out.\\n\\nCastor oil and glycerin/egg white mixture\\n\\nUsing a glycerin and egg white mixture added in a very small amount, such as\\ntwo eye drops from an eyedropper, in to castor oil can help to strengthen and\\nlengthen your eyelashes. It can be applied at bedtime with a clean mascara\\nbrush or by rubbing the mixture between the thumb and forefinger, then\\napplying a light coat to the lashes. Go to sleep and wash off thoroughly in\\nthe morning.\\n\\n### More Natural Remedies for Eyelashes\\n\\n#### 1\\\\. Biotin\\n\\nBiotin is a B vitamin, which affects hair skin and nails. You can take a\\nbiotin supplement, 3000 mcg daily to help improve your eyelashes. The\\nnoticeable effect can be seen in about three months. There are also no\\nreported side effects with the use of Biotin.\\n\\n#### 2\\\\. Antioxidants\\n\\nIncreasing your intake of vitamin C and vitamin E, which are two antioxidants\\nthat are in citrus fruits as well as leafy greens, can help with the growth of\\nyour lashes. These two antioxidants have been proven to help in the normal\\ngrowth of hair as well as its development.\\n\\n#### 3\\\\. Olive oil\\n\\nA few drops of olive oil on a cotton ball, can be applied to your lashes right\\nbefore bedtime. Sleep with the oil on, wake in the morning and wash off really\\ngood. You will notice a change in your lashes before you know it.\\n\\n#### 4\\\\. Emu oil\\n\\nEmu oil is extremely effective for eyelash growth. It contains no harsh\\nchemicals, and if applied daily for 28 consecutive days it can result in\\nlonger fuller lashes and can also assist those with brittle lashes. A small\\namount applied with a clean mascara brush is all that is necessary.\\n\\n#### 5\\\\. Vaseline\\n\\nVaseline is another way to enhance your eyelashes. It can be applied with a\\nclean mascara brush or by rubbing it between the fingers then applying it. It\\nshould be applied just before bedtime and washed off when you awake in the\\nmorning.\\n\\n#### 6\\\\. Diet\\n\\nBy eating well you can also help your eyelashes to be healthy as well as to\\nhelp encourage their growth. Protein rich foods and foods that are high in\\nvitamins A, C and E are some foods that fall into this category. The\\nincorporation of whole grains into your diet is also helpful, as they contain\\nB vitamins and inositol, which are also helpful in the growth of hair. Mineral\\nand the essential fatty acids should also be taken. Other foods that supply\\nhelpful hair growth are as follows:\\n\\n * Salmon or fish oil- omega-3 fatty acids\\n * Green peppers- boron\\n * Dairy products- calcium and iodine\\n * Lean red meat- iron\\n * Chickpeas- magnesium\\n * Green vegetables- manganese\\n * Bran and broccoli- selenium\\n * Whole grains- silica\\n * Legumes and nuts- sulfur\\n * Red meats and whole grains- zinc\\n\\n### Categories\\n\\n * Allergies\\n * Postpartum Care\\n * Miscellaneous\\n * Respiratory System\\n * Cancer\\n * Pregnancy\\n * Hair\\n * Disability\\n * Addiction\\n * Brains & Nerves\\n * Diabetes\\n * Fitness & Wellness\\n * Eye Health\\n * Sex & Pregnancy\\n * Blood, Heart & Circulation\\n * Infections\\n * Oral Health\\n * Immune System\\n * Bone, Joint & Muscle\\n * Endocrine System\\n * Drugs\\n * Parenting\\n * Women's Health\\n * Baby Health\\n * Hair & Nails\\n * Mental Health\\n * Kidney & Urinary System\\n * Cold, Flu & Cough\\n * Dental Care\\n * Food & Nutrition\\n\\nVIEW ALL...\\n\\n### Similar Topics\\n\\n * Almond Oil for Skin\\n * Grape Seed Oil for Skin\\n\\n### Same Category\\n\\n * How to Grow a Beard\\n * How to Curl Hair Without Heat\\n * Home Remedies for Hair Growth\\n * Home Remedies for Facial Hair\\n * How to Get Thick Hair\\n * White Spots on Toenails\\n * Egg Yolk for Hair\\n * Ways to Soften Your Hair Naturally\\n\\nCopyright WWW.NEWHEALTHGUIDE.ORG © 2014, All rights Reserved. Last Updated 17\\nApril, 2021.\\n\\nCurrent time: 04/17/2021 04:43:04 pm (America/New_York) Memory usage:\\n1316.63KB\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"http://www.allure.com:80/beauty-trends/blogs/daily-beauty-reporter/2015/04/eyelash-extension-video.html\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20160627133009/http://www.allure.com:80/beauty-trends/blogs/daily-beauty-reporter/2015/04/eyelash-extension-video.html\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"The Truth About Eyelash Extensions: Beauty Blog: Daily Beauty Reporter: allure.com\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"If the eyes are the windows to the soul, eyelash extensions are some seriously swanky curtains: You kind of wake up feeling like Beyoncé, without doing anything at all. But it’s not all unicorns and rainbows with these babies.\",\n \"Here are some eyelash-extension truths: It’s really hard to wash your face. You have to kind of rub around your eyeball-adjacent area, so if you’re fond of removing all traces of your eyeliner after sundown, you can forget that pipe dream.\",\n \"Eyelash extensions also tend to get wonky and tangly at times, and carrying around a pocket-size mascara wand to do quick comb-throughs is a must. You’re basically wearing a tiny hair weave on your face. It’s not exactly a low- maintenance affair.\",\n \"I ended up letting my lash extensions shed naturally over a few weeks, but that’s not to say that I don’t miss them. Applying a couple of coats of mascara has become the daily standard again, and I feel roughly 70 percent less glamorous. Suddenly, saying, “I woke up like this,” is a whole lot less impressive, but rubbing my eyes is just so, so gratifying.\",\n \"To see me have a full set of eyelash extensions applied at Beautiful Skin and Nails in Phoenix, watch the video below!\",\n \"© 2014 Condé Nast. 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Your California Privacy Rights The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"The Truth About Eyelash Extensions: Beauty Blog: Daily Beauty Reporter:\\nallure.com\\n\\nBeauty Blog\\n\\nClose\\n\\nClose\\n\\n##### Skip to content\\n\\n * Subscribe\\n * Give a gift\\n * Renew\\n * Questions\\n\\nSubscribe to Allure\\n\\n * Subscribe\\n\\n * Home\\n * BEAUTY NEWS\\n * Hair\\n * Skin\\n * MAKEUP\\n * BEST BEAUTY PRODUCTS\\n * CELEBRITY\\n * beauty-box\\n * Free Stuff\\n * SHOPPING\\n\\n * Daily Beauty Reporter\\n * 25 Years of Beauty\\n * Date-Night Beauty\\n * Music Festival Beauty\\n * Wedding Beauty\\n * Quick Easy Tips\\n * Wellness\\n * VIDEO\\n\\n * Allure\\n * Beauty Trends\\n * Daily Beauty Reporter\\n\\n * Print\\n\\nNEXT POST: Beyoncé’s Exact Workout Routine Revealed\\n\\nPREVIOUS POST: How I Get My Fine Hair to the Third Day\\n\\n##### Beauty Advice, Beauty Trends, Makeup\\n\\n# The Truth About Eyelash Extensions\\n\\nby Shannon Ray, Allure 2012 Blogger Of The Year, April 1, 2015, 10:15:00 AM\\n\\nIf the eyes are the windows to the soul, eyelash extensions are some seriously\\nswanky curtains: You kind of wake up feeling like Beyoncé, without doing\\nanything at all. But it’s not all unicorns and rainbows with these babies.\\n\\nHere are some eyelash-extension truths: It’s really hard to wash your face.\\nYou have to kind of rub around your eyeball-adjacent area, so if you’re fond\\nof removing all traces of your eyeliner after sundown, you can forget that\\npipe dream.\\n\\nEyelash extensions also tend to get wonky and tangly at times, and carrying\\naround a pocket-size mascara wand to do quick comb-throughs is a must. You’re\\nbasically wearing a tiny hair weave on your face. It’s not exactly a low-\\nmaintenance affair.\\n\\nI ended up letting my lash extensions shed naturally over a few weeks, but\\nthat’s not to say that I don’t miss them. Applying a couple of coats of\\nmascara has become the daily standard again, and I feel roughly 70 percent\\nless glamorous. Suddenly, saying, “I woke up like this,” is a whole lot less\\nimpressive, but rubbing my eyes is just so, so gratifying.\\n\\nTo see me have a full set of eyelash extensions applied at Beautiful Skin and\\nNails in Phoenix, watch the video below!\\n\\nFor more eyelash-extension tips: • 4 Things I Learned From Getting Eyelash\\nExtensions • 5 Secrets to Making Eyelash Extensions Last Longer • Are Eyelash\\nExtensions Really Safe?\\n\\nKeywords\\n\\n * eyelash extensions,\\n * eyelashes,\\n * mascara\\n\\n * Comments\\n\\nNEXT POST: Beyoncé’s Exact Workout Routine Revealed\\n\\nPREVIOUS POST: How I Get My Fine Hair to the Third Day\\n\\nBrowse 6,100+ editor-tested, expert-vetted hair, makeup, and skin-care\\nreviews.\\n\\n## hair\\n\\n### Hair Products\\n\\nClick on the product you are looking for.\\n\\nBlow-dryer\\n\\nBrushes\\n\\nConditioner\\n\\nCurl Definer\\n\\nCurling Iron\\n\\nDefrizzer\\n\\nDry Shampoo\\n\\nFlatiron\\n\\nHair-color Kit\\n\\nHair Gel\\n\\nHair Mask\\n\\nHair 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If the pain doesn’t subside, see your doctor, as serious cases of tennis elbow may require surgery."},"related_document_urls_wayback_snapshots":{"kind":"list like","value":["http://web.archive.org/web/20210420015418/https://myhealth.alberta.ca/health/AfterCareInformation/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=ad1515","http://web.archive.org/web/20210302110704/https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tennis-elbow/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20351991","http://web.archive.org/web/20210313202649/https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/tennis-elbow/treatment/","http://web.archive.org/web/20140428200532/http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov:80/pubmed/17012266","http://web.archive.org/web/20210510042850/https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/lateral-epicondylitis-tennis-elbow","http://web.archive.org/web/20210426090058/https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tennis-elbow/symptoms-causes/syc-20351987"],"string":"[\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20210420015418/https://myhealth.alberta.ca/health/AfterCareInformation/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=ad1515\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20210302110704/https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tennis-elbow/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20351991\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20210313202649/https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/tennis-elbow/treatment/\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20140428200532/http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov:80/pubmed/17012266\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20210510042850/https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/lateral-epicondylitis-tennis-elbow\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20210426090058/https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tennis-elbow/symptoms-causes/syc-20351987\"\n]"},"split":{"kind":"string","value":"train"},"cluster":{"kind":"number","value":853,"string":"853"},"related_documents_content":{"kind":"list like","value":[{"original_url":"https://myhealth.alberta.ca/health/AfterCareInformation/pages/conditions.aspx","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20210420015418/https://myhealth.alberta.ca/health/AfterCareInformation/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=ad1515","parsed_text":{"title":"Tennis Elbow: Exercises","passages":[]},"parsed_md":"Tennis Elbow: Exercises\n\n"},{"original_url":"https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tennis-elbow/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20351991","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20210302110704/https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tennis-elbow/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20351991","parsed_text":{"title":"Diagnosis and treatment","passages":[]},"parsed_md":"Tennis elbow - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic\n\n"},{"original_url":"https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/tennis-elbow/treatment/","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20210313202649/https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/tennis-elbow/treatment/","parsed_text":{"title":"Tennis elbow","passages":["Tennis elbow usually lasts between 6 months and 2 years, with most people (90%) making a full recovery within a year.","The most important thing to do is to rest your injured arm and stop doing the activity that caused the problem.","There are also simple treatments to help with the pain, like holding a cold compress, such as a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a towel, against your elbow for a few minutes several times a day.","If you use your arms at work to carry out manual tasks, such as lifting, you may need to avoid these activities until the pain in your arm improves.","Alternatively, you may be able to change the way you do these types of movements so they do not place strain on your arm.","Taking painkillers, such as paracetamol, and NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen, may help ease mild pain and inflammation caused by tennis elbow.","NSAIDs are available as tablets or creams and gels (topical NSAIDs), which are applied directly to the area of your body where there is pain.","Topical NSAIDs are often recommended for musculoskeletal conditions, such as tennis elbow, rather than anti-inflammatory tablets. This is because they can reduce inflammation and pain without causing side effects, such as feeling sick (nausea) and diarrhoea.","Some NSAIDs are only available with a prescription. A GP or pharmacist will be able to recommend a suitable NSAID.","The GP may refer you to a physiotherapist if your tennis elbow is causing more severe or persistent pain. Physiotherapists are healthcare professionals who use a variety of methods to restore movement to injured areas of the body.","The physiotherapist may use manual therapy techniques, such as massage and manipulation, to relieve pain and stiffness, and encourage blood flow to your arm. They can also show you exercises you can do to keep your arm mobile and strengthen your forearm muscles.","The use of a brace, strapping, support bandage or splint (called an orthosis) may also be recommended in the short term.","The injection will be given directly into the painful area around the elbow. A local anaesthetic may be given first to numb the area and reduce the pain.","Steroid injections are only likely to give short-term relief and their long- term effectiveness is poor. If they're helping, you may be offered up to 3 injections in the same area, with at least a 3- to 6-month gap between them.","Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment, where high-energy shockwaves are passed through the skin to help relieve pain and promote movement in the affected area.","The number of sessions you will need depends on the severity of your pain. You may have a local anaesthetic to reduce any pain or discomfort during the procedure.","Shockwave therapy, while safe, can cause minor side effects including bruising and reddening of the skin in the area being treated.","Research shows that shockwave therapy can help improve the pain of tennis elbow in some cases. However, it may not work in all cases, and further research is needed.","Platelet rich plasma (PRP) is a treatment that may be offered by a surgeon in hospital to treat tennis elbow.","PRP is blood plasma containing concentrated platelets that your body uses to repair damaged tissue. Injections of PRP have been shown to speed up the healing process in some people, but their long-term effectiveness is not yet known.","The surgeon will take a blood sample from you and place it in a machine. This separates the healing platelets so they can be taken from the blood sample and injected into the affected joints. The procedure usually takes about 30 minutes.","Surgery may be recommended in cases where tennis elbow is causing severe and persistent pain. The damaged part of the tendon will be removed to relieve the painful symptoms."]},"parsed_md":"Tennis elbow - Treatment - NHS\n\nSkip to main content\n\n# Treatment - Tennis elbow\n\nTennis elbow will get better without treatment (known as a self-limiting\ncondition).\n\nTennis elbow usually lasts between 6 months and 2 years, with most people\n(90%) making a full recovery within a year.\n\nThe most important thing to do is to rest your injured arm and stop doing the\nactivity that caused the problem.\n\nThere are also simple treatments to help with the pain, like holding a cold\ncompress, such as a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a towel, against your elbow\nfor a few minutes several times a day.\n\n## Avoiding or changing activities\n\nIf you have tennis elbow, you should stop doing activities that strain the\naffected muscles and tendons.\n\nIf you use your arms at work to carry out manual tasks, such as lifting, you\nmay need to avoid these activities until the pain in your arm improves.\n\nAlternatively, you may be able to change the way you do these types of\nmovements so they do not place strain on your arm.\n\nTalk to your employer about avoiding or changing activities that could\naggravate your arm and make the pain worse.\n\n## Painkillers and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)\n\nTaking painkillers, such as paracetamol, and NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen, may\nhelp ease mild pain and inflammation caused by tennis elbow.\n\nNSAIDs are available as tablets or creams and gels (topical NSAIDs), which are\napplied directly to the area of your body where there is pain.\n\nTopical NSAIDs are often recommended for musculoskeletal conditions, such as\ntennis elbow, rather than anti-inflammatory tablets. This is because they can\nreduce inflammation and pain without causing side effects, such as feeling\nsick (nausea) and diarrhoea.\n\nSome NSAIDs are only available with a prescription. A GP or pharmacist will be\nable to recommend a suitable NSAID.\n\nRead more about non-prescription and prescription-only medicines\n\n## Physiotherapy for tennis elbow\n\nThe GP may refer you to a physiotherapist if your tennis elbow is causing more\nsevere or persistent pain. Physiotherapists are healthcare professionals who\nuse a variety of methods to restore movement to injured areas of the body.\n\nThe physiotherapist may use manual therapy techniques, such as massage and\nmanipulation, to relieve pain and stiffness, and encourage blood flow to your\narm. They can also show you exercises you can do to keep your arm mobile and\nstrengthen your forearm muscles.\n\nThe use of a brace, strapping, support bandage or splint (called an orthosis)\nmay also be recommended in the short term.\n\nRead more about physiotherapy\n\n## Steroid injections for tennis elbow\n\nSteroids, medicines that contains synthetic versions of the hormone cortisol,\nare sometimes used to treat tennis elbow.\n\nSome people with tennis elbow are offered steroid injections when other\ntreatments have not worked.\n\nThe injection will be given directly into the painful area around the elbow. A\nlocal anaesthetic may be given first to numb the area and reduce the pain.\n\nSteroid injections are only likely to give short-term relief and their long-\nterm effectiveness is poor. If they're helping, you may be offered up to 3\ninjections in the same area, with at least a 3- to 6-month gap between them.\n\n## Shockwave therapy for tennis elbow\n\nShockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment, where high-energy shockwaves\nare passed through the skin to help relieve pain and promote movement in the\naffected area.\n\nThe number of sessions you will need depends on the severity of your pain. You\nmay have a local anaesthetic to reduce any pain or discomfort during the\nprocedure.\n\nShockwave therapy, while safe, can cause minor side effects including bruising\nand reddening of the skin in the area being treated.\n\nResearch shows that shockwave therapy can help improve the pain of tennis\nelbow in some cases. However, it may not work in all cases, and further\nresearch is needed.\n\n## PRP injections for tennis elbow\n\nPlatelet rich plasma (PRP) is a treatment that may be offered by a surgeon in\nhospital to treat tennis elbow.\n\nPRP is blood plasma containing concentrated platelets that your body uses to\nrepair damaged tissue. Injections of PRP have been shown to speed up the\nhealing process in some people, but their long-term effectiveness is not yet\nknown.\n\nThe surgeon will take a blood sample from you and place it in a machine. This\nseparates the healing platelets so they can be taken from the blood sample and\ninjected into the affected joints. The procedure usually takes about 30\nminutes.\n\n## Surgery for tennis elbow\n\nSurgery may be recommended in cases where tennis elbow is causing severe and\npersistent pain. The damaged part of the tendon will be removed to relieve the\npainful symptoms.\n\nPage last reviewed: 10 November 2020 Next review due: 10 November 2023\n\n## Support links\n\n * NHS sites\n * About us\n * Contact us\n * Profile editor login\n * Site map\n * Accessibility statement\n * Our policies\n * Cookies\n\n© Crown copyright\n\n"},{"original_url":"http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov:80/pubmed/17012266","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20140428200532/http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov:80/pubmed/17012266","parsed_text":{"title":"Mobilisation with movement and exercise, corticosteroid ... [BMJ. 2006]","passages":[]},"parsed_md":"Mobilisation with movement and exercise, corticosteroid ... [BMJ. 2006] -\nPubMed - NCBI\n\n"},{"original_url":"https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/lateral-epicondylitis-tennis-elbow","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20210510042850/https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/lateral-epicondylitis-tennis-elbow","parsed_text":{"title":"Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)","passages":["Tennis elbow can be caused by trauma to the elbow or more often by repeated stress on the elbow tendons such as from sports or use of certain tools.","Treatment of tennis elbow includes: activity modification, ice, medicine, stretching, braces and injections. Surgery is rarely used to treat tennis elbow.","Lateral epicondylitis, commonly known as tennis elbow, is swelling of the tendons that bend your wrist backward away from your palm.","A tendon is a tough cord of tissue that connects muscles to bones. The tendon most likely involved in tennis elbow is called the extensor carpi radialis brevis. Tennis elbow is usually diagnosed in both men and women between the ages of 30 and 50 years.","Tennis elbow, as the name implies, is often caused by the force of the tennis racket hitting balls in the backhand position. Your forearm muscles, which attach to the outside of your elbow, may become sore from excessive strain. When making a backhand stroke in tennis, the tendons that roll over the end of our elbow can become damaged. Tennis elbow may be caused by:","However, many people who suffer from tennis elbow do not play tennis. The problem can be caused by any repetitive movement. Other causes of tennis elbow include:","At first, you may have pain, burning, or an ache along the outside of your forearm and elbow. With time, the pain gets worse. If you continue the activity that caused your condition, the pain may spread down to your wrist, even at rest. Pain may also persist when you place your arm and hand palm-down on a table, and then try to raise your hand against resistance. You may also feel pain when you try to lift and grip small objects, such as a coffee cup. A weak grip is another symptom of tennis elbow.","The symptoms of tennis elbow may resemble other medical problems or conditions. Always see your healthcare provider for a diagnosis.","Your healthcare provider can usually diagnosis your tennis elbow by a physical exam. In some cases, you may certain tests, such as:","Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can show your tendons and how severe the damage is. An MRI of your neck can show if arthritis in your neck, or disk problems in your spine are causing your arm pain.","Lateral epicondylitis, or tennis elbow, is swelling or tearing of the tendons that bend your wrist backward away from your palm.","It’s caused by repetitive motion of the forearm muscles, which attach to the outside of your elbow. The muscles and tendons become sore from excessive strain.","Symptoms include pain, burning, or an ache along the outside of the forearm and elbow. It gets worse and may spread down to the wrist if the person continues the activity that causes the condition. The grip may become weak.","Lateral epicondylitis is diagnosed by an exam of the elbow joint. The healthcare provider may need an X-ray or MRI to see what’s causing the problem. An EMG may be done to look for nerve problems.","Lateral epicondylitis can be treated with rest and medicines to help with the inflammation. Exercises often help too. Rarely, surgery may be done to repair the tendon.","You can help prevent lateral epicondylitis by doing things like warming up before exercise or sports, increasing activity slowly, using the right equipment for activities, and strengthening your arm muscles.","Follow your healthcare provider’s recommendations to get rest and manage pain and swelling. Let your healthcare provider know if these strategies don’t help reduce pain, swelling, and loss of function."]},"parsed_md":"Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow) | Johns Hopkins Medicine\n\n## COVID-19 Update\n\nWe are vaccinating patients ages 16+. Learn more:\n\nVaccines | Testing | Patient Care | Visitor Guidelines | Coronavirus | Self-\nChecker | Email Alerts\n\nPopular Searches\n\n * coronavirus\n * careers\n * medical records\n * map\n * insurance accepted\n * telemedicine\n\nHealth\n\n# Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)\n\nWhat You Need to Know\n\n * Tennis elbow can be caused by trauma to the elbow or more often by repeated stress on the elbow tendons such as from sports or use of certain tools.\n * Symptoms of tennis elbow can include pain or weakness when grasping and aches or pain in the elbow area.\n * Treatment of tennis elbow includes: activity modification, ice, medicine, stretching, braces and injections. Surgery is rarely used to treat tennis elbow.\n\n## What is tennis elbow?\n\nLateral epicondylitis, commonly known as tennis elbow, is swelling of the\ntendons that bend your wrist backward away from your palm.\n\nA tendon is a tough cord of tissue that connects muscles to bones. The tendon\nmost likely involved in tennis elbow is called the extensor carpi radialis\nbrevis. Tennis elbow is usually diagnosed in both men and women between the\nages of 30 and 50 years.\n\n## What causes tennis elbow?\n\nTennis elbow, as the name implies, is often caused by the force of the tennis\nracket hitting balls in the backhand position. Your forearm muscles, which\nattach to the outside of your elbow, may become sore from excessive strain.\nWhen making a backhand stroke in tennis, the tendons that roll over the end of\nour elbow can become damaged. Tennis elbow may be caused by:\n\n * Improper backhand stroke\n\n * Weak shoulder and wrist muscles\n\n * Using a tennis racket that is too tightly strung or too short\n\n * Other racquet sports, like racquetball or squash\n\n * Hitting the ball off center on the racket, or hitting heavy, wet balls\n\nHowever, many people who suffer from tennis elbow do not play tennis. The\nproblem can be caused by any repetitive movement. Other causes of tennis elbow\ninclude:\n\n * Painting with a brush or roller\n\n * Operating a chain saw\n\n * Frequent use of other hand tools on a regular basis\n\n * Using repeated hand motions in various professions, such as meat cutters, musicians, dentists, and carpenters\n\n## What are the symptoms of tennis elbow?\n\nThe following are the most common symptoms of tennis elbow. However, you may\nexperience symptoms differently.\n\nAt first, you may have pain, burning, or an ache along the outside of your\nforearm and elbow. With time, the pain gets worse. If you continue the\nactivity that caused your condition, the pain may spread down to your wrist,\neven at rest. Pain may also persist when you place your arm and hand palm-down\non a table, and then try to raise your hand against resistance. You may also\nfeel pain when you try to lift and grip small objects, such as a coffee cup. A\nweak grip is another symptom of tennis elbow.\n\nThe symptoms of tennis elbow may resemble other medical problems or\nconditions. Always see your healthcare provider for a diagnosis.\n\n## How is tennis elbow diagnosed?\n\nYour healthcare provider can usually diagnosis your tennis elbow by a physical\nexam. In some cases, you may certain tests, such as:\n\n * An X-ray to look at the bones of your elbow to see if you have arthritis in your elbow.\n\n * Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can show your tendons and how severe the damage is. An MRI of your neck can show if arthritis in your neck, or disk problems in your spine are causing your arm pain.\n\n * Electromyography (EMG) of your elbow may show if you have any nerve problems that may be causing your pain.\n\n## How is tennis elbow treated?\n\nIt’s important to avoid the movement that caused your injury in the first\nplace. Treatment may include:\n\n * Rest and stopping the activity that produces the symptoms\n\n * Ice packs (to reduce inflammation)\n\n * Strengthening and stretching exercises\n\n * Anti-inflammatory medicines (such as ibuprofen or naproxen)\n\nIf these treatments do not work, your healthcare provider may talk to you\nabout:\n\n * Bracing the area to keep it still for a few weeks or use of a special brace with activities\n\n * Steroid injections to help reduce swelling and pain\n\n * A special type of ultrasound that can help break up scar tissue, increase blood flow, and promote healing\n\n * Surgery (rarely necessary)\n\n## What can I do to prevent tennis elbow?\n\n * Keep your arms flexible and strong\n\n * Avoid repetitive movements\n\n * Warm up before exercising or using your arms for sports or other repetitive movements\n\n * If you play a racquet sport, make sure your equipment is right for you\n\n## When should I call my healthcare provider?\n\n * If pain or trouble moving affects your regular daily activities\n\n * If your pain doesn’t get better, or it gets worse with treatment\n\n * You see a bulge or lump on your arm\n\n## Key points about lateral epicondylitis\n\n * Lateral epicondylitis, or tennis elbow, is swelling or tearing of the tendons that bend your wrist backward away from your palm.\n\n * It’s caused by repetitive motion of the forearm muscles, which attach to the outside of your elbow. The muscles and tendons become sore from excessive strain.\n\n * Symptoms include pain, burning, or an ache along the outside of the forearm and elbow. It gets worse and may spread down to the wrist if the person continues the activity that causes the condition. The grip may become weak.\n\n * Lateral epicondylitis is diagnosed by an exam of the elbow joint. The healthcare provider may need an X-ray or MRI to see what’s causing the problem. An EMG may be done to look for nerve problems.\n\n * Lateral epicondylitis can be treated with rest and medicines to help with the inflammation. Exercises often help too. Rarely, surgery may be done to repair the tendon.\n\n * You can help prevent lateral epicondylitis by doing things like warming up before exercise or sports, increasing activity slowly, using the right equipment for activities, and strengthening your arm muscles.\n\n * Follow your healthcare provider’s recommendations to get rest and manage pain and swelling. 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This is because they can reduce inflammation and pain without causing side effects, such as feeling sick (nausea) and diarrhoea.\",\n \"Some NSAIDs are only available with a prescription. A GP or pharmacist will be able to recommend a suitable NSAID.\",\n \"The GP may refer you to a physiotherapist if your tennis elbow is causing more severe or persistent pain. Physiotherapists are healthcare professionals who use a variety of methods to restore movement to injured areas of the body.\",\n \"The physiotherapist may use manual therapy techniques, such as massage and manipulation, to relieve pain and stiffness, and encourage blood flow to your arm. They can also show you exercises you can do to keep your arm mobile and strengthen your forearm muscles.\",\n \"The use of a brace, strapping, support bandage or splint (called an orthosis) may also be recommended in the short term.\",\n \"The injection will be given directly into the painful area around the elbow. A local anaesthetic may be given first to numb the area and reduce the pain.\",\n \"Steroid injections are only likely to give short-term relief and their long- term effectiveness is poor. If they're helping, you may be offered up to 3 injections in the same area, with at least a 3- to 6-month gap between them.\",\n \"Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment, where high-energy shockwaves are passed through the skin to help relieve pain and promote movement in the affected area.\",\n \"The number of sessions you will need depends on the severity of your pain. You may have a local anaesthetic to reduce any pain or discomfort during the procedure.\",\n \"Shockwave therapy, while safe, can cause minor side effects including bruising and reddening of the skin in the area being treated.\",\n \"Research shows that shockwave therapy can help improve the pain of tennis elbow in some cases. However, it may not work in all cases, and further research is needed.\",\n \"Platelet rich plasma (PRP) is a treatment that may be offered by a surgeon in hospital to treat tennis elbow.\",\n \"PRP is blood plasma containing concentrated platelets that your body uses to repair damaged tissue. Injections of PRP have been shown to speed up the healing process in some people, but their long-term effectiveness is not yet known.\",\n \"The surgeon will take a blood sample from you and place it in a machine. This separates the healing platelets so they can be taken from the blood sample and injected into the affected joints. The procedure usually takes about 30 minutes.\",\n \"Surgery may be recommended in cases where tennis elbow is causing severe and persistent pain. The damaged part of the tendon will be removed to relieve the painful symptoms.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Tennis elbow - Treatment - NHS\\n\\nSkip to main content\\n\\n# Treatment - Tennis elbow\\n\\nTennis elbow will get better without treatment (known as a self-limiting\\ncondition).\\n\\nTennis elbow usually lasts between 6 months and 2 years, with most people\\n(90%) making a full recovery within a year.\\n\\nThe most important thing to do is to rest your injured arm and stop doing the\\nactivity that caused the problem.\\n\\nThere are also simple treatments to help with the pain, like holding a cold\\ncompress, such as a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a towel, against your elbow\\nfor a few minutes several times a day.\\n\\n## Avoiding or changing activities\\n\\nIf you have tennis elbow, you should stop doing activities that strain the\\naffected muscles and tendons.\\n\\nIf you use your arms at work to carry out manual tasks, such as lifting, you\\nmay need to avoid these activities until the pain in your arm improves.\\n\\nAlternatively, you may be able to change the way you do these types of\\nmovements so they do not place strain on your arm.\\n\\nTalk to your employer about avoiding or changing activities that could\\naggravate your arm and make the pain worse.\\n\\n## Painkillers and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)\\n\\nTaking painkillers, such as paracetamol, and NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen, may\\nhelp ease mild pain and inflammation caused by tennis elbow.\\n\\nNSAIDs are available as tablets or creams and gels (topical NSAIDs), which are\\napplied directly to the area of your body where there is pain.\\n\\nTopical NSAIDs are often recommended for musculoskeletal conditions, such as\\ntennis elbow, rather than anti-inflammatory tablets. This is because they can\\nreduce inflammation and pain without causing side effects, such as feeling\\nsick (nausea) and diarrhoea.\\n\\nSome NSAIDs are only available with a prescription. A GP or pharmacist will be\\nable to recommend a suitable NSAID.\\n\\nRead more about non-prescription and prescription-only medicines\\n\\n## Physiotherapy for tennis elbow\\n\\nThe GP may refer you to a physiotherapist if your tennis elbow is causing more\\nsevere or persistent pain. Physiotherapists are healthcare professionals who\\nuse a variety of methods to restore movement to injured areas of the body.\\n\\nThe physiotherapist may use manual therapy techniques, such as massage and\\nmanipulation, to relieve pain and stiffness, and encourage blood flow to your\\narm. They can also show you exercises you can do to keep your arm mobile and\\nstrengthen your forearm muscles.\\n\\nThe use of a brace, strapping, support bandage or splint (called an orthosis)\\nmay also be recommended in the short term.\\n\\nRead more about physiotherapy\\n\\n## Steroid injections for tennis elbow\\n\\nSteroids, medicines that contains synthetic versions of the hormone cortisol,\\nare sometimes used to treat tennis elbow.\\n\\nSome people with tennis elbow are offered steroid injections when other\\ntreatments have not worked.\\n\\nThe injection will be given directly into the painful area around the elbow. A\\nlocal anaesthetic may be given first to numb the area and reduce the pain.\\n\\nSteroid injections are only likely to give short-term relief and their long-\\nterm effectiveness is poor. If they're helping, you may be offered up to 3\\ninjections in the same area, with at least a 3- to 6-month gap between them.\\n\\n## Shockwave therapy for tennis elbow\\n\\nShockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment, where high-energy shockwaves\\nare passed through the skin to help relieve pain and promote movement in the\\naffected area.\\n\\nThe number of sessions you will need depends on the severity of your pain. You\\nmay have a local anaesthetic to reduce any pain or discomfort during the\\nprocedure.\\n\\nShockwave therapy, while safe, can cause minor side effects including bruising\\nand reddening of the skin in the area being treated.\\n\\nResearch shows that shockwave therapy can help improve the pain of tennis\\nelbow in some cases. However, it may not work in all cases, and further\\nresearch is needed.\\n\\n## PRP injections for tennis elbow\\n\\nPlatelet rich plasma (PRP) is a treatment that may be offered by a surgeon in\\nhospital to treat tennis elbow.\\n\\nPRP is blood plasma containing concentrated platelets that your body uses to\\nrepair damaged tissue. Injections of PRP have been shown to speed up the\\nhealing process in some people, but their long-term effectiveness is not yet\\nknown.\\n\\nThe surgeon will take a blood sample from you and place it in a machine. This\\nseparates the healing platelets so they can be taken from the blood sample and\\ninjected into the affected joints. The procedure usually takes about 30\\nminutes.\\n\\n## Surgery for tennis elbow\\n\\nSurgery may be recommended in cases where tennis elbow is causing severe and\\npersistent pain. The damaged part of the tendon will be removed to relieve the\\npainful symptoms.\\n\\nPage last reviewed: 10 November 2020 Next review due: 10 November 2023\\n\\n## Support links\\n\\n * NHS sites\\n * About us\\n * Contact us\\n * Profile editor login\\n * Site map\\n * Accessibility statement\\n * Our policies\\n * Cookies\\n\\n© Crown copyright\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov:80/pubmed/17012266\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20140428200532/http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov:80/pubmed/17012266\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"Mobilisation with movement and exercise, corticosteroid ... [BMJ. 2006]\",\n \"passages\": []\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Mobilisation with movement and exercise, corticosteroid ... [BMJ. 2006] -\\nPubMed - NCBI\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/lateral-epicondylitis-tennis-elbow\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20210510042850/https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/lateral-epicondylitis-tennis-elbow\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"Tennis elbow can be caused by trauma to the elbow or more often by repeated stress on the elbow tendons such as from sports or use of certain tools.\",\n \"Treatment of tennis elbow includes: activity modification, ice, medicine, stretching, braces and injections. Surgery is rarely used to treat tennis elbow.\",\n \"Lateral epicondylitis, commonly known as tennis elbow, is swelling of the tendons that bend your wrist backward away from your palm.\",\n \"A tendon is a tough cord of tissue that connects muscles to bones. The tendon most likely involved in tennis elbow is called the extensor carpi radialis brevis. Tennis elbow is usually diagnosed in both men and women between the ages of 30 and 50 years.\",\n \"Tennis elbow, as the name implies, is often caused by the force of the tennis racket hitting balls in the backhand position. Your forearm muscles, which attach to the outside of your elbow, may become sore from excessive strain. When making a backhand stroke in tennis, the tendons that roll over the end of our elbow can become damaged. Tennis elbow may be caused by:\",\n \"However, many people who suffer from tennis elbow do not play tennis. The problem can be caused by any repetitive movement. Other causes of tennis elbow include:\",\n \"At first, you may have pain, burning, or an ache along the outside of your forearm and elbow. With time, the pain gets worse. If you continue the activity that caused your condition, the pain may spread down to your wrist, even at rest. Pain may also persist when you place your arm and hand palm-down on a table, and then try to raise your hand against resistance. You may also feel pain when you try to lift and grip small objects, such as a coffee cup. A weak grip is another symptom of tennis elbow.\",\n \"The symptoms of tennis elbow may resemble other medical problems or conditions. Always see your healthcare provider for a diagnosis.\",\n \"Your healthcare provider can usually diagnosis your tennis elbow by a physical exam. In some cases, you may certain tests, such as:\",\n \"Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can show your tendons and how severe the damage is. An MRI of your neck can show if arthritis in your neck, or disk problems in your spine are causing your arm pain.\",\n \"Lateral epicondylitis, or tennis elbow, is swelling or tearing of the tendons that bend your wrist backward away from your palm.\",\n \"It’s caused by repetitive motion of the forearm muscles, which attach to the outside of your elbow. The muscles and tendons become sore from excessive strain.\",\n \"Symptoms include pain, burning, or an ache along the outside of the forearm and elbow. It gets worse and may spread down to the wrist if the person continues the activity that causes the condition. The grip may become weak.\",\n \"Lateral epicondylitis is diagnosed by an exam of the elbow joint. The healthcare provider may need an X-ray or MRI to see what’s causing the problem. An EMG may be done to look for nerve problems.\",\n \"Lateral epicondylitis can be treated with rest and medicines to help with the inflammation. Exercises often help too. Rarely, surgery may be done to repair the tendon.\",\n \"You can help prevent lateral epicondylitis by doing things like warming up before exercise or sports, increasing activity slowly, using the right equipment for activities, and strengthening your arm muscles.\",\n \"Follow your healthcare provider’s recommendations to get rest and manage pain and swelling. Let your healthcare provider know if these strategies don’t help reduce pain, swelling, and loss of function.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow) | Johns Hopkins Medicine\\n\\n## COVID-19 Update\\n\\nWe are vaccinating patients ages 16+. Learn more:\\n\\nVaccines | Testing | Patient Care | Visitor Guidelines | Coronavirus | Self-\\nChecker | Email Alerts\\n\\nPopular Searches\\n\\n * coronavirus\\n * careers\\n * medical records\\n * map\\n * insurance accepted\\n * telemedicine\\n\\nHealth\\n\\n# Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)\\n\\nWhat You Need to Know\\n\\n * Tennis elbow can be caused by trauma to the elbow or more often by repeated stress on the elbow tendons such as from sports or use of certain tools.\\n * Symptoms of tennis elbow can include pain or weakness when grasping and aches or pain in the elbow area.\\n * Treatment of tennis elbow includes: activity modification, ice, medicine, stretching, braces and injections. Surgery is rarely used to treat tennis elbow.\\n\\n## What is tennis elbow?\\n\\nLateral epicondylitis, commonly known as tennis elbow, is swelling of the\\ntendons that bend your wrist backward away from your palm.\\n\\nA tendon is a tough cord of tissue that connects muscles to bones. The tendon\\nmost likely involved in tennis elbow is called the extensor carpi radialis\\nbrevis. Tennis elbow is usually diagnosed in both men and women between the\\nages of 30 and 50 years.\\n\\n## What causes tennis elbow?\\n\\nTennis elbow, as the name implies, is often caused by the force of the tennis\\nracket hitting balls in the backhand position. Your forearm muscles, which\\nattach to the outside of your elbow, may become sore from excessive strain.\\nWhen making a backhand stroke in tennis, the tendons that roll over the end of\\nour elbow can become damaged. Tennis elbow may be caused by:\\n\\n * Improper backhand stroke\\n\\n * Weak shoulder and wrist muscles\\n\\n * Using a tennis racket that is too tightly strung or too short\\n\\n * Other racquet sports, like racquetball or squash\\n\\n * Hitting the ball off center on the racket, or hitting heavy, wet balls\\n\\nHowever, many people who suffer from tennis elbow do not play tennis. The\\nproblem can be caused by any repetitive movement. Other causes of tennis elbow\\ninclude:\\n\\n * Painting with a brush or roller\\n\\n * Operating a chain saw\\n\\n * Frequent use of other hand tools on a regular basis\\n\\n * Using repeated hand motions in various professions, such as meat cutters, musicians, dentists, and carpenters\\n\\n## What are the symptoms of tennis elbow?\\n\\nThe following are the most common symptoms of tennis elbow. However, you may\\nexperience symptoms differently.\\n\\nAt first, you may have pain, burning, or an ache along the outside of your\\nforearm and elbow. With time, the pain gets worse. If you continue the\\nactivity that caused your condition, the pain may spread down to your wrist,\\neven at rest. Pain may also persist when you place your arm and hand palm-down\\non a table, and then try to raise your hand against resistance. You may also\\nfeel pain when you try to lift and grip small objects, such as a coffee cup. A\\nweak grip is another symptom of tennis elbow.\\n\\nThe symptoms of tennis elbow may resemble other medical problems or\\nconditions. Always see your healthcare provider for a diagnosis.\\n\\n## How is tennis elbow diagnosed?\\n\\nYour healthcare provider can usually diagnosis your tennis elbow by a physical\\nexam. In some cases, you may certain tests, such as:\\n\\n * An X-ray to look at the bones of your elbow to see if you have arthritis in your elbow.\\n\\n * Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can show your tendons and how severe the damage is. An MRI of your neck can show if arthritis in your neck, or disk problems in your spine are causing your arm pain.\\n\\n * Electromyography (EMG) of your elbow may show if you have any nerve problems that may be causing your pain.\\n\\n## How is tennis elbow treated?\\n\\nIt’s important to avoid the movement that caused your injury in the first\\nplace. Treatment may include:\\n\\n * Rest and stopping the activity that produces the symptoms\\n\\n * Ice packs (to reduce inflammation)\\n\\n * Strengthening and stretching exercises\\n\\n * Anti-inflammatory medicines (such as ibuprofen or naproxen)\\n\\nIf these treatments do not work, your healthcare provider may talk to you\\nabout:\\n\\n * Bracing the area to keep it still for a few weeks or use of a special brace with activities\\n\\n * Steroid injections to help reduce swelling and pain\\n\\n * A special type of ultrasound that can help break up scar tissue, increase blood flow, and promote healing\\n\\n * Surgery (rarely necessary)\\n\\n## What can I do to prevent tennis elbow?\\n\\n * Keep your arms flexible and strong\\n\\n * Avoid repetitive movements\\n\\n * Warm up before exercising or using your arms for sports or other repetitive movements\\n\\n * If you play a racquet sport, make sure your equipment is right for you\\n\\n## When should I call my healthcare provider?\\n\\n * If pain or trouble moving affects your regular daily activities\\n\\n * If your pain doesn’t get better, or it gets worse with treatment\\n\\n * You see a bulge or lump on your arm\\n\\n## Key points about lateral epicondylitis\\n\\n * Lateral epicondylitis, or tennis elbow, is swelling or tearing of the tendons that bend your wrist backward away from your palm.\\n\\n * It’s caused by repetitive motion of the forearm muscles, which attach to the outside of your elbow. The muscles and tendons become sore from excessive strain.\\n\\n * Symptoms include pain, burning, or an ache along the outside of the forearm and elbow. It gets worse and may spread down to the wrist if the person continues the activity that causes the condition. The grip may become weak.\\n\\n * Lateral epicondylitis is diagnosed by an exam of the elbow joint. The healthcare provider may need an X-ray or MRI to see what’s causing the problem. An EMG may be done to look for nerve problems.\\n\\n * Lateral epicondylitis can be treated with rest and medicines to help with the inflammation. Exercises often help too. Rarely, surgery may be done to repair the tendon.\\n\\n * You can help prevent lateral epicondylitis by doing things like warming up before exercise or sports, increasing activity slowly, using the right equipment for activities, and strengthening your arm muscles.\\n\\n * Follow your healthcare provider’s recommendations to get rest and manage pain and swelling. Let your healthcare provider know if these strategies don’t help reduce pain, swelling, and loss of function.\\n\\nSpecializing In:\\n\\n * Tennis Elbow\\n * Elbow Injuries\\n * Orthopaedic Surgery\\n\\n * Bone Surgery\\n * Baseball Injuries\\n\\nAt Another Johns Hopkins Member Hospital:\\n\\n * Howard County General Hospital\\n * Sibley Memorial Hospital\\n * Suburban Hospital\\n\\n * Orthopaedic Surgery\\n\\nFind Additional Treatment Centers at:\\n\\n * Howard County General Hospital\\n * Sibley Memorial Hospital\\n * Suburban Hospital\\n\\n### Related\\n\\nElbow Problems in Little League Baseball Players Elbow Pain and Problems\\nTendonitis Cubital Tunnel Syndrome\\n\\n### Request an Appointment\\n\\nFind a Doctor\\n\\nFind a Doctor\\n\\n### Related\\n\\n * Tennis Elbow\\n\\nElbow Problems in Little League Baseball Players\\n\\n * Tennis Elbow\\n\\nElbow Pain and Problems\\n\\n * Overuse Injuries\\n\\nTendonitis\\n\\n## Health\\n\\nback to top button\\n\\nJohns Hopkins Medicine logo\\n\\nLanguage Assistance Available:\\n\\n * Español\\n * አማርኛ\\n * 繁體中文\\n * Français\\n * Tagalog\\n * Русский\\n * Português\\n * Italiano\\n * Tiếng Việt\\n * Ɓàsɔ́ɔ̀-wùɖù-po-nyɔ̀\\n * Igbo asusu\\n * èdè Yorùbá\\n * বাংলা\\n * 日本語\\n * 한국어\\n * Kreyòl Ayisyen\\n * العربية\\n * Deutsch\\n * Polski\\n * Ελληνικά\\n * ગુજરાતી\\n * ภาษาไทย\\n * اُردُو\\n * فارسی\\n * हिंदी\\n * Deitsch\\n * ខ្មែរ\\n\\nContact & Privacy Information\\n\\nContact Us | Patient Care Locations\\n\\nNotice of Privacy Practices | Privacy Statement\\n\\nTerms & Conditions of Use | Non-Discrimination Notice\\n\\nCopyright © 2021 The Johns Hopkins University, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, and\\nJohns Hopkins Health System. 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This dough doesn’t have to be refrigerated\nfor handling and can be prepared right away. ...more\n\n## Classic Cookbook is Back!\n\nPacked with 350 classic Cajun recipes such as gumbo, boudin, etouffee, cush\ncush, beignets, fried frog legs, fried turkey, bread pudding and many more of\nthe recipes for which Cajuns are famous.\n\n## Our Blog\n\n * ##### The Adventures of Alphonse and the Cajun...\n\nThis past year for Christmas, Alphonse the Crawfish was gifted a ticket...more\n\n * ##### Sharing our Recipes\n\nWe *love* when people share our recipes. So much so that Maw-Maw...more\n\n * ##### Welcome to the new RealCajunRecipes.com!\n\nWe first designed and developed RealCajunRecipes.com twelve years ago, and\npoor thing,...more\n\n## What's for supper?\n\n### February 14, 2021\n\nWe have an extensive collection of authentic Cajun recipes to choose from, but\nwhat are real Cajuns actually cooking? 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Finally, tell the person to subtract 6 and the answer will be their current age."},"related_document_urls_wayback_snapshots":{"kind":"list like","value":["http://web.archive.org/web/20210414172358/https://www.learn-with-math-games.com/math-number-tricks.html","http://web.archive.org/web/20210506223156/https://www.dr-mikes-math-games-for-kids.com/magical-calculator-birthday-math-trick.html","http://web.archive.org/web/20210506044000/https://cybraryman.com/numbertricks.html","http://web.archive.org/web/20190606024614/https://www.engadget.com/2013/11/12/use-your-iphone-to-impress-your-friends-with-these-cool-calculat/"],"string":"[\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20210414172358/https://www.learn-with-math-games.com/math-number-tricks.html\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20210506223156/https://www.dr-mikes-math-games-for-kids.com/magical-calculator-birthday-math-trick.html\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20210506044000/https://cybraryman.com/numbertricks.html\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20190606024614/https://www.engadget.com/2013/11/12/use-your-iphone-to-impress-your-friends-with-these-cool-calculat/\"\n]"},"split":{"kind":"string","value":"train"},"cluster":{"kind":"number","value":42,"string":"42"},"related_documents_content":{"kind":"list like","value":[{"original_url":"https://www.learn-with-math-games.com/math-number-tricks.html","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20210414172358/https://www.learn-with-math-games.com/math-number-tricks.html","parsed_text":{"title":"Best Math Number Tricks.","passages":["Math Number Tricks help teach basic math skills. Most of us appreciate a good magic trick and the thing that's cool about this kind of trick is it's hard for the person you do it on to figure it out.","Kids love learning magic tricks. It's fun to amaze friends and relatives and have them scratch their heads and think \"wonder how he did that one?\"","Finally, have the person add the second number of his or her age to the figure and ave them tell you their answer.","Beginning with the letter A as 1, count over in the Alphabet that many letters ( I usually will count a few out loud \" A is 1, B is 2, C is 3.\")","Now think of a Country that begins with your letter (Only big Baseball fans, or Cigar smokers will get the Dominican Republic, the rest will get Denmark)","Explanation: The result of step 3 (adding together the digits of a multiple of nine) will always yield \"9\", so subtracting 5 yields 4, which in turn forces the letter \"D\".","Just follow the steps with a calculator or by hand for building math skills! Go ahead and try the trick without cheating!","The answer’s format is: month/day/year. For example, an answer of 123199 means that you were born on December 31, 1999. If the answer is not right, you followed the directions incorrectly or lied about your birthday.","PICK POCKET NUMBER TRICK: Pretty cool math trick to impress your friends and family by correctly guessing the amount of change they have in their pockets!","MIND READING NUMBER TRICK: Great trick. Takes you to another page. But come on back afterwords. And just keep clicking on the little guy in the bottom right hand corner and he'll tell you what to do.","Number Tricks: Check out more cool number tricks that students will love and will of course boost their mental math skills.","They have fun doing the math number tricks, but at the same time they are getting better at doing the math. Make sure they don't use a calculator...sort of defeats the purpose. You might also want to see the main elementary math games page or the middle school math games page."]},"parsed_md":"Best Math Number Tricks.\n\n# Fun Math Number Tricks\n\nMath Number Tricks help teach basic math skills. Most of us appreciate a good\nmagic trick and the thing that's cool about this kind of trick is it's hard\nfor the person you do it on to figure it out.\n\nKids love learning magic tricks. It's fun to amaze friends and relatives and\nhave them scratch their heads and think \"wonder how he did that one?\"\n\nFinding Someone’s Age - Number Trick\n\n * Ask the person to multiply the first number of his or her age by 5.\n * Tell them to add 3.\n * Now tell them to double this figure.\n * Finally, have the person add the second number of his or her age to the figure and ave them tell you their answer.\n * Deduct 6 and you will have their age.\n\nMath Number Tricks are great to use in the classroom!\n\nGrey Elephants in Denmark - Number Trick\n\n * Pick a number between 1 & 10.\n * Multiply by 9.\n * If the result is a two digit number, add the two digits together.\n * Subtract 5 from the resulting number.\n * Beginning with the letter A as 1, count over in the Alphabet that many letters ( I usually will count a few out loud \" A is 1, B is 2, C is 3.\")\n * Now think of a Country that begins with your letter (Only big Baseball fans, or Cigar smokers will get the Dominican Republic, the rest will get Denmark)\n * Take the second letter in your county and think of a Circus Animal that begins with that letter.\n * Wait a couple of seconds and say \"There are no Elephants in Denmark!\"\n\nExplanation: The result of step 3 (adding together the digits of a multiple of\nnine) will always yield \"9\", so subtracting 5 yields 4, which in turn forces\nthe letter \"D\".\n\nDetermine Your Birthday - Math Number Trick\n\nJust follow the steps with a calculator or by hand for building math skills!\nGo ahead and try the trick without cheating!\n\n * Add 18 to your birth month\n * Multiply by 25\n * Subtract 333\n * Multiply by 8\n * Subtract 554\n * Divide by 2\n * Add your birth date\n * Multiply by 5\n * Add 692\n * Multiply by 20\n * Add only the last two digits of your birth year\n * Subtract 32940 to get your birthday!\n\nThe answer’s format is: month/day/year. For example, an answer of 123199 means\nthat you were born on December 31, 1999. If the answer is not right, you\nfollowed the directions incorrectly or lied about your birthday.\n\nPICK POCKET NUMBER TRICK: Pretty cool math trick to impress your friends and\nfamily by correctly guessing the amount of change they have in their pockets!\n\nMIND READING NUMBER TRICK: Great trick. Takes you to another page. But come on\nback afterwords. And just keep clicking on the little guy in the bottom right\nhand corner and he'll tell you what to do.\n\nMath number tricks are great for practicing addition, subtraction,\nmultiplication, and division.\n\nNumber Tricks: Check out more cool number tricks that students will love and\nwill of course boost their mental math skills.\n\nThey have fun doing the math number tricks, but at the same time they are\ngetting better at doing the math. Make sure they don't use a calculator...sort\nof defeats the purpose. You might also want to see the main elementary math\ngames page or the middle school math games page.\n\nGo To main Math Tricks Page\n\nReturn from Math Number Tricks to Learn With Math Games Home\n\n[?]Subscribe To This Site\n\n * Home\n * What's New\n * Addition\n * Subtraction\n * Multiplication\n * Division\n * Fractions\n * Preschool Games\n * Kindergarten Games\n * Elementary School\n * Middle School\n * Math Tricks\n * Online Games\n * Printable Math Games\n * Interactive Games\n * About\n * Privacy Policy\n * Sitemap\n\n© Copyright 2007 - 2020 www.learn-with-math-games.com All rights reserved\n\n"},{"original_url":"https://www.dr-mikes-math-games-for-kids.com/magical-calculator-birthday-math-trick.html","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20210506223156/https://www.dr-mikes-math-games-for-kids.com/magical-calculator-birthday-math-trick.html","parsed_text":{"title":"Magical Calculator Birthday Math Trick","passages":["Here's a math trick that just might help! Print out this page, and let the kid read carefully the instructions below :","You, the future math whiz, start by giving your friend a calculator. Then, you issue the following sequence of instructions. Make sure your friend presses the equals button (=) after each step!","And, amazingly, your friend's birthday will appear on the calculator screen! For example, let's suppose your friend was born on February 29. Below, I repeat the sequence of instructions, showing the result at each step in red.","Of course, a real math trick will impress friends by giving you a real aura of genius! To do this, don't let your friend do the last three steps - do them yourself in your head. Dividing by 10 or 100 or adding 11 should beeasy enough for a kid your age to accomplish in your head, right? Or if you're not so sure, practice a bit with the adult who gave you this.","If you are in Europe or Australia, you probably want February 29 to look like 29.02, not 2.29. In that case, wherever you see month, write day, and vice- versa. For example :","The result is clear. This trick is sure to make you seem like a real math genius to your friends! They'll bug you again and again to find out just how this math trick works. Don't tell them!"]},"parsed_md":"Magical Calculator Birthday Math Trick | Dr Mike's Math Games for Kids\n\nSkip to content\n\nDr Mike's Math Games for Kids\n\nHelping You Help Kids Love Math\n\n## Search Site\n\n## Menu\n\n * Home\n * New!\n * Popular!\n * Cool Math Games!\n * Newsletter!\n * Blog!\n * All The Games!\n * Kindergarten\n * Grades 1-7\n * Home School\n * Printable Games\n * Online Games\n * Calculator Games\n * Math Board Games\n * Math Worksheets\n * Magic Squares\n * Times Tables\n * Fractions\n * Game Reviews\n\n## Math Games\n\n * About Dr Mike\n * Like This Page On Facebook\n * Follow Dr Mike On Twitter\n\n# Magical Calculator Birthday Math Trick\n\n### Does a school kid you know want to appear as a maths whiz?\n\nBy Michael Hartley\n\nHere's a math trick that just might help! Print out this page, and let the kid\nread carefully the instructions below :\n\nYou, the future math whiz, start by giving your friend a calculator. Then, you\nissue the following sequence of instructions. Make sure your friend presses\nthe equals button (=) after each step!\n\n * Enter the number 7\n * Multiply by the month of your birth\n * Subtract 1\n * Multiply by 13\n * Add the day of your birth\n * Add 3\n * Multiply by 11\n * Subtract the month of your birth\n * Subtract the day of your birth\n * Divide by 10\n * Add 11\n * Divide by 100\n\nAnd, amazingly, your friend's birthday will appear on the calculator screen!\nFor example, let's suppose your friend was born on February 29. Below, I\nrepeat the sequence of instructions, showing the result at each step in red.\n\n * Enter the number 7 (7)\n * Multiply by the month of your birth (7x2=14)\n * Subtract 1 (14-1=13)\n * Multiply by 13 (13x13=169)\n * Add the day of your birth (169+29=198)\n * Add 3 (198+3=201)\n * Multiply by 11 (201x11=2211)\n * Subtract the month of your birth (2211-2=2209)\n * Subtract the day of your birth (2209-29=2180)\n * Divide by 10 (2180/10=218)\n * Add 11 (218+11=229)\n * Divide by 100 (229/100 = 2.29)\n\nThis will work every time! Try it!\n\nOf course, a real math trick will impress friends by giving you a real aura of\ngenius! To do this, don't let your friend do the last three steps - do them\nyourself in your head. Dividing by 10 or 100 or adding 11 should beeasy enough\nfor a kid your age to accomplish in your head, right? Or if you're not so\nsure, practice a bit with the adult who gave you this.\n\nSo now, the instructions become :\n\n * Enter the number 7\n * Multiply by the month of your birth (Eg, if your birthday was 29 February, you'd multiply by 2)\n * Subtract 1\n * Multiply by 13\n * Add the day of your birth (eg, if your birthday was 29 February, you'd multiply by 29)\n * Add 3\n * Multiply by 11\n * Subtract the month of your birth (eg 2)\n * Subtract the day of your birth (eg 29)\n * Tell me the result\n * (after mentally dividing by 10, adding 11, and dividing by 100) Your birthday is February 29!\n\nIf you are in Europe or Australia, you probably want February 29 to look like\n29.02, not 2.29. In that case, wherever you see month, write day, and vice-\nversa. For example :\n\n * Enter the number 7 (7)\n * Multiply by the day of your birth (7x29=203)\n * Subtract 1 (203-1=202)\n * Multiply by 13 (202x13=2626)\n * Add the month of your birth (2626+2=2628)\n * Add 3 (2628+3=2631)\n * Multiply by 11 (2631x11=28941)\n * Subtract the day of your birth (28941-29=28912)\n * Subtract the month of your birth (28912-2=28910)\n * Tell me the result\n\nThen, mentally, do these steps\n\n * Divide by 10 (28910/10=2891)\n * Add 11 (2891+11=2902)\n * Divide by 100 (2902/100 = 29.02)\n\nThe result is clear. This trick is sure to make you seem like a real math\ngenius to your friends! They'll bug you again and again to find out just how\nthis math trick works. Don't tell them!\n\nBy the way, if you like this one, you'll probably like my \"threes\" birthday\nmath trick as well!\n\nIf you like what you've just read, sign up for this site's free newsletters:\n\n"},{"original_url":"https://cybraryman.com/numbertricks.html","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20210506044000/https://cybraryman.com/numbertricks.html","parsed_text":{"title":"Numbeer Tricks","passages":["Cybrary Man's Educational Web Sites The internet catalogue for students, teachers, administrators & parents. Over 20,000 relevant links personally selected by an educator/author with over 30 years of experience.","Have student choose any number and to add 9 to it. (It would be easier if they pick small numbers to do this.)"]},"parsed_md":"Numbeer Tricks\n\n|\n\nCybrary Man's Educational Web Sites The internet catalogue for students,\nteachers, administrators & parents. Over 20,000 relevant links personally\nselected by an educator/author with over 30 years of experience.\n\n|\n\nEducators Parents Students General Home \n \n--- \n \n|\n\n# Number Tricks\n\nMental Shortcuts or Mentally Efficient Maths\n\nFor these activities have the students use a pencil or pen and paper to write\ndown each step.\n\nPROBLEM “A”\n\nHave student choose any number and to add 9 to it. (It would be easier if they\npick small numbers to do this.)\n\nHave student multiply this number by 2.\n\nSubtract 4.\n\nDivide the remainder by 2.\n\nSubtract the number first chosen.\n\nMagical Calculator Birthday Math Trick\n\nGuess My Birthday\n\nAge Calculator at Math Cats\n\nMathMagic Card Trick\n\nMental Math\n\nMental Math - Wikibooks, collection of open-content textbooks\n\nMath pages\n\nJN19 \n \n---\n\n"},{"original_url":"https://www.engadget.com/2013/11/12/use-your-iphone-to-impress-your-friends-with-these-cool-calculat/","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20190606024614/https://www.engadget.com/2013/11/12/use-your-iphone-to-impress-your-friends-with-these-cool-calculat/","parsed_text":{"title":"Use your iPhone to impress your friends with these cool calculator tricks","passages":["The iPhone calculator is great for crunching numbers in a pinch, but you can also use it to have some fun with your friends and family. Here are some cool calculator tricks you can use to find someone's phone number, guess their age and astound them with your math wizardry. If you have any tricks up your own sleeve, please share them in the comments.","Type in the first 3 digits of your phone number (not your area code) (So you would type in 759 if your number was 801-759-1234)","This trick makes it appear that you can predict the future. Give it a whirl and see if it impresses a crowd.","Inform your friend that the number is divisible by 137 and ask him or her to verify using the calculator.","Astound your friend by asking him or her to unfold the paper. Voila! The answer on the calculator should match the number on the paper -- 73!","This trick will make it appear that you are the world's fastest human calculator. To make it realistic, hand friend the iOS calculator and grab a piece of paper and pencil for yourself.","While you friend is typing numbers furiously on your iPhone, you can write down the first number three times and find the answer in a matter of seconds. (82-82-82 = 828282= 828,282)","This trick requires some work on your part. Just do the quick math at the end to baffle your friends with your math prowess.","Tell your friend to choose either of the numbers and to multiply it by 5. (8 x 5 = 40)","Now it is your turn. Take your friend's answer and subtract 14. You should get a two digit number -- the digit in the ten's place is the number that was multiplied by 5 and the digit in the one's place is the other number chosen at the beginning. (99 - 14 = 85)","Like the \"Guess The Numbers\" above, this trick requires some quick calculating on your part. Just do the calculation at the end, and you'll have your friends scratching their head wondering how you did that.","Ask your friend to write down any number that is at least four digits long. Ask them to hide it, so you can't see it. (4798, for example)","Tell your friend to cross out one digit from this answer. It can be any digit they want, except zero. (Let's cross out 6, so 4680 becomes 4x80)","Now it is your turn to do some math. Add up the digits your friend just read aloud (4 + 8 + 0 = 12). Find the next highest number that is divisible by 9. (18, in this case). Subtract your sum (12) from the number that can be divided by 9, (18 - 12 = 6). The result (6) is the value of the digit that was crossed out.","This is an oldie, but goodie. Its hook is the chocolate theme -- who can resist the allure of this sweet treat, even if it means revealing your age?","Tell your friend to select the number of times a week that they would like to have chocolate. The number has to be more than one, but less than 10. Use some cajoling to get them to pick a number in that range. (Let's say it is 6 times a week, for example)","Ask your friend if they already had their birthday this year. If they did, then tell them to add 1763 to their result. If they haven't, then tell them to add 1762. (850 + 1763 = 2613) Note: These numbers (1763, 1762) make the trick work in the year 2013. Use 1764 and 1763 in 2014.","The resulting value will be a three digit number (643). The hundred's place will be the number of times per week you want chocolate (6!), while the remaining digits will reveal your age (43yo)!","All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission."]},"parsed_md":"Use your iPhone to impress your friends with these cool calculator tricks\n\n * Login\n\nShow More Results\n\n### Latest in Calculator\n\n### The Mayo Clinic created an online tool for predicting kidney stones\n\n02.05.19\n\nView\n\n### Casio revives its musical, game-playing calculator from the '80s\n\n03.15.18\n\nView\n\n14\n\n### Numworks graphing calculator is made for students raised on tech\n\n08.28.17\n\nView\n\n### TI's educational coding tool plugs into your calculator\n\n09.13.16\n\nView\n\nImage credit:\n\nSave\n\n# Use your iPhone to impress your friends with these cool calculator tricks\n\nKelly Hodgkins, @kellyhodgkins\n\n11.12.13\n\nComments\n\n25 Shares\n\nShare\n\nTweet\n\nShare\n\nSave\n\n#### Sponsored Links\n\nThe iPhone calculator is great for crunching numbers in a pinch, but you can\nalso use it to have some fun with your friends and family. Here are some cool\ncalculator tricks you can use to find someone's phone number, guess their age\nand astound them with your math wizardry. If you have any tricks up your own\nsleeve, please share them in the comments.\n\n### Can I Get Your Phone Number, please?\n\nThis trick works only in the US with 7-digit phone numbers. Make sure you hit\nenter/equal between each step.\n\n 1. Open your iPhone calculator\n\n 2. Type in the first 3 digits of your phone number (not your area code) (So you would type in 759 if your number was 801-759-1234)\n\n 3. Multiply that number by 80 (759 x 80 = 60,720)\n\n 4. Add 1 (60,720 + 1 = 60,721)\n\n 5. Multiply by 250 (60,721 x 250 = 15,180,250)\n\n 6. Add last four digits of your phone number (15,180,250 + 1234 = 15,181,484)\n\n 7. Add last four digits of your phone number again (15,181,484 + 1234 = 15,182,718)\n\n 8. Subtract 250 (15,182,718 - 250 = 15,182,468)\n\n 9. Divide number by 2. (15,182,468 ÷ 2 = 7,591,234 -- which is your phone number!)\n\n### The Secret of 73\n\nThis trick makes it appear that you can predict the future. Give it a whirl\nand see if it impresses a crowd.\n\n 1. Write the number 73 on a piece of paper, fold it up, and give it to an unsuspecting friend.\n\n 2. Tell your friend select a four-digit number and enter it twice into a calculator.\n\n 3. Inform your friend that the number is divisible by 137 and ask him or her to verify using the calculator.\n\n 4. Tell your friends to divide the result by the original four-digit number.\n\n 5. Astound your friend by asking him or her to unfold the paper. Voila! The answer on the calculator should match the number on the paper -- 73!\n\n### The Human Calculator, aka the 3-7-13-37 Trick\n\nThis trick will make it appear that you are the world's fastest human\ncalculator. To make it realistic, hand friend the iOS calculator and grab a\npiece of paper and pencil for yourself.\n\n 1. Have your friend pick any 2 digit number (82, for example)\n 2. Tell your friend to multiply this number by 3 and hit enter/equal (82 x 3 = 246)\n 3. Then multiply that result by 7 and hit enter/equal (246 x 7 = 1,722)\n 4. Then multiply that result by 13 and hit enter/equal (1722 x 13 = 22,386)\n\n 5. Then multiply that result by 37 and hit enter/equal (22386 x 37 = 828,282)\n\n 6. While you friend is typing numbers furiously on your iPhone, you can write down the first number three times and find the answer in a matter of seconds. (82-82-82 = 828282= 828,282)\n\n### Guess The Numbers!\n\nThis trick requires some work on your part. Just do the quick math at the end\nto baffle your friends with your math prowess.\n\n 1. Ask your friend to select two numbers, each of which is less than 10. (8 and 5, for example)\n\n 2. Tell your friend to choose either of the numbers and to multiply it by 5. (8 x 5 = 40)\n\n 3. Then tell your friend to add 7 to this result. (40 + 7 = 47)\n\n 4. Multiply the resulting sum by 2. (47 x 2 = 94)\n\n 5. Add it to the other number that was first selected. (94 + 5 = 99)\n\n 6. Have your friend tell you the result. (The answer is 99!)\n\n 7. Now it is your turn. Take your friend's answer and subtract 14. You should get a two digit number -- the digit in the ten's place is the number that was multiplied by 5 and the digit in the one's place is the other number chosen at the beginning. (99 - 14 = 85)\n\n### Find The Deleted Digit\n\nLike the \"Guess The Numbers\" above, this trick requires some quick calculating\non your part. Just do the calculation at the end, and you'll have your friends\nscratching their head wondering how you did that.\n\n 1. Ask your friend to write down any number that is at least four digits long. Ask them to hide it, so you can't see it. (4798, for example)\n\n 2. Tell your friend to add the individual digits (4 + 7 + 9 + 8 = 109)\n\n 3. Then tell them to subtract that answer from the first number (4789 - 109 = 4680)\n\n 4. Tell your friend to cross out one digit from this answer. It can be any digit they want, except zero. (Let's cross out 6, so 4680 becomes 4x80)\n\n 5. Ask your friend to read out the remaining digits (He or she should say 4-8-0)\n\n 6. Now it is your turn to do some math. Add up the digits your friend just read aloud (4 + 8 + 0 = 12). Find the next highest number that is divisible by 9. (18, in this case). Subtract your sum (12) from the number that can be divided by 9, (18 - 12 = 6). The result (6) is the value of the digit that was crossed out.\n\n### Age By Chocolate\n\nThis is an oldie, but goodie. Its hook is the chocolate theme -- who can\nresist the allure of this sweet treat, even if it means revealing your age?\n\n 1. Tell your friend to select the number of times a week that they would like to have chocolate. The number has to be more than one, but less than 10. Use some cajoling to get them to pick a number in that range. (Let's say it is 6 times a week, for example)\n\n 2. Multiply this number by 2 (6 x 2 = 12)\n\n 3. Add 5 to the result (12 + 5 = 17)\n\n 4. Break out the chocolate calculator to multiply the result by 50 (17 x 50 = 850)\n\n 5. Ask your friend if they already had their birthday this year. If they did, then tell them to add 1763 to their result. If they haven't, then tell them to add 1762. (850 + 1763 = 2613) Note: These numbers (1763, 1762) make the trick work in the year 2013. Use 1764 and 1763 in 2014.\n\n 6. Now subtract the four digit year of their birthday. (2613 - 1970 = 643)\n\n 7. The resulting value will be a three digit number (643). 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It's fun to amaze friends and relatives and have them scratch their heads and think \\\"wonder how he did that one?\\\"\",\n \"Finally, have the person add the second number of his or her age to the figure and ave them tell you their answer.\",\n \"Beginning with the letter A as 1, count over in the Alphabet that many letters ( I usually will count a few out loud \\\" A is 1, B is 2, C is 3.\\\")\",\n \"Now think of a Country that begins with your letter (Only big Baseball fans, or Cigar smokers will get the Dominican Republic, the rest will get Denmark)\",\n \"Explanation: The result of step 3 (adding together the digits of a multiple of nine) will always yield \\\"9\\\", so subtracting 5 yields 4, which in turn forces the letter \\\"D\\\".\",\n \"Just follow the steps with a calculator or by hand for building math skills! Go ahead and try the trick without cheating!\",\n \"The answer’s format is: month/day/year. For example, an answer of 123199 means that you were born on December 31, 1999. If the answer is not right, you followed the directions incorrectly or lied about your birthday.\",\n \"PICK POCKET NUMBER TRICK: Pretty cool math trick to impress your friends and family by correctly guessing the amount of change they have in their pockets!\",\n \"MIND READING NUMBER TRICK: Great trick. Takes you to another page. But come on back afterwords. And just keep clicking on the little guy in the bottom right hand corner and he'll tell you what to do.\",\n \"Number Tricks: Check out more cool number tricks that students will love and will of course boost their mental math skills.\",\n \"They have fun doing the math number tricks, but at the same time they are getting better at doing the math. Make sure they don't use a calculator...sort of defeats the purpose. You might also want to see the main elementary math games page or the middle school math games page.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Best Math Number Tricks.\\n\\n# Fun Math Number Tricks\\n\\nMath Number Tricks help teach basic math skills. Most of us appreciate a good\\nmagic trick and the thing that's cool about this kind of trick is it's hard\\nfor the person you do it on to figure it out.\\n\\nKids love learning magic tricks. It's fun to amaze friends and relatives and\\nhave them scratch their heads and think \\\"wonder how he did that one?\\\"\\n\\nFinding Someone’s Age - Number Trick\\n\\n * Ask the person to multiply the first number of his or her age by 5.\\n * Tell them to add 3.\\n * Now tell them to double this figure.\\n * Finally, have the person add the second number of his or her age to the figure and ave them tell you their answer.\\n * Deduct 6 and you will have their age.\\n\\nMath Number Tricks are great to use in the classroom!\\n\\nGrey Elephants in Denmark - Number Trick\\n\\n * Pick a number between 1 & 10.\\n * Multiply by 9.\\n * If the result is a two digit number, add the two digits together.\\n * Subtract 5 from the resulting number.\\n * Beginning with the letter A as 1, count over in the Alphabet that many letters ( I usually will count a few out loud \\\" A is 1, B is 2, C is 3.\\\")\\n * Now think of a Country that begins with your letter (Only big Baseball fans, or Cigar smokers will get the Dominican Republic, the rest will get Denmark)\\n * Take the second letter in your county and think of a Circus Animal that begins with that letter.\\n * Wait a couple of seconds and say \\\"There are no Elephants in Denmark!\\\"\\n\\nExplanation: The result of step 3 (adding together the digits of a multiple of\\nnine) will always yield \\\"9\\\", so subtracting 5 yields 4, which in turn forces\\nthe letter \\\"D\\\".\\n\\nDetermine Your Birthday - Math Number Trick\\n\\nJust follow the steps with a calculator or by hand for building math skills!\\nGo ahead and try the trick without cheating!\\n\\n * Add 18 to your birth month\\n * Multiply by 25\\n * Subtract 333\\n * Multiply by 8\\n * Subtract 554\\n * Divide by 2\\n * Add your birth date\\n * Multiply by 5\\n * Add 692\\n * Multiply by 20\\n * Add only the last two digits of your birth year\\n * Subtract 32940 to get your birthday!\\n\\nThe answer’s format is: month/day/year. For example, an answer of 123199 means\\nthat you were born on December 31, 1999. If the answer is not right, you\\nfollowed the directions incorrectly or lied about your birthday.\\n\\nPICK POCKET NUMBER TRICK: Pretty cool math trick to impress your friends and\\nfamily by correctly guessing the amount of change they have in their pockets!\\n\\nMIND READING NUMBER TRICK: Great trick. Takes you to another page. But come on\\nback afterwords. And just keep clicking on the little guy in the bottom right\\nhand corner and he'll tell you what to do.\\n\\nMath number tricks are great for practicing addition, subtraction,\\nmultiplication, and division.\\n\\nNumber Tricks: Check out more cool number tricks that students will love and\\nwill of course boost their mental math skills.\\n\\nThey have fun doing the math number tricks, but at the same time they are\\ngetting better at doing the math. Make sure they don't use a calculator...sort\\nof defeats the purpose. You might also want to see the main elementary math\\ngames page or the middle school math games page.\\n\\nGo To main Math Tricks Page\\n\\nReturn from Math Number Tricks to Learn With Math Games Home\\n\\n[?]Subscribe To This Site\\n\\n * Home\\n * What's New\\n * Addition\\n * Subtraction\\n * Multiplication\\n * Division\\n * Fractions\\n * Preschool Games\\n * Kindergarten Games\\n * Elementary School\\n * Middle School\\n * Math Tricks\\n * Online Games\\n * Printable Math Games\\n * Interactive Games\\n * About\\n * Privacy Policy\\n * Sitemap\\n\\n© Copyright 2007 - 2020 www.learn-with-math-games.com All rights reserved\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"https://www.dr-mikes-math-games-for-kids.com/magical-calculator-birthday-math-trick.html\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20210506223156/https://www.dr-mikes-math-games-for-kids.com/magical-calculator-birthday-math-trick.html\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"Magical Calculator Birthday Math Trick\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"Here's a math trick that just might help! Print out this page, and let the kid read carefully the instructions below :\",\n \"You, the future math whiz, start by giving your friend a calculator. Then, you issue the following sequence of instructions. Make sure your friend presses the equals button (=) after each step!\",\n \"And, amazingly, your friend's birthday will appear on the calculator screen! For example, let's suppose your friend was born on February 29. Below, I repeat the sequence of instructions, showing the result at each step in red.\",\n \"Of course, a real math trick will impress friends by giving you a real aura of genius! To do this, don't let your friend do the last three steps - do them yourself in your head. Dividing by 10 or 100 or adding 11 should beeasy enough for a kid your age to accomplish in your head, right? Or if you're not so sure, practice a bit with the adult who gave you this.\",\n \"If you are in Europe or Australia, you probably want February 29 to look like 29.02, not 2.29. In that case, wherever you see month, write day, and vice- versa. For example :\",\n \"The result is clear. This trick is sure to make you seem like a real math genius to your friends! They'll bug you again and again to find out just how this math trick works. Don't tell them!\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Magical Calculator Birthday Math Trick | Dr Mike's Math Games for Kids\\n\\nSkip to content\\n\\nDr Mike's Math Games for Kids\\n\\nHelping You Help Kids Love Math\\n\\n## Search Site\\n\\n## Menu\\n\\n * Home\\n * New!\\n * Popular!\\n * Cool Math Games!\\n * Newsletter!\\n * Blog!\\n * All The Games!\\n * Kindergarten\\n * Grades 1-7\\n * Home School\\n * Printable Games\\n * Online Games\\n * Calculator Games\\n * Math Board Games\\n * Math Worksheets\\n * Magic Squares\\n * Times Tables\\n * Fractions\\n * Game Reviews\\n\\n## Math Games\\n\\n * About Dr Mike\\n * Like This Page On Facebook\\n * Follow Dr Mike On Twitter\\n\\n# Magical Calculator Birthday Math Trick\\n\\n### Does a school kid you know want to appear as a maths whiz?\\n\\nBy Michael Hartley\\n\\nHere's a math trick that just might help! Print out this page, and let the kid\\nread carefully the instructions below :\\n\\nYou, the future math whiz, start by giving your friend a calculator. Then, you\\nissue the following sequence of instructions. Make sure your friend presses\\nthe equals button (=) after each step!\\n\\n * Enter the number 7\\n * Multiply by the month of your birth\\n * Subtract 1\\n * Multiply by 13\\n * Add the day of your birth\\n * Add 3\\n * Multiply by 11\\n * Subtract the month of your birth\\n * Subtract the day of your birth\\n * Divide by 10\\n * Add 11\\n * Divide by 100\\n\\nAnd, amazingly, your friend's birthday will appear on the calculator screen!\\nFor example, let's suppose your friend was born on February 29. Below, I\\nrepeat the sequence of instructions, showing the result at each step in red.\\n\\n * Enter the number 7 (7)\\n * Multiply by the month of your birth (7x2=14)\\n * Subtract 1 (14-1=13)\\n * Multiply by 13 (13x13=169)\\n * Add the day of your birth (169+29=198)\\n * Add 3 (198+3=201)\\n * Multiply by 11 (201x11=2211)\\n * Subtract the month of your birth (2211-2=2209)\\n * Subtract the day of your birth (2209-29=2180)\\n * Divide by 10 (2180/10=218)\\n * Add 11 (218+11=229)\\n * Divide by 100 (229/100 = 2.29)\\n\\nThis will work every time! Try it!\\n\\nOf course, a real math trick will impress friends by giving you a real aura of\\ngenius! To do this, don't let your friend do the last three steps - do them\\nyourself in your head. Dividing by 10 or 100 or adding 11 should beeasy enough\\nfor a kid your age to accomplish in your head, right? Or if you're not so\\nsure, practice a bit with the adult who gave you this.\\n\\nSo now, the instructions become :\\n\\n * Enter the number 7\\n * Multiply by the month of your birth (Eg, if your birthday was 29 February, you'd multiply by 2)\\n * Subtract 1\\n * Multiply by 13\\n * Add the day of your birth (eg, if your birthday was 29 February, you'd multiply by 29)\\n * Add 3\\n * Multiply by 11\\n * Subtract the month of your birth (eg 2)\\n * Subtract the day of your birth (eg 29)\\n * Tell me the result\\n * (after mentally dividing by 10, adding 11, and dividing by 100) Your birthday is February 29!\\n\\nIf you are in Europe or Australia, you probably want February 29 to look like\\n29.02, not 2.29. In that case, wherever you see month, write day, and vice-\\nversa. For example :\\n\\n * Enter the number 7 (7)\\n * Multiply by the day of your birth (7x29=203)\\n * Subtract 1 (203-1=202)\\n * Multiply by 13 (202x13=2626)\\n * Add the month of your birth (2626+2=2628)\\n * Add 3 (2628+3=2631)\\n * Multiply by 11 (2631x11=28941)\\n * Subtract the day of your birth (28941-29=28912)\\n * Subtract the month of your birth (28912-2=28910)\\n * Tell me the result\\n\\nThen, mentally, do these steps\\n\\n * Divide by 10 (28910/10=2891)\\n * Add 11 (2891+11=2902)\\n * Divide by 100 (2902/100 = 29.02)\\n\\nThe result is clear. This trick is sure to make you seem like a real math\\ngenius to your friends! They'll bug you again and again to find out just how\\nthis math trick works. Don't tell them!\\n\\nBy the way, if you like this one, you'll probably like my \\\"threes\\\" birthday\\nmath trick as well!\\n\\nIf you like what you've just read, sign up for this site's free newsletters:\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"https://cybraryman.com/numbertricks.html\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20210506044000/https://cybraryman.com/numbertricks.html\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"Numbeer Tricks\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"Cybrary Man's Educational Web Sites The internet catalogue for students, teachers, administrators & parents. Over 20,000 relevant links personally selected by an educator/author with over 30 years of experience.\",\n \"Have student choose any number and to add 9 to it. (It would be easier if they pick small numbers to do this.)\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Numbeer Tricks\\n\\n|\\n\\nCybrary Man's Educational Web Sites The internet catalogue for students,\\nteachers, administrators & parents. Over 20,000 relevant links personally\\nselected by an educator/author with over 30 years of experience.\\n\\n|\\n\\nEducators Parents Students General Home \\n \\n--- \\n \\n|\\n\\n# Number Tricks\\n\\nMental Shortcuts or Mentally Efficient Maths\\n\\nFor these activities have the students use a pencil or pen and paper to write\\ndown each step.\\n\\nPROBLEM “A”\\n\\nHave student choose any number and to add 9 to it. (It would be easier if they\\npick small numbers to do this.)\\n\\nHave student multiply this number by 2.\\n\\nSubtract 4.\\n\\nDivide the remainder by 2.\\n\\nSubtract the number first chosen.\\n\\nMagical Calculator Birthday Math Trick\\n\\nGuess My Birthday\\n\\nAge Calculator at Math Cats\\n\\nMathMagic Card Trick\\n\\nMental Math\\n\\nMental Math - Wikibooks, collection of open-content textbooks\\n\\nMath pages\\n\\nJN19 \\n \\n---\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"https://www.engadget.com/2013/11/12/use-your-iphone-to-impress-your-friends-with-these-cool-calculat/\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20190606024614/https://www.engadget.com/2013/11/12/use-your-iphone-to-impress-your-friends-with-these-cool-calculat/\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"Use your iPhone to impress your friends with these cool calculator tricks\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"The iPhone calculator is great for crunching numbers in a pinch, but you can also use it to have some fun with your friends and family. Here are some cool calculator tricks you can use to find someone's phone number, guess their age and astound them with your math wizardry. If you have any tricks up your own sleeve, please share them in the comments.\",\n \"Type in the first 3 digits of your phone number (not your area code) (So you would type in 759 if your number was 801-759-1234)\",\n \"This trick makes it appear that you can predict the future. Give it a whirl and see if it impresses a crowd.\",\n \"Inform your friend that the number is divisible by 137 and ask him or her to verify using the calculator.\",\n \"Astound your friend by asking him or her to unfold the paper. Voila! The answer on the calculator should match the number on the paper -- 73!\",\n \"This trick will make it appear that you are the world's fastest human calculator. To make it realistic, hand friend the iOS calculator and grab a piece of paper and pencil for yourself.\",\n \"While you friend is typing numbers furiously on your iPhone, you can write down the first number three times and find the answer in a matter of seconds. (82-82-82 = 828282= 828,282)\",\n \"This trick requires some work on your part. Just do the quick math at the end to baffle your friends with your math prowess.\",\n \"Tell your friend to choose either of the numbers and to multiply it by 5. (8 x 5 = 40)\",\n \"Now it is your turn. Take your friend's answer and subtract 14. You should get a two digit number -- the digit in the ten's place is the number that was multiplied by 5 and the digit in the one's place is the other number chosen at the beginning. (99 - 14 = 85)\",\n \"Like the \\\"Guess The Numbers\\\" above, this trick requires some quick calculating on your part. Just do the calculation at the end, and you'll have your friends scratching their head wondering how you did that.\",\n \"Ask your friend to write down any number that is at least four digits long. Ask them to hide it, so you can't see it. (4798, for example)\",\n \"Tell your friend to cross out one digit from this answer. It can be any digit they want, except zero. (Let's cross out 6, so 4680 becomes 4x80)\",\n \"Now it is your turn to do some math. Add up the digits your friend just read aloud (4 + 8 + 0 = 12). Find the next highest number that is divisible by 9. (18, in this case). Subtract your sum (12) from the number that can be divided by 9, (18 - 12 = 6). The result (6) is the value of the digit that was crossed out.\",\n \"This is an oldie, but goodie. Its hook is the chocolate theme -- who can resist the allure of this sweet treat, even if it means revealing your age?\",\n \"Tell your friend to select the number of times a week that they would like to have chocolate. The number has to be more than one, but less than 10. Use some cajoling to get them to pick a number in that range. (Let's say it is 6 times a week, for example)\",\n \"Ask your friend if they already had their birthday this year. If they did, then tell them to add 1763 to their result. If they haven't, then tell them to add 1762. (850 + 1763 = 2613) Note: These numbers (1763, 1762) make the trick work in the year 2013. Use 1764 and 1763 in 2014.\",\n \"The resulting value will be a three digit number (643). The hundred's place will be the number of times per week you want chocolate (6!), while the remaining digits will reveal your age (43yo)!\",\n \"All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Use your iPhone to impress your friends with these cool calculator tricks\\n\\n * Login\\n\\nShow More Results\\n\\n### Latest in Calculator\\n\\n### The Mayo Clinic created an online tool for predicting kidney stones\\n\\n02.05.19\\n\\nView\\n\\n### Casio revives its musical, game-playing calculator from the '80s\\n\\n03.15.18\\n\\nView\\n\\n14\\n\\n### Numworks graphing calculator is made for students raised on tech\\n\\n08.28.17\\n\\nView\\n\\n### TI's educational coding tool plugs into your calculator\\n\\n09.13.16\\n\\nView\\n\\nImage credit:\\n\\nSave\\n\\n# Use your iPhone to impress your friends with these cool calculator tricks\\n\\nKelly Hodgkins, @kellyhodgkins\\n\\n11.12.13\\n\\nComments\\n\\n25 Shares\\n\\nShare\\n\\nTweet\\n\\nShare\\n\\nSave\\n\\n#### Sponsored Links\\n\\nThe iPhone calculator is great for crunching numbers in a pinch, but you can\\nalso use it to have some fun with your friends and family. Here are some cool\\ncalculator tricks you can use to find someone's phone number, guess their age\\nand astound them with your math wizardry. If you have any tricks up your own\\nsleeve, please share them in the comments.\\n\\n### Can I Get Your Phone Number, please?\\n\\nThis trick works only in the US with 7-digit phone numbers. Make sure you hit\\nenter/equal between each step.\\n\\n 1. Open your iPhone calculator\\n\\n 2. Type in the first 3 digits of your phone number (not your area code) (So you would type in 759 if your number was 801-759-1234)\\n\\n 3. Multiply that number by 80 (759 x 80 = 60,720)\\n\\n 4. Add 1 (60,720 + 1 = 60,721)\\n\\n 5. Multiply by 250 (60,721 x 250 = 15,180,250)\\n\\n 6. Add last four digits of your phone number (15,180,250 + 1234 = 15,181,484)\\n\\n 7. Add last four digits of your phone number again (15,181,484 + 1234 = 15,182,718)\\n\\n 8. Subtract 250 (15,182,718 - 250 = 15,182,468)\\n\\n 9. Divide number by 2. (15,182,468 ÷ 2 = 7,591,234 -- which is your phone number!)\\n\\n### The Secret of 73\\n\\nThis trick makes it appear that you can predict the future. Give it a whirl\\nand see if it impresses a crowd.\\n\\n 1. Write the number 73 on a piece of paper, fold it up, and give it to an unsuspecting friend.\\n\\n 2. Tell your friend select a four-digit number and enter it twice into a calculator.\\n\\n 3. Inform your friend that the number is divisible by 137 and ask him or her to verify using the calculator.\\n\\n 4. Tell your friends to divide the result by the original four-digit number.\\n\\n 5. Astound your friend by asking him or her to unfold the paper. Voila! The answer on the calculator should match the number on the paper -- 73!\\n\\n### The Human Calculator, aka the 3-7-13-37 Trick\\n\\nThis trick will make it appear that you are the world's fastest human\\ncalculator. To make it realistic, hand friend the iOS calculator and grab a\\npiece of paper and pencil for yourself.\\n\\n 1. Have your friend pick any 2 digit number (82, for example)\\n 2. Tell your friend to multiply this number by 3 and hit enter/equal (82 x 3 = 246)\\n 3. Then multiply that result by 7 and hit enter/equal (246 x 7 = 1,722)\\n 4. Then multiply that result by 13 and hit enter/equal (1722 x 13 = 22,386)\\n\\n 5. Then multiply that result by 37 and hit enter/equal (22386 x 37 = 828,282)\\n\\n 6. While you friend is typing numbers furiously on your iPhone, you can write down the first number three times and find the answer in a matter of seconds. (82-82-82 = 828282= 828,282)\\n\\n### Guess The Numbers!\\n\\nThis trick requires some work on your part. Just do the quick math at the end\\nto baffle your friends with your math prowess.\\n\\n 1. Ask your friend to select two numbers, each of which is less than 10. (8 and 5, for example)\\n\\n 2. Tell your friend to choose either of the numbers and to multiply it by 5. (8 x 5 = 40)\\n\\n 3. Then tell your friend to add 7 to this result. (40 + 7 = 47)\\n\\n 4. Multiply the resulting sum by 2. (47 x 2 = 94)\\n\\n 5. Add it to the other number that was first selected. (94 + 5 = 99)\\n\\n 6. Have your friend tell you the result. (The answer is 99!)\\n\\n 7. Now it is your turn. Take your friend's answer and subtract 14. You should get a two digit number -- the digit in the ten's place is the number that was multiplied by 5 and the digit in the one's place is the other number chosen at the beginning. (99 - 14 = 85)\\n\\n### Find The Deleted Digit\\n\\nLike the \\\"Guess The Numbers\\\" above, this trick requires some quick calculating\\non your part. Just do the calculation at the end, and you'll have your friends\\nscratching their head wondering how you did that.\\n\\n 1. Ask your friend to write down any number that is at least four digits long. Ask them to hide it, so you can't see it. (4798, for example)\\n\\n 2. Tell your friend to add the individual digits (4 + 7 + 9 + 8 = 109)\\n\\n 3. Then tell them to subtract that answer from the first number (4789 - 109 = 4680)\\n\\n 4. Tell your friend to cross out one digit from this answer. It can be any digit they want, except zero. (Let's cross out 6, so 4680 becomes 4x80)\\n\\n 5. Ask your friend to read out the remaining digits (He or she should say 4-8-0)\\n\\n 6. Now it is your turn to do some math. Add up the digits your friend just read aloud (4 + 8 + 0 = 12). Find the next highest number that is divisible by 9. (18, in this case). Subtract your sum (12) from the number that can be divided by 9, (18 - 12 = 6). The result (6) is the value of the digit that was crossed out.\\n\\n### Age By Chocolate\\n\\nThis is an oldie, but goodie. Its hook is the chocolate theme -- who can\\nresist the allure of this sweet treat, even if it means revealing your age?\\n\\n 1. Tell your friend to select the number of times a week that they would like to have chocolate. The number has to be more than one, but less than 10. Use some cajoling to get them to pick a number in that range. (Let's say it is 6 times a week, for example)\\n\\n 2. Multiply this number by 2 (6 x 2 = 12)\\n\\n 3. Add 5 to the result (12 + 5 = 17)\\n\\n 4. Break out the chocolate calculator to multiply the result by 50 (17 x 50 = 850)\\n\\n 5. Ask your friend if they already had their birthday this year. If they did, then tell them to add 1763 to their result. If they haven't, then tell them to add 1762. (850 + 1763 = 2613) Note: These numbers (1763, 1762) make the trick work in the year 2013. Use 1764 and 1763 in 2014.\\n\\n 6. Now subtract the four digit year of their birthday. (2613 - 1970 = 643)\\n\\n 7. The resulting value will be a three digit number (643). The hundred's place will be the number of times per week you want chocolate (6!), while the remaining digits will reveal your age (43yo)!\\n\\nIn this article: calculator, iOS, iPhone, tricks\\n\\nAll products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team,\\nindependent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate\\nlinks. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an\\naffiliate commission.\\n\\n25 Shares\\n\\nShare\\n\\nTweet\\n\\nShare\\n\\nSave\\n\\nComments\\n\\nSign In\\n\\n1h\\n\\n1h ago in\\n\\nInternet\\n\\n## This AI-powered subreddit has been simulating the real thing for years\\n\\nOnly neural network bots can post on r/SubredditSimulator.\\n\\nBy A. Khalid, 1h ago\\n\\nSave\\n\\nView\\n\\n2h\\n\\n2h ago in\\n\\nRobots\\n\\n## Autonomous 'roboats' can assemble into floating structures\\n\\nThey could form impromptu bridges, stages and everything in between.\\n\\nBy J. 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Then, learn to spot micro expressions, which are small, temporary anomalies in facial expressions."},"related_document_urls_wayback_snapshots":{"kind":"list like","value":["http://web.archive.org/web/20200526161019/http://www.faceturn.com:80/fear/index.php","http://web.archive.org/web/20200516212204/http://changingminds.org:80/techniques/body/parts_body_language/nose_body_language.htm","http://web.archive.org/web/20180314233608/https://www.paulekman.com/micro-expressions/","http://web.archive.org/web/20200523111442/https://www.humintell.com/2010/06/the-seven-basic-emotions-do-you-know-them/","http://web.archive.org/web/20160731111641/http://www.scienceofpeople.com/2012/09/what-the-eyes-tell-you-about-lying-and-hidden-emotions/","http://web.archive.org/web/20200131224054/http://www.emotionalcompetency.com:80/contempt.htm","http://web.archive.org/web/20200520172835/http://changingminds.org:80/techniques/body/parts_body_language/eyebrows_body_language.htm","http://web.archive.org/web/20200526161059/http://www.faceturn.com:80/sad/index.php","http://web.archive.org/web/20200809105225/https://www.humintell.com/2009/09/subtle-expressions-key-to-detecting-deception/","http://web.archive.org/web/20190913092133/http://www.faceturn.com:80/anger/","http://web.archive.org/web/20200526161129/http://www.faceturn.com:80/surprised/index.php","http://web.archive.org/web/20200514044012/https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/Body_Language.htm","http://web.archive.org/web/20200526161029/http://www.faceturn.com:80/happy/index.php","http://web.archive.org/web/20201124013541/http://www.apa.org/science/about/psa/2011/05/facial-expressions.aspx","http://web.archive.org/web/20200428154736/http://changingminds.org:80/techniques/body/parts_body_language/lips_body_language.htm"],"string":"[\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20200526161019/http://www.faceturn.com:80/fear/index.php\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20200516212204/http://changingminds.org:80/techniques/body/parts_body_language/nose_body_language.htm\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20180314233608/https://www.paulekman.com/micro-expressions/\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20200523111442/https://www.humintell.com/2010/06/the-seven-basic-emotions-do-you-know-them/\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20160731111641/http://www.scienceofpeople.com/2012/09/what-the-eyes-tell-you-about-lying-and-hidden-emotions/\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20200131224054/http://www.emotionalcompetency.com:80/contempt.htm\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20200520172835/http://changingminds.org:80/techniques/body/parts_body_language/eyebrows_body_language.htm\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20200526161059/http://www.faceturn.com:80/sad/index.php\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20200809105225/https://www.humintell.com/2009/09/subtle-expressions-key-to-detecting-deception/\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20190913092133/http://www.faceturn.com:80/anger/\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20200526161129/http://www.faceturn.com:80/surprised/index.php\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20200514044012/https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/Body_Language.htm\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20200526161029/http://www.faceturn.com:80/happy/index.php\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20201124013541/http://www.apa.org/science/about/psa/2011/05/facial-expressions.aspx\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20200428154736/http://changingminds.org:80/techniques/body/parts_body_language/lips_body_language.htm\"\n]"},"split":{"kind":"string","value":"train"},"cluster":{"kind":"number","value":-1,"string":"-1"},"related_documents_content":{"kind":"list like","value":[{"original_url":"http://www.faceturn.com:80/fear/index.php","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20200526161019/http://www.faceturn.com:80/fear/index.php","parsed_text":{"title":"FaceTurn - Fear Face Expression","passages":["The fear facial expression is characterized by upward slanted eyebrows with wide open eyes. The mouth is typically open as a wide gape.","Fear is an emotional response to threats and danger. Fear should be distinguished from anxiety, which typically occurs without any external threat. Additionally, fear is related to the specific behaviors of escape and avoidance, whereas anxiety is the result of threats that are perceived to be uncontrollable or unavoidable."]},"parsed_md":"FaceTurn - Fear Face Expression | Fear Facial Expression\n\n| |\n\nSelect a Face Expression \n \n--- \n \n# Fear Face Expression\n\n## Facial Expression Info\n\nThe fear facial expression is characterized by upward slanted eyebrows with\nwide open eyes. The mouth is typically open as a wide gape.\n\nFear is an emotional response to threats and danger. Fear should be\ndistinguished from anxiety, which typically occurs without any external\nthreat. Additionally, fear is related to the specific behaviors of escape and\navoidance, whereas anxiety is the result of threats that are perceived to be\nuncontrollable or unavoidable. \n \nCopyright © 2011 - FaceTurn.com - Fear Face Expression | Fear Facial\nExpression\n\n"},{"original_url":"http://changingminds.org:80/techniques/body/parts_body_language/nose_body_language.htm","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20200516212204/http://changingminds.org:80/techniques/body/parts_body_language/nose_body_language.htm","parsed_text":{"title":"Nose body language","passages":["When the nostrils are widened it allows more air to be breathed in and out and readies the person for combat. In a related sense, this can indicate the person is experiencing extreme displeasure.","The nose can be wrinkled by pushing up from the mouth, pushing the cheeks or pulling from the top. This happens when a bad smell is detected. It can also appear with a metaphoric bad smell is thought about, for example when somebody else suggests a distasteful idea (see: even language uses bad-taste metaphor!). Card players may do this, for example, when they are dealt a bad hand.","Aside from when a person has a cold, sniffing can indicate displeasure or disgust. This may also happen on one side, with the mouth twitching up as well.","Touching the nose can indicate that the person has detected a bad smell. It is also common signal from a person who is not telling the truth.","When a person lies, blood vessels in their nose may dilate, making the nose swell or appear redder. The nasal engorgement then causes mast cells to release histamine, which makes the nose itch and so may lead to the person touching or scratching it (this is probably the basis of the Pinocchio story).","More pages: | Contact | Caveat | About | Students | Webmasters | Awards | Guestbook | Feedback | Sitemap | Changes |"]},"parsed_md":"Nose body language\n\nHow we change what others think, feel, believe and do \n \n--- \n \n| Menu | Quick | Books | Share | Search | Settings | \n \n--- \n \n# Nose body language\n\nTechniques > Use of body language > Parts-of-the-body language > Nose body\nlanguage\n\nFlared | Wrinkled | Sniffing | Touching it | See also\n\nThe nose, which is right in the middle of the face, can send a certain amount\nof body language.\n\n## Flared\n\nWhen the nostrils are widened it allows more air to be breathed in and out and\nreadies the person for combat. In a related sense, this can indicate the\nperson is experiencing extreme displeasure.\n\nFlared nostrils may also indicate that the person is making an internal\njudgment about something.\n\n## Wrinkled\n\nThe nose can be wrinkled by pushing up from the mouth, pushing the cheeks or\npulling from the top. This happens when a bad smell is detected. It can also\nappear with a metaphoric bad smell is thought about, for example when somebody\nelse suggests a distasteful idea (see: even language uses bad-taste\nmetaphor!). Card players may do this, for example, when they are dealt a bad\nhand.\n\nAnother variation is when the person is thinking about something but is not\nsatisfied with their own ideas.\n\n## Sniffing\n\nAside from when a person has a cold, sniffing can indicate displeasure or\ndisgust. This may also happen on one side, with the mouth twitching up as\nwell.\n\n## Touching it\n\nTouching the nose can indicate that the person has detected a bad smell. It is\nalso common signal from a person who is not telling the truth.\n\nWhen a person lies, blood vessels in their nose may dilate, making the nose\nswell or appear redder. The nasal engorgement then causes mast cells to\nrelease histamine, which makes the nose itch and so may lead to the person\ntouching or scratching it (this is probably the basis of the Pinocchio story).\n\nRubbing the finger alongside the nose can indicate disagreement. It may also\nbe a semi-suppressed nose-scratch related to lying.\n\nPinching the bridge of the nose can show the person is evaluating something,\nusually negatively and with some frustration.\n\nFiddling with the nose or pressing it down can just be a habit when the person\nis thinking.\n\n## See also\n\nHand body language, Metaphor\n\nHirsch, A.R. (2003). Physical and Verbal Signs of Lying. Directions in\nPsychiatry. 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They can happen as a\nresult of conscious suppression or unconscious repression. These facial\nexpressions are universal, meaning they occur on everyone around the world.\n\n## Why are micro expressions important?\n\nEveryone flashes micro expressions and no one can hide them. Reading micro\nexpressions is the key to enhanced emotional awareness and deception\ndetection. Learning to spot micro expressions gives you an edge in any social\nsituation.\n\n## Understanding Micro Expressions\n\nAll around the globe we express the same seven universal emotions. They\ninclude: anger, fear, sadness, disgust, surprise, contempt, and happiness.\nLearn the universal language of micro expressions to gain insight into the\nworld of emotions.\n\n### Spot concealed emotions\n\n### When someone conceals an emotion, “leakage” often occurs on that person’s\nface. In other words, micro expressions often flash across their face without\ntheir knowledge. Most people do not recognize these important clues, but with\nDr. Ekman’s tools, you can learn to spot them.\n\n### Improve your emotional intelligence\n\n### The face provides a universal system of signals in the form of facial\nexpressions. These expressions reflect the real-time fluctuations in a\nperson’s emotional state. Learning to read micro expressions helps you\nrecognize feelings in yourself and others.\n\n## History of micro expressions\n\nHaggard and Isaacs were the first to describe micro expressions in their study\nof psychotherapeutic interviews. They first referred to them as micro\nmomentary expressions. They explained their appearance as the result of\nrepression. Haggard and Isaacs also implied that these fleeting expressions\ncould not be recognized in real time. However, Ekman and Friesen later showed\nthat with proper training anyone could learn to see micros as they occurred.\nEkman and Friesen also broadened the explanation of why micros occur.\n\nIn 1967, Dr. Ekman began to study deception. He started with clinical cases in\nwhich the patients falsely claimed they were not depressed. These patients\nlater committed suicide when not under supervision. When patients’ films were\nexamined in slow motion, Ekman and Friesen saw micro expressions which\nrevealed strong negative feelings that the patient was trying to hide.\n\nMicro expressions happen when people hide their feelings from either\nthemselves or others. Importantly, both instances look the same. You cannot\ntell from the expression itself whether it is the product of suppression\n(deliberate concealment) or repression (unconscious concealment).\n\nConnect with Paul Ekman\n\nSign Up for Our Newsletter\n\n© Copyright 2017 Paul Ekman Group LLC. All rights reserved.\n\n## Who can learn to read micro expressions?\n\nAnyone can learn to spot concealed emotions with proper training. Dr. Ekman,\nthe world’s expert on emotions, created seven training tools to teach you how.\nNow you can join ranks with agencies such as the CIA, Scotland Yard, Pixar,\nApple, McKesson, and more.\n\nSIgn up\n\nBUY OUR TRAINING TOOLS\n\n## Enhance your relationships\n\n### Improve your ability to recognize others’ emotions to increase your\nconnection with others. Research has found that people who can spot micro\nexpressions are liked more by co-workers.\n\n### Develop your capacity for empathy\n\n### When you recognize others’ expressions you become more sensitive to their\nreal feelings. You also become more skilled at distinguishing whether certain\nemotions are being concealed.\n\n### Understand others\n\n### Dr. Ekman’s research shows that we often miss facial expressions when they\ncontradict what someone says. When you learn to recognize micro expressions,\nyou can spot the discrepancies between what you hear and what you see.\n\nFix the following errors:\n\nHide\n\n"},{"original_url":"https://www.humintell.com/2010/06/the-seven-basic-emotions-do-you-know-them/","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20200523111442/https://www.humintell.com/2010/06/the-seven-basic-emotions-do-you-know-them/","parsed_text":{"title":"Seven Basic Emotions – Reading Facial Expression","passages":["Humintell’s scientifically validated, emotion recognition training tools feature images of individuals portraying the 7 basic emotions: Anger, Contempt, Fear, Disgust, Happiness, Sadness and Surprise.","But what exactly are basic emotions and where do other emotions such as shame, guilt and pride fit in? Read on to learn more...","Basic emotions are emotions that have been scientifically proven to have a certain facial expression associated with it. In fact, developing the skill of reading microexpressions can help detect aspects of these expressions that are subtle or hard to determine.","For example, the basic emotion of “Anger” can be recognized by this picture all around the world, no matter what age, religion or gender you are, or what language you speak and it may be one of the most important in detecting threatening behavior. Anger can be characterized by these characteristics below:","Similarly, Fear is also a basic emotion. Fear is recognized all around the world by this facial expression of emotion, with the characteristics which can be seen below. Its important to note that other words describing fear are also expressed by this same face (or portions of this face). Emotions such as scared, mortified, horrified and petrified all have characteristics of this expression.","We often get asked about emotions such as shame, pride, jealously and guilt. While these emotions are important ones, they are still not considered part of the basic emotions set. For example, there is no scientific evidence showing that there is a universal expression of shame that is recognized around the world as shame. Be wary when you see or hear people labeling expressions as emotions not in the basic emotion set. There is little evidence backing up their claims.","*Please note that the images used in this blog post are property of Humintell. Duplicating or using these images for any purpose is strictly prohibited without written consent of Humintell.","Do not forget that all emotions, including the basic ones mentioned on this Website, cannot only been SEEN as being associated with particular facial expressions, but can also be FELT. Stated differently, a blind person would know what particular emotion(s) the speaking person was feeling at the time of the conversation. It would be interesting to observe what differences and similarities, if any, exist in conversations between a person with normal vision and a blind person with regard to emotions.","Leveraging nearly half a century of innovative research, we combine state-of- the-art behavioral science with real world practical experience to provide unique training in the fields of deception detection, reading people, threat assessment, and cross-cultural adaptation."]},"parsed_md":"Seven Basic Emotions – Reading Facial Expression - Humintell\n\nSkip to content\n\n# The Seven Basic Emotions: Do you know them?\n\n24 June, 2010\n\n## The Seven Basic Emotions: Do you know them?\n\nby Humintell Admin\n\nin Emotion, Science\n\nHumintell’s scientifically validated, emotion recognition training tools\nfeature images of individuals portraying the 7 basic emotions: Anger,\nContempt, Fear, Disgust, Happiness, Sadness and Surprise.\n\nClick here to tweet about the seven basic emotions\n\nBut what exactly are basic emotions and where do other emotions such as shame,\nguilt and pride fit in? Read on to learn more...\n\nBasic emotions are emotions that have been scientifically proven to have a\ncertain facial expression associated with it. In fact, developing the skill of\nreading microexpressions can help detect aspects of these expressions that are\nsubtle or hard to determine.\n\nFor example, the basic emotion of “Anger” can be recognized by this picture\nall around the world, no matter what age, religion or gender you are, or what\nlanguage you speak and it may be one of the most important in detecting\nthreatening behavior. Anger can be characterized by these characteristics\nbelow:\n\nSimilarly, Fear is also a basic emotion. Fear is recognized all around the\nworld by this facial expression of emotion, with the characteristics which can\nbe seen below. Its important to note that other words describing fear are also\nexpressed by this same face (or portions of this face). Emotions such as\nscared, mortified, horrified and petrified all have characteristics of this\nexpression.\n\nThere are other basic emotions such as disgust, contempt, happiness, sadness\nand surprise. Their characteristics can be seen below:\n\nWe often get asked about emotions such as shame, pride, jealously and guilt.\nWhile these emotions are important ones, they are still not considered part of\nthe basic emotions set. For example, there is no scientific evidence showing\nthat there is a universal expression of shame that is recognized around the\nworld as shame. Be wary when you see or hear people labeling expressions as\nemotions not in the basic emotion set. There is little evidence backing up\ntheir claims.\n\n*Please note that the images used in this blog post are property of Humintell. Duplicating or using these images for any purpose is strictly prohibited without written consent of Humintell.\n\nTags: 7 basic emotions, 7 facial expressions, basic emotion, seven basic\nemotions\n\n## 60 thoughts on “The Seven Basic Emotions: Do you know them?”\n\n 1. August M. Berg, Esq. says:\n\nJuly 11, 2016 at 5:18 am\n\nDo not forget that all emotions, including the basic ones mentioned on this\nWebsite, cannot only been SEEN as being associated with particular facial\nexpressions, but can also be FELT. Stated differently, a blind person would\nknow what particular emotion(s) the speaking person was feeling at the time of\nthe conversation. It would be interesting to observe what differences and\nsimilarities, if any, exist in conversations between a person with normal\nvision and a blind person with regard to emotions.\n\n 2. Pingback: Stress, Creativity and Protection | More of Positive Mornings\n\n 3. Pingback: Redeeming Emotions... | Brian Harris\n\n 4. Pingback: Your emotions are telling you something important. | Probaway - Life Hacks\n\n 5. Pingback: Universal Emotions | MTA Psychology\n\n 6. Pingback: Pandora's Blind Spot: Two Simple Ways to Make Your Digital Marketing Data Smarter | Ambition Data\n\n 7. Monroe Judkovics says:\n\nMarch 13, 2017 at 1:43 pm\n\nWhat about HORROR ???\n\n 8. Humintell Admin says:\n\nMarch 15, 2017 at 11:33 am\n\nHorror falls under the “fear” expression. As does scared, mortified,\npetrified, etc.\n\n 9. CeeBee says:\n\nJuly 24, 2017 at 10:41 pm\n\nWhat about compassion/empathy?\n\n 10. 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Easily establish baselines by sitting down with the person you want to read better—your child, your spouse, your friend and talk to them casually about neutral topics that they would have no reason to lie about, like the weather or what they want to have for dinner. Take note of how they act, how they hold their body, how they sound.","Once you have established someone’s baseline you can look for some of the typical gestures outlined below people make with their eyes. If you see one of these clues and it is different than their baseline behavior you know it is a red flag and you have to dig a little deeper.","Covering or shielding the eyes is often seen when people literally do not like what they see. You will see this when people feel threatened by something or are repulsed by what they are hearing or seeing. This is an indicator of un- happy behavior. You also see eye-blocking in the form of eye-rubbing, lots of blinking. Eye blocking is powerful display of consternation, disbelief or disagreement. This is actually an innate behavior–children who are born blind actually cover their eyes when they hear bad news.","Our pupils dilate when we are seeing something stimulating or we are in low light. If we are aroused our pupils dilate in order to take in more of our pleasing surroundings. Often during courtship pupils stay dilated. You can tell when someone is aroused by looking closely at their pupils in constant surrounding light.","Advertisers almost always widen the pupils of women in their ads because it makes their product look aroused and welcoming.","People often squint at you when they do not like you or something you are saying. It can mean suspicion. (Same principal as eye-blocking above–blocking out what they do not like). If you see someone squint at you (and it is not low light) address them directly and clarify your point. They will often be amazed you picked up on their disbelief.","We raise our eyebrows in a quick flash to draw attention to the face to be able to send clear communication signals. I have noticed I do this when I want to be understood or emphasize a point. Raising the eyebrows is a gesture of congeniality and hoping to get along and communicate better.","Mimicry or synchrony is when your behavior mimics or mirrors someone elses. You can mimic someone elses eye movement to build rapport. Although use this with caution–it is difficult to mimic someone in a genuine subtle way. If they notice it can feel creepy or forced.","Eye behavior is an important part of courtship. Here are the many ways we use our eye area in romance:","Women pluck their eyebrows higher up their forehead because it makes us look more helpless and this actually releases hormones in a man’s brain to protect and defend the female.","Researcher Monika Moore found that men often miss a women’s first eye-gazing courtship signal. On average, she needs to do it three times before the man takes notice.","A sideways glance over a raised shoulder highlights curves, the roundness of the female face–which signifies estrogen and exposes the vulnerability and pheromones of the neck. A great move for women trying to flirt.","Gazing can be an intimate activity. In fact if you disagree with a superior you can show disagreement by holding gaze for a bit longer than normal. An interesting experiment shows the importance of gazing while dating. In one experiment, researchers told one partner on a blind date that the other had an eye problem, but that they didn’t know which eye was slow. This caused the person to do deep eye gazing to try to figure out which eye was the problem eye. Interestingly, compared to people on control dates (they were told nothing about an eye problem) the people on the eye problem date scored each other much better and rated the date higher and more intimate.","Intimate Gazing– If you want to be intimate with someone you want to look from their eyes to their mouth and lower to the body. If someone is doing this to you it usually means they are having intimate thoughts about you.","Power Gazing– This is a triangle between the eyes and the forehead. It avoids the intimate areas of the mouth and body completely. (narrowing eyes is very powerful) (Women who play hard to get use social gazing not the intimate gaze in courtship.)","This usually denotes uncertainty or the need of more info. If someone sideways glances and has furrowed brow it can mean suspicion or critical feelings. Eyebrows up brows with a sideways glance on the other hand usually means interest or is a sign of courtship.","Studies show that women who wear glasses and make-up make the best impressions in business. Also those who wear glasses and peer over their lenses at others is always intimidating.","Women observe and examine men more in interviews. They especially notice the back of men’s shoes as they walk out the door.","During presentations you can actually use people’s eyes to lead them in topics. Use your pen to garner attention. You can actually hold it at eye- level and then lift people’s head when you make a point. You can also compare points by drawing people’s eyes to the right and left.","There are a number of studies that talk about the direction of eyes during lies. Typically when people look up an to the right they are lying or tapping into their imagination. When they look up to the left they are remembering or recalling something, tapping into the memory part of the brain. However be sure you get to know their natural movements because this can be reversed for left handed people. Here are some other guidelines that have been observed in people:","Looking Down to Their Right = Someone creating a feeling or sensory memory (Thinking what it would be like to swim in jello)","This can help you detect a lie if you ask someone a question and they look down to the right–as in they were creating a memory instead of remembering something. Note of caution, I have not been able to find a study replicating this effect–so only use with caution!","Check out our Power of Body Language course where we teach you the nonverbal signs of deception, how to read hidden emotions and the science of human lie detection:","Vanessa Van Edwards is a published author and behavioral investigator. She is a Huffington Post columnist and her courses and research has been featured on CNN, Forbes, Business Week and the Wall Street Journal. As a published Penguin author, Vanessa regularly speaks and appears in the media to talk about her research. She is a sought after consultant and speaker.","I was wondering if you have any citations for these studies, because I was unable to find any during a preliminary search.","Thanks for writing in! The study on eye gazing is interesting. As I mentioned above I don’t rely on it bc it simply has not been accurate enough for me except when I baseline first and even then there are so many other more reliable indicators of deceit. Check out this study and some of the articles he references if you want to dig a little deeper:","Hey this is really interesting I actually came to this page to understand what I was feeling and realized I was eye-blocking (because I was disgusted with someone)","I find that its really awkward to acknowledge something like that in a social context. “sorry but I find you repulsive and creepy”. Is that how women feel when they meet a creepy guy? disgusted and superior?","I work with a man who picks his nose aggressively when staring at small children. Is this a sign of aggression?","Oh my goodness this is gross. I have not seen nose picking as a sign of aggression. Probably a sign that he is very inept at social norms!","Oh...there is research that says the nose tissue swells with blood when aroused. Ugh I hope there is no correlation here!","I don’t know about you, but i would call the authorities and have him removed from that scenario. Maybe it is just me, but that could just be a nervous twitch. One that only shows itself when staring at children..... Which kind of makes me a bit leery of his ..... goals in life.....","I have had suspicions about my girlfriend cheating on mea lot of the signs are there and she denies it all the time but last night II said once a cheater always a cheatershe instantly started rubbing her eyes and looked awayI know she loves me and I love her but is that a pretty strong sign","Hi Wray, thank you for your comment. I’m sorry to hear about your current situation. Remember, there is not ONE SIGN that means someone is lying. Our recommendation is that you always baseline first (observe how they act in a calm, neutral environment), then look for red flags as you press deeper into the conversation. Three red flags is seen as a cluster, and you should definitely discuss this topic more. -Danielle and the Science of People Team","Have always heard that looking to the left is remembering something from the past and looking to the right is anticipating something in the future.","Another great article on reading people’s emotions!! It’s interesting that Researcher Monika Moore found that men often miss a women’s first eye-gazing courtship signal and that they need to give it three times before we as man get the hint.","My favorite part about this article is what the eye direction movements mean since it is one of the subconscious indicators we use that many people aren’t aware of. Once you’re able to get these movements memorized it’s much easier to read people!","While reading through these I found myself making the faces and expressions myself and thinking of situations in which these expressions would be used! This is so fun for me!! I always eye-block when I see a scary movie or if I see someone in pain. And I know that me and my girlfriends tend to make squinty eyes at scummy men who try to hit on us at bars, imagining our faces now really makes me laugh! One thing I wonder about is why women tend to look at the back of mens shoes when they walk out the door.. is that only in an interview situation? Or in any type of situation? I’ve never noticed that, that I can recall, but I might now!!","This is one of my most favourite articles yet! The eyes are so important and its one of the first things that i notice about a person. I wear contact lenses now but years ago before I went to the optician, i used to squint real bad but not realizing this. After reading this article has made me wonder whether I used to look continually suspicious at everything! Awesome information.","Interesting, but I’m not sure about the part of eye direction. I think that the fact that you have not been able to find a study replicating this effect happened for some reason, I think there’s much more to it 🙂","I think that this article is very interesting especially since they do say the eyes are the window to the soul."]},"parsed_md":"What the Eyes Tell You About Lying and Hidden Emotions - Science of People\n\n * About\n * Awesome\n * Work With Me\n * Heroes\n * Play\n\n# Be the most memorable person in the room.\n\n## I'll show you how.\n\nI'm Ready\n\n# What the Eyes Tell You About Lying and Hidden Emotions\n\nWhat do the eyes tell us about deception? Hidden emotions? Relationships? In\nthis post I want to break down different eye behaviors and cues.\n\n### Baselining\n\nBefore getting into details, I have to first explain the importance of\nbaselining. The first step to figuring out if someone is lying to you is to\nfind their baseline. A baseline is how someone acts when they are under\nnormal, non-threatening conditions. Easily establish baselines by sitting down\nwith the person you want to read better—your child, your spouse, your friend\nand talk to them casually about neutral topics that they would have no reason\nto lie about, like the weather or what they want to have for dinner. Take note\nof how they act, how they hold their body, how they sound.\n\nOnce you have established someone’s baseline you can look for some of the\ntypical gestures outlined below people make with their eyes. If you see one of\nthese clues and it is different than their baseline behavior you know it is a\nred flag and you have to dig a little deeper.\n\n## Eye-Related Nonverbal Clues:\n\n### 1\\. Eye-Blocking\n\nCovering or shielding the eyes is often seen when people literally do not like\nwhat they see. You will see this when people feel threatened by something or\nare repulsed by what they are hearing or seeing. This is an indicator of un-\nhappy behavior. You also see eye-blocking in the form of eye-rubbing, lots of\nblinking. Eye blocking is powerful display of consternation, disbelief or\ndisagreement. This is actually an innate behavior–children who are born blind\nactually cover their eyes when they hear bad news.\n\n### 2\\. Pupillometry\n\nOur pupils dilate when we are seeing something stimulating or we are in low\nlight. If we are aroused our pupils dilate in order to take in more of our\npleasing surroundings. Often during courtship pupils stay dilated. You can\ntell when someone is aroused by looking closely at their pupils in constant\nsurrounding light.\n\n * Advertisers almost always widen the pupils of women in their ads because it makes their product look aroused and welcoming.\n * When we see something negative our pupils also tend to constrict to block out the offensive imagery.\n\n### 3\\. Squinting\n\nPeople often squint at you when they do not like you or something you are\nsaying. It can mean suspicion. (Same principal as eye-blocking above–blocking\nout what they do not like). If you see someone squint at you (and it is not\nlow light) address them directly and clarify your point. They will often be\namazed you picked up on their disbelief.\n\n### 4\\. Eyebrows\n\nWe raise our eyebrows in a quick flash to draw attention to the face to be\nable to send clear communication signals. I have noticed I do this when I want\nto be understood or emphasize a point. Raising the eyebrows is a gesture of\ncongeniality and hoping to get along and communicate better.\n\n### 5\\. Synchrony and Mimicry\n\nMimicry or synchrony is when your behavior mimics or mirrors someone elses.\nYou can mimic someone elses eye movement to build rapport. Although use this\nwith caution–it is difficult to mimic someone in a genuine subtle way. If they\nnotice it can feel creepy or forced.\n\n### 6\\. Eyes and Courtship\n\nEye behavior is an important part of courtship. Here are the many ways we use\nour eye area in romance:\n\n * Women pluck their eyebrows higher up their forehead because it makes us look more helpless and this actually releases hormones in a man’s brain to protect and defend the female.\n * Women tend to raise their eyebrows and lower their lids to give the look of orgasming. (Think Marilyn Monroe)\n * Looking up and to the side is a ‘come hither’ look from a woman to a man.\n * Gazing at someone often engages their attention and encourages them to like you in return.\n * Researcher Monika Moore found that men often miss a women’s first eye-gazing courtship signal. On average, she needs to do it three times before the man takes notice.\n * A sideways glance over a raised shoulder highlights curves, the roundness of the female face–which signifies estrogen and exposes the vulnerability and pheromones of the neck. A great move for women trying to flirt.\n\n### 7\\. Gazing\n\nGazing can be an intimate activity. In fact if you disagree with a superior\nyou can show disagreement by holding gaze for a bit longer than normal. An\ninteresting experiment shows the importance of gazing while dating. In one\nexperiment, researchers told one partner on a blind date that the other had an\neye problem, but that they didn’t know which eye was slow. This caused the\nperson to do deep eye gazing to try to figure out which eye was the problem\neye. Interestingly, compared to people on control dates (they were told\nnothing about an eye problem) the people on the eye problem date scored each\nother much better and rated the date higher and more intimate.\n\nThere are three types of gazing:\n\n1) Social Gazing– This is a triangle from the eyes to the mouth. It is non-\naggressive and shows comfort.\n\n2) Intimate Gazing– If you want to be intimate with someone you want to look\nfrom their eyes to their mouth and lower to the body. If someone is doing this\nto you it usually means they are having intimate thoughts about you.\n\n3) Power Gazing– This is a triangle between the eyes and the forehead. It\navoids the intimate areas of the mouth and body completely. (narrowing eyes is\nvery powerful) (Women who play hard to get use social gazing not the intimate\ngaze in courtship.)\n\n### 8\\. Sideways Glance\n\nThis usually denotes uncertainty or the need of more info. If someone sideways\nglances and has furrowed brow it can mean suspicion or critical feelings.\nEyebrows up brows with a sideways glance on the other hand usually means\ninterest or is a sign of courtship.\n\n### 9\\. Looking Down One’s Nose\n\nIf someone lifts their head and looks down their nose at you it usually means\nthey feel superior.\n\n### 10\\. Darting Eyes\n\nDarting eyes always means the person feels insecure. They are often looking\nfor escape routes to talking to you.\n\n### 11\\. Glasses\n\nStudies show that women who wear glasses and make-up make the best impressions\nin business. Also those who wear glasses and peer over their lenses at others\nis always intimidating.\n\n### 12\\. Women\n\nWomen observe and examine men more in interviews. They especially notice the\nback of men’s shoes as they walk out the door.\n\n### 13\\. Controlling Where People Look\n\nDuring presentations you can actually use people’s eyes to lead them in\ntopics. Use your pen to garner attention. You can actually hold it at eye-\nlevel and then lift people’s head when you make a point. You can also compare\npoints by drawing people’s eyes to the right and left.\n\n### 14\\. Eye Direction\n\nThere are a number of studies that talk about the direction of eyes during\nlies. Typically when people look up an to the right they are lying or tapping\ninto their imagination. When they look up to the left they are remembering or\nrecalling something, tapping into the memory part of the brain. However be\nsure you get to know their natural movements because this can be reversed for\nleft handed people. Here are some other guidelines that have been observed in\npeople:\n\n * Looking to Their Right = Auditory Thought (Remembering a song)\n * Looking to Their Left = Visual Thought (Remembering the color of a dress)\n * Looking Down to Their Right = Someone creating a feeling or sensory memory (Thinking what it would be like to swim in jello)\n * Looking Down to Their Left = Someone talking to themselves\n\nThis can help you detect a lie if you ask someone a question and they look\ndown to the right–as in they were creating a memory instead of remembering\nsomething. Note of caution, I have not been able to find a study replicating\nthis effect–so only use with caution!\n\nCitations:\n\nNavarro, Joe, and Marvin Karlins. What Every BODY Is Saying: An Ex-FBI Agent’s\nGuide to Speed-reading People. New York, NY: Collins Living, 2008.\n\nEkman, Paul. Telling Lies: Clues to Deceit in the Marketplace, Politics, and\nMarriage. New York: Norton, 1985.\n\nPease, Allan, and Barbara Pease. The Definitive Book of Body Language. New\nYork: Bantam, 2006.\n\nMeyer, Pamela. Liespotting: Proven Techniques to Detect Deception. New York:\nSt. Martin’s, 2010.\n\nCraig, David. Lie Catcher: Become a Human Lie Detector in under 60 Minutes.\nNewport, N.S.W.: Big Sky, 2011.\n\n## Want to Learn More About Lie Detection?\n\nCheck out our Power of Body Language course where we teach you the nonverbal\nsigns of deception, how to read hidden emotions and the science of human lie\ndetection:\n\n###### All Rights Reserved + COPYRIGHT 2012 Science of People, LLC\n\n### About Vanessa Van Edwards\n\nVanessa Van Edwards is a published author and behavioral investigator. She is\na Huffington Post columnist and her courses and research has been featured on\nCNN, Forbes, Business Week and the Wall Street Journal. As a published Penguin\nauthor, Vanessa regularly speaks and appears in the media to talk about her\nresearch. She is a sought after consultant and speaker.\n\n## 27 Comments\n\n 1. L\n\nMarch 28, 2013 at 3:39 pm\n\nI find it that men squint (or at least narrow their eyes) when they’re\naroused.\n\nReply\n\n 2. Brendan\n\nMay 23, 2013 at 12:39 pm\n\nYou wrote: “There are a number of studies that talk about the direction of\neyes during lies.”\n\nI was wondering if you have any citations for these studies, because I was\nunable to find any during a preliminary search.\n\nThanks!\n\nReply\n\n 1. Vanessa Van Edwards\n\nMay 23, 2013 at 2:57 pm\n\nHi Brendan!\n\nThanks for writing in! The study on eye gazing is interesting. As I mentioned\nabove I don’t rely on it bc it simply has not been accurate enough for me\nexcept when I baseline first and even then there are so many other more\nreliable indicators of deceit. Check out this study and some of the articles\nhe references if you want to dig a little deeper:\n\nhttp://pss.sagepub.com/content/14/6/644.short\n\nBest,\n\nVanessa\n\nReply\n\n 3. jonathon\n\nJanuary 15, 2014 at 4:06 am\n\nHey this is really interesting I actually came to this page to understand what\nI was feeling and realized I was eye-blocking (because I was disgusted with\nsomeone)\n\nI find that its really awkward to acknowledge something like that in a social\ncontext. “sorry but I find you repulsive and creepy”. Is that how women feel\nwhen they meet a creepy guy? disgusted and superior?\n\nMuch love infinite waters diving deep once again PEEEEEEAAAAAACE\n\nReply\n\n 1. daine\n\nJanuary 23, 2015 at 5:43 am\n\nyeahhhhhhhhh:D\n\nReply\n\n 4. Pingback: Poker Strategy – I Wear My Sunglasses at Night... | On The Felt\n\n 5. Pepper rae\n\nJune 22, 2014 at 5:50 pm\n\nI work with a man who picks his nose aggressively when staring at small\nchildren. Is this a sign of aggression?\n\nReply\n\n 1. Vanessa Van Edwards\n\nJuly 8, 2014 at 10:22 pm\n\nOh my goodness this is gross. I have not seen nose picking as a sign of\naggression. Probably a sign that he is very inept at social norms!\n\nReply\n\n 1. Vanessa Van Edwards\n\nJuly 8, 2014 at 10:23 pm\n\nOh...there is research that says the nose tissue swells with blood when\naroused. Ugh I hope there is no correlation here!\n\nReply\n\n 2. Steven Lougheed\n\nFebruary 27, 2015 at 10:41 pm\n\nI don’t know about you, but i would call the authorities and have him removed\nfrom that scenario. Maybe it is just me, but that could just be a nervous\ntwitch. One that only shows itself when staring at children..... Which kind of\nmakes me a bit leery of his ..... goals in life.....\n\nReply\n\n 6. wray\n\nAugust 25, 2014 at 7:23 pm\n\nI have had suspicions about my girlfriend cheating on mea lot of the signs are\nthere and she denies it all the time but last night II said once a cheater\nalways a cheatershe instantly started rubbing her eyes and looked awayI know\nshe loves me and I love her but is that a pretty strong sign\n\nReply\n\n 1. Danielle McRae\n\nAugust 26, 2014 at 9:35 pm\n\nHi Wray, thank you for your comment. I’m sorry to hear about your current\nsituation. Remember, there is not ONE SIGN that means someone is lying. Our\nrecommendation is that you always baseline first (observe how they act in a\ncalm, neutral environment), then look for red flags as you press deeper into\nthe conversation. Three red flags is seen as a cluster, and you should\ndefinitely discuss this topic more. -Danielle and the Science of People Team\n\nReply\n\n 7. Pingback: Emotional intelligence boosts workplace performance | Yerepouni Daily News\n\n 8. Pingback: Dearman’s Body Language | Hampstead Research\n\n 9. preserver7777 .\n\nMay 20, 2015 at 6:59 am\n\nI wish their was a link to some sort of reference here – a journal article or\nthe like...\n\nReply\n\n 10. Pingback: First date hack: Five ways to tell he’s into you from his body language | The S Word\n\n 11. Pingback: References | Visual Communication Blog 2015\n\n 12. Feet2Fire\n\nAugust 28, 2015 at 4:20 am\n\nLooking to Their Right = Auditory Thought (Remembering a song) Looking to\nTheir Left = Visual Thought (Remembering the color of a dress)\n\nHave always heard that looking to the left is remembering something from the\npast and looking to the right is anticipating something in the future.\n\nReply\n\n 13. Robby Smith\n\nNovember 11, 2015 at 7:28 am\n\nAnother great article on reading people’s emotions!! It’s interesting that\nResearcher Monika Moore found that men often miss a women’s first eye-gazing\ncourtship signal and that they need to give it three times before we as man\nget the hint.\n\nReply\n\n 14. Andrew\n\nDecember 6, 2015 at 8:37 pm\n\nMy favorite part about this article is what the eye direction movements mean\nsince it is one of the subconscious indicators we use that many people aren’t\naware of. Once you’re able to get these movements memorized it’s much easier\nto read people!\n\nReply\n\n 15. Bella Perennis\n\nJanuary 30, 2016 at 6:26 am\n\nWow, awesome article! I’ll try showing disagreement by holding gaze next!\n\nReply\n\n 16. Liam Hayes\n\nJanuary 30, 2016 at 7:33 am\n\nVery interesting and informative. Good stuff!\n\nReply\n\n 17. Lauren Freeman\n\nFebruary 3, 2016 at 7:54 pm\n\nWhile reading through these I found myself making the faces and expressions\nmyself and thinking of situations in which these expressions would be used!\nThis is so fun for me!! I always eye-block when I see a scary movie or if I\nsee someone in pain. And I know that me and my girlfriends tend to make\nsquinty eyes at scummy men who try to hit on us at bars, imagining our faces\nnow really makes me laugh! One thing I wonder about is why women tend to look\nat the back of mens shoes when they walk out the door.. is that only in an\ninterview situation? Or in any type of situation? I’ve never noticed that,\nthat I can recall, but I might now!!\n\nReply\n\n 18. Nikki Thornton\n\nFebruary 20, 2016 at 9:39 am\n\nThis is one of my most favourite articles yet! The eyes are so important and\nits one of the first things that i notice about a person. I wear contact\nlenses now but years ago before I went to the optician, i used to squint real\nbad but not realizing this. After reading this article has made me wonder\nwhether I used to look continually suspicious at everything! Awesome\ninformation.\n\nReply\n\n 19. Pingback: Body Language Tips - PCA Law\n\n 20. Dan\n\nMay 22, 2016 at 4:20 am\n\nInteresting, but I’m not sure about the part of eye direction. I think that\nthe fact that you have not been able to find a study replicating this effect\nhappened for some reason, I think there’s much more to it 🙂\n\nReply\n\n 21. Karla\n\nJune 5, 2016 at 3:04 pm\n\nI think that this article is very interesting especially since they do say the\neyes are the window to the soul.\n\nReply\n\n### Leave a Reply Cancel reply\n\n### As Seen On:\n\n### Free Tips:\n\n### Research:\n\n * The Communication Matrix\n * 5 Scientific Strategies to Help You Win Negotiations\n * Science of People Podcast\n\n### Search:\n\nFavorite Tweets by @vvanedwards\n\nDo Not Click Here\n\n * About\n * Work With Me\n * Resources\n * Contact\n * Praise\n * Increase Your Social Influence\n\n"},{"original_url":"http://www.emotionalcompetency.com:80/contempt.htm","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20200131224054/http://www.emotionalcompetency.com:80/contempt.htm","parsed_text":{"title":"Emotional Competency","passages":["The words appalled, despise, distain, indignation, and reproach are approximate synonyms for contempt. We snub someone when we dismiss them with contempt. Contempt is similar to disgust, but pertains to people and their behavior rather than to chemically toxic substances.","There are some data to suggest that the concepts and labels of contempt, anger, and disgust are related to each other. These emotions arise when moral codes of a community are violated.","Upward contempt allows a person of lower status to claim superiority, at least along one attribute. It is a form of rebellion, or a way to cope with humiliation or defeat. It is generally a false display rather than a genuinely felt emotion.","Contempt is a declaration of greater status or power, and can serve as a reward for maintaining high stature. However, it is often counterfeit; people who are uncertain of their stature may show contempt in an effort to raise their image. The pretentious look down their noses at the homeless, the truly compassionate help the homeless.","We are most likely to feel contempt for people who are distant from us and low in stature. If they are close to us we feel compassion, and if they are powerful, we feel fear or envy."]},"parsed_md":"Emotional Competency - Contempt\n\nEmotional Competency \n \n--- \n \nExplore the Logic of Passion \n \n * Home\n * Importance\n * Recognizing\n * Concepts\n * Search\n * Blog\n * Resources\n * References\n\n \n \nContempt You don't meet my standards\n\n|\n\nYou would never have done that, you are morally superior and you feel contempt\nfor the pathetic person.\n\n## Definitions\n\n 1. Feeling morally superior to an offender.\n 2. Disapproving of anotherís action.\n\nRoot: from Latin contemptus, past participle of contemnere, to despise.\n\n## Related Terms\n\nThe words appalled, despise, distain, indignation, and reproach are\napproximate synonyms for contempt. We snub someone when we dismiss them with\ncontempt. Contempt is similar to disgust, but pertains to people and their\nbehavior rather than to chemically toxic substances.\n\nThere are some data to suggest that the concepts and labels of contempt,\nanger, and disgust are related to each other. These emotions arise when moral\ncodes of a community are violated.\n\n## Upward Contempt\n\nUpward contempt allows a person of lower status to claim superiority, at least\nalong one attribute. It is a form of rebellion, or a way to cope with\nhumiliation or defeat. It is generally a false display rather than a genuinely\nfelt emotion.\n\n## Benefits and Dangers of Contempt\n\nContempt is a declaration of greater status or power, and can serve as a\nreward for maintaining high stature. However, it is often counterfeit; people\nwho are uncertain of their stature may show contempt in an effort to raise\ntheir image. The pretentious look down their noses at the homeless, the truly\ncompassionate help the homeless.\n\nIt becomes dangerous if you humiliate the person you feel contempt for.\n\n## Enjoying Contempt\n\nBecause contempt declares your superiority, it is often a somewhat enjoyable\nemotion.\n\n## Meeting Expectations\n\nGuilt, shame, and contempt are each based on meeting expectations:\n\n * Guilt: I did not meet your moral standards and expectations,\n * Shame: I did not meet my own standards of behavior, and\n * Contempt: you did not meet my moral standards and expectations.\n\n## Power and Distance\n\nWe are most likely to feel contempt for people who are distant from us and low\nin stature. If they are close to us we feel compassion, and if they are\npowerful, we feel fear or envy.\n\n| Distant| Close \n---|--- \nPowerful| Fear| Envy \nPowerless| Contempt| Compassion \n \n## Facial Expression\n\nThe facial expression of contempt communicates your disapproval.\n\nThe facial expression of contempt has these distinctive features:\n\n * Chin is raised, making it easier to look down your nose at the offender,\n * The lip corner is tightened and slightly raised on one side of the face,\n * A slight smile can show enjoyment\n * This expression is often called a sneer.\n\n \n--- \n \n## References\n\n[laz] Passion and Reason: Making Sense of Our Emotions, by Richard S. Lazarus,\nBernice N. Lazarus\n\n[Ekm] Emotions Revealed: Recognizing Faces and Feelings to Improve\nCommunication and Emotional Life, by Paul Ekman\n\n[OCC] The Cognitive Structure of Emotions, by Andrew Ortony, Gerald L. Clore,\nAllan Collins\n\n[Gol] Destructive Emotions: A Scientific Dialogue with the Dalai Lama, by\nDaniel Goleman\n\nNonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Create Your Life, Your\nRelationships, and Your World in Harmony with Your Values, by Marshall B.\nRosenberg, Arun Gandhi\n\nScalar Ratings of Contempt Expressions, by David Matsumoto, San Francisco\nState University \n \nFear, Sadness, Anger, Joy, Surprise, Disgust, Contempt, Anger, Envy, Jealousy,\nFright, Anxiety, Guilt, Shame, Relief, Hope, Sadness, Depression, Happiness,\nPride, Love, Gratitude, Compassion, Aesthetic Experience, Joy, Distress,\nHappy-for, Sorry-for, Resentment, Gloating, Pride, Shame, Admiration,\nReproach, Love, Hate, Hope, Fear, Satisfaction, Relief, Fears-confirmed,\nDisappointment, Gratification, Gratitude, Anger, Remorse, power, dominance,\nstature, relationships \n \nUse of these WebPages acknowledges acceptance of our Terms of Use.\n\nContact us at info@EmotionalCompetency.com\n\nThe content of these web pages is copyright © 2005-2009 by Leland R. Beaumont\nAll rights reserved.\n\nEmotionalCompetency.com © 2005-2009 by Leland R. Beaumont\n\n"},{"original_url":"http://changingminds.org:80/techniques/body/parts_body_language/eyebrows_body_language.htm","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20200520172835/http://changingminds.org:80/techniques/body/parts_body_language/eyebrows_body_language.htm","parsed_text":{"title":"Eyebrow body language","passages":["Eyebrows can send body language. Being near the eyes, which are the major senders of signals, they are highly visible communicators, although the limited control of muscles around them can limit what they say.","Lowering the eyebrows conceals the eyes to a certain degree. Particularly with a lowered head, this can thus indicate deception or a desire that eye signals are harder to see.","Lowered eyebrows may also indicate annoyance, perhaps effectively saying 'I am so displeased, I do not want to look at you.' Related to this, lowered eyebrows are a sign of a dominant person.","When a person is surprised, their eyebrows are often raised. This typically happens as a part of opening the eyes wider, perhaps to see more clearly what is going on. The more the surprise. the higher the eyebrows are raised.","Raising the eyebrows asks for attention from others and can signal general emphasis. When as question is asked and the eyebrows are raised afterwards, this is a clear invitation to answer the question.","Opposite to the dominant lowering of eyebrows, raising eyebrows is may be a submissive move or indicate openness, as it lets the other person see your eyes ('I am not looking where I should not!'). Dominance and attractive signals can often be similar and raising eyebrows to expose eyes can also be a signal of attraction ('I'm looking at you, gorgeous. Can you see?').","Raising a single eyebrow is something that only some people can do and can be a bit more wry in its meaning, for example showing cynicism and asking 'Are you sure?' when the other person appears to be talking with limited accuracy.","By pushing together the eyebrows and pulling up the forehead, the eyebrows can be made to slope outwards. This can indicate relief ('Whew!'). It can also indicate anxiety ('Oh no!').","When the middle of the eyebrows are pulled down so they slope inwards, this often shows that the person is angry or frustrated. It can also indicate intense concentration.","When we see people we know, we often give a quick single up-down 'eyebrow flash' in recognition and greeting. This is a common signal across all primates, including monkeys and gorillas.","Rapid and repeated up and down movement may be an exaggerated signal, meaning 'Well how about that then!', in the way that Groucho Marx used it.","More pages: | Contact | Caveat | About | Students | Webmasters | Awards | Guestbook | Feedback | Sitemap | Changes |"]},"parsed_md":"Eyebrow body language\n\nHow we change what others think, feel, believe and do \n \n--- \n \n| Menu | Quick | Books | Share | Search | Settings | \n \n--- \n \n# Eyebrow body language\n\nTechniques > Use of body language > Parts-of-the-body language > Eyebrow body\nlanguage\n\nLowered | Raised | Middle-raised | Middle-lowered | Middle-together | Up and\ndown | See also\n\nEyebrows can send body language. Being near the eyes, which are the major\nsenders of signals, they are highly visible communicators, although the\nlimited control of muscles around them can limit what they say.\n\n## Lowered\n\nLowering the eyebrows conceals the eyes to a certain degree. Particularly with\na lowered head, this can thus indicate deception or a desire that eye signals\nare harder to see.\n\nLowered eyebrows may also indicate annoyance, perhaps effectively saying 'I am\nso displeased, I do not want to look at you.' Related to this, lowered\neyebrows are a sign of a dominant person.\n\n## Raised\n\nWhen a person is surprised, their eyebrows are often raised. This typically\nhappens as a part of opening the eyes wider, perhaps to see more clearly what\nis going on. The more the surprise. the higher the eyebrows are raised.\n\nRaising the eyebrows asks for attention from others and can signal general\nemphasis. When as question is asked and the eyebrows are raised afterwards,\nthis is a clear invitation to answer the question.\n\nOpposite to the dominant lowering of eyebrows, raising eyebrows is may be a\nsubmissive move or indicate openness, as it lets the other person see your\neyes ('I am not looking where I should not!'). Dominance and attractive\nsignals can often be similar and raising eyebrows to expose eyes can also be a\nsignal of attraction ('I'm looking at you, gorgeous. Can you see?').\n\nRaising a single eyebrow is something that only some people can do and can be\na bit more wry in its meaning, for example showing cynicism and asking 'Are\nyou sure?' when the other person appears to be talking with limited accuracy.\n\n## Middle-raised\n\nBy pushing together the eyebrows and pulling up the forehead, the eyebrows can\nbe made to slope outwards. This can indicate relief ('Whew!'). It can also\nindicate anxiety ('Oh no!').\n\n## Middle-lowered\n\nWhen the middle of the eyebrows are pulled down so they slope inwards, this\noften shows that the person is angry or frustrated. It can also indicate\nintense concentration.\n\n## Middle together\n\nWhen the eyebrows are pulled together, it can indicate confusion or an attempt\nto perceive better ('What's that?').\n\nAn inverted horseshoe-shaped fold between the brow is known as 'Darwin's grief\nmuscle' and often indicates sadness.\n\n## Up and down\n\nWhen we see people we know, we often give a quick single up-down 'eyebrow\nflash' in recognition and greeting. This is a common signal across all\nprimates, including monkeys and gorillas.\n\nRapid and repeated up and down movement may be an exaggerated signal, meaning\n'Well how about that then!', in the way that Groucho Marx used it.\n\n## See also\n\nEyes body language, Forehead body language \n \n--- \n \n### Site Menu \n \n--- \n \n| Home | Top | Quick Links | Settings | \n \nMain sections: | Disciplines | Techniques | Principles | Explanations |\nTheories | \n \nOther sections: | Blog! | Quotes | Guest articles | Analysis | Books | Help | \n \nMore pages: | Contact | Caveat | About | Students | Webmasters | Awards |\nGuestbook | Feedback | Sitemap | Changes | \n \nSettings: | Computer layout | Mobile layout | Small font | Medium font | Large\nfont | Translate | \n \n### You can buy books here \n \n--- \n \n|\n\nMore Kindle books: \n \n--- \n \nAnd the big paperback book\n\n|\n\nLook inside \n \n--- \n \nPlease help and share: \n \n--- \n \n### Quick links \n \n--- \n \n### Disciplines\n\n* Argument * Brand management * Change Management * Coaching * Communication * Counseling * Game Design * Human Resources * Job-finding * Leadership * Marketing * Politics * Propaganda * Rhetoric * Negotiation * Psychoanalysis * Sales * Sociology * Storytelling * Teaching * Warfare * Workplace design\n\n### Techniques\n\n* Assertiveness * Body language * Change techniques * Closing techniques * Conversation * Confidence tricks * Conversion * Creative techniques * General techniques * Happiness * Hypnotism * Interrogation * Language * Listening * Negotiation tactics * Objection handling * Propaganda * Problem-solving * Public speaking * Questioning * Using repetition * Resisting persuasion * Self-development * Sequential requests * Storytelling * Stress Management * Tipping * Using humor * Willpower\n\n|\n\n### Principles\n\n* Principles\n\n### Explanations\n\n* Behaviors * Beliefs * Brain stuff * Conditioning * Coping Mechanisms * Critical Theory * Culture * Decisions * Emotions * Evolution * Gender * Games * Groups * Habit * Identity * Learning * Meaning * Memory * Motivation * Models * Needs * Personality * Power * Preferences * Research * Relationships * SIFT Model * Social Research * Stress * Trust * Values\n\n### Theories\n\n* Alphabetic list * Theory types\n\n### And\n\n– About – Guest Articles – Blog! – Books – Changes – Contact – Guestbook –\nQuotes – Students – Webmasters \n \n| Home | Top | Menu | Quick Links | \n \n--- \n \n© Changing Works 2002- Massive Content — Maximum Speed \n \n---\n\n"},{"original_url":"http://www.faceturn.com:80/sad/index.php","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20200526161059/http://www.faceturn.com:80/sad/index.php","parsed_text":{"title":"FaceTurn - Sad Face Expression","passages":["The sad facial expression is characterized by upward slanting eyebrows. The most prominent feature of the sad facial expression is the frown, which can make almost any face have the aspect of sadness.","Sadness is an emotion characterized by feelings of disadvantage, loss, and helplessness. When sad, people often become quiet, less energetic, and withdrawn. Sadness is considered to be the opposite of happiness, and is similar to the emotions of sorrow, grief, misery, and melancholy.","The philosopher Baruch Spinoza defined sadness as the �transfer of a person from a large perfection to a smaller one.�"]},"parsed_md":"FaceTurn - Sad Face Expression | Sad Facial Expression\n\n| |\n\nSelect a Face Expression \n \n--- \n \n# Sad Face Expression\n\n## Facial Expression Info:\n\nThe sad facial expression is characterized by upward slanting eyebrows. The\nmost prominent feature of the sad facial expression is the frown, which can\nmake almost any face have the aspect of sadness.\n\nSadness is an emotion characterized by feelings of disadvantage, loss, and\nhelplessness. When sad, people often become quiet, less energetic, and\nwithdrawn. Sadness is considered to be the opposite of happiness, and is\nsimilar to the emotions of sorrow, grief, misery, and melancholy.\n\nThe philosopher Baruch Spinoza defined sadness as the �transfer of a person\nfrom a large perfection to a smaller one.� \n \nCopyright © 2011 - FaceTurn.com - Sad Face Expression | Sad Facial Expression\n\n"},{"original_url":"https://www.humintell.com/2009/09/subtle-expressions-key-to-detecting-deception/","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20200809105225/https://www.humintell.com/2009/09/subtle-expressions-key-to-detecting-deception/","parsed_text":{"title":"FaceTurn - Anger Face Expression","passages":["The anger facial expression is one of the 6 universal face expressions. Regardless of what part of the world you are in or what language is spoken there, this expression will be the same across all cultures.","About Anger: The emotion of anger is commonly expressed in response to situations that the person finds to be irritating, frustrating, or unpleasant. Anger is usually expressed as a facial expression, but their is body language involved as well. In some cases, anger can escalate into acts of aggression."]},"parsed_md":"\n\n"},{"original_url":"http://www.faceturn.com:80/anger/","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20190913092133/http://www.faceturn.com:80/anger/","parsed_text":{"title":"FaceTurn - Surprised Face Expression","passages":["The surprised facial expression has the characteristics of wide open eyes and an open gaping mouth. Sometimes a slight smirk can be given to the mouth. If a frown is given, it will give the surprised facial expression a more shocked appearance.","The emotion of surprise is defined as: to strike or occur with a sudden feeling of wonder or astonishment, as through unexpectedness."]},"parsed_md":"FaceTurn - Anger Face Expression | Anger Facial Expression\n\n| |\n\nSelect a Face Expression \n \n--- \n \n# Anger Face Expression\n\n## Facial Expression Info:\n\nThe anger facial expression is one of the 6 universal face expressions.\nRegardless of what part of the world you are in or what language is spoken\nthere, this expression will be the same across all cultures.\n\nThe common characteristics of the anger facial expression are:\n\n1\\. lowered, inward slanting eyebrows squeezed together in a wrinkle or\ncrease.\n\n2\\. eyelids are tight and straight as a result of the lowered brow.\n\n3\\. mouth is either closed as tight straight lips, open in a yelling gesture,\nor the lips are puckered.\n\n4\\. head may be lowered with eyes looking up through lowered brows at the\nsource of anger.\n\n5\\. forward thrust of the jaw or lift of the chin.\n\nAbout Anger: The emotion of anger is commonly expressed in response to\nsituations that the person finds to be irritating, frustrating, or unpleasant.\nAnger is usually expressed as a facial expression, but their is body language\ninvolved as well. In some cases, anger can escalate into acts of aggression. \n \nCopyright © 2011 - FaceTurn.com - Anger Face Expression | Anger Facial\nExpression\n\n"},{"original_url":"http://www.faceturn.com:80/surprised/index.php","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20200526161129/http://www.faceturn.com:80/surprised/index.php","parsed_text":{"title":"Communication Skills From MindTools.com","passages":["Lauren sighed. She'd just received an email from her boss, Gus, saying that the product proposal she'd been working on wasn't going to be signed off after all.","It didn't make any sense. A week ago she'd been in a meeting with Gus and he'd seemed really positive about it all. Sure, he hadn't made much eye contact, and he kept looking out of the window at something. But she'd just put that down to him being busy. And, he'd said that \"the project will probably get the go-ahead.\"","If Lauren had known a little bit more about body language, she'd have realized that Gus was trying to tell her that he wasn't \"sold\" on her idea. He just wasn't using words.","In this article, we'll define what is meant by body language, and how you can read and interpret it to understand people better and communicate with them more effectively.","Put simply, body language is the unspoken element of communication that we use to reveal our true feelings and emotions. Our gestures, facial expressions and posture, for instance.","When we are able to \"read\" these signs, we can use it to our advantage. For example, it can help us to understand the complete message of what someone is trying to say to us, and to enhance our awareness of people's reactions to what we say and do.","We can also use it to adjust our own body language so that we appear more positive, engaging and approachable.","Being aware of negative body language in others can allow you to pick up on unspoken issues or bad feelings. So, in this section, we'll highlight some negative nonverbal signals that you should look out for.","Difficult or tense conversations are an uncomfortable fact of life at work. Perhaps you've had to deal with a difficult customer, or needed to talk to someone about his or her poor performance. Or maybe you've negotiated a major contract.","Ideally, these situations would be resolved calmly. But, often they are complicated by feelings of nervousness, stress, defensiveness, or even anger. And, though we may try to hide them, these emotions often show through in our body language.","For example, if someone is exhibiting one or more of the following behaviors, he will likely be disengaged, disinterested or unhappy (see figure 1):","Being aware of these signs can help you to adjust what you say and how you say it, so you can make him feel more at ease and receptive to your viewpoint (see figure 2).","When you need to deliver a presentation, or to collaborate in a group, you want the people around you to be 100 percent engaged.","When you notice that someone is disengaged, you're in a better position to do something about it. For example, you can re-engage her by asking her a direct question, or by inviting her to contribute an idea of her own.","When you use positive body language, it can add strength to the verbal messages or ideas that you want to convey, and help you to avoid sending mixed or confusing signals.","Have an open posture. Be relaxed, but don't slouch! Sit or stand upright and place your hands by your sides (see figure 7). Avoid standing with your hands on your hips, as this will make you appear larger, which can communicate aggression or a desire to dominate (see figure 8).","Use a firm handshake. But don't get carried away! You don't want it to become awkward or, worse, painful for the other person. If it does, you'll likely come across as rude or aggressive.","Maintain good eye contact. Try to hold the other person's gaze for a few seconds at a time. This will show her that you're sincere and engaged. But, avoid turning it into a staring match! (See figure 9.)","Avoid touching your face. There's a common perception that people who touch their faces while answering questions are being dishonest (see figure 10). While this isn't always true, it's best to avoid fiddling with your hair or touching your mouth or nose, particularly if your aim is to come across as trustworthy.","Positive body language can also help you to engage people, to mask presentation nerves, and to project confidence when you speak in public. Here are a few tips that can help you to do this:","Have a positive posture. Sit or stand upright, with your shoulders back and your arms unfolded and at your sides or in front of you (see figure 11). Don't be tempted to put your hands in your pockets, or to slouch, as this will make you look disinterested.","Keep your head up. Your head should be upright and level (see figure 12). Leaning too far forward or backward can make you look aggressive or arrogant.","Practice and perfect your posture. You'd practice your presentation beforehand, so why not practice your body language, too? Stand in a relaxed manner, with your weight evenly distributed. Keep one foot slightly in front of the other – this will help you to maintain your posture (see figure 13).","Use open hand gestures. Spread your hands apart, in front of you, with your palms facing slightly toward your audience. This indicates a willingness to communicate and to share ideas (see figure 14). Keep your upper arms close to your body. Take care to avoid overexpression, or people may pay more attention to your hands than to what you're saying.","If you notice that your audience's concentration is starting to slip, try to lean slightly forward while you speak. This suggests that you are taking them into your confidence and will help you to regain their attention.","Body language can also help you to stay calm in situations where emotions have the potential to run high – a negotiation, for example, or a performance review. Use the following tips to defuse tension and demonstrate openness:","Use mirroring. If you can, subtly mirror the body language of the person you're talking to. This will make him feel more at ease, and can build rapport. But don't copy every gesture that he makes, as this will likely make him feel uncomfortable, or that you're not taking him seriously.","Relax your body. It can be difficult to keep emotions at bay, particularly in nerve-wracking situations such as an interview or appraisal. But you can maintain the appearance of calm by keeping your hands still, and by avoiding fidgeting with your hair or touching your face.","Look interested. As we suggested above, touching your face or mouth can signal dishonesty. But, it can also demonstrate that you're thinking. So, if you are asked a complex question, it's OK to briefly touch your cheek or stroke your chin. This will show the other person that you're reflecting on your answer before you respond (see figure 15).","While the tips covered in this article are a good general guide for intepreting body language, it's important to remember that they won't necessarily apply to everyone. This is particularly the case if someone has a different cultural background from you, for instance.","Avoid making generalized assumptions. If you're getting mixed signals, check that your interpretation of the person's body language is correct by asking him questions and getting to know him better. After all, the ability to interpret body language is a complementary skill, not a substitute for listening to and understanding people.","Body language refers to the nonverbal signals that you use to communicate your feelings and intentions. It includes your posture, your facial expressions, and your hand gestures.","The ability to understand and to interpret body language can help you to pick up on unspoken issues, problems or negative feelings that other people might have. You can also use it in a positive way to add strength to your verbal messages.","This site teaches you the skills you need for a happy and successful career; and this is just one of many tools and resources that you'll find here at Mind Tools. Subscribe to our free newsletter, or join the Mind Tools Club and really supercharge your career!","When I am connecting with a stranger, I read their body language first. They may not be interested in engaging with me. I also consider cultural differences. In some cultures, attempting direct eye contact with a stranger may not be perceived as friendly. Otherwise, I simply smile and look into their eyes.","Welcome to the club. It is great to see that you are finding your way around the site. You're right! Masking our body language can be difficult, especially those movements or expressions that occur unconsciously.","If there's something you need that you are unable to find, let us know. As a member of the Mind Tools Team I am here to assist you in getting the most from your membership. When you get a chance, check out the Forums. Members participate in the forums to interact with others, ask questions and share ideas. We all learn from each other over there.","Help your people to continue their learning at a time and a place which suits them. Find out about our corporate products from Emerald Works.","*Source: Google Analytics Annual User Count, based on average performance for years 2017 to 2019. Count of users deduped by GA User ID."]},"parsed_md":"FaceTurn - Surprised Face Expression | Surprised Facial Expression\n\n| |\n\nSelect a Face Expression \n \n--- \n \n# Suprised Face Expression\n\n## Facial Expression Info:\n\nThe surprised facial expression has the characteristics of wide open eyes and\nan open gaping mouth. Sometimes a slight smirk can be given to the mouth. If a\nfrown is given, it will give the surprised facial expression a more shocked\nappearance.\n\nThe emotion of surprise is defined as: to strike or occur with a sudden\nfeeling of wonder or astonishment, as through unexpectedness. \n \nCopyright © 2011 - FaceTurn.com - Surprised Face Expression | Surprise Facial\nExpression\n\n"},{"original_url":"https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/Body_Language.htm","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20200514044012/https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/Body_Language.htm","parsed_text":{"title":"FaceTurn - Happy Face Expression","passages":["The happy facial expression is characterized through the use of a smile. The facial characteristics are different from that of a grin, because typically just the upper teeth are exposed. The lower lids of the eyes are raised to form crescent shapes.","In everyday speech today, terms such as well-being or quality of life are usually used to signify the classical meaning of happiness. Happiness is reserved for the felt experience or experiences that philosophers have historically called pleasure."]},"parsed_md":"Body Language - Communication Skills From MindTools.com\n\n * Newsletter\n * Blog\n * About Us\n\n * Join the Club For $1!\n * Login\n\nBy the Mind Tools Content Team\n\nBy the Mind Tools Content Team\n\n(302)\n\n302 ratings\n\n## 10 MIN READ\n\n# Body Language\n\n## Picking Up and Understanding Nonverbal Signals\n\nLauren sighed. She'd just received an email from her boss, Gus, saying that\nthe product proposal she'd been working on wasn't going to be signed off after\nall.\n\nIt didn't make any sense. A week ago she'd been in a meeting with Gus and he'd\nseemed really positive about it all. Sure, he hadn't made much eye contact,\nand he kept looking out of the window at something. But she'd just put that\ndown to him being busy. And, he'd said that \"the project will probably get the\ngo-ahead.\"\n\nIf Lauren had known a little bit more about body language, she'd have realized\nthat Gus was trying to tell her that he wasn't \"sold\" on her idea. He just\nwasn't using words.\n\nClick here to view a transcript of this video.\n\nIn this article, we'll define what is meant by body language, and how you can\nread and interpret it to understand people better and communicate with them\nmore effectively.\n\n## What Is Body Language?\n\nPut simply, body language is the unspoken element of communication that we use\nto reveal our true feelings and emotions. Our gestures, facial expressions and\nposture, for instance.\n\nWhen we are able to \"read\" these signs, we can use it to our advantage. For\nexample, it can help us to understand the complete message of what someone is\ntrying to say to us, and to enhance our awareness of people's reactions to\nwhat we say and do.\n\nWe can also use it to adjust our own body language so that we appear more\npositive, engaging and approachable.\n\n## How to Read Negative Body Language\n\nBeing aware of negative body language in others can allow you to pick up on\nunspoken issues or bad feelings. So, in this section, we'll highlight some\nnegative nonverbal signals that you should look out for.\n\n### Difficult Conversations and Defensiveness\n\nDifficult or tense conversations are an uncomfortable fact of life at work.\nPerhaps you've had to deal with a difficult customer, or needed to talk to\nsomeone about his or her poor performance. Or maybe you've negotiated a major\ncontract.\n\nIdeally, these situations would be resolved calmly. But, often they are\ncomplicated by feelings of nervousness, stress, defensiveness, or even anger.\nAnd, though we may try to hide them, these emotions often show through in our\nbody language.\n\nFor example, if someone is exhibiting one or more of the following behaviors,\nhe will likely be disengaged, disinterested or unhappy (see figure 1):\n\n * Arms folded in front of the body.\n * Minimal or tense facial expression.\n * Body turned away from you.\n * Eyes downcast, maintaining little contact.\n\nFigure 1.\n\nBeing aware of these signs can help you to adjust what you say and how you say\nit, so you can make him feel more at ease and receptive to your viewpoint (see\nfigure 2).\n\nFigure 2.\n\n### Avoiding Unengaged Audiences\n\nWhen you need to deliver a presentation, or to collaborate in a group, you\nwant the people around you to be 100 percent engaged.\n\nHere are some \"telltale\" signs that people may be bored or disinterested in\nwhat you're saying (see figures 3-6):\n\n * Sitting slumped, with heads downcast.\n * Gazing at something else, or into space.\n * Fidgeting, picking at clothes, or fiddling with pens and phones.\n * Writing or doodling.\n\nFigure 3.\n\n|\n\nFigure 4. \n \n---|--- \n \nFigure 5.\n\n|\n\nFigure 6. \n \nWhen you notice that someone is disengaged, you're in a better position to do\nsomething about it. For example, you can re-engage her by asking her a direct\nquestion, or by inviting her to contribute an idea of her own.\n\n## How to Project Positive Body Language\n\nWhen you use positive body language, it can add strength to the verbal\nmessages or ideas that you want to convey, and help you to avoid sending mixed\nor confusing signals.\n\nIn this section, we'll describe some basic postures that you can adopt to\nproject self-confidence and openness.\n\n### Making a Confident First Impression\n\nThese tips can help you to adjust your body language so that you make a great\nfirst impression:\n\n * Have an open posture. Be relaxed, but don't slouch! Sit or stand upright and place your hands by your sides (see figure 7). Avoid standing with your hands on your hips, as this will make you appear larger, which can communicate aggression or a desire to dominate (see figure 8).\n * Use a firm handshake. But don't get carried away! You don't want it to become awkward or, worse, painful for the other person. If it does, you'll likely come across as rude or aggressive.\n * Maintain good eye contact. Try to hold the other person's gaze for a few seconds at a time. This will show her that you're sincere and engaged. But, avoid turning it into a staring match! (See figure 9.)\n * Avoid touching your face. There's a common perception that people who touch their faces while answering questions are being dishonest (see figure 10). While this isn't always true, it's best to avoid fiddling with your hair or touching your mouth or nose, particularly if your aim is to come across as trustworthy.\n\nFigure 7.\n\n|\n\nFigure 8. \n \n---|--- \n \nFigure 9.\n\n|\n\nFigure 10. \n \n## Finding This Article Useful?\n\nYou can learn another 149 communication skills, like this, by joining the Mind\nTools Club.\n\nJoin the Mind Tools Club Today!\n\n#### Get the Free Newsletter\n\nLearn career skills every week, and get a bonus workbook 8 Ways to Build Great\nRelationships at Work, free!\n\nRead our Privacy Policy\n\n### Public Speaking\n\nPositive body language can also help you to engage people, to mask\npresentation nerves, and to project confidence when you speak in public. Here\nare a few tips that can help you to do this:\n\n * Have a positive posture. Sit or stand upright, with your shoulders back and your arms unfolded and at your sides or in front of you (see figure 11). Don't be tempted to put your hands in your pockets, or to slouch, as this will make you look disinterested.\n * Keep your head up. Your head should be upright and level (see figure 12). Leaning too far forward or backward can make you look aggressive or arrogant.\n * Practice and perfect your posture. You'd practice your presentation beforehand, so why not practice your body language, too? Stand in a relaxed manner, with your weight evenly distributed. Keep one foot slightly in front of the other – this will help you to maintain your posture (see figure 13).\n * Use open hand gestures. Spread your hands apart, in front of you, with your palms facing slightly toward your audience. This indicates a willingness to communicate and to share ideas (see figure 14). Keep your upper arms close to your body. Take care to avoid overexpression, or people may pay more attention to your hands than to what you're saying.\n\nFigure 11.\n\n|\n\nFigure 12. \n \n---|--- \n \nFigure 13.\n\n|\n\nFigure 14. \n \n#### Tip:\n\nIf you notice that your audience's concentration is starting to slip, try to\nlean slightly forward while you speak. This suggests that you are taking them\ninto your confidence and will help you to regain their attention.\n\n### Interviews, Negotiations and Reflection\n\nBody language can also help you to stay calm in situations where emotions have\nthe potential to run high – a negotiation, for example, or a performance\nreview. Use the following tips to defuse tension and demonstrate openness:\n\n * Use mirroring. If you can, subtly mirror the body language of the person you're talking to. This will make him feel more at ease, and can build rapport. But don't copy every gesture that he makes, as this will likely make him feel uncomfortable, or that you're not taking him seriously.\n * Relax your body. It can be difficult to keep emotions at bay, particularly in nerve-wracking situations such as an interview or appraisal. But you can maintain the appearance of calm by keeping your hands still, and by avoiding fidgeting with your hair or touching your face.\n * Look interested. As we suggested above, touching your face or mouth can signal dishonesty. But, it can also demonstrate that you're thinking. So, if you are asked a complex question, it's OK to briefly touch your cheek or stroke your chin. This will show the other person that you're reflecting on your answer before you respond (see figure 15).\n\nFigure 15.\n\n#### Note:\n\nWhile the tips covered in this article are a good general guide for\nintepreting body language, it's important to remember that they won't\nnecessarily apply to everyone. This is particularly the case if someone has a\ndifferent cultural background from you, for instance.\n\nAvoid making generalized assumptions. If you're getting mixed signals, check\nthat your interpretation of the person's body language is correct by asking\nhim questions and getting to know him better. After all, the ability to\ninterpret body language is a complementary skill, not a substitute for\nlistening to and understanding people.\n\n#### Key Points\n\nBody language refers to the nonverbal signals that you use to communicate your\nfeelings and intentions. It includes your posture, your facial expressions,\nand your hand gestures.\n\nThe ability to understand and to interpret body language can help you to pick\nup on unspoken issues, problems or negative feelings that other people might\nhave. You can also use it in a positive way to add strength to your verbal\nmessages.\n\nNegative body language includes:\n\n * Folded arms.\n * Tense facial expression.\n * Body turned away from you.\n * Poor eye contact.\n\nPositive body language includes:\n\n * Open body position (arms unfolded).\n * Upright posture.\n * Relaxed and open facial expression.\n * Arms hanging relaxed by the sides.\n * Regular eye contact.\n\nPhotographs in this article © Mind Tools/Toby Phillips.\n\nThis site teaches you the skills you need for a happy and successful career;\nand this is just one of many tools and resources that you'll find here at Mind\nTools. Subscribe to our free newsletter, or join the Mind Tools Club and\nreally supercharge your career!\n\nAdd this article to My Learning Plan\n\nMark article as Complete\n\nShow Ratings Hide Ratings\n\n## Ratings\n\nFree login needed. 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Lipstick is used to draw attention to the lips, thus exaggerating further the signals sent by them.","Lips which are slightly parted can be a strong flirting signal, particularly if the lips are then licked and even more so if done whilst holding the gaze of another person.","Parting lips is the first stage in speaking and may thus be a signal that the person wants to talk.","Pursed lips are a classic sign of anger, including when it is suppressed. It is effectively holding the mouth shut to prevent the person saying what they feel like saying. This may also be an indication of lying or withholding the truth as the person stops themselves from telling the truth.","Pursed lips can also indicate a person who is thinking and who is deciding between possible options. Deciding and disapproval are both evaluative actions, which is the common core of lip-pursing.","A light puckering of the lips into a kiss shape typically indicates desire. It can also indicate uncertainty, particularly if the lips are touched with the fingers.","When you say 'oo', the lips form the kiss shape. This is one reason that romantic songs often linger on words like 'you' and 'too'.","When lips are sucked into the mouth or turned under so the red part of the lips are hidden ('swallowing the lips'), this can indicate that the person is thinking and uncertain about something, which could easily be bad news.","Lip swallowing can also indicate suppressed speech, where the person is preventing themself from speaking when perhaps they know they should. This can indicate lying or maybe disapproval.","Lips which are kept horizontal but squeezed flat are an exaggerated closing of the mouth (hence the name 'lip press') and may indicate a repressed desire to speak. This indicate disapproval ('If I spoke I would be very critical, which I do not want to be'). It can also indicate frustration ('I want to speak, but others are speaking and I feel I should wait').","Flattened lips can also indicate a refusal to eat, either because of dislike of offered food or some other motivation.","When the corners of the mouth are turned upwards, this can be a grimace of disgust or a smile of pleasure. In a grimace, the teeth are unlikely to be shown (although toothless smiles are also common). Grimaces are often flatter and tenser.","A full smile engages the whole face, particularly including the eyes. Smiling with lips only is often falsehood, where the smiler wants to convey pleasure or approval but is actually feeling something else.","Some people are so miserable so often, this is the natural state of rest of their mouths (which is perhaps rather sad).","When the lips are pulled back, they expose the teeth. This may be in a broad smile or it may be a snarl of aggression. The eyes should tell you which is which. In a snarl, the eyes are either narrowed or staring. In a full smile, the corners of the eyes are creased.","Lips which are moving in the shape of words but without making sounds means that the person is thinking of saying the words. This subvocalization often happens with very small movement and is often completely subconscious. Stage mentalists use this when they ask their 'victims' to think hard of a word and then lip-read as they silently sound the word.","Rolling in the lips so they roll across one another can be a preening gesture for women, evening out lipstick. It can also be a sign of uncertainty or disapproval (look for accompanying lowered eyebrows).","Small, lightning-fast movements of the mouth betray inner thoughts, for example a single twitch of the corner of the mouth that indicates cynicism or disbelief.","Liars in particular will often give themselves away with very brief grimaces as their conscience expresses disapproval of the conscious lies.","When the top lip is over the bottom lip, this may be linked with biting of the bottom lip, a common indicator that the person is feeling guilty about something.","The bottom lip jutting out is often a part of a sulky pout, where the person expresses child-like petulance at not getting their own way.","Both lips pressed together and pushed out generally indicates doubt. If the finger touches them, it may indicate internal thinking or may say 'I am considering speaking but am not quite ready to talk yet'.","Biting the lip, centrally or at the side, is often a sign of anxiety. Usually, this is the bottom lip (especially if the person has overhanging top teeth). This may be a habitual action and people who do this, will often repeat the move in predictable situations. It can also be an indicator for stress during lying.","This is a fairly child-like action, especially if accompanied by wide eyes and eyebrows raised in the middle and lowered at the sides, and thus may betray concern about being told off or otherwise being censured in the manner of a child.","As well as a comforting action, biting the lip can be a suppressing action as a person is stopping themself from saying something.","Finally, the lips will have a position of rest when they are not pulled in any direction. This usually indicates that the person is also feeling relaxed.","More pages: | Contact | Caveat | About | Students | Webmasters | Awards | Guestbook | Feedback | Sitemap | Changes |"]},"parsed_md":"FaceTurn - Happy Face Expression | Happy Facial Expression\n\n| |\n\nSelect a Face Expression \n \n--- \n \n# Happy Face Expression\n\n## Facial Expression Info:\n\nThe happy facial expression is characterized through the use of a smile. The\nfacial characteristics are different from that of a grin, because typically\njust the upper teeth are exposed. The lower lids of the eyes are raised to\nform crescent shapes.\n\nHappiness is an emotion associated with feelings ranging from contentment and\nsatisfaction to bliss and intense joy.\n\nIn everyday speech today, terms such as well-being or quality of life are\nusually used to signify the classical meaning of happiness. Happiness is\nreserved for the felt experience or experiences that philosophers have\nhistorically called pleasure. \n \nCopyright © 2011 - FaceTurn.com - Happy Face Expression | Happy Facial\nExpression\n\n"}],"string":"[\n {\n \"original_url\": \"http://www.faceturn.com:80/fear/index.php\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20200526161019/http://www.faceturn.com:80/fear/index.php\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"FaceTurn - Fear Face Expression\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"The fear facial expression is characterized by upward slanted eyebrows with wide open eyes. The mouth is typically open as a wide gape.\",\n \"Fear is an emotional response to threats and danger. Fear should be distinguished from anxiety, which typically occurs without any external threat. 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Additionally, fear is related to the specific behaviors of escape and\\navoidance, whereas anxiety is the result of threats that are perceived to be\\nuncontrollable or unavoidable. \\n \\nCopyright © 2011 - FaceTurn.com - Fear Face Expression | Fear Facial\\nExpression\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"http://changingminds.org:80/techniques/body/parts_body_language/nose_body_language.htm\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20200516212204/http://changingminds.org:80/techniques/body/parts_body_language/nose_body_language.htm\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"Nose body language\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"When the nostrils are widened it allows more air to be breathed in and out and readies the person for combat. In a related sense, this can indicate the person is experiencing extreme displeasure.\",\n \"The nose can be wrinkled by pushing up from the mouth, pushing the cheeks or pulling from the top. This happens when a bad smell is detected. It can also appear with a metaphoric bad smell is thought about, for example when somebody else suggests a distasteful idea (see: even language uses bad-taste metaphor!). Card players may do this, for example, when they are dealt a bad hand.\",\n \"Aside from when a person has a cold, sniffing can indicate displeasure or disgust. This may also happen on one side, with the mouth twitching up as well.\",\n \"Touching the nose can indicate that the person has detected a bad smell. It is also common signal from a person who is not telling the truth.\",\n \"When a person lies, blood vessels in their nose may dilate, making the nose swell or appear redder. The nasal engorgement then causes mast cells to release histamine, which makes the nose itch and so may lead to the person touching or scratching it (this is probably the basis of the Pinocchio story).\",\n \"More pages: | Contact | Caveat | About | Students | Webmasters | Awards | Guestbook | Feedback | Sitemap | Changes |\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Nose body language\\n\\nHow we change what others think, feel, believe and do \\n \\n--- \\n \\n| Menu | Quick | Books | Share | Search | Settings | \\n \\n--- \\n \\n# Nose body language\\n\\nTechniques > Use of body language > Parts-of-the-body language > Nose body\\nlanguage\\n\\nFlared | Wrinkled | Sniffing | Touching it | See also\\n\\nThe nose, which is right in the middle of the face, can send a certain amount\\nof body language.\\n\\n## Flared\\n\\nWhen the nostrils are widened it allows more air to be breathed in and out and\\nreadies the person for combat. In a related sense, this can indicate the\\nperson is experiencing extreme displeasure.\\n\\nFlared nostrils may also indicate that the person is making an internal\\njudgment about something.\\n\\n## Wrinkled\\n\\nThe nose can be wrinkled by pushing up from the mouth, pushing the cheeks or\\npulling from the top. This happens when a bad smell is detected. It can also\\nappear with a metaphoric bad smell is thought about, for example when somebody\\nelse suggests a distasteful idea (see: even language uses bad-taste\\nmetaphor!). Card players may do this, for example, when they are dealt a bad\\nhand.\\n\\nAnother variation is when the person is thinking about something but is not\\nsatisfied with their own ideas.\\n\\n## Sniffing\\n\\nAside from when a person has a cold, sniffing can indicate displeasure or\\ndisgust. This may also happen on one side, with the mouth twitching up as\\nwell.\\n\\n## Touching it\\n\\nTouching the nose can indicate that the person has detected a bad smell. It is\\nalso common signal from a person who is not telling the truth.\\n\\nWhen a person lies, blood vessels in their nose may dilate, making the nose\\nswell or appear redder. The nasal engorgement then causes mast cells to\\nrelease histamine, which makes the nose itch and so may lead to the person\\ntouching or scratching it (this is probably the basis of the Pinocchio story).\\n\\nRubbing the finger alongside the nose can indicate disagreement. It may also\\nbe a semi-suppressed nose-scratch related to lying.\\n\\nPinching the bridge of the nose can show the person is evaluating something,\\nusually negatively and with some frustration.\\n\\nFiddling with the nose or pressing it down can just be a habit when the person\\nis thinking.\\n\\n## See also\\n\\nHand body language, Metaphor\\n\\nHirsch, A.R. (2003). Physical and Verbal Signs of Lying. Directions in\\nPsychiatry. 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They can happen as a\\nresult of conscious suppression or unconscious repression. These facial\\nexpressions are universal, meaning they occur on everyone around the world.\\n\\n## Why are micro expressions important?\\n\\nEveryone flashes micro expressions and no one can hide them. Reading micro\\nexpressions is the key to enhanced emotional awareness and deception\\ndetection. Learning to spot micro expressions gives you an edge in any social\\nsituation.\\n\\n## Understanding Micro Expressions\\n\\nAll around the globe we express the same seven universal emotions. They\\ninclude: anger, fear, sadness, disgust, surprise, contempt, and happiness.\\nLearn the universal language of micro expressions to gain insight into the\\nworld of emotions.\\n\\n### Spot concealed emotions\\n\\n### When someone conceals an emotion, “leakage” often occurs on that person’s\\nface. In other words, micro expressions often flash across their face without\\ntheir knowledge. Most people do not recognize these important clues, but with\\nDr. Ekman’s tools, you can learn to spot them.\\n\\n### Improve your emotional intelligence\\n\\n### The face provides a universal system of signals in the form of facial\\nexpressions. These expressions reflect the real-time fluctuations in a\\nperson’s emotional state. Learning to read micro expressions helps you\\nrecognize feelings in yourself and others.\\n\\n## History of micro expressions\\n\\nHaggard and Isaacs were the first to describe micro expressions in their study\\nof psychotherapeutic interviews. They first referred to them as micro\\nmomentary expressions. They explained their appearance as the result of\\nrepression. Haggard and Isaacs also implied that these fleeting expressions\\ncould not be recognized in real time. However, Ekman and Friesen later showed\\nthat with proper training anyone could learn to see micros as they occurred.\\nEkman and Friesen also broadened the explanation of why micros occur.\\n\\nIn 1967, Dr. Ekman began to study deception. He started with clinical cases in\\nwhich the patients falsely claimed they were not depressed. These patients\\nlater committed suicide when not under supervision. When patients’ films were\\nexamined in slow motion, Ekman and Friesen saw micro expressions which\\nrevealed strong negative feelings that the patient was trying to hide.\\n\\nMicro expressions happen when people hide their feelings from either\\nthemselves or others. Importantly, both instances look the same. You cannot\\ntell from the expression itself whether it is the product of suppression\\n(deliberate concealment) or repression (unconscious concealment).\\n\\nConnect with Paul Ekman\\n\\nSign Up for Our Newsletter\\n\\n© Copyright 2017 Paul Ekman Group LLC. All rights reserved.\\n\\n## Who can learn to read micro expressions?\\n\\nAnyone can learn to spot concealed emotions with proper training. Dr. Ekman,\\nthe world’s expert on emotions, created seven training tools to teach you how.\\nNow you can join ranks with agencies such as the CIA, Scotland Yard, Pixar,\\nApple, McKesson, and more.\\n\\nSIgn up\\n\\nBUY OUR TRAINING TOOLS\\n\\n## Enhance your relationships\\n\\n### Improve your ability to recognize others’ emotions to increase your\\nconnection with others. Research has found that people who can spot micro\\nexpressions are liked more by co-workers.\\n\\n### Develop your capacity for empathy\\n\\n### When you recognize others’ expressions you become more sensitive to their\\nreal feelings. You also become more skilled at distinguishing whether certain\\nemotions are being concealed.\\n\\n### Understand others\\n\\n### Dr. Ekman’s research shows that we often miss facial expressions when they\\ncontradict what someone says. When you learn to recognize micro expressions,\\nyou can spot the discrepancies between what you hear and what you see.\\n\\nFix the following errors:\\n\\nHide\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"https://www.humintell.com/2010/06/the-seven-basic-emotions-do-you-know-them/\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20200523111442/https://www.humintell.com/2010/06/the-seven-basic-emotions-do-you-know-them/\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"Seven Basic Emotions – Reading Facial Expression\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"Humintell’s scientifically validated, emotion recognition training tools feature images of individuals portraying the 7 basic emotions: Anger, Contempt, Fear, Disgust, Happiness, Sadness and Surprise.\",\n \"But what exactly are basic emotions and where do other emotions such as shame, guilt and pride fit in? Read on to learn more...\",\n \"Basic emotions are emotions that have been scientifically proven to have a certain facial expression associated with it. In fact, developing the skill of reading microexpressions can help detect aspects of these expressions that are subtle or hard to determine.\",\n \"For example, the basic emotion of “Anger” can be recognized by this picture all around the world, no matter what age, religion or gender you are, or what language you speak and it may be one of the most important in detecting threatening behavior. Anger can be characterized by these characteristics below:\",\n \"Similarly, Fear is also a basic emotion. Fear is recognized all around the world by this facial expression of emotion, with the characteristics which can be seen below. Its important to note that other words describing fear are also expressed by this same face (or portions of this face). Emotions such as scared, mortified, horrified and petrified all have characteristics of this expression.\",\n \"We often get asked about emotions such as shame, pride, jealously and guilt. While these emotions are important ones, they are still not considered part of the basic emotions set. For example, there is no scientific evidence showing that there is a universal expression of shame that is recognized around the world as shame. Be wary when you see or hear people labeling expressions as emotions not in the basic emotion set. There is little evidence backing up their claims.\",\n \"*Please note that the images used in this blog post are property of Humintell. Duplicating or using these images for any purpose is strictly prohibited without written consent of Humintell.\",\n \"Do not forget that all emotions, including the basic ones mentioned on this Website, cannot only been SEEN as being associated with particular facial expressions, but can also be FELT. Stated differently, a blind person would know what particular emotion(s) the speaking person was feeling at the time of the conversation. It would be interesting to observe what differences and similarities, if any, exist in conversations between a person with normal vision and a blind person with regard to emotions.\",\n \"Leveraging nearly half a century of innovative research, we combine state-of- the-art behavioral science with real world practical experience to provide unique training in the fields of deception detection, reading people, threat assessment, and cross-cultural adaptation.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Seven Basic Emotions – Reading Facial Expression - Humintell\\n\\nSkip to content\\n\\n# The Seven Basic Emotions: Do you know them?\\n\\n24 June, 2010\\n\\n## The Seven Basic Emotions: Do you know them?\\n\\nby Humintell Admin\\n\\nin Emotion, Science\\n\\nHumintell’s scientifically validated, emotion recognition training tools\\nfeature images of individuals portraying the 7 basic emotions: Anger,\\nContempt, Fear, Disgust, Happiness, Sadness and Surprise.\\n\\nClick here to tweet about the seven basic emotions\\n\\nBut what exactly are basic emotions and where do other emotions such as shame,\\nguilt and pride fit in? Read on to learn more...\\n\\nBasic emotions are emotions that have been scientifically proven to have a\\ncertain facial expression associated with it. In fact, developing the skill of\\nreading microexpressions can help detect aspects of these expressions that are\\nsubtle or hard to determine.\\n\\nFor example, the basic emotion of “Anger” can be recognized by this picture\\nall around the world, no matter what age, religion or gender you are, or what\\nlanguage you speak and it may be one of the most important in detecting\\nthreatening behavior. Anger can be characterized by these characteristics\\nbelow:\\n\\nSimilarly, Fear is also a basic emotion. Fear is recognized all around the\\nworld by this facial expression of emotion, with the characteristics which can\\nbe seen below. Its important to note that other words describing fear are also\\nexpressed by this same face (or portions of this face). Emotions such as\\nscared, mortified, horrified and petrified all have characteristics of this\\nexpression.\\n\\nThere are other basic emotions such as disgust, contempt, happiness, sadness\\nand surprise. Their characteristics can be seen below:\\n\\nWe often get asked about emotions such as shame, pride, jealously and guilt.\\nWhile these emotions are important ones, they are still not considered part of\\nthe basic emotions set. For example, there is no scientific evidence showing\\nthat there is a universal expression of shame that is recognized around the\\nworld as shame. Be wary when you see or hear people labeling expressions as\\nemotions not in the basic emotion set. There is little evidence backing up\\ntheir claims.\\n\\n*Please note that the images used in this blog post are property of Humintell. Duplicating or using these images for any purpose is strictly prohibited without written consent of Humintell.\\n\\nTags: 7 basic emotions, 7 facial expressions, basic emotion, seven basic\\nemotions\\n\\n## 60 thoughts on “The Seven Basic Emotions: Do you know them?”\\n\\n 1. August M. Berg, Esq. says:\\n\\nJuly 11, 2016 at 5:18 am\\n\\nDo not forget that all emotions, including the basic ones mentioned on this\\nWebsite, cannot only been SEEN as being associated with particular facial\\nexpressions, but can also be FELT. Stated differently, a blind person would\\nknow what particular emotion(s) the speaking person was feeling at the time of\\nthe conversation. It would be interesting to observe what differences and\\nsimilarities, if any, exist in conversations between a person with normal\\nvision and a blind person with regard to emotions.\\n\\n 2. Pingback: Stress, Creativity and Protection | More of Positive Mornings\\n\\n 3. Pingback: Redeeming Emotions... | Brian Harris\\n\\n 4. Pingback: Your emotions are telling you something important. | Probaway - Life Hacks\\n\\n 5. Pingback: Universal Emotions | MTA Psychology\\n\\n 6. Pingback: Pandora's Blind Spot: Two Simple Ways to Make Your Digital Marketing Data Smarter | Ambition Data\\n\\n 7. Monroe Judkovics says:\\n\\nMarch 13, 2017 at 1:43 pm\\n\\nWhat about HORROR ???\\n\\n 8. Humintell Admin says:\\n\\nMarch 15, 2017 at 11:33 am\\n\\nHorror falls under the “fear” expression. As does scared, mortified,\\npetrified, etc.\\n\\n 9. CeeBee says:\\n\\nJuly 24, 2017 at 10:41 pm\\n\\nWhat about compassion/empathy?\\n\\n 10. 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Sitemap\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"http://www.scienceofpeople.com/2012/09/what-the-eyes-tell-you-about-lying-and-hidden-emotions/\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20160731111641/http://www.scienceofpeople.com/2012/09/what-the-eyes-tell-you-about-lying-and-hidden-emotions/\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"What the Eyes Tell You About Lying and Hidden Emotions\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"What do the eyes tell us about deception? Hidden emotions? Relationships? In this post I want to break down different eye behaviors and cues.\",\n \"Before getting into details, I have to first explain the importance of baselining. The first step to figuring out if someone is lying to you is to find their baseline. A baseline is how someone acts when they are under normal, non-threatening conditions. Easily establish baselines by sitting down with the person you want to read better—your child, your spouse, your friend and talk to them casually about neutral topics that they would have no reason to lie about, like the weather or what they want to have for dinner. Take note of how they act, how they hold their body, how they sound.\",\n \"Once you have established someone’s baseline you can look for some of the typical gestures outlined below people make with their eyes. If you see one of these clues and it is different than their baseline behavior you know it is a red flag and you have to dig a little deeper.\",\n \"Covering or shielding the eyes is often seen when people literally do not like what they see. You will see this when people feel threatened by something or are repulsed by what they are hearing or seeing. This is an indicator of un- happy behavior. You also see eye-blocking in the form of eye-rubbing, lots of blinking. Eye blocking is powerful display of consternation, disbelief or disagreement. This is actually an innate behavior–children who are born blind actually cover their eyes when they hear bad news.\",\n \"Our pupils dilate when we are seeing something stimulating or we are in low light. If we are aroused our pupils dilate in order to take in more of our pleasing surroundings. Often during courtship pupils stay dilated. You can tell when someone is aroused by looking closely at their pupils in constant surrounding light.\",\n \"Advertisers almost always widen the pupils of women in their ads because it makes their product look aroused and welcoming.\",\n \"People often squint at you when they do not like you or something you are saying. It can mean suspicion. (Same principal as eye-blocking above–blocking out what they do not like). If you see someone squint at you (and it is not low light) address them directly and clarify your point. They will often be amazed you picked up on their disbelief.\",\n \"We raise our eyebrows in a quick flash to draw attention to the face to be able to send clear communication signals. I have noticed I do this when I want to be understood or emphasize a point. Raising the eyebrows is a gesture of congeniality and hoping to get along and communicate better.\",\n \"Mimicry or synchrony is when your behavior mimics or mirrors someone elses. You can mimic someone elses eye movement to build rapport. Although use this with caution–it is difficult to mimic someone in a genuine subtle way. If they notice it can feel creepy or forced.\",\n \"Eye behavior is an important part of courtship. Here are the many ways we use our eye area in romance:\",\n \"Women pluck their eyebrows higher up their forehead because it makes us look more helpless and this actually releases hormones in a man’s brain to protect and defend the female.\",\n \"Researcher Monika Moore found that men often miss a women’s first eye-gazing courtship signal. On average, she needs to do it three times before the man takes notice.\",\n \"A sideways glance over a raised shoulder highlights curves, the roundness of the female face–which signifies estrogen and exposes the vulnerability and pheromones of the neck. A great move for women trying to flirt.\",\n \"Gazing can be an intimate activity. In fact if you disagree with a superior you can show disagreement by holding gaze for a bit longer than normal. An interesting experiment shows the importance of gazing while dating. In one experiment, researchers told one partner on a blind date that the other had an eye problem, but that they didn’t know which eye was slow. This caused the person to do deep eye gazing to try to figure out which eye was the problem eye. Interestingly, compared to people on control dates (they were told nothing about an eye problem) the people on the eye problem date scored each other much better and rated the date higher and more intimate.\",\n \"Intimate Gazing– If you want to be intimate with someone you want to look from their eyes to their mouth and lower to the body. If someone is doing this to you it usually means they are having intimate thoughts about you.\",\n \"Power Gazing– This is a triangle between the eyes and the forehead. It avoids the intimate areas of the mouth and body completely. (narrowing eyes is very powerful) (Women who play hard to get use social gazing not the intimate gaze in courtship.)\",\n \"This usually denotes uncertainty or the need of more info. If someone sideways glances and has furrowed brow it can mean suspicion or critical feelings. Eyebrows up brows with a sideways glance on the other hand usually means interest or is a sign of courtship.\",\n \"Studies show that women who wear glasses and make-up make the best impressions in business. Also those who wear glasses and peer over their lenses at others is always intimidating.\",\n \"Women observe and examine men more in interviews. They especially notice the back of men’s shoes as they walk out the door.\",\n \"During presentations you can actually use people’s eyes to lead them in topics. Use your pen to garner attention. You can actually hold it at eye- level and then lift people’s head when you make a point. You can also compare points by drawing people’s eyes to the right and left.\",\n \"There are a number of studies that talk about the direction of eyes during lies. Typically when people look up an to the right they are lying or tapping into their imagination. When they look up to the left they are remembering or recalling something, tapping into the memory part of the brain. However be sure you get to know their natural movements because this can be reversed for left handed people. Here are some other guidelines that have been observed in people:\",\n \"Looking Down to Their Right = Someone creating a feeling or sensory memory (Thinking what it would be like to swim in jello)\",\n \"This can help you detect a lie if you ask someone a question and they look down to the right–as in they were creating a memory instead of remembering something. Note of caution, I have not been able to find a study replicating this effect–so only use with caution!\",\n \"Check out our Power of Body Language course where we teach you the nonverbal signs of deception, how to read hidden emotions and the science of human lie detection:\",\n \"Vanessa Van Edwards is a published author and behavioral investigator. She is a Huffington Post columnist and her courses and research has been featured on CNN, Forbes, Business Week and the Wall Street Journal. As a published Penguin author, Vanessa regularly speaks and appears in the media to talk about her research. She is a sought after consultant and speaker.\",\n \"I was wondering if you have any citations for these studies, because I was unable to find any during a preliminary search.\",\n \"Thanks for writing in! The study on eye gazing is interesting. As I mentioned above I don’t rely on it bc it simply has not been accurate enough for me except when I baseline first and even then there are so many other more reliable indicators of deceit. Check out this study and some of the articles he references if you want to dig a little deeper:\",\n \"Hey this is really interesting I actually came to this page to understand what I was feeling and realized I was eye-blocking (because I was disgusted with someone)\",\n \"I find that its really awkward to acknowledge something like that in a social context. “sorry but I find you repulsive and creepy”. Is that how women feel when they meet a creepy guy? disgusted and superior?\",\n \"I work with a man who picks his nose aggressively when staring at small children. Is this a sign of aggression?\",\n \"Oh my goodness this is gross. I have not seen nose picking as a sign of aggression. Probably a sign that he is very inept at social norms!\",\n \"Oh...there is research that says the nose tissue swells with blood when aroused. Ugh I hope there is no correlation here!\",\n \"I don’t know about you, but i would call the authorities and have him removed from that scenario. Maybe it is just me, but that could just be a nervous twitch. One that only shows itself when staring at children..... Which kind of makes me a bit leery of his ..... goals in life.....\",\n \"I have had suspicions about my girlfriend cheating on mea lot of the signs are there and she denies it all the time but last night II said once a cheater always a cheatershe instantly started rubbing her eyes and looked awayI know she loves me and I love her but is that a pretty strong sign\",\n \"Hi Wray, thank you for your comment. I’m sorry to hear about your current situation. Remember, there is not ONE SIGN that means someone is lying. Our recommendation is that you always baseline first (observe how they act in a calm, neutral environment), then look for red flags as you press deeper into the conversation. Three red flags is seen as a cluster, and you should definitely discuss this topic more. -Danielle and the Science of People Team\",\n \"Have always heard that looking to the left is remembering something from the past and looking to the right is anticipating something in the future.\",\n \"Another great article on reading people’s emotions!! It’s interesting that Researcher Monika Moore found that men often miss a women’s first eye-gazing courtship signal and that they need to give it three times before we as man get the hint.\",\n \"My favorite part about this article is what the eye direction movements mean since it is one of the subconscious indicators we use that many people aren’t aware of. Once you’re able to get these movements memorized it’s much easier to read people!\",\n \"While reading through these I found myself making the faces and expressions myself and thinking of situations in which these expressions would be used! This is so fun for me!! I always eye-block when I see a scary movie or if I see someone in pain. And I know that me and my girlfriends tend to make squinty eyes at scummy men who try to hit on us at bars, imagining our faces now really makes me laugh! One thing I wonder about is why women tend to look at the back of mens shoes when they walk out the door.. is that only in an interview situation? Or in any type of situation? I’ve never noticed that, that I can recall, but I might now!!\",\n \"This is one of my most favourite articles yet! The eyes are so important and its one of the first things that i notice about a person. I wear contact lenses now but years ago before I went to the optician, i used to squint real bad but not realizing this. After reading this article has made me wonder whether I used to look continually suspicious at everything! Awesome information.\",\n \"Interesting, but I’m not sure about the part of eye direction. I think that the fact that you have not been able to find a study replicating this effect happened for some reason, I think there’s much more to it 🙂\",\n \"I think that this article is very interesting especially since they do say the eyes are the window to the soul.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"What the Eyes Tell You About Lying and Hidden Emotions - Science of People\\n\\n * About\\n * Awesome\\n * Work With Me\\n * Heroes\\n * Play\\n\\n# Be the most memorable person in the room.\\n\\n## I'll show you how.\\n\\nI'm Ready\\n\\n# What the Eyes Tell You About Lying and Hidden Emotions\\n\\nWhat do the eyes tell us about deception? Hidden emotions? Relationships? In\\nthis post I want to break down different eye behaviors and cues.\\n\\n### Baselining\\n\\nBefore getting into details, I have to first explain the importance of\\nbaselining. The first step to figuring out if someone is lying to you is to\\nfind their baseline. A baseline is how someone acts when they are under\\nnormal, non-threatening conditions. Easily establish baselines by sitting down\\nwith the person you want to read better—your child, your spouse, your friend\\nand talk to them casually about neutral topics that they would have no reason\\nto lie about, like the weather or what they want to have for dinner. Take note\\nof how they act, how they hold their body, how they sound.\\n\\nOnce you have established someone’s baseline you can look for some of the\\ntypical gestures outlined below people make with their eyes. If you see one of\\nthese clues and it is different than their baseline behavior you know it is a\\nred flag and you have to dig a little deeper.\\n\\n## Eye-Related Nonverbal Clues:\\n\\n### 1\\\\. Eye-Blocking\\n\\nCovering or shielding the eyes is often seen when people literally do not like\\nwhat they see. You will see this when people feel threatened by something or\\nare repulsed by what they are hearing or seeing. This is an indicator of un-\\nhappy behavior. You also see eye-blocking in the form of eye-rubbing, lots of\\nblinking. Eye blocking is powerful display of consternation, disbelief or\\ndisagreement. This is actually an innate behavior–children who are born blind\\nactually cover their eyes when they hear bad news.\\n\\n### 2\\\\. Pupillometry\\n\\nOur pupils dilate when we are seeing something stimulating or we are in low\\nlight. If we are aroused our pupils dilate in order to take in more of our\\npleasing surroundings. Often during courtship pupils stay dilated. You can\\ntell when someone is aroused by looking closely at their pupils in constant\\nsurrounding light.\\n\\n * Advertisers almost always widen the pupils of women in their ads because it makes their product look aroused and welcoming.\\n * When we see something negative our pupils also tend to constrict to block out the offensive imagery.\\n\\n### 3\\\\. Squinting\\n\\nPeople often squint at you when they do not like you or something you are\\nsaying. It can mean suspicion. (Same principal as eye-blocking above–blocking\\nout what they do not like). If you see someone squint at you (and it is not\\nlow light) address them directly and clarify your point. They will often be\\namazed you picked up on their disbelief.\\n\\n### 4\\\\. Eyebrows\\n\\nWe raise our eyebrows in a quick flash to draw attention to the face to be\\nable to send clear communication signals. I have noticed I do this when I want\\nto be understood or emphasize a point. Raising the eyebrows is a gesture of\\ncongeniality and hoping to get along and communicate better.\\n\\n### 5\\\\. Synchrony and Mimicry\\n\\nMimicry or synchrony is when your behavior mimics or mirrors someone elses.\\nYou can mimic someone elses eye movement to build rapport. Although use this\\nwith caution–it is difficult to mimic someone in a genuine subtle way. If they\\nnotice it can feel creepy or forced.\\n\\n### 6\\\\. Eyes and Courtship\\n\\nEye behavior is an important part of courtship. Here are the many ways we use\\nour eye area in romance:\\n\\n * Women pluck their eyebrows higher up their forehead because it makes us look more helpless and this actually releases hormones in a man’s brain to protect and defend the female.\\n * Women tend to raise their eyebrows and lower their lids to give the look of orgasming. (Think Marilyn Monroe)\\n * Looking up and to the side is a ‘come hither’ look from a woman to a man.\\n * Gazing at someone often engages their attention and encourages them to like you in return.\\n * Researcher Monika Moore found that men often miss a women’s first eye-gazing courtship signal. On average, she needs to do it three times before the man takes notice.\\n * A sideways glance over a raised shoulder highlights curves, the roundness of the female face–which signifies estrogen and exposes the vulnerability and pheromones of the neck. A great move for women trying to flirt.\\n\\n### 7\\\\. Gazing\\n\\nGazing can be an intimate activity. In fact if you disagree with a superior\\nyou can show disagreement by holding gaze for a bit longer than normal. An\\ninteresting experiment shows the importance of gazing while dating. In one\\nexperiment, researchers told one partner on a blind date that the other had an\\neye problem, but that they didn’t know which eye was slow. This caused the\\nperson to do deep eye gazing to try to figure out which eye was the problem\\neye. Interestingly, compared to people on control dates (they were told\\nnothing about an eye problem) the people on the eye problem date scored each\\nother much better and rated the date higher and more intimate.\\n\\nThere are three types of gazing:\\n\\n1) Social Gazing– This is a triangle from the eyes to the mouth. It is non-\\naggressive and shows comfort.\\n\\n2) Intimate Gazing– If you want to be intimate with someone you want to look\\nfrom their eyes to their mouth and lower to the body. If someone is doing this\\nto you it usually means they are having intimate thoughts about you.\\n\\n3) Power Gazing– This is a triangle between the eyes and the forehead. It\\navoids the intimate areas of the mouth and body completely. (narrowing eyes is\\nvery powerful) (Women who play hard to get use social gazing not the intimate\\ngaze in courtship.)\\n\\n### 8\\\\. Sideways Glance\\n\\nThis usually denotes uncertainty or the need of more info. If someone sideways\\nglances and has furrowed brow it can mean suspicion or critical feelings.\\nEyebrows up brows with a sideways glance on the other hand usually means\\ninterest or is a sign of courtship.\\n\\n### 9\\\\. Looking Down One’s Nose\\n\\nIf someone lifts their head and looks down their nose at you it usually means\\nthey feel superior.\\n\\n### 10\\\\. Darting Eyes\\n\\nDarting eyes always means the person feels insecure. They are often looking\\nfor escape routes to talking to you.\\n\\n### 11\\\\. Glasses\\n\\nStudies show that women who wear glasses and make-up make the best impressions\\nin business. Also those who wear glasses and peer over their lenses at others\\nis always intimidating.\\n\\n### 12\\\\. Women\\n\\nWomen observe and examine men more in interviews. They especially notice the\\nback of men’s shoes as they walk out the door.\\n\\n### 13\\\\. Controlling Where People Look\\n\\nDuring presentations you can actually use people’s eyes to lead them in\\ntopics. Use your pen to garner attention. You can actually hold it at eye-\\nlevel and then lift people’s head when you make a point. You can also compare\\npoints by drawing people’s eyes to the right and left.\\n\\n### 14\\\\. Eye Direction\\n\\nThere are a number of studies that talk about the direction of eyes during\\nlies. Typically when people look up an to the right they are lying or tapping\\ninto their imagination. When they look up to the left they are remembering or\\nrecalling something, tapping into the memory part of the brain. However be\\nsure you get to know their natural movements because this can be reversed for\\nleft handed people. Here are some other guidelines that have been observed in\\npeople:\\n\\n * Looking to Their Right = Auditory Thought (Remembering a song)\\n * Looking to Their Left = Visual Thought (Remembering the color of a dress)\\n * Looking Down to Their Right = Someone creating a feeling or sensory memory (Thinking what it would be like to swim in jello)\\n * Looking Down to Their Left = Someone talking to themselves\\n\\nThis can help you detect a lie if you ask someone a question and they look\\ndown to the right–as in they were creating a memory instead of remembering\\nsomething. Note of caution, I have not been able to find a study replicating\\nthis effect–so only use with caution!\\n\\nCitations:\\n\\nNavarro, Joe, and Marvin Karlins. What Every BODY Is Saying: An Ex-FBI Agent’s\\nGuide to Speed-reading People. New York, NY: Collins Living, 2008.\\n\\nEkman, Paul. Telling Lies: Clues to Deceit in the Marketplace, Politics, and\\nMarriage. New York: Norton, 1985.\\n\\nPease, Allan, and Barbara Pease. The Definitive Book of Body Language. New\\nYork: Bantam, 2006.\\n\\nMeyer, Pamela. Liespotting: Proven Techniques to Detect Deception. New York:\\nSt. Martin’s, 2010.\\n\\nCraig, David. Lie Catcher: Become a Human Lie Detector in under 60 Minutes.\\nNewport, N.S.W.: Big Sky, 2011.\\n\\n## Want to Learn More About Lie Detection?\\n\\nCheck out our Power of Body Language course where we teach you the nonverbal\\nsigns of deception, how to read hidden emotions and the science of human lie\\ndetection:\\n\\n###### All Rights Reserved + COPYRIGHT 2012 Science of People, LLC\\n\\n### About Vanessa Van Edwards\\n\\nVanessa Van Edwards is a published author and behavioral investigator. She is\\na Huffington Post columnist and her courses and research has been featured on\\nCNN, Forbes, Business Week and the Wall Street Journal. As a published Penguin\\nauthor, Vanessa regularly speaks and appears in the media to talk about her\\nresearch. She is a sought after consultant and speaker.\\n\\n## 27 Comments\\n\\n 1. L\\n\\nMarch 28, 2013 at 3:39 pm\\n\\nI find it that men squint (or at least narrow their eyes) when they’re\\naroused.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 2. Brendan\\n\\nMay 23, 2013 at 12:39 pm\\n\\nYou wrote: “There are a number of studies that talk about the direction of\\neyes during lies.”\\n\\nI was wondering if you have any citations for these studies, because I was\\nunable to find any during a preliminary search.\\n\\nThanks!\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 1. Vanessa Van Edwards\\n\\nMay 23, 2013 at 2:57 pm\\n\\nHi Brendan!\\n\\nThanks for writing in! The study on eye gazing is interesting. As I mentioned\\nabove I don’t rely on it bc it simply has not been accurate enough for me\\nexcept when I baseline first and even then there are so many other more\\nreliable indicators of deceit. Check out this study and some of the articles\\nhe references if you want to dig a little deeper:\\n\\nhttp://pss.sagepub.com/content/14/6/644.short\\n\\nBest,\\n\\nVanessa\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 3. jonathon\\n\\nJanuary 15, 2014 at 4:06 am\\n\\nHey this is really interesting I actually came to this page to understand what\\nI was feeling and realized I was eye-blocking (because I was disgusted with\\nsomeone)\\n\\nI find that its really awkward to acknowledge something like that in a social\\ncontext. “sorry but I find you repulsive and creepy”. Is that how women feel\\nwhen they meet a creepy guy? disgusted and superior?\\n\\nMuch love infinite waters diving deep once again PEEEEEEAAAAAACE\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 1. daine\\n\\nJanuary 23, 2015 at 5:43 am\\n\\nyeahhhhhhhhh:D\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 4. Pingback: Poker Strategy – I Wear My Sunglasses at Night... | On The Felt\\n\\n 5. Pepper rae\\n\\nJune 22, 2014 at 5:50 pm\\n\\nI work with a man who picks his nose aggressively when staring at small\\nchildren. Is this a sign of aggression?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 1. Vanessa Van Edwards\\n\\nJuly 8, 2014 at 10:22 pm\\n\\nOh my goodness this is gross. I have not seen nose picking as a sign of\\naggression. Probably a sign that he is very inept at social norms!\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 1. Vanessa Van Edwards\\n\\nJuly 8, 2014 at 10:23 pm\\n\\nOh...there is research that says the nose tissue swells with blood when\\naroused. Ugh I hope there is no correlation here!\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 2. Steven Lougheed\\n\\nFebruary 27, 2015 at 10:41 pm\\n\\nI don’t know about you, but i would call the authorities and have him removed\\nfrom that scenario. Maybe it is just me, but that could just be a nervous\\ntwitch. One that only shows itself when staring at children..... Which kind of\\nmakes me a bit leery of his ..... goals in life.....\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 6. wray\\n\\nAugust 25, 2014 at 7:23 pm\\n\\nI have had suspicions about my girlfriend cheating on mea lot of the signs are\\nthere and she denies it all the time but last night II said once a cheater\\nalways a cheatershe instantly started rubbing her eyes and looked awayI know\\nshe loves me and I love her but is that a pretty strong sign\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 1. Danielle McRae\\n\\nAugust 26, 2014 at 9:35 pm\\n\\nHi Wray, thank you for your comment. I’m sorry to hear about your current\\nsituation. Remember, there is not ONE SIGN that means someone is lying. Our\\nrecommendation is that you always baseline first (observe how they act in a\\ncalm, neutral environment), then look for red flags as you press deeper into\\nthe conversation. Three red flags is seen as a cluster, and you should\\ndefinitely discuss this topic more. -Danielle and the Science of People Team\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 7. Pingback: Emotional intelligence boosts workplace performance | Yerepouni Daily News\\n\\n 8. Pingback: Dearman’s Body Language | Hampstead Research\\n\\n 9. preserver7777 .\\n\\nMay 20, 2015 at 6:59 am\\n\\nI wish their was a link to some sort of reference here – a journal article or\\nthe like...\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 10. Pingback: First date hack: Five ways to tell he’s into you from his body language | The S Word\\n\\n 11. Pingback: References | Visual Communication Blog 2015\\n\\n 12. Feet2Fire\\n\\nAugust 28, 2015 at 4:20 am\\n\\nLooking to Their Right = Auditory Thought (Remembering a song) Looking to\\nTheir Left = Visual Thought (Remembering the color of a dress)\\n\\nHave always heard that looking to the left is remembering something from the\\npast and looking to the right is anticipating something in the future.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 13. Robby Smith\\n\\nNovember 11, 2015 at 7:28 am\\n\\nAnother great article on reading people’s emotions!! It’s interesting that\\nResearcher Monika Moore found that men often miss a women’s first eye-gazing\\ncourtship signal and that they need to give it three times before we as man\\nget the hint.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 14. Andrew\\n\\nDecember 6, 2015 at 8:37 pm\\n\\nMy favorite part about this article is what the eye direction movements mean\\nsince it is one of the subconscious indicators we use that many people aren’t\\naware of. Once you’re able to get these movements memorized it’s much easier\\nto read people!\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 15. Bella Perennis\\n\\nJanuary 30, 2016 at 6:26 am\\n\\nWow, awesome article! I’ll try showing disagreement by holding gaze next!\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 16. Liam Hayes\\n\\nJanuary 30, 2016 at 7:33 am\\n\\nVery interesting and informative. Good stuff!\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 17. Lauren Freeman\\n\\nFebruary 3, 2016 at 7:54 pm\\n\\nWhile reading through these I found myself making the faces and expressions\\nmyself and thinking of situations in which these expressions would be used!\\nThis is so fun for me!! I always eye-block when I see a scary movie or if I\\nsee someone in pain. And I know that me and my girlfriends tend to make\\nsquinty eyes at scummy men who try to hit on us at bars, imagining our faces\\nnow really makes me laugh! One thing I wonder about is why women tend to look\\nat the back of mens shoes when they walk out the door.. is that only in an\\ninterview situation? Or in any type of situation? I’ve never noticed that,\\nthat I can recall, but I might now!!\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 18. Nikki Thornton\\n\\nFebruary 20, 2016 at 9:39 am\\n\\nThis is one of my most favourite articles yet! The eyes are so important and\\nits one of the first things that i notice about a person. I wear contact\\nlenses now but years ago before I went to the optician, i used to squint real\\nbad but not realizing this. After reading this article has made me wonder\\nwhether I used to look continually suspicious at everything! Awesome\\ninformation.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 19. Pingback: Body Language Tips - PCA Law\\n\\n 20. Dan\\n\\nMay 22, 2016 at 4:20 am\\n\\nInteresting, but I’m not sure about the part of eye direction. I think that\\nthe fact that you have not been able to find a study replicating this effect\\nhappened for some reason, I think there’s much more to it 🙂\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 21. Karla\\n\\nJune 5, 2016 at 3:04 pm\\n\\nI think that this article is very interesting especially since they do say the\\neyes are the window to the soul.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n### Leave a Reply Cancel reply\\n\\n### As Seen On:\\n\\n### Free Tips:\\n\\n### Research:\\n\\n * The Communication Matrix\\n * 5 Scientific Strategies to Help You Win Negotiations\\n * Science of People Podcast\\n\\n### Search:\\n\\nFavorite Tweets by @vvanedwards\\n\\nDo Not Click Here\\n\\n * About\\n * Work With Me\\n * Resources\\n * Contact\\n * Praise\\n * Increase Your Social Influence\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"http://www.emotionalcompetency.com:80/contempt.htm\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20200131224054/http://www.emotionalcompetency.com:80/contempt.htm\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"Emotional Competency\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"The words appalled, despise, distain, indignation, and reproach are approximate synonyms for contempt. We snub someone when we dismiss them with contempt. Contempt is similar to disgust, but pertains to people and their behavior rather than to chemically toxic substances.\",\n \"There are some data to suggest that the concepts and labels of contempt, anger, and disgust are related to each other. These emotions arise when moral codes of a community are violated.\",\n \"Upward contempt allows a person of lower status to claim superiority, at least along one attribute. It is a form of rebellion, or a way to cope with humiliation or defeat. It is generally a false display rather than a genuinely felt emotion.\",\n \"Contempt is a declaration of greater status or power, and can serve as a reward for maintaining high stature. However, it is often counterfeit; people who are uncertain of their stature may show contempt in an effort to raise their image. The pretentious look down their noses at the homeless, the truly compassionate help the homeless.\",\n \"We are most likely to feel contempt for people who are distant from us and low in stature. If they are close to us we feel compassion, and if they are powerful, we feel fear or envy.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Emotional Competency - Contempt\\n\\nEmotional Competency \\n \\n--- \\n \\nExplore the Logic of Passion \\n \\n * Home\\n * Importance\\n * Recognizing\\n * Concepts\\n * Search\\n * Blog\\n * Resources\\n * References\\n\\n \\n \\nContempt You don't meet my standards\\n\\n|\\n\\nYou would never have done that, you are morally superior and you feel contempt\\nfor the pathetic person.\\n\\n## Definitions\\n\\n 1. Feeling morally superior to an offender.\\n 2. Disapproving of anotherís action.\\n\\nRoot: from Latin contemptus, past participle of contemnere, to despise.\\n\\n## Related Terms\\n\\nThe words appalled, despise, distain, indignation, and reproach are\\napproximate synonyms for contempt. We snub someone when we dismiss them with\\ncontempt. Contempt is similar to disgust, but pertains to people and their\\nbehavior rather than to chemically toxic substances.\\n\\nThere are some data to suggest that the concepts and labels of contempt,\\nanger, and disgust are related to each other. These emotions arise when moral\\ncodes of a community are violated.\\n\\n## Upward Contempt\\n\\nUpward contempt allows a person of lower status to claim superiority, at least\\nalong one attribute. It is a form of rebellion, or a way to cope with\\nhumiliation or defeat. It is generally a false display rather than a genuinely\\nfelt emotion.\\n\\n## Benefits and Dangers of Contempt\\n\\nContempt is a declaration of greater status or power, and can serve as a\\nreward for maintaining high stature. However, it is often counterfeit; people\\nwho are uncertain of their stature may show contempt in an effort to raise\\ntheir image. The pretentious look down their noses at the homeless, the truly\\ncompassionate help the homeless.\\n\\nIt becomes dangerous if you humiliate the person you feel contempt for.\\n\\n## Enjoying Contempt\\n\\nBecause contempt declares your superiority, it is often a somewhat enjoyable\\nemotion.\\n\\n## Meeting Expectations\\n\\nGuilt, shame, and contempt are each based on meeting expectations:\\n\\n * Guilt: I did not meet your moral standards and expectations,\\n * Shame: I did not meet my own standards of behavior, and\\n * Contempt: you did not meet my moral standards and expectations.\\n\\n## Power and Distance\\n\\nWe are most likely to feel contempt for people who are distant from us and low\\nin stature. If they are close to us we feel compassion, and if they are\\npowerful, we feel fear or envy.\\n\\n| Distant| Close \\n---|--- \\nPowerful| Fear| Envy \\nPowerless| Contempt| Compassion \\n \\n## Facial Expression\\n\\nThe facial expression of contempt communicates your disapproval.\\n\\nThe facial expression of contempt has these distinctive features:\\n\\n * Chin is raised, making it easier to look down your nose at the offender,\\n * The lip corner is tightened and slightly raised on one side of the face,\\n * A slight smile can show enjoyment\\n * This expression is often called a sneer.\\n\\n \\n--- \\n \\n## References\\n\\n[laz] Passion and Reason: Making Sense of Our Emotions, by Richard S. Lazarus,\\nBernice N. Lazarus\\n\\n[Ekm] Emotions Revealed: Recognizing Faces and Feelings to Improve\\nCommunication and Emotional Life, by Paul Ekman\\n\\n[OCC] The Cognitive Structure of Emotions, by Andrew Ortony, Gerald L. Clore,\\nAllan Collins\\n\\n[Gol] Destructive Emotions: A Scientific Dialogue with the Dalai Lama, by\\nDaniel Goleman\\n\\nNonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Create Your Life, Your\\nRelationships, and Your World in Harmony with Your Values, by Marshall B.\\nRosenberg, Arun Gandhi\\n\\nScalar Ratings of Contempt Expressions, by David Matsumoto, San Francisco\\nState University \\n \\nFear, Sadness, Anger, Joy, Surprise, Disgust, Contempt, Anger, Envy, Jealousy,\\nFright, Anxiety, Guilt, Shame, Relief, Hope, Sadness, Depression, Happiness,\\nPride, Love, Gratitude, Compassion, Aesthetic Experience, Joy, Distress,\\nHappy-for, Sorry-for, Resentment, Gloating, Pride, Shame, Admiration,\\nReproach, Love, Hate, Hope, Fear, Satisfaction, Relief, Fears-confirmed,\\nDisappointment, Gratification, Gratitude, Anger, Remorse, power, dominance,\\nstature, relationships \\n \\nUse of these WebPages acknowledges acceptance of our Terms of Use.\\n\\nContact us at info@EmotionalCompetency.com\\n\\nThe content of these web pages is copyright © 2005-2009 by Leland R. Beaumont\\nAll rights reserved.\\n\\nEmotionalCompetency.com © 2005-2009 by Leland R. Beaumont\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"http://changingminds.org:80/techniques/body/parts_body_language/eyebrows_body_language.htm\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20200520172835/http://changingminds.org:80/techniques/body/parts_body_language/eyebrows_body_language.htm\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"Eyebrow body language\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"Eyebrows can send body language. Being near the eyes, which are the major senders of signals, they are highly visible communicators, although the limited control of muscles around them can limit what they say.\",\n \"Lowering the eyebrows conceals the eyes to a certain degree. Particularly with a lowered head, this can thus indicate deception or a desire that eye signals are harder to see.\",\n \"Lowered eyebrows may also indicate annoyance, perhaps effectively saying 'I am so displeased, I do not want to look at you.' Related to this, lowered eyebrows are a sign of a dominant person.\",\n \"When a person is surprised, their eyebrows are often raised. This typically happens as a part of opening the eyes wider, perhaps to see more clearly what is going on. The more the surprise. the higher the eyebrows are raised.\",\n \"Raising the eyebrows asks for attention from others and can signal general emphasis. When as question is asked and the eyebrows are raised afterwards, this is a clear invitation to answer the question.\",\n \"Opposite to the dominant lowering of eyebrows, raising eyebrows is may be a submissive move or indicate openness, as it lets the other person see your eyes ('I am not looking where I should not!'). Dominance and attractive signals can often be similar and raising eyebrows to expose eyes can also be a signal of attraction ('I'm looking at you, gorgeous. Can you see?').\",\n \"Raising a single eyebrow is something that only some people can do and can be a bit more wry in its meaning, for example showing cynicism and asking 'Are you sure?' when the other person appears to be talking with limited accuracy.\",\n \"By pushing together the eyebrows and pulling up the forehead, the eyebrows can be made to slope outwards. This can indicate relief ('Whew!'). It can also indicate anxiety ('Oh no!').\",\n \"When the middle of the eyebrows are pulled down so they slope inwards, this often shows that the person is angry or frustrated. It can also indicate intense concentration.\",\n \"When we see people we know, we often give a quick single up-down 'eyebrow flash' in recognition and greeting. This is a common signal across all primates, including monkeys and gorillas.\",\n \"Rapid and repeated up and down movement may be an exaggerated signal, meaning 'Well how about that then!', in the way that Groucho Marx used it.\",\n \"More pages: | Contact | Caveat | About | Students | Webmasters | Awards | Guestbook | Feedback | Sitemap | Changes |\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Eyebrow body language\\n\\nHow we change what others think, feel, believe and do \\n \\n--- \\n \\n| Menu | Quick | Books | Share | Search | Settings | \\n \\n--- \\n \\n# Eyebrow body language\\n\\nTechniques > Use of body language > Parts-of-the-body language > Eyebrow body\\nlanguage\\n\\nLowered | Raised | Middle-raised | Middle-lowered | Middle-together | Up and\\ndown | See also\\n\\nEyebrows can send body language. Being near the eyes, which are the major\\nsenders of signals, they are highly visible communicators, although the\\nlimited control of muscles around them can limit what they say.\\n\\n## Lowered\\n\\nLowering the eyebrows conceals the eyes to a certain degree. Particularly with\\na lowered head, this can thus indicate deception or a desire that eye signals\\nare harder to see.\\n\\nLowered eyebrows may also indicate annoyance, perhaps effectively saying 'I am\\nso displeased, I do not want to look at you.' Related to this, lowered\\neyebrows are a sign of a dominant person.\\n\\n## Raised\\n\\nWhen a person is surprised, their eyebrows are often raised. This typically\\nhappens as a part of opening the eyes wider, perhaps to see more clearly what\\nis going on. The more the surprise. the higher the eyebrows are raised.\\n\\nRaising the eyebrows asks for attention from others and can signal general\\nemphasis. When as question is asked and the eyebrows are raised afterwards,\\nthis is a clear invitation to answer the question.\\n\\nOpposite to the dominant lowering of eyebrows, raising eyebrows is may be a\\nsubmissive move or indicate openness, as it lets the other person see your\\neyes ('I am not looking where I should not!'). Dominance and attractive\\nsignals can often be similar and raising eyebrows to expose eyes can also be a\\nsignal of attraction ('I'm looking at you, gorgeous. Can you see?').\\n\\nRaising a single eyebrow is something that only some people can do and can be\\na bit more wry in its meaning, for example showing cynicism and asking 'Are\\nyou sure?' when the other person appears to be talking with limited accuracy.\\n\\n## Middle-raised\\n\\nBy pushing together the eyebrows and pulling up the forehead, the eyebrows can\\nbe made to slope outwards. This can indicate relief ('Whew!'). It can also\\nindicate anxiety ('Oh no!').\\n\\n## Middle-lowered\\n\\nWhen the middle of the eyebrows are pulled down so they slope inwards, this\\noften shows that the person is angry or frustrated. It can also indicate\\nintense concentration.\\n\\n## Middle together\\n\\nWhen the eyebrows are pulled together, it can indicate confusion or an attempt\\nto perceive better ('What's that?').\\n\\nAn inverted horseshoe-shaped fold between the brow is known as 'Darwin's grief\\nmuscle' and often indicates sadness.\\n\\n## Up and down\\n\\nWhen we see people we know, we often give a quick single up-down 'eyebrow\\nflash' in recognition and greeting. This is a common signal across all\\nprimates, including monkeys and gorillas.\\n\\nRapid and repeated up and down movement may be an exaggerated signal, meaning\\n'Well how about that then!', in the way that Groucho Marx used it.\\n\\n## See also\\n\\nEyes body language, Forehead body language \\n \\n--- \\n \\n### Site Menu \\n \\n--- \\n \\n| Home | Top | Quick Links | Settings | \\n \\nMain sections: | Disciplines | Techniques | Principles | Explanations |\\nTheories | \\n \\nOther sections: | Blog! | Quotes | Guest articles | Analysis | Books | Help | \\n \\nMore pages: | Contact | Caveat | About | Students | Webmasters | Awards |\\nGuestbook | Feedback | Sitemap | Changes | \\n \\nSettings: | Computer layout | Mobile layout | Small font | Medium font | Large\\nfont | Translate | \\n \\n### You can buy books here \\n \\n--- \\n \\n|\\n\\nMore Kindle books: \\n \\n--- \\n \\nAnd the big paperback book\\n\\n|\\n\\nLook inside \\n \\n--- \\n \\nPlease help and share: \\n \\n--- \\n \\n### Quick links \\n \\n--- \\n \\n### Disciplines\\n\\n* Argument * Brand management * Change Management * Coaching * Communication * Counseling * Game Design * Human Resources * Job-finding * Leadership * Marketing * Politics * Propaganda * Rhetoric * Negotiation * Psychoanalysis * Sales * Sociology * Storytelling * Teaching * Warfare * Workplace design\\n\\n### Techniques\\n\\n* Assertiveness * Body language * Change techniques * Closing techniques * Conversation * Confidence tricks * Conversion * Creative techniques * General techniques * Happiness * Hypnotism * Interrogation * Language * Listening * Negotiation tactics * Objection handling * Propaganda * Problem-solving * Public speaking * Questioning * Using repetition * Resisting persuasion * Self-development * Sequential requests * Storytelling * Stress Management * Tipping * Using humor * Willpower\\n\\n|\\n\\n### Principles\\n\\n* Principles\\n\\n### Explanations\\n\\n* Behaviors * Beliefs * Brain stuff * Conditioning * Coping Mechanisms * Critical Theory * Culture * Decisions * Emotions * Evolution * Gender * Games * Groups * Habit * Identity * Learning * Meaning * Memory * Motivation * Models * Needs * Personality * Power * Preferences * Research * Relationships * SIFT Model * Social Research * Stress * Trust * Values\\n\\n### Theories\\n\\n* Alphabetic list * Theory types\\n\\n### And\\n\\n– About – Guest Articles – Blog! – Books – Changes – Contact – Guestbook –\\nQuotes – Students – Webmasters \\n \\n| Home | Top | Menu | Quick Links | \\n \\n--- \\n \\n© Changing Works 2002- Massive Content — Maximum Speed \\n \\n---\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"http://www.faceturn.com:80/sad/index.php\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20200526161059/http://www.faceturn.com:80/sad/index.php\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"FaceTurn - Sad Face Expression\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"The sad facial expression is characterized by upward slanting eyebrows. The most prominent feature of the sad facial expression is the frown, which can make almost any face have the aspect of sadness.\",\n \"Sadness is an emotion characterized by feelings of disadvantage, loss, and helplessness. When sad, people often become quiet, less energetic, and withdrawn. Sadness is considered to be the opposite of happiness, and is similar to the emotions of sorrow, grief, misery, and melancholy.\",\n \"The philosopher Baruch Spinoza defined sadness as the �transfer of a person from a large perfection to a smaller one.�\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"FaceTurn - Sad Face Expression | Sad Facial Expression\\n\\n| |\\n\\nSelect a Face Expression \\n \\n--- \\n \\n# Sad Face Expression\\n\\n## Facial Expression Info:\\n\\nThe sad facial expression is characterized by upward slanting eyebrows. The\\nmost prominent feature of the sad facial expression is the frown, which can\\nmake almost any face have the aspect of sadness.\\n\\nSadness is an emotion characterized by feelings of disadvantage, loss, and\\nhelplessness. When sad, people often become quiet, less energetic, and\\nwithdrawn. Sadness is considered to be the opposite of happiness, and is\\nsimilar to the emotions of sorrow, grief, misery, and melancholy.\\n\\nThe philosopher Baruch Spinoza defined sadness as the �transfer of a person\\nfrom a large perfection to a smaller one.� \\n \\nCopyright © 2011 - FaceTurn.com - Sad Face Expression | Sad Facial Expression\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"https://www.humintell.com/2009/09/subtle-expressions-key-to-detecting-deception/\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20200809105225/https://www.humintell.com/2009/09/subtle-expressions-key-to-detecting-deception/\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"FaceTurn - Anger Face Expression\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"The anger facial expression is one of the 6 universal face expressions. Regardless of what part of the world you are in or what language is spoken there, this expression will be the same across all cultures.\",\n \"About Anger: The emotion of anger is commonly expressed in response to situations that the person finds to be irritating, frustrating, or unpleasant. Anger is usually expressed as a facial expression, but their is body language involved as well. In some cases, anger can escalate into acts of aggression.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"http://www.faceturn.com:80/anger/\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20190913092133/http://www.faceturn.com:80/anger/\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"FaceTurn - Surprised Face Expression\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"The surprised facial expression has the characteristics of wide open eyes and an open gaping mouth. Sometimes a slight smirk can be given to the mouth. If a frown is given, it will give the surprised facial expression a more shocked appearance.\",\n \"The emotion of surprise is defined as: to strike or occur with a sudden feeling of wonder or astonishment, as through unexpectedness.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"FaceTurn - Anger Face Expression | Anger Facial Expression\\n\\n| |\\n\\nSelect a Face Expression \\n \\n--- \\n \\n# Anger Face Expression\\n\\n## Facial Expression Info:\\n\\nThe anger facial expression is one of the 6 universal face expressions.\\nRegardless of what part of the world you are in or what language is spoken\\nthere, this expression will be the same across all cultures.\\n\\nThe common characteristics of the anger facial expression are:\\n\\n1\\\\. lowered, inward slanting eyebrows squeezed together in a wrinkle or\\ncrease.\\n\\n2\\\\. eyelids are tight and straight as a result of the lowered brow.\\n\\n3\\\\. mouth is either closed as tight straight lips, open in a yelling gesture,\\nor the lips are puckered.\\n\\n4\\\\. head may be lowered with eyes looking up through lowered brows at the\\nsource of anger.\\n\\n5\\\\. forward thrust of the jaw or lift of the chin.\\n\\nAbout Anger: The emotion of anger is commonly expressed in response to\\nsituations that the person finds to be irritating, frustrating, or unpleasant.\\nAnger is usually expressed as a facial expression, but their is body language\\ninvolved as well. In some cases, anger can escalate into acts of aggression. \\n \\nCopyright © 2011 - FaceTurn.com - Anger Face Expression | Anger Facial\\nExpression\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"http://www.faceturn.com:80/surprised/index.php\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20200526161129/http://www.faceturn.com:80/surprised/index.php\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"Communication Skills From MindTools.com\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"Lauren sighed. She'd just received an email from her boss, Gus, saying that the product proposal she'd been working on wasn't going to be signed off after all.\",\n \"It didn't make any sense. A week ago she'd been in a meeting with Gus and he'd seemed really positive about it all. Sure, he hadn't made much eye contact, and he kept looking out of the window at something. But she'd just put that down to him being busy. And, he'd said that \\\"the project will probably get the go-ahead.\\\"\",\n \"If Lauren had known a little bit more about body language, she'd have realized that Gus was trying to tell her that he wasn't \\\"sold\\\" on her idea. He just wasn't using words.\",\n \"In this article, we'll define what is meant by body language, and how you can read and interpret it to understand people better and communicate with them more effectively.\",\n \"Put simply, body language is the unspoken element of communication that we use to reveal our true feelings and emotions. Our gestures, facial expressions and posture, for instance.\",\n \"When we are able to \\\"read\\\" these signs, we can use it to our advantage. For example, it can help us to understand the complete message of what someone is trying to say to us, and to enhance our awareness of people's reactions to what we say and do.\",\n \"We can also use it to adjust our own body language so that we appear more positive, engaging and approachable.\",\n \"Being aware of negative body language in others can allow you to pick up on unspoken issues or bad feelings. So, in this section, we'll highlight some negative nonverbal signals that you should look out for.\",\n \"Difficult or tense conversations are an uncomfortable fact of life at work. Perhaps you've had to deal with a difficult customer, or needed to talk to someone about his or her poor performance. Or maybe you've negotiated a major contract.\",\n \"Ideally, these situations would be resolved calmly. But, often they are complicated by feelings of nervousness, stress, defensiveness, or even anger. And, though we may try to hide them, these emotions often show through in our body language.\",\n \"For example, if someone is exhibiting one or more of the following behaviors, he will likely be disengaged, disinterested or unhappy (see figure 1):\",\n \"Being aware of these signs can help you to adjust what you say and how you say it, so you can make him feel more at ease and receptive to your viewpoint (see figure 2).\",\n \"When you need to deliver a presentation, or to collaborate in a group, you want the people around you to be 100 percent engaged.\",\n \"When you notice that someone is disengaged, you're in a better position to do something about it. For example, you can re-engage her by asking her a direct question, or by inviting her to contribute an idea of her own.\",\n \"When you use positive body language, it can add strength to the verbal messages or ideas that you want to convey, and help you to avoid sending mixed or confusing signals.\",\n \"Have an open posture. Be relaxed, but don't slouch! Sit or stand upright and place your hands by your sides (see figure 7). Avoid standing with your hands on your hips, as this will make you appear larger, which can communicate aggression or a desire to dominate (see figure 8).\",\n \"Use a firm handshake. But don't get carried away! You don't want it to become awkward or, worse, painful for the other person. If it does, you'll likely come across as rude or aggressive.\",\n \"Maintain good eye contact. Try to hold the other person's gaze for a few seconds at a time. This will show her that you're sincere and engaged. But, avoid turning it into a staring match! (See figure 9.)\",\n \"Avoid touching your face. There's a common perception that people who touch their faces while answering questions are being dishonest (see figure 10). While this isn't always true, it's best to avoid fiddling with your hair or touching your mouth or nose, particularly if your aim is to come across as trustworthy.\",\n \"Positive body language can also help you to engage people, to mask presentation nerves, and to project confidence when you speak in public. Here are a few tips that can help you to do this:\",\n \"Have a positive posture. Sit or stand upright, with your shoulders back and your arms unfolded and at your sides or in front of you (see figure 11). Don't be tempted to put your hands in your pockets, or to slouch, as this will make you look disinterested.\",\n \"Keep your head up. Your head should be upright and level (see figure 12). Leaning too far forward or backward can make you look aggressive or arrogant.\",\n \"Practice and perfect your posture. You'd practice your presentation beforehand, so why not practice your body language, too? Stand in a relaxed manner, with your weight evenly distributed. Keep one foot slightly in front of the other – this will help you to maintain your posture (see figure 13).\",\n \"Use open hand gestures. Spread your hands apart, in front of you, with your palms facing slightly toward your audience. This indicates a willingness to communicate and to share ideas (see figure 14). Keep your upper arms close to your body. Take care to avoid overexpression, or people may pay more attention to your hands than to what you're saying.\",\n \"If you notice that your audience's concentration is starting to slip, try to lean slightly forward while you speak. This suggests that you are taking them into your confidence and will help you to regain their attention.\",\n \"Body language can also help you to stay calm in situations where emotions have the potential to run high – a negotiation, for example, or a performance review. Use the following tips to defuse tension and demonstrate openness:\",\n \"Use mirroring. If you can, subtly mirror the body language of the person you're talking to. This will make him feel more at ease, and can build rapport. But don't copy every gesture that he makes, as this will likely make him feel uncomfortable, or that you're not taking him seriously.\",\n \"Relax your body. It can be difficult to keep emotions at bay, particularly in nerve-wracking situations such as an interview or appraisal. But you can maintain the appearance of calm by keeping your hands still, and by avoiding fidgeting with your hair or touching your face.\",\n \"Look interested. As we suggested above, touching your face or mouth can signal dishonesty. But, it can also demonstrate that you're thinking. So, if you are asked a complex question, it's OK to briefly touch your cheek or stroke your chin. This will show the other person that you're reflecting on your answer before you respond (see figure 15).\",\n \"While the tips covered in this article are a good general guide for intepreting body language, it's important to remember that they won't necessarily apply to everyone. This is particularly the case if someone has a different cultural background from you, for instance.\",\n \"Avoid making generalized assumptions. If you're getting mixed signals, check that your interpretation of the person's body language is correct by asking him questions and getting to know him better. After all, the ability to interpret body language is a complementary skill, not a substitute for listening to and understanding people.\",\n \"Body language refers to the nonverbal signals that you use to communicate your feelings and intentions. It includes your posture, your facial expressions, and your hand gestures.\",\n \"The ability to understand and to interpret body language can help you to pick up on unspoken issues, problems or negative feelings that other people might have. You can also use it in a positive way to add strength to your verbal messages.\",\n \"This site teaches you the skills you need for a happy and successful career; and this is just one of many tools and resources that you'll find here at Mind Tools. Subscribe to our free newsletter, or join the Mind Tools Club and really supercharge your career!\",\n \"When I am connecting with a stranger, I read their body language first. They may not be interested in engaging with me. I also consider cultural differences. In some cultures, attempting direct eye contact with a stranger may not be perceived as friendly. Otherwise, I simply smile and look into their eyes.\",\n \"Welcome to the club. It is great to see that you are finding your way around the site. You're right! Masking our body language can be difficult, especially those movements or expressions that occur unconsciously.\",\n \"If there's something you need that you are unable to find, let us know. As a member of the Mind Tools Team I am here to assist you in getting the most from your membership. When you get a chance, check out the Forums. Members participate in the forums to interact with others, ask questions and share ideas. We all learn from each other over there.\",\n \"Help your people to continue their learning at a time and a place which suits them. Find out about our corporate products from Emerald Works.\",\n \"*Source: Google Analytics Annual User Count, based on average performance for years 2017 to 2019. Count of users deduped by GA User ID.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"FaceTurn - Surprised Face Expression | Surprised Facial Expression\\n\\n| |\\n\\nSelect a Face Expression \\n \\n--- \\n \\n# Suprised Face Expression\\n\\n## Facial Expression Info:\\n\\nThe surprised facial expression has the characteristics of wide open eyes and\\nan open gaping mouth. Sometimes a slight smirk can be given to the mouth. If a\\nfrown is given, it will give the surprised facial expression a more shocked\\nappearance.\\n\\nThe emotion of surprise is defined as: to strike or occur with a sudden\\nfeeling of wonder or astonishment, as through unexpectedness. \\n \\nCopyright © 2011 - FaceTurn.com - Surprised Face Expression | Surprise Facial\\nExpression\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/Body_Language.htm\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20200514044012/https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/Body_Language.htm\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"FaceTurn - Happy Face Expression\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"The happy facial expression is characterized through the use of a smile. The facial characteristics are different from that of a grin, because typically just the upper teeth are exposed. The lower lids of the eyes are raised to form crescent shapes.\",\n \"In everyday speech today, terms such as well-being or quality of life are usually used to signify the classical meaning of happiness. Happiness is reserved for the felt experience or experiences that philosophers have historically called pleasure.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Body Language - Communication Skills From MindTools.com\\n\\n * Newsletter\\n * Blog\\n * About Us\\n\\n * Join the Club For $1!\\n * Login\\n\\nBy the Mind Tools Content Team\\n\\nBy the Mind Tools Content Team\\n\\n(302)\\n\\n302 ratings\\n\\n## 10 MIN READ\\n\\n# Body Language\\n\\n## Picking Up and Understanding Nonverbal Signals\\n\\nLauren sighed. She'd just received an email from her boss, Gus, saying that\\nthe product proposal she'd been working on wasn't going to be signed off after\\nall.\\n\\nIt didn't make any sense. A week ago she'd been in a meeting with Gus and he'd\\nseemed really positive about it all. Sure, he hadn't made much eye contact,\\nand he kept looking out of the window at something. But she'd just put that\\ndown to him being busy. And, he'd said that \\\"the project will probably get the\\ngo-ahead.\\\"\\n\\nIf Lauren had known a little bit more about body language, she'd have realized\\nthat Gus was trying to tell her that he wasn't \\\"sold\\\" on her idea. He just\\nwasn't using words.\\n\\nClick here to view a transcript of this video.\\n\\nIn this article, we'll define what is meant by body language, and how you can\\nread and interpret it to understand people better and communicate with them\\nmore effectively.\\n\\n## What Is Body Language?\\n\\nPut simply, body language is the unspoken element of communication that we use\\nto reveal our true feelings and emotions. Our gestures, facial expressions and\\nposture, for instance.\\n\\nWhen we are able to \\\"read\\\" these signs, we can use it to our advantage. For\\nexample, it can help us to understand the complete message of what someone is\\ntrying to say to us, and to enhance our awareness of people's reactions to\\nwhat we say and do.\\n\\nWe can also use it to adjust our own body language so that we appear more\\npositive, engaging and approachable.\\n\\n## How to Read Negative Body Language\\n\\nBeing aware of negative body language in others can allow you to pick up on\\nunspoken issues or bad feelings. So, in this section, we'll highlight some\\nnegative nonverbal signals that you should look out for.\\n\\n### Difficult Conversations and Defensiveness\\n\\nDifficult or tense conversations are an uncomfortable fact of life at work.\\nPerhaps you've had to deal with a difficult customer, or needed to talk to\\nsomeone about his or her poor performance. Or maybe you've negotiated a major\\ncontract.\\n\\nIdeally, these situations would be resolved calmly. But, often they are\\ncomplicated by feelings of nervousness, stress, defensiveness, or even anger.\\nAnd, though we may try to hide them, these emotions often show through in our\\nbody language.\\n\\nFor example, if someone is exhibiting one or more of the following behaviors,\\nhe will likely be disengaged, disinterested or unhappy (see figure 1):\\n\\n * Arms folded in front of the body.\\n * Minimal or tense facial expression.\\n * Body turned away from you.\\n * Eyes downcast, maintaining little contact.\\n\\nFigure 1.\\n\\nBeing aware of these signs can help you to adjust what you say and how you say\\nit, so you can make him feel more at ease and receptive to your viewpoint (see\\nfigure 2).\\n\\nFigure 2.\\n\\n### Avoiding Unengaged Audiences\\n\\nWhen you need to deliver a presentation, or to collaborate in a group, you\\nwant the people around you to be 100 percent engaged.\\n\\nHere are some \\\"telltale\\\" signs that people may be bored or disinterested in\\nwhat you're saying (see figures 3-6):\\n\\n * Sitting slumped, with heads downcast.\\n * Gazing at something else, or into space.\\n * Fidgeting, picking at clothes, or fiddling with pens and phones.\\n * Writing or doodling.\\n\\nFigure 3.\\n\\n|\\n\\nFigure 4. \\n \\n---|--- \\n \\nFigure 5.\\n\\n|\\n\\nFigure 6. \\n \\nWhen you notice that someone is disengaged, you're in a better position to do\\nsomething about it. For example, you can re-engage her by asking her a direct\\nquestion, or by inviting her to contribute an idea of her own.\\n\\n## How to Project Positive Body Language\\n\\nWhen you use positive body language, it can add strength to the verbal\\nmessages or ideas that you want to convey, and help you to avoid sending mixed\\nor confusing signals.\\n\\nIn this section, we'll describe some basic postures that you can adopt to\\nproject self-confidence and openness.\\n\\n### Making a Confident First Impression\\n\\nThese tips can help you to adjust your body language so that you make a great\\nfirst impression:\\n\\n * Have an open posture. Be relaxed, but don't slouch! Sit or stand upright and place your hands by your sides (see figure 7). Avoid standing with your hands on your hips, as this will make you appear larger, which can communicate aggression or a desire to dominate (see figure 8).\\n * Use a firm handshake. But don't get carried away! You don't want it to become awkward or, worse, painful for the other person. If it does, you'll likely come across as rude or aggressive.\\n * Maintain good eye contact. Try to hold the other person's gaze for a few seconds at a time. This will show her that you're sincere and engaged. But, avoid turning it into a staring match! (See figure 9.)\\n * Avoid touching your face. There's a common perception that people who touch their faces while answering questions are being dishonest (see figure 10). While this isn't always true, it's best to avoid fiddling with your hair or touching your mouth or nose, particularly if your aim is to come across as trustworthy.\\n\\nFigure 7.\\n\\n|\\n\\nFigure 8. \\n \\n---|--- \\n \\nFigure 9.\\n\\n|\\n\\nFigure 10. \\n \\n## Finding This Article Useful?\\n\\nYou can learn another 149 communication skills, like this, by joining the Mind\\nTools Club.\\n\\nJoin the Mind Tools Club Today!\\n\\n#### Get the Free Newsletter\\n\\nLearn career skills every week, and get a bonus workbook 8 Ways to Build Great\\nRelationships at Work, free!\\n\\nRead our Privacy Policy\\n\\n### Public Speaking\\n\\nPositive body language can also help you to engage people, to mask\\npresentation nerves, and to project confidence when you speak in public. Here\\nare a few tips that can help you to do this:\\n\\n * Have a positive posture. Sit or stand upright, with your shoulders back and your arms unfolded and at your sides or in front of you (see figure 11). Don't be tempted to put your hands in your pockets, or to slouch, as this will make you look disinterested.\\n * Keep your head up. Your head should be upright and level (see figure 12). Leaning too far forward or backward can make you look aggressive or arrogant.\\n * Practice and perfect your posture. You'd practice your presentation beforehand, so why not practice your body language, too? Stand in a relaxed manner, with your weight evenly distributed. Keep one foot slightly in front of the other – this will help you to maintain your posture (see figure 13).\\n * Use open hand gestures. Spread your hands apart, in front of you, with your palms facing slightly toward your audience. This indicates a willingness to communicate and to share ideas (see figure 14). Keep your upper arms close to your body. Take care to avoid overexpression, or people may pay more attention to your hands than to what you're saying.\\n\\nFigure 11.\\n\\n|\\n\\nFigure 12. \\n \\n---|--- \\n \\nFigure 13.\\n\\n|\\n\\nFigure 14. \\n \\n#### Tip:\\n\\nIf you notice that your audience's concentration is starting to slip, try to\\nlean slightly forward while you speak. This suggests that you are taking them\\ninto your confidence and will help you to regain their attention.\\n\\n### Interviews, Negotiations and Reflection\\n\\nBody language can also help you to stay calm in situations where emotions have\\nthe potential to run high – a negotiation, for example, or a performance\\nreview. Use the following tips to defuse tension and demonstrate openness:\\n\\n * Use mirroring. If you can, subtly mirror the body language of the person you're talking to. This will make him feel more at ease, and can build rapport. But don't copy every gesture that he makes, as this will likely make him feel uncomfortable, or that you're not taking him seriously.\\n * Relax your body. It can be difficult to keep emotions at bay, particularly in nerve-wracking situations such as an interview or appraisal. But you can maintain the appearance of calm by keeping your hands still, and by avoiding fidgeting with your hair or touching your face.\\n * Look interested. As we suggested above, touching your face or mouth can signal dishonesty. But, it can also demonstrate that you're thinking. So, if you are asked a complex question, it's OK to briefly touch your cheek or stroke your chin. This will show the other person that you're reflecting on your answer before you respond (see figure 15).\\n\\nFigure 15.\\n\\n#### Note:\\n\\nWhile the tips covered in this article are a good general guide for\\nintepreting body language, it's important to remember that they won't\\nnecessarily apply to everyone. This is particularly the case if someone has a\\ndifferent cultural background from you, for instance.\\n\\nAvoid making generalized assumptions. If you're getting mixed signals, check\\nthat your interpretation of the person's body language is correct by asking\\nhim questions and getting to know him better. After all, the ability to\\ninterpret body language is a complementary skill, not a substitute for\\nlistening to and understanding people.\\n\\n#### Key Points\\n\\nBody language refers to the nonverbal signals that you use to communicate your\\nfeelings and intentions. It includes your posture, your facial expressions,\\nand your hand gestures.\\n\\nThe ability to understand and to interpret body language can help you to pick\\nup on unspoken issues, problems or negative feelings that other people might\\nhave. You can also use it in a positive way to add strength to your verbal\\nmessages.\\n\\nNegative body language includes:\\n\\n * Folded arms.\\n * Tense facial expression.\\n * Body turned away from you.\\n * Poor eye contact.\\n\\nPositive body language includes:\\n\\n * Open body position (arms unfolded).\\n * Upright posture.\\n * Relaxed and open facial expression.\\n * Arms hanging relaxed by the sides.\\n * Regular eye contact.\\n\\nPhotographs in this article © Mind Tools/Toby Phillips.\\n\\nThis site teaches you the skills you need for a happy and successful career;\\nand this is just one of many tools and resources that you'll find here at Mind\\nTools. Subscribe to our free newsletter, or join the Mind Tools Club and\\nreally supercharge your career!\\n\\nAdd this article to My Learning Plan\\n\\nMark article as Complete\\n\\nShow Ratings Hide Ratings\\n\\n## Ratings\\n\\nFree login needed. 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Masking our body language can be difficult, especially\\nthose movements or expressions that occur unconsciously.\\n\\nIf there's something you need that you are unable to find, let us know. As a\\nmember of the Mind Tools Team I am here to assist you in getting the most from\\nyour membership. When you get a chance, check out the Forums. Members\\nparticipate in the forums to interact with others, ask questions and share\\nideas. 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Lipstick is used to draw attention to the lips, thus exaggerating further the signals sent by them.\",\n \"Lips which are slightly parted can be a strong flirting signal, particularly if the lips are then licked and even more so if done whilst holding the gaze of another person.\",\n \"Parting lips is the first stage in speaking and may thus be a signal that the person wants to talk.\",\n \"Pursed lips are a classic sign of anger, including when it is suppressed. It is effectively holding the mouth shut to prevent the person saying what they feel like saying. This may also be an indication of lying or withholding the truth as the person stops themselves from telling the truth.\",\n \"Pursed lips can also indicate a person who is thinking and who is deciding between possible options. Deciding and disapproval are both evaluative actions, which is the common core of lip-pursing.\",\n \"A light puckering of the lips into a kiss shape typically indicates desire. It can also indicate uncertainty, particularly if the lips are touched with the fingers.\",\n \"When you say 'oo', the lips form the kiss shape. This is one reason that romantic songs often linger on words like 'you' and 'too'.\",\n \"When lips are sucked into the mouth or turned under so the red part of the lips are hidden ('swallowing the lips'), this can indicate that the person is thinking and uncertain about something, which could easily be bad news.\",\n \"Lip swallowing can also indicate suppressed speech, where the person is preventing themself from speaking when perhaps they know they should. This can indicate lying or maybe disapproval.\",\n \"Lips which are kept horizontal but squeezed flat are an exaggerated closing of the mouth (hence the name 'lip press') and may indicate a repressed desire to speak. This indicate disapproval ('If I spoke I would be very critical, which I do not want to be'). It can also indicate frustration ('I want to speak, but others are speaking and I feel I should wait').\",\n \"Flattened lips can also indicate a refusal to eat, either because of dislike of offered food or some other motivation.\",\n \"When the corners of the mouth are turned upwards, this can be a grimace of disgust or a smile of pleasure. In a grimace, the teeth are unlikely to be shown (although toothless smiles are also common). Grimaces are often flatter and tenser.\",\n \"A full smile engages the whole face, particularly including the eyes. Smiling with lips only is often falsehood, where the smiler wants to convey pleasure or approval but is actually feeling something else.\",\n \"Some people are so miserable so often, this is the natural state of rest of their mouths (which is perhaps rather sad).\",\n \"When the lips are pulled back, they expose the teeth. This may be in a broad smile or it may be a snarl of aggression. The eyes should tell you which is which. In a snarl, the eyes are either narrowed or staring. In a full smile, the corners of the eyes are creased.\",\n \"Lips which are moving in the shape of words but without making sounds means that the person is thinking of saying the words. This subvocalization often happens with very small movement and is often completely subconscious. Stage mentalists use this when they ask their 'victims' to think hard of a word and then lip-read as they silently sound the word.\",\n \"Rolling in the lips so they roll across one another can be a preening gesture for women, evening out lipstick. It can also be a sign of uncertainty or disapproval (look for accompanying lowered eyebrows).\",\n \"Small, lightning-fast movements of the mouth betray inner thoughts, for example a single twitch of the corner of the mouth that indicates cynicism or disbelief.\",\n \"Liars in particular will often give themselves away with very brief grimaces as their conscience expresses disapproval of the conscious lies.\",\n \"When the top lip is over the bottom lip, this may be linked with biting of the bottom lip, a common indicator that the person is feeling guilty about something.\",\n \"The bottom lip jutting out is often a part of a sulky pout, where the person expresses child-like petulance at not getting their own way.\",\n \"Both lips pressed together and pushed out generally indicates doubt. If the finger touches them, it may indicate internal thinking or may say 'I am considering speaking but am not quite ready to talk yet'.\",\n \"Biting the lip, centrally or at the side, is often a sign of anxiety. Usually, this is the bottom lip (especially if the person has overhanging top teeth). This may be a habitual action and people who do this, will often repeat the move in predictable situations. It can also be an indicator for stress during lying.\",\n \"This is a fairly child-like action, especially if accompanied by wide eyes and eyebrows raised in the middle and lowered at the sides, and thus may betray concern about being told off or otherwise being censured in the manner of a child.\",\n \"As well as a comforting action, biting the lip can be a suppressing action as a person is stopping themself from saying something.\",\n \"Finally, the lips will have a position of rest when they are not pulled in any direction. This usually indicates that the person is also feeling relaxed.\",\n \"More pages: | Contact | Caveat | About | Students | Webmasters | Awards | Guestbook | Feedback | Sitemap | Changes |\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"FaceTurn - Happy Face Expression | Happy Facial Expression\\n\\n| |\\n\\nSelect a Face Expression \\n \\n--- \\n \\n# Happy Face Expression\\n\\n## Facial Expression Info:\\n\\nThe happy facial expression is characterized through the use of a smile. The\\nfacial characteristics are different from that of a grin, because typically\\njust the upper teeth are exposed. The lower lids of the eyes are raised to\\nform crescent shapes.\\n\\nHappiness is an emotion associated with feelings ranging from contentment and\\nsatisfaction to bliss and intense joy.\\n\\nIn everyday speech today, terms such as well-being or quality of life are\\nusually used to signify the classical meaning of happiness. 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To obtain financing or learn more about starting a company, contact the Small Business Administration."},"related_document_urls_wayback_snapshots":{"kind":"list like","value":["http://web.archive.org/web/20200814163106/https://www.profitableventure.com/starting-an-insurance-company/","http://web.archive.org/web/20170806150858/http://www.thesimpledollar.com:80/how-to-start-your-own-insurance-business/","http://web.archive.org/web/20191117233949/http://agents.insureme.com:80/insurance-agent/starting-your-own-agency","http://web.archive.org/web/20201202103757/https://www.insurancejournal.com/magazines/features/2005/05/09/55118.htm"],"string":"[\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20200814163106/https://www.profitableventure.com/starting-an-insurance-company/\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20170806150858/http://www.thesimpledollar.com:80/how-to-start-your-own-insurance-business/\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20191117233949/http://agents.insureme.com:80/insurance-agent/starting-your-own-agency\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20201202103757/https://www.insurancejournal.com/magazines/features/2005/05/09/55118.htm\"\n]"},"split":{"kind":"string","value":"train"},"cluster":{"kind":"number","value":887,"string":"887"},"related_documents_content":{"kind":"list like","value":[{"original_url":"https://www.profitableventure.com/starting-an-insurance-company/","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20200814163106/https://www.profitableventure.com/starting-an-insurance-company/","parsed_text":{"title":"How to Start an Insurance Company from Scratch","passages":["Are you interested in starting an insurance company from scratch? If YES, here is a complete guide to starting an insurance company from scratch with little money and no experience.","Okay, so we have provided you an in-depth sample insurance company business plan template. We also took it further by analyzing and drafting a sample insurance company marketing plan backed up by actionable guerrilla marketing ideas for insurance businesses.","The insurance industry is wide and global in nature; there are numerous aspects anyone interested in starting an insurance company could choose to specialize in. For instance; in the united states of America and even in Canada, pet insurance is one aspect of insurance that is gradually opening up and it is interesting to state that it is a very promising market.","Anyone looking towards starting an insurance company has the option to choose an area of insurance to specialize in or they could choose to start a general insurance company; an insurance company that is involved in the selling of life insurance policy, health insurance policy, auto / car insurance policy and liability insurance amongst others.","If you are considering starting an insurance company, then you would be required to get an insurance license from the organization regulating the insurance industry in your country before you are permitted to start your own insurance company. In the United States of America, it is The National Association of Insurance Commissioners that regulates the industry.","No doubt, the process of obtaining an insurance license might not come easy; this is depending on the part of the world you live in. Any applicant of insurance license would be required to meet certain laid down criteria and sometimes it is the bureaucracy involved in the whole process that makes it difficult to obtain.","As earlier stated, you wouldn’t be allowed to start your own insurance company without first obtaining the license required. For you to be eligible to apply for an insurance license, you must first write and pass some licensure examinations.","If you are serious and determined, you could write and pass the exam in one sitting, but if not, then you should be ready to take the exams over and over again. The bottom line is that these exams do not come cheap; so you must prove your worth before you can be issued a license.","It is also important to state that if you are an investor who is interested in owning a portfolio in the insurance company, you may not need to go all the way to write and pass the required insurance exams and obtain the necessary insurance certifications. All you need to do is to provide the finance and connections needed and then get people who have the required paper / documents to partner with in starting your insurance company.","Just like most business, the insurance industry is pretty open for as many people that are interested in the industry as long as you have what it takes to run an insurance firm. Even if you don’t have the finance and other requirements for starting an insurance company, you can come into the industry by starting – out as an accredited insurance broker.","The United States of America has the largest insurance market in the world as indicated by the volume of premium payments. Statistics shows that in 2013 alone, out of the total sum of 4.640 trillion US dollars of gross premiums written in on a global scale, 1.274 trillion US dollars which translate to 27% were actually written in the United States of America. This goes to show how big the insurance industry is in the United States of America.","In a report released by McKinsey & Company, it was estimated that the insurance industry in the United States incurs about 13 billion US dollars annually in unnecessary regulatory costs under the state – based regulatory system.","In the insurance industry, it is only the smallest insurers that exist as Single Corporation. It is the practice in the insurance industry for most major insurance companies to exist as insurance groups; they usually partner with holding companies.","This practice has loads of benefits and as a matter of fact insurance groups are known to survive the turbulence in the insurance industry year after year and the survivability of single insurance companies is pretty low.","In some countries trust is one of the key factors that is hampering the growth of the insurance industry. Beyond that, the insurance company is still growing and as long as the economy of the country continuous to grow; the insurance company will usually tag along.","The fact that there are several insurance companies and insurance brokerage firms does not in any way stop an investor or entrepreneur who wants to venture into the insurance industry. If you know what you want and you have the right strategy, you will definitely make good success out of the insurance industry.","People are encouraged and motivated to venture into the insurance industry because of the profitability of the industry, and also because despite the fact that the industry is saturated, there are still rooms to create your own unique insurance products or even partner with bigger insurance companies if you are able to successfully build your own insurance company to a certain success level.","One thing about the demographic and psychographic composition of the insurance company is that it cuts across both infants and the elderly people, teenagers and adults, students and working class, corporate organization and small scale businesses, the government (public sector) and the private sector, et al.","In essence, the demographic and psychographics composition of the insurance industry is all encompassing; it cuts across as many people that can afford to insure their life, properties, family, pets and other personal valuables.","When it comes to niches and areas of specialization, the insurance industry has several options. As a matter of fact, an insurance company can come up with creative ideas as regards what the areas of insurance that they want to specialize in.","For instance, pet insurance is rapidly gaining ground in the United States of America and Canada. Here are some niches in the insurance industry that an investor or entrepreneur can specialize in;","If you are an active player in the insurance industry or even if you have one or more insurance related business then you will agree that there is high competition in the insurance industry. Every insurance company is out there to sell as much insurance policies to as much clients as they can find hence the level of competition in the banking industry.","Most insurance companies ensure that they position their business in such a way that they can stay competitive which is why rather than stick to just one type of insurance, they engage in general insurance. The whole idea is to do what you know will give you leverage in the market place.","If from your market research and visibility studies you realize that specializing in just few areas / niches of insurance will be to your advantage, then by all means go ahead if not, then you should try your hand with the sale of general insurance policies.","There are several leading insurance companies in the world whose businesses is not restricted to just one country but other countries and continent of the world. Here are some of the leading insurance brands in the insurance industry;","No doubt when you decide to start an insurance company, you should be aware that you are stating a capital intensive business.","Aside from the money you would need to rent an office, get the business registered, obtain the required business permits and license and then make provision for the payment of your staff for at least 6 months or more, you should also be ready to meet the financial requirement / capitalization as stated by the insurance regulating body in your country.","Just like the banking industry, the insurance industry is yet another industry that you must have a certain amount of capital base before you can successfully swing into full operations; usually the money required is in the range of several thousands of dollars.","This is so because one of the challenges insurance companies usually face is the inability to pay claims. So, in order to cub this challenge, anyone looking towards starting an insurance company must meet the set financial requirement / capitalization.","Good enough, there are several opportunities for any investor who wants to own an insurance company to buy franchise from a successful insurance company or at least partner with a successful insurance company.","So, if you are looking towards starting an insurance company, then you have two options to choose from; one of the options is to buy a franchise or partner with an insurance company and the other option is to start your insurance company from the scratch.","The choice of choosing whether to start your insurance company from the scratch or to buy a franchise is dependent on loads of factors and it is not a decision that can be taken in isolation; your business plan and of course your business partners should be a major influence on your final decision.","Over and above, if your intention of starting an insurance company is to build a global brand and to be in full control of your insurance company, then your best bet is to start your insurance company from the scratch and build your brand the way you want it to be.","But if your intention of starting an insurance company is to own a business portfolio in the insurance industry and of course to make money, then you may consider buying a franchise or going into partnership with a successful insurance brand.","One thing is certain, a weak economy is one major factor that is limiting growth opportunities for the insurance industry. Come to think of it, there is hardly any business or investment opportunity that does not come with its own fair share of threats and challenges.","This is why most organization conduct risk assessment on a regular basis so as to enable them produce strategies that will help them stay afloat in the industry.","Another major threat and challenges that you are likely going to face when you start your insurance business is of course the arrival of another insurance company in the same location where yours is located and perhaps sell same insurance policy covers with you.","For sure if you don’t have workable and winning strategies that will help you outsmart your competition in the location where you insurance company is located, then you are likely going to struggle to grow your insurance company and also retain some of the best hands under your employment.","Over and above, just as in any other business and investment vehicles, economic downturn, unstable financial market, natural disasters and unfavorable government economic policies can hamper the growth and profitability of an insurance company.","If you are looking towards starting an insurance company, then getting it right with the best legal entity for the business will go a long way to determine how successful the business can grow.","No doubt choosing a legal entity for a business such as an insurance company is some worth straightforward. When it comes to choosing a legal entity for your insurance company you have the option of choosing from a general partnership, a limited partnership, an LLC, a “C” corporation, or a “S” corporation.","It is important to clearly state that these different forms of legal structure for business has its own advantages and disadvantages; which is why you must weigh your options properly before making your choice on the legal structure to build your insurance company on.","These are some of the factors you should consider before choosing a legal entity for your insurance company; limitation of personal liability, ease of transferability, admission of new owners and investors’ expectation and tax issues.","If you take your time to critically study the various legal entities to use for your insurance company, then you will agree that Limited Liability Company; an LLC is most suitable. You can start your insurance company as limited liability company (LLC) and in future convert it to a ‘C’ corporation or a ‘S’ corporations especially when you have the plans of going public.","Upgrading to a ‘C’ corporation or ‘S’ corporation will give you the opportunity to grow your insurance company so as to compete with major players in the insurance industry; you will be able to generate capital from venture capital firms, stock market, you will enjoy separate tax structure, and you can easily transfer ownership of the company; you will enjoy flexibility in ownership and in your management structures.","If you take your time to go through the names of most of the leading insurance companies in the world or the insurance companies that you can find around you, you will realize that there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to choosing a name for an insurance company.","As such, if you are looking towards choosing a name for your insurance company, then you have the options to call it whatever you want; it could even be the name of your village or a combination of all the initials of your family. These are some of the catchy names you can choose from if you intend starting your own insurance company;","The fact that you are starting an insurance company means that you must not be found wanting when it comes to buying all the required insurance policy covers for your business. Besides, it is safe to state that it is impossible to start an insurance company in the United States of America without ensuring that you have the basic insurance policies in place as stipulated by the regulating body.","Here are some of the basic insurance covers that you should consider purchasing if you want to start your own insurance company in the United States of America;","Beyond every reasonable doubt, starting an insurance company is indeed a serious business which is why you must do all you can to dot the ‘I’s and cross the ‘t’s and one of the things you need to do is to file in for intellectual property protection.","This is necessary because you must ensure that you company’s logo and every other official document like insurance policy document and claims related documents are well protected to guide against people taking advantage of the fact that they are not protected.","So also, you may want to develop your own customized insurance software applications; if you happen to develop your own customized software application, then by all means you would need to apply for intellectual property protection.","Lastly, there may be need for you to also develop unique insurance products for your clientele base. The fact that there are stiffer competitions in the insurance industry requires that you protect your brain child or else other will leverage on it.","If you are an investor who is interested in owning a portfolio in the insurance company, you may not need to go all the way to write and pass the required insurance exams and obtain the necessary insurance certifications. All you need to do is to provide the finance and connections needed and then get people who have the required papers / documents to partner with in starting your insurance company.","At least some of your core management team should be chattered in insurance and finance, investment, risk and other financial / insurance related areas of study.","The insurance industry happens to be amongst the industries that are highly regulated in the United States of America and of course all over the world. If you are considering starting an insurance company, then you are expected to meet the legal documents requirements as stipulated in the constitution of your country.","These are some of the basic legal document that you are expected to have in place if you want to start an insurance company in the United States of America;","One of the first steps that you are expected to take if you are looking towards starting an insurance company is to consult experts to help you draft a good and workable business plan. The truth is that, in order to successfully run an insurance company, you would need to have a good business plan in place.","A Business plan is the roadmap that is needed to successfully run a business; with a workable business plan in place, you will reduce the trial and error approach of doing business. You will be able to manage your business with purpose and perhaps precisions; you will know what to do per time and how to handle business challenges and business growth / expansion.","In essence, if you want to start your own insurance company, you are required to write a detailed business plan that can pass reality test when subjected to it; you should work with the facts, figures and other indices in the insurance industry as it applies to the locations / country you intend starting your insurance company.","The whole idea of writing a business plan is not just for the sake of having a business document in place; but a detail guide on how to effectively run your business from the scratch. Your business plan should outline and cover strategies on how you intend to manage and grow your insurance company.","The rule of thumb in writing a business plan is to try as much as possible to be realistic and never to over project when putting figures on income and profits et al. As a matter of fact, it is safer to underestimate when writing a business plan so that you won’t be so disappointed when reality sets in.","Executive summary and Company’s descriptions: you are expected to write about the concept of your business, descriptions of your company, your company’s vision statement, mission statement and where your company will be located and also if you intend partnering with other companies or opening branches in different cities in the United States of America and in other parts of the world.","Other key components that should not be missing out from your insurance business plan are product offering, SWOT analysis, competitive analysis, marketing and sales analysis / strategies, target market, market goals, pricing, costing and financial projection, publicity and advertising strategy, expansion and growth strategies, budget and start – up capital generation et al.","When it comes to starting an insurance company, you should be aware that the cost is in the two fold; the costs of setting up the office structure (including branches) and of course your capital base / capitalization. In essence, the nature and size of the insurance company you are looking towards starting will determine the amount you are expected to raise.","As regard the cost of setting up the office structure, your concern should be to secure a good office facility in a busy business district; it can be expensive though, but that is one of the factors that will help you position your insurance company to attract the kind of customers you would want to do business with.","When it comes to starting a small scale insurance business perhaps an insurance brokerage firm, then the following expenditure should guide you;","The Amount needed to acquire a suitable Office facility in a business district with 6 months’ rent up – front (Re – Construction of the facility inclusive) – $50,000.","The Cost for equipping the office (computers, printers, fax machines, furniture, telephones, filing cabins, safety gadgets and electronics et al) – $5,000","Capital Base – 1 Million Dollars (You can confirm from your country to know the requirement because it seems to vary from country to country and even from states to states in the United States of America)","Going by the report from the research and feasibility studies, you will need about1.2 Million U.S. Dollars to set up a small scale but standard insurance company in the United States of America.","You will need over 5 Million U.S. dollars to successfully set – up a medium scale insurance company in the United States of America.","If you are considering starting a large scale insurance company with several branches in key cities in the United States and in other countries, then you should look towards budgeting well over 50 million United States dollars.","It may be easier to raise startup capital if you choose to start an insurance brokerage firm, but the truth is that, starting a standard insurance company is usually not a business that an individual can go all the way alone, there is always need for you to invite business partners / investors that will pull cash together simply because the amount required for capitalization.","Here are some of the options you can explore when sourcing for start – up capital for your insurance company;","No doubt, location is a key factor that contributes to the success of any business. If you make the mistake of choosing a wrong location for your business, you are likely going to struggle to grow the business and if care is not taken, you might end up closing shop due to lack of patronage.","In view of that, if you are looking for a location to start, your insurance company, then you should be willing to pay experts to help you conduct thorough feasibility studies and market survey; they should go out there to carry out research and then make the appropriate recommendations.","One of the suitable location for an insurance company is a location with healthy and thriving business activities; a place where there is steady cash flow. Places like market, commercial centers and business districts et al are suitable to locate an insurance company.","If you are considering starting an insurance company, then you should look towards hiring ICT experts to help you develop your own unique insurance related software application, secured internet platform and online payment system (that will help you facilitate easy payment of premiums).","These are some of the technical stuffs that you must be ready to sort out before successfully launching your insurance company. When it comes to choosing between renting and leasing an office space, the size of the organization you want to build, and your entire budget for the business should influence your decision.","If you are looking towards running a standard insurance company, then you should consider the option of leasing or outright purchasing of a facility; when you lease or buy over a property, you will be able to work with long – term planning. But if you just want to start an insurance brokerage firm, and you are low on cash, renting an office is your best bet.","As regards employing staff to occupy key roles in your insurance company, you should try as much as lies within your power to only hire those who are not just qualified and well experienced, but also those who will be willing to build the business with. In order to attract such people, you can factor incentives such as owning a percentage of the company’s shares. With that it is easier for you to secure the commitment of trusted hands in the industry.","You may need a minimum of full time 10 staff to start an insurance brokerage firm, but if you are looking towards starting a small – scale standard insurance company, then you should make provision for well over 10 full – time employees that will help you man key roles in your organization.","Starting and running an insurance company requires aggressive marketing which is why you insurance sales men and women are always on your neck to buy one insurance cover or the other especially if you live in the United States of America.","So to stay afloat in the insurance industry, you must be ready to spend good cash in marketing, advertising and promoting your insurance products. Your marketing and advertising departments must regularly come out with new innovations and products that can catch the attention of your potential clients.","It is for this reason that when you are drafting your marketing ideas and strategies for your insurance company, make sure that you create a compelling personal and company’s profile which must include the profile of your board of directors and management team.","The truth is that if you have honest, trustworthy and successful professional in your board, customers can easily trust you with their hard earned money. In some countries trust is one of the key factors that is hampering the growth of the insurance industry.","Advertise your business in relevant business magazines (insurance magazines and business related magazines) and make yourself available for insurance related talk shows and interactive sessions on TV and Radios)","Beyond every reasonable doubt, the competition in the insurance industry is on the high side in the United States of America and of course in most countries with loads of insurance companies. So if you intend building a strong and healthy insurance business, then you must come up with unique insurance products and creative strategies to outsmart your competitors in the industry.","First and foremost, you must ensure that you pay claims as at when due and also it will be to your advantage to lower your premiums and offer better coverage and policies et al. Your customer services delivery must be top notch; the truth is that customers will always troop to any place where they are certain that they will get the best of customer services.","Aside from top notch customer services, you are also expected to ensure that your systems and processes are seamless and efficient especially if you are involved in online premium payments.","Come to think of it, if you want to remain competitive and continue to increase your customer retention in any business, then you must be creative and always look for ways to outsmart your competitors in the industry. As a matter of fact, if you can successfully close your back doors and ensure that you retain a minimum of 60 percent of your customers, then your business can be said to be healthy and thriving.","Some of the possible ways you can increase your customer retention is that, you must work towards paying claims as at when due, simplify the process of premium collections, and also to regularly give out incentives to your clients via promos and freebies et al.","Your customer services must be top notches and Your CRM software applications must be effectively maximized so that you can be in touch with all your customers. When you remember and celebrate your clients during their special occasions, you are likely going to get your loyalty from such clients.","The insurance business just like any other business requires media hype to get people to buy into the brand. Your brand has to do with the way people perceive you to be which is why you should be deliberate when it comes to communicating and promoting your brand.","In promoting your brand and corporate identity, you should leverage on both print and electronic media. As a matter of fact, it is cost effective to use social media platforms to promote your brands, besides it is pretty much effective. Here are the platforms you can leverage on to create brand awareness of your insurance company and to promote your corporate identity in the market place;","Irrespective of the kind of business you run, your ability to get all the members of your team to be on same page at all times is one of the keys you need to successfully run the organization.","As the chief executive officer or president of an insurance company, it is you responsibility to give direction to the business. Part of what you need to do is to ensure that you create time for office meetings; a time where challenges, feedback, projections and relevant issues are discussed. The meetings could be daily, once in a week, twice a week or once in a month. The bottom line is that there should be consistent meetings in your organization.","Carrying out appraisals on a regular basis and training your employees will help you run your organization effectively. Encourage your employees to pursue certifications in their various area of specializations; it will help your organization’s profile and of course it will help the individuals. You can choose to fully or partially sponsor some of the certifications exams.","Lastly, you should keep your doors open for suggestions from members of your team and your clients. It is very important to reward excellent performance in your organization; it will go a long way to encourage healthy competition in your organization.","Ajaero Tony Martins is an Entrepreneur, Real Estate Developer and Investor; with a passion for sharing his knowledge with budding entrepreneurs. He is the Executive Producer @JanellaTV and also doubles as the CEO, POJAS Properties Ltd."]},"parsed_md":"How to Start an Insurance Company from Scratch | ProfitableVenture\n\nHow to Start an Insurance Company from Scratch | ProfitableVenture\n\nHome » Business ideas » Financial Service Industry » Insurance Company »\n\n# How to Start an Insurance Company from Scratch\n\nAre you interested in starting an insurance company from scratch? If YES, here\nis a complete guide to starting an insurance company from scratch with little\nmoney and no experience.\n\nOkay, so we have provided you an in-depth sample insurance company business\nplan template. We also took it further by analyzing and drafting a sample\ninsurance company marketing plan backed up by actionable guerrilla marketing\nideas for insurance businesses.\n\nThe insurance industry is wide and global in nature; there are numerous\naspects anyone interested in starting an insurance company could choose to\nspecialize in. For instance; in the united states of America and even in\nCanada, pet insurance is one aspect of insurance that is gradually opening up\nand it is interesting to state that it is a very promising market.\n\nAnyone looking towards starting an insurance company has the option to choose\nan area of insurance to specialize in or they could choose to start a general\ninsurance company; an insurance company that is involved in the selling of\nlife insurance policy, health insurance policy, auto / car insurance policy\nand liability insurance amongst others.\n\nTable of Content\n\n * How Easy Is It to Start an Insurance Company?\n * Interesting Statistics About the Insurance Industry\n * Market Research and Feasibility Study\n * List of Niche ideas Within the Insurance Industry That You Can Specialize in\n * The Level of Competition in the Insurance Industry\n * List of Well – Known Brands in the Insurance Industry\n * Starting from Scratch vs Buying an Insurance Franchise\n * Possible Threats and Challenges You Will Face When Starting an Insurance Company\n * Starting an Insurance Company – Legal Matters\n * Catchy Business Name ideas Suitable for an Insurance Business\n * Do You Need an Insurance Cover to Run an Insurance Company\n * Do You Need Professional Certification to Start an Insurance Company?\n * List of Legal Documents You Need to Run an Insurance Company\n * Writing a Business Plan for your Insurance Company\n * How Much Does It Cost to Starting An Insurance Company?\n * Financing your Insurance Business Venture\n * Choosing a Suitable Location for your Insurance Company\n * Technical & Manpower Details\n * Marketing ideas and Strategies for your Insurance Company\n * Possible Competitive Strategies for Winning your Competitors\n * Possible Ways to Increase Customer Retention\n * Strategies to Boost your Brand Awareness and Create a Corporate Identity\n * Tips for Running an Insurance Company Successfully\n\n#### How Easy Is It to Start an Insurance Company?\n\nIf you are considering starting an insurance company, then you would be\nrequired to get an insurance license from the organization regulating the\ninsurance industry in your country before you are permitted to start your own\ninsurance company. In the United States of America, it is The National\nAssociation of Insurance Commissioners that regulates the industry.\n\nNo doubt, the process of obtaining an insurance license might not come easy;\nthis is depending on the part of the world you live in. Any applicant of\ninsurance license would be required to meet certain laid down criteria and\nsometimes it is the bureaucracy involved in the whole process that makes it\ndifficult to obtain.\n\nAs earlier stated, you wouldn’t be allowed to start your own insurance company\nwithout first obtaining the license required. For you to be eligible to apply\nfor an insurance license, you must first write and pass some licensure\nexaminations.\n\nIf you are serious and determined, you could write and pass the exam in one\nsitting, but if not, then you should be ready to take the exams over and over\nagain. The bottom line is that these exams do not come cheap; so you must\nprove your worth before you can be issued a license.\n\nIt is also important to state that if you are an investor who is interested in\nowning a portfolio in the insurance company, you may not need to go all the\nway to write and pass the required insurance exams and obtain the necessary\ninsurance certifications. All you need to do is to provide the finance and\nconnections needed and then get people who have the required paper / documents\nto partner with in starting your insurance company.\n\nJust like most business, the insurance industry is pretty open for as many\npeople that are interested in the industry as long as you have what it takes\nto run an insurance firm. Even if you don’t have the finance and other\nrequirements for starting an insurance company, you can come into the industry\nby starting – out as an accredited insurance broker.\n\n## Starting an Insurance Company from Scratch – A Complete Guide\n\n * Industry Overview\n\nThe United States of America has the largest insurance market in the world as\nindicated by the volume of premium payments. Statistics shows that in 2013\nalone, out of the total sum of 4.640 trillion US dollars of gross premiums\nwritten in on a global scale, 1.274 trillion US dollars which translate to 27%\nwere actually written in the United States of America. This goes to show how\nbig the insurance industry is in the United States of America.\n\n#### Interesting Statistics About the Insurance Industry\n\nIn a report released by McKinsey & Company, it was estimated that the\ninsurance industry in the United States incurs about 13 billion US dollars\nannually in unnecessary regulatory costs under the state – based regulatory\nsystem.\n\nIn the insurance industry, it is only the smallest insurers that exist as\nSingle Corporation. It is the practice in the insurance industry for most\nmajor insurance companies to exist as insurance groups; they usually partner\nwith holding companies.\n\nThis practice has loads of benefits and as a matter of fact insurance groups\nare known to survive the turbulence in the insurance industry year after year\nand the survivability of single insurance companies is pretty low.\n\nIn some countries trust is one of the key factors that is hampering the growth\nof the insurance industry. Beyond that, the insurance company is still growing\nand as long as the economy of the country continuous to grow; the insurance\ncompany will usually tag along.\n\nThe fact that there are several insurance companies and insurance brokerage\nfirms does not in any way stop an investor or entrepreneur who wants to\nventure into the insurance industry. If you know what you want and you have\nthe right strategy, you will definitely make good success out of the insurance\nindustry.\n\nPeople are encouraged and motivated to venture into the insurance industry\nbecause of the profitability of the industry, and also because despite the\nfact that the industry is saturated, there are still rooms to create your own\nunique insurance products or even partner with bigger insurance companies if\nyou are able to successfully build your own insurance company to a certain\nsuccess level.\n\n### Market Research and Feasibility Study\n\n * Demographics and Psychographics\n\nOne thing about the demographic and psychographic composition of the insurance\ncompany is that it cuts across both infants and the elderly people, teenagers\nand adults, students and working class, corporate organization and small scale\nbusinesses, the government (public sector) and the private sector, et al.\n\nIn essence, the demographic and psychographics composition of the insurance\nindustry is all encompassing; it cuts across as many people that can afford to\ninsure their life, properties, family, pets and other personal valuables.\n\n#### List of Niche ideas Within the Insurance Industry That You Can Specialize\nin\n\nWhen it comes to niches and areas of specialization, the insurance industry\nhas several options. As a matter of fact, an insurance company can come up\nwith creative ideas as regards what the areas of insurance that they want to\nspecialize in.\n\nFor instance, pet insurance is rapidly gaining ground in the United States of\nAmerica and Canada. Here are some niches in the insurance industry that an\ninvestor or entrepreneur can specialize in;\n\n * Life and Annuities Insurance\n * Health / Medical Insurance\n * Car / Vehicle Insurance\n * Pet Insurance\n * Agricultural Insurance\n * Aviation Insurance\n * Financial Reinsurance\n * Guaranteed Asset Protection Insurance\n * Group Insurance\n * Inland Marine Insurance / Marine Insurance / Shipping Insurance\n * Travel Insurance\n * Liability Insurance / Professional Liability Insurance\n * Property and Casualty Insurance\n * Mutual Insurance\n\n#### The Level of Competition in the Insurance Industry\n\nIf you are an active player in the insurance industry or even if you have one\nor more insurance related business then you will agree that there is high\ncompetition in the insurance industry. Every insurance company is out there to\nsell as much insurance policies to as much clients as they can find hence the\nlevel of competition in the banking industry.\n\nMost insurance companies ensure that they position their business in such a\nway that they can stay competitive which is why rather than stick to just one\ntype of insurance, they engage in general insurance. The whole idea is to do\nwhat you know will give you leverage in the market place.\n\nIf from your market research and visibility studies you realize that\nspecializing in just few areas / niches of insurance will be to your\nadvantage, then by all means go ahead if not, then you should try your hand\nwith the sale of general insurance policies.\n\n#### List of Well – Known Brands in the Insurance Industry\n\nThere are several leading insurance companies in the world whose businesses is\nnot restricted to just one country but other countries and continent of the\nworld. Here are some of the leading insurance brands in the insurance\nindustry;\n\n * AXA Group\n * American International Group (AIG)\n * China Life Insurance\n * ING Group\n * Ping An Insurance Group\n * Generali Group\n * Allianz\n * MetLife\n * Zurich Financial Services\n * QBE Insurance Group\n * Allstate\n * ACE\n * Munich Re\n\nEconomic Analysis\n\nNo doubt when you decide to start an insurance company, you should be aware\nthat you are stating a capital intensive business.\n\nAside from the money you would need to rent an office, get the business\nregistered, obtain the required business permits and license and then make\nprovision for the payment of your staff for at least 6 months or more, you\nshould also be ready to meet the financial requirement / capitalization as\nstated by the insurance regulating body in your country.\n\nJust like the banking industry, the insurance industry is yet another industry\nthat you must have a certain amount of capital base before you can\nsuccessfully swing into full operations; usually the money required is in the\nrange of several thousands of dollars.\n\nThis is so because one of the challenges insurance companies usually face is\nthe inability to pay claims. So, in order to cub this challenge, anyone\nlooking towards starting an insurance company must meet the set financial\nrequirement / capitalization.\n\n#### Starting from Scratch vs Buying an Insurance Franchise\n\nGood enough, there are several opportunities for any investor who wants to own\nan insurance company to buy franchise from a successful insurance company or\nat least partner with a successful insurance company.\n\nSo, if you are looking towards starting an insurance company, then you have\ntwo options to choose from; one of the options is to buy a franchise or\npartner with an insurance company and the other option is to start your\ninsurance company from the scratch.\n\nThe choice of choosing whether to start your insurance company from the\nscratch or to buy a franchise is dependent on loads of factors and it is not a\ndecision that can be taken in isolation; your business plan and of course your\nbusiness partners should be a major influence on your final decision.\n\nOver and above, if your intention of starting an insurance company is to build\na global brand and to be in full control of your insurance company, then your\nbest bet is to start your insurance company from the scratch and build your\nbrand the way you want it to be.\n\nBut if your intention of starting an insurance company is to own a business\nportfolio in the insurance industry and of course to make money, then you may\nconsider buying a franchise or going into partnership with a successful\ninsurance brand.\n\n#### Possible Threats and Challenges You Will Face When Starting an Insurance\nCompany\n\nOne thing is certain, a weak economy is one major factor that is limiting\ngrowth opportunities for the insurance industry. Come to think of it, there is\nhardly any business or investment opportunity that does not come with its own\nfair share of threats and challenges.\n\nThis is why most organization conduct risk assessment on a regular basis so as\nto enable them produce strategies that will help them stay afloat in the\nindustry.\n\nAnother major threat and challenges that you are likely going to face when you\nstart your insurance business is of course the arrival of another insurance\ncompany in the same location where yours is located and perhaps sell same\ninsurance policy covers with you.\n\nFor sure if you don’t have workable and winning strategies that will help you\noutsmart your competition in the location where you insurance company is\nlocated, then you are likely going to struggle to grow your insurance company\nand also retain some of the best hands under your employment.\n\nOver and above, just as in any other business and investment vehicles,\neconomic downturn, unstable financial market, natural disasters and\nunfavorable government economic policies can hamper the growth and\nprofitability of an insurance company.\n\n### Starting an Insurance Company – Legal Matters\n\n * Best Legal Entity to Use for an Insurance Business\n\nIf you are looking towards starting an insurance company, then getting it\nright with the best legal entity for the business will go a long way to\ndetermine how successful the business can grow.\n\nNo doubt choosing a legal entity for a business such as an insurance company\nis some worth straightforward. When it comes to choosing a legal entity for\nyour insurance company you have the option of choosing from a general\npartnership, a limited partnership, an LLC, a “C” corporation, or a “S”\ncorporation.\n\nIt is important to clearly state that these different forms of legal structure\nfor business has its own advantages and disadvantages; which is why you must\nweigh your options properly before making your choice on the legal structure\nto build your insurance company on.\n\nThese are some of the factors you should consider before choosing a legal\nentity for your insurance company; limitation of personal liability, ease of\ntransferability, admission of new owners and investors’ expectation and tax\nissues.\n\nIf you take your time to critically study the various legal entities to use\nfor your insurance company, then you will agree that Limited Liability\nCompany; an LLC is most suitable. You can start your insurance company as\nlimited liability company (LLC) and in future convert it to a ‘C’ corporation\nor a ‘S’ corporations especially when you have the plans of going public.\n\nUpgrading to a ‘C’ corporation or ‘S’ corporation will give you the\nopportunity to grow your insurance company so as to compete with major players\nin the insurance industry; you will be able to generate capital from venture\ncapital firms, stock market, you will enjoy separate tax structure, and you\ncan easily transfer ownership of the company; you will enjoy flexibility in\nownership and in your management structures.\n\n#### Catchy Business Name ideas Suitable for an Insurance Business\n\nIf you take your time to go through the names of most of the leading insurance\ncompanies in the world or the insurance companies that you can find around\nyou, you will realize that there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to\nchoosing a name for an insurance company.\n\nAs such, if you are looking towards choosing a name for your insurance\ncompany, then you have the options to call it whatever you want; it could even\nbe the name of your village or a combination of all the initials of your\nfamily. These are some of the catchy names you can choose from if you intend\nstarting your own insurance company;\n\n * Access Assurance PLC\n * EPL Group\n * Mutual Trust Insurance\n * Peak Insurance PLC\n * Marine Group\n * Whole Life Assurance\n * Headstone Insurance PLC\n * Diamond Aviation Insurance PLC\n * Hedge Group PLC\n * Chicago Life Insurance\n\n#### Do You Need an Insurance Cover to Run an Insurance Company\n\nThe fact that you are starting an insurance company means that you must not be\nfound wanting when it comes to buying all the required insurance policy covers\nfor your business. Besides, it is safe to state that it is impossible to start\nan insurance company in the United States of America without ensuring that you\nhave the basic insurance policies in place as stipulated by the regulating\nbody.\n\nHere are some of the basic insurance covers that you should consider\npurchasing if you want to start your own insurance company in the United\nStates of America;\n\n * General insurance\n * Health insurance\n * Risk Insurance\n * Credit insurance\n * Deposit insurance\n * Financial reinsurance\n * Lenders mortgage insurance\n * Payment protection insurance\n * Liability insurance\n * Workers Compensation\n * Overhead expense disability insurance\n * Business owner’s policy group insurance\n\nGetting Intellectual Property Protection for your Insurance Company\n\nBeyond every reasonable doubt, starting an insurance company is indeed a\nserious business which is why you must do all you can to dot the ‘I’s and\ncross the ‘t’s and one of the things you need to do is to file in for\nintellectual property protection.\n\nThis is necessary because you must ensure that you company’s logo and every\nother official document like insurance policy document and claims related\ndocuments are well protected to guide against people taking advantage of the\nfact that they are not protected.\n\nSo also, you may want to develop your own customized insurance software\napplications; if you happen to develop your own customized software\napplication, then by all means you would need to apply for intellectual\nproperty protection.\n\nLastly, there may be need for you to also develop unique insurance products\nfor your clientele base. The fact that there are stiffer competitions in the\ninsurance industry requires that you protect your brain child or else other\nwill leverage on it.\n\n#### Do You Need Professional Certification to Start an Insurance Company?\n\nIf you are an investor who is interested in owning a portfolio in the\ninsurance company, you may not need to go all the way to write and pass the\nrequired insurance exams and obtain the necessary insurance certifications.\nAll you need to do is to provide the finance and connections needed and then\nget people who have the required papers / documents to partner with in\nstarting your insurance company.\n\nAt least some of your core management team should be chattered in insurance\nand finance, investment, risk and other financial / insurance related areas of\nstudy.\n\n#### List of Legal Documents You Need to Run an Insurance Company\n\nThe insurance industry happens to be amongst the industries that are highly\nregulated in the United States of America and of course all over the world. If\nyou are considering starting an insurance company, then you are expected to\nmeet the legal documents requirements as stipulated in the constitution of\nyour country.\n\nThese are some of the basic legal document that you are expected to have in\nplace if you want to start an insurance company in the United States of\nAmerica;\n\n * Certificate of Incorporation\n * Insurance Business License\n * Business Plan\n * Non – disclosure Agreement\n * Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)\n * Online Terms of Use\n * Online Privacy Policy\n * Apostille (for those who intend operating beyond the United States of America)\n * Employment Agreement (offer letters)\n * Operating Agreement\n * Company Bylaws\n * Operating Agreement for LLCs\n * Insurance Policy\n\n### Writing a Business Plan for your Insurance Company\n\nOne of the first steps that you are expected to take if you are looking\ntowards starting an insurance company is to consult experts to help you draft\na good and workable business plan. The truth is that, in order to successfully\nrun an insurance company, you would need to have a good business plan in\nplace.\n\nA Business plan is the roadmap that is needed to successfully run a business;\nwith a workable business plan in place, you will reduce the trial and error\napproach of doing business. You will be able to manage your business with\npurpose and perhaps precisions; you will know what to do per time and how to\nhandle business challenges and business growth / expansion.\n\nIn essence, if you want to start your own insurance company, you are required\nto write a detailed business plan that can pass reality test when subjected to\nit; you should work with the facts, figures and other indices in the insurance\nindustry as it applies to the locations / country you intend starting your\ninsurance company.\n\nThe whole idea of writing a business plan is not just for the sake of having a\nbusiness document in place; but a detail guide on how to effectively run your\nbusiness from the scratch. Your business plan should outline and cover\nstrategies on how you intend to manage and grow your insurance company.\n\nThe rule of thumb in writing a business plan is to try as much as possible to\nbe realistic and never to over project when putting figures on income and\nprofits et al. As a matter of fact, it is safer to underestimate when writing\na business plan so that you won’t be so disappointed when reality sets in.\n\nThese are the key areas that should be covered in your business plan;\n\n * Executive summary and Company’s descriptions: you are expected to write about the concept of your business, descriptions of your company, your company’s vision statement, mission statement and where your company will be located and also if you intend partnering with other companies or opening branches in different cities in the United States of America and in other parts of the world.\n * Other key components that should not be missing out from your insurance business plan are product offering, SWOT analysis, competitive analysis, marketing and sales analysis / strategies, target market, market goals, pricing, costing and financial projection, publicity and advertising strategy, expansion and growth strategies, budget and start – up capital generation et al.\n\n#### How Much Does It Cost to Starting An Insurance Company?\n\nWhen it comes to starting an insurance company, you should be aware that the\ncost is in the two fold; the costs of setting up the office structure\n(including branches) and of course your capital base / capitalization. In\nessence, the nature and size of the insurance company you are looking towards\nstarting will determine the amount you are expected to raise.\n\nAs regard the cost of setting up the office structure, your concern should be\nto secure a good office facility in a busy business district; it can be\nexpensive though, but that is one of the factors that will help you position\nyour insurance company to attract the kind of customers you would want to do\nbusiness with.\n\nWhen it comes to starting a small scale insurance business perhaps an\ninsurance brokerage firm, then the following expenditure should guide you;\n\n * The Total Fee for incorporating the Business – $750.\n * The budget for insurance policies, permits and license – $10,000\n * The Amount needed to acquire a suitable Office facility in a business district with 6 months’ rent up – front (Re – Construction of the facility inclusive) – $50,000.\n * The Cost for equipping the office (computers, printers, fax machines, furniture, telephones, filing cabins, safety gadgets and electronics et al) – $5,000\n * The Cost of Launching your official Website – $600\n * Budget for paying at least 10 employees for 3 months and utility bills – $200,000\n * Additional Expenditure (Business cards, Signage, Adverts and Promotions et al) – $2,500\n * Capital Base – 1 Million Dollars (You can confirm from your country to know the requirement because it seems to vary from country to country and even from states to states in the United States of America)\n * Miscellaneous – $10,000\n\nGoing by the report from the research and feasibility studies, you will need\nabout1.2 Million U.S. Dollars to set up a small scale but standard insurance\ncompany in the United States of America.\n\nYou will need over 5 Million U.S. dollars to successfully set – up a medium\nscale insurance company in the United States of America.\n\nIf you are considering starting a large scale insurance company with several\nbranches in key cities in the United States and in other countries, then you\nshould look towards budgeting well over 50 million United States dollars.\n\n#### Financing your Insurance Business Venture\n\nIt may be easier to raise startup capital if you choose to start an insurance\nbrokerage firm, but the truth is that, starting a standard insurance company\nis usually not a business that an individual can go all the way alone, there\nis always need for you to invite business partners / investors that will pull\ncash together simply because the amount required for capitalization.\n\nHere are some of the options you can explore when sourcing for start – up\ncapital for your insurance company;\n\n * Raising money from personal savings and sale of personal stocks and properties\n * Raising money from investors and business partners\n * Sell shares to interested investors\n * Applying for Loan from your Bank / banks\n * Pitching your business idea and applying for business grants and seed funding from donor organizations and angel investors\n * Source for soft loans from your family members and your friends.\n\n#### Choosing a Suitable Location for your Insurance Company\n\nNo doubt, location is a key factor that contributes to the success of any\nbusiness. If you make the mistake of choosing a wrong location for your\nbusiness, you are likely going to struggle to grow the business and if care is\nnot taken, you might end up closing shop due to lack of patronage.\n\nIn view of that, if you are looking for a location to start, your insurance\ncompany, then you should be willing to pay experts to help you conduct\nthorough feasibility studies and market survey; they should go out there to\ncarry out research and then make the appropriate recommendations.\n\nOne of the suitable location for an insurance company is a location with\nhealthy and thriving business activities; a place where there is steady cash\nflow. Places like market, commercial centers and business districts et al are\nsuitable to locate an insurance company.\n\nThese are some of the factors that you should consider before choosing a\nlocation for your insurance company;\n\n * The demography of the location\n * The nature of business activities in the location\n * The purchasing power of the residence of the location\n * Accessibility of the location\n * The numbers of insurance companies in the location\n * The local laws and regulations in the community / state\n * Traffic, parking and security et al\n\n### Technical & Manpower Details\n\nIf you are considering starting an insurance company, then you should look\ntowards hiring ICT experts to help you develop your own unique insurance\nrelated software application, secured internet platform and online payment\nsystem (that will help you facilitate easy payment of premiums).\n\nThese are some of the technical stuffs that you must be ready to sort out\nbefore successfully launching your insurance company. When it comes to\nchoosing between renting and leasing an office space, the size of the\norganization you want to build, and your entire budget for the business should\ninfluence your decision.\n\nIf you are looking towards running a standard insurance company, then you\nshould consider the option of leasing or outright purchasing of a facility;\nwhen you lease or buy over a property, you will be able to work with long –\nterm planning. But if you just want to start an insurance brokerage firm, and\nyou are low on cash, renting an office is your best bet.\n\nAs regards employing staff to occupy key roles in your insurance company, you\nshould try as much as lies within your power to only hire those who are not\njust qualified and well experienced, but also those who will be willing to\nbuild the business with. In order to attract such people, you can factor\nincentives such as owning a percentage of the company’s shares. With that it\nis easier for you to secure the commitment of trusted hands in the industry.\n\nYou may need a minimum of full time 10 staff to start an insurance brokerage\nfirm, but if you are looking towards starting a small – scale standard\ninsurance company, then you should make provision for well over 10 full – time\nemployees that will help you man key roles in your organization.\n\n#### Marketing ideas and Strategies for your Insurance Company\n\nStarting and running an insurance company requires aggressive marketing which\nis why you insurance sales men and women are always on your neck to buy one\ninsurance cover or the other especially if you live in the United States of\nAmerica.\n\nSo to stay afloat in the insurance industry, you must be ready to spend good\ncash in marketing, advertising and promoting your insurance products. Your\nmarketing and advertising departments must regularly come out with new\ninnovations and products that can catch the attention of your potential\nclients.\n\nIt is for this reason that when you are drafting your marketing ideas and\nstrategies for your insurance company, make sure that you create a compelling\npersonal and company’s profile which must include the profile of your board of\ndirectors and management team.\n\nThe truth is that if you have honest, trustworthy and successful professional\nin your board, customers can easily trust you with their hard earned money. In\nsome countries trust is one of the key factors that is hampering the growth of\nthe insurance industry.\n\nHere are some of the platforms you can utilize to market your insurance\npolicies;\n\n * Introduce your business by sending introductory letters alongside your brochure to investors and corporate organizations\n * Advertise your business in relevant business magazines (insurance magazines and business related magazines) and make yourself available for insurance related talk shows and interactive sessions on TV and Radios)\n * List your business on local directories / yellow pages (both online and offline)\n * Attend expos, seminars, and business fairs et al\n * Leverage on the internet to promote your insurance business\n * Join local chambers of commerce around you with the main aim of networking and marketing your insurance products.\n * Engage the services of marketing executives and business developers to carry out direct marketing\n\n#### Possible Competitive Strategies for Winning your Competitors\n\nBeyond every reasonable doubt, the competition in the insurance industry is on\nthe high side in the United States of America and of course in most countries\nwith loads of insurance companies. So if you intend building a strong and\nhealthy insurance business, then you must come up with unique insurance\nproducts and creative strategies to outsmart your competitors in the industry.\n\nFirst and foremost, you must ensure that you pay claims as at when due and\nalso it will be to your advantage to lower your premiums and offer better\ncoverage and policies et al. Your customer services delivery must be top\nnotch; the truth is that customers will always troop to any place where they\nare certain that they will get the best of customer services.\n\nAside from top notch customer services, you are also expected to ensure that\nyour systems and processes are seamless and efficient especially if you are\ninvolved in online premium payments.\n\n#### Possible Ways to Increase Customer Retention\n\nCome to think of it, if you want to remain competitive and continue to\nincrease your customer retention in any business, then you must be creative\nand always look for ways to outsmart your competitors in the industry. As a\nmatter of fact, if you can successfully close your back doors and ensure that\nyou retain a minimum of 60 percent of your customers, then your business can\nbe said to be healthy and thriving.\n\nSome of the possible ways you can increase your customer retention is that,\nyou must work towards paying claims as at when due, simplify the process of\npremium collections, and also to regularly give out incentives to your clients\nvia promos and freebies et al.\n\nYour customer services must be top notches and Your CRM software applications\nmust be effectively maximized so that you can be in touch with all your\ncustomers. When you remember and celebrate your clients during their special\noccasions, you are likely going to get your loyalty from such clients.\n\n#### Strategies to Boost your Brand Awareness and Create a Corporate Identity\n\nThe insurance business just like any other business requires media hype to get\npeople to buy into the brand. Your brand has to do with the way people\nperceive you to be which is why you should be deliberate when it comes to\ncommunicating and promoting your brand.\n\nIn promoting your brand and corporate identity, you should leverage on both\nprint and electronic media. As a matter of fact, it is cost effective to use\nsocial media platforms to promote your brands, besides it is pretty much\neffective. Here are the platforms you can leverage on to create brand\nawareness of your insurance company and to promote your corporate identity in\nthe market place;\n\n * Place adverts on national TV stations, Radio Stations and Newspapers / Magazines\n * Run your own special TV program\n * Sponsor relevant community programs\n * Leverage on the internet and social media platforms like; Instagram, Facebook , Badoo, YouTube, Twitter et al\n * Install your Bill Boards on strategic locations\n * Engage in road show from time to time\n * Distribute your fliers and handbills to targeted areas from time to time\n * Send out introductory letters to multinationals, embassies, and Diaspora organizations and networks in and around your location\n * Encourage the use of word of mouth especially from loyal customers\n * Ensure that all your vehicles are branded with your company’s logo\n * Ensure that all your employees wear your branded shirts at least once in a week during work hours\n\n#### Tips for Running an Insurance Company Successfully\n\n * Irrespective of the kind of business you run, your ability to get all the members of your team to be on same page at all times is one of the keys you need to successfully run the organization.\n * As the chief executive officer or president of an insurance company, it is you responsibility to give direction to the business. Part of what you need to do is to ensure that you create time for office meetings; a time where challenges, feedback, projections and relevant issues are discussed. The meetings could be daily, once in a week, twice a week or once in a month. The bottom line is that there should be consistent meetings in your organization.\n * Carrying out appraisals on a regular basis and training your employees will help you run your organization effectively. Encourage your employees to pursue certifications in their various area of specializations; it will help your organization’s profile and of course it will help the individuals. You can choose to fully or partially sponsor some of the certifications exams.\n * Lastly, you should keep your doors open for suggestions from members of your team and your clients. It is very important to reward excellent performance in your organization; it will go a long way to encourage healthy competition in your organization.\n\n * Author\n * Recent Posts\n\nAjaero Tony Martins\n\nFounder / Publisher at Profitable Venture Magazine Ltd\n\nAjaero Tony Martins is an Entrepreneur, Real Estate Developer and Investor;\nwith a passion for sharing his knowledge with budding entrepreneurs. 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Insurance is one of those industries that is largely untroubled by the state of the economy.","The reason is that most insurance products are necessary part of modern life. You can’t own a car without automobile insurance, and while your mortgage company may not require that you have homeowners insurance, would you really consider leaving the single biggest investment of your life unprotected?","The individual mandate of the Affordable Care Act ensures that there will always be a steady supply of health insurance customers. Of the major insurance types, the only one that is even considered optional by some people is life insurance — but in today’s more financially savvy world, that is less true than ever before.","But for all the reasons that insurance is a good business to be in, there are many things to consider before taking the leap yourself.","In many ways, insurance is no different from any other business opportunity. But it also comes with some more unique considerations. First and foremost among them is the licensing process. In order to sell insurance anywhere in the United States, you must first pass a state licensing exam. Other insurance-specific considerations include gaining appointments from insurance companies so you can sell their products.","If you’ve never worked as an agent for a broker or as a captive agent for a single insurer, then you should carefully consider if you have the personality for the insurance business. Apart from licensing and product knowledge, being a successful independent insurance agent requires having the right personality for the job.","All businesses require that you be a good manager. But this business is about more than management — it’s about selling. Even if you’ve been in sales before, commission-only selling is different.","It’s one thing to be a people person who enjoys talking to anyone and has a deep desire to help people understand new things. It’s quite another to be a commission-only salesperson.","Being personable at a dinner party or on a sales floor is not the same as sitting down face-to-face with complete strangers in their home, where they have all the control, and convincing them to trust you, your knowledge, and your advice.","You must not only be able to do that, but you must be able to do it almost immediately after finishing with someone else who rejected you — and all the while knowing that if you don’t make a sale, you don’t eat.","Thriving under that sort of pressure is one of the personality traits you will need to succeed. Another equally important trait is discipline. Do you have the discipline to make the hundreds of cold calls a week necessary to build a book of business and grow a reputation as a trustworthy and knowledgeable agent?","Finally, does the fire in your belly for success burn hot enough to endure these challenges day in and day out?","You must be licensed to sell insurance in each state that you plan on soliciting business. While some states allow you to transfer your license, some do not.","All states require that you take and pass between 20 and 40 hours of general insurance education courses and up to 12 hours of ethics courses before you can take their licensing exam. The courses you take must be in the state you are planning on becoming licensed in. This is because state laws vary from one to another. Many of the courses are available as online self study, self-paced programs. The cost of courses runs from $300-$500 each.","Most states require separate licenses for life, accident, and health insurance, and property and casualty insurance, as well as inland marine. Licensing tests are multi-part, which means if you pass the life, accident, and health portion, but fail the property and casualty part, you can become licensed but may not sell auto or homeowners insurance. In most cases you can retake a failed section at least one time without the need for a new application fee.","If you would like to sell variable annuities or variable life insurance, you must also complete and pass the required coursework for a Series 6 license. Series 6 testing and licensing is administered by FINRA, which is a non- government regulatory group authorized by Congress to protect American investors.","In most states if you choose to operate your business as a sole proprietorship and do not hire other agents, your individual license is usually all you need. If you plan on bringing other agents into your business, or you choose to incorporate, you may need to acquire an agency license.","Rules vary from state to state but, in most cases, no additional testing is required. However, there are applications and associated fees for becoming a licensed agency. Agency licensing is not required in most cases if you’re only hiring support staff, including office help and telemarketers.","Starting your own independent insurance agency requires start-up capital. The amount you will need can range from as little as $5,000 to $50,000 or more, depending factors such as where you’re located and how you plan to operate your business.","For example, starting your agency as a home-based business eliminates the need to pay rent, buy extensive furnishings, signage and other expenses associated with a commercial location. Even the cost of office or storefront space can differ by 100% or more from one locale to another; the difference in price between an office in New York City and one in rural Pennsylvania can differ by 200% or more.","The surest way to hit the ground running as a newly minted independent agent is to buy a book of business from another agent.","A book refers to the clients and their associated policies. When you purchase a book, the selling agent transfers his or her status as the agent of record for the account to you.","This means that when policyholders have a question they will call you and you are responsible for servicing their accounts even though you have not earned any commission from them as yet, and in fact have paid for the right to provide your services for free.","You do gain the advantage of getting their renewals and any associated commissions. However, clients are under no obligation to stay with you, and can transfer their account to another agent at any time.","Other agents may sell all or part of their book of business for a variety of reasons that range from retirement to scaling back in size or relocating.","The cost per client or policy depends on the market you are in and the types of policies that are in force. A book of auto policies is worth more than a book of life insurance business because auto policies renew annually, generating fresh commissions, while life insurance does not.","Like other types of businesses, there are specialized tasks and activities that must be performed on a regular basis. Agency management software is not necessary, but it can go a long way toward reducing the amount of time you spend completing administrative tasks.","Agency management software is especially valuable if you don’t have experience running an independent insurance agency since many of the features and functions of the software are designed to keep you in compliance with state laws and facilitate marketing, sales, and customer service tasks. Many packages are now leased and can cost from $50 to $300 per month depending on features.","In order to sell insurance, you need insurance. At the very least you will need a business owner policy (BOP) and E&O insurance.","A BOP can be customized with a variety of different protections for everything from your equipment to the car you use for business.","E&O stands for errors and omissions and is sometimes called professional liability insurance. It functions in much the same way as medical malpractice insurance in that it protects you from mistakes you might make — that’s the errors portion. Omissions are also mistakes you make, such as forgetting to advise a client that their policy is due for renewal.","If you hire office or support staff you may also have to carry worker’s compensation insurance depending on your state and the number of employees you hire.","Finally, you will have to secure a surety bond. A surety bond guarantees to pay one party, such as an insurance company, if you fail to meet your obligation. States require you to have a bond in the event that you collect a client’s premium and run off to Brazil with your receptionist instead of remitting the payment to the insurance company. Its purpose is to protect your clients from you.","It takes more than being licensed and hanging up a sign to be an independent insurance agent. You need to be able to sell different types of insurance, ideally from several different companies.","However, unlike other businesses where suppliers will usually wholesale their products to anyone who can order them in sufficient quantity, insurance companies won’t let you sell their product until you have sold enough of their product already. If that sounds like a catch-22, that’s because it is!","The larger and more dominant an insurance company is, the higher their production minimums are for you to be able to offer their products. The way around these mandatory minimum requirements for new and small independent agencies is to sign up with a cluster group or master agency.","The cluster group is an association of sorts, comprised of independent agents who pool their business in order to qualify for appointment by top-rated insurance companies. Cluster groups offer other benefits including:","Of course you hope to start making money the day after you open for business, but experience dictates that it takes time to get rolling and generate enough income to be self-sustaining. That is why you should allow for at least a few months of cash reserve as part of your startup costs.","Having money set aside for rent, utilities, salaries, and other expenses will help reduce your stress level since you won’t have to worry about being forced out of business before you even get off the ground.","For some, the path to becoming an independent agent starts with working for another broker or as a captive agent.","Many insurance experts suggest taking advantage of the more secure and supportive environment offered by a position as a captive agent, saying it’s the best way to gain the necessary experience and to build a reputation as a knowledgeable professional before striking out on your own. There is a lot to be said for working under an experienced sales manager who can show you the ropes and guide you through what can be a steep learning curve.","The perks that come from working as a captive agent can come with a price tag called a non-compete agreement. These agreements, intended to keep you from learning and leaving, include clauses that restrict your ability to set up shop as an independent agent or work for a competitor. These restrictions may be bound by time limits, such as one or two years from separation, or by geography, prohibiting you from working within a certain radius of your now former employer.","State laws and court decisions vary in different states and jurisdictions. In some places they are illegal and cannot be a condition of employment, and in others they are legal but not enforced. Still other jurisdictions can and do enforce these agreements, which is why you should consult an attorney both in your current area of employment and where you plan to start your own business.","For the most part this article only discusses things that are specific to becoming an independent insurance agent. It is important to remember that all of the other components of starting a business apply as well.","That means you will have to find an accountant and a lawyer to help you register your name and decide what type of business entity you wish to be and help you do tax planning and accounting. You will need to hire a web designer to create an online presence since more often than not, which is how potential customers are most likely to find you.","Advertising Disclosure: TheSimpleDollar.com has an advertising relationship with some of the offers included on this page. However, the rankings and listings of our reviews, tools and all other content are based on objective analysis. 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Photo: P. Maillet\n\nLooking for a recession-proof business? Insurance is one of those industries\nthat is largely untroubled by the state of the economy.\n\nThe reason is that most insurance products are necessary part of modern life.\nYou can’t own a car without automobile insurance, and while your mortgage\ncompany may not require that you have homeowners insurance, would you really\nconsider leaving the single biggest investment of your life unprotected?\n\nThe individual mandate of the Affordable Care Act ensures that there will\nalways be a steady supply of health insurance customers. Of the major\ninsurance types, the only one that is even considered optional by some people\nis life insurance — but in today’s more financially savvy world, that is less\ntrue than ever before.\n\nBut for all the reasons that insurance is a good business to be in, there are\nmany things to consider before taking the leap yourself.\n\n## What It Takes to Set Up Shop\n\nIn many ways, insurance is no different from any other business opportunity.\nBut it also comes with some more unique considerations. First and foremost\namong them is the licensing process. In order to sell insurance anywhere in\nthe United States, you must first pass a state licensing exam. Other\ninsurance-specific considerations include gaining appointments from insurance\ncompanies so you can sell their products.\n\nKeep reading to see what’s required to set up shop as an independent insurance\nagent.\n\n## Personality Test\n\nIf you’ve never worked as an agent for a broker or as a captive agent for a\nsingle insurer, then you should carefully consider if you have the personality\nfor the insurance business. Apart from licensing and product knowledge, being\na successful independent insurance agent requires having the right personality\nfor the job.\n\nAll businesses require that you be a good manager. But this business is about\nmore than management — it’s about selling. Even if you’ve been in sales\nbefore, commission-only selling is different.\n\nIt’s one thing to be a people person who enjoys talking to anyone and has a\ndeep desire to help people understand new things. It’s quite another to be a\ncommission-only salesperson.\n\nBeing personable at a dinner party or on a sales floor is not the same as\nsitting down face-to-face with complete strangers in their home, where they\nhave all the control, and convincing them to trust you, your knowledge, and\nyour advice.\n\nYou must not only be able to do that, but you must be able to do it almost\nimmediately after finishing with someone else who rejected you — and all the\nwhile knowing that if you don’t make a sale, you don’t eat.\n\nThriving under that sort of pressure is one of the personality traits you will\nneed to succeed. Another equally important trait is discipline. Do you have\nthe discipline to make the hundreds of cold calls a week necessary to build a\nbook of business and grow a reputation as a trustworthy and knowledgeable\nagent?\n\nFinally, does the fire in your belly for success burn hot enough to endure\nthese challenges day in and day out?\n\nIf you have the right personality, it’s time to talk about getting licensed.\n\n## Getting Licensed\n\nYou must be licensed to sell insurance in each state that you plan on\nsoliciting business. While some states allow you to transfer your license,\nsome do not.\n\nAll states require that you take and pass between 20 and 40 hours of general\ninsurance education courses and up to 12 hours of ethics courses before you\ncan take their licensing exam. The courses you take must be in the state you\nare planning on becoming licensed in. This is because state laws vary from one\nto another. Many of the courses are available as online self study, self-paced\nprograms. The cost of courses runs from $300-$500 each.\n\nMost states require separate licenses for life, accident, and health\ninsurance, and property and casualty insurance, as well as inland marine.\nLicensing tests are multi-part, which means if you pass the life, accident,\nand health portion, but fail the property and casualty part, you can become\nlicensed but may not sell auto or homeowners insurance. In most cases you can\nretake a failed section at least one time without the need for a new\napplication fee.\n\nIf you would like to sell variable annuities or variable life insurance, you\nmust also complete and pass the required coursework for a Series 6 license.\nSeries 6 testing and licensing is administered by FINRA, which is a non-\ngovernment regulatory group authorized by Congress to protect American\ninvestors.\n\n### Agency Licensing\n\nIn most states if you choose to operate your business as a sole proprietorship\nand do not hire other agents, your individual license is usually all you need.\nIf you plan on bringing other agents into your business, or you choose to\nincorporate, you may need to acquire an agency license.\n\nRules vary from state to state but, in most cases, no additional testing is\nrequired. However, there are applications and associated fees for becoming a\nlicensed agency. Agency licensing is not required in most cases if you’re only\nhiring support staff, including office help and telemarketers.\n\n## Start-Up Costs\n\nStarting your own independent insurance agency requires start-up capital. The\namount you will need can range from as little as $5,000 to $50,000 or more,\ndepending factors such as where you’re located and how you plan to operate\nyour business.\n\nFor example, starting your agency as a home-based business eliminates the need\nto pay rent, buy extensive furnishings, signage and other expenses associated\nwith a commercial location. Even the cost of office or storefront space can\ndiffer by 100% or more from one locale to another; the difference in price\nbetween an office in New York City and one in rural Pennsylvania can differ by\n200% or more.\n\n### Buying a Book of Business\n\nThe surest way to hit the ground running as a newly minted independent agent\nis to buy a book of business from another agent.\n\nA book refers to the clients and their associated policies. When you purchase\na book, the selling agent transfers his or her status as the agent of record\nfor the account to you.\n\nThis means that when policyholders have a question they will call you and you\nare responsible for servicing their accounts even though you have not earned\nany commission from them as yet, and in fact have paid for the right to\nprovide your services for free.\n\nYou do gain the advantage of getting their renewals and any associated\ncommissions. However, clients are under no obligation to stay with you, and\ncan transfer their account to another agent at any time.\n\nOther agents may sell all or part of their book of business for a variety of\nreasons that range from retirement to scaling back in size or relocating.\n\nThe cost per client or policy depends on the market you are in and the types\nof policies that are in force. A book of auto policies is worth more than a\nbook of life insurance business because auto policies renew annually,\ngenerating fresh commissions, while life insurance does not.\n\n### Agency Management System\n\nLike other types of businesses, there are specialized tasks and activities\nthat must be performed on a regular basis. Agency management software is not\nnecessary, but it can go a long way toward reducing the amount of time you\nspend completing administrative tasks.\n\nAgency management software is especially valuable if you don’t have experience\nrunning an independent insurance agency since many of the features and\nfunctions of the software are designed to keep you in compliance with state\nlaws and facilitate marketing, sales, and customer service tasks. Many\npackages are now leased and can cost from $50 to $300 per month depending on\nfeatures.\n\n### Insurance\n\nIn order to sell insurance, you need insurance. At the very least you will\nneed a business owner policy (BOP) and E&O insurance.\n\nA BOP can be customized with a variety of different protections for everything\nfrom your equipment to the car you use for business.\n\nE&O stands for errors and omissions and is sometimes called professional\nliability insurance. It functions in much the same way as medical malpractice\ninsurance in that it protects you from mistakes you might make — that’s the\nerrors portion. Omissions are also mistakes you make, such as forgetting to\nadvise a client that their policy is due for renewal.\n\nIf you hire office or support staff you may also have to carry worker’s\ncompensation insurance depending on your state and the number of employees you\nhire.\n\nFinally, you will have to secure a surety bond. A surety bond guarantees to\npay one party, such as an insurance company, if you fail to meet your\nobligation. States require you to have a bond in the event that you collect a\nclient’s premium and run off to Brazil with your receptionist instead of\nremitting the payment to the insurance company. Its purpose is to protect your\nclients from you.\n\n### Cluster Group Expenses\n\nIt takes more than being licensed and hanging up a sign to be an independent\ninsurance agent. You need to be able to sell different types of insurance,\nideally from several different companies.\n\nHowever, unlike other businesses where suppliers will usually wholesale their\nproducts to anyone who can order them in sufficient quantity, insurance\ncompanies won’t let you sell their product until you have sold enough of their\nproduct already. If that sounds like a catch-22, that’s because it is!\n\nThe larger and more dominant an insurance company is, the higher their\nproduction minimums are for you to be able to offer their products. The way\naround these mandatory minimum requirements for new and small independent\nagencies is to sign up with a cluster group or master agency.\n\nThe cluster group is an association of sorts, comprised of independent agents\nwho pool their business in order to qualify for appointment by top-rated\ninsurance companies. Cluster groups offer other benefits including:\n\n * Higher negotiated commission rates\n * Discounted E&O insurance\n * Agency management software\n * The ability to quote specialty insurance\n * Continuing education opportunities\n\n### Safety Net\n\nOf course you hope to start making money the day after you open for business,\nbut experience dictates that it takes time to get rolling and generate enough\nincome to be self-sustaining. That is why you should allow for at least a few\nmonths of cash reserve as part of your startup costs.\n\nHaving money set aside for rent, utilities, salaries, and other expenses will\nhelp reduce your stress level since you won’t have to worry about being forced\nout of business before you even get off the ground.\n\n## Leaving the Fold\n\nFor some, the path to becoming an independent agent starts with working for\nanother broker or as a captive agent.\n\nMany insurance experts suggest taking advantage of the more secure and\nsupportive environment offered by a position as a captive agent, saying it’s\nthe best way to gain the necessary experience and to build a reputation as a\nknowledgeable professional before striking out on your own. There is a lot to\nbe said for working under an experienced sales manager who can show you the\nropes and guide you through what can be a steep learning curve.\n\n### Non-Compete Agreements\n\nThe perks that come from working as a captive agent can come with a price tag\ncalled a non-compete agreement. These agreements, intended to keep you from\nlearning and leaving, include clauses that restrict your ability to set up\nshop as an independent agent or work for a competitor. These restrictions may\nbe bound by time limits, such as one or two years from separation, or by\ngeography, prohibiting you from working within a certain radius of your now\nformer employer.\n\nState laws and court decisions vary in different states and jurisdictions. In\nsome places they are illegal and cannot be a condition of employment, and in\nothers they are legal but not enforced. Still other jurisdictions can and do\nenforce these agreements, which is why you should consult an attorney both in\nyour current area of employment and where you plan to start your own business.\n\n## There’s More!\n\nFor the most part this article only discusses things that are specific to\nbecoming an independent insurance agent. It is important to remember that all\nof the other components of starting a business apply as well.\n\nThat means you will have to find an accountant and a lawyer to help you\nregister your name and decide what type of business entity you wish to be and\nhelp you do tax planning and accounting. You will need to hire a web designer\nto create an online presence since more often than not, which is how potential\ncustomers are most likely to find you.\n\nHere are some more resources if you’re thinking of starting your own business:\n\n * How to Finance Your Startup\n * 14 Tips for Surviving the Startup Years\n * How to Start a Business: 10 Things to Do First\n * 50 Side Businesses You Can Start on Your Own\n\nSee Also: Get 2x Points on All Your Travel and Dining >>\n\n###### Recommended For You\n\nA Great Way To Pay Off Debt With A No Interest Credit Card\n\nGet rid of high interest debt with a 0% balance transfer credit card\n\nGet A Free Trip This Summer by using the Right Card\n\nEarn credit card points toward your favorite ways to travel\n\nAvoid Foreign Transaction Fees with These Top Picks\n\nSave money and expand your travel budget by packing any one of these cards on\nyour trip\n\n6 Credit Cards That Can't Be Beat in 2016\n\nA comprehensive guide to maximizing rewards and getting paid back for\neverything you buy\n\nLoading Disqus Comments ...\n\nLoading Facebook Comments ...\n\n### Leave a Reply Cancel reply\n\nAdvertiser Disclosure\n\nCLOSE\n\nYour Personal Financial Toolkit\n\n * Manage your money IRA Accounts Online Brokers Free Checking Account Savings Accounts Tax Software Free Tax Software\n * Plan for your future Mortgage Rates Auto loans Debt Payoff Calculator\n * Protect your investments Home Insurance Renter’s Insurance Cheap Car Insurance Credit Monitoring Services\n * Optimize your spending Credit Cards Rewards Credit Cards Travel Credit Cards Airline Credit Cards Hotel Credit Cards Cash Back Credit Cards Balance Transfer Business Credit Cards Credit Cards for Students Credit Cards for Bad Credit\n\nGet the new e-book, 202 Ways to Save Money Now, for free!\n\nJust sign up to The Simple Dollar Daily and start saving today.\n\nAdvertiser Disclosure\n\nCLOSE\n\nYour Personal Financial Toolkit\n\n * Manage your money IRA Accounts Online Brokers Free Checking Account Savings Accounts Tax Software Free Tax Software\n * Plan for your future Mortgage Rates Auto loans Debt Payoff Calculator\n * Protect your investments Home Insurance Renter’s Insurance Cheap Car Insurance Credit Monitoring Services\n * Optimize your spending Credit Cards Rewards Credit Cards Travel Credit Cards Airline Credit Cards Hotel Credit Cards Cash Back Credit Cards Balance Transfer Business Credit Cards Credit Cards for Students Credit Cards for Bad Credit\n\nGet the new e-book, 202 Ways to Save Money Now, for free!\n\nJust sign up to The Simple Dollar Daily and start saving today.\n\nOur Brands:\n\n * The Simple Dollar\n * Freshome\n * Reviews.com\n * Goodcall\n\n * Safety.com\n * InternetProviders\n\nAdvertising Disclosure: TheSimpleDollar.com has an advertising relationship\nwith some of the offers included on this page. 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(You may also want to consider purchasing an existing agency to save time and start-up costs.)","If you've never operated your own business before, don't expect to know everything there is to know about it. Glean as much knowledge and information from others as you can, and use this valuable information to guide you in your own start-up.","Find and consult with qualified lawyers, accountants, public relations professionals and business experts to help you address all the aspects of a sound business plan, based on your objectives.","Ask local business owners for referrals and advice, and talk to other agents in your area about their experiences getting started.","Based on the information you collect from your research and inquiries, reexamine your business plan. Don't hesitate to make revisions if you find your agency vision collides unfavorably with your business opportunities.","If you're already licensed to sell property and casualty insurance, for example, and that is your area of expertise, it would be wise to establish your own agency based on this preference.","However, expanding your horizons can be a good experience too; so don't limit yourself to only what you know. Take advantage of the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skill to other areas.","Since heading in a new direction may require additional education, licensing and state approvals, keep in mind the extra time and expense involved in these efforts.","Unless you have large sums of money at your disposal, you'll need to approach a bank, the Small Business Administration (SBA) or a private individual to secure the funding needed to start your business venture.","Many banks are wary of new business loans because of the risk involved. However, the SBA is usually eager to help—but competition for this type of funding can be intense.","If you have contacts within the business community who might be willing to lend a hand by investing in your business, this may be a good avenue to pursue.","Before you apply for financing, carefully prepare a thorough loan proposal containing detailed figures. Include the capital you need for start-up, a salary for yourself, and any other initial expenses you foresee.","A detailed expense map allows lending institutions to examine your objectives, ensure that your business plan is solid, and determine the amount of risk involved in loaning you money.","Now that you've acquired the finances you need, develop a marketing plan so you can get down to business. To do this:","Once successfully established, all business decisions should be based on this plan. So put these items in writing, and refer back to them before making any major changes.","Before pricing the policies you'll sell, conduct a complete cost analysis and set prices in line with your marketing strategy.","Your method of distribution should be based on the quickest, least expensive way to connect with your customers and get them the policies they need. Whether through face-to-face meeting, fax, email or postal mail, the method you choose should meet your customers' needs in the easiest possible way.","With some hard work, time and perseverance, your efforts will most likely pay off, rewarding you with a lucrative future!"]},"parsed_md":"Starting Your Own Insurance Agency: Setting Out on Your Own - InsureMe LP\n\n# InsureMe LP\n\n877-828-9792\n\n## Your Information\n\n* Required Field\n\n# Starting Your Own Insurance Agency: Setting Out on Your Own\n\nIf you're an insurance professional eager to increase your earnings potential,\nstarting an agency of your own may be just the right move.\n\nWith a little risk, setting out on your own can provide the independence and\nprofitability you desire, while helping you gear up for a solid future.\n\n## Establish a Business Plan\n\nEvery successful agency starts with a clear vision and sound business plan.\n\nFirst figure out where you're going and the road you'll take to get there.\nThis is your business plan.\n\nAsk yourself the following questions to help sharpen your focus and define\nyour objectives:\n\no Where will my business be located?\n\no Will I buy, lease or build?\n\no Who are my competitors?\n\no How can I identify my customers?\n\no What method will I use to sell to them?\n\no Where will I find qualified employees? (if applicable)\n\nGet as much measurable information as possible about your competitors, the\narea surrounding your potential business, and your community's plans for\nbusiness growth. (You may also want to consider purchasing an existing agency\nto save time and start-up costs.)\n\nIf you've never operated your own business before, don't expect to know\neverything there is to know about it. Glean as much knowledge and information\nfrom others as you can, and use this valuable information to guide you in your\nown start-up.\n\nFind and consult with qualified lawyers, accountants, public relations\nprofessionals and business experts to help you address all the aspects of a\nsound business plan, based on your objectives.\n\nAsk local business owners for referrals and advice, and talk to other agents\nin your area about their experiences getting started.\n\nBased on the information you collect from your research and inquiries,\nreexamine your business plan. Don't hesitate to make revisions if you find\nyour agency vision collides unfavorably with your business opportunities.\n\n## Determine Your Product Line\n\nWhat type of insurance you handle should be based, at least in part, on your\nexpertise and the marketplace.\n\nIf you're already licensed to sell property and casualty insurance, for\nexample, and that is your area of expertise, it would be wise to establish\nyour own agency based on this preference.\n\nHowever, expanding your horizons can be a good experience too; so don't limit\nyourself to only what you know. Take advantage of the opportunity to expand\nyour knowledge and skill to other areas.\n\nSince heading in a new direction may require additional education, licensing\nand state approvals, keep in mind the extra time and expense involved in these\nefforts.\n\nFor more information on state and local requirements, contact your state\ndepartment of insurance.\n\n## Secure Financing\n\nFinding adequate financing is a primary concern for most agents forging out on\ntheir own.\n\nUnless you have large sums of money at your disposal, you'll need to approach\na bank, the Small Business Administration (SBA) or a private individual to\nsecure the funding needed to start your business venture.\n\nMany banks are wary of new business loans because of the risk involved.\nHowever, the SBA is usually eager to help—but competition for this type of\nfunding can be intense.\n\nIf you have contacts within the business community who might be willing to\nlend a hand by investing in your business, this may be a good avenue to\npursue.\n\nBefore you apply for financing, carefully prepare a thorough loan proposal\ncontaining detailed figures. Include the capital you need for start-up, a\nsalary for yourself, and any other initial expenses you foresee.\n\nA detailed expense map allows lending institutions to examine your objectives,\nensure that your business plan is solid, and determine the amount of risk\ninvolved in loaning you money.\n\n## Develop a Marketing Plan\n\nNow that you've acquired the finances you need, develop a marketing plan so\nyou can get down to business. To do this:\n\no Identify your target market\n\no Decide what makes your product unique\n\no Develop a strategy to communicate this distinctiveness to potential\ncustomers\n\nOnce successfully established, all business decisions should be based on this\nplan. So put these items in writing, and refer back to them before making any\nmajor changes.\n\n## Determine Pricing, Distribution & Staffing\n\nMaterial, labor and overhead costs are the three main components of pricing.\n\nBefore pricing the policies you'll sell, conduct a complete cost analysis and\nset prices in line with your marketing strategy.\n\nYour method of distribution should be based on the quickest, least expensive\nway to connect with your customers and get them the policies they need.\nWhether through face-to-face meeting, fax, email or postal mail, the method\nyou choose should meet your customers' needs in the easiest possible way.\n\nFinally, if you plan to hire employees, define their roles clearly based on\njob function.\n\nAllot funds for training and continuing education so you and your workers can\nstay current in the industry.\n\n## Gaining Your Independence\n\nIf you're an agent seeking freedom and increased profitability, consider\nstarting your own insurance agency.\n\nWith some hard work, time and perseverance, your efforts will most likely pay\noff, rewarding you with a lucrative future!\n\nCompany InfoPrivacy PolicyTerms of Use\n\nCopyright © All rights reserved insuranceQuotes.com\n\n7300 FM 2222, Bldg 2, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78730\n\n"},{"original_url":"https://www.insurancejournal.com/magazines/features/2005/05/09/55118.htm","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20201202103757/https://www.insurancejournal.com/magazines/features/2005/05/09/55118.htm","parsed_text":{"title":"How to Own an Insurance Company","passages":["Oft times, managing general agents, wholesalers and insurance brokers feel they are inadequately compensated for the important services they provide in proportion to the substantial profits they see going to their carriers or fronting companies from their book of business. This is particularly true during a hard market.","Typically, carriers and fronting companies charge substantial fronting fees, upwards of 6-10 percent, for the use of their ratings, licenses, admitted/non- admitted paper, etc. Brokers with good underwriting (i.e. low loss ratios) cannot help but salivate at the thought of eliminating these heavy fronting fees and combining the savings with the substantial earnings potential they could realize by retaining the risk themselves.","Before racing to purchase an insurance company, one must consider the various other means of participating in profits. Probably the most common method is by way of profit sharing commissions with carriers. However, this limits the broker to only taking a small portion of profit.","The next step up is likely some type of quota share arrangement between the broker and the carrier in which the broker agrees to assume a percentage of the risk, backed by a letter of credit (which ties up capital), in exchange for a percentage of the profits. This option, though not always available, does afford the opportunity to hold on to a slightly larger percentage of the profit.","The only way for a brokerage to capture all the profit is to set up its own insurance company. If successful, this act enables the brokerage firm to “control its own destiny.” To do this is no easy task, but it is possible. The key is in knowing exactly what is at stake and knowing all the elements that must be in place before proceeding.","Let’s assume that start up capital is not a problem. Many additional things must be considered, implemented and achieved before a successful start-up can be realized. The decisions to be made are seemingly endless and begin with the geographic footprint desired, where the company should be domiciled, and statutory surplus requirements of the states involved. Additionally, the complexities involved in obtaining a charter, the multi state regulatory approvals processes and achieving the A.M. Best rating required all must be navigated without mistakes. Collectively, these obstacles, and many more, present a drain on a broker’s time, resources and the ability to run the day- to-day business.","Thankfully, there is a commonly used shortcut which avoids some of the problems associated with starting an insurance company. Several early hurdles may be cleared by simply purchasing one of the many shell insurance companies on the market today. Ideally, a “clean shell” will be available. This is an insurance company with licenses but without old insurance liabilities or legacies.","Purchasing a shell will not eliminate critical decisions such where to domicile or in which states are licenses needed. Nor will it guarantee the required A. M. Best rating or state regulatory approval of the new ownership. However, most importantly, it will be a company that already has a state of domicile charter and existing licenses in most or all of the states desirable to the buyer.","Shells in today’s market are plentiful, but there are significant entry fees. The seller of the shell will want two things:","A dollar for dollar exchange for delivering the shell to the buyer with the capital tied up in the shell. Some shells are accompanied with as little as $2 million in capital and surplus.","Consideration for the number of states in which the shell is licensed to write business. For example, if the shell has existing capital and surplus of $5 million and is licensed in 10 states, the buyer will need to deliver $5.5 million to the seller at closing. This assumes that the seller will sell the licenses for $50,000 per state.","The price paid for a license depends on the number of licenses carried by the shell, and, of course, where the shell is licensed to write business. Highly populated states such as California, New York and Florida typically are priced at a premium when compared to other states. Usually license prices are in direct proportion to the population of the state. The most costly shells are those licensed in all or most of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Over the past nine months, the prices of these licenses have been, on average, $139,233 and as high as $250,000. Conversely, shells licensed in less than 30 states are generally sold for approximately $60,000 – $65,000 per state license.","First, it is important to understand that some states have minimum capital requirements. Ratings from A.M. Best are also a key issue. A company unable to get the appropriate rating may not be able to write business directly and instead must settle on a fronting carrier. This would revert to paying the fronting fees of 6-10 percent.","Also, how much additional capital is needed to support the new business that goes into the shell? What levels of net written premiums to surplus ratio must be maintained going forward? If you can bring significant premium volume, perhaps a large capital raise from a private equity group is worth exploring.","The real key is in knowing all the issues that must be addressed to insure ultimate success. The considerations can be intimidating unless the buyer fully understands the process. If this expertise is not available in house, the broker would be wise to hire an advisor that has been through the process, understands the regulatory issues and comprehends capital and ratings requirements.","In the event start up capital may not be readily available, there are ways to obtain this funding. In many cases, this is not an insurmountable issue but it does require expertise and experience in dealing with the capital markets. Access to capital will depend on the broker’s success record, the strength of management, the business plan and the amount required as well as the proper relationships with investors.","Undertaking the start up of an insurance company, although daunting, is not an insurmountable objective for brokers who are qualified, capitalized and well advised.","F. Laughton Sherman (LSherman@LMC Capital.com) is managing director of LMC Capital LLC, a national investment banking firm dedicated exclusively to the insurance industry. Among other services, LMC provides industry-specific advice as it relates to the sale of brokers/agencies, mergers and acquisitions, debt financing, valuations, and/or evaluating strategic alternatives. The firm is located in Charlotte, N.C. To visit the website go to www.LMCCapital.com.","We are MGA in Texas. I am interested in acquiring shell insurance company in Texas. Please advise the steps. Thank you. Milton","Dave Haley, excellent advise. It sounds to this old salt you are experienced management looking for an opportunity. CJD, IV","We have updated our privacy policy to be more clear and meet the new requirements of the GDPR. 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Laughton Sherman | May 9, 2005\n\nEmail This Subscribe to Newsletter\n\nEmail to a friend Facebook Tweet LinkedIn Print Article\n\n * Article\n * 44 Comments\n\nPurchasing a Shell Could be a Smart Move for Some Profit-Seeking Brokers\n\nOft times, managing general agents, wholesalers and insurance brokers feel\nthey are inadequately compensated for the important services they provide in\nproportion to the substantial profits they see going to their carriers or\nfronting companies from their book of business. This is particularly true\nduring a hard market.\n\nTypically, carriers and fronting companies charge substantial fronting fees,\nupwards of 6-10 percent, for the use of their ratings, licenses, admitted/non-\nadmitted paper, etc. Brokers with good underwriting (i.e. low loss ratios)\ncannot help but salivate at the thought of eliminating these heavy fronting\nfees and combining the savings with the substantial earnings potential they\ncould realize by retaining the risk themselves.\n\nBefore racing to purchase an insurance company, one must consider the various\nother means of participating in profits. Probably the most common method is by\nway of profit sharing commissions with carriers. However, this limits the\nbroker to only taking a small portion of profit.\n\nThe next step up is likely some type of quota share arrangement between the\nbroker and the carrier in which the broker agrees to assume a percentage of\nthe risk, backed by a letter of credit (which ties up capital), in exchange\nfor a percentage of the profits. This option, though not always available,\ndoes afford the opportunity to hold on to a slightly larger percentage of the\nprofit.\n\nThe only way for a brokerage to capture all the profit is to set up its own\ninsurance company. If successful, this act enables the brokerage firm to\n“control its own destiny.” To do this is no easy task, but it is possible. The\nkey is in knowing exactly what is at stake and knowing all the elements that\nmust be in place before proceeding.\n\nLet’s assume that start up capital is not a problem. Many additional things\nmust be considered, implemented and achieved before a successful start-up can\nbe realized. The decisions to be made are seemingly endless and begin with the\ngeographic footprint desired, where the company should be domiciled, and\nstatutory surplus requirements of the states involved. Additionally, the\ncomplexities involved in obtaining a charter, the multi state regulatory\napprovals processes and achieving the A.M. Best rating required all must be\nnavigated without mistakes. Collectively, these obstacles, and many more,\npresent a drain on a broker’s time, resources and the ability to run the day-\nto-day business.\n\nThankfully, there is a commonly used shortcut which avoids some of the\nproblems associated with starting an insurance company. Several early hurdles\nmay be cleared by simply purchasing one of the many shell insurance companies\non the market today. Ideally, a “clean shell” will be available. This is an\ninsurance company with licenses but without old insurance liabilities or\nlegacies.\n\nPurchasing a shell will not eliminate critical decisions such where to\ndomicile or in which states are licenses needed. Nor will it guarantee the\nrequired A. M. Best rating or state regulatory approval of the new ownership.\nHowever, most importantly, it will be a company that already has a state of\ndomicile charter and existing licenses in most or all of the states desirable\nto the buyer.\n\nWhat is the cost to acquire a clean shell?\n\nShells in today’s market are plentiful, but there are significant entry fees.\nThe seller of the shell will want two things:\n\n1) A dollar for dollar exchange for delivering the shell to the buyer with the\ncapital tied up in the shell. Some shells are accompanied with as little as $2\nmillion in capital and surplus.\n\n2) Consideration for the number of states in which the shell is licensed to\nwrite business. For example, if the shell has existing capital and surplus of\n$5 million and is licensed in 10 states, the buyer will need to deliver $5.5\nmillion to the seller at closing. This assumes that the seller will sell the\nlicenses for $50,000 per state.\n\nThe price paid for a license depends on the number of licenses carried by the\nshell, and, of course, where the shell is licensed to write business. Highly\npopulated states such as California, New York and Florida typically are priced\nat a premium when compared to other states. Usually license prices are in\ndirect proportion to the population of the state. The most costly shells are\nthose licensed in all or most of the 50 states and the District of Columbia.\nOver the past nine months, the prices of these licenses have been, on average,\n$139,233 and as high as $250,000. Conversely, shells licensed in less than 30\nstates are generally sold for approximately $60,000 – $65,000 per state\nlicense.\n\nHow to proceed? What else should be considered when acquiring a shell?\n\nFirst, it is important to understand that some states have minimum capital\nrequirements. Ratings from A.M. Best are also a key issue. A company unable to\nget the appropriate rating may not be able to write business directly and\ninstead must settle on a fronting carrier. This would revert to paying the\nfronting fees of 6-10 percent.\n\nAlso, how much additional capital is needed to support the new business that\ngoes into the shell? What levels of net written premiums to surplus ratio must\nbe maintained going forward? If you can bring significant premium volume,\nperhaps a large capital raise from a private equity group is worth exploring.\n\nThe real key is in knowing all the issues that must be addressed to insure\nultimate success. The considerations can be intimidating unless the buyer\nfully understands the process. If this expertise is not available in house,\nthe broker would be wise to hire an advisor that has been through the process,\nunderstands the regulatory issues and comprehends capital and ratings\nrequirements.\n\nIn the event start up capital may not be readily available, there are ways to\nobtain this funding. In many cases, this is not an insurmountable issue but it\ndoes require expertise and experience in dealing with the capital markets.\nAccess to capital will depend on the broker’s success record, the strength of\nmanagement, the business plan and the amount required as well as the proper\nrelationships with investors.\n\nUndertaking the start up of an insurance company, although daunting, is not an\ninsurmountable objective for brokers who are qualified, capitalized and well\nadvised.\n\nF. Laughton Sherman (LSherman@LMC Capital.com) is managing director of LMC\nCapital LLC, a national investment banking firm dedicated exclusively to the\ninsurance industry. Among other services, LMC provides industry-specific\nadvice as it relates to the sale of brokers/agencies, mergers and\nacquisitions, debt financing, valuations, and/or evaluating strategic\nalternatives. The firm is located in Charlotte, N.C. 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By continuing to use our site, you accept our\nrevised Privacy Policy.\n\n"}],"string":"[\n {\n \"original_url\": \"https://www.profitableventure.com/starting-an-insurance-company/\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20200814163106/https://www.profitableventure.com/starting-an-insurance-company/\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"How to Start an Insurance Company from Scratch\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"Are you interested in starting an insurance company from scratch? If YES, here is a complete guide to starting an insurance company from scratch with little money and no experience.\",\n \"Okay, so we have provided you an in-depth sample insurance company business plan template. We also took it further by analyzing and drafting a sample insurance company marketing plan backed up by actionable guerrilla marketing ideas for insurance businesses.\",\n \"The insurance industry is wide and global in nature; there are numerous aspects anyone interested in starting an insurance company could choose to specialize in. For instance; in the united states of America and even in Canada, pet insurance is one aspect of insurance that is gradually opening up and it is interesting to state that it is a very promising market.\",\n \"Anyone looking towards starting an insurance company has the option to choose an area of insurance to specialize in or they could choose to start a general insurance company; an insurance company that is involved in the selling of life insurance policy, health insurance policy, auto / car insurance policy and liability insurance amongst others.\",\n \"If you are considering starting an insurance company, then you would be required to get an insurance license from the organization regulating the insurance industry in your country before you are permitted to start your own insurance company. In the United States of America, it is The National Association of Insurance Commissioners that regulates the industry.\",\n \"No doubt, the process of obtaining an insurance license might not come easy; this is depending on the part of the world you live in. Any applicant of insurance license would be required to meet certain laid down criteria and sometimes it is the bureaucracy involved in the whole process that makes it difficult to obtain.\",\n \"As earlier stated, you wouldn’t be allowed to start your own insurance company without first obtaining the license required. For you to be eligible to apply for an insurance license, you must first write and pass some licensure examinations.\",\n \"If you are serious and determined, you could write and pass the exam in one sitting, but if not, then you should be ready to take the exams over and over again. The bottom line is that these exams do not come cheap; so you must prove your worth before you can be issued a license.\",\n \"It is also important to state that if you are an investor who is interested in owning a portfolio in the insurance company, you may not need to go all the way to write and pass the required insurance exams and obtain the necessary insurance certifications. All you need to do is to provide the finance and connections needed and then get people who have the required paper / documents to partner with in starting your insurance company.\",\n \"Just like most business, the insurance industry is pretty open for as many people that are interested in the industry as long as you have what it takes to run an insurance firm. Even if you don’t have the finance and other requirements for starting an insurance company, you can come into the industry by starting – out as an accredited insurance broker.\",\n \"The United States of America has the largest insurance market in the world as indicated by the volume of premium payments. Statistics shows that in 2013 alone, out of the total sum of 4.640 trillion US dollars of gross premiums written in on a global scale, 1.274 trillion US dollars which translate to 27% were actually written in the United States of America. This goes to show how big the insurance industry is in the United States of America.\",\n \"In a report released by McKinsey & Company, it was estimated that the insurance industry in the United States incurs about 13 billion US dollars annually in unnecessary regulatory costs under the state – based regulatory system.\",\n \"In the insurance industry, it is only the smallest insurers that exist as Single Corporation. It is the practice in the insurance industry for most major insurance companies to exist as insurance groups; they usually partner with holding companies.\",\n \"This practice has loads of benefits and as a matter of fact insurance groups are known to survive the turbulence in the insurance industry year after year and the survivability of single insurance companies is pretty low.\",\n \"In some countries trust is one of the key factors that is hampering the growth of the insurance industry. Beyond that, the insurance company is still growing and as long as the economy of the country continuous to grow; the insurance company will usually tag along.\",\n \"The fact that there are several insurance companies and insurance brokerage firms does not in any way stop an investor or entrepreneur who wants to venture into the insurance industry. If you know what you want and you have the right strategy, you will definitely make good success out of the insurance industry.\",\n \"People are encouraged and motivated to venture into the insurance industry because of the profitability of the industry, and also because despite the fact that the industry is saturated, there are still rooms to create your own unique insurance products or even partner with bigger insurance companies if you are able to successfully build your own insurance company to a certain success level.\",\n \"One thing about the demographic and psychographic composition of the insurance company is that it cuts across both infants and the elderly people, teenagers and adults, students and working class, corporate organization and small scale businesses, the government (public sector) and the private sector, et al.\",\n \"In essence, the demographic and psychographics composition of the insurance industry is all encompassing; it cuts across as many people that can afford to insure their life, properties, family, pets and other personal valuables.\",\n \"When it comes to niches and areas of specialization, the insurance industry has several options. As a matter of fact, an insurance company can come up with creative ideas as regards what the areas of insurance that they want to specialize in.\",\n \"For instance, pet insurance is rapidly gaining ground in the United States of America and Canada. Here are some niches in the insurance industry that an investor or entrepreneur can specialize in;\",\n \"If you are an active player in the insurance industry or even if you have one or more insurance related business then you will agree that there is high competition in the insurance industry. Every insurance company is out there to sell as much insurance policies to as much clients as they can find hence the level of competition in the banking industry.\",\n \"Most insurance companies ensure that they position their business in such a way that they can stay competitive which is why rather than stick to just one type of insurance, they engage in general insurance. The whole idea is to do what you know will give you leverage in the market place.\",\n \"If from your market research and visibility studies you realize that specializing in just few areas / niches of insurance will be to your advantage, then by all means go ahead if not, then you should try your hand with the sale of general insurance policies.\",\n \"There are several leading insurance companies in the world whose businesses is not restricted to just one country but other countries and continent of the world. Here are some of the leading insurance brands in the insurance industry;\",\n \"No doubt when you decide to start an insurance company, you should be aware that you are stating a capital intensive business.\",\n \"Aside from the money you would need to rent an office, get the business registered, obtain the required business permits and license and then make provision for the payment of your staff for at least 6 months or more, you should also be ready to meet the financial requirement / capitalization as stated by the insurance regulating body in your country.\",\n \"Just like the banking industry, the insurance industry is yet another industry that you must have a certain amount of capital base before you can successfully swing into full operations; usually the money required is in the range of several thousands of dollars.\",\n \"This is so because one of the challenges insurance companies usually face is the inability to pay claims. So, in order to cub this challenge, anyone looking towards starting an insurance company must meet the set financial requirement / capitalization.\",\n \"Good enough, there are several opportunities for any investor who wants to own an insurance company to buy franchise from a successful insurance company or at least partner with a successful insurance company.\",\n \"So, if you are looking towards starting an insurance company, then you have two options to choose from; one of the options is to buy a franchise or partner with an insurance company and the other option is to start your insurance company from the scratch.\",\n \"The choice of choosing whether to start your insurance company from the scratch or to buy a franchise is dependent on loads of factors and it is not a decision that can be taken in isolation; your business plan and of course your business partners should be a major influence on your final decision.\",\n \"Over and above, if your intention of starting an insurance company is to build a global brand and to be in full control of your insurance company, then your best bet is to start your insurance company from the scratch and build your brand the way you want it to be.\",\n \"But if your intention of starting an insurance company is to own a business portfolio in the insurance industry and of course to make money, then you may consider buying a franchise or going into partnership with a successful insurance brand.\",\n \"One thing is certain, a weak economy is one major factor that is limiting growth opportunities for the insurance industry. Come to think of it, there is hardly any business or investment opportunity that does not come with its own fair share of threats and challenges.\",\n \"This is why most organization conduct risk assessment on a regular basis so as to enable them produce strategies that will help them stay afloat in the industry.\",\n \"Another major threat and challenges that you are likely going to face when you start your insurance business is of course the arrival of another insurance company in the same location where yours is located and perhaps sell same insurance policy covers with you.\",\n \"For sure if you don’t have workable and winning strategies that will help you outsmart your competition in the location where you insurance company is located, then you are likely going to struggle to grow your insurance company and also retain some of the best hands under your employment.\",\n \"Over and above, just as in any other business and investment vehicles, economic downturn, unstable financial market, natural disasters and unfavorable government economic policies can hamper the growth and profitability of an insurance company.\",\n \"If you are looking towards starting an insurance company, then getting it right with the best legal entity for the business will go a long way to determine how successful the business can grow.\",\n \"No doubt choosing a legal entity for a business such as an insurance company is some worth straightforward. When it comes to choosing a legal entity for your insurance company you have the option of choosing from a general partnership, a limited partnership, an LLC, a “C” corporation, or a “S” corporation.\",\n \"It is important to clearly state that these different forms of legal structure for business has its own advantages and disadvantages; which is why you must weigh your options properly before making your choice on the legal structure to build your insurance company on.\",\n \"These are some of the factors you should consider before choosing a legal entity for your insurance company; limitation of personal liability, ease of transferability, admission of new owners and investors’ expectation and tax issues.\",\n \"If you take your time to critically study the various legal entities to use for your insurance company, then you will agree that Limited Liability Company; an LLC is most suitable. You can start your insurance company as limited liability company (LLC) and in future convert it to a ‘C’ corporation or a ‘S’ corporations especially when you have the plans of going public.\",\n \"Upgrading to a ‘C’ corporation or ‘S’ corporation will give you the opportunity to grow your insurance company so as to compete with major players in the insurance industry; you will be able to generate capital from venture capital firms, stock market, you will enjoy separate tax structure, and you can easily transfer ownership of the company; you will enjoy flexibility in ownership and in your management structures.\",\n \"If you take your time to go through the names of most of the leading insurance companies in the world or the insurance companies that you can find around you, you will realize that there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to choosing a name for an insurance company.\",\n \"As such, if you are looking towards choosing a name for your insurance company, then you have the options to call it whatever you want; it could even be the name of your village or a combination of all the initials of your family. These are some of the catchy names you can choose from if you intend starting your own insurance company;\",\n \"The fact that you are starting an insurance company means that you must not be found wanting when it comes to buying all the required insurance policy covers for your business. Besides, it is safe to state that it is impossible to start an insurance company in the United States of America without ensuring that you have the basic insurance policies in place as stipulated by the regulating body.\",\n \"Here are some of the basic insurance covers that you should consider purchasing if you want to start your own insurance company in the United States of America;\",\n \"Beyond every reasonable doubt, starting an insurance company is indeed a serious business which is why you must do all you can to dot the ‘I’s and cross the ‘t’s and one of the things you need to do is to file in for intellectual property protection.\",\n \"This is necessary because you must ensure that you company’s logo and every other official document like insurance policy document and claims related documents are well protected to guide against people taking advantage of the fact that they are not protected.\",\n \"So also, you may want to develop your own customized insurance software applications; if you happen to develop your own customized software application, then by all means you would need to apply for intellectual property protection.\",\n \"Lastly, there may be need for you to also develop unique insurance products for your clientele base. The fact that there are stiffer competitions in the insurance industry requires that you protect your brain child or else other will leverage on it.\",\n \"If you are an investor who is interested in owning a portfolio in the insurance company, you may not need to go all the way to write and pass the required insurance exams and obtain the necessary insurance certifications. All you need to do is to provide the finance and connections needed and then get people who have the required papers / documents to partner with in starting your insurance company.\",\n \"At least some of your core management team should be chattered in insurance and finance, investment, risk and other financial / insurance related areas of study.\",\n \"The insurance industry happens to be amongst the industries that are highly regulated in the United States of America and of course all over the world. If you are considering starting an insurance company, then you are expected to meet the legal documents requirements as stipulated in the constitution of your country.\",\n \"These are some of the basic legal document that you are expected to have in place if you want to start an insurance company in the United States of America;\",\n \"One of the first steps that you are expected to take if you are looking towards starting an insurance company is to consult experts to help you draft a good and workable business plan. The truth is that, in order to successfully run an insurance company, you would need to have a good business plan in place.\",\n \"A Business plan is the roadmap that is needed to successfully run a business; with a workable business plan in place, you will reduce the trial and error approach of doing business. You will be able to manage your business with purpose and perhaps precisions; you will know what to do per time and how to handle business challenges and business growth / expansion.\",\n \"In essence, if you want to start your own insurance company, you are required to write a detailed business plan that can pass reality test when subjected to it; you should work with the facts, figures and other indices in the insurance industry as it applies to the locations / country you intend starting your insurance company.\",\n \"The whole idea of writing a business plan is not just for the sake of having a business document in place; but a detail guide on how to effectively run your business from the scratch. Your business plan should outline and cover strategies on how you intend to manage and grow your insurance company.\",\n \"The rule of thumb in writing a business plan is to try as much as possible to be realistic and never to over project when putting figures on income and profits et al. As a matter of fact, it is safer to underestimate when writing a business plan so that you won’t be so disappointed when reality sets in.\",\n \"Executive summary and Company’s descriptions: you are expected to write about the concept of your business, descriptions of your company, your company’s vision statement, mission statement and where your company will be located and also if you intend partnering with other companies or opening branches in different cities in the United States of America and in other parts of the world.\",\n \"Other key components that should not be missing out from your insurance business plan are product offering, SWOT analysis, competitive analysis, marketing and sales analysis / strategies, target market, market goals, pricing, costing and financial projection, publicity and advertising strategy, expansion and growth strategies, budget and start – up capital generation et al.\",\n \"When it comes to starting an insurance company, you should be aware that the cost is in the two fold; the costs of setting up the office structure (including branches) and of course your capital base / capitalization. In essence, the nature and size of the insurance company you are looking towards starting will determine the amount you are expected to raise.\",\n \"As regard the cost of setting up the office structure, your concern should be to secure a good office facility in a busy business district; it can be expensive though, but that is one of the factors that will help you position your insurance company to attract the kind of customers you would want to do business with.\",\n \"When it comes to starting a small scale insurance business perhaps an insurance brokerage firm, then the following expenditure should guide you;\",\n \"The Amount needed to acquire a suitable Office facility in a business district with 6 months’ rent up – front (Re – Construction of the facility inclusive) – $50,000.\",\n \"The Cost for equipping the office (computers, printers, fax machines, furniture, telephones, filing cabins, safety gadgets and electronics et al) – $5,000\",\n \"Capital Base – 1 Million Dollars (You can confirm from your country to know the requirement because it seems to vary from country to country and even from states to states in the United States of America)\",\n \"Going by the report from the research and feasibility studies, you will need about1.2 Million U.S. Dollars to set up a small scale but standard insurance company in the United States of America.\",\n \"You will need over 5 Million U.S. dollars to successfully set – up a medium scale insurance company in the United States of America.\",\n \"If you are considering starting a large scale insurance company with several branches in key cities in the United States and in other countries, then you should look towards budgeting well over 50 million United States dollars.\",\n \"It may be easier to raise startup capital if you choose to start an insurance brokerage firm, but the truth is that, starting a standard insurance company is usually not a business that an individual can go all the way alone, there is always need for you to invite business partners / investors that will pull cash together simply because the amount required for capitalization.\",\n \"Here are some of the options you can explore when sourcing for start – up capital for your insurance company;\",\n \"No doubt, location is a key factor that contributes to the success of any business. If you make the mistake of choosing a wrong location for your business, you are likely going to struggle to grow the business and if care is not taken, you might end up closing shop due to lack of patronage.\",\n \"In view of that, if you are looking for a location to start, your insurance company, then you should be willing to pay experts to help you conduct thorough feasibility studies and market survey; they should go out there to carry out research and then make the appropriate recommendations.\",\n \"One of the suitable location for an insurance company is a location with healthy and thriving business activities; a place where there is steady cash flow. Places like market, commercial centers and business districts et al are suitable to locate an insurance company.\",\n \"If you are considering starting an insurance company, then you should look towards hiring ICT experts to help you develop your own unique insurance related software application, secured internet platform and online payment system (that will help you facilitate easy payment of premiums).\",\n \"These are some of the technical stuffs that you must be ready to sort out before successfully launching your insurance company. When it comes to choosing between renting and leasing an office space, the size of the organization you want to build, and your entire budget for the business should influence your decision.\",\n \"If you are looking towards running a standard insurance company, then you should consider the option of leasing or outright purchasing of a facility; when you lease or buy over a property, you will be able to work with long – term planning. But if you just want to start an insurance brokerage firm, and you are low on cash, renting an office is your best bet.\",\n \"As regards employing staff to occupy key roles in your insurance company, you should try as much as lies within your power to only hire those who are not just qualified and well experienced, but also those who will be willing to build the business with. In order to attract such people, you can factor incentives such as owning a percentage of the company’s shares. With that it is easier for you to secure the commitment of trusted hands in the industry.\",\n \"You may need a minimum of full time 10 staff to start an insurance brokerage firm, but if you are looking towards starting a small – scale standard insurance company, then you should make provision for well over 10 full – time employees that will help you man key roles in your organization.\",\n \"Starting and running an insurance company requires aggressive marketing which is why you insurance sales men and women are always on your neck to buy one insurance cover or the other especially if you live in the United States of America.\",\n \"So to stay afloat in the insurance industry, you must be ready to spend good cash in marketing, advertising and promoting your insurance products. Your marketing and advertising departments must regularly come out with new innovations and products that can catch the attention of your potential clients.\",\n \"It is for this reason that when you are drafting your marketing ideas and strategies for your insurance company, make sure that you create a compelling personal and company’s profile which must include the profile of your board of directors and management team.\",\n \"The truth is that if you have honest, trustworthy and successful professional in your board, customers can easily trust you with their hard earned money. In some countries trust is one of the key factors that is hampering the growth of the insurance industry.\",\n \"Advertise your business in relevant business magazines (insurance magazines and business related magazines) and make yourself available for insurance related talk shows and interactive sessions on TV and Radios)\",\n \"Beyond every reasonable doubt, the competition in the insurance industry is on the high side in the United States of America and of course in most countries with loads of insurance companies. So if you intend building a strong and healthy insurance business, then you must come up with unique insurance products and creative strategies to outsmart your competitors in the industry.\",\n \"First and foremost, you must ensure that you pay claims as at when due and also it will be to your advantage to lower your premiums and offer better coverage and policies et al. Your customer services delivery must be top notch; the truth is that customers will always troop to any place where they are certain that they will get the best of customer services.\",\n \"Aside from top notch customer services, you are also expected to ensure that your systems and processes are seamless and efficient especially if you are involved in online premium payments.\",\n \"Come to think of it, if you want to remain competitive and continue to increase your customer retention in any business, then you must be creative and always look for ways to outsmart your competitors in the industry. As a matter of fact, if you can successfully close your back doors and ensure that you retain a minimum of 60 percent of your customers, then your business can be said to be healthy and thriving.\",\n \"Some of the possible ways you can increase your customer retention is that, you must work towards paying claims as at when due, simplify the process of premium collections, and also to regularly give out incentives to your clients via promos and freebies et al.\",\n \"Your customer services must be top notches and Your CRM software applications must be effectively maximized so that you can be in touch with all your customers. When you remember and celebrate your clients during their special occasions, you are likely going to get your loyalty from such clients.\",\n \"The insurance business just like any other business requires media hype to get people to buy into the brand. Your brand has to do with the way people perceive you to be which is why you should be deliberate when it comes to communicating and promoting your brand.\",\n \"In promoting your brand and corporate identity, you should leverage on both print and electronic media. As a matter of fact, it is cost effective to use social media platforms to promote your brands, besides it is pretty much effective. Here are the platforms you can leverage on to create brand awareness of your insurance company and to promote your corporate identity in the market place;\",\n \"Irrespective of the kind of business you run, your ability to get all the members of your team to be on same page at all times is one of the keys you need to successfully run the organization.\",\n \"As the chief executive officer or president of an insurance company, it is you responsibility to give direction to the business. Part of what you need to do is to ensure that you create time for office meetings; a time where challenges, feedback, projections and relevant issues are discussed. The meetings could be daily, once in a week, twice a week or once in a month. The bottom line is that there should be consistent meetings in your organization.\",\n \"Carrying out appraisals on a regular basis and training your employees will help you run your organization effectively. Encourage your employees to pursue certifications in their various area of specializations; it will help your organization’s profile and of course it will help the individuals. You can choose to fully or partially sponsor some of the certifications exams.\",\n \"Lastly, you should keep your doors open for suggestions from members of your team and your clients. It is very important to reward excellent performance in your organization; it will go a long way to encourage healthy competition in your organization.\",\n \"Ajaero Tony Martins is an Entrepreneur, Real Estate Developer and Investor; with a passion for sharing his knowledge with budding entrepreneurs. He is the Executive Producer @JanellaTV and also doubles as the CEO, POJAS Properties Ltd.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"How to Start an Insurance Company from Scratch | ProfitableVenture\\n\\nHow to Start an Insurance Company from Scratch | ProfitableVenture\\n\\nHome » Business ideas » Financial Service Industry » Insurance Company »\\n\\n# How to Start an Insurance Company from Scratch\\n\\nAre you interested in starting an insurance company from scratch? If YES, here\\nis a complete guide to starting an insurance company from scratch with little\\nmoney and no experience.\\n\\nOkay, so we have provided you an in-depth sample insurance company business\\nplan template. We also took it further by analyzing and drafting a sample\\ninsurance company marketing plan backed up by actionable guerrilla marketing\\nideas for insurance businesses.\\n\\nThe insurance industry is wide and global in nature; there are numerous\\naspects anyone interested in starting an insurance company could choose to\\nspecialize in. For instance; in the united states of America and even in\\nCanada, pet insurance is one aspect of insurance that is gradually opening up\\nand it is interesting to state that it is a very promising market.\\n\\nAnyone looking towards starting an insurance company has the option to choose\\nan area of insurance to specialize in or they could choose to start a general\\ninsurance company; an insurance company that is involved in the selling of\\nlife insurance policy, health insurance policy, auto / car insurance policy\\nand liability insurance amongst others.\\n\\nTable of Content\\n\\n * How Easy Is It to Start an Insurance Company?\\n * Interesting Statistics About the Insurance Industry\\n * Market Research and Feasibility Study\\n * List of Niche ideas Within the Insurance Industry That You Can Specialize in\\n * The Level of Competition in the Insurance Industry\\n * List of Well – Known Brands in the Insurance Industry\\n * Starting from Scratch vs Buying an Insurance Franchise\\n * Possible Threats and Challenges You Will Face When Starting an Insurance Company\\n * Starting an Insurance Company – Legal Matters\\n * Catchy Business Name ideas Suitable for an Insurance Business\\n * Do You Need an Insurance Cover to Run an Insurance Company\\n * Do You Need Professional Certification to Start an Insurance Company?\\n * List of Legal Documents You Need to Run an Insurance Company\\n * Writing a Business Plan for your Insurance Company\\n * How Much Does It Cost to Starting An Insurance Company?\\n * Financing your Insurance Business Venture\\n * Choosing a Suitable Location for your Insurance Company\\n * Technical & Manpower Details\\n * Marketing ideas and Strategies for your Insurance Company\\n * Possible Competitive Strategies for Winning your Competitors\\n * Possible Ways to Increase Customer Retention\\n * Strategies to Boost your Brand Awareness and Create a Corporate Identity\\n * Tips for Running an Insurance Company Successfully\\n\\n#### How Easy Is It to Start an Insurance Company?\\n\\nIf you are considering starting an insurance company, then you would be\\nrequired to get an insurance license from the organization regulating the\\ninsurance industry in your country before you are permitted to start your own\\ninsurance company. In the United States of America, it is The National\\nAssociation of Insurance Commissioners that regulates the industry.\\n\\nNo doubt, the process of obtaining an insurance license might not come easy;\\nthis is depending on the part of the world you live in. Any applicant of\\ninsurance license would be required to meet certain laid down criteria and\\nsometimes it is the bureaucracy involved in the whole process that makes it\\ndifficult to obtain.\\n\\nAs earlier stated, you wouldn’t be allowed to start your own insurance company\\nwithout first obtaining the license required. For you to be eligible to apply\\nfor an insurance license, you must first write and pass some licensure\\nexaminations.\\n\\nIf you are serious and determined, you could write and pass the exam in one\\nsitting, but if not, then you should be ready to take the exams over and over\\nagain. The bottom line is that these exams do not come cheap; so you must\\nprove your worth before you can be issued a license.\\n\\nIt is also important to state that if you are an investor who is interested in\\nowning a portfolio in the insurance company, you may not need to go all the\\nway to write and pass the required insurance exams and obtain the necessary\\ninsurance certifications. All you need to do is to provide the finance and\\nconnections needed and then get people who have the required paper / documents\\nto partner with in starting your insurance company.\\n\\nJust like most business, the insurance industry is pretty open for as many\\npeople that are interested in the industry as long as you have what it takes\\nto run an insurance firm. Even if you don’t have the finance and other\\nrequirements for starting an insurance company, you can come into the industry\\nby starting – out as an accredited insurance broker.\\n\\n## Starting an Insurance Company from Scratch – A Complete Guide\\n\\n * Industry Overview\\n\\nThe United States of America has the largest insurance market in the world as\\nindicated by the volume of premium payments. Statistics shows that in 2013\\nalone, out of the total sum of 4.640 trillion US dollars of gross premiums\\nwritten in on a global scale, 1.274 trillion US dollars which translate to 27%\\nwere actually written in the United States of America. This goes to show how\\nbig the insurance industry is in the United States of America.\\n\\n#### Interesting Statistics About the Insurance Industry\\n\\nIn a report released by McKinsey & Company, it was estimated that the\\ninsurance industry in the United States incurs about 13 billion US dollars\\nannually in unnecessary regulatory costs under the state – based regulatory\\nsystem.\\n\\nIn the insurance industry, it is only the smallest insurers that exist as\\nSingle Corporation. It is the practice in the insurance industry for most\\nmajor insurance companies to exist as insurance groups; they usually partner\\nwith holding companies.\\n\\nThis practice has loads of benefits and as a matter of fact insurance groups\\nare known to survive the turbulence in the insurance industry year after year\\nand the survivability of single insurance companies is pretty low.\\n\\nIn some countries trust is one of the key factors that is hampering the growth\\nof the insurance industry. Beyond that, the insurance company is still growing\\nand as long as the economy of the country continuous to grow; the insurance\\ncompany will usually tag along.\\n\\nThe fact that there are several insurance companies and insurance brokerage\\nfirms does not in any way stop an investor or entrepreneur who wants to\\nventure into the insurance industry. If you know what you want and you have\\nthe right strategy, you will definitely make good success out of the insurance\\nindustry.\\n\\nPeople are encouraged and motivated to venture into the insurance industry\\nbecause of the profitability of the industry, and also because despite the\\nfact that the industry is saturated, there are still rooms to create your own\\nunique insurance products or even partner with bigger insurance companies if\\nyou are able to successfully build your own insurance company to a certain\\nsuccess level.\\n\\n### Market Research and Feasibility Study\\n\\n * Demographics and Psychographics\\n\\nOne thing about the demographic and psychographic composition of the insurance\\ncompany is that it cuts across both infants and the elderly people, teenagers\\nand adults, students and working class, corporate organization and small scale\\nbusinesses, the government (public sector) and the private sector, et al.\\n\\nIn essence, the demographic and psychographics composition of the insurance\\nindustry is all encompassing; it cuts across as many people that can afford to\\ninsure their life, properties, family, pets and other personal valuables.\\n\\n#### List of Niche ideas Within the Insurance Industry That You Can Specialize\\nin\\n\\nWhen it comes to niches and areas of specialization, the insurance industry\\nhas several options. As a matter of fact, an insurance company can come up\\nwith creative ideas as regards what the areas of insurance that they want to\\nspecialize in.\\n\\nFor instance, pet insurance is rapidly gaining ground in the United States of\\nAmerica and Canada. Here are some niches in the insurance industry that an\\ninvestor or entrepreneur can specialize in;\\n\\n * Life and Annuities Insurance\\n * Health / Medical Insurance\\n * Car / Vehicle Insurance\\n * Pet Insurance\\n * Agricultural Insurance\\n * Aviation Insurance\\n * Financial Reinsurance\\n * Guaranteed Asset Protection Insurance\\n * Group Insurance\\n * Inland Marine Insurance / Marine Insurance / Shipping Insurance\\n * Travel Insurance\\n * Liability Insurance / Professional Liability Insurance\\n * Property and Casualty Insurance\\n * Mutual Insurance\\n\\n#### The Level of Competition in the Insurance Industry\\n\\nIf you are an active player in the insurance industry or even if you have one\\nor more insurance related business then you will agree that there is high\\ncompetition in the insurance industry. Every insurance company is out there to\\nsell as much insurance policies to as much clients as they can find hence the\\nlevel of competition in the banking industry.\\n\\nMost insurance companies ensure that they position their business in such a\\nway that they can stay competitive which is why rather than stick to just one\\ntype of insurance, they engage in general insurance. The whole idea is to do\\nwhat you know will give you leverage in the market place.\\n\\nIf from your market research and visibility studies you realize that\\nspecializing in just few areas / niches of insurance will be to your\\nadvantage, then by all means go ahead if not, then you should try your hand\\nwith the sale of general insurance policies.\\n\\n#### List of Well – Known Brands in the Insurance Industry\\n\\nThere are several leading insurance companies in the world whose businesses is\\nnot restricted to just one country but other countries and continent of the\\nworld. Here are some of the leading insurance brands in the insurance\\nindustry;\\n\\n * AXA Group\\n * American International Group (AIG)\\n * China Life Insurance\\n * ING Group\\n * Ping An Insurance Group\\n * Generali Group\\n * Allianz\\n * MetLife\\n * Zurich Financial Services\\n * QBE Insurance Group\\n * Allstate\\n * ACE\\n * Munich Re\\n\\nEconomic Analysis\\n\\nNo doubt when you decide to start an insurance company, you should be aware\\nthat you are stating a capital intensive business.\\n\\nAside from the money you would need to rent an office, get the business\\nregistered, obtain the required business permits and license and then make\\nprovision for the payment of your staff for at least 6 months or more, you\\nshould also be ready to meet the financial requirement / capitalization as\\nstated by the insurance regulating body in your country.\\n\\nJust like the banking industry, the insurance industry is yet another industry\\nthat you must have a certain amount of capital base before you can\\nsuccessfully swing into full operations; usually the money required is in the\\nrange of several thousands of dollars.\\n\\nThis is so because one of the challenges insurance companies usually face is\\nthe inability to pay claims. So, in order to cub this challenge, anyone\\nlooking towards starting an insurance company must meet the set financial\\nrequirement / capitalization.\\n\\n#### Starting from Scratch vs Buying an Insurance Franchise\\n\\nGood enough, there are several opportunities for any investor who wants to own\\nan insurance company to buy franchise from a successful insurance company or\\nat least partner with a successful insurance company.\\n\\nSo, if you are looking towards starting an insurance company, then you have\\ntwo options to choose from; one of the options is to buy a franchise or\\npartner with an insurance company and the other option is to start your\\ninsurance company from the scratch.\\n\\nThe choice of choosing whether to start your insurance company from the\\nscratch or to buy a franchise is dependent on loads of factors and it is not a\\ndecision that can be taken in isolation; your business plan and of course your\\nbusiness partners should be a major influence on your final decision.\\n\\nOver and above, if your intention of starting an insurance company is to build\\na global brand and to be in full control of your insurance company, then your\\nbest bet is to start your insurance company from the scratch and build your\\nbrand the way you want it to be.\\n\\nBut if your intention of starting an insurance company is to own a business\\nportfolio in the insurance industry and of course to make money, then you may\\nconsider buying a franchise or going into partnership with a successful\\ninsurance brand.\\n\\n#### Possible Threats and Challenges You Will Face When Starting an Insurance\\nCompany\\n\\nOne thing is certain, a weak economy is one major factor that is limiting\\ngrowth opportunities for the insurance industry. Come to think of it, there is\\nhardly any business or investment opportunity that does not come with its own\\nfair share of threats and challenges.\\n\\nThis is why most organization conduct risk assessment on a regular basis so as\\nto enable them produce strategies that will help them stay afloat in the\\nindustry.\\n\\nAnother major threat and challenges that you are likely going to face when you\\nstart your insurance business is of course the arrival of another insurance\\ncompany in the same location where yours is located and perhaps sell same\\ninsurance policy covers with you.\\n\\nFor sure if you don’t have workable and winning strategies that will help you\\noutsmart your competition in the location where you insurance company is\\nlocated, then you are likely going to struggle to grow your insurance company\\nand also retain some of the best hands under your employment.\\n\\nOver and above, just as in any other business and investment vehicles,\\neconomic downturn, unstable financial market, natural disasters and\\nunfavorable government economic policies can hamper the growth and\\nprofitability of an insurance company.\\n\\n### Starting an Insurance Company – Legal Matters\\n\\n * Best Legal Entity to Use for an Insurance Business\\n\\nIf you are looking towards starting an insurance company, then getting it\\nright with the best legal entity for the business will go a long way to\\ndetermine how successful the business can grow.\\n\\nNo doubt choosing a legal entity for a business such as an insurance company\\nis some worth straightforward. When it comes to choosing a legal entity for\\nyour insurance company you have the option of choosing from a general\\npartnership, a limited partnership, an LLC, a “C” corporation, or a “S”\\ncorporation.\\n\\nIt is important to clearly state that these different forms of legal structure\\nfor business has its own advantages and disadvantages; which is why you must\\nweigh your options properly before making your choice on the legal structure\\nto build your insurance company on.\\n\\nThese are some of the factors you should consider before choosing a legal\\nentity for your insurance company; limitation of personal liability, ease of\\ntransferability, admission of new owners and investors’ expectation and tax\\nissues.\\n\\nIf you take your time to critically study the various legal entities to use\\nfor your insurance company, then you will agree that Limited Liability\\nCompany; an LLC is most suitable. You can start your insurance company as\\nlimited liability company (LLC) and in future convert it to a ‘C’ corporation\\nor a ‘S’ corporations especially when you have the plans of going public.\\n\\nUpgrading to a ‘C’ corporation or ‘S’ corporation will give you the\\nopportunity to grow your insurance company so as to compete with major players\\nin the insurance industry; you will be able to generate capital from venture\\ncapital firms, stock market, you will enjoy separate tax structure, and you\\ncan easily transfer ownership of the company; you will enjoy flexibility in\\nownership and in your management structures.\\n\\n#### Catchy Business Name ideas Suitable for an Insurance Business\\n\\nIf you take your time to go through the names of most of the leading insurance\\ncompanies in the world or the insurance companies that you can find around\\nyou, you will realize that there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to\\nchoosing a name for an insurance company.\\n\\nAs such, if you are looking towards choosing a name for your insurance\\ncompany, then you have the options to call it whatever you want; it could even\\nbe the name of your village or a combination of all the initials of your\\nfamily. These are some of the catchy names you can choose from if you intend\\nstarting your own insurance company;\\n\\n * Access Assurance PLC\\n * EPL Group\\n * Mutual Trust Insurance\\n * Peak Insurance PLC\\n * Marine Group\\n * Whole Life Assurance\\n * Headstone Insurance PLC\\n * Diamond Aviation Insurance PLC\\n * Hedge Group PLC\\n * Chicago Life Insurance\\n\\n#### Do You Need an Insurance Cover to Run an Insurance Company\\n\\nThe fact that you are starting an insurance company means that you must not be\\nfound wanting when it comes to buying all the required insurance policy covers\\nfor your business. Besides, it is safe to state that it is impossible to start\\nan insurance company in the United States of America without ensuring that you\\nhave the basic insurance policies in place as stipulated by the regulating\\nbody.\\n\\nHere are some of the basic insurance covers that you should consider\\npurchasing if you want to start your own insurance company in the United\\nStates of America;\\n\\n * General insurance\\n * Health insurance\\n * Risk Insurance\\n * Credit insurance\\n * Deposit insurance\\n * Financial reinsurance\\n * Lenders mortgage insurance\\n * Payment protection insurance\\n * Liability insurance\\n * Workers Compensation\\n * Overhead expense disability insurance\\n * Business owner’s policy group insurance\\n\\nGetting Intellectual Property Protection for your Insurance Company\\n\\nBeyond every reasonable doubt, starting an insurance company is indeed a\\nserious business which is why you must do all you can to dot the ‘I’s and\\ncross the ‘t’s and one of the things you need to do is to file in for\\nintellectual property protection.\\n\\nThis is necessary because you must ensure that you company’s logo and every\\nother official document like insurance policy document and claims related\\ndocuments are well protected to guide against people taking advantage of the\\nfact that they are not protected.\\n\\nSo also, you may want to develop your own customized insurance software\\napplications; if you happen to develop your own customized software\\napplication, then by all means you would need to apply for intellectual\\nproperty protection.\\n\\nLastly, there may be need for you to also develop unique insurance products\\nfor your clientele base. The fact that there are stiffer competitions in the\\ninsurance industry requires that you protect your brain child or else other\\nwill leverage on it.\\n\\n#### Do You Need Professional Certification to Start an Insurance Company?\\n\\nIf you are an investor who is interested in owning a portfolio in the\\ninsurance company, you may not need to go all the way to write and pass the\\nrequired insurance exams and obtain the necessary insurance certifications.\\nAll you need to do is to provide the finance and connections needed and then\\nget people who have the required papers / documents to partner with in\\nstarting your insurance company.\\n\\nAt least some of your core management team should be chattered in insurance\\nand finance, investment, risk and other financial / insurance related areas of\\nstudy.\\n\\n#### List of Legal Documents You Need to Run an Insurance Company\\n\\nThe insurance industry happens to be amongst the industries that are highly\\nregulated in the United States of America and of course all over the world. If\\nyou are considering starting an insurance company, then you are expected to\\nmeet the legal documents requirements as stipulated in the constitution of\\nyour country.\\n\\nThese are some of the basic legal document that you are expected to have in\\nplace if you want to start an insurance company in the United States of\\nAmerica;\\n\\n * Certificate of Incorporation\\n * Insurance Business License\\n * Business Plan\\n * Non – disclosure Agreement\\n * Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)\\n * Online Terms of Use\\n * Online Privacy Policy\\n * Apostille (for those who intend operating beyond the United States of America)\\n * Employment Agreement (offer letters)\\n * Operating Agreement\\n * Company Bylaws\\n * Operating Agreement for LLCs\\n * Insurance Policy\\n\\n### Writing a Business Plan for your Insurance Company\\n\\nOne of the first steps that you are expected to take if you are looking\\ntowards starting an insurance company is to consult experts to help you draft\\na good and workable business plan. The truth is that, in order to successfully\\nrun an insurance company, you would need to have a good business plan in\\nplace.\\n\\nA Business plan is the roadmap that is needed to successfully run a business;\\nwith a workable business plan in place, you will reduce the trial and error\\napproach of doing business. You will be able to manage your business with\\npurpose and perhaps precisions; you will know what to do per time and how to\\nhandle business challenges and business growth / expansion.\\n\\nIn essence, if you want to start your own insurance company, you are required\\nto write a detailed business plan that can pass reality test when subjected to\\nit; you should work with the facts, figures and other indices in the insurance\\nindustry as it applies to the locations / country you intend starting your\\ninsurance company.\\n\\nThe whole idea of writing a business plan is not just for the sake of having a\\nbusiness document in place; but a detail guide on how to effectively run your\\nbusiness from the scratch. Your business plan should outline and cover\\nstrategies on how you intend to manage and grow your insurance company.\\n\\nThe rule of thumb in writing a business plan is to try as much as possible to\\nbe realistic and never to over project when putting figures on income and\\nprofits et al. As a matter of fact, it is safer to underestimate when writing\\na business plan so that you won’t be so disappointed when reality sets in.\\n\\nThese are the key areas that should be covered in your business plan;\\n\\n * Executive summary and Company’s descriptions: you are expected to write about the concept of your business, descriptions of your company, your company’s vision statement, mission statement and where your company will be located and also if you intend partnering with other companies or opening branches in different cities in the United States of America and in other parts of the world.\\n * Other key components that should not be missing out from your insurance business plan are product offering, SWOT analysis, competitive analysis, marketing and sales analysis / strategies, target market, market goals, pricing, costing and financial projection, publicity and advertising strategy, expansion and growth strategies, budget and start – up capital generation et al.\\n\\n#### How Much Does It Cost to Starting An Insurance Company?\\n\\nWhen it comes to starting an insurance company, you should be aware that the\\ncost is in the two fold; the costs of setting up the office structure\\n(including branches) and of course your capital base / capitalization. In\\nessence, the nature and size of the insurance company you are looking towards\\nstarting will determine the amount you are expected to raise.\\n\\nAs regard the cost of setting up the office structure, your concern should be\\nto secure a good office facility in a busy business district; it can be\\nexpensive though, but that is one of the factors that will help you position\\nyour insurance company to attract the kind of customers you would want to do\\nbusiness with.\\n\\nWhen it comes to starting a small scale insurance business perhaps an\\ninsurance brokerage firm, then the following expenditure should guide you;\\n\\n * The Total Fee for incorporating the Business – $750.\\n * The budget for insurance policies, permits and license – $10,000\\n * The Amount needed to acquire a suitable Office facility in a business district with 6 months’ rent up – front (Re – Construction of the facility inclusive) – $50,000.\\n * The Cost for equipping the office (computers, printers, fax machines, furniture, telephones, filing cabins, safety gadgets and electronics et al) – $5,000\\n * The Cost of Launching your official Website – $600\\n * Budget for paying at least 10 employees for 3 months and utility bills – $200,000\\n * Additional Expenditure (Business cards, Signage, Adverts and Promotions et al) – $2,500\\n * Capital Base – 1 Million Dollars (You can confirm from your country to know the requirement because it seems to vary from country to country and even from states to states in the United States of America)\\n * Miscellaneous – $10,000\\n\\nGoing by the report from the research and feasibility studies, you will need\\nabout1.2 Million U.S. Dollars to set up a small scale but standard insurance\\ncompany in the United States of America.\\n\\nYou will need over 5 Million U.S. dollars to successfully set – up a medium\\nscale insurance company in the United States of America.\\n\\nIf you are considering starting a large scale insurance company with several\\nbranches in key cities in the United States and in other countries, then you\\nshould look towards budgeting well over 50 million United States dollars.\\n\\n#### Financing your Insurance Business Venture\\n\\nIt may be easier to raise startup capital if you choose to start an insurance\\nbrokerage firm, but the truth is that, starting a standard insurance company\\nis usually not a business that an individual can go all the way alone, there\\nis always need for you to invite business partners / investors that will pull\\ncash together simply because the amount required for capitalization.\\n\\nHere are some of the options you can explore when sourcing for start – up\\ncapital for your insurance company;\\n\\n * Raising money from personal savings and sale of personal stocks and properties\\n * Raising money from investors and business partners\\n * Sell shares to interested investors\\n * Applying for Loan from your Bank / banks\\n * Pitching your business idea and applying for business grants and seed funding from donor organizations and angel investors\\n * Source for soft loans from your family members and your friends.\\n\\n#### Choosing a Suitable Location for your Insurance Company\\n\\nNo doubt, location is a key factor that contributes to the success of any\\nbusiness. If you make the mistake of choosing a wrong location for your\\nbusiness, you are likely going to struggle to grow the business and if care is\\nnot taken, you might end up closing shop due to lack of patronage.\\n\\nIn view of that, if you are looking for a location to start, your insurance\\ncompany, then you should be willing to pay experts to help you conduct\\nthorough feasibility studies and market survey; they should go out there to\\ncarry out research and then make the appropriate recommendations.\\n\\nOne of the suitable location for an insurance company is a location with\\nhealthy and thriving business activities; a place where there is steady cash\\nflow. Places like market, commercial centers and business districts et al are\\nsuitable to locate an insurance company.\\n\\nThese are some of the factors that you should consider before choosing a\\nlocation for your insurance company;\\n\\n * The demography of the location\\n * The nature of business activities in the location\\n * The purchasing power of the residence of the location\\n * Accessibility of the location\\n * The numbers of insurance companies in the location\\n * The local laws and regulations in the community / state\\n * Traffic, parking and security et al\\n\\n### Technical & Manpower Details\\n\\nIf you are considering starting an insurance company, then you should look\\ntowards hiring ICT experts to help you develop your own unique insurance\\nrelated software application, secured internet platform and online payment\\nsystem (that will help you facilitate easy payment of premiums).\\n\\nThese are some of the technical stuffs that you must be ready to sort out\\nbefore successfully launching your insurance company. When it comes to\\nchoosing between renting and leasing an office space, the size of the\\norganization you want to build, and your entire budget for the business should\\ninfluence your decision.\\n\\nIf you are looking towards running a standard insurance company, then you\\nshould consider the option of leasing or outright purchasing of a facility;\\nwhen you lease or buy over a property, you will be able to work with long –\\nterm planning. But if you just want to start an insurance brokerage firm, and\\nyou are low on cash, renting an office is your best bet.\\n\\nAs regards employing staff to occupy key roles in your insurance company, you\\nshould try as much as lies within your power to only hire those who are not\\njust qualified and well experienced, but also those who will be willing to\\nbuild the business with. In order to attract such people, you can factor\\nincentives such as owning a percentage of the company’s shares. With that it\\nis easier for you to secure the commitment of trusted hands in the industry.\\n\\nYou may need a minimum of full time 10 staff to start an insurance brokerage\\nfirm, but if you are looking towards starting a small – scale standard\\ninsurance company, then you should make provision for well over 10 full – time\\nemployees that will help you man key roles in your organization.\\n\\n#### Marketing ideas and Strategies for your Insurance Company\\n\\nStarting and running an insurance company requires aggressive marketing which\\nis why you insurance sales men and women are always on your neck to buy one\\ninsurance cover or the other especially if you live in the United States of\\nAmerica.\\n\\nSo to stay afloat in the insurance industry, you must be ready to spend good\\ncash in marketing, advertising and promoting your insurance products. Your\\nmarketing and advertising departments must regularly come out with new\\ninnovations and products that can catch the attention of your potential\\nclients.\\n\\nIt is for this reason that when you are drafting your marketing ideas and\\nstrategies for your insurance company, make sure that you create a compelling\\npersonal and company’s profile which must include the profile of your board of\\ndirectors and management team.\\n\\nThe truth is that if you have honest, trustworthy and successful professional\\nin your board, customers can easily trust you with their hard earned money. In\\nsome countries trust is one of the key factors that is hampering the growth of\\nthe insurance industry.\\n\\nHere are some of the platforms you can utilize to market your insurance\\npolicies;\\n\\n * Introduce your business by sending introductory letters alongside your brochure to investors and corporate organizations\\n * Advertise your business in relevant business magazines (insurance magazines and business related magazines) and make yourself available for insurance related talk shows and interactive sessions on TV and Radios)\\n * List your business on local directories / yellow pages (both online and offline)\\n * Attend expos, seminars, and business fairs et al\\n * Leverage on the internet to promote your insurance business\\n * Join local chambers of commerce around you with the main aim of networking and marketing your insurance products.\\n * Engage the services of marketing executives and business developers to carry out direct marketing\\n\\n#### Possible Competitive Strategies for Winning your Competitors\\n\\nBeyond every reasonable doubt, the competition in the insurance industry is on\\nthe high side in the United States of America and of course in most countries\\nwith loads of insurance companies. So if you intend building a strong and\\nhealthy insurance business, then you must come up with unique insurance\\nproducts and creative strategies to outsmart your competitors in the industry.\\n\\nFirst and foremost, you must ensure that you pay claims as at when due and\\nalso it will be to your advantage to lower your premiums and offer better\\ncoverage and policies et al. Your customer services delivery must be top\\nnotch; the truth is that customers will always troop to any place where they\\nare certain that they will get the best of customer services.\\n\\nAside from top notch customer services, you are also expected to ensure that\\nyour systems and processes are seamless and efficient especially if you are\\ninvolved in online premium payments.\\n\\n#### Possible Ways to Increase Customer Retention\\n\\nCome to think of it, if you want to remain competitive and continue to\\nincrease your customer retention in any business, then you must be creative\\nand always look for ways to outsmart your competitors in the industry. As a\\nmatter of fact, if you can successfully close your back doors and ensure that\\nyou retain a minimum of 60 percent of your customers, then your business can\\nbe said to be healthy and thriving.\\n\\nSome of the possible ways you can increase your customer retention is that,\\nyou must work towards paying claims as at when due, simplify the process of\\npremium collections, and also to regularly give out incentives to your clients\\nvia promos and freebies et al.\\n\\nYour customer services must be top notches and Your CRM software applications\\nmust be effectively maximized so that you can be in touch with all your\\ncustomers. When you remember and celebrate your clients during their special\\noccasions, you are likely going to get your loyalty from such clients.\\n\\n#### Strategies to Boost your Brand Awareness and Create a Corporate Identity\\n\\nThe insurance business just like any other business requires media hype to get\\npeople to buy into the brand. Your brand has to do with the way people\\nperceive you to be which is why you should be deliberate when it comes to\\ncommunicating and promoting your brand.\\n\\nIn promoting your brand and corporate identity, you should leverage on both\\nprint and electronic media. As a matter of fact, it is cost effective to use\\nsocial media platforms to promote your brands, besides it is pretty much\\neffective. Here are the platforms you can leverage on to create brand\\nawareness of your insurance company and to promote your corporate identity in\\nthe market place;\\n\\n * Place adverts on national TV stations, Radio Stations and Newspapers / Magazines\\n * Run your own special TV program\\n * Sponsor relevant community programs\\n * Leverage on the internet and social media platforms like; Instagram, Facebook , Badoo, YouTube, Twitter et al\\n * Install your Bill Boards on strategic locations\\n * Engage in road show from time to time\\n * Distribute your fliers and handbills to targeted areas from time to time\\n * Send out introductory letters to multinationals, embassies, and Diaspora organizations and networks in and around your location\\n * Encourage the use of word of mouth especially from loyal customers\\n * Ensure that all your vehicles are branded with your company’s logo\\n * Ensure that all your employees wear your branded shirts at least once in a week during work hours\\n\\n#### Tips for Running an Insurance Company Successfully\\n\\n * Irrespective of the kind of business you run, your ability to get all the members of your team to be on same page at all times is one of the keys you need to successfully run the organization.\\n * As the chief executive officer or president of an insurance company, it is you responsibility to give direction to the business. Part of what you need to do is to ensure that you create time for office meetings; a time where challenges, feedback, projections and relevant issues are discussed. The meetings could be daily, once in a week, twice a week or once in a month. The bottom line is that there should be consistent meetings in your organization.\\n * Carrying out appraisals on a regular basis and training your employees will help you run your organization effectively. Encourage your employees to pursue certifications in their various area of specializations; it will help your organization’s profile and of course it will help the individuals. You can choose to fully or partially sponsor some of the certifications exams.\\n * Lastly, you should keep your doors open for suggestions from members of your team and your clients. It is very important to reward excellent performance in your organization; it will go a long way to encourage healthy competition in your organization.\\n\\n * Author\\n * Recent Posts\\n\\nAjaero Tony Martins\\n\\nFounder / Publisher at Profitable Venture Magazine Ltd\\n\\nAjaero Tony Martins is an Entrepreneur, Real Estate Developer and Investor;\\nwith a passion for sharing his knowledge with budding entrepreneurs. He is the\\nExecutive Producer @JanellaTV and also doubles as the CEO, POJAS Properties\\nLtd.\\n\\nLatest posts by Ajaero Tony Martins (see all)\\n\\n * 6 Important Coffee Beans Grinding Tips You Must Know - August 12, 2020\\n * How to Start a Zumba Studio Class Business in 20 Steps - August 4, 2020\\n * How to Start a Car Title Loan Business in 20 Steps - August 4, 2020\\n\\n#### More on Insurance Company\\n\\n20 Best Car Insurance Franchise Opportunities for Sale\\n\\n50 Best Insurance Business ideas & Opportunities for 2020\\n\\nHow to Start a Title Insurance Company\\n\\n4 Clever Ways Insurance Companies Make Money\\n\\nStarting an Insurance Company – Sample Business Plan Template\\n\\nStarting an Auto Insurance Company\\n\\nStarting a Life Insurance Company\\n\\nWriting an Insurance Company Business Plan [Sample Template]\\n\\nCopyright © 2020 Profitable Venture Magazine LLC | All Rights Reserved | See\\nAbout Us | Contact Us | Privacy Policy | Disclaimer.\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"http://www.thesimpledollar.com:80/how-to-start-your-own-insurance-business/\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20170806150858/http://www.thesimpledollar.com:80/how-to-start-your-own-insurance-business/\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"How to Start Your Own Insurance Business\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"Looking for a recession-proof business? Insurance is one of those industries that is largely untroubled by the state of the economy.\",\n \"The reason is that most insurance products are necessary part of modern life. You can’t own a car without automobile insurance, and while your mortgage company may not require that you have homeowners insurance, would you really consider leaving the single biggest investment of your life unprotected?\",\n \"The individual mandate of the Affordable Care Act ensures that there will always be a steady supply of health insurance customers. Of the major insurance types, the only one that is even considered optional by some people is life insurance — but in today’s more financially savvy world, that is less true than ever before.\",\n \"But for all the reasons that insurance is a good business to be in, there are many things to consider before taking the leap yourself.\",\n \"In many ways, insurance is no different from any other business opportunity. But it also comes with some more unique considerations. First and foremost among them is the licensing process. In order to sell insurance anywhere in the United States, you must first pass a state licensing exam. Other insurance-specific considerations include gaining appointments from insurance companies so you can sell their products.\",\n \"If you’ve never worked as an agent for a broker or as a captive agent for a single insurer, then you should carefully consider if you have the personality for the insurance business. Apart from licensing and product knowledge, being a successful independent insurance agent requires having the right personality for the job.\",\n \"All businesses require that you be a good manager. But this business is about more than management — it’s about selling. Even if you’ve been in sales before, commission-only selling is different.\",\n \"It’s one thing to be a people person who enjoys talking to anyone and has a deep desire to help people understand new things. It’s quite another to be a commission-only salesperson.\",\n \"Being personable at a dinner party or on a sales floor is not the same as sitting down face-to-face with complete strangers in their home, where they have all the control, and convincing them to trust you, your knowledge, and your advice.\",\n \"You must not only be able to do that, but you must be able to do it almost immediately after finishing with someone else who rejected you — and all the while knowing that if you don’t make a sale, you don’t eat.\",\n \"Thriving under that sort of pressure is one of the personality traits you will need to succeed. Another equally important trait is discipline. Do you have the discipline to make the hundreds of cold calls a week necessary to build a book of business and grow a reputation as a trustworthy and knowledgeable agent?\",\n \"Finally, does the fire in your belly for success burn hot enough to endure these challenges day in and day out?\",\n \"You must be licensed to sell insurance in each state that you plan on soliciting business. While some states allow you to transfer your license, some do not.\",\n \"All states require that you take and pass between 20 and 40 hours of general insurance education courses and up to 12 hours of ethics courses before you can take their licensing exam. The courses you take must be in the state you are planning on becoming licensed in. This is because state laws vary from one to another. Many of the courses are available as online self study, self-paced programs. The cost of courses runs from $300-$500 each.\",\n \"Most states require separate licenses for life, accident, and health insurance, and property and casualty insurance, as well as inland marine. Licensing tests are multi-part, which means if you pass the life, accident, and health portion, but fail the property and casualty part, you can become licensed but may not sell auto or homeowners insurance. In most cases you can retake a failed section at least one time without the need for a new application fee.\",\n \"If you would like to sell variable annuities or variable life insurance, you must also complete and pass the required coursework for a Series 6 license. Series 6 testing and licensing is administered by FINRA, which is a non- government regulatory group authorized by Congress to protect American investors.\",\n \"In most states if you choose to operate your business as a sole proprietorship and do not hire other agents, your individual license is usually all you need. If you plan on bringing other agents into your business, or you choose to incorporate, you may need to acquire an agency license.\",\n \"Rules vary from state to state but, in most cases, no additional testing is required. However, there are applications and associated fees for becoming a licensed agency. Agency licensing is not required in most cases if you’re only hiring support staff, including office help and telemarketers.\",\n \"Starting your own independent insurance agency requires start-up capital. The amount you will need can range from as little as $5,000 to $50,000 or more, depending factors such as where you’re located and how you plan to operate your business.\",\n \"For example, starting your agency as a home-based business eliminates the need to pay rent, buy extensive furnishings, signage and other expenses associated with a commercial location. Even the cost of office or storefront space can differ by 100% or more from one locale to another; the difference in price between an office in New York City and one in rural Pennsylvania can differ by 200% or more.\",\n \"The surest way to hit the ground running as a newly minted independent agent is to buy a book of business from another agent.\",\n \"A book refers to the clients and their associated policies. When you purchase a book, the selling agent transfers his or her status as the agent of record for the account to you.\",\n \"This means that when policyholders have a question they will call you and you are responsible for servicing their accounts even though you have not earned any commission from them as yet, and in fact have paid for the right to provide your services for free.\",\n \"You do gain the advantage of getting their renewals and any associated commissions. However, clients are under no obligation to stay with you, and can transfer their account to another agent at any time.\",\n \"Other agents may sell all or part of their book of business for a variety of reasons that range from retirement to scaling back in size or relocating.\",\n \"The cost per client or policy depends on the market you are in and the types of policies that are in force. A book of auto policies is worth more than a book of life insurance business because auto policies renew annually, generating fresh commissions, while life insurance does not.\",\n \"Like other types of businesses, there are specialized tasks and activities that must be performed on a regular basis. Agency management software is not necessary, but it can go a long way toward reducing the amount of time you spend completing administrative tasks.\",\n \"Agency management software is especially valuable if you don’t have experience running an independent insurance agency since many of the features and functions of the software are designed to keep you in compliance with state laws and facilitate marketing, sales, and customer service tasks. Many packages are now leased and can cost from $50 to $300 per month depending on features.\",\n \"In order to sell insurance, you need insurance. At the very least you will need a business owner policy (BOP) and E&O insurance.\",\n \"A BOP can be customized with a variety of different protections for everything from your equipment to the car you use for business.\",\n \"E&O stands for errors and omissions and is sometimes called professional liability insurance. It functions in much the same way as medical malpractice insurance in that it protects you from mistakes you might make — that’s the errors portion. Omissions are also mistakes you make, such as forgetting to advise a client that their policy is due for renewal.\",\n \"If you hire office or support staff you may also have to carry worker’s compensation insurance depending on your state and the number of employees you hire.\",\n \"Finally, you will have to secure a surety bond. A surety bond guarantees to pay one party, such as an insurance company, if you fail to meet your obligation. States require you to have a bond in the event that you collect a client’s premium and run off to Brazil with your receptionist instead of remitting the payment to the insurance company. Its purpose is to protect your clients from you.\",\n \"It takes more than being licensed and hanging up a sign to be an independent insurance agent. You need to be able to sell different types of insurance, ideally from several different companies.\",\n \"However, unlike other businesses where suppliers will usually wholesale their products to anyone who can order them in sufficient quantity, insurance companies won’t let you sell their product until you have sold enough of their product already. If that sounds like a catch-22, that’s because it is!\",\n \"The larger and more dominant an insurance company is, the higher their production minimums are for you to be able to offer their products. The way around these mandatory minimum requirements for new and small independent agencies is to sign up with a cluster group or master agency.\",\n \"The cluster group is an association of sorts, comprised of independent agents who pool their business in order to qualify for appointment by top-rated insurance companies. Cluster groups offer other benefits including:\",\n \"Of course you hope to start making money the day after you open for business, but experience dictates that it takes time to get rolling and generate enough income to be self-sustaining. That is why you should allow for at least a few months of cash reserve as part of your startup costs.\",\n \"Having money set aside for rent, utilities, salaries, and other expenses will help reduce your stress level since you won’t have to worry about being forced out of business before you even get off the ground.\",\n \"For some, the path to becoming an independent agent starts with working for another broker or as a captive agent.\",\n \"Many insurance experts suggest taking advantage of the more secure and supportive environment offered by a position as a captive agent, saying it’s the best way to gain the necessary experience and to build a reputation as a knowledgeable professional before striking out on your own. There is a lot to be said for working under an experienced sales manager who can show you the ropes and guide you through what can be a steep learning curve.\",\n \"The perks that come from working as a captive agent can come with a price tag called a non-compete agreement. These agreements, intended to keep you from learning and leaving, include clauses that restrict your ability to set up shop as an independent agent or work for a competitor. These restrictions may be bound by time limits, such as one or two years from separation, or by geography, prohibiting you from working within a certain radius of your now former employer.\",\n \"State laws and court decisions vary in different states and jurisdictions. In some places they are illegal and cannot be a condition of employment, and in others they are legal but not enforced. Still other jurisdictions can and do enforce these agreements, which is why you should consult an attorney both in your current area of employment and where you plan to start your own business.\",\n \"For the most part this article only discusses things that are specific to becoming an independent insurance agent. It is important to remember that all of the other components of starting a business apply as well.\",\n \"That means you will have to find an accountant and a lawyer to help you register your name and decide what type of business entity you wish to be and help you do tax planning and accounting. You will need to hire a web designer to create an online presence since more often than not, which is how potential customers are most likely to find you.\",\n \"Advertising Disclosure: TheSimpleDollar.com has an advertising relationship with some of the offers included on this page. 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Photo: P. Maillet\\n\\nLooking for a recession-proof business? Insurance is one of those industries\\nthat is largely untroubled by the state of the economy.\\n\\nThe reason is that most insurance products are necessary part of modern life.\\nYou can’t own a car without automobile insurance, and while your mortgage\\ncompany may not require that you have homeowners insurance, would you really\\nconsider leaving the single biggest investment of your life unprotected?\\n\\nThe individual mandate of the Affordable Care Act ensures that there will\\nalways be a steady supply of health insurance customers. Of the major\\ninsurance types, the only one that is even considered optional by some people\\nis life insurance — but in today’s more financially savvy world, that is less\\ntrue than ever before.\\n\\nBut for all the reasons that insurance is a good business to be in, there are\\nmany things to consider before taking the leap yourself.\\n\\n## What It Takes to Set Up Shop\\n\\nIn many ways, insurance is no different from any other business opportunity.\\nBut it also comes with some more unique considerations. First and foremost\\namong them is the licensing process. In order to sell insurance anywhere in\\nthe United States, you must first pass a state licensing exam. Other\\ninsurance-specific considerations include gaining appointments from insurance\\ncompanies so you can sell their products.\\n\\nKeep reading to see what’s required to set up shop as an independent insurance\\nagent.\\n\\n## Personality Test\\n\\nIf you’ve never worked as an agent for a broker or as a captive agent for a\\nsingle insurer, then you should carefully consider if you have the personality\\nfor the insurance business. Apart from licensing and product knowledge, being\\na successful independent insurance agent requires having the right personality\\nfor the job.\\n\\nAll businesses require that you be a good manager. But this business is about\\nmore than management — it’s about selling. Even if you’ve been in sales\\nbefore, commission-only selling is different.\\n\\nIt’s one thing to be a people person who enjoys talking to anyone and has a\\ndeep desire to help people understand new things. It’s quite another to be a\\ncommission-only salesperson.\\n\\nBeing personable at a dinner party or on a sales floor is not the same as\\nsitting down face-to-face with complete strangers in their home, where they\\nhave all the control, and convincing them to trust you, your knowledge, and\\nyour advice.\\n\\nYou must not only be able to do that, but you must be able to do it almost\\nimmediately after finishing with someone else who rejected you — and all the\\nwhile knowing that if you don’t make a sale, you don’t eat.\\n\\nThriving under that sort of pressure is one of the personality traits you will\\nneed to succeed. Another equally important trait is discipline. Do you have\\nthe discipline to make the hundreds of cold calls a week necessary to build a\\nbook of business and grow a reputation as a trustworthy and knowledgeable\\nagent?\\n\\nFinally, does the fire in your belly for success burn hot enough to endure\\nthese challenges day in and day out?\\n\\nIf you have the right personality, it’s time to talk about getting licensed.\\n\\n## Getting Licensed\\n\\nYou must be licensed to sell insurance in each state that you plan on\\nsoliciting business. While some states allow you to transfer your license,\\nsome do not.\\n\\nAll states require that you take and pass between 20 and 40 hours of general\\ninsurance education courses and up to 12 hours of ethics courses before you\\ncan take their licensing exam. The courses you take must be in the state you\\nare planning on becoming licensed in. This is because state laws vary from one\\nto another. Many of the courses are available as online self study, self-paced\\nprograms. The cost of courses runs from $300-$500 each.\\n\\nMost states require separate licenses for life, accident, and health\\ninsurance, and property and casualty insurance, as well as inland marine.\\nLicensing tests are multi-part, which means if you pass the life, accident,\\nand health portion, but fail the property and casualty part, you can become\\nlicensed but may not sell auto or homeowners insurance. In most cases you can\\nretake a failed section at least one time without the need for a new\\napplication fee.\\n\\nIf you would like to sell variable annuities or variable life insurance, you\\nmust also complete and pass the required coursework for a Series 6 license.\\nSeries 6 testing and licensing is administered by FINRA, which is a non-\\ngovernment regulatory group authorized by Congress to protect American\\ninvestors.\\n\\n### Agency Licensing\\n\\nIn most states if you choose to operate your business as a sole proprietorship\\nand do not hire other agents, your individual license is usually all you need.\\nIf you plan on bringing other agents into your business, or you choose to\\nincorporate, you may need to acquire an agency license.\\n\\nRules vary from state to state but, in most cases, no additional testing is\\nrequired. However, there are applications and associated fees for becoming a\\nlicensed agency. Agency licensing is not required in most cases if you’re only\\nhiring support staff, including office help and telemarketers.\\n\\n## Start-Up Costs\\n\\nStarting your own independent insurance agency requires start-up capital. The\\namount you will need can range from as little as $5,000 to $50,000 or more,\\ndepending factors such as where you’re located and how you plan to operate\\nyour business.\\n\\nFor example, starting your agency as a home-based business eliminates the need\\nto pay rent, buy extensive furnishings, signage and other expenses associated\\nwith a commercial location. Even the cost of office or storefront space can\\ndiffer by 100% or more from one locale to another; the difference in price\\nbetween an office in New York City and one in rural Pennsylvania can differ by\\n200% or more.\\n\\n### Buying a Book of Business\\n\\nThe surest way to hit the ground running as a newly minted independent agent\\nis to buy a book of business from another agent.\\n\\nA book refers to the clients and their associated policies. When you purchase\\na book, the selling agent transfers his or her status as the agent of record\\nfor the account to you.\\n\\nThis means that when policyholders have a question they will call you and you\\nare responsible for servicing their accounts even though you have not earned\\nany commission from them as yet, and in fact have paid for the right to\\nprovide your services for free.\\n\\nYou do gain the advantage of getting their renewals and any associated\\ncommissions. However, clients are under no obligation to stay with you, and\\ncan transfer their account to another agent at any time.\\n\\nOther agents may sell all or part of their book of business for a variety of\\nreasons that range from retirement to scaling back in size or relocating.\\n\\nThe cost per client or policy depends on the market you are in and the types\\nof policies that are in force. A book of auto policies is worth more than a\\nbook of life insurance business because auto policies renew annually,\\ngenerating fresh commissions, while life insurance does not.\\n\\n### Agency Management System\\n\\nLike other types of businesses, there are specialized tasks and activities\\nthat must be performed on a regular basis. Agency management software is not\\nnecessary, but it can go a long way toward reducing the amount of time you\\nspend completing administrative tasks.\\n\\nAgency management software is especially valuable if you don’t have experience\\nrunning an independent insurance agency since many of the features and\\nfunctions of the software are designed to keep you in compliance with state\\nlaws and facilitate marketing, sales, and customer service tasks. Many\\npackages are now leased and can cost from $50 to $300 per month depending on\\nfeatures.\\n\\n### Insurance\\n\\nIn order to sell insurance, you need insurance. At the very least you will\\nneed a business owner policy (BOP) and E&O insurance.\\n\\nA BOP can be customized with a variety of different protections for everything\\nfrom your equipment to the car you use for business.\\n\\nE&O stands for errors and omissions and is sometimes called professional\\nliability insurance. It functions in much the same way as medical malpractice\\ninsurance in that it protects you from mistakes you might make — that’s the\\nerrors portion. Omissions are also mistakes you make, such as forgetting to\\nadvise a client that their policy is due for renewal.\\n\\nIf you hire office or support staff you may also have to carry worker’s\\ncompensation insurance depending on your state and the number of employees you\\nhire.\\n\\nFinally, you will have to secure a surety bond. A surety bond guarantees to\\npay one party, such as an insurance company, if you fail to meet your\\nobligation. States require you to have a bond in the event that you collect a\\nclient’s premium and run off to Brazil with your receptionist instead of\\nremitting the payment to the insurance company. Its purpose is to protect your\\nclients from you.\\n\\n### Cluster Group Expenses\\n\\nIt takes more than being licensed and hanging up a sign to be an independent\\ninsurance agent. You need to be able to sell different types of insurance,\\nideally from several different companies.\\n\\nHowever, unlike other businesses where suppliers will usually wholesale their\\nproducts to anyone who can order them in sufficient quantity, insurance\\ncompanies won’t let you sell their product until you have sold enough of their\\nproduct already. If that sounds like a catch-22, that’s because it is!\\n\\nThe larger and more dominant an insurance company is, the higher their\\nproduction minimums are for you to be able to offer their products. The way\\naround these mandatory minimum requirements for new and small independent\\nagencies is to sign up with a cluster group or master agency.\\n\\nThe cluster group is an association of sorts, comprised of independent agents\\nwho pool their business in order to qualify for appointment by top-rated\\ninsurance companies. Cluster groups offer other benefits including:\\n\\n * Higher negotiated commission rates\\n * Discounted E&O insurance\\n * Agency management software\\n * The ability to quote specialty insurance\\n * Continuing education opportunities\\n\\n### Safety Net\\n\\nOf course you hope to start making money the day after you open for business,\\nbut experience dictates that it takes time to get rolling and generate enough\\nincome to be self-sustaining. That is why you should allow for at least a few\\nmonths of cash reserve as part of your startup costs.\\n\\nHaving money set aside for rent, utilities, salaries, and other expenses will\\nhelp reduce your stress level since you won’t have to worry about being forced\\nout of business before you even get off the ground.\\n\\n## Leaving the Fold\\n\\nFor some, the path to becoming an independent agent starts with working for\\nanother broker or as a captive agent.\\n\\nMany insurance experts suggest taking advantage of the more secure and\\nsupportive environment offered by a position as a captive agent, saying it’s\\nthe best way to gain the necessary experience and to build a reputation as a\\nknowledgeable professional before striking out on your own. There is a lot to\\nbe said for working under an experienced sales manager who can show you the\\nropes and guide you through what can be a steep learning curve.\\n\\n### Non-Compete Agreements\\n\\nThe perks that come from working as a captive agent can come with a price tag\\ncalled a non-compete agreement. These agreements, intended to keep you from\\nlearning and leaving, include clauses that restrict your ability to set up\\nshop as an independent agent or work for a competitor. These restrictions may\\nbe bound by time limits, such as one or two years from separation, or by\\ngeography, prohibiting you from working within a certain radius of your now\\nformer employer.\\n\\nState laws and court decisions vary in different states and jurisdictions. In\\nsome places they are illegal and cannot be a condition of employment, and in\\nothers they are legal but not enforced. Still other jurisdictions can and do\\nenforce these agreements, which is why you should consult an attorney both in\\nyour current area of employment and where you plan to start your own business.\\n\\n## There’s More!\\n\\nFor the most part this article only discusses things that are specific to\\nbecoming an independent insurance agent. It is important to remember that all\\nof the other components of starting a business apply as well.\\n\\nThat means you will have to find an accountant and a lawyer to help you\\nregister your name and decide what type of business entity you wish to be and\\nhelp you do tax planning and accounting. You will need to hire a web designer\\nto create an online presence since more often than not, which is how potential\\ncustomers are most likely to find you.\\n\\nHere are some more resources if you’re thinking of starting your own business:\\n\\n * How to Finance Your Startup\\n * 14 Tips for Surviving the Startup Years\\n * How to Start a Business: 10 Things to Do First\\n * 50 Side Businesses You Can Start on Your Own\\n\\nSee Also: Get 2x Points on All Your Travel and Dining >>\\n\\n###### Recommended For You\\n\\nA Great Way To Pay Off Debt With A No Interest Credit Card\\n\\nGet rid of high interest debt with a 0% balance transfer credit card\\n\\nGet A Free Trip This Summer by using the Right Card\\n\\nEarn credit card points toward your favorite ways to travel\\n\\nAvoid Foreign Transaction Fees with These Top Picks\\n\\nSave money and expand your travel budget by packing any one of these cards on\\nyour trip\\n\\n6 Credit Cards That Can't Be Beat in 2016\\n\\nA comprehensive guide to maximizing rewards and getting paid back for\\neverything you buy\\n\\nLoading Disqus Comments ...\\n\\nLoading Facebook Comments ...\\n\\n### Leave a Reply Cancel reply\\n\\nAdvertiser Disclosure\\n\\nCLOSE\\n\\nYour Personal Financial Toolkit\\n\\n * Manage your money IRA Accounts Online Brokers Free Checking Account Savings Accounts Tax Software Free Tax Software\\n * Plan for your future Mortgage Rates Auto loans Debt Payoff Calculator\\n * Protect your investments Home Insurance Renter’s Insurance Cheap Car Insurance Credit Monitoring Services\\n * Optimize your spending Credit Cards Rewards Credit Cards Travel Credit Cards Airline Credit Cards Hotel Credit Cards Cash Back Credit Cards Balance Transfer Business Credit Cards Credit Cards for Students Credit Cards for Bad Credit\\n\\nGet the new e-book, 202 Ways to Save Money Now, for free!\\n\\nJust sign up to The Simple Dollar Daily and start saving today.\\n\\nAdvertiser Disclosure\\n\\nCLOSE\\n\\nYour Personal Financial Toolkit\\n\\n * Manage your money IRA Accounts Online Brokers Free Checking Account Savings Accounts Tax Software Free Tax Software\\n * Plan for your future Mortgage Rates Auto loans Debt Payoff Calculator\\n * Protect your investments Home Insurance Renter’s Insurance Cheap Car Insurance Credit Monitoring Services\\n * Optimize your spending Credit Cards Rewards Credit Cards Travel Credit Cards Airline Credit Cards Hotel Credit Cards Cash Back Credit Cards Balance Transfer Business Credit Cards Credit Cards for Students Credit Cards for Bad Credit\\n\\nGet the new e-book, 202 Ways to Save Money Now, for free!\\n\\nJust sign up to The Simple Dollar Daily and start saving today.\\n\\nOur Brands:\\n\\n * The Simple Dollar\\n * Freshome\\n * Reviews.com\\n * Goodcall\\n\\n * Safety.com\\n * InternetProviders\\n\\nAdvertising Disclosure: TheSimpleDollar.com has an advertising relationship\\nwith some of the offers included on this page. 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All products are presented without warranty.\\n\\nTop\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"http://agents.insureme.com:80/insurance-agent/starting-your-own-agency\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20191117233949/http://agents.insureme.com:80/insurance-agent/starting-your-own-agency\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"Starting Your Own Insurance Agency: Setting Out on Your Own\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"If you're an insurance professional eager to increase your earnings potential, starting an agency of your own may be just the right move.\",\n \"With a little risk, setting out on your own can provide the independence and profitability you desire, while helping you gear up for a solid future.\",\n \"Get as much measurable information as possible about your competitors, the area surrounding your potential business, and your community's plans for business growth. (You may also want to consider purchasing an existing agency to save time and start-up costs.)\",\n \"If you've never operated your own business before, don't expect to know everything there is to know about it. Glean as much knowledge and information from others as you can, and use this valuable information to guide you in your own start-up.\",\n \"Find and consult with qualified lawyers, accountants, public relations professionals and business experts to help you address all the aspects of a sound business plan, based on your objectives.\",\n \"Ask local business owners for referrals and advice, and talk to other agents in your area about their experiences getting started.\",\n \"Based on the information you collect from your research and inquiries, reexamine your business plan. Don't hesitate to make revisions if you find your agency vision collides unfavorably with your business opportunities.\",\n \"If you're already licensed to sell property and casualty insurance, for example, and that is your area of expertise, it would be wise to establish your own agency based on this preference.\",\n \"However, expanding your horizons can be a good experience too; so don't limit yourself to only what you know. Take advantage of the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skill to other areas.\",\n \"Since heading in a new direction may require additional education, licensing and state approvals, keep in mind the extra time and expense involved in these efforts.\",\n \"Unless you have large sums of money at your disposal, you'll need to approach a bank, the Small Business Administration (SBA) or a private individual to secure the funding needed to start your business venture.\",\n \"Many banks are wary of new business loans because of the risk involved. However, the SBA is usually eager to help—but competition for this type of funding can be intense.\",\n \"If you have contacts within the business community who might be willing to lend a hand by investing in your business, this may be a good avenue to pursue.\",\n \"Before you apply for financing, carefully prepare a thorough loan proposal containing detailed figures. Include the capital you need for start-up, a salary for yourself, and any other initial expenses you foresee.\",\n \"A detailed expense map allows lending institutions to examine your objectives, ensure that your business plan is solid, and determine the amount of risk involved in loaning you money.\",\n \"Now that you've acquired the finances you need, develop a marketing plan so you can get down to business. To do this:\",\n \"Once successfully established, all business decisions should be based on this plan. So put these items in writing, and refer back to them before making any major changes.\",\n \"Before pricing the policies you'll sell, conduct a complete cost analysis and set prices in line with your marketing strategy.\",\n \"Your method of distribution should be based on the quickest, least expensive way to connect with your customers and get them the policies they need. Whether through face-to-face meeting, fax, email or postal mail, the method you choose should meet your customers' needs in the easiest possible way.\",\n \"With some hard work, time and perseverance, your efforts will most likely pay off, rewarding you with a lucrative future!\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Starting Your Own Insurance Agency: Setting Out on Your Own - InsureMe LP\\n\\n# InsureMe LP\\n\\n877-828-9792\\n\\n## Your Information\\n\\n* Required Field\\n\\n# Starting Your Own Insurance Agency: Setting Out on Your Own\\n\\nIf you're an insurance professional eager to increase your earnings potential,\\nstarting an agency of your own may be just the right move.\\n\\nWith a little risk, setting out on your own can provide the independence and\\nprofitability you desire, while helping you gear up for a solid future.\\n\\n## Establish a Business Plan\\n\\nEvery successful agency starts with a clear vision and sound business plan.\\n\\nFirst figure out where you're going and the road you'll take to get there.\\nThis is your business plan.\\n\\nAsk yourself the following questions to help sharpen your focus and define\\nyour objectives:\\n\\no Where will my business be located?\\n\\no Will I buy, lease or build?\\n\\no Who are my competitors?\\n\\no How can I identify my customers?\\n\\no What method will I use to sell to them?\\n\\no Where will I find qualified employees? (if applicable)\\n\\nGet as much measurable information as possible about your competitors, the\\narea surrounding your potential business, and your community's plans for\\nbusiness growth. (You may also want to consider purchasing an existing agency\\nto save time and start-up costs.)\\n\\nIf you've never operated your own business before, don't expect to know\\neverything there is to know about it. Glean as much knowledge and information\\nfrom others as you can, and use this valuable information to guide you in your\\nown start-up.\\n\\nFind and consult with qualified lawyers, accountants, public relations\\nprofessionals and business experts to help you address all the aspects of a\\nsound business plan, based on your objectives.\\n\\nAsk local business owners for referrals and advice, and talk to other agents\\nin your area about their experiences getting started.\\n\\nBased on the information you collect from your research and inquiries,\\nreexamine your business plan. Don't hesitate to make revisions if you find\\nyour agency vision collides unfavorably with your business opportunities.\\n\\n## Determine Your Product Line\\n\\nWhat type of insurance you handle should be based, at least in part, on your\\nexpertise and the marketplace.\\n\\nIf you're already licensed to sell property and casualty insurance, for\\nexample, and that is your area of expertise, it would be wise to establish\\nyour own agency based on this preference.\\n\\nHowever, expanding your horizons can be a good experience too; so don't limit\\nyourself to only what you know. Take advantage of the opportunity to expand\\nyour knowledge and skill to other areas.\\n\\nSince heading in a new direction may require additional education, licensing\\nand state approvals, keep in mind the extra time and expense involved in these\\nefforts.\\n\\nFor more information on state and local requirements, contact your state\\ndepartment of insurance.\\n\\n## Secure Financing\\n\\nFinding adequate financing is a primary concern for most agents forging out on\\ntheir own.\\n\\nUnless you have large sums of money at your disposal, you'll need to approach\\na bank, the Small Business Administration (SBA) or a private individual to\\nsecure the funding needed to start your business venture.\\n\\nMany banks are wary of new business loans because of the risk involved.\\nHowever, the SBA is usually eager to help—but competition for this type of\\nfunding can be intense.\\n\\nIf you have contacts within the business community who might be willing to\\nlend a hand by investing in your business, this may be a good avenue to\\npursue.\\n\\nBefore you apply for financing, carefully prepare a thorough loan proposal\\ncontaining detailed figures. Include the capital you need for start-up, a\\nsalary for yourself, and any other initial expenses you foresee.\\n\\nA detailed expense map allows lending institutions to examine your objectives,\\nensure that your business plan is solid, and determine the amount of risk\\ninvolved in loaning you money.\\n\\n## Develop a Marketing Plan\\n\\nNow that you've acquired the finances you need, develop a marketing plan so\\nyou can get down to business. To do this:\\n\\no Identify your target market\\n\\no Decide what makes your product unique\\n\\no Develop a strategy to communicate this distinctiveness to potential\\ncustomers\\n\\nOnce successfully established, all business decisions should be based on this\\nplan. So put these items in writing, and refer back to them before making any\\nmajor changes.\\n\\n## Determine Pricing, Distribution & Staffing\\n\\nMaterial, labor and overhead costs are the three main components of pricing.\\n\\nBefore pricing the policies you'll sell, conduct a complete cost analysis and\\nset prices in line with your marketing strategy.\\n\\nYour method of distribution should be based on the quickest, least expensive\\nway to connect with your customers and get them the policies they need.\\nWhether through face-to-face meeting, fax, email or postal mail, the method\\nyou choose should meet your customers' needs in the easiest possible way.\\n\\nFinally, if you plan to hire employees, define their roles clearly based on\\njob function.\\n\\nAllot funds for training and continuing education so you and your workers can\\nstay current in the industry.\\n\\n## Gaining Your Independence\\n\\nIf you're an agent seeking freedom and increased profitability, consider\\nstarting your own insurance agency.\\n\\nWith some hard work, time and perseverance, your efforts will most likely pay\\noff, rewarding you with a lucrative future!\\n\\nCompany InfoPrivacy PolicyTerms of Use\\n\\nCopyright © All rights reserved insuranceQuotes.com\\n\\n7300 FM 2222, Bldg 2, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78730\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"https://www.insurancejournal.com/magazines/features/2005/05/09/55118.htm\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20201202103757/https://www.insurancejournal.com/magazines/features/2005/05/09/55118.htm\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"How to Own an Insurance Company\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"Oft times, managing general agents, wholesalers and insurance brokers feel they are inadequately compensated for the important services they provide in proportion to the substantial profits they see going to their carriers or fronting companies from their book of business. This is particularly true during a hard market.\",\n \"Typically, carriers and fronting companies charge substantial fronting fees, upwards of 6-10 percent, for the use of their ratings, licenses, admitted/non- admitted paper, etc. Brokers with good underwriting (i.e. low loss ratios) cannot help but salivate at the thought of eliminating these heavy fronting fees and combining the savings with the substantial earnings potential they could realize by retaining the risk themselves.\",\n \"Before racing to purchase an insurance company, one must consider the various other means of participating in profits. Probably the most common method is by way of profit sharing commissions with carriers. However, this limits the broker to only taking a small portion of profit.\",\n \"The next step up is likely some type of quota share arrangement between the broker and the carrier in which the broker agrees to assume a percentage of the risk, backed by a letter of credit (which ties up capital), in exchange for a percentage of the profits. This option, though not always available, does afford the opportunity to hold on to a slightly larger percentage of the profit.\",\n \"The only way for a brokerage to capture all the profit is to set up its own insurance company. If successful, this act enables the brokerage firm to “control its own destiny.” To do this is no easy task, but it is possible. The key is in knowing exactly what is at stake and knowing all the elements that must be in place before proceeding.\",\n \"Let’s assume that start up capital is not a problem. Many additional things must be considered, implemented and achieved before a successful start-up can be realized. The decisions to be made are seemingly endless and begin with the geographic footprint desired, where the company should be domiciled, and statutory surplus requirements of the states involved. Additionally, the complexities involved in obtaining a charter, the multi state regulatory approvals processes and achieving the A.M. Best rating required all must be navigated without mistakes. Collectively, these obstacles, and many more, present a drain on a broker’s time, resources and the ability to run the day- to-day business.\",\n \"Thankfully, there is a commonly used shortcut which avoids some of the problems associated with starting an insurance company. Several early hurdles may be cleared by simply purchasing one of the many shell insurance companies on the market today. Ideally, a “clean shell” will be available. This is an insurance company with licenses but without old insurance liabilities or legacies.\",\n \"Purchasing a shell will not eliminate critical decisions such where to domicile or in which states are licenses needed. Nor will it guarantee the required A. M. Best rating or state regulatory approval of the new ownership. However, most importantly, it will be a company that already has a state of domicile charter and existing licenses in most or all of the states desirable to the buyer.\",\n \"Shells in today’s market are plentiful, but there are significant entry fees. The seller of the shell will want two things:\",\n \"A dollar for dollar exchange for delivering the shell to the buyer with the capital tied up in the shell. Some shells are accompanied with as little as $2 million in capital and surplus.\",\n \"Consideration for the number of states in which the shell is licensed to write business. For example, if the shell has existing capital and surplus of $5 million and is licensed in 10 states, the buyer will need to deliver $5.5 million to the seller at closing. This assumes that the seller will sell the licenses for $50,000 per state.\",\n \"The price paid for a license depends on the number of licenses carried by the shell, and, of course, where the shell is licensed to write business. Highly populated states such as California, New York and Florida typically are priced at a premium when compared to other states. Usually license prices are in direct proportion to the population of the state. The most costly shells are those licensed in all or most of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Over the past nine months, the prices of these licenses have been, on average, $139,233 and as high as $250,000. Conversely, shells licensed in less than 30 states are generally sold for approximately $60,000 – $65,000 per state license.\",\n \"First, it is important to understand that some states have minimum capital requirements. Ratings from A.M. Best are also a key issue. A company unable to get the appropriate rating may not be able to write business directly and instead must settle on a fronting carrier. This would revert to paying the fronting fees of 6-10 percent.\",\n \"Also, how much additional capital is needed to support the new business that goes into the shell? What levels of net written premiums to surplus ratio must be maintained going forward? If you can bring significant premium volume, perhaps a large capital raise from a private equity group is worth exploring.\",\n \"The real key is in knowing all the issues that must be addressed to insure ultimate success. The considerations can be intimidating unless the buyer fully understands the process. If this expertise is not available in house, the broker would be wise to hire an advisor that has been through the process, understands the regulatory issues and comprehends capital and ratings requirements.\",\n \"In the event start up capital may not be readily available, there are ways to obtain this funding. In many cases, this is not an insurmountable issue but it does require expertise and experience in dealing with the capital markets. Access to capital will depend on the broker’s success record, the strength of management, the business plan and the amount required as well as the proper relationships with investors.\",\n \"Undertaking the start up of an insurance company, although daunting, is not an insurmountable objective for brokers who are qualified, capitalized and well advised.\",\n \"F. Laughton Sherman (LSherman@LMC Capital.com) is managing director of LMC Capital LLC, a national investment banking firm dedicated exclusively to the insurance industry. Among other services, LMC provides industry-specific advice as it relates to the sale of brokers/agencies, mergers and acquisitions, debt financing, valuations, and/or evaluating strategic alternatives. The firm is located in Charlotte, N.C. To visit the website go to www.LMCCapital.com.\",\n \"We are MGA in Texas. I am interested in acquiring shell insurance company in Texas. Please advise the steps. Thank you. Milton\",\n \"Dave Haley, excellent advise. It sounds to this old salt you are experienced management looking for an opportunity. CJD, IV\",\n \"We have updated our privacy policy to be more clear and meet the new requirements of the GDPR. By continuing to use our site, you accept our revised Privacy Policy.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"How to Own an Insurance Company\\n\\n * MyNewMarkets.com\\n * Claims Journal\\n * Insurance Journal TV\\n * Academy of Insurance\\n * Carrier Management\\n\\n### Featured Stories\\n\\n * Nevada High Court on Undocumented Injured Worker Claim\\n * Texas Nonstandard Auto Insurer Faces Liquidation\\n\\n * News\\n * Markets\\n\\n### Current Magazine\\n\\n * Read Online\\n * Subscribe\\n\\n# How to Own an Insurance Company\\n\\nBy F. Laughton Sherman | May 9, 2005\\n\\nEmail This Subscribe to Newsletter\\n\\nEmail to a friend Facebook Tweet LinkedIn Print Article\\n\\n * Article\\n * 44 Comments\\n\\nPurchasing a Shell Could be a Smart Move for Some Profit-Seeking Brokers\\n\\nOft times, managing general agents, wholesalers and insurance brokers feel\\nthey are inadequately compensated for the important services they provide in\\nproportion to the substantial profits they see going to their carriers or\\nfronting companies from their book of business. This is particularly true\\nduring a hard market.\\n\\nTypically, carriers and fronting companies charge substantial fronting fees,\\nupwards of 6-10 percent, for the use of their ratings, licenses, admitted/non-\\nadmitted paper, etc. Brokers with good underwriting (i.e. low loss ratios)\\ncannot help but salivate at the thought of eliminating these heavy fronting\\nfees and combining the savings with the substantial earnings potential they\\ncould realize by retaining the risk themselves.\\n\\nBefore racing to purchase an insurance company, one must consider the various\\nother means of participating in profits. Probably the most common method is by\\nway of profit sharing commissions with carriers. However, this limits the\\nbroker to only taking a small portion of profit.\\n\\nThe next step up is likely some type of quota share arrangement between the\\nbroker and the carrier in which the broker agrees to assume a percentage of\\nthe risk, backed by a letter of credit (which ties up capital), in exchange\\nfor a percentage of the profits. This option, though not always available,\\ndoes afford the opportunity to hold on to a slightly larger percentage of the\\nprofit.\\n\\nThe only way for a brokerage to capture all the profit is to set up its own\\ninsurance company. If successful, this act enables the brokerage firm to\\n“control its own destiny.” To do this is no easy task, but it is possible. The\\nkey is in knowing exactly what is at stake and knowing all the elements that\\nmust be in place before proceeding.\\n\\nLet’s assume that start up capital is not a problem. Many additional things\\nmust be considered, implemented and achieved before a successful start-up can\\nbe realized. The decisions to be made are seemingly endless and begin with the\\ngeographic footprint desired, where the company should be domiciled, and\\nstatutory surplus requirements of the states involved. Additionally, the\\ncomplexities involved in obtaining a charter, the multi state regulatory\\napprovals processes and achieving the A.M. Best rating required all must be\\nnavigated without mistakes. Collectively, these obstacles, and many more,\\npresent a drain on a broker’s time, resources and the ability to run the day-\\nto-day business.\\n\\nThankfully, there is a commonly used shortcut which avoids some of the\\nproblems associated with starting an insurance company. Several early hurdles\\nmay be cleared by simply purchasing one of the many shell insurance companies\\non the market today. Ideally, a “clean shell” will be available. This is an\\ninsurance company with licenses but without old insurance liabilities or\\nlegacies.\\n\\nPurchasing a shell will not eliminate critical decisions such where to\\ndomicile or in which states are licenses needed. Nor will it guarantee the\\nrequired A. M. Best rating or state regulatory approval of the new ownership.\\nHowever, most importantly, it will be a company that already has a state of\\ndomicile charter and existing licenses in most or all of the states desirable\\nto the buyer.\\n\\nWhat is the cost to acquire a clean shell?\\n\\nShells in today’s market are plentiful, but there are significant entry fees.\\nThe seller of the shell will want two things:\\n\\n1) A dollar for dollar exchange for delivering the shell to the buyer with the\\ncapital tied up in the shell. Some shells are accompanied with as little as $2\\nmillion in capital and surplus.\\n\\n2) Consideration for the number of states in which the shell is licensed to\\nwrite business. For example, if the shell has existing capital and surplus of\\n$5 million and is licensed in 10 states, the buyer will need to deliver $5.5\\nmillion to the seller at closing. This assumes that the seller will sell the\\nlicenses for $50,000 per state.\\n\\nThe price paid for a license depends on the number of licenses carried by the\\nshell, and, of course, where the shell is licensed to write business. Highly\\npopulated states such as California, New York and Florida typically are priced\\nat a premium when compared to other states. Usually license prices are in\\ndirect proportion to the population of the state. The most costly shells are\\nthose licensed in all or most of the 50 states and the District of Columbia.\\nOver the past nine months, the prices of these licenses have been, on average,\\n$139,233 and as high as $250,000. Conversely, shells licensed in less than 30\\nstates are generally sold for approximately $60,000 – $65,000 per state\\nlicense.\\n\\nHow to proceed? What else should be considered when acquiring a shell?\\n\\nFirst, it is important to understand that some states have minimum capital\\nrequirements. Ratings from A.M. Best are also a key issue. A company unable to\\nget the appropriate rating may not be able to write business directly and\\ninstead must settle on a fronting carrier. This would revert to paying the\\nfronting fees of 6-10 percent.\\n\\nAlso, how much additional capital is needed to support the new business that\\ngoes into the shell? What levels of net written premiums to surplus ratio must\\nbe maintained going forward? If you can bring significant premium volume,\\nperhaps a large capital raise from a private equity group is worth exploring.\\n\\nThe real key is in knowing all the issues that must be addressed to insure\\nultimate success. The considerations can be intimidating unless the buyer\\nfully understands the process. If this expertise is not available in house,\\nthe broker would be wise to hire an advisor that has been through the process,\\nunderstands the regulatory issues and comprehends capital and ratings\\nrequirements.\\n\\nIn the event start up capital may not be readily available, there are ways to\\nobtain this funding. In many cases, this is not an insurmountable issue but it\\ndoes require expertise and experience in dealing with the capital markets.\\nAccess to capital will depend on the broker’s success record, the strength of\\nmanagement, the business plan and the amount required as well as the proper\\nrelationships with investors.\\n\\nUndertaking the start up of an insurance company, although daunting, is not an\\ninsurmountable objective for brokers who are qualified, capitalized and well\\nadvised.\\n\\nF. Laughton Sherman (LSherman@LMC Capital.com) is managing director of LMC\\nCapital LLC, a national investment banking firm dedicated exclusively to the\\ninsurance industry. 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You’ll also need cleaning supplies in case of housebreaking accidents, and care tools such as food and water dishes, grooming supplies, and toys."},"related_document_urls_wayback_snapshots":{"kind":"list like","value":["http://web.archive.org/web/20201020144615/https://www.petcarerx.com/article/how-to-trim-the-nails-of-a-miniature-schnauzer/309","http://web.archive.org/web/20180219124504/http://www.akc.org:80/dog-breeds/miniature-schnauzer/care/","http://web.archive.org/web/20210124182929/https://www.animalhub.com/exercising-your-miniature-schnauzer/","http://web.archive.org/web/20190709155230/https://www.schnauzers-rule.com/dog-food-nutrition.html","http://web.archive.org/web/20211031034724/https://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/miniature-schnauzer","http://web.archive.org/web/20200813140916/https://www.schnauzers-rule.com/miniature-schnauzer-puppy.html","http://web.archive.org/web/20210411073728/http://www.vetstreet.com/dogs/miniature-schnauzer","http://web.archive.org/web/20180818144445/https://www.cesarsway.com/dog-training/training-tools/choosing-the-right-leash-and-collar","http://web.archive.org/web/20190709161902/https://www.schnauzers-rule.com/dog-ear-cleaning.html"],"string":"[\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20201020144615/https://www.petcarerx.com/article/how-to-trim-the-nails-of-a-miniature-schnauzer/309\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20180219124504/http://www.akc.org:80/dog-breeds/miniature-schnauzer/care/\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20210124182929/https://www.animalhub.com/exercising-your-miniature-schnauzer/\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20190709155230/https://www.schnauzers-rule.com/dog-food-nutrition.html\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20211031034724/https://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/miniature-schnauzer\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20200813140916/https://www.schnauzers-rule.com/miniature-schnauzer-puppy.html\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20210411073728/http://www.vetstreet.com/dogs/miniature-schnauzer\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20180818144445/https://www.cesarsway.com/dog-training/training-tools/choosing-the-right-leash-and-collar\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20190709161902/https://www.schnauzers-rule.com/dog-ear-cleaning.html\"\n]"},"split":{"kind":"string","value":"train"},"cluster":{"kind":"number","value":2081,"string":"2,081"},"related_documents_content":{"kind":"list like","value":[{"original_url":"https://www.petcarerx.com/article/how-to-trim-the-nails-of-a-miniature-schnauzer/309","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20201020144615/https://www.petcarerx.com/article/how-to-trim-the-nails-of-a-miniature-schnauzer/309","parsed_text":{"title":"How to Trim the Nails of a Miniature Schnauzer","passages":[]},"parsed_md":"How to Trim the Nails of a Miniature Schnauzer | PetCareRx\n\n### Want a treat?\n\nEnter your e-mail address to get a secret discount code for your first\npurchase:\n\nX\n\n"},{"original_url":"http://www.akc.org:80/dog-breeds/miniature-schnauzer/care/","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20180219124504/http://www.akc.org:80/dog-breeds/miniature-schnauzer/care/","parsed_text":{"title":"Miniature Schnauzer Health & Care Information","passages":["Smart, trainable and consistently cheerful, this diminutive breed adapts easily to small city apartments, yet remains just as much at home in the country with lots of space to run around. Their double coat requires hand stripping for the show ring or clipping for the average pet owner, but sheds very little.","Depending on the size of your dog as an adult you are going to want to feed them a formula that will cater to their unique digestive needs through the various phases of their life. Many dog food companies have breed-specific formulas for small, medium, large and giant breeds.","The Miniature Schnauzer is a small breed and has a lifespan of 12 to 14 years. What you feed your dog is an individual choice, but working with your veterinarian and/or breeder will be the best way to determine frequency of meals as a puppy and the best adult diet to increase his longevity. Clean, fresh water should be available at all times.","Beyond regular weekly grooming, an occasional bath will keep them clean and looking their best. Grooming can be a wonderful bonding experience for you and your pet. Their strong fast-growing nails should be trimmed regularly with a nail clipper or grinder to avoid overgrowth, splitting and cracking. Their ears should be checked regularly to avoid a buildup of wax and debris which can result in an infection. Teeth should be brushed regularly.","Smart, trainable and consistently cheerful, this diminutive breed adapts easily to small city apartments, yet remains just as much at home in the country with lots of space to run around. This breed craves human companionship, which, combined with the breed’s intelligence, makes him easy to train for all kinds of activities. He is alert and spunky, but also obedient to commands. Minis also get along well with other animals, although small pets like rodents and birds may awaken their prey drive.","Like all breeds there may be some health issues, like eye diseases. Some dogs may be faced with these health challenges in their lives, but the majority of Miniature Schnauzers are healthy dogs.","Working with a responsible breeder, those wishing to own a Miniature Schnauzer can gain the education they need to know about specific health concerns within the breed. Good breeders utilize genetic testing of their breeding stock to reduce the likelihood of disease in their puppies."]},"parsed_md":"Miniature Schnauzer Health & Care Information - American Kennel Club\n\nLoading... MY AKC Sign Up Login Search\n\n# Miniature SchnauzerCare\n\n##### The double coat—hard and wiry on top, and soft beneath—requires clipping\nor stripping.\n\nSmart, trainable and consistently cheerful, this diminutive breed adapts\neasily to small city apartments, yet remains just as much at home in the\ncountry with lots of space to run around. Their double coat requires hand\nstripping for the show ring or clipping for the average pet owner, but sheds\nvery little.\n\n * Dog Breeds\n * Miniature Schnauzer\n * Care\n\n## nutrition &FEEDING\n\nDepending on the size of your dog as an adult you are going to want to feed\nthem a formula that will cater to their unique digestive needs through the\nvarious phases of their life. Many dog food companies have breed-specific\nformulas for small, medium, large and giant breeds.\n\nThe Miniature Schnauzer is a small breed and has a lifespan of 12 to 14 years.\nWhat you feed your dog is an individual choice, but working with your\nveterinarian and/or breeder will be the best way to determine frequency of\nmeals as a puppy and the best adult diet to increase his longevity. Clean,\nfresh water should be available at all times.\n\n## coat &GROOMING\n\nBeyond regular weekly grooming, an occasional bath will keep them clean and\nlooking their best. Grooming can be a wonderful bonding experience for you and\nyour pet. Their strong fast-growing nails should be trimmed regularly with a\nnail clipper or grinder to avoid overgrowth, splitting and cracking. Their\nears should be checked regularly to avoid a buildup of wax and debris which\ncan result in an infection. Teeth should be brushed regularly.\n\ncoat length Medium\n\ngrooming Daily Grooming\n\n## energy &EXERCISE\n\nSmart, trainable and consistently cheerful, this diminutive breed adapts\neasily to small city apartments, yet remains just as much at home in the\ncountry with lots of space to run around. This breed craves human\ncompanionship, which, combined with the breed’s intelligence, makes him easy\nto train for all kinds of activities. He is alert and spunky, but also\nobedient to commands. Minis also get along well with other animals, although\nsmall pets like rodents and birds may awaken their prey drive.\n\nenergy level Some Exercise\n\n## Miniature Schnauzer &HEALTH\n\nLike all breeds there may be some health issues, like eye diseases. Some dogs\nmay be faced with these health challenges in their lives, but the majority of\nMiniature Schnauzers are healthy dogs.\n\nWorking with a responsible breeder, those wishing to own a Miniature Schnauzer\ncan gain the education they need to know about specific health concerns within\nthe breed. 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All rights reserved.\n\nBack to Top\n\n"},{"original_url":"https://www.animalhub.com/exercising-your-miniature-schnauzer/","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20210124182929/https://www.animalhub.com/exercising-your-miniature-schnauzer/","parsed_text":{"title":"Exercising Your Miniature Schnauzer","passages":["The Schnauzer name derived from the German word “Schnauze”, which means “muzzle”. It was used as a farm dog, mostly as ratter and still retains the ability. Today, this dog is mostly a companion dog today. They were developed by breeding small Standard Schnauzers, probably with the Affenpinscher and possibly the Poodle. Miniature Schnauzers are a very popular breed throughout the world.","Don’t be fooled because this is a little dog that is good indoors. This breed is smart and has some energy and needs a little activity every day. They are inclined to behavior problems (barky, temperamental, defensive) without activity.","At least one 20-minute brisk walk most days, 20 minutes of play time (chasing, running or with a toy) once a week to engage their mind.","Theresa has been with Animal Hub since it was still just a concept. When someone on our team wants to know what genetic strands make a dog's coat appear certain colors or the DNA differences between breeds of cats, Theresa is the one to ask. She truly enjoys helping people understand more about their pets and how the animal mind works. Theresa loves to help other pet owners through her education and experience.","AnimalHub.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com."]},"parsed_md":"Exercising Your Miniature Schnauzer | Animal Hub\n\n#### LATEST & GREATEST:\n\nGreat Outdoor Dog Kennel Flooring Ideas\n\nNatural And Eco-Friendly Ways To Clean Kennel Flooring\n\n8 Great Features Of The Impact Case Collapsible Dog Cra...\n\nKeeping Your Dog Warm: Kennel Floor Heaters And Other O...\n\n8 Great Toys For German Shepherd Dogs\n\n10 Great Gifts For Dog Lovers\n\nSix Popular Types Of Outdoor Kennel Flooring\n\nWhat You Need To Know About Fleas On Humans\n\nWinter Wonderland: Canine Care Accessories For Indoor C...\n\nThe Best Kennel Flooring And Accessories\n\n * All Things Dog\n * Degu Land\n * Petology\n * Turtle Town\n\nSelect Page\n\n# Exercising Your Miniature Schnauzer\n\nPosted by Theresa | All Things Dog, Canine Health | 0 |\n\n## Good Exercises For Your Miniature Schnauzer\n\nThe Schnauzer name derived from the German word “Schnauze”, which means\n“muzzle”. It was used as a farm dog, mostly as ratter and still retains the\nability. Today, this dog is mostly a companion dog today. They were developed\nby breeding small Standard Schnauzers, probably with the Affenpinscher and\npossibly the Poodle. Miniature Schnauzers are a very popular breed throughout\nthe world.\n\nBreed Type\n\nTerrier\n\nPhysical Characteristics\n\n * small dog – 11 to 15 pounds (5 – 6.8 kg)\n * sturdy, square build\n * docked tail is set high and carried erect\n * double coated dog – outer coat is wiry and the undercoat is soft with minimal shedding\n\nPersonality\n\n * intelligent, alert dog, can be a good watchdog\n * moderate energy dog\n * playful and gets along well with children and like to be with people\n * affectionate, devoted, and docile\n * some can be reserved with strangers, tends to be a one-person dog\n\nBest Exercises\n\nDon’t be fooled because this is a little dog that is good indoors. This breed\nis smart and has some energy and needs a little activity every day. They are\ninclined to behavior problems (barky, temperamental, defensive) without\nactivity.\n\n * medium-brisk walks (15 – 25 minutes)\n * play at dog park, if socialized\n * short games (15 – 20 minutes) at catch or any game where they chase things\n\nSuggested Exercise Plan\n\nAt least one 20-minute brisk walk most days, 20 minutes of play time (chasing,\nrunning or with a toy) once a week to engage their mind.\n\nThings To Note\n\nThis breed sheds little to no hair and is a good dog for allergy sufferers.\n\nShare:\n\nRate:\n\n### About The Author\n\n#### Theresa\n\nTheresa has been with Animal Hub since it was still just a concept. When\nsomeone on our team wants to know what genetic strands make a dog's coat\nappear certain colors or the DNA differences between breeds of cats, Theresa\nis the one to ask. She truly enjoys helping people understand more about their\npets and how the animal mind works. 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The AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) has in place a set of standards to meet all the nutrient requirements of your dog. Use this information when comparing dog food labels and to help you in choose the best dog food for your Miniature Schnauzer.","• Water: Clean fresh water should be available for your Schnauzer, at all times. Water consumption is of the utmost importance as dehydration is a serious illness. A healthy Miniature Schnauzer can effectively self-regulate his own water intake. Considering how important water is to the body, provide your Schnauzer with the best quality of water possible (ie filtered water).","• Energy: Miniature Schnauzers need to consume a certain amount of calories per day to maintain optimal health. Energy is provided by proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. The appropriate amount of calories your Schnauzer should consume daily depends on activity level, if dog is lactating, and even weather conditions.","Below is an example of how a dog's activity level, age, and environment can effect the amount of calories he/she needs per day. Example Dog: 15 pound Miniature Schnauzer.","Activity Level| Ideal Weight| Daily Calories Active Schnauzer| weighing 15 pounds| 557 Kcal/day Typical Activity| weighing 15 pounds| 464 Kcal/day Pregnant Schnauzer| weighing 15 pounds| 620 Kcal/day Extreme Cold Climate| weighing 15 pounds| 700 Kcal/day Puppy 6 months| weighing 5 pounds| 400 Kcal/day Inactive Senior| weighing 15 pounds| 380 Kcal/day","• Protein: Proteins are necessary for growth and development. They are the building blocks of nutrition. Proteins are made up of smaller units called amino acids. Of the 22 amino acids needed, 10 are essential amino acids that must be consumed in dog food nutrition.","The amount of protein your Miniature Schnauzer needs depends on his age, size, and activity level. However, not all proteins are created equal so be sure your Schnauzer consumes high quality digestible proteins.","A dog consuming 36% protein from rabbit meat is not the same as consuming 36% protein from a combination whole grain corn, soybean meal and chicken meal. The body doesn't digest the two in the same way. And poor quality proteins are much harder for your Schnauzer to digest.","In other words, it's the quality of ingredients and your Schnauzer’s ability to digest them that will make the most difference in your dog's well-being and overall health.","• Fats: Fats are an important part of dog food nutrition. As a concentrated source of energy, fats facilitate the absorption, storage, and transport of fat-soluble vitamins such as vitamins A, D, E, and K. The type and amount of fats your dog consumes is extremely important. The most prevalent problems related to fats and Schnauzers are over consumption, obesity, and pancreatitis. Fats are also a source of essential fatty acids (EFA), which must be obtained through your dog's diet.","• Vitamins: Most commercial dog foods are fortified with vitamins to levels that exceed minimal requirements. Vitamins A, D, E, and K are fat soluble vitamins and are stored in the body whereas water soluble vitamins, like Vitamin C and some B-complex vitamins, are excreted if excess amounts are consumed. The fat soluble vitamins, if ingested in mega doses, can produce side effects or toxicity. (note: There is no AAFCO dietary requirement for Vitamins C or K for dogs).","• Minerals: A balanced amount of minerals also plays an important part of dog food nutrition. Minerals perform many different functions in the body such as bone and cartilage formation, enzymatic reactions, maintaining fluid balance, transportation of oxygen in the blood, normal muscle and nerve function, and the production of hormones. Minerals work along with other minerals, vitamins, and enzymes in the body to produce their effects, so the proper balance is vital.","If a dog food is labeled as 'complete and balanced' it must meet the standards established by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). This is done by through a sampling of the food to ensure it meets the AAFCO nutrient profile or by passing actual feeding trials. Be sure to look for the nutritional adequacy statement on dog food packages. Only dog foods labeled as complete and balanced are intended for long-term use.","(Product Name) is formulated to meet the nutrional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profile for (All Life Stages) or other stage of the pet’s life such as gestation, lactation, growth, maintenance...","Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that (Product Brand of Dog Food) provides complete and balanced nutrition for (All Life Stages) or other stage of the pet’s life such as gestation, lactation, growth, maintenance...","There are two separate nutrient profiles for dogs: one for growth (puppies) and one for adult maintenance. Maximum and minimum levels of nutrient intake have been established to avoid over nutrition (to avoid toxicity) and under nutrition (to avoid nutrient deficiencies) with pet foods today. The AAFCO standards include recommendations on protein, fat, fat soluble vitamins, water soluble vitamins, and mineral content of foods. Again it reflects the minimum (and some maximum) levels of nutrients that should be in complete and balanced pet food based upon the particular life stage of the pet.","The nutrient levels in the table below are expressed on a dry matter (DM) basis for dog food nutrition. Most pet food labels, however list levels using a guaranteed analysis which are expressed on an as fed basis. Therefore, you will need to convert \"AS FED\" to \"DRY MATTER\" in order to check your dog food's nutrient levels to that of the AAFCO profile.","To convert 'as fed' to 'dry matter' first locate the Guaranteed Analysis on the dog food label. Since each brand and type of dog food has different levels of moisture, we must convert it to dry matter.","For example: A can of dog food that with 80% moisture is expressed as 20% dry matter. (100 - 80 = 20)","Let's say the above can of dog food's label reads 5% protein. We would take 5 and divide by 20 = 25. This means the amount of protein on a dry matter basis is 25%.","Since a food's fat content is important for our Schnauzers don't be fooled when you see a Guaranteed Analysis of 6%. Do the conversion first. If moisture is 80% it would mean the fat content would be calculated as:","6 divided by 20 = 30%. A dog food with 30% fat in its contents is too much for Schnauzers.","Nutrient| Units DM Basis| Growth and Reproduction Minimum| Adult Maintenance Minimum| Maximum ---|---|---|---|--- PROTEIN| %| 22.0| 18.0 Arginine| %| 0.62| 0.51 Histidine| %| 0.22| 0.18 Isoleucine| %| 0.45| 0.37 Leucine| %| 0.72| 0.59 Lysine| %| 0.77| 0.63 Methionine-cystine| %| 0.53|","Phenylalanine-tyrosine| %| 0.89| 0.73 Threonine| %| 0.58| 0.48 Tryptophan| %| 0.20| 0.16 Valine| %| 0.48| 0.39 Fat^b| %| 8.0| 5.0 Linoleic acid| %| 1.0| 1.0 MINERALS Calcium| %| 1.0| 0.6| 2.5 Phosphorus| %| 0.8| 0.5| 1.6 Ca:P ratio| 1:1| 1:1| 2:1 Potassium| %| 0.6| 0.6 Sodium| %| 0.3| 0.06 Chloride| %| 0.45| 0.09 Magnesium| %| 0.04| 0.04| 0.3 Iron^c| mg/kg| 80.0| 80.0| 3000.0 Copper^d| mg/kg| 7.3| 7.3| 250.0 Manganese| mg/kg| 5.0| 5.0 Zinc| mg/kg| 120.0| 120.0| 1000.0 Iodine| mg/kg| 1.5| 1.5| 50.0 Selenium| mg/kg| 0.11| 0.11| 2.0 VITAMINS Vitamin A| IU/kg| 5000.0| 5000.0| 250000.0 Vitamin D| IU/kg| 500.0| 500.0| 5000.0 Vitamin E| IU/kg| 50.0| 50.0| 1000.0 Thiamine^e| mg/kg| 1.0| 1.0 Riboflavin| mg/kg| 2.2| 2.2 Pantothenic acid| mg/kg| 10.0| 10.0 Niacin| mg/kg| 11.4| 11.4 Pyridoxine| mg/kg| 1.0| 1.0 Folic Acid| mg/kg| 0.18| 0.18 Vitamin B12| mg/kg| 0.022| 0.022 Choline| mg/kg| 1200.0| 1200.0","^aPresumes an energy density of 3.5 kcal ME/g DM, based on the \"modified Atwater\" values of 3.5, 8.5, and 3.5 kcal/g for protein, fat, and carbohydrate (nitrogen-free extract, NFE), respectively. Rations greater than 4.0 kcal/g should be corrected for energy density; rations less than 3.5 kcal/g should not be corrected for energy.","^b Although a true requirement for fat per se has not been established, the minimum level was based on recognition of fat as a source of essential fatty acids, as a carrier of fat-soluble vitamins, to enhance palatability, and to supply an adequate caloric density.","^c Because of very poor bioavailability, iron from carbonate or oxide sources that are added to the diet should not be considered as components in meeting the minimum nutrient level.","^d Because of very poor bioavailability, copper from oxide sources that are added to the diet should not be considered as components in meeting the minimum nutrient level.","^e Because processing may destroy up to 90 percent of the thiamine in the diet, allowance in formulation should be made to ensure the minimum nutrient level is met after processing.","Keep in mind, the Nutrient Profile is only a list about quantities, you must further evaluate dog food nutrition by understanding the Guaranteed Analysis on the dog food label and ensuring the food contains good quality digestible ingredients. Remember, in order for your Miniature Schnauzer to truly benefit from his dog food his digestive system must be able to process it.","When selecting the best pet food for your Miniature Schnauzer: Read the entire label and choose a food based on its quality (ie the ingredients) and not just percentages. It is the quality of fats and proteins that will have the most profound effect on your Miniature Schnauzer.","Calcium is an important mineral for dogs. It is needed for them to maintain strong healthy bones and teeth. If you are feeding your dog a homemade diet and need to a calcium supplement, here is and easy way to do it:","1. Wash: Wash empty eggshells in warm water and lay them out on a paper towel to dry. Do not remove the membrane because it contains important nutrients for the joints which helps arthritis (note: Use certified organic eggs, if possible).","2. Dry: Once the eggshells have dried, put the broken pieces onto a cookie sheet or pie pan and bake in the oven for 15 minutes at 300 degrees. This will help sterilize the eggshells and make them extra brittle for the next step; grinding.","3. Grind: Grind the shells into a fine powder. Using a food processor or coffee grinder makes this step easy. But you can put the pieces in a plastic bag and use a rolling pin to crush them as well. Just be sure there are no gritty pieces.","\"Knowledge Share\"... If you found this page on Dog Food Nutrition helpful and informative, please share it with your dog-loving friends by clicking on one of the share links (like facebook, twitter, and google +1) located at the top right or bottom of this page."]},"parsed_md":"Dog Food Nutrition Facts and Analysis\n\n# Dog Food Nutrition\n\nThe following information on dog food nutrition provides a list of all the\nrequired nutrients a dog needs for optimal health. But since each dog has\ndifferent needs based on their activity level, stage of life, and or any\nparticular health issues they may be dealing with, there is no one brand that\nis going to be best for all Schnauzers.\n\nSo what are the right amounts of protein, fats, vitamins, and minerals for\nyour Miniature Schnauzer? The AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control\nOfficials) has in place a set of standards to meet all the nutrient\nrequirements of your dog. Use this information when comparing dog food labels\nand to help you in choose the best dog food for your Miniature Schnauzer.\n\nDaily Nutritional Requirements for Dogs\n\n• Water: Clean fresh water should be available for your Schnauzer, at all\ntimes. Water consumption is of the utmost importance as dehydration is a\nserious illness. A healthy Miniature Schnauzer can effectively self-regulate\nhis own water intake. Considering how important water is to the body, provide\nyour Schnauzer with the best quality of water possible (ie filtered water).\n\n• Energy: Miniature Schnauzers need to consume a certain amount of calories\nper day to maintain optimal health. Energy is provided by proteins, fats, and\ncarbohydrates. The appropriate amount of calories your Schnauzer should\nconsume daily depends on activity level, if dog is lactating, and even weather\nconditions.\n\nBelow is an example of how a dog's activity level, age, and environment can\neffect the amount of calories he/she needs per day. Example Dog: 15 pound\nMiniature Schnauzer.\n\nDaily Caloric Intake - Dog Food Nutrition \n--- \nActivity Level| Ideal Weight| Daily Calories \nActive Schnauzer| weighing 15 pounds| 557 Kcal/day \nTypical Activity| weighing 15 pounds| 464 Kcal/day \nPregnant Schnauzer| weighing 15 pounds| 620 Kcal/day \nExtreme Cold Climate| weighing 15 pounds| 700 Kcal/day \nPuppy 6 months| weighing 5 pounds| 400 Kcal/day \nInactive Senior| weighing 15 pounds| 380 Kcal/day \n \n• Protein: Proteins are necessary for growth and development. They are the\nbuilding blocks of nutrition. Proteins are made up of smaller units called\namino acids. Of the 22 amino acids needed, 10 are essential amino acids that\nmust be consumed in dog food nutrition.\n\nThey are: Arginine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine,\nPhenylalanine, Threonine, Tryptophan, and Valine.\n\nThe amount of protein your Miniature Schnauzer needs depends on his age, size,\nand activity level. However, not all proteins are created equal so be sure\nyour Schnauzer consumes high quality digestible proteins.\n\nAll Proteins Are Not Created Equal\n\nA dog consuming 36% protein from rabbit meat is not the same as consuming 36%\nprotein from a combination whole grain corn, soybean meal and chicken meal.\nThe body doesn't digest the two in the same way. And poor quality proteins are\nmuch harder for your Schnauzer to digest.\n\nIn other words, it's the quality of ingredients and your Schnauzer’s ability\nto digest them that will make the most difference in your dog's well-being and\noverall health.\n\n• Fats: Fats are an important part of dog food nutrition. As a concentrated\nsource of energy, fats facilitate the absorption, storage, and transport of\nfat-soluble vitamins such as vitamins A, D, E, and K. The type and amount of\nfats your dog consumes is extremely important. The most prevalent problems\nrelated to fats and Schnauzers are over consumption, obesity, and\npancreatitis. Fats are also a source of essential fatty acids (EFA), which\nmust be obtained through your dog's diet.\n\n• Vitamins: Most commercial dog foods are fortified with vitamins to levels\nthat exceed minimal requirements. Vitamins A, D, E, and K are fat soluble\nvitamins and are stored in the body whereas water soluble vitamins, like\nVitamin C and some B-complex vitamins, are excreted if excess amounts are\nconsumed. The fat soluble vitamins, if ingested in mega doses, can produce\nside effects or toxicity. (note: There is no AAFCO dietary requirement for\nVitamins C or K for dogs).\n\n• Minerals: A balanced amount of minerals also plays an important part of dog\nfood nutrition. Minerals perform many different functions in the body such as\nbone and cartilage formation, enzymatic reactions, maintaining fluid balance,\ntransportation of oxygen in the blood, normal muscle and nerve function, and\nthe production of hormones. Minerals work along with other minerals, vitamins,\nand enzymes in the body to produce their effects, so the proper balance is\nvital.\n\n## Understanding Dog Food Labels\n\nIf a dog food is labeled as 'complete and balanced' it must meet the standards\nestablished by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO).\nThis is done by through a sampling of the food to ensure it meets the AAFCO\nnutrient profile or by passing actual feeding trials. Be sure to look for the\nnutritional adequacy statement on dog food packages. Only dog foods labeled as\ncomplete and balanced are intended for long-term use.\n\nExample of Nutritional Adequacy Statement on Dog Food Labels\n\nStatement used for Laboratory Formulation Analysis:\n\n(Product Name) is formulated to meet the nutrional levels established by the\nAAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profile for (All Life Stages) or other stage of the\npet’s life such as gestation, lactation, growth, maintenance...\n\nor Statement used for Feeding Trails:\n\nAnimal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that (Product Brand\nof Dog Food) provides complete and balanced nutrition for (All Life Stages) or\nother stage of the pet’s life such as gestation, lactation, growth,\nmaintenance...\n\nThere are two separate nutrient profiles for dogs: one for growth (puppies)\nand one for adult maintenance. Maximum and minimum levels of nutrient intake\nhave been established to avoid over nutrition (to avoid toxicity) and under\nnutrition (to avoid nutrient deficiencies) with pet foods today. The AAFCO\nstandards include recommendations on protein, fat, fat soluble vitamins, water\nsoluble vitamins, and mineral content of foods. Again it reflects the minimum\n(and some maximum) levels of nutrients that should be in complete and balanced\npet food based upon the particular life stage of the pet.\n\nThe nutrient levels in the table below are expressed on a dry matter (DM)\nbasis for dog food nutrition. Most pet food labels, however list levels using\na guaranteed analysis which are expressed on an as fed basis. Therefore, you\nwill need to convert \"AS FED\" to \"DRY MATTER\" in order to check your dog\nfood's nutrient levels to that of the AAFCO profile.\n\nGuaranteed Analysis and Dog Food Nutrition\n\nTo convert 'as fed' to 'dry matter' first locate the Guaranteed Analysis on\nthe dog food label. Since each brand and type of dog food has different levels\nof moisture, we must convert it to dry matter.\n\n1\\. To determine dry matter look for the moisture percentage on the package\nand subtract that amount from 100.\n\n(100 - moisture % = dry matter)\n\nFor example: A can of dog food that with 80% moisture is expressed as 20% dry\nmatter. (100 - 80 = 20)\n\n2\\. Next take the nutrient amount you want to evaluate and divide it by the\ndry matter.\n\nLet's say the above can of dog food's label reads 5% protein. We would take 5\nand divide by 20 = 25. This means the amount of protein on a dry matter basis\nis 25%.\n\nYou will use this same conversion for each nutrient you want to evaluate on\nyour Schnauzer's dog food.\n\nSince a food's fat content is important for our Schnauzers don't be fooled\nwhen you see a Guaranteed Analysis of 6%. Do the conversion first. If moisture\nis 80% it would mean the fat content would be calculated as:\n\n6 divided by 20 = 30%. A dog food with 30% fat in its contents is too much for\nSchnauzers.\n\n## AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles\n\nNutrient| Units DM Basis| Growth and Reproduction Minimum| Adult Maintenance\nMinimum| Maximum \n---|---|---|---|--- \nPROTEIN| %| 22.0| 18.0 \nArginine| %| 0.62| 0.51 \nHistidine| %| 0.22| 0.18 \nIsoleucine| %| 0.45| 0.37 \nLeucine| %| 0.72| 0.59 \nLysine| %| 0.77| 0.63 \nMethionine-cystine| %| 0.53|\n\n0.43 \n \nPhenylalanine-tyrosine| %| 0.89| 0.73 \nThreonine| %| 0.58| 0.48 \nTryptophan| %| 0.20| 0.16 \nValine| %| 0.48| 0.39 \nFat^b| %| 8.0| 5.0 \nLinoleic acid| %| 1.0| 1.0 \nMINERALS \nCalcium| %| 1.0| 0.6| 2.5 \nPhosphorus| %| 0.8| 0.5| 1.6 \nCa:P ratio| 1:1| 1:1| 2:1 \nPotassium| %| 0.6| 0.6 \nSodium| %| 0.3| 0.06 \nChloride| %| 0.45| 0.09 \nMagnesium| %| 0.04| 0.04| 0.3 \nIron^c| mg/kg| 80.0| 80.0| 3000.0 \nCopper^d| mg/kg| 7.3| 7.3| 250.0 \nManganese| mg/kg| 5.0| 5.0 \nZinc| mg/kg| 120.0| 120.0| 1000.0 \nIodine| mg/kg| 1.5| 1.5| 50.0 \nSelenium| mg/kg| 0.11| 0.11| 2.0 \nVITAMINS \nVitamin A| IU/kg| 5000.0| 5000.0| 250000.0 \nVitamin D| IU/kg| 500.0| 500.0| 5000.0 \nVitamin E| IU/kg| 50.0| 50.0| 1000.0 \nThiamine^e| mg/kg| 1.0| 1.0 \nRiboflavin| mg/kg| 2.2| 2.2 \nPantothenic acid| mg/kg| 10.0| 10.0 \nNiacin| mg/kg| 11.4| 11.4 \nPyridoxine| mg/kg| 1.0| 1.0 \nFolic Acid| mg/kg| 0.18| 0.18 \nVitamin B12| mg/kg| 0.022| 0.022 \nCholine| mg/kg| 1200.0| 1200.0 \n \n^aPresumes an energy density of 3.5 kcal ME/g DM, based on the \"modified\nAtwater\" values of 3.5, 8.5, and 3.5 kcal/g for protein, fat, and carbohydrate\n(nitrogen-free extract, NFE), respectively. Rations greater than 4.0 kcal/g\nshould be corrected for energy density; rations less than 3.5 kcal/g should\nnot be corrected for energy.\n\n^b Although a true requirement for fat per se has not been established, the\nminimum level was based on recognition of fat as a source of essential fatty\nacids, as a carrier of fat-soluble vitamins, to enhance palatability, and to\nsupply an adequate caloric density.\n\n^c Because of very poor bioavailability, iron from carbonate or oxide sources\nthat are added to the diet should not be considered as components in meeting\nthe minimum nutrient level.\n\n^d Because of very poor bioavailability, copper from oxide sources that are\nadded to the diet should not be considered as components in meeting the\nminimum nutrient level.\n\n^e Because processing may destroy up to 90 percent of the thiamine in the\ndiet, allowance in formulation should be made to ensure the minimum nutrient\nlevel is met after processing. \n \nKeep in mind, the Nutrient Profile is only a list about quantities, you must\nfurther evaluate dog food nutrition by understanding the Guaranteed Analysis\non the dog food label and ensuring the food contains good quality digestible\ningredients. Remember, in order for your Miniature Schnauzer to truly benefit\nfrom his dog food his digestive system must be able to process it.\n\nWhen selecting the best pet food for your Miniature Schnauzer: Read the entire\nlabel and choose a food based on its quality (ie the ingredients) and not just\npercentages. It is the quality of fats and proteins that will have the most\nprofound effect on your Miniature Schnauzer.\n\nREAD: Choosing the best dog food for Schnauzers nutrition.\n\n### Powdered Eggshells Rich Source of Calcium\n\nCalcium is an important mineral for dogs. It is needed for them to maintain\nstrong healthy bones and teeth. If you are feeding your dog a homemade diet\nand need to a calcium supplement, here is and easy way to do it:\n\nInstead of tossing out eggshells in the trash, why notuse them to prepare a\ncalcium supplement for your dog.\n\n1\\. Wash: Wash empty eggshells in warm water and lay them out on a paper towel\nto dry. Do not remove the membrane because it contains important nutrients for\nthe joints which helps arthritis (note: Use certified organic eggs, if\npossible).\n\n2\\. Dry: Once the eggshells have dried, put the broken pieces onto a cookie\nsheet or pie pan and bake in the oven for 15 minutes at 300 degrees. This will\nhelp sterilize the eggshells and make them extra brittle for the next step;\ngrinding.\n\n3\\. Grind: Grind the shells into a fine powder. Using a food processor or\ncoffee grinder makes this step easy. But you can put the pieces in a plastic\nbag and use a rolling pin to crush them as well. Just be sure there are no\ngritty pieces.\n\n4\\. Store: Put the powdered eggshells into a small glass jar and store it in\nthe refrigerator.\n\n5\\. Supplement: Sprinkle 1/4 tsp to your dog's homemade meals.\n\n*** As always, seek advice from your Veterinarian before adding any\nsupplements or changing your dog's diet.\n\n\"Knowledge Share\"... 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Throw in that walrus mustache and quivering enthusiasm, and they’ll make you laugh every day.","Although these are purebred dogs, you may still find them in shelters and rescues. Remember to adopt! Don’t shop if this is the breed for you.","With a Miniature Schnauzer in the house, you’ll never be alone, not even when you go to the bathroom. They’ve got personality-plus, and whether they’re bounding around ahead of you or curled up snoozing on your lap, you’ll never be bored with one of these pups around. Just make sure you can give them plenty of exercise to keep up with their high energy!","DogTime recommends this carrier for traveling with your small Schnauzer buddy. You should also pick up this dog fetch toy to help burn off your pup’s high energy!","Contrary to popular belief, small size doesn't necessarily an apartment dog make. Plenty of small dogs are too high-energy and yappy for life in a high- rise. Being quiet, low energy, fairly calm indoors, and polite with the other residents are all good qualities in an apartment dog. And you can find an awesome crate for your dog here to give them a little more personal space in your apartment.","Some dogs are simply easier than others; they take to training better and are fairly easygoing. They're also resilient enough to bounce back from your mistakes or inconsistencies.","Dogs who are highly sensitive, independent thinking, or assertive may be harder for a first-time dog parent to manage. You'll get your best match if you take your dog-owning experience into account as you choose your new pooch.","If you're new to dog parenting, take a look at 101 Dog Tricks and read up on how to train your dog!","You may also want to consider adopting a senior dog, as they tend to be less demanding of your time and energy. You can keep your senior dog active well into old age by providing them with joint supplements to fight the symptoms of arthritis. Adding Glyde Mobility Chews to their routine can help their joints stay healthy.","Some dogs will let a stern reprimand roll off their backs, while others take even a dirty look to heart. Low-sensitivity dogs, also called \"easygoing,\" \"tolerant,\" \"resilient,\" and even \"thick-skinned,\" can better handle a noisy, chaotic household, a louder or more assertive owner, and an inconsistent or variable routine. Do you have young kids, throw lots of dinner parties, play in a garage band, or lead a hectic life? Go with a low-sensitivity dog.","Some breeds bond very closely with their family and are more prone to worry or even panic when left alone by their owner. An anxious dog can be very destructive--barking, whining, chewing, and otherwise causing mayhem. These breeds do best when a family member is home during the day or if you can take the dog to work.","Breeds with very short coats and little or no undercoat or body fat, such as Greyhounds, are vulnerable to the cold. Dogs with a low cold tolerance need to live inside in cool climates and should have a jacket or sweater for chilly walks. You can find a great jacket for your dog here!","Dogs with thick, double coats are more vulnerable to overheating. So are breeds with short noses, like Bulldogs or Pugs, since they can't pant as well to cool themselves off. If you want a heat-sensitive breed, your dog will need to stay indoors with you on warm or humid days, and you'll need to be extra cautious about exercising your dog in the heat.","Some breeds are independent and aloof, even if they've been raised by the same person since puppyhood; others bond closely to one person and are indifferent to everyone else; and some shower the whole family with affection. Breed isn't the only factor that goes into affection levels; dogs who were raised inside a home with people around feel more comfortable with humans and bond more easily.","Treats can help the bonding process go more smoothly. Try giving your dog Glyde Mobility Chews to help them see you as a provider and to keep their joints healthy!","Being gentle with children, sturdy enough to handle the heavy-handed pets and hugs they can dish out, and having a blasé attitude toward running, screaming children are all traits that make a kid-friendly dog. You may be surprised by who's on that list: Fierce-looking Boxers are considered good with children, as are American Staffordshire Terriers (which are considered Pit Bulls). Small, delicate, and potentially snappy dogs such as Chihuahuas aren't always so family-friendly.","**All dogs are individuals. Our ratings are generalizations, and they're not a guarantee of how any breed or individual dog will behave. Dogs from any breed can be good with children based on their past experiences, training on how to get along with kids, and personality. No matter what the breed or breed type, all dogs have strong jaws, sharp pointy teeth, and may bite in stressful circumstances. Young children and dogs of any breed should always be supervised by an adult and never left alone together, period.","Friendliness toward dogs and friendliness toward humans are two completely different things. Some dogs may attack or try to dominate other dogs, even if they're love-bugs with people; others would rather play than fight; and some will turn tail and run. Breed isn't the only factor. Dogs who lived with their littermates and mother until at least six to eight weeks of age and who spent lots of time playing with other dogs during puppyhood, are more likely to have good canine social skills.","Stranger-friendly dogs will greet guests with wagging tails and nuzzles; others are shy, indifferent, or even aggressive. However, no matter what the breed, a dog who was socialized and exposed to lots of different types, ages, sizes, and shapes of people as a puppy will respond better to strangers as an adult. Remember that even friendly dogs should stay on a good, strong leash like this one in public!","If you're going to share your home with a dog, you'll need to deal with some level of dog hair on your clothes and in your house. However, shedding does vary greatly among the breeds. Some dogs shed year-round, some \"blow\" seasonally, some do both, and some shed hardly at all. If you're a neatnik, you'll need to either pick a low-shedding breed or relax your standards. To help keep your home a little cleaner, you can find a great de-shedding tool here!","Drool-prone dogs may drape ropes of slobber on your arm and leave big, wet spots on your clothes when they come over to say hello. If you've got a laid- back attitude toward slobber, fine; but if you're a neatnik, you may want to choose a dog who rates low in the drool department.","Some breeds are brush-and-go dogs; others require regular bathing, clipping, and other grooming just to stay clean and healthy. Consider whether you have the time and patience for a dog who needs a lot of grooming, or the money to pay someone else to do it.","Due to poor breeding practices, some breeds are prone to certain genetic health problems, such as hip dysplasia. This doesn't mean that every dog of that breed will develop those diseases; it just means that they're at an increased risk.","If you're adopting a puppy, it's a good idea to find out which genetic illnesses are common to the breed you're interested in. You may also want to ask if your shelter or rescue has information about the physical health of your potential pup's parents and other relatives.","Many dogs suffer from mobility issues as they approach old age. Giving your dog Glyde Mobility Chews can improve their joint health and keep them moving!","Some breeds have hearty appetites and tend to put on weight easily. As in humans, being overweight can cause health problems in dogs. If you pick a breed that's prone to packing on pounds, you'll need to limit treats, make sure they get enough exercise, and measure out their daily food servings into regular meals rather than leaving food out all the time.","Ask your vet about your dog's diet and what they recommend for feeding your pooch to keep them at a healthy weight. Weight gain can lead to other health issues or worsen problems like arthritis. Giving your dog Glyde Mobility Chews can improve your dog's joint health while you keep them at an appropriate weight!","Dogs come in all sizes, from the world's smallest pooch, the Chihuahua, to the towering Great Dane, how much space a dog takes up is a key factor in deciding if they're compatible with you and your living space. Large dog breeds might seem overpowering and intimidating, but some of them are incredibly sweet! Take a look and find the right sized dog for you!","Many larger dogs are prone to joint issues. Adding Glyde Mobility Chews to their routine can help their joints stay healthy.","Easy-to-train dogs are more adept at forming an association between a prompt (such as the word \"sit\"), an action (sitting), and a consequence (getting a treat) very quickly. Other dogs need more time, patience, and repetition during training.","Many breeds are intelligent but approach training with a \"What's in it for me?\" attitude, in which case you'll need to use rewards and games to teach them to want to comply with your requests. You should check out Glyde Mobility Chews for treats that can actually improve your dog's joint health to get you started!","Dogs who were bred for jobs that require decision making, intelligence, and concentration, such as herding livestock, need to exercise their brains, just as dogs who were bred to run all day need to exercise their bodies. If they don't get the mental stimulation they need, they'll make their own work-- usually with projects you won't like, such as digging and chewing. Obedience training and interactive dog toys are good ways to give a dog a brain workout, as are dog sports and careers, such as agility and search and rescue.","Common in most breeds during puppyhood and in Retriever breeds at all ages, mouthiness means a tendency to nip, chew, and play-bite (a soft, fairly painless bite that doesn't puncture the skin). Mouthy dogs are more likely to use their mouths to hold or \"herd\" their human family members, and they need training to learn that it's fine to gnaw on chew toys, but not on people. Mouthy breeds tend to really enjoy a game of fetch, as well as a good chew on a toy that's been stuffed with kibble and treats.","Dogs who were bred to hunt, such as Terriers, have an inborn desire to chase-- and sometimes kill--other animals. Anything whizzing by, such as cats, squirrels, and perhaps even cars, can trigger that instinct. Dogs who like to chase need to be leashed or kept in a fenced area when outdoors, and you'll need a high, secure fence in your yard. These breeds generally aren't a good fit for homes with smaller pets that can look like prey, such as cats, hamsters, or small dogs. Breeds that were originally used for bird hunting, on the other hand, generally won't chase, but you'll probably have a hard time getting their attention when there are birds flying by.","Some breeds sound off more often than others. When choosing a breed, think about how often the dog vocalizes with barks or howls. If you're considering a hound, would you find their trademark howls musical or maddening? If you're considering a watchdog, will a city full of suspicious \"strangers\" put your pup on permanent alert? Will the local wildlife literally drive your dog wild? Do you live in housing with noise restrictions? Do you have neighbors nearby? Then you may wish to choose a quieter dog.","Some breeds are more free-spirited than others. Nordic dogs such as Siberian Huskies were bred to range long distances, and given the chance, they'll take off after anything that catches their interest. And many hounds simply must follow their noses--or that bunny that just ran across the path--even if it means leaving you behind.","High-energy dogs are always ready and waiting for action. Originally bred to perform a canine job of some sort, such as retrieving game for hunters or herding livestock, they have the stamina to put in a full workday. They need a significant amount of exercise and mental stimulation, and they're more likely to spend time jumping, playing, and investigating any new sights and smells.","Low-energy dogs are the canine equivalent of a couch potato, content to doze the day away. When picking a breed, consider your own activity level and lifestyle, and think about whether you'll find a frisky, energetic dog invigorating or annoying.","Your dog's energy level can also be affected by health issues. Adding Glyde Mobility Chews to your pet's routine can improve their joint health and keep them moving!","A vigorous dog may or may not have high energy, but everything they do, they do with vigor: they strain on the leash (until you train them not to), try to plow through obstacles, and even eats and drinks with great big gulps. These dynamos need lots of training to learn good manners, and may not be the best fit for a home with young kids or someone who's elderly or frail. A low-vigor dog, on the other hand, has a more subdued approach to life.","Some breeds do fine with a slow evening stroll around the block. Others need daily, vigorous exercise, especially those that were originally bred for physically demanding jobs, like herding or hunting.","Without enough exercise, these breeds may put on weight and vent their pent-up energy in ways you don't like, such as barking, chewing, and digging. Breeds that need a lot of exercise are good for outdoorsy, active people, or those interested in training their dog to compete in a high-energy dog sport, such as agility.","Even older dogs need exercise, and it can help fight symptoms of arthritis and other age-related conditions. Adding Glyde Mobility Chews to your dog's routine can give your dog the joint supplements they need to stay active well into old age.","Some dogs are perpetual puppies -- always begging for a game -- while others are more serious and sedate. Although a playful pup sounds endearing, consider how many games of fetch or tag you want to play each day, and whether you have kids or other dogs who can stand in as playmates for the dog.","You may want to consider adopting an older dog. Seniors can remain playful well into old age and have fewer demands than young dogs. Adding Glyde Mobility Chews to your senior's routine can help fight the symptoms of arthritis and keep your old dog active and playful.","The Miniature Schnauzer is a small dog with a whole lot of heart. He's always in the top 20 most popular breeds in the U.S., England, and Germany, but he's bred around the world. He is a \"people person\" all the way: extroverted with moderately high energy, he just wants to have fun. And being with you is fun, no matter what you do. He's incredibly loyal to his family — and he requires a great deal of attention.","He's got a long beard and bushy eyebrows, and he's a handful. Developed as a ratter, he may look just like a smaller version of the Standard and Giant Schnauzers, but he's a distinct breed of his own. He isn't used much as a ratter any longer (although the instinct is still there), but he still has the lively, mischievous personality.","He likes to be in the center of the action. He's fairly good with children and he's energetic, with a lot of terrier spunkiness. The problem is, he has no clue how small he is, and he's likely to talk trash to a much larger dog without any concept of the consequences. That swagger of his can get him in trouble, so it's up to you to keep him in line.","Because of his size, he can be a good city dog, but he needs daily exercise. After all, he's a terrier! He needs to move. A Miniature Schnauzer also enjoys larger quarters and is great with suburban or farm families (and there might be some rats out there he can take care of for you). He adapts well to any climate, but he can gain weight quickly if he's not exercised or fed properly.","He's protective of the people he loves and is often suspicious of strangers, until you let him know they're welcome. He's an excellent watchdog, sometimes to your frustration, and will alert you to visitors, burglars, and blowing branches. His bark can be piercing. No Golden Retriever, he won't be licking the burglar in welcome; he'll be making sure you understand the gravity of the situation at full volume.","A Miniature Schnauzer is intelligent and learns quickly. Bored during rainy weather? Teach your Schnauzer tricks — he's a great tricks dog. Smart enough to learn anything, he excels at feats that involve jumping on his sturdy little legs.","At the same time, he can be stubborn. Really stubborn. Dug-into-the-sand stubborn. His favorite way of rebelling is to pretend that he doesn't hear you (\"La, la, la, I can't heeear you!\") when you try to make him do something. To maintain order in your household, you must be in charge. If you let him get by with something even one time, he'll remember it forever and you'll find the behavior escalating. This is one of the downsides of living with a dog who might possibly be smarter than you are.","But because he can be trained so easily (one of the upsides of that native intelligence), he tends to do well in obedience and agility competitions. Miniature Schnauzers also participate in earthdog trials and often excel at them. After all, digging is what they were bred to do. That also means you can expect the occasional decapitated rodent on your doorstep. Unlike a cat's offering, this is not a love gift but spoils going to the warrior who nailed the beast.","Historically, Miniature Schnauzer ears were cropped for cosmetic purposes. Americans are moving away from cropping dogs in general, as more people come to feel it's not worth it for purely cosmetic reasons (unlike tail docking, which prevents tail injuries while out in the field).","However, most but not all Miniature Schnauzers who compete in dog shows still have cropped ears. Some breeders won't crop the ears of pet-quality dogs who will never go into the conformation ring. If you are in contact with the breeder early enough in the process, you can probably make your own decision about cropping your Miniature Schnauzer's ears.","Robust in body and mind, the Miniature Schnauzer is a lively, feisty, smart, happy, vocal, affectionate, low-shedding dog. He makes a fine addition to an active family.","He's low-shedding, but high-maintenance in terms of grooming. He needs to be clipped every five to eight weeks or so.","Always keep your Miniature Schnauzer on a leash when you're not in a fenced area. If he sees something and wants to chase it, he will likely ignore your calls.","A bored Miniature Schnauzer is an unhappy Miniature Schnauzer. Because he's intelligent and energetic, he thrives on varied activities and exercise. Make sure that you give him both, or he'll become destructive and ill-tempered.","To get a healthy dog, never buy a puppy from an irresponsible breeder, puppy mill, or pet store. Look for a reputable breeder who tests her breeding dogs to make sure they're free of genetic diseases that they might pass onto the puppies, and that they have sound temperaments.","Miniature Schnauzers were originally bred to be ratters and guard dogs on farms. They were developed in the mid-to-late 19th century in Germany by crossbreeding the Standard Schnauzer with smaller breeds, such as the Miniature Pinscher, Affenpinscher, and perhaps the Poodle or Pomeranian. In Germany, he's known as the Zwergschnauzer (zwerg means \"dwarf\").","There aren't any records on how the Miniature Schnauzer was developed, but it's clear the intent was to create a smaller version of the well-established Standard Schnauzer. The earliest record of a Miniature Schnauzer was a black female named Findel, born in October 1888. In 1895, the first breed club was formed in Cologne, Germany, although it accepted several types of dogs.","World Wars I and II were hard on dog breeding, particularly in Europe, where some breeds were nearly lost. But interest in Miniature Schnauzers boomed after WWI, and the dog's popularity has never waned since.","One aspect that has changed since the early days is the preferred colors. You used to be able to find a Schnauzer of almost any size in red, black and tan, yellow, or parti-color — but not today, when shades of black and silver are the rage. Just as feelings about ear cropping shift with the times, the Miniature Schnauzer's look may change again.","An interesting aside: While the Miniature Schnauzer is considered a Terrier by the AKC, the Standard Schnauzer is classified as a member of the Working group.","Miniature Schnauzers are sturdy and don't look like toy dogs by any stretch of the imagination. They are usually 12 to 14 inches tall at the shoulder. Weight ranges from 11 to 20 pounds.","A Miniature Schnauzer is full of life. An extrovert, he loves to be in the thick of the family action. He may even run up to you while you're sitting down and throw his paws around your neck. He wants to touch you and be next to you all the time, and you can bet he'll want to sleep plastered to your side.","A bit of a spitfire, the Miniature Schnauzer is a terrier — that means he's full of himself. He's a feisty type A and his work involves amusing himself. He is not aloof or independent but needs to be with people, and what's more, he wants to be in close physical contact. (Your lap is no longer your own.)","He's very intelligent, which makes training easy, but it also means he's a master of manipulation. That combined with his stubbornness will keep you on your toes. He's not as feisty as some terriers, however, nor as dog- aggressive.","As with every dog, the Miniature Schnauzer needs early socialization — exposure to many different people, sights, sounds, and experiences — when they're young. Socialization helps ensure that your Miniature Schnauzer puppy grows up to be a well-rounded dog.","Miniature Schnauzers are generally healthy, but like all breeds, they're prone to certain health conditions. Not all Miniature Schnauzers will get any or all of these diseases, but it's important to be aware of them if you're considering this breed.","* Cataracts: Cataracts cause opacity on the lens of the eye, resulting in poor vision. The dog's eye(s) will have a cloudy appearance. Cataracts usually occur in old age and sometimes can be surgically removed to improve vision.\n* Entropion: Entropion, which is usually obvious by six months of age, causes the eyelid to roll inward, irritating or injuring the eyeball. One or both eyes can be affected. If your Schnauzer has entropion, you may notice him rubbing at his eyes. The condition can be corrected surgically.\n* Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA): This is a family of eye diseases that involves the gradual deterioration of the retina. Early in the disease, affected dogs become night-blind; they lose sight during the day as the disease progresses. Many affected dogs adapt well to their limited or lost vision, as long as their surroundings remain the same.\n* Urinary Stones: These can cause your Miniature Schnauzer to start straining to urinate, pass blood in the urine, need to urinate more often than normal, and have cloudy or foul-smelling urine. While small bladder stones may pass on their own, your vet should be consulted. Dietary changes can't get rid of existing stones, but they can prevent more stones from forming.\n* Myotonia Congenita: Only recently discovered in Miniature Schnauzers, this is a hereditary skeletomuscular disorder similar to muscular dystrophy. Symptoms begin when puppies are a few weeks old. Their muscles contract easily and they have prominent muscles in the shoulders and thighs. They have difficulty getting up, their coats are stiff, and they bunny-hop when running. Their tongues are enlarged and stiffen when touched, their lower jaws are peak-shaped, and they have difficulty swallowing. All breeding stock should be DNA-tested for the gene that causes it.\n* Von Willebrand's Disease: Found in both dogs and humans, this is a blood disorder that affects the clotting process. An affected dog will have symptoms such as nosebleeds, bleeding gums, prolonged bleeding from surgery, prolonged bleeding during heat cycles or after whelping, and occasionally blood in the stool. This disorder is usually diagnosed between three and five years of age, and it can't be cured. However, it can be managed with treatments that include cauterizing or suturing injuries, transfusions before surgery, and avoidance of specific medications.\n* Congenital Megaesophagus: This is a condition in which food and liquid are retained in the dog's esophagus, causing him to regurgitate his food. As a result, dogs can get aspiration pneumonia or their esophagus can become obstructed. Diet can be adjusted to provide for the least regurgitation. The disease itself can't be treated, only resulting conditions such as pneumonia; and the prognosis tends to be poor.\nIf you're buying a puppy, find a good breeder who will show you health clearances for both your puppy's parents. Health clearances prove that a dog has been tested for and cleared of a particular condition.","In Miniature Schnauzers, you should expect to see health clearances from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) for hip dysplasia (with a score of fair or better), elbow dysplasia, hypothyroidism, and von Willebrand's disease; from Auburn University for thrombopathia; and from the Canine Eye Registry Foundation (CERF) certifying that eyes are normal. You can confirm health clearances by checking the OFA web site (offa.org).","The Miniature Schnauzer is active when inside the house, playing with toys and following you from room to room. He loves to have a yard to play in, but he'll do well without one if you give him a long walk every day. He needs 45 minutes of daily exercise — remember, a tired Miniature Schnauzer is a good Miniature Schnauzer.","Crate training benefits every dog and is a kind way to ensure that your Schnauzer doesn't have accidents in the house or get into things he shouldn't. A crate is also a place where he can retreat for a nap. Crate training at a young age will help your Miniature Schnauzer accept confinement if he ever needs to be boarded or hospitalized.","Never stick your dog in a crate all day long, however. It's not a jail, and he shouldn't spend more than a few hours at a time in it except when he's sleeping at night.","Note: How much your adult dog eats depends on his size, age, build, metabolism, and activity level. Dogs are individuals, just like people, and they don't all need the same amount of food. It almost goes without saying that a highly active dog will need more than a couch potato dog. The quality of dog food you buy also makes a difference — the better the dog food, the further it will go toward nourishing your dog and the less of it you'll need to shake into your dog's bowl.","And don't look into his soulful eyes at dinnertime if you're a softie for a begging dog. Here's a guy who loves his food, and he can become obese if he's not fed properly and exercised enough.","For more on feeding your Miniature Schnauzer, see our guidelines for buying the right food, feeding your puppy, and feeding your adult dog.","Miniature Schnauzers are solid black, salt and pepper, black and silver, or white. A solid white Miniature Schnauzer can't be shown in American Kennel Club shows, however, so white ones are by definition pet quality instead (which makes no difference to the dog's temperament). Many Miniature Schnauzer fanciers dislike the white coat, feeling that if you want a white terrier you should get a West Highland White Terrier.","He has a double coat. The top coat is wiry. Since the undercoat catches the loose hair, he hardly sheds at all. Because of this, many people think he's a perfect house dog, especially those who suffer from asthma.","Miniature Schnauzers should be groomed every five to eight weeks to keep them looking their best. Most people take their Miniature Schnauzers to professional groomers to do this, because there are some tricks to getting that beautiful Schnauzer look. You can learn to do it yourself — just expect something less than perfection the first few times, and have a sweater at the ready in case you need to cover up the flaws.","The coats of Miniature Schnauzers shown in conformation are hand-stripped, a process of removing dead hair. It's time-consuming and not something to be tackled by novices; it's for show dogs. Most professional groomers don't strip but use the clippers. Using electric clippers means that the wiry top coat will disappear, which is why it's not used on dogs shown in conformation.","Brush your Schnauzer two or three times a week so he doesn't get matted, especially in the longer hair on his face and legs. Be sure to check his armpits, since this is a place where mats often form. It's also a good idea to wash his beard after he eats.","Brush his teeth at least two or three times a week to remove tartar buildup and the bacteria that lurk inside it. Daily brushing is even better if you want to prevent gum disease and bad breath.","Trim his nails once or twice a month if your dog doesn't wear them down naturally to prevent painful tears and other problems. If you can hear them clicking on the floor, they're too long. Dog toenails have blood vessels in them, and if you cut too far you can cause bleeding — and your dog may not cooperate the next time he sees the nail clippers come out. So, if you're not experienced trimming dog nails, ask a vet or groomer for pointers.","His ears should be checked weekly for redness or a bad odor, which can indicate an infection. When you check your dog's ears, wipe them out with a cotton ball dampened with gentle, pH-balanced ear cleaner to help prevent infections. Don't insert anything into the ear canal; just clean the outer ear.","Begin accustoming your Miniature Schnauzer to being brushed and examined when he's a puppy. Handle his paws frequently — dogs are touchy about their feet — and look inside his mouth. Make grooming a positive experience filled with praise and rewards, and you'll lay the groundwork for easy veterinary exams and other handling when he's an adult.","As you groom, check for sores, rashes, or signs of infection such as redness, tenderness, or inflammation on the skin, in the nose, mouth, and eyes, and on the feet. Eyes should be clear, with no redness or discharge. Your careful weekly exam will help you spot potential health problems early.","The Miniature Schnauzer likes hanging out with his people — he lives for it, as a matter of fact. He's good with children, particularly if he's raised with them. He'll play with them and protect them and they'll help each other burn off steam: kids and Miniature Schnauzers are a great combination.","As with every breed, you should always teach children how to approach and touch dogs, and always supervise any interactions between dogs and young children to prevent any biting or ear or tail pulling on the part of either party. Teach your child never to approach any dog while he's eating or sleeping or to try to take the dog's food away. No dog, no matter how friendly, should ever be left unsupervised with a child.","A Miniature Schnauzer usually plays well with other dogs — he isn't one of those terriers who can't play nicely with others. He typically isn't as aggressive toward other dogs as many other Terriers are, but he is brave and fearless around large dogs, a trait that can get him into trouble. He is large and in charge, at least in his own mind.","Small mammals such as rats and gerbils, however, aren't good matches for the Miniature Schnauzer, who is hardwired to kill them. Training won't change that; that's what he's bred for.","Miniature Schnauzers are sometimes bought without any clear understanding of what goes into owning one. These dogs may end up in need of adoption and or fostering.","Dogtime is a property of Evolve Media Holdings, LLC. © 2021 All Rights Reserved. | Affiliate Disclosure: Evolve Media Holdings, LLC, and its owned and operated subsidiaries may receive a small commission from the proceeds of any product(s) sold through affiliate and direct partner links."]},"parsed_md":"Miniature Schnauzer Dog Breed Information, Pictures, Characteristics & Facts –\nDogtime\n\n### Logo – Original\n\n * Adopt\n * Dog Breeds\n\n * All Breeds A to Z\n * All Purebred Breeds\n * Hybrid Breeds\n * Mixed Breeds\n * Dog Breed Groups\n * Dog Breeds By Traits\n * Dog Matchup\n * Dog Blog\n\n * Dear Labby\n * Save A Dog\n * Dogs On Duty\n * Celeb Pets\n * Puppies\n * Dog Names\n\n * Top 100 Dog Names\n * Dog Names By Breed\n * Dog Names By Theme\n * Male Dog Names\n * Female Dog Names\n * Dog Health\n\n * Dog Medical Conditions\n * Dog Medications\n * Ages & Stages\n * Behavior\n * Canine Cancer\n * Dental Care\n * Fitness\n * Flea & Tick\n * Food & Nutrition\n * Grooming\n * Alternative Health\n * Spay & Neuter\n * Lifestyle\n\n * Dog Training\n * Supplies\n * Grief\n * Pet Safety\n * Home Cleaning\n * Dog Adoption Stories\n * Activities\n * Parties\n * Travel\n * Reviews\n * Best Products\n * Shop\n\n * Adopt\n * Dog Breeds\n\n * All Breeds A to Z\n * All Purebred Breeds\n * Hybrid Breeds\n * Mixed Breeds\n * Dog Breed Groups\n * Dog Breeds By Traits\n * Dog Matchup\n * Dog Blog\n\n * Dear Labby\n * Save A Dog\n * Dogs On Duty\n * Celeb Pets\n * Puppies\n * Dog Names\n\n * Top 100 Dog Names\n * Dog Names By Breed\n * Dog Names By Theme\n * Male Dog Names\n * Female Dog Names\n * Dog Health\n\n * Dog Medical Conditions\n * Dog Medications\n * Ages & Stages\n * Behavior\n * Canine Cancer\n * Dental Care\n * Fitness\n * Flea & Tick\n * Food & Nutrition\n * Grooming\n * Alternative Health\n * Spay & Neuter\n * Lifestyle\n\n * Dog Training\n * Supplies\n * Grief\n * Pet Safety\n * Home Cleaning\n * Dog Adoption Stories\n * Activities\n * Parties\n * Travel\n * Reviews\n * Best Products\n * Shop\n\n### More From Our Channels\n\n * Facebook Dogtime\n * Pinterest Dogtime\n * Instagram Dogtime\n\n# Miniature Schnauzer\n\nThe Miniature Schnauzer dog breed has it all in one small package:\nintelligence, affection, an extroverted temperament, humor, and a personality\nthat’s twice as big as their bodies. Throw in that walrus mustache and\nquivering enthusiasm, and they’ll make you laugh every day.\n\nAlthough these are purebred dogs, you may still find them in shelters and\nrescues. Remember to adopt! Don’t shop if this is the breed for you.\n\nWith a Miniature Schnauzer in the house, you’ll never be alone, not even when\nyou go to the bathroom. They’ve got personality-plus, and whether they’re\nbounding around ahead of you or curled up snoozing on your lap, you’ll never\nbe bored with one of these pups around. Just make sure you can give them\nplenty of exercise to keep up with their high energy!\n\nDogTime recommends this carrier for traveling with your small Schnauzer buddy.\nYou should also pick up this dog fetch toy to help burn off your pup’s high\nenergy!\n\nSee all Miniature Schnauzer dog breed facts and characteristics below!\n\n## Miniature Schnauzer Dog Breed Pictures\n\nMiniature Schnauzer Dog Breed Information, Pictures, Characteristics & Facts –\nDogtime\n\nInitiate Gallery\n\n## Breed Characteristics:\n\n### Adaptability\n\nAdapts Well To Apartment Living\n\n4\n\nContrary to popular belief, small size doesn't necessarily an apartment dog\nmake. Plenty of small dogs are too high-energy and yappy for life in a high-\nrise. Being quiet, low energy, fairly calm indoors, and polite with the other\nresidents are all good qualities in an apartment dog. And you can find an\nawesome crate for your dog here to give them a little more personal space in\nyour apartment.\n\n * See Dogs Not Well Suited to Apartment Living\n\nClick here for more information on this characteristic\n\nGood For Novice Owners\n\n3\n\nSome dogs are simply easier than others; they take to training better and are\nfairly easygoing. They're also resilient enough to bounce back from your\nmistakes or inconsistencies.\n\nDogs who are highly sensitive, independent thinking, or assertive may be\nharder for a first-time dog parent to manage. You'll get your best match if\nyou take your dog-owning experience into account as you choose your new pooch.\n\nIf you're new to dog parenting, take a look at 101 Dog Tricks and read up on\nhow to train your dog!\n\nYou may also want to consider adopting a senior dog, as they tend to be less\ndemanding of your time and energy. You can keep your senior dog active well\ninto old age by providing them with joint supplements to fight the symptoms of\narthritis. Adding Glyde Mobility Chews to their routine can help their joints\nstay healthy.\n\n * See Dogs Who Are Good For Experienced Owners\n\nSensitivity Level\n\n4\n\nSome dogs will let a stern reprimand roll off their backs, while others take\neven a dirty look to heart. Low-sensitivity dogs, also called \"easygoing,\"\n\"tolerant,\" \"resilient,\" and even \"thick-skinned,\" can better handle a noisy,\nchaotic household, a louder or more assertive owner, and an inconsistent or\nvariable routine. Do you have young kids, throw lots of dinner parties, play\nin a garage band, or lead a hectic life? Go with a low-sensitivity dog.\n\n * See Dogs Who Have Low Sensitivity Levels\n\nTolerates Being Alone\n\n5\n\nSome breeds bond very closely with their family and are more prone to worry or\neven panic when left alone by their owner. An anxious dog can be very\ndestructive--barking, whining, chewing, and otherwise causing mayhem. These\nbreeds do best when a family member is home during the day or if you can take\nthe dog to work.\n\n * See Dogs Poorly Suited To Be Alone\n\nTolerates Cold Weather\n\n4\n\nBreeds with very short coats and little or no undercoat or body fat, such as\nGreyhounds, are vulnerable to the cold. Dogs with a low cold tolerance need to\nlive inside in cool climates and should have a jacket or sweater for chilly\nwalks. You can find a great jacket for your dog here!\n\n * Click here to see Dogs Poorly Suited For Cold Weather\n\nDogTime participates in the Chewy affiliate program to earn fees for linking\nto products on Chewy.com.\n\nClick here for more information on this characteristic\n\nTolerates Hot Weather\n\n4\n\nDogs with thick, double coats are more vulnerable to overheating. So are\nbreeds with short noses, like Bulldogs or Pugs, since they can't pant as well\nto cool themselves off. If you want a heat-sensitive breed, your dog will need\nto stay indoors with you on warm or humid days, and you'll need to be extra\ncautious about exercising your dog in the heat.\n\n * See Dogs Poorly Suited For Hot Weather\n\n### All Around Friendliness\n\nAffectionate With Family\n\n5\n\nSome breeds are independent and aloof, even if they've been raised by the same\nperson since puppyhood; others bond closely to one person and are indifferent\nto everyone else; and some shower the whole family with affection. Breed isn't\nthe only factor that goes into affection levels; dogs who were raised inside a\nhome with people around feel more comfortable with humans and bond more\neasily.\n\nTreats can help the bonding process go more smoothly. Try giving your dog\nGlyde Mobility Chews to help them see you as a provider and to keep their\njoints healthy!\n\nSee Dogs Less Affectionate with Family\n\nKid-Friendly\n\n3\n\nBeing gentle with children, sturdy enough to handle the heavy-handed pets and\nhugs they can dish out, and having a blasé attitude toward running, screaming\nchildren are all traits that make a kid-friendly dog. You may be surprised by\nwho's on that list: Fierce-looking Boxers are considered good with children,\nas are American Staffordshire Terriers (which are considered Pit Bulls).\nSmall, delicate, and potentially snappy dogs such as Chihuahuas aren't always\nso family-friendly.\n\n * See Dogs Who Are Not Kid Friendly\n\n**All dogs are individuals. Our ratings are generalizations, and they're not a\nguarantee of how any breed or individual dog will behave. Dogs from any breed\ncan be good with children based on their past experiences, training on how to\nget along with kids, and personality. No matter what the breed or breed type,\nall dogs have strong jaws, sharp pointy teeth, and may bite in stressful\ncircumstances. Young children and dogs of any breed should always be\nsupervised by an adult and never left alone together, period.\n\nClick here for more information on this characteristic\n\nDog Friendly\n\n3\n\nFriendliness toward dogs and friendliness toward humans are two completely\ndifferent things. Some dogs may attack or try to dominate other dogs, even if\nthey're love-bugs with people; others would rather play than fight; and some\nwill turn tail and run. Breed isn't the only factor. Dogs who lived with their\nlittermates and mother until at least six to eight weeks of age and who spent\nlots of time playing with other dogs during puppyhood, are more likely to have\ngood canine social skills.\n\n * See Dogs Who Are Not So Dog Friendly\n\nClick here for more information on this characteristic\n\nFriendly Toward Strangers\n\n3\n\nStranger-friendly dogs will greet guests with wagging tails and nuzzles;\nothers are shy, indifferent, or even aggressive. However, no matter what the\nbreed, a dog who was socialized and exposed to lots of different types, ages,\nsizes, and shapes of people as a puppy will respond better to strangers as an\nadult. Remember that even friendly dogs should stay on a good, strong leash\nlike this one in public!\n\n * See Dogs Who Are Less Friendly To Strangers\n\nDogTime participates in the Chewy affiliate program to earn fees for linking\nto products on Chewy.com.\n\n### Health And Grooming Needs\n\nAmount Of Shedding\n\n2\n\nIf you're going to share your home with a dog, you'll need to deal with some\nlevel of dog hair on your clothes and in your house. However, shedding does\nvary greatly among the breeds. Some dogs shed year-round, some \"blow\"\nseasonally, some do both, and some shed hardly at all. If you're a neatnik,\nyou'll need to either pick a low-shedding breed or relax your standards. To\nhelp keep your home a little cleaner, you can find a great de-shedding tool\nhere!\n\n * Click Here To See Dogs Who Shed Very Little\n\nDogTime participates in the Chewy affiliate program to earn fees for linking\nto products on Chewy.com.\n\nDrooling Potential\n\n1\n\nDrool-prone dogs may drape ropes of slobber on your arm and leave big, wet\nspots on your clothes when they come over to say hello. If you've got a laid-\nback attitude toward slobber, fine; but if you're a neatnik, you may want to\nchoose a dog who rates low in the drool department.\n\n * See Dogs Who Are Not Big Droolers\n\nEasy To Groom\n\n2\n\nSome breeds are brush-and-go dogs; others require regular bathing, clipping,\nand other grooming just to stay clean and healthy. Consider whether you have\nthe time and patience for a dog who needs a lot of grooming, or the money to\npay someone else to do it.\n\n * See Dogs Who Require More Grooming\n\nGeneral Health\n\n3\n\nDue to poor breeding practices, some breeds are prone to certain genetic\nhealth problems, such as hip dysplasia. This doesn't mean that every dog of\nthat breed will develop those diseases; it just means that they're at an\nincreased risk.\n\nIf you're adopting a puppy, it's a good idea to find out which genetic\nillnesses are common to the breed you're interested in. You may also want to\nask if your shelter or rescue has information about the physical health of\nyour potential pup's parents and other relatives.\n\nMany dogs suffer from mobility issues as they approach old age. Giving your\ndog Glyde Mobility Chews can improve their joint health and keep them moving!\n\n * See Dogs More Prone To Health Problems\n\nPotential For Weight Gain\n\n4\n\nSome breeds have hearty appetites and tend to put on weight easily. As in\nhumans, being overweight can cause health problems in dogs. If you pick a\nbreed that's prone to packing on pounds, you'll need to limit treats, make\nsure they get enough exercise, and measure out their daily food servings into\nregular meals rather than leaving food out all the time.\n\nAsk your vet about your dog's diet and what they recommend for feeding your\npooch to keep them at a healthy weight. Weight gain can lead to other health\nissues or worsen problems like arthritis. Giving your dog Glyde Mobility Chews\ncan improve your dog's joint health while you keep them at an appropriate\nweight!\n\nSize\n\n2\n\nDogs come in all sizes, from the world's smallest pooch, the Chihuahua, to the\ntowering Great Dane, how much space a dog takes up is a key factor in deciding\nif they're compatible with you and your living space. Large dog breeds might\nseem overpowering and intimidating, but some of them are incredibly sweet!\nTake a look and find the right sized dog for you!\n\nMany larger dogs are prone to joint issues. Adding Glyde Mobility Chews to\ntheir routine can help their joints stay healthy.\n\n * See Medium Dogs\n * See Small Dogs\n\n### Trainability\n\nEasy To Train\n\n5\n\nEasy-to-train dogs are more adept at forming an association between a prompt\n(such as the word \"sit\"), an action (sitting), and a consequence (getting a\ntreat) very quickly. Other dogs need more time, patience, and repetition\nduring training.\n\nMany breeds are intelligent but approach training with a \"What's in it for\nme?\" attitude, in which case you'll need to use rewards and games to teach\nthem to want to comply with your requests. You should check out Glyde Mobility\nChews for treats that can actually improve your dog's joint health to get you\nstarted!\n\n * See Dogs Who Are Challenging To Train\n\nIntelligence\n\n4\n\nDogs who were bred for jobs that require decision making, intelligence, and\nconcentration, such as herding livestock, need to exercise their brains, just\nas dogs who were bred to run all day need to exercise their bodies. If they\ndon't get the mental stimulation they need, they'll make their own work--\nusually with projects you won't like, such as digging and chewing. Obedience\ntraining and interactive dog toys are good ways to give a dog a brain workout,\nas are dog sports and careers, such as agility and search and rescue.\n\n * See Dogs Who Have Lower Intelligence\n\nPotential For Mouthiness\n\n2\n\nCommon in most breeds during puppyhood and in Retriever breeds at all ages,\nmouthiness means a tendency to nip, chew, and play-bite (a soft, fairly\npainless bite that doesn't puncture the skin). Mouthy dogs are more likely to\nuse their mouths to hold or \"herd\" their human family members, and they need\ntraining to learn that it's fine to gnaw on chew toys, but not on people.\nMouthy breeds tend to really enjoy a game of fetch, as well as a good chew on\na toy that's been stuffed with kibble and treats.\n\nPrey Drive\n\n4\n\n(Picture Credit: Haydn West - PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images)\n\nDogs who were bred to hunt, such as Terriers, have an inborn desire to chase--\nand sometimes kill--other animals. Anything whizzing by, such as cats,\nsquirrels, and perhaps even cars, can trigger that instinct. Dogs who like to\nchase need to be leashed or kept in a fenced area when outdoors, and you'll\nneed a high, secure fence in your yard. These breeds generally aren't a good\nfit for homes with smaller pets that can look like prey, such as cats,\nhamsters, or small dogs. Breeds that were originally used for bird hunting, on\nthe other hand, generally won't chase, but you'll probably have a hard time\ngetting their attention when there are birds flying by.\n\n * See Dogs Who Have Low Prey Drive\n\nTendency To Bark Or Howl\n\n3\n\nSome breeds sound off more often than others. When choosing a breed, think\nabout how often the dog vocalizes with barks or howls. If you're considering a\nhound, would you find their trademark howls musical or maddening? If you're\nconsidering a watchdog, will a city full of suspicious \"strangers\" put your\npup on permanent alert? Will the local wildlife literally drive your dog wild?\nDo you live in housing with noise restrictions? Do you have neighbors nearby?\nThen you may wish to choose a quieter dog.\n\n * See Dogs Who Are Mostly Quiet\n\nWanderlust Potential\n\n3\n\nSome breeds are more free-spirited than others. Nordic dogs such as Siberian\nHuskies were bred to range long distances, and given the chance, they'll take\noff after anything that catches their interest. And many hounds simply must\nfollow their noses--or that bunny that just ran across the path--even if it\nmeans leaving you behind.\n\n * See Dogs Less Prone To Wander\n\n### Physical Needs\n\nEnergy Level\n\n5\n\nHigh-energy dogs are always ready and waiting for action. Originally bred to\nperform a canine job of some sort, such as retrieving game for hunters or\nherding livestock, they have the stamina to put in a full workday. They need a\nsignificant amount of exercise and mental stimulation, and they're more likely\nto spend time jumping, playing, and investigating any new sights and smells.\n\nLow-energy dogs are the canine equivalent of a couch potato, content to doze\nthe day away. When picking a breed, consider your own activity level and\nlifestyle, and think about whether you'll find a frisky, energetic dog\ninvigorating or annoying.\n\nYour dog's energy level can also be affected by health issues. Adding Glyde\nMobility Chews to your pet's routine can improve their joint health and keep\nthem moving!\n\n * See Dogs Who Have Low Energy\n\nIntensity\n\n3\n\nA vigorous dog may or may not have high energy, but everything they do, they\ndo with vigor: they strain on the leash (until you train them not to), try to\nplow through obstacles, and even eats and drinks with great big gulps. These\ndynamos need lots of training to learn good manners, and may not be the best\nfit for a home with young kids or someone who's elderly or frail. A low-vigor\ndog, on the other hand, has a more subdued approach to life.\n\n * See Dogs With Low Intensity\n\nExercise Needs\n\n5\n\nSome breeds do fine with a slow evening stroll around the block. Others need\ndaily, vigorous exercise, especially those that were originally bred for\nphysically demanding jobs, like herding or hunting.\n\nWithout enough exercise, these breeds may put on weight and vent their pent-up\nenergy in ways you don't like, such as barking, chewing, and digging. Breeds\nthat need a lot of exercise are good for outdoorsy, active people, or those\ninterested in training their dog to compete in a high-energy dog sport, such\nas agility.\n\nEven older dogs need exercise, and it can help fight symptoms of arthritis and\nother age-related conditions. Adding Glyde Mobility Chews to your dog's\nroutine can give your dog the joint supplements they need to stay active well\ninto old age.\n\n * See Dogs Who Don't Need Tons of Exercise\n\nPotential For Playfulness\n\n4\n\nSome dogs are perpetual puppies -- always begging for a game -- while others\nare more serious and sedate. Although a playful pup sounds endearing, consider\nhow many games of fetch or tag you want to play each day, and whether you have\nkids or other dogs who can stand in as playmates for the dog.\n\nYou may want to consider adopting an older dog. Seniors can remain playful\nwell into old age and have fewer demands than young dogs. Adding Glyde\nMobility Chews to your senior's routine can help fight the symptoms of\narthritis and keep your old dog active and playful.\n\n * See Dogs Who Are Less Playful\n\n## Vital Stats:\n\nDog Breed Group:\n\nTerrier Dogs\n\nHeight:\n\n13 to 14 inches tall at the shoulder\n\nWeight:\n\n11 to 20 pounds\n\nLife Span:\n\n12 to 14 years\n\n## More About This Breed\n\n * The Miniature Schnauzer is a small dog with a whole lot of heart. He's always in the top 20 most popular breeds in the U.S., England, and Germany, but he's bred around the world. He is a \"people person\" all the way: extroverted with moderately high energy, he just wants to have fun. And being with you is fun, no matter what you do. He's incredibly loyal to his family — and he requires a great deal of attention.\n\nHe's got a long beard and bushy eyebrows, and he's a handful. Developed as a\nratter, he may look just like a smaller version of the Standard and Giant\nSchnauzers, but he's a distinct breed of his own. He isn't used much as a\nratter any longer (although the instinct is still there), but he still has the\nlively, mischievous personality.\n\nHe likes to be in the center of the action. He's fairly good with children and\nhe's energetic, with a lot of terrier spunkiness. The problem is, he has no\nclue how small he is, and he's likely to talk trash to a much larger dog\nwithout any concept of the consequences. That swagger of his can get him in\ntrouble, so it's up to you to keep him in line.\n\nEven though he's small, don't mistake your Miniature Schnauzer for a toy\nbreed. This boy is not delicate.\n\nBecause of his size, he can be a good city dog, but he needs daily exercise.\nAfter all, he's a terrier! He needs to move. A Miniature Schnauzer also enjoys\nlarger quarters and is great with suburban or farm families (and there might\nbe some rats out there he can take care of for you). He adapts well to any\nclimate, but he can gain weight quickly if he's not exercised or fed properly.\n\nHe's protective of the people he loves and is often suspicious of strangers,\nuntil you let him know they're welcome. He's an excellent watchdog, sometimes\nto your frustration, and will alert you to visitors, burglars, and blowing\nbranches. His bark can be piercing. No Golden Retriever, he won't be licking\nthe burglar in welcome; he'll be making sure you understand the gravity of the\nsituation at full volume.\n\nA Miniature Schnauzer is intelligent and learns quickly. Bored during rainy\nweather? Teach your Schnauzer tricks — he's a great tricks dog. Smart enough\nto learn anything, he excels at feats that involve jumping on his sturdy\nlittle legs.\n\nAt the same time, he can be stubborn. Really stubborn. Dug-into-the-sand\nstubborn. His favorite way of rebelling is to pretend that he doesn't hear you\n(\"La, la, la, I can't heeear you!\") when you try to make him do something. To\nmaintain order in your household, you must be in charge. If you let him get by\nwith something even one time, he'll remember it forever and you'll find the\nbehavior escalating. This is one of the downsides of living with a dog who\nmight possibly be smarter than you are.\n\nBut because he can be trained so easily (one of the upsides of that native\nintelligence), he tends to do well in obedience and agility competitions.\nMiniature Schnauzers also participate in earthdog trials and often excel at\nthem. After all, digging is what they were bred to do. That also means you can\nexpect the occasional decapitated rodent on your doorstep. Unlike a cat's\noffering, this is not a love gift but spoils going to the warrior who nailed\nthe beast.\n\nHistorically, Miniature Schnauzer ears were cropped for cosmetic purposes.\nAmericans are moving away from cropping dogs in general, as more people come\nto feel it's not worth it for purely cosmetic reasons (unlike tail docking,\nwhich prevents tail injuries while out in the field).\n\nHowever, most but not all Miniature Schnauzers who compete in dog shows still\nhave cropped ears. Some breeders won't crop the ears of pet-quality dogs who\nwill never go into the conformation ring. If you are in contact with the\nbreeder early enough in the process, you can probably make your own decision\nabout cropping your Miniature Schnauzer's ears.\n\nRobust in body and mind, the Miniature Schnauzer is a lively, feisty, smart,\nhappy, vocal, affectionate, low-shedding dog. He makes a fine addition to an\nactive family.\n\n * ### Highlights\n\n * The Miniature Schnauzer is people-oriented and wants nothing more than to hang out with you. He's incredibly affectionate.\n * A Miniature Schnauzer is intelligent, mischievous, and often stubborn. He's full of life.\n * He's low-shedding, but high-maintenance in terms of grooming. He needs to be clipped every five to eight weeks or so.\n * He's noisy. Protective of home and family, he'll bark even at slight noises.\n * He's good with kids and other dogs, but not to be trusted around small mammals.\n * Always keep your Miniature Schnauzer on a leash when you're not in a fenced area. If he sees something and wants to chase it, he will likely ignore your calls.\n * A bored Miniature Schnauzer is an unhappy Miniature Schnauzer. Because he's intelligent and energetic, he thrives on varied activities and exercise. Make sure that you give him both, or he'll become destructive and ill-tempered.\n * To get a healthy dog, never buy a puppy from an irresponsible breeder, puppy mill, or pet store. Look for a reputable breeder who tests her breeding dogs to make sure they're free of genetic diseases that they might pass onto the puppies, and that they have sound temperaments.\n\n * ### History\n\nMiniature Schnauzers were originally bred to be ratters and guard dogs on\nfarms. They were developed in the mid-to-late 19th century in Germany by\ncrossbreeding the Standard Schnauzer with smaller breeds, such as the\nMiniature Pinscher, Affenpinscher, and perhaps the Poodle or Pomeranian. In\nGermany, he's known as the Zwergschnauzer (zwerg means \"dwarf\").\n\nThere aren't any records on how the Miniature Schnauzer was developed, but\nit's clear the intent was to create a smaller version of the well-established\nStandard Schnauzer. The earliest record of a Miniature Schnauzer was a black\nfemale named Findel, born in October 1888. In 1895, the first breed club was\nformed in Cologne, Germany, although it accepted several types of dogs.\n\nWorld Wars I and II were hard on dog breeding, particularly in Europe, where\nsome breeds were nearly lost. But interest in Miniature Schnauzers boomed\nafter WWI, and the dog's popularity has never waned since.\n\nOne aspect that has changed since the early days is the preferred colors. You\nused to be able to find a Schnauzer of almost any size in red, black and tan,\nyellow, or parti-color — but not today, when shades of black and silver are\nthe rage. Just as feelings about ear cropping shift with the times, the\nMiniature Schnauzer's look may change again.\n\nAn interesting aside: While the Miniature Schnauzer is considered a Terrier by\nthe AKC, the Standard Schnauzer is classified as a member of the Working\ngroup.\n\n * ### Size\n\nMiniature Schnauzers are sturdy and don't look like toy dogs by any stretch of\nthe imagination. They are usually 12 to 14 inches tall at the shoulder. Weight\nranges from 11 to 20 pounds.\n\n * ### Personality\n\nA Miniature Schnauzer is full of life. An extrovert, he loves to be in the\nthick of the family action. He may even run up to you while you're sitting\ndown and throw his paws around your neck. He wants to touch you and be next to\nyou all the time, and you can bet he'll want to sleep plastered to your side.\n\nA bit of a spitfire, the Miniature Schnauzer is a terrier — that means he's\nfull of himself. He's a feisty type A and his work involves amusing himself.\nHe is not aloof or independent but needs to be with people, and what's more,\nhe wants to be in close physical contact. (Your lap is no longer your own.)\n\nHe's very intelligent, which makes training easy, but it also means he's a\nmaster of manipulation. That combined with his stubbornness will keep you on\nyour toes. He's not as feisty as some terriers, however, nor as dog-\naggressive.\n\nAs with every dog, the Miniature Schnauzer needs early socialization —\nexposure to many different people, sights, sounds, and experiences — when\nthey're young. Socialization helps ensure that your Miniature Schnauzer puppy\ngrows up to be a well-rounded dog.\n\n * ### Health\n\nMiniature Schnauzers are generally healthy, but like all breeds, they're prone\nto certain health conditions. Not all Miniature Schnauzers will get any or all\nof these diseases, but it's important to be aware of them if you're\nconsidering this breed.\n\n * Cataracts: Cataracts cause opacity on the lens of the eye, resulting in poor vision. The dog's eye(s) will have a cloudy appearance. Cataracts usually occur in old age and sometimes can be surgically removed to improve vision.\n * Entropion: Entropion, which is usually obvious by six months of age, causes the eyelid to roll inward, irritating or injuring the eyeball. One or both eyes can be affected. If your Schnauzer has entropion, you may notice him rubbing at his eyes. The condition can be corrected surgically.\n * Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA): This is a family of eye diseases that involves the gradual deterioration of the retina. Early in the disease, affected dogs become night-blind; they lose sight during the day as the disease progresses. Many affected dogs adapt well to their limited or lost vision, as long as their surroundings remain the same.\n * Urinary Stones: These can cause your Miniature Schnauzer to start straining to urinate, pass blood in the urine, need to urinate more often than normal, and have cloudy or foul-smelling urine. While small bladder stones may pass on their own, your vet should be consulted. Dietary changes can't get rid of existing stones, but they can prevent more stones from forming.\n * Myotonia Congenita: Only recently discovered in Miniature Schnauzers, this is a hereditary skeletomuscular disorder similar to muscular dystrophy. Symptoms begin when puppies are a few weeks old. Their muscles contract easily and they have prominent muscles in the shoulders and thighs. They have difficulty getting up, their coats are stiff, and they bunny-hop when running. Their tongues are enlarged and stiffen when touched, their lower jaws are peak-shaped, and they have difficulty swallowing. All breeding stock should be DNA-tested for the gene that causes it.\n * Von Willebrand's Disease: Found in both dogs and humans, this is a blood disorder that affects the clotting process. An affected dog will have symptoms such as nosebleeds, bleeding gums, prolonged bleeding from surgery, prolonged bleeding during heat cycles or after whelping, and occasionally blood in the stool. This disorder is usually diagnosed between three and five years of age, and it can't be cured. However, it can be managed with treatments that include cauterizing or suturing injuries, transfusions before surgery, and avoidance of specific medications.\n * Congenital Megaesophagus: This is a condition in which food and liquid are retained in the dog's esophagus, causing him to regurgitate his food. As a result, dogs can get aspiration pneumonia or their esophagus can become obstructed. Diet can be adjusted to provide for the least regurgitation. The disease itself can't be treated, only resulting conditions such as pneumonia; and the prognosis tends to be poor.\n\nIf you're buying a puppy, find a good breeder who will show you health\nclearances for both your puppy's parents. Health clearances prove that a dog\nhas been tested for and cleared of a particular condition.\n\nIn Miniature Schnauzers, you should expect to see health clearances from the\nOrthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) for hip dysplasia (with a score of\nfair or better), elbow dysplasia, hypothyroidism, and von Willebrand's\ndisease; from Auburn University for thrombopathia; and from the Canine Eye\nRegistry Foundation (CERF) certifying that eyes are normal. You can confirm\nhealth clearances by checking the OFA web site (offa.org).\n\n * ### Care\n\nThe Miniature Schnauzer is active when inside the house, playing with toys and\nfollowing you from room to room. He loves to have a yard to play in, but he'll\ndo well without one if you give him a long walk every day. He needs 45 minutes\nof daily exercise — remember, a tired Miniature Schnauzer is a good Miniature\nSchnauzer.\n\nCrate training benefits every dog and is a kind way to ensure that your\nSchnauzer doesn't have accidents in the house or get into things he shouldn't.\nA crate is also a place where he can retreat for a nap. Crate training at a\nyoung age will help your Miniature Schnauzer accept confinement if he ever\nneeds to be boarded or hospitalized.\n\nNever stick your dog in a crate all day long, however. It's not a jail, and he\nshouldn't spend more than a few hours at a time in it except when he's\nsleeping at night.\n\n * ### Feeding\n\nRecommended daily amount: 1/2 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided\ninto two meals.\n\nNote: How much your adult dog eats depends on his size, age, build,\nmetabolism, and activity level. Dogs are individuals, just like people, and\nthey don't all need the same amount of food. It almost goes without saying\nthat a highly active dog will need more than a couch potato dog. The quality\nof dog food you buy also makes a difference — the better the dog food, the\nfurther it will go toward nourishing your dog and the less of it you'll need\nto shake into your dog's bowl.\n\nAnd don't look into his soulful eyes at dinnertime if you're a softie for a\nbegging dog. Here's a guy who loves his food, and he can become obese if he's\nnot fed properly and exercised enough.\n\nFor more on feeding your Miniature Schnauzer, see our guidelines for buying\nthe right food, feeding your puppy, and feeding your adult dog.\n\n * ### Coat Color And Grooming\n\nMiniature Schnauzers are solid black, salt and pepper, black and silver, or\nwhite. A solid white Miniature Schnauzer can't be shown in American Kennel\nClub shows, however, so white ones are by definition pet quality instead\n(which makes no difference to the dog's temperament). Many Miniature Schnauzer\nfanciers dislike the white coat, feeling that if you want a white terrier you\nshould get a West Highland White Terrier.\n\nHe has a double coat. The top coat is wiry. Since the undercoat catches the\nloose hair, he hardly sheds at all. Because of this, many people think he's a\nperfect house dog, especially those who suffer from asthma.\n\nMiniature Schnauzers should be groomed every five to eight weeks to keep them\nlooking their best. Most people take their Miniature Schnauzers to\nprofessional groomers to do this, because there are some tricks to getting\nthat beautiful Schnauzer look. You can learn to do it yourself — just expect\nsomething less than perfection the first few times, and have a sweater at the\nready in case you need to cover up the flaws.\n\nThe coats of Miniature Schnauzers shown in conformation are hand-stripped, a\nprocess of removing dead hair. It's time-consuming and not something to be\ntackled by novices; it's for show dogs. Most professional groomers don't strip\nbut use the clippers. Using electric clippers means that the wiry top coat\nwill disappear, which is why it's not used on dogs shown in conformation.\n\nBrush your Schnauzer two or three times a week so he doesn't get matted,\nespecially in the longer hair on his face and legs. Be sure to check his\narmpits, since this is a place where mats often form. It's also a good idea to\nwash his beard after he eats.\n\nBrush his teeth at least two or three times a week to remove tartar buildup\nand the bacteria that lurk inside it. Daily brushing is even better if you\nwant to prevent gum disease and bad breath.\n\nTrim his nails once or twice a month if your dog doesn't wear them down\nnaturally to prevent painful tears and other problems. If you can hear them\nclicking on the floor, they're too long. Dog toenails have blood vessels in\nthem, and if you cut too far you can cause bleeding — and your dog may not\ncooperate the next time he sees the nail clippers come out. So, if you're not\nexperienced trimming dog nails, ask a vet or groomer for pointers.\n\nHis ears should be checked weekly for redness or a bad odor, which can\nindicate an infection. When you check your dog's ears, wipe them out with a\ncotton ball dampened with gentle, pH-balanced ear cleaner to help prevent\ninfections. Don't insert anything into the ear canal; just clean the outer\near.\n\nBegin accustoming your Miniature Schnauzer to being brushed and examined when\nhe's a puppy. Handle his paws frequently — dogs are touchy about their feet —\nand look inside his mouth. Make grooming a positive experience filled with\npraise and rewards, and you'll lay the groundwork for easy veterinary exams\nand other handling when he's an adult.\n\nAs you groom, check for sores, rashes, or signs of infection such as redness,\ntenderness, or inflammation on the skin, in the nose, mouth, and eyes, and on\nthe feet. Eyes should be clear, with no redness or discharge. Your careful\nweekly exam will help you spot potential health problems early.\n\n * ### Children And Other Pets\n\nThe Miniature Schnauzer likes hanging out with his people — he lives for it,\nas a matter of fact. He's good with children, particularly if he's raised with\nthem. He'll play with them and protect them and they'll help each other burn\noff steam: kids and Miniature Schnauzers are a great combination.\n\nAs with every breed, you should always teach children how to approach and\ntouch dogs, and always supervise any interactions between dogs and young\nchildren to prevent any biting or ear or tail pulling on the part of either\nparty. Teach your child never to approach any dog while he's eating or\nsleeping or to try to take the dog's food away. No dog, no matter how\nfriendly, should ever be left unsupervised with a child.\n\nA Miniature Schnauzer usually plays well with other dogs — he isn't one of\nthose terriers who can't play nicely with others. He typically isn't as\naggressive toward other dogs as many other Terriers are, but he is brave and\nfearless around large dogs, a trait that can get him into trouble. He is large\nand in charge, at least in his own mind.\n\nSmall mammals such as rats and gerbils, however, aren't good matches for the\nMiniature Schnauzer, who is hardwired to kill them. Training won't change\nthat; that's what he's bred for.\n\n * ### Rescue Groups\n\nMiniature Schnauzers are sometimes bought without any clear understanding of\nwhat goes into owning one. 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But are you prepared? Do you have everything ready to welcome home your new furry family member?","In order to get your puppy off on the right paw, go over our checklist of items you will want to get before you bring home your new pup. (Print out the top 15 Puppy Supplies to take with you while shopping.)","1. Dry Puppy Kibble – Buy a small bag of the same brand your Miniature Schnauzer breeder or rescue shelter was using. If you want to use another dog food brand – you will need to get that as well, and then slowly introduce it into your Miniature Schnauzer's diet.","2. Food Dish & Water Bowls – I recommend you purchasing no slip, no tip dog bowls. They come in stainless steal, ceramic, & plastic. Also, don’t buy anything that’s too deep. More shallow type bowls work best for little puppies.","3. Pet Placemat – You will be glad you purchased a doggy placemat after a few spills occur. And they will - cuz puppies are a little clumsy ya know!","4. Dog Toys & Chews – and lots of them! Why so many, you ask? I have found that if you offer your Miniature Schnauzer lots of mental stimulation and dog toys of different textures and sounds, they will spend more time playing and chewing with them instead of things they shouldn’t – like your shoes or couch.","So, get dog rope toys (great for playing tug-of-war soft plush toys with squeakers inside; dental toys & chews for teething, etc.","puppy dog tip: Make sure your puppy's toys are not too small or have any parts that can easily detach and become potentially harmful to your new Miniature Schnauzer puppy.","5. Dog Treats – Its best to use puppy kibble or a natural organic dog treat. This will keep the junk food out of your puppy’s diet. But if you decide to give your Miniature Schnauzer store bought dog treats – allow your puppy to have no more than five percent of their total daily nutrient intake.","6. Pet ID tag – Buy a personalized pet ID tag with your contact info – just in case the unthinkable happens.","7. Wire Crate – A folding dog crate works great for housing and for transporting your new puppy. Also get a cushion or crate pad for comfort!","8 & 9. Dog Collar & Leash – There are lots of choices here. My suggestion, buy an adjustable dog collar so it can be altered to properly fit your growing puppy. Be sure and read about dog collar safety and consider buying a break- away collar.","10. Baby Gate - A good exercise dog pen that can be used both indoors or outside to create a confined and safe play area for your Miniature Schnauzer puppy is nice to have.","puppy dog tip: Choose a doggy pen or sectional where you can detach the panels or sections and use them as room dividers.","12. Clean Up Supplies – You will want to get all of the following: Pee Stain & Odor remover (accidents do happen); housebreaking pee pads; poop pick-up bags, and puppy bath wipes.","13. Dog Grooming Needs – Be prepared to groom your new Miniature Schnauzer puppy. Go ahead and buy some basics: puppy shampoo(tearless is best), nail clippers, nail file, toothbrush, and a grooming brush with soft bristles. And you might want to buy a Pet Clipper Kit to help make your dog's grooming sessions a breeze.","14 & 15. Seasonal Dog Items Sweater & Pool – If you are purchasing your new Miniature Schnauzer puppy in the Spring or Summer – go ahead a buy a plastic kiddie pool. This will offer lots of outdoor fun and enjoyment for both you and your new puppy.","If you are bringing your new puppy home during the Fall or Winter months – a soft acrylic dog sweater will be perfect to help keep your adorable Miniature Schnauzer puppy warm - especially on those super cold morning walks!","1. Set an appointment with your Vet: Your new puppy needs a thorough exam and vaccination. Have a list of questions prepared to ask your Veterinarian. Ask him any and all questions you may have about feeding your Miniature Schnauzer puppy, Schnauzer health concerns, flea control, micro chip ID implants, etc.. Now’s the time to start building a good relationship with your Vet. It's also a good time to consider pet insurance.","2. Puppy proof your home: In order to puppy proof your home you should get on ground level – yep all fours – this way you can see all the tempting things your new Miniature Schnauzer puppy will want to explore. Are there houseplants that can be tipped over or worse yet, are your houseplants toxic to dogs? Exposed extension cords? Shoes or other items lying around he might want to chew on?","3. Time, Patience and a Sense of Humor: Puppies are not born knowing what to do – they have to learn. This takes time. They will also make mistakes and have accidents. So you will need patience. And take it all in stride. So have a good sense of humor.","puppy dog tip: Remember, the time you invest in your new Miniature Schnauzer puppy now will pay off BIG TIME in the future."]},"parsed_md":"Miniature Schnauzer Puppy Care and Supplies\n\n# Bringing Home Your New Miniature Schnauzer Puppy\n\nNothing beats the joy of bringing home your new Miniature Schnauzer puppy. But\nare you prepared? Do you have everything ready to welcome home your new furry\nfamily member?\n\nIn order to get your puppy off on the right paw, go over our checklist of\nitems you will want to get before you bring home your new pup. (Print out the\ntop 15 Puppy Supplies to take with you while shopping.)\n\n## 15 Supplies for A New Puppy\n\n1\\. Dry Puppy Kibble – Buy a small bag of the same brand your Miniature\nSchnauzer breeder or rescue shelter was using. If you want to use another dog\nfood brand – you will need to get that as well, and then slowly introduce it\ninto your Miniature Schnauzer's diet.\n\n2\\. Food Dish & Water Bowls – I recommend you purchasing no slip, no tip dog\nbowls. They come in stainless steal, ceramic, & plastic. Also, don’t buy\nanything that’s too deep. More shallow type bowls work best for little\npuppies.\n\npuppy dog tip: Get in the habit of cleaning your Miniature Schnauzer's bowls\ndaily. This prevents bacteria from forming!\n\n3\\. Pet Placemat – You will be glad you purchased a doggy placemat after a few\nspills occur. And they will - cuz puppies are a little clumsy ya know!\n\nMore on the Puppies\n\n4\\. Dog Toys & Chews – and lots of them! Why so many, you ask? I have found\nthat if you offer your Miniature Schnauzer lots of mental stimulation and dog\ntoys of different textures and sounds, they will spend more time playing and\nchewing with them instead of things they shouldn’t – like your shoes or couch.\n\nSo, get dog rope toys (great for playing tug-of-war soft plush toys with\nsqueakers inside; dental toys & chews for teething, etc.\n\npuppy dog tip: Make sure your puppy's toys are not too small or have any parts\nthat can easily detach and become potentially harmful to your new Miniature\nSchnauzer puppy.\n\n5\\. Dog Treats – Its best to use puppy kibble or a natural organic dog treat.\nThis will keep the junk food out of your puppy’s diet. But if you decide to\ngive your Miniature Schnauzer store bought dog treats – allow your puppy to\nhave no more than five percent of their total daily nutrient intake.\n\n6\\. Pet ID tag – Buy a personalized pet ID tag with your contact info – just\nin case the unthinkable happens.\n\n7\\. Wire Crate – A folding dog crate works great for housing and for\ntransporting your new puppy. Also get a cushion or crate pad for comfort!\n\n8 & 9\\. Dog Collar & Leash – There are lots of choices here. My suggestion,\nbuy an adjustable dog collar so it can be altered to properly fit your growing\npuppy. Be sure and read about dog collar safety and consider buying a break-\naway collar.\n\n10\\. Baby Gate - A good exercise dog pen that can be used both indoors or\noutside to create a confined and safe play area for your Miniature Schnauzer\npuppy is nice to have.\n\npuppy dog tip: Choose a doggy pen or sectional where you can detach the panels\nor sections and use them as room dividers.\n\n11\\. Dog Bed – Every pup needs to have a soft cozy dog bed to take a snooze.\n\n12\\. Clean Up Supplies – You will want to get all of the following: Pee Stain\n& Odor remover (accidents do happen); housebreaking pee pads; poop pick-up\nbags, and puppy bath wipes.\n\n13\\. Dog Grooming Needs – Be prepared to groom your new Miniature Schnauzer\npuppy. Go ahead and buy some basics: puppy shampoo(tearless is best), nail\nclippers, nail file, toothbrush, and a grooming brush with soft bristles. And\nyou might want to buy a Pet Clipper Kit to help make your dog's grooming\nsessions a breeze.\n\n14 & 15\\. Seasonal Dog Items Sweater & Pool – If you are purchasing your new\nMiniature Schnauzer puppy in the Spring or Summer – go ahead a buy a plastic\nkiddie pool. This will offer lots of outdoor fun and enjoyment for both you\nand your new puppy.\n\nOR\n\nIf you are bringing your new puppy home during the Fall or Winter months – a\nsoft acrylic dog sweater will be perfect to help keep your adorable Miniature\nSchnauzer puppy warm - especially on those super cold morning walks!\n\n### 3 Important Puppy Care Reminders\n\n1\\. Set an appointment with your Vet: Your new puppy needs a thorough exam and\nvaccination. Have a list of questions prepared to ask your Veterinarian. Ask\nhim any and all questions you may have about feeding your Miniature Schnauzer\npuppy, Schnauzer health concerns, flea control, micro chip ID implants, etc..\nNow’s the time to start building a good relationship with your Vet. It's also\na good time to consider pet insurance.\n\n2\\. Puppy proof your home: In order to puppy proof your home you should get on\nground level – yep all fours – this way you can see all the tempting things\nyour new Miniature Schnauzer puppy will want to explore. Are there houseplants\nthat can be tipped over or worse yet, are your houseplants toxic to dogs?\nExposed extension cords? Shoes or other items lying around he might want to\nchew on?\n\n3\\. Time, Patience and a Sense of Humor: Puppies are not born knowing what to\ndo – they have to learn. This takes time. They will also make mistakes and\nhave accidents. So you will need patience. And take it all in stride. 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He’ll follow you around the house, alert you to someone at the door – possibly more heartily than you might desire.","Miniature Schnauzers can only be shown in American Kennel Club conformation shows in salt and pepper -- by far the most common color -- black and silver, or black. White Miniature Schnauzers cannot be shown in conformation in the U.S., although they can in some other countries.","A relatively recent breed, the Miniature Schnauzer used to work hard at eradicating vermin, a necessary job on a farm. While he will still chase rodents -- mice, rats, and squirrels certainly know when he's around, as do birds -- today his job is to be a companion. His urge to hunt vermin typically makes him successful in earthdog trials; some Miniature Schnauzers absolutely excel at them. Smart and athletic, he can shine in obedience and agility too.","The same instincts that make him good at earthdog trials also means he is a wee bit too interested in pocket pets like gerbils and small birds to be left alone with them. If you have smaller pets, be sure to keep them in a separate room. Introduce the Miniature Schnauzer slowly while you watching like a hawk so that he realizes they are family members too. Even after they've gotten used to each other, it's best not to leave them together unsupervised.","Lively and active, the Miniature Schnauzer has a larger than life personality and loves to participate in everything you do. He’ll follow you around the house, alert you to someone at the door, and he’ll let real burglars know this is not the house to come into. His natural tendency toward barking can be curbed through training so that he’s not an annoyance to people who aren’t deaf.","Ear cropping is currently a heated debate in the Miniature Schnauzer world. The breed standard calls for either cropped or uncropped ears. Traditionally dog show winners have had cropped ears, so many show people wish to keep the cropped ears because they believe they can't win without them. Some show people, however, have come to view the practice as a cruel, painful procedure for a cosmetic result. The topic is debated by pet owners, too, and everyone has their own ideas about what they prefer. Cropping is generally done at eight weeks of age, so if you have a puppy selected from a breeder's litter, let her know whether or not you want your Miniature Schnauzer's ears cropped.","Tail docking is called for in the breed standard. The original purpose of docking, or shortening, the tail was to prevent injuries while running in the field. Docking is usually done at three or four days of age, so it can be difficult to find a puppy without a docked tail. A Miniature Schnauzer can be shown with an undocked tail, but it's considered a fault, which makes it more difficult to win.","A Miniature Schnauzer can only be shown in American Kennel Club conformation shows in salt and pepper -- by far the most common color -- black and silver, or black. The white color is another hotly debated issue within the world of Miniature Schnauzer fanciers. White Miniature Schnauzers cannot be shown in conformation in the U.S., although they can in some other countries, such as Germany. A white Miniature Schnauzer makes a fine pet; other than color, there is no difference.","Miniature Schnauzers shed only a tiny bit, and might be a good choice for some people who are typically allergic to dogs. However, it's not a dog’s hair that triggers allergies, but dander (dead skin flakes) and saliva. There’s no escaping any of those when you live with a dog, no matter what breed it is. The best advice for an allergic person is to spend some up-close and personal time around the breed to assure themselves that there won't be a problem living with them.","Despite his small stature, the Miniature Schnauzer is not a lap dog. He’s athletic and energetic, and needs more daily exercise than just going around the block.","An old farm hand, Miniature Schnauzers originally were German farm dogs who excelled as ratters but went after all vermin. Ratting was necessary in the house before indoor plumbing came along.","The Germans wanted a perfect farm dog. Because the Standard Schnauzer took more space and cost more to feed, it was bred with Affenpinschers and black Poodles to create a smaller dog that excelled at ratting. In Germany, Miniature Schnauzers are also known as Zwergschnauzer, zwergmeaning dwarf.","Although somewhat similar dogs can be seen in 15th century art, the diminutive version of the Standard Schnauzer came into being much later. In 1879, a dog named Schnauzer won the Wire-Haired Pinscher breed at a German dog show. Schnauzermeans walrus moustache, which is appropriate as the dog's mustache technically begins on his snout. The breed eventually took the name of that winning dog.","In the 1880s, “wirehaired pinschers” and Affenpinschers were often lumped together, but starting in 1900 the dogs were shown in different classes: one for the Affenpinscher and one for the miniature wirehaired pinscher, as the Miniature Schnauzer was then known. By 1910, the Affenpinscher and the Miniature Schnauzer were separate breeds.","The advent of World War I halted most breeding programs, but after the war dog breeding resumed. The same thing happened during World War II. After the first war, the Miniature Schnauzer came to the United States and immediately became popular. At the time they had a variety of coat colors, but today they are seen only in salt and pepper, black and silver, or solid black. In the U.K., the Miniature Schnauzer became a distinct breed apart from the Standard Schnauzer in the mid-1930s, just before World War II.","Today the Miniature Schnauzer has evolved to be a companion dog rather than a ratter on a farm, and his popularity is as strong as ever. He ranks 12 ^th among the breeds registered by the AKC.","Despite his small size, the Miniature Schnauzer really isn't a lap dog. He's far too active and prefers getting his kicks by boisterously running around at high speed and digging, although he loves his people and wants to be with them. His nature is to be sweet and loving, but not timid. He's an excellent watch dog because he's alert and barking is a preferred hobby. You can train him not to go crazy when the doorbell rings, but realize that that is his inclination. He's more inclined to bark than to fight. Because of his watchdog nature, any outdoor-based Miniature Schnauzer will create problems with your neighbors.","A smart dog, the Miniature Schnauzer is easy to train. His ability to learn, added to his high energy level, make him great in agility, earth dog trials, and obedience competitions. He needs daily exercise, and a fair amount of it. He's not going to be happy with a quick walk around the block, and if his voluminous energy isn't handled with exercise, you could find your couch in ruins.","Many terriers are not fond of other dogs, but that's not necessarily the case with the Miniature Schnauzer. Well-bred Miniature Schnauzers are not particularly aggressive, but they get a score of 3 on a scale of 1 to 5 for being \"dog friendly\". Also, that neighborly feeling doesn't always extend to cats, birds, rodents and small mammals such as hamsters. You can get a well- bred Miniature Schnauzer who has been trained and socialized to live alongside other species of pets if efforts begin when you bring them home young from the breeder. Nonetheless, the chances of a Miniature Schnauzer living side by side with pet rats and hamsters are not good because he's hard-wired to hunt small furry creatures.","Sometimes a Miniature Schnauzer will show a preference for one person in the family. He can be good with children (he earns a 3 out of 5 for being \"child friendly\"), particularly if the children are there first. But don't forget that he’s been bred to react to squealing noises and rapid movement, so it’s best not to leave him unsupervised with very young children.","He can be a bit timid with strangers until he knows his family approves of the stranger. He prefers being with his people over being with other dogs, and will follow you around all day.","Because of their enduring popularity, find a responsible breeder who is concerned with temperament and health, not just looks. A solid temperament is necessary around children. He'll be around for a long time, so it's wise to have a dog bred for a good temperament.","All dogs have the potential to develop genetic health problems, just as all people have the potential to inherit a particular disease. Run, don’t walk, from any breeder who does not offer a health guarantee on puppies, who tells you that the breed is 100 percent healthy and has no known problems, or who tells you that her puppies are isolated from the main part of the household for health reasons. A reputable breeder will be honest and open about health problems in the breed and the incidence with which they occur in her lines.","The Miniature Schnauzer is genetically predisposed to several diseases, including several related to the eyes. Do not buy a puppy whose parents are not certified by the Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF).","A cataract is an opaque cloudiness that gradually covers the eye lens. Vision is affected and ranges anywhere from slight impairment to blindness. Fortunately, cataracts can be treated surgically and vision restored.","Entropion occurs when eyelids roll in towards the eye and the eyelashes irritate the cornea. The condition is painful and needs surgery to be corrected.","Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) is an inherited disease that can progress to blindness in both eyes. Thankfully, it is not painful, but currently there is no cure.","Urolithiasis is a condition in which sediment in the urine eventually coalesces to form stones of varying size. Miniature Schnauzers can get a few different types stones. Surgery is required in many cases, and sometimes a special diet is recommended to try to prevent recurrence.","The esophagus is the tubular, muscular organ that connects the mouth to the stomach. Congential megaesophagus affects the muscular function of the esopahgus, causing regurgitation, which happens when food is swallowed but stays in the esophagus until it basically just falls back out. Affected dogs can accidentally inhale food and water into their lungs with they try to eat or drink, which can lead to aspiration pneumonia.","A canine version of muscular dystrophy can affect Miniature Schnauzers. It is a generalized, degenerative muscular disease caused by lack of a specific protein. Puppies can be affected; signs include an unusual gait (abnormal way of walking), difficulty swallowing, and neck stiffness.","Von Willebrand's disease (VWD) is a blood clotting defect for which Miniature Schnauzers should have DNA testing prior to breeding. Dogs with VWD can experience severe bleeding associated with surgery, or even from minor wounds or injuries. Another potential blood clotting problem in Miniature Schnauzers involves a deficiency of Factor VII (a blood clotting factor).","Comedone Syndrome is so common among Miniature Schnauzers that it's referred to as Schnauzer bumps. Dogs with this condition develop blackheads and scabs, usually involving the hair follicles on the back. Sometimes hair is lost. Your veterinarian may recommend medicated wipes, ointments, gels, or shampoos to manage the condition.","Other possible medical problems include heart conditions (such as mitral valve disease, pulmonic stenosis, and sick sinus syndrome), Legg-Calve-Perthes disease (a condition affecting the hip joint), and osteochondrosis, which can affect the knees, elbows, shoulders, or hocks.","Careful breeders screen their breeding dogs for genetic disease and breed only the healthiest and best-looking specimens, but sometimes Mother Nature has other ideas and a puppy develops one of these diseases despite good breeding practices. Advances in veterinary medicine mean that in most cases the dogs can still live a good life. If a breeder tells you she doesn't need to do those tests because she's never had problems in her lines and her dogs have been \"vet checked,\" then you should go find a breeder who is more rigorous about genetic testing.","Remember that after you’ve taken a new puppy into your home, you have the power to protect him from one of the most common health problems: obesity. Miniature Schnauzers are marvelously adept at begging for food, and he’s so smart that he’s good as stealing it. Keeping your Miniature Schnauzer at an appropriate weight is one of the easiest ways to extend his life. Make the most of your preventive abilities to help ensure a healthier dog for life.","The Miniature Schnauzer’s grooming needs are fairly extensive. He needs regular clipping or hand stripping. Pets are usually clipped because hand stripping is a time-consuming effort typically reserved for show dogs. Clipping will soften the coat, though, so if you like the hard texture, resign yourself to stripping it.","Miniature Schnauzers have a double coat. The undercoat is soft and the top coat is wiry. They can either be shaved with an electric clipper by you or a professional, or plucked (hand stripped), which is a labor-intensive process that is best done while he's on your lap watching television. Most hand strippers do it one section at a time, and do it throughout the year. For some, hand stripping takes too long to be affordable at a professional groomer's. Fortunately, it's not hard to learn to use a clipper, and you can buy the equipment for the equivalent of a few grooming sessions. If you want to learn how to get a typical Miniature Schnauzer cut, check out the AMSC grooming chart.","Because he’s small, his dental needs can be significant unless care is taken to brush his teeth regularly with a vet-approved pet toothpaste, and schedule dental cleanings with your veterinarian.","Whether you want to go with a breeder or get your dog from a shelter or rescue, here are some things to keep in mind.","Finding a good breeder is a great way to find the right puppy. A good breeder will match you with the right puppy, and will without question have done all the health certifications necessary to screen out health problems as much as is possible. He or she is more interested in placing pups in the right homes than in making big bucks.","Good breeders will welcome your questions about temperament, health clearances and what the dogs are like to live with and come right back at you with questions of their own about what you’re looking for in a dog and what kind of life you can provide for him. A good breeder can tell you about the history of the breed, explain why one puppy is considered pet quality while another is not, and discuss what health problems affect the breed and the steps she takes take to avoid those problems.","The Miniature Schnauzer Club of America is a good place to start your search for a responsible breeder. Look for a breeder who abides by the club's Code of Ethics, which does not permit the sale of puppies through brokers, auctions or commercial dealers such as pet stores. Breeders should sell puppies with a written contract guaranteeing they'll take back the dog at any time during his life if you become unable to keep him, and with written documentation that both the puppy's parents (and if possible, his other close relatives) have had their hips, eyes, elbows and hearts examined and certified by the appropriate health organizations. Seek out a breeder whose dogs are active in agility, obedience and other sports that require athleticism and good health, and not just ribbons from the show ring.","Avoid breeders who only seem interested in how quickly they can unload a puppy on you and whether your credit card will go through. You should also bear in mind that buying a puppy from one of those “instant pet” websites leaves you no recourse if what you get isn’t exactly what you expected. Put at least as much effort into researching your puppy as you would into choosing a new car or expensive appliance. It will save you money in the long run.","Whether you’re planning to get your new best friend from a breeder, a pet store, or another source, don’t forget that old adage “let the buyer beware”. Disreputable breeders and facilities that deal with puppy mills can be hard to distinguish from reliable operations. There’s no 100% guaranteed way to make sure you’ll never purchase a sick puppy, but researching the breed (so you know what to expect), checking out the facility (to identify unhealthy conditions or sick animals), and asking the right questions can reduce the chances of heading into a disastrous situation. And don’t forget to ask your veterinarian, who can often refer you to a reputable breeder, breed rescue organization, or other reliable source for healthy puppies.","The cost of a Miniature Schnauzer puppy varies depending on his place of origin, whether he is male or female, what titles his parents have, and whether he is best suited for the show ring or a pet home. The puppy you buy should have been raised in a clean home environment, from parents with health clearances and show or working titles to prove that they are good specimens of the breed. Puppies should be temperament tested, vetted, dewormed, and socialized to give them a healthy, confident start in life.","Before you decide to buy a puppy, consider whether an adult Miniature Schnauzer might better suit your needs and lifestyle. Puppies are loads of fun, but they require a lot of time and effort before they grow up to become the dog of your dreams. An adult Miniature Schnauzer may already have some training and will probably be less active, destructive and demanding than a puppy.","With an adult, you know more about what you’re getting in terms of personality and health and you can find adults through breeders or shelters. If you are interested in acquiring an older dog through breeders, ask them about purchasing a retired show dog or if they know of an adult dog who needs a new home. If you want to adopt a dog, read the advice below on how to do that.","There are many great options available if you want to adopt a dog from an animal shelter or breed rescue organization. Here is how to get started.","Sites like Petfinder.com and Adopt-a-Pet.com can have you searching for a Miniature Schnauzer in your area in no time flat. The site allows you to be very specific in your requests (housetraining status, for example) or very general (all the Miniature Schnauzers available on Petfinder across the country). AnimalShelter.org can help you find animal rescue groups in your area. Also some local newspapers have “pets looking for homes” sections you can review.","Social media is another great way to find a dog. Post on your Facebook page that you are looking for a specific breed so that your entire community can be your eyes and ears.","Start talking with all the pet pros in your area about your desire for a Miniature Schnauzer. That includes vets, dog walkers, and groomers. When someone has to make the tough decision to give up a dog, that person will often ask her own trusted network for recommendations.","Networking can help you find a dog that may be the perfect companion for your family. Most people who love Miniature Schnauzers love all Miniature Schnauzers. That’s why breed clubs have rescue organizations devoted to taking care of homeless dogs. The American Miniature Schnauzer Club’s rescue network can help you find a dog that may be the perfect companion for your family. You can also search online for other Miniature Schnauzer rescues in your area.","The great thing about breed rescue groups is that they tend to be very upfront about any health conditions the dogs may have and are a valuable resource for advice. They also often offer fostering opportunities so, with training, you could bring a Miniature Schnauzer home with you to see what the experience is like.","You now know the things to discuss with a breeder, but there are also questions you should discuss with shelter or rescue group staff or volunteers before you bring home a pup. These include:","Wherever you acquire your Miniature Schnauzer, make sure you have a good contract with the seller, shelter or rescue group that spells out responsibilities on both sides. Petfinder offers an Adopters Bill of Rights that helps you understand what you can consider normal and appropriate when you get a dog from a shelter. In states with “puppy lemon laws,” be sure you and the person you get the dog from both understand your rights and recourses.","Puppy or adult, take your Miniature Schnauzer to your veterinarian soon after adoption. Your veterinarian will be able to spot problems, and will work with you to set up a preventive regimen that will help you avoid many health issues.","Bartonella is a type bacteria that can be transmitted to cats, dogs and humans from exposure to infected fleas and...","Want to give your pup yummy, low-calorie treats? We’ve got the skinny on which foods are OK to feed him.","Not sure about food puzzles? Our veterinarian reveals why the payoff for your pet is well worth any extra work.","Check out our collection of more than 250 videos about pet training, animal behavior, dog and cat breeds and more.","Wonder which dog or cat best fits your lifestyle? Our new tool will narrow down more than 300 breeds for you.","© 2001-2021 Vetstreet. All rights reserved. Powered by Brightspot.Vetstreet does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 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He’ll follow you around the\nhouse, alert you to someone at the door – possibly more heartily than you\nmight desire.\n\n## Breed Characteristics\n\nAdaptability\n\nHow easily a dog deals with change.\n\n| 5 stars|\n\nDog Friendly\n\nTendency to enjoy or tolerate other dogs.\n\n| 3 stars|\n\nShedding Level\n\nAmount and frequency of dog hair shedding.\n\n| 1 star \n---|---|---|---|---|--- \n \nAffection Level\n\nAmount of warmth or friendliness displayed.\n\n| 5 stars|\n\nExercise Needs\n\nLevel of daily activity needed.\n\n| 3 stars|\n\nSocial Needs\n\nPreferred amount of interaction with other pets and humans.\n\n| 4 stars \n \nApartment Friendly\n\nFactors such as dog size and his tendency to make noise.\n\n| 3 stars|\n\nGrooming\n\nAmount of bathing, brushing, even professional grooming needed.\n\n| 4 stars|\n\nStranger Friendly\n\nTendency to be welcoming to new people.\n\n| 3 stars \n \nBarking Tendencies\n\nBreed's level of vocalization.\n\n| 5 stars|\n\nHealth Issues\n\nLevel of health issues a breed tends to have.\n\n| 3 stars|\n\nTerritorial\n\nA dog's inclination to be protective of his home, yard or even car.\n\n| 4 stars \n \nCat Friendly\n\nTendency toward a tolerance for cats and a lower prey drive.\n\n| 3 stars|\n\nIntelligence\n\nA dog's thinking and problem-solving ability (not trainability).\n\n| 5 stars|\n\nTrainability\n\nLevel of ease in learning something new and a willingness to try new things.\n\n| 5 stars \n \nChild Friendly\n\nDogs that tend to be more sturdy, playful and easygoing around children and\nmore tolerant of children's behavior.\n\n| 3 stars|\n\nPlayfulness\n\nHow lighthearted and spirited a dog tends to be.\n\n| 3 stars|\n\nWatchdog Ability\n\nA breed that is likely to alert you to the presence of strangers.\n\n| 5 stars \n \n 1. Adaptability\n\nHow easily a dog deals with change.\n\n5 stars\n\n 2. Affection Level\n\nAmount of warmth or friendliness displayed.\n\n5 stars\n\n 3. Apartment Friendly\n\nFactors such as dog size and his tendency to make noise.\n\n3 stars\n\n 4. Barking Tendencies\n\nBreed's level of vocalization.\n\n5 stars\n\n 5. Cat Friendly\n\nTendency toward a tolerance for cats and a lower prey drive.\n\n3 stars\n\n 6. Child Friendly\n\nDogs that tend to be more sturdy, playful and easygoing around children and\nmore tolerant of children's behavior.\n\n3 stars\n\n 7. Dog Friendly\n\nTendency to enjoy or tolerate other dogs.\n\n3 stars\n\n 8. Exercise Needs\n\nLevel of daily activity needed.\n\n3 stars\n\n 9. Grooming\n\nAmount of bathing, brushing, even professional grooming needed.\n\n4 stars\n\n 10. Health Issues\n\nLevel of health issues a breed tends to have.\n\n3 stars\n\n 11. Intelligence\n\nA dog's thinking and problem-solving ability (not trainability).\n\n5 stars\n\n 12. Playfulness\n\nHow lighthearted and spirited a dog tends to be.\n\n3 stars\n\n 13. Shedding Level\n\nAmount and frequency of dog hair shedding.\n\n1 star\n\n 14. Social Needs\n\nPreferred amount of interaction with other pets and humans.\n\n4 stars\n\n 15. Stranger Friendly\n\nTendency to be welcoming to new people.\n\n3 stars\n\n 16. Territorial\n\nA dog's inclination to be protective of his home, yard or even car.\n\n4 stars\n\n 17. Trainability\n\nLevel of ease in learning something new and a willingness to try new things.\n\n5 stars\n\n 18. Watchdog Ability\n\nA breed that is likely to alert you to the presence of strangers.\n\n5 stars\n\n * Overview\n * History\n * Personality\n * Health\n * Grooming\n * Finding\n\nOverview\n\n## Did You Know?\n\nMiniature Schnauzers can only be shown in American Kennel Club conformation\nshows in salt and pepper -- by far the most common color -- black and silver,\nor black. White Miniature Schnauzers cannot be shown in conformation in the\nU.S., although they can in some other countries.\n\nA relatively recent breed, the Miniature Schnauzer used to work hard at\neradicating vermin, a necessary job on a farm. While he will still chase\nrodents -- mice, rats, and squirrels certainly know when he's around, as do\nbirds -- today his job is to be a companion. His urge to hunt vermin typically\nmakes him successful in earthdog trials; some Miniature Schnauzers absolutely\nexcel at them. Smart and athletic, he can shine in obedience and agility too.\n\nThe same instincts that make him good at earthdog trials also means he is a\nwee bit too interested in pocket pets like gerbils and small birds to be left\nalone with them. If you have smaller pets, be sure to keep them in a separate\nroom. Introduce the Miniature Schnauzer slowly while you watching like a hawk\nso that he realizes they are family members too. Even after they've gotten\nused to each other, it's best not to leave them together unsupervised.\n\nLively and active, the Miniature Schnauzer has a larger than life personality\nand loves to participate in everything you do. He’ll follow you around the\nhouse, alert you to someone at the door, and he’ll let real burglars know this\nis not the house to come into. His natural tendency toward barking can be\ncurbed through training so that he’s not an annoyance to people who aren’t\ndeaf.\n\nEar cropping is currently a heated debate in the Miniature Schnauzer world.\nThe breed standard calls for either cropped or uncropped ears. Traditionally\ndog show winners have had cropped ears, so many show people wish to keep the\ncropped ears because they believe they can't win without them. Some show\npeople, however, have come to view the practice as a cruel, painful procedure\nfor a cosmetic result. The topic is debated by pet owners, too, and everyone\nhas their own ideas about what they prefer. Cropping is generally done at\neight weeks of age, so if you have a puppy selected from a breeder's litter,\nlet her know whether or not you want your Miniature Schnauzer's ears cropped.\n\nTail docking is called for in the breed standard. The original purpose of\ndocking, or shortening, the tail was to prevent injuries while running in the\nfield. Docking is usually done at three or four days of age, so it can be\ndifficult to find a puppy without a docked tail. A Miniature Schnauzer can be\nshown with an undocked tail, but it's considered a fault, which makes it more\ndifficult to win.\n\nA Miniature Schnauzer can only be shown in American Kennel Club conformation\nshows in salt and pepper -- by far the most common color -- black and silver,\nor black. The white color is another hotly debated issue within the world of\nMiniature Schnauzer fanciers. White Miniature Schnauzers cannot be shown in\nconformation in the U.S., although they can in some other countries, such as\nGermany. A white Miniature Schnauzer makes a fine pet; other than color, there\nis no difference.\n\n## Other Quick Facts\n\n * Miniature Schnauzers shed only a tiny bit, and might be a good choice for some people who are typically allergic to dogs. However, it's not a dog’s hair that triggers allergies, but dander (dead skin flakes) and saliva. There’s no escaping any of those when you live with a dog, no matter what breed it is. The best advice for an allergic person is to spend some up-close and personal time around the breed to assure themselves that there won't be a problem living with them.\n * Despite his small stature, the Miniature Schnauzer is not a lap dog. He’s athletic and energetic, and needs more daily exercise than just going around the block.\n\nMore on Vetstreet.com:\n\n * 10 Breeds You Love, But Westminster Dog Show Judges Don't\n * 12 Most Talkative Dog Breeds\n\nNext: History ›\n\nHistory\n\n## The History of Miniature Schnauzers\n\nAn old farm hand, Miniature Schnauzers originally were German farm dogs who\nexcelled as ratters but went after all vermin. Ratting was necessary in the\nhouse before indoor plumbing came along.\n\nThe Germans wanted a perfect farm dog. Because the Standard Schnauzer took\nmore space and cost more to feed, it was bred with Affenpinschers and black\nPoodles to create a smaller dog that excelled at ratting. In Germany,\nMiniature Schnauzers are also known as Zwergschnauzer, zwergmeaning dwarf.\n\nAlthough somewhat similar dogs can be seen in 15th century art, the diminutive\nversion of the Standard Schnauzer came into being much later. In 1879, a dog\nnamed Schnauzer won the Wire-Haired Pinscher breed at a German dog show.\nSchnauzermeans walrus moustache, which is appropriate as the dog's mustache\ntechnically begins on his snout. The breed eventually took the name of that\nwinning dog.\n\nIn the 1880s, “wirehaired pinschers” and Affenpinschers were often lumped\ntogether, but starting in 1900 the dogs were shown in different classes: one\nfor the Affenpinscher and one for the miniature wirehaired pinscher, as the\nMiniature Schnauzer was then known. By 1910, the Affenpinscher and the\nMiniature Schnauzer were separate breeds.\n\nThe advent of World War I halted most breeding programs, but after the war dog\nbreeding resumed. The same thing happened during World War II. After the first\nwar, the Miniature Schnauzer came to the United States and immediately became\npopular. At the time they had a variety of coat colors, but today they are\nseen only in salt and pepper, black and silver, or solid black. In the U.K.,\nthe Miniature Schnauzer became a distinct breed apart from the Standard\nSchnauzer in the mid-1930s, just before World War II.\n\nToday the Miniature Schnauzer has evolved to be a companion dog rather than a\nratter on a farm, and his popularity is as strong as ever. He ranks 12 ^th\namong the breeds registered by the AKC.\n\n‹ Previous: Overview\n\nNext: Personality ›\n\nPersonality\n\n## Miniature Schnauzer Temperament and Personality\n\nDespite his small size, the Miniature Schnauzer really isn't a lap dog. He's\nfar too active and prefers getting his kicks by boisterously running around at\nhigh speed and digging, although he loves his people and wants to be with\nthem. His nature is to be sweet and loving, but not timid. He's an excellent\nwatch dog because he's alert and barking is a preferred hobby. You can train\nhim not to go crazy when the doorbell rings, but realize that that is his\ninclination. He's more inclined to bark than to fight. Because of his watchdog\nnature, any outdoor-based Miniature Schnauzer will create problems with your\nneighbors.\n\nA smart dog, the Miniature Schnauzer is easy to train. His ability to learn,\nadded to his high energy level, make him great in agility, earth dog trials,\nand obedience competitions. He needs daily exercise, and a fair amount of it.\nHe's not going to be happy with a quick walk around the block, and if his\nvoluminous energy isn't handled with exercise, you could find your couch in\nruins.\n\nMany terriers are not fond of other dogs, but that's not necessarily the case\nwith the Miniature Schnauzer. Well-bred Miniature Schnauzers are not\nparticularly aggressive, but they get a score of 3 on a scale of 1 to 5 for\nbeing \"dog friendly\". Also, that neighborly feeling doesn't always extend to\ncats, birds, rodents and small mammals such as hamsters. You can get a well-\nbred Miniature Schnauzer who has been trained and socialized to live alongside\nother species of pets if efforts begin when you bring them home young from the\nbreeder. Nonetheless, the chances of a Miniature Schnauzer living side by side\nwith pet rats and hamsters are not good because he's hard-wired to hunt small\nfurry creatures.\n\nSometimes a Miniature Schnauzer will show a preference for one person in the\nfamily. He can be good with children (he earns a 3 out of 5 for being \"child\nfriendly\"), particularly if the children are there first. But don't forget\nthat he’s been bred to react to squealing noises and rapid movement, so it’s\nbest not to leave him unsupervised with very young children.\n\nHe can be a bit timid with strangers until he knows his family approves of the\nstranger. He prefers being with his people over being with other dogs, and\nwill follow you around all day.\n\nBecause of their enduring popularity, find a responsible breeder who is\nconcerned with temperament and health, not just looks. A solid temperament is\nnecessary around children. He'll be around for a long time, so it's wise to\nhave a dog bred for a good temperament.\n\n‹ Previous: History\n\nNext: Health ›\n\nHealth\n\n## What You Need to Know About Miniature Schnauzer Health\n\nAll dogs have the potential to develop genetic health problems, just as all\npeople have the potential to inherit a particular disease. Run, don’t walk,\nfrom any breeder who does not offer a health guarantee on puppies, who tells\nyou that the breed is 100 percent healthy and has no known problems, or who\ntells you that her puppies are isolated from the main part of the household\nfor health reasons. A reputable breeder will be honest and open about health\nproblems in the breed and the incidence with which they occur in her lines.\n\nThe Miniature Schnauzer is genetically predisposed to several diseases,\nincluding several related to the eyes. Do not buy a puppy whose parents are\nnot certified by the Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF).\n\nA cataract is an opaque cloudiness that gradually covers the eye lens. Vision\nis affected and ranges anywhere from slight impairment to blindness.\nFortunately, cataracts can be treated surgically and vision restored.\n\nEntropion occurs when eyelids roll in towards the eye and the eyelashes\nirritate the cornea. The condition is painful and needs surgery to be\ncorrected.\n\nProgressive retinal atrophy (PRA) is an inherited disease that can progress to\nblindness in both eyes. Thankfully, it is not painful, but currently there is\nno cure.\n\nUrolithiasis is a condition in which sediment in the urine eventually\ncoalesces to form stones of varying size. Miniature Schnauzers can get a few\ndifferent types stones. Surgery is required in many cases, and sometimes a\nspecial diet is recommended to try to prevent recurrence.\n\nThe esophagus is the tubular, muscular organ that connects the mouth to the\nstomach. Congential megaesophagus affects the muscular function of the\nesopahgus, causing regurgitation, which happens when food is swallowed but\nstays in the esophagus until it basically just falls back out. Affected dogs\ncan accidentally inhale food and water into their lungs with they try to eat\nor drink, which can lead to aspiration pneumonia.\n\nA canine version of muscular dystrophy can affect Miniature Schnauzers. It is\na generalized, degenerative muscular disease caused by lack of a specific\nprotein. Puppies can be affected; signs include an unusual gait (abnormal way\nof walking), difficulty swallowing, and neck stiffness.\n\nVon Willebrand's disease (VWD) is a blood clotting defect for which Miniature\nSchnauzers should have DNA testing prior to breeding. Dogs with VWD can\nexperience severe bleeding associated with surgery, or even from minor wounds\nor injuries. Another potential blood clotting problem in Miniature Schnauzers\ninvolves a deficiency of Factor VII (a blood clotting factor).\n\nComedone Syndrome is so common among Miniature Schnauzers that it's referred\nto as Schnauzer bumps. Dogs with this condition develop blackheads and scabs,\nusually involving the hair follicles on the back. Sometimes hair is lost. Your\nveterinarian may recommend medicated wipes, ointments, gels, or shampoos to\nmanage the condition.\n\nOther possible medical problems include heart conditions (such as mitral valve\ndisease, pulmonic stenosis, and sick sinus syndrome), Legg-Calve-Perthes\ndisease (a condition affecting the hip joint), and osteochondrosis, which can\naffect the knees, elbows, shoulders, or hocks.\n\nCareful breeders screen their breeding dogs for genetic disease and breed only\nthe healthiest and best-looking specimens, but sometimes Mother Nature has\nother ideas and a puppy develops one of these diseases despite good breeding\npractices. Advances in veterinary medicine mean that in most cases the dogs\ncan still live a good life. If a breeder tells you she doesn't need to do\nthose tests because she's never had problems in her lines and her dogs have\nbeen \"vet checked,\" then you should go find a breeder who is more rigorous\nabout genetic testing.\n\nRemember that after you’ve taken a new puppy into your home, you have the\npower to protect him from one of the most common health problems: obesity.\nMiniature Schnauzers are marvelously adept at begging for food, and he’s so\nsmart that he’s good as stealing it. Keeping your Miniature Schnauzer at an\nappropriate weight is one of the easiest ways to extend his life. Make the\nmost of your preventive abilities to help ensure a healthier dog for life.\n\n‹ Previous: Personality\n\nNext: Grooming ›\n\nGrooming\n\n## The Basics of Schnauzer Grooming\n\nThe Miniature Schnauzer’s grooming needs are fairly extensive. He needs\nregular clipping or hand stripping. Pets are usually clipped because hand\nstripping is a time-consuming effort typically reserved for show dogs.\nClipping will soften the coat, though, so if you like the hard texture, resign\nyourself to stripping it.\n\nMiniature Schnauzers have a double coat. The undercoat is soft and the top\ncoat is wiry. They can either be shaved with an electric clipper by you or a\nprofessional, or plucked (hand stripped), which is a labor-intensive process\nthat is best done while he's on your lap watching television. Most hand\nstrippers do it one section at a time, and do it throughout the year. For\nsome, hand stripping takes too long to be affordable at a professional\ngroomer's. Fortunately, it's not hard to learn to use a clipper, and you can\nbuy the equipment for the equivalent of a few grooming sessions. If you want\nto learn how to get a typical Miniature Schnauzer cut, check out the AMSC\ngrooming chart.\n\nBecause he’s small, his dental needs can be significant unless care is taken\nto brush his teeth regularly with a vet-approved pet toothpaste, and schedule\ndental cleanings with your veterinarian.\n\n‹ Previous: Health\n\nNext: Finding ›\n\nFinding\n\n## Finding a Miniature Schnauzer\n\nWhether you want to go with a breeder or get your dog from a shelter or\nrescue, here are some things to keep in mind.\n\n## Choosing a Miniature Schnauzer Breeder\n\nFinding a good breeder is a great way to find the right puppy. A good breeder\nwill match you with the right puppy, and will without question have done all\nthe health certifications necessary to screen out health problems as much as\nis possible. He or she is more interested in placing pups in the right homes\nthan in making big bucks.\n\nGood breeders will welcome your questions about temperament, health clearances\nand what the dogs are like to live with and come right back at you with\nquestions of their own about what you’re looking for in a dog and what kind of\nlife you can provide for him. A good breeder can tell you about the history of\nthe breed, explain why one puppy is considered pet quality while another is\nnot, and discuss what health problems affect the breed and the steps she takes\ntake to avoid those problems.\n\nThe Miniature Schnauzer Club of America is a good place to start your search\nfor a responsible breeder. Look for a breeder who abides by the club's Code of\nEthics, which does not permit the sale of puppies through brokers, auctions or\ncommercial dealers such as pet stores. Breeders should sell puppies with a\nwritten contract guaranteeing they'll take back the dog at any time during his\nlife if you become unable to keep him, and with written documentation that\nboth the puppy's parents (and if possible, his other close relatives) have had\ntheir hips, eyes, elbows and hearts examined and certified by the appropriate\nhealth organizations. Seek out a breeder whose dogs are active in agility,\nobedience and other sports that require athleticism and good health, and not\njust ribbons from the show ring.\n\nAvoid breeders who only seem interested in how quickly they can unload a puppy\non you and whether your credit card will go through. You should also bear in\nmind that buying a puppy from one of those “instant pet” websites leaves you\nno recourse if what you get isn’t exactly what you expected. Put at least as\nmuch effort into researching your puppy as you would into choosing a new car\nor expensive appliance. It will save you money in the long run.\n\nWhether you’re planning to get your new best friend from a breeder, a pet\nstore, or another source, don’t forget that old adage “let the buyer beware”.\nDisreputable breeders and facilities that deal with puppy mills can be hard to\ndistinguish from reliable operations. There’s no 100% guaranteed way to make\nsure you’ll never purchase a sick puppy, but researching the breed (so you\nknow what to expect), checking out the facility (to identify unhealthy\nconditions or sick animals), and asking the right questions can reduce the\nchances of heading into a disastrous situation. And don’t forget to ask your\nveterinarian, who can often refer you to a reputable breeder, breed rescue\norganization, or other reliable source for healthy puppies.\n\nThe cost of a Miniature Schnauzer puppy varies depending on his place of\norigin, whether he is male or female, what titles his parents have, and\nwhether he is best suited for the show ring or a pet home. The puppy you buy\nshould have been raised in a clean home environment, from parents with health\nclearances and show or working titles to prove that they are good specimens of\nthe breed. Puppies should be temperament tested, vetted, dewormed, and\nsocialized to give them a healthy, confident start in life.\n\nBefore you decide to buy a puppy, consider whether an adult Miniature\nSchnauzer might better suit your needs and lifestyle. Puppies are loads of\nfun, but they require a lot of time and effort before they grow up to become\nthe dog of your dreams. An adult Miniature Schnauzer may already have some\ntraining and will probably be less active, destructive and demanding than a\npuppy.\n\nWith an adult, you know more about what you’re getting in terms of personality\nand health and you can find adults through breeders or shelters. If you are\ninterested in acquiring an older dog through breeders, ask them about\npurchasing a retired show dog or if they know of an adult dog who needs a new\nhome. If you want to adopt a dog, read the advice below on how to do that.\n\n## Adopting a Dog From a Miniature Schnauzer Rescue or Shelter\n\nThere are many great options available if you want to adopt a dog from an\nanimal shelter or breed rescue organization. Here is how to get started.\n\n1\\. Use the Web\n\nSites like Petfinder.com and Adopt-a-Pet.com can have you searching for a\nMiniature Schnauzer in your area in no time flat. The site allows you to be\nvery specific in your requests (housetraining status, for example) or very\ngeneral (all the Miniature Schnauzers available on Petfinder across the\ncountry). AnimalShelter.org can help you find animal rescue groups in your\narea. Also some local newspapers have “pets looking for homes” sections you\ncan review.\n\nSocial media is another great way to find a dog. Post on your Facebook page\nthat you are looking for a specific breed so that your entire community can be\nyour eyes and ears.\n\n2\\. Reach Out to Local Experts\n\nStart talking with all the pet pros in your area about your desire for a\nMiniature Schnauzer. That includes vets, dog walkers, and groomers. When\nsomeone has to make the tough decision to give up a dog, that person will\noften ask her own trusted network for recommendations.\n\n3\\. Talk to Breed Rescue\n\nNetworking can help you find a dog that may be the perfect companion for your\nfamily. Most people who love Miniature Schnauzers love all Miniature\nSchnauzers. That’s why breed clubs have rescue organizations devoted to taking\ncare of homeless dogs. The American Miniature Schnauzer Club’s rescue network\ncan help you find a dog that may be the perfect companion for your family. You\ncan also search online for other Miniature Schnauzer rescues in your area.\n\nThe great thing about breed rescue groups is that they tend to be very upfront\nabout any health conditions the dogs may have and are a valuable resource for\nadvice. They also often offer fostering opportunities so, with training, you\ncould bring a Miniature Schnauzer home with you to see what the experience is\nlike.\n\n4\\. Key Questions to Ask\n\nYou now know the things to discuss with a breeder, but there are also\nquestions you should discuss with shelter or rescue group staff or volunteers\nbefore you bring home a pup. These include:\n\nWhat is his energy level?\n\nHow is he around other animals?\n\nHow does he respond to shelter workers, visitors, and children?\n\nWhat is his personality like?\n\nWhat is his age?\n\nIs he housetrained?\n\nHas he ever bitten or hurt anyone that they know of?\n\nAre there any known health issues?\n\nWherever you acquire your Miniature Schnauzer, make sure you have a good\ncontract with the seller, shelter or rescue group that spells out\nresponsibilities on both sides. Petfinder offers an Adopters Bill of Rights\nthat helps you understand what you can consider normal and appropriate when\nyou get a dog from a shelter. In states with “puppy lemon laws,” be sure you\nand the person you get the dog from both understand your rights and recourses.\n\nPuppy or adult, take your Miniature Schnauzer to your veterinarian soon after\nadoption. Your veterinarian will be able to spot problems, and will work with\nyou to set up a preventive regimen that will help you avoid many health\nissues.\n\n‹ Previous: Grooming\n\n## Join the Conversation\n\nLike this article? Have a point of view to share? 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And how do you best use it to gain control on the walk?","If you don’t have issues on the walk, this can be a great tool. It allows you to keep your balanced dog safely by your side and out of harm's way. I recommend this for easygoing, happy-go-lucky dogs without obedience problems.","Remember to walk with your dog by your side or behind you. This is important to establishing your position in the pack.","For dogs with issues on the walk, the training lead can be a great tool for correcting misbehaviors. If your dog is easily distracted by squirrels, other dogs, or just a strong gust of wind, the collar allows for quick corrections to get your dog back on track.","Give a quick, firm pull sideways on the leash. If you pull straight back, your dog will pull against you. Instead, by giving a quick tug to the side, you knock him off balance and get his attention. Always keep your dog's safety in mind when giving corrections! If you are unfamiliar how to use the tool, talk to a local professional or ask someone at the store for help.","The Pack Leader Collar helps keep the slip collar at the top of the neck, which is the most sensitive part of the neck. If you've tried a slip collar but had trouble, this tool may be the solution. I would recommend it for dogs that have trouble on the walk, particularly with pulling.","If you place the collar on the lower part of the neck, you are actually helping your dog to pull you around. Watch an Alaskan sled dog pulling a load. The harness fits at the shoulder around the base of the neck, because the lower part of the neck is where dogs have the most control and where all their pulling strength is concentrated. If you put it at the top, your dog will be more sensitive to your movements and react to what you are trying to communicate. Keep your dog's head up. Remove his nose from the distractions on the ground. This way, his focus will be on you and the migration ritual.","The harness can be a great tool if you want your dog to pull you. For example, if you want your dog to pull you around while you ride your bike or use rollerblades.","This is also a safe option for dogs with pushed-in faces that restrict breathing, such as pugs, dogs with trachea or throat problems, such as Pomeranians, and dogs with elongated, overly slender necks, such as Greyhounds, may have to avoid certain collars, such as slip collars.","No matter what collar you use, pay attention to your energy. The leash is a form of communication. Without a word, you are telling your dog where to go, what speed to walk, and when to stop. Take note of your body language. Stand up tall with your head up and your shoulders back. Walk like a pack leader! This energy will flow through the leash and be communicated to your dog.","The first step before selecting any collar should always be to talk to your veterinarian. He or she can take your dog's medical and breed background into account and make sure you are keeping your dog safe! If your dog suffers from extreme issues on the walk, I recommend consulting a dog behavior specialist in your area for guidance.","At night, visibility is safety, which is why bicyclists use lights and reflectors. You can buy a reflectorized harness or use reflective tape. Better yet, illuminated leash and collar, like the Bright Light Leash and the Bright Light Collar^TM, which are designed for safely walking your dog at night. They are solar powered and USB chargeable, and have two lighting options: a steady or flashing LED light.","How about your pooch? What's your favorite dog leash and collar, and why? Share it with us in the comments.","At Cesar’s Way, we strive to be a single pack, and packs have rules, boundaries, and limitations. 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In most\nplaces, it's even required by law when your dog is outside. But there are many\ndifferent types of collars, and the options can be overwhelming. How do you\nchoose the right one for your dog? And how do you best use it to gain control\non the walk?\n\n### Simple leash and collar\n\nIf you don’t have issues on the walk, this can be a great tool. It allows you\nto keep your balanced dog safely by your side and out of harm's way. I\nrecommend this for easygoing, happy-go-lucky dogs without obedience problems.\n\nRelated: Top 5 dog walking problems solved!\n\nRemember to walk with your dog by your side or behind you. This is important\nto establishing your position in the pack.\n\n### Slip collar\n\nFor dogs with issues on the walk, the training lead can be a great tool for\ncorrecting misbehaviors. If your dog is easily distracted by squirrels, other\ndogs, or just a strong gust of wind, the collar allows for quick corrections\nto get your dog back on track.\n\nGive a quick, firm pull sideways on the leash. If you pull straight back, your\ndog will pull against you. Instead, by giving a quick tug to the side, you\nknock him off balance and get his attention. Always keep your dog's safety in\nmind when giving corrections! If you are unfamiliar how to use the tool, talk\nto a local professional or ask someone at the store for help.\n\n### Pack Leader Collar\n\nLearn more\n\nThe Pack Leader Collar helps keep the slip collar at the top of the neck,\nwhich is the most sensitive part of the neck. If you've tried a slip collar\nbut had trouble, this tool may be the solution. I would recommend it for dogs\nthat have trouble on the walk, particularly with pulling.\n\nIf you place the collar on the lower part of the neck, you are actually\nhelping your dog to pull you around. Watch an Alaskan sled dog pulling a load.\nThe harness fits at the shoulder around the base of the neck, because the\nlower part of the neck is where dogs have the most control and where all their\npulling strength is concentrated. If you put it at the top, your dog will be\nmore sensitive to your movements and react to what you are trying to\ncommunicate. Keep your dog's head up. Remove his nose from the distractions on\nthe ground. This way, his focus will be on you and the migration ritual.\n\n### Harness\n\nThe harness can be a great tool if you want your dog to pull you. For example,\nif you want your dog to pull you around while you ride your bike or use\nrollerblades.\n\nThis is also a safe option for dogs with pushed-in faces that restrict\nbreathing, such as pugs, dogs with trachea or throat problems, such as\nPomeranians, and dogs with elongated, overly slender necks, such as\nGreyhounds, may have to avoid certain collars, such as slip collars.\n\nNo matter what collar you use, pay attention to your energy. The leash is a\nform of communication. Without a word, you are telling your dog where to go,\nwhat speed to walk, and when to stop. Take note of your body language. Stand\nup tall with your head up and your shoulders back. Walk like a pack leader!\nThis energy will flow through the leash and be communicated to your dog.\n\nThe first step before selecting any collar should always be to talk to your\nveterinarian. He or she can take your dog's medical and breed background into\naccount and make sure you are keeping your dog safe! If your dog suffers from\nextreme issues on the walk, I recommend consulting a dog behavior specialist\nin your area for guidance.\n\n### Visibility\n\nAt night, visibility is safety, which is why bicyclists use lights and\nreflectors. You can buy a reflectorized harness or use reflective tape. Better\nyet, illuminated leash and collar, like the Bright Light Leash and the Bright\nLight Collar^TM, which are designed for safely walking your dog at night. They\nare solar powered and USB chargeable, and have two lighting options: a steady\nor flashing LED light.\n\nHow about your pooch? 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All rights reserved.\n\n"},{"original_url":"https://www.schnauzers-rule.com/dog-ear-cleaning.html","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20190709161902/https://www.schnauzers-rule.com/dog-ear-cleaning.html","parsed_text":{"title":"Dog Ear Cleaning for Schnauzers","passages":["Dog ear cleaning when it comes to Miniature Schnauzers is a bit more involved than with many other breeds due to the fact they grow inner ear hair. This plus the dogs with uncropped or floppy ears make it the perfect environment for yeast growth.","Overgrowth of yeast and bacteria can cause otitis (an inflammation or infection of the ear). And ear infections are no laughing matter. If not properly treated an ear infection can cause your dog pain, balance problems, and even hearing loss. So inspecting and cleaning your Schnauzer's ears weekly is a very good idea.","Signs of Ear Trouble It will not be difficult to tell when your Schnauzer is having ear troubles. The behaviors and symptoms will be too hard to ignore.","If your Schnauzer demonstrates any of the symptoms or behaviors above, it's time for a vet visit to seek professional advice.","So even though most dogs would prefer you... leave their ears alone when it come to cleaning them... the more often you do it (weekly is best) the more accustom your Schnauzer will become to the process making it that much easier on the both of you.","Most Miniature Schnauzers don't like having their ears cleaned but as mentioned above, it is a necessary and important part of caring for your dog.","Since the hair inside the ears continues to grow, it must be plucked periodically. If neglected and the hair grows long inside the ear canal, wax and dirt will cling onto it and build up. As this continues, air will not properly circulate through the area to keep it dry. Moisture will remain trapped inside the canal creating the perfect environment for yeast and bacteria overgrowth, resulting in an internal ear infection.","But with regular cleanings and weekly inspections, your Miniature Schnauzer's ears will result in a healthier, happier pet as well as allow you the opportunity to detect the beginnings of any troublesome conditions brewing early on.","Dog Ear Cleaning Process: • Prepare Supplies: First gather up all the grooming supplies you will be using so they are right at your finger tips: dog ear wash solution, dog ear powder, cotton balls, pair of tweezers or hemostat, and Qtips.","• Inspect the Ears: The first thing you want to do is inspect your dog's ears. Look at both the outer and inner ear flaps. You are checking for any abnormal signs like excessive wax, debris, mites, fleas, inflammation, discharge or funky smell. A healthy Schnauzer's ears will always be pink and smell nice.","Dog Tip: Even if you choose to clean your dog's ears every other week, you should still perform the weekly inspection to detect signs of an infection or other problem early on, that could require medical attention.","• Pluck Out Inner Ear Hair: Next, take your tweezers or hemostat and pluck the hair out of the inner ear canal. You must be very careful in doing so as you do not want to cause injury. If you are not comfortable using an instrument, just use your fingers. Simply grab onto the inner hair and give a quick tug. See Removing Dog Ear Hair video. If done correctly this process is not painful to your dog. You should NEVER pull on any of the hair of the ear flaps, only the hair inside the ear canal.","To make it a bit easier, you might want to use some dog ear powder to help you grasp hold of the hair. The goal is to remove just a small amount anyways since the hair after all, is there for a reason. So pluck out just enough ear hair to let the air circulate and to prevent it from knotting or matting which could cause debris to accumulate inside the ear canal.","• Ear Wash: Next, use a Qtip or cotton swab to clean the outer ear canal only. Moisten the cotton ball with a dog ear wash solution or a homemade solution for cleaning dog ears. NEVER insert a Qtip inside your Schnauzer's ear canal. Doing so could cause permanent damage to the ear drum.","Again, you are only wiping the earflap and opening into the canal as far as you can see. Do not probe deep inside. If there is no evidence of wax accumulation or foul smell, a light swabbing is enough.","note: For deeper cleanings (ie adding drops inside the ear) do so only after advising with your Schnauzer's veterinarian. If allowed, add a few drops of solution and gently massage the base of the ear to distribute it thoroughly. Then use the cotton balls to remove any discharge. Also allow your Schnauzer to shake his head in an attempt to remove the excess liquid.","• Dry Ears Completely: Always be sure to dry your Schnauzer's ears completely. Use a soft towel or put your blow dryer on its lowest setting to achieve this.","You should clean and inspect your Schnauzer's ears weekly and pluck the inner ear hair out when needed. For easy weekly maintenance, you might want to try pre-moistened ear wipes or swabs.","Vinegar & Water - Just prepare equal parts of both vinegar and water to clean all around your dog's ears. Good for infections brought about by yeast overgrowth.","Hydrogen Peroxide & Water - Prepare equal parts of hydrogen peroxide and water. This remedy works well on getting rid of wax build up and dirt.","\"Knowledge Share\"... If you found this article on dog ear cleaning helpful and informative, please share it with your dog-loving friends by clicking on one of the share links (like facebook, twitter, and google +1) located at the top right or bottom of this page."]},"parsed_md":"Dog Ear Cleaning for Schnauzers\n\n# Dog Ear Cleaning\n\nSchnauzer Grooming Series\n\nDog ear cleaning when it comes to Miniature Schnauzers is a bit more involved\nthan with many other breeds due to the fact they grow inner ear hair. This\nplus the dogs with uncropped or floppy ears make it the perfect environment\nfor yeast growth.\n\nOvergrowth of yeast and bacteria can cause otitis (an inflammation or\ninfection of the ear). And ear infections are no laughing matter. If not\nproperly treated an ear infection can cause your dog pain, balance problems,\nand even hearing loss. So inspecting and cleaning your Schnauzer's ears weekly\nis a very good idea.\n\nSo how can you tell if your Schnauzer is having issues with its ears? Trust\nme, you'll know.\n\nSigns of Ear Trouble It will not be difficult to tell when your Schnauzer is\nhaving ear troubles. The behaviors and symptoms will be too hard to ignore.\n\nHere are just a few of the signs:\n\n * constant tilting of the head to one side\n * constant scratching of the ears\n * pawing at the ears\n * rubbing the ears across the carpet or grass\n * redness or bleeding\n * excessive shaking of the head\n * ears have a bad smell and/or discharge of earwax\n * dog whimpers or yelps in pain\n * your sweet Schnauzer becomes irritable and snappy due to the pain\n\nIf your Schnauzer demonstrates any of the symptoms or behaviors above, it's\ntime for a vet visit to seek professional advice.\n\nSo even though most dogs would prefer you... leave their ears alone when it\ncome to cleaning them... the more often you do it (weekly is best) the more\naccustom your Schnauzer will become to the process making it that much easier\non the both of you.\n\n## Cleaning Miniature Schnauzer Ears\n\nMost Miniature Schnauzers don't like having their ears cleaned but as\nmentioned above, it is a necessary and important part of caring for your dog.\n\nSince the hair inside the ears continues to grow, it must be plucked\nperiodically. If neglected and the hair grows long inside the ear canal, wax\nand dirt will cling onto it and build up. As this continues, air will not\nproperly circulate through the area to keep it dry. Moisture will remain\ntrapped inside the canal creating the perfect environment for yeast and\nbacteria overgrowth, resulting in an internal ear infection.\n\nBut with regular cleanings and weekly inspections, your Miniature Schnauzer's\nears will result in a healthier, happier pet as well as allow you the\nopportunity to detect the beginnings of any troublesome conditions brewing\nearly on.\n\nDog Ear Cleaning Process: • Prepare Supplies: First gather up all the grooming\nsupplies you will be using so they are right at your finger tips: dog ear wash\nsolution, dog ear powder, cotton balls, pair of tweezers or hemostat, and\nQtips.\n\n• Inspect the Ears: The first thing you want to do is inspect your dog's ears.\nLook at both the outer and inner ear flaps. You are checking for any abnormal\nsigns like excessive wax, debris, mites, fleas, inflammation, discharge or\nfunky smell. A healthy Schnauzer's ears will always be pink and smell nice.\n\nDog Tip: Even if you choose to clean your dog's ears every other week, you\nshould still perform the weekly inspection to detect signs of an infection or\nother problem early on, that could require medical attention.\n\n• Pluck Out Inner Ear Hair: Next, take your tweezers or hemostat and pluck the\nhair out of the inner ear canal. You must be very careful in doing so as you\ndo not want to cause injury. If you are not comfortable using an instrument,\njust use your fingers. Simply grab onto the inner hair and give a quick tug.\nSee Removing Dog Ear Hair video. If done correctly this process is not painful\nto your dog. You should NEVER pull on any of the hair of the ear flaps, only\nthe hair inside the ear canal.\n\nTo make it a bit easier, you might want to use some dog ear powder to help you\ngrasp hold of the hair. The goal is to remove just a small amount anyways\nsince the hair after all, is there for a reason. So pluck out just enough ear\nhair to let the air circulate and to prevent it from knotting or matting which\ncould cause debris to accumulate inside the ear canal.\n\n• Ear Wash: Next, use a Qtip or cotton swab to clean the outer ear canal only.\nMoisten the cotton ball with a dog ear wash solution or a homemade solution\nfor cleaning dog ears. NEVER insert a Qtip inside your Schnauzer's ear canal.\nDoing so could cause permanent damage to the ear drum.\n\nAgain, you are only wiping the earflap and opening into the canal as far as\nyou can see. Do not probe deep inside. If there is no evidence of wax\naccumulation or foul smell, a light swabbing is enough.\n\nnote: For deeper cleanings (ie adding drops inside the ear) do so only after\nadvising with your Schnauzer's veterinarian. If allowed, add a few drops of\nsolution and gently massage the base of the ear to distribute it thoroughly.\nThen use the cotton balls to remove any discharge. Also allow your Schnauzer\nto shake his head in an attempt to remove the excess liquid.\n\n• Dry Ears Completely: Always be sure to dry your Schnauzer's ears completely.\nUse a soft towel or put your blow dryer on its lowest setting to achieve this.\n\nYou should clean and inspect your Schnauzer's ears weekly and pluck the inner\near hair out when needed. For easy weekly maintenance, you might want to try\npre-moistened ear wipes or swabs.\n\n#### Homemade Dog Ear Cleaning Solutions\n\nHere are a few alternatives to store bought solutions that work just as well\nin cleaning dog ears.\n\n * Witch Hazel - A natural astringent and disinfectant that soothes sores and works as an anti-itch remedy.\n * Vinegar & Water - Just prepare equal parts of both vinegar and water to clean all around your dog's ears. Good for infections brought about by yeast overgrowth.\n * Hydrogen Peroxide & Water - Prepare equal parts of hydrogen peroxide and water. This remedy works well on getting rid of wax build up and dirt.\n\n\"Knowledge Share\"... 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Their double coat requires hand stripping for the show ring or clipping for the average pet owner, but sheds very little.\",\n \"Depending on the size of your dog as an adult you are going to want to feed them a formula that will cater to their unique digestive needs through the various phases of their life. Many dog food companies have breed-specific formulas for small, medium, large and giant breeds.\",\n \"The Miniature Schnauzer is a small breed and has a lifespan of 12 to 14 years. What you feed your dog is an individual choice, but working with your veterinarian and/or breeder will be the best way to determine frequency of meals as a puppy and the best adult diet to increase his longevity. Clean, fresh water should be available at all times.\",\n \"Beyond regular weekly grooming, an occasional bath will keep them clean and looking their best. Grooming can be a wonderful bonding experience for you and your pet. Their strong fast-growing nails should be trimmed regularly with a nail clipper or grinder to avoid overgrowth, splitting and cracking. Their ears should be checked regularly to avoid a buildup of wax and debris which can result in an infection. Teeth should be brushed regularly.\",\n \"Smart, trainable and consistently cheerful, this diminutive breed adapts easily to small city apartments, yet remains just as much at home in the country with lots of space to run around. This breed craves human companionship, which, combined with the breed’s intelligence, makes him easy to train for all kinds of activities. He is alert and spunky, but also obedient to commands. Minis also get along well with other animals, although small pets like rodents and birds may awaken their prey drive.\",\n \"Like all breeds there may be some health issues, like eye diseases. Some dogs may be faced with these health challenges in their lives, but the majority of Miniature Schnauzers are healthy dogs.\",\n \"Working with a responsible breeder, those wishing to own a Miniature Schnauzer can gain the education they need to know about specific health concerns within the breed. Good breeders utilize genetic testing of their breeding stock to reduce the likelihood of disease in their puppies.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Miniature Schnauzer Health & Care Information - American Kennel Club\\n\\nLoading... MY AKC Sign Up Login Search\\n\\n# Miniature SchnauzerCare\\n\\n##### The double coat—hard and wiry on top, and soft beneath—requires clipping\\nor stripping.\\n\\nSmart, trainable and consistently cheerful, this diminutive breed adapts\\neasily to small city apartments, yet remains just as much at home in the\\ncountry with lots of space to run around. Their double coat requires hand\\nstripping for the show ring or clipping for the average pet owner, but sheds\\nvery little.\\n\\n * Dog Breeds\\n * Miniature Schnauzer\\n * Care\\n\\n## nutrition &FEEDING\\n\\nDepending on the size of your dog as an adult you are going to want to feed\\nthem a formula that will cater to their unique digestive needs through the\\nvarious phases of their life. Many dog food companies have breed-specific\\nformulas for small, medium, large and giant breeds.\\n\\nThe Miniature Schnauzer is a small breed and has a lifespan of 12 to 14 years.\\nWhat you feed your dog is an individual choice, but working with your\\nveterinarian and/or breeder will be the best way to determine frequency of\\nmeals as a puppy and the best adult diet to increase his longevity. Clean,\\nfresh water should be available at all times.\\n\\n## coat &GROOMING\\n\\nBeyond regular weekly grooming, an occasional bath will keep them clean and\\nlooking their best. Grooming can be a wonderful bonding experience for you and\\nyour pet. Their strong fast-growing nails should be trimmed regularly with a\\nnail clipper or grinder to avoid overgrowth, splitting and cracking. Their\\nears should be checked regularly to avoid a buildup of wax and debris which\\ncan result in an infection. Teeth should be brushed regularly.\\n\\ncoat length Medium\\n\\ngrooming Daily Grooming\\n\\n## energy &EXERCISE\\n\\nSmart, trainable and consistently cheerful, this diminutive breed adapts\\neasily to small city apartments, yet remains just as much at home in the\\ncountry with lots of space to run around. This breed craves human\\ncompanionship, which, combined with the breed’s intelligence, makes him easy\\nto train for all kinds of activities. He is alert and spunky, but also\\nobedient to commands. Minis also get along well with other animals, although\\nsmall pets like rodents and birds may awaken their prey drive.\\n\\nenergy level Some Exercise\\n\\n## Miniature Schnauzer &HEALTH\\n\\nLike all breeds there may be some health issues, like eye diseases. Some dogs\\nmay be faced with these health challenges in their lives, but the majority of\\nMiniature Schnauzers are healthy dogs.\\n\\nWorking with a responsible breeder, those wishing to own a Miniature Schnauzer\\ncan gain the education they need to know about specific health concerns within\\nthe breed. Good breeders utilize genetic testing of their breeding stock to\\nreduce the likelihood of disease in their puppies.\\n\\n * About AKC\\n * * Mission Statement\\n * Awards & Honors\\n * Officers & Board of Directors\\n * Minutes & Reports\\n * AKC Online Library\\n * Job Openings\\n * AKC Visa® Card\\n * Rules and Regulations\\n * AKC Working It Out Guide\\n\\n * Support\\n * * Additional Resources\\n * Contact Us\\n * Website Info & FAQs\\n * Linking Policy\\n * Material Reproduction Policy\\n * The Answer Center\\n * Downloadable Forms\\n\\n * Legislation & Public Policy\\n * * About AKC Government Relations\\n * Legislative Alerts\\n * Legislative Action Center\\n * Legislation Position Statements\\n * AKC PAC\\n\\n * Press\\n * * Press Center\\n * Most Popular Dog Breeds in America\\n * Communications Staff\\n * AKC Syndicate\\n * Family Dog\\n * AKC Gazette\\n * Write For Us\\n\\n * Follow AKC\\n * * Facebook\\n * Twitter\\n * Google+\\n * Youtube\\n * Pinterest\\n * Instagram\\n\\n * Subscribe\\n * * Family Dog Magazine\\n\\n * Email Newsletter\\n\\n * Weekly Winners Gallery\\n\\n * Woofipedia\\n\\n * AKC Global Services\\n * Advertising\\n * Terms of Use\\n * Privacy & Cookies\\n * CA Privacy Rights\\n\\n© 2018 American Kennel Club. All rights reserved.\\n\\nBack to Top\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"https://www.animalhub.com/exercising-your-miniature-schnauzer/\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20210124182929/https://www.animalhub.com/exercising-your-miniature-schnauzer/\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"Exercising Your Miniature Schnauzer\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"The Schnauzer name derived from the German word “Schnauze”, which means “muzzle”. It was used as a farm dog, mostly as ratter and still retains the ability. Today, this dog is mostly a companion dog today. They were developed by breeding small Standard Schnauzers, probably with the Affenpinscher and possibly the Poodle. Miniature Schnauzers are a very popular breed throughout the world.\",\n \"Don’t be fooled because this is a little dog that is good indoors. This breed is smart and has some energy and needs a little activity every day. They are inclined to behavior problems (barky, temperamental, defensive) without activity.\",\n \"At least one 20-minute brisk walk most days, 20 minutes of play time (chasing, running or with a toy) once a week to engage their mind.\",\n \"Theresa has been with Animal Hub since it was still just a concept. When someone on our team wants to know what genetic strands make a dog's coat appear certain colors or the DNA differences between breeds of cats, Theresa is the one to ask. She truly enjoys helping people understand more about their pets and how the animal mind works. Theresa loves to help other pet owners through her education and experience.\",\n \"AnimalHub.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Exercising Your Miniature Schnauzer | Animal Hub\\n\\n#### LATEST & GREATEST:\\n\\nGreat Outdoor Dog Kennel Flooring Ideas\\n\\nNatural And Eco-Friendly Ways To Clean Kennel Flooring\\n\\n8 Great Features Of The Impact Case Collapsible Dog Cra...\\n\\nKeeping Your Dog Warm: Kennel Floor Heaters And Other O...\\n\\n8 Great Toys For German Shepherd Dogs\\n\\n10 Great Gifts For Dog Lovers\\n\\nSix Popular Types Of Outdoor Kennel Flooring\\n\\nWhat You Need To Know About Fleas On Humans\\n\\nWinter Wonderland: Canine Care Accessories For Indoor C...\\n\\nThe Best Kennel Flooring And Accessories\\n\\n * All Things Dog\\n * Degu Land\\n * Petology\\n * Turtle Town\\n\\nSelect Page\\n\\n# Exercising Your Miniature Schnauzer\\n\\nPosted by Theresa | All Things Dog, Canine Health | 0 |\\n\\n## Good Exercises For Your Miniature Schnauzer\\n\\nThe Schnauzer name derived from the German word “Schnauze”, which means\\n“muzzle”. It was used as a farm dog, mostly as ratter and still retains the\\nability. Today, this dog is mostly a companion dog today. They were developed\\nby breeding small Standard Schnauzers, probably with the Affenpinscher and\\npossibly the Poodle. Miniature Schnauzers are a very popular breed throughout\\nthe world.\\n\\nBreed Type\\n\\nTerrier\\n\\nPhysical Characteristics\\n\\n * small dog – 11 to 15 pounds (5 – 6.8 kg)\\n * sturdy, square build\\n * docked tail is set high and carried erect\\n * double coated dog – outer coat is wiry and the undercoat is soft with minimal shedding\\n\\nPersonality\\n\\n * intelligent, alert dog, can be a good watchdog\\n * moderate energy dog\\n * playful and gets along well with children and like to be with people\\n * affectionate, devoted, and docile\\n * some can be reserved with strangers, tends to be a one-person dog\\n\\nBest Exercises\\n\\nDon’t be fooled because this is a little dog that is good indoors. This breed\\nis smart and has some energy and needs a little activity every day. They are\\ninclined to behavior problems (barky, temperamental, defensive) without\\nactivity.\\n\\n * medium-brisk walks (15 – 25 minutes)\\n * play at dog park, if socialized\\n * short games (15 – 20 minutes) at catch or any game where they chase things\\n\\nSuggested Exercise Plan\\n\\nAt least one 20-minute brisk walk most days, 20 minutes of play time (chasing,\\nrunning or with a toy) once a week to engage their mind.\\n\\nThings To Note\\n\\nThis breed sheds little to no hair and is a good dog for allergy sufferers.\\n\\nShare:\\n\\nRate:\\n\\n### About The Author\\n\\n#### Theresa\\n\\nTheresa has been with Animal Hub since it was still just a concept. When\\nsomeone on our team wants to know what genetic strands make a dog's coat\\nappear certain colors or the DNA differences between breeds of cats, Theresa\\nis the one to ask. She truly enjoys helping people understand more about their\\npets and how the animal mind works. 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Designed by Pink Gecko Media\\n\\n * All Things Dog\\n * Degu 101\\n * Petology\\n * Turtles\\n * Reviews\\n * About Us\\n * Privacy Policy\\n * Privacy Policy\\n\\n### Pin It on Pinterest\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"https://www.schnauzers-rule.com/dog-food-nutrition.html\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20190709155230/https://www.schnauzers-rule.com/dog-food-nutrition.html\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"Dog Food Nutrition Facts and Analysis\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"The following information on dog food nutrition provides a list of all the required nutrients a dog needs for optimal health. But since each dog has different needs based on their activity level, stage of life, and or any particular health issues they may be dealing with, there is no one brand that is going to be best for all Schnauzers.\",\n \"So what are the right amounts of protein, fats, vitamins, and minerals for your Miniature Schnauzer? The AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) has in place a set of standards to meet all the nutrient requirements of your dog. Use this information when comparing dog food labels and to help you in choose the best dog food for your Miniature Schnauzer.\",\n \"• Water: Clean fresh water should be available for your Schnauzer, at all times. Water consumption is of the utmost importance as dehydration is a serious illness. A healthy Miniature Schnauzer can effectively self-regulate his own water intake. Considering how important water is to the body, provide your Schnauzer with the best quality of water possible (ie filtered water).\",\n \"• Energy: Miniature Schnauzers need to consume a certain amount of calories per day to maintain optimal health. Energy is provided by proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. The appropriate amount of calories your Schnauzer should consume daily depends on activity level, if dog is lactating, and even weather conditions.\",\n \"Below is an example of how a dog's activity level, age, and environment can effect the amount of calories he/she needs per day. Example Dog: 15 pound Miniature Schnauzer.\",\n \"Activity Level| Ideal Weight| Daily Calories Active Schnauzer| weighing 15 pounds| 557 Kcal/day Typical Activity| weighing 15 pounds| 464 Kcal/day Pregnant Schnauzer| weighing 15 pounds| 620 Kcal/day Extreme Cold Climate| weighing 15 pounds| 700 Kcal/day Puppy 6 months| weighing 5 pounds| 400 Kcal/day Inactive Senior| weighing 15 pounds| 380 Kcal/day\",\n \"• Protein: Proteins are necessary for growth and development. They are the building blocks of nutrition. Proteins are made up of smaller units called amino acids. Of the 22 amino acids needed, 10 are essential amino acids that must be consumed in dog food nutrition.\",\n \"The amount of protein your Miniature Schnauzer needs depends on his age, size, and activity level. However, not all proteins are created equal so be sure your Schnauzer consumes high quality digestible proteins.\",\n \"A dog consuming 36% protein from rabbit meat is not the same as consuming 36% protein from a combination whole grain corn, soybean meal and chicken meal. The body doesn't digest the two in the same way. And poor quality proteins are much harder for your Schnauzer to digest.\",\n \"In other words, it's the quality of ingredients and your Schnauzer’s ability to digest them that will make the most difference in your dog's well-being and overall health.\",\n \"• Fats: Fats are an important part of dog food nutrition. As a concentrated source of energy, fats facilitate the absorption, storage, and transport of fat-soluble vitamins such as vitamins A, D, E, and K. The type and amount of fats your dog consumes is extremely important. The most prevalent problems related to fats and Schnauzers are over consumption, obesity, and pancreatitis. Fats are also a source of essential fatty acids (EFA), which must be obtained through your dog's diet.\",\n \"• Vitamins: Most commercial dog foods are fortified with vitamins to levels that exceed minimal requirements. Vitamins A, D, E, and K are fat soluble vitamins and are stored in the body whereas water soluble vitamins, like Vitamin C and some B-complex vitamins, are excreted if excess amounts are consumed. The fat soluble vitamins, if ingested in mega doses, can produce side effects or toxicity. (note: There is no AAFCO dietary requirement for Vitamins C or K for dogs).\",\n \"• Minerals: A balanced amount of minerals also plays an important part of dog food nutrition. Minerals perform many different functions in the body such as bone and cartilage formation, enzymatic reactions, maintaining fluid balance, transportation of oxygen in the blood, normal muscle and nerve function, and the production of hormones. Minerals work along with other minerals, vitamins, and enzymes in the body to produce their effects, so the proper balance is vital.\",\n \"If a dog food is labeled as 'complete and balanced' it must meet the standards established by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). This is done by through a sampling of the food to ensure it meets the AAFCO nutrient profile or by passing actual feeding trials. Be sure to look for the nutritional adequacy statement on dog food packages. Only dog foods labeled as complete and balanced are intended for long-term use.\",\n \"(Product Name) is formulated to meet the nutrional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profile for (All Life Stages) or other stage of the pet’s life such as gestation, lactation, growth, maintenance...\",\n \"Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that (Product Brand of Dog Food) provides complete and balanced nutrition for (All Life Stages) or other stage of the pet’s life such as gestation, lactation, growth, maintenance...\",\n \"There are two separate nutrient profiles for dogs: one for growth (puppies) and one for adult maintenance. Maximum and minimum levels of nutrient intake have been established to avoid over nutrition (to avoid toxicity) and under nutrition (to avoid nutrient deficiencies) with pet foods today. The AAFCO standards include recommendations on protein, fat, fat soluble vitamins, water soluble vitamins, and mineral content of foods. Again it reflects the minimum (and some maximum) levels of nutrients that should be in complete and balanced pet food based upon the particular life stage of the pet.\",\n \"The nutrient levels in the table below are expressed on a dry matter (DM) basis for dog food nutrition. Most pet food labels, however list levels using a guaranteed analysis which are expressed on an as fed basis. Therefore, you will need to convert \\\"AS FED\\\" to \\\"DRY MATTER\\\" in order to check your dog food's nutrient levels to that of the AAFCO profile.\",\n \"To convert 'as fed' to 'dry matter' first locate the Guaranteed Analysis on the dog food label. Since each brand and type of dog food has different levels of moisture, we must convert it to dry matter.\",\n \"For example: A can of dog food that with 80% moisture is expressed as 20% dry matter. (100 - 80 = 20)\",\n \"Let's say the above can of dog food's label reads 5% protein. We would take 5 and divide by 20 = 25. This means the amount of protein on a dry matter basis is 25%.\",\n \"Since a food's fat content is important for our Schnauzers don't be fooled when you see a Guaranteed Analysis of 6%. Do the conversion first. If moisture is 80% it would mean the fat content would be calculated as:\",\n \"6 divided by 20 = 30%. A dog food with 30% fat in its contents is too much for Schnauzers.\",\n \"Nutrient| Units DM Basis| Growth and Reproduction Minimum| Adult Maintenance Minimum| Maximum ---|---|---|---|--- PROTEIN| %| 22.0| 18.0 Arginine| %| 0.62| 0.51 Histidine| %| 0.22| 0.18 Isoleucine| %| 0.45| 0.37 Leucine| %| 0.72| 0.59 Lysine| %| 0.77| 0.63 Methionine-cystine| %| 0.53|\",\n \"Phenylalanine-tyrosine| %| 0.89| 0.73 Threonine| %| 0.58| 0.48 Tryptophan| %| 0.20| 0.16 Valine| %| 0.48| 0.39 Fat^b| %| 8.0| 5.0 Linoleic acid| %| 1.0| 1.0 MINERALS Calcium| %| 1.0| 0.6| 2.5 Phosphorus| %| 0.8| 0.5| 1.6 Ca:P ratio| 1:1| 1:1| 2:1 Potassium| %| 0.6| 0.6 Sodium| %| 0.3| 0.06 Chloride| %| 0.45| 0.09 Magnesium| %| 0.04| 0.04| 0.3 Iron^c| mg/kg| 80.0| 80.0| 3000.0 Copper^d| mg/kg| 7.3| 7.3| 250.0 Manganese| mg/kg| 5.0| 5.0 Zinc| mg/kg| 120.0| 120.0| 1000.0 Iodine| mg/kg| 1.5| 1.5| 50.0 Selenium| mg/kg| 0.11| 0.11| 2.0 VITAMINS Vitamin A| IU/kg| 5000.0| 5000.0| 250000.0 Vitamin D| IU/kg| 500.0| 500.0| 5000.0 Vitamin E| IU/kg| 50.0| 50.0| 1000.0 Thiamine^e| mg/kg| 1.0| 1.0 Riboflavin| mg/kg| 2.2| 2.2 Pantothenic acid| mg/kg| 10.0| 10.0 Niacin| mg/kg| 11.4| 11.4 Pyridoxine| mg/kg| 1.0| 1.0 Folic Acid| mg/kg| 0.18| 0.18 Vitamin B12| mg/kg| 0.022| 0.022 Choline| mg/kg| 1200.0| 1200.0\",\n \"^aPresumes an energy density of 3.5 kcal ME/g DM, based on the \\\"modified Atwater\\\" values of 3.5, 8.5, and 3.5 kcal/g for protein, fat, and carbohydrate (nitrogen-free extract, NFE), respectively. Rations greater than 4.0 kcal/g should be corrected for energy density; rations less than 3.5 kcal/g should not be corrected for energy.\",\n \"^b Although a true requirement for fat per se has not been established, the minimum level was based on recognition of fat as a source of essential fatty acids, as a carrier of fat-soluble vitamins, to enhance palatability, and to supply an adequate caloric density.\",\n \"^c Because of very poor bioavailability, iron from carbonate or oxide sources that are added to the diet should not be considered as components in meeting the minimum nutrient level.\",\n \"^d Because of very poor bioavailability, copper from oxide sources that are added to the diet should not be considered as components in meeting the minimum nutrient level.\",\n \"^e Because processing may destroy up to 90 percent of the thiamine in the diet, allowance in formulation should be made to ensure the minimum nutrient level is met after processing.\",\n \"Keep in mind, the Nutrient Profile is only a list about quantities, you must further evaluate dog food nutrition by understanding the Guaranteed Analysis on the dog food label and ensuring the food contains good quality digestible ingredients. Remember, in order for your Miniature Schnauzer to truly benefit from his dog food his digestive system must be able to process it.\",\n \"When selecting the best pet food for your Miniature Schnauzer: Read the entire label and choose a food based on its quality (ie the ingredients) and not just percentages. It is the quality of fats and proteins that will have the most profound effect on your Miniature Schnauzer.\",\n \"Calcium is an important mineral for dogs. It is needed for them to maintain strong healthy bones and teeth. If you are feeding your dog a homemade diet and need to a calcium supplement, here is and easy way to do it:\",\n \"1. Wash: Wash empty eggshells in warm water and lay them out on a paper towel to dry. Do not remove the membrane because it contains important nutrients for the joints which helps arthritis (note: Use certified organic eggs, if possible).\",\n \"2. Dry: Once the eggshells have dried, put the broken pieces onto a cookie sheet or pie pan and bake in the oven for 15 minutes at 300 degrees. This will help sterilize the eggshells and make them extra brittle for the next step; grinding.\",\n \"3. Grind: Grind the shells into a fine powder. Using a food processor or coffee grinder makes this step easy. But you can put the pieces in a plastic bag and use a rolling pin to crush them as well. Just be sure there are no gritty pieces.\",\n \"\\\"Knowledge Share\\\"... If you found this page on Dog Food Nutrition helpful and informative, please share it with your dog-loving friends by clicking on one of the share links (like facebook, twitter, and google +1) located at the top right or bottom of this page.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Dog Food Nutrition Facts and Analysis\\n\\n# Dog Food Nutrition\\n\\nThe following information on dog food nutrition provides a list of all the\\nrequired nutrients a dog needs for optimal health. But since each dog has\\ndifferent needs based on their activity level, stage of life, and or any\\nparticular health issues they may be dealing with, there is no one brand that\\nis going to be best for all Schnauzers.\\n\\nSo what are the right amounts of protein, fats, vitamins, and minerals for\\nyour Miniature Schnauzer? The AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control\\nOfficials) has in place a set of standards to meet all the nutrient\\nrequirements of your dog. Use this information when comparing dog food labels\\nand to help you in choose the best dog food for your Miniature Schnauzer.\\n\\nDaily Nutritional Requirements for Dogs\\n\\n• Water: Clean fresh water should be available for your Schnauzer, at all\\ntimes. Water consumption is of the utmost importance as dehydration is a\\nserious illness. A healthy Miniature Schnauzer can effectively self-regulate\\nhis own water intake. Considering how important water is to the body, provide\\nyour Schnauzer with the best quality of water possible (ie filtered water).\\n\\n• Energy: Miniature Schnauzers need to consume a certain amount of calories\\nper day to maintain optimal health. Energy is provided by proteins, fats, and\\ncarbohydrates. The appropriate amount of calories your Schnauzer should\\nconsume daily depends on activity level, if dog is lactating, and even weather\\nconditions.\\n\\nBelow is an example of how a dog's activity level, age, and environment can\\neffect the amount of calories he/she needs per day. Example Dog: 15 pound\\nMiniature Schnauzer.\\n\\nDaily Caloric Intake - Dog Food Nutrition \\n--- \\nActivity Level| Ideal Weight| Daily Calories \\nActive Schnauzer| weighing 15 pounds| 557 Kcal/day \\nTypical Activity| weighing 15 pounds| 464 Kcal/day \\nPregnant Schnauzer| weighing 15 pounds| 620 Kcal/day \\nExtreme Cold Climate| weighing 15 pounds| 700 Kcal/day \\nPuppy 6 months| weighing 5 pounds| 400 Kcal/day \\nInactive Senior| weighing 15 pounds| 380 Kcal/day \\n \\n• Protein: Proteins are necessary for growth and development. They are the\\nbuilding blocks of nutrition. Proteins are made up of smaller units called\\namino acids. Of the 22 amino acids needed, 10 are essential amino acids that\\nmust be consumed in dog food nutrition.\\n\\nThey are: Arginine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine,\\nPhenylalanine, Threonine, Tryptophan, and Valine.\\n\\nThe amount of protein your Miniature Schnauzer needs depends on his age, size,\\nand activity level. However, not all proteins are created equal so be sure\\nyour Schnauzer consumes high quality digestible proteins.\\n\\nAll Proteins Are Not Created Equal\\n\\nA dog consuming 36% protein from rabbit meat is not the same as consuming 36%\\nprotein from a combination whole grain corn, soybean meal and chicken meal.\\nThe body doesn't digest the two in the same way. And poor quality proteins are\\nmuch harder for your Schnauzer to digest.\\n\\nIn other words, it's the quality of ingredients and your Schnauzer’s ability\\nto digest them that will make the most difference in your dog's well-being and\\noverall health.\\n\\n• Fats: Fats are an important part of dog food nutrition. As a concentrated\\nsource of energy, fats facilitate the absorption, storage, and transport of\\nfat-soluble vitamins such as vitamins A, D, E, and K. The type and amount of\\nfats your dog consumes is extremely important. The most prevalent problems\\nrelated to fats and Schnauzers are over consumption, obesity, and\\npancreatitis. Fats are also a source of essential fatty acids (EFA), which\\nmust be obtained through your dog's diet.\\n\\n• Vitamins: Most commercial dog foods are fortified with vitamins to levels\\nthat exceed minimal requirements. Vitamins A, D, E, and K are fat soluble\\nvitamins and are stored in the body whereas water soluble vitamins, like\\nVitamin C and some B-complex vitamins, are excreted if excess amounts are\\nconsumed. The fat soluble vitamins, if ingested in mega doses, can produce\\nside effects or toxicity. (note: There is no AAFCO dietary requirement for\\nVitamins C or K for dogs).\\n\\n• Minerals: A balanced amount of minerals also plays an important part of dog\\nfood nutrition. Minerals perform many different functions in the body such as\\nbone and cartilage formation, enzymatic reactions, maintaining fluid balance,\\ntransportation of oxygen in the blood, normal muscle and nerve function, and\\nthe production of hormones. Minerals work along with other minerals, vitamins,\\nand enzymes in the body to produce their effects, so the proper balance is\\nvital.\\n\\n## Understanding Dog Food Labels\\n\\nIf a dog food is labeled as 'complete and balanced' it must meet the standards\\nestablished by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO).\\nThis is done by through a sampling of the food to ensure it meets the AAFCO\\nnutrient profile or by passing actual feeding trials. Be sure to look for the\\nnutritional adequacy statement on dog food packages. Only dog foods labeled as\\ncomplete and balanced are intended for long-term use.\\n\\nExample of Nutritional Adequacy Statement on Dog Food Labels\\n\\nStatement used for Laboratory Formulation Analysis:\\n\\n(Product Name) is formulated to meet the nutrional levels established by the\\nAAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profile for (All Life Stages) or other stage of the\\npet’s life such as gestation, lactation, growth, maintenance...\\n\\nor Statement used for Feeding Trails:\\n\\nAnimal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that (Product Brand\\nof Dog Food) provides complete and balanced nutrition for (All Life Stages) or\\nother stage of the pet’s life such as gestation, lactation, growth,\\nmaintenance...\\n\\nThere are two separate nutrient profiles for dogs: one for growth (puppies)\\nand one for adult maintenance. Maximum and minimum levels of nutrient intake\\nhave been established to avoid over nutrition (to avoid toxicity) and under\\nnutrition (to avoid nutrient deficiencies) with pet foods today. The AAFCO\\nstandards include recommendations on protein, fat, fat soluble vitamins, water\\nsoluble vitamins, and mineral content of foods. Again it reflects the minimum\\n(and some maximum) levels of nutrients that should be in complete and balanced\\npet food based upon the particular life stage of the pet.\\n\\nThe nutrient levels in the table below are expressed on a dry matter (DM)\\nbasis for dog food nutrition. Most pet food labels, however list levels using\\na guaranteed analysis which are expressed on an as fed basis. Therefore, you\\nwill need to convert \\\"AS FED\\\" to \\\"DRY MATTER\\\" in order to check your dog\\nfood's nutrient levels to that of the AAFCO profile.\\n\\nGuaranteed Analysis and Dog Food Nutrition\\n\\nTo convert 'as fed' to 'dry matter' first locate the Guaranteed Analysis on\\nthe dog food label. Since each brand and type of dog food has different levels\\nof moisture, we must convert it to dry matter.\\n\\n1\\\\. To determine dry matter look for the moisture percentage on the package\\nand subtract that amount from 100.\\n\\n(100 - moisture % = dry matter)\\n\\nFor example: A can of dog food that with 80% moisture is expressed as 20% dry\\nmatter. (100 - 80 = 20)\\n\\n2\\\\. Next take the nutrient amount you want to evaluate and divide it by the\\ndry matter.\\n\\nLet's say the above can of dog food's label reads 5% protein. We would take 5\\nand divide by 20 = 25. This means the amount of protein on a dry matter basis\\nis 25%.\\n\\nYou will use this same conversion for each nutrient you want to evaluate on\\nyour Schnauzer's dog food.\\n\\nSince a food's fat content is important for our Schnauzers don't be fooled\\nwhen you see a Guaranteed Analysis of 6%. Do the conversion first. If moisture\\nis 80% it would mean the fat content would be calculated as:\\n\\n6 divided by 20 = 30%. A dog food with 30% fat in its contents is too much for\\nSchnauzers.\\n\\n## AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles\\n\\nNutrient| Units DM Basis| Growth and Reproduction Minimum| Adult Maintenance\\nMinimum| Maximum \\n---|---|---|---|--- \\nPROTEIN| %| 22.0| 18.0 \\nArginine| %| 0.62| 0.51 \\nHistidine| %| 0.22| 0.18 \\nIsoleucine| %| 0.45| 0.37 \\nLeucine| %| 0.72| 0.59 \\nLysine| %| 0.77| 0.63 \\nMethionine-cystine| %| 0.53|\\n\\n0.43 \\n \\nPhenylalanine-tyrosine| %| 0.89| 0.73 \\nThreonine| %| 0.58| 0.48 \\nTryptophan| %| 0.20| 0.16 \\nValine| %| 0.48| 0.39 \\nFat^b| %| 8.0| 5.0 \\nLinoleic acid| %| 1.0| 1.0 \\nMINERALS \\nCalcium| %| 1.0| 0.6| 2.5 \\nPhosphorus| %| 0.8| 0.5| 1.6 \\nCa:P ratio| 1:1| 1:1| 2:1 \\nPotassium| %| 0.6| 0.6 \\nSodium| %| 0.3| 0.06 \\nChloride| %| 0.45| 0.09 \\nMagnesium| %| 0.04| 0.04| 0.3 \\nIron^c| mg/kg| 80.0| 80.0| 3000.0 \\nCopper^d| mg/kg| 7.3| 7.3| 250.0 \\nManganese| mg/kg| 5.0| 5.0 \\nZinc| mg/kg| 120.0| 120.0| 1000.0 \\nIodine| mg/kg| 1.5| 1.5| 50.0 \\nSelenium| mg/kg| 0.11| 0.11| 2.0 \\nVITAMINS \\nVitamin A| IU/kg| 5000.0| 5000.0| 250000.0 \\nVitamin D| IU/kg| 500.0| 500.0| 5000.0 \\nVitamin E| IU/kg| 50.0| 50.0| 1000.0 \\nThiamine^e| mg/kg| 1.0| 1.0 \\nRiboflavin| mg/kg| 2.2| 2.2 \\nPantothenic acid| mg/kg| 10.0| 10.0 \\nNiacin| mg/kg| 11.4| 11.4 \\nPyridoxine| mg/kg| 1.0| 1.0 \\nFolic Acid| mg/kg| 0.18| 0.18 \\nVitamin B12| mg/kg| 0.022| 0.022 \\nCholine| mg/kg| 1200.0| 1200.0 \\n \\n^aPresumes an energy density of 3.5 kcal ME/g DM, based on the \\\"modified\\nAtwater\\\" values of 3.5, 8.5, and 3.5 kcal/g for protein, fat, and carbohydrate\\n(nitrogen-free extract, NFE), respectively. Rations greater than 4.0 kcal/g\\nshould be corrected for energy density; rations less than 3.5 kcal/g should\\nnot be corrected for energy.\\n\\n^b Although a true requirement for fat per se has not been established, the\\nminimum level was based on recognition of fat as a source of essential fatty\\nacids, as a carrier of fat-soluble vitamins, to enhance palatability, and to\\nsupply an adequate caloric density.\\n\\n^c Because of very poor bioavailability, iron from carbonate or oxide sources\\nthat are added to the diet should not be considered as components in meeting\\nthe minimum nutrient level.\\n\\n^d Because of very poor bioavailability, copper from oxide sources that are\\nadded to the diet should not be considered as components in meeting the\\nminimum nutrient level.\\n\\n^e Because processing may destroy up to 90 percent of the thiamine in the\\ndiet, allowance in formulation should be made to ensure the minimum nutrient\\nlevel is met after processing. \\n \\nKeep in mind, the Nutrient Profile is only a list about quantities, you must\\nfurther evaluate dog food nutrition by understanding the Guaranteed Analysis\\non the dog food label and ensuring the food contains good quality digestible\\ningredients. Remember, in order for your Miniature Schnauzer to truly benefit\\nfrom his dog food his digestive system must be able to process it.\\n\\nWhen selecting the best pet food for your Miniature Schnauzer: Read the entire\\nlabel and choose a food based on its quality (ie the ingredients) and not just\\npercentages. It is the quality of fats and proteins that will have the most\\nprofound effect on your Miniature Schnauzer.\\n\\nREAD: Choosing the best dog food for Schnauzers nutrition.\\n\\n### Powdered Eggshells Rich Source of Calcium\\n\\nCalcium is an important mineral for dogs. It is needed for them to maintain\\nstrong healthy bones and teeth. If you are feeding your dog a homemade diet\\nand need to a calcium supplement, here is and easy way to do it:\\n\\nInstead of tossing out eggshells in the trash, why notuse them to prepare a\\ncalcium supplement for your dog.\\n\\n1\\\\. Wash: Wash empty eggshells in warm water and lay them out on a paper towel\\nto dry. Do not remove the membrane because it contains important nutrients for\\nthe joints which helps arthritis (note: Use certified organic eggs, if\\npossible).\\n\\n2\\\\. Dry: Once the eggshells have dried, put the broken pieces onto a cookie\\nsheet or pie pan and bake in the oven for 15 minutes at 300 degrees. This will\\nhelp sterilize the eggshells and make them extra brittle for the next step;\\ngrinding.\\n\\n3\\\\. Grind: Grind the shells into a fine powder. Using a food processor or\\ncoffee grinder makes this step easy. But you can put the pieces in a plastic\\nbag and use a rolling pin to crush them as well. Just be sure there are no\\ngritty pieces.\\n\\n4\\\\. Store: Put the powdered eggshells into a small glass jar and store it in\\nthe refrigerator.\\n\\n5\\\\. Supplement: Sprinkle 1/4 tsp to your dog's homemade meals.\\n\\n*** As always, seek advice from your Veterinarian before adding any\\nsupplements or changing your dog's diet.\\n\\n\\\"Knowledge Share\\\"... 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Throw in that walrus mustache and quivering enthusiasm, and they’ll make you laugh every day.\",\n \"Although these are purebred dogs, you may still find them in shelters and rescues. Remember to adopt! Don’t shop if this is the breed for you.\",\n \"With a Miniature Schnauzer in the house, you’ll never be alone, not even when you go to the bathroom. They’ve got personality-plus, and whether they’re bounding around ahead of you or curled up snoozing on your lap, you’ll never be bored with one of these pups around. Just make sure you can give them plenty of exercise to keep up with their high energy!\",\n \"DogTime recommends this carrier for traveling with your small Schnauzer buddy. You should also pick up this dog fetch toy to help burn off your pup’s high energy!\",\n \"Contrary to popular belief, small size doesn't necessarily an apartment dog make. Plenty of small dogs are too high-energy and yappy for life in a high- rise. Being quiet, low energy, fairly calm indoors, and polite with the other residents are all good qualities in an apartment dog. And you can find an awesome crate for your dog here to give them a little more personal space in your apartment.\",\n \"Some dogs are simply easier than others; they take to training better and are fairly easygoing. They're also resilient enough to bounce back from your mistakes or inconsistencies.\",\n \"Dogs who are highly sensitive, independent thinking, or assertive may be harder for a first-time dog parent to manage. You'll get your best match if you take your dog-owning experience into account as you choose your new pooch.\",\n \"If you're new to dog parenting, take a look at 101 Dog Tricks and read up on how to train your dog!\",\n \"You may also want to consider adopting a senior dog, as they tend to be less demanding of your time and energy. You can keep your senior dog active well into old age by providing them with joint supplements to fight the symptoms of arthritis. Adding Glyde Mobility Chews to their routine can help their joints stay healthy.\",\n \"Some dogs will let a stern reprimand roll off their backs, while others take even a dirty look to heart. Low-sensitivity dogs, also called \\\"easygoing,\\\" \\\"tolerant,\\\" \\\"resilient,\\\" and even \\\"thick-skinned,\\\" can better handle a noisy, chaotic household, a louder or more assertive owner, and an inconsistent or variable routine. Do you have young kids, throw lots of dinner parties, play in a garage band, or lead a hectic life? Go with a low-sensitivity dog.\",\n \"Some breeds bond very closely with their family and are more prone to worry or even panic when left alone by their owner. An anxious dog can be very destructive--barking, whining, chewing, and otherwise causing mayhem. These breeds do best when a family member is home during the day or if you can take the dog to work.\",\n \"Breeds with very short coats and little or no undercoat or body fat, such as Greyhounds, are vulnerable to the cold. Dogs with a low cold tolerance need to live inside in cool climates and should have a jacket or sweater for chilly walks. You can find a great jacket for your dog here!\",\n \"Dogs with thick, double coats are more vulnerable to overheating. So are breeds with short noses, like Bulldogs or Pugs, since they can't pant as well to cool themselves off. If you want a heat-sensitive breed, your dog will need to stay indoors with you on warm or humid days, and you'll need to be extra cautious about exercising your dog in the heat.\",\n \"Some breeds are independent and aloof, even if they've been raised by the same person since puppyhood; others bond closely to one person and are indifferent to everyone else; and some shower the whole family with affection. Breed isn't the only factor that goes into affection levels; dogs who were raised inside a home with people around feel more comfortable with humans and bond more easily.\",\n \"Treats can help the bonding process go more smoothly. Try giving your dog Glyde Mobility Chews to help them see you as a provider and to keep their joints healthy!\",\n \"Being gentle with children, sturdy enough to handle the heavy-handed pets and hugs they can dish out, and having a blasé attitude toward running, screaming children are all traits that make a kid-friendly dog. You may be surprised by who's on that list: Fierce-looking Boxers are considered good with children, as are American Staffordshire Terriers (which are considered Pit Bulls). Small, delicate, and potentially snappy dogs such as Chihuahuas aren't always so family-friendly.\",\n \"**All dogs are individuals. Our ratings are generalizations, and they're not a guarantee of how any breed or individual dog will behave. Dogs from any breed can be good with children based on their past experiences, training on how to get along with kids, and personality. No matter what the breed or breed type, all dogs have strong jaws, sharp pointy teeth, and may bite in stressful circumstances. Young children and dogs of any breed should always be supervised by an adult and never left alone together, period.\",\n \"Friendliness toward dogs and friendliness toward humans are two completely different things. Some dogs may attack or try to dominate other dogs, even if they're love-bugs with people; others would rather play than fight; and some will turn tail and run. Breed isn't the only factor. Dogs who lived with their littermates and mother until at least six to eight weeks of age and who spent lots of time playing with other dogs during puppyhood, are more likely to have good canine social skills.\",\n \"Stranger-friendly dogs will greet guests with wagging tails and nuzzles; others are shy, indifferent, or even aggressive. However, no matter what the breed, a dog who was socialized and exposed to lots of different types, ages, sizes, and shapes of people as a puppy will respond better to strangers as an adult. Remember that even friendly dogs should stay on a good, strong leash like this one in public!\",\n \"If you're going to share your home with a dog, you'll need to deal with some level of dog hair on your clothes and in your house. However, shedding does vary greatly among the breeds. Some dogs shed year-round, some \\\"blow\\\" seasonally, some do both, and some shed hardly at all. If you're a neatnik, you'll need to either pick a low-shedding breed or relax your standards. To help keep your home a little cleaner, you can find a great de-shedding tool here!\",\n \"Drool-prone dogs may drape ropes of slobber on your arm and leave big, wet spots on your clothes when they come over to say hello. If you've got a laid- back attitude toward slobber, fine; but if you're a neatnik, you may want to choose a dog who rates low in the drool department.\",\n \"Some breeds are brush-and-go dogs; others require regular bathing, clipping, and other grooming just to stay clean and healthy. Consider whether you have the time and patience for a dog who needs a lot of grooming, or the money to pay someone else to do it.\",\n \"Due to poor breeding practices, some breeds are prone to certain genetic health problems, such as hip dysplasia. This doesn't mean that every dog of that breed will develop those diseases; it just means that they're at an increased risk.\",\n \"If you're adopting a puppy, it's a good idea to find out which genetic illnesses are common to the breed you're interested in. You may also want to ask if your shelter or rescue has information about the physical health of your potential pup's parents and other relatives.\",\n \"Many dogs suffer from mobility issues as they approach old age. Giving your dog Glyde Mobility Chews can improve their joint health and keep them moving!\",\n \"Some breeds have hearty appetites and tend to put on weight easily. As in humans, being overweight can cause health problems in dogs. If you pick a breed that's prone to packing on pounds, you'll need to limit treats, make sure they get enough exercise, and measure out their daily food servings into regular meals rather than leaving food out all the time.\",\n \"Ask your vet about your dog's diet and what they recommend for feeding your pooch to keep them at a healthy weight. Weight gain can lead to other health issues or worsen problems like arthritis. Giving your dog Glyde Mobility Chews can improve your dog's joint health while you keep them at an appropriate weight!\",\n \"Dogs come in all sizes, from the world's smallest pooch, the Chihuahua, to the towering Great Dane, how much space a dog takes up is a key factor in deciding if they're compatible with you and your living space. Large dog breeds might seem overpowering and intimidating, but some of them are incredibly sweet! Take a look and find the right sized dog for you!\",\n \"Many larger dogs are prone to joint issues. Adding Glyde Mobility Chews to their routine can help their joints stay healthy.\",\n \"Easy-to-train dogs are more adept at forming an association between a prompt (such as the word \\\"sit\\\"), an action (sitting), and a consequence (getting a treat) very quickly. Other dogs need more time, patience, and repetition during training.\",\n \"Many breeds are intelligent but approach training with a \\\"What's in it for me?\\\" attitude, in which case you'll need to use rewards and games to teach them to want to comply with your requests. You should check out Glyde Mobility Chews for treats that can actually improve your dog's joint health to get you started!\",\n \"Dogs who were bred for jobs that require decision making, intelligence, and concentration, such as herding livestock, need to exercise their brains, just as dogs who were bred to run all day need to exercise their bodies. If they don't get the mental stimulation they need, they'll make their own work-- usually with projects you won't like, such as digging and chewing. Obedience training and interactive dog toys are good ways to give a dog a brain workout, as are dog sports and careers, such as agility and search and rescue.\",\n \"Common in most breeds during puppyhood and in Retriever breeds at all ages, mouthiness means a tendency to nip, chew, and play-bite (a soft, fairly painless bite that doesn't puncture the skin). Mouthy dogs are more likely to use their mouths to hold or \\\"herd\\\" their human family members, and they need training to learn that it's fine to gnaw on chew toys, but not on people. Mouthy breeds tend to really enjoy a game of fetch, as well as a good chew on a toy that's been stuffed with kibble and treats.\",\n \"Dogs who were bred to hunt, such as Terriers, have an inborn desire to chase-- and sometimes kill--other animals. Anything whizzing by, such as cats, squirrels, and perhaps even cars, can trigger that instinct. Dogs who like to chase need to be leashed or kept in a fenced area when outdoors, and you'll need a high, secure fence in your yard. These breeds generally aren't a good fit for homes with smaller pets that can look like prey, such as cats, hamsters, or small dogs. Breeds that were originally used for bird hunting, on the other hand, generally won't chase, but you'll probably have a hard time getting their attention when there are birds flying by.\",\n \"Some breeds sound off more often than others. When choosing a breed, think about how often the dog vocalizes with barks or howls. If you're considering a hound, would you find their trademark howls musical or maddening? If you're considering a watchdog, will a city full of suspicious \\\"strangers\\\" put your pup on permanent alert? Will the local wildlife literally drive your dog wild? Do you live in housing with noise restrictions? Do you have neighbors nearby? Then you may wish to choose a quieter dog.\",\n \"Some breeds are more free-spirited than others. Nordic dogs such as Siberian Huskies were bred to range long distances, and given the chance, they'll take off after anything that catches their interest. And many hounds simply must follow their noses--or that bunny that just ran across the path--even if it means leaving you behind.\",\n \"High-energy dogs are always ready and waiting for action. Originally bred to perform a canine job of some sort, such as retrieving game for hunters or herding livestock, they have the stamina to put in a full workday. They need a significant amount of exercise and mental stimulation, and they're more likely to spend time jumping, playing, and investigating any new sights and smells.\",\n \"Low-energy dogs are the canine equivalent of a couch potato, content to doze the day away. When picking a breed, consider your own activity level and lifestyle, and think about whether you'll find a frisky, energetic dog invigorating or annoying.\",\n \"Your dog's energy level can also be affected by health issues. Adding Glyde Mobility Chews to your pet's routine can improve their joint health and keep them moving!\",\n \"A vigorous dog may or may not have high energy, but everything they do, they do with vigor: they strain on the leash (until you train them not to), try to plow through obstacles, and even eats and drinks with great big gulps. These dynamos need lots of training to learn good manners, and may not be the best fit for a home with young kids or someone who's elderly or frail. A low-vigor dog, on the other hand, has a more subdued approach to life.\",\n \"Some breeds do fine with a slow evening stroll around the block. Others need daily, vigorous exercise, especially those that were originally bred for physically demanding jobs, like herding or hunting.\",\n \"Without enough exercise, these breeds may put on weight and vent their pent-up energy in ways you don't like, such as barking, chewing, and digging. Breeds that need a lot of exercise are good for outdoorsy, active people, or those interested in training their dog to compete in a high-energy dog sport, such as agility.\",\n \"Even older dogs need exercise, and it can help fight symptoms of arthritis and other age-related conditions. Adding Glyde Mobility Chews to your dog's routine can give your dog the joint supplements they need to stay active well into old age.\",\n \"Some dogs are perpetual puppies -- always begging for a game -- while others are more serious and sedate. Although a playful pup sounds endearing, consider how many games of fetch or tag you want to play each day, and whether you have kids or other dogs who can stand in as playmates for the dog.\",\n \"You may want to consider adopting an older dog. Seniors can remain playful well into old age and have fewer demands than young dogs. Adding Glyde Mobility Chews to your senior's routine can help fight the symptoms of arthritis and keep your old dog active and playful.\",\n \"The Miniature Schnauzer is a small dog with a whole lot of heart. He's always in the top 20 most popular breeds in the U.S., England, and Germany, but he's bred around the world. He is a \\\"people person\\\" all the way: extroverted with moderately high energy, he just wants to have fun. And being with you is fun, no matter what you do. He's incredibly loyal to his family — and he requires a great deal of attention.\",\n \"He's got a long beard and bushy eyebrows, and he's a handful. Developed as a ratter, he may look just like a smaller version of the Standard and Giant Schnauzers, but he's a distinct breed of his own. He isn't used much as a ratter any longer (although the instinct is still there), but he still has the lively, mischievous personality.\",\n \"He likes to be in the center of the action. He's fairly good with children and he's energetic, with a lot of terrier spunkiness. The problem is, he has no clue how small he is, and he's likely to talk trash to a much larger dog without any concept of the consequences. That swagger of his can get him in trouble, so it's up to you to keep him in line.\",\n \"Because of his size, he can be a good city dog, but he needs daily exercise. After all, he's a terrier! He needs to move. A Miniature Schnauzer also enjoys larger quarters and is great with suburban or farm families (and there might be some rats out there he can take care of for you). He adapts well to any climate, but he can gain weight quickly if he's not exercised or fed properly.\",\n \"He's protective of the people he loves and is often suspicious of strangers, until you let him know they're welcome. He's an excellent watchdog, sometimes to your frustration, and will alert you to visitors, burglars, and blowing branches. His bark can be piercing. No Golden Retriever, he won't be licking the burglar in welcome; he'll be making sure you understand the gravity of the situation at full volume.\",\n \"A Miniature Schnauzer is intelligent and learns quickly. Bored during rainy weather? Teach your Schnauzer tricks — he's a great tricks dog. Smart enough to learn anything, he excels at feats that involve jumping on his sturdy little legs.\",\n \"At the same time, he can be stubborn. Really stubborn. Dug-into-the-sand stubborn. His favorite way of rebelling is to pretend that he doesn't hear you (\\\"La, la, la, I can't heeear you!\\\") when you try to make him do something. To maintain order in your household, you must be in charge. If you let him get by with something even one time, he'll remember it forever and you'll find the behavior escalating. This is one of the downsides of living with a dog who might possibly be smarter than you are.\",\n \"But because he can be trained so easily (one of the upsides of that native intelligence), he tends to do well in obedience and agility competitions. Miniature Schnauzers also participate in earthdog trials and often excel at them. After all, digging is what they were bred to do. That also means you can expect the occasional decapitated rodent on your doorstep. Unlike a cat's offering, this is not a love gift but spoils going to the warrior who nailed the beast.\",\n \"Historically, Miniature Schnauzer ears were cropped for cosmetic purposes. Americans are moving away from cropping dogs in general, as more people come to feel it's not worth it for purely cosmetic reasons (unlike tail docking, which prevents tail injuries while out in the field).\",\n \"However, most but not all Miniature Schnauzers who compete in dog shows still have cropped ears. Some breeders won't crop the ears of pet-quality dogs who will never go into the conformation ring. If you are in contact with the breeder early enough in the process, you can probably make your own decision about cropping your Miniature Schnauzer's ears.\",\n \"Robust in body and mind, the Miniature Schnauzer is a lively, feisty, smart, happy, vocal, affectionate, low-shedding dog. He makes a fine addition to an active family.\",\n \"He's low-shedding, but high-maintenance in terms of grooming. He needs to be clipped every five to eight weeks or so.\",\n \"Always keep your Miniature Schnauzer on a leash when you're not in a fenced area. If he sees something and wants to chase it, he will likely ignore your calls.\",\n \"A bored Miniature Schnauzer is an unhappy Miniature Schnauzer. Because he's intelligent and energetic, he thrives on varied activities and exercise. Make sure that you give him both, or he'll become destructive and ill-tempered.\",\n \"To get a healthy dog, never buy a puppy from an irresponsible breeder, puppy mill, or pet store. Look for a reputable breeder who tests her breeding dogs to make sure they're free of genetic diseases that they might pass onto the puppies, and that they have sound temperaments.\",\n \"Miniature Schnauzers were originally bred to be ratters and guard dogs on farms. They were developed in the mid-to-late 19th century in Germany by crossbreeding the Standard Schnauzer with smaller breeds, such as the Miniature Pinscher, Affenpinscher, and perhaps the Poodle or Pomeranian. In Germany, he's known as the Zwergschnauzer (zwerg means \\\"dwarf\\\").\",\n \"There aren't any records on how the Miniature Schnauzer was developed, but it's clear the intent was to create a smaller version of the well-established Standard Schnauzer. The earliest record of a Miniature Schnauzer was a black female named Findel, born in October 1888. In 1895, the first breed club was formed in Cologne, Germany, although it accepted several types of dogs.\",\n \"World Wars I and II were hard on dog breeding, particularly in Europe, where some breeds were nearly lost. But interest in Miniature Schnauzers boomed after WWI, and the dog's popularity has never waned since.\",\n \"One aspect that has changed since the early days is the preferred colors. You used to be able to find a Schnauzer of almost any size in red, black and tan, yellow, or parti-color — but not today, when shades of black and silver are the rage. Just as feelings about ear cropping shift with the times, the Miniature Schnauzer's look may change again.\",\n \"An interesting aside: While the Miniature Schnauzer is considered a Terrier by the AKC, the Standard Schnauzer is classified as a member of the Working group.\",\n \"Miniature Schnauzers are sturdy and don't look like toy dogs by any stretch of the imagination. They are usually 12 to 14 inches tall at the shoulder. Weight ranges from 11 to 20 pounds.\",\n \"A Miniature Schnauzer is full of life. An extrovert, he loves to be in the thick of the family action. He may even run up to you while you're sitting down and throw his paws around your neck. He wants to touch you and be next to you all the time, and you can bet he'll want to sleep plastered to your side.\",\n \"A bit of a spitfire, the Miniature Schnauzer is a terrier — that means he's full of himself. He's a feisty type A and his work involves amusing himself. He is not aloof or independent but needs to be with people, and what's more, he wants to be in close physical contact. (Your lap is no longer your own.)\",\n \"He's very intelligent, which makes training easy, but it also means he's a master of manipulation. That combined with his stubbornness will keep you on your toes. He's not as feisty as some terriers, however, nor as dog- aggressive.\",\n \"As with every dog, the Miniature Schnauzer needs early socialization — exposure to many different people, sights, sounds, and experiences — when they're young. Socialization helps ensure that your Miniature Schnauzer puppy grows up to be a well-rounded dog.\",\n \"Miniature Schnauzers are generally healthy, but like all breeds, they're prone to certain health conditions. Not all Miniature Schnauzers will get any or all of these diseases, but it's important to be aware of them if you're considering this breed.\",\n \"* Cataracts: Cataracts cause opacity on the lens of the eye, resulting in poor vision. The dog's eye(s) will have a cloudy appearance. Cataracts usually occur in old age and sometimes can be surgically removed to improve vision.\\n* Entropion: Entropion, which is usually obvious by six months of age, causes the eyelid to roll inward, irritating or injuring the eyeball. One or both eyes can be affected. If your Schnauzer has entropion, you may notice him rubbing at his eyes. The condition can be corrected surgically.\\n* Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA): This is a family of eye diseases that involves the gradual deterioration of the retina. Early in the disease, affected dogs become night-blind; they lose sight during the day as the disease progresses. Many affected dogs adapt well to their limited or lost vision, as long as their surroundings remain the same.\\n* Urinary Stones: These can cause your Miniature Schnauzer to start straining to urinate, pass blood in the urine, need to urinate more often than normal, and have cloudy or foul-smelling urine. While small bladder stones may pass on their own, your vet should be consulted. Dietary changes can't get rid of existing stones, but they can prevent more stones from forming.\\n* Myotonia Congenita: Only recently discovered in Miniature Schnauzers, this is a hereditary skeletomuscular disorder similar to muscular dystrophy. Symptoms begin when puppies are a few weeks old. Their muscles contract easily and they have prominent muscles in the shoulders and thighs. They have difficulty getting up, their coats are stiff, and they bunny-hop when running. Their tongues are enlarged and stiffen when touched, their lower jaws are peak-shaped, and they have difficulty swallowing. All breeding stock should be DNA-tested for the gene that causes it.\\n* Von Willebrand's Disease: Found in both dogs and humans, this is a blood disorder that affects the clotting process. An affected dog will have symptoms such as nosebleeds, bleeding gums, prolonged bleeding from surgery, prolonged bleeding during heat cycles or after whelping, and occasionally blood in the stool. This disorder is usually diagnosed between three and five years of age, and it can't be cured. However, it can be managed with treatments that include cauterizing or suturing injuries, transfusions before surgery, and avoidance of specific medications.\\n* Congenital Megaesophagus: This is a condition in which food and liquid are retained in the dog's esophagus, causing him to regurgitate his food. As a result, dogs can get aspiration pneumonia or their esophagus can become obstructed. Diet can be adjusted to provide for the least regurgitation. The disease itself can't be treated, only resulting conditions such as pneumonia; and the prognosis tends to be poor.\\nIf you're buying a puppy, find a good breeder who will show you health clearances for both your puppy's parents. Health clearances prove that a dog has been tested for and cleared of a particular condition.\",\n \"In Miniature Schnauzers, you should expect to see health clearances from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) for hip dysplasia (with a score of fair or better), elbow dysplasia, hypothyroidism, and von Willebrand's disease; from Auburn University for thrombopathia; and from the Canine Eye Registry Foundation (CERF) certifying that eyes are normal. You can confirm health clearances by checking the OFA web site (offa.org).\",\n \"The Miniature Schnauzer is active when inside the house, playing with toys and following you from room to room. He loves to have a yard to play in, but he'll do well without one if you give him a long walk every day. He needs 45 minutes of daily exercise — remember, a tired Miniature Schnauzer is a good Miniature Schnauzer.\",\n \"Crate training benefits every dog and is a kind way to ensure that your Schnauzer doesn't have accidents in the house or get into things he shouldn't. A crate is also a place where he can retreat for a nap. Crate training at a young age will help your Miniature Schnauzer accept confinement if he ever needs to be boarded or hospitalized.\",\n \"Never stick your dog in a crate all day long, however. It's not a jail, and he shouldn't spend more than a few hours at a time in it except when he's sleeping at night.\",\n \"Note: How much your adult dog eats depends on his size, age, build, metabolism, and activity level. Dogs are individuals, just like people, and they don't all need the same amount of food. It almost goes without saying that a highly active dog will need more than a couch potato dog. The quality of dog food you buy also makes a difference — the better the dog food, the further it will go toward nourishing your dog and the less of it you'll need to shake into your dog's bowl.\",\n \"And don't look into his soulful eyes at dinnertime if you're a softie for a begging dog. Here's a guy who loves his food, and he can become obese if he's not fed properly and exercised enough.\",\n \"For more on feeding your Miniature Schnauzer, see our guidelines for buying the right food, feeding your puppy, and feeding your adult dog.\",\n \"Miniature Schnauzers are solid black, salt and pepper, black and silver, or white. A solid white Miniature Schnauzer can't be shown in American Kennel Club shows, however, so white ones are by definition pet quality instead (which makes no difference to the dog's temperament). Many Miniature Schnauzer fanciers dislike the white coat, feeling that if you want a white terrier you should get a West Highland White Terrier.\",\n \"He has a double coat. The top coat is wiry. Since the undercoat catches the loose hair, he hardly sheds at all. Because of this, many people think he's a perfect house dog, especially those who suffer from asthma.\",\n \"Miniature Schnauzers should be groomed every five to eight weeks to keep them looking their best. Most people take their Miniature Schnauzers to professional groomers to do this, because there are some tricks to getting that beautiful Schnauzer look. You can learn to do it yourself — just expect something less than perfection the first few times, and have a sweater at the ready in case you need to cover up the flaws.\",\n \"The coats of Miniature Schnauzers shown in conformation are hand-stripped, a process of removing dead hair. It's time-consuming and not something to be tackled by novices; it's for show dogs. Most professional groomers don't strip but use the clippers. Using electric clippers means that the wiry top coat will disappear, which is why it's not used on dogs shown in conformation.\",\n \"Brush your Schnauzer two or three times a week so he doesn't get matted, especially in the longer hair on his face and legs. Be sure to check his armpits, since this is a place where mats often form. It's also a good idea to wash his beard after he eats.\",\n \"Brush his teeth at least two or three times a week to remove tartar buildup and the bacteria that lurk inside it. Daily brushing is even better if you want to prevent gum disease and bad breath.\",\n \"Trim his nails once or twice a month if your dog doesn't wear them down naturally to prevent painful tears and other problems. If you can hear them clicking on the floor, they're too long. Dog toenails have blood vessels in them, and if you cut too far you can cause bleeding — and your dog may not cooperate the next time he sees the nail clippers come out. So, if you're not experienced trimming dog nails, ask a vet or groomer for pointers.\",\n \"His ears should be checked weekly for redness or a bad odor, which can indicate an infection. When you check your dog's ears, wipe them out with a cotton ball dampened with gentle, pH-balanced ear cleaner to help prevent infections. Don't insert anything into the ear canal; just clean the outer ear.\",\n \"Begin accustoming your Miniature Schnauzer to being brushed and examined when he's a puppy. Handle his paws frequently — dogs are touchy about their feet — and look inside his mouth. Make grooming a positive experience filled with praise and rewards, and you'll lay the groundwork for easy veterinary exams and other handling when he's an adult.\",\n \"As you groom, check for sores, rashes, or signs of infection such as redness, tenderness, or inflammation on the skin, in the nose, mouth, and eyes, and on the feet. Eyes should be clear, with no redness or discharge. Your careful weekly exam will help you spot potential health problems early.\",\n \"The Miniature Schnauzer likes hanging out with his people — he lives for it, as a matter of fact. He's good with children, particularly if he's raised with them. He'll play with them and protect them and they'll help each other burn off steam: kids and Miniature Schnauzers are a great combination.\",\n \"As with every breed, you should always teach children how to approach and touch dogs, and always supervise any interactions between dogs and young children to prevent any biting or ear or tail pulling on the part of either party. Teach your child never to approach any dog while he's eating or sleeping or to try to take the dog's food away. No dog, no matter how friendly, should ever be left unsupervised with a child.\",\n \"A Miniature Schnauzer usually plays well with other dogs — he isn't one of those terriers who can't play nicely with others. He typically isn't as aggressive toward other dogs as many other Terriers are, but he is brave and fearless around large dogs, a trait that can get him into trouble. He is large and in charge, at least in his own mind.\",\n \"Small mammals such as rats and gerbils, however, aren't good matches for the Miniature Schnauzer, who is hardwired to kill them. Training won't change that; that's what he's bred for.\",\n \"Miniature Schnauzers are sometimes bought without any clear understanding of what goes into owning one. These dogs may end up in need of adoption and or fostering.\",\n \"Dogtime is a property of Evolve Media Holdings, LLC. © 2021 All Rights Reserved. | Affiliate Disclosure: Evolve Media Holdings, LLC, and its owned and operated subsidiaries may receive a small commission from the proceeds of any product(s) sold through affiliate and direct partner links.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Miniature Schnauzer Dog Breed Information, Pictures, Characteristics & Facts –\\nDogtime\\n\\n### Logo – Original\\n\\n * Adopt\\n * Dog Breeds\\n\\n * All Breeds A to Z\\n * All Purebred Breeds\\n * Hybrid Breeds\\n * Mixed Breeds\\n * Dog Breed Groups\\n * Dog Breeds By Traits\\n * Dog Matchup\\n * Dog Blog\\n\\n * Dear Labby\\n * Save A Dog\\n * Dogs On Duty\\n * Celeb Pets\\n * Puppies\\n * Dog Names\\n\\n * Top 100 Dog Names\\n * Dog Names By Breed\\n * Dog Names By Theme\\n * Male Dog Names\\n * Female Dog Names\\n * Dog Health\\n\\n * Dog Medical Conditions\\n * Dog Medications\\n * Ages & Stages\\n * Behavior\\n * Canine Cancer\\n * Dental Care\\n * Fitness\\n * Flea & Tick\\n * Food & Nutrition\\n * Grooming\\n * Alternative Health\\n * Spay & Neuter\\n * Lifestyle\\n\\n * Dog Training\\n * Supplies\\n * Grief\\n * Pet Safety\\n * Home Cleaning\\n * Dog Adoption Stories\\n * Activities\\n * Parties\\n * Travel\\n * Reviews\\n * Best Products\\n * Shop\\n\\n * Adopt\\n * Dog Breeds\\n\\n * All Breeds A to Z\\n * All Purebred Breeds\\n * Hybrid Breeds\\n * Mixed Breeds\\n * Dog Breed Groups\\n * Dog Breeds By Traits\\n * Dog Matchup\\n * Dog Blog\\n\\n * Dear Labby\\n * Save A Dog\\n * Dogs On Duty\\n * Celeb Pets\\n * Puppies\\n * Dog Names\\n\\n * Top 100 Dog Names\\n * Dog Names By Breed\\n * Dog Names By Theme\\n * Male Dog Names\\n * Female Dog Names\\n * Dog Health\\n\\n * Dog Medical Conditions\\n * Dog Medications\\n * Ages & Stages\\n * Behavior\\n * Canine Cancer\\n * Dental Care\\n * Fitness\\n * Flea & Tick\\n * Food & Nutrition\\n * Grooming\\n * Alternative Health\\n * Spay & Neuter\\n * Lifestyle\\n\\n * Dog Training\\n * Supplies\\n * Grief\\n * Pet Safety\\n * Home Cleaning\\n * Dog Adoption Stories\\n * Activities\\n * Parties\\n * Travel\\n * Reviews\\n * Best Products\\n * Shop\\n\\n### More From Our Channels\\n\\n * Facebook Dogtime\\n * Pinterest Dogtime\\n * Instagram Dogtime\\n\\n# Miniature Schnauzer\\n\\nThe Miniature Schnauzer dog breed has it all in one small package:\\nintelligence, affection, an extroverted temperament, humor, and a personality\\nthat’s twice as big as their bodies. Throw in that walrus mustache and\\nquivering enthusiasm, and they’ll make you laugh every day.\\n\\nAlthough these are purebred dogs, you may still find them in shelters and\\nrescues. Remember to adopt! Don’t shop if this is the breed for you.\\n\\nWith a Miniature Schnauzer in the house, you’ll never be alone, not even when\\nyou go to the bathroom. They’ve got personality-plus, and whether they’re\\nbounding around ahead of you or curled up snoozing on your lap, you’ll never\\nbe bored with one of these pups around. Just make sure you can give them\\nplenty of exercise to keep up with their high energy!\\n\\nDogTime recommends this carrier for traveling with your small Schnauzer buddy.\\nYou should also pick up this dog fetch toy to help burn off your pup’s high\\nenergy!\\n\\nSee all Miniature Schnauzer dog breed facts and characteristics below!\\n\\n## Miniature Schnauzer Dog Breed Pictures\\n\\nMiniature Schnauzer Dog Breed Information, Pictures, Characteristics & Facts –\\nDogtime\\n\\nInitiate Gallery\\n\\n## Breed Characteristics:\\n\\n### Adaptability\\n\\nAdapts Well To Apartment Living\\n\\n4\\n\\nContrary to popular belief, small size doesn't necessarily an apartment dog\\nmake. Plenty of small dogs are too high-energy and yappy for life in a high-\\nrise. Being quiet, low energy, fairly calm indoors, and polite with the other\\nresidents are all good qualities in an apartment dog. And you can find an\\nawesome crate for your dog here to give them a little more personal space in\\nyour apartment.\\n\\n * See Dogs Not Well Suited to Apartment Living\\n\\nClick here for more information on this characteristic\\n\\nGood For Novice Owners\\n\\n3\\n\\nSome dogs are simply easier than others; they take to training better and are\\nfairly easygoing. They're also resilient enough to bounce back from your\\nmistakes or inconsistencies.\\n\\nDogs who are highly sensitive, independent thinking, or assertive may be\\nharder for a first-time dog parent to manage. You'll get your best match if\\nyou take your dog-owning experience into account as you choose your new pooch.\\n\\nIf you're new to dog parenting, take a look at 101 Dog Tricks and read up on\\nhow to train your dog!\\n\\nYou may also want to consider adopting a senior dog, as they tend to be less\\ndemanding of your time and energy. You can keep your senior dog active well\\ninto old age by providing them with joint supplements to fight the symptoms of\\narthritis. Adding Glyde Mobility Chews to their routine can help their joints\\nstay healthy.\\n\\n * See Dogs Who Are Good For Experienced Owners\\n\\nSensitivity Level\\n\\n4\\n\\nSome dogs will let a stern reprimand roll off their backs, while others take\\neven a dirty look to heart. Low-sensitivity dogs, also called \\\"easygoing,\\\"\\n\\\"tolerant,\\\" \\\"resilient,\\\" and even \\\"thick-skinned,\\\" can better handle a noisy,\\nchaotic household, a louder or more assertive owner, and an inconsistent or\\nvariable routine. Do you have young kids, throw lots of dinner parties, play\\nin a garage band, or lead a hectic life? Go with a low-sensitivity dog.\\n\\n * See Dogs Who Have Low Sensitivity Levels\\n\\nTolerates Being Alone\\n\\n5\\n\\nSome breeds bond very closely with their family and are more prone to worry or\\neven panic when left alone by their owner. An anxious dog can be very\\ndestructive--barking, whining, chewing, and otherwise causing mayhem. These\\nbreeds do best when a family member is home during the day or if you can take\\nthe dog to work.\\n\\n * See Dogs Poorly Suited To Be Alone\\n\\nTolerates Cold Weather\\n\\n4\\n\\nBreeds with very short coats and little or no undercoat or body fat, such as\\nGreyhounds, are vulnerable to the cold. Dogs with a low cold tolerance need to\\nlive inside in cool climates and should have a jacket or sweater for chilly\\nwalks. You can find a great jacket for your dog here!\\n\\n * Click here to see Dogs Poorly Suited For Cold Weather\\n\\nDogTime participates in the Chewy affiliate program to earn fees for linking\\nto products on Chewy.com.\\n\\nClick here for more information on this characteristic\\n\\nTolerates Hot Weather\\n\\n4\\n\\nDogs with thick, double coats are more vulnerable to overheating. So are\\nbreeds with short noses, like Bulldogs or Pugs, since they can't pant as well\\nto cool themselves off. If you want a heat-sensitive breed, your dog will need\\nto stay indoors with you on warm or humid days, and you'll need to be extra\\ncautious about exercising your dog in the heat.\\n\\n * See Dogs Poorly Suited For Hot Weather\\n\\n### All Around Friendliness\\n\\nAffectionate With Family\\n\\n5\\n\\nSome breeds are independent and aloof, even if they've been raised by the same\\nperson since puppyhood; others bond closely to one person and are indifferent\\nto everyone else; and some shower the whole family with affection. Breed isn't\\nthe only factor that goes into affection levels; dogs who were raised inside a\\nhome with people around feel more comfortable with humans and bond more\\neasily.\\n\\nTreats can help the bonding process go more smoothly. Try giving your dog\\nGlyde Mobility Chews to help them see you as a provider and to keep their\\njoints healthy!\\n\\nSee Dogs Less Affectionate with Family\\n\\nKid-Friendly\\n\\n3\\n\\nBeing gentle with children, sturdy enough to handle the heavy-handed pets and\\nhugs they can dish out, and having a blasé attitude toward running, screaming\\nchildren are all traits that make a kid-friendly dog. You may be surprised by\\nwho's on that list: Fierce-looking Boxers are considered good with children,\\nas are American Staffordshire Terriers (which are considered Pit Bulls).\\nSmall, delicate, and potentially snappy dogs such as Chihuahuas aren't always\\nso family-friendly.\\n\\n * See Dogs Who Are Not Kid Friendly\\n\\n**All dogs are individuals. Our ratings are generalizations, and they're not a\\nguarantee of how any breed or individual dog will behave. Dogs from any breed\\ncan be good with children based on their past experiences, training on how to\\nget along with kids, and personality. No matter what the breed or breed type,\\nall dogs have strong jaws, sharp pointy teeth, and may bite in stressful\\ncircumstances. Young children and dogs of any breed should always be\\nsupervised by an adult and never left alone together, period.\\n\\nClick here for more information on this characteristic\\n\\nDog Friendly\\n\\n3\\n\\nFriendliness toward dogs and friendliness toward humans are two completely\\ndifferent things. Some dogs may attack or try to dominate other dogs, even if\\nthey're love-bugs with people; others would rather play than fight; and some\\nwill turn tail and run. Breed isn't the only factor. Dogs who lived with their\\nlittermates and mother until at least six to eight weeks of age and who spent\\nlots of time playing with other dogs during puppyhood, are more likely to have\\ngood canine social skills.\\n\\n * See Dogs Who Are Not So Dog Friendly\\n\\nClick here for more information on this characteristic\\n\\nFriendly Toward Strangers\\n\\n3\\n\\nStranger-friendly dogs will greet guests with wagging tails and nuzzles;\\nothers are shy, indifferent, or even aggressive. However, no matter what the\\nbreed, a dog who was socialized and exposed to lots of different types, ages,\\nsizes, and shapes of people as a puppy will respond better to strangers as an\\nadult. Remember that even friendly dogs should stay on a good, strong leash\\nlike this one in public!\\n\\n * See Dogs Who Are Less Friendly To Strangers\\n\\nDogTime participates in the Chewy affiliate program to earn fees for linking\\nto products on Chewy.com.\\n\\n### Health And Grooming Needs\\n\\nAmount Of Shedding\\n\\n2\\n\\nIf you're going to share your home with a dog, you'll need to deal with some\\nlevel of dog hair on your clothes and in your house. However, shedding does\\nvary greatly among the breeds. Some dogs shed year-round, some \\\"blow\\\"\\nseasonally, some do both, and some shed hardly at all. If you're a neatnik,\\nyou'll need to either pick a low-shedding breed or relax your standards. To\\nhelp keep your home a little cleaner, you can find a great de-shedding tool\\nhere!\\n\\n * Click Here To See Dogs Who Shed Very Little\\n\\nDogTime participates in the Chewy affiliate program to earn fees for linking\\nto products on Chewy.com.\\n\\nDrooling Potential\\n\\n1\\n\\nDrool-prone dogs may drape ropes of slobber on your arm and leave big, wet\\nspots on your clothes when they come over to say hello. If you've got a laid-\\nback attitude toward slobber, fine; but if you're a neatnik, you may want to\\nchoose a dog who rates low in the drool department.\\n\\n * See Dogs Who Are Not Big Droolers\\n\\nEasy To Groom\\n\\n2\\n\\nSome breeds are brush-and-go dogs; others require regular bathing, clipping,\\nand other grooming just to stay clean and healthy. Consider whether you have\\nthe time and patience for a dog who needs a lot of grooming, or the money to\\npay someone else to do it.\\n\\n * See Dogs Who Require More Grooming\\n\\nGeneral Health\\n\\n3\\n\\nDue to poor breeding practices, some breeds are prone to certain genetic\\nhealth problems, such as hip dysplasia. This doesn't mean that every dog of\\nthat breed will develop those diseases; it just means that they're at an\\nincreased risk.\\n\\nIf you're adopting a puppy, it's a good idea to find out which genetic\\nillnesses are common to the breed you're interested in. You may also want to\\nask if your shelter or rescue has information about the physical health of\\nyour potential pup's parents and other relatives.\\n\\nMany dogs suffer from mobility issues as they approach old age. Giving your\\ndog Glyde Mobility Chews can improve their joint health and keep them moving!\\n\\n * See Dogs More Prone To Health Problems\\n\\nPotential For Weight Gain\\n\\n4\\n\\nSome breeds have hearty appetites and tend to put on weight easily. As in\\nhumans, being overweight can cause health problems in dogs. If you pick a\\nbreed that's prone to packing on pounds, you'll need to limit treats, make\\nsure they get enough exercise, and measure out their daily food servings into\\nregular meals rather than leaving food out all the time.\\n\\nAsk your vet about your dog's diet and what they recommend for feeding your\\npooch to keep them at a healthy weight. Weight gain can lead to other health\\nissues or worsen problems like arthritis. Giving your dog Glyde Mobility Chews\\ncan improve your dog's joint health while you keep them at an appropriate\\nweight!\\n\\nSize\\n\\n2\\n\\nDogs come in all sizes, from the world's smallest pooch, the Chihuahua, to the\\ntowering Great Dane, how much space a dog takes up is a key factor in deciding\\nif they're compatible with you and your living space. Large dog breeds might\\nseem overpowering and intimidating, but some of them are incredibly sweet!\\nTake a look and find the right sized dog for you!\\n\\nMany larger dogs are prone to joint issues. Adding Glyde Mobility Chews to\\ntheir routine can help their joints stay healthy.\\n\\n * See Medium Dogs\\n * See Small Dogs\\n\\n### Trainability\\n\\nEasy To Train\\n\\n5\\n\\nEasy-to-train dogs are more adept at forming an association between a prompt\\n(such as the word \\\"sit\\\"), an action (sitting), and a consequence (getting a\\ntreat) very quickly. Other dogs need more time, patience, and repetition\\nduring training.\\n\\nMany breeds are intelligent but approach training with a \\\"What's in it for\\nme?\\\" attitude, in which case you'll need to use rewards and games to teach\\nthem to want to comply with your requests. You should check out Glyde Mobility\\nChews for treats that can actually improve your dog's joint health to get you\\nstarted!\\n\\n * See Dogs Who Are Challenging To Train\\n\\nIntelligence\\n\\n4\\n\\nDogs who were bred for jobs that require decision making, intelligence, and\\nconcentration, such as herding livestock, need to exercise their brains, just\\nas dogs who were bred to run all day need to exercise their bodies. If they\\ndon't get the mental stimulation they need, they'll make their own work--\\nusually with projects you won't like, such as digging and chewing. Obedience\\ntraining and interactive dog toys are good ways to give a dog a brain workout,\\nas are dog sports and careers, such as agility and search and rescue.\\n\\n * See Dogs Who Have Lower Intelligence\\n\\nPotential For Mouthiness\\n\\n2\\n\\nCommon in most breeds during puppyhood and in Retriever breeds at all ages,\\nmouthiness means a tendency to nip, chew, and play-bite (a soft, fairly\\npainless bite that doesn't puncture the skin). Mouthy dogs are more likely to\\nuse their mouths to hold or \\\"herd\\\" their human family members, and they need\\ntraining to learn that it's fine to gnaw on chew toys, but not on people.\\nMouthy breeds tend to really enjoy a game of fetch, as well as a good chew on\\na toy that's been stuffed with kibble and treats.\\n\\nPrey Drive\\n\\n4\\n\\n(Picture Credit: Haydn West - PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images)\\n\\nDogs who were bred to hunt, such as Terriers, have an inborn desire to chase--\\nand sometimes kill--other animals. Anything whizzing by, such as cats,\\nsquirrels, and perhaps even cars, can trigger that instinct. Dogs who like to\\nchase need to be leashed or kept in a fenced area when outdoors, and you'll\\nneed a high, secure fence in your yard. These breeds generally aren't a good\\nfit for homes with smaller pets that can look like prey, such as cats,\\nhamsters, or small dogs. Breeds that were originally used for bird hunting, on\\nthe other hand, generally won't chase, but you'll probably have a hard time\\ngetting their attention when there are birds flying by.\\n\\n * See Dogs Who Have Low Prey Drive\\n\\nTendency To Bark Or Howl\\n\\n3\\n\\nSome breeds sound off more often than others. When choosing a breed, think\\nabout how often the dog vocalizes with barks or howls. If you're considering a\\nhound, would you find their trademark howls musical or maddening? If you're\\nconsidering a watchdog, will a city full of suspicious \\\"strangers\\\" put your\\npup on permanent alert? Will the local wildlife literally drive your dog wild?\\nDo you live in housing with noise restrictions? Do you have neighbors nearby?\\nThen you may wish to choose a quieter dog.\\n\\n * See Dogs Who Are Mostly Quiet\\n\\nWanderlust Potential\\n\\n3\\n\\nSome breeds are more free-spirited than others. Nordic dogs such as Siberian\\nHuskies were bred to range long distances, and given the chance, they'll take\\noff after anything that catches their interest. And many hounds simply must\\nfollow their noses--or that bunny that just ran across the path--even if it\\nmeans leaving you behind.\\n\\n * See Dogs Less Prone To Wander\\n\\n### Physical Needs\\n\\nEnergy Level\\n\\n5\\n\\nHigh-energy dogs are always ready and waiting for action. Originally bred to\\nperform a canine job of some sort, such as retrieving game for hunters or\\nherding livestock, they have the stamina to put in a full workday. They need a\\nsignificant amount of exercise and mental stimulation, and they're more likely\\nto spend time jumping, playing, and investigating any new sights and smells.\\n\\nLow-energy dogs are the canine equivalent of a couch potato, content to doze\\nthe day away. When picking a breed, consider your own activity level and\\nlifestyle, and think about whether you'll find a frisky, energetic dog\\ninvigorating or annoying.\\n\\nYour dog's energy level can also be affected by health issues. Adding Glyde\\nMobility Chews to your pet's routine can improve their joint health and keep\\nthem moving!\\n\\n * See Dogs Who Have Low Energy\\n\\nIntensity\\n\\n3\\n\\nA vigorous dog may or may not have high energy, but everything they do, they\\ndo with vigor: they strain on the leash (until you train them not to), try to\\nplow through obstacles, and even eats and drinks with great big gulps. These\\ndynamos need lots of training to learn good manners, and may not be the best\\nfit for a home with young kids or someone who's elderly or frail. A low-vigor\\ndog, on the other hand, has a more subdued approach to life.\\n\\n * See Dogs With Low Intensity\\n\\nExercise Needs\\n\\n5\\n\\nSome breeds do fine with a slow evening stroll around the block. Others need\\ndaily, vigorous exercise, especially those that were originally bred for\\nphysically demanding jobs, like herding or hunting.\\n\\nWithout enough exercise, these breeds may put on weight and vent their pent-up\\nenergy in ways you don't like, such as barking, chewing, and digging. Breeds\\nthat need a lot of exercise are good for outdoorsy, active people, or those\\ninterested in training their dog to compete in a high-energy dog sport, such\\nas agility.\\n\\nEven older dogs need exercise, and it can help fight symptoms of arthritis and\\nother age-related conditions. Adding Glyde Mobility Chews to your dog's\\nroutine can give your dog the joint supplements they need to stay active well\\ninto old age.\\n\\n * See Dogs Who Don't Need Tons of Exercise\\n\\nPotential For Playfulness\\n\\n4\\n\\nSome dogs are perpetual puppies -- always begging for a game -- while others\\nare more serious and sedate. Although a playful pup sounds endearing, consider\\nhow many games of fetch or tag you want to play each day, and whether you have\\nkids or other dogs who can stand in as playmates for the dog.\\n\\nYou may want to consider adopting an older dog. Seniors can remain playful\\nwell into old age and have fewer demands than young dogs. Adding Glyde\\nMobility Chews to your senior's routine can help fight the symptoms of\\narthritis and keep your old dog active and playful.\\n\\n * See Dogs Who Are Less Playful\\n\\n## Vital Stats:\\n\\nDog Breed Group:\\n\\nTerrier Dogs\\n\\nHeight:\\n\\n13 to 14 inches tall at the shoulder\\n\\nWeight:\\n\\n11 to 20 pounds\\n\\nLife Span:\\n\\n12 to 14 years\\n\\n## More About This Breed\\n\\n * The Miniature Schnauzer is a small dog with a whole lot of heart. He's always in the top 20 most popular breeds in the U.S., England, and Germany, but he's bred around the world. He is a \\\"people person\\\" all the way: extroverted with moderately high energy, he just wants to have fun. And being with you is fun, no matter what you do. He's incredibly loyal to his family — and he requires a great deal of attention.\\n\\nHe's got a long beard and bushy eyebrows, and he's a handful. Developed as a\\nratter, he may look just like a smaller version of the Standard and Giant\\nSchnauzers, but he's a distinct breed of his own. He isn't used much as a\\nratter any longer (although the instinct is still there), but he still has the\\nlively, mischievous personality.\\n\\nHe likes to be in the center of the action. He's fairly good with children and\\nhe's energetic, with a lot of terrier spunkiness. The problem is, he has no\\nclue how small he is, and he's likely to talk trash to a much larger dog\\nwithout any concept of the consequences. That swagger of his can get him in\\ntrouble, so it's up to you to keep him in line.\\n\\nEven though he's small, don't mistake your Miniature Schnauzer for a toy\\nbreed. This boy is not delicate.\\n\\nBecause of his size, he can be a good city dog, but he needs daily exercise.\\nAfter all, he's a terrier! He needs to move. A Miniature Schnauzer also enjoys\\nlarger quarters and is great with suburban or farm families (and there might\\nbe some rats out there he can take care of for you). He adapts well to any\\nclimate, but he can gain weight quickly if he's not exercised or fed properly.\\n\\nHe's protective of the people he loves and is often suspicious of strangers,\\nuntil you let him know they're welcome. He's an excellent watchdog, sometimes\\nto your frustration, and will alert you to visitors, burglars, and blowing\\nbranches. His bark can be piercing. No Golden Retriever, he won't be licking\\nthe burglar in welcome; he'll be making sure you understand the gravity of the\\nsituation at full volume.\\n\\nA Miniature Schnauzer is intelligent and learns quickly. Bored during rainy\\nweather? Teach your Schnauzer tricks — he's a great tricks dog. Smart enough\\nto learn anything, he excels at feats that involve jumping on his sturdy\\nlittle legs.\\n\\nAt the same time, he can be stubborn. Really stubborn. Dug-into-the-sand\\nstubborn. His favorite way of rebelling is to pretend that he doesn't hear you\\n(\\\"La, la, la, I can't heeear you!\\\") when you try to make him do something. To\\nmaintain order in your household, you must be in charge. If you let him get by\\nwith something even one time, he'll remember it forever and you'll find the\\nbehavior escalating. This is one of the downsides of living with a dog who\\nmight possibly be smarter than you are.\\n\\nBut because he can be trained so easily (one of the upsides of that native\\nintelligence), he tends to do well in obedience and agility competitions.\\nMiniature Schnauzers also participate in earthdog trials and often excel at\\nthem. After all, digging is what they were bred to do. That also means you can\\nexpect the occasional decapitated rodent on your doorstep. Unlike a cat's\\noffering, this is not a love gift but spoils going to the warrior who nailed\\nthe beast.\\n\\nHistorically, Miniature Schnauzer ears were cropped for cosmetic purposes.\\nAmericans are moving away from cropping dogs in general, as more people come\\nto feel it's not worth it for purely cosmetic reasons (unlike tail docking,\\nwhich prevents tail injuries while out in the field).\\n\\nHowever, most but not all Miniature Schnauzers who compete in dog shows still\\nhave cropped ears. Some breeders won't crop the ears of pet-quality dogs who\\nwill never go into the conformation ring. If you are in contact with the\\nbreeder early enough in the process, you can probably make your own decision\\nabout cropping your Miniature Schnauzer's ears.\\n\\nRobust in body and mind, the Miniature Schnauzer is a lively, feisty, smart,\\nhappy, vocal, affectionate, low-shedding dog. He makes a fine addition to an\\nactive family.\\n\\n * ### Highlights\\n\\n * The Miniature Schnauzer is people-oriented and wants nothing more than to hang out with you. He's incredibly affectionate.\\n * A Miniature Schnauzer is intelligent, mischievous, and often stubborn. He's full of life.\\n * He's low-shedding, but high-maintenance in terms of grooming. He needs to be clipped every five to eight weeks or so.\\n * He's noisy. Protective of home and family, he'll bark even at slight noises.\\n * He's good with kids and other dogs, but not to be trusted around small mammals.\\n * Always keep your Miniature Schnauzer on a leash when you're not in a fenced area. If he sees something and wants to chase it, he will likely ignore your calls.\\n * A bored Miniature Schnauzer is an unhappy Miniature Schnauzer. Because he's intelligent and energetic, he thrives on varied activities and exercise. Make sure that you give him both, or he'll become destructive and ill-tempered.\\n * To get a healthy dog, never buy a puppy from an irresponsible breeder, puppy mill, or pet store. Look for a reputable breeder who tests her breeding dogs to make sure they're free of genetic diseases that they might pass onto the puppies, and that they have sound temperaments.\\n\\n * ### History\\n\\nMiniature Schnauzers were originally bred to be ratters and guard dogs on\\nfarms. They were developed in the mid-to-late 19th century in Germany by\\ncrossbreeding the Standard Schnauzer with smaller breeds, such as the\\nMiniature Pinscher, Affenpinscher, and perhaps the Poodle or Pomeranian. In\\nGermany, he's known as the Zwergschnauzer (zwerg means \\\"dwarf\\\").\\n\\nThere aren't any records on how the Miniature Schnauzer was developed, but\\nit's clear the intent was to create a smaller version of the well-established\\nStandard Schnauzer. The earliest record of a Miniature Schnauzer was a black\\nfemale named Findel, born in October 1888. In 1895, the first breed club was\\nformed in Cologne, Germany, although it accepted several types of dogs.\\n\\nWorld Wars I and II were hard on dog breeding, particularly in Europe, where\\nsome breeds were nearly lost. But interest in Miniature Schnauzers boomed\\nafter WWI, and the dog's popularity has never waned since.\\n\\nOne aspect that has changed since the early days is the preferred colors. You\\nused to be able to find a Schnauzer of almost any size in red, black and tan,\\nyellow, or parti-color — but not today, when shades of black and silver are\\nthe rage. Just as feelings about ear cropping shift with the times, the\\nMiniature Schnauzer's look may change again.\\n\\nAn interesting aside: While the Miniature Schnauzer is considered a Terrier by\\nthe AKC, the Standard Schnauzer is classified as a member of the Working\\ngroup.\\n\\n * ### Size\\n\\nMiniature Schnauzers are sturdy and don't look like toy dogs by any stretch of\\nthe imagination. They are usually 12 to 14 inches tall at the shoulder. Weight\\nranges from 11 to 20 pounds.\\n\\n * ### Personality\\n\\nA Miniature Schnauzer is full of life. An extrovert, he loves to be in the\\nthick of the family action. He may even run up to you while you're sitting\\ndown and throw his paws around your neck. He wants to touch you and be next to\\nyou all the time, and you can bet he'll want to sleep plastered to your side.\\n\\nA bit of a spitfire, the Miniature Schnauzer is a terrier — that means he's\\nfull of himself. He's a feisty type A and his work involves amusing himself.\\nHe is not aloof or independent but needs to be with people, and what's more,\\nhe wants to be in close physical contact. (Your lap is no longer your own.)\\n\\nHe's very intelligent, which makes training easy, but it also means he's a\\nmaster of manipulation. That combined with his stubbornness will keep you on\\nyour toes. He's not as feisty as some terriers, however, nor as dog-\\naggressive.\\n\\nAs with every dog, the Miniature Schnauzer needs early socialization —\\nexposure to many different people, sights, sounds, and experiences — when\\nthey're young. Socialization helps ensure that your Miniature Schnauzer puppy\\ngrows up to be a well-rounded dog.\\n\\n * ### Health\\n\\nMiniature Schnauzers are generally healthy, but like all breeds, they're prone\\nto certain health conditions. Not all Miniature Schnauzers will get any or all\\nof these diseases, but it's important to be aware of them if you're\\nconsidering this breed.\\n\\n * Cataracts: Cataracts cause opacity on the lens of the eye, resulting in poor vision. The dog's eye(s) will have a cloudy appearance. Cataracts usually occur in old age and sometimes can be surgically removed to improve vision.\\n * Entropion: Entropion, which is usually obvious by six months of age, causes the eyelid to roll inward, irritating or injuring the eyeball. One or both eyes can be affected. If your Schnauzer has entropion, you may notice him rubbing at his eyes. The condition can be corrected surgically.\\n * Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA): This is a family of eye diseases that involves the gradual deterioration of the retina. Early in the disease, affected dogs become night-blind; they lose sight during the day as the disease progresses. Many affected dogs adapt well to their limited or lost vision, as long as their surroundings remain the same.\\n * Urinary Stones: These can cause your Miniature Schnauzer to start straining to urinate, pass blood in the urine, need to urinate more often than normal, and have cloudy or foul-smelling urine. While small bladder stones may pass on their own, your vet should be consulted. Dietary changes can't get rid of existing stones, but they can prevent more stones from forming.\\n * Myotonia Congenita: Only recently discovered in Miniature Schnauzers, this is a hereditary skeletomuscular disorder similar to muscular dystrophy. Symptoms begin when puppies are a few weeks old. Their muscles contract easily and they have prominent muscles in the shoulders and thighs. They have difficulty getting up, their coats are stiff, and they bunny-hop when running. Their tongues are enlarged and stiffen when touched, their lower jaws are peak-shaped, and they have difficulty swallowing. All breeding stock should be DNA-tested for the gene that causes it.\\n * Von Willebrand's Disease: Found in both dogs and humans, this is a blood disorder that affects the clotting process. An affected dog will have symptoms such as nosebleeds, bleeding gums, prolonged bleeding from surgery, prolonged bleeding during heat cycles or after whelping, and occasionally blood in the stool. This disorder is usually diagnosed between three and five years of age, and it can't be cured. However, it can be managed with treatments that include cauterizing or suturing injuries, transfusions before surgery, and avoidance of specific medications.\\n * Congenital Megaesophagus: This is a condition in which food and liquid are retained in the dog's esophagus, causing him to regurgitate his food. As a result, dogs can get aspiration pneumonia or their esophagus can become obstructed. Diet can be adjusted to provide for the least regurgitation. The disease itself can't be treated, only resulting conditions such as pneumonia; and the prognosis tends to be poor.\\n\\nIf you're buying a puppy, find a good breeder who will show you health\\nclearances for both your puppy's parents. Health clearances prove that a dog\\nhas been tested for and cleared of a particular condition.\\n\\nIn Miniature Schnauzers, you should expect to see health clearances from the\\nOrthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) for hip dysplasia (with a score of\\nfair or better), elbow dysplasia, hypothyroidism, and von Willebrand's\\ndisease; from Auburn University for thrombopathia; and from the Canine Eye\\nRegistry Foundation (CERF) certifying that eyes are normal. You can confirm\\nhealth clearances by checking the OFA web site (offa.org).\\n\\n * ### Care\\n\\nThe Miniature Schnauzer is active when inside the house, playing with toys and\\nfollowing you from room to room. He loves to have a yard to play in, but he'll\\ndo well without one if you give him a long walk every day. He needs 45 minutes\\nof daily exercise — remember, a tired Miniature Schnauzer is a good Miniature\\nSchnauzer.\\n\\nCrate training benefits every dog and is a kind way to ensure that your\\nSchnauzer doesn't have accidents in the house or get into things he shouldn't.\\nA crate is also a place where he can retreat for a nap. Crate training at a\\nyoung age will help your Miniature Schnauzer accept confinement if he ever\\nneeds to be boarded or hospitalized.\\n\\nNever stick your dog in a crate all day long, however. It's not a jail, and he\\nshouldn't spend more than a few hours at a time in it except when he's\\nsleeping at night.\\n\\n * ### Feeding\\n\\nRecommended daily amount: 1/2 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided\\ninto two meals.\\n\\nNote: How much your adult dog eats depends on his size, age, build,\\nmetabolism, and activity level. Dogs are individuals, just like people, and\\nthey don't all need the same amount of food. It almost goes without saying\\nthat a highly active dog will need more than a couch potato dog. The quality\\nof dog food you buy also makes a difference — the better the dog food, the\\nfurther it will go toward nourishing your dog and the less of it you'll need\\nto shake into your dog's bowl.\\n\\nAnd don't look into his soulful eyes at dinnertime if you're a softie for a\\nbegging dog. Here's a guy who loves his food, and he can become obese if he's\\nnot fed properly and exercised enough.\\n\\nFor more on feeding your Miniature Schnauzer, see our guidelines for buying\\nthe right food, feeding your puppy, and feeding your adult dog.\\n\\n * ### Coat Color And Grooming\\n\\nMiniature Schnauzers are solid black, salt and pepper, black and silver, or\\nwhite. A solid white Miniature Schnauzer can't be shown in American Kennel\\nClub shows, however, so white ones are by definition pet quality instead\\n(which makes no difference to the dog's temperament). Many Miniature Schnauzer\\nfanciers dislike the white coat, feeling that if you want a white terrier you\\nshould get a West Highland White Terrier.\\n\\nHe has a double coat. The top coat is wiry. Since the undercoat catches the\\nloose hair, he hardly sheds at all. Because of this, many people think he's a\\nperfect house dog, especially those who suffer from asthma.\\n\\nMiniature Schnauzers should be groomed every five to eight weeks to keep them\\nlooking their best. Most people take their Miniature Schnauzers to\\nprofessional groomers to do this, because there are some tricks to getting\\nthat beautiful Schnauzer look. You can learn to do it yourself — just expect\\nsomething less than perfection the first few times, and have a sweater at the\\nready in case you need to cover up the flaws.\\n\\nThe coats of Miniature Schnauzers shown in conformation are hand-stripped, a\\nprocess of removing dead hair. It's time-consuming and not something to be\\ntackled by novices; it's for show dogs. Most professional groomers don't strip\\nbut use the clippers. Using electric clippers means that the wiry top coat\\nwill disappear, which is why it's not used on dogs shown in conformation.\\n\\nBrush your Schnauzer two or three times a week so he doesn't get matted,\\nespecially in the longer hair on his face and legs. Be sure to check his\\narmpits, since this is a place where mats often form. It's also a good idea to\\nwash his beard after he eats.\\n\\nBrush his teeth at least two or three times a week to remove tartar buildup\\nand the bacteria that lurk inside it. Daily brushing is even better if you\\nwant to prevent gum disease and bad breath.\\n\\nTrim his nails once or twice a month if your dog doesn't wear them down\\nnaturally to prevent painful tears and other problems. If you can hear them\\nclicking on the floor, they're too long. Dog toenails have blood vessels in\\nthem, and if you cut too far you can cause bleeding — and your dog may not\\ncooperate the next time he sees the nail clippers come out. So, if you're not\\nexperienced trimming dog nails, ask a vet or groomer for pointers.\\n\\nHis ears should be checked weekly for redness or a bad odor, which can\\nindicate an infection. When you check your dog's ears, wipe them out with a\\ncotton ball dampened with gentle, pH-balanced ear cleaner to help prevent\\ninfections. Don't insert anything into the ear canal; just clean the outer\\near.\\n\\nBegin accustoming your Miniature Schnauzer to being brushed and examined when\\nhe's a puppy. Handle his paws frequently — dogs are touchy about their feet —\\nand look inside his mouth. Make grooming a positive experience filled with\\npraise and rewards, and you'll lay the groundwork for easy veterinary exams\\nand other handling when he's an adult.\\n\\nAs you groom, check for sores, rashes, or signs of infection such as redness,\\ntenderness, or inflammation on the skin, in the nose, mouth, and eyes, and on\\nthe feet. Eyes should be clear, with no redness or discharge. Your careful\\nweekly exam will help you spot potential health problems early.\\n\\n * ### Children And Other Pets\\n\\nThe Miniature Schnauzer likes hanging out with his people — he lives for it,\\nas a matter of fact. He's good with children, particularly if he's raised with\\nthem. He'll play with them and protect them and they'll help each other burn\\noff steam: kids and Miniature Schnauzers are a great combination.\\n\\nAs with every breed, you should always teach children how to approach and\\ntouch dogs, and always supervise any interactions between dogs and young\\nchildren to prevent any biting or ear or tail pulling on the part of either\\nparty. Teach your child never to approach any dog while he's eating or\\nsleeping or to try to take the dog's food away. No dog, no matter how\\nfriendly, should ever be left unsupervised with a child.\\n\\nA Miniature Schnauzer usually plays well with other dogs — he isn't one of\\nthose terriers who can't play nicely with others. He typically isn't as\\naggressive toward other dogs as many other Terriers are, but he is brave and\\nfearless around large dogs, a trait that can get him into trouble. He is large\\nand in charge, at least in his own mind.\\n\\nSmall mammals such as rats and gerbils, however, aren't good matches for the\\nMiniature Schnauzer, who is hardwired to kill them. Training won't change\\nthat; that's what he's bred for.\\n\\n * ### Rescue Groups\\n\\nMiniature Schnauzers are sometimes bought without any clear understanding of\\nwhat goes into owning one. These dogs may end up in need of adoption and or\\nfostering.\\n\\n * American Miniature Schnauzer Club\\n\\n## More Info For You\\n\\n * Adoption\\n * Miniature Schnauzer Dog Names\\n * Bringing Home Your Dog\\n * Training To Walk On-Leash\\n * Housetraining Puppies\\n * Feeding A Puppy\\n * Indoor Activities For Dogs\\n * Teaching Your Dog Tricks\\n * How To Take Pictures Of Your Dog\\n\\nTags: dog breed, high energy, indoor, long hair, low shedding, purebread,\\nsmall dog\\n\\nSHARE\\n\\nTWEET\\n\\n## DogTime Breed Finder\\n\\n * Afador\\n * Affenhuahua\\n * Affenpinscher\\n * Afghan Hound\\n * Airedale Terrier\\n * Akbash\\n * Akita\\n * Akita Chow\\n * Akita Pit\\n * Akita Shepherd\\n * Alaskan Klee Kai\\n * Alaskan Malamute\\n * American Bulldog\\n * American English Coonhound\\n * American Eskimo Dog\\n * American Foxhound\\n * American Hairless Terrier\\n * American Leopard Hound\\n * American Pit Bull Terrier\\n * American Pugabull\\n * American Staffordshire Terrier\\n * 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\"http://web.archive.org/web/20200813140916/https://www.schnauzers-rule.com/miniature-schnauzer-puppy.html\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"Miniature Schnauzer Puppy Care and Supplies\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"Nothing beats the joy of bringing home your new Miniature Schnauzer puppy. But are you prepared? Do you have everything ready to welcome home your new furry family member?\",\n \"In order to get your puppy off on the right paw, go over our checklist of items you will want to get before you bring home your new pup. (Print out the top 15 Puppy Supplies to take with you while shopping.)\",\n \"1. Dry Puppy Kibble – Buy a small bag of the same brand your Miniature Schnauzer breeder or rescue shelter was using. If you want to use another dog food brand – you will need to get that as well, and then slowly introduce it into your Miniature Schnauzer's diet.\",\n \"2. Food Dish & Water Bowls – I recommend you purchasing no slip, no tip dog bowls. They come in stainless steal, ceramic, & plastic. Also, don’t buy anything that’s too deep. More shallow type bowls work best for little puppies.\",\n \"3. Pet Placemat – You will be glad you purchased a doggy placemat after a few spills occur. And they will - cuz puppies are a little clumsy ya know!\",\n \"4. Dog Toys & Chews – and lots of them! Why so many, you ask? I have found that if you offer your Miniature Schnauzer lots of mental stimulation and dog toys of different textures and sounds, they will spend more time playing and chewing with them instead of things they shouldn’t – like your shoes or couch.\",\n \"So, get dog rope toys (great for playing tug-of-war soft plush toys with squeakers inside; dental toys & chews for teething, etc.\",\n \"puppy dog tip: Make sure your puppy's toys are not too small or have any parts that can easily detach and become potentially harmful to your new Miniature Schnauzer puppy.\",\n \"5. Dog Treats – Its best to use puppy kibble or a natural organic dog treat. This will keep the junk food out of your puppy’s diet. But if you decide to give your Miniature Schnauzer store bought dog treats – allow your puppy to have no more than five percent of their total daily nutrient intake.\",\n \"6. Pet ID tag – Buy a personalized pet ID tag with your contact info – just in case the unthinkable happens.\",\n \"7. Wire Crate – A folding dog crate works great for housing and for transporting your new puppy. Also get a cushion or crate pad for comfort!\",\n \"8 & 9. Dog Collar & Leash – There are lots of choices here. My suggestion, buy an adjustable dog collar so it can be altered to properly fit your growing puppy. Be sure and read about dog collar safety and consider buying a break- away collar.\",\n \"10. Baby Gate - A good exercise dog pen that can be used both indoors or outside to create a confined and safe play area for your Miniature Schnauzer puppy is nice to have.\",\n \"puppy dog tip: Choose a doggy pen or sectional where you can detach the panels or sections and use them as room dividers.\",\n \"12. Clean Up Supplies – You will want to get all of the following: Pee Stain & Odor remover (accidents do happen); housebreaking pee pads; poop pick-up bags, and puppy bath wipes.\",\n \"13. Dog Grooming Needs – Be prepared to groom your new Miniature Schnauzer puppy. Go ahead and buy some basics: puppy shampoo(tearless is best), nail clippers, nail file, toothbrush, and a grooming brush with soft bristles. And you might want to buy a Pet Clipper Kit to help make your dog's grooming sessions a breeze.\",\n \"14 & 15. Seasonal Dog Items Sweater & Pool – If you are purchasing your new Miniature Schnauzer puppy in the Spring or Summer – go ahead a buy a plastic kiddie pool. This will offer lots of outdoor fun and enjoyment for both you and your new puppy.\",\n \"If you are bringing your new puppy home during the Fall or Winter months – a soft acrylic dog sweater will be perfect to help keep your adorable Miniature Schnauzer puppy warm - especially on those super cold morning walks!\",\n \"1. Set an appointment with your Vet: Your new puppy needs a thorough exam and vaccination. Have a list of questions prepared to ask your Veterinarian. Ask him any and all questions you may have about feeding your Miniature Schnauzer puppy, Schnauzer health concerns, flea control, micro chip ID implants, etc.. Now’s the time to start building a good relationship with your Vet. It's also a good time to consider pet insurance.\",\n \"2. Puppy proof your home: In order to puppy proof your home you should get on ground level – yep all fours – this way you can see all the tempting things your new Miniature Schnauzer puppy will want to explore. Are there houseplants that can be tipped over or worse yet, are your houseplants toxic to dogs? Exposed extension cords? Shoes or other items lying around he might want to chew on?\",\n \"3. Time, Patience and a Sense of Humor: Puppies are not born knowing what to do – they have to learn. This takes time. They will also make mistakes and have accidents. So you will need patience. And take it all in stride. So have a good sense of humor.\",\n \"puppy dog tip: Remember, the time you invest in your new Miniature Schnauzer puppy now will pay off BIG TIME in the future.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Miniature Schnauzer Puppy Care and Supplies\\n\\n# Bringing Home Your New Miniature Schnauzer Puppy\\n\\nNothing beats the joy of bringing home your new Miniature Schnauzer puppy. But\\nare you prepared? Do you have everything ready to welcome home your new furry\\nfamily member?\\n\\nIn order to get your puppy off on the right paw, go over our checklist of\\nitems you will want to get before you bring home your new pup. (Print out the\\ntop 15 Puppy Supplies to take with you while shopping.)\\n\\n## 15 Supplies for A New Puppy\\n\\n1\\\\. Dry Puppy Kibble – Buy a small bag of the same brand your Miniature\\nSchnauzer breeder or rescue shelter was using. If you want to use another dog\\nfood brand – you will need to get that as well, and then slowly introduce it\\ninto your Miniature Schnauzer's diet.\\n\\n2\\\\. Food Dish & Water Bowls – I recommend you purchasing no slip, no tip dog\\nbowls. They come in stainless steal, ceramic, & plastic. Also, don’t buy\\nanything that’s too deep. More shallow type bowls work best for little\\npuppies.\\n\\npuppy dog tip: Get in the habit of cleaning your Miniature Schnauzer's bowls\\ndaily. This prevents bacteria from forming!\\n\\n3\\\\. Pet Placemat – You will be glad you purchased a doggy placemat after a few\\nspills occur. And they will - cuz puppies are a little clumsy ya know!\\n\\nMore on the Puppies\\n\\n4\\\\. Dog Toys & Chews – and lots of them! Why so many, you ask? I have found\\nthat if you offer your Miniature Schnauzer lots of mental stimulation and dog\\ntoys of different textures and sounds, they will spend more time playing and\\nchewing with them instead of things they shouldn’t – like your shoes or couch.\\n\\nSo, get dog rope toys (great for playing tug-of-war soft plush toys with\\nsqueakers inside; dental toys & chews for teething, etc.\\n\\npuppy dog tip: Make sure your puppy's toys are not too small or have any parts\\nthat can easily detach and become potentially harmful to your new Miniature\\nSchnauzer puppy.\\n\\n5\\\\. Dog Treats – Its best to use puppy kibble or a natural organic dog treat.\\nThis will keep the junk food out of your puppy’s diet. But if you decide to\\ngive your Miniature Schnauzer store bought dog treats – allow your puppy to\\nhave no more than five percent of their total daily nutrient intake.\\n\\n6\\\\. Pet ID tag – Buy a personalized pet ID tag with your contact info – just\\nin case the unthinkable happens.\\n\\n7\\\\. Wire Crate – A folding dog crate works great for housing and for\\ntransporting your new puppy. Also get a cushion or crate pad for comfort!\\n\\n8 & 9\\\\. Dog Collar & Leash – There are lots of choices here. My suggestion,\\nbuy an adjustable dog collar so it can be altered to properly fit your growing\\npuppy. Be sure and read about dog collar safety and consider buying a break-\\naway collar.\\n\\n10\\\\. Baby Gate - A good exercise dog pen that can be used both indoors or\\noutside to create a confined and safe play area for your Miniature Schnauzer\\npuppy is nice to have.\\n\\npuppy dog tip: Choose a doggy pen or sectional where you can detach the panels\\nor sections and use them as room dividers.\\n\\n11\\\\. Dog Bed – Every pup needs to have a soft cozy dog bed to take a snooze.\\n\\n12\\\\. Clean Up Supplies – You will want to get all of the following: Pee Stain\\n& Odor remover (accidents do happen); housebreaking pee pads; poop pick-up\\nbags, and puppy bath wipes.\\n\\n13\\\\. Dog Grooming Needs – Be prepared to groom your new Miniature Schnauzer\\npuppy. Go ahead and buy some basics: puppy shampoo(tearless is best), nail\\nclippers, nail file, toothbrush, and a grooming brush with soft bristles. And\\nyou might want to buy a Pet Clipper Kit to help make your dog's grooming\\nsessions a breeze.\\n\\n14 & 15\\\\. Seasonal Dog Items Sweater & Pool – If you are purchasing your new\\nMiniature Schnauzer puppy in the Spring or Summer – go ahead a buy a plastic\\nkiddie pool. This will offer lots of outdoor fun and enjoyment for both you\\nand your new puppy.\\n\\nOR\\n\\nIf you are bringing your new puppy home during the Fall or Winter months – a\\nsoft acrylic dog sweater will be perfect to help keep your adorable Miniature\\nSchnauzer puppy warm - especially on those super cold morning walks!\\n\\n### 3 Important Puppy Care Reminders\\n\\n1\\\\. Set an appointment with your Vet: Your new puppy needs a thorough exam and\\nvaccination. Have a list of questions prepared to ask your Veterinarian. Ask\\nhim any and all questions you may have about feeding your Miniature Schnauzer\\npuppy, Schnauzer health concerns, flea control, micro chip ID implants, etc..\\nNow’s the time to start building a good relationship with your Vet. It's also\\na good time to consider pet insurance.\\n\\n2\\\\. Puppy proof your home: In order to puppy proof your home you should get on\\nground level – yep all fours – this way you can see all the tempting things\\nyour new Miniature Schnauzer puppy will want to explore. Are there houseplants\\nthat can be tipped over or worse yet, are your houseplants toxic to dogs?\\nExposed extension cords? Shoes or other items lying around he might want to\\nchew on?\\n\\n3\\\\. Time, Patience and a Sense of Humor: Puppies are not born knowing what to\\ndo – they have to learn. This takes time. They will also make mistakes and\\nhave accidents. So you will need patience. And take it all in stride. So have\\na good sense of humor.\\n\\npuppy dog tip: Remember, the time you invest in your new Miniature Schnauzer\\npuppy now will pay off BIG TIME in the future.\\n\\nMiniature Schnauzer Puppy Supplies \\n \\n--- \\nDog COLLAR| Pet ID Tag| Puppy Treats \\nNail Trimmers| Soft Dog Bed| Pet Gates \\nHousebreak Pads 150ct Box| Pet Travel Kit| Cuddly Animal Toys \\nPoochie Bells| Tear Free Ultra Gentle Puppy Shampoo|\\n\\nFREE Dog Ecards\\n\\nNew Pet Announcement dog ecard to send family & friends \\n \\nSearch Schnauzers-Rule.com\\n\\nCustom Search\\n\\nGo from Miniature Schnauzer Puppy to About the Miniature Schnauzer on\\nSchnauzers Rule\\n\\nGo from Bringing Home Puppy to Puppy Training\\n\\nRelated Topics: ★ Mini Schnauzer Puppies ★ Puppy Supplies List ★ Puppy Dog\\nValentine\\n\\nSearch Schnauzers-Rule.com\\n\\nCustom Search\\n\\n * Home\\n\\n### Welcome\\n\\n * Schnauzer Blog\\n * Photo Contest\\n * Newsletter\\n * CONTACT US\\n * SEARCH\\n * Privacy Policy\\n\\n### Your New Puppy\\n\\n * Dog Names\\n * Schnauzer Puppies\\n * Schnauzer Birth\\n * Puppy Checklist\\n * Puppy Training\\n * Crate Training\\n * House Train Puppy\\n * Puppy Supplies\\n\\n### Breed Facts\\n\\n * Schnauzer FAQ\\n * AKC Schnauzers\\n * Hypoallergenic Dog\\n * White Schnauzers\\n * Schnauzers For SALE\\n * Rescue Groups\\n * Schnauzer Videos\\n * Dog Pictures\\n\\n### Grooming\\n\\n * Ear Cleaning\\n * Dog Nails\\n * Dog Teeth\\n * Grooming Schnauzer\\n * Grooming Chart\\n * Anal Glands\\n\\n### Health & Care\\n\\n * Eating Healthy\\n * Best Dog Food\\n * Dog Food Nutrition\\n * Bad Foods\\n * Poisonous Plants\\n * Schnauzer Care\\n * Schnauzer Bumps\\n * Dog Allergies\\n * Dog Massage\\n * Dog First Aid\\n * Dog Checkup\\n * Dog Detox\\n * CPR for Dogs\\n * Pet Insurance\\n * Veterinarian\\n\\n### Training\\n\\n * Behavior Training\\n * Dog Obedience\\n * Canine Good Citizen\\n * Schnauzer Training\\n * Training Tips\\n * Dog Tricks\\n * Therapy Dogs\\n\\n### Articles & News\\n\\n * Responsible Owner\\n * Ready for a Dog?\\n * Dog Microchip\\n * Lost Dog\\n * Dog Exercise\\n * Seasonal Safety\\n * Car Travel\\n * Summer Safety\\n * Separation Anxiety\\n * Destructive Chewing\\n * Stop Barking\\n * Dog Articles\\n\\n### SHOP! :)\\n\\n * Pet Caricatures\\n * Dog Gifts\\n * Schnauzer Gifts\\n * Top 10 Dog Gifts\\n * Dog Costumes\\n * Dog Toys\\n * Organic Pet Gifts\\n\\n### Doggy Fun\\n\\n * Dog Recipes\\n * Dog Scrapbook\\n * Dog Jokes\\n * Dog Quotes\\n * Pet Holidays\\n * Schnauzer Fun\\n\\n### Submit & Share\\n\\n * Your Schnauzer\\n * Your Dog Recipes\\n * Dog Crafts\\n * Pet Loss Tributes\\n * Your Pet Stories\\n\\n[?]Subscribe To This Site\\n\\nGET HEALTHY\\n\\nGreat deals on vitamins for you and your pet!\\n\\nSchnauzers Rule on Zazzle\\n\\nSchnauzers Rule Zazzle Shop\\n\\nBe sure to visit our Zazzle store. 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He’ll follow you around the house, alert you to someone at the door – possibly more heartily than you might desire.\",\n \"Miniature Schnauzers can only be shown in American Kennel Club conformation shows in salt and pepper -- by far the most common color -- black and silver, or black. White Miniature Schnauzers cannot be shown in conformation in the U.S., although they can in some other countries.\",\n \"A relatively recent breed, the Miniature Schnauzer used to work hard at eradicating vermin, a necessary job on a farm. While he will still chase rodents -- mice, rats, and squirrels certainly know when he's around, as do birds -- today his job is to be a companion. His urge to hunt vermin typically makes him successful in earthdog trials; some Miniature Schnauzers absolutely excel at them. Smart and athletic, he can shine in obedience and agility too.\",\n \"The same instincts that make him good at earthdog trials also means he is a wee bit too interested in pocket pets like gerbils and small birds to be left alone with them. If you have smaller pets, be sure to keep them in a separate room. Introduce the Miniature Schnauzer slowly while you watching like a hawk so that he realizes they are family members too. Even after they've gotten used to each other, it's best not to leave them together unsupervised.\",\n \"Lively and active, the Miniature Schnauzer has a larger than life personality and loves to participate in everything you do. He’ll follow you around the house, alert you to someone at the door, and he’ll let real burglars know this is not the house to come into. His natural tendency toward barking can be curbed through training so that he’s not an annoyance to people who aren’t deaf.\",\n \"Ear cropping is currently a heated debate in the Miniature Schnauzer world. The breed standard calls for either cropped or uncropped ears. Traditionally dog show winners have had cropped ears, so many show people wish to keep the cropped ears because they believe they can't win without them. Some show people, however, have come to view the practice as a cruel, painful procedure for a cosmetic result. The topic is debated by pet owners, too, and everyone has their own ideas about what they prefer. Cropping is generally done at eight weeks of age, so if you have a puppy selected from a breeder's litter, let her know whether or not you want your Miniature Schnauzer's ears cropped.\",\n \"Tail docking is called for in the breed standard. The original purpose of docking, or shortening, the tail was to prevent injuries while running in the field. Docking is usually done at three or four days of age, so it can be difficult to find a puppy without a docked tail. A Miniature Schnauzer can be shown with an undocked tail, but it's considered a fault, which makes it more difficult to win.\",\n \"A Miniature Schnauzer can only be shown in American Kennel Club conformation shows in salt and pepper -- by far the most common color -- black and silver, or black. The white color is another hotly debated issue within the world of Miniature Schnauzer fanciers. White Miniature Schnauzers cannot be shown in conformation in the U.S., although they can in some other countries, such as Germany. A white Miniature Schnauzer makes a fine pet; other than color, there is no difference.\",\n \"Miniature Schnauzers shed only a tiny bit, and might be a good choice for some people who are typically allergic to dogs. However, it's not a dog’s hair that triggers allergies, but dander (dead skin flakes) and saliva. There’s no escaping any of those when you live with a dog, no matter what breed it is. The best advice for an allergic person is to spend some up-close and personal time around the breed to assure themselves that there won't be a problem living with them.\",\n \"Despite his small stature, the Miniature Schnauzer is not a lap dog. He’s athletic and energetic, and needs more daily exercise than just going around the block.\",\n \"An old farm hand, Miniature Schnauzers originally were German farm dogs who excelled as ratters but went after all vermin. Ratting was necessary in the house before indoor plumbing came along.\",\n \"The Germans wanted a perfect farm dog. Because the Standard Schnauzer took more space and cost more to feed, it was bred with Affenpinschers and black Poodles to create a smaller dog that excelled at ratting. In Germany, Miniature Schnauzers are also known as Zwergschnauzer, zwergmeaning dwarf.\",\n \"Although somewhat similar dogs can be seen in 15th century art, the diminutive version of the Standard Schnauzer came into being much later. In 1879, a dog named Schnauzer won the Wire-Haired Pinscher breed at a German dog show. Schnauzermeans walrus moustache, which is appropriate as the dog's mustache technically begins on his snout. The breed eventually took the name of that winning dog.\",\n \"In the 1880s, “wirehaired pinschers” and Affenpinschers were often lumped together, but starting in 1900 the dogs were shown in different classes: one for the Affenpinscher and one for the miniature wirehaired pinscher, as the Miniature Schnauzer was then known. By 1910, the Affenpinscher and the Miniature Schnauzer were separate breeds.\",\n \"The advent of World War I halted most breeding programs, but after the war dog breeding resumed. The same thing happened during World War II. After the first war, the Miniature Schnauzer came to the United States and immediately became popular. At the time they had a variety of coat colors, but today they are seen only in salt and pepper, black and silver, or solid black. In the U.K., the Miniature Schnauzer became a distinct breed apart from the Standard Schnauzer in the mid-1930s, just before World War II.\",\n \"Today the Miniature Schnauzer has evolved to be a companion dog rather than a ratter on a farm, and his popularity is as strong as ever. He ranks 12 ^th among the breeds registered by the AKC.\",\n \"Despite his small size, the Miniature Schnauzer really isn't a lap dog. He's far too active and prefers getting his kicks by boisterously running around at high speed and digging, although he loves his people and wants to be with them. His nature is to be sweet and loving, but not timid. He's an excellent watch dog because he's alert and barking is a preferred hobby. You can train him not to go crazy when the doorbell rings, but realize that that is his inclination. He's more inclined to bark than to fight. Because of his watchdog nature, any outdoor-based Miniature Schnauzer will create problems with your neighbors.\",\n \"A smart dog, the Miniature Schnauzer is easy to train. His ability to learn, added to his high energy level, make him great in agility, earth dog trials, and obedience competitions. He needs daily exercise, and a fair amount of it. He's not going to be happy with a quick walk around the block, and if his voluminous energy isn't handled with exercise, you could find your couch in ruins.\",\n \"Many terriers are not fond of other dogs, but that's not necessarily the case with the Miniature Schnauzer. Well-bred Miniature Schnauzers are not particularly aggressive, but they get a score of 3 on a scale of 1 to 5 for being \\\"dog friendly\\\". Also, that neighborly feeling doesn't always extend to cats, birds, rodents and small mammals such as hamsters. You can get a well- bred Miniature Schnauzer who has been trained and socialized to live alongside other species of pets if efforts begin when you bring them home young from the breeder. Nonetheless, the chances of a Miniature Schnauzer living side by side with pet rats and hamsters are not good because he's hard-wired to hunt small furry creatures.\",\n \"Sometimes a Miniature Schnauzer will show a preference for one person in the family. He can be good with children (he earns a 3 out of 5 for being \\\"child friendly\\\"), particularly if the children are there first. But don't forget that he’s been bred to react to squealing noises and rapid movement, so it’s best not to leave him unsupervised with very young children.\",\n \"He can be a bit timid with strangers until he knows his family approves of the stranger. He prefers being with his people over being with other dogs, and will follow you around all day.\",\n \"Because of their enduring popularity, find a responsible breeder who is concerned with temperament and health, not just looks. A solid temperament is necessary around children. He'll be around for a long time, so it's wise to have a dog bred for a good temperament.\",\n \"All dogs have the potential to develop genetic health problems, just as all people have the potential to inherit a particular disease. Run, don’t walk, from any breeder who does not offer a health guarantee on puppies, who tells you that the breed is 100 percent healthy and has no known problems, or who tells you that her puppies are isolated from the main part of the household for health reasons. A reputable breeder will be honest and open about health problems in the breed and the incidence with which they occur in her lines.\",\n \"The Miniature Schnauzer is genetically predisposed to several diseases, including several related to the eyes. Do not buy a puppy whose parents are not certified by the Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF).\",\n \"A cataract is an opaque cloudiness that gradually covers the eye lens. Vision is affected and ranges anywhere from slight impairment to blindness. Fortunately, cataracts can be treated surgically and vision restored.\",\n \"Entropion occurs when eyelids roll in towards the eye and the eyelashes irritate the cornea. The condition is painful and needs surgery to be corrected.\",\n \"Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) is an inherited disease that can progress to blindness in both eyes. Thankfully, it is not painful, but currently there is no cure.\",\n \"Urolithiasis is a condition in which sediment in the urine eventually coalesces to form stones of varying size. Miniature Schnauzers can get a few different types stones. Surgery is required in many cases, and sometimes a special diet is recommended to try to prevent recurrence.\",\n \"The esophagus is the tubular, muscular organ that connects the mouth to the stomach. Congential megaesophagus affects the muscular function of the esopahgus, causing regurgitation, which happens when food is swallowed but stays in the esophagus until it basically just falls back out. Affected dogs can accidentally inhale food and water into their lungs with they try to eat or drink, which can lead to aspiration pneumonia.\",\n \"A canine version of muscular dystrophy can affect Miniature Schnauzers. It is a generalized, degenerative muscular disease caused by lack of a specific protein. Puppies can be affected; signs include an unusual gait (abnormal way of walking), difficulty swallowing, and neck stiffness.\",\n \"Von Willebrand's disease (VWD) is a blood clotting defect for which Miniature Schnauzers should have DNA testing prior to breeding. Dogs with VWD can experience severe bleeding associated with surgery, or even from minor wounds or injuries. Another potential blood clotting problem in Miniature Schnauzers involves a deficiency of Factor VII (a blood clotting factor).\",\n \"Comedone Syndrome is so common among Miniature Schnauzers that it's referred to as Schnauzer bumps. Dogs with this condition develop blackheads and scabs, usually involving the hair follicles on the back. Sometimes hair is lost. Your veterinarian may recommend medicated wipes, ointments, gels, or shampoos to manage the condition.\",\n \"Other possible medical problems include heart conditions (such as mitral valve disease, pulmonic stenosis, and sick sinus syndrome), Legg-Calve-Perthes disease (a condition affecting the hip joint), and osteochondrosis, which can affect the knees, elbows, shoulders, or hocks.\",\n \"Careful breeders screen their breeding dogs for genetic disease and breed only the healthiest and best-looking specimens, but sometimes Mother Nature has other ideas and a puppy develops one of these diseases despite good breeding practices. Advances in veterinary medicine mean that in most cases the dogs can still live a good life. If a breeder tells you she doesn't need to do those tests because she's never had problems in her lines and her dogs have been \\\"vet checked,\\\" then you should go find a breeder who is more rigorous about genetic testing.\",\n \"Remember that after you’ve taken a new puppy into your home, you have the power to protect him from one of the most common health problems: obesity. Miniature Schnauzers are marvelously adept at begging for food, and he’s so smart that he’s good as stealing it. Keeping your Miniature Schnauzer at an appropriate weight is one of the easiest ways to extend his life. Make the most of your preventive abilities to help ensure a healthier dog for life.\",\n \"The Miniature Schnauzer’s grooming needs are fairly extensive. He needs regular clipping or hand stripping. Pets are usually clipped because hand stripping is a time-consuming effort typically reserved for show dogs. Clipping will soften the coat, though, so if you like the hard texture, resign yourself to stripping it.\",\n \"Miniature Schnauzers have a double coat. The undercoat is soft and the top coat is wiry. They can either be shaved with an electric clipper by you or a professional, or plucked (hand stripped), which is a labor-intensive process that is best done while he's on your lap watching television. Most hand strippers do it one section at a time, and do it throughout the year. For some, hand stripping takes too long to be affordable at a professional groomer's. Fortunately, it's not hard to learn to use a clipper, and you can buy the equipment for the equivalent of a few grooming sessions. If you want to learn how to get a typical Miniature Schnauzer cut, check out the AMSC grooming chart.\",\n \"Because he’s small, his dental needs can be significant unless care is taken to brush his teeth regularly with a vet-approved pet toothpaste, and schedule dental cleanings with your veterinarian.\",\n \"Whether you want to go with a breeder or get your dog from a shelter or rescue, here are some things to keep in mind.\",\n \"Finding a good breeder is a great way to find the right puppy. A good breeder will match you with the right puppy, and will without question have done all the health certifications necessary to screen out health problems as much as is possible. He or she is more interested in placing pups in the right homes than in making big bucks.\",\n \"Good breeders will welcome your questions about temperament, health clearances and what the dogs are like to live with and come right back at you with questions of their own about what you’re looking for in a dog and what kind of life you can provide for him. A good breeder can tell you about the history of the breed, explain why one puppy is considered pet quality while another is not, and discuss what health problems affect the breed and the steps she takes take to avoid those problems.\",\n \"The Miniature Schnauzer Club of America is a good place to start your search for a responsible breeder. Look for a breeder who abides by the club's Code of Ethics, which does not permit the sale of puppies through brokers, auctions or commercial dealers such as pet stores. Breeders should sell puppies with a written contract guaranteeing they'll take back the dog at any time during his life if you become unable to keep him, and with written documentation that both the puppy's parents (and if possible, his other close relatives) have had their hips, eyes, elbows and hearts examined and certified by the appropriate health organizations. Seek out a breeder whose dogs are active in agility, obedience and other sports that require athleticism and good health, and not just ribbons from the show ring.\",\n \"Avoid breeders who only seem interested in how quickly they can unload a puppy on you and whether your credit card will go through. You should also bear in mind that buying a puppy from one of those “instant pet” websites leaves you no recourse if what you get isn’t exactly what you expected. Put at least as much effort into researching your puppy as you would into choosing a new car or expensive appliance. It will save you money in the long run.\",\n \"Whether you’re planning to get your new best friend from a breeder, a pet store, or another source, don’t forget that old adage “let the buyer beware”. Disreputable breeders and facilities that deal with puppy mills can be hard to distinguish from reliable operations. There’s no 100% guaranteed way to make sure you’ll never purchase a sick puppy, but researching the breed (so you know what to expect), checking out the facility (to identify unhealthy conditions or sick animals), and asking the right questions can reduce the chances of heading into a disastrous situation. And don’t forget to ask your veterinarian, who can often refer you to a reputable breeder, breed rescue organization, or other reliable source for healthy puppies.\",\n \"The cost of a Miniature Schnauzer puppy varies depending on his place of origin, whether he is male or female, what titles his parents have, and whether he is best suited for the show ring or a pet home. The puppy you buy should have been raised in a clean home environment, from parents with health clearances and show or working titles to prove that they are good specimens of the breed. Puppies should be temperament tested, vetted, dewormed, and socialized to give them a healthy, confident start in life.\",\n \"Before you decide to buy a puppy, consider whether an adult Miniature Schnauzer might better suit your needs and lifestyle. Puppies are loads of fun, but they require a lot of time and effort before they grow up to become the dog of your dreams. An adult Miniature Schnauzer may already have some training and will probably be less active, destructive and demanding than a puppy.\",\n \"With an adult, you know more about what you’re getting in terms of personality and health and you can find adults through breeders or shelters. If you are interested in acquiring an older dog through breeders, ask them about purchasing a retired show dog or if they know of an adult dog who needs a new home. If you want to adopt a dog, read the advice below on how to do that.\",\n \"There are many great options available if you want to adopt a dog from an animal shelter or breed rescue organization. Here is how to get started.\",\n \"Sites like Petfinder.com and Adopt-a-Pet.com can have you searching for a Miniature Schnauzer in your area in no time flat. The site allows you to be very specific in your requests (housetraining status, for example) or very general (all the Miniature Schnauzers available on Petfinder across the country). AnimalShelter.org can help you find animal rescue groups in your area. Also some local newspapers have “pets looking for homes” sections you can review.\",\n \"Social media is another great way to find a dog. Post on your Facebook page that you are looking for a specific breed so that your entire community can be your eyes and ears.\",\n \"Start talking with all the pet pros in your area about your desire for a Miniature Schnauzer. That includes vets, dog walkers, and groomers. When someone has to make the tough decision to give up a dog, that person will often ask her own trusted network for recommendations.\",\n \"Networking can help you find a dog that may be the perfect companion for your family. Most people who love Miniature Schnauzers love all Miniature Schnauzers. That’s why breed clubs have rescue organizations devoted to taking care of homeless dogs. The American Miniature Schnauzer Club’s rescue network can help you find a dog that may be the perfect companion for your family. You can also search online for other Miniature Schnauzer rescues in your area.\",\n \"The great thing about breed rescue groups is that they tend to be very upfront about any health conditions the dogs may have and are a valuable resource for advice. They also often offer fostering opportunities so, with training, you could bring a Miniature Schnauzer home with you to see what the experience is like.\",\n \"You now know the things to discuss with a breeder, but there are also questions you should discuss with shelter or rescue group staff or volunteers before you bring home a pup. These include:\",\n \"Wherever you acquire your Miniature Schnauzer, make sure you have a good contract with the seller, shelter or rescue group that spells out responsibilities on both sides. Petfinder offers an Adopters Bill of Rights that helps you understand what you can consider normal and appropriate when you get a dog from a shelter. In states with “puppy lemon laws,” be sure you and the person you get the dog from both understand your rights and recourses.\",\n \"Puppy or adult, take your Miniature Schnauzer to your veterinarian soon after adoption. Your veterinarian will be able to spot problems, and will work with you to set up a preventive regimen that will help you avoid many health issues.\",\n \"Bartonella is a type bacteria that can be transmitted to cats, dogs and humans from exposure to infected fleas and...\",\n \"Want to give your pup yummy, low-calorie treats? We’ve got the skinny on which foods are OK to feed him.\",\n \"Not sure about food puzzles? Our veterinarian reveals why the payoff for your pet is well worth any extra work.\",\n \"Check out our collection of more than 250 videos about pet training, animal behavior, dog and cat breeds and more.\",\n \"Wonder which dog or cat best fits your lifestyle? Our new tool will narrow down more than 300 breeds for you.\",\n \"© 2001-2021 Vetstreet. 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He’ll follow you around the\\nhouse, alert you to someone at the door – possibly more heartily than you\\nmight desire.\\n\\n## Breed Characteristics\\n\\nAdaptability\\n\\nHow easily a dog deals with change.\\n\\n| 5 stars|\\n\\nDog Friendly\\n\\nTendency to enjoy or tolerate other dogs.\\n\\n| 3 stars|\\n\\nShedding Level\\n\\nAmount and frequency of dog hair shedding.\\n\\n| 1 star \\n---|---|---|---|---|--- \\n \\nAffection Level\\n\\nAmount of warmth or friendliness displayed.\\n\\n| 5 stars|\\n\\nExercise Needs\\n\\nLevel of daily activity needed.\\n\\n| 3 stars|\\n\\nSocial Needs\\n\\nPreferred amount of interaction with other pets and humans.\\n\\n| 4 stars \\n \\nApartment Friendly\\n\\nFactors such as dog size and his tendency to make noise.\\n\\n| 3 stars|\\n\\nGrooming\\n\\nAmount of bathing, brushing, even professional grooming needed.\\n\\n| 4 stars|\\n\\nStranger Friendly\\n\\nTendency to be welcoming to new people.\\n\\n| 3 stars \\n \\nBarking Tendencies\\n\\nBreed's level of vocalization.\\n\\n| 5 stars|\\n\\nHealth Issues\\n\\nLevel of health issues a breed tends to have.\\n\\n| 3 stars|\\n\\nTerritorial\\n\\nA dog's inclination to be protective of his home, yard or even car.\\n\\n| 4 stars \\n \\nCat Friendly\\n\\nTendency toward a tolerance for cats and a lower prey drive.\\n\\n| 3 stars|\\n\\nIntelligence\\n\\nA dog's thinking and problem-solving ability (not trainability).\\n\\n| 5 stars|\\n\\nTrainability\\n\\nLevel of ease in learning something new and a willingness to try new things.\\n\\n| 5 stars \\n \\nChild Friendly\\n\\nDogs that tend to be more sturdy, playful and easygoing around children and\\nmore tolerant of children's behavior.\\n\\n| 3 stars|\\n\\nPlayfulness\\n\\nHow lighthearted and spirited a dog tends to be.\\n\\n| 3 stars|\\n\\nWatchdog Ability\\n\\nA breed that is likely to alert you to the presence of strangers.\\n\\n| 5 stars \\n \\n 1. Adaptability\\n\\nHow easily a dog deals with change.\\n\\n5 stars\\n\\n 2. Affection Level\\n\\nAmount of warmth or friendliness displayed.\\n\\n5 stars\\n\\n 3. Apartment Friendly\\n\\nFactors such as dog size and his tendency to make noise.\\n\\n3 stars\\n\\n 4. Barking Tendencies\\n\\nBreed's level of vocalization.\\n\\n5 stars\\n\\n 5. Cat Friendly\\n\\nTendency toward a tolerance for cats and a lower prey drive.\\n\\n3 stars\\n\\n 6. Child Friendly\\n\\nDogs that tend to be more sturdy, playful and easygoing around children and\\nmore tolerant of children's behavior.\\n\\n3 stars\\n\\n 7. Dog Friendly\\n\\nTendency to enjoy or tolerate other dogs.\\n\\n3 stars\\n\\n 8. Exercise Needs\\n\\nLevel of daily activity needed.\\n\\n3 stars\\n\\n 9. Grooming\\n\\nAmount of bathing, brushing, even professional grooming needed.\\n\\n4 stars\\n\\n 10. Health Issues\\n\\nLevel of health issues a breed tends to have.\\n\\n3 stars\\n\\n 11. Intelligence\\n\\nA dog's thinking and problem-solving ability (not trainability).\\n\\n5 stars\\n\\n 12. Playfulness\\n\\nHow lighthearted and spirited a dog tends to be.\\n\\n3 stars\\n\\n 13. Shedding Level\\n\\nAmount and frequency of dog hair shedding.\\n\\n1 star\\n\\n 14. Social Needs\\n\\nPreferred amount of interaction with other pets and humans.\\n\\n4 stars\\n\\n 15. Stranger Friendly\\n\\nTendency to be welcoming to new people.\\n\\n3 stars\\n\\n 16. Territorial\\n\\nA dog's inclination to be protective of his home, yard or even car.\\n\\n4 stars\\n\\n 17. Trainability\\n\\nLevel of ease in learning something new and a willingness to try new things.\\n\\n5 stars\\n\\n 18. Watchdog Ability\\n\\nA breed that is likely to alert you to the presence of strangers.\\n\\n5 stars\\n\\n * Overview\\n * History\\n * Personality\\n * Health\\n * Grooming\\n * Finding\\n\\nOverview\\n\\n## Did You Know?\\n\\nMiniature Schnauzers can only be shown in American Kennel Club conformation\\nshows in salt and pepper -- by far the most common color -- black and silver,\\nor black. White Miniature Schnauzers cannot be shown in conformation in the\\nU.S., although they can in some other countries.\\n\\nA relatively recent breed, the Miniature Schnauzer used to work hard at\\neradicating vermin, a necessary job on a farm. While he will still chase\\nrodents -- mice, rats, and squirrels certainly know when he's around, as do\\nbirds -- today his job is to be a companion. His urge to hunt vermin typically\\nmakes him successful in earthdog trials; some Miniature Schnauzers absolutely\\nexcel at them. Smart and athletic, he can shine in obedience and agility too.\\n\\nThe same instincts that make him good at earthdog trials also means he is a\\nwee bit too interested in pocket pets like gerbils and small birds to be left\\nalone with them. If you have smaller pets, be sure to keep them in a separate\\nroom. Introduce the Miniature Schnauzer slowly while you watching like a hawk\\nso that he realizes they are family members too. Even after they've gotten\\nused to each other, it's best not to leave them together unsupervised.\\n\\nLively and active, the Miniature Schnauzer has a larger than life personality\\nand loves to participate in everything you do. He’ll follow you around the\\nhouse, alert you to someone at the door, and he’ll let real burglars know this\\nis not the house to come into. His natural tendency toward barking can be\\ncurbed through training so that he’s not an annoyance to people who aren’t\\ndeaf.\\n\\nEar cropping is currently a heated debate in the Miniature Schnauzer world.\\nThe breed standard calls for either cropped or uncropped ears. Traditionally\\ndog show winners have had cropped ears, so many show people wish to keep the\\ncropped ears because they believe they can't win without them. Some show\\npeople, however, have come to view the practice as a cruel, painful procedure\\nfor a cosmetic result. The topic is debated by pet owners, too, and everyone\\nhas their own ideas about what they prefer. Cropping is generally done at\\neight weeks of age, so if you have a puppy selected from a breeder's litter,\\nlet her know whether or not you want your Miniature Schnauzer's ears cropped.\\n\\nTail docking is called for in the breed standard. The original purpose of\\ndocking, or shortening, the tail was to prevent injuries while running in the\\nfield. Docking is usually done at three or four days of age, so it can be\\ndifficult to find a puppy without a docked tail. A Miniature Schnauzer can be\\nshown with an undocked tail, but it's considered a fault, which makes it more\\ndifficult to win.\\n\\nA Miniature Schnauzer can only be shown in American Kennel Club conformation\\nshows in salt and pepper -- by far the most common color -- black and silver,\\nor black. The white color is another hotly debated issue within the world of\\nMiniature Schnauzer fanciers. White Miniature Schnauzers cannot be shown in\\nconformation in the U.S., although they can in some other countries, such as\\nGermany. A white Miniature Schnauzer makes a fine pet; other than color, there\\nis no difference.\\n\\n## Other Quick Facts\\n\\n * Miniature Schnauzers shed only a tiny bit, and might be a good choice for some people who are typically allergic to dogs. However, it's not a dog’s hair that triggers allergies, but dander (dead skin flakes) and saliva. There’s no escaping any of those when you live with a dog, no matter what breed it is. The best advice for an allergic person is to spend some up-close and personal time around the breed to assure themselves that there won't be a problem living with them.\\n * Despite his small stature, the Miniature Schnauzer is not a lap dog. He’s athletic and energetic, and needs more daily exercise than just going around the block.\\n\\nMore on Vetstreet.com:\\n\\n * 10 Breeds You Love, But Westminster Dog Show Judges Don't\\n * 12 Most Talkative Dog Breeds\\n\\nNext: History ›\\n\\nHistory\\n\\n## The History of Miniature Schnauzers\\n\\nAn old farm hand, Miniature Schnauzers originally were German farm dogs who\\nexcelled as ratters but went after all vermin. Ratting was necessary in the\\nhouse before indoor plumbing came along.\\n\\nThe Germans wanted a perfect farm dog. Because the Standard Schnauzer took\\nmore space and cost more to feed, it was bred with Affenpinschers and black\\nPoodles to create a smaller dog that excelled at ratting. In Germany,\\nMiniature Schnauzers are also known as Zwergschnauzer, zwergmeaning dwarf.\\n\\nAlthough somewhat similar dogs can be seen in 15th century art, the diminutive\\nversion of the Standard Schnauzer came into being much later. In 1879, a dog\\nnamed Schnauzer won the Wire-Haired Pinscher breed at a German dog show.\\nSchnauzermeans walrus moustache, which is appropriate as the dog's mustache\\ntechnically begins on his snout. The breed eventually took the name of that\\nwinning dog.\\n\\nIn the 1880s, “wirehaired pinschers” and Affenpinschers were often lumped\\ntogether, but starting in 1900 the dogs were shown in different classes: one\\nfor the Affenpinscher and one for the miniature wirehaired pinscher, as the\\nMiniature Schnauzer was then known. By 1910, the Affenpinscher and the\\nMiniature Schnauzer were separate breeds.\\n\\nThe advent of World War I halted most breeding programs, but after the war dog\\nbreeding resumed. The same thing happened during World War II. After the first\\nwar, the Miniature Schnauzer came to the United States and immediately became\\npopular. At the time they had a variety of coat colors, but today they are\\nseen only in salt and pepper, black and silver, or solid black. In the U.K.,\\nthe Miniature Schnauzer became a distinct breed apart from the Standard\\nSchnauzer in the mid-1930s, just before World War II.\\n\\nToday the Miniature Schnauzer has evolved to be a companion dog rather than a\\nratter on a farm, and his popularity is as strong as ever. He ranks 12 ^th\\namong the breeds registered by the AKC.\\n\\n‹ Previous: Overview\\n\\nNext: Personality ›\\n\\nPersonality\\n\\n## Miniature Schnauzer Temperament and Personality\\n\\nDespite his small size, the Miniature Schnauzer really isn't a lap dog. He's\\nfar too active and prefers getting his kicks by boisterously running around at\\nhigh speed and digging, although he loves his people and wants to be with\\nthem. His nature is to be sweet and loving, but not timid. He's an excellent\\nwatch dog because he's alert and barking is a preferred hobby. You can train\\nhim not to go crazy when the doorbell rings, but realize that that is his\\ninclination. He's more inclined to bark than to fight. Because of his watchdog\\nnature, any outdoor-based Miniature Schnauzer will create problems with your\\nneighbors.\\n\\nA smart dog, the Miniature Schnauzer is easy to train. His ability to learn,\\nadded to his high energy level, make him great in agility, earth dog trials,\\nand obedience competitions. He needs daily exercise, and a fair amount of it.\\nHe's not going to be happy with a quick walk around the block, and if his\\nvoluminous energy isn't handled with exercise, you could find your couch in\\nruins.\\n\\nMany terriers are not fond of other dogs, but that's not necessarily the case\\nwith the Miniature Schnauzer. Well-bred Miniature Schnauzers are not\\nparticularly aggressive, but they get a score of 3 on a scale of 1 to 5 for\\nbeing \\\"dog friendly\\\". Also, that neighborly feeling doesn't always extend to\\ncats, birds, rodents and small mammals such as hamsters. You can get a well-\\nbred Miniature Schnauzer who has been trained and socialized to live alongside\\nother species of pets if efforts begin when you bring them home young from the\\nbreeder. Nonetheless, the chances of a Miniature Schnauzer living side by side\\nwith pet rats and hamsters are not good because he's hard-wired to hunt small\\nfurry creatures.\\n\\nSometimes a Miniature Schnauzer will show a preference for one person in the\\nfamily. He can be good with children (he earns a 3 out of 5 for being \\\"child\\nfriendly\\\"), particularly if the children are there first. But don't forget\\nthat he’s been bred to react to squealing noises and rapid movement, so it’s\\nbest not to leave him unsupervised with very young children.\\n\\nHe can be a bit timid with strangers until he knows his family approves of the\\nstranger. He prefers being with his people over being with other dogs, and\\nwill follow you around all day.\\n\\nBecause of their enduring popularity, find a responsible breeder who is\\nconcerned with temperament and health, not just looks. A solid temperament is\\nnecessary around children. He'll be around for a long time, so it's wise to\\nhave a dog bred for a good temperament.\\n\\n‹ Previous: History\\n\\nNext: Health ›\\n\\nHealth\\n\\n## What You Need to Know About Miniature Schnauzer Health\\n\\nAll dogs have the potential to develop genetic health problems, just as all\\npeople have the potential to inherit a particular disease. Run, don’t walk,\\nfrom any breeder who does not offer a health guarantee on puppies, who tells\\nyou that the breed is 100 percent healthy and has no known problems, or who\\ntells you that her puppies are isolated from the main part of the household\\nfor health reasons. A reputable breeder will be honest and open about health\\nproblems in the breed and the incidence with which they occur in her lines.\\n\\nThe Miniature Schnauzer is genetically predisposed to several diseases,\\nincluding several related to the eyes. Do not buy a puppy whose parents are\\nnot certified by the Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF).\\n\\nA cataract is an opaque cloudiness that gradually covers the eye lens. Vision\\nis affected and ranges anywhere from slight impairment to blindness.\\nFortunately, cataracts can be treated surgically and vision restored.\\n\\nEntropion occurs when eyelids roll in towards the eye and the eyelashes\\nirritate the cornea. The condition is painful and needs surgery to be\\ncorrected.\\n\\nProgressive retinal atrophy (PRA) is an inherited disease that can progress to\\nblindness in both eyes. Thankfully, it is not painful, but currently there is\\nno cure.\\n\\nUrolithiasis is a condition in which sediment in the urine eventually\\ncoalesces to form stones of varying size. Miniature Schnauzers can get a few\\ndifferent types stones. Surgery is required in many cases, and sometimes a\\nspecial diet is recommended to try to prevent recurrence.\\n\\nThe esophagus is the tubular, muscular organ that connects the mouth to the\\nstomach. Congential megaesophagus affects the muscular function of the\\nesopahgus, causing regurgitation, which happens when food is swallowed but\\nstays in the esophagus until it basically just falls back out. Affected dogs\\ncan accidentally inhale food and water into their lungs with they try to eat\\nor drink, which can lead to aspiration pneumonia.\\n\\nA canine version of muscular dystrophy can affect Miniature Schnauzers. It is\\na generalized, degenerative muscular disease caused by lack of a specific\\nprotein. Puppies can be affected; signs include an unusual gait (abnormal way\\nof walking), difficulty swallowing, and neck stiffness.\\n\\nVon Willebrand's disease (VWD) is a blood clotting defect for which Miniature\\nSchnauzers should have DNA testing prior to breeding. Dogs with VWD can\\nexperience severe bleeding associated with surgery, or even from minor wounds\\nor injuries. Another potential blood clotting problem in Miniature Schnauzers\\ninvolves a deficiency of Factor VII (a blood clotting factor).\\n\\nComedone Syndrome is so common among Miniature Schnauzers that it's referred\\nto as Schnauzer bumps. Dogs with this condition develop blackheads and scabs,\\nusually involving the hair follicles on the back. Sometimes hair is lost. Your\\nveterinarian may recommend medicated wipes, ointments, gels, or shampoos to\\nmanage the condition.\\n\\nOther possible medical problems include heart conditions (such as mitral valve\\ndisease, pulmonic stenosis, and sick sinus syndrome), Legg-Calve-Perthes\\ndisease (a condition affecting the hip joint), and osteochondrosis, which can\\naffect the knees, elbows, shoulders, or hocks.\\n\\nCareful breeders screen their breeding dogs for genetic disease and breed only\\nthe healthiest and best-looking specimens, but sometimes Mother Nature has\\nother ideas and a puppy develops one of these diseases despite good breeding\\npractices. Advances in veterinary medicine mean that in most cases the dogs\\ncan still live a good life. If a breeder tells you she doesn't need to do\\nthose tests because she's never had problems in her lines and her dogs have\\nbeen \\\"vet checked,\\\" then you should go find a breeder who is more rigorous\\nabout genetic testing.\\n\\nRemember that after you’ve taken a new puppy into your home, you have the\\npower to protect him from one of the most common health problems: obesity.\\nMiniature Schnauzers are marvelously adept at begging for food, and he’s so\\nsmart that he’s good as stealing it. Keeping your Miniature Schnauzer at an\\nappropriate weight is one of the easiest ways to extend his life. Make the\\nmost of your preventive abilities to help ensure a healthier dog for life.\\n\\n‹ Previous: Personality\\n\\nNext: Grooming ›\\n\\nGrooming\\n\\n## The Basics of Schnauzer Grooming\\n\\nThe Miniature Schnauzer’s grooming needs are fairly extensive. He needs\\nregular clipping or hand stripping. Pets are usually clipped because hand\\nstripping is a time-consuming effort typically reserved for show dogs.\\nClipping will soften the coat, though, so if you like the hard texture, resign\\nyourself to stripping it.\\n\\nMiniature Schnauzers have a double coat. The undercoat is soft and the top\\ncoat is wiry. They can either be shaved with an electric clipper by you or a\\nprofessional, or plucked (hand stripped), which is a labor-intensive process\\nthat is best done while he's on your lap watching television. Most hand\\nstrippers do it one section at a time, and do it throughout the year. For\\nsome, hand stripping takes too long to be affordable at a professional\\ngroomer's. Fortunately, it's not hard to learn to use a clipper, and you can\\nbuy the equipment for the equivalent of a few grooming sessions. If you want\\nto learn how to get a typical Miniature Schnauzer cut, check out the AMSC\\ngrooming chart.\\n\\nBecause he’s small, his dental needs can be significant unless care is taken\\nto brush his teeth regularly with a vet-approved pet toothpaste, and schedule\\ndental cleanings with your veterinarian.\\n\\n‹ Previous: Health\\n\\nNext: Finding ›\\n\\nFinding\\n\\n## Finding a Miniature Schnauzer\\n\\nWhether you want to go with a breeder or get your dog from a shelter or\\nrescue, here are some things to keep in mind.\\n\\n## Choosing a Miniature Schnauzer Breeder\\n\\nFinding a good breeder is a great way to find the right puppy. A good breeder\\nwill match you with the right puppy, and will without question have done all\\nthe health certifications necessary to screen out health problems as much as\\nis possible. He or she is more interested in placing pups in the right homes\\nthan in making big bucks.\\n\\nGood breeders will welcome your questions about temperament, health clearances\\nand what the dogs are like to live with and come right back at you with\\nquestions of their own about what you’re looking for in a dog and what kind of\\nlife you can provide for him. A good breeder can tell you about the history of\\nthe breed, explain why one puppy is considered pet quality while another is\\nnot, and discuss what health problems affect the breed and the steps she takes\\ntake to avoid those problems.\\n\\nThe Miniature Schnauzer Club of America is a good place to start your search\\nfor a responsible breeder. Look for a breeder who abides by the club's Code of\\nEthics, which does not permit the sale of puppies through brokers, auctions or\\ncommercial dealers such as pet stores. Breeders should sell puppies with a\\nwritten contract guaranteeing they'll take back the dog at any time during his\\nlife if you become unable to keep him, and with written documentation that\\nboth the puppy's parents (and if possible, his other close relatives) have had\\ntheir hips, eyes, elbows and hearts examined and certified by the appropriate\\nhealth organizations. Seek out a breeder whose dogs are active in agility,\\nobedience and other sports that require athleticism and good health, and not\\njust ribbons from the show ring.\\n\\nAvoid breeders who only seem interested in how quickly they can unload a puppy\\non you and whether your credit card will go through. You should also bear in\\nmind that buying a puppy from one of those “instant pet” websites leaves you\\nno recourse if what you get isn’t exactly what you expected. Put at least as\\nmuch effort into researching your puppy as you would into choosing a new car\\nor expensive appliance. It will save you money in the long run.\\n\\nWhether you’re planning to get your new best friend from a breeder, a pet\\nstore, or another source, don’t forget that old adage “let the buyer beware”.\\nDisreputable breeders and facilities that deal with puppy mills can be hard to\\ndistinguish from reliable operations. There’s no 100% guaranteed way to make\\nsure you’ll never purchase a sick puppy, but researching the breed (so you\\nknow what to expect), checking out the facility (to identify unhealthy\\nconditions or sick animals), and asking the right questions can reduce the\\nchances of heading into a disastrous situation. And don’t forget to ask your\\nveterinarian, who can often refer you to a reputable breeder, breed rescue\\norganization, or other reliable source for healthy puppies.\\n\\nThe cost of a Miniature Schnauzer puppy varies depending on his place of\\norigin, whether he is male or female, what titles his parents have, and\\nwhether he is best suited for the show ring or a pet home. The puppy you buy\\nshould have been raised in a clean home environment, from parents with health\\nclearances and show or working titles to prove that they are good specimens of\\nthe breed. Puppies should be temperament tested, vetted, dewormed, and\\nsocialized to give them a healthy, confident start in life.\\n\\nBefore you decide to buy a puppy, consider whether an adult Miniature\\nSchnauzer might better suit your needs and lifestyle. Puppies are loads of\\nfun, but they require a lot of time and effort before they grow up to become\\nthe dog of your dreams. An adult Miniature Schnauzer may already have some\\ntraining and will probably be less active, destructive and demanding than a\\npuppy.\\n\\nWith an adult, you know more about what you’re getting in terms of personality\\nand health and you can find adults through breeders or shelters. If you are\\ninterested in acquiring an older dog through breeders, ask them about\\npurchasing a retired show dog or if they know of an adult dog who needs a new\\nhome. If you want to adopt a dog, read the advice below on how to do that.\\n\\n## Adopting a Dog From a Miniature Schnauzer Rescue or Shelter\\n\\nThere are many great options available if you want to adopt a dog from an\\nanimal shelter or breed rescue organization. Here is how to get started.\\n\\n1\\\\. Use the Web\\n\\nSites like Petfinder.com and Adopt-a-Pet.com can have you searching for a\\nMiniature Schnauzer in your area in no time flat. The site allows you to be\\nvery specific in your requests (housetraining status, for example) or very\\ngeneral (all the Miniature Schnauzers available on Petfinder across the\\ncountry). AnimalShelter.org can help you find animal rescue groups in your\\narea. Also some local newspapers have “pets looking for homes” sections you\\ncan review.\\n\\nSocial media is another great way to find a dog. Post on your Facebook page\\nthat you are looking for a specific breed so that your entire community can be\\nyour eyes and ears.\\n\\n2\\\\. Reach Out to Local Experts\\n\\nStart talking with all the pet pros in your area about your desire for a\\nMiniature Schnauzer. That includes vets, dog walkers, and groomers. When\\nsomeone has to make the tough decision to give up a dog, that person will\\noften ask her own trusted network for recommendations.\\n\\n3\\\\. Talk to Breed Rescue\\n\\nNetworking can help you find a dog that may be the perfect companion for your\\nfamily. Most people who love Miniature Schnauzers love all Miniature\\nSchnauzers. That’s why breed clubs have rescue organizations devoted to taking\\ncare of homeless dogs. The American Miniature Schnauzer Club’s rescue network\\ncan help you find a dog that may be the perfect companion for your family. You\\ncan also search online for other Miniature Schnauzer rescues in your area.\\n\\nThe great thing about breed rescue groups is that they tend to be very upfront\\nabout any health conditions the dogs may have and are a valuable resource for\\nadvice. They also often offer fostering opportunities so, with training, you\\ncould bring a Miniature Schnauzer home with you to see what the experience is\\nlike.\\n\\n4\\\\. Key Questions to Ask\\n\\nYou now know the things to discuss with a breeder, but there are also\\nquestions you should discuss with shelter or rescue group staff or volunteers\\nbefore you bring home a pup. These include:\\n\\nWhat is his energy level?\\n\\nHow is he around other animals?\\n\\nHow does he respond to shelter workers, visitors, and children?\\n\\nWhat is his personality like?\\n\\nWhat is his age?\\n\\nIs he housetrained?\\n\\nHas he ever bitten or hurt anyone that they know of?\\n\\nAre there any known health issues?\\n\\nWherever you acquire your Miniature Schnauzer, make sure you have a good\\ncontract with the seller, shelter or rescue group that spells out\\nresponsibilities on both sides. Petfinder offers an Adopters Bill of Rights\\nthat helps you understand what you can consider normal and appropriate when\\nyou get a dog from a shelter. In states with “puppy lemon laws,” be sure you\\nand the person you get the dog from both understand your rights and recourses.\\n\\nPuppy or adult, take your Miniature Schnauzer to your veterinarian soon after\\nadoption. Your veterinarian will be able to spot problems, and will work with\\nyou to set up a preventive regimen that will help you avoid many health\\nissues.\\n\\n‹ Previous: Grooming\\n\\n## Join the Conversation\\n\\nLike this article? Have a point of view to share? 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And how do you best use it to gain control on the walk?\",\n \"If you don’t have issues on the walk, this can be a great tool. It allows you to keep your balanced dog safely by your side and out of harm's way. I recommend this for easygoing, happy-go-lucky dogs without obedience problems.\",\n \"Remember to walk with your dog by your side or behind you. This is important to establishing your position in the pack.\",\n \"For dogs with issues on the walk, the training lead can be a great tool for correcting misbehaviors. If your dog is easily distracted by squirrels, other dogs, or just a strong gust of wind, the collar allows for quick corrections to get your dog back on track.\",\n \"Give a quick, firm pull sideways on the leash. If you pull straight back, your dog will pull against you. Instead, by giving a quick tug to the side, you knock him off balance and get his attention. Always keep your dog's safety in mind when giving corrections! If you are unfamiliar how to use the tool, talk to a local professional or ask someone at the store for help.\",\n \"The Pack Leader Collar helps keep the slip collar at the top of the neck, which is the most sensitive part of the neck. If you've tried a slip collar but had trouble, this tool may be the solution. I would recommend it for dogs that have trouble on the walk, particularly with pulling.\",\n \"If you place the collar on the lower part of the neck, you are actually helping your dog to pull you around. Watch an Alaskan sled dog pulling a load. The harness fits at the shoulder around the base of the neck, because the lower part of the neck is where dogs have the most control and where all their pulling strength is concentrated. If you put it at the top, your dog will be more sensitive to your movements and react to what you are trying to communicate. Keep your dog's head up. Remove his nose from the distractions on the ground. This way, his focus will be on you and the migration ritual.\",\n \"The harness can be a great tool if you want your dog to pull you. For example, if you want your dog to pull you around while you ride your bike or use rollerblades.\",\n \"This is also a safe option for dogs with pushed-in faces that restrict breathing, such as pugs, dogs with trachea or throat problems, such as Pomeranians, and dogs with elongated, overly slender necks, such as Greyhounds, may have to avoid certain collars, such as slip collars.\",\n \"No matter what collar you use, pay attention to your energy. The leash is a form of communication. Without a word, you are telling your dog where to go, what speed to walk, and when to stop. Take note of your body language. Stand up tall with your head up and your shoulders back. Walk like a pack leader! This energy will flow through the leash and be communicated to your dog.\",\n \"The first step before selecting any collar should always be to talk to your veterinarian. He or she can take your dog's medical and breed background into account and make sure you are keeping your dog safe! If your dog suffers from extreme issues on the walk, I recommend consulting a dog behavior specialist in your area for guidance.\",\n \"At night, visibility is safety, which is why bicyclists use lights and reflectors. You can buy a reflectorized harness or use reflective tape. Better yet, illuminated leash and collar, like the Bright Light Leash and the Bright Light Collar^TM, which are designed for safely walking your dog at night. They are solar powered and USB chargeable, and have two lighting options: a steady or flashing LED light.\",\n \"How about your pooch? What's your favorite dog leash and collar, and why? Share it with us in the comments.\",\n \"At Cesar’s Way, we strive to be a single pack, and packs have rules, boundaries, and limitations. Here are ours for the comments:\",\n \"Also, please note that because of volume, we are unable to respond to individual comments, although we do watch them in order to learn what issues and questions are most common so that we can produce content that fulfills your needs. You are welcome to share your own dog tips and behavior solutions among yourselves, however. Thank you for reading our articles and sharing your thoughts with the pack!\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Choosing the right leash and collar | Cesar's Way\\n\\nSkip to main content\\n\\n * Home\\n * Shop\\n * Help! 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In most\\nplaces, it's even required by law when your dog is outside. But there are many\\ndifferent types of collars, and the options can be overwhelming. How do you\\nchoose the right one for your dog? And how do you best use it to gain control\\non the walk?\\n\\n### Simple leash and collar\\n\\nIf you don’t have issues on the walk, this can be a great tool. It allows you\\nto keep your balanced dog safely by your side and out of harm's way. I\\nrecommend this for easygoing, happy-go-lucky dogs without obedience problems.\\n\\nRelated: Top 5 dog walking problems solved!\\n\\nRemember to walk with your dog by your side or behind you. This is important\\nto establishing your position in the pack.\\n\\n### Slip collar\\n\\nFor dogs with issues on the walk, the training lead can be a great tool for\\ncorrecting misbehaviors. If your dog is easily distracted by squirrels, other\\ndogs, or just a strong gust of wind, the collar allows for quick corrections\\nto get your dog back on track.\\n\\nGive a quick, firm pull sideways on the leash. If you pull straight back, your\\ndog will pull against you. Instead, by giving a quick tug to the side, you\\nknock him off balance and get his attention. Always keep your dog's safety in\\nmind when giving corrections! If you are unfamiliar how to use the tool, talk\\nto a local professional or ask someone at the store for help.\\n\\n### Pack Leader Collar\\n\\nLearn more\\n\\nThe Pack Leader Collar helps keep the slip collar at the top of the neck,\\nwhich is the most sensitive part of the neck. If you've tried a slip collar\\nbut had trouble, this tool may be the solution. I would recommend it for dogs\\nthat have trouble on the walk, particularly with pulling.\\n\\nIf you place the collar on the lower part of the neck, you are actually\\nhelping your dog to pull you around. Watch an Alaskan sled dog pulling a load.\\nThe harness fits at the shoulder around the base of the neck, because the\\nlower part of the neck is where dogs have the most control and where all their\\npulling strength is concentrated. If you put it at the top, your dog will be\\nmore sensitive to your movements and react to what you are trying to\\ncommunicate. Keep your dog's head up. Remove his nose from the distractions on\\nthe ground. This way, his focus will be on you and the migration ritual.\\n\\n### Harness\\n\\nThe harness can be a great tool if you want your dog to pull you. For example,\\nif you want your dog to pull you around while you ride your bike or use\\nrollerblades.\\n\\nThis is also a safe option for dogs with pushed-in faces that restrict\\nbreathing, such as pugs, dogs with trachea or throat problems, such as\\nPomeranians, and dogs with elongated, overly slender necks, such as\\nGreyhounds, may have to avoid certain collars, such as slip collars.\\n\\nNo matter what collar you use, pay attention to your energy. The leash is a\\nform of communication. Without a word, you are telling your dog where to go,\\nwhat speed to walk, and when to stop. Take note of your body language. Stand\\nup tall with your head up and your shoulders back. Walk like a pack leader!\\nThis energy will flow through the leash and be communicated to your dog.\\n\\nThe first step before selecting any collar should always be to talk to your\\nveterinarian. He or she can take your dog's medical and breed background into\\naccount and make sure you are keeping your dog safe! If your dog suffers from\\nextreme issues on the walk, I recommend consulting a dog behavior specialist\\nin your area for guidance.\\n\\n### Visibility\\n\\nAt night, visibility is safety, which is why bicyclists use lights and\\nreflectors. You can buy a reflectorized harness or use reflective tape. Better\\nyet, illuminated leash and collar, like the Bright Light Leash and the Bright\\nLight Collar^TM, which are designed for safely walking your dog at night. They\\nare solar powered and USB chargeable, and have two lighting options: a steady\\nor flashing LED light.\\n\\nHow about your pooch? 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All rights reserved.\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"https://www.schnauzers-rule.com/dog-ear-cleaning.html\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20190709161902/https://www.schnauzers-rule.com/dog-ear-cleaning.html\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"Dog Ear Cleaning for Schnauzers\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"Dog ear cleaning when it comes to Miniature Schnauzers is a bit more involved than with many other breeds due to the fact they grow inner ear hair. This plus the dogs with uncropped or floppy ears make it the perfect environment for yeast growth.\",\n \"Overgrowth of yeast and bacteria can cause otitis (an inflammation or infection of the ear). And ear infections are no laughing matter. If not properly treated an ear infection can cause your dog pain, balance problems, and even hearing loss. So inspecting and cleaning your Schnauzer's ears weekly is a very good idea.\",\n \"Signs of Ear Trouble It will not be difficult to tell when your Schnauzer is having ear troubles. The behaviors and symptoms will be too hard to ignore.\",\n \"If your Schnauzer demonstrates any of the symptoms or behaviors above, it's time for a vet visit to seek professional advice.\",\n \"So even though most dogs would prefer you... leave their ears alone when it come to cleaning them... the more often you do it (weekly is best) the more accustom your Schnauzer will become to the process making it that much easier on the both of you.\",\n \"Most Miniature Schnauzers don't like having their ears cleaned but as mentioned above, it is a necessary and important part of caring for your dog.\",\n \"Since the hair inside the ears continues to grow, it must be plucked periodically. If neglected and the hair grows long inside the ear canal, wax and dirt will cling onto it and build up. As this continues, air will not properly circulate through the area to keep it dry. Moisture will remain trapped inside the canal creating the perfect environment for yeast and bacteria overgrowth, resulting in an internal ear infection.\",\n \"But with regular cleanings and weekly inspections, your Miniature Schnauzer's ears will result in a healthier, happier pet as well as allow you the opportunity to detect the beginnings of any troublesome conditions brewing early on.\",\n \"Dog Ear Cleaning Process: • Prepare Supplies: First gather up all the grooming supplies you will be using so they are right at your finger tips: dog ear wash solution, dog ear powder, cotton balls, pair of tweezers or hemostat, and Qtips.\",\n \"• Inspect the Ears: The first thing you want to do is inspect your dog's ears. Look at both the outer and inner ear flaps. You are checking for any abnormal signs like excessive wax, debris, mites, fleas, inflammation, discharge or funky smell. A healthy Schnauzer's ears will always be pink and smell nice.\",\n \"Dog Tip: Even if you choose to clean your dog's ears every other week, you should still perform the weekly inspection to detect signs of an infection or other problem early on, that could require medical attention.\",\n \"• Pluck Out Inner Ear Hair: Next, take your tweezers or hemostat and pluck the hair out of the inner ear canal. You must be very careful in doing so as you do not want to cause injury. If you are not comfortable using an instrument, just use your fingers. Simply grab onto the inner hair and give a quick tug. See Removing Dog Ear Hair video. If done correctly this process is not painful to your dog. You should NEVER pull on any of the hair of the ear flaps, only the hair inside the ear canal.\",\n \"To make it a bit easier, you might want to use some dog ear powder to help you grasp hold of the hair. The goal is to remove just a small amount anyways since the hair after all, is there for a reason. So pluck out just enough ear hair to let the air circulate and to prevent it from knotting or matting which could cause debris to accumulate inside the ear canal.\",\n \"• Ear Wash: Next, use a Qtip or cotton swab to clean the outer ear canal only. Moisten the cotton ball with a dog ear wash solution or a homemade solution for cleaning dog ears. NEVER insert a Qtip inside your Schnauzer's ear canal. Doing so could cause permanent damage to the ear drum.\",\n \"Again, you are only wiping the earflap and opening into the canal as far as you can see. Do not probe deep inside. If there is no evidence of wax accumulation or foul smell, a light swabbing is enough.\",\n \"note: For deeper cleanings (ie adding drops inside the ear) do so only after advising with your Schnauzer's veterinarian. If allowed, add a few drops of solution and gently massage the base of the ear to distribute it thoroughly. Then use the cotton balls to remove any discharge. Also allow your Schnauzer to shake his head in an attempt to remove the excess liquid.\",\n \"• Dry Ears Completely: Always be sure to dry your Schnauzer's ears completely. Use a soft towel or put your blow dryer on its lowest setting to achieve this.\",\n \"You should clean and inspect your Schnauzer's ears weekly and pluck the inner ear hair out when needed. For easy weekly maintenance, you might want to try pre-moistened ear wipes or swabs.\",\n \"Vinegar & Water - Just prepare equal parts of both vinegar and water to clean all around your dog's ears. Good for infections brought about by yeast overgrowth.\",\n \"Hydrogen Peroxide & Water - Prepare equal parts of hydrogen peroxide and water. This remedy works well on getting rid of wax build up and dirt.\",\n \"\\\"Knowledge Share\\\"... If you found this article on dog ear cleaning helpful and informative, please share it with your dog-loving friends by clicking on one of the share links (like facebook, twitter, and google +1) located at the top right or bottom of this page.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Dog Ear Cleaning for Schnauzers\\n\\n# Dog Ear Cleaning\\n\\nSchnauzer Grooming Series\\n\\nDog ear cleaning when it comes to Miniature Schnauzers is a bit more involved\\nthan with many other breeds due to the fact they grow inner ear hair. This\\nplus the dogs with uncropped or floppy ears make it the perfect environment\\nfor yeast growth.\\n\\nOvergrowth of yeast and bacteria can cause otitis (an inflammation or\\ninfection of the ear). And ear infections are no laughing matter. If not\\nproperly treated an ear infection can cause your dog pain, balance problems,\\nand even hearing loss. So inspecting and cleaning your Schnauzer's ears weekly\\nis a very good idea.\\n\\nSo how can you tell if your Schnauzer is having issues with its ears? Trust\\nme, you'll know.\\n\\nSigns of Ear Trouble It will not be difficult to tell when your Schnauzer is\\nhaving ear troubles. The behaviors and symptoms will be too hard to ignore.\\n\\nHere are just a few of the signs:\\n\\n * constant tilting of the head to one side\\n * constant scratching of the ears\\n * pawing at the ears\\n * rubbing the ears across the carpet or grass\\n * redness or bleeding\\n * excessive shaking of the head\\n * ears have a bad smell and/or discharge of earwax\\n * dog whimpers or yelps in pain\\n * your sweet Schnauzer becomes irritable and snappy due to the pain\\n\\nIf your Schnauzer demonstrates any of the symptoms or behaviors above, it's\\ntime for a vet visit to seek professional advice.\\n\\nSo even though most dogs would prefer you... leave their ears alone when it\\ncome to cleaning them... the more often you do it (weekly is best) the more\\naccustom your Schnauzer will become to the process making it that much easier\\non the both of you.\\n\\n## Cleaning Miniature Schnauzer Ears\\n\\nMost Miniature Schnauzers don't like having their ears cleaned but as\\nmentioned above, it is a necessary and important part of caring for your dog.\\n\\nSince the hair inside the ears continues to grow, it must be plucked\\nperiodically. If neglected and the hair grows long inside the ear canal, wax\\nand dirt will cling onto it and build up. As this continues, air will not\\nproperly circulate through the area to keep it dry. Moisture will remain\\ntrapped inside the canal creating the perfect environment for yeast and\\nbacteria overgrowth, resulting in an internal ear infection.\\n\\nBut with regular cleanings and weekly inspections, your Miniature Schnauzer's\\nears will result in a healthier, happier pet as well as allow you the\\nopportunity to detect the beginnings of any troublesome conditions brewing\\nearly on.\\n\\nDog Ear Cleaning Process: • Prepare Supplies: First gather up all the grooming\\nsupplies you will be using so they are right at your finger tips: dog ear wash\\nsolution, dog ear powder, cotton balls, pair of tweezers or hemostat, and\\nQtips.\\n\\n• Inspect the Ears: The first thing you want to do is inspect your dog's ears.\\nLook at both the outer and inner ear flaps. You are checking for any abnormal\\nsigns like excessive wax, debris, mites, fleas, inflammation, discharge or\\nfunky smell. A healthy Schnauzer's ears will always be pink and smell nice.\\n\\nDog Tip: Even if you choose to clean your dog's ears every other week, you\\nshould still perform the weekly inspection to detect signs of an infection or\\nother problem early on, that could require medical attention.\\n\\n• Pluck Out Inner Ear Hair: Next, take your tweezers or hemostat and pluck the\\nhair out of the inner ear canal. You must be very careful in doing so as you\\ndo not want to cause injury. If you are not comfortable using an instrument,\\njust use your fingers. Simply grab onto the inner hair and give a quick tug.\\nSee Removing Dog Ear Hair video. If done correctly this process is not painful\\nto your dog. You should NEVER pull on any of the hair of the ear flaps, only\\nthe hair inside the ear canal.\\n\\nTo make it a bit easier, you might want to use some dog ear powder to help you\\ngrasp hold of the hair. The goal is to remove just a small amount anyways\\nsince the hair after all, is there for a reason. So pluck out just enough ear\\nhair to let the air circulate and to prevent it from knotting or matting which\\ncould cause debris to accumulate inside the ear canal.\\n\\n• Ear Wash: Next, use a Qtip or cotton swab to clean the outer ear canal only.\\nMoisten the cotton ball with a dog ear wash solution or a homemade solution\\nfor cleaning dog ears. NEVER insert a Qtip inside your Schnauzer's ear canal.\\nDoing so could cause permanent damage to the ear drum.\\n\\nAgain, you are only wiping the earflap and opening into the canal as far as\\nyou can see. Do not probe deep inside. If there is no evidence of wax\\naccumulation or foul smell, a light swabbing is enough.\\n\\nnote: For deeper cleanings (ie adding drops inside the ear) do so only after\\nadvising with your Schnauzer's veterinarian. If allowed, add a few drops of\\nsolution and gently massage the base of the ear to distribute it thoroughly.\\nThen use the cotton balls to remove any discharge. Also allow your Schnauzer\\nto shake his head in an attempt to remove the excess liquid.\\n\\n• Dry Ears Completely: Always be sure to dry your Schnauzer's ears completely.\\nUse a soft towel or put your blow dryer on its lowest setting to achieve this.\\n\\nYou should clean and inspect your Schnauzer's ears weekly and pluck the inner\\near hair out when needed. For easy weekly maintenance, you might want to try\\npre-moistened ear wipes or swabs.\\n\\n#### Homemade Dog Ear Cleaning Solutions\\n\\nHere are a few alternatives to store bought solutions that work just as well\\nin cleaning dog ears.\\n\\n * Witch Hazel - A natural astringent and disinfectant that soothes sores and works as an anti-itch remedy.\\n * Vinegar & Water - Just prepare equal parts of both vinegar and water to clean all around your dog's ears. Good for infections brought about by yeast overgrowth.\\n * Hydrogen Peroxide & Water - Prepare equal parts of hydrogen peroxide and water. This remedy works well on getting rid of wax build up and dirt.\\n\\n\\\"Knowledge Share\\\"... 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After my Photodamage and Aging class, I feel like I am on my way to being a far more educated professional.","Electricity in the treatment room has been known to frighten a few skin therapists here and there. From Galvanic Current to Ultrasonic, these modalities, their instructions and all the contraindications we must look for can cause some worry and confusion in regards to the safety of the client. But electricity doesn't have to be so complicated, and there are smaller, less time consuming electrical options for giving your client a deeper cleanse and exfoliation. Such options include Electric Brushes and Vacuum Suction.","Electric brushes assist with cleansing and exfoliation during a skin treatment. When combined with an abrasive scrub, they mildly intensify the exfoliating action. Electric Brushes also help remove excess sebum and compactions, assist in the removal of make-up and cleanse the skin thoroughly.","The bristles of most brush head attachments are nylon and soft to the touch. Brushes can be used in conjunction with or in place of a manual cleansing or exfoliating routine.","* Cylindrical brush: ideal in shape for the upper chest and neck area, allowing the therapist to move with the curve of the neck\n* Round brush: great for the face\n* Smaller round brush: allows us to get into those hard to reach areas, such as the crease of the chin, side of the nose and eyebrows\n* Round sponge: an option for deep cleansing a slightly more sensitive skin, where less stimulation is required\nThe rate at which the brush head rotates may be adjusted to suit the client’s skin needs. Prior to starting the procedure, slightly dampen the brush, and use steam when cleansing to keep the product moist and help the flow of the brush on the skin.","Vacuum Suction is a mechanical method of stimulating sluggish or stagnant lymphatic fluid and assisting in the removal of toxins from the immediate area. It can be used as a pre-extraction spot treatment or as a complete lymph circulation treatment for the face. It results in the following benefits:","* Helps release skin blockages\n* Loosens comedones\n* Breaks up sebaceous matter\n* Helps reduce the appearance of fine lines\n* Reduces puffiness and edema\n* Deep cleans the skin internally\n* Helps to remove excess fluid from the skin\nVacuum Suction uses a suction mechanism through a fine glass attachment (ventouse). The therapist places her or his finger over a hole in the ventouse, which literally creates a vacuum when in contact with the skin. When using the device, take care to ensure only a light suction is produced to aid with drainage or loosening of blockages.","Vacuum Suction machines have multiple ventouse attachments, the most popular being the flat ventouse, which is ideal for Vacuum Suction routines on the whole face for sluggish skin. Another useful attachment is the small round ventouse. This is ideal for spot treating to help loosen congested areas around the nose, chin and other small areas.","Traditionally, a massage or cleansing medium can be used on the skin to provide slip and glide of the glass ventouse. Desincrustation solutions and water-soluble cleansing oils are ideal for oily, congested skins, while milky, creamy cleansers can be used for drier skins. Regardless of the area or product used, Vacuum Suction should always be used under steam to keep the skin and product moist.","Electric Brushes and Vacuum Suction machines tend to benefit oily, acneic and/or aging skin conditions. Be aware of any skin sensitivities the client may have and, as with all electrical modalities, use caution. Always refer to the consultation card and avoid harsh treatments on those who suffer from issues such as telangiectasia (dilated capillary walls), rosacea and grades 3 and 4 acne.","Electricity is a great add-on to any service. If you are concerned about using more advanced devices, allow Electric Brushes and Vacuum Suction to ease you into the more complicated machines, which you will find are not that difficult and offer great results that will have your client coming back for more treatments."]},"parsed_md":"Articles\n\n# The International Dermal Institute\n\n * Email Sign Up\n * Login/Register\n * Job Board\n\n * Meet IDI\n\n * Mission & History\n * Research & Development\n * Our Leaders\n * Locations\n * Success Stories\n * Scholarships\n * Certificates\n * Request More Information\n * Our Classes\n\n * IDI for Undergrads\n * Test Your Knowledge\n * Career Mapping\n * Education Plan\n * Find/Book Classes\n * Industry Experts\n * Learning Library\n\n * Articles\n * Videos\n * Ask the Experts\n * Resources\n * Glossary\n * News\n * Contact Us\n\n * Email Us\n * Find a Location\n * Request More Information\n * Press/Media Inquiries\n * My Education\n\n * My Education Plan\n * Profile\n * Class History\n * Job Board\n * Saved Items\n\n * Home\n * Learning Library\n * Articles\n * Brush it Off: Deep Cleansing Techniques\n\n * Learning Library\n * Articles\n * Videos\n * Ask the Experts\n * Resources\n * Glossary\n\n## Success Stories\n\n> I just love IDI! After my Photodamage and Aging class, I feel like I am on\n> my way to being a far more educated professional.\n>\n> Marissa Fort Lauderdale, USA\n\n## Brush it Off: Deep Cleansing Techniques\n\n##### by Annet King\n\nElectricity in the treatment room has been known to frighten a few skin\ntherapists here and there. From Galvanic Current to Ultrasonic, these\nmodalities, their instructions and all the contraindications we must look for\ncan cause some worry and confusion in regards to the safety of the client. But\nelectricity doesn't have to be so complicated, and there are smaller, less\ntime consuming electrical options for giving your client a deeper cleanse and\nexfoliation. Such options include Electric Brushes and Vacuum Suction.\n\nElectric Brushes\n\nElectric brushes assist with cleansing and exfoliation during a skin\ntreatment. When combined with an abrasive scrub, they mildly intensify the\nexfoliating action. Electric Brushes also help remove excess sebum and\ncompactions, assist in the removal of make-up and cleanse the skin thoroughly.\n\nThe bristles of most brush head attachments are nylon and soft to the touch.\nBrushes can be used in conjunction with or in place of a manual cleansing or\nexfoliating routine.\n\nThe following brush attachments provide a thorough coverage of the entire\nface, neck and décolleté:\n\n * Cylindrical brush: ideal in shape for the upper chest and neck area, allowing the therapist to move with the curve of the neck\n * Round brush: great for the face\n * Smaller round brush: allows us to get into those hard to reach areas, such as the crease of the chin, side of the nose and eyebrows\n * Round sponge: an option for deep cleansing a slightly more sensitive skin, where less stimulation is required\n\nThe rate at which the brush head rotates may be adjusted to suit the client’s\nskin needs. Prior to starting the procedure, slightly dampen the brush, and\nuse steam when cleansing to keep the product moist and help the flow of the\nbrush on the skin.\n\nVacuum Suction\n\nVacuum Suction is a mechanical method of stimulating sluggish or stagnant\nlymphatic fluid and assisting in the removal of toxins from the immediate\narea. It can be used as a pre-extraction spot treatment or as a complete lymph\ncirculation treatment for the face. It results in the following benefits:\n\n * Helps release skin blockages\n * Loosens comedones\n * Breaks up sebaceous matter\n * Helps reduce the appearance of fine lines\n * Reduces puffiness and edema\n * Deep cleans the skin internally\n * Helps to remove excess fluid from the skin\n\nVacuum Suction uses a suction mechanism through a fine glass attachment\n(ventouse). The therapist places her or his finger over a hole in the\nventouse, which literally creates a vacuum when in contact with the skin. When\nusing the device, take care to ensure only a light suction is produced to aid\nwith drainage or loosening of blockages.\n\nVacuum Suction machines have multiple ventouse attachments, the most popular\nbeing the flat ventouse, which is ideal for Vacuum Suction routines on the\nwhole face for sluggish skin. Another useful attachment is the small round\nventouse. This is ideal for spot treating to help loosen congested areas\naround the nose, chin and other small areas.\n\nTraditionally, a massage or cleansing medium can be used on the skin to\nprovide slip and glide of the glass ventouse. Desincrustation solutions and\nwater-soluble cleansing oils are ideal for oily, congested skins, while milky,\ncreamy cleansers can be used for drier skins. Regardless of the area or\nproduct used, Vacuum Suction should always be used under steam to keep the\nskin and product moist.\n\nKnow your Client and your Electricity\n\nElectric Brushes and Vacuum Suction machines tend to benefit oily, acneic\nand/or aging skin conditions. Be aware of any skin sensitivities the client\nmay have and, as with all electrical modalities, use caution. Always refer to\nthe consultation card and avoid harsh treatments on those who suffer from\nissues such as telangiectasia (dilated capillary walls), rosacea and grades 3\nand 4 acne.\n\nElectricity is a great add-on to any service. If you are concerned about using\nmore advanced devices, allow Electric Brushes and Vacuum Suction to ease you\ninto the more complicated machines, which you will find are not that difficult\nand offer great results that will have your client coming back for more\ntreatments.\n\nCopyright © by The International Dermal Institute. All rights reserved.\n\nTags:\n\n electrical modality acne aging\n\n * Print\n * Share\n\n * Save\n * PDF\n\n## Related Items\n\n * Methods & Modalities\n\n### Electric Brushes for the Skin\n\nMethods & Modalities\n\n### Facial Vacuum Suction\n\nSkin Conditions\n\n### Is Our Skin Dirtier Than Ever?\n\n * Email Sign Up\n * Careers at IDI\n * Contact Us\n * AdChoices\n * Privacy & Legal\n * Site Map\n\n * Facebook\n * Twitter\n * YouTube\n * Instagram\n\n"},{"original_url":"https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/acne/treatment/","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20210305125921/https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/acne/treatment/","parsed_text":{"title":"Treatment","passages":["Treatment for acne depends on how severe it is. It can take several months of treatment before acne symptoms improve.","If you just have a few blackheads, whiteheads and spots, a pharmacist should be able to advise you on how to treat them successfully with over-the-counter gels or creams (topical treatments) that contain benzoyl peroxide.","See a GP if your acne is moderate or severe, or medicine from your pharmacy has not worked, as you probably need prescription medicine.","It also makes your face more sensitive to sunlight, so avoid too much sun and sources of ultraviolet (UV) light (such as sunbeds), or wear sun cream.","Topical retinoids work by removing dead skin cells from the surface of the skin (exfoliating), which helps prevent them building up within hair follicles.","Tretinoin and adapalene are topical retinoids used to treat acne. They're available in a gel or cream and are usually applied once a day before you go to bed.","A 6-week course is usually required, but you may be advised to continue using the medicine less frequently after this.","Topical antibiotics help kill the bacteria on the skin that can infect plugged hair follicles. They're available as a lotion or gel that's applied once or twice a day.","A 6- to 8-week course is usually recommended. After this, treatment is usually stopped, as there's a risk that the bacteria on your face could become resistant to the antibiotics.","Azelaic acid is often used as an alternative treatment for acne if the side effects of benzoyl peroxide or topical retinoids are particularly irritating or painful.","It's available as a cream or gel and is usually applied twice a day (or once a day if your skin is particularly sensitive).","The medicine does not make your skin sensitive to sunlight, so you do not have to avoid exposure to the sun.","Pregnant or breastfeeding women are usually advised to take an antibiotic called erythromycin, which is known to be safer to use.","Depending on how well you react to the treatment, a course of oral antibiotics can last 4 to 6 months.","Tetracyclines can make your skin sensitive to sunlight and UV light, and can also make the oral contraceptive pill less effective during the first few weeks of treatment.","Hormonal therapies can often benefit women with acne, especially if the acne flares up around periods or is associated with hormonal conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome.","If you do not already use it, a GP may recommend the combined oral contraceptive pill, even if you're not sexually active.","This combined pill can often help improve acne in women, but may take up to a year before the full benefits are seen.","Co-cyprindiol is a hormonal treatment that can be used for more severe acne that does not respond to antibiotics. It helps to reduce the production of sebum.","You'll probably have to use co-cyprindiol for 2 to 6 months before you notice a significant improvement in your acne.","For example, out of a group of 10,000 women who have not taken co-cyprindiol, you'd expect 16 of them to develop breast cancer by the time they were 35.","This figure rises to 17 or 18 for women who were treated with co-cyprindiol for at least 5 years in their early 20s.","There's also a very small chance of co-cyprindiol causing a blood clot. The risk is estimated to be around 1 in 2,500 in any given year.","It's not thought to be safe to take co-cyprindiol if you're pregnant or breastfeeding. Women may need to have a pregnancy test before treatment can begin.","But the drug can also cause a wide range of side effects. It's only recommended for severe cases of acne that have not responded to other treatments.","chemical peels – where a chemical solution is applied to the face, causing the skin to peel off and new skin to replace it","Using toothpaste in this way is not recommended. There are far more effective and safer treatments available from pharmacists or GPs."]},"parsed_md":"Acne - Treatment - NHS\n\nSkip to main content\n\n# Treatment - Acne\n\nTreatment for acne depends on how severe it is. It can take several months of\ntreatment before acne symptoms improve.\n\nIf you just have a few blackheads, whiteheads and spots, a pharmacist should\nbe able to advise you on how to treat them successfully with over-the-counter\ngels or creams (topical treatments) that contain benzoyl peroxide.\n\n## Treatments from a GP\n\nSee a GP if your acne is moderate or severe, or medicine from your pharmacy\nhas not worked, as you probably need prescription medicine.\n\nPrescription medicines that can be used to treat acne include:\n\n * topical retinoids\n * topical antibiotics\n * azelaic acid\n * antibiotic tablets\n * in women, the combined oral contraceptive pill\n\nIf you have severe acne, your GP can refer you to an expert in treating skin\nconditions (dermatologist).\n\nFor example, if you have:\n\n * a large number of papules and pustules on your chest and back, as well as your face\n * painful nodules\n * scarring, or are at risk of scarring\n\nA combination of antibiotic tablets and topical treatments is usually the\nfirst treatment option for severe acne.\n\nHormonal therapies or the combined oral contraceptive pill can also be\neffective in women who have acne.\n\nBut the progestogen-only pill or contraceptive implant can sometimes make acne\nworse.\n\nMany of these treatments can take 2 to 3 months before they start to work.\n\nIt's important to be patient and persist with a recommended treatment, even if\nthere's no immediate effect.\n\n## Topical treatments (gels, creams and lotions)\n\n### Benzoyl peroxide\n\nBenzoyl peroxide works as an antiseptic to reduce the number of bacteria on\nthe surface of the skin.\n\nIt also helps to reduce the number of whiteheads and blackheads, and has an\nanti-inflammatory effect.\n\nBenzoyl peroxide is usually available as a cream or gel. It's used either once\nor twice a day.\n\nIt should be applied 20 minutes after washing to all of the parts of your face\naffected by acne.\n\nIt should be used sparingly, as too much can irritate your skin.\n\nIt also makes your face more sensitive to sunlight, so avoid too much sun and\nsources of ultraviolet (UV) light (such as sunbeds), or wear sun cream.\n\nBenzoyl peroxide can have a bleaching effect, so avoid getting it on your hair\nor clothes.\n\nCommon side effects of benzoyl peroxide include:\n\n * dry and tense skin\n * a burning, itching or stinging sensation\n * some redness and peeling of the skin\n\nSide effects are usually mild and should pass once the treatment has finished.\n\nMost people need a 6-week course of treatment to clear most or all of their\nacne.\n\nYou may be advised to continue treatment less frequently to prevent acne\nreturning.\n\n### Topical retinoids\n\nTopical retinoids work by removing dead skin cells from the surface of the\nskin (exfoliating), which helps prevent them building up within hair\nfollicles.\n\nTretinoin and adapalene are topical retinoids used to treat acne. They're\navailable in a gel or cream and are usually applied once a day before you go\nto bed.\n\nApply to all the parts of your face affected by acne 20 minutes after washing\nyour face.\n\nIt's important to apply topical retinoids sparingly and avoid excessive\nexposure to sunlight and UV.\n\nTopical retinoids are not suitable for use during pregnancy, as there's a risk\nthey might cause birth defects.\n\nThe most common side effects of topical retinoids are mild irritation and\nstinging of the skin.\n\nA 6-week course is usually required, but you may be advised to continue using\nthe medicine less frequently after this.\n\n### Topical antibiotics\n\nTopical antibiotics help kill the bacteria on the skin that can infect plugged\nhair follicles. They're available as a lotion or gel that's applied once or\ntwice a day.\n\nA 6- to 8-week course is usually recommended. After this, treatment is usually\nstopped, as there's a risk that the bacteria on your face could become\nresistant to the antibiotics.\n\nThis could make your acne worse and cause additional infections.\n\nSide effects are uncommon, but can include:\n\n * minor irritation of the skin\n * redness and burning of the skin\n * peeling of the skin\n\n### Azelaic acid\n\nAzelaic acid is often used as an alternative treatment for acne if the side\neffects of benzoyl peroxide or topical retinoids are particularly irritating\nor painful.\n\nAzelaic acid works by getting rid of dead skin and killing bacteria.\n\nIt's available as a cream or gel and is usually applied twice a day (or once a\nday if your skin is particularly sensitive).\n\nThe medicine does not make your skin sensitive to sunlight, so you do not have\nto avoid exposure to the sun.\n\nYou'll usually need to use azelaic acid for a month before your acne improves.\n\nThe side effects of azelaic acid are usually mild and include:\n\n * burning or stinging skin\n * itchiness\n * dry skin\n * redness of the skin\n\n## Antibiotic tablets\n\nAntibiotic tablets (oral antibiotics) are usually used in combination with a\ntopical treatment to treat more severe acne.\n\nIn most cases, a class of antibiotics called tetracyclines is prescribed,\nunless you're pregnant or breastfeeding.\n\nPregnant or breastfeeding women are usually advised to take an antibiotic\ncalled erythromycin, which is known to be safer to use.\n\nIt usually takes about 6 weeks before you notice an improvement in your acne.\n\nDepending on how well you react to the treatment, a course of oral antibiotics\ncan last 4 to 6 months.\n\nTetracyclines can make your skin sensitive to sunlight and UV light, and can\nalso make the oral contraceptive pill less effective during the first few\nweeks of treatment.\n\nYou'll need to use an alternative method of contraception, such as condoms,\nduring this time.\n\n## Hormonal therapies\n\nHormonal therapies can often benefit women with acne, especially if the acne\nflares up around periods or is associated with hormonal conditions such as\npolycystic ovary syndrome.\n\nIf you do not already use it, a GP may recommend the combined oral\ncontraceptive pill, even if you're not sexually active.\n\nThis combined pill can often help improve acne in women, but may take up to a\nyear before the full benefits are seen.\n\n### Co-cyprindiol\n\nCo-cyprindiol is a hormonal treatment that can be used for more severe acne\nthat does not respond to antibiotics. It helps to reduce the production of\nsebum.\n\nYou'll probably have to use co-cyprindiol for 2 to 6 months before you notice\na significant improvement in your acne.\n\nThere's a small risk that women taking co-cyprindiol may develop breast cancer\nin later life.\n\nFor example, out of a group of 10,000 women who have not taken co-cyprindiol,\nyou'd expect 16 of them to develop breast cancer by the time they were 35.\n\nThis figure rises to 17 or 18 for women who were treated with co-cyprindiol\nfor at least 5 years in their early 20s.\n\nThere's also a very small chance of co-cyprindiol causing a blood clot. The\nrisk is estimated to be around 1 in 2,500 in any given year.\n\nIt's not thought to be safe to take co-cyprindiol if you're pregnant or\nbreastfeeding. Women may need to have a pregnancy test before treatment can\nbegin.\n\nOther side effects of co-cyprindiol include:\n\n * bleeding and spotting between your periods, which can sometimes occur for the first few months\n * headaches\n * sore breasts\n * mood changes\n * loss of interest in sex\n * weight gain or weight loss\n\n## Isotretinoin\n\nIsotretinoin is a treatment for severe acne that comes in capsules. It has a\nnumber of beneficial effects:\n\n * it helps normalise sebum and reduce how much is produced\n * it helps prevent follicles becoming clogged\n * it decreases the amount of bacteria on the skin\n * it reduces redness and swelling in and around spots\n\nBut the drug can also cause a wide range of side effects. It's only\nrecommended for severe cases of acne that have not responded to other\ntreatments.\n\nBecause of the risk of side effects, isotretinoin can only be prescribed by a\nspecialist doctor.\n\nRead all about isotretinoin, including who can take it, side effects and the\nrisks in pregnancy.\n\n## Non-pharmaceutical treatments\n\nSeveral treatments for acne do not involve medicine.\n\nThese include:\n\n * comedone extractor – a small pen-shaped instrument that can be used to clean out blackheads and whiteheads\n * chemical peels – where a chemical solution is applied to the face, causing the skin to peel off and new skin to replace it\n * photodynamic therapy – where light is applied to the skin in an attempt to improve symptoms of acne\n\nBut these treatments may not work and cannot be routinely recommended.\n\n### Acne and toothpaste\n\nA claim found on many websites is that toothpaste can dry up individual spots.\n\nWhile toothpaste does contain antibacterial substances, it also contains\nsubstances that can irritate and damage your skin.\n\nUsing toothpaste in this way is not recommended. There are far more effective\nand safer treatments available from pharmacists or GPs.\n\nPage last reviewed: 12 July 2019 Next review due: 12 July 2022\n\n## Support links\n\n * NHS sites\n * About us\n * Contact us\n * Profile editor login\n * Site map\n * Accessibility statement\n * Our policies\n * Cookies\n\n© Crown copyright\n\n"},{"original_url":"https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/04/tea-tree-oil-benefits_n_4818635.html","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20180524024341/https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/04/tea-tree-oil-benefits_n_4818635.html","parsed_text":{"title":"Tea Tree Oil For Your Body: What You Need To Know","passages":["It seems that an essential oil craze has been sweeping the nation. You can't even mention coconut oil without hearing how many ways women and men use the product to relieve their bodily woes. So if coconut can have all its glory, it's about time we put the spotlight on another formula.","Tea tree oil is somewhat of a mystery to us. Sure, we've heard of it, but what does it really do? We talked to two dermatologists to investigate the good and the bad of the fragrant oil. Read on to find out what we learned.","The component responsible for tea tree oil's bacteria-fighting abilities is \"believed to be terpenes,\" explains Aurora DeJuliis, a dermatologist and aesthetician who runs the Aurora DeJuliis, MD European Medical Spa in New Jersey. \"Terpenes is a type of volatile oil that has been shown to destroy bacteria.\"","If you've heard that this essential oil could help treat acne, you've heard right. \"Tea tree oil works on pimples because it has disinfecting and soothing properties,\" says Dr. DeJuliis. The oil penetrates the blockage between your skin and sebaceous glands and it's also good at \"disinfecting the pores, and drying out whiteheads and blackheads,\" she says.","And get this: You can use tea tree oil in your hair. Dr. DeJuliis says that there are shampoos that have the oil in them to help fight dry and itchy scalps, but it's also able to combat your dandruff. Tea tree oil \"is also effective in treating dandruff because of the different moisturizing properties of the oil,\" she explains.","But watch out, this is a liquid you want to keep far away from your mouth. Tea tree oil \"is dangerous if taken by mouth. It can cause serious side effects such as confusion, inability to walk, unsteadiness, rash and coma,\" says board-certified dermatologist Dr. Janet Prystowsky.","Tea tree oil is \"useful in treating different fungal infections, such as athlete's foot, or fungal infections of the nail,” Dr. DeJuliis says. But just because tea tree oil can work on damaged nails, doesn't mean it works on other kinds of bacterial infections.","Dr. Prystowsky explains that many of tea tree oil's supposed benefits haven't actually been proven: \"There is insufficient evidence for rating the effectiveness of tea tree oil for cold sores, allergic reactions in the skin to nickel, yeast infections in the mouth, throat and vaginal infections\" or other issues like lice and ringworm, she says.","Both dermatologists point out that the essential oil could be harsh on sensitive skin types -- Dr. Prystowsky adds \"anyone with a tendency for eczema should proceed cautiously when using tea tree oil.\" However, if you do want to try the oil, make sure to remember these key tips:","\"It is probably best to buy tea tree oil already in the dilution needed rather than mixing it yourself,\" Dr. Prystowsky advises. But there are some DIY ways that will help you make the oil less severe. \"Add a couple drops to aloe vera gel, and then apply the gel to pimples or blemishes. You can also add a couple teaspoons of tea tree oil to raw organic honey.\" Another mixing oil on the list is jojoba, \"because jojoba oil is very similar to the oil produced naturally by the skin.\"","Dr. DeJuliis even gave us the recipe for one of her favorite DIY face masks. (Because of the tomatoes in the ingredients, this is catered toward those with oilier, acne-prone skin that can handle the acid.)","Instructions: Mix until you have a smooth paste and apply this mask to your face for 10 minutes. Then wash off.","Dr. DeJuliis recommends alternatives like lavender, geranium, manuka and rosemary oils that are gentler on the skin than tea tree, but perform just as well. But, if there is any doubt, Dr. Prystowsky tells us we should consult the professionals. \"Consulting your physician/dermatologist would be the best way to determine what accepted medications may be appropriate for your [particular] condition.\" So if you're using oils or herbs as alternatives to traditional medicine, you should probably do your research.","We agree -- if you are nervous about using alternative remedies that include tea tree oil, try performing a patch test first on your inner arm. And of course, it's always in your best interest to first consult a doctor before starting any new skincare regimens."]},"parsed_md":"Tea Tree Oil For Your Body: What You Need To Know | HuffPost\n\nBREAKING NEWS\n\nTap here to turn on desktop notifications to get the news sent straight to\nyou.\n\nEDITION\n\nSTYLE & BEAUTY\n\n03/04/2014 11:34 am ET Updated Dec 06, 2017\n\n# Tea Tree Oil For Your Body: What You Need To Know\n\nBy Chanel Parks\n\n210\n\nIt seems that an essential oil craze has been sweeping the nation. You can't\neven mention coconut oil without hearing how many ways women and men use the\nproduct to relieve their bodily woes. So if coconut can have all its glory,\nit's about time we put the spotlight on another formula.\n\nTea tree oil is somewhat of a mystery to us. Sure, we've heard of it, but what\ndoes it really do? We talked to two dermatologists to investigate the good and\nthe bad of the fragrant oil. Read on to find out what we learned.\n\nTea tree oil actually has antibacterial properties.\n\nThe component responsible for tea tree oil's bacteria-fighting abilities is\n\"believed to be terpenes,\" explains Aurora DeJuliis, a dermatologist and\naesthetician who runs the Aurora DeJuliis, MD European Medical Spa in New\nJersey. \"Terpenes is a type of volatile oil that has been shown to destroy\nbacteria.\"\n\nTea tree oil is particularly good for you from the neck up.\n\nIf you've heard that this essential oil could help treat acne, you've heard\nright. \"Tea tree oil works on pimples because it has disinfecting and soothing\nproperties,\" says Dr. DeJuliis. The oil penetrates the blockage between your\nskin and sebaceous glands and it's also good at \"disinfecting the pores, and\ndrying out whiteheads and blackheads,\" she says.\n\nAnd get this: You can use tea tree oil in your hair. Dr. DeJuliis says that\nthere are shampoos that have the oil in them to help fight dry and itchy\nscalps, but it's also able to combat your dandruff. Tea tree oil \"is also\neffective in treating dandruff because of the different moisturizing\nproperties of the oil,\" she explains.\n\nBut watch out, this is a liquid you want to keep far away from your mouth. Tea\ntree oil \"is dangerous if taken by mouth. It can cause serious side effects\nsuch as confusion, inability to walk, unsteadiness, rash and coma,\" says\nboard-certified dermatologist Dr. Janet Prystowsky.\n\nThe next time you have athlete's foot, give this oil a try.\n\nTea tree oil is \"useful in treating different fungal infections, such as\nathlete's foot, or fungal infections of the nail,” Dr. DeJuliis says. But just\nbecause tea tree oil can work on damaged nails, doesn't mean it works on other\nkinds of bacterial infections.\n\nDr. Prystowsky explains that many of tea tree oil's supposed benefits haven't\nactually been proven: \"There is insufficient evidence for rating the\neffectiveness of tea tree oil for cold sores, allergic reactions in the skin\nto nickel, yeast infections in the mouth, throat and vaginal infections\" or\nother issues like lice and ringworm, she says.\n\nPeople with sensitive skin might want to steer clear of tea tree oil.\n\nBoth dermatologists point out that the essential oil could be harsh on\nsensitive skin types -- Dr. Prystowsky adds \"anyone with a tendency for eczema\nshould proceed cautiously when using tea tree oil.\" However, if you do want to\ntry the oil, make sure to remember these key tips:\n\nMake sure to have a diluted solution on hand.\n\n\"It is probably best to buy tea tree oil already in the dilution needed rather\nthan mixing it yourself,\" Dr. Prystowsky advises. But there are some DIY ways\nthat will help you make the oil less severe. \"Add a couple drops to aloe vera\ngel, and then apply the gel to pimples or blemishes. You can also add a couple\nteaspoons of tea tree oil to raw organic honey.\" Another mixing oil on the\nlist is jojoba, \"because jojoba oil is very similar to the oil produced\nnaturally by the skin.\"\n\nDr. DeJuliis even gave us the recipe for one of her favorite DIY face masks.\n(Because of the tomatoes in the ingredients, this is catered toward those with\noilier, acne-prone skin that can handle the acid.)\n\nDr. DeJuliis's Face Mask\n\nIngredients: 3 drops of tea tree oil 1 tsp of jojoba oil 1⁄2 a finely chopped\ntomato\n\nInstructions: Mix until you have a smooth paste and apply this mask to your\nface for 10 minutes. Then wash off.\n\nOr, just use an entirely different formula.\n\nDr. DeJuliis recommends alternatives like lavender, geranium, manuka and\nrosemary oils that are gentler on the skin than tea tree, but perform just as\nwell. But, if there is any doubt, Dr. Prystowsky tells us we should consult\nthe professionals. \"Consulting your physician/dermatologist would be the best\nway to determine what accepted medications may be appropriate for your\n[particular] condition.\" So if you're using oils or herbs as alternatives to\ntraditional medicine, you should probably do your research.\n\nWe agree -- if you are nervous about using alternative remedies that include\ntea tree oil, try performing a patch test first on your inner arm. 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If you are wondering, the only thing that makes blackheads different from whiteheads is that your pores are open and exposed to air, thereby making it oxidize and turn black. Both require almost the same remedies, but different way of using them. A lot of women think the only solution to getting rid of blackhead is by scrubbing- it works for some, and for the rest it just deteriorates. This is because excessive scrubbing makes your skin dry and sometimes leads to higher oil production to compensate for everything that has been stripped away. But anyway, here’s a good news, you don’t have to go through the hustle of covering them up, because we are bringing to you a some of the best remedies to get rid of blackheads naturally.","This is the simplest scrub one can use for face, especially for blackhead removal. It works pretty well on whiteheads too. All that you need to do is to cleanse your face and then scrub it with sugar. You may also add a teaspoon of lemon juice to the scrub, it will clear all the excessive oils in your skin. While the sugar will protect your skin from drying up and clear the pores.","This is a great substitute for all those who prefer peel away blackhead face masks. In fact, it is way cheaper and works better than the ones you purchase from stores. For this mask, you first need to place a facial tissue paper on the egg white until it is fully coated. Then place it on your face, press gently to make sure it sticks to your face. For best results, we reckon that you apply a thin layer of egg white on your face before covering it with tissue paper. Peel the mask slowly, and there, you have a clear skin now.","Clay is a trending homemade remedy for both both type of clogged pores now, especially for blackheads on nose. And according to those who have been trying it, the results are quite promising too. You may use bentonite clay for this mask, as it contains minerals that can make your skin glow and at the same time draw out all the oils and impurities from the pores. Get a tablespoon of bentonite clay and dilute with some water, until a thick paste forms. Later apply this onto your face and let it sit for about 20 minutes or until it dries. Note: You may notice your skin tightening as it dries up, which may cause discomfort. Rinse off and moisturize if too uncomfortable.","It’s basically one of the effective remedies to get rid of blackheads, it works all the time! Plus point- it nourishes the skin and make it glow too. For this remedy, mix together two tablespoons of honey and two tablespoons of cinnamon. Apply this gently all over your face, and allow it to dry. If you’re in a hurry, make sure to let it sit for at least 20 minutes before rinsing off. Then follow up with a moisturizer as usual.","Here’s another way honey can remove blackheads. Mix thoroughly one teaspoon of warm milk with one tablespoon of honey. You may use tissue paper as in our second remedy, or apply it directly over your face. Leave it on for 20 minutes. Wash off with lukewarm water afterwards. Not only will it clear your pores but also whiten and nourish your skin all at once!","You can never go wrong with this mask. Break an egg white into a bowl, add in a tablespoon of honey and mix well until both ingredients blend together. Again, you may use a facial tissue paper, or directly apply the mask on your bare face. You may apply a second layer, concentrating on areas the blackheads are visible. Allow it to dry, and then rinse as usual. Your skin will feel moist and not in the need for a moisturizer. However, you must make sure to apply a thin layer of gel based moisturizer to prevent the skin from producing more oil.","Tomatoes can do wonders to your skin when consumed orally, and apparently, it turns out to be that it can also remove blackheads when applied topically. Crush a tomato, squeeze its juice out and apply it on your face. Leave it overnight, and watch your blackheads vanish as you wash off the next morning. Plus point again – It brightens your skin and makes it glow.","This is another effective way to get rid of especially blackheads in ear. However, you must remember that the idea of applying lemon juice is to dry out the pores so it is easier to remove when you cleanse or scrub your face. Apply some lemon juice onto your face or ears and let it dry. For sensitive skin, we suggest you dilute the lemon juice with few drops of water to prevent any irritation.","Oatmeal serves the same purpose as sugar when it comes to blackheads. It will deeply cleanse your pores and thus remove blackheads. Mix two tablespoons of oatmeal with a tablespoon of lemon and a tablespoon of yogurt. Gently scrub this mixture in circular motion, focusing on areas where blackheads are visible. Then, let it sit for about 10 minutes before rinsing it off.","It is the ultimate trick to flawless skin. From whitening your skin, to nourishing it, there is just so much baking soda can do. Prepare a not so thick paste out of baking soda and water. Apply this gently onto your face in a circular motion. Make sure not to let it sit for more than 5 minutes and you may rinse off with water, then moisturize your face.","I am sure you saw this coming. After all, there’s nothing ACV can’t do! Dilute a tablespoon of ACV with one teaspoon of water. By using a cotton ball, spread the solution on your face gently. It basically serves as toner thus cleanses your pores thoroughly. Wash off with cold water and then moisturize.","Epsom salt can get rid of blackheads amazingly. It will also remove any impurities found in your skin, and make your skin squeaky clean after each scrub. Mix together one teaspoon of Epsom salt with few drops of olive oil until a paste-like texture forms. Use this to scrub your face at least twice a week.","You can now say good bye to blackheads with the list of remedies we have provided. However, should there be any other easy natural remedies to get rid of blackheads that you know, you’re more than welcome to share them with us.","Keerthana is the co-founder and editor of Healthnbodytips.com. With over four years of blogging experience in the niche of health and beauty, she is a true believer of traditional and natural remedies and practices. She is also equipped with some of her native Malaysian remedies and treatments that have been passed down from generation to generation. You can find her on Google+ @Keerthana Nair.","i read you article which is very helpful to get rid of blackheads those who have blackheads will absolutely use this home remedies Thanks"]},"parsed_md":"12 Natural Remedies To Get Rid Of Blackheads (Home Remedies)\n\n * Ads & Affiliate Disclosure\n * Contact Us\n * Directory Listing\n * Disclaimer\n * Facebook Page Name Change From “Health, Body and Beauty Tips” to “Healthnbodytips.com”\n * HealthNBodyTips.com Marked As SPAM on Pinterest. Help US GET BACK on!\n * Privacy Policy\n * Sitemap\n * Write For Us\n\n# 12 Natural Remedies To Get Rid Of Blackheads (Home Remedies)\n\nHow To Get Rid Of Blackheads? : Blackheads are such a pain in the neck\nespecially when they are really noticeable. If you are wondering, the only\nthing that makes blackheads different from whiteheads is that your pores are\nopen and exposed to air, thereby making it oxidize and turn black. Both\nrequire almost the same remedies, but different way of using them. A lot of\nwomen think the only solution to getting rid of blackhead is by scrubbing- it\nworks for some, and for the rest it just deteriorates. This is because\nexcessive scrubbing makes your skin dry and sometimes leads to higher oil\nproduction to compensate for everything that has been stripped away. But\nanyway, here’s a good news, you don’t have to go through the hustle of\ncovering them up, because we are bringing to you a some of the best remedies\nto get rid of blackheads naturally.\n\nHow To Remove Blackheads? – Home Remedies To Get Rid Of Blackheads (Image\nsource)\n\n## How To Get Rid Of Blackheads Naturally? | Home Remedies\n\nSugar To Get Rid Of Blackheads\n\n1\\. Sugar\n\nThis is the simplest scrub one can use for face, especially for blackhead\nremoval. It works pretty well on whiteheads too. All that you need to do is to\ncleanse your face and then scrub it with sugar. You may also add a teaspoon of\nlemon juice to the scrub, it will clear all the excessive oils in your skin.\nWhile the sugar will protect your skin from drying up and clear the pores.\n\nAlso read : Sugar Scrub For Skin\n\nEgg White To Get Rid Of Blackheads\n\n2\\. Eggwhites\n\nThis is a great substitute for all those who prefer peel away blackhead face\nmasks. In fact, it is way cheaper and works better than the ones you purchase\nfrom stores. For this mask, you first need to place a facial tissue paper on\nthe egg white until it is fully coated. Then place it on your face, press\ngently to make sure it sticks to your face. For best results, we reckon that\nyou apply a thin layer of egg white on your face before covering it with\ntissue paper. Peel the mask slowly, and there, you have a clear skin now.\n\nMust read : Egg Whites Mask For Face and Hair\n\nClay (Source)\n\n3\\. Clay\n\nClay is a trending homemade remedy for both both type of clogged pores now,\nespecially for blackheads on nose. And according to those who have been trying\nit, the results are quite promising too. You may use bentonite clay for this\nmask, as it contains minerals that can make your skin glow and at the same\ntime draw out all the oils and impurities from the pores. Get a tablespoon of\nbentonite clay and dilute with some water, until a thick paste forms. Later\napply this onto your face and let it sit for about 20 minutes or until it\ndries. Note: You may notice your skin tightening as it dries up, which may\ncause discomfort. Rinse off and moisturize if too uncomfortable.\n\nAlso read : How To Get Rid Of Pimples?\n\nHoney To Get Rid Of Blackheads\n\n4\\. Honey + cinnamon\n\nIt’s basically one of the effective remedies to get rid of blackheads, it\nworks all the time! Plus point- it nourishes the skin and make it glow too.\nFor this remedy, mix together two tablespoons of honey and two tablespoons of\ncinnamon. Apply this gently all over your face, and allow it to dry. If you’re\nin a hurry, make sure to let it sit for at least 20 minutes before rinsing\noff. Then follow up with a moisturizer as usual.\n\nMust read : Home Remedies For Acne Scars\n\nHoney + Milk (Source)\n\n5\\. Honey again, but with milk\n\nHere’s another way honey can remove blackheads. Mix thoroughly one teaspoon of\nwarm milk with one tablespoon of honey. You may use tissue paper as in our\nsecond remedy, or apply it directly over your face. Leave it on for 20\nminutes. Wash off with lukewarm water afterwards. Not only will it clear your\npores but also whiten and nourish your skin all at once!\n\nAlso read : 12 Natural Remedies For Skin Tag Removal\n\nEgg white + Egg (source)\n\n6\\. Honey + egg white\n\nYou can never go wrong with this mask. Break an egg white into a bowl, add in\na tablespoon of honey and mix well until both ingredients blend together.\nAgain, you may use a facial tissue paper, or directly apply the mask on your\nbare face. You may apply a second layer, concentrating on areas the blackheads\nare visible. Allow it to dry, and then rinse as usual. Your skin will feel\nmoist and not in the need for a moisturizer. However, you must make sure to\napply a thin layer of gel based moisturizer to prevent the skin from producing\nmore oil.\n\nAlso read : Natural Remedies For Stretch Mark Removal\n\nTomatoes To Get Rid Of Blackheads\n\n7\\. Tomatoes\n\nTomatoes can do wonders to your skin when consumed orally, and apparently, it\nturns out to be that it can also remove blackheads when applied topically.\nCrush a tomato, squeeze its juice out and apply it on your face. Leave it\novernight, and watch your blackheads vanish as you wash off the next morning.\nPlus point again – It brightens your skin and makes it glow.\n\nAlso read : Home Remedies to Get Rid Of Oily Skin\n\nLemon Juice To Get Rid Of Blackheads\n\n8\\. Lemon juice\n\nThis is another effective way to get rid of especially blackheads in ear.\nHowever, you must remember that the idea of applying lemon juice is to dry out\nthe pores so it is easier to remove when you cleanse or scrub your face. Apply\nsome lemon juice onto your face or ears and let it dry. For sensitive skin, we\nsuggest you dilute the lemon juice with few drops of water to prevent any\nirritation.\n\nAlso read : 19 Awesome Glycerin Uses and Benefits\n\nOatmeal To Get Rid Of Blackheads\n\n9\\. Oatmeal\n\nOatmeal serves the same purpose as sugar when it comes to blackheads. It will\ndeeply cleanse your pores and thus remove blackheads. Mix two tablespoons of\noatmeal with a tablespoon of lemon and a tablespoon of yogurt. Gently scrub\nthis mixture in circular motion, focusing on areas where blackheads are\nvisible. Then, let it sit for about 10 minutes before rinsing it off.\n\nAlso read : Superfood – Health Benefits Of Quinoa [Infographic]\n\nBaking Soda To Get Rid Of Blackheads\n\n10\\. Baking soda\n\nIt is the ultimate trick to flawless skin. From whitening your skin, to\nnourishing it, there is just so much baking soda can do. Prepare a not so\nthick paste out of baking soda and water. Apply this gently onto your face in\na circular motion. Make sure not to let it sit for more than 5 minutes and you\nmay rinse off with water, then moisturize your face.\n\nAlso read : How to Get Rid of Dark Underarms?\n\nApple Cider Vinegar To Remove Blackheads\n\n11\\. Apple cider vinegar\n\nI am sure you saw this coming. After all, there’s nothing ACV can’t do! Dilute\na tablespoon of ACV with one teaspoon of water. By using a cotton ball, spread\nthe solution on your face gently. It basically serves as toner thus cleanses\nyour pores thoroughly. Wash off with cold water and then moisturize.\n\nAlso read : Natural Remedies for Dry Skin Problem\n\nepsom salt – (source)\n\n12\\. Epsom salt\n\nEpsom salt can get rid of blackheads amazingly. It will also remove any\nimpurities found in your skin, and make your skin squeaky clean after each\nscrub. Mix together one teaspoon of Epsom salt with few drops of olive oil\nuntil a paste-like texture forms. Use this to scrub your face at least twice a\nweek.\n\nAlso read : 10 Naural Homemade Foot Scrub and Soaks\n\nYou can now say good bye to blackheads with the list of remedies we have\nprovided. However, should there be any other easy natural remedies to get rid\nof blackheads that you know, you’re more than welcome to share them with us.\n\n##### In this article\n\n * Beauty Tips\n * Skin Care\n * beauty tips\n * body\n * HNBTtips\n * home remedies\n * natural\n * natural remedies\n * Skin Remedies\n * treatment\n\nKeerthana Nair\n\nKeerthana is the co-founder and editor of Healthnbodytips.com. With over four\nyears of blogging experience in the niche of health and beauty, she is a true\nbeliever of traditional and natural remedies and practices. She is also\nequipped with some of her native Malaysian remedies and treatments that have\nbeen passed down from generation to generation. You can find her on Google+\n@Keerthana Nair.\n\nShow More\n\n### Recent Posts\n\n * #### Waxing vs Shaving; Which One Is Better and Why?\n\n * #### How to Get Rid of Back Acne? 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Hoston 5 months ago Reply\n\ni read you article which is very helpful to get rid of blackheads those who\nhave blackheads will absolutely use this home remedies Thanks\n\n## Recommended Articles\n\nHow to Get Rid of Stretch Marks?\n\nHow to Grow Taller Fast?\n\nHow to Lighten Skin Naturally?\n\nHow to Get Rid of Hives?\n\nHow to Get Rid of Hickeys Fast?\n\nHow to Get Rid of Leg Cramps?\n\nHow to Get Rid of Diarrhea Fast?\n\nHow to Get Rid of Dark Underarms?\n\nHow to Get Rid of a Stiff Neck?\n\nHow to Get Rid of Flabby Arms?\n\nHow To Get Rid Of Body Acne?\n\nHow To Lose 20 Pounds in 2 Weeks?\n\nHome remedies for Chest Congestion\n\nYoga to Get Rid of Belly Fat\n\n### Follow Us!\n\n## Search Box\n\n12 Natural Remedies For Skin Tag Removal (Home Remedies)\n\nPrevious\n\nViral Quiz : Can We Guess Your Boob Size?\n\nNext\n\nCopyright © 2016 HealthNBodyTips.com.\n\n"},{"original_url":"https://www.allure.com/story/how-to-get-rid-blackheads","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20210225233258/https://www.allure.com/story/how-to-get-rid-blackheads","parsed_text":{"title":"How to Get Rid of Blackheads, According to Dermatologists — Expert Tips","passages":["Join Allure Beauty Box to get our most luxe box EVER featuring full-size U Beauty + a FREE Viktor & Rolf fragrance!JOIN NOW","Blackheads, much like cockroaches, are the worst for this very reason: Every time you squeeze one of them away, you find dozens more to tackle. (How's that for a fun visual?) As satisfying as that squeeze may be in the moment, the peskiness of blackheads can wear on anyone. They just keep. Coming. Back. In search of answers, we turned to top dermatologists to find out how to get rid of them — for good.","Before you go about trying to rid your skin of blackheads, it helps to first understand what they actually are. \"Blackheads are just an oxidized mix of oil and dead skin cells that are sitting in pores, [and] the exposure to air is what causes them to oxidize and turn black,\" explains Rachel Nazarian, a dermatologist of Schweiger Dermatology Group in New York City.","The technical name for a blackhead is an open comedone (and comedone is the scientific term for an acne lesion). There are two different types of comedones: Open (blackheads) and closed (whiteheads). As Shari Marchbein, a board-certified dermatologist and clinical assistant professor of dermatology at New York University, explains: \"[Blackheads] are characterized by a dilated opening of a hair follicle, caused by the build-up of sebum, which is oil, P. Acnes bacteria, the primary bacteria responsible for causing acne, and inflammation.\"","In other words: A blackhead is essentially a hair follicle that's so blocked up with dead skin cells, oil, and bacteria that it becomes a wide opening at the surface of the skin. When all of this gunk hits the open air (because of the wide opening), it oxidizes and turns the color black.","Despite their off-putting color, blackheads have nothing to do with dirt. \"Having [blackheads] is not a sign that you're too dirty,\" Nazarian says. So, at least that's good news. The bad news, for some, is that there is a genetic component to blackheads, meaning that certain people are more prone to developing them, although the underlying reason for this isn't yet fully understood.","When it comes to getting rid of blackheads, or any type of acne for that matter, there are two ways you can go: You can DIY at home, or, for more severe or persistent cases of acne, you can see a dermatologist. The best plan of action for you will depend on a lot of different factors, of course, but here are the best over-the-counter and prescription treatments to look out for, per top dermatologists.","\"If you have blackheads, your go-to ingredient should be salicylic acid,\" explains Joshua Zeichner, director of cosmetic and clinical research at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. \"This beta hydroxy acid helps remove excess oil and exfoliate the cells from the surface of the skin.\"","The best way to utilize salicylic acid? Try a gentle face scrub, which acts as a sort of one-two punch for combatting blackheads, providing double the exfoliation powers. \"The combination of physical exfoliation from the scrub, along with chemical exfoliation from the salicylic acid, can help keep the pores clear,\" Zeichner says.","However, you won't want to exfoliate with a scrub every day. The general rule of thumb is three times per week for oily or combination skin, and just once weekly for sensitive skin, Marchbein says. On the days you don't use a scrub, swap in a gentle salicylic acid-containing cleanser, like Neutrogena's Acne Proofing Gel Cleanser, which contains 2 percent of the ingredient, or Murad's Clarifying Cleanser, which is formulated with 1.5 percent salicylic acid.","Electronic skin-care devices, like the beloved Clarisonic brush, aren't just hype — they really do cleanse your skin much more thoroughly than your fingers alone. \"Just be sure not to overdo it because irritation from the cleansing brush can flare up other acne,\" explains Jeremy Fenton, a dermatologist in New York City.","What classifies as overdoing it? \"One or two times a week should be sufficient,\" Fenton says. FYI: Clarisonic's latest gadget comes with a gentler brush head (and lets you know when it's time to switch it out).","\"Retinoids can help treat blackheads and clogged pores by reducing the stickiness of the cells that clog pores, as well as speeding up the rate at which the skin turns over and regenerates,\" Marchbein says. While there are many retinol myths out there, the underlying truth about the ingredient is that the right percentage and regimen can totally transform your skin — and that includes helping to keep blackheads at bay.","If you have sensitive skin, go with an over-the-counter retinoid cream, such as SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.5% Refining Night Cream or RoC's Retinol Correxion Sensitive Night Cream.","For peskier cases of blackheads, prescription retinoid creams typically do the trick. \"Prescription retinoids such as tretinoin, Retin A micro, or Tazorac can be effective,\" Marchbein says.","Another New York City-based dermatologist, Sejal Shah of SmarterSkin Dermatology in New York City, agrees, saying that \"topical retinoids are my first-line recommendation\" for clearing up blackheads.","When all else fails, your dermatologist might prescribe an oral medication to help clear things up. \"If topical medications are not doing the job, medications like birth control pills and spironolactone decrease oil production and can effectively treat blackheads,\" says Zeichner. \"They will get rid of blackheads and prevent new ones from showing up in the future. But these medicines are reserved for people with more than just the occasional blackhead; they are more for people with moderate to severe acne.\"","We've said it before and we'll gladly say it again: Moisturizing is a crucial step in any skin-care routine — even if you've got acne-prone skin. Why, you ask? \"All of these methods may strip oils from the skin and be drying,\" Fenton explains. \"It's important to maintain the right balance in the skin, and moisturizing will allow you to continue using exfoliating products without any issues.\"","Pro tip, especially for those with sensitive skin: If a retinoid cream is too drying, try applying it over moisturizer (or even between layers of moisturizer). Always use non-comedogenic moisturizers, which are formulated specifically to not clog your pores (we love CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion and Allure Readers' Choice Award winner, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra Dry Skin.)","All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.","You can follow Allure on Instagram and Twitter, or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.","© 2021 Condé Nast. All rights reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated as of 1/1/21) and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement (updated as of 1/1/21) and Your California Privacy Rights. Allure may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. 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(How's that\nfor a fun visual?) As satisfying as that squeeze may be in the moment, the\npeskiness of blackheads can wear on anyone. They just keep. Coming. Back. In\nsearch of answers, we turned to top dermatologists to find out how to get rid\nof them — for good.\n\n## First things first, what exactly are blackheads?\n\nBefore you go about trying to rid your skin of blackheads, it helps to first\nunderstand what they actually are. \"Blackheads are just an oxidized mix of oil\nand dead skin cells that are sitting in pores, [and] the exposure to air is\nwhat causes them to oxidize and turn black,\" explains Rachel Nazarian, a\ndermatologist of Schweiger Dermatology Group in New York City.\n\nThe technical name for a blackhead is an open comedone (and comedone is the\nscientific term for an acne lesion). There are two different types of\ncomedones: Open (blackheads) and closed (whiteheads). As Shari Marchbein, a\nboard-certified dermatologist and clinical assistant professor of dermatology\nat New York University, explains: \"[Blackheads] are characterized by a dilated\nopening of a hair follicle, caused by the build-up of sebum, which is oil, P.\nAcnes bacteria, the primary bacteria responsible for causing acne, and\ninflammation.\"\n\nIn other words: A blackhead is essentially a hair follicle that's so blocked\nup with dead skin cells, oil, and bacteria that it becomes a wide opening at\nthe surface of the skin. When all of this gunk hits the open air (because of\nthe wide opening), it oxidizes and turns the color black.\n\nDespite their off-putting color, blackheads have nothing to do with dirt.\n\"Having [blackheads] is not a sign that you're too dirty,\" Nazarian says. So,\nat least that's good news. The bad news, for some, is that there is a genetic\ncomponent to blackheads, meaning that certain people are more prone to\ndeveloping them, although the underlying reason for this isn't yet fully\nunderstood.\n\n## How do you treat blackheads?\n\nWhen it comes to getting rid of blackheads, or any type of acne for that\nmatter, there are two ways you can go: You can DIY at home, or, for more\nsevere or persistent cases of acne, you can see a dermatologist. The best plan\nof action for you will depend on a lot of different factors, of course, but\nhere are the best over-the-counter and prescription treatments to look out\nfor, per top dermatologists.\n\n1\\. For mild blackheads, try a salicylic acid scrub\n\n\"If you have blackheads, your go-to ingredient should be salicylic acid,\"\nexplains Joshua Zeichner, director of cosmetic and clinical research at Mount\nSinai Hospital in New York City. \"This beta hydroxy acid helps remove excess\noil and exfoliate the cells from the surface of the skin.\"\n\nAdvertisement\n\nThe best way to utilize salicylic acid? Try a gentle face scrub, which acts as\na sort of one-two punch for combatting blackheads, providing double the\nexfoliation powers. \"The combination of physical exfoliation from the scrub,\nalong with chemical exfoliation from the salicylic acid, can help keep the\npores clear,\" Zeichner says.\n\nA couple of our favorite salicylic acid scrubs include the St. Ives Blackhead\nClearing Green Tea Scrub and Clinique's Blackhead Solutions 7 Day Deep Pore\nCleanse & Scrub.\n\nHowever, you won't want to exfoliate with a scrub every day. The general rule\nof thumb is three times per week for oily or combination skin, and just once\nweekly for sensitive skin, Marchbein says. On the days you don't use a scrub,\nswap in a gentle salicylic acid-containing cleanser, like Neutrogena's Acne\nProofing Gel Cleanser, which contains 2 percent of the ingredient, or Murad's\nClarifying Cleanser, which is formulated with 1.5 percent salicylic acid.\n\n2\\. Try a Clarisonic brush\n\nElectronic skin-care devices, like the beloved Clarisonic brush, aren't just\nhype — they really do cleanse your skin much more thoroughly than your fingers\nalone. \"Just be sure not to overdo it because irritation from the cleansing\nbrush can flare up other acne,\" explains Jeremy Fenton, a dermatologist in New\nYork City.\n\nWhat classifies as overdoing it? \"One or two times a week should be\nsufficient,\" Fenton says. FYI: Clarisonic's latest gadget comes with a gentler\nbrush head (and lets you know when it's time to switch it out).\n\n3\\. For more stubborn blackheads, go with a retinoid cream\n\n\"Retinoids can help treat blackheads and clogged pores by reducing the\nstickiness of the cells that clog pores, as well as speeding up the rate at\nwhich the skin turns over and regenerates,\" Marchbein says. While there are\nmany retinol myths out there, the underlying truth about the ingredient is\nthat the right percentage and regimen can totally transform your skin — and\nthat includes helping to keep blackheads at bay.\n\nIf you have sensitive skin, go with an over-the-counter retinoid cream, such\nas SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.5% Refining Night Cream or RoC's Retinol Correxion\nSensitive Night Cream.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nFor peskier cases of blackheads, prescription retinoid creams typically do the\ntrick. \"Prescription retinoids such as tretinoin, Retin A micro, or Tazorac\ncan be effective,\" Marchbein says.\n\nAnother New York City-based dermatologist, Sejal Shah of SmarterSkin\nDermatology in New York City, agrees, saying that \"topical retinoids are my\nfirst-line recommendation\" for clearing up blackheads.\n\n4\\. For severe cases, oral acne medication may be necessary\n\nWhen all else fails, your dermatologist might prescribe an oral medication to\nhelp clear things up. \"If topical medications are not doing the job,\nmedications like birth control pills and spironolactone decrease oil\nproduction and can effectively treat blackheads,\" says Zeichner. \"They will\nget rid of blackheads and prevent new ones from showing up in the future. But\nthese medicines are reserved for people with more than just the occasional\nblackhead; they are more for people with moderate to severe acne.\"\n\nBoth oral contraceptives and spironolactone work on a hormonal level to help\ndecrease oil production in the skin.\n\n5\\. Lastly, don't forget to moisturize\n\nWe've said it before and we'll gladly say it again: Moisturizing is a crucial\nstep in any skin-care routine — even if you've got acne-prone skin. Why, you\nask? \"All of these methods may strip oils from the skin and be drying,\" Fenton\nexplains. \"It's important to maintain the right balance in the skin, and\nmoisturizing will allow you to continue using exfoliating products without any\nissues.\"\n\nPro tip, especially for those with sensitive skin: If a retinoid cream is too\ndrying, try applying it over moisturizer (or even between layers of\nmoisturizer). Always use non-comedogenic moisturizers, which are formulated\nspecifically to not clog your pores (we love CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion\nand Allure Readers' Choice Award winner, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream\nExtra Dry Skin.)\n\nAll products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors.\nHowever, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an\naffiliate commission.\n\nNow read more about acne treatments:\n\n * 4 Steps for Getting Rid of Cystic Acne, Fast\n\n * The 14 Best Acne Spot Treatments That Get Rid of Pimples Fast\n\n * The Ultimate Guide to Getting Rid of Acne\n\nDone reading? See how acne treatments have evolved within the last 100 years:\n\nYou can follow Allure on Instagram and Twitter, or subscribe to our newsletter\nto stay up to date on all things beauty.\n\nKeywordsblackheadsskinpimplesdertmatologists tipsacneacne-pronecystic\nacnebreakoutsblemishesacne or blemish treatmentsalicyclic acidbenzoyl\nperoxidedermatologistsdermatologistskin carecleanserskincareretinolskin-care\nproductacne treatmentacne positivityacne drugblackhead treatment\n\n© 2021 Condé Nast. All rights reserved. Use of this site constitutes\nacceptance of our User Agreement (updated as of 1/1/21) and Privacy Policy and\nCookie Statement (updated as of 1/1/21) and Your California Privacy Rights.\nAllure may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through\nour site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. The material on\nthis site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise\nused, except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast. Ad Choices\n\n"},{"original_url":"https://homeremediesforlife.com/baking-soda-for-skin-whitening/","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20210126142209/https://homeremediesforlife.com/baking-soda-for-skin-whitening/","parsed_text":{"title":"Baking Soda Whitening? (Lighten Your Face, Underarms, and Skin)","passages":["Unwanted skin darkening can be caused by a lot of things like chafing, sun exposure, freckles, scars, acne, skin irritations, pigmentation, skin allergies, rashes, contact spots, genetics, etc.","Baking Soda is an excellent remedy for treating uneven skin tone and even brightening it. It exfoliates the skin and can make your skin brighter, and your teeth whiter, too.","It has antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory properties that clear all of the infection on the skin along with its scars.","It evens the skin tone and prevents the buildup from clogged pores. It deeply cleanses skin by absorbing the excess oil.","Honey helps to fight against bacteria, tightens the skin pores, protects skin from sun damage and moisturizes the skin. Baking soda exfoliates the skin to reduce redness caused by breakouts and thus boosts proper circulation.","You can also refer to this video for some tips on using honey and olive oil with for an even more effective mask:","Oatmeal and baking soda have a grainy texture that exfoliates the skin to remove the dead skin cells and activates the cells to lighten it.","Mix 4-5 teaspoons of oats, 1 tablespoon of honey and a few drops of water in 2-3 teaspoons of baking soda.","I've found one solution even MORE powerful than plain old baking soda. It is still completely natural and is proven to be 100% effective.","The citric acid in lemon juice helps to treat fine lines, irregular pigmentation, and enlarged pores. Coconut oil is used to prevent irritation of the skin caused by the exfoliation. Tea tree oil has both antifungal and antiseptic properties.","Mix 1/2 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of baking soda, 1/8 tablespoon of coconut oil and 2-4 drops of tea tree oil.","This process acts as a natural chemical peel to make your skin radiant. This may cause irritation and is not suitable for sensitive skin.","If you have sensitive skin, you will have to be extra cautious about what you apply to your skin and especially how much you apply.","To make it easy and take out the guesswork, there are specially crafted natural products available you can use right away without worrying about mixing together homemade concoctions that may or may not work.","Mix 2 tablespoons each of fresh lemon juice and baking soda, 1 egg and 1/4 cup of low-fat plain yogurt.","This method eliminates excess dirt, sebum, and other impurities from the skin. It also lightens the skin’s complexion by preventing the production of melanin.","This facial bleach pack helps to lighten the acne scars, dark spots, freckles and other dark marks on the skin.","Mix 1 tablespoon of corn flour, 1 teaspoon each of turmeric and baking soda, a few drops of rose water and 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice.","Pure baking soda contains salt, so people who are on a strict low sodium health regimen will have to apply this for only a few minutes.","Drink more water, do regular exercises, avoid stress, and following a proven skin care regime also helps to whiten the skin tone.","Remember - you are not alone in trying to find the best way to whiten your skin! Regardless of which home remedies above you try, sometimes baking soda alone just won't do the trick.","This is why I recommend an all natural solution which is 100% guaranteed. Not only does this method really work, it is also completely natural and extremely easy to use!","I’m from India. I have been visiting India on and off for past few years and my mom was an inspiration for me to start this site. She has a wealth of knowledge on home remedies for a large number of health problems, and we grew up in an environment where frequent visits to the doctor just wasn’t logistically or financially feasible.","Despite this, she managed to raise a family of healthy kids, and my goal here at Home Remedies for Life is to pass on some of her knowledge of natural remedies.","Pls,how many times is recommended for the use of baking soda for skin whitening?how many times per week or day","I used baking soda and my skin got bit dark. Why this is happening after following the process. Please reply nid help. Do i need not to use it anymore","I use baking soda and coconut+ carrot oil (my face & body oil) paste as deodorant, it’s been a month plus, and now, I observe my underarms whitening. Am now applying it on my skin This should work for you also.","Do you eat cake? Probably. So you’ve been ingesting baking soda for a while, years probably. I don’t think it can be dangerous applied topically if it’s not when ingested.","I tried using baking soda as a deodorant when i was 16, my underarms is white and it doesn’t smell.","Can I mix baking soda in raw shea butter and almond oil and olive oil as a whitening cream and use it daily?","On regular application, you can surely lighten the skin. But you should also follow few precaution methods like applying sun screen before going out in the sun, exfoliate regularly and consume healthy diet.","Yes, the combination of baking soda and lemon helps to remove the tan. However, make sure to avoid sun exposure for at least 6 hours after trying the process as lemon can make the skin photosensitive.","Yes! You can use baking soda to remove dark spots on the body. Mix enough amounts of baking soda and water, apply the mixture on dark spots and rinse off after 15 minutes. Repeat regularly.","No, don’t use baking soda to lighten dark circles. Baking soda can be harsh and damage the delicate skin under the eyes.","Yes. But don’t mistake it with baking powder. Baking soda and baking powder are different. Use only baking soda for the mentioned remedies in the article.","You can use baking soda treatment even if your skin is little dry. But make sure to apply moisturizer after every treatment. Natural moisturizers like shea butter, coconut oil, almond oil or cocoa butter are better alternatives to commercial ones.","hi im about start article 5 is this which is b.soda and lemon is this good for male and for tan... and if so when can i expect the good result ????","Yes, it is good for male and sun tan. It is difficult to tell the exact time frame as everyone’s skin texture is different. We recommend trying the method regularly with some patience.","i have acne marks on my face how to reduce those marks tell me some home remedies my skin is full oily and it is little bit sensitive","Can i left the baking soda with the lemon more than one hour, on my face? Would i get lighter in few days?","Nope, don’t leave lemon juice and baking soda mixture for 1 hours as it can be harsh on the skin and leave it excessively dry. This can further lead to skin ailments like acne.","On regular usage, your skin can fade few shades. To make the result permanent, you have to follow few rules like applying sun screen before going out in the sun, exfoliate regularly and consume healthy diet.","Bakingbsoda is good for skin? How to use the baking soda ang apple cider vinigar and honey with calamansi how to procedure can u health me for whetining my skin??","Mix 2 tablespoons of baking soda and 3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and apply the mixture on the skin. After 15 minutes, rinse off with water. You can add 1 teaspoon calamansi juice or honey to the mixture.","I am African American female and skin has turned very dark on face from diabetes; wondering using periods with soda an vinegar are good choices for lighting my skin?","Using baking soda with apple cider vinegar will exfoliate accumulated dead skin and lighten a few shades but it is also important to control your blood sugar levels. Consume a healthy diet that is beneficial for the same.","You can find remedies to remove pimples in this article – http://homeremediesforlife.com/pimples/. Everyone’s skin is different so it is difficult to tell the exact healing time. So be patient and repeat the process to get the results.","Yes, you can. Combine 1 tablespoon each of baking soda and calamansi. Add some water and mix well to make a paste. Apply the mixture on acne lesions and leave it to dry completely. Rinse off with water and pat dry. Repeat the process regularly.","If you have a sensitive skin, baking soda can irritate your skin. You can dilute it with water to decrease the irritation. Perform a patch test before you go for a regular treatment.","I use baking soda before, but i stop it, and now my face have sunspot. If i use baking soda again, it can solve my sunspot? yes or no? And by the way, when i’m using baking soda on my face , it’s getting painful, is it okay to continue my baking soda on my face? yes or no?","Baking soda helps in reducing sun spots. But as per your description you have mentioned pain while using baking soda. Then it is better to avoid its application. For more remedies for sunspots or sunburns you can find remedies in this article – http://homeremediesforlife.com/sunburn/","I know two types of baking sod??a, one are using for cooking perpous and more are clothes cleaning perpous... Can i know Which one is preferred for face??","I am 12 and have tiny things on my face especially forehead and I think they’re whiteheads.Can I use baking soda paste for that to be cured after facial steaming?My face is oily in T zone.Can you help me with this?","Hi Emma, dilute baking soda in water and apply the paste on face to remove white heads. To get rid of oil from the skin use baking soda with corn flour and lemon juice as mentioned in the article.","In South Africa, baking soda is known as bicarbonate of soda, and can be found in the baking aisle of the supermarket.","Nope it is best to use it 2 – 3 times in a week. If baking soda is used daily, it can excessively dry the skin.","Hi, The mixture of water or lemon with baking soda will it provide any better results for dark skin in order to bring a glow on the skin and will there be any change in complexion of the skin want this remedy to work out well as my wife is in need of it big time t add up little complexion to her face.","Good post. I study something more difficult on different blogs everyday. It would at all times be stimulating to read content from other writers and observe a little bit one thing from their store. I’d choose to use some with the content on my blog whether or not you don’t mind. Natually I’ll offer you a link in your net blog. Thanks for sharing.","I cannot find banking soda, i only find banking powder, is banking powder will be used for face,?? Pls reply me","Don’t use baking powder instead baking soda. Try different ingredient to lighten your skin. You can find other methods here – http://homeremediesforlife.com/skin-lightening/","You can use baking and coconut oil as a facial cleanser but refrain from using it every day. Using baking soda daily can be harsh on your skin. You can follow this remedy 2 times a week.","Hello, A few days before,I’m going to try this method(baking soda with water)..But my mother stopped and said not to use baking soda on your skin.Because,normally,baking soda used for whiten the clothes or some vessels..","If you have a sensitive skin, avoid using baking soda. If not, then you can use it. But make sure to dilute it water. If the mixture is causing you irritation, then dilute it with more water. If still the irritation still persists, then avoid it.","My arms have black spots but I am not sure whether it is sunburn or not. So in that case can I use baking soda on my arms?","No, baking soda and baking powder are two different ingredients. Never use baking powder to lighten the skin. It can cause rashes or irritation.","Can i use baking soda for my daughters scars on face..sheS 8yrs old.she get her scar in hot cooking oil when she was 3yrs old.thanku","Your daughter is too young. Her delicate skin may not tolerate the abrasive nature of baking soda. As she is 8 years, the burn will fade away as she grows.","would it be bad if i used the baking soda and water mix regularly day and night for 2 weeks? if not, will i get good results?","can i use this steps (any of this numbers) from head to toe? (face, neck, body, armpits, private part and feet)??","Yes you can but make sure to dilute it with water. Perform a patch test before application to observe the sensitivity. If you experience any redness or irritation, stop using it.","So i can just only use baking soda and water for whitening all over my body? How about if i have pimples? Can i also use this? And how many spoons of baking soda and water i will mix for whole body?","Initially start with 2 to 3 spoons, slowly you can increase it based on your requirement. Baking soda also helps to treat pimples.","So like, 2 spoonfuls of baking soda = 1 spoonful of water? Then mix them and apply? I leave them for 5 minutes only? Is it okay?","I have pigments on my face according to doctor. Can i use Baking soda. If yes with what and how many times?","yes you can. Mix dilute baking soda in water and gently massage it on face, leave it on for 15 minutes and rinse off. Repeat 2 times a week.","Hi. Baking soda and lemon do i need to mix it regularly or it is possible that i mix and put it to fridge ..","I am a black woman but have use bleaching cream for my face and body. But now my problem is I have a burn cream face ( a big black burn) on my face for ten years now. How can I use baking soda to get rid of it?","You can dilute baking soda with water and massage it on the scars. Leave it on for 15 minutes and rinse off with water. Repeat the process 3 times a week. Let us know if it worked for you.","Depends on how we use it. Using baking soda can be harsh on your skin. You can use it only 3 times a week maximum for good results. If baking soda is drying your skin, use coconut oil or almond oil to moisturize the skin.","My question is, “Can baking soda reduces old scars from face or reduces pores? I am a 40-year old male and has a fair skin.","Hi can we use honey and baking soda everyday for face ....if used everyday then any side effects ..plz reply","If used daily, the abrasiveness of baking soda can harm your skin. So repeat the process only 3 times a week.","Plz tell me.is there any harmful thing after we use bicarbonate of soda. ? Can it damage my skin. ?","Bicarbonate soda can dry the skin. If you have dry skin, apply moisturize after using baking soda treatments. Make sure to massage very gently as the abrasive nature can be harsh on your skin.","Yes, both lemon and baking soda have bleaching properties which can lighten the skin. It is difficult to tell the exact time as everyone has different skin tone. Leave the combination on skin for 10 minutes and rinse off with water. If your skin feels dry, apply a small amount of olive oil.","how many times do I use honey and baking soda in a week? can I use normal water to rinse?","can i use TATA I-SHAKTI FOOD GRADE COOKING SODA (INGREDIENT: SODIUM BICARBONATE REFINED) please look into it and answer to my question as i am not able to differentiate it that whether this product is baking soda or baking powder, i have purchased it from the general store.","I have a rid of oily skin and now i have a lot of pimples on my face Baking soda is good for oily skin? Coming monday my clg is reopened but now i have a lot of pimples so i cure my pimples in 3days so pls suggest me ? How many times i used baking soda in every day for oily skin?","Baking soda is a great natural exfoliate for oily skin. Baking soda should not be used daily. Its abrasive nature can hurt your skin. You can use it 3 times a week. In order to reduce pimples, you can check out for remedies here – http://homeremediesforlife.com/pimples/","after two days jam having a function I’m allergic to makeup.my skin only afford simple makeup so that i can’t go for any concealers and all please help me. Does baking soda safe for me to try? waiting for your reply .","My skin has dark patches due to dryness but it also had tanned and I didn’t ever see any easiest method than baking soda.?what should I do? ?","You can use baking soda method but after washing your application, apply a small amount of olive oil or coconut oil.","My skin is very oily and dull , tell me how i reduce oil from skin and making skin white","Baking soda not only helps to whiten the skin but also helps to get rid of oily skin. So try above mentioned methods and stay away from oily foods.","It should help you lighten the skin. As lemon juice makes your skin photo sensitive, it is better to apply during night times.","It is better to follow one method at a time as sometimes more amount of application can also damage your skin.","If your skin is red because of rash or any kind of skin infection then it is better to avoid baking soda.","I had pimples problem and for treatment I had not but my face is full of acne scar. Can I use baking soda? My face is now dry, not oily.","Yes, you can use baking soda for acne scars. For more information on it read this article – http://homeremediesforlife.com/baking-soda-for-acne-scars/. If baking soda is making your skin dry then apply olive oil or coconut oil after removing the application.","Hi! I was just curious, coz I watched a video in youtube that a girl is using baking soda in her dark circles.. is that safe? and I wanna ask how to use baking soda for armpits. thanks in advance.","Haloo admin can i use baking soda for face marks and rinkles and how can i find right baking soda. Because i don’t know how can i clean my skin eg:face marks,rinkle lines and brighten skin","Yes, you can use it. Mix baking soda in enough amounts of water and apply to your face. Leave it on for few minutes and rinse off with water. You can use pure baking soda or sodium bicarbonate available in any local store.","I had pimples and pores problem. So i used baking soda with buttermilk aftr 15 min clean my face with warm water after i applied nivea moisrizer cream. Eventhough i feel light irration after 3 hours i feel normal. So i can continue baking soda","Yes, baking soda can remove the black heads. You can find remedies related to it in this article – http://homeremediesforlife.com/baking-soda-for- blackheads/","Try method 2, 5 or 10 to whiten the skin and reduce the dark spots. Apart from that, use sun screen before heading out.","I also have pimple breakouts and they can be soo bad. Now since moisturisers tend to make my skin more oily resulting in more pimples what can i apply to my face after using baking soda as it makes the skin very dry afta use","Try any method mentioned above in the article. Apart from that eat a nutritional diet and apply sun screen before going out.","Hi I’m used baking soda in1week how many days to reduce black spots..it’s good or not for black spots..I’m using to applying water","Everyone’s skin is different so it is difficult to say the exact time. So be patient and repeat the process until you achieve the results.","You may be allergic to baking soda, so it is better avoid it. You can try remedies meant for dark skin on the neck. You can find them here – http://homeremediesforlife.com/dark-neck/","Does this really work 4 me ?? how many times to put my face Daily uh? Will i get my face, white skin?? plz..help..me","You have to repeat the process 3 times a week. And apart from that apply sun screen before heading out in the sun.","dose baking soda liten the skin very much or dose it only give it its natural clear look? an if one stop using the baking soda do one get dark again?","It gets back your natural color. To maintain the result achieved, exfoliate regularly and apply sunscreen before going out in the sun.","do i need to use moisturizer after applying baking soda remedy for my pimples ? can i use it twice a week ?","If the application of baking soda is making your skin dry then you can apply a very small amount of moisturizer. Natural moisturizers like cocoa butter or coconut oil are better option than commercial ones. Yes, you can use baking soda remedy for 2 times a week.","Can I use Full Cream Milk mixed with Baking Soda as a paste to whiten my armpits and the dark marks on the inner parts of my thighs and what will be the required measurements for it?","You can mix 1 tablespoon each of baking soda and milk. Apply it and leave for 20 minutes and rinse off with water.","How to get rid of black lips and transform into reddish lips ? Any immediate effective home remedies available. Pls share with us.","Yes, you can. Mix 1/2 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of baking soda. Apply it to the stretch marks, let it dry. Scrub with your finger and rinse off with water. For more methods, you can read this article – http://homeremediesforlife.com/stretch-marks/","As per your description, you have dark pigmentation on chin and forehead areas. This is usually caused due to sun exposure. You can use baking soda to lighten the pigmented areas. Apart from that, use sun screen lotion before going out.","Yes, you can use it. Dilute 1 teaspoon of baking soda in a cup of warm water. Soak 2 cotton pads in it and apply it on the dark circles. Remove them after few minutes and rinse off. Repeat 3 times a week.","Combine 2 teaspoons of baking soda and enough amounts of water. Apply it to lips and gently massage for few minutes, leave it on for another few minutes and rinse off with water. Repeat 4 times a week. You can use strawberry pulp instead of water for more effective results.","We’ve been using baking soda for a month now, to exfoliate and deodorize the underarm. Then we noticed that part of the underarm gets darker and itchy. Can you tell what could this be? Thanks!","May be you are allergic to baking soda. Itchiness may be caused due to dryness. Baking soda makes skin very dry. Applying moisturizer can reduce the dryness and itchiness. You can find other remedies for dark underarms here – http://homeremediesforlife.com/whiten-dark-underarms/","why do we have to use cold water to rinse our skin after applying baking soda and lemon juice? and can i replace lemon juice with calamansi? lemon is very expensive in our country... if i use calamansi, will it give the same result as lemon? and can i use lotion as a moisturizer? please answer... sorry for my many questions :))) thanks..","Cold water closes the open pores of the skin. You can replace lemon with calamansi. If the application is making your skin dry then you can apply any lotion as moisturizer. But natural moisturizers like almond oil or coconut oil can be a better alternative.","Yes you can. Mix 1/2 cup baking soda and enough amounts of fresh calamansi juice to make a thick paste. Apply it over the skin and massage gently for few minutes. Leave it on for another few minutes and rinse off with water. For more effective results you can add honey or olive oil into the mixture. As lemon makes your skin photosensitive, it is better to follow the process during nights.","Hi! I am using this method the baking soda with Calamansi for a week now. Applying it everyday before I take a bath. Is it ok? Or do I have to make it at least thrice a week? Hoping for your response. Thank you 🙂","You can apply it only thrice a week. As applying the mixture of baking soda and calamansi daily can be harsh on your skin. It is better to apply it after taking a bath as it helps in opening up the pores and removing the dust and dirt on the skin. This enhances the effectiveness. It is better to take bath with lukewarm water as it can help you open up the pores.","I am 24 and my skin is very much dry and day by day face become dark. Can i use baking soda on face ?what should i do? Plz confer me a soluton, plz.. Plz..","As per your description you have a dry skin. Generally, baking soda application makes skin dry. So it may make sure skin too dry, flaky and irritating. Instead of baking soda try different remedies mentioned in this article – http://homeremediesforlife.com/skin-lightening/. Apart from following remedies, moisturize with your skin regularly with natural moisturizers like cocoa butter, coconut oil, shea butter or almond oil. Make sure to drink lots of water and keep yourself hydrated.","I am having lichen planus pigmentosa on my skin especially sun exposed area like face neck arm etc. I was regular medical treatment for more than one year but not so good improvement. Does it will help me for my skin pigmentation.. How much time it will take to recover original skin color?","Yes, baking soda can help to lighten the appearance of the pigmentation. Try 1st method mentioned in the article. It is difficult to tell the exact time as everyone is different. Be patient and try regularly to achieve the results.","Hye...hi Im 21 years old...actually recently i had chicken pox... And it leaves....out some many black dots on my body and hand... Can i baking soda for that....? And how does it will work....","Yes, baking soda can be used to reduce the appearance of chicken pox scars. Baking soda exfoliates the skin and balances the pH levels of the skin. Mix baking soda and enough amounts of water to make a thick paste. Apply it over the scar and gently rub for few minutes. Leave it on for another few minutes and rinse off with water. Repeat 3 times a week.","Can I use baking soda with White normal vinegar??I have sun tan on my neck hand back and feet area..is it help me to get rid of the tan?","Yes, you can. Mix baking soda and enough amounts of white vinegar. Stir well and apply it on the affected area. Leave it on for 15 minutes and rinse off with water. Repeat 3 times a day.","Hi I want to use baking soda for my face cause i have pimple marks and oily skin but my skin is so sensitive. Is it safe for me to use baking soda?","Baking soda can be use by people with sensitive skin. But before you start regular treatments, patch test on a small area, if it is not causing any irritation then you can continue.","Hye..Hi Im 21 male here.. Actually recently i hd chicken pox on my body.. So right nw im having few black dots on my hands and body... Is that possible for me to remove it or lighten it through baking soda Or","Yes, you can use baking soda for lightening chickenpox scars. Combine baking soda and enough water to a make thick paste. Gently rub the mixture on the scars for few minutes. Leave for another few minutes and rinse off with water. Repeat the application 3 times a week. For more chickenpox scars remedies, you can read them here – http://homeremediesforlife.com/chicken-pox-scars/","i have some dark circles below eyes,& my face is dark spots & it is black i want whitining skin so what i should do can i use baking soda plz help me","Yes, you can use baking soda to whiten your skin, reduce the appearance of dark spots. But baking soda can be a little harsh on the sensitive skin under the eyes, so it is better you try different ingredients mentioned in this article – http://homeremediesforlife.com/dark-circles-under-eyes/","Hello Admi..I’ve had problems fighting dark spots all over my face(black faces) Which i can’t tell the cause.it being the sun burns or the lotion i use to use... How can i retrieve ma natural colour without bleaching ma face...and will my face gets dark again if i stop usage of your procedures..?????? Plzzz help me out.....!!!!!","You can try any method mentioned in the article to retrieve your natural color. If you want to maintain the color you retrieved, you have to follow some precautions.","– Apply sunscreen before going out. – Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. – Exfoliate regular to remove the accumulated dead skin. – Include fresh veggies and fruits in your daily diet.","HEY , I applied the mixture of tomato and baking soda for the first time , i first tested on my arm: nothing happened , then i applied it all over my face and neck kept it for 15 minutes i felt nothing just very minor irritation , then i washed off wihth cold water, after seconds my whole face is burning and its all red and there are rashes all over my face and neck PLEASE HELP ME ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!","Baking soda might have caused allergic reaction or it might have dried your skin. Apply some aloe vera gel to get relief. Avoid further applications of baking soda and try subtle ingredients like aloe vera. You can find remedies related to aloe vera in this article – http://homeremediesforlife.com/aloe- vera-for-skin-whitening/","Hi After pregnancy my face has changed into dark especially my chin and nose part..how can I remove dark patch?","You can try the methods mentioned above. Choose any one as per your convenience and try it regularly to achieve the results.","hi my face is really dark and my chest is light and i am trying to make my face the same complexion as my chest","Choose any remedy mentioned above in the article and try to follow it regularly. Apart from that exfoliate regularly, use sunscreen before going out in the sun, wash your face after reaching home and remove make up before going to bed.","Hello... I was having a dark skin nd i want to get fair please help me i was lyk frnds are so much fairer then me nd i want to look like my freinds please help","Try to follow any remedy mentioned above in the article. Apart from that apply sunscreen before going out, cover maximum when strolling in dusty areas, drink plenty of water to flush out toxins and exfoliate regularly.","hi I had a dark neck and nape what I can do in Baking soda to whiten my nape? how is the procedure? thanks!","Mix enough amounts of baking soda and water and apply it over the dark neck and nape. Gently massage it for few minutes and leave it on for another few minutes. Rinse off with water and pat dry. Repeat the process 2 – 3 times a week.","We have listed the remedies using baking soda in the article above. Choose any of them as per your convenience and try it regularly.","Nope, don’t use baking powder instead of baking soda. Both these ingredients are different. Baking powder doesn’t provide the results that baking soda will provide.","Yes, you can apply it entire the face. You can leave the application 15 – 20 minutes and rinse off with water.","My face is too oily and my face is filled with small pimples so could u plss help me what should I use.thank you","As per your description, the pimples might have developed when the oil clogged the pores. So it is very important to exfoliate your face regularly to remove the accumulated dead skin and oil that has clogged the pores. You can try clay masks to treat both oily skin and pimples. Apply any clay mask (earl grey, multani mitti, morocco clay or any other) 3 times a day to get relief from both oily skin and small pimples. Apart from that it is equally important maintain a proper diet and exercise daily to maintain your hormonal balance.","I used many skin creams but now my skin becomes so darker than previous with acne pimple and black spots since am a college student i cant able to face anyone with this face...can i use baking soda with lemon and honey as mask..will it work? How many days it requirs to get clear white skin??? Pls rply","Yes, you can use baking soda, lemon and honey mixture. It is difficult to tell the exact time as everyone’s skin is different. So try the remedies regularly with patience until you achieve the results. Apart from that exfoliate your skin regularly and eat vitamins rich foods.","i am leave using skinlight cream .. and thats why my skin became very dark.. now can baking soda helps me to make fair face","Yes, baking soda helps to get back the color. Try the remedies regularly and apart from that exfoliate regularly and remove makeup before going to bed.","Excuse me mam actually I have dark skin with acne will baking soda help me to reduce pimples n lighten my skin actually I m confused plz in how many day i can see the result","Baking soda helps in reducing the pimples as well. It has anti-inflammatory properties, antibacterial properties. It balances the pH level of the skin. Its coarse nature of baking soda removes accumulated dead skin cells and unclogs the pores. You can apply diluted baking soda on face and gently scrub for few minutes. Let it rest for another few minutes and rinse off with water.","can i use d mixture of baking soda, lemon and water as cleanser? also wat can be added to d baking soda for facial cream for all day.","Yes, you can. Leaving baking soda application all the day can hurt your skin. So you can just whip some coconut oil and cocoa butter or shea butter and use it as a cream for all day moisturizing and freshness.","my skin got damage and dull and some black spot also on it...how can i get ride of all these problme ?? pllzz suggest me someting which really work for me??","Use any baking soda method mentioned above. Apart from that exfoliate regularly to remove the accumulated dead skin, remove make up before going to bed, and include vitamin A, C and K rich fruits in your daily diet.","Mam, my skin became dull dark and alots of dark sopt over the face..... can baking soda will help me .... pllzz reply mam","No, using baking soda can be very harsh to your skin so it is better to avoid. Use it for 2 – 3 times maximum in a week.","Yes, you can. Apart from that make sure to apply sunscreen before going to out in the sun, exfoliate regularly and remove make up before going to bed. Also use some moisturiser after baking soda with lemon juice remedy, so that your skin will not get dry.","No, don’t use baking powder instead of baking soda for the methods mentioned above as they are two different products.","As per your description, we are unsure of the reason behind the dark patch. If it is just pigmentation, then try to follow any method mentioned in the article to reduce the discoloration. Apart from that exfoliate regularly and apply sun screen lotion before going out in the sun.","I have darker acne scars on my face and my black patches caused due to sun burn..gradually I’m becoming even darker than before...so will u pls suggest me that the above remedies r enough for me or not...I also saw advertisement by wow cream, is it really works??? thank u for ur kindness!!","You can use any method mentioned above to lighten the acne scars, black patches and over all skin tone. We don’t attest or recommend any commercial creams. Please try natural remedies like we mentioned in the article to lighten your skin tone without any side effects in the long term.","I want to ask u ,k kya m simple water m baking soda mix kr k under arms and under legs laga skti hu ,Daily???","Yes, you can apply baking soda water paste on underarms but don’t try this treatment daily as it can be harsh on your skin. Do try it 2 – 3 times a week.","Hi.. I have some uneven skin on my arms.. can I use baking soda+lemon+rose water on it. If yes can i apply it for 15 mins. and I have dark underarms caused due to application of hair removal creams. can I use this mixture over there? pls reply","Baking soda helps to reduce the pigmentation. Choose any method mentioned above and try it regularly to achieve the results. If you have sensitive skin, baking soda can cause irritation or burning sensation so it is better to patch test before trying out regular treatment.","Hi, I just want to kwn that can I use ajanta baking powder with water .... As I have a acne scars and pigmentations on my chiks nose and upper lips area pz suggest me.. wt can I do..","Baking powder is different from baking soda. Don’t use baking powder instead of baking soda in the above methods. If baking soda is not available, you can try different methods to lighten the acne scars and pigmentation. You can find the methods in this article – http://homeremediesforlife.com/acne-scars-1/","My face was very fair but from two months my face has been black and dark sport .Accually i used one cream and its reacted on my face . What should I do mam to get my fairness back please suggest me man","Hi Just suggest me that can I use urban platter baking soda for my face as I have blemishes, acne scars and little bit dark complexion..","Can I use urban platter baking soda on my face.. if I have blemishes , acne scars, and little dark complexion .. kindly suggest..asap ..","You can apply baking soda to lighten the inner thighs but don’t use it on the vagina as it can burning sensation.","Yes, you can but it can irritate if your skin is sensitive. But don’t try using baking powder instead of baking soda in the above mentioned methods.","Use can apply natural moisturizers like shea butter, cocoa butter, coconut oil or olive oil. If you have acne prone skin, then you can apply use any moisturizer mentioned in this article – http://homeremediesforlife.com/acne- moisturizers/","Home remedies cannot alter the natural’s skin complexion. It can only bring back the color which is darkened by sun exposure, pollution and improper hygiene.","The above mentioned methods don’t alter your natural skin complexion. It just brings back the original skin color which might have darkened due to sun exposure, pollution, dead skin cells and other reasons.","Hi am used 1st time baking soda with water and apply it on my face but my nose gets irritate after that immediately am washed my face. Shall I use baking soda is good for me or not.please tell me","If the baking soda application has caused unbearable irritation then stop using it. You can follow the skin care routine provided in this process – http://homeremediesforlife.com/skin-lightening/","My skin type is black and little dry, I need to get fair skin. I used many products and i do facials also but i didn’t get any results. Can i use baking soda. If its really works on my skin? Please suggest me how to use. You have already mentioned 12 process above, which process i can use?","Any home remedies doesn’t lighten the original complexion. It only brings back the color which is darkened by sun rays, pollution, dead skin cells and others. As per your description you already have dry skin, baking soda may excessively dry out your skin. So, you can follow the skin care routine mentioned in this article – http://homeremediesforlife.com/skin-lightening/","Can i use baking soda on my tight ? Can it whiten it? And for how many times can i use or apply it? And how?","Yes, baking soda is helpful in whitening the thighs. You can use it 3 times in a week. Combine enough amounts of baking soda and water. Massage the paste on the dark discolored areas for few minutes. Leave it on for another few minutes and rinse off with water.","please I have a very stubborn surn burn around my eyes ...I’ve done everything possible to take it off but it keeps getting worse. What do I do?","Nope, it is better to leave the application not more than 30 minutes as both lemon juice and baking soda can excessively dry the skin if left for a longer period of time.","As per your description, we are unsure of what exactly you are asking for. Can you be more specific on what lose hair states?","Yes, baking soda can be used to treat anal warts as it contains antiviral, anti-septic and anti-inflammatory properties. Mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda and enough amounts of castor oil to make a paste. Apply the paste on the warts, cover with bandage and leave it overnight. In the morning, remove the bandage and rinse the area with water. Repeat the process daily until the wart falls off.","Yes, baking soda helps to improve damaged hair. It removes the chemical residue left by hair care products which can damage the scalp and hair. It exfoliates impurities and excess oil from the scalp. It deals with bacteria causing scalp infections. Combine baking soda and water in 1:6 ratio. If you have shoulder length hair then combine 1 tablespoon of baking soda and 6 tablespoons of water. Increase the amount if you have longer hair. Massage the mixture on the scalp and along the hair from root to the tip. Leave the mixture for few minutes and rinse off with water. Repeat the process twice in a week.","Yes, you can combine baking soda and papaya pulp. Apply it on the skin and massage for few minutes. Leave it on for another few minutes and rinse off with water.","Hi.i went with honey ,lemon juice ,baking soda face pack .....Result is gud .....Is it k if i use twice a day for my face ......Plz suggest me ...","Nope. It is better to use it only 2 – 3 times in a week. Daily application can dry out the skin and cause breakouts.","i have observed that, if we use 2 to 3 baking soda spoons in a jug of warm water and wash up our face it also works and help in the whitening of skin","i try to use baking soda for my face,i had so many home remedies but its not working,i have a dark spot of my face,and blockheads,melasma also,can u help me what is the best for me?plss!","Baking soda is helpful for lightening dark spots, melasma and removing black heads. Combine baking soda with water to make a paste. Apply the paste on affected areas and gently massage in circular motions for few minutes. Let it dry for another few minutes and rinse off with water. Repeat the process regularly to notice the results.","U people have given 3 proccess ... r all process to b done at a time or are they alternates","Using baking soda on sensitive under eye skin can be harsh. So, we recommend using any of the remedies mentioned in this article – Dark Circles Under Eyes","Hi I’m 18. I have a fair skin. But I have lots of scars in my legs, what’s worst is my scars are very dark. Can I use baking soda to lighten it?","Which method do you think I should use? I tried baking soda + water for three days, should I continue using it?","Hi is this mixture ok 2 tablespoon of baking soda+1 tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide+3 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar+1teaspoon of honey+1 teaspoon of olive oil+1 teaspoon of calamansi for 15 min leave time, 3 times a week?","can i use baking soda & lemon juixe as a cleanser on my skin daily...r tell me how many times should i use this in a weak.....???","Using baking soda and lemon juice on the skin can be a little harsh on the skin. We recommend using it only 3 times in a week.","I have i scar on my leg and it makes me bad when am in public,how long is it gonna take to get rid of it or make it less visible and what method as well?","Usually scars as very stubborn, they take a long time to reduce. Try using baking soda method regularly to reduce the appearance of the scars.","my hands and feet are too dark and I feel so bad about them, so I wanted to know weather its ok for me to use baking soda, lemon juice and honey every night before i sleep i need to know how many times shud i apply them in aweek??","Yes, you can try the baking soda, lemon and honey combination. Repeat the process 3 times in a week to notice the results. Apart from that drink plenty of water, moisturize regularly, and include vitamin C and biotin rich foods in your daily diet.","my hands and feet are darkish becoz I bleached so I wanted to know weather banking soda,lemon and honey can make them light abit, if they cnt then what can i use to make them began brown?? plizz I need yo reply and I will be grtful once u reply.","Yes the combination of baking soda, lemon and honey can be helpful in lightening the skin tone. Try the method once in a day regularly until you achieve the results.","I hv a lot of hairs on my face how can I ovrcm from ths problem it is vry irritating n awkward suggest some ideas","You can use any moisturizer that is non-comedogenic, doesn’t contain any oil and make sure to avoid gel based ones.","Yes, the combination of baking soda and honey works properly in reducing acne and dark spots on the face. Try it regularly until you achieve the results.","Yes, you can use vitamin E or aloe vera as a moisturizer. They are effective in hydrating the skin and maintain it supple without any side effects.","Yes, baking soda helps to make the skin fair. You can try any method mentioned in the article to achieve the results.","Usually baking soda is completely safe for topical application. If you have sensitive skin then it can cause irritation and redness. If used daily then it can harm your skin texture.","No, you should not use baking soda or baking powder for treating dark circles as the skin under the eyes is very sensitive. You can try any process mentioned in this article – http://homeremediesforlife.com/dark-circles-under- eyes/","Please can I add some baking soda on my bath water inside a bucket full of water to bath with? And also does it work for stretch marks ? Please I need your reply thanks.","Yes, you can add. No, it doesn’t help to treat stretchmarks. For treating stretchmarks, you can try any method mentioned in this article – http://homeremediesforlife.com/stretch-marks/","please can I use baking soda all over my skin? if yes pls how and please is bicarbonate of soda (produced by honey bakers) a really baking soda or powder please I urgently need your answer thanks","Yes, you can use baking soda all over the body. You can try any method mentioned in the above article. Bicarbonate soda is just another name of baking soda, so you can use it.","can i use papaya pulp with baking soda for de -tanning on my face and neck which is very irritating and how can i get instant detanning in a day. please suggest a better cream . thank you in advance","Yes, you can use baking soda with papaya pulp to de-tan. It is not possible to remove tan within a day.","Hi can I ask,, does Baking Soda and Honey really whiten the skin? And if so, how often should one apply?","Can you use baking soda for lighting tan colors on your body parts and have a fair skin? If it can, what should I do?","Yes, the bleaching properties of baking soda lighten the skin. You can try any method mentioned above to achieve the same.","Hi can I ask,, does Baking Soda and Honey really whiten the skin? And if so, how often should I apply?","You should repeat the process 2 – 3 times in a week. Using baking soda more number of times in a week than recommended can excessively dry the skin, leaving it more prone to acne and other skin ailments.","Yes, you have to follow the process until you achieve the results. Once you achieve the results, it is better to repeat the process at least once in a while to maintain the results.","Hi when I use the baking soda + honey method, the acne is slowly getting away but sometimes it pops up. Should I continue using it? And I have use it and my skin is still quite tan. May I know how long will it take for my skin to become fair?","The methods mentioned above in the article help to reduce present acne but they don’t have any effect on new breakouts because the problem is inside. So, we recommend trying the routine mentioned in the article for http://homeremediesforlife.com/acne/ preventing new breakouts. The time frame for skin lightening depends on various factors like hydration, skin immunity and others. So, we recommend trying the process regularly until you achieve the results. If baking soda is not providing results then try another ingredient.","Hi I read a few of these questions including ur reaplies, however I couldn’t follow with all of them, and since I didn’t see any of these questions related to mine... so here it goes .....","How long would it take in order to see any results from it (I mean in general), if we follow up with everything u’ve listed? 2-3-4 week or more?","First of all, you have to choose any one method as per your convenience and try it regularly as specified in the article. The time period of the results depend on the skin texture, skin damage levels, healing capacity and lifestyle. However, you may observe improvement within a month if you follow the remedy regularly as mentioned in the article.","Can I soak the feet in water+baking soda+ lemon juice instead of applying the paste? if yes, how long should the foot soak last? And how often can I repeat it so that the dark spots disappear? Also, is it ok to wear sandals after the soak? I heard that lemon can cause hyperpigmentation... Thank you!","Yes, you can but the effectiveness may be reduced when compared to direct application. Usually, 15 – 20 minutes is enough for soaking. You have to repeat the process once in 2 days to reduce the dark spots. Yes, you can wear sandals after soaking. Lemon can cause hyper pigmentation because it makes the skin photosensitive. So, it is better to avoid sun exposure for at least 5 – 6 hours after trying the method.","Hi! may i know what is the ratio of baking soda + lemon? and how often can i use it?","Baking soda and lemon combination should 2:1 ratio. Which means for 2 tablespoons of baking soda, add 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Mix well to make a paste. Apply on the areas you want to lighten and gently massage for 3 – 4 minutes. Leave it on for another 15 – 20 minutes and rinse off with water. Repeat 3 times a week.","Baking soda may cause redness, irritation and burning sensation for people with sensitive skin. So, we recommend performing a patch test before trying it out.","Hi admin , I went to cold places and became more tan could baking soda help remove tan without any side effects. I have a normal skin plz suggest any precautions to avoid side effects if any.","Yes, baking soda is effective in treating tan. Repeat the baking soda remedy only 3 times in a week. More than that can lead to excessive dryness of skin. Apart from that, you can find more remedies in this article – http://homeremediesforlife.com/sun-tan/","Baking soda and baking powder are two different ingredients. Baking soda is a base mineral. Baking powder is a combination of baking soda and another acid or cornstarch.","Hi admin! I`ve been using baking soda+lemon everynight for 20 minutes for my face and armpit. Then, baking soda and oil as deodorant every morning. Is it ok? Or can it cause further darkness on my skin. Thank you.","Hi, I used this method for two weeks. I had the worse possible results!!! I could cry.. Actually, I did cry! This combination burnt my armpit. It’s black now and scarring. My skin started peeling and now it burns and itches like crazy. I’m going to the doctor and I’m sure they are going to think I’m crazy for following online advice. Please be careful!","Yes, these methods are safe for pregnant and breastfeeding moms. You can try any remedy 2 – 3 times in a week.","As you are younger, we recommend to avoid baking soda as it can be harsh on your skin. For lightening your skin, instead of that you can try the routine mentioned in this article – http://homeremediesforlife.com/skin-lightening/","Nope, using baking soda daily can excessively dry up the skin which lead to other skin ailment. It is recommended to use baking soda only 2 – 3 times in a week.","Can baking soda use to take off stretch marks off the skin using lemon juice or apple cider vinegar? Can give me method please?","Yes, you can use baking soda in combination with lemon or apple cider vinegar to treat stretch marks. For detailed description of the method, read 6 (apple cider vinegar) or 5 (lemon) method mentioned in the above article.","Hey can I use baking soda and water today and use lemon tomorrow as a continuous process to lighten my bikini area because it is dark....or can you suggest a method please","For how many minutes should the paste (water and baking soda) should be applied on the skin esp knees at elbow?","I’m suffering from pigmentation since 3 years....and I’m scared to try new processes on my face....so how can I get rid off this pigmentation...can u plzz suggest","I’m suffering from pigmentation since 3 years.... I’m scared of trying any new things on my face ....so how can I get rid off this","Hi, how much time will it take to remove tan skin from hands and back by applying backing soda, honey and salt?","Is number 1 good for face and tanned arms? Being that summer is over and my face and forearms are tanned. I like to get my even tone back","Plz am a Ghanaian and I want to know if I can use baking soda and olive oil to lighting my skin. I have dry skin and also few injury scars on my legs, can I use baking soda and olive oil to clear them? If yes then how many times and will it give me any side effects afterwards? Thank you","Are there any side effects on vinegar and baking soda for skin lightening . and can it be used everyday, if not then how many times a week","Can you use baking soda and apple cider vinegar as a soap ? Or bathing first with soap and later applying the solution","Hey...can I use the baking soda and lemon remedy 5 times a week? or is is the exceeding amount 3 times? And am I to see results within 2 weeks?","Can I use the backing soda and lemon on my thighs, knees and elbows more than 3 times a week?","Hi My son is 13 years old. He has prickly heat like small boils on his nose for about 2-3 years Dermatologist suggested to give vermifuge. But still it is not getting cured. Shall I apply the baking soda mixture as suggested by you. His skin also getting tan after playing in the sun and turned very dark . Earlier he had fair skin Is it advisable to use baking soda mixture for him at this age?","I’m very dark skinned, if I use this remedy, will it bleach my skin. I really DO NOT want to bleach.","Hi admin i just wanna ask what combination i use with baking soda to lighten my thighs, elbow, and knees please reply asap. Thank you. And how the procedure","It’s okay if I wash my face first with Luxxe White soap #03 before I put the baking soda with water in to my face?","pls MA... does baking soda bring out your original complexion or it bleaches ur skin?.... does it cause any harm if u decide to stop using it?","hi! I always exposed under the sun... And my skin get darker... I want my skin to be whiten.... Can you help me? What kind of remedy can i use to whiten my skin even i’m always expose to the sun....","Home | About me | Contact © Copyright 2018 Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Affiliate Disclosure Homeremediesforlife.com does not give any medical advice. Tips and remedies specified here are strictly informational. Consult your doctor or health care expert before you try. Home Remedies for Life is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.","We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site, we will assume that you are happy with it.OkRead our Privacy Policy"]},"parsed_md":"Baking Soda Whitening? (Lighten Your Face, Underarms, and Skin)\n\nHome Remedies For Life\n\nHome\n\n/ Skin Health & Whitening\n\n/ Skin Whitening\n\n# 12 DIY Baking Soda Whitening Home Remedies for Lighter Skin\n\nUnwanted skin darkening can be caused by a lot of things like chafing, sun\nexposure, freckles, scars, acne, skin irritations, pigmentation, skin\nallergies, rashes, contact spots, genetics, etc.\n\nBut it doesn't have to cost a lot to fix this problem!\n\nBaking Soda is an excellent remedy for treating uneven skin tone and even\nbrightening it. It exfoliates the skin and can make your skin brighter, and\nyour teeth whiter, too.\n\nIt is a natural, effective, and affordable remedy.\n\n## How Does Baking Soda Whiten Skin?\n\nBaking soda is composed of sodium and a pH neutralizer which exfoliates the\ndead skin cells throughout the skin.\n\n * it neutralizes the pH-balance of the skin.\n * It acts as an exfoliant that removes the cellular damage in the darkened skin.\n * Regular application will make your skin whiter, softer and shinier.\n * It has antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory properties that clear all of the infection on the skin along with its scars.\n * It acts as a good oil-absorbing agent to clear excess oil.\n * It evens the skin tone and prevents the buildup from clogged pores. It deeply cleanses skin by absorbing the excess oil.\n\n## How to Use Baking Soda For Skin Whitening:\n\n### 1\\. Baking Soda With Water\n\nThe fine particles in baking soda remove the dead skin cells to give an even\nskin tone.\n\n * Mix with water in a 2:1 ratio.\n * Apply this paste to the affected skin.\n * Massage gently in a circular motion then leave on for a few minutes.\n * Wash off with lukewarm then cold water and dry the skin.\n * Only apply 3-4 times a week.\n * Note: Rosewater, buttermilk, or almond milk can be used instead of normal water.\n * You can add 1 drop of any essential oil for a relaxing effect.\n\nProcess 2:\n\n * Mix 2 teaspoons of baking soda and 1 teaspoon of warm water.\n * Wash the affected area and apply.\n * Let it dry for few minutes and wash off with warm water then dry the skin.\n\nProcess 3:\n\n * Scrub gently on the affected skin. Especially if you have oily skin.\n * Or you can add some in your cleanser and use as normal.\n * Repeat this process regularly.\n\n### 2\\. Baking Soda with Honey\n\nHoney helps to fight against bacteria, tightens the skin pores, protects skin\nfrom sun damage and moisturizes the skin. Baking soda exfoliates the skin to\nreduce redness caused by breakouts and thus boosts proper circulation.\n\nProcess 1:\n\n * Mix with honey in 1:2 ratio to make a fine paste.\n * Apply this to the affected skin.\n * Leave on for 15 minutes and then wash off with water.\n\nProcess 2:\n\n * Mix 1 teaspoon of extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of raw honey and 1 teaspoon of baking soda.\n * Apply to the affected skin and massage gently in a circular motion.\n * Wash it with lukewarm water after 10 minutes.\n * Apply once a week.\n\nYou can also refer to this video for some tips on using honey and olive oil\nwith for an even more effective mask:\n\n### 3\\. Baking Soda with Oat Flour\n\nOatmeal and baking soda have a grainy texture that exfoliates the skin to\nremove the dead skin cells and activates the cells to lighten it.\n\nProcess 1:\n\n * Stir 1 tablespoon each of baking soda and water and add 2 tablespoons of oat flour.\n * Apply to the affected skin.\n * Scrub it gently and leave it on for 2-3 minutes before washing off.\n\nProcess 2:\n\n * Mix 4-5 teaspoons of oats, 1 tablespoon of honey and a few drops of water in 2-3 teaspoons of baking soda.\n * Stir it well and apply on the face and neck.\n * Wash after 10-15 minutes.\n\nWhile I do love this recipe, it won't necessarily do the trick for everybody\nlooking to whiten their skin.\n\nSometimes you just have to try something different in order to get the results\nyou really want.\n\nI've found one solution even MORE powerful than plain old baking soda. It is\nstill completely natural and is proven to be 100% effective.\n\nTo learn more about the best natural skin whitening solution click here.\n\n### Want Fabulous Skin?\n\nTry Skin Whitening Forever's Natural Skin Lightening Remedy with a 2-month\nSatisfaction-Or-Your-Money-Back guarantee.\n\nClick For Best Price!\n\n### 4\\. Baking Soda Detox Bath\n\nIt helps the body to eliminate the toxins and provides all the essential\nnutrients.\n\n * Add 2 cups of Epsom salt and 1-2 cups of baking soda in your bath and stir well.\n * Soak yourself for about 30 minutes and wash your skin with normal water.\n * You can also add 1/4 cup of cornstarch.\n * Or add 1 oz of baking soda in your bathtub and soak yourself in it for about 10-15 minutes.\n * Repeat regularly.\n\n### 5\\. Baking Soda with Lemon\n\nLemon juice has vitamin C that acts as an added bleaching agent.\n\nProcess 1:\n\n * Mix freshly squeezed lemon juice with 1/2 cup of baking soda.\n * Apply to the affected skin and rub it gently.\n * Leave it on for few minutes and wash it off.\n * You can also add few drops of olive oil or any essential oil or honey.\n\nProcess 2:\n\n * Mix 1 teaspoon each of baking soda and lemon juice in 2 teaspoons of warm water.\n * Apply with a cotton ball.\n * Re-apply regularly.\n * Note: You can replace the lemon juice with no pulp orange juice or grapefruit juice.\n\n### 6\\. Baking Soda with Apple Cider Vinegar\n\nApple cider vinegar exfoliates the skin from deep layers.\n\n * Mix 2 tablespoons of baking soda with 3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar.\n * Apply this paste to the affected skin.\n * Leave for 15 minutes and wash it off with warm water followed by cold.\n * Pat dry the skin and apply some moisturizer.\n * Repeat this process once or twice a week.\n * Note: If you have sensitive skin dilute 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with 1 tablespoon of water.\n * You can add some fresh lemon or lime or calamansi juice.\n\n### 7\\. Baking Soda with Coconut Oil and Lemon Juice\n\nThe citric acid in lemon juice helps to treat fine lines, irregular\npigmentation, and enlarged pores. Coconut oil is used to prevent irritation of\nthe skin caused by the exfoliation. Tea tree oil has both antifungal and\nantiseptic properties.\n\n * Mix 1/2 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of baking soda, 1/8 tablespoon of coconut oil and 2-4 drops of tea tree oil.\n * Apply this paste to the affected skin.\n * Leave for a minute or two and then scrub your skin.\n * Wash it off and pat dry the skin.\n * Repeat once or twice a week.\n * Note: Apply sunscreen before going outside.\n\n### 8\\. Baking Soda with Hydrogen Peroxide\n\nThis process acts as a natural chemical peel to make your skin radiant. This\nmay cause irritation and is not suitable for sensitive skin.\n\n * Mix 2 tablespoons of baking soda with hydrogen peroxide.\n * Apply to the affected skin.\n * Leave it on for few minutes and wash it off with water.\n\nIf you have sensitive skin, you will have to be extra cautious about what you\napply to your skin and especially how much you apply.\n\nTo make it easy and take out the guesswork, there are specially crafted\nnatural products available you can use right away without worrying about\nmixing together homemade concoctions that may or may not work.\n\n### Want Fabulous Skin?\n\nTry Skin Whitening Forever's Natural Skin Lightening Remedy with a 2-month\nSatisfaction-Or-Your-Money-Back guarantee.\n\nClick For Best Price!\n\n### 9\\. Baking Soda with Yogurt, Lemon Juice, and Egg\n\n * Cleanse your face with a mild facial cleanser and pat the skin dry.\n * Mix 2 tablespoons each of fresh lemon juice and baking soda, 1 egg and 1/4 cup of low-fat plain yogurt.\n * Apply to the affected skin and leave for 15-20 minutes.\n * Wash it off with warm water then splash with cold water.\n * Dry your face and moisturize it.\n * Repeat twice a week.\n\n### 10\\. Baking Soda with Strawberry\n\nThis method eliminates excess dirt, sebum, and other impurities from the skin.\nIt also lightens the skin’s complexion by preventing the production of\nmelanin.\n\n * Mash 1 ripe strawberry and mix with 1 tablespoon of baking soda.\n * Apply to the affected skin.\n * Leave for 5-10 minutes and massage gently in a circular motion for 2-3 minutes.\n * Wash off with cool water and pat the skin dry.\n\n### 11\\. Baking Soda with Tomato\n\nThis face mask gives an instant glow and adds brightness to the face.\n\n * Stir freshly squeezed tomato juice with 1 teaspoon of baking soda.\n * Apply evenly over the face.\n * Leave it on for 15 minutes and then wash your face with clean water.\n * Regularize this process.\n\n### 12\\. Baking Soda with Corn Flour and Lemon Juice\n\nThis facial bleach pack helps to lighten the acne scars, dark spots, freckles\nand other dark marks on the skin.\n\n * Mix 1 tablespoon of corn flour, 1 teaspoon each of turmeric and baking soda, a few drops of rose water and 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice.\n * Apply on the face and neck as a mask.\n * Leave it on for about 20-30 minutes and wash with cool water.\n * Pat the skin dry and apply some face moisturizer.\n\n## Tips and Precautions:\n\n * Do a patch test if you have sensitive skin. If it irritates the skin wash with water immediately.\n * Do not apply on the eye area.\n * Never ever use baking soda on sunburn, burns, bruises, sores, cuts or damaged skin as it could cause irritation.\n * Start with a small amount of baking soda and gradually increase the amount and its frequency over time.\n * Always remember to apply some moisturizer afteR using any of these remedies.\n * Pure baking soda contains salt, so people who are on a strict low sodium health regimen will have to apply this for only a few minutes.\n * It is always advisable to apply a freshly prepared baking soda pack.\n * Do not overuse as it makes the skin dry.\n * Make sure to consult your dermatologist before using any of these home remedies.\n * Extra care needs to be taken when using it on your face.\n * Drink more water, do regular exercises, avoid stress, and following a proven skin care regime also helps to whiten the skin tone.\n\nRemember - you are not alone in trying to find the best way to whiten your\nskin! Regardless of which home remedies above you try, sometimes baking soda\nalone just won't do the trick.\n\nThis is why I recommend an all natural solution which is 100% guaranteed. Not\nonly does this method really work, it is also completely natural and extremely\neasy to use!\n\nWhat's not to like about that?\n\nTo learn more about my favorite skin whitening solution click below:\n\n### Want Fabulous Skin?\n\nTry Skin Whitening Forever's Natural Skin Lightening Remedy with a 2-month\nSatisfaction-Or-Your-Money-Back guarantee.\n\nClick For Best Price!\n\nRajee Datti\n\nHi everyone, this is Rajee!\n\nI live the beautiful city of Baltimore, where my husband works.\n\nI’m from India. I have been visiting India on and off for past few years and\nmy mom was an inspiration for me to start this site. She has a wealth of\nknowledge on home remedies for a large number of health problems, and we grew\nup in an environment where frequent visits to the doctor just wasn’t\nlogistically or financially feasible.\n\nDespite this, she managed to raise a family of healthy kids, and my goal here\nat Home Remedies for Life is to pass on some of her knowledge of natural\nremedies.\n\n### Comments\n\n 1. mary paul says\n\nDecember 26, 2015 at 6:51 am\n\nPls,how many times is recommended for the use of baking soda for skin\nwhitening?how many times per week or day\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJune 7, 2016 at 4:41 pm\n\nRepeat the application 2 or 3 times a week.\n\nReply\n\n * Jap nathaniel hitomo says\n\nSeptember 12, 2016 at 2:10 am\n\nI used baking soda and my skin got bit dark. Why this is happening after\nfollowing the process. Please reply nid help. Do i need not to use it anymore\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nSeptember 12, 2016 at 3:45 pm\n\nIf baking soda caused the skin darkness then try other remedies mentioned in\nthis article – homeremediesforlife.com/skin-lightening/.\n\nReply\n\n * Allagoa says\n\nMarch 2, 2017 at 5:52 pm\n\nI use baking soda and coconut+ carrot oil (my face & body oil) paste as\ndeodorant, it’s been a month plus, and now, I observe my underarms whitening.\nAm now applying it on my skin This should work for you also.\n\nReply\n\n * Dhustu Roy says\n\nMarch 7, 2017 at 3:00 am\n\nwhat kind of baking soda you use. Tell me name of the company which baking\nsoda you used\n\n * Admin says\n\nMarch 8, 2017 at 1:56 pm\n\nYou can use ARM & HAMMER brand\n\n * Unaiza Maryam says\n\nMay 22, 2017 at 5:31 am\n\nCan I use Baking soda...As I am only 17 years old???\n\nReply\n\n * EMO says\n\nJuly 19, 2017 at 10:53 pm\n\nDo you eat cake? Probably. So you’ve been ingesting baking soda for a while,\nyears probably. I don’t think it can be dangerous applied topically if it’s\nnot when ingested.\n\nReply\n\n * jahdel garan says\n\nDecember 14, 2017 at 6:53 am\n\nmy cousin used this but she is only 13 years old, is it okay?\n\nReply\n\n * Lola says\n\nSeptember 10, 2017 at 6:33 am\n\nI tried using baking soda as a deodorant when i was 16, my underarms is white\nand it doesn’t smell.\n\nReply\n\n * Sheila Sargent says\n\nMay 1, 2018 at 7:19 am\n\nDo you mix the baking soda with anything else for underarm use?\n\nReply\n\n * Pauline Allen says\n\nAugust 12, 2017 at 4:32 pm\n\nI wanted to know how many time should use baking sode and apple cider fpr my\nskin?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nAugust 30, 2017 at 7:15 am\n\nYou can try once or twice in a week.\n\nReply\n\n * Roj says\n\nNovember 18, 2017 at 12:31 pm\n\nIs it okay if I apply the lemon and baking soda everyday?\n\nReply\n\n * Sandra says\n\nSeptember 16, 2017 at 9:20 am\n\nCan I mix baking soda in raw shea butter and almond oil and olive oil as a\nwhitening cream and use it daily?\n\nReply\n\n * joven says\n\nSeptember 24, 2017 at 9:07 am\n\nbaking soda is effective in pimples??\n\nReply\n\n * Kulsum m says\n\nMarch 28, 2018 at 7:41 am\n\nIs there any remedy of baking soda for stretch marks?\n\nReply\n\n 2. pallavi says\n\nJanuary 13, 2016 at 12:46 pm\n\nwithin how many days wil get the result\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJune 7, 2016 at 4:41 pm\n\nOn regular application, you can surely lighten the skin. But you should also\nfollow few precaution methods like applying sun screen before going out in the\nsun, exfoliate regularly and consume healthy diet.\n\nReply\n\n * Jess says\n\nJune 28, 2017 at 3:28 am\n\nDoes the baking soda with lemon help lighten a tan?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJune 29, 2017 at 12:02 pm\n\nYes, the combination of baking soda and lemon helps to remove the tan.\nHowever, make sure to avoid sun exposure for at least 6 hours after trying the\nprocess as lemon can make the skin photosensitive.\n\nReply\n\n 3. Bernadete says\n\nFebruary 20, 2016 at 1:35 pm\n\nCan i used baking soda to remove dark spot on body.\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJune 7, 2016 at 4:40 pm\n\nYes! You can use baking soda to remove dark spots on the body. Mix enough\namounts of baking soda and water, apply the mixture on dark spots and rinse\noff after 15 minutes. Repeat regularly.\n\nReply\n\n * Jaya says\n\nApril 11, 2018 at 6:49 am\n\nHow many days results\n\nReply\n\n 4. wajiha says\n\nMarch 18, 2016 at 5:41 am\n\nCan we use baking soda for lighten dark circles???\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJune 7, 2016 at 4:40 pm\n\nNo, don’t use baking soda to lighten dark circles. Baking soda can be harsh\nand damage the delicate skin under the eyes.\n\nReply\n\n * amna Na says\n\nAugust 23, 2016 at 11:18 am\n\nBaking soda means soda or which we use in baking purpors ???\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nAugust 25, 2016 at 9:46 am\n\nYes. But don’t mistake it with baking powder. Baking soda and baking powder\nare different. Use only baking soda for the mentioned remedies in the article.\n\nReply\n\n * amna Na says\n\nAugust 23, 2016 at 11:20 am\n\nMy skin is little bit dry so it gud fr my skin ??\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nAugust 25, 2016 at 9:45 am\n\nYou can use baking soda treatment even if your skin is little dry. But make\nsure to apply moisturizer after every treatment. Natural moisturizers like\nshea butter, coconut oil, almond oil or cocoa butter are better alternatives\nto commercial ones.\n\nReply\n\n 5. Kavitha m says\n\nMarch 21, 2016 at 5:04 pm\n\nHow to use night pack using baking soda\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJune 7, 2016 at 4:39 pm\n\nThe methods #5,7,9,12 mentioned in the above article can be used as night\npacks.\n\nReply\n\n * manju says\n\nMay 1, 2017 at 5:02 pm\n\nhi im about start article 5 is this which is b.soda and lemon is this good for\nmale and for tan... and if so when can i expect the good result ????\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nMay 5, 2017 at 4:58 am\n\nYes, it is good for male and sun tan. It is difficult to tell the exact time\nframe as everyone’s skin texture is different. We recommend trying the method\nregularly with some patience.\n\nReply\n\n 6. faraha banu says\n\nApril 6, 2016 at 6:46 am\n\nHiii\n\ni have acne marks on my face how to reduce those marks tell me some home\nremedies my skin is full oily and it is little bit sensitive\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJune 7, 2016 at 4:35 pm\n\nYou can find remedies for reducing acne here –\nhttp://homeremediesforlife.com/acne/\n\nReply\n\n * Abens says\n\nJune 19, 2017 at 8:06 am\n\nCan i left the baking soda with the lemon more than one hour, on my face?\nWould i get lighter in few days?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJune 22, 2017 at 8:27 am\n\nNope, don’t leave lemon juice and baking soda mixture for 1 hours as it can be\nharsh on the skin and leave it excessively dry. This can further lead to skin\nailments like acne.\n\nReply\n\n 7. Aria Michael says\n\nApril 27, 2016 at 10:22 pm\n\nJust wondering, would baking soda permanently lighten your skin over time?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJune 7, 2016 at 4:35 pm\n\nOn regular usage, your skin can fade few shades. To make the result permanent,\nyou have to follow few rules like applying sun screen before going out in the\nsun, exfoliate regularly and consume healthy diet.\n\nReply\n\n 8. elshadred balcena says\n\nApril 28, 2016 at 7:09 am\n\nBakingbsoda is good for skin? How to use the baking soda ang apple cider\nvinigar and honey with calamansi how to procedure can u health me for\nwhetining my skin??\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJune 7, 2016 at 4:34 pm\n\nMix 2 tablespoons of baking soda and 3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and\napply the mixture on the skin. After 15 minutes, rinse off with water. You can\nadd 1 teaspoon calamansi juice or honey to the mixture.\n\nReply\n\n 9. Vera k says\n\nMay 1, 2016 at 7:53 pm\n\nI am African American female and skin has turned very dark on face from\ndiabetes; wondering using periods with soda an vinegar are good choices for\nlighting my skin?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJune 7, 2016 at 4:33 pm\n\nUsing baking soda with apple cider vinegar will exfoliate accumulated dead\nskin and lighten a few shades but it is also important to control your blood\nsugar levels. Consume a healthy diet that is beneficial for the same.\n\nReply\n\n 10. Khan says\n\nMay 7, 2016 at 7:22 am\n\nWhich bakeingsoda we have to use? Which we use, in food plz rply.\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJune 7, 2016 at 4:31 pm\n\nYes, you can use baking soda that is meant for cooking.\n\nReply\n\n * sneha says\n\nJuly 16, 2016 at 4:04 pm\n\nHow to remove pimple mark overnight\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJuly 21, 2016 at 5:44 pm\n\nYou can find remedies to remove pimples in this article –\nhttp://homeremediesforlife.com/pimples/. Everyone’s skin is different so it is\ndifficult to tell the exact healing time. So be patient and repeat the process\nto get the results.\n\nReply\n\n * Julie Ann mangao says\n\nMay 24, 2017 at 12:17 am\n\nCan i use baking soda and calamansi?how?\n\n * Admin says\n\nMay 26, 2017 at 7:39 am\n\nYes, you can. Combine 1 tablespoon each of baking soda and calamansi. Add some\nwater and mix well to make a paste. Apply the mixture on acne lesions and\nleave it to dry completely. Rinse off with water and pat dry. Repeat the\nprocess regularly.\n\n 11. Honey says\n\nMay 11, 2016 at 5:10 am\n\nIs there any side effects of baking soda...???\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJune 7, 2016 at 4:30 pm\n\nIf you have a sensitive skin, baking soda can irritate your skin. You can\ndilute it with water to decrease the irritation. Perform a patch test before\nyou go for a regular treatment.\n\nReply\n\n * Jc says\n\nAugust 19, 2016 at 3:17 pm\n\nI use baking soda before, but i stop it, and now my face have sunspot. If i\nuse baking soda again, it can solve my sunspot? yes or no? And by the way,\nwhen i’m using baking soda on my face , it’s getting painful, is it okay to\ncontinue my baking soda on my face? yes or no?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nAugust 22, 2016 at 3:01 pm\n\nBaking soda helps in reducing sun spots. But as per your description you have\nmentioned pain while using baking soda. Then it is better to avoid its\napplication. For more remedies for sunspots or sunburns you can find remedies\nin this article – http://homeremediesforlife.com/sunburn/\n\nReply\n\n 12. RK says\n\nMay 20, 2016 at 3:50 am\n\nI know two types of baking sod??a, one are using for cooking perpous and more\nare clothes cleaning perpous... Can i know Which one is preferred for face??\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJune 7, 2016 at 4:30 pm\n\nUse the one meant for cooking purposes.\n\nReply\n\n 13. Emma says\n\nMay 22, 2016 at 10:50 am\n\nI am 12 and have tiny things on my face especially forehead and I think\nthey’re whiteheads.Can I use baking soda paste for that to be cured after\nfacial steaming?My face is oily in T zone.Can you help me with this?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJune 7, 2016 at 4:30 pm\n\nHi Emma, dilute baking soda in water and apply the paste on face to remove\nwhite heads. To get rid of oil from the skin use baking soda with corn flour\nand lemon juice as mentioned in the article.\n\nReply\n\n 14. Mpho says\n\nMay 26, 2016 at 9:48 am\n\nHi,\n\nPlease advise where can i find pure baking soda in Gauteng.\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJune 7, 2016 at 4:28 pm\n\nYou can find baking soda in any grocery store or online stores like Amazon or\nWalmart.\n\nReply\n\n * Vanessa Govender says\n\nJuly 9, 2016 at 1:39 am\n\nIn South Africa, baking soda is known as bicarbonate of soda, and can be found\nin the baking aisle of the supermarket.\n\nReply\n\n * Shagufta says\n\nFebruary 21, 2017 at 8:01 pm\n\nCan I use baking soda n tamato scrub daily\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nFebruary 22, 2017 at 8:04 am\n\nNope it is best to use it 2 – 3 times in a week. If baking soda is used daily,\nit can excessively dry the skin.\n\n * BOIKANYO says\n\nAugust 22, 2017 at 6:36 pm\n\nIs sodium bicarbonate n baking soda the same???\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nAugust 24, 2017 at 10:09 am\n\nYes, baking soda and sodium bicarbonate are same.\n\n 15. Sharath Nair says\n\nJune 6, 2016 at 2:35 am\n\nHi, The mixture of water or lemon with baking soda will it provide any better\nresults for dark skin in order to bring a glow on the skin and will there be\nany change in complexion of the skin want this remedy to work out well as my\nwife is in need of it big time t add up little complexion to her face.\n\nReply\n\n 16. Seetemem says\n\nJune 7, 2016 at 12:47 pm\n\nGood post. I study something more difficult on different blogs everyday. It\nwould at all times be stimulating to read content from other writers and\nobserve a little bit one thing from their store. I’d choose to use some with\nthe content on my blog whether or not you don’t mind. Natually I’ll offer you\na link in your net blog. Thanks for sharing.\n\nReply\n\n 17. Isha says\n\nJune 11, 2016 at 9:11 am\n\nI cannot find banking soda, i only find banking powder, is banking powder will\nbe used for face,?? Pls reply me\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJune 15, 2016 at 6:00 pm\n\nDon’t use baking powder instead baking soda. Try different ingredient to\nlighten your skin. You can find other methods here –\nhttp://homeremediesforlife.com/skin-lightening/\n\nReply\n\n 18. rosalyn says\n\nJune 12, 2016 at 6:09 am\n\nCan I use baking soda and virgin coconut oil everyday as my facial cleanser?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJune 15, 2016 at 5:54 pm\n\nYou can use baking and coconut oil as a facial cleanser but refrain from using\nit every day. Using baking soda daily can be harsh on your skin. You can\nfollow this remedy 2 times a week.\n\nReply\n\n * Selloane says\n\nNovember 10, 2017 at 3:23 am\n\nIs baking soda the same as bicarbonate?\n\nReply\n\n 19. bala says\n\nJune 13, 2016 at 5:51 am\n\nI want white skin and skin shine.give me tips\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJune 15, 2016 at 5:53 pm\n\nYou can find here – http://homeremediesforlife.com/skin-lightening/\n\nReply\n\n 20. nidhi says\n\nJune 13, 2016 at 7:10 am\n\ncan we use baking powder instead of baking soda?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJune 15, 2016 at 5:51 pm\n\nNope. Don’t use baking powder as it causes irritation and sometimes damage\nyour skin.\n\nReply\n\n 21. Aska Azmina says\n\nJune 13, 2016 at 2:39 pm\n\nHello, A few days before,I’m going to try this method(baking soda with\nwater)..But my mother stopped and said not to use baking soda on your\nskin.Because,normally,baking soda used for whiten the clothes or some\nvessels..\n\nSo tell me,If baking soda usage on skin is safe or not?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJune 15, 2016 at 5:51 pm\n\nIf you have a sensitive skin, avoid using baking soda. If not, then you can\nuse it. But make sure to dilute it water. If the mixture is causing you\nirritation, then dilute it with more water. If still the irritation still\npersists, then avoid it.\n\nReply\n\n 22. Koyel Banerjee says\n\nJune 13, 2016 at 4:01 pm\n\nMy arms have black spots but I am not sure whether it is sunburn or not. So in\nthat case can I use baking soda on my arms?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJune 15, 2016 at 5:50 pm\n\nYes, you can use baking soda to lighten the black spots on your arms.\n\nReply\n\n 23. courage says\n\nJune 14, 2016 at 11:59 am\n\nIs baking powder the same as baking soda\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJune 15, 2016 at 5:47 pm\n\nNo, baking soda and baking powder are two different ingredients. Never use\nbaking powder to lighten the skin. It can cause rashes or irritation.\n\nReply\n\n 24. Marianjoy says\n\nJune 15, 2016 at 7:34 am\n\nCan i use baking soda for my daughters scars on face..sheS 8yrs old.she get\nher scar in hot cooking oil when she was 3yrs old.thanku\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJune 16, 2016 at 4:33 pm\n\nYour daughter is too young. Her delicate skin may not tolerate the abrasive\nnature of baking soda. As she is 8 years, the burn will fade away as she\ngrows.\n\nHere are few remedies which can help her –\nhttp://homeremediesforlife.com/skin-lightening/\n\nReply\n\n 25. Missie says\n\nJune 16, 2016 at 7:26 am\n\nwould it be bad if i used the baking soda and water mix regularly day and\nnight for 2 weeks? if not, will i get good results?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJune 17, 2016 at 5:33 pm\n\nYes, you can achieve good results.\n\nReply\n\n 26. Bernadette Deluna says\n\nJune 17, 2016 at 3:42 am\n\ncan i use this steps (any of this numbers) from head to toe? (face, neck,\nbody, armpits, private part and feet)??\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJune 17, 2016 at 5:29 pm\n\nYes you can but make sure to dilute it with water. Perform a patch test before\napplication to observe the sensitivity. If you experience any redness or\nirritation, stop using it.\n\nReply\n\n * Bernadette deLuna says\n\nJune 18, 2016 at 8:24 pm\n\nSo i can just only use baking soda and water for whitening all over my body?\nHow about if i have pimples? Can i also use this? And how many spoons of\nbaking soda and water i will mix for whole body?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJune 20, 2016 at 4:51 pm\n\nInitially start with 2 to 3 spoons, slowly you can increase it based on your\nrequirement. Baking soda also helps to treat pimples.\n\nReply\n\n * Bernadette says\n\nJune 25, 2016 at 3:28 am\n\nSo like, 2 spoonfuls of baking soda = 1 spoonful of water? Then mix them and\napply? I leave them for 5 minutes only? Is it okay?\n\n * Admin says\n\nJune 27, 2016 at 5:26 pm\n\nYes, it is ok. If you are able handle, extend the time up to 15 minutes\ngradually.\n\n 27. Arefa Momin says\n\nJune 17, 2016 at 6:25 am\n\nI have pigments on my face according to doctor. Can i use Baking soda. If yes\nwith what and how many times?\n\nReply\n\n * apoorva says\n\nJune 17, 2016 at 5:28 pm\n\nyes you can. Mix dilute baking soda in water and gently massage it on face,\nleave it on for 15 minutes and rinse off. Repeat 2 times a week.\n\nReply\n\n 28. Vev says\n\nJune 19, 2016 at 5:32 am\n\nHi. Baking soda and lemon do i need to mix it regularly or it is possible that\ni mix and put it to fridge ..\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJune 23, 2016 at 4:36 pm\n\nYou can store the mixture for 2 days and use. But freshly prepared mixture\ngives better results.\n\nReply\n\n 29. onyinyechi ogbonna says\n\nJune 19, 2016 at 3:27 pm\n\nI am a black woman but have use bleaching cream for my face and body. But now\nmy problem is I have a burn cream face ( a big black burn) on my face for ten\nyears now. How can I use baking soda to get rid of it?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJune 23, 2016 at 4:35 pm\n\nYou can dilute baking soda with water and massage it on the scars. Leave it on\nfor 15 minutes and rinse off with water. Repeat the process 3 times a week.\nLet us know if it worked for you.\n\nReply\n\n 30. Himanshu says\n\nJune 19, 2016 at 3:42 pm\n\nIs this paste helpful in filling pores on face ?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJune 23, 2016 at 4:34 pm\n\nYes it helps.\n\nReply\n\n 31. shreen says\n\nJune 21, 2016 at 5:21 am\n\nRegular usage of baking soda will harm our skin or it gives better results\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJune 24, 2016 at 5:25 pm\n\nDepends on how we use it. Using baking soda can be harsh on your skin. You can\nuse it only 3 times a week maximum for good results. If baking soda is drying\nyour skin, use coconut oil or almond oil to moisturize the skin.\n\nReply\n\n 32. Dani says\n\nJune 22, 2016 at 8:09 am\n\nHello,\n\nMy question is, “Can baking soda reduces old scars from face or reduces pores?\nI am a 40-year old male and has a fair skin.\n\nThanks for your reply.\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJune 24, 2016 at 5:23 pm\n\nYes it can.\n\nReply\n\n 33. Madhuri says\n\nJune 23, 2016 at 2:55 pm\n\nHi can we use honey and baking soda everyday for face ....if used everyday\nthen any side effects ..plz reply\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJune 24, 2016 at 5:16 pm\n\nIf used daily, the abrasiveness of baking soda can harm your skin. So repeat\nthe process only 3 times a week.\n\nReply\n\n * Pears says\n\nSeptember 4, 2016 at 5:08 am\n\nCan it help my inner thighs???\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nSeptember 6, 2016 at 3:33 pm\n\nYes, it can.\n\nReply\n\n 34. Jyothi Jayarama says\n\nJune 23, 2016 at 3:23 pm\n\nHow many times can be used in a week to get a fair skin....!!\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJune 24, 2016 at 5:15 pm\n\nYou can use 3 times a week.\n\nReply\n\n 35. Malsha says\n\nJune 24, 2016 at 3:57 am\n\nPlz tell me.is there any harmful thing after we use bicarbonate of soda. ? Can\nit damage my skin. ?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJune 27, 2016 at 5:29 pm\n\nBicarbonate soda can dry the skin. If you have dry skin, apply moisturize\nafter using baking soda treatments. Make sure to massage very gently as the\nabrasive nature can be harsh on your skin.\n\nReply\n\n 36. Arpita Nath says\n\nJune 26, 2016 at 11:55 am\n\nCan I use baking powder, lemon and tomato at a time?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJune 27, 2016 at 5:22 pm\n\nYou can mix enough amounts of the three ingredients and apply it as a pack.\n\nReply\n\n 37. Satvinder Kaur says\n\nJune 28, 2016 at 9:20 am\n\nwhy we should apply moisturizer after using baking soda?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJune 28, 2016 at 4:39 pm\n\nBaking soda dries up your skin so it is recommended to apply moisturizer.\n\nReply\n\n 38. Whocaresabotme says\n\nJune 28, 2016 at 9:40 pm\n\nCould lemon juice and baking soda work if so how many days would it take and\nhow many minutes\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJuly 4, 2016 at 6:08 pm\n\nYes, both lemon and baking soda have bleaching properties which can lighten\nthe skin. It is difficult to tell the exact time as everyone has different\nskin tone. Leave the combination on skin for 10 minutes and rinse off with\nwater. If your skin feels dry, apply a small amount of olive oil.\n\nReply\n\n 39. lhen says\n\nJune 29, 2016 at 10:50 am\n\nis baking soda safe for pregnant women?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJune 29, 2016 at 5:06 pm\n\nYes, baking soda is considered safe.\n\nReply\n\n 40. unknown says\n\nJune 30, 2016 at 4:07 am\n\nhow many times do I use honey and baking soda in a week? can I use normal\nwater to rinse?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJuly 4, 2016 at 6:02 pm\n\nYou can apply 2 times a week. Yes, you can wash with normal water.\n\nReply\n\n 41. ashish says\n\nJune 30, 2016 at 5:39 am\n\ncan i use TATA I-SHAKTI FOOD GRADE COOKING SODA (INGREDIENT: SODIUM\nBICARBONATE REFINED) please look into it and answer to my question as i am not\nable to differentiate it that whether this product is baking soda or baking\npowder, i have purchased it from the general store.\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJuly 4, 2016 at 6:01 pm\n\nYes, you can use it.\n\nReply\n\n 42. ashish says\n\nJune 30, 2016 at 8:24 am\n\nbaking soda refined or baking soda raw which is more useful and safe\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJuly 21, 2016 at 5:53 pm\n\nYou can choose any one of it as per your convenience.\n\nReply\n\n 43. Rekha says\n\nJune 30, 2016 at 12:22 pm\n\nI have a rid of oily skin and now i have a lot of pimples on my face Baking\nsoda is good for oily skin? Coming monday my clg is reopened but now i have a\nlot of pimples so i cure my pimples in 3days so pls suggest me ? How many\ntimes i used baking soda in every day for oily skin?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJuly 4, 2016 at 5:59 pm\n\nBaking soda is a great natural exfoliate for oily skin. Baking soda should not\nbe used daily. Its abrasive nature can hurt your skin. You can use it 3 times\na week. In order to reduce pimples, you can check out for remedies here –\nhttp://homeremediesforlife.com/pimples/\n\nReply\n\n 44. jan says\n\nJuly 2, 2016 at 12:49 pm\n\nafter two days jam having a function I’m allergic to makeup.my skin only\nafford simple makeup so that i can’t go for any concealers and all please help\nme. Does baking soda safe for me to try? waiting for your reply .\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJuly 4, 2016 at 5:45 pm\n\nYes, It’s safe. You can use baking soda.\n\nReply\n\n 45. ariba says\n\nJuly 2, 2016 at 5:11 pm\n\nMy skin has dark patches due to dryness but it also had tanned and I didn’t\never see any easiest method than baking soda.?what should I do? ?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJuly 4, 2016 at 5:42 pm\n\nYou can use baking soda method but after washing your application, apply a\nsmall amount of olive oil or coconut oil.\n\nReply\n\n 46. Diana says\n\nJuly 4, 2016 at 12:11 pm\n\nCan use baking soda in my oil skin? Getting pimples and dark spot in my face\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJuly 4, 2016 at 5:17 pm\n\nYes, you can use it.\n\nReply\n\n 47. Garry says\n\nJuly 6, 2016 at 5:39 am\n\nMy skin is very oily and dull , tell me how i reduce oil from skin and making\nskin white\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJuly 6, 2016 at 5:17 pm\n\nBaking soda not only helps to whiten the skin but also helps to get rid of\noily skin. So try above mentioned methods and stay away from oily foods.\n\nReply\n\n 48. Julie says\n\nJuly 8, 2016 at 9:33 am\n\nPlease am already using baking soda wit Fresh lemon juice.... Wat will be the\nresult on my skin........\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJuly 21, 2016 at 5:53 pm\n\nIt should help you lighten the skin. As lemon juice makes your skin photo\nsensitive, it is better to apply during night times.\n\nReply\n\n 49. anu says\n\nJuly 9, 2016 at 2:45 pm\n\nis it good while iam already doing another tips??\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJuly 11, 2016 at 5:18 pm\n\nIt is better to follow one method at a time as sometimes more amount of\napplication can also damage your skin.\n\nReply\n\n 50. dave says\n\nJuly 10, 2016 at 5:31 pm\n\nmy skin is red can I use baking soda change whiten face\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJuly 21, 2016 at 5:51 pm\n\nIf your skin is red because of rash or any kind of skin infection then it is\nbetter to avoid baking soda.\n\nReply\n\n 51. Rinsha says\n\nJuly 11, 2016 at 5:56 am\n\nGood information Thnk uuu\n\nReply\n\n 52. Madhusudan Saha says\n\nJuly 11, 2016 at 6:09 am\n\nI had pimples problem and for treatment I had not but my face is full of acne\nscar. Can I use baking soda? My face is now dry, not oily.\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJuly 11, 2016 at 5:07 pm\n\nYes, you can use baking soda for acne scars. For more information on it read\nthis article – http://homeremediesforlife.com/baking-soda-for-acne-scars/. If\nbaking soda is making your skin dry then apply olive oil or coconut oil after\nremoving the application.\n\nReply\n\n 53. Yuki says\n\nJuly 12, 2016 at 2:05 am\n\nHi! I was just curious, coz I watched a video in youtube that a girl is using\nbaking soda in her dark circles.. is that safe? and I wanna ask how to use\nbaking soda for armpits. thanks in advance.\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJuly 21, 2016 at 5:50 pm\n\nYou can find remedies with baking soda for dark underarms in this article –\nhttp://homeremediesforlife.com/baking-soda-for-dark-underarms/\n\nReply\n\n 54. Bir says\n\nJuly 12, 2016 at 6:32 am\n\nHaloo admin can i use baking soda for face marks and rinkles and how can i\nfind right baking soda. Because i don’t know how can i clean my skin eg:face\nmarks,rinkle lines and brighten skin\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJuly 21, 2016 at 5:49 pm\n\nYes, you can use it. Mix baking soda in enough amounts of water and apply to\nyour face. Leave it on for few minutes and rinse off with water. You can use\npure baking soda or sodium bicarbonate available in any local store.\n\nReply\n\n 55. Nandu reddy says\n\nJuly 13, 2016 at 4:37 am\n\nI had pimples and pores problem. So i used baking soda with buttermilk aftr 15\nmin clean my face with warm water after i applied nivea moisrizer cream.\nEventhough i feel light irration after 3 hours i feel normal. So i can\ncontinue baking soda\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJuly 21, 2016 at 5:48 pm\n\nYes, you can continue.\n\nReply\n\n 56. Boma says\n\nJuly 13, 2016 at 11:56 am\n\nI’ve had blackheads on my face almost all my life, Can baking soda remove\nblackheads on my face\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJuly 21, 2016 at 5:48 pm\n\nYes, baking soda can remove the black heads. You can find remedies related to\nit in this article – http://homeremediesforlife.com/baking-soda-for-\nblackheads/\n\nReply\n\n 57. karan ary says\n\nJuly 13, 2016 at 6:07 pm\n\nChicken pox hole scar in my face so baking soda how remove scar in my face\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJuly 21, 2016 at 5:47 pm\n\nYou can get remedies for chicken pox scars in this article –\nhttp://homeremediesforlife.com/chicken-pox-scars/\n\nReply\n\n 58. aman katiyar says\n\nJuly 14, 2016 at 5:53 am\n\nI have some spots nd little dark complextion face. ..Please tell how to use\nbaking soda. .??\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJuly 21, 2016 at 5:47 pm\n\nTry method 2, 5 or 10 to whiten the skin and reduce the dark spots. Apart from\nthat, use sun screen before heading out.\n\nReply\n\n 59. Lina says\n\nJuly 14, 2016 at 8:14 am\n\nI am fair. But dark spots are really irritating.can baking soda help heeling\nthem?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJuly 21, 2016 at 5:46 pm\n\nYes, it can help in reducing the dark spots as well.\n\nReply\n\n 60. Hope says\n\nJuly 14, 2016 at 9:33 am\n\nMy skin is very oily so much that i have resorted to not applying any\nmoisturiser on my face.\n\nI also have pimple breakouts and they can be soo bad. Now since moisturisers\ntend to make my skin more oily resulting in more pimples what can i apply to\nmy face after using baking soda as it makes the skin very dry afta use\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJuly 21, 2016 at 5:45 pm\n\nYou can apply a very small amount of olive oil or coconut oil or sweet almond\noil.\n\nReply\n\n 61. maria says\n\nJuly 14, 2016 at 11:26 am\n\nmine face is getting dark day by day give me solution kindly\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJuly 21, 2016 at 5:45 pm\n\nTry any method mentioned above in the article. Apart from that eat a\nnutritional diet and apply sun screen before going out.\n\nReply\n\n 62. Saraswathi says\n\nJuly 16, 2016 at 5:24 am\n\nHi I’m used baking soda in1week how many days to reduce black spots..it’s good\nor not for black spots..I’m using to applying water\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJuly 21, 2016 at 5:45 pm\n\nEveryone’s skin is different so it is difficult to say the exact time. So be\npatient and repeat the process until you achieve the results.\n\nReply\n\n 63. soni says\n\nJuly 16, 2016 at 1:05 pm\n\nI used baking soda overnight .. On my neck but.., it became more black then\nprevus .....\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJuly 21, 2016 at 5:44 pm\n\nYou may be allergic to baking soda, so it is better avoid it. You can try\nremedies meant for dark skin on the neck. You can find them here –\nhttp://homeremediesforlife.com/dark-neck/\n\nReply\n\n 64. shaa says\n\nJuly 18, 2016 at 11:29 am\n\nDoes this really work 4 me ?? how many times to put my face Daily uh? Will i\nget my face, white skin?? plz..help..me\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJuly 21, 2016 at 5:43 pm\n\nYou have to repeat the process 3 times a week. And apart from that apply sun\nscreen before heading out in the sun.\n\nReply\n\n 65. elis jessy says\n\nJuly 20, 2016 at 4:57 am\n\ndose baking soda liten the skin very much or dose it only give it its natural\nclear look? an if one stop using the baking soda do one get dark again?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJuly 21, 2016 at 5:43 pm\n\nIt gets back your natural color. To maintain the result achieved, exfoliate\nregularly and apply sunscreen before going out in the sun.\n\nReply\n\n 66. katrina says\n\nJuly 20, 2016 at 8:33 am\n\nMy neck is very very dark. What should i do?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJuly 21, 2016 at 5:42 pm\n\nyou can get remedies and other information for dark neck in this article –\nhttp://homeremediesforlife.com/dark-neck/\n\nReply\n\n 67. jhonhalhen cortez says\n\nJuly 21, 2016 at 3:56 am\n\ndo i need to use moisturizer after applying baking soda remedy for my pimples\n? can i use it twice a week ?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nAugust 2, 2016 at 3:59 pm\n\nIf the application of baking soda is making your skin dry then you can apply a\nvery small amount of moisturizer. Natural moisturizers like cocoa butter or\ncoconut oil are better option than commercial ones. Yes, you can use baking\nsoda remedy for 2 times a week.\n\nReply\n\n 68. Tovah says\n\nJuly 22, 2016 at 12:48 am\n\nCan I use Full Cream Milk mixed with Baking Soda as a paste to whiten my\narmpits and the dark marks on the inner parts of my thighs and what will be\nthe required measurements for it?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJuly 25, 2016 at 5:35 pm\n\nYou can mix 1 tablespoon each of baking soda and milk. Apply it and leave for\n20 minutes and rinse off with water.\n\nReply\n\n 69. Muthu vijay says\n\nJuly 23, 2016 at 11:18 am\n\nHow to get rid of black lips and transform into reddish lips ? Any immediate\neffective home remedies available. Pls share with us.\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJuly 25, 2016 at 5:27 pm\n\nFor home remedies to get rid of black lips, you can read this article –\nhttp://homeremediesforlife.com/dark-lips/\n\nReply\n\n 70. aliya says\n\nJuly 24, 2016 at 4:26 pm\n\nCan i use baking soda for stretch marks??\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJuly 25, 2016 at 5:21 pm\n\nYes, you can. Mix 1/2 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of baking\nsoda. Apply it to the stretch marks, let it dry. Scrub with your finger and\nrinse off with water. For more methods, you can read this article –\nhttp://homeremediesforlife.com/stretch-marks/\n\nReply\n\n 71. Simran says\n\nJuly 25, 2016 at 7:29 am\n\nHey,\n\nI want to Ask Ki my Chin and forehead becoming dark can i use Baking soda.....\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJuly 25, 2016 at 5:13 pm\n\nAs per your description, you have dark pigmentation on chin and forehead\nareas. This is usually caused due to sun exposure. You can use baking soda to\nlighten the pigmented areas. Apart from that, use sun screen lotion before\ngoing out.\n\nReply\n\n 72. supriya says\n\nJuly 25, 2016 at 3:56 pm\n\nCan baking soda is gud for dark circles..... Can i apply to remove dark\ncircles\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJuly 26, 2016 at 5:25 pm\n\nYes, you can use it. Dilute 1 teaspoon of baking soda in a cup of warm water.\nSoak 2 cotton pads in it and apply it on the dark circles. Remove them after\nfew minutes and rinse off. Repeat 3 times a week.\n\nReply\n\n 73. Adriana says\n\nJuly 26, 2016 at 8:09 pm\n\nhow can baking soda be used to lighten lips ?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nAugust 2, 2016 at 3:58 pm\n\nCombine 2 teaspoons of baking soda and enough amounts of water. Apply it to\nlips and gently massage for few minutes, leave it on for another few minutes\nand rinse off with water. Repeat 4 times a week. You can use strawberry pulp\ninstead of water for more effective results.\n\nReply\n\n 74. Ritika jain says\n\nJuly 27, 2016 at 3:10 pm\n\nHow to use baking soda for pimples, face tanning, spots\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nAugust 1, 2016 at 2:55 pm\n\nYou can find remedies here – http://homeremediesforlife.com/baking-soda- for-\nacne/\n\nReply\n\n * taniya says\n\nDecember 10, 2016 at 3:07 am\n\ncan i use baking soda paste after facial.\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nDecember 13, 2016 at 5:01 am\n\nIt is better to replace the scrub with baking soda paste instead of applying\nit after facial.\n\nReply\n\n 75. Irene Pajarillaga says\n\nJuly 27, 2016 at 5:11 pm\n\nWe’ve been using baking soda for a month now, to exfoliate and deodorize the\nunderarm. Then we noticed that part of the underarm gets darker and itchy. Can\nyou tell what could this be? Thanks!\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nAugust 1, 2016 at 2:54 pm\n\nMay be you are allergic to baking soda. Itchiness may be caused due to\ndryness. Baking soda makes skin very dry. Applying moisturizer can reduce the\ndryness and itchiness. You can find other remedies for dark underarms here –\nhttp://homeremediesforlife.com/whiten-dark-underarms/\n\nReply\n\n 76. jiezille mae martin says\n\nAugust 1, 2016 at 9:10 am\n\nwhy do we have to use cold water to rinse our skin after applying baking soda\nand lemon juice? and can i replace lemon juice with calamansi? lemon is very\nexpensive in our country... if i use calamansi, will it give the same result\nas lemon? and can i use lotion as a moisturizer? please answer... sorry for my\nmany questions :))) thanks..\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nAugust 1, 2016 at 2:56 pm\n\nCold water closes the open pores of the skin. You can replace lemon with\ncalamansi. If the application is making your skin dry then you can apply any\nlotion as moisturizer. But natural moisturizers like almond oil or coconut oil\ncan be a better alternative.\n\nReply\n\n 77. jenelyn says\n\nAugust 1, 2016 at 2:33 pm\n\nHi .. Can i use baking soda and calamansi for whetining skin ??, rply me.pl\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nAugust 2, 2016 at 3:52 pm\n\nYes you can. Mix 1/2 cup baking soda and enough amounts of fresh calamansi\njuice to make a thick paste. Apply it over the skin and massage gently for few\nminutes. Leave it on for another few minutes and rinse off with water. For\nmore effective results you can add honey or olive oil into the mixture. As\nlemon makes your skin photosensitive, it is better to follow the process\nduring nights.\n\nReply\n\n * Lyco says\n\nNovember 16, 2016 at 3:22 am\n\nHi! I am using this method the baking soda with Calamansi for a week now.\nApplying it everyday before I take a bath. Is it ok? Or do I have to make it\nat least thrice a week? Hoping for your response. Thank you 🙂\n\nOr should I apply it after I take a bath?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nNovember 17, 2016 at 9:43 am\n\nYou can apply it only thrice a week. As applying the mixture of baking soda\nand calamansi daily can be harsh on your skin. It is better to apply it after\ntaking a bath as it helps in opening up the pores and removing the dust and\ndirt on the skin. This enhances the effectiveness. It is better to take bath\nwith lukewarm water as it can help you open up the pores.\n\nReply\n\n 78. Jannat says\n\nAugust 2, 2016 at 9:09 am\n\nI am 24 and my skin is very much dry and day by day face become dark. Can i\nuse baking soda on face ?what should i do? Plz confer me a soluton, plz..\nPlz..\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nAugust 2, 2016 at 3:49 pm\n\nAs per your description you have a dry skin. Generally, baking soda\napplication makes skin dry. So it may make sure skin too dry, flaky and\nirritating. Instead of baking soda try different remedies mentioned in this\narticle – http://homeremediesforlife.com/skin-lightening/. Apart from\nfollowing remedies, moisturize with your skin regularly with natural\nmoisturizers like cocoa butter, coconut oil, shea butter or almond oil. Make\nsure to drink lots of water and keep yourself hydrated.\n\nReply\n\n * Marie grene hilario says\n\nApril 9, 2018 at 7:13 am\n\nCan i use baking soda on my 7yrs old daughter?\n\nReply\n\n 79. Shashi Kapoor says\n\nAugust 3, 2016 at 3:50 am\n\nI am having lichen planus pigmentosa on my skin especially sun exposed area\nlike face neck arm etc. I was regular medical treatment for more than one year\nbut not so good improvement. Does it will help me for my skin pigmentation..\nHow much time it will take to recover original skin color?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nAugust 3, 2016 at 2:30 pm\n\nYes, baking soda can help to lighten the appearance of the pigmentation. Try\n1st method mentioned in the article. It is difficult to tell the exact time as\neveryone is different. Be patient and try regularly to achieve the results.\n\nReply\n\n 80. Varun says\n\nAugust 7, 2016 at 3:34 am\n\nHye...hi Im 21 years old...actually recently i had chicken pox... And it\nleaves....out some many black dots on my body and hand... Can i baking soda\nfor that....? And how does it will work....\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nAugust 9, 2016 at 4:37 pm\n\nYes, baking soda can be used to reduce the appearance of chicken pox scars.\nBaking soda exfoliates the skin and balances the pH levels of the skin. Mix\nbaking soda and enough amounts of water to make a thick paste. Apply it over\nthe scar and gently rub for few minutes. Leave it on for another few minutes\nand rinse off with water. Repeat 3 times a week.\n\nReply\n\n 81. sunita bose says\n\nAugust 7, 2016 at 7:48 am\n\nCan I use baking soda with White normal vinegar??I have sun tan on my neck\nhand back and feet area..is it help me to get rid of the tan?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nAugust 9, 2016 at 4:36 pm\n\nYes, you can. Mix baking soda and enough amounts of white vinegar. Stir well\nand apply it on the affected area. Leave it on for 15 minutes and rinse off\nwith water. Repeat 3 times a day.\n\nReply\n\n 82. Abby says\n\nAugust 7, 2016 at 9:04 pm\n\nHi I want to use baking soda for my face cause i have pimple marks and oily\nskin but my skin is so sensitive. Is it safe for me to use baking soda?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nAugust 9, 2016 at 4:36 pm\n\nBaking soda can be use by people with sensitive skin. But before you start\nregular treatments, patch test on a small area, if it is not causing any\nirritation then you can continue.\n\nReply\n\n 83. vhinz says\n\nAugust 8, 2016 at 12:22 pm\n\ncan i wash my face first with kojic soap before i do the 1st method?? thanks\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nAugust 10, 2016 at 4:11 pm\n\nYes, you can.\n\nReply\n\n 84. nkuleh khumalo says\n\nAugust 8, 2016 at 2:20 pm\n\nCan i use bicarbonate of soda on my dark spot than apply olive oil?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nAugust 10, 2016 at 4:11 pm\n\nYes, you can.\n\nReply\n\n 85. MUGILAN says\n\nAugust 8, 2016 at 2:38 pm\n\nHye..Hi Im 21 male here.. Actually recently i hd chicken pox on my body.. So\nright nw im having few black dots on my hands and body... Is that possible for\nme to remove it or lighten it through baking soda Or\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nAugust 10, 2016 at 4:10 pm\n\nYes, you can use baking soda for lightening chickenpox scars. Combine baking\nsoda and enough water to a make thick paste. Gently rub the mixture on the\nscars for few minutes. Leave for another few minutes and rinse off with water.\nRepeat the application 3 times a week. For more chickenpox scars remedies, you\ncan read them here – http://homeremediesforlife.com/chicken-pox-scars/\n\nReply\n\n 86. ashwini says\n\nAugust 9, 2016 at 6:01 am\n\ni have some dark circles below eyes,& my face is dark spots & it is black i\nwant whitining skin so what i should do can i use baking soda plz help me\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nAugust 10, 2016 at 4:08 pm\n\nYes, you can use baking soda to whiten your skin, reduce the appearance of\ndark spots. But baking soda can be a little harsh on the sensitive skin under\nthe eyes, so it is better you try different ingredients mentioned in this\narticle – http://homeremediesforlife.com/dark-circles-under-eyes/\n\nReply\n\n 87. Dryll says\n\nAugust 9, 2016 at 7:49 pm\n\nHello Admi..I’ve had problems fighting dark spots all over my face(black\nfaces) Which i can’t tell the cause.it being the sun burns or the lotion i use\nto use... How can i retrieve ma natural colour without bleaching ma face...and\nwill my face gets dark again if i stop usage of your procedures..?????? Plzzz\nhelp me out.....!!!!!\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nAugust 10, 2016 at 4:03 pm\n\nYou can try any method mentioned in the article to retrieve your natural\ncolor. If you want to maintain the color you retrieved, you have to follow\nsome precautions.\n\n– Apply sunscreen before going out. – Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.\n– Exfoliate regular to remove the accumulated dead skin. – Include fresh\nveggies and fruits in your daily diet.\n\nReply\n\n 88. Aayushi says\n\nAugust 14, 2016 at 12:56 pm\n\nHEY , I applied the mixture of tomato and baking soda for the first time , i\nfirst tested on my arm: nothing happened , then i applied it all over my face\nand neck kept it for 15 minutes i felt nothing just very minor irritation ,\nthen i washed off wihth cold water, after seconds my whole face is burning and\nits all red and there are rashes all over my face and neck PLEASE HELP ME\nASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nAugust 18, 2016 at 3:18 pm\n\nBaking soda might have caused allergic reaction or it might have dried your\nskin. Apply some aloe vera gel to get relief. Avoid further applications of\nbaking soda and try subtle ingredients like aloe vera. You can find remedies\nrelated to aloe vera in this article – http://homeremediesforlife.com/aloe-\nvera-for-skin-whitening/\n\nReply\n\n 89. sowmiya says\n\nAugust 17, 2016 at 7:28 am\n\nHi After pregnancy my face has changed into dark especially my chin and nose\npart..how can I remove dark patch?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nAugust 18, 2016 at 2:54 pm\n\nYou can try the methods mentioned above. Choose any one as per your\nconvenience and try it regularly to achieve the results.\n\nReply\n\n * Dhustu Roy says\n\nMarch 31, 2017 at 5:28 pm\n\nHey I can use baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) that’s cooking soda... I can\nuse it on NY skin\n\nReply\n\n 90. Smita says\n\nAugust 17, 2016 at 8:11 am\n\nHi..... I am suffering from Pigmentation around the mouth.....!!\n\nCan i use baking soda with lemon and Honey....???\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nAugust 18, 2016 at 2:48 pm\n\nYes, you can.\n\nReply\n\n 91. rose says\n\nAugust 19, 2016 at 6:20 pm\n\nhi my face is really dark and my chest is light and i am trying to make my\nface the same complexion as my chest\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nAugust 22, 2016 at 2:59 pm\n\nChoose any remedy mentioned above in the article and try to follow it\nregularly. Apart from that exfoliate regularly, use sunscreen before going out\nin the sun, wash your face after reaching home and remove make up before going\nto bed.\n\nReply\n\n 92. T. Sadri says\n\nAugust 21, 2016 at 5:04 am\n\nHello... I was having a dark skin nd i want to get fair please help me i was\nlyk frnds are so much fairer then me nd i want to look like my freinds please\nhelp\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nAugust 22, 2016 at 2:54 pm\n\nTry to follow any remedy mentioned above in the article. Apart from that apply\nsunscreen before going out, cover maximum when strolling in dusty areas, drink\nplenty of water to flush out toxins and exfoliate regularly.\n\nReply\n\n 93. amitaf says\n\nAugust 25, 2016 at 2:50 am\n\nhi I had a dark neck and nape what I can do in Baking soda to whiten my nape?\nhow is the procedure? thanks!\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nAugust 27, 2016 at 4:47 pm\n\nMix enough amounts of baking soda and water and apply it over the dark neck\nand nape. Gently massage it for few minutes and leave it on for another few\nminutes. Rinse off with water and pat dry. Repeat the process 2 – 3 times a\nweek.\n\nReply\n\n 94. aditya says\n\nAugust 27, 2016 at 7:20 am\n\nCan u tell some easy remedies which includes baking soda not baking powder\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nSeptember 1, 2016 at 4:05 pm\n\nWe have listed the remedies using baking soda in the article above. Choose any\nof them as per your convenience and try it regularly.\n\nReply\n\n 95. jayabushanam says\n\nAugust 28, 2016 at 6:42 am\n\nCan I use baking powder instead of baking soda?.\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nSeptember 1, 2016 at 3:51 pm\n\nNope, don’t use baking powder instead of baking soda. Both these ingredients\nare different. Baking powder doesn’t provide the results that baking soda will\nprovide.\n\nReply\n\n 96. Margot says\n\nAugust 28, 2016 at 11:52 am\n\ncan I use it on my entire face? And for how long?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nSeptember 1, 2016 at 3:51 pm\n\nYes, you can apply it entire the face. You can leave the application 15 – 20\nminutes and rinse off with water.\n\nReply\n\n 97. Ephraim samuel says\n\nAugust 30, 2016 at 8:31 am\n\nMy face is too oily and my face is filled with small pimples so could u plss\nhelp me what should I use.thank you\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nSeptember 1, 2016 at 3:34 pm\n\nAs per your description, the pimples might have developed when the oil clogged\nthe pores. So it is very important to exfoliate your face regularly to remove\nthe accumulated dead skin and oil that has clogged the pores. You can try clay\nmasks to treat both oily skin and pimples. Apply any clay mask (earl grey,\nmultani mitti, morocco clay or any other) 3 times a day to get relief from\nboth oily skin and small pimples. Apart from that it is equally important\nmaintain a proper diet and exercise daily to maintain your hormonal balance.\n\nReply\n\n 98. Margaux Flores says\n\nAugust 30, 2016 at 9:35 am\n\nhi can I apply baking soda on my dark spots, like bikini area and underarm?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nSeptember 1, 2016 at 3:34 pm\n\nYes, you can.\n\nReply\n\n 99. Nik says\n\nAugust 30, 2016 at 2:36 pm\n\nIs baking soda effective in elbows and knees too?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nSeptember 1, 2016 at 3:32 pm\n\nYes, it is effective is reducing the discoloration on elbows and knees.\n\nReply\n\n 100. Anusha says\n\nSeptember 3, 2016 at 6:32 am\n\nI used many skin creams but now my skin becomes so darker than previous with\nacne pimple and black spots since am a college student i cant able to face\nanyone with this face...can i use baking soda with lemon and honey as\nmask..will it work? How many days it requirs to get clear white skin??? Pls\nrply\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nSeptember 6, 2016 at 3:46 pm\n\nYes, you can use baking soda, lemon and honey mixture. It is difficult to tell\nthe exact time as everyone’s skin is different. So try the remedies regularly\nwith patience until you achieve the results. Apart from that exfoliate your\nskin regularly and eat vitamins rich foods.\n\nReply\n\n 101. Ajay says\n\nSeptember 12, 2016 at 4:24 am\n\ncan we use baking powder insteads of baking soda ...and the baking can be\nusefull for skin\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nSeptember 12, 2016 at 3:44 pm\n\nNo, don’t use baking powder instead of baking soda. They are made up of\ndifferent ingredients.\n\nReply\n\n 102. ajay says\n\nSeptember 12, 2016 at 5:12 am\n\ni am leave using skinlight cream .. and thats why my skin became very dark..\nnow can baking soda helps me to make fair face\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nSeptember 12, 2016 at 3:44 pm\n\nYes, baking soda helps to get back the color. Try the remedies regularly and\napart from that exfoliate regularly and remove makeup before going to bed.\n\nReply\n\n 103. Preet says\n\nSeptember 14, 2016 at 6:22 am\n\nExcuse me mam actually I have dark skin with acne will baking soda help me to\nreduce pimples n lighten my skin actually I m confused plz in how many day i\ncan see the result\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nSeptember 14, 2016 at 3:54 pm\n\nBaking soda helps in reducing the pimples as well. It has anti-inflammatory\nproperties, antibacterial properties. It balances the pH level of the skin.\nIts coarse nature of baking soda removes accumulated dead skin cells and\nunclogs the pores. You can apply diluted baking soda on face and gently scrub\nfor few minutes. Let it rest for another few minutes and rinse off with water.\n\nReply\n\n 104. Jasmine says\n\nSeptember 15, 2016 at 9:44 pm\n\ncan i use d mixture of baking soda, lemon and water as cleanser? also wat can\nbe added to d baking soda for facial cream for all day.\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nSeptember 17, 2016 at 6:29 am\n\nYes, you can. Leaving baking soda application all the day can hurt your skin.\nSo you can just whip some coconut oil and cocoa butter or shea butter and use\nit as a cream for all day moisturizing and freshness.\n\nReply\n\n 105. Veer Singhal says\n\nSeptember 18, 2016 at 12:33 pm\n\nCan i use baking soda on my hands to whiten it???\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nSeptember 21, 2016 at 3:31 pm\n\nYes, it can be used on hands as well.\n\nReply\n\n 106. Veer Singhal says\n\nSeptember 18, 2016 at 12:37 pm\n\nBaking soda also give me smooth, bright and glowing skin on face, neck and\nhands.....\n\nReply\n\n 107. Manisha Bharti says\n\nSeptember 21, 2016 at 4:20 am\n\nmy skin got damage and dull and some black spot also on it...how can i get\nride of all these problme ?? pllzz suggest me someting which really work for\nme??\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nSeptember 21, 2016 at 3:18 pm\n\nUse any baking soda method mentioned above. Apart from that exfoliate\nregularly to remove the accumulated dead skin, remove make up before going to\nbed, and include vitamin A, C and K rich fruits in your daily diet.\n\nReply\n\n 108. maani says\n\nSeptember 21, 2016 at 9:35 am\n\nMam, my skin became dull dark and alots of dark sopt over the face..... can\nbaking soda will help me .... pllzz reply mam\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nSeptember 23, 2016 at 12:02 pm\n\nYes, it can.\n\nReply\n\n 109. mani says\n\nSeptember 22, 2016 at 8:25 am\n\ncan i use baking soda with water everyday ...\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nSeptember 23, 2016 at 12:00 pm\n\nNo, using baking soda can be very harsh to your skin so it is better to avoid.\nUse it for 2 – 3 times maximum in a week.\n\nReply\n\n 110. Kuldeep singh says\n\nSeptember 22, 2016 at 3:43 pm\n\nCan I use baking soda with lemon juice regularly for pigmented face\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nSeptember 23, 2016 at 11:35 am\n\nYes, you can. Apart from that make sure to apply sunscreen before going to out\nin the sun, exfoliate regularly and remove make up before going to bed. Also\nuse some moisturiser after baking soda with lemon juice remedy, so that your\nskin will not get dry.\n\nReply\n\n 111. zina says\n\nSeptember 24, 2016 at 9:46 am\n\ncan I use baking powder? does it work the same way as baking soda?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nSeptember 25, 2016 at 12:08 pm\n\nNo, don’t use baking powder instead of baking soda for the methods mentioned\nabove as they are two different products.\n\nReply\n\n 112. Rahul says\n\nSeptember 29, 2016 at 10:12 am\n\nOn my forehead & neck had dark patch, how can i remove this ?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nSeptember 30, 2016 at 1:25 pm\n\nAs per your description, we are unsure of the reason behind the dark patch. If\nit is just pigmentation, then try to follow any method mentioned in the\narticle to reduce the discoloration. Apart from that exfoliate regularly and\napply sun screen lotion before going out in the sun.\n\nReply\n\n 113. avi says\n\nOctober 3, 2016 at 6:03 am\n\nI have darker acne scars on my face and my black patches caused due to sun\nburn..gradually I’m becoming even darker than before...so will u pls suggest\nme that the above remedies r enough for me or not...I also saw advertisement\nby wow cream, is it really works??? thank u for ur kindness!!\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nOctober 5, 2016 at 4:17 pm\n\nYou can use any method mentioned above to lighten the acne scars, black\npatches and over all skin tone. We don’t attest or recommend any commercial\ncreams. Please try natural remedies like we mentioned in the article to\nlighten your skin tone without any side effects in the long term.\n\nReply\n\n 114. AyeshA says\n\nOctober 22, 2016 at 3:35 pm\n\nI want to ask u ,k kya m simple water m baking soda mix kr k under arms and\nunder legs laga skti hu ,Daily???\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nOctober 25, 2016 at 11:57 am\n\nYes, you can apply baking soda water paste on underarms but don’t try this\ntreatment daily as it can be harsh on your skin. Do try it 2 – 3 times a week.\n\nReply\n\n 115. SiriShekhar says\n\nNovember 4, 2016 at 5:57 am\n\nHi.. I have some uneven skin on my arms.. can I use baking soda+lemon+rose\nwater on it. If yes can i apply it for 15 mins. and I have dark underarms\ncaused due to application of hair removal creams. can I use this mixture over\nthere? pls reply\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nNovember 16, 2016 at 9:35 am\n\nYes, you can apply the mixture on arms and underarms.\n\nReply\n\n * Ashu says\n\nMarch 13, 2017 at 3:23 pm\n\nCan we use it on our face\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nMarch 17, 2017 at 6:41 am\n\nYes, you can also use it on the face.\n\nReply\n\n 116. veronica says\n\nNovember 9, 2016 at 4:55 pm\n\nI use baking powder and my skin irritate, can I use baking soda to get good\nresult?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nNovember 15, 2016 at 9:54 am\n\nBaking powder and baking soda are two different ingredients. Yes, you can use\nbaking soda to lighten the skin.\n\nReply\n\n 117. Sarbjeet says\n\nNovember 12, 2016 at 3:35 pm\n\nHow I can use baking soda on pigmentation and how it affect on skin\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nNovember 15, 2016 at 9:26 am\n\nBaking soda helps to reduce the pigmentation. Choose any method mentioned\nabove and try it regularly to achieve the results. If you have sensitive skin,\nbaking soda can cause irritation or burning sensation so it is better to patch\ntest before trying out regular treatment.\n\nReply\n\n 118. Anjali says\n\nNovember 14, 2016 at 2:50 pm\n\nHi, I just want to kwn that can I use ajanta baking powder with water .... As\nI have a acne scars and pigmentations on my chiks nose and upper lips area pz\nsuggest me.. wt can I do..\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nNovember 17, 2016 at 9:51 am\n\nBaking powder is different from baking soda. Don’t use baking powder instead\nof baking soda in the above methods. If baking soda is not available, you can\ntry different methods to lighten the acne scars and pigmentation. You can find\nthe methods in this article – http://homeremediesforlife.com/acne-scars-1/\n\nReply\n\n 119. Harshit singh says\n\nNovember 17, 2016 at 3:17 pm\n\nMy face was very fair but from two months my face has been black and dark\nsport .Accually i used one cream and its reacted on my face . What should I do\nmam to get my fairness back please suggest me man\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nNovember 22, 2016 at 8:15 am\n\nTry any method mentioned in the article regularly. Apart from that exfoliate\nand moisturize regularly.\n\nReply\n\n 120. America says\n\nNovember 22, 2016 at 1:48 pm\n\nHi thanks can I lighten stretch marks with baking soda?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nNovember 28, 2016 at 8:16 am\n\nBaking soda may not help you but you can try the remedies mentioned in this\narticle – http://homeremediesforlife.com/stretch-marks/\n\nReply\n\n 121. Anjali says\n\nNovember 23, 2016 at 6:46 pm\n\nHi Just suggest me that can I use urban platter baking soda for my face as I\nhave blemishes, acne scars and little bit dark complexion..\n\nReply\n\n 122. Anjali says\n\nNovember 25, 2016 at 6:17 am\n\nCan I use urban platter baking soda on my face.. if I have blemishes , acne\nscars, and little dark complexion .. kindly suggest..asap ..\n\nReply\n\n 123. anon says\n\nDecember 10, 2016 at 11:03 am\n\nHi can baking soda be used to brighten miss v and inner thighs?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nDecember 14, 2016 at 8:47 am\n\nYou can apply baking soda to lighten the inner thighs but don’t use it on the\nvagina as it can burning sensation.\n\nReply\n\n 124. manpreet toor says\n\nDecember 11, 2016 at 7:44 pm\n\nMy skin is burned with sun nd its very dry so what will i do for skin\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nDecember 13, 2016 at 4:46 am\n\nHere are few remedies you can try to reduce sunburn –\nhttp://homeremediesforlife.com/sunburn/\n\nReply\n\n 125. priya says\n\nDecember 16, 2016 at 11:34 am\n\nCan i use baking powder in my face\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nDecember 17, 2016 at 9:13 am\n\nYes, you can but it can irritate if your skin is sensitive. But don’t try\nusing baking powder instead of baking soda in the above mentioned methods.\n\nReply\n\n 126. tosinlovelyn says\n\nDecember 27, 2016 at 7:36 am\n\npls recommend a moisturiser I can use after applying d baking soda\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJanuary 3, 2017 at 1:15 pm\n\nUse can apply natural moisturizers like shea butter, cocoa butter, coconut oil\nor olive oil. If you have acne prone skin, then you can apply use any\nmoisturizer mentioned in this article – http://homeremediesforlife.com/acne-\nmoisturizers/\n\nReply\n\n 127. mrityunjay says\n\nDecember 27, 2016 at 7:38 am\n\nCan I use baking powder as baking soda\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJanuary 3, 2017 at 1:15 pm\n\nDon’t use baking powder instead of baking soda in the above mentioned\nremedies.\n\nReply\n\n 128. Queeny says\n\nJanuary 28, 2017 at 1:39 pm\n\nhello admin. please how do I change my complexion from dark skin to chocolate\nusing natural home remedy??\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nFebruary 3, 2017 at 5:25 am\n\nHome remedies cannot alter the natural’s skin complexion. It can only bring\nback the color which is darkened by sun exposure, pollution and improper\nhygiene.\n\nReply\n\n 129. Christy says\n\nJanuary 29, 2017 at 12:12 pm\n\nCan I use baking soda to lighten dark cheeks.?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nFebruary 3, 2017 at 5:06 am\n\nYes, you can.\n\nReply\n\n 130. lily says\n\nFebruary 1, 2017 at 7:37 pm\n\nim African can baking soda actually lightenmy complexion totally or its\ntemporal\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nFebruary 3, 2017 at 4:41 am\n\nThe above mentioned methods don’t alter your natural skin complexion. It just\nbrings back the original skin color which might have darkened due to sun\nexposure, pollution, dead skin cells and other reasons.\n\nReply\n\n 131. Monica says\n\nFebruary 2, 2017 at 6:59 am\n\nHi am used 1st time baking soda with water and apply it on my face but my nose\ngets irritate after that immediately am washed my face. Shall I use baking\nsoda is good for me or not.please tell me\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nFebruary 4, 2017 at 7:30 am\n\nIf the baking soda application has caused unbearable irritation then stop\nusing it. You can follow the skin care routine provided in this process –\nhttp://homeremediesforlife.com/skin-lightening/\n\nReply\n\n 132. Prathap says\n\nFebruary 2, 2017 at 10:48 am\n\nMy skin type is black and little dry, I need to get fair skin. I used many\nproducts and i do facials also but i didn’t get any results. Can i use baking\nsoda. If its really works on my skin? Please suggest me how to use. You have\nalready mentioned 12 process above, which process i can use?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nFebruary 4, 2017 at 7:28 am\n\nAny home remedies doesn’t lighten the original complexion. It only brings back\nthe color which is darkened by sun rays, pollution, dead skin cells and\nothers. As per your description you already have dry skin, baking soda may\nexcessively dry out your skin. So, you can follow the skin care routine\nmentioned in this article – http://homeremediesforlife.com/skin-lightening/\n\nReply\n\n 133. Summer says\n\nFebruary 3, 2017 at 1:11 pm\n\nCan i use baking soda on my tight ? Can it whiten it? And for how many times\ncan i use or apply it? And how?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nFebruary 7, 2017 at 11:44 am\n\nYes, baking soda is helpful in whitening the thighs. You can use it 3 times in\na week. Combine enough amounts of baking soda and water. Massage the paste on\nthe dark discolored areas for few minutes. Leave it on for another few minutes\nand rinse off with water.\n\nReply\n\n 134. chioma says\n\nFebruary 5, 2017 at 12:37 pm\n\nplease I have a very stubborn surn burn around my eyes ...I’ve done everything\npossible to take it off but it keeps getting worse. What do I do?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nFebruary 7, 2017 at 5:07 am\n\nYou can try 1, 2, 6 or 7 method mentioned in this article –\nhttp://homeremediesforlife.com/aloe-vera-for-sunburn/.\n\nReply\n\n 135. Che says\n\nFebruary 12, 2017 at 2:19 am\n\nGood day. Is it okay to mix together powdered milk+baking soda+rice powder?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nFebruary 14, 2017 at 11:56 am\n\nYes, It is ok but add enough amounts of water to bind the three ingredients.\n\nReply\n\n 136. Rani says\n\nFebruary 20, 2017 at 3:17 pm\n\nHiii...can v leave baking soda n lemon juice overnight\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nFebruary 21, 2017 at 8:35 am\n\nNope, it is better to leave the application not more than 30 minutes as both\nlemon juice and baking soda can excessively dry the skin if left for a longer\nperiod of time.\n\nReply\n\n 137. LONA ALEX says\n\nFebruary 21, 2017 at 9:36 am\n\ncan i use baking soda for my lose hair mix with honey olive oil or cocoa net\noil\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nFebruary 22, 2017 at 8:11 am\n\nAs per your description, we are unsure of what exactly you are asking for. Can\nyou be more specific on what lose hair states?\n\nReply\n\n 138. Raj says\n\nFebruary 28, 2017 at 7:45 pm\n\nCan baking soda be used for treating warts ? Specially anal warts ? Please\nsuggest.\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nMarch 2, 2017 at 11:24 am\n\nYes, baking soda can be used to treat anal warts as it contains antiviral,\nanti-septic and anti-inflammatory properties. Mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda\nand enough amounts of castor oil to make a paste. Apply the paste on the\nwarts, cover with bandage and leave it overnight. In the morning, remove the\nbandage and rinse the area with water. Repeat the process daily until the wart\nfalls off.\n\nReply\n\n 139. awet says\n\nMarch 3, 2017 at 9:08 pm\n\nCan baking soda used to improve damagd hair\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nMarch 4, 2017 at 8:25 am\n\nYes, baking soda helps to improve damaged hair. It removes the chemical\nresidue left by hair care products which can damage the scalp and hair. It\nexfoliates impurities and excess oil from the scalp. It deals with bacteria\ncausing scalp infections. Combine baking soda and water in 1:6 ratio. If you\nhave shoulder length hair then combine 1 tablespoon of baking soda and 6\ntablespoons of water. Increase the amount if you have longer hair. Massage the\nmixture on the scalp and along the hair from root to the tip. Leave the\nmixture for few minutes and rinse off with water. Repeat the process twice in\na week.\n\nReply\n\n 140. Naheed says\n\nMarch 8, 2017 at 11:12 am\n\nCan i use baking soda with papaya\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nMarch 11, 2017 at 12:25 pm\n\nYes, you can combine baking soda and papaya pulp. Apply it on the skin and\nmassage for few minutes. Leave it on for another few minutes and rinse off\nwith water.\n\nReply\n\n 141. Thabile says\n\nMarch 13, 2017 at 3:33 am\n\nIs baking soda the same as bicarbonate of soda? I cant find baking soda in the\nshops.\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nMarch 17, 2017 at 6:42 am\n\nYes, baking soda and sodium bicarbonate are same ingredients.\n\nReply\n\n 142. Harika says\n\nMarch 16, 2017 at 3:58 am\n\nHi.i went with honey ,lemon juice ,baking soda face pack .....Result is gud\n.....Is it k if i use twice a day for my face ......Plz suggest me ...\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nMarch 17, 2017 at 6:14 am\n\nNope. It is better to use it only 2 – 3 times in a week. Daily application can\ndry out the skin and cause breakouts.\n\nReply\n\n 143. zayn says\n\nMarch 17, 2017 at 11:05 am\n\ni have observed that, if we use 2 to 3 baking soda spoons in a jug of warm\nwater and wash up our face it also works and help in the whitening of skin\n\nReply\n\n 144. judai says\n\nMarch 20, 2017 at 6:23 am\n\ni try to use baking soda for my face,i had so many home remedies but its not\nworking,i have a dark spot of my face,and blockheads,melasma also,can u help\nme what is the best for me?plss!\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nMarch 28, 2017 at 8:08 am\n\nBaking soda is helpful for lightening dark spots, melasma and removing black\nheads. Combine baking soda with water to make a paste. Apply the paste on\naffected areas and gently massage in circular motions for few minutes. Let it\ndry for another few minutes and rinse off with water. Repeat the process\nregularly to notice the results.\n\nReply\n\n 145. Issa Suleiman says\n\nApril 7, 2017 at 4:30 pm\n\nIs it okay that i use baking powder? I use baking powder, lemon juice, and\ncoconut oil.\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nApril 8, 2017 at 11:23 am\n\nNo, use only baking soda. Don’t replace baking soda with baking powder.\n\nReply\n\n * Issa Suleiman says\n\nApril 11, 2017 at 4:11 pm\n\nOkay i only did it 3 times and i stopped. I’ll try to get baking soda and use\nit\n\nReply\n\n 146. vivek says\n\nApril 9, 2017 at 6:19 pm\n\nU people have given 3 proccess ... r all process to b done at a time or are\nthey alternates\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nApril 12, 2017 at 10:22 am\n\nYou can choose one any of them as per availability and try them as mentioned\nin the article.\n\nReply\n\n 147. Venny says\n\nApril 11, 2017 at 1:34 am\n\nCan I use this to remove dark circles under the eye??\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nApril 12, 2017 at 10:11 am\n\nUsing baking soda on sensitive under eye skin can be harsh. So, we recommend\nusing any of the remedies mentioned in this article – Dark Circles Under Eyes\n\nReply\n\n 148. Kristiel Jadge Labiogo says\n\nApril 12, 2017 at 2:24 am\n\nCan i used baking soda with water in my face?to reduce my oil problem... ?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nApril 14, 2017 at 4:54 am\n\nYes, you can. Baking soda effectively removes the excess oil on the skin and\nrestricts its production.\n\nReply\n\n 149. Liz says\n\nApril 12, 2017 at 10:37 am\n\nHey,how can I get rid of stretch marks...plzzz\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nApril 14, 2017 at 4:47 am\n\nFor information and remedies regarding stretch marks, read this article –\nhttp://homeremediesforlife.com/stretch-marks/\n\nReply\n\n 150. Ey says\n\nApril 13, 2017 at 12:34 pm\n\nHi I’m 18. I have a fair skin. But I have lots of scars in my legs, what’s\nworst is my scars are very dark. Can I use baking soda to lighten it?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nApril 14, 2017 at 12:40 pm\n\nYes, you can use baking soda to lighten the scars.\n\nReply\n\n * Ey says\n\nApril 16, 2017 at 6:31 am\n\nWhich method do you think I should use? I tried baking soda + water for three\ndays, should I continue using it?\n\nReply\n\n 151. Grace says\n\nApril 14, 2017 at 2:34 pm\n\nHi is this mixture ok 2 tablespoon of baking soda+1 tablespoon of hydrogen\nperoxide+3 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar+1teaspoon of honey+1 teaspoon of\nolive oil+1 teaspoon of calamansi for 15 min leave time, 3 times a week?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nApril 18, 2017 at 5:13 am\n\nYes, the mixture looks good.\n\nReply\n\n 152. Aaisha Anjum says\n\nApril 17, 2017 at 11:40 am\n\ncan i use baking soda & lemon juixe as a cleanser on my skin daily...r tell me\nhow many times should i use this in a weak.....???\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nApril 19, 2017 at 11:41 am\n\nUsing baking soda and lemon juice on the skin can be a little harsh on the\nskin. We recommend using it only 3 times in a week.\n\nReply\n\n 153. Medo says\n\nApril 19, 2017 at 3:05 pm\n\nI have i scar on my leg and it makes me bad when am in public,how long is it\ngonna take to get rid of it or make it less visible and what method as well?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nApril 21, 2017 at 12:14 pm\n\nUsually scars as very stubborn, they take a long time to reduce. Try using\nbaking soda method regularly to reduce the appearance of the scars.\n\nReply\n\n 154. shan says\n\nApril 20, 2017 at 9:42 am\n\nHi,\n\nI have tanning in my hands & its look black, what can i do\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nApril 21, 2017 at 12:10 pm\n\nYou can try any method mentioned in this article –\nhttp://homeremediesforlife.com/sun-tan/\n\nReply\n\n 155. HALIMAH says\n\nApril 20, 2017 at 10:51 am\n\nmy hands and feet are too dark and I feel so bad about them, so I wanted to\nknow weather its ok for me to use baking soda, lemon juice and honey every\nnight before i sleep i need to know how many times shud i apply them in\naweek??\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nApril 21, 2017 at 12:09 pm\n\nYes, you can try the baking soda, lemon and honey combination. Repeat the\nprocess 3 times in a week to notice the results. Apart from that drink plenty\nof water, moisturize regularly, and include vitamin C and biotin rich foods in\nyour daily diet.\n\nReply\n\n 156. HALIMAH says\n\nApril 20, 2017 at 10:58 am\n\nmy hands and feet are darkish becoz I bleached so I wanted to know weather\nbanking soda,lemon and honey can make them light abit, if they cnt then what\ncan i use to make them began brown?? plizz I need yo reply and I will be\ngrtful once u reply.\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nMay 5, 2017 at 5:27 am\n\nYes the combination of baking soda, lemon and honey can be helpful in\nlightening the skin tone. Try the method once in a day regularly until you\nachieve the results.\n\nReply\n\n 157. Namita says\n\nApril 21, 2017 at 5:53 am\n\nCan baking soda be used to remove sun tan.\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nApril 26, 2017 at 12:59 pm\n\nYes, it helps. For more remedies, you can read this article –\nhttp://homeremediesforlife.com/sun-tan/\n\nReply\n\n 158. Neha says\n\nApril 24, 2017 at 4:57 pm\n\nI hv a lot of hairs on my face how can I ovrcm from ths problem it is vry\nirritating n awkward suggest some ideas\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nApril 26, 2017 at 12:32 pm\n\nYou can try any method mentioned in this article –\nhttp://homeremediesforlife.com/unwanted-hair-removal/\n\nReply\n\n 159. SM says\n\nApril 27, 2017 at 1:31 am\n\nOily skin to me.... What type of moisturaizer I’ll use after use baking soda\n....\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nApril 28, 2017 at 6:31 am\n\nYou can use any moisturizer that is non-comedogenic, doesn’t contain any oil\nand make sure to avoid gel based ones.\n\nReply\n\n 160. keerthy j pillai says\n\nMay 1, 2017 at 3:01 am\n\ni am having acne and dark spots on face.whether baking soda honey mask would\nwork?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nMay 5, 2017 at 5:02 am\n\nYes, the combination of baking soda and honey works properly in reducing acne\nand dark spots on the face. Try it regularly until you achieve the results.\n\nReply\n\n 161. rishita says\n\nMay 10, 2017 at 3:08 pm\n\nAfter using baking soda. Vitamin E and alovera is good or bad as moisturizer\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nMay 11, 2017 at 6:43 am\n\nYes, you can use vitamin E or aloe vera as a moisturizer. They are effective\nin hydrating the skin and maintain it supple without any side effects.\n\nReply\n\n 162. janu says\n\nMay 16, 2017 at 9:47 am\n\nwe can also use baking soda for making skin to become fair?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nMay 18, 2017 at 12:46 pm\n\nYes, baking soda helps to make the skin fair. You can try any method mentioned\nin the article to achieve the results.\n\nReply\n\n 163. Evy Devera says\n\nMay 19, 2017 at 8:04 am\n\nCan we also use bicarbonate of soda\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nMay 20, 2017 at 12:11 pm\n\nYes, you can.\n\nReply\n\n 164. Maria says\n\nMay 22, 2017 at 6:30 am\n\nCan i add aloe vera gel to baking soda to whiten dark spots? Thanks.\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nMay 23, 2017 at 1:00 pm\n\nYes, you can. Try it and share your experience with us.\n\nReply\n\n 165. GMT says\n\nMay 23, 2017 at 8:03 pm\n\nWill baking soda/vinegar help remove bruising ?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nMay 26, 2017 at 7:40 am\n\nIt may help. Try it and share your experience.\n\nReply\n\n 166. Isuri says\n\nMay 25, 2017 at 11:08 pm\n\nR there any side effects??\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nMay 26, 2017 at 7:48 am\n\nUsually baking soda is completely safe for topical application. If you have\nsensitive skin then it can cause irritation and redness. If used daily then it\ncan harm your skin texture.\n\nReply\n\n 167. Hetal Nandu says\n\nMay 30, 2017 at 2:41 pm\n\ncan i use baking powder with milk or honey for dark circles\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJune 2, 2017 at 10:56 am\n\nNo, you should not use baking soda or baking powder for treating dark circles\nas the skin under the eyes is very sensitive. You can try any process\nmentioned in this article – http://homeremediesforlife.com/dark-circles-under-\neyes/\n\nReply\n\n 168. samar says\n\nJune 6, 2017 at 4:15 pm\n\nCan I use baking powder instead of baking soda?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJune 7, 2017 at 6:11 am\n\nDo not use baking powder instead of baking soda. They are different from one\nanother.\n\nReply\n\n 169. Jay says\n\nJune 10, 2017 at 1:14 am\n\nPlease can I add some baking soda on my bath water inside a bucket full of\nwater to bath with? And also does it work for stretch marks ? Please I need\nyour reply thanks.\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJune 13, 2017 at 6:10 am\n\nYes, you can add. No, it doesn’t help to treat stretchmarks. For treating\nstretchmarks, you can try any method mentioned in this article –\nhttp://homeremediesforlife.com/stretch-marks/\n\nReply\n\n 170. Annabel says\n\nJune 13, 2017 at 7:50 am\n\nplease can I use baking soda all over my skin? if yes pls how and please is\nbicarbonate of soda (produced by honey bakers) a really baking soda or powder\nplease I urgently need your answer thanks\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJune 14, 2017 at 1:43 pm\n\nYes, you can use baking soda all over the body. You can try any method\nmentioned in the above article. Bicarbonate soda is just another name of\nbaking soda, so you can use it.\n\nReply\n\n 171. sowmya says\n\nJune 14, 2017 at 10:56 am\n\ncan i use papaya pulp with baking soda for de -tanning on my face and neck\nwhich is very irritating and how can i get instant detanning in a day. please\nsuggest a better cream . thank you in advance\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJune 14, 2017 at 1:50 pm\n\nYes, you can use baking soda with papaya pulp to de-tan. It is not possible to\nremove tan within a day.\n\nReply\n\n 172. XN says\n\nJune 16, 2017 at 6:15 pm\n\nHi can I ask,, does Baking Soda and Honey really whiten the skin? And if so,\nhow often should one apply?\n\nReply\n\n 173. Ritza says\n\nJune 17, 2017 at 9:31 am\n\nCan you use baking soda for lighting tan colors on your body parts and have a\nfair skin? If it can, what should I do?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJune 19, 2017 at 9:24 am\n\nYes, the bleaching properties of baking soda lighten the skin. You can try any\nmethod mentioned above to achieve the same.\n\nReply\n\n 174. XN says\n\nJune 19, 2017 at 10:25 am\n\nHi can I ask,, does Baking Soda and Honey really whiten the skin? And if so,\nhow often should I apply?\n\nReply\n\n 175. Alan says\n\nJune 21, 2017 at 9:38 am\n\nCan I ask how often should one use the above methods?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJune 22, 2017 at 8:15 am\n\nYou should repeat the process 2 – 3 times in a week. Using baking soda more\nnumber of times in a week than recommended can excessively dry the skin,\nleaving it more prone to acne and other skin ailments.\n\nReply\n\n * Alan says\n\nJune 23, 2017 at 10:12 am\n\nCan I ask what about the skin lightening? Do I have to keep applying until the\nskin lightens up?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJune 25, 2017 at 7:30 am\n\nYes, you have to follow the process until you achieve the results. Once you\nachieve the results, it is better to repeat the process at least once in a\nwhile to maintain the results.\n\nReply\n\n 176. Xavier says\n\nJune 22, 2017 at 6:18 pm\n\nHi when I use the baking soda + honey method, the acne is slowly getting away\nbut sometimes it pops up. Should I continue using it? And I have use it and my\nskin is still quite tan. May I know how long will it take for my skin to\nbecome fair?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJune 25, 2017 at 7:34 am\n\nThe methods mentioned above in the article help to reduce present acne but\nthey don’t have any effect on new breakouts because the problem is inside. So,\nwe recommend trying the routine mentioned in the article for\nhttp://homeremediesforlife.com/acne/ preventing new breakouts. The time frame\nfor skin lightening depends on various factors like hydration, skin immunity\nand others. So, we recommend trying the process regularly until you achieve\nthe results. If baking soda is not providing results then try another\ningredient.\n\nReply\n\n 177. Ena says\n\nJune 27, 2017 at 11:14 am\n\nHi I read a few of these questions including ur reaplies, however I couldn’t\nfollow with all of them, and since I didn’t see any of these questions related\nto mine... so here it goes .....\n\nHow long would it take in order to see any results from it (I mean in\ngeneral), if we follow up with everything u’ve listed? 2-3-4 week or more?\n\nThnx 🙂\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJune 29, 2017 at 8:42 am\n\nFirst of all, you have to choose any one method as per your convenience and\ntry it regularly as specified in the article. The time period of the results\ndepend on the skin texture, skin damage levels, healing capacity and\nlifestyle. However, you may observe improvement within a month if you follow\nthe remedy regularly as mentioned in the article.\n\nReply\n\n 178. Joanna says\n\nJune 29, 2017 at 12:55 pm\n\nCan I soak the feet in water+baking soda+ lemon juice instead of applying the\npaste? if yes, how long should the foot soak last? And how often can I repeat\nit so that the dark spots disappear? Also, is it ok to wear sandals after the\nsoak? I heard that lemon can cause hyperpigmentation... Thank you!\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJune 30, 2017 at 11:18 am\n\nYes, you can but the effectiveness may be reduced when compared to direct\napplication. Usually, 15 – 20 minutes is enough for soaking. You have to\nrepeat the process once in 2 days to reduce the dark spots. Yes, you can wear\nsandals after soaking. Lemon can cause hyper pigmentation because it makes the\nskin photosensitive. So, it is better to avoid sun exposure for at least 5 – 6\nhours after trying the method.\n\nReply\n\n 179. Angel says\n\nJuly 3, 2017 at 7:40 pm\n\nHi! may i know what is the ratio of baking soda + lemon? and how often can i\nuse it?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJuly 4, 2017 at 10:59 am\n\nBaking soda and lemon combination should 2:1 ratio. Which means for 2\ntablespoons of baking soda, add 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Mix well to make a\npaste. Apply on the areas you want to lighten and gently massage for 3 – 4\nminutes. Leave it on for another 15 – 20 minutes and rinse off with water.\nRepeat 3 times a week.\n\nReply\n\n * Angel says\n\nJuly 5, 2017 at 4:14 pm\n\nthank you 🙂\n\nReply\n\n 180. pooja says\n\nJuly 10, 2017 at 5:07 pm\n\nIs it good for sensitive skin??\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJuly 11, 2017 at 5:11 am\n\nBaking soda may cause redness, irritation and burning sensation for people\nwith sensitive skin. So, we recommend performing a patch test before trying it\nout.\n\nReply\n\n 181. Sai says\n\nJuly 16, 2017 at 6:41 am\n\nHi admin , I went to cold places and became more tan could baking soda help\nremove tan without any side effects. I have a normal skin plz suggest any\nprecautions to avoid side effects if any.\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJuly 17, 2017 at 5:02 am\n\nYes, baking soda is effective in treating tan. Repeat the baking soda remedy\nonly 3 times in a week. More than that can lead to excessive dryness of skin.\nApart from that, you can find more remedies in this article –\nhttp://homeremediesforlife.com/sun-tan/\n\nReply\n\n 182. Abthullah says\n\nJuly 20, 2017 at 2:22 am\n\nBaking soda and normal soda any different or both same& pls expalin baking\nsoda and powder\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJuly 24, 2017 at 6:31 am\n\nBaking soda and baking powder are two different ingredients. Baking soda is a\nbase mineral. Baking powder is a combination of baking soda and another acid\nor cornstarch.\n\nReply\n\n 183. Maya says\n\nJuly 24, 2017 at 2:25 pm\n\nHi admin! I`ve been using baking soda+lemon everynight for 20 minutes for my\nface and armpit. Then, baking soda and oil as deodorant every morning. Is it\nok? Or can it cause further darkness on my skin. Thank you.\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nJuly 26, 2017 at 10:01 am\n\nNope, it doesn’t cause any darkness on the skin.\n\nReply\n\n * Rina says\n\nApril 9, 2018 at 4:19 am\n\nHi, I used this method for two weeks. I had the worse possible results!!! I\ncould cry.. Actually, I did cry! This combination burnt my armpit. It’s black\nnow and scarring. My skin started peeling and now it burns and itches like\ncrazy. I’m going to the doctor and I’m sure they are going to think I’m crazy\nfor following online advice. Please be careful!\n\nReply\n\n 184. claire says\n\nAugust 4, 2017 at 11:48 am\n\nHi,\n\nAre the above processes safe for pregnant and breastfeeding moms? If yes, how\nmany times a week? Thanks.\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nAugust 5, 2017 at 11:54 am\n\nYes, these methods are safe for pregnant and breastfeeding moms. You can try\nany remedy 2 – 3 times in a week.\n\nReply\n\n 185. swapnil singh says\n\nAugust 5, 2017 at 8:01 pm\n\nI am 13 years old can use baking soda\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nAugust 9, 2017 at 9:30 am\n\nAs you are younger, we recommend to avoid baking soda as it can be harsh on\nyour skin. For lightening your skin, instead of that you can try the routine\nmentioned in this article – http://homeremediesforlife.com/skin-lightening/\n\nReply\n\n 186. Chars says\n\nAugust 13, 2017 at 3:06 pm\n\nCan i use baking soda everyday?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nAugust 16, 2017 at 5:39 am\n\nNope, using baking soda daily can excessively dry up the skin which lead to\nother skin ailment. It is recommended to use baking soda only 2 – 3 times in a\nweek.\n\nReply\n\n 187. Sharona Burrell says\n\nAugust 20, 2017 at 9:31 pm\n\nCan baking soda use to take off stretch marks off the skin using lemon juice\nor apple cider vinegar? Can give me method please?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nAugust 22, 2017 at 5:40 am\n\nYes, you can use baking soda in combination with lemon or apple cider vinegar\nto treat stretch marks. For detailed description of the method, read 6 (apple\ncider vinegar) or 5 (lemon) method mentioned in the above article.\n\nReply\n\n 188. Yinka says\n\nSeptember 12, 2017 at 11:42 am\n\nIs baking soda same as baking powder?\n\nReply\n\n * Admin says\n\nSeptember 12, 2017 at 1:56 pm\n\nNope, baking soda is different from baking powder.\n\nReply\n\n 189. Merlisa says\n\nSeptember 17, 2017 at 2:50 am\n\nHey can I use baking soda and water today and use lemon tomorrow as a\ncontinuous process to lighten my bikini area because it is dark....or can you\nsuggest a method please\n\nReply\n\n 190. chey says\n\nSeptember 18, 2017 at 6:37 am\n\nFor how many minutes should the paste (water and baking soda) should be\napplied on the skin esp knees at elbow?\n\nReply\n\n 191. joven says\n\nSeptember 24, 2017 at 9:10 am\n\nbaking soda is effective in pimples\n\nReply\n\n 192. Chizzy says\n\nOctober 2, 2017 at 5:07 pm\n\nCan I use baking soda and lemon juice for lightening of my dark bikini area\n\nReply\n\n 193. Nilaya says\n\nOctober 4, 2017 at 2:23 pm\n\nI’m suffering from pigmentation since 3 years....and I’m scared to try new\nprocesses on my face....so how can I get rid off this pigmentation...can u\nplzz suggest\n\nReply\n\n 194. Nilaya says\n\nOctober 4, 2017 at 2:25 pm\n\nI’m suffering from pigmentation since 3 years.... I’m scared of trying any new\nthings on my face ....so how can I get rid off this\n\nReply\n\n 195. Aayushi Patel says\n\nOctober 4, 2017 at 2:40 pm\n\nHi, how much time will it take to remove tan skin from hands and back by\napplying backing soda, honey and salt?\n\nReply\n\n 196. Noah Jay says\n\nOctober 7, 2017 at 7:49 pm\n\nIs number 1 good for face and tanned arms? Being that summer is over and my\nface and forearms are tanned. I like to get my even tone back\n\nReply\n\n 197. Am Jennifer Ayaaba says\n\nOctober 8, 2017 at 1:19 am\n\nPlz am a Ghanaian and I want to know if I can use baking soda and olive oil to\nlighting my skin. I have dry skin and also few injury scars on my legs, can I\nuse baking soda and olive oil to clear them? If yes then how many times and\nwill it give me any side effects afterwards? Thank you\n\nReply\n\n 198. Anarie Tumbs says\n\nOctober 28, 2017 at 1:13 pm\n\nHi. Is it safe to use baking soda on your skin and face?\n\nReply\n\n 199. Christian says\n\nNovember 17, 2017 at 2:12 pm\n\nIt is okay to apply this everyday?\n\nReply\n\n 200. teejie says\n\nDecember 7, 2017 at 2:05 am\n\ntama po ba pagktapos mg.apply ng baking soda tapos mg.banlaw..mgsasabon pa na\nregular soap?\n\nReply\n\n 201. teejie says\n\nDecember 8, 2017 at 8:54 am\n\ntama po ba pagktapos mg.apply ng baking soda and lemon huhugasan po cya ng\nregular soap\n\nReply\n\n 202. Mirriam says\n\nJanuary 26, 2018 at 1:55 pm\n\nAre there any side effects on vinegar and baking soda for skin lightening .\nand can it be used everyday, if not then how many times a week\n\nReply\n\n 203. Mirriam says\n\nJanuary 26, 2018 at 2:01 pm\n\nCan you use baking soda and apple cider vinegar as a soap ? Or bathing first\nwith soap and later applying the solution\n\nReply\n\n 204. Ally says\n\nJanuary 29, 2018 at 3:49 pm\n\nHey...can I use the baking soda and lemon remedy 5 times a week? or is is the\nexceeding amount 3 times? And am I to see results within 2 weeks?\n\nReply\n\n 205. Ally says\n\nJanuary 29, 2018 at 4:40 pm\n\nCan I use the backing soda and lemon on my thighs, knees and elbows more than\n3 times a week?\n\nReply\n\n 206. Ruby says\n\nFebruary 7, 2018 at 8:58 am\n\nHi My son is 13 years old. He has prickly heat like small boils on his nose\nfor about 2-3 years Dermatologist suggested to give vermifuge. But still it is\nnot getting cured. Shall I apply the baking soda mixture as suggested by you.\nHis skin also getting tan after playing in the sun and turned very dark .\nEarlier he had fair skin Is it advisable to use baking soda mixture for him at\nthis age?\n\nReply\n\n 207. Kayla says\n\nFebruary 19, 2018 at 3:05 am\n\nWhich would be best to lighten the vagina? And how many times per week?\n\nReply\n\n 208. Olsaju says\n\nMarch 17, 2018 at 6:40 pm\n\nI’m very dark skinned, if I use this remedy, will it bleach my skin. I really\nDO NOT want to bleach.\n\nReply\n\n 209. Jhoana says\n\nMarch 20, 2018 at 12:06 pm\n\nHi admin i just wanna ask what combination i use with baking soda to lighten\nmy thighs, elbow, and knees please reply asap. Thank you. And how the\nprocedure\n\nReply\n\n 210. ify says\n\nApril 5, 2018 at 10:01 am\n\nWhere can I buy baking soda\n\nReply\n\n 211. MjTorres says\n\nApril 5, 2018 at 2:25 pm\n\nIt’s okay if I wash my face first with Luxxe White soap #03 before I put the\nbaking soda with water in to my face?\n\nReply\n\n * MjTorres says\n\nApril 5, 2018 at 2:28 pm\n\nOr Orange Papaya bar soap? Pls I need your reply\n\nReply\n\n 212. Sabrina says\n\nApril 21, 2018 at 6:02 pm\n\nCan baking soda help to whiten birth marks?\n\nReply\n\n 213. success says\n\nMay 16, 2018 at 3:06 pm\n\npls MA... does baking soda bring out your original complexion or it bleaches\nur skin?.... does it cause any harm if u decide to stop using it?\n\nReply\n\n 214. Monique says\n\nMay 30, 2018 at 10:22 am\n\nhi! I always exposed under the sun... And my skin get darker... I want my skin\nto be whiten.... Can you help me? What kind of remedy can i use to whiten my\nskin even i’m always expose to the sun....\n\nReply\n\n 215. happiness says\n\nJuly 24, 2018 at 1:11 pm\n\nCan I use baking soda ,tomato and water mixed together to lighten up my face?\n\nReply\n\n### Ask a Question Cancel reply\n\nThis site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is\nprocessed.\n\n#### Latest Posts\n\n## How to Repel Squirrels Naturally (With Natural Cat Litter?)\n\n## How to Safely Find Food and Alternative Medicine in Nature\n\n## Top Women’s Health Bloggers to Follow in 2019\n\n## 6 Best Probiotic Supplements During Pregnancy (2019 Reviews)\n\n## 9 DIY Home Remedies for Weight Loss Using Aloe Vera\n\nHome | About me | Contact © Copyright 2018 Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Terms\nand Conditions | Affiliate Disclosure Homeremediesforlife.com does not give\nany medical advice. 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So, Cosmopolitan.com asked Dr. Zoe Draelos, a dermatologist in Durham, North Carolina, for easy ways to nix these bad boys.","\"A blackhead is a wax plug in a pore made up of dead skin cells, debris, and bacteria,\" says Dr. Draelos. \"What causes them is a blockage in the pore that prevents the gland from secreting and shedding what it needs to (oil, dead skin cells etc.). Then, as the wax plug slowly gets pushed toward the skin's surface, it comes in contact with the air, which oxidizes it and turns black.\"","\"Benzoyl peroxide, while it works better and faster, can end up being too irritating if you have sensitive or dry skin,\" explains Dr. Draelos. \"So, use a wash with salicylic acid instead since it's not as harsh.\"","\"And while you may not see results as quickly, it is effective — and it also helps prevent new blackheads from forming by keeping your pores clear.\"","\"Pore strips do help get rid of blackheads by pulling them out of the pore, but they work better after the plug has been loosened up,\" says Dr. Draelos.","She suggests using a benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid treatment cream a few nights in a row before using a pore strip (wherever you get blackheads the most), since you'll get better results.","\"The wax plug that's stuck inside of your pore is very sticky, so you have to unstick it first in order for it to work its way out,\" says Draelos.","One way to get rid of stubborn blackheads is to use a wipe (every other night) that contains malic, glycolic, lactic, and salicylic acids. These ingredients clear away any dead skin cells that block the pores and help break down the wax plugs, loosening them so they can break free from your pores.","\"If you're washing your face with a benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid cleanser for two weeks (the skin's renewal time) and you're still seeing blackheads, incorporate a mechanized brush into your routine,\" says Dr. Draelos. \"These help loosen up the plugs faster.\"","If you have oily skin, she suggests using them every day, but if you have sensitive, dry skin, be sure to only use them once a week.","\"Using an oil-absorbing clay mask once a week for 10 to 15 minutes will help control the amount of oil on your skin,\" says Draelos. \"And the less oil you have, the less blackheads you'll see.\"","If you're still not seeing progress after using your new at-home regimen for a month and a half, make an appointment with your dermatologist. He or she may have to de-plug your blackheads using special tools.","They may also prescribe you a vitamin A creams like Retin A or Differen gel to tackle and prevent blackheads from coming back. Prescription-strength formulas like these ones make the skin that lines your pores exfoliate better, so the contents don't get stuck and result in a clogged pore.","A Part of Hearst Digital Media Cosmopolitan participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means Cosmopolitan gets paid commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites."]},"parsed_md":"7 Ways to Get Rid of Blackheads\n\n# 7 Ways to Get Rid of Blackheads\n\n##\n\nHere's how to nix these bad boys for good.\n\nBy Carly Cardellino\n\nOct 6, 2016\n\nSomething you already know: Blackheads are super annoying and they're\ndefinitely not something you want your partner to see when they're thisclose\nto your face. So, Cosmopolitan.com asked Dr. Zoe Draelos, a dermatologist in\nDurham, North Carolina, for easy ways to nix these bad boys.\n\n1 of 7\n\nThe 411 on Blackheads\n\nHalf of the battle of banishing blackheads is knowing what they are and what's\ncausing them.\n\n\"A blackhead is a wax plug in a pore made up of dead skin cells, debris, and\nbacteria,\" says Dr. Draelos. \"What causes them is a blockage in the pore that\nprevents the gland from secreting and shedding what it needs to (oil, dead\nskin cells etc.). Then, as the wax plug slowly gets pushed toward the skin's\nsurface, it comes in contact with the air, which oxidizes it and turns black.\"\n\nAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below\n\n2 of 7\n\nUse the Right Cleanser\n\n\"Benzoyl peroxide, while it works better and faster, can end up being too\nirritating if you have sensitive or dry skin,\" explains Dr. Draelos. \"So, use\na wash with salicylic acid instead since it's not as harsh.\"\n\n\"And while you may not see results as quickly, it is effective — and it also\nhelps prevent new blackheads from forming by keeping your pores clear.\"\n\nBioré Warming Anti-Blackhead Cleanser, $6, amazon.com\n\nBuy Now\n\nCourtesy Image\n\nAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below\n\n3 of 7\n\nPress on a Pore Strip (or Three!)\n\n\"Pore strips do help get rid of blackheads by pulling them out of the pore,\nbut they work better after the plug has been loosened up,\" says Dr. Draelos.\n\nShe suggests using a benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid treatment cream a few\nnights in a row before using a pore strip (wherever you get blackheads the\nmost), since you'll get better results.\n\nBoscia Pore Purifying Black Strips, $15 for six strips, sephora.com\n\nBuy Now\n\nGetty\n\nAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below\n\n4 of 7\n\nEnlist the Help of Oil-Dissolving Ingredients\n\n\"The wax plug that's stuck inside of your pore is very sticky, so you have to\nunstick it first in order for it to work its way out,\" says Draelos.\n\nOne way to get rid of stubborn blackheads is to use a wipe (every other night)\nthat contains malic, glycolic, lactic, and salicylic acids. These ingredients\nclear away any dead skin cells that block the pores and help break down the\nwax plugs, loosening them so they can break free from your pores.\n\nDr. Dennis Gross One Step Acne Eliminating Pads, #38, nordstrom.com\n\nBuy Now\n\nCourtesy Image\n\nAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below\n\n5 of 7\n\nDeep-Clean Your Face\n\n\"If you're washing your face with a benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid\ncleanser for two weeks (the skin's renewal time) and you're still seeing\nblackheads, incorporate a mechanized brush into your routine,\" says Dr.\nDraelos. \"These help loosen up the plugs faster.\"\n\nIf you have oily skin, she suggests using them every day, but if you have\nsensitive, dry skin, be sure to only use them once a week.\n\nClarisonic Mia Sonic Skin Cleansing System, $129, nordstrom.com\n\nBuy Now\n\nCourtesy Image\n\nAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below\n\nAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below\n\n6 of 7\n\nUse a Clay Mask to Minimize Oil\n\n\"Using an oil-absorbing clay mask once a week for 10 to 15 minutes will help\ncontrol the amount of oil on your skin,\" says Draelos. \"And the less oil you\nhave, the less blackheads you'll see.\"\n\nSkinCeuticals Clarifying Clay Masque, $46, dermstore.com\n\nBuy Now\n\nSkinceuticals\n\nAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below\n\n7 of 7\n\nEnlist Your Dermatologist's Help\n\nIf you're still not seeing progress after using your new at-home regimen for a\nmonth and a half, make an appointment with your dermatologist. He or she may\nhave to de-plug your blackheads using special tools.\n\nThey may also prescribe you a vitamin A creams like Retin A or Differen gel to\ntackle and prevent blackheads from coming back. 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All Rights Reserved.\n\n * Privacy Policy\n * Your California Privacy Policy\n * Terms of Use\n * Site Map\n\n"},{"original_url":"https://www.racked.com/2015/2/11/8019445/end-blackheads-with-these-genius-skin-tricks","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20181002044933/https://www.racked.com/2015/2/11/8019445/end-blackheads-with-these-genius-skin-tricks","parsed_text":{"title":"End Blackheads With These Genius Skin Tricks","passages":["Video\"—or don’t), the DIY facial-scrub recipes, and yes, even the little black dots all over your nose in your 10x magnifying mirror. Blackheads are exceedingly common. But, why are they so irksome?","\"I think it's partly because they feel rough to the surface,\" says Doris J. Day, MD, a New York City-based dermatologist and author of 100 Questions & Answers About Acne. \"There's the idea that blackheads are stuck in your skin—and if you remove them, there's a sense of gratification and relief that they're gone. Blackheads just seem so manageable in that way: You just get them out, and then you're done.\"","That perception couldn't be further from the truth. Getting rid of blackheads—for good—is a process that requires the right products (hello, salicylic acid), a regular skin-care regimen, and sometimes even the help of pros. Ahead, we spoke to Dr. Day about her most effective tricks.","The first step in treating blackheads is truly understanding them. Basically, a blackhead is a pore that's clogged with a mixture of dead skin cells, oil, and Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) — a bacteria that thrives on the protein and oil in your pores and causes breakouts. Unlike a whitehead (a closed comedo), a blackhead is open at the skin's surface (an open comedo). Exposure to air causes this plug of gunk to oxidize and turn black, making it really tempting to mess with.","When it comes to blackhead removal, salicylic acid is your best friend. Commonly found in over-the-counter acne treatments, the ingredient gently helps skin-cell turnover, helping unclog your pores. The best way to use it is by layering it on once or twice a day, in concentrations between .5 and 2%. Start with a face wash like Neutrogena's Oil-Free Acne Wash or Olay Fresh Effects Acne Control Face Wash. (If you’re a lazy, face-wipes kind of lady, try Yes to Tomatoes Blemish Clearing Facial Wipes.) Then, apply a spot treatment, like Clean & Clear Advantage Acne Spot Treatment or a medicated tinted moisturizer, like Aveeno Clear Complexion BB Cream.","The longer this stuff sits on your face, the more time it has to work. Just be careful not to overdo it—vary your concentrations (not every product in your regimen should contain 2% salicylic, the highest OTC percentage), and be mindful of your skin's sensitivity. If your skin becomes overly dry, tight, or irritated, cut back on the concentration, the number of products in your regimen, or the frequency of application. \"People can be too aggressive with salicylic acid and irritate their skin,\" says Dr. Day. \"Understand that it takes time for everything to work, so give it a few days to a week in order to really have the full benefit.\"","If you're thinking of using benzoyl peroxide here, well, just don't. While benzoyl can nuke zits quickly, salicylic is a better blackhead remedy because it helps exfoliate and unclog your pores. Benzoyl is mainly a bactericide that’s used to kill the P. acnes bacteria. This is less of a concern with blackheads, since they’re open at the surface—and contact with air kills the anaerobic bacteria.","Other stuff that doesn't help banish blackheads? \"People will put things like hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol on their skin,\" says Dr. Day. \"Those have zero effect on the bacteria that causes acne, and won't help blackheads or whiteheads, but they will dry out your skin. Hydrogen peroxide, if you use it too much, is actually toxic to collagen in skin cells, so it will harm your skin.\"","Exfoliating regularly is key to keeping blackheads in check, since it scrubs away dead skin cells that could clog pores. Try a gentle face scrub (we like Garnier Clean + Blackhead Eliminating Scrub) or an at-home glycolic-acid peel (Juice Beauty Green Apple Blemish Clearing Peel does the job and also helps eliminate acne scars) once or twice a week—any more than that is overkill—for an extra boost of exfoliation. \"It's fine to alternate between manual and chemical exfoliants,\" says Dr. Day. \"The main thing is, don't over-scrub—you don't want to strip your skin. See what your skin likes and what you like. There are so many good choices.\"","If you needed justification for splurging on a Clarisonic, this is your moment. Washing your face with a mechanical skin brush will help fight the good fight against blackheads—not only because it’s essentially a powered-up way to exfoliate, but also because the deep cleanse allows active ingredients to better penetrate your skin, making them, well, more active. \"I think they're fantastic,\" says Dr. Day. \"They're much better than using your hands or a washcloth, both in preventing and treating blackheads.\"","But, not all brushes are created equal. (Dr. Day swears by the Clarisonic and its Deep Pore Cleansing Brush Heads, and the Olay ProX Microdermabrasion kit.) The more times a second the brush head moves, the less abrasive it will be (which is what you want). P.S. Make sure to keep your brush heads clean, and replace them often.","While one night of passing out with your makeup on won't result in a blackhead invasion, over time, this bad habit will absolutely contribute to gunked-up pores. If you can, wash your face as soon as you walk in the door. If you just can't deal with sudsing up after a long day, cleansing cloths will do, says Dr. Day. Keep a stash of them next to your bed. And, for heaven's sake, stop feeling up your face. Being all touchy-feely can transfer bacteria to your pores and—you guessed it—trigger blackheads and breakouts.","Dry, flaky skin is the enemy here, so moisturizing is non-negotiable. As with all skin-care products, look out for non-comedogenic, non-acnegenic formulas, which have been tested and proven not to clog pores and cause breakouts. (Oil- free is good, too, says Dr. Day, but not as important as those two.) Avoid occlusive products, like petrolatum and silicones, which contain heavy-duty ingredients that create a moisture barrier. By sealing in moisture, they also trap dead skin cells, oil, and bacteria — which will only cause more blackheads.","Over-the-counter retinol products and stronger, prescription retinoids (like Retin-A) are usually associated with anti-aging benefits, but they should also be recognized for their blackhead-busting properties, says Dr. Day. \"These products will keep your skin cells turning over efficiently, without over- stripping,\" she says. \"Having good, healthy skin will help you minimize blackheads. It's an ongoing thing.\" Start with a gentle OTC formula, like RoC Retinol Correxion Sensitive Night Cream, every other night, and stick with it for at least three months to really see results.","Undoubtedly, there’s something weirdly gratifying about yanking all the crap out of your nose with a Bioré strip. While they won't prevent blackheads, these sticky suckers can magically pull out the dirt. Limit usage of these curiosities to once a week, says Dr. Day, who totally gets the odd appeal. \"I prefer other methods over pore strips, but it is kind of fun the first time you do it, and you see stuff coming out.\" Skip the strips if you have a sunburn, breakout, or excessively sensitive skin. Clay, charcoal, and salicylic-acid face masks are a great alternative to strips. (We love the Neutrogena Blackhead Eliminating Cleanser Mask, which you can rinse off and use as a face wash, or leave on as a treatment mask.) Just follow the directions closely, and if anything, keep it on for less, not more, than the recommended time, Dr. Day says.","Tax returns. Highlights. Pizza. Some things—blackhead treatment included—are best left to the professionals. As tempting as it may be to become the Barefoot Contessa of comedones, there are better ways to get rid of blackheads than with your DIY concoction of whatever the Internet has served up. (Likely, a combo of salt, sugar, honey, olive and/or coconut oil, and lemon juice.) Skin-care companies have spent billions researching and developing blackhead remedies, so there's no reason to resort to a recipe you've found on a random blog. Dr. Day agrees: \"Honestly, when it comes to blackheads, there are so many really great, inexpensive products in the drugstore that DIY just doesn't make sense. These products have been tested on skin, and will get you so much further for the same price, or less, than the DIY ingredients.\"","There's something about blackheads that screams, \"Squeeze me.\" Before you do this at home—or pay a facialist good money to do it—and potentially cause inflammation or scarring, consult a dermatologist. Your derm can prescribe retinoids or chemical peels that may boost your results, recommend the best facialists in your city, or, if need be, kick your treatment regimen up a notch with Isolaz, a multi-session, in-office treatment that combines gentle pore suctioning with light therapy. Typically, Isolaz patients need a series of about five sessions, but can see significant results as soon as their first treatment."]},"parsed_md":"End Blackheads With These Genius Skin Tricks - Racked\n\nLog In or Sign Up\n\n * Log In\n * Sign Up\n\n * Read\n * Shop\n * Watch\n * Subscribe\n * Topics\n\n * Business\n * Tech\n * Beauty\n\n * Op-Eds\n * Essays\n * Longform\n\n# End Blackheads With These Genius Skin Tricks\n\nNew, 2 comments\n\n## You've seen the YouTube tutorials (google \"Blackhead Removal SHOCKING\nVideo\"—or don’t), the DIY facial-scrub recipes, and yes, even the little black\ndots all over your nose in your 10x magnifying mirror. Blackheads are\nexceedingly common. But, why are they so irksome?\n\nBy Refinery29 Feb 11, 2015, 1:46pm EST\n\nShare Tweet Share\n\nShare End Blackheads With These Genius Skin Tricks\n\ntweet share Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email\n\nIllustrations by Anna Sudit\n\n\"I think it's partly because they feel rough to the surface,\" says Doris J.\nDay, MD, a New York City-based dermatologist and author of 100 Questions &\nAnswers About Acne. \"There's the idea that blackheads are stuck in your\nskin—and if you remove them, there's a sense of gratification and relief that\nthey're gone. Blackheads just seem so manageable in that way: You just get\nthem out, and then you're done.\"\n\nThat perception couldn't be further from the truth. Getting rid of\nblackheads—for good—is a process that requires the right products (hello,\nsalicylic acid), a regular skin-care regimen, and sometimes even the help of\npros. Ahead, we spoke to Dr. Day about her most effective tricks.\n\n## Know Thy Enemy\n\nThe first step in treating blackheads is truly understanding them. Basically,\na blackhead is a pore that's clogged with a mixture of dead skin cells, oil,\nand Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) — a bacteria that thrives on the\nprotein and oil in your pores and causes breakouts. Unlike a whitehead (a\nclosed comedo), a blackhead is open at the skin's surface (an open comedo).\nExposure to air causes this plug of gunk to oxidize and turn black, making it\nreally tempting to mess with.\n\n## Slather On Salicylic Acid\n\nWhen it comes to blackhead removal, salicylic acid is your best friend.\nCommonly found in over-the-counter acne treatments, the ingredient gently\nhelps skin-cell turnover, helping unclog your pores. The best way to use it is\nby layering it on once or twice a day, in concentrations between .5 and 2%.\nStart with a face wash like Neutrogena's Oil-Free Acne Wash or Olay Fresh\nEffects Acne Control Face Wash. (If you’re a lazy, face-wipes kind of lady,\ntry Yes to Tomatoes Blemish Clearing Facial Wipes.) Then, apply a spot\ntreatment, like Clean & Clear Advantage Acne Spot Treatment or a medicated\ntinted moisturizer, like Aveeno Clear Complexion BB Cream.\n\nThe longer this stuff sits on your face, the more time it has to work. Just be\ncareful not to overdo it—vary your concentrations (not every product in your\nregimen should contain 2% salicylic, the highest OTC percentage), and be\nmindful of your skin's sensitivity. If your skin becomes overly dry, tight, or\nirritated, cut back on the concentration, the number of products in your\nregimen, or the frequency of application. \"People can be too aggressive with\nsalicylic acid and irritate their skin,\" says Dr. Day. \"Understand that it\ntakes time for everything to work, so give it a few days to a week in order to\nreally have the full benefit.\"\n\n## Learn What Doesn't Work\n\nIf you're thinking of using benzoyl peroxide here, well, just don't. While\nbenzoyl can nuke zits quickly, salicylic is a better blackhead remedy because\nit helps exfoliate and unclog your pores. Benzoyl is mainly a bactericide\nthat’s used to kill the P. acnes bacteria. This is less of a concern with\nblackheads, since they’re open at the surface—and contact with air kills the\nanaerobic bacteria.\n\nOther stuff that doesn't help banish blackheads? \"People will put things like\nhydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol on their skin,\" says Dr. Day. \"Those have\nzero effect on the bacteria that causes acne, and won't help blackheads or\nwhiteheads, but they will dry out your skin. Hydrogen peroxide, if you use it\ntoo much, is actually toxic to collagen in skin cells, so it will harm your\nskin.\"\n\n## Exfoliate Gently—And Whichever Way You Like\n\nExfoliating regularly is key to keeping blackheads in check, since it scrubs\naway dead skin cells that could clog pores. Try a gentle face scrub (we like\nGarnier Clean + Blackhead Eliminating Scrub) or an at-home glycolic-acid peel\n(Juice Beauty Green Apple Blemish Clearing Peel does the job and also helps\neliminate acne scars) once or twice a week—any more than that is overkill—for\nan extra boost of exfoliation. \"It's fine to alternate between manual and\nchemical exfoliants,\" says Dr. Day. \"The main thing is, don't over-scrub—you\ndon't want to strip your skin. See what your skin likes and what you like.\nThere are so many good choices.\"\n\n## Get A Skin Brush\n\nIf you needed justification for splurging on a Clarisonic, this is your\nmoment. Washing your face with a mechanical skin brush will help fight the\ngood fight against blackheads—not only because it’s essentially a powered-up\nway to exfoliate, but also because the deep cleanse allows active ingredients\nto better penetrate your skin, making them, well, more active. \"I think\nthey're fantastic,\" says Dr. Day. \"They're much better than using your hands\nor a washcloth, both in preventing and treating blackheads.\"\n\nBut, not all brushes are created equal. (Dr. Day swears by the Clarisonic and\nits Deep Pore Cleansing Brush Heads, and the Olay ProX Microdermabrasion kit.)\nThe more times a second the brush head moves, the less abrasive it will be\n(which is what you want). P.S. Make sure to keep your brush heads clean, and\nreplace them often.\n\n## Take Off Your Makeup, For Crying Out Loud\n\nWhile one night of passing out with your makeup on won't result in a blackhead\ninvasion, over time, this bad habit will absolutely contribute to gunked-up\npores. If you can, wash your face as soon as you walk in the door. If you just\ncan't deal with sudsing up after a long day, cleansing cloths will do, says\nDr. Day. Keep a stash of them next to your bed. And, for heaven's sake, stop\nfeeling up your face. Being all touchy-feely can transfer bacteria to your\npores and—you guessed it—trigger blackheads and breakouts.\n\n## Moisture, Moisture, Moisture\n\nDry, flaky skin is the enemy here, so moisturizing is non-negotiable. As with\nall skin-care products, look out for non-comedogenic, non-acnegenic formulas,\nwhich have been tested and proven not to clog pores and cause breakouts. (Oil-\nfree is good, too, says Dr. Day, but not as important as those two.) Avoid\nocclusive products, like petrolatum and silicones, which contain heavy-duty\ningredients that create a moisture barrier. By sealing in moisture, they also\ntrap dead skin cells, oil, and bacteria — which will only cause more\nblackheads.\n\n## Try Retinol Or A Retinoid\n\nOver-the-counter retinol products and stronger, prescription retinoids (like\nRetin-A) are usually associated with anti-aging benefits, but they should also\nbe recognized for their blackhead-busting properties, says Dr. Day. \"These\nproducts will keep your skin cells turning over efficiently, without over-\nstripping,\" she says. \"Having good, healthy skin will help you minimize\nblackheads. It's an ongoing thing.\" Start with a gentle OTC formula, like RoC\nRetinol Correxion Sensitive Night Cream, every other night, and stick with it\nfor at least three months to really see results.\n\n## Pass The Pore Strips\n\nUndoubtedly, there’s something weirdly gratifying about yanking all the crap\nout of your nose with a Bioré strip. While they won't prevent blackheads,\nthese sticky suckers can magically pull out the dirt. Limit usage of these\ncuriosities to once a week, says Dr. Day, who totally gets the odd appeal. \"I\nprefer other methods over pore strips, but it is kind of fun the first time\nyou do it, and you see stuff coming out.\" Skip the strips if you have a\nsunburn, breakout, or excessively sensitive skin. Clay, charcoal, and\nsalicylic-acid face masks are a great alternative to strips. (We love the\nNeutrogena Blackhead Eliminating Cleanser Mask, which you can rinse off and\nuse as a face wash, or leave on as a treatment mask.) Just follow the\ndirections closely, and if anything, keep it on for less, not more, than the\nrecommended time, Dr. Day says.\n\n## Ditch DIY Treatments\n\nTax returns. Highlights. Pizza. Some things—blackhead treatment included—are\nbest left to the professionals. As tempting as it may be to become the\nBarefoot Contessa of comedones, there are better ways to get rid of blackheads\nthan with your DIY concoction of whatever the Internet has served up. (Likely,\na combo of salt, sugar, honey, olive and/or coconut oil, and lemon juice.)\nSkin-care companies have spent billions researching and developing blackhead\nremedies, so there's no reason to resort to a recipe you've found on a random\nblog. Dr. Day agrees: \"Honestly, when it comes to blackheads, there are so\nmany really great, inexpensive products in the drugstore that DIY just doesn't\nmake sense. These products have been tested on skin, and will get you so much\nfurther for the same price, or less, than the DIY ingredients.\"\n\n## Make An Appointment With Your Derm\n\nThere's something about blackheads that screams, \"Squeeze me.\" Before you do\nthis at home—or pay a facialist good money to do it—and potentially cause\ninflammation or scarring, consult a dermatologist. Your derm can prescribe\nretinoids or chemical peels that may boost your results, recommend the best\nfacialists in your city, or, if need be, kick your treatment regimen up a\nnotch with Isolaz, a multi-session, in-office treatment that combines gentle\npore suctioning with light therapy. Typically, Isolaz patients need a series\nof about five sessions, but can see significant results as soon as their first\ntreatment.\n\n## More From Racked\n\n * Farewell From Racked\n * Best of Racked Essays\n * Best of Racked Funny Stuff\n * Best of Racked Histories\n * Best of Racked Features\n * Best of Racked Longform\n\nThis Article has a component height of 33. The sidebar size is long.\n\n#### Loading comments...\n\nChorus\n\n * Terms of Use\n * Privacy Policy\n * Cookie Policy\n * GDPR Commitment\n * Communications Preferences\n\n * Community Guidelines\n\nAll Systems Operational Check out our status page for more details.\n\nVox Media Advertise with us Jobs @ Vox Media © 2018 Vox Media, Inc. All Rights\nReserved\n\ntweet share\n\n"},{"original_url":"https://everydayroots.com/blackhead-remedies","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20210306053039/https://everydayroots.com/blackhead-remedies","parsed_text":{"title":"11 Simple Remedies to Get Rid of Blackheads","passages":["After doing the list on home remedies for acne, we started getting a lot of questions about blackheads in particular. Common and annoying, blackheads occur when your pores become clogged with excess sebum (an oil created by the sebaceous glands that keeps skin supple) and dead skin cells. The difference between a black head and a white head is simply whether or not the pore is open or closed. If the pore is open, the plug of sebum/skin cells oxidizes as it is in contact with the oxygen in the air, which turns it black. Blackheads are not caused by dirt. Let’s make that clear from the beginning. Scrubbing your face obsessively is not a good way to get rid of your blackheads, and is only going to make it worse as you’ll just end up drying out your skin, which will cause more oil to be created to make up for everything you stripped away, and...well it’s a vicious cycle. For this reason, don’t use some of these remedies more than 2-3 times a week, such as the sugar scrub and pore strips. I know it can be hard to resist, but your skin will be better off this way.","Bentonite clay is a mineral rich healing substance that has been used for centuries to treat a number of ailments, chiefly skin related. Because of its molecules “electrical charge” when wet, it does an amazing job of drawing out oils or other impurities locked in your pores. When you apply the mask your skin gets to drink in all the minerals, while the clay simultaneously draws out the blackhead. It also helps with circulation, which helps with overall skin tone and health. You can mix the clay with water or apple cider vinegar, maybe sticking to the former if you have dry or sensitive skin. Experiment! This mask will make you feel like your face is tightening as it dries. Whether or not you let it dry entirely is up to your preference-I tend to let it dry most of the way and then just moisturize afterwards, but other people find that dries their skin out and irritates them.","Directions Mix in enough water or ACV to form a paste that is thick but still applicable. Using clean fingertips cover your face with a thinner layer of paste and let it sit for 10-25 minutes, depending on how long you are letting it dry. Rinse off with lukewarm water and moisturize as usual.","Egg whites form an easy mask that can be used to temporarily tighten pores, thus reducing chances of future blackheads, and will also remove current blackheads. Egg whites are also rich in nutrients for your skin, and are a little less drying than some other home remedies for blackheads.","Directions Separate the yolk from the white and rinse your face. Pat your face dry and then apply a thin layer of egg white over your skin. There are two ways to go from here-","Place a strip of facial tissue or toilet paper over the wet egg white, being sure to press it onto your face gently. Allow the first layer to dry. Carefully apply a second layer of egg white over the tissue (try dipping your fingers in it and dabbing it on so the tissue doesn’t slide around a bunch. Let this layer dry as well before applying a third (optional.) When the mask is dry, your face may feel tight-this is supposed to happen. Peel the tissue off, and then gently wash your face to remove any residue. Pat dry and moisturize as usual.","Alternatively, you can leave out the tissue and simply apply 3-5 layers of egg white, being sure to let each layer dry in between applications. If you do not let the layers dry, this will not work!","Milk and honey both have properties that are good for skin. Honey has antibacterial properties, and the lactic acid in milk is said to help keep skin soft and supple. The main purpose here though is, when mixed together, to act as an adhesive.","Directions Mix 1 tablespoon of organic raw honey with 1 teaspoon of milk. Heat it for 5-10 seconds in the microwave, and then mix again to blend thoroughly. When it’s a comfortable temperature, apply a thin layer over blackheads, and then gently but firmly pat a strip of dry, clean, cotton onto it. Let dry (to play it safe, wait at least 20 minutes) and carefully peel the strip away. Rinse with cold water and moisturize as usual.","It sounds like a delicious candy, but cinnamon and honey make a wonderful combination for getting rid of blackheads. Again, the anti-bacterial agents in the honey can help keep away bacteria that are causing acne (not necessarily blackheads, but still a bonus) as well as act as the adhesive to pull out anything clogging your pores. Cinnamon improves circulation, and this increased blood flow gives your skin a smooth, healthy, glow.","Directions Mix the honey and the cinnamon together until you have enough paste to cover the affected area. Apply in a thin layer over the blackheads and then press a strip of clean cotton over it. Let it sit for 3-5 minutes before removing and rinsing your face. Don’t forget to follow up with a moisturizer!","While pore strips and face masks work wonders, they can only be used several times a week to avoid drying your skin out to much. If you want to do something daily to prevent your blackheads, a gentle rinsing with water 1-2 times a day is the way to go. This keeps things that can make your pores appear larger-such as excess sebum and dead skin-flushed away and your pores clear. Be sure to use a light moisturizer when you are done to prevent your skin from trying to produce excess sebum to accommodate for dryness.","Directions Twice a day splash your face with clean, fresh water. Pat dry with a soft towel and apply moisturizer as usual. I suggest doing this early afternoon (so you wash away anything that has built up in the first part of the day) and evening, but morning and evening works as well.","Since blackheads are caused by open, clogged, pores reacting to oxygen, it only makes sense that “shrinking” your pores down will help. Lemon juice is just the astringent substance needed to get the job done, however, it can lighten skin temporarily and it does make you sensitive to the sun, so load up on sunscreen if you plan on using this method in the summertime. If you have sensitive skin, try diluting the lemon juice with water first.","Directions Rinse your face and pat dry. Squeeze the lemon juice into a small bottle and then use just enough to dampen a cotton ball. Apply to affected areas 3-4 times a week, at bedtime. When you wake up, rinse your face with luke-warm water and apply moisturizer as usual. Store the rest of the juice in the refrigerator for up to a week. Be aware-the juice can sting sometimes!","Although sweat glands and hair follicle pores aren’t the same thing, sweating can still help minimize blackheads. When you work up enough of a sweat, the liquid naturally flows over and softens/flushes anything clogging your pores. It is absolutely vital, however, that you wash your face immediately before and immediately afterwards, otherwise the affect can be detrimental. If you leave on make up or anything before this the sweat can carry it into your pores, and if you don’t wash afterwards not only is all that stuff still in there but now there’s dried sweat blocking up your pores as well. So on one hand sweat can cleanse pores, on the other; it could also clog them. Be sure to do it right from the start!","Directions Rinse your face, than work up a good sweat. Rinse your face with water, than pat dry with a clean fluffy towel. Moisturize as usual.","A little baking soda goes a long way for blackheads, but don’t overdo it, as it can seriously dry out your skin thanks to its saltiness. While pH may or may not have a role to play in blackheads, the biggest reason baking soda helps is because of it’s small, fine, granules that can work as a natural and inexpensive way to occasionally exfoliate and remove anything clogging your pores (and therefore causing blackheads.)","Directions Mix water with enough baking soda to form a thick, but spreadable, paste. Using a gentle circular motion, massage the paste into your skin. Rinse thoroughly with plain water, pat your face dry, and then make sure you moisturize.","Sometimes all you need is a good exfoliating followed up by moisturizing. Exfoliating does one very important job-it sloughs away dead skin cells. These are the skin cells that could potentially clog up your pores, leading to acne, whiteheads, and of course, blackheads. It also temporarily revives circulation and it leaves you with a healthy glow and soft skin. If possible use jojoba oil, as it is the oil (technically liquid wax) that most closely mimics our skins own sebum. If you don’t have jojoba oil, grapeseed, olive, or sweet almond oil are all fine substitutes","You will need... -1 cup of sugar (brown or white) -4 tablespoons of jojoba oil -An airtight glass jar -Essential oils (optional)","Directions Mix 4 tablespoons of oil into 1 cup of sugar, stirring until everything is fully incorporated. Add several drops of essential oil for fragrance if you like. Store in a cool dark place in a glass jar for up to the shelf-life of the oil you chose to use (although if for some reason I haven’t used it all, I personally make a fresh batch after about 1 1⁄2 months.) Stir before using and then wet face, scoop some scrub onto your fingertips, and massage it over your skin in circular motions. Rinse with water and moisturize as usual. Do this no more than 2-3 times a week, otherwise you risk drying out and/or irritating your skin.","Steam may not literally open your pores (see blackhead myths below) but it can help reduce the appearance of them by softening up trapped sebum/dead skin cells that can fill out your pores and form blackheads.","Directions Fill a bowl with boiling water. Let it cool briefly, then cover your head with a towel and lean over it for 5-10 minutes to allow the steam to loosen anything in your pores (form the towel like a tent so no steam escapes.) Be careful not to get to close or you risk burning your skin. When you are done, rinse your face with warm water and pat firmly but gently dry with a clean towel (or gently wipe away the blackheads.) Moisturize as usual. Repeat this several times a week, or as needed.","Skin care is a balancing act-keep that in mind whenever you’re doing something that involves cleansing or washing (or pore strips.) Overdoing it is going to make matter much worse in the long run. Pore strips are great when you really need them, but it’s best to try and prevent the blackheads in the first place by keeping up a good skin care regime.","Make your own toner by mixing together ACV and crushed mint leaves. The apple cider vinegar can help breakdown the stuff causing the blackhead, while the mint creates a cooling “tightening” sensation on your skin. If the area around the blackhead is swollen or irritated (e.g. you were picking at it even though you shouldn’t be) the menthol can help tame the inflammation. Inflammation can make it harder for whatever is clogging your pores to come loose in the first place.","You will need... -3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar -3 tablespoons of finely chopped/crushed fresh mint leaves -8 ounces of water -Cotton balls","Directions Combine vinegar and mint in a small bottle and let it sit for 1 week in cool dark place. Strain, add a cup of water, and store in the refrigerator for up to 6 days. Use nightly, rinsing your face first with water and then using clean cotton balls to apply the toner. Leave on overnight or up to several hours (if you have sensitive skin) and rinse off in the morning. Follow up with a moisturizer.","Like acne and so many other skin conditions, myths abound about how to get rid of blackheads. Below are the 2 most common.","Blackheads Are Caused By Dirt: Just in case you missed this part in the intro, blackheads are not caused by dirt. If you have larger pores, the dead skin/sebum build-up reacts with oxygen turning the substance black. Voila-a blackhead! A whitehead occurs when the pores’ opening is smaller and the sebum plug does not react to the oxygen.","You Can Shrink Your Pores: Nope, not possible. Pores are not muscles, therefore they cannot open or close. They are simply holes that house the hair follicles and sebaceous glands that are covering your body. Some things, however, can make pores appear smaller-such as lemon juice, which is an astringent and causes contraction of skin tissue. Otherwise, keeping them clear from blockages that can stretch them wider is the way to go. Genetics, age, and sun exposure can all play a role in how large your pores appear, but there really is no magic trick to making them “shrink.”","Some of these remedies are homemade versions of pore strips, but heres a brief explanation so you can experiment with making some on your own. Pore strips are made up of some sort of adhesive, and something to attach said adhesive to (at home, this can be gauze or even a strip of clean cotton cut from an old shirt.) When you pull the strip off, you pull the plug of sebum and dead skin cells out of the pore, and voila! The blackheads are gone. Keep in mind this does not prevent blackheads-only gets rid of them after they have popped up. The nice thing about making them at home is they save a decent amount of money, and you don’t have to worry about commercial adhesives on your face.","P.S. Make sure to take a look at the Everyday Roots Book with 350+ pages of the best home remedies, natural beauty recipes, homemade cleaners and diy household products. View Remedies","Claire is a lover of life, the natural world, and wild blueberries. On the weekend you can find her fiddling in the garden, playing with her dogs, and enjoying the great outdoors with her horse. Claire is very open-minded, ask her anything 🙂 Meet Claire","We Want to Hear from You! Let us know which remedies work and do not work for you, ask a question or leave a comment:","Superb and splendid! The cinnamon and honey strips really did wonders to my face. My face is really looking very smooth, healthy, and glowing.","Hi, Jamila! I tried the cinnamon and honey strips and it worked perfectly. I used it 3 times a week and it worked out awesomely.","WOW first time using the vinegar and baking soda for my toenails worked wonders. Also, do you have any remedy for severe HOT FLASHES?? I am in my 70’s and suffer greatly. Thank you","These are great remedies for skin care, even without problems. I avoid remedies with alcohol and peroxide. The natural variety that are listed, most of the items are already in the kitchen. Thank you for sharing, enjoy the fresh clean happy face","Please understand that honey is antimicrobial because it is so high in solutes that it creates a hypertonic environment for microbes. Simply smearing it on one’s face is unlikely to have an antimicrobial effect because it is the sheer concentration of solutes in honey that makes it antimicrobial. The act of applying it to one’s face not only dilutes it, but also does not provide enough contact time for bactericidal or even bacteristatic effect.","i did the one of the egg white and tissue paper! it really worked...after peeling the tissue i looked at it against the light and i could see the blackheads..i did the procedure 3 times..i will be doing it every week form now on. it’s really simple!","Tissue paper and egg white is amazing . I’m pregnant and have been breaking out VERY bad . Has never been so bad before. My entire face was covered in black heads. This pulled them all right out first try. Very happy. Will be doing this once a week from now on !","I wouldn’t recommend the sugar scrub. Yes it exfoliated but it leaves microscopic cuts behind. you’re trying to heal the skin not tear it. A better exfoliant that’s much finer(if you must exfoliate) baking soda does wonders it also whitens as it exfoliates so win/win if you have dark or acne spots!","I suffer from blackheads so bad I’m afraid to look someone directly in the face. People have pointed them out before, and it is embarrassing. I actually have one that is directly in the center of my nose that they all seem to notice first. I have tried picking it until a scab, and healing it over. Still comes back. I have tried just popping it, and it comes out, but shortly a few days later. It comes back, and the hole it leaves in the time it takes to grow back is ridiculously hideous. I have no self worth when it comes to my body regardless. It would be nice to at least have a good looking face. I tried the “Sodium Bicarbonate Paste” I noticed instantly a change in texture, and appearance after the whole process was finished, but still the same unsightly gigantic poor hole. Is it possible coco butter, or anything really would help clear it up. Kinda like lighting scars???","Hey Keith, going back to how blackheads are formed, I guess just monitor that part where that blackhead always forms! Use facial oil blotters to blot oil away at regular intervals. Make sure get enough sleep every night too. Regular and sufficient sleep can do wonders for your skin. Hope it gets better. x","Can I just point out that at the bottom you said it was impossible to “shrink pores” yet earlier on in this list you said you could with lemon?","Yup, I explained at the end why it works and appears to “shrink” them-lemon juice is an astringent. An astringent will cause contraction of body tissue- usually, and in this case, referring to skin. It cannot truly shrink your pores, however it CAN temporarily make them appear smaller. This is also why I put “shrinking” in quotes earlier in the list. I hope that cleared it up!","Hello I’m 53 years old I’ve been fighting black head’s most of my life. I’m going to try the egg treatment. Thank you for sharing idea I hope it works. Black heads look awful.","hi claire, i have blackheads on my face as well besiedes nose , can i apply you honey n milk remedy to the whole face?","Mackenzie, it could be the honey. Did you use raw organic honey? That honey seems to be white-ish and thick. If you use regular honey then you get the liquidy consistency.","I used what I had at home and mixed it all up: lime, sugar (for scrubbing), honey (not raw, but fresh from my uncle’s beehives/honey farm, and cinnamon. It is very dark. It was thinner than expected so I simply added more cinnamon.","Maybe you put too much cinnamon or either the cinnamon or honey you used is darker... Nothing to worry about 🙂","You might have to put a bit to more honey in. As it it the honey that makes it sticky and dense.","hi claire Every medical practitioner & webpages as well as you have quoted that blackheads are caused because of sebum ,oil etc. myself & entire family has got dry & extremely dry skin, but still me & my husband has got lots of blackheads & its raising... will try your remedies but is stress a cause or any thing from your side to improve the situation? Spa people simply say it can’t be removed just apply make-up to cover it up, but am sure its going to worsen the whole scenario..","i ve got the same problem. I dont know what to do because i have very dry and sensitive skin and still having this blackheads :/ please can you give me any advise how to get rid of them without even more drying my skin ?","Does the egg white really work if it does how many times to I use it. Also does the baking soda and water work if yes how many times to I use it","Helli Julissa, Right before my wedding my eyelash girl told me that girls in Vietnam use egg white before their wedding. I can’t stand the smell of eggs so I couldn’t do it. However, if its good enough for an entire culture, its good enough for me! 😀","M 18 ,due to dry skin ., wrinkles are appearing on my face ... Wht to do ... My skin is sensitive nd do have many whiteheads ...","Amazing! I use the lemon trick myself ever since and I can’t believe it is also featured in this post! In my site I also show the personal blackheads where you can see the results right after the process. See my face. Be my judge 🙂","I am in the process of the egg whites I think I have a good feeling about it. But if it doesn’t work does anyone else recommend a different one?","I just tried the egg one and it worked great but now that my face is all clean can someone please tell me if the one wear you put mashed up bananas and apple cider vinegar on a towl and sit over a bowl of steaming water works?!?!?!?!?!?!?","I’m 54 and still have a bad complexion and I’ve tried all the tricks to get rid of them. For the last few years I have gotten more white heads under the skin which are a pain to remove. Only thing I have found to help is medication my doctor prescribed that I take 2ce a day. Not saying some of these tricks don’t help others but none have worked for me since I was 14. My doctor says theirs no way to treat them from the outside as most of the problem is caused from the inside. I must say the pills work and have worked well in drying up and healing my bad acne. Like a person said once “If they all work then why is their so many of them”? Because the over the counter stuff doesn’t work. Just saying....","I tried the honey and milk one but it didn’t get rid of the black heads, but it did soften my skin. Im going to try the egg whites now. Fingers crossed!","The egg white & tissue is my favourite! ive used it for weeks & found it to work best if you use a facial steamer first then just cover your face in the egg whites and tissue (messy) I leave it on atleast 45 minutes until its really hard & you’ll be amazed seeing all the tiny blackheads on the tissue afterwards!","I also have tried the Elmer’s glue. You know when you’re a kid and you spread glue on your hand and once dry peel it off to find your prints and such? Well the tackiness in Elmer’s glue works just the same. I layer a light coating on a blackhead area and allow to dry. Peel away and then treat with the organic honey and milk mixture. I have been told that the lemon juice (citric acid) only bleaches the blackheads. That may or may not be correct – but I’m extremely happy with my glue – plus I let it dry on my fingers and peel them as well like way back when i was a kid. I still get a kick out of it.","If I don’t have any cotton strips, can I just rub it on my face let it sit for a while thenow wash it off?","Hello. The egg white one was really good, and the blackheads on my nose are clean. However the enlarged pores are still there, is there any way I can get them back to their normal size?","Everyday Roots is intended for informational purposes only. Our site contains general information about medical conditions and treatments, and provides information and ideas for, but not limited to, natural and home remedies. Everyday Roots makes no claims that anything presented is true, accurate, proven, and/or not harmful to your health or wellbeing. Our website is not and does not claim to be written, edited, or researched by a health care professional. 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Scrubbing\nyour face obsessively is not a good way to get rid of your blackheads, and is\nonly going to make it worse as you’ll just end up drying out your skin, which\nwill cause more oil to be created to make up for everything you stripped away,\nand...well it’s a vicious cycle. For this reason, don’t use some of these\nremedies more than 2-3 times a week, such as the sugar scrub and pore strips.\nI know it can be hard to resist, but your skin will be better off this way.\n\n### 1\\. Clay Time\n\nBentonite clay is a mineral rich healing substance that has been used for\ncenturies to treat a number of ailments, chiefly skin related. Because of its\nmolecules “electrical charge” when wet, it does an amazing job of drawing out\noils or other impurities locked in your pores. When you apply the mask your\nskin gets to drink in all the minerals, while the clay simultaneously draws\nout the blackhead. It also helps with circulation, which helps with overall\nskin tone and health. You can mix the clay with water or apple cider vinegar,\nmaybe sticking to the former if you have dry or sensitive skin. Experiment!\nThis mask will make you feel like your face is tightening as it dries. Whether\nor not you let it dry entirely is up to your preference-I tend to let it dry\nmost of the way and then just moisturize afterwards, but other people find\nthat dries their skin out and irritates them.\n\nYou will need... -1 tablespoon (roughly) bentonite clay -Water or ACV\n\nDirections Mix in enough water or ACV to form a paste that is thick but still\napplicable. Using clean fingertips cover your face with a thinner layer of\npaste and let it sit for 10-25 minutes, depending on how long you are letting\nit dry. Rinse off with lukewarm water and moisturize as usual.\n\n### 2\\. Egg White Mask\n\nEgg whites form an easy mask that can be used to temporarily tighten pores,\nthus reducing chances of future blackheads, and will also remove current\nblackheads. Egg whites are also rich in nutrients for your skin, and are a\nlittle less drying than some other home remedies for blackheads.\n\nYou will need... -1 egg -Facial tissue or toilet paper -A small bowl -A clean\ntowel\n\nDirections Separate the yolk from the white and rinse your face. Pat your face\ndry and then apply a thin layer of egg white over your skin. There are two\nways to go from here-\n\nPlace a strip of facial tissue or toilet paper over the wet egg white, being\nsure to press it onto your face gently. Allow the first layer to dry.\nCarefully apply a second layer of egg white over the tissue (try dipping your\nfingers in it and dabbing it on so the tissue doesn’t slide around a bunch.\nLet this layer dry as well before applying a third (optional.) When the mask\nis dry, your face may feel tight-this is supposed to happen. Peel the tissue\noff, and then gently wash your face to remove any residue. Pat dry and\nmoisturize as usual.\n\nAlternatively, you can leave out the tissue and simply apply 3-5 layers of egg\nwhite, being sure to let each layer dry in between applications. If you do not\nlet the layers dry, this will not work!\n\n### 3\\. Honey and Milk Pore Strips\n\nMilk and honey both have properties that are good for skin. Honey has\nantibacterial properties, and the lactic acid in milk is said to help keep\nskin soft and supple. The main purpose here though is, when mixed together, to\nact as an adhesive.\n\nYou will need... -1 tablespoon of organic raw honey -1 teaspoon of milk -Clean\nstrip of cotton\n\nDirections Mix 1 tablespoon of organic raw honey with 1 teaspoon of milk. Heat\nit for 5-10 seconds in the microwave, and then mix again to blend thoroughly.\nWhen it’s a comfortable temperature, apply a thin layer over blackheads, and\nthen gently but firmly pat a strip of dry, clean, cotton onto it. Let dry (to\nplay it safe, wait at least 20 minutes) and carefully peel the strip away.\nRinse with cold water and moisturize as usual.\n\n### 4\\. Cinnamon & Honey Strips\n\nIt sounds like a delicious candy, but cinnamon and honey make a wonderful\ncombination for getting rid of blackheads. Again, the anti-bacterial agents in\nthe honey can help keep away bacteria that are causing acne (not necessarily\nblackheads, but still a bonus) as well as act as the adhesive to pull out\nanything clogging your pores. Cinnamon improves circulation, and this\nincreased blood flow gives your skin a smooth, healthy, glow.\n\nYou will need... – 1 part cinnamon powder -1 part organic, raw, honey -Clean\nstrips of cotton\n\nDirections Mix the honey and the cinnamon together until you have enough paste\nto cover the affected area. Apply in a thin layer over the blackheads and then\npress a strip of clean cotton over it. Let it sit for 3-5 minutes before\nremoving and rinsing your face. Don’t forget to follow up with a moisturizer!\n\n### 5\\. H2O Daily Blackhead Treatment\n\nWhile pore strips and face masks work wonders, they can only be used several\ntimes a week to avoid drying your skin out to much. If you want to do\nsomething daily to prevent your blackheads, a gentle rinsing with water 1-2\ntimes a day is the way to go. This keeps things that can make your pores\nappear larger-such as excess sebum and dead skin-flushed away and your pores\nclear. Be sure to use a light moisturizer when you are done to prevent your\nskin from trying to produce excess sebum to accommodate for dryness.\n\nYou will need... -Fresh water -A clean fluffy towel -Moisturizer\n\nDirections Twice a day splash your face with clean, fresh water. Pat dry with\na soft towel and apply moisturizer as usual. I suggest doing this early\nafternoon (so you wash away anything that has built up in the first part of\nthe day) and evening, but morning and evening works as well.\n\n### 6\\. Toner for Tighter Pores\n\nSince blackheads are caused by open, clogged, pores reacting to oxygen, it\nonly makes sense that “shrinking” your pores down will help. Lemon juice is\njust the astringent substance needed to get the job done, however, it can\nlighten skin temporarily and it does make you sensitive to the sun, so load up\non sunscreen if you plan on using this method in the summertime. If you have\nsensitive skin, try diluting the lemon juice with water first.\n\nYou will need... -1 lemon -cotton balls -A small bottle\n\nDirections Rinse your face and pat dry. Squeeze the lemon juice into a small\nbottle and then use just enough to dampen a cotton ball. Apply to affected\nareas 3-4 times a week, at bedtime. When you wake up, rinse your face with\nluke-warm water and apply moisturizer as usual. Store the rest of the juice in\nthe refrigerator for up to a week. Be aware-the juice can sting sometimes!\n\n### 7\\. Sweat It Out\n\nAlthough sweat glands and hair follicle pores aren’t the same thing, sweating\ncan still help minimize blackheads. When you work up enough of a sweat, the\nliquid naturally flows over and softens/flushes anything clogging your pores.\nIt is absolutely vital, however, that you wash your face immediately before\nand immediately afterwards, otherwise the affect can be detrimental. If you\nleave on make up or anything before this the sweat can carry it into your\npores, and if you don’t wash afterwards not only is all that stuff still in\nthere but now there’s dried sweat blocking up your pores as well. So on one\nhand sweat can cleanse pores, on the other; it could also clog them. Be sure\nto do it right from the start!\n\nYou will need... -Motivation to exercise OR a steam room/sauna -Fresh water -A\nclean fluffy towel\n\nDirections Rinse your face, than work up a good sweat. Rinse your face with\nwater, than pat dry with a clean fluffy towel. Moisturize as usual.\n\n### 8\\. Baking Soda & Water\n\nA little baking soda goes a long way for blackheads, but don’t overdo it, as\nit can seriously dry out your skin thanks to its saltiness. While pH may or\nmay not have a role to play in blackheads, the biggest reason baking soda\nhelps is because of it’s small, fine, granules that can work as a natural and\ninexpensive way to occasionally exfoliate and remove anything clogging your\npores (and therefore causing blackheads.)\n\nYou will need... -1 part baking soda -Fresh water\n\nDirections Mix water with enough baking soda to form a thick, but spreadable,\npaste. Using a gentle circular motion, massage the paste into your skin. Rinse\nthoroughly with plain water, pat your face dry, and then make sure you\nmoisturize.\n\n### 9\\. Cleansing Sugar Scrub\n\nSometimes all you need is a good exfoliating followed up by moisturizing.\nExfoliating does one very important job-it sloughs away dead skin cells. These\nare the skin cells that could potentially clog up your pores, leading to acne,\nwhiteheads, and of course, blackheads. It also temporarily revives circulation\nand it leaves you with a healthy glow and soft skin. If possible use jojoba\noil, as it is the oil (technically liquid wax) that most closely mimics our\nskins own sebum. If you don’t have jojoba oil, grapeseed, olive, or sweet\nalmond oil are all fine substitutes\n\nYou will need... -1 cup of sugar (brown or white) -4 tablespoons of jojoba oil\n-An airtight glass jar -Essential oils (optional)\n\nDirections Mix 4 tablespoons of oil into 1 cup of sugar, stirring until\neverything is fully incorporated. Add several drops of essential oil for\nfragrance if you like. Store in a cool dark place in a glass jar for up to the\nshelf-life of the oil you chose to use (although if for some reason I haven’t\nused it all, I personally make a fresh batch after about 1 1⁄2 months.) Stir\nbefore using and then wet face, scoop some scrub onto your fingertips, and\nmassage it over your skin in circular motions. Rinse with water and moisturize\nas usual. Do this no more than 2-3 times a week, otherwise you risk drying out\nand/or irritating your skin.\n\n### 10\\. Steam It Out\n\nSteam may not literally open your pores (see blackhead myths below) but it can\nhelp reduce the appearance of them by softening up trapped sebum/dead skin\ncells that can fill out your pores and form blackheads.\n\nYou will need... -A large bowl -Water -A soft clean towel\n\nDirections Fill a bowl with boiling water. Let it cool briefly, then cover\nyour head with a towel and lean over it for 5-10 minutes to allow the steam to\nloosen anything in your pores (form the towel like a tent so no steam\nescapes.) Be careful not to get to close or you risk burning your skin. When\nyou are done, rinse your face with warm water and pat firmly but gently dry\nwith a clean towel (or gently wipe away the blackheads.) Moisturize as usual.\nRepeat this several times a week, or as needed.\n\nSkin care is a balancing act-keep that in mind whenever you’re doing something\nthat involves cleansing or washing (or pore strips.) Overdoing it is going to\nmake matter much worse in the long run. Pore strips are great when you really\nneed them, but it’s best to try and prevent the blackheads in the first place\nby keeping up a good skin care regime.\n\n### 11\\. Apple Cider Vinegar & Mint Toner\n\nMake your own toner by mixing together ACV and crushed mint leaves. The apple\ncider vinegar can help breakdown the stuff causing the blackhead, while the\nmint creates a cooling “tightening” sensation on your skin. If the area around\nthe blackhead is swollen or irritated (e.g. you were picking at it even though\nyou shouldn’t be) the menthol can help tame the inflammation. Inflammation can\nmake it harder for whatever is clogging your pores to come loose in the first\nplace.\n\nYou will need... -3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar -3 tablespoons of\nfinely chopped/crushed fresh mint leaves -8 ounces of water -Cotton balls\n\nDirections Combine vinegar and mint in a small bottle and let it sit for 1\nweek in cool dark place. Strain, add a cup of water, and store in the\nrefrigerator for up to 6 days. Use nightly, rinsing your face first with water\nand then using clean cotton balls to apply the toner. Leave on overnight or up\nto several hours (if you have sensitive skin) and rinse off in the morning.\nFollow up with a moisturizer.\n\n### 2 Big Blackhead Myths\n\nLike acne and so many other skin conditions, myths abound about how to get rid\nof blackheads. Below are the 2 most common.\n\nBlackheads Are Caused By Dirt: Just in case you missed this part in the intro,\nblackheads are not caused by dirt. If you have larger pores, the dead\nskin/sebum build-up reacts with oxygen turning the substance black. Voila-a\nblackhead! A whitehead occurs when the pores’ opening is smaller and the sebum\nplug does not react to the oxygen.\n\nYou Can Shrink Your Pores: Nope, not possible. Pores are not muscles,\ntherefore they cannot open or close. They are simply holes that house the hair\nfollicles and sebaceous glands that are covering your body. Some things,\nhowever, can make pores appear smaller-such as lemon juice, which is an\nastringent and causes contraction of skin tissue. Otherwise, keeping them\nclear from blockages that can stretch them wider is the way to go. Genetics,\nage, and sun exposure can all play a role in how large your pores appear, but\nthere really is no magic trick to making them “shrink.”\n\n### What is a pore strip?\n\nSome of these remedies are homemade versions of pore strips, but heres a brief\nexplanation so you can experiment with making some on your own. Pore strips\nare made up of some sort of adhesive, and something to attach said adhesive to\n(at home, this can be gauze or even a strip of clean cotton cut from an old\nshirt.) When you pull the strip off, you pull the plug of sebum and dead skin\ncells out of the pore, and voila! The blackheads are gone. Keep in mind this\ndoes not prevent blackheads-only gets rid of them after they have popped up.\nThe nice thing about making them at home is they save a decent amount of\nmoney, and you don’t have to worry about commercial adhesives on your face.\n\nP.S. Make sure to take a look at the Everyday Roots Book with 350+ pages of\nthe best home remedies, natural beauty recipes, homemade cleaners and diy\nhousehold products. View Remedies\n\nBy Claire Goodall\n\nClaire is a lover of life, the natural world, and wild blueberries. On the\nweekend you can find her fiddling in the garden, playing with her dogs, and\nenjoying the great outdoors with her horse. Claire is very open-minded, ask\nher anything 🙂 Meet Claire\n\n6 Amazing Benefits of Regular Exercise & Physical Activity\n\nDaily Drink to \"Boost\" Your Immune System\n\nHomemade Natural Cold and Flu Inhaler\n\nHow to Make B Vitamin Water for Natural Energy\n\n14 Natural Home Remedies for UTI Pain & Discomfort\n\nHomemade Hot Pepper Cream for Arthritis & Joint Pain\n\nWe Want to Hear from You! Let us know which remedies work and do not work for\nyou, ask a question or leave a comment:\n\n#### 43 Comments\n\n 1. Jamila says:\n\nMay 29, 2014 at 12:29 pm\n\nSuperb and splendid! The cinnamon and honey strips really did wonders to my\nface. My face is really looking very smooth, healthy, and glowing.\n\nPlease, how often do i use it on my face?\n\nBest regards, Jamila\n\nReply\n\n * Gulnoza says:\n\nDecember 27, 2014 at 12:57 pm\n\nHi, Jamila! I tried the cinnamon and honey strips and it worked perfectly. I\nused it 3 times a week and it worked out awesomely.\n\nReply\n\n 2. Nancy says:\n\nOctober 16, 2014 at 6:58 am\n\nWOW first time using the vinegar and baking soda for my toenails worked\nwonders. Also, do you have any remedy for severe HOT FLASHES?? I am in my 70’s\nand suffer greatly. Thank you\n\nReply\n\n 3. Holli says:\n\nOctober 31, 2014 at 1:22 am\n\nThese are great remedies for skin care, even without problems. I avoid\nremedies with alcohol and peroxide. The natural variety that are listed, most\nof the items are already in the kitchen. Thank you for sharing, enjoy the\nfresh clean happy face\n\nReply\n\n 4. Jenifer B says:\n\nNovember 22, 2014 at 7:03 pm\n\nPlease understand that honey is antimicrobial because it is so high in solutes\nthat it creates a hypertonic environment for microbes. Simply smearing it on\none’s face is unlikely to have an antimicrobial effect because it is the sheer\nconcentration of solutes in honey that makes it antimicrobial. The act of\napplying it to one’s face not only dilutes it, but also does not provide\nenough contact time for bactericidal or even bacteristatic effect.\n\nReply\n\n 5. luwam says:\n\nNovember 25, 2014 at 2:12 pm\n\nwow the honey and milk on my face is very good. it softened my face like a\nbabies.\n\nReply\n\n 6. anto says:\n\nDecember 13, 2014 at 2:41 am\n\ni did the one of the egg white and tissue paper! it really worked...after\npeeling the tissue i looked at it against the light and i could see the\nblackheads..i did the procedure 3 times..i will be doing it every week form\nnow on. it’s really simple!\n\nReply\n\n * can say says:\n\nJanuary 14, 2015 at 4:05 am\n\nHow many times a week did u do it anto.\n\nReply\n\n 7. Ashley says:\n\nJanuary 17, 2015 at 2:39 am\n\nTissue paper and egg white is amazing . I’m pregnant and have been breaking\nout VERY bad . Has never been so bad before. My entire face was covered in\nblack heads. This pulled them all right out first try. Very happy. Will be\ndoing this once a week from now on !\n\nReply\n\n 8. reann says:\n\nJanuary 21, 2015 at 8:14 am\n\nI wouldn’t recommend the sugar scrub. Yes it exfoliated but it leaves\nmicroscopic cuts behind. you’re trying to heal the skin not tear it. A better\nexfoliant that’s much finer(if you must exfoliate) baking soda does wonders it\nalso whitens as it exfoliates so win/win if you have dark or acne spots!\n\nReply\n\n 9. Keith says:\n\nFebruary 7, 2015 at 8:32 am\n\nI suffer from blackheads so bad I’m afraid to look someone directly in the\nface. People have pointed them out before, and it is embarrassing. I actually\nhave one that is directly in the center of my nose that they all seem to\nnotice first. I have tried picking it until a scab, and healing it over. Still\ncomes back. I have tried just popping it, and it comes out, but shortly a few\ndays later. It comes back, and the hole it leaves in the time it takes to grow\nback is ridiculously hideous. I have no self worth when it comes to my body\nregardless. It would be nice to at least have a good looking face. I tried the\n“Sodium Bicarbonate Paste” I noticed instantly a change in texture, and\nappearance after the whole process was finished, but still the same unsightly\ngigantic poor hole. Is it possible coco butter, or anything really would help\nclear it up. Kinda like lighting scars???\n\nReply\n\n * Christa says:\n\nApril 12, 2016 at 7:58 pm\n\nHey Keith, going back to how blackheads are formed, I guess just monitor that\npart where that blackhead always forms! Use facial oil blotters to blot oil\naway at regular intervals. Make sure get enough sleep every night too. Regular\nand sufficient sleep can do wonders for your skin. Hope it gets better. x\n\nReply\n\n 10. Jay says:\n\nFebruary 10, 2015 at 7:35 pm\n\nCan I just point out that at the bottom you said it was impossible to “shrink\npores” yet earlier on in this list you said you could with lemon?\n\nReply\n\n * Claire Goodall says:\n\nFebruary 11, 2015 at 3:09 am\n\nYup, I explained at the end why it works and appears to “shrink” them-lemon\njuice is an astringent. An astringent will cause contraction of body tissue-\nusually, and in this case, referring to skin. It cannot truly shrink your\npores, however it CAN temporarily make them appear smaller. This is also why I\nput “shrinking” in quotes earlier in the list. I hope that cleared it up!\n\nReply\n\n * Suzanne Sanderson says:\n\nFebruary 23, 2015 at 1:57 am\n\nYes lemon juice does shrink them temporarily. I can’t wait to try the egg\nwhites.\n\nReply\n\n 11. Sallie says:\n\nFebruary 15, 2015 at 9:32 pm\n\nHello I’m 53 years old I’ve been fighting black head’s most of my life. I’m\ngoing to try the egg treatment. Thank you for sharing idea I hope it works.\nBlack heads look awful.\n\nF\n\nReply\n\n 12. aqsa says:\n\nFebruary 25, 2015 at 3:04 pm\n\nhi claire, i have blackheads on my face as well besiedes nose , can i apply\nyou honey n milk remedy to the whole face?\n\nReply\n\n 13. Reyaz says:\n\nFebruary 27, 2015 at 5:13 am\n\nYou mentioned about moisturizing after treatment, is there any recommendation\non any home made moisturizer?\n\nReply\n\n 14. mackenzie says:\n\nMarch 4, 2015 at 10:40 pm\n\nHelp! My cinnamon+honey mixture is wayyyy darker and more runny than\nyours..what did I do wrong?\n\nReply\n\n * emily says:\n\nMarch 21, 2015 at 10:48 pm\n\nMackenzie, it could be the honey. Did you use raw organic honey? That honey\nseems to be white-ish and thick. If you use regular honey then you get the\nliquidy consistency.\n\nI used what I had at home and mixed it all up: lime, sugar (for scrubbing),\nhoney (not raw, but fresh from my uncle’s beehives/honey farm, and cinnamon.\nIt is very dark. It was thinner than expected so I simply added more cinnamon.\n\nGood luck! -Emily\n\nReply\n\n * Taylor says:\n\nJune 27, 2016 at 3:13 pm\n\nI don’t have raw honey but I have filtered honey will it do the same thing\n\nReply\n\n * Rina says:\n\nMay 25, 2015 at 1:38 pm\n\nMaybe you put too much cinnamon or either the cinnamon or honey you used is\ndarker... Nothing to worry about 🙂\n\nReply\n\n * Emma says:\n\nApril 22, 2016 at 5:10 am\n\nYou might have to put a bit to more honey in. As it it the honey that makes it\nsticky and dense.\n\nReply\n\n 15. vithyya says:\n\nMarch 10, 2015 at 8:29 am\n\nhi claire Every medical practitioner & webpages as well as you have quoted\nthat blackheads are caused because of sebum ,oil etc. myself & entire family\nhas got dry & extremely dry skin, but still me & my husband has got lots of\nblackheads & its raising... will try your remedies but is stress a cause or\nany thing from your side to improve the situation? Spa people simply say it\ncan’t be removed just apply make-up to cover it up, but am sure its going to\nworsen the whole scenario..\n\nReply\n\n * Broňa says:\n\nMarch 24, 2015 at 3:08 pm\n\ni ve got the same problem. I dont know what to do because i have very dry and\nsensitive skin and still having this blackheads :/ please can you give me any\nadvise how to get rid of them without even more drying my skin ?\n\nReply\n\n 16. Julissa says:\n\nMarch 10, 2015 at 11:01 pm\n\nDoes the egg white really work if it does how many times to I use it. Also\ndoes the baking soda and water work if yes how many times to I use it\n\nReply\n\n * emily says:\n\nMarch 21, 2015 at 10:49 pm\n\nHelli Julissa, Right before my wedding my eyelash girl told me that girls in\nVietnam use egg white before their wedding. I can’t stand the smell of eggs so\nI couldn’t do it. However, if its good enough for an entire culture, its good\nenough for me! 😀\n\nReply\n\n 17. Emily says:\n\nMarch 15, 2015 at 5:34 pm\n\nCan you baking powder instead of baking soda? Because I don’t own baking soda,\nbut do own baking powder\n\nReply\n\n * crys says:\n\nAugust 4, 2015 at 4:38 pm\n\nbaking soda costs one dollar at the store. just get some. baking powder is NOT\nthe same.\n\nReply\n\n 18. Tanvi says:\n\nMarch 19, 2015 at 6:22 am\n\nM 18 ,due to dry skin ., wrinkles are appearing on my face ... Wht to do ...\nMy skin is sensitive nd do have many whiteheads ...\n\nReply\n\n 19. emily says:\n\nMarch 21, 2015 at 10:50 pm\n\nHoney, lemon and cinnamon is delicous! I keep licking my lips!\n\nReply\n\n 20. Renz VBA says:\n\nMarch 23, 2015 at 9:07 am\n\nThank you for this article, miss Claire!\n\nAmazing! I use the lemon trick myself ever since and I can’t believe it is\nalso featured in this post! In my site I also show the personal blackheads\nwhere you can see the results right after the process. See my face. Be my\njudge 🙂\n\nReply\n\n 21. Sariah says:\n\nMarch 28, 2015 at 2:21 am\n\nI am in the process of the egg whites I think I have a good feeling about it.\nBut if it doesn’t work does anyone else recommend a different one?\n\nReply\n\n 22. bruna says:\n\nMarch 28, 2015 at 8:20 pm\n\nhow long do i leave the egg white on my nose through each layer?\n\nReply\n\n 23. anmol says:\n\nApril 1, 2015 at 8:27 am\n\nfrom where i can get the strips.....not finding it\n\nReply\n\n 24. sara says:\n\nMay 11, 2015 at 4:01 am\n\nI just tried the egg one and it worked great but now that my face is all clean\ncan someone please tell me if the one wear you put mashed up bananas and apple\ncider vinegar on a towl and sit over a bowl of steaming water\nworks?!?!?!?!?!?!?\n\nReply\n\n 25. Alyssa says:\n\nMay 15, 2015 at 7:47 am\n\nI’m 54 and still have a bad complexion and I’ve tried all the tricks to get\nrid of them. For the last few years I have gotten more white heads under the\nskin which are a pain to remove. Only thing I have found to help is medication\nmy doctor prescribed that I take 2ce a day. Not saying some of these tricks\ndon’t help others but none have worked for me since I was 14. My doctor says\ntheirs no way to treat them from the outside as most of the problem is caused\nfrom the inside. I must say the pills work and have worked well in drying up\nand healing my bad acne. Like a person said once “If they all work then why is\ntheir so many of them”? Because the over the counter stuff doesn’t work. Just\nsaying....\n\nReply\n\n 26. Tait says:\n\nMay 17, 2015 at 5:04 pm\n\nI tried the honey and milk one but it didn’t get rid of the black heads, but\nit did soften my skin. Im going to try the egg whites now. Fingers crossed!\n\nReply\n\n 27. judie says:\n\nMay 19, 2015 at 6:52 pm\n\nThe egg white & tissue is my favourite! ive used it for weeks & found it to\nwork best if you use a facial steamer first then just cover your face in the\negg whites and tissue (messy) I leave it on atleast 45 minutes until its\nreally hard & you’ll be amazed seeing all the tiny blackheads on the tissue\nafterwards!\n\nReply\n\n 28. Rick says:\n\nApril 25, 2016 at 5:34 am\n\nI also have tried the Elmer’s glue. You know when you’re a kid and you spread\nglue on your hand and once dry peel it off to find your prints and such? Well\nthe tackiness in Elmer’s glue works just the same. I layer a light coating on\na blackhead area and allow to dry. Peel away and then treat with the organic\nhoney and milk mixture. I have been told that the lemon juice (citric acid)\nonly bleaches the blackheads. That may or may not be correct – but I’m\nextremely happy with my glue – plus I let it dry on my fingers and peel them\nas well like way back when i was a kid. I still get a kick out of it.\n\nReply\n\n 29. Serita says:\n\nMay 1, 2016 at 3:03 pm\n\nIf I don’t have any cotton strips, can I just rub it on my face let it sit for\na while thenow wash it off?\n\nReply\n\n 30. Jemima says:\n\nMay 4, 2016 at 6:48 am\n\nHello. The egg white one was really good, and the blackheads on my nose are\nclean. However the enlarged pores are still there, is there any way I can get\nthem back to their normal size?\n\nReply\n\n 31. Lisa Smith says:\n\nMay 10, 2016 at 6:25 am\n\nlove all the comments. especiallly the egg whites and tissue remedy for\nblackheads..awwesome result and its cheap\n\nReply\n\n### Leave a Reply Cancel reply\n\nMEDICAL AND GENERAL DISCLAIMER FOR EVERYDAYROOTS.COM (Referred to as Everyday\nRoots.)\n\nEveryday Roots is intended for informational purposes only. 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The tea tree was named by eighteenth century sailors, who made tea that smelled like nutmeg from the leaves of the tree growing on the swampy southeast Australian coast. Do not confuse the tea tree with the unrelated common tea plant that is used to make black and green teas.","Tea tree oil is applied to the skin (used topically) for infections such as acne, fungal infections of the nail (onychomycosis), lice, scabies, athlete's foot (tinea pedis), and ringworm. It is also used topically as a local antiseptic for cuts and abrasions, for burns, insect bites and stings, boils, vaginal infections, recurrent herpes labialis, toothache, infections of the mouth and nose, sore throat, and for ear infections such as otitis media and otitis externa.","Mild to moderate acne. Applying a 5% tea tree oil gel appears to be as effective as 5% benzoyl peroxide (Oxy-5, Benzac AC, and others) for treating acne. Tea tree oil might work more slowly than benzoyl peroxide, but seems to be less irritating to facial skin. When applied twice daily for 45 days, tea tree oil reduces several acne symptoms, including acne severity.","Fungus infections of the nails (onychomycosis). Topical application of 100% tea tree oil solution, twice daily for six months, can cure fungal toenail infection in about 18% of people who try it. It can also improve nail appearance and symptoms in about 56% of patients after three months and 60% of patients after six months of treatment. It seems to be comparable to twice daily application of clotrimazole 1% solution (Fungoid, Lotrimin, Lotrimin AF). Lower concentrations of tea tree oil do not seem to be as effective. For example, there is some evidence that a 5% tea tree oil cream applied three times daily for two months has no benefit.","Athlete's foot (tinea pedis). Topical application of a 10% tea tree oil cream works about as well as tolnaftate 1% cream (Genaspor, Tinactin, Ting, and others) for relieving symptoms of athlete's foot, including scaling, inflammation, itching, and burning. However, the 10% tea tree oil cream doesn't seem to cure the infection. A stronger tea tree oil solution (25% or 50%) is needed for that. Application of 25% or 50% tea tree oil solution appears to both relieve symptoms and clear up the infection in about half of people who try it for 4 weeks. However, 25% or 50% tea tree oil concentrations don't appear to be as effective for curing the infection as medications such as clotrimazole or terbinafine.","Bacterial infection of the vagina (bacterial vaginosis). Early research suggests that tea tree oil may benefit people with bacterial vaginosis.","Dandruff. Early research suggests that applying a 5% tea tree oil shampoo three minutes daily for four weeks reduces scalp lesions, scalp itchiness, and greasiness in people with dandruff.","Dental plaque. Results from research examining the effects of tea tree oil on dental plaque are inconsistent. Some early research shows that brushing the teeth with a 2.5% tea tree oil gel twice daily for 8 weeks reduces gum bleeding but not plaque in people who have gingivitis caused by plaque. Also, using a mouthwash containing tea tree oil after a professional teeth cleaning does not seem to reduce plaque formation. However, rinsing with a specific product (Tebodont) containing tea tree oil and a chemical called xylitol seems to reduce plaque. Also, rinsing with another product that contains tea tree oil, clove, and holy basil seems to reduce plaque.","Gingivitis. Results from research examining the effects of tea tree oil on gingivitis are inconsistent. Some early research shows that brushing the teeth with a 2.5% tea tree oil gel twice daily for eight weeks reduces gum bleeding but does not improve overall gum health in people who have gingivitis caused by plaque. However, rinsing with a specific product (Tebodont) containing tea tree oil and a chemical called xylitol seems to reduce gum inflammation. Also, rinsing with another product that contains tea tree oil, clove, and holy basil seems to reduce gum inflammation.","Bad breath. Early research shows that adding tea tree oil to an essential oil mixture containing peppermint and lemon oils can reduce bad breath when used as part of a 3-minute oral cleaning.","Hemorrhoids. Some early research suggests that applying a gel containing tea tree oil, hyaluronic acid, and methyl-sulfonyl-methane reduces symptoms of hemorrhoids, including pain, inflammation and itching, in children.","Cold sores (Herpes labialis). Research so far suggests that applying 6% tea tree oil gel five times daily does not improve cold sores.","Excess body hair in women (hirsutism). Early research suggests that using a spray containing lavender oil and tea tree oil twice daily for 3 months slightly reduces hair growth in some areas in women with hirsutism.","Lice. Early research suggests that tea tree oil might repel lice. Also, applying a combination of lavender and tea tree oil kills lice eggs and reduces the number of live lice. It is unclear if the effects are caused by the tea tree oil alone or the combination of lavender and tea tree oil.","Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection. Evidence about the effects of tea tree oil on MRSA infection is unclear. When compared to standard MRSA treatment alone, adding tea tree oil does not seem to improve overall MRSA clearance or prevent infection. Also, using a tea tree oil solution when cleaning wounds does not seem to improve MRSA clearance. However, an early study suggests that using a 4% tea tree oil nasal ointment plus a 5% tea tree oil body wash along with other standard treatments might have a small benefit. Tea tree oil does not seem to prevent MRSA infection.","Allergic skin reactions to nickel. Early research suggests that undiluted tea tree oil may reduce the area and redness skin reactions in people who are allergic to contact with nickel. Also some early evidence suggests that applying diluted tea tree oil to the skin before nickel exposure reduces skin reactions in people allergic to nickel.","Yeast infections in the mouth and throat (thrush; also known as oropharyngeal candidiasis). Because people with AIDS have a weak immune system, they sometimes come down with \"opportunistic\" infections such as thrush. There is some evidence that tea tree oil might be beneficial in patients with HIV/AIDS whose thrush does not respond to usual antifungal medications such as fluconazole. Swishing and expelling tea tree oil solution for 2-4 weeks seems to improve symptoms. There is also early evidence that using tea tree oil as part of an essential oil mixture might improve oral comfort in cancer patients. However, adding 1 mL of tea tree oil to a standard conditioner treatment does not reduce infections and inflammation in people with dentures.","Skin infection caused by a certain virus. Early research shows that applying a combination of tea tree oil and iodine to the skin of children for 30 days helps clear up skin bumps caused by a poxvirus better than just tea tree oil or iodine alone.","Vaginal infection called trichomoniasis. Early research suggests that tea tree oil may be beneficial for people with a type of vaginal infection called trichomoniasis.","Vaginal infection called vaginal candidiasis. Early research suggests that tea tree oil may be beneficial for people with a type of vaginal infection called vaginal candidiasis.","Tea tree oil is POSSIBLY SAFE for most people when put on the skin, but it can cause skin irritation and swelling. In people with acne, it can sometimes cause skin dryness, itching, stinging, burning, and redness.","Applying products to the skin that contain tea tree oil along with lavender oil might not be safe for young boys who have not yet reached puberty. These products might have hormone effects that could disrupt the normal hormones in a boy's body. In some cases, this has resulted in boys developing abnormal breast growth called gynecomastia. The safety of these products when used by young girls is not known.","Tea tree oil is LIKELY UNSAFE when taken by mouth. Don't take tea tree oil by mouth. As a general rule never take undiluted essential oils by mouth due to the possibility of serious side effects. Taking tree tea oil by mouth has caused confusion, inability to walk, unsteadiness, rash, and coma.","Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Tea tree oil is POSSIBLY SAFE when applied to the skin. However, it is LIKELY UNSAFE if taken by mouth. Ingestion of tea tree oil can be toxic.","For infestation of the eyelashes with a type of mite (ocular demodicosis): Weekly scrubs of the eyelid using 50% tea tree oil along with daily scrubs of the eyelid with tea tree shampoo or 10% tea tree oil, applied once or twice per day for 3-5 minutes for up to 6 weeks.","For athlete's foot (tinea pedis): 25% or 50% tea tree oil solution applied twice daily for one month has been used. Also, 10% tea tree oil cream applied twice daily for one month has also been used.","For infestation of the eyelashes with a type of mite (ocular demodicosis): Weekly scrubs of the eyelid using 50% tea tree oil and daily eyelid massages with 5% tea tree ointment has been used.","Dryden M. S., Dailly S. and Crouch M. A randomized, controlled trial of tea tree topical preparations versus a standard topical regimen for the clearance of MRSA colonization. J Hosp Infect 2004;56(4):283-286. View abstract.","Edmondson M, Newall N, Carville K, Smith J, Riley TV and Carson CF. Uncontrolled, open-label, pilot study of tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) oil solution in the decolonisation of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus positive wounds and its influence on wound healing. Int Wound J 2011;8(4):375-384. View abstract.","Elsom GF, Hyde D. Susceptibility of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus to tea tree oil and mupirocin. J Antimicrob Chemother 1999;43:427-8. View abstract.","Enshaieh S, Jooya A, Siadat AH, and Iraji F. The efficacy of 5% topical tea tree oil gel in mild to moderate acne vulgaris: a randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2007;73(1):22-25. View abstract.","Gao YY, Di Pascuale MA, Elizondo A and Tseng SC. Clinical treatment of ocular demodecosis by lid scrub with tea tree oil. Cornea 2007;26(2):136-143. View abstract.","Greig JE, Thoo SL, Carson CF, Riley TV. Allergic contact dermatitis following use of a tea tree oil hand-wash not due to tea tree oil. Contact Dermatitis 1999;41:354-5. View abstract.","Hammer KA, Carson CF, Riley TV. In vitro activities of ketoconazole, econazole, miconazole, and Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) oil against Malassezia species. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 2000;44:467-9. View abstract.","Hammer KA, Carson CF, Riley TV. In-vitro activity of essential oils, in particular Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) oil and tea tree oil products, against Candida spp. J Antimicrob Chemother 1998;42:591-5. View abstract.","Hammer KA, Carson CF, Riley TV. Susceptibility of transient and commensal skin flora to the essential oil of Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree oil). Am J Infect Control 1996;24:186-9.. View abstract.","Henley DV, Lipson N, Korach KS, Bloch CA. Prepubertal gynecomastia linked to lavender and tea tree oils. N Eng J Med 2007;356:479-85. View abstract.","Hur MH, Park J, Maddock-Jennings W, Kim DO and Lee MS. Reduction of mouth malodour and volatile sulphur compounds in intensive care patients using an essential oil mouthwash. Phytother Res 2007;21(7):641-643. View abstract.","James PJ, Callander JT. Dipping and jetting with tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) oil formulations control lice (Bovicola ovis) on sheep. Vet Parasitol. 2012 Oct 26;189(2-4):338-43. View abstract.","Jandourek A, Vaishampayan JK, Vazquez JA. Efficacy of melaleuca oral solution for the treatment of fluconazole refractory oral candidiasis in AIDS patients. AIDS 1998;12:1033-7. View abstract.","Joksimovic N, Spasovski G, Joksimovic V, et al. Efficacy and tolerability of hyaluronic acid, tea tree oil and methyl-sulfonyl-methane in a new gel medical device for treatment of haemorrhoids in a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Updates Surg 2012;64:195-201. View abstract.","Kang HY, Na SS and Kim YK. [Effects of oral care with essential oil on improvement in oral health status of hospice patients]. J Korean Acad Nurs 2010;40(4):473-481. View abstract.","Khanna M, Qasem K, Sasseville D. Allergic contact dermatitis to tea tree oil with erythema multiforme-like id reaction. Am J Contact Dermat 2000;11:238-42.. View abstract.","Kim JH, Chun YS and Kim JC. Clinical and immunological responses in ocular demodecosis. J Korean Med Sci 2011;26(9):1231-1237. View abstract.","Koh KJ, Pearce AL, Marshman G, et al. Tea tree oil reduces histamine-induced skin inflammation. Br J Dermatol 2002;147:1212-7.. View abstract.","Koo H, Kim TH, Kim KW, Wee SW, Chun YS, Kim JC. Ocular surface discomfort and Demodex: effect of tea tree oil eyelid scrub in Demodex blepharitis. J Korean Med Sci. 2012 Dec;27(12):1574-9. View abstract.","Kothiwale SV, Patwardhan V, Gandhi M, Sohoni R, Kumar A. 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Efficacy of an herbal dietary supplement (Smooth Move) in the management of constipation in nursing home residents: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. J Am.Med.Dir.Assoc. 2006;7(9):556-561. View abstract.","Burdock, G. A. and Carabin, I. G. Safety assessment of coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) essential oil as a food ingredient. Food Chem.Toxicol 2009;47(1):22-34. View abstract.","Chaudhry, N. M. and Tariq, P. Bactericidal activity of black pepper, bay leaf, aniseed and coriander against oral isolates. Pak.J Pharm Sci 2006;19(3):214-218. View abstract.","Chithra, V. and Leelamma, S. Hypolipidemic effect of coriander seeds (Coriandrum sativum): mechanism of action. Plant Foods Hum.Nutr. 1997;51(2):167-172. View abstract.","Eidi, M., Eidi, A., Saeidi, A., Molanaei, S., Sadeghipour, A., Bahar, M., and Bahar, K. Effect of coriander seed (Coriandrum sativum L.) ethanol extract on insulin release from pancreatic beta cells in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. 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View abstract.","Blackwood B, Thompson G, McMullan R, Stevenson M, Riley TV, Alderdice FA, Trinder TJ, Lavery GG, McAuley DF. Tea tree oil (5%) body wash versus standard care (Johnson's Baby Softwash) to prevent colonization with methicillin- resistant Staphylococcus aureus in critically ill adults: a randomized controlled trial. J Antimicrob Chemother. 2013 May;68(5):1193-9. View abstract.","Buck DS, Nidorf DM, Addino JG. Comparison of two topical preparations for the treatment of onychomycosis: Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) oil and clotimazole. J Fam Pract 1994;38:601-5. View abstract.","Buck DS, Nidorf DM, Addino JG. Comparison of two topical preparations for the treatment of onychomycosis: Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) oil and clotrimazole. J Fam Pract 1994;38:601-5. View abstract.","Caelli M and Riley T. Tea tree oil - an alternative topical decolonisation agent for adult inpatients with methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) - a pilot study. 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Activity of tea tree oil on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). J Hosp Infect 1998;39:244-5. View abstract.","Christoffers WA, Blömeke B, Coenraads PJ, Schuttelaar ML. Co-sensitization to ascaridole and tea tree oil. Contact Dermatitis. 2013 Sep;69(3):187-9. View abstract.","Cox SD, Mann CM, Markham JL, et al. The mode of antimicrobial action of the essential oil of Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree oil). J Appl Microbiol 2000;88:170-5.. View abstract.","Satchell AC, Saurajen A, Bell C, Barnetson RS. Treatment of interdigital tinea pedis with 25% and 50% tea tree oil solution: a randomized, placebo- controlled, blinded study. Australas J Dermatol 2002;43:175-8.. View abstract.","Saxer UP, Stauble A, Szabo SH and Menghini G. [Effect of mouthwashing with tea tree oil on plaque and inflammation]. Schweiz Monatsschr Zahnmed 2003;113(9):985-996. View abstract.","Soukoulis, S. and Hirsch, R. The effects of a tea tree oil-containing gel on plaque and chronic gingivitis. 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See All NamesAceite del Árbol de Té, Australian Tea Tree Oil,\nHuile de Melaleuca, Huile de Théier, Huile de Théier Australien, Huile\nEssentielle de Théier, Melaleuca alternifolia, Melaleuca Oil, Oil of\nMelaleuca, Oleum Melaleucae, Tea Tree, Tea Tree Essential Oil.\n\nHide Names\n\nReview this Treatment113 User ReviewsSee Brand Products\n\n###### TEA TREE OIL Overview Information\n\nTea tree oil is derived from the leaves of the tea tree. The tea tree was\nnamed by eighteenth century sailors, who made tea that smelled like nutmeg\nfrom the leaves of the tree growing on the swampy southeast Australian coast.\nDo not confuse the tea tree with the unrelated common tea plant that is used\nto make black and green teas.\n\nTea tree oil is applied to the skin (used topically) for infections such as\nacne, fungal infections of the nail (onychomycosis), lice, scabies, athlete's\nfoot (tinea pedis), and ringworm. It is also used topically as a local\nantiseptic for cuts and abrasions, for burns, insect bites and stings, boils,\nvaginal infections, recurrent herpes labialis, toothache, infections of the\nmouth and nose, sore throat, and for ear infections such as otitis media and\notitis externa.\n\nSome people add it to bath water to treat cough, bronchial congestion, and\npulmonary inflammation.\n\n#### How does it work?\n\nThe chemicals in tea tree oil may kill bacteria and fungus, and reduce\nallergic skin reactions.\n\n###### TEA TREE OIL Uses & Effectiveness\n\n### Possibly Effective for:\n\n * Mild to moderate acne. Applying a 5% tea tree oil gel appears to be as effective as 5% benzoyl peroxide (Oxy-5, Benzac AC, and others) for treating acne. Tea tree oil might work more slowly than benzoyl peroxide, but seems to be less irritating to facial skin. When applied twice daily for 45 days, tea tree oil reduces several acne symptoms, including acne severity.\n * Fungus infections of the nails (onychomycosis). Topical application of 100% tea tree oil solution, twice daily for six months, can cure fungal toenail infection in about 18% of people who try it. It can also improve nail appearance and symptoms in about 56% of patients after three months and 60% of patients after six months of treatment. It seems to be comparable to twice daily application of clotrimazole 1% solution (Fungoid, Lotrimin, Lotrimin AF). Lower concentrations of tea tree oil do not seem to be as effective. For example, there is some evidence that a 5% tea tree oil cream applied three times daily for two months has no benefit.\n * Athlete's foot (tinea pedis). Topical application of a 10% tea tree oil cream works about as well as tolnaftate 1% cream (Genaspor, Tinactin, Ting, and others) for relieving symptoms of athlete's foot, including scaling, inflammation, itching, and burning. However, the 10% tea tree oil cream doesn't seem to cure the infection. A stronger tea tree oil solution (25% or 50%) is needed for that. Application of 25% or 50% tea tree oil solution appears to both relieve symptoms and clear up the infection in about half of people who try it for 4 weeks. However, 25% or 50% tea tree oil concentrations don't appear to be as effective for curing the infection as medications such as clotrimazole or terbinafine.\n\n### Insufficient Evidence for:\n\n * Bacterial infection of the vagina (bacterial vaginosis). Early research suggests that tea tree oil may benefit people with bacterial vaginosis.\n * Dandruff. Early research suggests that applying a 5% tea tree oil shampoo three minutes daily for four weeks reduces scalp lesions, scalp itchiness, and greasiness in people with dandruff.\n * Dental plaque. Results from research examining the effects of tea tree oil on dental plaque are inconsistent. Some early research shows that brushing the teeth with a 2.5% tea tree oil gel twice daily for 8 weeks reduces gum bleeding but not plaque in people who have gingivitis caused by plaque. Also, using a mouthwash containing tea tree oil after a professional teeth cleaning does not seem to reduce plaque formation. However, rinsing with a specific product (Tebodont) containing tea tree oil and a chemical called xylitol seems to reduce plaque. Also, rinsing with another product that contains tea tree oil, clove, and holy basil seems to reduce plaque.\n * Gingivitis. Results from research examining the effects of tea tree oil on gingivitis are inconsistent. Some early research shows that brushing the teeth with a 2.5% tea tree oil gel twice daily for eight weeks reduces gum bleeding but does not improve overall gum health in people who have gingivitis caused by plaque. However, rinsing with a specific product (Tebodont) containing tea tree oil and a chemical called xylitol seems to reduce gum inflammation. Also, rinsing with another product that contains tea tree oil, clove, and holy basil seems to reduce gum inflammation.\n * Bad breath. Early research shows that adding tea tree oil to an essential oil mixture containing peppermint and lemon oils can reduce bad breath when used as part of a 3-minute oral cleaning.\n * Hemorrhoids. Some early research suggests that applying a gel containing tea tree oil, hyaluronic acid, and methyl-sulfonyl-methane reduces symptoms of hemorrhoids, including pain, inflammation and itching, in children.\n * Cold sores (Herpes labialis). Research so far suggests that applying 6% tea tree oil gel five times daily does not improve cold sores.\n * Excess body hair in women (hirsutism). Early research suggests that using a spray containing lavender oil and tea tree oil twice daily for 3 months slightly reduces hair growth in some areas in women with hirsutism.\n * Lice. Early research suggests that tea tree oil might repel lice. Also, applying a combination of lavender and tea tree oil kills lice eggs and reduces the number of live lice. It is unclear if the effects are caused by the tea tree oil alone or the combination of lavender and tea tree oil.\n * Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection. Evidence about the effects of tea tree oil on MRSA infection is unclear. When compared to standard MRSA treatment alone, adding tea tree oil does not seem to improve overall MRSA clearance or prevent infection. Also, using a tea tree oil solution when cleaning wounds does not seem to improve MRSA clearance. However, an early study suggests that using a 4% tea tree oil nasal ointment plus a 5% tea tree oil body wash along with other standard treatments might have a small benefit. Tea tree oil does not seem to prevent MRSA infection.\n * Allergic skin reactions to nickel. Early research suggests that undiluted tea tree oil may reduce the area and redness skin reactions in people who are allergic to contact with nickel. Also some early evidence suggests that applying diluted tea tree oil to the skin before nickel exposure reduces skin reactions in people allergic to nickel.\n * Yeast infections in the mouth and throat (thrush; also known as oropharyngeal candidiasis). Because people with AIDS have a weak immune system, they sometimes come down with \"opportunistic\" infections such as thrush. There is some evidence that tea tree oil might be beneficial in patients with HIV/AIDS whose thrush does not respond to usual antifungal medications such as fluconazole. Swishing and expelling tea tree oil solution for 2-4 weeks seems to improve symptoms. There is also early evidence that using tea tree oil as part of an essential oil mixture might improve oral comfort in cancer patients. However, adding 1 mL of tea tree oil to a standard conditioner treatment does not reduce infections and inflammation in people with dentures.\n * Skin infection caused by a certain virus. Early research shows that applying a combination of tea tree oil and iodine to the skin of children for 30 days helps clear up skin bumps caused by a poxvirus better than just tea tree oil or iodine alone.\n * Vaginal infection called trichomoniasis. Early research suggests that tea tree oil may be beneficial for people with a type of vaginal infection called trichomoniasis.\n * Vaginal infection called vaginal candidiasis. Early research suggests that tea tree oil may be beneficial for people with a type of vaginal infection called vaginal candidiasis.\n * Congestion.\n * Cough.\n * Ear infections.\n * Preventing infections in cuts, abrasions, burns, insect bites and stings, and boils.\n * Ringworm.\n * Scabies.\n * Sore throat.\n * Other conditions.\n\nMore evidence is needed to rate tea tree oil for these uses.\n\n###### TEA TREE OIL Side Effects & Safety\n\nTea tree oil is POSSIBLY SAFE for most people when put on the skin, but it can\ncause skin irritation and swelling. In people with acne, it can sometimes\ncause skin dryness, itching, stinging, burning, and redness.\n\nApplying products to the skin that contain tea tree oil along with lavender\noil might not be safe for young boys who have not yet reached puberty. These\nproducts might have hormone effects that could disrupt the normal hormones in\na boy's body. In some cases, this has resulted in boys developing abnormal\nbreast growth called gynecomastia. The safety of these products when used by\nyoung girls is not known.\n\nTea tree oil is LIKELY UNSAFE when taken by mouth. Don't take tea tree oil by\nmouth. As a general rule never take undiluted essential oils by mouth due to\nthe possibility of serious side effects. Taking tree tea oil by mouth has\ncaused confusion, inability to walk, unsteadiness, rash, and coma.\n\n#### Special Precautions & Warnings:\n\nPregnancy and breast-feeding: Tea tree oil is POSSIBLY SAFE when applied to\nthe skin. However, it is LIKELY UNSAFE if taken by mouth. Ingestion of tea\ntree oil can be toxic.\n\n###### TEA TREE OIL Interactions\n\nWe currently have no information for TEA TREE OIL Interactions\n\n###### TEA TREE OIL Dosing\n\nThe following doses have been studied in scientific research:\n\nADULT\n\nAPPLIED TO THE SKIN:\n\n * For acne: 5% tea tree oil gel applied daily.\n * For infestation of the eyelashes with a type of mite (ocular demodicosis): Weekly scrubs of the eyelid using 50% tea tree oil along with daily scrubs of the eyelid with tea tree shampoo or 10% tea tree oil, applied once or twice per day for 3-5 minutes for up to 6 weeks.\n * For nail fungus (onychomycosis): 100% tea tree oil solution applied twice daily for 6 months.\n * For athlete's foot (tinea pedis): 25% or 50% tea tree oil solution applied twice daily for one month has been used. Also, 10% tea tree oil cream applied twice daily for one month has also been used.\n\nCHILDREN\n\nAPPLIED TO THE SKIN:\n\n * For acne: 5% tea tree oil gel applied daily.\n * For infestation of the eyelashes with a type of mite (ocular demodicosis): Weekly scrubs of the eyelid using 50% tea tree oil and daily eyelid massages with 5% tea tree ointment has been used.\n\nView clinical references for this vitamin or supplement\n\nReferences:\n\nDel Beccaro MA. Melaleuca oil poisoning in a 17-month-old. Vet Hum Toxicol\n1995;37:557-8. View abstract.\n\nDryden M. S., Dailly S. and Crouch M. A randomized, controlled trial of tea\ntree topical preparations versus a standard topical regimen for the clearance\nof MRSA colonization. J Hosp Infect 2004;56(4):283-286. 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Dr. Zoe Draelos, a dermatologist in Durham, North Carolina, who's thankfully provided 8 easy ways to prevent these bad boys from popping up so often (and how to take care of 'em when they do crop up).","\"A blackhead is a wax plug in a pore made up of dead skin cells, debris, and bacteria,\" says Dr. Draelos. \"What causes them is a blockage in the pore that prevents the gland from secreting and shedding what it needs to (oil, dead skin cells etc.). Then, as the wax plug slowly gets pushed toward the skin's surface, it comes in contact with the air, which oxidizes it and turns black.\"","\"Benzoyl peroxide, while it works better and faster, can end up being too irritating if you have sensitive or dry skin,\" explains Dr. Draelos. \"So, use a wash with salicylic acid instead since it's not as harsh.\"","\"And while you may not see results as quickly, it is effective — and it also helps prevent new blackheads from forming by keeping your pores clear.\"","\"The wax plug that's stuck inside of your pore is very sticky, so you have to unstick it first in order for it to work its way out,\" says Draelos. One way to get rid of stubborn blackheads is to use a wipe (every other night) that contains malic, glycolic, lactic, and salicylic acids. These ingredients clear away any dead skin cells that block the pores and help break down the wax plugs, loosening them so they can break free from your pores.","\"Pore strips do help get rid of blackheads by pulling them out of the pore, but they work better after the plug has been loosened up,\" says Dr. Draelos.","She suggests using a benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid treatment cream a few nights in a row before using a pore strip (wherever you get blackheads the most), since you'll get better results.","\"If you're washing your face with a benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid cleanser for two weeks (the skin's renewal time) and you're still seeing blackheads, incorporate a mechanized brush into your routine,\" says Dr. Draelos. \"These help loosen up the plugs faster.\" If you have oily skin, she suggests using them every day, but if you have sensitive, dry skin, be sure to only use them once a week.","\"Using an oil-absorbing clay mask once a week for 10 to 15 minutes will help control the amount of oil on your skin,\" says Draelos. \"And the less oil you have, the less blackheads you'll see.\"","A formula like this one, which can be used on every skin type, offers up professional results in the comfort of your own home. With 25 percent AHA and the 2 percent BHA and a cocktail of acids like glycolic, tartaric, lactic, citric, and salicylic, it gently resurfaces your skin, exfoliating away any built-up dead skin cells that can contribute to clogged pores.","Simply leave it on for 20 minutes, rinse it off with warm water, and take a selfie, because your skin is about to be blackhead-free and glowing (oh, and it won't be red either!). Just use it sparingly, like once every two weeks, because it's a no-joke formula.","If you're still not seeing progress after using your new at-home regimen for a month and a half, make an appointment with your dermatologist. He or she may have to de-plug your blackheads using special tools.","They may also prescribe you a vitamin A creams like Retin A or Differen gel to tackle and prevent blackheads from coming back. Prescription-strength formulas like these ones make the skin that lines your pores exfoliate better, so the contents don't get stuck and result in a clogged pore.","A Part of Hearst Digital Media Cosmopolitan participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites."]},"parsed_md":"How to Get Rid of Blackheads - 8 Blackhead Removal Products That Really Work\n\nToday's Top Stories\n\n1\n\nThe Great CNN Baby Boom\n\n2\n\nA Pro Face Reader Decodes the Royal Family Photo\n\n3\n\nThe 50 Best Butts on Instagram\n\n4\n\n7 Charts Only BFFs Will get\n\n5\n\nAdam Rippon Riffs On 'Legally Blonde'\n\n# 8 Easy Ways to Get Rid of Blackheads Because They're Seriously Annoying\n\n##\n\nCan't we all just have clear skin already?\n\nBy Carly Cardellino\n\nApr 9, 2018\n\nCourtesy Image/Kathleen Kamphausen\n\nSomething you already know: Blackheads are super annoying because they keep\nhappening — just when you clear them all away, it seems another batch appear.\nCue all of the eyerolls. To the rescue? Dr. Zoe Draelos, a dermatologist in\nDurham, North Carolina, who's thankfully provided 8 easy ways to prevent these\nbad boys from popping up so often (and how to take care of 'em when they do\ncrop up).\n\n1 of 8\n\nGetty\n\nSo, What Causes Blackheads Anyway?\n\nHalf of the battle of banishing blackheads is knowing what they are and what's\ncausing them.\n\n\"A blackhead is a wax plug in a pore made up of dead skin cells, debris, and\nbacteria,\" says Dr. Draelos. \"What causes them is a blockage in the pore that\nprevents the gland from secreting and shedding what it needs to (oil, dead\nskin cells etc.). Then, as the wax plug slowly gets pushed toward the skin's\nsurface, it comes in contact with the air, which oxidizes it and turns black.\"\n\nAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below\n\n2 of 8\n\nUse the Right Cleanser\n\n$7.40\n\nSHOP NOW\n\n\"Benzoyl peroxide, while it works better and faster, can end up being too\nirritating if you have sensitive or dry skin,\" explains Dr. Draelos. \"So, use\na wash with salicylic acid instead since it's not as harsh.\"\n\n\"And while you may not see results as quickly, it is effective — and it also\nhelps prevent new blackheads from forming by keeping your pores clear.\"\n\nAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below\n\n3 of 8\n\nEnlist the Help of Oil-Dissolving Ingredients\n\n$35.70\n\nSHOP NOW\n\n\"The wax plug that's stuck inside of your pore is very sticky, so you have to\nunstick it first in order for it to work its way out,\" says Draelos. One way\nto get rid of stubborn blackheads is to use a wipe (every other night) that\ncontains malic, glycolic, lactic, and salicylic acids. These ingredients clear\naway any dead skin cells that block the pores and help break down the wax\nplugs, loosening them so they can break free from your pores.\n\nAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below\n\n4 of 8\n\n$5.31\n\nSHOP NOW\n\n\"Pore strips do help get rid of blackheads by pulling them out of the pore,\nbut they work better after the plug has been loosened up,\" says Dr. Draelos.\n\nShe suggests using a benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid treatment cream a few\nnights in a row before using a pore strip (wherever you get blackheads the\nmost), since you'll get better results.\n\nAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below\n\n5 of 8\n\nUse a Deep-Cleaning Facial Brush Regularly\n\n$129.00\n\nSHOP NOW\n\n\"If you're washing your face with a benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid\ncleanser for two weeks (the skin's renewal time) and you're still seeing\nblackheads, incorporate a mechanized brush into your routine,\" says Dr.\nDraelos. \"These help loosen up the plugs faster.\" If you have oily skin, she\nsuggests using them every day, but if you have sensitive, dry skin, be sure to\nonly use them once a week.\n\nAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below\n\nAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below\n\n6 of 8\n\nCourtesy Image\n\nUse a Clay Mask to Minimize Oil\n\n$57.00\n\nSHOP NOW\n\n\"Using an oil-absorbing clay mask once a week for 10 to 15 minutes will help\ncontrol the amount of oil on your skin,\" says Draelos. \"And the less oil you\nhave, the less blackheads you'll see.\"\n\nAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below\n\n7 of 8\n\nUse a Heavy-Hitting Mask Every 2 Weeks\n\n$80.00\n\nSHOP NOW\n\nA formula like this one, which can be used on every skin type, offers up\nprofessional results in the comfort of your own home. With 25 percent AHA and\nthe 2 percent BHA and a cocktail of acids like glycolic, tartaric, lactic,\ncitric, and salicylic, it gently resurfaces your skin, exfoliating away any\nbuilt-up dead skin cells that can contribute to clogged pores.\n\nSimply leave it on for 20 minutes, rinse it off with warm water, and take a\nselfie, because your skin is about to be blackhead-free and glowing (oh, and\nit won't be red either!). Just use it sparingly, like once every two weeks,\nbecause it's a no-joke formula.\n\nAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below\n\n8 of 8\n\nEnlist Your Dermatologist's Help\n\nIf you're still not seeing progress after using your new at-home regimen for a\nmonth and a half, make an appointment with your dermatologist. He or she may\nhave to de-plug your blackheads using special tools.\n\nThey may also prescribe you a vitamin A creams like Retin A or Differen gel to\ntackle and prevent blackheads from coming back. Prescription-strength formulas\nlike these ones make the skin that lines your pores exfoliate better, so the\ncontents don't get stuck and result in a clogged pore.\n\nAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below\n\nNext\n\n8 Tourist Attractions That Are Actually Completely Fake\n\nAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below\n\nShare\n\nTweet\n\nEmail\n\nMore From Simple Skincare\n\nThe 9 Best Face Washes for Every Skin Type\n\n8 Stunning Hairstyles for Winter\n\nAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below\n\nThis Harry Potter Highlighting Palette Is Magical\n\n#DollarTree Makeup Is the Latest Beauty Trend\n\nI Got a Diamond Facial and It Changed My Face\n\nChocolate Mauve Is Fall's Must-Have Hair Color\n\nCoverGirl Announces First Male CoverGirl\n\nWhat Happens When You Don't Shower For Two Days\n\n12 Innovative New Hair Products\n\nEasy Hairstyles to Wear With Scarves\n\n * Simple Skincare\n * All About Acne\n * Beauty & Style\n * How to Get Rid of Blackheads Easily\n * Easy Remedies For Removing Blackheads\n * How to Get Rid of Bacne\n * 13 Hacks That Will Help You Get Rid of Acne\n * Get Rid of Zits...Fast!\n * How to Get Rid of Acne Scars Once and for All\n * clear skin\n\n * Newsletter\n * Digital Editions\n * About Us\n * Press Room\n * Contact Us\n * Community Guidelines\n * Advertise Online\n * Cosmo Books\n * Work For Cosmo\n * Customer Service\n * BestProducts\n * Subscribe\n * Other Hearst Subscriptions\n * Give a Gift\n * Events & Promotions\n * Giveaways\n * Being Green\n\nA Part of Hearst Digital Media Cosmopolitan participates in various affiliate\nmarketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially\nchosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites.\n\n©2018 Hearst Communications, Inc. 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By clicking “Accept and Continue” below, (1) you consent to these activities unless and until you withdraw your consent using our rights request form, and (2) you consent to allow your data to be transferred, processed, and stored in the United States.","To proceed, simply complete the form below, and a link to the article will be sent by email on your behalf. Note: Please don't include any URLs in your comments, as they will be removed upon submission.","Blackheads are small, dark lesions that appear on the skin, often on the face and neck. They are a feature of mild acne, but they can appear without other signs of acne being present.","In the United States (U.S.) acne is a skin infection that affects up to 50 million people. Handling blackheads in the right way can help prevent the development of more severe acne.","They tend to appear when hormones lead to the increased production of sebum, an oily substance, by the glands under the skin.","Blackheads are a type of comedo. Comedones occur when the pores in the skin become plugged with dead skin cells and an oily, protective substance known as sebum.","When these pores are plugged, the dead skin cells in the open pore react with oxygen in the air and turn black, forming a blackhead.","This is often confused with trapped dirt, but the development of blackheads is not related to the cleanliness of the skin.","Other acne lesions are usually closed, but in blackheads, the skin around the clogged pore opens, air gets in causing the collected sebum oil or dead skin cells to oxidize and turn black or sometimes yellowish.","Blackheads appear most frequently on the face, back, neck, chest, arms, and shoulders. There are more hair follicles in these areas.","Age and hormonal changes are an important factor. Like other symptoms of acne, blackheads are most common during puberty, when the change in hormone levels triggers a spike in sebum production. However, they can appear at any age.","Androgen, the male sex hormone, triggers greater secretion of sebum and a higher turnover of skin cells around puberty. Both boys and girls experience higher levels of androgens during adolescence.","After puberty, hormonal changes related to menstruation, pregnancy, and the use of birth control pills can also bring on blackheads in women.","Contrary to popular belief, poor hygiene does not directly cause blackheads. Excessive scrubbing in an attempt to remove them can make them worse.","Blackheads are a symptom of acne, but, being caused by open pores, they differ in some ways from other acne lesions.","Blackheads are non-inflammatory. This means they are not infected, and they will not cause pain and discomfort in the same way as pimples and pustules.","Sebaceous filaments look like blackheads, but they are different. They can appear on the nose. They tend to be smaller, appear in groups, and feel flat to the touch. Sebaceous filaments are glands that channel the flow of sebum through the pores. Unlike blackheads, they are not a form of acne.","Blackheads will rarely lead to a doctor's visit unless severe acne is already present. They are easy to identify and diagnose from their appearance.","Most people manage their blackheads at home without needing to see a doctor, but some activities can make them worse or trigger a more severe type of acne.","There are many myths and contradictions about how to treat blackheads, so it may be best to see what works for you.","Cleansing: Special scrubs for gently exfoliating the face can help. Look for those that are fragrance-free and for sensitive skin, and avoid anything that makes your skin overly dry. Various products are available to purchase online.","While it is important to dry up the skin by decreasing excessive oil production, drying it too much may make matters worse due to stimulating the extra production of oil by the glands.","Make-up and cosmetics: Use non-comedogenic products that do not clog pores instead should keep the pores clear and open and reduce the buildup of dead skin. Non-comedogenic makeup is available to purchase online from various brands.","Prescription treatments: Azelaic acid, salicylic acid, and benzoyl peroxide are also available in both prescription and over the counter (OTC) forms for non-inflammatory acne. These are topical treatments, applied directly to the skin.","Prescription medications that contain vitamin A, such as tretinoin, tazarotene, and adapalene, may be prescribed to keep plugs from forming in the hair follicles and promote the more rapid turnover of skin cells.","However, most people do not seek these treatments until their acne has worsened to become an infected or more severe form, such as pimples. It might be best to have a skin care specialist remove the blackheads if they become bothersome.","Underlying conditions: Any other skin problems, such as eczema or rosacea, can make treating blackheads a little harder. The condition should be treated before the acne, as successful treatment may lead to improvements in the blackheads.","Rest and relaxation: Getting enough rest and avoiding stress can also help, as stress can trigger sebum production. Exercise can help reduce stress.","Food: Research has not confirmed that cutting out fries or chocolate either will or will not reduce acne, but a healthful, balanced diet with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables is beneficial for overall health. It may reduce the risk of skin lesions becoming infected.","Squeezing: Avoid squeezing blackheads, even with a metal blackhead remover, as this can irritate the skin and make the problem worse.","Steaming: A steam bath has long been recommended as a treatment for blackheads, on the basis that it \"opens the pores.\" However, this has not been confirmed by research. Some people find it makes the problem worse.","Scrubbing: This can worsen the problem. Scrubbing removes sebum. The sebaceous glands then work harder to replace the sebum, leading to more blockages and the risk of inflammatory acne.","Removers: Removal strips, masks, and vacuums should be used with caution, as these can irritate and damage the skin if misused.","Hydrogen peroxide: This has been recommended for acne. It can reduce the severity of outbreaks, but it is also a harsh product that can dry and irritate the skin. Researchers remain undecided about whether it should be used or not, because of its adverse effects.","Plant-based treatments are often recommended for acne, and some research is under way. Tea tree, thyme, aloe vera, and rose oils all appear to offer antibacterial benefits to prevent acne from becoming infected. Further research is needed.","As a form of mild acne, blackheads tend to resolve on their own when the body more successfully regulates hormones after puberty. It can take a long time for blackheads to self-resolve, and they may persist for many years.","A patient who is experiencing psychological difficulties with the appearance of blackheads may find it helpful to see a counselor.","What type of acne do I have? There are many types of acne lesion. These blemishes range from mild blackheads and whiteheads to more severe forms, such as nodules and cysts. In this article, we explore what each of these types of lesion looks like. Also, learn which medical treatments and home remedies can help. Read now","How do I get rid of blackheads safely? Blackheads are pockets of skin pigment that have turned brown after being exposed to oxygen. They are often associated with outbreaks of acne, and they are not removed in the same way as regular pimples. This MNT Knowledge Center article will explain how to safely cleanse them. Read now","How do you get rid of blackheads in your ears? Blackheads in the ears are a common complaint. We take a look at the many simple home remedies. Learn more about causes, treatment, and prevention. Read now","How to treat whiteheads on the nose Whiteheads are stubborn acne lesions that develop just under the skin. The nose is a common site for whiteheads to form, as this part of the face produces a lot of oil and is touched frequently throughout the day. We look at several ways to treat whiteheads on the nose, as well as how to prevent them in the future. Read now","How do you prevent pimples? Several factors can cause acne, but simple hygiene techniques and lifestyle changes can often prevent pimples from forming. Washing regularly and reducing stress are some of the best ways to ward off this common skin issue. Here, learn more about effective methods of prevention and treatment. Read now","Visit our Dermatology category page for the latest news on this subject, or sign up to our newsletter to receive the latest updates on Dermatology.","Blackheads on legs, thighs, after shaving, skin conditions, how to get rid, cure, removal, pictures. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.healtreatcure.org/blackheads/blackheads-on-legs-thighs-skin- conditions-shaving-get-rid-removal/","Tung, R., Berardesca, E., Dall'Oglio, F., Sinagra, J., Nodzenski, M., & Veraldi, S. (2014, May). Novel over-the-counter hydrogen peroxide based acne kit in treating acne: Randomized, controlled, multicenter study of a hydrogen peroxide-based acne system versus the benzoyl peroxide-based acne system in the treatment of mild to moderate acne vulgaris. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 70, 5, 1, AB9. Retrieved from http://www.jaad.org/article/S0190-9622(14)00039-5/pdf","MLA Felman, Adam. \"Everything you need to know about blackheads.\" Medical News Today. 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Please see our privacy\npolicy for more information.\n\n## Message sent successfully\n\nThe details of this article have been emailed on your behalf.\n\nClick here to return to the Medical News Today home page.\n\n# Everything you need to know about blackheads\n\nLast updated Thu 27 July 2017 Last updated Thu 27 Jul 2017\n\nBy Adam Felman\n\nReviewed by Cynthia Cobb, APRN\n\nTable of contents\n\n 1. What are blackheads?\n 2. Causes\n 3. Symptoms\n 4. Diagnosis\n 5. Treatment: Do's and don'ts\n\nIf you buy something through a link on this page, we may earn a small\ncommission. How this works.\n\nBlackheads are small, dark lesions that appear on the skin, often on the face\nand neck. They are a feature of mild acne, but they can appear without other\nsigns of acne being present.\n\nThey contain an oxidized version of melanin, the dark pigment made by cells in\nthe skin.\n\nIn the United States (U.S.) acne is a skin infection that affects up to 50\nmillion people. Handling blackheads in the right way can help prevent the\ndevelopment of more severe acne.\n\nFast facts about blackheads\n\n * Blackheads are made of oxidized melanin and not trapped dirt.\n * Squeezing or scrubbing at blackheads can make them worse.\n * To reduce blackheads, avoid oil-based skin care products, humid environments, tight clothes, and skin products that contain alcohol.\n * They tend to appear when hormones lead to the increased production of sebum, an oily substance, by the glands under the skin.\n\n## What are blackheads?\n\nBlackheads are pockets of oxidized melanin on the surface of the skin.\n\nBlackheads are a type of comedo. Comedones occur when the pores in the skin\nbecome plugged with dead skin cells and an oily, protective substance known as\nsebum.\n\nThe top of the blackhead, which is visible on the surface of the skin, has a\ndark color.\n\nNormally, hair grows from hair follicles in the pores, and the sebum-producing\nsebaceous glands lie underneath.\n\nWhen these pores are plugged, the dead skin cells in the open pore react with\noxygen in the air and turn black, forming a blackhead.\n\nThis is often confused with trapped dirt, but the development of blackheads is\nnot related to the cleanliness of the skin.\n\nOther acne lesions are usually closed, but in blackheads, the skin around the\nclogged pore opens, air gets in causing the collected sebum oil or dead skin\ncells to oxidize and turn black or sometimes yellowish.\n\nBlackheads appear most frequently on the face, back, neck, chest, arms, and\nshoulders. There are more hair follicles in these areas.\n\n## Causes\n\nSome factors can increase the chance of developing blackheads.\n\nAge and hormonal changes are an important factor. Like other symptoms of acne,\nblackheads are most common during puberty, when the change in hormone levels\ntriggers a spike in sebum production. However, they can appear at any age.\n\nAndrogen, the male sex hormone, triggers greater secretion of sebum and a\nhigher turnover of skin cells around puberty. Both boys and girls experience\nhigher levels of androgens during adolescence.\n\nAfter puberty, hormonal changes related to menstruation, pregnancy, and the\nuse of birth control pills can also bring on blackheads in women.\n\nOverproduction of skin cells by the body can cause blackheads.\n\nOther factors include:\n\n * the blocking or covering pores by cosmetics and clothing\n * heavy sweating\n * shaving and other activities that open the hair follicles\n * high humidity and grease in the immediate environment\n * some health conditions, such as stress, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and premenstrual syndrome (PMS)\n * medications that encourage rapid skin cell turnover\n * use of some steroid-based drugs, such as corticosteroids\n\nContrary to popular belief, poor hygiene does not directly cause blackheads.\nExcessive scrubbing in an attempt to remove them can make them worse.\n\n## Symptoms\n\nThe main symptom is the small, dark lesion that gives blackheads their name.\n\nBlackheads are a symptom of acne, but, being caused by open pores, they differ\nin some ways from other acne lesions.\n\nBlackheads are non-inflammatory. This means they are not infected, and they\nwill not cause pain and discomfort in the same way as pimples and pustules.\n\nBlackheads have a raised texture, but they are flatter than pimples.\n\nThe change in appearance caused by blackheads can lead to embarrassment and\nsocial or psychological difficulties in some patients.\n\n### Sebaceous filaments\n\nSebaceous filaments look like blackheads, but they are different. They can\nappear on the nose. They tend to be smaller, appear in groups, and feel flat\nto the touch. Sebaceous filaments are glands that channel the flow of sebum\nthrough the pores. Unlike blackheads, they are not a form of acne.\n\n## Diagnosis\n\nBlackheads will rarely lead to a doctor's visit unless severe acne is already\npresent. They are easy to identify and diagnose from their appearance.\n\nWhat you need to know about acne\n\nIs your acne some way beyond blackheads? Find out how to manage more severe\nacne here.\n\nRead now\n\n## Treatment: Do's and don'ts\n\nMost people manage their blackheads at home without needing to see a doctor,\nbut some activities can make them worse or trigger a more severe type of acne.\n\nThere are many myths and contradictions about how to treat blackheads, so it\nmay be best to see what works for you.\n\n### Do's for blackheads\n\nGently cleansing the skin can help blackheads, so long as the cream used does\nnot excessively dry the skin.\n\nCleansing: Special scrubs for gently exfoliating the face can help. Look for\nthose that are fragrance-free and for sensitive skin, and avoid anything that\nmakes your skin overly dry. Various products are available to purchase online.\n\nWhile it is important to dry up the skin by decreasing excessive oil\nproduction, drying it too much may make matters worse due to stimulating the\nextra production of oil by the glands.\n\nMake-up and cosmetics: Use non-comedogenic products that do not clog pores\ninstead should keep the pores clear and open and reduce the buildup of dead\nskin. Non-comedogenic makeup is available to purchase online from various\nbrands.\n\nPrescription treatments: Azelaic acid, salicylic acid, and benzoyl peroxide\nare also available in both prescription and over the counter (OTC) forms for\nnon-inflammatory acne. These are topical treatments, applied directly to the\nskin.\n\nPrescription medications that contain vitamin A, such as tretinoin,\ntazarotene, and adapalene, may be prescribed to keep plugs from forming in the\nhair follicles and promote the more rapid turnover of skin cells.\n\nHowever, most people do not seek these treatments until their acne has\nworsened to become an infected or more severe form, such as pimples. It might\nbe best to have a skin care specialist remove the blackheads if they become\nbothersome.\n\nUnderlying conditions: Any other skin problems, such as eczema or rosacea, can\nmake treating blackheads a little harder. The condition should be treated\nbefore the acne, as successful treatment may lead to improvements in the\nblackheads.\n\nRest and relaxation: Getting enough rest and avoiding stress can also help, as\nstress can trigger sebum production. Exercise can help reduce stress.\n\nFood: Research has not confirmed that cutting out fries or chocolate either\nwill or will not reduce acne, but a healthful, balanced diet with plenty of\nfresh fruit and vegetables is beneficial for overall health. It may reduce the\nrisk of skin lesions becoming infected.\n\n### Don'ts for blackheads\n\nHormonal triggers can make blackheads unavoidable, but some factors can\nincrease the risk or make them worse.\n\nSqueezing: Avoid squeezing blackheads, even with a metal blackhead remover, as\nthis can irritate the skin and make the problem worse.\n\nSteaming: A steam bath has long been recommended as a treatment for\nblackheads, on the basis that it \"opens the pores.\" However, this has not been\nconfirmed by research. Some people find it makes the problem worse.\n\nScrubbing: This can worsen the problem. Scrubbing removes sebum. The sebaceous\nglands then work harder to replace the sebum, leading to more blockages and\nthe risk of inflammatory acne.\n\nRemovers: Removal strips, masks, and vacuums should be used with caution, as\nthese can irritate and damage the skin if misused.\n\nMakeup and cosmetics: Avoid oil-based makeups and skin care products.\n\nOther environmental triggers to avoid are:\n\n * humid environments\n * tight clothes that close off the skin\n * skin products with alcohol, as these can also tighten and dry out the skin\n\nHydrogen peroxide: This has been recommended for acne. It can reduce the\nseverity of outbreaks, but it is also a harsh product that can dry and\nirritate the skin. Researchers remain undecided about whether it should be\nused or not, because of its adverse effects.\n\n## Plant-based treatments\n\nPlant-based treatments are often recommended for acne, and some research is\nunder way. Tea tree, thyme, aloe vera, and rose oils all appear to offer\nantibacterial benefits to prevent acne from becoming infected. Further\nresearch is needed.\n\nAs a form of mild acne, blackheads tend to resolve on their own when the body\nmore successfully regulates hormones after puberty. It can take a long time\nfor blackheads to self-resolve, and they may persist for many years.\n\nA patient who is experiencing psychological difficulties with the appearance\nof blackheads may find it helpful to see a counselor.\n\n## Related coverage\n\nWhat type of acne do I have? There are many types of acne lesion. These\nblemishes range from mild blackheads and whiteheads to more severe forms, such\nas nodules and cysts. In this article, we explore what each of these types of\nlesion looks like. Also, learn which medical treatments and home remedies can\nhelp. Read now\n\nHow do I get rid of blackheads safely? Blackheads are pockets of skin pigment\nthat have turned brown after being exposed to oxygen. They are often\nassociated with outbreaks of acne, and they are not removed in the same way as\nregular pimples. This MNT Knowledge Center article will explain how to safely\ncleanse them. Read now\n\nHow do you get rid of blackheads in your ears? Blackheads in the ears are a\ncommon complaint. We take a look at the many simple home remedies. Learn more\nabout causes, treatment, and prevention. Read now\n\nHow to treat whiteheads on the nose Whiteheads are stubborn acne lesions that\ndevelop just under the skin. The nose is a common site for whiteheads to form,\nas this part of the face produces a lot of oil and is touched frequently\nthroughout the day. We look at several ways to treat whiteheads on the nose,\nas well as how to prevent them in the future. Read now\n\nHow do you prevent pimples? Several factors can cause acne, but simple hygiene\ntechniques and lifestyle changes can often prevent pimples from forming.\nWashing regularly and reducing stress are some of the best ways to ward off\nthis common skin issue. Here, learn more about effective methods of prevention\nand treatment. Read now\n\nemail email\n\nprint\n\nshare share\n\nDermatology\n\nPsychology / Psychiatry\n\n#### Additional information\n\nArticle last updated by Adam Felman on Thu 27 July 2017.\n\nVisit our Dermatology category page for the latest news on this subject, or\nsign up to our newsletter to receive the latest updates on Dermatology.\n\nAll references are available in the References tab.\n\n#### References\n\nAcne. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.aad.org/media/stats/conditions\n\nAcne-related diseases and conditions. (n.d.). Retrieved from\nhttp://www.medicinenet.com/acne/related-conditions/index.htm\n\nBieni, P. (n.d.). How to remove acne blackheads fast. Retrieved from\nhttp://www.healthguidance.org/entry/8438/1/How-to-Remove-Acne-Blackheads-\nFast.html\n\nBlackheads on legs, thighs, after shaving, skin conditions, how to get rid,\ncure, removal, pictures. (n.d.). Retrieved from\nhttp://www.healtreatcure.org/blackheads/blackheads-on-legs-thighs-skin-\nconditions-shaving-get-rid-removal/\n\nBowe, P., Joshi, S. S., & Shalita, A. R. (). Diet and acne. Journal of the\nAmerican Academy of Dermatology 631, 124-141. Retrieved from\nhttp://www.jaad.org/article/S0190-9622(09)00967-0/abstract\n\nPrescription medications listed alphabetically. (n.d.). Retrieved from\nhttp://www.acne.org/prescription-medications.html\n\nSinha, P., Srivastava, S., Mishra, N., & Yadav, N. P. (2014, June 24). New\nperspectives on antiacne plant drugs: Contribution to modern therapeutics.\nBiomed Research International, 2014, 301-304. Retrieved from\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4132408/\n\nSurjushe, A., Vasani, R., & Saple, D. G. (2008). Aloe vera: A short review.\nIndian Journal of Dermatology 534, 163-166. Retrieved from\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2763764/\n\nTung, R., Berardesca, E., Dall'Oglio, F., Sinagra, J., Nodzenski, M., &\nVeraldi, S. (2014, May). Novel over-the-counter hydrogen peroxide based acne\nkit in treating acne: Randomized, controlled, multicenter study of a hydrogen\nperoxide-based acne system versus the benzoyl peroxide-based acne system in\nthe treatment of mild to moderate acne vulgaris. Journal of the American\nAcademy of Dermatology 70, 5, 1, AB9. Retrieved from\nhttp://www.jaad.org/article/S0190-9622(14)00039-5/pdf\n\nWhat are blackheads? (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.acne.com/types-of-\nacne/blackheads/what-are-blackheads/\n\nWORD! Blackhead. (n.d.). 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You'll find alpha hydroxy acid in some moisturizers, cleansers, eye creams, and sunscreens.","Salicylic acid (such as Propa pH or Stridex), which dries up blemishes and causes the top skin layer to peel.","Some skin care products, such as those with alpha hydroxy acid, will make your skin very sensitive to ultraviolet (UV) light. Protect your skin from the sun and other sources of UV light.","This information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information.© 1995-2015 Healthwise, Incorporated. 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Choose one that says \"noncomedogenic\" on the label.\n * Use over-the-counter medicated creams, soaps, lotions, and gels to treat your acne. Always read the label carefully to make sure you are using the product correctly.\n\nExamples of some over-the-counter products used to treat acne include:\n\n * Benzoyl peroxide (such as Brevoxyl or Triaz), which unplugs pores.\n * Alpha hydroxy acid, which dries up blemishes and causes the top skin layer to peel. You'll find alpha hydroxy acid in some moisturizers, cleansers, eye creams, and sunscreens.\n * Salicylic acid (such as Propa pH or Stridex), which dries up blemishes and causes the top skin layer to peel.\n * Tea tree oil, which kills bacteria. You'll find tea tree oil in some gels, creams, and oils.\n\nSome skin care products, such as those with alpha hydroxy acid, will make your\nskin very sensitive to ultraviolet (UV) light. 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But electricity doesn't have to be so complicated, and there are smaller, less time consuming electrical options for giving your client a deeper cleanse and exfoliation. Such options include Electric Brushes and Vacuum Suction.\",\n \"Electric brushes assist with cleansing and exfoliation during a skin treatment. When combined with an abrasive scrub, they mildly intensify the exfoliating action. Electric Brushes also help remove excess sebum and compactions, assist in the removal of make-up and cleanse the skin thoroughly.\",\n \"The bristles of most brush head attachments are nylon and soft to the touch. Brushes can be used in conjunction with or in place of a manual cleansing or exfoliating routine.\",\n \"* Cylindrical brush: ideal in shape for the upper chest and neck area, allowing the therapist to move with the curve of the neck\\n* Round brush: great for the face\\n* Smaller round brush: allows us to get into those hard to reach areas, such as the crease of the chin, side of the nose and eyebrows\\n* Round sponge: an option for deep cleansing a slightly more sensitive skin, where less stimulation is required\\nThe rate at which the brush head rotates may be adjusted to suit the client’s skin needs. Prior to starting the procedure, slightly dampen the brush, and use steam when cleansing to keep the product moist and help the flow of the brush on the skin.\",\n \"Vacuum Suction is a mechanical method of stimulating sluggish or stagnant lymphatic fluid and assisting in the removal of toxins from the immediate area. It can be used as a pre-extraction spot treatment or as a complete lymph circulation treatment for the face. It results in the following benefits:\",\n \"* Helps release skin blockages\\n* Loosens comedones\\n* Breaks up sebaceous matter\\n* Helps reduce the appearance of fine lines\\n* Reduces puffiness and edema\\n* Deep cleans the skin internally\\n* Helps to remove excess fluid from the skin\\nVacuum Suction uses a suction mechanism through a fine glass attachment (ventouse). The therapist places her or his finger over a hole in the ventouse, which literally creates a vacuum when in contact with the skin. When using the device, take care to ensure only a light suction is produced to aid with drainage or loosening of blockages.\",\n \"Vacuum Suction machines have multiple ventouse attachments, the most popular being the flat ventouse, which is ideal for Vacuum Suction routines on the whole face for sluggish skin. Another useful attachment is the small round ventouse. This is ideal for spot treating to help loosen congested areas around the nose, chin and other small areas.\",\n \"Traditionally, a massage or cleansing medium can be used on the skin to provide slip and glide of the glass ventouse. Desincrustation solutions and water-soluble cleansing oils are ideal for oily, congested skins, while milky, creamy cleansers can be used for drier skins. Regardless of the area or product used, Vacuum Suction should always be used under steam to keep the skin and product moist.\",\n \"Electric Brushes and Vacuum Suction machines tend to benefit oily, acneic and/or aging skin conditions. Be aware of any skin sensitivities the client may have and, as with all electrical modalities, use caution. Always refer to the consultation card and avoid harsh treatments on those who suffer from issues such as telangiectasia (dilated capillary walls), rosacea and grades 3 and 4 acne.\",\n \"Electricity is a great add-on to any service. If you are concerned about using more advanced devices, allow Electric Brushes and Vacuum Suction to ease you into the more complicated machines, which you will find are not that difficult and offer great results that will have your client coming back for more treatments.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Articles\\n\\n# The International Dermal Institute\\n\\n * Email Sign Up\\n * Login/Register\\n * Job Board\\n\\n * Meet IDI\\n\\n * Mission & History\\n * Research & Development\\n * Our Leaders\\n * Locations\\n * Success Stories\\n * Scholarships\\n * Certificates\\n * Request More Information\\n * Our Classes\\n\\n * IDI for Undergrads\\n * Test Your Knowledge\\n * Career Mapping\\n * Education Plan\\n * Find/Book Classes\\n * Industry Experts\\n * Learning Library\\n\\n * Articles\\n * Videos\\n * Ask the Experts\\n * Resources\\n * Glossary\\n * News\\n * Contact Us\\n\\n * Email Us\\n * Find a Location\\n * Request More Information\\n * Press/Media Inquiries\\n * My Education\\n\\n * My Education Plan\\n * Profile\\n * Class History\\n * Job Board\\n * Saved Items\\n\\n * Home\\n * Learning Library\\n * Articles\\n * Brush it Off: Deep Cleansing Techniques\\n\\n * Learning Library\\n * Articles\\n * Videos\\n * Ask the Experts\\n * Resources\\n * Glossary\\n\\n## Success Stories\\n\\n> I just love IDI! After my Photodamage and Aging class, I feel like I am on\\n> my way to being a far more educated professional.\\n>\\n> Marissa Fort Lauderdale, USA\\n\\n## Brush it Off: Deep Cleansing Techniques\\n\\n##### by Annet King\\n\\nElectricity in the treatment room has been known to frighten a few skin\\ntherapists here and there. From Galvanic Current to Ultrasonic, these\\nmodalities, their instructions and all the contraindications we must look for\\ncan cause some worry and confusion in regards to the safety of the client. But\\nelectricity doesn't have to be so complicated, and there are smaller, less\\ntime consuming electrical options for giving your client a deeper cleanse and\\nexfoliation. Such options include Electric Brushes and Vacuum Suction.\\n\\nElectric Brushes\\n\\nElectric brushes assist with cleansing and exfoliation during a skin\\ntreatment. When combined with an abrasive scrub, they mildly intensify the\\nexfoliating action. Electric Brushes also help remove excess sebum and\\ncompactions, assist in the removal of make-up and cleanse the skin thoroughly.\\n\\nThe bristles of most brush head attachments are nylon and soft to the touch.\\nBrushes can be used in conjunction with or in place of a manual cleansing or\\nexfoliating routine.\\n\\nThe following brush attachments provide a thorough coverage of the entire\\nface, neck and décolleté:\\n\\n * Cylindrical brush: ideal in shape for the upper chest and neck area, allowing the therapist to move with the curve of the neck\\n * Round brush: great for the face\\n * Smaller round brush: allows us to get into those hard to reach areas, such as the crease of the chin, side of the nose and eyebrows\\n * Round sponge: an option for deep cleansing a slightly more sensitive skin, where less stimulation is required\\n\\nThe rate at which the brush head rotates may be adjusted to suit the client’s\\nskin needs. Prior to starting the procedure, slightly dampen the brush, and\\nuse steam when cleansing to keep the product moist and help the flow of the\\nbrush on the skin.\\n\\nVacuum Suction\\n\\nVacuum Suction is a mechanical method of stimulating sluggish or stagnant\\nlymphatic fluid and assisting in the removal of toxins from the immediate\\narea. It can be used as a pre-extraction spot treatment or as a complete lymph\\ncirculation treatment for the face. It results in the following benefits:\\n\\n * Helps release skin blockages\\n * Loosens comedones\\n * Breaks up sebaceous matter\\n * Helps reduce the appearance of fine lines\\n * Reduces puffiness and edema\\n * Deep cleans the skin internally\\n * Helps to remove excess fluid from the skin\\n\\nVacuum Suction uses a suction mechanism through a fine glass attachment\\n(ventouse). The therapist places her or his finger over a hole in the\\nventouse, which literally creates a vacuum when in contact with the skin. When\\nusing the device, take care to ensure only a light suction is produced to aid\\nwith drainage or loosening of blockages.\\n\\nVacuum Suction machines have multiple ventouse attachments, the most popular\\nbeing the flat ventouse, which is ideal for Vacuum Suction routines on the\\nwhole face for sluggish skin. Another useful attachment is the small round\\nventouse. This is ideal for spot treating to help loosen congested areas\\naround the nose, chin and other small areas.\\n\\nTraditionally, a massage or cleansing medium can be used on the skin to\\nprovide slip and glide of the glass ventouse. Desincrustation solutions and\\nwater-soluble cleansing oils are ideal for oily, congested skins, while milky,\\ncreamy cleansers can be used for drier skins. Regardless of the area or\\nproduct used, Vacuum Suction should always be used under steam to keep the\\nskin and product moist.\\n\\nKnow your Client and your Electricity\\n\\nElectric Brushes and Vacuum Suction machines tend to benefit oily, acneic\\nand/or aging skin conditions. Be aware of any skin sensitivities the client\\nmay have and, as with all electrical modalities, use caution. Always refer to\\nthe consultation card and avoid harsh treatments on those who suffer from\\nissues such as telangiectasia (dilated capillary walls), rosacea and grades 3\\nand 4 acne.\\n\\nElectricity is a great add-on to any service. If you are concerned about using\\nmore advanced devices, allow Electric Brushes and Vacuum Suction to ease you\\ninto the more complicated machines, which you will find are not that difficult\\nand offer great results that will have your client coming back for more\\ntreatments.\\n\\nCopyright © by The International Dermal Institute. All rights reserved.\\n\\nTags:\\n\\n electrical modality acne aging\\n\\n * Print\\n * Share\\n\\n * Save\\n * PDF\\n\\n## Related Items\\n\\n * Methods & Modalities\\n\\n### Electric Brushes for the Skin\\n\\nMethods & Modalities\\n\\n### Facial Vacuum Suction\\n\\nSkin Conditions\\n\\n### Is Our Skin Dirtier Than Ever?\\n\\n * Email Sign Up\\n * Careers at IDI\\n * Contact Us\\n * AdChoices\\n * Privacy & Legal\\n * Site Map\\n\\n * Facebook\\n * Twitter\\n * YouTube\\n * Instagram\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/acne/treatment/\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20210305125921/https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/acne/treatment/\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"Treatment\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"Treatment for acne depends on how severe it is. It can take several months of treatment before acne symptoms improve.\",\n \"If you just have a few blackheads, whiteheads and spots, a pharmacist should be able to advise you on how to treat them successfully with over-the-counter gels or creams (topical treatments) that contain benzoyl peroxide.\",\n \"See a GP if your acne is moderate or severe, or medicine from your pharmacy has not worked, as you probably need prescription medicine.\",\n \"It also makes your face more sensitive to sunlight, so avoid too much sun and sources of ultraviolet (UV) light (such as sunbeds), or wear sun cream.\",\n \"Topical retinoids work by removing dead skin cells from the surface of the skin (exfoliating), which helps prevent them building up within hair follicles.\",\n \"Tretinoin and adapalene are topical retinoids used to treat acne. They're available in a gel or cream and are usually applied once a day before you go to bed.\",\n \"A 6-week course is usually required, but you may be advised to continue using the medicine less frequently after this.\",\n \"Topical antibiotics help kill the bacteria on the skin that can infect plugged hair follicles. They're available as a lotion or gel that's applied once or twice a day.\",\n \"A 6- to 8-week course is usually recommended. After this, treatment is usually stopped, as there's a risk that the bacteria on your face could become resistant to the antibiotics.\",\n \"Azelaic acid is often used as an alternative treatment for acne if the side effects of benzoyl peroxide or topical retinoids are particularly irritating or painful.\",\n \"It's available as a cream or gel and is usually applied twice a day (or once a day if your skin is particularly sensitive).\",\n \"The medicine does not make your skin sensitive to sunlight, so you do not have to avoid exposure to the sun.\",\n \"Pregnant or breastfeeding women are usually advised to take an antibiotic called erythromycin, which is known to be safer to use.\",\n \"Depending on how well you react to the treatment, a course of oral antibiotics can last 4 to 6 months.\",\n \"Tetracyclines can make your skin sensitive to sunlight and UV light, and can also make the oral contraceptive pill less effective during the first few weeks of treatment.\",\n \"Hormonal therapies can often benefit women with acne, especially if the acne flares up around periods or is associated with hormonal conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome.\",\n \"If you do not already use it, a GP may recommend the combined oral contraceptive pill, even if you're not sexually active.\",\n \"This combined pill can often help improve acne in women, but may take up to a year before the full benefits are seen.\",\n \"Co-cyprindiol is a hormonal treatment that can be used for more severe acne that does not respond to antibiotics. It helps to reduce the production of sebum.\",\n \"You'll probably have to use co-cyprindiol for 2 to 6 months before you notice a significant improvement in your acne.\",\n \"For example, out of a group of 10,000 women who have not taken co-cyprindiol, you'd expect 16 of them to develop breast cancer by the time they were 35.\",\n \"This figure rises to 17 or 18 for women who were treated with co-cyprindiol for at least 5 years in their early 20s.\",\n \"There's also a very small chance of co-cyprindiol causing a blood clot. The risk is estimated to be around 1 in 2,500 in any given year.\",\n \"It's not thought to be safe to take co-cyprindiol if you're pregnant or breastfeeding. Women may need to have a pregnancy test before treatment can begin.\",\n \"But the drug can also cause a wide range of side effects. It's only recommended for severe cases of acne that have not responded to other treatments.\",\n \"chemical peels – where a chemical solution is applied to the face, causing the skin to peel off and new skin to replace it\",\n \"Using toothpaste in this way is not recommended. There are far more effective and safer treatments available from pharmacists or GPs.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Acne - Treatment - NHS\\n\\nSkip to main content\\n\\n# Treatment - Acne\\n\\nTreatment for acne depends on how severe it is. It can take several months of\\ntreatment before acne symptoms improve.\\n\\nIf you just have a few blackheads, whiteheads and spots, a pharmacist should\\nbe able to advise you on how to treat them successfully with over-the-counter\\ngels or creams (topical treatments) that contain benzoyl peroxide.\\n\\n## Treatments from a GP\\n\\nSee a GP if your acne is moderate or severe, or medicine from your pharmacy\\nhas not worked, as you probably need prescription medicine.\\n\\nPrescription medicines that can be used to treat acne include:\\n\\n * topical retinoids\\n * topical antibiotics\\n * azelaic acid\\n * antibiotic tablets\\n * in women, the combined oral contraceptive pill\\n\\nIf you have severe acne, your GP can refer you to an expert in treating skin\\nconditions (dermatologist).\\n\\nFor example, if you have:\\n\\n * a large number of papules and pustules on your chest and back, as well as your face\\n * painful nodules\\n * scarring, or are at risk of scarring\\n\\nA combination of antibiotic tablets and topical treatments is usually the\\nfirst treatment option for severe acne.\\n\\nHormonal therapies or the combined oral contraceptive pill can also be\\neffective in women who have acne.\\n\\nBut the progestogen-only pill or contraceptive implant can sometimes make acne\\nworse.\\n\\nMany of these treatments can take 2 to 3 months before they start to work.\\n\\nIt's important to be patient and persist with a recommended treatment, even if\\nthere's no immediate effect.\\n\\n## Topical treatments (gels, creams and lotions)\\n\\n### Benzoyl peroxide\\n\\nBenzoyl peroxide works as an antiseptic to reduce the number of bacteria on\\nthe surface of the skin.\\n\\nIt also helps to reduce the number of whiteheads and blackheads, and has an\\nanti-inflammatory effect.\\n\\nBenzoyl peroxide is usually available as a cream or gel. It's used either once\\nor twice a day.\\n\\nIt should be applied 20 minutes after washing to all of the parts of your face\\naffected by acne.\\n\\nIt should be used sparingly, as too much can irritate your skin.\\n\\nIt also makes your face more sensitive to sunlight, so avoid too much sun and\\nsources of ultraviolet (UV) light (such as sunbeds), or wear sun cream.\\n\\nBenzoyl peroxide can have a bleaching effect, so avoid getting it on your hair\\nor clothes.\\n\\nCommon side effects of benzoyl peroxide include:\\n\\n * dry and tense skin\\n * a burning, itching or stinging sensation\\n * some redness and peeling of the skin\\n\\nSide effects are usually mild and should pass once the treatment has finished.\\n\\nMost people need a 6-week course of treatment to clear most or all of their\\nacne.\\n\\nYou may be advised to continue treatment less frequently to prevent acne\\nreturning.\\n\\n### Topical retinoids\\n\\nTopical retinoids work by removing dead skin cells from the surface of the\\nskin (exfoliating), which helps prevent them building up within hair\\nfollicles.\\n\\nTretinoin and adapalene are topical retinoids used to treat acne. They're\\navailable in a gel or cream and are usually applied once a day before you go\\nto bed.\\n\\nApply to all the parts of your face affected by acne 20 minutes after washing\\nyour face.\\n\\nIt's important to apply topical retinoids sparingly and avoid excessive\\nexposure to sunlight and UV.\\n\\nTopical retinoids are not suitable for use during pregnancy, as there's a risk\\nthey might cause birth defects.\\n\\nThe most common side effects of topical retinoids are mild irritation and\\nstinging of the skin.\\n\\nA 6-week course is usually required, but you may be advised to continue using\\nthe medicine less frequently after this.\\n\\n### Topical antibiotics\\n\\nTopical antibiotics help kill the bacteria on the skin that can infect plugged\\nhair follicles. They're available as a lotion or gel that's applied once or\\ntwice a day.\\n\\nA 6- to 8-week course is usually recommended. After this, treatment is usually\\nstopped, as there's a risk that the bacteria on your face could become\\nresistant to the antibiotics.\\n\\nThis could make your acne worse and cause additional infections.\\n\\nSide effects are uncommon, but can include:\\n\\n * minor irritation of the skin\\n * redness and burning of the skin\\n * peeling of the skin\\n\\n### Azelaic acid\\n\\nAzelaic acid is often used as an alternative treatment for acne if the side\\neffects of benzoyl peroxide or topical retinoids are particularly irritating\\nor painful.\\n\\nAzelaic acid works by getting rid of dead skin and killing bacteria.\\n\\nIt's available as a cream or gel and is usually applied twice a day (or once a\\nday if your skin is particularly sensitive).\\n\\nThe medicine does not make your skin sensitive to sunlight, so you do not have\\nto avoid exposure to the sun.\\n\\nYou'll usually need to use azelaic acid for a month before your acne improves.\\n\\nThe side effects of azelaic acid are usually mild and include:\\n\\n * burning or stinging skin\\n * itchiness\\n * dry skin\\n * redness of the skin\\n\\n## Antibiotic tablets\\n\\nAntibiotic tablets (oral antibiotics) are usually used in combination with a\\ntopical treatment to treat more severe acne.\\n\\nIn most cases, a class of antibiotics called tetracyclines is prescribed,\\nunless you're pregnant or breastfeeding.\\n\\nPregnant or breastfeeding women are usually advised to take an antibiotic\\ncalled erythromycin, which is known to be safer to use.\\n\\nIt usually takes about 6 weeks before you notice an improvement in your acne.\\n\\nDepending on how well you react to the treatment, a course of oral antibiotics\\ncan last 4 to 6 months.\\n\\nTetracyclines can make your skin sensitive to sunlight and UV light, and can\\nalso make the oral contraceptive pill less effective during the first few\\nweeks of treatment.\\n\\nYou'll need to use an alternative method of contraception, such as condoms,\\nduring this time.\\n\\n## Hormonal therapies\\n\\nHormonal therapies can often benefit women with acne, especially if the acne\\nflares up around periods or is associated with hormonal conditions such as\\npolycystic ovary syndrome.\\n\\nIf you do not already use it, a GP may recommend the combined oral\\ncontraceptive pill, even if you're not sexually active.\\n\\nThis combined pill can often help improve acne in women, but may take up to a\\nyear before the full benefits are seen.\\n\\n### Co-cyprindiol\\n\\nCo-cyprindiol is a hormonal treatment that can be used for more severe acne\\nthat does not respond to antibiotics. It helps to reduce the production of\\nsebum.\\n\\nYou'll probably have to use co-cyprindiol for 2 to 6 months before you notice\\na significant improvement in your acne.\\n\\nThere's a small risk that women taking co-cyprindiol may develop breast cancer\\nin later life.\\n\\nFor example, out of a group of 10,000 women who have not taken co-cyprindiol,\\nyou'd expect 16 of them to develop breast cancer by the time they were 35.\\n\\nThis figure rises to 17 or 18 for women who were treated with co-cyprindiol\\nfor at least 5 years in their early 20s.\\n\\nThere's also a very small chance of co-cyprindiol causing a blood clot. The\\nrisk is estimated to be around 1 in 2,500 in any given year.\\n\\nIt's not thought to be safe to take co-cyprindiol if you're pregnant or\\nbreastfeeding. Women may need to have a pregnancy test before treatment can\\nbegin.\\n\\nOther side effects of co-cyprindiol include:\\n\\n * bleeding and spotting between your periods, which can sometimes occur for the first few months\\n * headaches\\n * sore breasts\\n * mood changes\\n * loss of interest in sex\\n * weight gain or weight loss\\n\\n## Isotretinoin\\n\\nIsotretinoin is a treatment for severe acne that comes in capsules. It has a\\nnumber of beneficial effects:\\n\\n * it helps normalise sebum and reduce how much is produced\\n * it helps prevent follicles becoming clogged\\n * it decreases the amount of bacteria on the skin\\n * it reduces redness and swelling in and around spots\\n\\nBut the drug can also cause a wide range of side effects. It's only\\nrecommended for severe cases of acne that have not responded to other\\ntreatments.\\n\\nBecause of the risk of side effects, isotretinoin can only be prescribed by a\\nspecialist doctor.\\n\\nRead all about isotretinoin, including who can take it, side effects and the\\nrisks in pregnancy.\\n\\n## Non-pharmaceutical treatments\\n\\nSeveral treatments for acne do not involve medicine.\\n\\nThese include:\\n\\n * comedone extractor – a small pen-shaped instrument that can be used to clean out blackheads and whiteheads\\n * chemical peels – where a chemical solution is applied to the face, causing the skin to peel off and new skin to replace it\\n * photodynamic therapy – where light is applied to the skin in an attempt to improve symptoms of acne\\n\\nBut these treatments may not work and cannot be routinely recommended.\\n\\n### Acne and toothpaste\\n\\nA claim found on many websites is that toothpaste can dry up individual spots.\\n\\nWhile toothpaste does contain antibacterial substances, it also contains\\nsubstances that can irritate and damage your skin.\\n\\nUsing toothpaste in this way is not recommended. There are far more effective\\nand safer treatments available from pharmacists or GPs.\\n\\nPage last reviewed: 12 July 2019 Next review due: 12 July 2022\\n\\n## Support links\\n\\n * NHS sites\\n * About us\\n * Contact us\\n * Profile editor login\\n * Site map\\n * Accessibility statement\\n * Our policies\\n * Cookies\\n\\n© Crown copyright\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/04/tea-tree-oil-benefits_n_4818635.html\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20180524024341/https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/04/tea-tree-oil-benefits_n_4818635.html\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"Tea Tree Oil For Your Body: What You Need To Know\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"It seems that an essential oil craze has been sweeping the nation. You can't even mention coconut oil without hearing how many ways women and men use the product to relieve their bodily woes. So if coconut can have all its glory, it's about time we put the spotlight on another formula.\",\n \"Tea tree oil is somewhat of a mystery to us. Sure, we've heard of it, but what does it really do? We talked to two dermatologists to investigate the good and the bad of the fragrant oil. Read on to find out what we learned.\",\n \"The component responsible for tea tree oil's bacteria-fighting abilities is \\\"believed to be terpenes,\\\" explains Aurora DeJuliis, a dermatologist and aesthetician who runs the Aurora DeJuliis, MD European Medical Spa in New Jersey. \\\"Terpenes is a type of volatile oil that has been shown to destroy bacteria.\\\"\",\n \"If you've heard that this essential oil could help treat acne, you've heard right. \\\"Tea tree oil works on pimples because it has disinfecting and soothing properties,\\\" says Dr. DeJuliis. The oil penetrates the blockage between your skin and sebaceous glands and it's also good at \\\"disinfecting the pores, and drying out whiteheads and blackheads,\\\" she says.\",\n \"And get this: You can use tea tree oil in your hair. Dr. DeJuliis says that there are shampoos that have the oil in them to help fight dry and itchy scalps, but it's also able to combat your dandruff. Tea tree oil \\\"is also effective in treating dandruff because of the different moisturizing properties of the oil,\\\" she explains.\",\n \"But watch out, this is a liquid you want to keep far away from your mouth. Tea tree oil \\\"is dangerous if taken by mouth. It can cause serious side effects such as confusion, inability to walk, unsteadiness, rash and coma,\\\" says board-certified dermatologist Dr. Janet Prystowsky.\",\n \"Tea tree oil is \\\"useful in treating different fungal infections, such as athlete's foot, or fungal infections of the nail,” Dr. DeJuliis says. But just because tea tree oil can work on damaged nails, doesn't mean it works on other kinds of bacterial infections.\",\n \"Dr. Prystowsky explains that many of tea tree oil's supposed benefits haven't actually been proven: \\\"There is insufficient evidence for rating the effectiveness of tea tree oil for cold sores, allergic reactions in the skin to nickel, yeast infections in the mouth, throat and vaginal infections\\\" or other issues like lice and ringworm, she says.\",\n \"Both dermatologists point out that the essential oil could be harsh on sensitive skin types -- Dr. Prystowsky adds \\\"anyone with a tendency for eczema should proceed cautiously when using tea tree oil.\\\" However, if you do want to try the oil, make sure to remember these key tips:\",\n \"\\\"It is probably best to buy tea tree oil already in the dilution needed rather than mixing it yourself,\\\" Dr. Prystowsky advises. But there are some DIY ways that will help you make the oil less severe. \\\"Add a couple drops to aloe vera gel, and then apply the gel to pimples or blemishes. You can also add a couple teaspoons of tea tree oil to raw organic honey.\\\" Another mixing oil on the list is jojoba, \\\"because jojoba oil is very similar to the oil produced naturally by the skin.\\\"\",\n \"Dr. DeJuliis even gave us the recipe for one of her favorite DIY face masks. (Because of the tomatoes in the ingredients, this is catered toward those with oilier, acne-prone skin that can handle the acid.)\",\n \"Instructions: Mix until you have a smooth paste and apply this mask to your face for 10 minutes. Then wash off.\",\n \"Dr. DeJuliis recommends alternatives like lavender, geranium, manuka and rosemary oils that are gentler on the skin than tea tree, but perform just as well. But, if there is any doubt, Dr. Prystowsky tells us we should consult the professionals. \\\"Consulting your physician/dermatologist would be the best way to determine what accepted medications may be appropriate for your [particular] condition.\\\" So if you're using oils or herbs as alternatives to traditional medicine, you should probably do your research.\",\n \"We agree -- if you are nervous about using alternative remedies that include tea tree oil, try performing a patch test first on your inner arm. And of course, it's always in your best interest to first consult a doctor before starting any new skincare regimens.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Tea Tree Oil For Your Body: What You Need To Know | HuffPost\\n\\nBREAKING NEWS\\n\\nTap here to turn on desktop notifications to get the news sent straight to\\nyou.\\n\\nEDITION\\n\\nSTYLE & BEAUTY\\n\\n03/04/2014 11:34 am ET Updated Dec 06, 2017\\n\\n# Tea Tree Oil For Your Body: What You Need To Know\\n\\nBy Chanel Parks\\n\\n210\\n\\nIt seems that an essential oil craze has been sweeping the nation. You can't\\neven mention coconut oil without hearing how many ways women and men use the\\nproduct to relieve their bodily woes. So if coconut can have all its glory,\\nit's about time we put the spotlight on another formula.\\n\\nTea tree oil is somewhat of a mystery to us. Sure, we've heard of it, but what\\ndoes it really do? We talked to two dermatologists to investigate the good and\\nthe bad of the fragrant oil. Read on to find out what we learned.\\n\\nTea tree oil actually has antibacterial properties.\\n\\nThe component responsible for tea tree oil's bacteria-fighting abilities is\\n\\\"believed to be terpenes,\\\" explains Aurora DeJuliis, a dermatologist and\\naesthetician who runs the Aurora DeJuliis, MD European Medical Spa in New\\nJersey. \\\"Terpenes is a type of volatile oil that has been shown to destroy\\nbacteria.\\\"\\n\\nTea tree oil is particularly good for you from the neck up.\\n\\nIf you've heard that this essential oil could help treat acne, you've heard\\nright. \\\"Tea tree oil works on pimples because it has disinfecting and soothing\\nproperties,\\\" says Dr. DeJuliis. The oil penetrates the blockage between your\\nskin and sebaceous glands and it's also good at \\\"disinfecting the pores, and\\ndrying out whiteheads and blackheads,\\\" she says.\\n\\nAnd get this: You can use tea tree oil in your hair. Dr. DeJuliis says that\\nthere are shampoos that have the oil in them to help fight dry and itchy\\nscalps, but it's also able to combat your dandruff. Tea tree oil \\\"is also\\neffective in treating dandruff because of the different moisturizing\\nproperties of the oil,\\\" she explains.\\n\\nBut watch out, this is a liquid you want to keep far away from your mouth. Tea\\ntree oil \\\"is dangerous if taken by mouth. It can cause serious side effects\\nsuch as confusion, inability to walk, unsteadiness, rash and coma,\\\" says\\nboard-certified dermatologist Dr. Janet Prystowsky.\\n\\nThe next time you have athlete's foot, give this oil a try.\\n\\nTea tree oil is \\\"useful in treating different fungal infections, such as\\nathlete's foot, or fungal infections of the nail,” Dr. DeJuliis says. But just\\nbecause tea tree oil can work on damaged nails, doesn't mean it works on other\\nkinds of bacterial infections.\\n\\nDr. Prystowsky explains that many of tea tree oil's supposed benefits haven't\\nactually been proven: \\\"There is insufficient evidence for rating the\\neffectiveness of tea tree oil for cold sores, allergic reactions in the skin\\nto nickel, yeast infections in the mouth, throat and vaginal infections\\\" or\\nother issues like lice and ringworm, she says.\\n\\nPeople with sensitive skin might want to steer clear of tea tree oil.\\n\\nBoth dermatologists point out that the essential oil could be harsh on\\nsensitive skin types -- Dr. Prystowsky adds \\\"anyone with a tendency for eczema\\nshould proceed cautiously when using tea tree oil.\\\" However, if you do want to\\ntry the oil, make sure to remember these key tips:\\n\\nMake sure to have a diluted solution on hand.\\n\\n\\\"It is probably best to buy tea tree oil already in the dilution needed rather\\nthan mixing it yourself,\\\" Dr. Prystowsky advises. But there are some DIY ways\\nthat will help you make the oil less severe. \\\"Add a couple drops to aloe vera\\ngel, and then apply the gel to pimples or blemishes. You can also add a couple\\nteaspoons of tea tree oil to raw organic honey.\\\" Another mixing oil on the\\nlist is jojoba, \\\"because jojoba oil is very similar to the oil produced\\nnaturally by the skin.\\\"\\n\\nDr. DeJuliis even gave us the recipe for one of her favorite DIY face masks.\\n(Because of the tomatoes in the ingredients, this is catered toward those with\\noilier, acne-prone skin that can handle the acid.)\\n\\nDr. DeJuliis's Face Mask\\n\\nIngredients: 3 drops of tea tree oil 1 tsp of jojoba oil 1⁄2 a finely chopped\\ntomato\\n\\nInstructions: Mix until you have a smooth paste and apply this mask to your\\nface for 10 minutes. Then wash off.\\n\\nOr, just use an entirely different formula.\\n\\nDr. DeJuliis recommends alternatives like lavender, geranium, manuka and\\nrosemary oils that are gentler on the skin than tea tree, but perform just as\\nwell. But, if there is any doubt, Dr. Prystowsky tells us we should consult\\nthe professionals. \\\"Consulting your physician/dermatologist would be the best\\nway to determine what accepted medications may be appropriate for your\\n[particular] condition.\\\" So if you're using oils or herbs as alternatives to\\ntraditional medicine, you should probably do your research.\\n\\nWe agree -- if you are nervous about using alternative remedies that include\\ntea tree oil, try performing a patch test first on your inner arm. 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If you are wondering, the only thing that makes blackheads different from whiteheads is that your pores are open and exposed to air, thereby making it oxidize and turn black. Both require almost the same remedies, but different way of using them. A lot of women think the only solution to getting rid of blackhead is by scrubbing- it works for some, and for the rest it just deteriorates. This is because excessive scrubbing makes your skin dry and sometimes leads to higher oil production to compensate for everything that has been stripped away. But anyway, here’s a good news, you don’t have to go through the hustle of covering them up, because we are bringing to you a some of the best remedies to get rid of blackheads naturally.\",\n \"This is the simplest scrub one can use for face, especially for blackhead removal. It works pretty well on whiteheads too. All that you need to do is to cleanse your face and then scrub it with sugar. You may also add a teaspoon of lemon juice to the scrub, it will clear all the excessive oils in your skin. While the sugar will protect your skin from drying up and clear the pores.\",\n \"This is a great substitute for all those who prefer peel away blackhead face masks. In fact, it is way cheaper and works better than the ones you purchase from stores. For this mask, you first need to place a facial tissue paper on the egg white until it is fully coated. Then place it on your face, press gently to make sure it sticks to your face. For best results, we reckon that you apply a thin layer of egg white on your face before covering it with tissue paper. Peel the mask slowly, and there, you have a clear skin now.\",\n \"Clay is a trending homemade remedy for both both type of clogged pores now, especially for blackheads on nose. And according to those who have been trying it, the results are quite promising too. You may use bentonite clay for this mask, as it contains minerals that can make your skin glow and at the same time draw out all the oils and impurities from the pores. Get a tablespoon of bentonite clay and dilute with some water, until a thick paste forms. Later apply this onto your face and let it sit for about 20 minutes or until it dries. Note: You may notice your skin tightening as it dries up, which may cause discomfort. Rinse off and moisturize if too uncomfortable.\",\n \"It’s basically one of the effective remedies to get rid of blackheads, it works all the time! Plus point- it nourishes the skin and make it glow too. For this remedy, mix together two tablespoons of honey and two tablespoons of cinnamon. Apply this gently all over your face, and allow it to dry. If you’re in a hurry, make sure to let it sit for at least 20 minutes before rinsing off. Then follow up with a moisturizer as usual.\",\n \"Here’s another way honey can remove blackheads. Mix thoroughly one teaspoon of warm milk with one tablespoon of honey. You may use tissue paper as in our second remedy, or apply it directly over your face. Leave it on for 20 minutes. Wash off with lukewarm water afterwards. Not only will it clear your pores but also whiten and nourish your skin all at once!\",\n \"You can never go wrong with this mask. Break an egg white into a bowl, add in a tablespoon of honey and mix well until both ingredients blend together. Again, you may use a facial tissue paper, or directly apply the mask on your bare face. You may apply a second layer, concentrating on areas the blackheads are visible. Allow it to dry, and then rinse as usual. Your skin will feel moist and not in the need for a moisturizer. However, you must make sure to apply a thin layer of gel based moisturizer to prevent the skin from producing more oil.\",\n \"Tomatoes can do wonders to your skin when consumed orally, and apparently, it turns out to be that it can also remove blackheads when applied topically. Crush a tomato, squeeze its juice out and apply it on your face. Leave it overnight, and watch your blackheads vanish as you wash off the next morning. Plus point again – It brightens your skin and makes it glow.\",\n \"This is another effective way to get rid of especially blackheads in ear. However, you must remember that the idea of applying lemon juice is to dry out the pores so it is easier to remove when you cleanse or scrub your face. Apply some lemon juice onto your face or ears and let it dry. For sensitive skin, we suggest you dilute the lemon juice with few drops of water to prevent any irritation.\",\n \"Oatmeal serves the same purpose as sugar when it comes to blackheads. It will deeply cleanse your pores and thus remove blackheads. Mix two tablespoons of oatmeal with a tablespoon of lemon and a tablespoon of yogurt. Gently scrub this mixture in circular motion, focusing on areas where blackheads are visible. Then, let it sit for about 10 minutes before rinsing it off.\",\n \"It is the ultimate trick to flawless skin. From whitening your skin, to nourishing it, there is just so much baking soda can do. Prepare a not so thick paste out of baking soda and water. Apply this gently onto your face in a circular motion. Make sure not to let it sit for more than 5 minutes and you may rinse off with water, then moisturize your face.\",\n \"I am sure you saw this coming. After all, there’s nothing ACV can’t do! Dilute a tablespoon of ACV with one teaspoon of water. By using a cotton ball, spread the solution on your face gently. It basically serves as toner thus cleanses your pores thoroughly. Wash off with cold water and then moisturize.\",\n \"Epsom salt can get rid of blackheads amazingly. It will also remove any impurities found in your skin, and make your skin squeaky clean after each scrub. Mix together one teaspoon of Epsom salt with few drops of olive oil until a paste-like texture forms. Use this to scrub your face at least twice a week.\",\n \"You can now say good bye to blackheads with the list of remedies we have provided. However, should there be any other easy natural remedies to get rid of blackheads that you know, you’re more than welcome to share them with us.\",\n \"Keerthana is the co-founder and editor of Healthnbodytips.com. With over four years of blogging experience in the niche of health and beauty, she is a true believer of traditional and natural remedies and practices. She is also equipped with some of her native Malaysian remedies and treatments that have been passed down from generation to generation. You can find her on Google+ @Keerthana Nair.\",\n \"i read you article which is very helpful to get rid of blackheads those who have blackheads will absolutely use this home remedies Thanks\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"12 Natural Remedies To Get Rid Of Blackheads (Home Remedies)\\n\\n * Ads & Affiliate Disclosure\\n * Contact Us\\n * Directory Listing\\n * Disclaimer\\n * Facebook Page Name Change From “Health, Body and Beauty Tips” to “Healthnbodytips.com”\\n * HealthNBodyTips.com Marked As SPAM on Pinterest. Help US GET BACK on!\\n * Privacy Policy\\n * Sitemap\\n * Write For Us\\n\\n# 12 Natural Remedies To Get Rid Of Blackheads (Home Remedies)\\n\\nHow To Get Rid Of Blackheads? : Blackheads are such a pain in the neck\\nespecially when they are really noticeable. If you are wondering, the only\\nthing that makes blackheads different from whiteheads is that your pores are\\nopen and exposed to air, thereby making it oxidize and turn black. Both\\nrequire almost the same remedies, but different way of using them. A lot of\\nwomen think the only solution to getting rid of blackhead is by scrubbing- it\\nworks for some, and for the rest it just deteriorates. This is because\\nexcessive scrubbing makes your skin dry and sometimes leads to higher oil\\nproduction to compensate for everything that has been stripped away. But\\nanyway, here’s a good news, you don’t have to go through the hustle of\\ncovering them up, because we are bringing to you a some of the best remedies\\nto get rid of blackheads naturally.\\n\\nHow To Remove Blackheads? – Home Remedies To Get Rid Of Blackheads (Image\\nsource)\\n\\n## How To Get Rid Of Blackheads Naturally? | Home Remedies\\n\\nSugar To Get Rid Of Blackheads\\n\\n1\\\\. Sugar\\n\\nThis is the simplest scrub one can use for face, especially for blackhead\\nremoval. It works pretty well on whiteheads too. All that you need to do is to\\ncleanse your face and then scrub it with sugar. You may also add a teaspoon of\\nlemon juice to the scrub, it will clear all the excessive oils in your skin.\\nWhile the sugar will protect your skin from drying up and clear the pores.\\n\\nAlso read : Sugar Scrub For Skin\\n\\nEgg White To Get Rid Of Blackheads\\n\\n2\\\\. Eggwhites\\n\\nThis is a great substitute for all those who prefer peel away blackhead face\\nmasks. In fact, it is way cheaper and works better than the ones you purchase\\nfrom stores. For this mask, you first need to place a facial tissue paper on\\nthe egg white until it is fully coated. Then place it on your face, press\\ngently to make sure it sticks to your face. For best results, we reckon that\\nyou apply a thin layer of egg white on your face before covering it with\\ntissue paper. Peel the mask slowly, and there, you have a clear skin now.\\n\\nMust read : Egg Whites Mask For Face and Hair\\n\\nClay (Source)\\n\\n3\\\\. Clay\\n\\nClay is a trending homemade remedy for both both type of clogged pores now,\\nespecially for blackheads on nose. And according to those who have been trying\\nit, the results are quite promising too. You may use bentonite clay for this\\nmask, as it contains minerals that can make your skin glow and at the same\\ntime draw out all the oils and impurities from the pores. Get a tablespoon of\\nbentonite clay and dilute with some water, until a thick paste forms. Later\\napply this onto your face and let it sit for about 20 minutes or until it\\ndries. Note: You may notice your skin tightening as it dries up, which may\\ncause discomfort. Rinse off and moisturize if too uncomfortable.\\n\\nAlso read : How To Get Rid Of Pimples?\\n\\nHoney To Get Rid Of Blackheads\\n\\n4\\\\. Honey + cinnamon\\n\\nIt’s basically one of the effective remedies to get rid of blackheads, it\\nworks all the time! Plus point- it nourishes the skin and make it glow too.\\nFor this remedy, mix together two tablespoons of honey and two tablespoons of\\ncinnamon. Apply this gently all over your face, and allow it to dry. If you’re\\nin a hurry, make sure to let it sit for at least 20 minutes before rinsing\\noff. Then follow up with a moisturizer as usual.\\n\\nMust read : Home Remedies For Acne Scars\\n\\nHoney + Milk (Source)\\n\\n5\\\\. Honey again, but with milk\\n\\nHere’s another way honey can remove blackheads. Mix thoroughly one teaspoon of\\nwarm milk with one tablespoon of honey. You may use tissue paper as in our\\nsecond remedy, or apply it directly over your face. Leave it on for 20\\nminutes. Wash off with lukewarm water afterwards. Not only will it clear your\\npores but also whiten and nourish your skin all at once!\\n\\nAlso read : 12 Natural Remedies For Skin Tag Removal\\n\\nEgg white + Egg (source)\\n\\n6\\\\. Honey + egg white\\n\\nYou can never go wrong with this mask. Break an egg white into a bowl, add in\\na tablespoon of honey and mix well until both ingredients blend together.\\nAgain, you may use a facial tissue paper, or directly apply the mask on your\\nbare face. You may apply a second layer, concentrating on areas the blackheads\\nare visible. Allow it to dry, and then rinse as usual. Your skin will feel\\nmoist and not in the need for a moisturizer. However, you must make sure to\\napply a thin layer of gel based moisturizer to prevent the skin from producing\\nmore oil.\\n\\nAlso read : Natural Remedies For Stretch Mark Removal\\n\\nTomatoes To Get Rid Of Blackheads\\n\\n7\\\\. Tomatoes\\n\\nTomatoes can do wonders to your skin when consumed orally, and apparently, it\\nturns out to be that it can also remove blackheads when applied topically.\\nCrush a tomato, squeeze its juice out and apply it on your face. Leave it\\novernight, and watch your blackheads vanish as you wash off the next morning.\\nPlus point again – It brightens your skin and makes it glow.\\n\\nAlso read : Home Remedies to Get Rid Of Oily Skin\\n\\nLemon Juice To Get Rid Of Blackheads\\n\\n8\\\\. Lemon juice\\n\\nThis is another effective way to get rid of especially blackheads in ear.\\nHowever, you must remember that the idea of applying lemon juice is to dry out\\nthe pores so it is easier to remove when you cleanse or scrub your face. Apply\\nsome lemon juice onto your face or ears and let it dry. For sensitive skin, we\\nsuggest you dilute the lemon juice with few drops of water to prevent any\\nirritation.\\n\\nAlso read : 19 Awesome Glycerin Uses and Benefits\\n\\nOatmeal To Get Rid Of Blackheads\\n\\n9\\\\. Oatmeal\\n\\nOatmeal serves the same purpose as sugar when it comes to blackheads. It will\\ndeeply cleanse your pores and thus remove blackheads. Mix two tablespoons of\\noatmeal with a tablespoon of lemon and a tablespoon of yogurt. Gently scrub\\nthis mixture in circular motion, focusing on areas where blackheads are\\nvisible. Then, let it sit for about 10 minutes before rinsing it off.\\n\\nAlso read : Superfood – Health Benefits Of Quinoa [Infographic]\\n\\nBaking Soda To Get Rid Of Blackheads\\n\\n10\\\\. Baking soda\\n\\nIt is the ultimate trick to flawless skin. From whitening your skin, to\\nnourishing it, there is just so much baking soda can do. Prepare a not so\\nthick paste out of baking soda and water. Apply this gently onto your face in\\na circular motion. Make sure not to let it sit for more than 5 minutes and you\\nmay rinse off with water, then moisturize your face.\\n\\nAlso read : How to Get Rid of Dark Underarms?\\n\\nApple Cider Vinegar To Remove Blackheads\\n\\n11\\\\. Apple cider vinegar\\n\\nI am sure you saw this coming. After all, there’s nothing ACV can’t do! Dilute\\na tablespoon of ACV with one teaspoon of water. By using a cotton ball, spread\\nthe solution on your face gently. It basically serves as toner thus cleanses\\nyour pores thoroughly. Wash off with cold water and then moisturize.\\n\\nAlso read : Natural Remedies for Dry Skin Problem\\n\\nepsom salt – (source)\\n\\n12\\\\. Epsom salt\\n\\nEpsom salt can get rid of blackheads amazingly. It will also remove any\\nimpurities found in your skin, and make your skin squeaky clean after each\\nscrub. Mix together one teaspoon of Epsom salt with few drops of olive oil\\nuntil a paste-like texture forms. Use this to scrub your face at least twice a\\nweek.\\n\\nAlso read : 10 Naural Homemade Foot Scrub and Soaks\\n\\nYou can now say good bye to blackheads with the list of remedies we have\\nprovided. However, should there be any other easy natural remedies to get rid\\nof blackheads that you know, you’re more than welcome to share them with us.\\n\\n##### In this article\\n\\n * Beauty Tips\\n * Skin Care\\n * beauty tips\\n * body\\n * HNBTtips\\n * home remedies\\n * natural\\n * natural remedies\\n * Skin Remedies\\n * treatment\\n\\nKeerthana Nair\\n\\nKeerthana is the co-founder and editor of Healthnbodytips.com. With over four\\nyears of blogging experience in the niche of health and beauty, she is a true\\nbeliever of traditional and natural remedies and practices. She is also\\nequipped with some of her native Malaysian remedies and treatments that have\\nbeen passed down from generation to generation. You can find her on Google+\\n@Keerthana Nair.\\n\\nShow More\\n\\n### Recent Posts\\n\\n * #### Waxing vs Shaving; Which One Is Better and Why?\\n\\n * #### How to Get Rid of Back Acne? 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Hoston 5 months ago Reply\\n\\ni read you article which is very helpful to get rid of blackheads those who\\nhave blackheads will absolutely use this home remedies Thanks\\n\\n## Recommended Articles\\n\\nHow to Get Rid of Stretch Marks?\\n\\nHow to Grow Taller Fast?\\n\\nHow to Lighten Skin Naturally?\\n\\nHow to Get Rid of Hives?\\n\\nHow to Get Rid of Hickeys Fast?\\n\\nHow to Get Rid of Leg Cramps?\\n\\nHow to Get Rid of Diarrhea Fast?\\n\\nHow to Get Rid of Dark Underarms?\\n\\nHow to Get Rid of a Stiff Neck?\\n\\nHow to Get Rid of Flabby Arms?\\n\\nHow To Get Rid Of Body Acne?\\n\\nHow To Lose 20 Pounds in 2 Weeks?\\n\\nHome remedies for Chest Congestion\\n\\nYoga to Get Rid of Belly Fat\\n\\n### Follow Us!\\n\\n## Search Box\\n\\n12 Natural Remedies For Skin Tag Removal (Home Remedies)\\n\\nPrevious\\n\\nViral Quiz : Can We Guess Your Boob Size?\\n\\nNext\\n\\nCopyright © 2016 HealthNBodyTips.com.\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"https://www.allure.com/story/how-to-get-rid-blackheads\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20210225233258/https://www.allure.com/story/how-to-get-rid-blackheads\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"How to Get Rid of Blackheads, According to Dermatologists — Expert Tips\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"Join Allure Beauty Box to get our most luxe box EVER featuring full-size U Beauty + a FREE Viktor & Rolf fragrance!JOIN NOW\",\n \"Blackheads, much like cockroaches, are the worst for this very reason: Every time you squeeze one of them away, you find dozens more to tackle. (How's that for a fun visual?) As satisfying as that squeeze may be in the moment, the peskiness of blackheads can wear on anyone. They just keep. Coming. Back. In search of answers, we turned to top dermatologists to find out how to get rid of them — for good.\",\n \"Before you go about trying to rid your skin of blackheads, it helps to first understand what they actually are. \\\"Blackheads are just an oxidized mix of oil and dead skin cells that are sitting in pores, [and] the exposure to air is what causes them to oxidize and turn black,\\\" explains Rachel Nazarian, a dermatologist of Schweiger Dermatology Group in New York City.\",\n \"The technical name for a blackhead is an open comedone (and comedone is the scientific term for an acne lesion). There are two different types of comedones: Open (blackheads) and closed (whiteheads). As Shari Marchbein, a board-certified dermatologist and clinical assistant professor of dermatology at New York University, explains: \\\"[Blackheads] are characterized by a dilated opening of a hair follicle, caused by the build-up of sebum, which is oil, P. Acnes bacteria, the primary bacteria responsible for causing acne, and inflammation.\\\"\",\n \"In other words: A blackhead is essentially a hair follicle that's so blocked up with dead skin cells, oil, and bacteria that it becomes a wide opening at the surface of the skin. When all of this gunk hits the open air (because of the wide opening), it oxidizes and turns the color black.\",\n \"Despite their off-putting color, blackheads have nothing to do with dirt. \\\"Having [blackheads] is not a sign that you're too dirty,\\\" Nazarian says. So, at least that's good news. The bad news, for some, is that there is a genetic component to blackheads, meaning that certain people are more prone to developing them, although the underlying reason for this isn't yet fully understood.\",\n \"When it comes to getting rid of blackheads, or any type of acne for that matter, there are two ways you can go: You can DIY at home, or, for more severe or persistent cases of acne, you can see a dermatologist. The best plan of action for you will depend on a lot of different factors, of course, but here are the best over-the-counter and prescription treatments to look out for, per top dermatologists.\",\n \"\\\"If you have blackheads, your go-to ingredient should be salicylic acid,\\\" explains Joshua Zeichner, director of cosmetic and clinical research at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. \\\"This beta hydroxy acid helps remove excess oil and exfoliate the cells from the surface of the skin.\\\"\",\n \"The best way to utilize salicylic acid? Try a gentle face scrub, which acts as a sort of one-two punch for combatting blackheads, providing double the exfoliation powers. \\\"The combination of physical exfoliation from the scrub, along with chemical exfoliation from the salicylic acid, can help keep the pores clear,\\\" Zeichner says.\",\n \"However, you won't want to exfoliate with a scrub every day. The general rule of thumb is three times per week for oily or combination skin, and just once weekly for sensitive skin, Marchbein says. On the days you don't use a scrub, swap in a gentle salicylic acid-containing cleanser, like Neutrogena's Acne Proofing Gel Cleanser, which contains 2 percent of the ingredient, or Murad's Clarifying Cleanser, which is formulated with 1.5 percent salicylic acid.\",\n \"Electronic skin-care devices, like the beloved Clarisonic brush, aren't just hype — they really do cleanse your skin much more thoroughly than your fingers alone. \\\"Just be sure not to overdo it because irritation from the cleansing brush can flare up other acne,\\\" explains Jeremy Fenton, a dermatologist in New York City.\",\n \"What classifies as overdoing it? \\\"One or two times a week should be sufficient,\\\" Fenton says. FYI: Clarisonic's latest gadget comes with a gentler brush head (and lets you know when it's time to switch it out).\",\n \"\\\"Retinoids can help treat blackheads and clogged pores by reducing the stickiness of the cells that clog pores, as well as speeding up the rate at which the skin turns over and regenerates,\\\" Marchbein says. While there are many retinol myths out there, the underlying truth about the ingredient is that the right percentage and regimen can totally transform your skin — and that includes helping to keep blackheads at bay.\",\n \"If you have sensitive skin, go with an over-the-counter retinoid cream, such as SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.5% Refining Night Cream or RoC's Retinol Correxion Sensitive Night Cream.\",\n \"For peskier cases of blackheads, prescription retinoid creams typically do the trick. \\\"Prescription retinoids such as tretinoin, Retin A micro, or Tazorac can be effective,\\\" Marchbein says.\",\n \"Another New York City-based dermatologist, Sejal Shah of SmarterSkin Dermatology in New York City, agrees, saying that \\\"topical retinoids are my first-line recommendation\\\" for clearing up blackheads.\",\n \"When all else fails, your dermatologist might prescribe an oral medication to help clear things up. \\\"If topical medications are not doing the job, medications like birth control pills and spironolactone decrease oil production and can effectively treat blackheads,\\\" says Zeichner. \\\"They will get rid of blackheads and prevent new ones from showing up in the future. But these medicines are reserved for people with more than just the occasional blackhead; they are more for people with moderate to severe acne.\\\"\",\n \"We've said it before and we'll gladly say it again: Moisturizing is a crucial step in any skin-care routine — even if you've got acne-prone skin. Why, you ask? \\\"All of these methods may strip oils from the skin and be drying,\\\" Fenton explains. \\\"It's important to maintain the right balance in the skin, and moisturizing will allow you to continue using exfoliating products without any issues.\\\"\",\n \"Pro tip, especially for those with sensitive skin: If a retinoid cream is too drying, try applying it over moisturizer (or even between layers of moisturizer). Always use non-comedogenic moisturizers, which are formulated specifically to not clog your pores (we love CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion and Allure Readers' Choice Award winner, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra Dry Skin.)\",\n \"All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.\",\n \"You can follow Allure on Instagram and Twitter, or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.\",\n \"© 2021 Condé Nast. All rights reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated as of 1/1/21) and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement (updated as of 1/1/21) and Your California Privacy Rights. Allure may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast. Ad Choices\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"How to Get Rid of Blackheads, According to Dermatologists — Expert Tips |\\nAllure\\n\\nSkip to main content\\n\\nTo revisit this article, visit My Profile, then View saved stories.\\n\\nHow to Get Rid of Blackheads, According to Dermatologists\\n\\nMore\\n\\nTo revisit this article, select My Account, then View saved stories.\\n\\nSign In\\n\\nSearch\\n\\n * Makeup\\n * Skin\\n * Hair\\n * Wellness\\n * Best of Beauty\\n * Beauty Box\\n * Product Reviews\\n * 30th Anniversary\\n\\nJoin Allure Beauty Box to get our most luxe box EVER featuring full-size U\\nBeauty + a FREE Viktor & Rolf fragrance!JOIN NOW\\n\\nACNE 101\\n\\n# How to Get Rid of Blackheads, According to Dermatologists\\n\\nBanish blackheads — for good.\\n\\nBy Renee Jacques, Sarah Kinonen, and Rebecca Dancer\\n\\nApril 25, 2020\\n\\nGetty Images\\n\\nHere's the lowdown on how to subscribe to Allure's print edition for more\\nbeauty routines, recommendations, and features.\\n\\nBlackheads, much like cockroaches, are the worst for this very reason: Every\\ntime you squeeze one of them away, you find dozens more to tackle. (How's that\\nfor a fun visual?) As satisfying as that squeeze may be in the moment, the\\npeskiness of blackheads can wear on anyone. They just keep. Coming. Back. In\\nsearch of answers, we turned to top dermatologists to find out how to get rid\\nof them — for good.\\n\\n## First things first, what exactly are blackheads?\\n\\nBefore you go about trying to rid your skin of blackheads, it helps to first\\nunderstand what they actually are. \\\"Blackheads are just an oxidized mix of oil\\nand dead skin cells that are sitting in pores, [and] the exposure to air is\\nwhat causes them to oxidize and turn black,\\\" explains Rachel Nazarian, a\\ndermatologist of Schweiger Dermatology Group in New York City.\\n\\nThe technical name for a blackhead is an open comedone (and comedone is the\\nscientific term for an acne lesion). There are two different types of\\ncomedones: Open (blackheads) and closed (whiteheads). As Shari Marchbein, a\\nboard-certified dermatologist and clinical assistant professor of dermatology\\nat New York University, explains: \\\"[Blackheads] are characterized by a dilated\\nopening of a hair follicle, caused by the build-up of sebum, which is oil, P.\\nAcnes bacteria, the primary bacteria responsible for causing acne, and\\ninflammation.\\\"\\n\\nIn other words: A blackhead is essentially a hair follicle that's so blocked\\nup with dead skin cells, oil, and bacteria that it becomes a wide opening at\\nthe surface of the skin. When all of this gunk hits the open air (because of\\nthe wide opening), it oxidizes and turns the color black.\\n\\nDespite their off-putting color, blackheads have nothing to do with dirt.\\n\\\"Having [blackheads] is not a sign that you're too dirty,\\\" Nazarian says. So,\\nat least that's good news. The bad news, for some, is that there is a genetic\\ncomponent to blackheads, meaning that certain people are more prone to\\ndeveloping them, although the underlying reason for this isn't yet fully\\nunderstood.\\n\\n## How do you treat blackheads?\\n\\nWhen it comes to getting rid of blackheads, or any type of acne for that\\nmatter, there are two ways you can go: You can DIY at home, or, for more\\nsevere or persistent cases of acne, you can see a dermatologist. The best plan\\nof action for you will depend on a lot of different factors, of course, but\\nhere are the best over-the-counter and prescription treatments to look out\\nfor, per top dermatologists.\\n\\n1\\\\. For mild blackheads, try a salicylic acid scrub\\n\\n\\\"If you have blackheads, your go-to ingredient should be salicylic acid,\\\"\\nexplains Joshua Zeichner, director of cosmetic and clinical research at Mount\\nSinai Hospital in New York City. \\\"This beta hydroxy acid helps remove excess\\noil and exfoliate the cells from the surface of the skin.\\\"\\n\\nAdvertisement\\n\\nThe best way to utilize salicylic acid? Try a gentle face scrub, which acts as\\na sort of one-two punch for combatting blackheads, providing double the\\nexfoliation powers. \\\"The combination of physical exfoliation from the scrub,\\nalong with chemical exfoliation from the salicylic acid, can help keep the\\npores clear,\\\" Zeichner says.\\n\\nA couple of our favorite salicylic acid scrubs include the St. Ives Blackhead\\nClearing Green Tea Scrub and Clinique's Blackhead Solutions 7 Day Deep Pore\\nCleanse & Scrub.\\n\\nHowever, you won't want to exfoliate with a scrub every day. The general rule\\nof thumb is three times per week for oily or combination skin, and just once\\nweekly for sensitive skin, Marchbein says. On the days you don't use a scrub,\\nswap in a gentle salicylic acid-containing cleanser, like Neutrogena's Acne\\nProofing Gel Cleanser, which contains 2 percent of the ingredient, or Murad's\\nClarifying Cleanser, which is formulated with 1.5 percent salicylic acid.\\n\\n2\\\\. Try a Clarisonic brush\\n\\nElectronic skin-care devices, like the beloved Clarisonic brush, aren't just\\nhype — they really do cleanse your skin much more thoroughly than your fingers\\nalone. \\\"Just be sure not to overdo it because irritation from the cleansing\\nbrush can flare up other acne,\\\" explains Jeremy Fenton, a dermatologist in New\\nYork City.\\n\\nWhat classifies as overdoing it? \\\"One or two times a week should be\\nsufficient,\\\" Fenton says. FYI: Clarisonic's latest gadget comes with a gentler\\nbrush head (and lets you know when it's time to switch it out).\\n\\n3\\\\. For more stubborn blackheads, go with a retinoid cream\\n\\n\\\"Retinoids can help treat blackheads and clogged pores by reducing the\\nstickiness of the cells that clog pores, as well as speeding up the rate at\\nwhich the skin turns over and regenerates,\\\" Marchbein says. While there are\\nmany retinol myths out there, the underlying truth about the ingredient is\\nthat the right percentage and regimen can totally transform your skin — and\\nthat includes helping to keep blackheads at bay.\\n\\nIf you have sensitive skin, go with an over-the-counter retinoid cream, such\\nas SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.5% Refining Night Cream or RoC's Retinol Correxion\\nSensitive Night Cream.\\n\\nAdvertisement\\n\\nFor peskier cases of blackheads, prescription retinoid creams typically do the\\ntrick. \\\"Prescription retinoids such as tretinoin, Retin A micro, or Tazorac\\ncan be effective,\\\" Marchbein says.\\n\\nAnother New York City-based dermatologist, Sejal Shah of SmarterSkin\\nDermatology in New York City, agrees, saying that \\\"topical retinoids are my\\nfirst-line recommendation\\\" for clearing up blackheads.\\n\\n4\\\\. For severe cases, oral acne medication may be necessary\\n\\nWhen all else fails, your dermatologist might prescribe an oral medication to\\nhelp clear things up. \\\"If topical medications are not doing the job,\\nmedications like birth control pills and spironolactone decrease oil\\nproduction and can effectively treat blackheads,\\\" says Zeichner. \\\"They will\\nget rid of blackheads and prevent new ones from showing up in the future. But\\nthese medicines are reserved for people with more than just the occasional\\nblackhead; they are more for people with moderate to severe acne.\\\"\\n\\nBoth oral contraceptives and spironolactone work on a hormonal level to help\\ndecrease oil production in the skin.\\n\\n5\\\\. Lastly, don't forget to moisturize\\n\\nWe've said it before and we'll gladly say it again: Moisturizing is a crucial\\nstep in any skin-care routine — even if you've got acne-prone skin. Why, you\\nask? \\\"All of these methods may strip oils from the skin and be drying,\\\" Fenton\\nexplains. \\\"It's important to maintain the right balance in the skin, and\\nmoisturizing will allow you to continue using exfoliating products without any\\nissues.\\\"\\n\\nPro tip, especially for those with sensitive skin: If a retinoid cream is too\\ndrying, try applying it over moisturizer (or even between layers of\\nmoisturizer). Always use non-comedogenic moisturizers, which are formulated\\nspecifically to not clog your pores (we love CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion\\nand Allure Readers' Choice Award winner, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream\\nExtra Dry Skin.)\\n\\nAll products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors.\\nHowever, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an\\naffiliate commission.\\n\\nNow read more about acne treatments:\\n\\n * 4 Steps for Getting Rid of Cystic Acne, Fast\\n\\n * The 14 Best Acne Spot Treatments That Get Rid of Pimples Fast\\n\\n * The Ultimate Guide to Getting Rid of Acne\\n\\nDone reading? See how acne treatments have evolved within the last 100 years:\\n\\nYou can follow Allure on Instagram and Twitter, or subscribe to our newsletter\\nto stay up to date on all things beauty.\\n\\nKeywordsblackheadsskinpimplesdertmatologists tipsacneacne-pronecystic\\nacnebreakoutsblemishesacne or blemish treatmentsalicyclic acidbenzoyl\\nperoxidedermatologistsdermatologistskin carecleanserskincareretinolskin-care\\nproductacne treatmentacne positivityacne drugblackhead treatment\\n\\n© 2021 Condé Nast. All rights reserved. Use of this site constitutes\\nacceptance of our User Agreement (updated as of 1/1/21) and Privacy Policy and\\nCookie Statement (updated as of 1/1/21) and Your California Privacy Rights.\\nAllure may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through\\nour site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. The material on\\nthis site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise\\nused, except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast. Ad Choices\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"https://homeremediesforlife.com/baking-soda-for-skin-whitening/\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20210126142209/https://homeremediesforlife.com/baking-soda-for-skin-whitening/\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"Baking Soda Whitening? (Lighten Your Face, Underarms, and Skin)\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"Unwanted skin darkening can be caused by a lot of things like chafing, sun exposure, freckles, scars, acne, skin irritations, pigmentation, skin allergies, rashes, contact spots, genetics, etc.\",\n \"Baking Soda is an excellent remedy for treating uneven skin tone and even brightening it. It exfoliates the skin and can make your skin brighter, and your teeth whiter, too.\",\n \"It has antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory properties that clear all of the infection on the skin along with its scars.\",\n \"It evens the skin tone and prevents the buildup from clogged pores. It deeply cleanses skin by absorbing the excess oil.\",\n \"Honey helps to fight against bacteria, tightens the skin pores, protects skin from sun damage and moisturizes the skin. Baking soda exfoliates the skin to reduce redness caused by breakouts and thus boosts proper circulation.\",\n \"You can also refer to this video for some tips on using honey and olive oil with for an even more effective mask:\",\n \"Oatmeal and baking soda have a grainy texture that exfoliates the skin to remove the dead skin cells and activates the cells to lighten it.\",\n \"Mix 4-5 teaspoons of oats, 1 tablespoon of honey and a few drops of water in 2-3 teaspoons of baking soda.\",\n \"I've found one solution even MORE powerful than plain old baking soda. It is still completely natural and is proven to be 100% effective.\",\n \"The citric acid in lemon juice helps to treat fine lines, irregular pigmentation, and enlarged pores. Coconut oil is used to prevent irritation of the skin caused by the exfoliation. Tea tree oil has both antifungal and antiseptic properties.\",\n \"Mix 1/2 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of baking soda, 1/8 tablespoon of coconut oil and 2-4 drops of tea tree oil.\",\n \"This process acts as a natural chemical peel to make your skin radiant. This may cause irritation and is not suitable for sensitive skin.\",\n \"If you have sensitive skin, you will have to be extra cautious about what you apply to your skin and especially how much you apply.\",\n \"To make it easy and take out the guesswork, there are specially crafted natural products available you can use right away without worrying about mixing together homemade concoctions that may or may not work.\",\n \"Mix 2 tablespoons each of fresh lemon juice and baking soda, 1 egg and 1/4 cup of low-fat plain yogurt.\",\n \"This method eliminates excess dirt, sebum, and other impurities from the skin. It also lightens the skin’s complexion by preventing the production of melanin.\",\n \"This facial bleach pack helps to lighten the acne scars, dark spots, freckles and other dark marks on the skin.\",\n \"Mix 1 tablespoon of corn flour, 1 teaspoon each of turmeric and baking soda, a few drops of rose water and 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice.\",\n \"Pure baking soda contains salt, so people who are on a strict low sodium health regimen will have to apply this for only a few minutes.\",\n \"Drink more water, do regular exercises, avoid stress, and following a proven skin care regime also helps to whiten the skin tone.\",\n \"Remember - you are not alone in trying to find the best way to whiten your skin! Regardless of which home remedies above you try, sometimes baking soda alone just won't do the trick.\",\n \"This is why I recommend an all natural solution which is 100% guaranteed. Not only does this method really work, it is also completely natural and extremely easy to use!\",\n \"I’m from India. I have been visiting India on and off for past few years and my mom was an inspiration for me to start this site. She has a wealth of knowledge on home remedies for a large number of health problems, and we grew up in an environment where frequent visits to the doctor just wasn’t logistically or financially feasible.\",\n \"Despite this, she managed to raise a family of healthy kids, and my goal here at Home Remedies for Life is to pass on some of her knowledge of natural remedies.\",\n \"Pls,how many times is recommended for the use of baking soda for skin whitening?how many times per week or day\",\n \"I used baking soda and my skin got bit dark. Why this is happening after following the process. Please reply nid help. Do i need not to use it anymore\",\n \"I use baking soda and coconut+ carrot oil (my face & body oil) paste as deodorant, it’s been a month plus, and now, I observe my underarms whitening. Am now applying it on my skin This should work for you also.\",\n \"Do you eat cake? Probably. So you’ve been ingesting baking soda for a while, years probably. I don’t think it can be dangerous applied topically if it’s not when ingested.\",\n \"I tried using baking soda as a deodorant when i was 16, my underarms is white and it doesn’t smell.\",\n \"Can I mix baking soda in raw shea butter and almond oil and olive oil as a whitening cream and use it daily?\",\n \"On regular application, you can surely lighten the skin. But you should also follow few precaution methods like applying sun screen before going out in the sun, exfoliate regularly and consume healthy diet.\",\n \"Yes, the combination of baking soda and lemon helps to remove the tan. However, make sure to avoid sun exposure for at least 6 hours after trying the process as lemon can make the skin photosensitive.\",\n \"Yes! You can use baking soda to remove dark spots on the body. Mix enough amounts of baking soda and water, apply the mixture on dark spots and rinse off after 15 minutes. Repeat regularly.\",\n \"No, don’t use baking soda to lighten dark circles. Baking soda can be harsh and damage the delicate skin under the eyes.\",\n \"Yes. But don’t mistake it with baking powder. Baking soda and baking powder are different. Use only baking soda for the mentioned remedies in the article.\",\n \"You can use baking soda treatment even if your skin is little dry. But make sure to apply moisturizer after every treatment. Natural moisturizers like shea butter, coconut oil, almond oil or cocoa butter are better alternatives to commercial ones.\",\n \"hi im about start article 5 is this which is b.soda and lemon is this good for male and for tan... and if so when can i expect the good result ????\",\n \"Yes, it is good for male and sun tan. It is difficult to tell the exact time frame as everyone’s skin texture is different. We recommend trying the method regularly with some patience.\",\n \"i have acne marks on my face how to reduce those marks tell me some home remedies my skin is full oily and it is little bit sensitive\",\n \"Can i left the baking soda with the lemon more than one hour, on my face? Would i get lighter in few days?\",\n \"Nope, don’t leave lemon juice and baking soda mixture for 1 hours as it can be harsh on the skin and leave it excessively dry. This can further lead to skin ailments like acne.\",\n \"On regular usage, your skin can fade few shades. To make the result permanent, you have to follow few rules like applying sun screen before going out in the sun, exfoliate regularly and consume healthy diet.\",\n \"Bakingbsoda is good for skin? How to use the baking soda ang apple cider vinigar and honey with calamansi how to procedure can u health me for whetining my skin??\",\n \"Mix 2 tablespoons of baking soda and 3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and apply the mixture on the skin. After 15 minutes, rinse off with water. You can add 1 teaspoon calamansi juice or honey to the mixture.\",\n \"I am African American female and skin has turned very dark on face from diabetes; wondering using periods with soda an vinegar are good choices for lighting my skin?\",\n \"Using baking soda with apple cider vinegar will exfoliate accumulated dead skin and lighten a few shades but it is also important to control your blood sugar levels. Consume a healthy diet that is beneficial for the same.\",\n \"You can find remedies to remove pimples in this article – http://homeremediesforlife.com/pimples/. Everyone’s skin is different so it is difficult to tell the exact healing time. So be patient and repeat the process to get the results.\",\n \"Yes, you can. Combine 1 tablespoon each of baking soda and calamansi. Add some water and mix well to make a paste. Apply the mixture on acne lesions and leave it to dry completely. Rinse off with water and pat dry. Repeat the process regularly.\",\n \"If you have a sensitive skin, baking soda can irritate your skin. You can dilute it with water to decrease the irritation. Perform a patch test before you go for a regular treatment.\",\n \"I use baking soda before, but i stop it, and now my face have sunspot. If i use baking soda again, it can solve my sunspot? yes or no? And by the way, when i’m using baking soda on my face , it’s getting painful, is it okay to continue my baking soda on my face? yes or no?\",\n \"Baking soda helps in reducing sun spots. But as per your description you have mentioned pain while using baking soda. Then it is better to avoid its application. For more remedies for sunspots or sunburns you can find remedies in this article – http://homeremediesforlife.com/sunburn/\",\n \"I know two types of baking sod??a, one are using for cooking perpous and more are clothes cleaning perpous... Can i know Which one is preferred for face??\",\n \"I am 12 and have tiny things on my face especially forehead and I think they’re whiteheads.Can I use baking soda paste for that to be cured after facial steaming?My face is oily in T zone.Can you help me with this?\",\n \"Hi Emma, dilute baking soda in water and apply the paste on face to remove white heads. To get rid of oil from the skin use baking soda with corn flour and lemon juice as mentioned in the article.\",\n \"In South Africa, baking soda is known as bicarbonate of soda, and can be found in the baking aisle of the supermarket.\",\n \"Nope it is best to use it 2 – 3 times in a week. If baking soda is used daily, it can excessively dry the skin.\",\n \"Hi, The mixture of water or lemon with baking soda will it provide any better results for dark skin in order to bring a glow on the skin and will there be any change in complexion of the skin want this remedy to work out well as my wife is in need of it big time t add up little complexion to her face.\",\n \"Good post. I study something more difficult on different blogs everyday. It would at all times be stimulating to read content from other writers and observe a little bit one thing from their store. I’d choose to use some with the content on my blog whether or not you don’t mind. Natually I’ll offer you a link in your net blog. Thanks for sharing.\",\n \"I cannot find banking soda, i only find banking powder, is banking powder will be used for face,?? Pls reply me\",\n \"Don’t use baking powder instead baking soda. Try different ingredient to lighten your skin. You can find other methods here – http://homeremediesforlife.com/skin-lightening/\",\n \"You can use baking and coconut oil as a facial cleanser but refrain from using it every day. Using baking soda daily can be harsh on your skin. You can follow this remedy 2 times a week.\",\n \"Hello, A few days before,I’m going to try this method(baking soda with water)..But my mother stopped and said not to use baking soda on your skin.Because,normally,baking soda used for whiten the clothes or some vessels..\",\n \"If you have a sensitive skin, avoid using baking soda. If not, then you can use it. But make sure to dilute it water. If the mixture is causing you irritation, then dilute it with more water. If still the irritation still persists, then avoid it.\",\n \"My arms have black spots but I am not sure whether it is sunburn or not. So in that case can I use baking soda on my arms?\",\n \"No, baking soda and baking powder are two different ingredients. Never use baking powder to lighten the skin. It can cause rashes or irritation.\",\n \"Can i use baking soda for my daughters scars on face..sheS 8yrs old.she get her scar in hot cooking oil when she was 3yrs old.thanku\",\n \"Your daughter is too young. Her delicate skin may not tolerate the abrasive nature of baking soda. As she is 8 years, the burn will fade away as she grows.\",\n \"would it be bad if i used the baking soda and water mix regularly day and night for 2 weeks? if not, will i get good results?\",\n \"can i use this steps (any of this numbers) from head to toe? (face, neck, body, armpits, private part and feet)??\",\n \"Yes you can but make sure to dilute it with water. Perform a patch test before application to observe the sensitivity. If you experience any redness or irritation, stop using it.\",\n \"So i can just only use baking soda and water for whitening all over my body? How about if i have pimples? Can i also use this? And how many spoons of baking soda and water i will mix for whole body?\",\n \"Initially start with 2 to 3 spoons, slowly you can increase it based on your requirement. Baking soda also helps to treat pimples.\",\n \"So like, 2 spoonfuls of baking soda = 1 spoonful of water? Then mix them and apply? I leave them for 5 minutes only? Is it okay?\",\n \"I have pigments on my face according to doctor. Can i use Baking soda. If yes with what and how many times?\",\n \"yes you can. Mix dilute baking soda in water and gently massage it on face, leave it on for 15 minutes and rinse off. Repeat 2 times a week.\",\n \"Hi. Baking soda and lemon do i need to mix it regularly or it is possible that i mix and put it to fridge ..\",\n \"I am a black woman but have use bleaching cream for my face and body. But now my problem is I have a burn cream face ( a big black burn) on my face for ten years now. How can I use baking soda to get rid of it?\",\n \"You can dilute baking soda with water and massage it on the scars. Leave it on for 15 minutes and rinse off with water. Repeat the process 3 times a week. Let us know if it worked for you.\",\n \"Depends on how we use it. Using baking soda can be harsh on your skin. You can use it only 3 times a week maximum for good results. If baking soda is drying your skin, use coconut oil or almond oil to moisturize the skin.\",\n \"My question is, “Can baking soda reduces old scars from face or reduces pores? I am a 40-year old male and has a fair skin.\",\n \"Hi can we use honey and baking soda everyday for face ....if used everyday then any side effects ..plz reply\",\n \"If used daily, the abrasiveness of baking soda can harm your skin. So repeat the process only 3 times a week.\",\n \"Plz tell me.is there any harmful thing after we use bicarbonate of soda. ? Can it damage my skin. ?\",\n \"Bicarbonate soda can dry the skin. If you have dry skin, apply moisturize after using baking soda treatments. Make sure to massage very gently as the abrasive nature can be harsh on your skin.\",\n \"Yes, both lemon and baking soda have bleaching properties which can lighten the skin. It is difficult to tell the exact time as everyone has different skin tone. Leave the combination on skin for 10 minutes and rinse off with water. If your skin feels dry, apply a small amount of olive oil.\",\n \"how many times do I use honey and baking soda in a week? can I use normal water to rinse?\",\n \"can i use TATA I-SHAKTI FOOD GRADE COOKING SODA (INGREDIENT: SODIUM BICARBONATE REFINED) please look into it and answer to my question as i am not able to differentiate it that whether this product is baking soda or baking powder, i have purchased it from the general store.\",\n \"I have a rid of oily skin and now i have a lot of pimples on my face Baking soda is good for oily skin? Coming monday my clg is reopened but now i have a lot of pimples so i cure my pimples in 3days so pls suggest me ? How many times i used baking soda in every day for oily skin?\",\n \"Baking soda is a great natural exfoliate for oily skin. Baking soda should not be used daily. Its abrasive nature can hurt your skin. You can use it 3 times a week. In order to reduce pimples, you can check out for remedies here – http://homeremediesforlife.com/pimples/\",\n \"after two days jam having a function I’m allergic to makeup.my skin only afford simple makeup so that i can’t go for any concealers and all please help me. Does baking soda safe for me to try? waiting for your reply .\",\n \"My skin has dark patches due to dryness but it also had tanned and I didn’t ever see any easiest method than baking soda.?what should I do? ?\",\n \"You can use baking soda method but after washing your application, apply a small amount of olive oil or coconut oil.\",\n \"My skin is very oily and dull , tell me how i reduce oil from skin and making skin white\",\n \"Baking soda not only helps to whiten the skin but also helps to get rid of oily skin. So try above mentioned methods and stay away from oily foods.\",\n \"It should help you lighten the skin. As lemon juice makes your skin photo sensitive, it is better to apply during night times.\",\n \"It is better to follow one method at a time as sometimes more amount of application can also damage your skin.\",\n \"If your skin is red because of rash or any kind of skin infection then it is better to avoid baking soda.\",\n \"I had pimples problem and for treatment I had not but my face is full of acne scar. Can I use baking soda? My face is now dry, not oily.\",\n \"Yes, you can use baking soda for acne scars. For more information on it read this article – http://homeremediesforlife.com/baking-soda-for-acne-scars/. If baking soda is making your skin dry then apply olive oil or coconut oil after removing the application.\",\n \"Hi! I was just curious, coz I watched a video in youtube that a girl is using baking soda in her dark circles.. is that safe? and I wanna ask how to use baking soda for armpits. thanks in advance.\",\n \"Haloo admin can i use baking soda for face marks and rinkles and how can i find right baking soda. Because i don’t know how can i clean my skin eg:face marks,rinkle lines and brighten skin\",\n \"Yes, you can use it. Mix baking soda in enough amounts of water and apply to your face. Leave it on for few minutes and rinse off with water. You can use pure baking soda or sodium bicarbonate available in any local store.\",\n \"I had pimples and pores problem. So i used baking soda with buttermilk aftr 15 min clean my face with warm water after i applied nivea moisrizer cream. Eventhough i feel light irration after 3 hours i feel normal. So i can continue baking soda\",\n \"Yes, baking soda can remove the black heads. You can find remedies related to it in this article – http://homeremediesforlife.com/baking-soda-for- blackheads/\",\n \"Try method 2, 5 or 10 to whiten the skin and reduce the dark spots. Apart from that, use sun screen before heading out.\",\n \"I also have pimple breakouts and they can be soo bad. Now since moisturisers tend to make my skin more oily resulting in more pimples what can i apply to my face after using baking soda as it makes the skin very dry afta use\",\n \"Try any method mentioned above in the article. Apart from that eat a nutritional diet and apply sun screen before going out.\",\n \"Hi I’m used baking soda in1week how many days to reduce black spots..it’s good or not for black spots..I’m using to applying water\",\n \"Everyone’s skin is different so it is difficult to say the exact time. So be patient and repeat the process until you achieve the results.\",\n \"You may be allergic to baking soda, so it is better avoid it. You can try remedies meant for dark skin on the neck. You can find them here – http://homeremediesforlife.com/dark-neck/\",\n \"Does this really work 4 me ?? how many times to put my face Daily uh? Will i get my face, white skin?? plz..help..me\",\n \"You have to repeat the process 3 times a week. And apart from that apply sun screen before heading out in the sun.\",\n \"dose baking soda liten the skin very much or dose it only give it its natural clear look? an if one stop using the baking soda do one get dark again?\",\n \"It gets back your natural color. To maintain the result achieved, exfoliate regularly and apply sunscreen before going out in the sun.\",\n \"do i need to use moisturizer after applying baking soda remedy for my pimples ? can i use it twice a week ?\",\n \"If the application of baking soda is making your skin dry then you can apply a very small amount of moisturizer. Natural moisturizers like cocoa butter or coconut oil are better option than commercial ones. Yes, you can use baking soda remedy for 2 times a week.\",\n \"Can I use Full Cream Milk mixed with Baking Soda as a paste to whiten my armpits and the dark marks on the inner parts of my thighs and what will be the required measurements for it?\",\n \"You can mix 1 tablespoon each of baking soda and milk. Apply it and leave for 20 minutes and rinse off with water.\",\n \"How to get rid of black lips and transform into reddish lips ? Any immediate effective home remedies available. Pls share with us.\",\n \"Yes, you can. Mix 1/2 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of baking soda. Apply it to the stretch marks, let it dry. Scrub with your finger and rinse off with water. For more methods, you can read this article – http://homeremediesforlife.com/stretch-marks/\",\n \"As per your description, you have dark pigmentation on chin and forehead areas. This is usually caused due to sun exposure. You can use baking soda to lighten the pigmented areas. Apart from that, use sun screen lotion before going out.\",\n \"Yes, you can use it. Dilute 1 teaspoon of baking soda in a cup of warm water. Soak 2 cotton pads in it and apply it on the dark circles. Remove them after few minutes and rinse off. Repeat 3 times a week.\",\n \"Combine 2 teaspoons of baking soda and enough amounts of water. Apply it to lips and gently massage for few minutes, leave it on for another few minutes and rinse off with water. Repeat 4 times a week. You can use strawberry pulp instead of water for more effective results.\",\n \"We’ve been using baking soda for a month now, to exfoliate and deodorize the underarm. Then we noticed that part of the underarm gets darker and itchy. Can you tell what could this be? Thanks!\",\n \"May be you are allergic to baking soda. Itchiness may be caused due to dryness. Baking soda makes skin very dry. Applying moisturizer can reduce the dryness and itchiness. You can find other remedies for dark underarms here – http://homeremediesforlife.com/whiten-dark-underarms/\",\n \"why do we have to use cold water to rinse our skin after applying baking soda and lemon juice? and can i replace lemon juice with calamansi? lemon is very expensive in our country... if i use calamansi, will it give the same result as lemon? and can i use lotion as a moisturizer? please answer... sorry for my many questions :))) thanks..\",\n \"Cold water closes the open pores of the skin. You can replace lemon with calamansi. If the application is making your skin dry then you can apply any lotion as moisturizer. But natural moisturizers like almond oil or coconut oil can be a better alternative.\",\n \"Yes you can. Mix 1/2 cup baking soda and enough amounts of fresh calamansi juice to make a thick paste. Apply it over the skin and massage gently for few minutes. Leave it on for another few minutes and rinse off with water. For more effective results you can add honey or olive oil into the mixture. As lemon makes your skin photosensitive, it is better to follow the process during nights.\",\n \"Hi! I am using this method the baking soda with Calamansi for a week now. Applying it everyday before I take a bath. Is it ok? Or do I have to make it at least thrice a week? Hoping for your response. Thank you 🙂\",\n \"You can apply it only thrice a week. As applying the mixture of baking soda and calamansi daily can be harsh on your skin. It is better to apply it after taking a bath as it helps in opening up the pores and removing the dust and dirt on the skin. This enhances the effectiveness. It is better to take bath with lukewarm water as it can help you open up the pores.\",\n \"I am 24 and my skin is very much dry and day by day face become dark. Can i use baking soda on face ?what should i do? Plz confer me a soluton, plz.. Plz..\",\n \"As per your description you have a dry skin. Generally, baking soda application makes skin dry. So it may make sure skin too dry, flaky and irritating. Instead of baking soda try different remedies mentioned in this article – http://homeremediesforlife.com/skin-lightening/. Apart from following remedies, moisturize with your skin regularly with natural moisturizers like cocoa butter, coconut oil, shea butter or almond oil. Make sure to drink lots of water and keep yourself hydrated.\",\n \"I am having lichen planus pigmentosa on my skin especially sun exposed area like face neck arm etc. I was regular medical treatment for more than one year but not so good improvement. Does it will help me for my skin pigmentation.. How much time it will take to recover original skin color?\",\n \"Yes, baking soda can help to lighten the appearance of the pigmentation. Try 1st method mentioned in the article. It is difficult to tell the exact time as everyone is different. Be patient and try regularly to achieve the results.\",\n \"Hye...hi Im 21 years old...actually recently i had chicken pox... And it leaves....out some many black dots on my body and hand... Can i baking soda for that....? And how does it will work....\",\n \"Yes, baking soda can be used to reduce the appearance of chicken pox scars. Baking soda exfoliates the skin and balances the pH levels of the skin. Mix baking soda and enough amounts of water to make a thick paste. Apply it over the scar and gently rub for few minutes. Leave it on for another few minutes and rinse off with water. Repeat 3 times a week.\",\n \"Can I use baking soda with White normal vinegar??I have sun tan on my neck hand back and feet area..is it help me to get rid of the tan?\",\n \"Yes, you can. Mix baking soda and enough amounts of white vinegar. Stir well and apply it on the affected area. Leave it on for 15 minutes and rinse off with water. Repeat 3 times a day.\",\n \"Hi I want to use baking soda for my face cause i have pimple marks and oily skin but my skin is so sensitive. Is it safe for me to use baking soda?\",\n \"Baking soda can be use by people with sensitive skin. But before you start regular treatments, patch test on a small area, if it is not causing any irritation then you can continue.\",\n \"Hye..Hi Im 21 male here.. Actually recently i hd chicken pox on my body.. So right nw im having few black dots on my hands and body... Is that possible for me to remove it or lighten it through baking soda Or\",\n \"Yes, you can use baking soda for lightening chickenpox scars. Combine baking soda and enough water to a make thick paste. Gently rub the mixture on the scars for few minutes. Leave for another few minutes and rinse off with water. Repeat the application 3 times a week. For more chickenpox scars remedies, you can read them here – http://homeremediesforlife.com/chicken-pox-scars/\",\n \"i have some dark circles below eyes,& my face is dark spots & it is black i want whitining skin so what i should do can i use baking soda plz help me\",\n \"Yes, you can use baking soda to whiten your skin, reduce the appearance of dark spots. But baking soda can be a little harsh on the sensitive skin under the eyes, so it is better you try different ingredients mentioned in this article – http://homeremediesforlife.com/dark-circles-under-eyes/\",\n \"Hello Admi..I’ve had problems fighting dark spots all over my face(black faces) Which i can’t tell the cause.it being the sun burns or the lotion i use to use... How can i retrieve ma natural colour without bleaching ma face...and will my face gets dark again if i stop usage of your procedures..?????? Plzzz help me out.....!!!!!\",\n \"You can try any method mentioned in the article to retrieve your natural color. If you want to maintain the color you retrieved, you have to follow some precautions.\",\n \"– Apply sunscreen before going out. – Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. – Exfoliate regular to remove the accumulated dead skin. – Include fresh veggies and fruits in your daily diet.\",\n \"HEY , I applied the mixture of tomato and baking soda for the first time , i first tested on my arm: nothing happened , then i applied it all over my face and neck kept it for 15 minutes i felt nothing just very minor irritation , then i washed off wihth cold water, after seconds my whole face is burning and its all red and there are rashes all over my face and neck PLEASE HELP ME ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\",\n \"Baking soda might have caused allergic reaction or it might have dried your skin. Apply some aloe vera gel to get relief. Avoid further applications of baking soda and try subtle ingredients like aloe vera. You can find remedies related to aloe vera in this article – http://homeremediesforlife.com/aloe- vera-for-skin-whitening/\",\n \"Hi After pregnancy my face has changed into dark especially my chin and nose part..how can I remove dark patch?\",\n \"You can try the methods mentioned above. Choose any one as per your convenience and try it regularly to achieve the results.\",\n \"hi my face is really dark and my chest is light and i am trying to make my face the same complexion as my chest\",\n \"Choose any remedy mentioned above in the article and try to follow it regularly. Apart from that exfoliate regularly, use sunscreen before going out in the sun, wash your face after reaching home and remove make up before going to bed.\",\n \"Hello... I was having a dark skin nd i want to get fair please help me i was lyk frnds are so much fairer then me nd i want to look like my freinds please help\",\n \"Try to follow any remedy mentioned above in the article. Apart from that apply sunscreen before going out, cover maximum when strolling in dusty areas, drink plenty of water to flush out toxins and exfoliate regularly.\",\n \"hi I had a dark neck and nape what I can do in Baking soda to whiten my nape? how is the procedure? thanks!\",\n \"Mix enough amounts of baking soda and water and apply it over the dark neck and nape. Gently massage it for few minutes and leave it on for another few minutes. Rinse off with water and pat dry. Repeat the process 2 – 3 times a week.\",\n \"We have listed the remedies using baking soda in the article above. Choose any of them as per your convenience and try it regularly.\",\n \"Nope, don’t use baking powder instead of baking soda. Both these ingredients are different. Baking powder doesn’t provide the results that baking soda will provide.\",\n \"Yes, you can apply it entire the face. You can leave the application 15 – 20 minutes and rinse off with water.\",\n \"My face is too oily and my face is filled with small pimples so could u plss help me what should I use.thank you\",\n \"As per your description, the pimples might have developed when the oil clogged the pores. So it is very important to exfoliate your face regularly to remove the accumulated dead skin and oil that has clogged the pores. You can try clay masks to treat both oily skin and pimples. Apply any clay mask (earl grey, multani mitti, morocco clay or any other) 3 times a day to get relief from both oily skin and small pimples. Apart from that it is equally important maintain a proper diet and exercise daily to maintain your hormonal balance.\",\n \"I used many skin creams but now my skin becomes so darker than previous with acne pimple and black spots since am a college student i cant able to face anyone with this face...can i use baking soda with lemon and honey as mask..will it work? How many days it requirs to get clear white skin??? Pls rply\",\n \"Yes, you can use baking soda, lemon and honey mixture. It is difficult to tell the exact time as everyone’s skin is different. So try the remedies regularly with patience until you achieve the results. Apart from that exfoliate your skin regularly and eat vitamins rich foods.\",\n \"i am leave using skinlight cream .. and thats why my skin became very dark.. now can baking soda helps me to make fair face\",\n \"Yes, baking soda helps to get back the color. Try the remedies regularly and apart from that exfoliate regularly and remove makeup before going to bed.\",\n \"Excuse me mam actually I have dark skin with acne will baking soda help me to reduce pimples n lighten my skin actually I m confused plz in how many day i can see the result\",\n \"Baking soda helps in reducing the pimples as well. It has anti-inflammatory properties, antibacterial properties. It balances the pH level of the skin. Its coarse nature of baking soda removes accumulated dead skin cells and unclogs the pores. You can apply diluted baking soda on face and gently scrub for few minutes. Let it rest for another few minutes and rinse off with water.\",\n \"can i use d mixture of baking soda, lemon and water as cleanser? also wat can be added to d baking soda for facial cream for all day.\",\n \"Yes, you can. Leaving baking soda application all the day can hurt your skin. So you can just whip some coconut oil and cocoa butter or shea butter and use it as a cream for all day moisturizing and freshness.\",\n \"my skin got damage and dull and some black spot also on it...how can i get ride of all these problme ?? pllzz suggest me someting which really work for me??\",\n \"Use any baking soda method mentioned above. Apart from that exfoliate regularly to remove the accumulated dead skin, remove make up before going to bed, and include vitamin A, C and K rich fruits in your daily diet.\",\n \"Mam, my skin became dull dark and alots of dark sopt over the face..... can baking soda will help me .... pllzz reply mam\",\n \"No, using baking soda can be very harsh to your skin so it is better to avoid. Use it for 2 – 3 times maximum in a week.\",\n \"Yes, you can. Apart from that make sure to apply sunscreen before going to out in the sun, exfoliate regularly and remove make up before going to bed. Also use some moisturiser after baking soda with lemon juice remedy, so that your skin will not get dry.\",\n \"No, don’t use baking powder instead of baking soda for the methods mentioned above as they are two different products.\",\n \"As per your description, we are unsure of the reason behind the dark patch. If it is just pigmentation, then try to follow any method mentioned in the article to reduce the discoloration. Apart from that exfoliate regularly and apply sun screen lotion before going out in the sun.\",\n \"I have darker acne scars on my face and my black patches caused due to sun burn..gradually I’m becoming even darker than before...so will u pls suggest me that the above remedies r enough for me or not...I also saw advertisement by wow cream, is it really works??? thank u for ur kindness!!\",\n \"You can use any method mentioned above to lighten the acne scars, black patches and over all skin tone. We don’t attest or recommend any commercial creams. Please try natural remedies like we mentioned in the article to lighten your skin tone without any side effects in the long term.\",\n \"I want to ask u ,k kya m simple water m baking soda mix kr k under arms and under legs laga skti hu ,Daily???\",\n \"Yes, you can apply baking soda water paste on underarms but don’t try this treatment daily as it can be harsh on your skin. Do try it 2 – 3 times a week.\",\n \"Hi.. I have some uneven skin on my arms.. can I use baking soda+lemon+rose water on it. If yes can i apply it for 15 mins. and I have dark underarms caused due to application of hair removal creams. can I use this mixture over there? pls reply\",\n \"Baking soda helps to reduce the pigmentation. Choose any method mentioned above and try it regularly to achieve the results. If you have sensitive skin, baking soda can cause irritation or burning sensation so it is better to patch test before trying out regular treatment.\",\n \"Hi, I just want to kwn that can I use ajanta baking powder with water .... As I have a acne scars and pigmentations on my chiks nose and upper lips area pz suggest me.. wt can I do..\",\n \"Baking powder is different from baking soda. Don’t use baking powder instead of baking soda in the above methods. If baking soda is not available, you can try different methods to lighten the acne scars and pigmentation. You can find the methods in this article – http://homeremediesforlife.com/acne-scars-1/\",\n \"My face was very fair but from two months my face has been black and dark sport .Accually i used one cream and its reacted on my face . What should I do mam to get my fairness back please suggest me man\",\n \"Hi Just suggest me that can I use urban platter baking soda for my face as I have blemishes, acne scars and little bit dark complexion..\",\n \"Can I use urban platter baking soda on my face.. if I have blemishes , acne scars, and little dark complexion .. kindly suggest..asap ..\",\n \"You can apply baking soda to lighten the inner thighs but don’t use it on the vagina as it can burning sensation.\",\n \"Yes, you can but it can irritate if your skin is sensitive. But don’t try using baking powder instead of baking soda in the above mentioned methods.\",\n \"Use can apply natural moisturizers like shea butter, cocoa butter, coconut oil or olive oil. If you have acne prone skin, then you can apply use any moisturizer mentioned in this article – http://homeremediesforlife.com/acne- moisturizers/\",\n \"Home remedies cannot alter the natural’s skin complexion. It can only bring back the color which is darkened by sun exposure, pollution and improper hygiene.\",\n \"The above mentioned methods don’t alter your natural skin complexion. It just brings back the original skin color which might have darkened due to sun exposure, pollution, dead skin cells and other reasons.\",\n \"Hi am used 1st time baking soda with water and apply it on my face but my nose gets irritate after that immediately am washed my face. Shall I use baking soda is good for me or not.please tell me\",\n \"If the baking soda application has caused unbearable irritation then stop using it. You can follow the skin care routine provided in this process – http://homeremediesforlife.com/skin-lightening/\",\n \"My skin type is black and little dry, I need to get fair skin. I used many products and i do facials also but i didn’t get any results. Can i use baking soda. If its really works on my skin? Please suggest me how to use. You have already mentioned 12 process above, which process i can use?\",\n \"Any home remedies doesn’t lighten the original complexion. It only brings back the color which is darkened by sun rays, pollution, dead skin cells and others. As per your description you already have dry skin, baking soda may excessively dry out your skin. So, you can follow the skin care routine mentioned in this article – http://homeremediesforlife.com/skin-lightening/\",\n \"Can i use baking soda on my tight ? Can it whiten it? And for how many times can i use or apply it? And how?\",\n \"Yes, baking soda is helpful in whitening the thighs. You can use it 3 times in a week. Combine enough amounts of baking soda and water. Massage the paste on the dark discolored areas for few minutes. Leave it on for another few minutes and rinse off with water.\",\n \"please I have a very stubborn surn burn around my eyes ...I’ve done everything possible to take it off but it keeps getting worse. What do I do?\",\n \"Nope, it is better to leave the application not more than 30 minutes as both lemon juice and baking soda can excessively dry the skin if left for a longer period of time.\",\n \"As per your description, we are unsure of what exactly you are asking for. Can you be more specific on what lose hair states?\",\n \"Yes, baking soda can be used to treat anal warts as it contains antiviral, anti-septic and anti-inflammatory properties. Mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda and enough amounts of castor oil to make a paste. Apply the paste on the warts, cover with bandage and leave it overnight. In the morning, remove the bandage and rinse the area with water. Repeat the process daily until the wart falls off.\",\n \"Yes, baking soda helps to improve damaged hair. It removes the chemical residue left by hair care products which can damage the scalp and hair. It exfoliates impurities and excess oil from the scalp. It deals with bacteria causing scalp infections. Combine baking soda and water in 1:6 ratio. If you have shoulder length hair then combine 1 tablespoon of baking soda and 6 tablespoons of water. Increase the amount if you have longer hair. Massage the mixture on the scalp and along the hair from root to the tip. Leave the mixture for few minutes and rinse off with water. Repeat the process twice in a week.\",\n \"Yes, you can combine baking soda and papaya pulp. Apply it on the skin and massage for few minutes. Leave it on for another few minutes and rinse off with water.\",\n \"Hi.i went with honey ,lemon juice ,baking soda face pack .....Result is gud .....Is it k if i use twice a day for my face ......Plz suggest me ...\",\n \"Nope. It is better to use it only 2 – 3 times in a week. Daily application can dry out the skin and cause breakouts.\",\n \"i have observed that, if we use 2 to 3 baking soda spoons in a jug of warm water and wash up our face it also works and help in the whitening of skin\",\n \"i try to use baking soda for my face,i had so many home remedies but its not working,i have a dark spot of my face,and blockheads,melasma also,can u help me what is the best for me?plss!\",\n \"Baking soda is helpful for lightening dark spots, melasma and removing black heads. Combine baking soda with water to make a paste. Apply the paste on affected areas and gently massage in circular motions for few minutes. Let it dry for another few minutes and rinse off with water. Repeat the process regularly to notice the results.\",\n \"U people have given 3 proccess ... r all process to b done at a time or are they alternates\",\n \"Using baking soda on sensitive under eye skin can be harsh. So, we recommend using any of the remedies mentioned in this article – Dark Circles Under Eyes\",\n \"Hi I’m 18. I have a fair skin. But I have lots of scars in my legs, what’s worst is my scars are very dark. Can I use baking soda to lighten it?\",\n \"Which method do you think I should use? I tried baking soda + water for three days, should I continue using it?\",\n \"Hi is this mixture ok 2 tablespoon of baking soda+1 tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide+3 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar+1teaspoon of honey+1 teaspoon of olive oil+1 teaspoon of calamansi for 15 min leave time, 3 times a week?\",\n \"can i use baking soda & lemon juixe as a cleanser on my skin daily...r tell me how many times should i use this in a weak.....???\",\n \"Using baking soda and lemon juice on the skin can be a little harsh on the skin. We recommend using it only 3 times in a week.\",\n \"I have i scar on my leg and it makes me bad when am in public,how long is it gonna take to get rid of it or make it less visible and what method as well?\",\n \"Usually scars as very stubborn, they take a long time to reduce. Try using baking soda method regularly to reduce the appearance of the scars.\",\n \"my hands and feet are too dark and I feel so bad about them, so I wanted to know weather its ok for me to use baking soda, lemon juice and honey every night before i sleep i need to know how many times shud i apply them in aweek??\",\n \"Yes, you can try the baking soda, lemon and honey combination. Repeat the process 3 times in a week to notice the results. Apart from that drink plenty of water, moisturize regularly, and include vitamin C and biotin rich foods in your daily diet.\",\n \"my hands and feet are darkish becoz I bleached so I wanted to know weather banking soda,lemon and honey can make them light abit, if they cnt then what can i use to make them began brown?? plizz I need yo reply and I will be grtful once u reply.\",\n \"Yes the combination of baking soda, lemon and honey can be helpful in lightening the skin tone. Try the method once in a day regularly until you achieve the results.\",\n \"I hv a lot of hairs on my face how can I ovrcm from ths problem it is vry irritating n awkward suggest some ideas\",\n \"You can use any moisturizer that is non-comedogenic, doesn’t contain any oil and make sure to avoid gel based ones.\",\n \"Yes, the combination of baking soda and honey works properly in reducing acne and dark spots on the face. Try it regularly until you achieve the results.\",\n \"Yes, you can use vitamin E or aloe vera as a moisturizer. They are effective in hydrating the skin and maintain it supple without any side effects.\",\n \"Yes, baking soda helps to make the skin fair. You can try any method mentioned in the article to achieve the results.\",\n \"Usually baking soda is completely safe for topical application. If you have sensitive skin then it can cause irritation and redness. If used daily then it can harm your skin texture.\",\n \"No, you should not use baking soda or baking powder for treating dark circles as the skin under the eyes is very sensitive. You can try any process mentioned in this article – http://homeremediesforlife.com/dark-circles-under- eyes/\",\n \"Please can I add some baking soda on my bath water inside a bucket full of water to bath with? And also does it work for stretch marks ? Please I need your reply thanks.\",\n \"Yes, you can add. No, it doesn’t help to treat stretchmarks. For treating stretchmarks, you can try any method mentioned in this article – http://homeremediesforlife.com/stretch-marks/\",\n \"please can I use baking soda all over my skin? if yes pls how and please is bicarbonate of soda (produced by honey bakers) a really baking soda or powder please I urgently need your answer thanks\",\n \"Yes, you can use baking soda all over the body. You can try any method mentioned in the above article. Bicarbonate soda is just another name of baking soda, so you can use it.\",\n \"can i use papaya pulp with baking soda for de -tanning on my face and neck which is very irritating and how can i get instant detanning in a day. please suggest a better cream . thank you in advance\",\n \"Yes, you can use baking soda with papaya pulp to de-tan. It is not possible to remove tan within a day.\",\n \"Hi can I ask,, does Baking Soda and Honey really whiten the skin? And if so, how often should one apply?\",\n \"Can you use baking soda for lighting tan colors on your body parts and have a fair skin? If it can, what should I do?\",\n \"Yes, the bleaching properties of baking soda lighten the skin. You can try any method mentioned above to achieve the same.\",\n \"Hi can I ask,, does Baking Soda and Honey really whiten the skin? And if so, how often should I apply?\",\n \"You should repeat the process 2 – 3 times in a week. Using baking soda more number of times in a week than recommended can excessively dry the skin, leaving it more prone to acne and other skin ailments.\",\n \"Yes, you have to follow the process until you achieve the results. Once you achieve the results, it is better to repeat the process at least once in a while to maintain the results.\",\n \"Hi when I use the baking soda + honey method, the acne is slowly getting away but sometimes it pops up. Should I continue using it? And I have use it and my skin is still quite tan. May I know how long will it take for my skin to become fair?\",\n \"The methods mentioned above in the article help to reduce present acne but they don’t have any effect on new breakouts because the problem is inside. So, we recommend trying the routine mentioned in the article for http://homeremediesforlife.com/acne/ preventing new breakouts. The time frame for skin lightening depends on various factors like hydration, skin immunity and others. So, we recommend trying the process regularly until you achieve the results. If baking soda is not providing results then try another ingredient.\",\n \"Hi I read a few of these questions including ur reaplies, however I couldn’t follow with all of them, and since I didn’t see any of these questions related to mine... so here it goes .....\",\n \"How long would it take in order to see any results from it (I mean in general), if we follow up with everything u’ve listed? 2-3-4 week or more?\",\n \"First of all, you have to choose any one method as per your convenience and try it regularly as specified in the article. The time period of the results depend on the skin texture, skin damage levels, healing capacity and lifestyle. However, you may observe improvement within a month if you follow the remedy regularly as mentioned in the article.\",\n \"Can I soak the feet in water+baking soda+ lemon juice instead of applying the paste? if yes, how long should the foot soak last? And how often can I repeat it so that the dark spots disappear? Also, is it ok to wear sandals after the soak? I heard that lemon can cause hyperpigmentation... Thank you!\",\n \"Yes, you can but the effectiveness may be reduced when compared to direct application. Usually, 15 – 20 minutes is enough for soaking. You have to repeat the process once in 2 days to reduce the dark spots. Yes, you can wear sandals after soaking. Lemon can cause hyper pigmentation because it makes the skin photosensitive. So, it is better to avoid sun exposure for at least 5 – 6 hours after trying the method.\",\n \"Hi! may i know what is the ratio of baking soda + lemon? and how often can i use it?\",\n \"Baking soda and lemon combination should 2:1 ratio. Which means for 2 tablespoons of baking soda, add 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Mix well to make a paste. Apply on the areas you want to lighten and gently massage for 3 – 4 minutes. Leave it on for another 15 – 20 minutes and rinse off with water. Repeat 3 times a week.\",\n \"Baking soda may cause redness, irritation and burning sensation for people with sensitive skin. So, we recommend performing a patch test before trying it out.\",\n \"Hi admin , I went to cold places and became more tan could baking soda help remove tan without any side effects. I have a normal skin plz suggest any precautions to avoid side effects if any.\",\n \"Yes, baking soda is effective in treating tan. Repeat the baking soda remedy only 3 times in a week. More than that can lead to excessive dryness of skin. Apart from that, you can find more remedies in this article – http://homeremediesforlife.com/sun-tan/\",\n \"Baking soda and baking powder are two different ingredients. Baking soda is a base mineral. Baking powder is a combination of baking soda and another acid or cornstarch.\",\n \"Hi admin! I`ve been using baking soda+lemon everynight for 20 minutes for my face and armpit. Then, baking soda and oil as deodorant every morning. Is it ok? Or can it cause further darkness on my skin. Thank you.\",\n \"Hi, I used this method for two weeks. I had the worse possible results!!! I could cry.. Actually, I did cry! This combination burnt my armpit. It’s black now and scarring. My skin started peeling and now it burns and itches like crazy. I’m going to the doctor and I’m sure they are going to think I’m crazy for following online advice. Please be careful!\",\n \"Yes, these methods are safe for pregnant and breastfeeding moms. You can try any remedy 2 – 3 times in a week.\",\n \"As you are younger, we recommend to avoid baking soda as it can be harsh on your skin. For lightening your skin, instead of that you can try the routine mentioned in this article – http://homeremediesforlife.com/skin-lightening/\",\n \"Nope, using baking soda daily can excessively dry up the skin which lead to other skin ailment. It is recommended to use baking soda only 2 – 3 times in a week.\",\n \"Can baking soda use to take off stretch marks off the skin using lemon juice or apple cider vinegar? Can give me method please?\",\n \"Yes, you can use baking soda in combination with lemon or apple cider vinegar to treat stretch marks. For detailed description of the method, read 6 (apple cider vinegar) or 5 (lemon) method mentioned in the above article.\",\n \"Hey can I use baking soda and water today and use lemon tomorrow as a continuous process to lighten my bikini area because it is dark....or can you suggest a method please\",\n \"For how many minutes should the paste (water and baking soda) should be applied on the skin esp knees at elbow?\",\n \"I’m suffering from pigmentation since 3 years....and I’m scared to try new processes on my face....so how can I get rid off this pigmentation...can u plzz suggest\",\n \"I’m suffering from pigmentation since 3 years.... I’m scared of trying any new things on my face ....so how can I get rid off this\",\n \"Hi, how much time will it take to remove tan skin from hands and back by applying backing soda, honey and salt?\",\n \"Is number 1 good for face and tanned arms? Being that summer is over and my face and forearms are tanned. I like to get my even tone back\",\n \"Plz am a Ghanaian and I want to know if I can use baking soda and olive oil to lighting my skin. I have dry skin and also few injury scars on my legs, can I use baking soda and olive oil to clear them? If yes then how many times and will it give me any side effects afterwards? Thank you\",\n \"Are there any side effects on vinegar and baking soda for skin lightening . and can it be used everyday, if not then how many times a week\",\n \"Can you use baking soda and apple cider vinegar as a soap ? Or bathing first with soap and later applying the solution\",\n \"Hey...can I use the baking soda and lemon remedy 5 times a week? or is is the exceeding amount 3 times? And am I to see results within 2 weeks?\",\n \"Can I use the backing soda and lemon on my thighs, knees and elbows more than 3 times a week?\",\n \"Hi My son is 13 years old. He has prickly heat like small boils on his nose for about 2-3 years Dermatologist suggested to give vermifuge. But still it is not getting cured. Shall I apply the baking soda mixture as suggested by you. His skin also getting tan after playing in the sun and turned very dark . Earlier he had fair skin Is it advisable to use baking soda mixture for him at this age?\",\n \"I’m very dark skinned, if I use this remedy, will it bleach my skin. I really DO NOT want to bleach.\",\n \"Hi admin i just wanna ask what combination i use with baking soda to lighten my thighs, elbow, and knees please reply asap. Thank you. And how the procedure\",\n \"It’s okay if I wash my face first with Luxxe White soap #03 before I put the baking soda with water in to my face?\",\n \"pls MA... does baking soda bring out your original complexion or it bleaches ur skin?.... does it cause any harm if u decide to stop using it?\",\n \"hi! I always exposed under the sun... And my skin get darker... I want my skin to be whiten.... Can you help me? What kind of remedy can i use to whiten my skin even i’m always expose to the sun....\",\n \"Home | About me | Contact © Copyright 2018 Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Affiliate Disclosure Homeremediesforlife.com does not give any medical advice. Tips and remedies specified here are strictly informational. Consult your doctor or health care expert before you try. Home Remedies for Life is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.\",\n \"We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site, we will assume that you are happy with it.OkRead our Privacy Policy\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Baking Soda Whitening? (Lighten Your Face, Underarms, and Skin)\\n\\nHome Remedies For Life\\n\\nHome\\n\\n/ Skin Health & Whitening\\n\\n/ Skin Whitening\\n\\n# 12 DIY Baking Soda Whitening Home Remedies for Lighter Skin\\n\\nUnwanted skin darkening can be caused by a lot of things like chafing, sun\\nexposure, freckles, scars, acne, skin irritations, pigmentation, skin\\nallergies, rashes, contact spots, genetics, etc.\\n\\nBut it doesn't have to cost a lot to fix this problem!\\n\\nBaking Soda is an excellent remedy for treating uneven skin tone and even\\nbrightening it. It exfoliates the skin and can make your skin brighter, and\\nyour teeth whiter, too.\\n\\nIt is a natural, effective, and affordable remedy.\\n\\n## How Does Baking Soda Whiten Skin?\\n\\nBaking soda is composed of sodium and a pH neutralizer which exfoliates the\\ndead skin cells throughout the skin.\\n\\n * it neutralizes the pH-balance of the skin.\\n * It acts as an exfoliant that removes the cellular damage in the darkened skin.\\n * Regular application will make your skin whiter, softer and shinier.\\n * It has antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory properties that clear all of the infection on the skin along with its scars.\\n * It acts as a good oil-absorbing agent to clear excess oil.\\n * It evens the skin tone and prevents the buildup from clogged pores. It deeply cleanses skin by absorbing the excess oil.\\n\\n## How to Use Baking Soda For Skin Whitening:\\n\\n### 1\\\\. Baking Soda With Water\\n\\nThe fine particles in baking soda remove the dead skin cells to give an even\\nskin tone.\\n\\n * Mix with water in a 2:1 ratio.\\n * Apply this paste to the affected skin.\\n * Massage gently in a circular motion then leave on for a few minutes.\\n * Wash off with lukewarm then cold water and dry the skin.\\n * Only apply 3-4 times a week.\\n * Note: Rosewater, buttermilk, or almond milk can be used instead of normal water.\\n * You can add 1 drop of any essential oil for a relaxing effect.\\n\\nProcess 2:\\n\\n * Mix 2 teaspoons of baking soda and 1 teaspoon of warm water.\\n * Wash the affected area and apply.\\n * Let it dry for few minutes and wash off with warm water then dry the skin.\\n\\nProcess 3:\\n\\n * Scrub gently on the affected skin. Especially if you have oily skin.\\n * Or you can add some in your cleanser and use as normal.\\n * Repeat this process regularly.\\n\\n### 2\\\\. Baking Soda with Honey\\n\\nHoney helps to fight against bacteria, tightens the skin pores, protects skin\\nfrom sun damage and moisturizes the skin. Baking soda exfoliates the skin to\\nreduce redness caused by breakouts and thus boosts proper circulation.\\n\\nProcess 1:\\n\\n * Mix with honey in 1:2 ratio to make a fine paste.\\n * Apply this to the affected skin.\\n * Leave on for 15 minutes and then wash off with water.\\n\\nProcess 2:\\n\\n * Mix 1 teaspoon of extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of raw honey and 1 teaspoon of baking soda.\\n * Apply to the affected skin and massage gently in a circular motion.\\n * Wash it with lukewarm water after 10 minutes.\\n * Apply once a week.\\n\\nYou can also refer to this video for some tips on using honey and olive oil\\nwith for an even more effective mask:\\n\\n### 3\\\\. Baking Soda with Oat Flour\\n\\nOatmeal and baking soda have a grainy texture that exfoliates the skin to\\nremove the dead skin cells and activates the cells to lighten it.\\n\\nProcess 1:\\n\\n * Stir 1 tablespoon each of baking soda and water and add 2 tablespoons of oat flour.\\n * Apply to the affected skin.\\n * Scrub it gently and leave it on for 2-3 minutes before washing off.\\n\\nProcess 2:\\n\\n * Mix 4-5 teaspoons of oats, 1 tablespoon of honey and a few drops of water in 2-3 teaspoons of baking soda.\\n * Stir it well and apply on the face and neck.\\n * Wash after 10-15 minutes.\\n\\nWhile I do love this recipe, it won't necessarily do the trick for everybody\\nlooking to whiten their skin.\\n\\nSometimes you just have to try something different in order to get the results\\nyou really want.\\n\\nI've found one solution even MORE powerful than plain old baking soda. It is\\nstill completely natural and is proven to be 100% effective.\\n\\nTo learn more about the best natural skin whitening solution click here.\\n\\n### Want Fabulous Skin?\\n\\nTry Skin Whitening Forever's Natural Skin Lightening Remedy with a 2-month\\nSatisfaction-Or-Your-Money-Back guarantee.\\n\\nClick For Best Price!\\n\\n### 4\\\\. Baking Soda Detox Bath\\n\\nIt helps the body to eliminate the toxins and provides all the essential\\nnutrients.\\n\\n * Add 2 cups of Epsom salt and 1-2 cups of baking soda in your bath and stir well.\\n * Soak yourself for about 30 minutes and wash your skin with normal water.\\n * You can also add 1/4 cup of cornstarch.\\n * Or add 1 oz of baking soda in your bathtub and soak yourself in it for about 10-15 minutes.\\n * Repeat regularly.\\n\\n### 5\\\\. Baking Soda with Lemon\\n\\nLemon juice has vitamin C that acts as an added bleaching agent.\\n\\nProcess 1:\\n\\n * Mix freshly squeezed lemon juice with 1/2 cup of baking soda.\\n * Apply to the affected skin and rub it gently.\\n * Leave it on for few minutes and wash it off.\\n * You can also add few drops of olive oil or any essential oil or honey.\\n\\nProcess 2:\\n\\n * Mix 1 teaspoon each of baking soda and lemon juice in 2 teaspoons of warm water.\\n * Apply with a cotton ball.\\n * Re-apply regularly.\\n * Note: You can replace the lemon juice with no pulp orange juice or grapefruit juice.\\n\\n### 6\\\\. Baking Soda with Apple Cider Vinegar\\n\\nApple cider vinegar exfoliates the skin from deep layers.\\n\\n * Mix 2 tablespoons of baking soda with 3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar.\\n * Apply this paste to the affected skin.\\n * Leave for 15 minutes and wash it off with warm water followed by cold.\\n * Pat dry the skin and apply some moisturizer.\\n * Repeat this process once or twice a week.\\n * Note: If you have sensitive skin dilute 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with 1 tablespoon of water.\\n * You can add some fresh lemon or lime or calamansi juice.\\n\\n### 7\\\\. Baking Soda with Coconut Oil and Lemon Juice\\n\\nThe citric acid in lemon juice helps to treat fine lines, irregular\\npigmentation, and enlarged pores. Coconut oil is used to prevent irritation of\\nthe skin caused by the exfoliation. Tea tree oil has both antifungal and\\nantiseptic properties.\\n\\n * Mix 1/2 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of baking soda, 1/8 tablespoon of coconut oil and 2-4 drops of tea tree oil.\\n * Apply this paste to the affected skin.\\n * Leave for a minute or two and then scrub your skin.\\n * Wash it off and pat dry the skin.\\n * Repeat once or twice a week.\\n * Note: Apply sunscreen before going outside.\\n\\n### 8\\\\. Baking Soda with Hydrogen Peroxide\\n\\nThis process acts as a natural chemical peel to make your skin radiant. This\\nmay cause irritation and is not suitable for sensitive skin.\\n\\n * Mix 2 tablespoons of baking soda with hydrogen peroxide.\\n * Apply to the affected skin.\\n * Leave it on for few minutes and wash it off with water.\\n\\nIf you have sensitive skin, you will have to be extra cautious about what you\\napply to your skin and especially how much you apply.\\n\\nTo make it easy and take out the guesswork, there are specially crafted\\nnatural products available you can use right away without worrying about\\nmixing together homemade concoctions that may or may not work.\\n\\n### Want Fabulous Skin?\\n\\nTry Skin Whitening Forever's Natural Skin Lightening Remedy with a 2-month\\nSatisfaction-Or-Your-Money-Back guarantee.\\n\\nClick For Best Price!\\n\\n### 9\\\\. Baking Soda with Yogurt, Lemon Juice, and Egg\\n\\n * Cleanse your face with a mild facial cleanser and pat the skin dry.\\n * Mix 2 tablespoons each of fresh lemon juice and baking soda, 1 egg and 1/4 cup of low-fat plain yogurt.\\n * Apply to the affected skin and leave for 15-20 minutes.\\n * Wash it off with warm water then splash with cold water.\\n * Dry your face and moisturize it.\\n * Repeat twice a week.\\n\\n### 10\\\\. Baking Soda with Strawberry\\n\\nThis method eliminates excess dirt, sebum, and other impurities from the skin.\\nIt also lightens the skin’s complexion by preventing the production of\\nmelanin.\\n\\n * Mash 1 ripe strawberry and mix with 1 tablespoon of baking soda.\\n * Apply to the affected skin.\\n * Leave for 5-10 minutes and massage gently in a circular motion for 2-3 minutes.\\n * Wash off with cool water and pat the skin dry.\\n\\n### 11\\\\. Baking Soda with Tomato\\n\\nThis face mask gives an instant glow and adds brightness to the face.\\n\\n * Stir freshly squeezed tomato juice with 1 teaspoon of baking soda.\\n * Apply evenly over the face.\\n * Leave it on for 15 minutes and then wash your face with clean water.\\n * Regularize this process.\\n\\n### 12\\\\. Baking Soda with Corn Flour and Lemon Juice\\n\\nThis facial bleach pack helps to lighten the acne scars, dark spots, freckles\\nand other dark marks on the skin.\\n\\n * Mix 1 tablespoon of corn flour, 1 teaspoon each of turmeric and baking soda, a few drops of rose water and 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice.\\n * Apply on the face and neck as a mask.\\n * Leave it on for about 20-30 minutes and wash with cool water.\\n * Pat the skin dry and apply some face moisturizer.\\n\\n## Tips and Precautions:\\n\\n * Do a patch test if you have sensitive skin. If it irritates the skin wash with water immediately.\\n * Do not apply on the eye area.\\n * Never ever use baking soda on sunburn, burns, bruises, sores, cuts or damaged skin as it could cause irritation.\\n * Start with a small amount of baking soda and gradually increase the amount and its frequency over time.\\n * Always remember to apply some moisturizer afteR using any of these remedies.\\n * Pure baking soda contains salt, so people who are on a strict low sodium health regimen will have to apply this for only a few minutes.\\n * It is always advisable to apply a freshly prepared baking soda pack.\\n * Do not overuse as it makes the skin dry.\\n * Make sure to consult your dermatologist before using any of these home remedies.\\n * Extra care needs to be taken when using it on your face.\\n * Drink more water, do regular exercises, avoid stress, and following a proven skin care regime also helps to whiten the skin tone.\\n\\nRemember - you are not alone in trying to find the best way to whiten your\\nskin! Regardless of which home remedies above you try, sometimes baking soda\\nalone just won't do the trick.\\n\\nThis is why I recommend an all natural solution which is 100% guaranteed. Not\\nonly does this method really work, it is also completely natural and extremely\\neasy to use!\\n\\nWhat's not to like about that?\\n\\nTo learn more about my favorite skin whitening solution click below:\\n\\n### Want Fabulous Skin?\\n\\nTry Skin Whitening Forever's Natural Skin Lightening Remedy with a 2-month\\nSatisfaction-Or-Your-Money-Back guarantee.\\n\\nClick For Best Price!\\n\\nRajee Datti\\n\\nHi everyone, this is Rajee!\\n\\nI live the beautiful city of Baltimore, where my husband works.\\n\\nI’m from India. I have been visiting India on and off for past few years and\\nmy mom was an inspiration for me to start this site. She has a wealth of\\nknowledge on home remedies for a large number of health problems, and we grew\\nup in an environment where frequent visits to the doctor just wasn’t\\nlogistically or financially feasible.\\n\\nDespite this, she managed to raise a family of healthy kids, and my goal here\\nat Home Remedies for Life is to pass on some of her knowledge of natural\\nremedies.\\n\\n### Comments\\n\\n 1. mary paul says\\n\\nDecember 26, 2015 at 6:51 am\\n\\nPls,how many times is recommended for the use of baking soda for skin\\nwhitening?how many times per week or day\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJune 7, 2016 at 4:41 pm\\n\\nRepeat the application 2 or 3 times a week.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Jap nathaniel hitomo says\\n\\nSeptember 12, 2016 at 2:10 am\\n\\nI used baking soda and my skin got bit dark. Why this is happening after\\nfollowing the process. Please reply nid help. Do i need not to use it anymore\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nSeptember 12, 2016 at 3:45 pm\\n\\nIf baking soda caused the skin darkness then try other remedies mentioned in\\nthis article – homeremediesforlife.com/skin-lightening/.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Allagoa says\\n\\nMarch 2, 2017 at 5:52 pm\\n\\nI use baking soda and coconut+ carrot oil (my face & body oil) paste as\\ndeodorant, it’s been a month plus, and now, I observe my underarms whitening.\\nAm now applying it on my skin This should work for you also.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Dhustu Roy says\\n\\nMarch 7, 2017 at 3:00 am\\n\\nwhat kind of baking soda you use. Tell me name of the company which baking\\nsoda you used\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nMarch 8, 2017 at 1:56 pm\\n\\nYou can use ARM & HAMMER brand\\n\\n * Unaiza Maryam says\\n\\nMay 22, 2017 at 5:31 am\\n\\nCan I use Baking soda...As I am only 17 years old???\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * EMO says\\n\\nJuly 19, 2017 at 10:53 pm\\n\\nDo you eat cake? Probably. So you’ve been ingesting baking soda for a while,\\nyears probably. I don’t think it can be dangerous applied topically if it’s\\nnot when ingested.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * jahdel garan says\\n\\nDecember 14, 2017 at 6:53 am\\n\\nmy cousin used this but she is only 13 years old, is it okay?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Lola says\\n\\nSeptember 10, 2017 at 6:33 am\\n\\nI tried using baking soda as a deodorant when i was 16, my underarms is white\\nand it doesn’t smell.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Sheila Sargent says\\n\\nMay 1, 2018 at 7:19 am\\n\\nDo you mix the baking soda with anything else for underarm use?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Pauline Allen says\\n\\nAugust 12, 2017 at 4:32 pm\\n\\nI wanted to know how many time should use baking sode and apple cider fpr my\\nskin?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nAugust 30, 2017 at 7:15 am\\n\\nYou can try once or twice in a week.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Roj says\\n\\nNovember 18, 2017 at 12:31 pm\\n\\nIs it okay if I apply the lemon and baking soda everyday?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Sandra says\\n\\nSeptember 16, 2017 at 9:20 am\\n\\nCan I mix baking soda in raw shea butter and almond oil and olive oil as a\\nwhitening cream and use it daily?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * joven says\\n\\nSeptember 24, 2017 at 9:07 am\\n\\nbaking soda is effective in pimples??\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Kulsum m says\\n\\nMarch 28, 2018 at 7:41 am\\n\\nIs there any remedy of baking soda for stretch marks?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 2. pallavi says\\n\\nJanuary 13, 2016 at 12:46 pm\\n\\nwithin how many days wil get the result\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJune 7, 2016 at 4:41 pm\\n\\nOn regular application, you can surely lighten the skin. But you should also\\nfollow few precaution methods like applying sun screen before going out in the\\nsun, exfoliate regularly and consume healthy diet.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Jess says\\n\\nJune 28, 2017 at 3:28 am\\n\\nDoes the baking soda with lemon help lighten a tan?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJune 29, 2017 at 12:02 pm\\n\\nYes, the combination of baking soda and lemon helps to remove the tan.\\nHowever, make sure to avoid sun exposure for at least 6 hours after trying the\\nprocess as lemon can make the skin photosensitive.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 3. Bernadete says\\n\\nFebruary 20, 2016 at 1:35 pm\\n\\nCan i used baking soda to remove dark spot on body.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJune 7, 2016 at 4:40 pm\\n\\nYes! You can use baking soda to remove dark spots on the body. Mix enough\\namounts of baking soda and water, apply the mixture on dark spots and rinse\\noff after 15 minutes. Repeat regularly.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Jaya says\\n\\nApril 11, 2018 at 6:49 am\\n\\nHow many days results\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 4. wajiha says\\n\\nMarch 18, 2016 at 5:41 am\\n\\nCan we use baking soda for lighten dark circles???\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJune 7, 2016 at 4:40 pm\\n\\nNo, don’t use baking soda to lighten dark circles. Baking soda can be harsh\\nand damage the delicate skin under the eyes.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * amna Na says\\n\\nAugust 23, 2016 at 11:18 am\\n\\nBaking soda means soda or which we use in baking purpors ???\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nAugust 25, 2016 at 9:46 am\\n\\nYes. But don’t mistake it with baking powder. Baking soda and baking powder\\nare different. Use only baking soda for the mentioned remedies in the article.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * amna Na says\\n\\nAugust 23, 2016 at 11:20 am\\n\\nMy skin is little bit dry so it gud fr my skin ??\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nAugust 25, 2016 at 9:45 am\\n\\nYou can use baking soda treatment even if your skin is little dry. But make\\nsure to apply moisturizer after every treatment. Natural moisturizers like\\nshea butter, coconut oil, almond oil or cocoa butter are better alternatives\\nto commercial ones.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 5. Kavitha m says\\n\\nMarch 21, 2016 at 5:04 pm\\n\\nHow to use night pack using baking soda\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJune 7, 2016 at 4:39 pm\\n\\nThe methods #5,7,9,12 mentioned in the above article can be used as night\\npacks.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * manju says\\n\\nMay 1, 2017 at 5:02 pm\\n\\nhi im about start article 5 is this which is b.soda and lemon is this good for\\nmale and for tan... and if so when can i expect the good result ????\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nMay 5, 2017 at 4:58 am\\n\\nYes, it is good for male and sun tan. It is difficult to tell the exact time\\nframe as everyone’s skin texture is different. We recommend trying the method\\nregularly with some patience.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 6. faraha banu says\\n\\nApril 6, 2016 at 6:46 am\\n\\nHiii\\n\\ni have acne marks on my face how to reduce those marks tell me some home\\nremedies my skin is full oily and it is little bit sensitive\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJune 7, 2016 at 4:35 pm\\n\\nYou can find remedies for reducing acne here –\\nhttp://homeremediesforlife.com/acne/\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Abens says\\n\\nJune 19, 2017 at 8:06 am\\n\\nCan i left the baking soda with the lemon more than one hour, on my face?\\nWould i get lighter in few days?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJune 22, 2017 at 8:27 am\\n\\nNope, don’t leave lemon juice and baking soda mixture for 1 hours as it can be\\nharsh on the skin and leave it excessively dry. This can further lead to skin\\nailments like acne.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 7. Aria Michael says\\n\\nApril 27, 2016 at 10:22 pm\\n\\nJust wondering, would baking soda permanently lighten your skin over time?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJune 7, 2016 at 4:35 pm\\n\\nOn regular usage, your skin can fade few shades. To make the result permanent,\\nyou have to follow few rules like applying sun screen before going out in the\\nsun, exfoliate regularly and consume healthy diet.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 8. elshadred balcena says\\n\\nApril 28, 2016 at 7:09 am\\n\\nBakingbsoda is good for skin? How to use the baking soda ang apple cider\\nvinigar and honey with calamansi how to procedure can u health me for\\nwhetining my skin??\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJune 7, 2016 at 4:34 pm\\n\\nMix 2 tablespoons of baking soda and 3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and\\napply the mixture on the skin. After 15 minutes, rinse off with water. You can\\nadd 1 teaspoon calamansi juice or honey to the mixture.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 9. Vera k says\\n\\nMay 1, 2016 at 7:53 pm\\n\\nI am African American female and skin has turned very dark on face from\\ndiabetes; wondering using periods with soda an vinegar are good choices for\\nlighting my skin?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJune 7, 2016 at 4:33 pm\\n\\nUsing baking soda with apple cider vinegar will exfoliate accumulated dead\\nskin and lighten a few shades but it is also important to control your blood\\nsugar levels. Consume a healthy diet that is beneficial for the same.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 10. Khan says\\n\\nMay 7, 2016 at 7:22 am\\n\\nWhich bakeingsoda we have to use? Which we use, in food plz rply.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJune 7, 2016 at 4:31 pm\\n\\nYes, you can use baking soda that is meant for cooking.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * sneha says\\n\\nJuly 16, 2016 at 4:04 pm\\n\\nHow to remove pimple mark overnight\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJuly 21, 2016 at 5:44 pm\\n\\nYou can find remedies to remove pimples in this article –\\nhttp://homeremediesforlife.com/pimples/. Everyone’s skin is different so it is\\ndifficult to tell the exact healing time. So be patient and repeat the process\\nto get the results.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Julie Ann mangao says\\n\\nMay 24, 2017 at 12:17 am\\n\\nCan i use baking soda and calamansi?how?\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nMay 26, 2017 at 7:39 am\\n\\nYes, you can. Combine 1 tablespoon each of baking soda and calamansi. Add some\\nwater and mix well to make a paste. Apply the mixture on acne lesions and\\nleave it to dry completely. Rinse off with water and pat dry. Repeat the\\nprocess regularly.\\n\\n 11. Honey says\\n\\nMay 11, 2016 at 5:10 am\\n\\nIs there any side effects of baking soda...???\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJune 7, 2016 at 4:30 pm\\n\\nIf you have a sensitive skin, baking soda can irritate your skin. You can\\ndilute it with water to decrease the irritation. Perform a patch test before\\nyou go for a regular treatment.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Jc says\\n\\nAugust 19, 2016 at 3:17 pm\\n\\nI use baking soda before, but i stop it, and now my face have sunspot. If i\\nuse baking soda again, it can solve my sunspot? yes or no? And by the way,\\nwhen i’m using baking soda on my face , it’s getting painful, is it okay to\\ncontinue my baking soda on my face? yes or no?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nAugust 22, 2016 at 3:01 pm\\n\\nBaking soda helps in reducing sun spots. But as per your description you have\\nmentioned pain while using baking soda. Then it is better to avoid its\\napplication. For more remedies for sunspots or sunburns you can find remedies\\nin this article – http://homeremediesforlife.com/sunburn/\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 12. RK says\\n\\nMay 20, 2016 at 3:50 am\\n\\nI know two types of baking sod??a, one are using for cooking perpous and more\\nare clothes cleaning perpous... Can i know Which one is preferred for face??\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJune 7, 2016 at 4:30 pm\\n\\nUse the one meant for cooking purposes.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 13. Emma says\\n\\nMay 22, 2016 at 10:50 am\\n\\nI am 12 and have tiny things on my face especially forehead and I think\\nthey’re whiteheads.Can I use baking soda paste for that to be cured after\\nfacial steaming?My face is oily in T zone.Can you help me with this?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJune 7, 2016 at 4:30 pm\\n\\nHi Emma, dilute baking soda in water and apply the paste on face to remove\\nwhite heads. To get rid of oil from the skin use baking soda with corn flour\\nand lemon juice as mentioned in the article.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 14. Mpho says\\n\\nMay 26, 2016 at 9:48 am\\n\\nHi,\\n\\nPlease advise where can i find pure baking soda in Gauteng.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJune 7, 2016 at 4:28 pm\\n\\nYou can find baking soda in any grocery store or online stores like Amazon or\\nWalmart.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Vanessa Govender says\\n\\nJuly 9, 2016 at 1:39 am\\n\\nIn South Africa, baking soda is known as bicarbonate of soda, and can be found\\nin the baking aisle of the supermarket.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Shagufta says\\n\\nFebruary 21, 2017 at 8:01 pm\\n\\nCan I use baking soda n tamato scrub daily\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nFebruary 22, 2017 at 8:04 am\\n\\nNope it is best to use it 2 – 3 times in a week. If baking soda is used daily,\\nit can excessively dry the skin.\\n\\n * BOIKANYO says\\n\\nAugust 22, 2017 at 6:36 pm\\n\\nIs sodium bicarbonate n baking soda the same???\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nAugust 24, 2017 at 10:09 am\\n\\nYes, baking soda and sodium bicarbonate are same.\\n\\n 15. Sharath Nair says\\n\\nJune 6, 2016 at 2:35 am\\n\\nHi, The mixture of water or lemon with baking soda will it provide any better\\nresults for dark skin in order to bring a glow on the skin and will there be\\nany change in complexion of the skin want this remedy to work out well as my\\nwife is in need of it big time t add up little complexion to her face.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 16. Seetemem says\\n\\nJune 7, 2016 at 12:47 pm\\n\\nGood post. I study something more difficult on different blogs everyday. It\\nwould at all times be stimulating to read content from other writers and\\nobserve a little bit one thing from their store. I’d choose to use some with\\nthe content on my blog whether or not you don’t mind. Natually I’ll offer you\\na link in your net blog. Thanks for sharing.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 17. Isha says\\n\\nJune 11, 2016 at 9:11 am\\n\\nI cannot find banking soda, i only find banking powder, is banking powder will\\nbe used for face,?? Pls reply me\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJune 15, 2016 at 6:00 pm\\n\\nDon’t use baking powder instead baking soda. Try different ingredient to\\nlighten your skin. You can find other methods here –\\nhttp://homeremediesforlife.com/skin-lightening/\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 18. rosalyn says\\n\\nJune 12, 2016 at 6:09 am\\n\\nCan I use baking soda and virgin coconut oil everyday as my facial cleanser?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJune 15, 2016 at 5:54 pm\\n\\nYou can use baking and coconut oil as a facial cleanser but refrain from using\\nit every day. Using baking soda daily can be harsh on your skin. You can\\nfollow this remedy 2 times a week.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Selloane says\\n\\nNovember 10, 2017 at 3:23 am\\n\\nIs baking soda the same as bicarbonate?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 19. bala says\\n\\nJune 13, 2016 at 5:51 am\\n\\nI want white skin and skin shine.give me tips\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJune 15, 2016 at 5:53 pm\\n\\nYou can find here – http://homeremediesforlife.com/skin-lightening/\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 20. nidhi says\\n\\nJune 13, 2016 at 7:10 am\\n\\ncan we use baking powder instead of baking soda?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJune 15, 2016 at 5:51 pm\\n\\nNope. Don’t use baking powder as it causes irritation and sometimes damage\\nyour skin.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 21. Aska Azmina says\\n\\nJune 13, 2016 at 2:39 pm\\n\\nHello, A few days before,I’m going to try this method(baking soda with\\nwater)..But my mother stopped and said not to use baking soda on your\\nskin.Because,normally,baking soda used for whiten the clothes or some\\nvessels..\\n\\nSo tell me,If baking soda usage on skin is safe or not?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJune 15, 2016 at 5:51 pm\\n\\nIf you have a sensitive skin, avoid using baking soda. If not, then you can\\nuse it. But make sure to dilute it water. If the mixture is causing you\\nirritation, then dilute it with more water. If still the irritation still\\npersists, then avoid it.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 22. Koyel Banerjee says\\n\\nJune 13, 2016 at 4:01 pm\\n\\nMy arms have black spots but I am not sure whether it is sunburn or not. So in\\nthat case can I use baking soda on my arms?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJune 15, 2016 at 5:50 pm\\n\\nYes, you can use baking soda to lighten the black spots on your arms.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 23. courage says\\n\\nJune 14, 2016 at 11:59 am\\n\\nIs baking powder the same as baking soda\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJune 15, 2016 at 5:47 pm\\n\\nNo, baking soda and baking powder are two different ingredients. Never use\\nbaking powder to lighten the skin. It can cause rashes or irritation.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 24. Marianjoy says\\n\\nJune 15, 2016 at 7:34 am\\n\\nCan i use baking soda for my daughters scars on face..sheS 8yrs old.she get\\nher scar in hot cooking oil when she was 3yrs old.thanku\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJune 16, 2016 at 4:33 pm\\n\\nYour daughter is too young. Her delicate skin may not tolerate the abrasive\\nnature of baking soda. As she is 8 years, the burn will fade away as she\\ngrows.\\n\\nHere are few remedies which can help her –\\nhttp://homeremediesforlife.com/skin-lightening/\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 25. Missie says\\n\\nJune 16, 2016 at 7:26 am\\n\\nwould it be bad if i used the baking soda and water mix regularly day and\\nnight for 2 weeks? if not, will i get good results?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJune 17, 2016 at 5:33 pm\\n\\nYes, you can achieve good results.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 26. Bernadette Deluna says\\n\\nJune 17, 2016 at 3:42 am\\n\\ncan i use this steps (any of this numbers) from head to toe? (face, neck,\\nbody, armpits, private part and feet)??\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJune 17, 2016 at 5:29 pm\\n\\nYes you can but make sure to dilute it with water. Perform a patch test before\\napplication to observe the sensitivity. If you experience any redness or\\nirritation, stop using it.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Bernadette deLuna says\\n\\nJune 18, 2016 at 8:24 pm\\n\\nSo i can just only use baking soda and water for whitening all over my body?\\nHow about if i have pimples? Can i also use this? And how many spoons of\\nbaking soda and water i will mix for whole body?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJune 20, 2016 at 4:51 pm\\n\\nInitially start with 2 to 3 spoons, slowly you can increase it based on your\\nrequirement. Baking soda also helps to treat pimples.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Bernadette says\\n\\nJune 25, 2016 at 3:28 am\\n\\nSo like, 2 spoonfuls of baking soda = 1 spoonful of water? Then mix them and\\napply? I leave them for 5 minutes only? Is it okay?\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJune 27, 2016 at 5:26 pm\\n\\nYes, it is ok. If you are able handle, extend the time up to 15 minutes\\ngradually.\\n\\n 27. Arefa Momin says\\n\\nJune 17, 2016 at 6:25 am\\n\\nI have pigments on my face according to doctor. Can i use Baking soda. If yes\\nwith what and how many times?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * apoorva says\\n\\nJune 17, 2016 at 5:28 pm\\n\\nyes you can. Mix dilute baking soda in water and gently massage it on face,\\nleave it on for 15 minutes and rinse off. Repeat 2 times a week.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 28. Vev says\\n\\nJune 19, 2016 at 5:32 am\\n\\nHi. Baking soda and lemon do i need to mix it regularly or it is possible that\\ni mix and put it to fridge ..\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJune 23, 2016 at 4:36 pm\\n\\nYou can store the mixture for 2 days and use. But freshly prepared mixture\\ngives better results.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 29. onyinyechi ogbonna says\\n\\nJune 19, 2016 at 3:27 pm\\n\\nI am a black woman but have use bleaching cream for my face and body. But now\\nmy problem is I have a burn cream face ( a big black burn) on my face for ten\\nyears now. How can I use baking soda to get rid of it?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJune 23, 2016 at 4:35 pm\\n\\nYou can dilute baking soda with water and massage it on the scars. Leave it on\\nfor 15 minutes and rinse off with water. Repeat the process 3 times a week.\\nLet us know if it worked for you.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 30. Himanshu says\\n\\nJune 19, 2016 at 3:42 pm\\n\\nIs this paste helpful in filling pores on face ?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJune 23, 2016 at 4:34 pm\\n\\nYes it helps.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 31. shreen says\\n\\nJune 21, 2016 at 5:21 am\\n\\nRegular usage of baking soda will harm our skin or it gives better results\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJune 24, 2016 at 5:25 pm\\n\\nDepends on how we use it. Using baking soda can be harsh on your skin. You can\\nuse it only 3 times a week maximum for good results. If baking soda is drying\\nyour skin, use coconut oil or almond oil to moisturize the skin.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 32. Dani says\\n\\nJune 22, 2016 at 8:09 am\\n\\nHello,\\n\\nMy question is, “Can baking soda reduces old scars from face or reduces pores?\\nI am a 40-year old male and has a fair skin.\\n\\nThanks for your reply.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJune 24, 2016 at 5:23 pm\\n\\nYes it can.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 33. Madhuri says\\n\\nJune 23, 2016 at 2:55 pm\\n\\nHi can we use honey and baking soda everyday for face ....if used everyday\\nthen any side effects ..plz reply\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJune 24, 2016 at 5:16 pm\\n\\nIf used daily, the abrasiveness of baking soda can harm your skin. So repeat\\nthe process only 3 times a week.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Pears says\\n\\nSeptember 4, 2016 at 5:08 am\\n\\nCan it help my inner thighs???\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nSeptember 6, 2016 at 3:33 pm\\n\\nYes, it can.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 34. Jyothi Jayarama says\\n\\nJune 23, 2016 at 3:23 pm\\n\\nHow many times can be used in a week to get a fair skin....!!\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJune 24, 2016 at 5:15 pm\\n\\nYou can use 3 times a week.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 35. Malsha says\\n\\nJune 24, 2016 at 3:57 am\\n\\nPlz tell me.is there any harmful thing after we use bicarbonate of soda. ? Can\\nit damage my skin. ?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJune 27, 2016 at 5:29 pm\\n\\nBicarbonate soda can dry the skin. If you have dry skin, apply moisturize\\nafter using baking soda treatments. Make sure to massage very gently as the\\nabrasive nature can be harsh on your skin.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 36. Arpita Nath says\\n\\nJune 26, 2016 at 11:55 am\\n\\nCan I use baking powder, lemon and tomato at a time?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJune 27, 2016 at 5:22 pm\\n\\nYou can mix enough amounts of the three ingredients and apply it as a pack.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 37. Satvinder Kaur says\\n\\nJune 28, 2016 at 9:20 am\\n\\nwhy we should apply moisturizer after using baking soda?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJune 28, 2016 at 4:39 pm\\n\\nBaking soda dries up your skin so it is recommended to apply moisturizer.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 38. Whocaresabotme says\\n\\nJune 28, 2016 at 9:40 pm\\n\\nCould lemon juice and baking soda work if so how many days would it take and\\nhow many minutes\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJuly 4, 2016 at 6:08 pm\\n\\nYes, both lemon and baking soda have bleaching properties which can lighten\\nthe skin. It is difficult to tell the exact time as everyone has different\\nskin tone. Leave the combination on skin for 10 minutes and rinse off with\\nwater. If your skin feels dry, apply a small amount of olive oil.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 39. lhen says\\n\\nJune 29, 2016 at 10:50 am\\n\\nis baking soda safe for pregnant women?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJune 29, 2016 at 5:06 pm\\n\\nYes, baking soda is considered safe.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 40. unknown says\\n\\nJune 30, 2016 at 4:07 am\\n\\nhow many times do I use honey and baking soda in a week? can I use normal\\nwater to rinse?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJuly 4, 2016 at 6:02 pm\\n\\nYou can apply 2 times a week. Yes, you can wash with normal water.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 41. ashish says\\n\\nJune 30, 2016 at 5:39 am\\n\\ncan i use TATA I-SHAKTI FOOD GRADE COOKING SODA (INGREDIENT: SODIUM\\nBICARBONATE REFINED) please look into it and answer to my question as i am not\\nable to differentiate it that whether this product is baking soda or baking\\npowder, i have purchased it from the general store.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJuly 4, 2016 at 6:01 pm\\n\\nYes, you can use it.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 42. ashish says\\n\\nJune 30, 2016 at 8:24 am\\n\\nbaking soda refined or baking soda raw which is more useful and safe\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJuly 21, 2016 at 5:53 pm\\n\\nYou can choose any one of it as per your convenience.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 43. Rekha says\\n\\nJune 30, 2016 at 12:22 pm\\n\\nI have a rid of oily skin and now i have a lot of pimples on my face Baking\\nsoda is good for oily skin? Coming monday my clg is reopened but now i have a\\nlot of pimples so i cure my pimples in 3days so pls suggest me ? How many\\ntimes i used baking soda in every day for oily skin?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJuly 4, 2016 at 5:59 pm\\n\\nBaking soda is a great natural exfoliate for oily skin. Baking soda should not\\nbe used daily. Its abrasive nature can hurt your skin. You can use it 3 times\\na week. In order to reduce pimples, you can check out for remedies here –\\nhttp://homeremediesforlife.com/pimples/\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 44. jan says\\n\\nJuly 2, 2016 at 12:49 pm\\n\\nafter two days jam having a function I’m allergic to makeup.my skin only\\nafford simple makeup so that i can’t go for any concealers and all please help\\nme. Does baking soda safe for me to try? waiting for your reply .\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJuly 4, 2016 at 5:45 pm\\n\\nYes, It’s safe. You can use baking soda.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 45. ariba says\\n\\nJuly 2, 2016 at 5:11 pm\\n\\nMy skin has dark patches due to dryness but it also had tanned and I didn’t\\never see any easiest method than baking soda.?what should I do? ?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJuly 4, 2016 at 5:42 pm\\n\\nYou can use baking soda method but after washing your application, apply a\\nsmall amount of olive oil or coconut oil.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 46. Diana says\\n\\nJuly 4, 2016 at 12:11 pm\\n\\nCan use baking soda in my oil skin? Getting pimples and dark spot in my face\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJuly 4, 2016 at 5:17 pm\\n\\nYes, you can use it.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 47. Garry says\\n\\nJuly 6, 2016 at 5:39 am\\n\\nMy skin is very oily and dull , tell me how i reduce oil from skin and making\\nskin white\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJuly 6, 2016 at 5:17 pm\\n\\nBaking soda not only helps to whiten the skin but also helps to get rid of\\noily skin. So try above mentioned methods and stay away from oily foods.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 48. Julie says\\n\\nJuly 8, 2016 at 9:33 am\\n\\nPlease am already using baking soda wit Fresh lemon juice.... Wat will be the\\nresult on my skin........\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJuly 21, 2016 at 5:53 pm\\n\\nIt should help you lighten the skin. As lemon juice makes your skin photo\\nsensitive, it is better to apply during night times.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 49. anu says\\n\\nJuly 9, 2016 at 2:45 pm\\n\\nis it good while iam already doing another tips??\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJuly 11, 2016 at 5:18 pm\\n\\nIt is better to follow one method at a time as sometimes more amount of\\napplication can also damage your skin.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 50. dave says\\n\\nJuly 10, 2016 at 5:31 pm\\n\\nmy skin is red can I use baking soda change whiten face\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJuly 21, 2016 at 5:51 pm\\n\\nIf your skin is red because of rash or any kind of skin infection then it is\\nbetter to avoid baking soda.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 51. Rinsha says\\n\\nJuly 11, 2016 at 5:56 am\\n\\nGood information Thnk uuu\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 52. Madhusudan Saha says\\n\\nJuly 11, 2016 at 6:09 am\\n\\nI had pimples problem and for treatment I had not but my face is full of acne\\nscar. Can I use baking soda? My face is now dry, not oily.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJuly 11, 2016 at 5:07 pm\\n\\nYes, you can use baking soda for acne scars. For more information on it read\\nthis article – http://homeremediesforlife.com/baking-soda-for-acne-scars/. If\\nbaking soda is making your skin dry then apply olive oil or coconut oil after\\nremoving the application.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 53. Yuki says\\n\\nJuly 12, 2016 at 2:05 am\\n\\nHi! I was just curious, coz I watched a video in youtube that a girl is using\\nbaking soda in her dark circles.. is that safe? and I wanna ask how to use\\nbaking soda for armpits. thanks in advance.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJuly 21, 2016 at 5:50 pm\\n\\nYou can find remedies with baking soda for dark underarms in this article –\\nhttp://homeremediesforlife.com/baking-soda-for-dark-underarms/\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 54. Bir says\\n\\nJuly 12, 2016 at 6:32 am\\n\\nHaloo admin can i use baking soda for face marks and rinkles and how can i\\nfind right baking soda. Because i don’t know how can i clean my skin eg:face\\nmarks,rinkle lines and brighten skin\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJuly 21, 2016 at 5:49 pm\\n\\nYes, you can use it. Mix baking soda in enough amounts of water and apply to\\nyour face. Leave it on for few minutes and rinse off with water. You can use\\npure baking soda or sodium bicarbonate available in any local store.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 55. Nandu reddy says\\n\\nJuly 13, 2016 at 4:37 am\\n\\nI had pimples and pores problem. So i used baking soda with buttermilk aftr 15\\nmin clean my face with warm water after i applied nivea moisrizer cream.\\nEventhough i feel light irration after 3 hours i feel normal. So i can\\ncontinue baking soda\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJuly 21, 2016 at 5:48 pm\\n\\nYes, you can continue.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 56. Boma says\\n\\nJuly 13, 2016 at 11:56 am\\n\\nI’ve had blackheads on my face almost all my life, Can baking soda remove\\nblackheads on my face\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJuly 21, 2016 at 5:48 pm\\n\\nYes, baking soda can remove the black heads. You can find remedies related to\\nit in this article – http://homeremediesforlife.com/baking-soda-for-\\nblackheads/\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 57. karan ary says\\n\\nJuly 13, 2016 at 6:07 pm\\n\\nChicken pox hole scar in my face so baking soda how remove scar in my face\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJuly 21, 2016 at 5:47 pm\\n\\nYou can get remedies for chicken pox scars in this article –\\nhttp://homeremediesforlife.com/chicken-pox-scars/\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 58. aman katiyar says\\n\\nJuly 14, 2016 at 5:53 am\\n\\nI have some spots nd little dark complextion face. ..Please tell how to use\\nbaking soda. .??\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJuly 21, 2016 at 5:47 pm\\n\\nTry method 2, 5 or 10 to whiten the skin and reduce the dark spots. Apart from\\nthat, use sun screen before heading out.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 59. Lina says\\n\\nJuly 14, 2016 at 8:14 am\\n\\nI am fair. But dark spots are really irritating.can baking soda help heeling\\nthem?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJuly 21, 2016 at 5:46 pm\\n\\nYes, it can help in reducing the dark spots as well.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 60. Hope says\\n\\nJuly 14, 2016 at 9:33 am\\n\\nMy skin is very oily so much that i have resorted to not applying any\\nmoisturiser on my face.\\n\\nI also have pimple breakouts and they can be soo bad. Now since moisturisers\\ntend to make my skin more oily resulting in more pimples what can i apply to\\nmy face after using baking soda as it makes the skin very dry afta use\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJuly 21, 2016 at 5:45 pm\\n\\nYou can apply a very small amount of olive oil or coconut oil or sweet almond\\noil.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 61. maria says\\n\\nJuly 14, 2016 at 11:26 am\\n\\nmine face is getting dark day by day give me solution kindly\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJuly 21, 2016 at 5:45 pm\\n\\nTry any method mentioned above in the article. Apart from that eat a\\nnutritional diet and apply sun screen before going out.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 62. Saraswathi says\\n\\nJuly 16, 2016 at 5:24 am\\n\\nHi I’m used baking soda in1week how many days to reduce black spots..it’s good\\nor not for black spots..I’m using to applying water\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJuly 21, 2016 at 5:45 pm\\n\\nEveryone’s skin is different so it is difficult to say the exact time. So be\\npatient and repeat the process until you achieve the results.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 63. soni says\\n\\nJuly 16, 2016 at 1:05 pm\\n\\nI used baking soda overnight .. On my neck but.., it became more black then\\nprevus .....\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJuly 21, 2016 at 5:44 pm\\n\\nYou may be allergic to baking soda, so it is better avoid it. You can try\\nremedies meant for dark skin on the neck. You can find them here –\\nhttp://homeremediesforlife.com/dark-neck/\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 64. shaa says\\n\\nJuly 18, 2016 at 11:29 am\\n\\nDoes this really work 4 me ?? how many times to put my face Daily uh? Will i\\nget my face, white skin?? plz..help..me\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJuly 21, 2016 at 5:43 pm\\n\\nYou have to repeat the process 3 times a week. And apart from that apply sun\\nscreen before heading out in the sun.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 65. elis jessy says\\n\\nJuly 20, 2016 at 4:57 am\\n\\ndose baking soda liten the skin very much or dose it only give it its natural\\nclear look? an if one stop using the baking soda do one get dark again?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJuly 21, 2016 at 5:43 pm\\n\\nIt gets back your natural color. To maintain the result achieved, exfoliate\\nregularly and apply sunscreen before going out in the sun.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 66. katrina says\\n\\nJuly 20, 2016 at 8:33 am\\n\\nMy neck is very very dark. What should i do?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJuly 21, 2016 at 5:42 pm\\n\\nyou can get remedies and other information for dark neck in this article –\\nhttp://homeremediesforlife.com/dark-neck/\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 67. jhonhalhen cortez says\\n\\nJuly 21, 2016 at 3:56 am\\n\\ndo i need to use moisturizer after applying baking soda remedy for my pimples\\n? can i use it twice a week ?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nAugust 2, 2016 at 3:59 pm\\n\\nIf the application of baking soda is making your skin dry then you can apply a\\nvery small amount of moisturizer. Natural moisturizers like cocoa butter or\\ncoconut oil are better option than commercial ones. Yes, you can use baking\\nsoda remedy for 2 times a week.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 68. Tovah says\\n\\nJuly 22, 2016 at 12:48 am\\n\\nCan I use Full Cream Milk mixed with Baking Soda as a paste to whiten my\\narmpits and the dark marks on the inner parts of my thighs and what will be\\nthe required measurements for it?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJuly 25, 2016 at 5:35 pm\\n\\nYou can mix 1 tablespoon each of baking soda and milk. Apply it and leave for\\n20 minutes and rinse off with water.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 69. Muthu vijay says\\n\\nJuly 23, 2016 at 11:18 am\\n\\nHow to get rid of black lips and transform into reddish lips ? Any immediate\\neffective home remedies available. Pls share with us.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJuly 25, 2016 at 5:27 pm\\n\\nFor home remedies to get rid of black lips, you can read this article –\\nhttp://homeremediesforlife.com/dark-lips/\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 70. aliya says\\n\\nJuly 24, 2016 at 4:26 pm\\n\\nCan i use baking soda for stretch marks??\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJuly 25, 2016 at 5:21 pm\\n\\nYes, you can. Mix 1/2 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of baking\\nsoda. Apply it to the stretch marks, let it dry. Scrub with your finger and\\nrinse off with water. For more methods, you can read this article –\\nhttp://homeremediesforlife.com/stretch-marks/\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 71. Simran says\\n\\nJuly 25, 2016 at 7:29 am\\n\\nHey,\\n\\nI want to Ask Ki my Chin and forehead becoming dark can i use Baking soda.....\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJuly 25, 2016 at 5:13 pm\\n\\nAs per your description, you have dark pigmentation on chin and forehead\\nareas. This is usually caused due to sun exposure. You can use baking soda to\\nlighten the pigmented areas. Apart from that, use sun screen lotion before\\ngoing out.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 72. supriya says\\n\\nJuly 25, 2016 at 3:56 pm\\n\\nCan baking soda is gud for dark circles..... Can i apply to remove dark\\ncircles\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJuly 26, 2016 at 5:25 pm\\n\\nYes, you can use it. Dilute 1 teaspoon of baking soda in a cup of warm water.\\nSoak 2 cotton pads in it and apply it on the dark circles. Remove them after\\nfew minutes and rinse off. Repeat 3 times a week.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 73. Adriana says\\n\\nJuly 26, 2016 at 8:09 pm\\n\\nhow can baking soda be used to lighten lips ?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nAugust 2, 2016 at 3:58 pm\\n\\nCombine 2 teaspoons of baking soda and enough amounts of water. Apply it to\\nlips and gently massage for few minutes, leave it on for another few minutes\\nand rinse off with water. Repeat 4 times a week. You can use strawberry pulp\\ninstead of water for more effective results.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 74. Ritika jain says\\n\\nJuly 27, 2016 at 3:10 pm\\n\\nHow to use baking soda for pimples, face tanning, spots\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nAugust 1, 2016 at 2:55 pm\\n\\nYou can find remedies here – http://homeremediesforlife.com/baking-soda- for-\\nacne/\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * taniya says\\n\\nDecember 10, 2016 at 3:07 am\\n\\ncan i use baking soda paste after facial.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nDecember 13, 2016 at 5:01 am\\n\\nIt is better to replace the scrub with baking soda paste instead of applying\\nit after facial.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 75. Irene Pajarillaga says\\n\\nJuly 27, 2016 at 5:11 pm\\n\\nWe’ve been using baking soda for a month now, to exfoliate and deodorize the\\nunderarm. Then we noticed that part of the underarm gets darker and itchy. Can\\nyou tell what could this be? Thanks!\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nAugust 1, 2016 at 2:54 pm\\n\\nMay be you are allergic to baking soda. Itchiness may be caused due to\\ndryness. Baking soda makes skin very dry. Applying moisturizer can reduce the\\ndryness and itchiness. You can find other remedies for dark underarms here –\\nhttp://homeremediesforlife.com/whiten-dark-underarms/\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 76. jiezille mae martin says\\n\\nAugust 1, 2016 at 9:10 am\\n\\nwhy do we have to use cold water to rinse our skin after applying baking soda\\nand lemon juice? and can i replace lemon juice with calamansi? lemon is very\\nexpensive in our country... if i use calamansi, will it give the same result\\nas lemon? and can i use lotion as a moisturizer? please answer... sorry for my\\nmany questions :))) thanks..\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nAugust 1, 2016 at 2:56 pm\\n\\nCold water closes the open pores of the skin. You can replace lemon with\\ncalamansi. If the application is making your skin dry then you can apply any\\nlotion as moisturizer. But natural moisturizers like almond oil or coconut oil\\ncan be a better alternative.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 77. jenelyn says\\n\\nAugust 1, 2016 at 2:33 pm\\n\\nHi .. Can i use baking soda and calamansi for whetining skin ??, rply me.pl\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nAugust 2, 2016 at 3:52 pm\\n\\nYes you can. Mix 1/2 cup baking soda and enough amounts of fresh calamansi\\njuice to make a thick paste. Apply it over the skin and massage gently for few\\nminutes. Leave it on for another few minutes and rinse off with water. For\\nmore effective results you can add honey or olive oil into the mixture. As\\nlemon makes your skin photosensitive, it is better to follow the process\\nduring nights.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Lyco says\\n\\nNovember 16, 2016 at 3:22 am\\n\\nHi! I am using this method the baking soda with Calamansi for a week now.\\nApplying it everyday before I take a bath. Is it ok? Or do I have to make it\\nat least thrice a week? Hoping for your response. Thank you 🙂\\n\\nOr should I apply it after I take a bath?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nNovember 17, 2016 at 9:43 am\\n\\nYou can apply it only thrice a week. As applying the mixture of baking soda\\nand calamansi daily can be harsh on your skin. It is better to apply it after\\ntaking a bath as it helps in opening up the pores and removing the dust and\\ndirt on the skin. This enhances the effectiveness. It is better to take bath\\nwith lukewarm water as it can help you open up the pores.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 78. Jannat says\\n\\nAugust 2, 2016 at 9:09 am\\n\\nI am 24 and my skin is very much dry and day by day face become dark. Can i\\nuse baking soda on face ?what should i do? Plz confer me a soluton, plz..\\nPlz..\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nAugust 2, 2016 at 3:49 pm\\n\\nAs per your description you have a dry skin. Generally, baking soda\\napplication makes skin dry. So it may make sure skin too dry, flaky and\\nirritating. Instead of baking soda try different remedies mentioned in this\\narticle – http://homeremediesforlife.com/skin-lightening/. Apart from\\nfollowing remedies, moisturize with your skin regularly with natural\\nmoisturizers like cocoa butter, coconut oil, shea butter or almond oil. Make\\nsure to drink lots of water and keep yourself hydrated.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Marie grene hilario says\\n\\nApril 9, 2018 at 7:13 am\\n\\nCan i use baking soda on my 7yrs old daughter?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 79. Shashi Kapoor says\\n\\nAugust 3, 2016 at 3:50 am\\n\\nI am having lichen planus pigmentosa on my skin especially sun exposed area\\nlike face neck arm etc. I was regular medical treatment for more than one year\\nbut not so good improvement. Does it will help me for my skin pigmentation..\\nHow much time it will take to recover original skin color?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nAugust 3, 2016 at 2:30 pm\\n\\nYes, baking soda can help to lighten the appearance of the pigmentation. Try\\n1st method mentioned in the article. It is difficult to tell the exact time as\\neveryone is different. Be patient and try regularly to achieve the results.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 80. Varun says\\n\\nAugust 7, 2016 at 3:34 am\\n\\nHye...hi Im 21 years old...actually recently i had chicken pox... And it\\nleaves....out some many black dots on my body and hand... Can i baking soda\\nfor that....? And how does it will work....\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nAugust 9, 2016 at 4:37 pm\\n\\nYes, baking soda can be used to reduce the appearance of chicken pox scars.\\nBaking soda exfoliates the skin and balances the pH levels of the skin. Mix\\nbaking soda and enough amounts of water to make a thick paste. Apply it over\\nthe scar and gently rub for few minutes. Leave it on for another few minutes\\nand rinse off with water. Repeat 3 times a week.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 81. sunita bose says\\n\\nAugust 7, 2016 at 7:48 am\\n\\nCan I use baking soda with White normal vinegar??I have sun tan on my neck\\nhand back and feet area..is it help me to get rid of the tan?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nAugust 9, 2016 at 4:36 pm\\n\\nYes, you can. Mix baking soda and enough amounts of white vinegar. Stir well\\nand apply it on the affected area. Leave it on for 15 minutes and rinse off\\nwith water. Repeat 3 times a day.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 82. Abby says\\n\\nAugust 7, 2016 at 9:04 pm\\n\\nHi I want to use baking soda for my face cause i have pimple marks and oily\\nskin but my skin is so sensitive. Is it safe for me to use baking soda?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nAugust 9, 2016 at 4:36 pm\\n\\nBaking soda can be use by people with sensitive skin. But before you start\\nregular treatments, patch test on a small area, if it is not causing any\\nirritation then you can continue.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 83. vhinz says\\n\\nAugust 8, 2016 at 12:22 pm\\n\\ncan i wash my face first with kojic soap before i do the 1st method?? thanks\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nAugust 10, 2016 at 4:11 pm\\n\\nYes, you can.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 84. nkuleh khumalo says\\n\\nAugust 8, 2016 at 2:20 pm\\n\\nCan i use bicarbonate of soda on my dark spot than apply olive oil?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nAugust 10, 2016 at 4:11 pm\\n\\nYes, you can.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 85. MUGILAN says\\n\\nAugust 8, 2016 at 2:38 pm\\n\\nHye..Hi Im 21 male here.. Actually recently i hd chicken pox on my body.. So\\nright nw im having few black dots on my hands and body... Is that possible for\\nme to remove it or lighten it through baking soda Or\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nAugust 10, 2016 at 4:10 pm\\n\\nYes, you can use baking soda for lightening chickenpox scars. Combine baking\\nsoda and enough water to a make thick paste. Gently rub the mixture on the\\nscars for few minutes. Leave for another few minutes and rinse off with water.\\nRepeat the application 3 times a week. For more chickenpox scars remedies, you\\ncan read them here – http://homeremediesforlife.com/chicken-pox-scars/\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 86. ashwini says\\n\\nAugust 9, 2016 at 6:01 am\\n\\ni have some dark circles below eyes,& my face is dark spots & it is black i\\nwant whitining skin so what i should do can i use baking soda plz help me\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nAugust 10, 2016 at 4:08 pm\\n\\nYes, you can use baking soda to whiten your skin, reduce the appearance of\\ndark spots. But baking soda can be a little harsh on the sensitive skin under\\nthe eyes, so it is better you try different ingredients mentioned in this\\narticle – http://homeremediesforlife.com/dark-circles-under-eyes/\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 87. Dryll says\\n\\nAugust 9, 2016 at 7:49 pm\\n\\nHello Admi..I’ve had problems fighting dark spots all over my face(black\\nfaces) Which i can’t tell the cause.it being the sun burns or the lotion i use\\nto use... How can i retrieve ma natural colour without bleaching ma face...and\\nwill my face gets dark again if i stop usage of your procedures..?????? Plzzz\\nhelp me out.....!!!!!\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nAugust 10, 2016 at 4:03 pm\\n\\nYou can try any method mentioned in the article to retrieve your natural\\ncolor. If you want to maintain the color you retrieved, you have to follow\\nsome precautions.\\n\\n– Apply sunscreen before going out. – Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.\\n– Exfoliate regular to remove the accumulated dead skin. – Include fresh\\nveggies and fruits in your daily diet.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 88. Aayushi says\\n\\nAugust 14, 2016 at 12:56 pm\\n\\nHEY , I applied the mixture of tomato and baking soda for the first time , i\\nfirst tested on my arm: nothing happened , then i applied it all over my face\\nand neck kept it for 15 minutes i felt nothing just very minor irritation ,\\nthen i washed off wihth cold water, after seconds my whole face is burning and\\nits all red and there are rashes all over my face and neck PLEASE HELP ME\\nASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nAugust 18, 2016 at 3:18 pm\\n\\nBaking soda might have caused allergic reaction or it might have dried your\\nskin. Apply some aloe vera gel to get relief. Avoid further applications of\\nbaking soda and try subtle ingredients like aloe vera. You can find remedies\\nrelated to aloe vera in this article – http://homeremediesforlife.com/aloe-\\nvera-for-skin-whitening/\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 89. sowmiya says\\n\\nAugust 17, 2016 at 7:28 am\\n\\nHi After pregnancy my face has changed into dark especially my chin and nose\\npart..how can I remove dark patch?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nAugust 18, 2016 at 2:54 pm\\n\\nYou can try the methods mentioned above. Choose any one as per your\\nconvenience and try it regularly to achieve the results.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Dhustu Roy says\\n\\nMarch 31, 2017 at 5:28 pm\\n\\nHey I can use baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) that’s cooking soda... I can\\nuse it on NY skin\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 90. Smita says\\n\\nAugust 17, 2016 at 8:11 am\\n\\nHi..... I am suffering from Pigmentation around the mouth.....!!\\n\\nCan i use baking soda with lemon and Honey....???\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nAugust 18, 2016 at 2:48 pm\\n\\nYes, you can.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 91. rose says\\n\\nAugust 19, 2016 at 6:20 pm\\n\\nhi my face is really dark and my chest is light and i am trying to make my\\nface the same complexion as my chest\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nAugust 22, 2016 at 2:59 pm\\n\\nChoose any remedy mentioned above in the article and try to follow it\\nregularly. Apart from that exfoliate regularly, use sunscreen before going out\\nin the sun, wash your face after reaching home and remove make up before going\\nto bed.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 92. T. Sadri says\\n\\nAugust 21, 2016 at 5:04 am\\n\\nHello... I was having a dark skin nd i want to get fair please help me i was\\nlyk frnds are so much fairer then me nd i want to look like my freinds please\\nhelp\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nAugust 22, 2016 at 2:54 pm\\n\\nTry to follow any remedy mentioned above in the article. Apart from that apply\\nsunscreen before going out, cover maximum when strolling in dusty areas, drink\\nplenty of water to flush out toxins and exfoliate regularly.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 93. amitaf says\\n\\nAugust 25, 2016 at 2:50 am\\n\\nhi I had a dark neck and nape what I can do in Baking soda to whiten my nape?\\nhow is the procedure? thanks!\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nAugust 27, 2016 at 4:47 pm\\n\\nMix enough amounts of baking soda and water and apply it over the dark neck\\nand nape. Gently massage it for few minutes and leave it on for another few\\nminutes. Rinse off with water and pat dry. Repeat the process 2 – 3 times a\\nweek.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 94. aditya says\\n\\nAugust 27, 2016 at 7:20 am\\n\\nCan u tell some easy remedies which includes baking soda not baking powder\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nSeptember 1, 2016 at 4:05 pm\\n\\nWe have listed the remedies using baking soda in the article above. Choose any\\nof them as per your convenience and try it regularly.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 95. jayabushanam says\\n\\nAugust 28, 2016 at 6:42 am\\n\\nCan I use baking powder instead of baking soda?.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nSeptember 1, 2016 at 3:51 pm\\n\\nNope, don’t use baking powder instead of baking soda. Both these ingredients\\nare different. Baking powder doesn’t provide the results that baking soda will\\nprovide.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 96. Margot says\\n\\nAugust 28, 2016 at 11:52 am\\n\\ncan I use it on my entire face? And for how long?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nSeptember 1, 2016 at 3:51 pm\\n\\nYes, you can apply it entire the face. You can leave the application 15 – 20\\nminutes and rinse off with water.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 97. Ephraim samuel says\\n\\nAugust 30, 2016 at 8:31 am\\n\\nMy face is too oily and my face is filled with small pimples so could u plss\\nhelp me what should I use.thank you\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nSeptember 1, 2016 at 3:34 pm\\n\\nAs per your description, the pimples might have developed when the oil clogged\\nthe pores. So it is very important to exfoliate your face regularly to remove\\nthe accumulated dead skin and oil that has clogged the pores. You can try clay\\nmasks to treat both oily skin and pimples. Apply any clay mask (earl grey,\\nmultani mitti, morocco clay or any other) 3 times a day to get relief from\\nboth oily skin and small pimples. Apart from that it is equally important\\nmaintain a proper diet and exercise daily to maintain your hormonal balance.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 98. Margaux Flores says\\n\\nAugust 30, 2016 at 9:35 am\\n\\nhi can I apply baking soda on my dark spots, like bikini area and underarm?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nSeptember 1, 2016 at 3:34 pm\\n\\nYes, you can.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 99. Nik says\\n\\nAugust 30, 2016 at 2:36 pm\\n\\nIs baking soda effective in elbows and knees too?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nSeptember 1, 2016 at 3:32 pm\\n\\nYes, it is effective is reducing the discoloration on elbows and knees.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 100. Anusha says\\n\\nSeptember 3, 2016 at 6:32 am\\n\\nI used many skin creams but now my skin becomes so darker than previous with\\nacne pimple and black spots since am a college student i cant able to face\\nanyone with this face...can i use baking soda with lemon and honey as\\nmask..will it work? How many days it requirs to get clear white skin??? Pls\\nrply\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nSeptember 6, 2016 at 3:46 pm\\n\\nYes, you can use baking soda, lemon and honey mixture. It is difficult to tell\\nthe exact time as everyone’s skin is different. So try the remedies regularly\\nwith patience until you achieve the results. Apart from that exfoliate your\\nskin regularly and eat vitamins rich foods.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 101. Ajay says\\n\\nSeptember 12, 2016 at 4:24 am\\n\\ncan we use baking powder insteads of baking soda ...and the baking can be\\nusefull for skin\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nSeptember 12, 2016 at 3:44 pm\\n\\nNo, don’t use baking powder instead of baking soda. They are made up of\\ndifferent ingredients.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 102. ajay says\\n\\nSeptember 12, 2016 at 5:12 am\\n\\ni am leave using skinlight cream .. and thats why my skin became very dark..\\nnow can baking soda helps me to make fair face\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nSeptember 12, 2016 at 3:44 pm\\n\\nYes, baking soda helps to get back the color. Try the remedies regularly and\\napart from that exfoliate regularly and remove makeup before going to bed.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 103. Preet says\\n\\nSeptember 14, 2016 at 6:22 am\\n\\nExcuse me mam actually I have dark skin with acne will baking soda help me to\\nreduce pimples n lighten my skin actually I m confused plz in how many day i\\ncan see the result\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nSeptember 14, 2016 at 3:54 pm\\n\\nBaking soda helps in reducing the pimples as well. It has anti-inflammatory\\nproperties, antibacterial properties. It balances the pH level of the skin.\\nIts coarse nature of baking soda removes accumulated dead skin cells and\\nunclogs the pores. You can apply diluted baking soda on face and gently scrub\\nfor few minutes. Let it rest for another few minutes and rinse off with water.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 104. Jasmine says\\n\\nSeptember 15, 2016 at 9:44 pm\\n\\ncan i use d mixture of baking soda, lemon and water as cleanser? also wat can\\nbe added to d baking soda for facial cream for all day.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nSeptember 17, 2016 at 6:29 am\\n\\nYes, you can. Leaving baking soda application all the day can hurt your skin.\\nSo you can just whip some coconut oil and cocoa butter or shea butter and use\\nit as a cream for all day moisturizing and freshness.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 105. Veer Singhal says\\n\\nSeptember 18, 2016 at 12:33 pm\\n\\nCan i use baking soda on my hands to whiten it???\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nSeptember 21, 2016 at 3:31 pm\\n\\nYes, it can be used on hands as well.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 106. Veer Singhal says\\n\\nSeptember 18, 2016 at 12:37 pm\\n\\nBaking soda also give me smooth, bright and glowing skin on face, neck and\\nhands.....\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 107. Manisha Bharti says\\n\\nSeptember 21, 2016 at 4:20 am\\n\\nmy skin got damage and dull and some black spot also on it...how can i get\\nride of all these problme ?? pllzz suggest me someting which really work for\\nme??\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nSeptember 21, 2016 at 3:18 pm\\n\\nUse any baking soda method mentioned above. Apart from that exfoliate\\nregularly to remove the accumulated dead skin, remove make up before going to\\nbed, and include vitamin A, C and K rich fruits in your daily diet.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 108. maani says\\n\\nSeptember 21, 2016 at 9:35 am\\n\\nMam, my skin became dull dark and alots of dark sopt over the face..... can\\nbaking soda will help me .... pllzz reply mam\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nSeptember 23, 2016 at 12:02 pm\\n\\nYes, it can.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 109. mani says\\n\\nSeptember 22, 2016 at 8:25 am\\n\\ncan i use baking soda with water everyday ...\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nSeptember 23, 2016 at 12:00 pm\\n\\nNo, using baking soda can be very harsh to your skin so it is better to avoid.\\nUse it for 2 – 3 times maximum in a week.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 110. Kuldeep singh says\\n\\nSeptember 22, 2016 at 3:43 pm\\n\\nCan I use baking soda with lemon juice regularly for pigmented face\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nSeptember 23, 2016 at 11:35 am\\n\\nYes, you can. Apart from that make sure to apply sunscreen before going to out\\nin the sun, exfoliate regularly and remove make up before going to bed. Also\\nuse some moisturiser after baking soda with lemon juice remedy, so that your\\nskin will not get dry.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 111. zina says\\n\\nSeptember 24, 2016 at 9:46 am\\n\\ncan I use baking powder? does it work the same way as baking soda?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nSeptember 25, 2016 at 12:08 pm\\n\\nNo, don’t use baking powder instead of baking soda for the methods mentioned\\nabove as they are two different products.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 112. Rahul says\\n\\nSeptember 29, 2016 at 10:12 am\\n\\nOn my forehead & neck had dark patch, how can i remove this ?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nSeptember 30, 2016 at 1:25 pm\\n\\nAs per your description, we are unsure of the reason behind the dark patch. If\\nit is just pigmentation, then try to follow any method mentioned in the\\narticle to reduce the discoloration. Apart from that exfoliate regularly and\\napply sun screen lotion before going out in the sun.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 113. avi says\\n\\nOctober 3, 2016 at 6:03 am\\n\\nI have darker acne scars on my face and my black patches caused due to sun\\nburn..gradually I’m becoming even darker than before...so will u pls suggest\\nme that the above remedies r enough for me or not...I also saw advertisement\\nby wow cream, is it really works??? thank u for ur kindness!!\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nOctober 5, 2016 at 4:17 pm\\n\\nYou can use any method mentioned above to lighten the acne scars, black\\npatches and over all skin tone. We don’t attest or recommend any commercial\\ncreams. Please try natural remedies like we mentioned in the article to\\nlighten your skin tone without any side effects in the long term.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 114. AyeshA says\\n\\nOctober 22, 2016 at 3:35 pm\\n\\nI want to ask u ,k kya m simple water m baking soda mix kr k under arms and\\nunder legs laga skti hu ,Daily???\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nOctober 25, 2016 at 11:57 am\\n\\nYes, you can apply baking soda water paste on underarms but don’t try this\\ntreatment daily as it can be harsh on your skin. Do try it 2 – 3 times a week.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 115. SiriShekhar says\\n\\nNovember 4, 2016 at 5:57 am\\n\\nHi.. I have some uneven skin on my arms.. can I use baking soda+lemon+rose\\nwater on it. If yes can i apply it for 15 mins. and I have dark underarms\\ncaused due to application of hair removal creams. can I use this mixture over\\nthere? pls reply\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nNovember 16, 2016 at 9:35 am\\n\\nYes, you can apply the mixture on arms and underarms.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Ashu says\\n\\nMarch 13, 2017 at 3:23 pm\\n\\nCan we use it on our face\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nMarch 17, 2017 at 6:41 am\\n\\nYes, you can also use it on the face.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 116. veronica says\\n\\nNovember 9, 2016 at 4:55 pm\\n\\nI use baking powder and my skin irritate, can I use baking soda to get good\\nresult?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nNovember 15, 2016 at 9:54 am\\n\\nBaking powder and baking soda are two different ingredients. Yes, you can use\\nbaking soda to lighten the skin.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 117. Sarbjeet says\\n\\nNovember 12, 2016 at 3:35 pm\\n\\nHow I can use baking soda on pigmentation and how it affect on skin\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nNovember 15, 2016 at 9:26 am\\n\\nBaking soda helps to reduce the pigmentation. Choose any method mentioned\\nabove and try it regularly to achieve the results. If you have sensitive skin,\\nbaking soda can cause irritation or burning sensation so it is better to patch\\ntest before trying out regular treatment.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 118. Anjali says\\n\\nNovember 14, 2016 at 2:50 pm\\n\\nHi, I just want to kwn that can I use ajanta baking powder with water .... As\\nI have a acne scars and pigmentations on my chiks nose and upper lips area pz\\nsuggest me.. wt can I do..\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nNovember 17, 2016 at 9:51 am\\n\\nBaking powder is different from baking soda. Don’t use baking powder instead\\nof baking soda in the above methods. If baking soda is not available, you can\\ntry different methods to lighten the acne scars and pigmentation. You can find\\nthe methods in this article – http://homeremediesforlife.com/acne-scars-1/\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 119. Harshit singh says\\n\\nNovember 17, 2016 at 3:17 pm\\n\\nMy face was very fair but from two months my face has been black and dark\\nsport .Accually i used one cream and its reacted on my face . What should I do\\nmam to get my fairness back please suggest me man\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nNovember 22, 2016 at 8:15 am\\n\\nTry any method mentioned in the article regularly. Apart from that exfoliate\\nand moisturize regularly.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 120. America says\\n\\nNovember 22, 2016 at 1:48 pm\\n\\nHi thanks can I lighten stretch marks with baking soda?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nNovember 28, 2016 at 8:16 am\\n\\nBaking soda may not help you but you can try the remedies mentioned in this\\narticle – http://homeremediesforlife.com/stretch-marks/\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 121. Anjali says\\n\\nNovember 23, 2016 at 6:46 pm\\n\\nHi Just suggest me that can I use urban platter baking soda for my face as I\\nhave blemishes, acne scars and little bit dark complexion..\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 122. Anjali says\\n\\nNovember 25, 2016 at 6:17 am\\n\\nCan I use urban platter baking soda on my face.. if I have blemishes , acne\\nscars, and little dark complexion .. kindly suggest..asap ..\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 123. anon says\\n\\nDecember 10, 2016 at 11:03 am\\n\\nHi can baking soda be used to brighten miss v and inner thighs?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nDecember 14, 2016 at 8:47 am\\n\\nYou can apply baking soda to lighten the inner thighs but don’t use it on the\\nvagina as it can burning sensation.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 124. manpreet toor says\\n\\nDecember 11, 2016 at 7:44 pm\\n\\nMy skin is burned with sun nd its very dry so what will i do for skin\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nDecember 13, 2016 at 4:46 am\\n\\nHere are few remedies you can try to reduce sunburn –\\nhttp://homeremediesforlife.com/sunburn/\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 125. priya says\\n\\nDecember 16, 2016 at 11:34 am\\n\\nCan i use baking powder in my face\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nDecember 17, 2016 at 9:13 am\\n\\nYes, you can but it can irritate if your skin is sensitive. But don’t try\\nusing baking powder instead of baking soda in the above mentioned methods.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 126. tosinlovelyn says\\n\\nDecember 27, 2016 at 7:36 am\\n\\npls recommend a moisturiser I can use after applying d baking soda\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJanuary 3, 2017 at 1:15 pm\\n\\nUse can apply natural moisturizers like shea butter, cocoa butter, coconut oil\\nor olive oil. If you have acne prone skin, then you can apply use any\\nmoisturizer mentioned in this article – http://homeremediesforlife.com/acne-\\nmoisturizers/\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 127. mrityunjay says\\n\\nDecember 27, 2016 at 7:38 am\\n\\nCan I use baking powder as baking soda\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJanuary 3, 2017 at 1:15 pm\\n\\nDon’t use baking powder instead of baking soda in the above mentioned\\nremedies.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 128. Queeny says\\n\\nJanuary 28, 2017 at 1:39 pm\\n\\nhello admin. please how do I change my complexion from dark skin to chocolate\\nusing natural home remedy??\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nFebruary 3, 2017 at 5:25 am\\n\\nHome remedies cannot alter the natural’s skin complexion. It can only bring\\nback the color which is darkened by sun exposure, pollution and improper\\nhygiene.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 129. Christy says\\n\\nJanuary 29, 2017 at 12:12 pm\\n\\nCan I use baking soda to lighten dark cheeks.?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nFebruary 3, 2017 at 5:06 am\\n\\nYes, you can.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 130. lily says\\n\\nFebruary 1, 2017 at 7:37 pm\\n\\nim African can baking soda actually lightenmy complexion totally or its\\ntemporal\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nFebruary 3, 2017 at 4:41 am\\n\\nThe above mentioned methods don’t alter your natural skin complexion. It just\\nbrings back the original skin color which might have darkened due to sun\\nexposure, pollution, dead skin cells and other reasons.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 131. Monica says\\n\\nFebruary 2, 2017 at 6:59 am\\n\\nHi am used 1st time baking soda with water and apply it on my face but my nose\\ngets irritate after that immediately am washed my face. Shall I use baking\\nsoda is good for me or not.please tell me\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nFebruary 4, 2017 at 7:30 am\\n\\nIf the baking soda application has caused unbearable irritation then stop\\nusing it. You can follow the skin care routine provided in this process –\\nhttp://homeremediesforlife.com/skin-lightening/\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 132. Prathap says\\n\\nFebruary 2, 2017 at 10:48 am\\n\\nMy skin type is black and little dry, I need to get fair skin. I used many\\nproducts and i do facials also but i didn’t get any results. Can i use baking\\nsoda. If its really works on my skin? Please suggest me how to use. You have\\nalready mentioned 12 process above, which process i can use?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nFebruary 4, 2017 at 7:28 am\\n\\nAny home remedies doesn’t lighten the original complexion. It only brings back\\nthe color which is darkened by sun rays, pollution, dead skin cells and\\nothers. As per your description you already have dry skin, baking soda may\\nexcessively dry out your skin. So, you can follow the skin care routine\\nmentioned in this article – http://homeremediesforlife.com/skin-lightening/\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 133. Summer says\\n\\nFebruary 3, 2017 at 1:11 pm\\n\\nCan i use baking soda on my tight ? Can it whiten it? And for how many times\\ncan i use or apply it? And how?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nFebruary 7, 2017 at 11:44 am\\n\\nYes, baking soda is helpful in whitening the thighs. You can use it 3 times in\\na week. Combine enough amounts of baking soda and water. Massage the paste on\\nthe dark discolored areas for few minutes. Leave it on for another few minutes\\nand rinse off with water.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 134. chioma says\\n\\nFebruary 5, 2017 at 12:37 pm\\n\\nplease I have a very stubborn surn burn around my eyes ...I’ve done everything\\npossible to take it off but it keeps getting worse. What do I do?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nFebruary 7, 2017 at 5:07 am\\n\\nYou can try 1, 2, 6 or 7 method mentioned in this article –\\nhttp://homeremediesforlife.com/aloe-vera-for-sunburn/.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 135. Che says\\n\\nFebruary 12, 2017 at 2:19 am\\n\\nGood day. Is it okay to mix together powdered milk+baking soda+rice powder?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nFebruary 14, 2017 at 11:56 am\\n\\nYes, It is ok but add enough amounts of water to bind the three ingredients.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 136. Rani says\\n\\nFebruary 20, 2017 at 3:17 pm\\n\\nHiii...can v leave baking soda n lemon juice overnight\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nFebruary 21, 2017 at 8:35 am\\n\\nNope, it is better to leave the application not more than 30 minutes as both\\nlemon juice and baking soda can excessively dry the skin if left for a longer\\nperiod of time.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 137. LONA ALEX says\\n\\nFebruary 21, 2017 at 9:36 am\\n\\ncan i use baking soda for my lose hair mix with honey olive oil or cocoa net\\noil\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nFebruary 22, 2017 at 8:11 am\\n\\nAs per your description, we are unsure of what exactly you are asking for. Can\\nyou be more specific on what lose hair states?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 138. Raj says\\n\\nFebruary 28, 2017 at 7:45 pm\\n\\nCan baking soda be used for treating warts ? Specially anal warts ? Please\\nsuggest.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nMarch 2, 2017 at 11:24 am\\n\\nYes, baking soda can be used to treat anal warts as it contains antiviral,\\nanti-septic and anti-inflammatory properties. Mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda\\nand enough amounts of castor oil to make a paste. Apply the paste on the\\nwarts, cover with bandage and leave it overnight. In the morning, remove the\\nbandage and rinse the area with water. Repeat the process daily until the wart\\nfalls off.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 139. awet says\\n\\nMarch 3, 2017 at 9:08 pm\\n\\nCan baking soda used to improve damagd hair\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nMarch 4, 2017 at 8:25 am\\n\\nYes, baking soda helps to improve damaged hair. It removes the chemical\\nresidue left by hair care products which can damage the scalp and hair. It\\nexfoliates impurities and excess oil from the scalp. It deals with bacteria\\ncausing scalp infections. Combine baking soda and water in 1:6 ratio. If you\\nhave shoulder length hair then combine 1 tablespoon of baking soda and 6\\ntablespoons of water. Increase the amount if you have longer hair. Massage the\\nmixture on the scalp and along the hair from root to the tip. Leave the\\nmixture for few minutes and rinse off with water. Repeat the process twice in\\na week.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 140. Naheed says\\n\\nMarch 8, 2017 at 11:12 am\\n\\nCan i use baking soda with papaya\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nMarch 11, 2017 at 12:25 pm\\n\\nYes, you can combine baking soda and papaya pulp. Apply it on the skin and\\nmassage for few minutes. Leave it on for another few minutes and rinse off\\nwith water.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 141. Thabile says\\n\\nMarch 13, 2017 at 3:33 am\\n\\nIs baking soda the same as bicarbonate of soda? I cant find baking soda in the\\nshops.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nMarch 17, 2017 at 6:42 am\\n\\nYes, baking soda and sodium bicarbonate are same ingredients.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 142. Harika says\\n\\nMarch 16, 2017 at 3:58 am\\n\\nHi.i went with honey ,lemon juice ,baking soda face pack .....Result is gud\\n.....Is it k if i use twice a day for my face ......Plz suggest me ...\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nMarch 17, 2017 at 6:14 am\\n\\nNope. It is better to use it only 2 – 3 times in a week. Daily application can\\ndry out the skin and cause breakouts.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 143. zayn says\\n\\nMarch 17, 2017 at 11:05 am\\n\\ni have observed that, if we use 2 to 3 baking soda spoons in a jug of warm\\nwater and wash up our face it also works and help in the whitening of skin\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 144. judai says\\n\\nMarch 20, 2017 at 6:23 am\\n\\ni try to use baking soda for my face,i had so many home remedies but its not\\nworking,i have a dark spot of my face,and blockheads,melasma also,can u help\\nme what is the best for me?plss!\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nMarch 28, 2017 at 8:08 am\\n\\nBaking soda is helpful for lightening dark spots, melasma and removing black\\nheads. Combine baking soda with water to make a paste. Apply the paste on\\naffected areas and gently massage in circular motions for few minutes. Let it\\ndry for another few minutes and rinse off with water. Repeat the process\\nregularly to notice the results.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 145. Issa Suleiman says\\n\\nApril 7, 2017 at 4:30 pm\\n\\nIs it okay that i use baking powder? I use baking powder, lemon juice, and\\ncoconut oil.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nApril 8, 2017 at 11:23 am\\n\\nNo, use only baking soda. Don’t replace baking soda with baking powder.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Issa Suleiman says\\n\\nApril 11, 2017 at 4:11 pm\\n\\nOkay i only did it 3 times and i stopped. I’ll try to get baking soda and use\\nit\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 146. vivek says\\n\\nApril 9, 2017 at 6:19 pm\\n\\nU people have given 3 proccess ... r all process to b done at a time or are\\nthey alternates\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nApril 12, 2017 at 10:22 am\\n\\nYou can choose one any of them as per availability and try them as mentioned\\nin the article.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 147. Venny says\\n\\nApril 11, 2017 at 1:34 am\\n\\nCan I use this to remove dark circles under the eye??\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nApril 12, 2017 at 10:11 am\\n\\nUsing baking soda on sensitive under eye skin can be harsh. So, we recommend\\nusing any of the remedies mentioned in this article – Dark Circles Under Eyes\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 148. Kristiel Jadge Labiogo says\\n\\nApril 12, 2017 at 2:24 am\\n\\nCan i used baking soda with water in my face?to reduce my oil problem... ?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nApril 14, 2017 at 4:54 am\\n\\nYes, you can. Baking soda effectively removes the excess oil on the skin and\\nrestricts its production.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 149. Liz says\\n\\nApril 12, 2017 at 10:37 am\\n\\nHey,how can I get rid of stretch marks...plzzz\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nApril 14, 2017 at 4:47 am\\n\\nFor information and remedies regarding stretch marks, read this article –\\nhttp://homeremediesforlife.com/stretch-marks/\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 150. Ey says\\n\\nApril 13, 2017 at 12:34 pm\\n\\nHi I’m 18. I have a fair skin. But I have lots of scars in my legs, what’s\\nworst is my scars are very dark. Can I use baking soda to lighten it?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nApril 14, 2017 at 12:40 pm\\n\\nYes, you can use baking soda to lighten the scars.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Ey says\\n\\nApril 16, 2017 at 6:31 am\\n\\nWhich method do you think I should use? I tried baking soda + water for three\\ndays, should I continue using it?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 151. Grace says\\n\\nApril 14, 2017 at 2:34 pm\\n\\nHi is this mixture ok 2 tablespoon of baking soda+1 tablespoon of hydrogen\\nperoxide+3 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar+1teaspoon of honey+1 teaspoon of\\nolive oil+1 teaspoon of calamansi for 15 min leave time, 3 times a week?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nApril 18, 2017 at 5:13 am\\n\\nYes, the mixture looks good.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 152. Aaisha Anjum says\\n\\nApril 17, 2017 at 11:40 am\\n\\ncan i use baking soda & lemon juixe as a cleanser on my skin daily...r tell me\\nhow many times should i use this in a weak.....???\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nApril 19, 2017 at 11:41 am\\n\\nUsing baking soda and lemon juice on the skin can be a little harsh on the\\nskin. We recommend using it only 3 times in a week.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 153. Medo says\\n\\nApril 19, 2017 at 3:05 pm\\n\\nI have i scar on my leg and it makes me bad when am in public,how long is it\\ngonna take to get rid of it or make it less visible and what method as well?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nApril 21, 2017 at 12:14 pm\\n\\nUsually scars as very stubborn, they take a long time to reduce. Try using\\nbaking soda method regularly to reduce the appearance of the scars.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 154. shan says\\n\\nApril 20, 2017 at 9:42 am\\n\\nHi,\\n\\nI have tanning in my hands & its look black, what can i do\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nApril 21, 2017 at 12:10 pm\\n\\nYou can try any method mentioned in this article –\\nhttp://homeremediesforlife.com/sun-tan/\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 155. HALIMAH says\\n\\nApril 20, 2017 at 10:51 am\\n\\nmy hands and feet are too dark and I feel so bad about them, so I wanted to\\nknow weather its ok for me to use baking soda, lemon juice and honey every\\nnight before i sleep i need to know how many times shud i apply them in\\naweek??\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nApril 21, 2017 at 12:09 pm\\n\\nYes, you can try the baking soda, lemon and honey combination. Repeat the\\nprocess 3 times in a week to notice the results. Apart from that drink plenty\\nof water, moisturize regularly, and include vitamin C and biotin rich foods in\\nyour daily diet.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 156. HALIMAH says\\n\\nApril 20, 2017 at 10:58 am\\n\\nmy hands and feet are darkish becoz I bleached so I wanted to know weather\\nbanking soda,lemon and honey can make them light abit, if they cnt then what\\ncan i use to make them began brown?? plizz I need yo reply and I will be\\ngrtful once u reply.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nMay 5, 2017 at 5:27 am\\n\\nYes the combination of baking soda, lemon and honey can be helpful in\\nlightening the skin tone. Try the method once in a day regularly until you\\nachieve the results.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 157. Namita says\\n\\nApril 21, 2017 at 5:53 am\\n\\nCan baking soda be used to remove sun tan.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nApril 26, 2017 at 12:59 pm\\n\\nYes, it helps. For more remedies, you can read this article –\\nhttp://homeremediesforlife.com/sun-tan/\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 158. Neha says\\n\\nApril 24, 2017 at 4:57 pm\\n\\nI hv a lot of hairs on my face how can I ovrcm from ths problem it is vry\\nirritating n awkward suggest some ideas\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nApril 26, 2017 at 12:32 pm\\n\\nYou can try any method mentioned in this article –\\nhttp://homeremediesforlife.com/unwanted-hair-removal/\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 159. SM says\\n\\nApril 27, 2017 at 1:31 am\\n\\nOily skin to me.... What type of moisturaizer I’ll use after use baking soda\\n....\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nApril 28, 2017 at 6:31 am\\n\\nYou can use any moisturizer that is non-comedogenic, doesn’t contain any oil\\nand make sure to avoid gel based ones.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 160. keerthy j pillai says\\n\\nMay 1, 2017 at 3:01 am\\n\\ni am having acne and dark spots on face.whether baking soda honey mask would\\nwork?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nMay 5, 2017 at 5:02 am\\n\\nYes, the combination of baking soda and honey works properly in reducing acne\\nand dark spots on the face. Try it regularly until you achieve the results.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 161. rishita says\\n\\nMay 10, 2017 at 3:08 pm\\n\\nAfter using baking soda. Vitamin E and alovera is good or bad as moisturizer\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nMay 11, 2017 at 6:43 am\\n\\nYes, you can use vitamin E or aloe vera as a moisturizer. They are effective\\nin hydrating the skin and maintain it supple without any side effects.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 162. janu says\\n\\nMay 16, 2017 at 9:47 am\\n\\nwe can also use baking soda for making skin to become fair?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nMay 18, 2017 at 12:46 pm\\n\\nYes, baking soda helps to make the skin fair. You can try any method mentioned\\nin the article to achieve the results.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 163. Evy Devera says\\n\\nMay 19, 2017 at 8:04 am\\n\\nCan we also use bicarbonate of soda\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nMay 20, 2017 at 12:11 pm\\n\\nYes, you can.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 164. Maria says\\n\\nMay 22, 2017 at 6:30 am\\n\\nCan i add aloe vera gel to baking soda to whiten dark spots? Thanks.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nMay 23, 2017 at 1:00 pm\\n\\nYes, you can. Try it and share your experience with us.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 165. GMT says\\n\\nMay 23, 2017 at 8:03 pm\\n\\nWill baking soda/vinegar help remove bruising ?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nMay 26, 2017 at 7:40 am\\n\\nIt may help. Try it and share your experience.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 166. Isuri says\\n\\nMay 25, 2017 at 11:08 pm\\n\\nR there any side effects??\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nMay 26, 2017 at 7:48 am\\n\\nUsually baking soda is completely safe for topical application. If you have\\nsensitive skin then it can cause irritation and redness. If used daily then it\\ncan harm your skin texture.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 167. Hetal Nandu says\\n\\nMay 30, 2017 at 2:41 pm\\n\\ncan i use baking powder with milk or honey for dark circles\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJune 2, 2017 at 10:56 am\\n\\nNo, you should not use baking soda or baking powder for treating dark circles\\nas the skin under the eyes is very sensitive. You can try any process\\nmentioned in this article – http://homeremediesforlife.com/dark-circles-under-\\neyes/\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 168. samar says\\n\\nJune 6, 2017 at 4:15 pm\\n\\nCan I use baking powder instead of baking soda?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJune 7, 2017 at 6:11 am\\n\\nDo not use baking powder instead of baking soda. They are different from one\\nanother.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 169. Jay says\\n\\nJune 10, 2017 at 1:14 am\\n\\nPlease can I add some baking soda on my bath water inside a bucket full of\\nwater to bath with? And also does it work for stretch marks ? Please I need\\nyour reply thanks.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJune 13, 2017 at 6:10 am\\n\\nYes, you can add. No, it doesn’t help to treat stretchmarks. For treating\\nstretchmarks, you can try any method mentioned in this article –\\nhttp://homeremediesforlife.com/stretch-marks/\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 170. Annabel says\\n\\nJune 13, 2017 at 7:50 am\\n\\nplease can I use baking soda all over my skin? if yes pls how and please is\\nbicarbonate of soda (produced by honey bakers) a really baking soda or powder\\nplease I urgently need your answer thanks\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJune 14, 2017 at 1:43 pm\\n\\nYes, you can use baking soda all over the body. You can try any method\\nmentioned in the above article. Bicarbonate soda is just another name of\\nbaking soda, so you can use it.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 171. sowmya says\\n\\nJune 14, 2017 at 10:56 am\\n\\ncan i use papaya pulp with baking soda for de -tanning on my face and neck\\nwhich is very irritating and how can i get instant detanning in a day. please\\nsuggest a better cream . thank you in advance\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJune 14, 2017 at 1:50 pm\\n\\nYes, you can use baking soda with papaya pulp to de-tan. It is not possible to\\nremove tan within a day.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 172. XN says\\n\\nJune 16, 2017 at 6:15 pm\\n\\nHi can I ask,, does Baking Soda and Honey really whiten the skin? And if so,\\nhow often should one apply?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 173. Ritza says\\n\\nJune 17, 2017 at 9:31 am\\n\\nCan you use baking soda for lighting tan colors on your body parts and have a\\nfair skin? If it can, what should I do?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJune 19, 2017 at 9:24 am\\n\\nYes, the bleaching properties of baking soda lighten the skin. You can try any\\nmethod mentioned above to achieve the same.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 174. XN says\\n\\nJune 19, 2017 at 10:25 am\\n\\nHi can I ask,, does Baking Soda and Honey really whiten the skin? And if so,\\nhow often should I apply?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 175. Alan says\\n\\nJune 21, 2017 at 9:38 am\\n\\nCan I ask how often should one use the above methods?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJune 22, 2017 at 8:15 am\\n\\nYou should repeat the process 2 – 3 times in a week. Using baking soda more\\nnumber of times in a week than recommended can excessively dry the skin,\\nleaving it more prone to acne and other skin ailments.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Alan says\\n\\nJune 23, 2017 at 10:12 am\\n\\nCan I ask what about the skin lightening? Do I have to keep applying until the\\nskin lightens up?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJune 25, 2017 at 7:30 am\\n\\nYes, you have to follow the process until you achieve the results. Once you\\nachieve the results, it is better to repeat the process at least once in a\\nwhile to maintain the results.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 176. Xavier says\\n\\nJune 22, 2017 at 6:18 pm\\n\\nHi when I use the baking soda + honey method, the acne is slowly getting away\\nbut sometimes it pops up. Should I continue using it? And I have use it and my\\nskin is still quite tan. May I know how long will it take for my skin to\\nbecome fair?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJune 25, 2017 at 7:34 am\\n\\nThe methods mentioned above in the article help to reduce present acne but\\nthey don’t have any effect on new breakouts because the problem is inside. So,\\nwe recommend trying the routine mentioned in the article for\\nhttp://homeremediesforlife.com/acne/ preventing new breakouts. The time frame\\nfor skin lightening depends on various factors like hydration, skin immunity\\nand others. So, we recommend trying the process regularly until you achieve\\nthe results. If baking soda is not providing results then try another\\ningredient.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 177. Ena says\\n\\nJune 27, 2017 at 11:14 am\\n\\nHi I read a few of these questions including ur reaplies, however I couldn’t\\nfollow with all of them, and since I didn’t see any of these questions related\\nto mine... so here it goes .....\\n\\nHow long would it take in order to see any results from it (I mean in\\ngeneral), if we follow up with everything u’ve listed? 2-3-4 week or more?\\n\\nThnx 🙂\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJune 29, 2017 at 8:42 am\\n\\nFirst of all, you have to choose any one method as per your convenience and\\ntry it regularly as specified in the article. The time period of the results\\ndepend on the skin texture, skin damage levels, healing capacity and\\nlifestyle. However, you may observe improvement within a month if you follow\\nthe remedy regularly as mentioned in the article.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 178. Joanna says\\n\\nJune 29, 2017 at 12:55 pm\\n\\nCan I soak the feet in water+baking soda+ lemon juice instead of applying the\\npaste? if yes, how long should the foot soak last? And how often can I repeat\\nit so that the dark spots disappear? Also, is it ok to wear sandals after the\\nsoak? I heard that lemon can cause hyperpigmentation... Thank you!\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJune 30, 2017 at 11:18 am\\n\\nYes, you can but the effectiveness may be reduced when compared to direct\\napplication. Usually, 15 – 20 minutes is enough for soaking. You have to\\nrepeat the process once in 2 days to reduce the dark spots. Yes, you can wear\\nsandals after soaking. Lemon can cause hyper pigmentation because it makes the\\nskin photosensitive. So, it is better to avoid sun exposure for at least 5 – 6\\nhours after trying the method.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 179. Angel says\\n\\nJuly 3, 2017 at 7:40 pm\\n\\nHi! may i know what is the ratio of baking soda + lemon? and how often can i\\nuse it?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJuly 4, 2017 at 10:59 am\\n\\nBaking soda and lemon combination should 2:1 ratio. Which means for 2\\ntablespoons of baking soda, add 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Mix well to make a\\npaste. Apply on the areas you want to lighten and gently massage for 3 – 4\\nminutes. Leave it on for another 15 – 20 minutes and rinse off with water.\\nRepeat 3 times a week.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Angel says\\n\\nJuly 5, 2017 at 4:14 pm\\n\\nthank you 🙂\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 180. pooja says\\n\\nJuly 10, 2017 at 5:07 pm\\n\\nIs it good for sensitive skin??\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJuly 11, 2017 at 5:11 am\\n\\nBaking soda may cause redness, irritation and burning sensation for people\\nwith sensitive skin. So, we recommend performing a patch test before trying it\\nout.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 181. Sai says\\n\\nJuly 16, 2017 at 6:41 am\\n\\nHi admin , I went to cold places and became more tan could baking soda help\\nremove tan without any side effects. I have a normal skin plz suggest any\\nprecautions to avoid side effects if any.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJuly 17, 2017 at 5:02 am\\n\\nYes, baking soda is effective in treating tan. Repeat the baking soda remedy\\nonly 3 times in a week. More than that can lead to excessive dryness of skin.\\nApart from that, you can find more remedies in this article –\\nhttp://homeremediesforlife.com/sun-tan/\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 182. Abthullah says\\n\\nJuly 20, 2017 at 2:22 am\\n\\nBaking soda and normal soda any different or both same& pls expalin baking\\nsoda and powder\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJuly 24, 2017 at 6:31 am\\n\\nBaking soda and baking powder are two different ingredients. Baking soda is a\\nbase mineral. Baking powder is a combination of baking soda and another acid\\nor cornstarch.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 183. Maya says\\n\\nJuly 24, 2017 at 2:25 pm\\n\\nHi admin! I`ve been using baking soda+lemon everynight for 20 minutes for my\\nface and armpit. Then, baking soda and oil as deodorant every morning. Is it\\nok? Or can it cause further darkness on my skin. Thank you.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nJuly 26, 2017 at 10:01 am\\n\\nNope, it doesn’t cause any darkness on the skin.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Rina says\\n\\nApril 9, 2018 at 4:19 am\\n\\nHi, I used this method for two weeks. I had the worse possible results!!! I\\ncould cry.. Actually, I did cry! This combination burnt my armpit. It’s black\\nnow and scarring. My skin started peeling and now it burns and itches like\\ncrazy. I’m going to the doctor and I’m sure they are going to think I’m crazy\\nfor following online advice. Please be careful!\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 184. claire says\\n\\nAugust 4, 2017 at 11:48 am\\n\\nHi,\\n\\nAre the above processes safe for pregnant and breastfeeding moms? If yes, how\\nmany times a week? Thanks.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nAugust 5, 2017 at 11:54 am\\n\\nYes, these methods are safe for pregnant and breastfeeding moms. You can try\\nany remedy 2 – 3 times in a week.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 185. swapnil singh says\\n\\nAugust 5, 2017 at 8:01 pm\\n\\nI am 13 years old can use baking soda\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nAugust 9, 2017 at 9:30 am\\n\\nAs you are younger, we recommend to avoid baking soda as it can be harsh on\\nyour skin. For lightening your skin, instead of that you can try the routine\\nmentioned in this article – http://homeremediesforlife.com/skin-lightening/\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 186. Chars says\\n\\nAugust 13, 2017 at 3:06 pm\\n\\nCan i use baking soda everyday?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nAugust 16, 2017 at 5:39 am\\n\\nNope, using baking soda daily can excessively dry up the skin which lead to\\nother skin ailment. It is recommended to use baking soda only 2 – 3 times in a\\nweek.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 187. Sharona Burrell says\\n\\nAugust 20, 2017 at 9:31 pm\\n\\nCan baking soda use to take off stretch marks off the skin using lemon juice\\nor apple cider vinegar? Can give me method please?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nAugust 22, 2017 at 5:40 am\\n\\nYes, you can use baking soda in combination with lemon or apple cider vinegar\\nto treat stretch marks. For detailed description of the method, read 6 (apple\\ncider vinegar) or 5 (lemon) method mentioned in the above article.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 188. Yinka says\\n\\nSeptember 12, 2017 at 11:42 am\\n\\nIs baking soda same as baking powder?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Admin says\\n\\nSeptember 12, 2017 at 1:56 pm\\n\\nNope, baking soda is different from baking powder.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 189. Merlisa says\\n\\nSeptember 17, 2017 at 2:50 am\\n\\nHey can I use baking soda and water today and use lemon tomorrow as a\\ncontinuous process to lighten my bikini area because it is dark....or can you\\nsuggest a method please\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 190. chey says\\n\\nSeptember 18, 2017 at 6:37 am\\n\\nFor how many minutes should the paste (water and baking soda) should be\\napplied on the skin esp knees at elbow?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 191. joven says\\n\\nSeptember 24, 2017 at 9:10 am\\n\\nbaking soda is effective in pimples\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 192. Chizzy says\\n\\nOctober 2, 2017 at 5:07 pm\\n\\nCan I use baking soda and lemon juice for lightening of my dark bikini area\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 193. Nilaya says\\n\\nOctober 4, 2017 at 2:23 pm\\n\\nI’m suffering from pigmentation since 3 years....and I’m scared to try new\\nprocesses on my face....so how can I get rid off this pigmentation...can u\\nplzz suggest\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 194. Nilaya says\\n\\nOctober 4, 2017 at 2:25 pm\\n\\nI’m suffering from pigmentation since 3 years.... I’m scared of trying any new\\nthings on my face ....so how can I get rid off this\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 195. Aayushi Patel says\\n\\nOctober 4, 2017 at 2:40 pm\\n\\nHi, how much time will it take to remove tan skin from hands and back by\\napplying backing soda, honey and salt?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 196. Noah Jay says\\n\\nOctober 7, 2017 at 7:49 pm\\n\\nIs number 1 good for face and tanned arms? Being that summer is over and my\\nface and forearms are tanned. I like to get my even tone back\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 197. Am Jennifer Ayaaba says\\n\\nOctober 8, 2017 at 1:19 am\\n\\nPlz am a Ghanaian and I want to know if I can use baking soda and olive oil to\\nlighting my skin. I have dry skin and also few injury scars on my legs, can I\\nuse baking soda and olive oil to clear them? If yes then how many times and\\nwill it give me any side effects afterwards? Thank you\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 198. Anarie Tumbs says\\n\\nOctober 28, 2017 at 1:13 pm\\n\\nHi. Is it safe to use baking soda on your skin and face?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 199. Christian says\\n\\nNovember 17, 2017 at 2:12 pm\\n\\nIt is okay to apply this everyday?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 200. teejie says\\n\\nDecember 7, 2017 at 2:05 am\\n\\ntama po ba pagktapos mg.apply ng baking soda tapos mg.banlaw..mgsasabon pa na\\nregular soap?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 201. teejie says\\n\\nDecember 8, 2017 at 8:54 am\\n\\ntama po ba pagktapos mg.apply ng baking soda and lemon huhugasan po cya ng\\nregular soap\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 202. Mirriam says\\n\\nJanuary 26, 2018 at 1:55 pm\\n\\nAre there any side effects on vinegar and baking soda for skin lightening .\\nand can it be used everyday, if not then how many times a week\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 203. Mirriam says\\n\\nJanuary 26, 2018 at 2:01 pm\\n\\nCan you use baking soda and apple cider vinegar as a soap ? Or bathing first\\nwith soap and later applying the solution\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 204. Ally says\\n\\nJanuary 29, 2018 at 3:49 pm\\n\\nHey...can I use the baking soda and lemon remedy 5 times a week? or is is the\\nexceeding amount 3 times? And am I to see results within 2 weeks?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 205. Ally says\\n\\nJanuary 29, 2018 at 4:40 pm\\n\\nCan I use the backing soda and lemon on my thighs, knees and elbows more than\\n3 times a week?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 206. Ruby says\\n\\nFebruary 7, 2018 at 8:58 am\\n\\nHi My son is 13 years old. He has prickly heat like small boils on his nose\\nfor about 2-3 years Dermatologist suggested to give vermifuge. But still it is\\nnot getting cured. Shall I apply the baking soda mixture as suggested by you.\\nHis skin also getting tan after playing in the sun and turned very dark .\\nEarlier he had fair skin Is it advisable to use baking soda mixture for him at\\nthis age?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 207. Kayla says\\n\\nFebruary 19, 2018 at 3:05 am\\n\\nWhich would be best to lighten the vagina? And how many times per week?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 208. Olsaju says\\n\\nMarch 17, 2018 at 6:40 pm\\n\\nI’m very dark skinned, if I use this remedy, will it bleach my skin. I really\\nDO NOT want to bleach.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 209. Jhoana says\\n\\nMarch 20, 2018 at 12:06 pm\\n\\nHi admin i just wanna ask what combination i use with baking soda to lighten\\nmy thighs, elbow, and knees please reply asap. Thank you. And how the\\nprocedure\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 210. ify says\\n\\nApril 5, 2018 at 10:01 am\\n\\nWhere can I buy baking soda\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 211. MjTorres says\\n\\nApril 5, 2018 at 2:25 pm\\n\\nIt’s okay if I wash my face first with Luxxe White soap #03 before I put the\\nbaking soda with water in to my face?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * MjTorres says\\n\\nApril 5, 2018 at 2:28 pm\\n\\nOr Orange Papaya bar soap? Pls I need your reply\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 212. Sabrina says\\n\\nApril 21, 2018 at 6:02 pm\\n\\nCan baking soda help to whiten birth marks?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 213. success says\\n\\nMay 16, 2018 at 3:06 pm\\n\\npls MA... does baking soda bring out your original complexion or it bleaches\\nur skin?.... does it cause any harm if u decide to stop using it?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 214. Monique says\\n\\nMay 30, 2018 at 10:22 am\\n\\nhi! I always exposed under the sun... And my skin get darker... I want my skin\\nto be whiten.... Can you help me? What kind of remedy can i use to whiten my\\nskin even i’m always expose to the sun....\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 215. happiness says\\n\\nJuly 24, 2018 at 1:11 pm\\n\\nCan I use baking soda ,tomato and water mixed together to lighten up my face?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n### Ask a Question Cancel reply\\n\\nThis site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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So, Cosmopolitan.com asked Dr. Zoe Draelos, a dermatologist in Durham, North Carolina, for easy ways to nix these bad boys.\",\n \"\\\"A blackhead is a wax plug in a pore made up of dead skin cells, debris, and bacteria,\\\" says Dr. Draelos. \\\"What causes them is a blockage in the pore that prevents the gland from secreting and shedding what it needs to (oil, dead skin cells etc.). Then, as the wax plug slowly gets pushed toward the skin's surface, it comes in contact with the air, which oxidizes it and turns black.\\\"\",\n \"\\\"Benzoyl peroxide, while it works better and faster, can end up being too irritating if you have sensitive or dry skin,\\\" explains Dr. Draelos. \\\"So, use a wash with salicylic acid instead since it's not as harsh.\\\"\",\n \"\\\"And while you may not see results as quickly, it is effective — and it also helps prevent new blackheads from forming by keeping your pores clear.\\\"\",\n \"\\\"Pore strips do help get rid of blackheads by pulling them out of the pore, but they work better after the plug has been loosened up,\\\" says Dr. Draelos.\",\n \"She suggests using a benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid treatment cream a few nights in a row before using a pore strip (wherever you get blackheads the most), since you'll get better results.\",\n \"\\\"The wax plug that's stuck inside of your pore is very sticky, so you have to unstick it first in order for it to work its way out,\\\" says Draelos.\",\n \"One way to get rid of stubborn blackheads is to use a wipe (every other night) that contains malic, glycolic, lactic, and salicylic acids. These ingredients clear away any dead skin cells that block the pores and help break down the wax plugs, loosening them so they can break free from your pores.\",\n \"\\\"If you're washing your face with a benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid cleanser for two weeks (the skin's renewal time) and you're still seeing blackheads, incorporate a mechanized brush into your routine,\\\" says Dr. Draelos. \\\"These help loosen up the plugs faster.\\\"\",\n \"If you have oily skin, she suggests using them every day, but if you have sensitive, dry skin, be sure to only use them once a week.\",\n \"\\\"Using an oil-absorbing clay mask once a week for 10 to 15 minutes will help control the amount of oil on your skin,\\\" says Draelos. \\\"And the less oil you have, the less blackheads you'll see.\\\"\",\n \"If you're still not seeing progress after using your new at-home regimen for a month and a half, make an appointment with your dermatologist. He or she may have to de-plug your blackheads using special tools.\",\n \"They may also prescribe you a vitamin A creams like Retin A or Differen gel to tackle and prevent blackheads from coming back. Prescription-strength formulas like these ones make the skin that lines your pores exfoliate better, so the contents don't get stuck and result in a clogged pore.\",\n \"A Part of Hearst Digital Media Cosmopolitan participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means Cosmopolitan gets paid commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"7 Ways to Get Rid of Blackheads\\n\\n# 7 Ways to Get Rid of Blackheads\\n\\n##\\n\\nHere's how to nix these bad boys for good.\\n\\nBy Carly Cardellino\\n\\nOct 6, 2016\\n\\nSomething you already know: Blackheads are super annoying and they're\\ndefinitely not something you want your partner to see when they're thisclose\\nto your face. So, Cosmopolitan.com asked Dr. Zoe Draelos, a dermatologist in\\nDurham, North Carolina, for easy ways to nix these bad boys.\\n\\n1 of 7\\n\\nThe 411 on Blackheads\\n\\nHalf of the battle of banishing blackheads is knowing what they are and what's\\ncausing them.\\n\\n\\\"A blackhead is a wax plug in a pore made up of dead skin cells, debris, and\\nbacteria,\\\" says Dr. Draelos. \\\"What causes them is a blockage in the pore that\\nprevents the gland from secreting and shedding what it needs to (oil, dead\\nskin cells etc.). Then, as the wax plug slowly gets pushed toward the skin's\\nsurface, it comes in contact with the air, which oxidizes it and turns black.\\\"\\n\\nAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below\\n\\n2 of 7\\n\\nUse the Right Cleanser\\n\\n\\\"Benzoyl peroxide, while it works better and faster, can end up being too\\nirritating if you have sensitive or dry skin,\\\" explains Dr. Draelos. \\\"So, use\\na wash with salicylic acid instead since it's not as harsh.\\\"\\n\\n\\\"And while you may not see results as quickly, it is effective — and it also\\nhelps prevent new blackheads from forming by keeping your pores clear.\\\"\\n\\nBioré Warming Anti-Blackhead Cleanser, $6, amazon.com\\n\\nBuy Now\\n\\nCourtesy Image\\n\\nAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below\\n\\n3 of 7\\n\\nPress on a Pore Strip (or Three!)\\n\\n\\\"Pore strips do help get rid of blackheads by pulling them out of the pore,\\nbut they work better after the plug has been loosened up,\\\" says Dr. Draelos.\\n\\nShe suggests using a benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid treatment cream a few\\nnights in a row before using a pore strip (wherever you get blackheads the\\nmost), since you'll get better results.\\n\\nBoscia Pore Purifying Black Strips, $15 for six strips, sephora.com\\n\\nBuy Now\\n\\nGetty\\n\\nAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below\\n\\n4 of 7\\n\\nEnlist the Help of Oil-Dissolving Ingredients\\n\\n\\\"The wax plug that's stuck inside of your pore is very sticky, so you have to\\nunstick it first in order for it to work its way out,\\\" says Draelos.\\n\\nOne way to get rid of stubborn blackheads is to use a wipe (every other night)\\nthat contains malic, glycolic, lactic, and salicylic acids. These ingredients\\nclear away any dead skin cells that block the pores and help break down the\\nwax plugs, loosening them so they can break free from your pores.\\n\\nDr. Dennis Gross One Step Acne Eliminating Pads, #38, nordstrom.com\\n\\nBuy Now\\n\\nCourtesy Image\\n\\nAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below\\n\\n5 of 7\\n\\nDeep-Clean Your Face\\n\\n\\\"If you're washing your face with a benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid\\ncleanser for two weeks (the skin's renewal time) and you're still seeing\\nblackheads, incorporate a mechanized brush into your routine,\\\" says Dr.\\nDraelos. \\\"These help loosen up the plugs faster.\\\"\\n\\nIf you have oily skin, she suggests using them every day, but if you have\\nsensitive, dry skin, be sure to only use them once a week.\\n\\nClarisonic Mia Sonic Skin Cleansing System, $129, nordstrom.com\\n\\nBuy Now\\n\\nCourtesy Image\\n\\nAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below\\n\\nAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below\\n\\n6 of 7\\n\\nUse a Clay Mask to Minimize Oil\\n\\n\\\"Using an oil-absorbing clay mask once a week for 10 to 15 minutes will help\\ncontrol the amount of oil on your skin,\\\" says Draelos. \\\"And the less oil you\\nhave, the less blackheads you'll see.\\\"\\n\\nSkinCeuticals Clarifying Clay Masque, $46, dermstore.com\\n\\nBuy Now\\n\\nSkinceuticals\\n\\nAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below\\n\\n7 of 7\\n\\nEnlist Your Dermatologist's Help\\n\\nIf you're still not seeing progress after using your new at-home regimen for a\\nmonth and a half, make an appointment with your dermatologist. He or she may\\nhave to de-plug your blackheads using special tools.\\n\\nThey may also prescribe you a vitamin A creams like Retin A or Differen gel to\\ntackle and prevent blackheads from coming back. Prescription-strength formulas\\nlike these ones make the skin that lines your pores exfoliate better, so the\\ncontents don't get stuck and result in a clogged pore.\\n\\nAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below\\n\\nNext\\n\\n8 Tourist Attractions That Are Actually Completely Fake\\n\\nAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below\\n\\nShare\\n\\nTweet\\n\\nEmail\\n\\nMore From Simple Skincare\\n\\n15 Eye Creams That Actually Work\\n\\nThis Harry Potter Highlighting Palette Is Magical\\n\\nAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below\\n\\n#DollarTree Makeup Is the Latest Beauty Trend\\n\\nI Got a Diamond Facial and It Changed My Face\\n\\nChocolate Mauve Is Fall's Must-Have Hair Color\\n\\nCoverGirl Announces First Male CoverGirl\\n\\nWhat Happens When You Don't Shower For Two Days\\n\\n12 Innovative New Hair Products\\n\\nEasy Hairstyles to Wear With Scarves\\n\\nYou've Been Applying Glitter Nail Polish Wrong You\\n\\nAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below\\n\\n * Simple Skincare\\n * Beauty & Style\\n * How to Get Rid of Blackheads Easily\\n * Easy Remedies For Removing Blackheads\\n * How to Get Rid of Bacne\\n * 7 Types of Clothing You Should Get Rid of Immediately\\n * How to Get Rid of a Pimple Overnight\\n * Zit-Zapping Tips\\n * clear skin\\n\\n * Newsletter\\n * Digital Editions\\n * About Us\\n * Press Room\\n * Contact Us\\n * Community Guidelines\\n * Advertise Online\\n * About Our Ads\\n * Cosmo Books\\n * Work For Cosmo\\n * Become A Cosmo Intern\\n * Customer Service\\n * Subscribe\\n * Other Hearst Subscriptions\\n * Give a Gift\\n * Events & Promotions\\n * Giveaways\\n * Being Green\\n * Why Did I Get this Ad?\\n * BestProducts\\n\\nA Part of Hearst Digital Media Cosmopolitan participates in various affiliate\\nmarketing programs, which means Cosmopolitan gets paid commissions on\\npurchases made through our links to retailer sites.\\n\\n©2017 Hearst Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved.\\n\\n * Privacy Policy\\n * Your California Privacy Policy\\n * Terms of Use\\n * Site Map\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"https://www.racked.com/2015/2/11/8019445/end-blackheads-with-these-genius-skin-tricks\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20181002044933/https://www.racked.com/2015/2/11/8019445/end-blackheads-with-these-genius-skin-tricks\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"End Blackheads With These Genius Skin Tricks\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"Video\\\"—or don’t), the DIY facial-scrub recipes, and yes, even the little black dots all over your nose in your 10x magnifying mirror. Blackheads are exceedingly common. But, why are they so irksome?\",\n \"\\\"I think it's partly because they feel rough to the surface,\\\" says Doris J. Day, MD, a New York City-based dermatologist and author of 100 Questions & Answers About Acne. \\\"There's the idea that blackheads are stuck in your skin—and if you remove them, there's a sense of gratification and relief that they're gone. Blackheads just seem so manageable in that way: You just get them out, and then you're done.\\\"\",\n \"That perception couldn't be further from the truth. Getting rid of blackheads—for good—is a process that requires the right products (hello, salicylic acid), a regular skin-care regimen, and sometimes even the help of pros. Ahead, we spoke to Dr. Day about her most effective tricks.\",\n \"The first step in treating blackheads is truly understanding them. Basically, a blackhead is a pore that's clogged with a mixture of dead skin cells, oil, and Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) — a bacteria that thrives on the protein and oil in your pores and causes breakouts. Unlike a whitehead (a closed comedo), a blackhead is open at the skin's surface (an open comedo). Exposure to air causes this plug of gunk to oxidize and turn black, making it really tempting to mess with.\",\n \"When it comes to blackhead removal, salicylic acid is your best friend. Commonly found in over-the-counter acne treatments, the ingredient gently helps skin-cell turnover, helping unclog your pores. The best way to use it is by layering it on once or twice a day, in concentrations between .5 and 2%. Start with a face wash like Neutrogena's Oil-Free Acne Wash or Olay Fresh Effects Acne Control Face Wash. (If you’re a lazy, face-wipes kind of lady, try Yes to Tomatoes Blemish Clearing Facial Wipes.) Then, apply a spot treatment, like Clean & Clear Advantage Acne Spot Treatment or a medicated tinted moisturizer, like Aveeno Clear Complexion BB Cream.\",\n \"The longer this stuff sits on your face, the more time it has to work. Just be careful not to overdo it—vary your concentrations (not every product in your regimen should contain 2% salicylic, the highest OTC percentage), and be mindful of your skin's sensitivity. If your skin becomes overly dry, tight, or irritated, cut back on the concentration, the number of products in your regimen, or the frequency of application. \\\"People can be too aggressive with salicylic acid and irritate their skin,\\\" says Dr. Day. \\\"Understand that it takes time for everything to work, so give it a few days to a week in order to really have the full benefit.\\\"\",\n \"If you're thinking of using benzoyl peroxide here, well, just don't. While benzoyl can nuke zits quickly, salicylic is a better blackhead remedy because it helps exfoliate and unclog your pores. Benzoyl is mainly a bactericide that’s used to kill the P. acnes bacteria. This is less of a concern with blackheads, since they’re open at the surface—and contact with air kills the anaerobic bacteria.\",\n \"Other stuff that doesn't help banish blackheads? \\\"People will put things like hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol on their skin,\\\" says Dr. Day. \\\"Those have zero effect on the bacteria that causes acne, and won't help blackheads or whiteheads, but they will dry out your skin. Hydrogen peroxide, if you use it too much, is actually toxic to collagen in skin cells, so it will harm your skin.\\\"\",\n \"Exfoliating regularly is key to keeping blackheads in check, since it scrubs away dead skin cells that could clog pores. Try a gentle face scrub (we like Garnier Clean + Blackhead Eliminating Scrub) or an at-home glycolic-acid peel (Juice Beauty Green Apple Blemish Clearing Peel does the job and also helps eliminate acne scars) once or twice a week—any more than that is overkill—for an extra boost of exfoliation. \\\"It's fine to alternate between manual and chemical exfoliants,\\\" says Dr. Day. \\\"The main thing is, don't over-scrub—you don't want to strip your skin. See what your skin likes and what you like. There are so many good choices.\\\"\",\n \"If you needed justification for splurging on a Clarisonic, this is your moment. Washing your face with a mechanical skin brush will help fight the good fight against blackheads—not only because it’s essentially a powered-up way to exfoliate, but also because the deep cleanse allows active ingredients to better penetrate your skin, making them, well, more active. \\\"I think they're fantastic,\\\" says Dr. Day. \\\"They're much better than using your hands or a washcloth, both in preventing and treating blackheads.\\\"\",\n \"But, not all brushes are created equal. (Dr. Day swears by the Clarisonic and its Deep Pore Cleansing Brush Heads, and the Olay ProX Microdermabrasion kit.) The more times a second the brush head moves, the less abrasive it will be (which is what you want). P.S. Make sure to keep your brush heads clean, and replace them often.\",\n \"While one night of passing out with your makeup on won't result in a blackhead invasion, over time, this bad habit will absolutely contribute to gunked-up pores. If you can, wash your face as soon as you walk in the door. If you just can't deal with sudsing up after a long day, cleansing cloths will do, says Dr. Day. Keep a stash of them next to your bed. And, for heaven's sake, stop feeling up your face. Being all touchy-feely can transfer bacteria to your pores and—you guessed it—trigger blackheads and breakouts.\",\n \"Dry, flaky skin is the enemy here, so moisturizing is non-negotiable. As with all skin-care products, look out for non-comedogenic, non-acnegenic formulas, which have been tested and proven not to clog pores and cause breakouts. (Oil- free is good, too, says Dr. Day, but not as important as those two.) Avoid occlusive products, like petrolatum and silicones, which contain heavy-duty ingredients that create a moisture barrier. By sealing in moisture, they also trap dead skin cells, oil, and bacteria — which will only cause more blackheads.\",\n \"Over-the-counter retinol products and stronger, prescription retinoids (like Retin-A) are usually associated with anti-aging benefits, but they should also be recognized for their blackhead-busting properties, says Dr. Day. \\\"These products will keep your skin cells turning over efficiently, without over- stripping,\\\" she says. \\\"Having good, healthy skin will help you minimize blackheads. It's an ongoing thing.\\\" Start with a gentle OTC formula, like RoC Retinol Correxion Sensitive Night Cream, every other night, and stick with it for at least three months to really see results.\",\n \"Undoubtedly, there’s something weirdly gratifying about yanking all the crap out of your nose with a Bioré strip. While they won't prevent blackheads, these sticky suckers can magically pull out the dirt. Limit usage of these curiosities to once a week, says Dr. Day, who totally gets the odd appeal. \\\"I prefer other methods over pore strips, but it is kind of fun the first time you do it, and you see stuff coming out.\\\" Skip the strips if you have a sunburn, breakout, or excessively sensitive skin. Clay, charcoal, and salicylic-acid face masks are a great alternative to strips. (We love the Neutrogena Blackhead Eliminating Cleanser Mask, which you can rinse off and use as a face wash, or leave on as a treatment mask.) Just follow the directions closely, and if anything, keep it on for less, not more, than the recommended time, Dr. Day says.\",\n \"Tax returns. Highlights. Pizza. Some things—blackhead treatment included—are best left to the professionals. As tempting as it may be to become the Barefoot Contessa of comedones, there are better ways to get rid of blackheads than with your DIY concoction of whatever the Internet has served up. (Likely, a combo of salt, sugar, honey, olive and/or coconut oil, and lemon juice.) Skin-care companies have spent billions researching and developing blackhead remedies, so there's no reason to resort to a recipe you've found on a random blog. Dr. Day agrees: \\\"Honestly, when it comes to blackheads, there are so many really great, inexpensive products in the drugstore that DIY just doesn't make sense. These products have been tested on skin, and will get you so much further for the same price, or less, than the DIY ingredients.\\\"\",\n \"There's something about blackheads that screams, \\\"Squeeze me.\\\" Before you do this at home—or pay a facialist good money to do it—and potentially cause inflammation or scarring, consult a dermatologist. Your derm can prescribe retinoids or chemical peels that may boost your results, recommend the best facialists in your city, or, if need be, kick your treatment regimen up a notch with Isolaz, a multi-session, in-office treatment that combines gentle pore suctioning with light therapy. Typically, Isolaz patients need a series of about five sessions, but can see significant results as soon as their first treatment.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"End Blackheads With These Genius Skin Tricks - Racked\\n\\nLog In or Sign Up\\n\\n * Log In\\n * Sign Up\\n\\n * Read\\n * Shop\\n * Watch\\n * Subscribe\\n * Topics\\n\\n * Business\\n * Tech\\n * Beauty\\n\\n * Op-Eds\\n * Essays\\n * Longform\\n\\n# End Blackheads With These Genius Skin Tricks\\n\\nNew, 2 comments\\n\\n## You've seen the YouTube tutorials (google \\\"Blackhead Removal SHOCKING\\nVideo\\\"—or don’t), the DIY facial-scrub recipes, and yes, even the little black\\ndots all over your nose in your 10x magnifying mirror. Blackheads are\\nexceedingly common. But, why are they so irksome?\\n\\nBy Refinery29 Feb 11, 2015, 1:46pm EST\\n\\nShare Tweet Share\\n\\nShare End Blackheads With These Genius Skin Tricks\\n\\ntweet share Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email\\n\\nIllustrations by Anna Sudit\\n\\n\\\"I think it's partly because they feel rough to the surface,\\\" says Doris J.\\nDay, MD, a New York City-based dermatologist and author of 100 Questions &\\nAnswers About Acne. \\\"There's the idea that blackheads are stuck in your\\nskin—and if you remove them, there's a sense of gratification and relief that\\nthey're gone. Blackheads just seem so manageable in that way: You just get\\nthem out, and then you're done.\\\"\\n\\nThat perception couldn't be further from the truth. Getting rid of\\nblackheads—for good—is a process that requires the right products (hello,\\nsalicylic acid), a regular skin-care regimen, and sometimes even the help of\\npros. Ahead, we spoke to Dr. Day about her most effective tricks.\\n\\n## Know Thy Enemy\\n\\nThe first step in treating blackheads is truly understanding them. Basically,\\na blackhead is a pore that's clogged with a mixture of dead skin cells, oil,\\nand Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) — a bacteria that thrives on the\\nprotein and oil in your pores and causes breakouts. Unlike a whitehead (a\\nclosed comedo), a blackhead is open at the skin's surface (an open comedo).\\nExposure to air causes this plug of gunk to oxidize and turn black, making it\\nreally tempting to mess with.\\n\\n## Slather On Salicylic Acid\\n\\nWhen it comes to blackhead removal, salicylic acid is your best friend.\\nCommonly found in over-the-counter acne treatments, the ingredient gently\\nhelps skin-cell turnover, helping unclog your pores. The best way to use it is\\nby layering it on once or twice a day, in concentrations between .5 and 2%.\\nStart with a face wash like Neutrogena's Oil-Free Acne Wash or Olay Fresh\\nEffects Acne Control Face Wash. (If you’re a lazy, face-wipes kind of lady,\\ntry Yes to Tomatoes Blemish Clearing Facial Wipes.) Then, apply a spot\\ntreatment, like Clean & Clear Advantage Acne Spot Treatment or a medicated\\ntinted moisturizer, like Aveeno Clear Complexion BB Cream.\\n\\nThe longer this stuff sits on your face, the more time it has to work. Just be\\ncareful not to overdo it—vary your concentrations (not every product in your\\nregimen should contain 2% salicylic, the highest OTC percentage), and be\\nmindful of your skin's sensitivity. If your skin becomes overly dry, tight, or\\nirritated, cut back on the concentration, the number of products in your\\nregimen, or the frequency of application. \\\"People can be too aggressive with\\nsalicylic acid and irritate their skin,\\\" says Dr. Day. \\\"Understand that it\\ntakes time for everything to work, so give it a few days to a week in order to\\nreally have the full benefit.\\\"\\n\\n## Learn What Doesn't Work\\n\\nIf you're thinking of using benzoyl peroxide here, well, just don't. While\\nbenzoyl can nuke zits quickly, salicylic is a better blackhead remedy because\\nit helps exfoliate and unclog your pores. Benzoyl is mainly a bactericide\\nthat’s used to kill the P. acnes bacteria. This is less of a concern with\\nblackheads, since they’re open at the surface—and contact with air kills the\\nanaerobic bacteria.\\n\\nOther stuff that doesn't help banish blackheads? \\\"People will put things like\\nhydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol on their skin,\\\" says Dr. Day. \\\"Those have\\nzero effect on the bacteria that causes acne, and won't help blackheads or\\nwhiteheads, but they will dry out your skin. Hydrogen peroxide, if you use it\\ntoo much, is actually toxic to collagen in skin cells, so it will harm your\\nskin.\\\"\\n\\n## Exfoliate Gently—And Whichever Way You Like\\n\\nExfoliating regularly is key to keeping blackheads in check, since it scrubs\\naway dead skin cells that could clog pores. Try a gentle face scrub (we like\\nGarnier Clean + Blackhead Eliminating Scrub) or an at-home glycolic-acid peel\\n(Juice Beauty Green Apple Blemish Clearing Peel does the job and also helps\\neliminate acne scars) once or twice a week—any more than that is overkill—for\\nan extra boost of exfoliation. \\\"It's fine to alternate between manual and\\nchemical exfoliants,\\\" says Dr. Day. \\\"The main thing is, don't over-scrub—you\\ndon't want to strip your skin. See what your skin likes and what you like.\\nThere are so many good choices.\\\"\\n\\n## Get A Skin Brush\\n\\nIf you needed justification for splurging on a Clarisonic, this is your\\nmoment. Washing your face with a mechanical skin brush will help fight the\\ngood fight against blackheads—not only because it’s essentially a powered-up\\nway to exfoliate, but also because the deep cleanse allows active ingredients\\nto better penetrate your skin, making them, well, more active. \\\"I think\\nthey're fantastic,\\\" says Dr. Day. \\\"They're much better than using your hands\\nor a washcloth, both in preventing and treating blackheads.\\\"\\n\\nBut, not all brushes are created equal. (Dr. Day swears by the Clarisonic and\\nits Deep Pore Cleansing Brush Heads, and the Olay ProX Microdermabrasion kit.)\\nThe more times a second the brush head moves, the less abrasive it will be\\n(which is what you want). P.S. Make sure to keep your brush heads clean, and\\nreplace them often.\\n\\n## Take Off Your Makeup, For Crying Out Loud\\n\\nWhile one night of passing out with your makeup on won't result in a blackhead\\ninvasion, over time, this bad habit will absolutely contribute to gunked-up\\npores. If you can, wash your face as soon as you walk in the door. If you just\\ncan't deal with sudsing up after a long day, cleansing cloths will do, says\\nDr. Day. Keep a stash of them next to your bed. And, for heaven's sake, stop\\nfeeling up your face. Being all touchy-feely can transfer bacteria to your\\npores and—you guessed it—trigger blackheads and breakouts.\\n\\n## Moisture, Moisture, Moisture\\n\\nDry, flaky skin is the enemy here, so moisturizing is non-negotiable. As with\\nall skin-care products, look out for non-comedogenic, non-acnegenic formulas,\\nwhich have been tested and proven not to clog pores and cause breakouts. (Oil-\\nfree is good, too, says Dr. Day, but not as important as those two.) Avoid\\nocclusive products, like petrolatum and silicones, which contain heavy-duty\\ningredients that create a moisture barrier. By sealing in moisture, they also\\ntrap dead skin cells, oil, and bacteria — which will only cause more\\nblackheads.\\n\\n## Try Retinol Or A Retinoid\\n\\nOver-the-counter retinol products and stronger, prescription retinoids (like\\nRetin-A) are usually associated with anti-aging benefits, but they should also\\nbe recognized for their blackhead-busting properties, says Dr. Day. \\\"These\\nproducts will keep your skin cells turning over efficiently, without over-\\nstripping,\\\" she says. \\\"Having good, healthy skin will help you minimize\\nblackheads. It's an ongoing thing.\\\" Start with a gentle OTC formula, like RoC\\nRetinol Correxion Sensitive Night Cream, every other night, and stick with it\\nfor at least three months to really see results.\\n\\n## Pass The Pore Strips\\n\\nUndoubtedly, there’s something weirdly gratifying about yanking all the crap\\nout of your nose with a Bioré strip. While they won't prevent blackheads,\\nthese sticky suckers can magically pull out the dirt. Limit usage of these\\ncuriosities to once a week, says Dr. Day, who totally gets the odd appeal. \\\"I\\nprefer other methods over pore strips, but it is kind of fun the first time\\nyou do it, and you see stuff coming out.\\\" Skip the strips if you have a\\nsunburn, breakout, or excessively sensitive skin. Clay, charcoal, and\\nsalicylic-acid face masks are a great alternative to strips. (We love the\\nNeutrogena Blackhead Eliminating Cleanser Mask, which you can rinse off and\\nuse as a face wash, or leave on as a treatment mask.) Just follow the\\ndirections closely, and if anything, keep it on for less, not more, than the\\nrecommended time, Dr. Day says.\\n\\n## Ditch DIY Treatments\\n\\nTax returns. Highlights. Pizza. Some things—blackhead treatment included—are\\nbest left to the professionals. As tempting as it may be to become the\\nBarefoot Contessa of comedones, there are better ways to get rid of blackheads\\nthan with your DIY concoction of whatever the Internet has served up. (Likely,\\na combo of salt, sugar, honey, olive and/or coconut oil, and lemon juice.)\\nSkin-care companies have spent billions researching and developing blackhead\\nremedies, so there's no reason to resort to a recipe you've found on a random\\nblog. Dr. Day agrees: \\\"Honestly, when it comes to blackheads, there are so\\nmany really great, inexpensive products in the drugstore that DIY just doesn't\\nmake sense. These products have been tested on skin, and will get you so much\\nfurther for the same price, or less, than the DIY ingredients.\\\"\\n\\n## Make An Appointment With Your Derm\\n\\nThere's something about blackheads that screams, \\\"Squeeze me.\\\" Before you do\\nthis at home—or pay a facialist good money to do it—and potentially cause\\ninflammation or scarring, consult a dermatologist. Your derm can prescribe\\nretinoids or chemical peels that may boost your results, recommend the best\\nfacialists in your city, or, if need be, kick your treatment regimen up a\\nnotch with Isolaz, a multi-session, in-office treatment that combines gentle\\npore suctioning with light therapy. Typically, Isolaz patients need a series\\nof about five sessions, but can see significant results as soon as their first\\ntreatment.\\n\\n## More From Racked\\n\\n * Farewell From Racked\\n * Best of Racked Essays\\n * Best of Racked Funny Stuff\\n * Best of Racked Histories\\n * Best of Racked Features\\n * Best of Racked Longform\\n\\nThis Article has a component height of 33. The sidebar size is long.\\n\\n#### Loading comments...\\n\\nChorus\\n\\n * Terms of Use\\n * Privacy Policy\\n * Cookie Policy\\n * GDPR Commitment\\n * Communications Preferences\\n\\n * Community Guidelines\\n\\nAll Systems Operational Check out our status page for more details.\\n\\nVox Media Advertise with us Jobs @ Vox Media © 2018 Vox Media, Inc. All Rights\\nReserved\\n\\ntweet share\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"https://everydayroots.com/blackhead-remedies\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20210306053039/https://everydayroots.com/blackhead-remedies\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"11 Simple Remedies to Get Rid of Blackheads\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"After doing the list on home remedies for acne, we started getting a lot of questions about blackheads in particular. Common and annoying, blackheads occur when your pores become clogged with excess sebum (an oil created by the sebaceous glands that keeps skin supple) and dead skin cells. The difference between a black head and a white head is simply whether or not the pore is open or closed. If the pore is open, the plug of sebum/skin cells oxidizes as it is in contact with the oxygen in the air, which turns it black. Blackheads are not caused by dirt. Let’s make that clear from the beginning. Scrubbing your face obsessively is not a good way to get rid of your blackheads, and is only going to make it worse as you’ll just end up drying out your skin, which will cause more oil to be created to make up for everything you stripped away, and...well it’s a vicious cycle. For this reason, don’t use some of these remedies more than 2-3 times a week, such as the sugar scrub and pore strips. I know it can be hard to resist, but your skin will be better off this way.\",\n \"Bentonite clay is a mineral rich healing substance that has been used for centuries to treat a number of ailments, chiefly skin related. Because of its molecules “electrical charge” when wet, it does an amazing job of drawing out oils or other impurities locked in your pores. When you apply the mask your skin gets to drink in all the minerals, while the clay simultaneously draws out the blackhead. It also helps with circulation, which helps with overall skin tone and health. You can mix the clay with water or apple cider vinegar, maybe sticking to the former if you have dry or sensitive skin. Experiment! This mask will make you feel like your face is tightening as it dries. Whether or not you let it dry entirely is up to your preference-I tend to let it dry most of the way and then just moisturize afterwards, but other people find that dries their skin out and irritates them.\",\n \"Directions Mix in enough water or ACV to form a paste that is thick but still applicable. Using clean fingertips cover your face with a thinner layer of paste and let it sit for 10-25 minutes, depending on how long you are letting it dry. Rinse off with lukewarm water and moisturize as usual.\",\n \"Egg whites form an easy mask that can be used to temporarily tighten pores, thus reducing chances of future blackheads, and will also remove current blackheads. Egg whites are also rich in nutrients for your skin, and are a little less drying than some other home remedies for blackheads.\",\n \"Directions Separate the yolk from the white and rinse your face. Pat your face dry and then apply a thin layer of egg white over your skin. There are two ways to go from here-\",\n \"Place a strip of facial tissue or toilet paper over the wet egg white, being sure to press it onto your face gently. Allow the first layer to dry. Carefully apply a second layer of egg white over the tissue (try dipping your fingers in it and dabbing it on so the tissue doesn’t slide around a bunch. Let this layer dry as well before applying a third (optional.) When the mask is dry, your face may feel tight-this is supposed to happen. Peel the tissue off, and then gently wash your face to remove any residue. Pat dry and moisturize as usual.\",\n \"Alternatively, you can leave out the tissue and simply apply 3-5 layers of egg white, being sure to let each layer dry in between applications. If you do not let the layers dry, this will not work!\",\n \"Milk and honey both have properties that are good for skin. Honey has antibacterial properties, and the lactic acid in milk is said to help keep skin soft and supple. The main purpose here though is, when mixed together, to act as an adhesive.\",\n \"Directions Mix 1 tablespoon of organic raw honey with 1 teaspoon of milk. Heat it for 5-10 seconds in the microwave, and then mix again to blend thoroughly. When it’s a comfortable temperature, apply a thin layer over blackheads, and then gently but firmly pat a strip of dry, clean, cotton onto it. Let dry (to play it safe, wait at least 20 minutes) and carefully peel the strip away. Rinse with cold water and moisturize as usual.\",\n \"It sounds like a delicious candy, but cinnamon and honey make a wonderful combination for getting rid of blackheads. Again, the anti-bacterial agents in the honey can help keep away bacteria that are causing acne (not necessarily blackheads, but still a bonus) as well as act as the adhesive to pull out anything clogging your pores. Cinnamon improves circulation, and this increased blood flow gives your skin a smooth, healthy, glow.\",\n \"Directions Mix the honey and the cinnamon together until you have enough paste to cover the affected area. Apply in a thin layer over the blackheads and then press a strip of clean cotton over it. Let it sit for 3-5 minutes before removing and rinsing your face. Don’t forget to follow up with a moisturizer!\",\n \"While pore strips and face masks work wonders, they can only be used several times a week to avoid drying your skin out to much. If you want to do something daily to prevent your blackheads, a gentle rinsing with water 1-2 times a day is the way to go. This keeps things that can make your pores appear larger-such as excess sebum and dead skin-flushed away and your pores clear. Be sure to use a light moisturizer when you are done to prevent your skin from trying to produce excess sebum to accommodate for dryness.\",\n \"Directions Twice a day splash your face with clean, fresh water. Pat dry with a soft towel and apply moisturizer as usual. I suggest doing this early afternoon (so you wash away anything that has built up in the first part of the day) and evening, but morning and evening works as well.\",\n \"Since blackheads are caused by open, clogged, pores reacting to oxygen, it only makes sense that “shrinking” your pores down will help. Lemon juice is just the astringent substance needed to get the job done, however, it can lighten skin temporarily and it does make you sensitive to the sun, so load up on sunscreen if you plan on using this method in the summertime. If you have sensitive skin, try diluting the lemon juice with water first.\",\n \"Directions Rinse your face and pat dry. Squeeze the lemon juice into a small bottle and then use just enough to dampen a cotton ball. Apply to affected areas 3-4 times a week, at bedtime. When you wake up, rinse your face with luke-warm water and apply moisturizer as usual. Store the rest of the juice in the refrigerator for up to a week. Be aware-the juice can sting sometimes!\",\n \"Although sweat glands and hair follicle pores aren’t the same thing, sweating can still help minimize blackheads. When you work up enough of a sweat, the liquid naturally flows over and softens/flushes anything clogging your pores. It is absolutely vital, however, that you wash your face immediately before and immediately afterwards, otherwise the affect can be detrimental. If you leave on make up or anything before this the sweat can carry it into your pores, and if you don’t wash afterwards not only is all that stuff still in there but now there’s dried sweat blocking up your pores as well. So on one hand sweat can cleanse pores, on the other; it could also clog them. Be sure to do it right from the start!\",\n \"Directions Rinse your face, than work up a good sweat. Rinse your face with water, than pat dry with a clean fluffy towel. Moisturize as usual.\",\n \"A little baking soda goes a long way for blackheads, but don’t overdo it, as it can seriously dry out your skin thanks to its saltiness. While pH may or may not have a role to play in blackheads, the biggest reason baking soda helps is because of it’s small, fine, granules that can work as a natural and inexpensive way to occasionally exfoliate and remove anything clogging your pores (and therefore causing blackheads.)\",\n \"Directions Mix water with enough baking soda to form a thick, but spreadable, paste. Using a gentle circular motion, massage the paste into your skin. Rinse thoroughly with plain water, pat your face dry, and then make sure you moisturize.\",\n \"Sometimes all you need is a good exfoliating followed up by moisturizing. Exfoliating does one very important job-it sloughs away dead skin cells. These are the skin cells that could potentially clog up your pores, leading to acne, whiteheads, and of course, blackheads. It also temporarily revives circulation and it leaves you with a healthy glow and soft skin. If possible use jojoba oil, as it is the oil (technically liquid wax) that most closely mimics our skins own sebum. If you don’t have jojoba oil, grapeseed, olive, or sweet almond oil are all fine substitutes\",\n \"You will need... -1 cup of sugar (brown or white) -4 tablespoons of jojoba oil -An airtight glass jar -Essential oils (optional)\",\n \"Directions Mix 4 tablespoons of oil into 1 cup of sugar, stirring until everything is fully incorporated. Add several drops of essential oil for fragrance if you like. Store in a cool dark place in a glass jar for up to the shelf-life of the oil you chose to use (although if for some reason I haven’t used it all, I personally make a fresh batch after about 1 1⁄2 months.) Stir before using and then wet face, scoop some scrub onto your fingertips, and massage it over your skin in circular motions. Rinse with water and moisturize as usual. Do this no more than 2-3 times a week, otherwise you risk drying out and/or irritating your skin.\",\n \"Steam may not literally open your pores (see blackhead myths below) but it can help reduce the appearance of them by softening up trapped sebum/dead skin cells that can fill out your pores and form blackheads.\",\n \"Directions Fill a bowl with boiling water. Let it cool briefly, then cover your head with a towel and lean over it for 5-10 minutes to allow the steam to loosen anything in your pores (form the towel like a tent so no steam escapes.) Be careful not to get to close or you risk burning your skin. When you are done, rinse your face with warm water and pat firmly but gently dry with a clean towel (or gently wipe away the blackheads.) Moisturize as usual. Repeat this several times a week, or as needed.\",\n \"Skin care is a balancing act-keep that in mind whenever you’re doing something that involves cleansing or washing (or pore strips.) Overdoing it is going to make matter much worse in the long run. Pore strips are great when you really need them, but it’s best to try and prevent the blackheads in the first place by keeping up a good skin care regime.\",\n \"Make your own toner by mixing together ACV and crushed mint leaves. The apple cider vinegar can help breakdown the stuff causing the blackhead, while the mint creates a cooling “tightening” sensation on your skin. If the area around the blackhead is swollen or irritated (e.g. you were picking at it even though you shouldn’t be) the menthol can help tame the inflammation. Inflammation can make it harder for whatever is clogging your pores to come loose in the first place.\",\n \"You will need... -3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar -3 tablespoons of finely chopped/crushed fresh mint leaves -8 ounces of water -Cotton balls\",\n \"Directions Combine vinegar and mint in a small bottle and let it sit for 1 week in cool dark place. Strain, add a cup of water, and store in the refrigerator for up to 6 days. Use nightly, rinsing your face first with water and then using clean cotton balls to apply the toner. Leave on overnight or up to several hours (if you have sensitive skin) and rinse off in the morning. Follow up with a moisturizer.\",\n \"Like acne and so many other skin conditions, myths abound about how to get rid of blackheads. Below are the 2 most common.\",\n \"Blackheads Are Caused By Dirt: Just in case you missed this part in the intro, blackheads are not caused by dirt. If you have larger pores, the dead skin/sebum build-up reacts with oxygen turning the substance black. Voila-a blackhead! A whitehead occurs when the pores’ opening is smaller and the sebum plug does not react to the oxygen.\",\n \"You Can Shrink Your Pores: Nope, not possible. Pores are not muscles, therefore they cannot open or close. They are simply holes that house the hair follicles and sebaceous glands that are covering your body. Some things, however, can make pores appear smaller-such as lemon juice, which is an astringent and causes contraction of skin tissue. Otherwise, keeping them clear from blockages that can stretch them wider is the way to go. Genetics, age, and sun exposure can all play a role in how large your pores appear, but there really is no magic trick to making them “shrink.”\",\n \"Some of these remedies are homemade versions of pore strips, but heres a brief explanation so you can experiment with making some on your own. Pore strips are made up of some sort of adhesive, and something to attach said adhesive to (at home, this can be gauze or even a strip of clean cotton cut from an old shirt.) When you pull the strip off, you pull the plug of sebum and dead skin cells out of the pore, and voila! The blackheads are gone. Keep in mind this does not prevent blackheads-only gets rid of them after they have popped up. The nice thing about making them at home is they save a decent amount of money, and you don’t have to worry about commercial adhesives on your face.\",\n \"P.S. Make sure to take a look at the Everyday Roots Book with 350+ pages of the best home remedies, natural beauty recipes, homemade cleaners and diy household products. View Remedies\",\n \"Claire is a lover of life, the natural world, and wild blueberries. On the weekend you can find her fiddling in the garden, playing with her dogs, and enjoying the great outdoors with her horse. Claire is very open-minded, ask her anything 🙂 Meet Claire\",\n \"We Want to Hear from You! Let us know which remedies work and do not work for you, ask a question or leave a comment:\",\n \"Superb and splendid! The cinnamon and honey strips really did wonders to my face. My face is really looking very smooth, healthy, and glowing.\",\n \"Hi, Jamila! I tried the cinnamon and honey strips and it worked perfectly. I used it 3 times a week and it worked out awesomely.\",\n \"WOW first time using the vinegar and baking soda for my toenails worked wonders. Also, do you have any remedy for severe HOT FLASHES?? I am in my 70’s and suffer greatly. Thank you\",\n \"These are great remedies for skin care, even without problems. I avoid remedies with alcohol and peroxide. The natural variety that are listed, most of the items are already in the kitchen. Thank you for sharing, enjoy the fresh clean happy face\",\n \"Please understand that honey is antimicrobial because it is so high in solutes that it creates a hypertonic environment for microbes. Simply smearing it on one’s face is unlikely to have an antimicrobial effect because it is the sheer concentration of solutes in honey that makes it antimicrobial. The act of applying it to one’s face not only dilutes it, but also does not provide enough contact time for bactericidal or even bacteristatic effect.\",\n \"i did the one of the egg white and tissue paper! it really worked...after peeling the tissue i looked at it against the light and i could see the blackheads..i did the procedure 3 times..i will be doing it every week form now on. it’s really simple!\",\n \"Tissue paper and egg white is amazing . I’m pregnant and have been breaking out VERY bad . Has never been so bad before. My entire face was covered in black heads. This pulled them all right out first try. Very happy. Will be doing this once a week from now on !\",\n \"I wouldn’t recommend the sugar scrub. Yes it exfoliated but it leaves microscopic cuts behind. you’re trying to heal the skin not tear it. A better exfoliant that’s much finer(if you must exfoliate) baking soda does wonders it also whitens as it exfoliates so win/win if you have dark or acne spots!\",\n \"I suffer from blackheads so bad I’m afraid to look someone directly in the face. People have pointed them out before, and it is embarrassing. I actually have one that is directly in the center of my nose that they all seem to notice first. I have tried picking it until a scab, and healing it over. Still comes back. I have tried just popping it, and it comes out, but shortly a few days later. It comes back, and the hole it leaves in the time it takes to grow back is ridiculously hideous. I have no self worth when it comes to my body regardless. It would be nice to at least have a good looking face. I tried the “Sodium Bicarbonate Paste” I noticed instantly a change in texture, and appearance after the whole process was finished, but still the same unsightly gigantic poor hole. Is it possible coco butter, or anything really would help clear it up. Kinda like lighting scars???\",\n \"Hey Keith, going back to how blackheads are formed, I guess just monitor that part where that blackhead always forms! Use facial oil blotters to blot oil away at regular intervals. Make sure get enough sleep every night too. Regular and sufficient sleep can do wonders for your skin. Hope it gets better. x\",\n \"Can I just point out that at the bottom you said it was impossible to “shrink pores” yet earlier on in this list you said you could with lemon?\",\n \"Yup, I explained at the end why it works and appears to “shrink” them-lemon juice is an astringent. An astringent will cause contraction of body tissue- usually, and in this case, referring to skin. It cannot truly shrink your pores, however it CAN temporarily make them appear smaller. This is also why I put “shrinking” in quotes earlier in the list. I hope that cleared it up!\",\n \"Hello I’m 53 years old I’ve been fighting black head’s most of my life. I’m going to try the egg treatment. Thank you for sharing idea I hope it works. Black heads look awful.\",\n \"hi claire, i have blackheads on my face as well besiedes nose , can i apply you honey n milk remedy to the whole face?\",\n \"Mackenzie, it could be the honey. Did you use raw organic honey? That honey seems to be white-ish and thick. If you use regular honey then you get the liquidy consistency.\",\n \"I used what I had at home and mixed it all up: lime, sugar (for scrubbing), honey (not raw, but fresh from my uncle’s beehives/honey farm, and cinnamon. It is very dark. It was thinner than expected so I simply added more cinnamon.\",\n \"Maybe you put too much cinnamon or either the cinnamon or honey you used is darker... Nothing to worry about 🙂\",\n \"You might have to put a bit to more honey in. As it it the honey that makes it sticky and dense.\",\n \"hi claire Every medical practitioner & webpages as well as you have quoted that blackheads are caused because of sebum ,oil etc. myself & entire family has got dry & extremely dry skin, but still me & my husband has got lots of blackheads & its raising... will try your remedies but is stress a cause or any thing from your side to improve the situation? Spa people simply say it can’t be removed just apply make-up to cover it up, but am sure its going to worsen the whole scenario..\",\n \"i ve got the same problem. I dont know what to do because i have very dry and sensitive skin and still having this blackheads :/ please can you give me any advise how to get rid of them without even more drying my skin ?\",\n \"Does the egg white really work if it does how many times to I use it. Also does the baking soda and water work if yes how many times to I use it\",\n \"Helli Julissa, Right before my wedding my eyelash girl told me that girls in Vietnam use egg white before their wedding. I can’t stand the smell of eggs so I couldn’t do it. However, if its good enough for an entire culture, its good enough for me! 😀\",\n \"M 18 ,due to dry skin ., wrinkles are appearing on my face ... Wht to do ... My skin is sensitive nd do have many whiteheads ...\",\n \"Amazing! I use the lemon trick myself ever since and I can’t believe it is also featured in this post! In my site I also show the personal blackheads where you can see the results right after the process. See my face. Be my judge 🙂\",\n \"I am in the process of the egg whites I think I have a good feeling about it. But if it doesn’t work does anyone else recommend a different one?\",\n \"I just tried the egg one and it worked great but now that my face is all clean can someone please tell me if the one wear you put mashed up bananas and apple cider vinegar on a towl and sit over a bowl of steaming water works?!?!?!?!?!?!?\",\n \"I’m 54 and still have a bad complexion and I’ve tried all the tricks to get rid of them. For the last few years I have gotten more white heads under the skin which are a pain to remove. Only thing I have found to help is medication my doctor prescribed that I take 2ce a day. Not saying some of these tricks don’t help others but none have worked for me since I was 14. My doctor says theirs no way to treat them from the outside as most of the problem is caused from the inside. I must say the pills work and have worked well in drying up and healing my bad acne. Like a person said once “If they all work then why is their so many of them”? Because the over the counter stuff doesn’t work. Just saying....\",\n \"I tried the honey and milk one but it didn’t get rid of the black heads, but it did soften my skin. Im going to try the egg whites now. Fingers crossed!\",\n \"The egg white & tissue is my favourite! ive used it for weeks & found it to work best if you use a facial steamer first then just cover your face in the egg whites and tissue (messy) I leave it on atleast 45 minutes until its really hard & you’ll be amazed seeing all the tiny blackheads on the tissue afterwards!\",\n \"I also have tried the Elmer’s glue. You know when you’re a kid and you spread glue on your hand and once dry peel it off to find your prints and such? Well the tackiness in Elmer’s glue works just the same. I layer a light coating on a blackhead area and allow to dry. Peel away and then treat with the organic honey and milk mixture. I have been told that the lemon juice (citric acid) only bleaches the blackheads. That may or may not be correct – but I’m extremely happy with my glue – plus I let it dry on my fingers and peel them as well like way back when i was a kid. I still get a kick out of it.\",\n \"If I don’t have any cotton strips, can I just rub it on my face let it sit for a while thenow wash it off?\",\n \"Hello. The egg white one was really good, and the blackheads on my nose are clean. However the enlarged pores are still there, is there any way I can get them back to their normal size?\",\n \"Everyday Roots is intended for informational purposes only. Our site contains general information about medical conditions and treatments, and provides information and ideas for, but not limited to, natural and home remedies. Everyday Roots makes no claims that anything presented is true, accurate, proven, and/or not harmful to your health or wellbeing. Our website is not and does not claim to be written, edited, or researched by a health care professional. 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The information provided should not be used as a substitute for professional services.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"11 Simple Remedies to Get Rid of Blackheads | Everyday Roots\\n\\n * Facebook\\n * Subscribe\\n\\n# 11 Simple Remedies to Get Rid of Blackheads\\n\\nAfter doing the list on home remedies for acne, we started getting a lot of\\nquestions about blackheads in particular. Common and annoying, blackheads\\noccur when your pores become clogged with excess sebum (an oil created by the\\nsebaceous glands that keeps skin supple) and dead skin cells. The difference\\nbetween a black head and a white head is simply whether or not the pore is\\nopen or closed. If the pore is open, the plug of sebum/skin cells oxidizes as\\nit is in contact with the oxygen in the air, which turns it black. Blackheads\\nare not caused by dirt. Let’s make that clear from the beginning. Scrubbing\\nyour face obsessively is not a good way to get rid of your blackheads, and is\\nonly going to make it worse as you’ll just end up drying out your skin, which\\nwill cause more oil to be created to make up for everything you stripped away,\\nand...well it’s a vicious cycle. For this reason, don’t use some of these\\nremedies more than 2-3 times a week, such as the sugar scrub and pore strips.\\nI know it can be hard to resist, but your skin will be better off this way.\\n\\n### 1\\\\. Clay Time\\n\\nBentonite clay is a mineral rich healing substance that has been used for\\ncenturies to treat a number of ailments, chiefly skin related. Because of its\\nmolecules “electrical charge” when wet, it does an amazing job of drawing out\\noils or other impurities locked in your pores. When you apply the mask your\\nskin gets to drink in all the minerals, while the clay simultaneously draws\\nout the blackhead. It also helps with circulation, which helps with overall\\nskin tone and health. You can mix the clay with water or apple cider vinegar,\\nmaybe sticking to the former if you have dry or sensitive skin. Experiment!\\nThis mask will make you feel like your face is tightening as it dries. Whether\\nor not you let it dry entirely is up to your preference-I tend to let it dry\\nmost of the way and then just moisturize afterwards, but other people find\\nthat dries their skin out and irritates them.\\n\\nYou will need... -1 tablespoon (roughly) bentonite clay -Water or ACV\\n\\nDirections Mix in enough water or ACV to form a paste that is thick but still\\napplicable. Using clean fingertips cover your face with a thinner layer of\\npaste and let it sit for 10-25 minutes, depending on how long you are letting\\nit dry. Rinse off with lukewarm water and moisturize as usual.\\n\\n### 2\\\\. Egg White Mask\\n\\nEgg whites form an easy mask that can be used to temporarily tighten pores,\\nthus reducing chances of future blackheads, and will also remove current\\nblackheads. Egg whites are also rich in nutrients for your skin, and are a\\nlittle less drying than some other home remedies for blackheads.\\n\\nYou will need... -1 egg -Facial tissue or toilet paper -A small bowl -A clean\\ntowel\\n\\nDirections Separate the yolk from the white and rinse your face. Pat your face\\ndry and then apply a thin layer of egg white over your skin. There are two\\nways to go from here-\\n\\nPlace a strip of facial tissue or toilet paper over the wet egg white, being\\nsure to press it onto your face gently. Allow the first layer to dry.\\nCarefully apply a second layer of egg white over the tissue (try dipping your\\nfingers in it and dabbing it on so the tissue doesn’t slide around a bunch.\\nLet this layer dry as well before applying a third (optional.) When the mask\\nis dry, your face may feel tight-this is supposed to happen. Peel the tissue\\noff, and then gently wash your face to remove any residue. Pat dry and\\nmoisturize as usual.\\n\\nAlternatively, you can leave out the tissue and simply apply 3-5 layers of egg\\nwhite, being sure to let each layer dry in between applications. If you do not\\nlet the layers dry, this will not work!\\n\\n### 3\\\\. Honey and Milk Pore Strips\\n\\nMilk and honey both have properties that are good for skin. Honey has\\nantibacterial properties, and the lactic acid in milk is said to help keep\\nskin soft and supple. The main purpose here though is, when mixed together, to\\nact as an adhesive.\\n\\nYou will need... -1 tablespoon of organic raw honey -1 teaspoon of milk -Clean\\nstrip of cotton\\n\\nDirections Mix 1 tablespoon of organic raw honey with 1 teaspoon of milk. Heat\\nit for 5-10 seconds in the microwave, and then mix again to blend thoroughly.\\nWhen it’s a comfortable temperature, apply a thin layer over blackheads, and\\nthen gently but firmly pat a strip of dry, clean, cotton onto it. Let dry (to\\nplay it safe, wait at least 20 minutes) and carefully peel the strip away.\\nRinse with cold water and moisturize as usual.\\n\\n### 4\\\\. Cinnamon & Honey Strips\\n\\nIt sounds like a delicious candy, but cinnamon and honey make a wonderful\\ncombination for getting rid of blackheads. Again, the anti-bacterial agents in\\nthe honey can help keep away bacteria that are causing acne (not necessarily\\nblackheads, but still a bonus) as well as act as the adhesive to pull out\\nanything clogging your pores. Cinnamon improves circulation, and this\\nincreased blood flow gives your skin a smooth, healthy, glow.\\n\\nYou will need... – 1 part cinnamon powder -1 part organic, raw, honey -Clean\\nstrips of cotton\\n\\nDirections Mix the honey and the cinnamon together until you have enough paste\\nto cover the affected area. Apply in a thin layer over the blackheads and then\\npress a strip of clean cotton over it. Let it sit for 3-5 minutes before\\nremoving and rinsing your face. Don’t forget to follow up with a moisturizer!\\n\\n### 5\\\\. H2O Daily Blackhead Treatment\\n\\nWhile pore strips and face masks work wonders, they can only be used several\\ntimes a week to avoid drying your skin out to much. If you want to do\\nsomething daily to prevent your blackheads, a gentle rinsing with water 1-2\\ntimes a day is the way to go. This keeps things that can make your pores\\nappear larger-such as excess sebum and dead skin-flushed away and your pores\\nclear. Be sure to use a light moisturizer when you are done to prevent your\\nskin from trying to produce excess sebum to accommodate for dryness.\\n\\nYou will need... -Fresh water -A clean fluffy towel -Moisturizer\\n\\nDirections Twice a day splash your face with clean, fresh water. Pat dry with\\na soft towel and apply moisturizer as usual. I suggest doing this early\\nafternoon (so you wash away anything that has built up in the first part of\\nthe day) and evening, but morning and evening works as well.\\n\\n### 6\\\\. Toner for Tighter Pores\\n\\nSince blackheads are caused by open, clogged, pores reacting to oxygen, it\\nonly makes sense that “shrinking” your pores down will help. Lemon juice is\\njust the astringent substance needed to get the job done, however, it can\\nlighten skin temporarily and it does make you sensitive to the sun, so load up\\non sunscreen if you plan on using this method in the summertime. If you have\\nsensitive skin, try diluting the lemon juice with water first.\\n\\nYou will need... -1 lemon -cotton balls -A small bottle\\n\\nDirections Rinse your face and pat dry. Squeeze the lemon juice into a small\\nbottle and then use just enough to dampen a cotton ball. Apply to affected\\nareas 3-4 times a week, at bedtime. When you wake up, rinse your face with\\nluke-warm water and apply moisturizer as usual. Store the rest of the juice in\\nthe refrigerator for up to a week. Be aware-the juice can sting sometimes!\\n\\n### 7\\\\. Sweat It Out\\n\\nAlthough sweat glands and hair follicle pores aren’t the same thing, sweating\\ncan still help minimize blackheads. When you work up enough of a sweat, the\\nliquid naturally flows over and softens/flushes anything clogging your pores.\\nIt is absolutely vital, however, that you wash your face immediately before\\nand immediately afterwards, otherwise the affect can be detrimental. If you\\nleave on make up or anything before this the sweat can carry it into your\\npores, and if you don’t wash afterwards not only is all that stuff still in\\nthere but now there’s dried sweat blocking up your pores as well. So on one\\nhand sweat can cleanse pores, on the other; it could also clog them. Be sure\\nto do it right from the start!\\n\\nYou will need... -Motivation to exercise OR a steam room/sauna -Fresh water -A\\nclean fluffy towel\\n\\nDirections Rinse your face, than work up a good sweat. Rinse your face with\\nwater, than pat dry with a clean fluffy towel. Moisturize as usual.\\n\\n### 8\\\\. Baking Soda & Water\\n\\nA little baking soda goes a long way for blackheads, but don’t overdo it, as\\nit can seriously dry out your skin thanks to its saltiness. While pH may or\\nmay not have a role to play in blackheads, the biggest reason baking soda\\nhelps is because of it’s small, fine, granules that can work as a natural and\\ninexpensive way to occasionally exfoliate and remove anything clogging your\\npores (and therefore causing blackheads.)\\n\\nYou will need... -1 part baking soda -Fresh water\\n\\nDirections Mix water with enough baking soda to form a thick, but spreadable,\\npaste. Using a gentle circular motion, massage the paste into your skin. Rinse\\nthoroughly with plain water, pat your face dry, and then make sure you\\nmoisturize.\\n\\n### 9\\\\. Cleansing Sugar Scrub\\n\\nSometimes all you need is a good exfoliating followed up by moisturizing.\\nExfoliating does one very important job-it sloughs away dead skin cells. These\\nare the skin cells that could potentially clog up your pores, leading to acne,\\nwhiteheads, and of course, blackheads. It also temporarily revives circulation\\nand it leaves you with a healthy glow and soft skin. If possible use jojoba\\noil, as it is the oil (technically liquid wax) that most closely mimics our\\nskins own sebum. If you don’t have jojoba oil, grapeseed, olive, or sweet\\nalmond oil are all fine substitutes\\n\\nYou will need... -1 cup of sugar (brown or white) -4 tablespoons of jojoba oil\\n-An airtight glass jar -Essential oils (optional)\\n\\nDirections Mix 4 tablespoons of oil into 1 cup of sugar, stirring until\\neverything is fully incorporated. Add several drops of essential oil for\\nfragrance if you like. Store in a cool dark place in a glass jar for up to the\\nshelf-life of the oil you chose to use (although if for some reason I haven’t\\nused it all, I personally make a fresh batch after about 1 1⁄2 months.) Stir\\nbefore using and then wet face, scoop some scrub onto your fingertips, and\\nmassage it over your skin in circular motions. Rinse with water and moisturize\\nas usual. Do this no more than 2-3 times a week, otherwise you risk drying out\\nand/or irritating your skin.\\n\\n### 10\\\\. Steam It Out\\n\\nSteam may not literally open your pores (see blackhead myths below) but it can\\nhelp reduce the appearance of them by softening up trapped sebum/dead skin\\ncells that can fill out your pores and form blackheads.\\n\\nYou will need... -A large bowl -Water -A soft clean towel\\n\\nDirections Fill a bowl with boiling water. Let it cool briefly, then cover\\nyour head with a towel and lean over it for 5-10 minutes to allow the steam to\\nloosen anything in your pores (form the towel like a tent so no steam\\nescapes.) Be careful not to get to close or you risk burning your skin. When\\nyou are done, rinse your face with warm water and pat firmly but gently dry\\nwith a clean towel (or gently wipe away the blackheads.) Moisturize as usual.\\nRepeat this several times a week, or as needed.\\n\\nSkin care is a balancing act-keep that in mind whenever you’re doing something\\nthat involves cleansing or washing (or pore strips.) Overdoing it is going to\\nmake matter much worse in the long run. Pore strips are great when you really\\nneed them, but it’s best to try and prevent the blackheads in the first place\\nby keeping up a good skin care regime.\\n\\n### 11\\\\. Apple Cider Vinegar & Mint Toner\\n\\nMake your own toner by mixing together ACV and crushed mint leaves. The apple\\ncider vinegar can help breakdown the stuff causing the blackhead, while the\\nmint creates a cooling “tightening” sensation on your skin. If the area around\\nthe blackhead is swollen or irritated (e.g. you were picking at it even though\\nyou shouldn’t be) the menthol can help tame the inflammation. Inflammation can\\nmake it harder for whatever is clogging your pores to come loose in the first\\nplace.\\n\\nYou will need... -3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar -3 tablespoons of\\nfinely chopped/crushed fresh mint leaves -8 ounces of water -Cotton balls\\n\\nDirections Combine vinegar and mint in a small bottle and let it sit for 1\\nweek in cool dark place. Strain, add a cup of water, and store in the\\nrefrigerator for up to 6 days. Use nightly, rinsing your face first with water\\nand then using clean cotton balls to apply the toner. Leave on overnight or up\\nto several hours (if you have sensitive skin) and rinse off in the morning.\\nFollow up with a moisturizer.\\n\\n### 2 Big Blackhead Myths\\n\\nLike acne and so many other skin conditions, myths abound about how to get rid\\nof blackheads. Below are the 2 most common.\\n\\nBlackheads Are Caused By Dirt: Just in case you missed this part in the intro,\\nblackheads are not caused by dirt. If you have larger pores, the dead\\nskin/sebum build-up reacts with oxygen turning the substance black. Voila-a\\nblackhead! A whitehead occurs when the pores’ opening is smaller and the sebum\\nplug does not react to the oxygen.\\n\\nYou Can Shrink Your Pores: Nope, not possible. Pores are not muscles,\\ntherefore they cannot open or close. They are simply holes that house the hair\\nfollicles and sebaceous glands that are covering your body. Some things,\\nhowever, can make pores appear smaller-such as lemon juice, which is an\\nastringent and causes contraction of skin tissue. Otherwise, keeping them\\nclear from blockages that can stretch them wider is the way to go. Genetics,\\nage, and sun exposure can all play a role in how large your pores appear, but\\nthere really is no magic trick to making them “shrink.”\\n\\n### What is a pore strip?\\n\\nSome of these remedies are homemade versions of pore strips, but heres a brief\\nexplanation so you can experiment with making some on your own. Pore strips\\nare made up of some sort of adhesive, and something to attach said adhesive to\\n(at home, this can be gauze or even a strip of clean cotton cut from an old\\nshirt.) When you pull the strip off, you pull the plug of sebum and dead skin\\ncells out of the pore, and voila! The blackheads are gone. Keep in mind this\\ndoes not prevent blackheads-only gets rid of them after they have popped up.\\nThe nice thing about making them at home is they save a decent amount of\\nmoney, and you don’t have to worry about commercial adhesives on your face.\\n\\nP.S. Make sure to take a look at the Everyday Roots Book with 350+ pages of\\nthe best home remedies, natural beauty recipes, homemade cleaners and diy\\nhousehold products. View Remedies\\n\\nBy Claire Goodall\\n\\nClaire is a lover of life, the natural world, and wild blueberries. On the\\nweekend you can find her fiddling in the garden, playing with her dogs, and\\nenjoying the great outdoors with her horse. Claire is very open-minded, ask\\nher anything 🙂 Meet Claire\\n\\n6 Amazing Benefits of Regular Exercise & Physical Activity\\n\\nDaily Drink to \\\"Boost\\\" Your Immune System\\n\\nHomemade Natural Cold and Flu Inhaler\\n\\nHow to Make B Vitamin Water for Natural Energy\\n\\n14 Natural Home Remedies for UTI Pain & Discomfort\\n\\nHomemade Hot Pepper Cream for Arthritis & Joint Pain\\n\\nWe Want to Hear from You! Let us know which remedies work and do not work for\\nyou, ask a question or leave a comment:\\n\\n#### 43 Comments\\n\\n 1. Jamila says:\\n\\nMay 29, 2014 at 12:29 pm\\n\\nSuperb and splendid! The cinnamon and honey strips really did wonders to my\\nface. My face is really looking very smooth, healthy, and glowing.\\n\\nPlease, how often do i use it on my face?\\n\\nBest regards, Jamila\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Gulnoza says:\\n\\nDecember 27, 2014 at 12:57 pm\\n\\nHi, Jamila! I tried the cinnamon and honey strips and it worked perfectly. I\\nused it 3 times a week and it worked out awesomely.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 2. Nancy says:\\n\\nOctober 16, 2014 at 6:58 am\\n\\nWOW first time using the vinegar and baking soda for my toenails worked\\nwonders. Also, do you have any remedy for severe HOT FLASHES?? I am in my 70’s\\nand suffer greatly. Thank you\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 3. Holli says:\\n\\nOctober 31, 2014 at 1:22 am\\n\\nThese are great remedies for skin care, even without problems. I avoid\\nremedies with alcohol and peroxide. The natural variety that are listed, most\\nof the items are already in the kitchen. Thank you for sharing, enjoy the\\nfresh clean happy face\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 4. Jenifer B says:\\n\\nNovember 22, 2014 at 7:03 pm\\n\\nPlease understand that honey is antimicrobial because it is so high in solutes\\nthat it creates a hypertonic environment for microbes. Simply smearing it on\\none’s face is unlikely to have an antimicrobial effect because it is the sheer\\nconcentration of solutes in honey that makes it antimicrobial. The act of\\napplying it to one’s face not only dilutes it, but also does not provide\\nenough contact time for bactericidal or even bacteristatic effect.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 5. luwam says:\\n\\nNovember 25, 2014 at 2:12 pm\\n\\nwow the honey and milk on my face is very good. it softened my face like a\\nbabies.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 6. anto says:\\n\\nDecember 13, 2014 at 2:41 am\\n\\ni did the one of the egg white and tissue paper! it really worked...after\\npeeling the tissue i looked at it against the light and i could see the\\nblackheads..i did the procedure 3 times..i will be doing it every week form\\nnow on. it’s really simple!\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * can say says:\\n\\nJanuary 14, 2015 at 4:05 am\\n\\nHow many times a week did u do it anto.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 7. Ashley says:\\n\\nJanuary 17, 2015 at 2:39 am\\n\\nTissue paper and egg white is amazing . I’m pregnant and have been breaking\\nout VERY bad . Has never been so bad before. My entire face was covered in\\nblack heads. This pulled them all right out first try. Very happy. Will be\\ndoing this once a week from now on !\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 8. reann says:\\n\\nJanuary 21, 2015 at 8:14 am\\n\\nI wouldn’t recommend the sugar scrub. Yes it exfoliated but it leaves\\nmicroscopic cuts behind. you’re trying to heal the skin not tear it. A better\\nexfoliant that’s much finer(if you must exfoliate) baking soda does wonders it\\nalso whitens as it exfoliates so win/win if you have dark or acne spots!\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 9. Keith says:\\n\\nFebruary 7, 2015 at 8:32 am\\n\\nI suffer from blackheads so bad I’m afraid to look someone directly in the\\nface. People have pointed them out before, and it is embarrassing. I actually\\nhave one that is directly in the center of my nose that they all seem to\\nnotice first. I have tried picking it until a scab, and healing it over. Still\\ncomes back. I have tried just popping it, and it comes out, but shortly a few\\ndays later. It comes back, and the hole it leaves in the time it takes to grow\\nback is ridiculously hideous. I have no self worth when it comes to my body\\nregardless. It would be nice to at least have a good looking face. I tried the\\n“Sodium Bicarbonate Paste” I noticed instantly a change in texture, and\\nappearance after the whole process was finished, but still the same unsightly\\ngigantic poor hole. Is it possible coco butter, or anything really would help\\nclear it up. Kinda like lighting scars???\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Christa says:\\n\\nApril 12, 2016 at 7:58 pm\\n\\nHey Keith, going back to how blackheads are formed, I guess just monitor that\\npart where that blackhead always forms! Use facial oil blotters to blot oil\\naway at regular intervals. Make sure get enough sleep every night too. Regular\\nand sufficient sleep can do wonders for your skin. Hope it gets better. x\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 10. Jay says:\\n\\nFebruary 10, 2015 at 7:35 pm\\n\\nCan I just point out that at the bottom you said it was impossible to “shrink\\npores” yet earlier on in this list you said you could with lemon?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Claire Goodall says:\\n\\nFebruary 11, 2015 at 3:09 am\\n\\nYup, I explained at the end why it works and appears to “shrink” them-lemon\\njuice is an astringent. An astringent will cause contraction of body tissue-\\nusually, and in this case, referring to skin. It cannot truly shrink your\\npores, however it CAN temporarily make them appear smaller. This is also why I\\nput “shrinking” in quotes earlier in the list. I hope that cleared it up!\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Suzanne Sanderson says:\\n\\nFebruary 23, 2015 at 1:57 am\\n\\nYes lemon juice does shrink them temporarily. I can’t wait to try the egg\\nwhites.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 11. Sallie says:\\n\\nFebruary 15, 2015 at 9:32 pm\\n\\nHello I’m 53 years old I’ve been fighting black head’s most of my life. I’m\\ngoing to try the egg treatment. Thank you for sharing idea I hope it works.\\nBlack heads look awful.\\n\\nF\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 12. aqsa says:\\n\\nFebruary 25, 2015 at 3:04 pm\\n\\nhi claire, i have blackheads on my face as well besiedes nose , can i apply\\nyou honey n milk remedy to the whole face?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 13. Reyaz says:\\n\\nFebruary 27, 2015 at 5:13 am\\n\\nYou mentioned about moisturizing after treatment, is there any recommendation\\non any home made moisturizer?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 14. mackenzie says:\\n\\nMarch 4, 2015 at 10:40 pm\\n\\nHelp! My cinnamon+honey mixture is wayyyy darker and more runny than\\nyours..what did I do wrong?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * emily says:\\n\\nMarch 21, 2015 at 10:48 pm\\n\\nMackenzie, it could be the honey. Did you use raw organic honey? That honey\\nseems to be white-ish and thick. If you use regular honey then you get the\\nliquidy consistency.\\n\\nI used what I had at home and mixed it all up: lime, sugar (for scrubbing),\\nhoney (not raw, but fresh from my uncle’s beehives/honey farm, and cinnamon.\\nIt is very dark. It was thinner than expected so I simply added more cinnamon.\\n\\nGood luck! -Emily\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Taylor says:\\n\\nJune 27, 2016 at 3:13 pm\\n\\nI don’t have raw honey but I have filtered honey will it do the same thing\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Rina says:\\n\\nMay 25, 2015 at 1:38 pm\\n\\nMaybe you put too much cinnamon or either the cinnamon or honey you used is\\ndarker... Nothing to worry about 🙂\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Emma says:\\n\\nApril 22, 2016 at 5:10 am\\n\\nYou might have to put a bit to more honey in. As it it the honey that makes it\\nsticky and dense.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 15. vithyya says:\\n\\nMarch 10, 2015 at 8:29 am\\n\\nhi claire Every medical practitioner & webpages as well as you have quoted\\nthat blackheads are caused because of sebum ,oil etc. myself & entire family\\nhas got dry & extremely dry skin, but still me & my husband has got lots of\\nblackheads & its raising... will try your remedies but is stress a cause or\\nany thing from your side to improve the situation? Spa people simply say it\\ncan’t be removed just apply make-up to cover it up, but am sure its going to\\nworsen the whole scenario..\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * Broňa says:\\n\\nMarch 24, 2015 at 3:08 pm\\n\\ni ve got the same problem. I dont know what to do because i have very dry and\\nsensitive skin and still having this blackheads :/ please can you give me any\\nadvise how to get rid of them without even more drying my skin ?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 16. Julissa says:\\n\\nMarch 10, 2015 at 11:01 pm\\n\\nDoes the egg white really work if it does how many times to I use it. Also\\ndoes the baking soda and water work if yes how many times to I use it\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * emily says:\\n\\nMarch 21, 2015 at 10:49 pm\\n\\nHelli Julissa, Right before my wedding my eyelash girl told me that girls in\\nVietnam use egg white before their wedding. I can’t stand the smell of eggs so\\nI couldn’t do it. However, if its good enough for an entire culture, its good\\nenough for me! 😀\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 17. Emily says:\\n\\nMarch 15, 2015 at 5:34 pm\\n\\nCan you baking powder instead of baking soda? Because I don’t own baking soda,\\nbut do own baking powder\\n\\nReply\\n\\n * crys says:\\n\\nAugust 4, 2015 at 4:38 pm\\n\\nbaking soda costs one dollar at the store. just get some. baking powder is NOT\\nthe same.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 18. Tanvi says:\\n\\nMarch 19, 2015 at 6:22 am\\n\\nM 18 ,due to dry skin ., wrinkles are appearing on my face ... Wht to do ...\\nMy skin is sensitive nd do have many whiteheads ...\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 19. emily says:\\n\\nMarch 21, 2015 at 10:50 pm\\n\\nHoney, lemon and cinnamon is delicous! I keep licking my lips!\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 20. Renz VBA says:\\n\\nMarch 23, 2015 at 9:07 am\\n\\nThank you for this article, miss Claire!\\n\\nAmazing! I use the lemon trick myself ever since and I can’t believe it is\\nalso featured in this post! In my site I also show the personal blackheads\\nwhere you can see the results right after the process. See my face. Be my\\njudge 🙂\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 21. Sariah says:\\n\\nMarch 28, 2015 at 2:21 am\\n\\nI am in the process of the egg whites I think I have a good feeling about it.\\nBut if it doesn’t work does anyone else recommend a different one?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 22. bruna says:\\n\\nMarch 28, 2015 at 8:20 pm\\n\\nhow long do i leave the egg white on my nose through each layer?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 23. anmol says:\\n\\nApril 1, 2015 at 8:27 am\\n\\nfrom where i can get the strips.....not finding it\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 24. sara says:\\n\\nMay 11, 2015 at 4:01 am\\n\\nI just tried the egg one and it worked great but now that my face is all clean\\ncan someone please tell me if the one wear you put mashed up bananas and apple\\ncider vinegar on a towl and sit over a bowl of steaming water\\nworks?!?!?!?!?!?!?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 25. Alyssa says:\\n\\nMay 15, 2015 at 7:47 am\\n\\nI’m 54 and still have a bad complexion and I’ve tried all the tricks to get\\nrid of them. For the last few years I have gotten more white heads under the\\nskin which are a pain to remove. Only thing I have found to help is medication\\nmy doctor prescribed that I take 2ce a day. Not saying some of these tricks\\ndon’t help others but none have worked for me since I was 14. My doctor says\\ntheirs no way to treat them from the outside as most of the problem is caused\\nfrom the inside. I must say the pills work and have worked well in drying up\\nand healing my bad acne. Like a person said once “If they all work then why is\\ntheir so many of them”? Because the over the counter stuff doesn’t work. Just\\nsaying....\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 26. Tait says:\\n\\nMay 17, 2015 at 5:04 pm\\n\\nI tried the honey and milk one but it didn’t get rid of the black heads, but\\nit did soften my skin. Im going to try the egg whites now. Fingers crossed!\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 27. judie says:\\n\\nMay 19, 2015 at 6:52 pm\\n\\nThe egg white & tissue is my favourite! ive used it for weeks & found it to\\nwork best if you use a facial steamer first then just cover your face in the\\negg whites and tissue (messy) I leave it on atleast 45 minutes until its\\nreally hard & you’ll be amazed seeing all the tiny blackheads on the tissue\\nafterwards!\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 28. Rick says:\\n\\nApril 25, 2016 at 5:34 am\\n\\nI also have tried the Elmer’s glue. You know when you’re a kid and you spread\\nglue on your hand and once dry peel it off to find your prints and such? Well\\nthe tackiness in Elmer’s glue works just the same. I layer a light coating on\\na blackhead area and allow to dry. Peel away and then treat with the organic\\nhoney and milk mixture. I have been told that the lemon juice (citric acid)\\nonly bleaches the blackheads. That may or may not be correct – but I’m\\nextremely happy with my glue – plus I let it dry on my fingers and peel them\\nas well like way back when i was a kid. I still get a kick out of it.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 29. Serita says:\\n\\nMay 1, 2016 at 3:03 pm\\n\\nIf I don’t have any cotton strips, can I just rub it on my face let it sit for\\na while thenow wash it off?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 30. Jemima says:\\n\\nMay 4, 2016 at 6:48 am\\n\\nHello. The egg white one was really good, and the blackheads on my nose are\\nclean. However the enlarged pores are still there, is there any way I can get\\nthem back to their normal size?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 31. Lisa Smith says:\\n\\nMay 10, 2016 at 6:25 am\\n\\nlove all the comments. especiallly the egg whites and tissue remedy for\\nblackheads..awwesome result and its cheap\\n\\nReply\\n\\n### Leave a Reply Cancel reply\\n\\nMEDICAL AND GENERAL DISCLAIMER FOR EVERYDAYROOTS.COM (Referred to as Everyday\\nRoots.)\\n\\nEveryday Roots is intended for informational purposes only. Our site contains\\ngeneral information about medical conditions and treatments, and provides\\ninformation and ideas for, but not limited to, natural and home remedies.\\nEveryday Roots makes no claims that anything presented is true, accurate,\\nproven, and/or not harmful to your health or wellbeing. Our website is not and\\ndoes not claim to be written, edited, or researched by a health care\\nprofessional. Any information on or associated with this website should NOT be\\nconsidered a substitute for medical advice from a healthcare professional. 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The tea tree was named by eighteenth century sailors, who made tea that smelled like nutmeg from the leaves of the tree growing on the swampy southeast Australian coast. Do not confuse the tea tree with the unrelated common tea plant that is used to make black and green teas.\",\n \"Tea tree oil is applied to the skin (used topically) for infections such as acne, fungal infections of the nail (onychomycosis), lice, scabies, athlete's foot (tinea pedis), and ringworm. It is also used topically as a local antiseptic for cuts and abrasions, for burns, insect bites and stings, boils, vaginal infections, recurrent herpes labialis, toothache, infections of the mouth and nose, sore throat, and for ear infections such as otitis media and otitis externa.\",\n \"Mild to moderate acne. Applying a 5% tea tree oil gel appears to be as effective as 5% benzoyl peroxide (Oxy-5, Benzac AC, and others) for treating acne. Tea tree oil might work more slowly than benzoyl peroxide, but seems to be less irritating to facial skin. When applied twice daily for 45 days, tea tree oil reduces several acne symptoms, including acne severity.\",\n \"Fungus infections of the nails (onychomycosis). Topical application of 100% tea tree oil solution, twice daily for six months, can cure fungal toenail infection in about 18% of people who try it. It can also improve nail appearance and symptoms in about 56% of patients after three months and 60% of patients after six months of treatment. It seems to be comparable to twice daily application of clotrimazole 1% solution (Fungoid, Lotrimin, Lotrimin AF). Lower concentrations of tea tree oil do not seem to be as effective. For example, there is some evidence that a 5% tea tree oil cream applied three times daily for two months has no benefit.\",\n \"Athlete's foot (tinea pedis). Topical application of a 10% tea tree oil cream works about as well as tolnaftate 1% cream (Genaspor, Tinactin, Ting, and others) for relieving symptoms of athlete's foot, including scaling, inflammation, itching, and burning. However, the 10% tea tree oil cream doesn't seem to cure the infection. A stronger tea tree oil solution (25% or 50%) is needed for that. Application of 25% or 50% tea tree oil solution appears to both relieve symptoms and clear up the infection in about half of people who try it for 4 weeks. However, 25% or 50% tea tree oil concentrations don't appear to be as effective for curing the infection as medications such as clotrimazole or terbinafine.\",\n \"Bacterial infection of the vagina (bacterial vaginosis). Early research suggests that tea tree oil may benefit people with bacterial vaginosis.\",\n \"Dandruff. Early research suggests that applying a 5% tea tree oil shampoo three minutes daily for four weeks reduces scalp lesions, scalp itchiness, and greasiness in people with dandruff.\",\n \"Dental plaque. Results from research examining the effects of tea tree oil on dental plaque are inconsistent. Some early research shows that brushing the teeth with a 2.5% tea tree oil gel twice daily for 8 weeks reduces gum bleeding but not plaque in people who have gingivitis caused by plaque. Also, using a mouthwash containing tea tree oil after a professional teeth cleaning does not seem to reduce plaque formation. However, rinsing with a specific product (Tebodont) containing tea tree oil and a chemical called xylitol seems to reduce plaque. Also, rinsing with another product that contains tea tree oil, clove, and holy basil seems to reduce plaque.\",\n \"Gingivitis. Results from research examining the effects of tea tree oil on gingivitis are inconsistent. Some early research shows that brushing the teeth with a 2.5% tea tree oil gel twice daily for eight weeks reduces gum bleeding but does not improve overall gum health in people who have gingivitis caused by plaque. However, rinsing with a specific product (Tebodont) containing tea tree oil and a chemical called xylitol seems to reduce gum inflammation. Also, rinsing with another product that contains tea tree oil, clove, and holy basil seems to reduce gum inflammation.\",\n \"Bad breath. Early research shows that adding tea tree oil to an essential oil mixture containing peppermint and lemon oils can reduce bad breath when used as part of a 3-minute oral cleaning.\",\n \"Hemorrhoids. Some early research suggests that applying a gel containing tea tree oil, hyaluronic acid, and methyl-sulfonyl-methane reduces symptoms of hemorrhoids, including pain, inflammation and itching, in children.\",\n \"Cold sores (Herpes labialis). Research so far suggests that applying 6% tea tree oil gel five times daily does not improve cold sores.\",\n \"Excess body hair in women (hirsutism). Early research suggests that using a spray containing lavender oil and tea tree oil twice daily for 3 months slightly reduces hair growth in some areas in women with hirsutism.\",\n \"Lice. Early research suggests that tea tree oil might repel lice. Also, applying a combination of lavender and tea tree oil kills lice eggs and reduces the number of live lice. It is unclear if the effects are caused by the tea tree oil alone or the combination of lavender and tea tree oil.\",\n \"Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection. Evidence about the effects of tea tree oil on MRSA infection is unclear. When compared to standard MRSA treatment alone, adding tea tree oil does not seem to improve overall MRSA clearance or prevent infection. Also, using a tea tree oil solution when cleaning wounds does not seem to improve MRSA clearance. However, an early study suggests that using a 4% tea tree oil nasal ointment plus a 5% tea tree oil body wash along with other standard treatments might have a small benefit. Tea tree oil does not seem to prevent MRSA infection.\",\n \"Allergic skin reactions to nickel. Early research suggests that undiluted tea tree oil may reduce the area and redness skin reactions in people who are allergic to contact with nickel. Also some early evidence suggests that applying diluted tea tree oil to the skin before nickel exposure reduces skin reactions in people allergic to nickel.\",\n \"Yeast infections in the mouth and throat (thrush; also known as oropharyngeal candidiasis). Because people with AIDS have a weak immune system, they sometimes come down with \\\"opportunistic\\\" infections such as thrush. There is some evidence that tea tree oil might be beneficial in patients with HIV/AIDS whose thrush does not respond to usual antifungal medications such as fluconazole. Swishing and expelling tea tree oil solution for 2-4 weeks seems to improve symptoms. There is also early evidence that using tea tree oil as part of an essential oil mixture might improve oral comfort in cancer patients. However, adding 1 mL of tea tree oil to a standard conditioner treatment does not reduce infections and inflammation in people with dentures.\",\n \"Skin infection caused by a certain virus. Early research shows that applying a combination of tea tree oil and iodine to the skin of children for 30 days helps clear up skin bumps caused by a poxvirus better than just tea tree oil or iodine alone.\",\n \"Vaginal infection called trichomoniasis. Early research suggests that tea tree oil may be beneficial for people with a type of vaginal infection called trichomoniasis.\",\n \"Vaginal infection called vaginal candidiasis. Early research suggests that tea tree oil may be beneficial for people with a type of vaginal infection called vaginal candidiasis.\",\n \"Tea tree oil is POSSIBLY SAFE for most people when put on the skin, but it can cause skin irritation and swelling. In people with acne, it can sometimes cause skin dryness, itching, stinging, burning, and redness.\",\n \"Applying products to the skin that contain tea tree oil along with lavender oil might not be safe for young boys who have not yet reached puberty. These products might have hormone effects that could disrupt the normal hormones in a boy's body. In some cases, this has resulted in boys developing abnormal breast growth called gynecomastia. The safety of these products when used by young girls is not known.\",\n \"Tea tree oil is LIKELY UNSAFE when taken by mouth. Don't take tea tree oil by mouth. As a general rule never take undiluted essential oils by mouth due to the possibility of serious side effects. Taking tree tea oil by mouth has caused confusion, inability to walk, unsteadiness, rash, and coma.\",\n \"Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Tea tree oil is POSSIBLY SAFE when applied to the skin. However, it is LIKELY UNSAFE if taken by mouth. Ingestion of tea tree oil can be toxic.\",\n \"For infestation of the eyelashes with a type of mite (ocular demodicosis): Weekly scrubs of the eyelid using 50% tea tree oil along with daily scrubs of the eyelid with tea tree shampoo or 10% tea tree oil, applied once or twice per day for 3-5 minutes for up to 6 weeks.\",\n \"For athlete's foot (tinea pedis): 25% or 50% tea tree oil solution applied twice daily for one month has been used. Also, 10% tea tree oil cream applied twice daily for one month has also been used.\",\n \"For infestation of the eyelashes with a type of mite (ocular demodicosis): Weekly scrubs of the eyelid using 50% tea tree oil and daily eyelid massages with 5% tea tree ointment has been used.\",\n \"Dryden M. S., Dailly S. and Crouch M. A randomized, controlled trial of tea tree topical preparations versus a standard topical regimen for the clearance of MRSA colonization. J Hosp Infect 2004;56(4):283-286. View abstract.\",\n \"Edmondson M, Newall N, Carville K, Smith J, Riley TV and Carson CF. Uncontrolled, open-label, pilot study of tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) oil solution in the decolonisation of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus positive wounds and its influence on wound healing. Int Wound J 2011;8(4):375-384. View abstract.\",\n \"Elsom GF, Hyde D. Susceptibility of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus to tea tree oil and mupirocin. J Antimicrob Chemother 1999;43:427-8. View abstract.\",\n \"Enshaieh S, Jooya A, Siadat AH, and Iraji F. The efficacy of 5% topical tea tree oil gel in mild to moderate acne vulgaris: a randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2007;73(1):22-25. View abstract.\",\n \"Gao YY, Di Pascuale MA, Elizondo A and Tseng SC. Clinical treatment of ocular demodecosis by lid scrub with tea tree oil. Cornea 2007;26(2):136-143. View abstract.\",\n \"Greig JE, Thoo SL, Carson CF, Riley TV. Allergic contact dermatitis following use of a tea tree oil hand-wash not due to tea tree oil. Contact Dermatitis 1999;41:354-5. View abstract.\",\n \"Hammer KA, Carson CF, Riley TV. In vitro activities of ketoconazole, econazole, miconazole, and Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) oil against Malassezia species. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 2000;44:467-9. View abstract.\",\n \"Hammer KA, Carson CF, Riley TV. In-vitro activity of essential oils, in particular Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) oil and tea tree oil products, against Candida spp. J Antimicrob Chemother 1998;42:591-5. View abstract.\",\n \"Hammer KA, Carson CF, Riley TV. Susceptibility of transient and commensal skin flora to the essential oil of Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree oil). Am J Infect Control 1996;24:186-9.. View abstract.\",\n \"Henley DV, Lipson N, Korach KS, Bloch CA. Prepubertal gynecomastia linked to lavender and tea tree oils. N Eng J Med 2007;356:479-85. View abstract.\",\n \"Hur MH, Park J, Maddock-Jennings W, Kim DO and Lee MS. Reduction of mouth malodour and volatile sulphur compounds in intensive care patients using an essential oil mouthwash. Phytother Res 2007;21(7):641-643. View abstract.\",\n \"James PJ, Callander JT. Dipping and jetting with tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) oil formulations control lice (Bovicola ovis) on sheep. Vet Parasitol. 2012 Oct 26;189(2-4):338-43. View abstract.\",\n \"Jandourek A, Vaishampayan JK, Vazquez JA. Efficacy of melaleuca oral solution for the treatment of fluconazole refractory oral candidiasis in AIDS patients. AIDS 1998;12:1033-7. View abstract.\",\n \"Joksimovic N, Spasovski G, Joksimovic V, et al. Efficacy and tolerability of hyaluronic acid, tea tree oil and methyl-sulfonyl-methane in a new gel medical device for treatment of haemorrhoids in a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Updates Surg 2012;64:195-201. View abstract.\",\n \"Kang HY, Na SS and Kim YK. [Effects of oral care with essential oil on improvement in oral health status of hospice patients]. J Korean Acad Nurs 2010;40(4):473-481. View abstract.\",\n \"Khanna M, Qasem K, Sasseville D. Allergic contact dermatitis to tea tree oil with erythema multiforme-like id reaction. Am J Contact Dermat 2000;11:238-42.. View abstract.\",\n \"Kim JH, Chun YS and Kim JC. Clinical and immunological responses in ocular demodecosis. J Korean Med Sci 2011;26(9):1231-1237. View abstract.\",\n \"Koh KJ, Pearce AL, Marshman G, et al. Tea tree oil reduces histamine-induced skin inflammation. Br J Dermatol 2002;147:1212-7.. View abstract.\",\n \"Koo H, Kim TH, Kim KW, Wee SW, Chun YS, Kim JC. Ocular surface discomfort and Demodex: effect of tea tree oil eyelid scrub in Demodex blepharitis. J Korean Med Sci. 2012 Dec;27(12):1574-9. View abstract.\",\n \"Kothiwale SV, Patwardhan V, Gandhi M, Sohoni R, Kumar A. A comparative study of antiplaque and antigingivitis effects of herbal mouthrinse containing tea tree oil, clove, and basil with commercially available essential oil mouthrinse. J Indian Soc Periodontol. 2014 May;18(3):316-20. View abstract.\",\n \"Kwon HH, Yoon JY, Park SY, Min S, Suh DH. Comparison of clinical and histological effects between lactobacillus-fermented Chamaecyparis obtusa and tea tree oil for the treatment of acne: an eight-week double-blind randomized controlled split-face study. Dermatology. 2014;229(2):102-9. View abstract.\",\n \"Markum E and Baillie J. Combination of essential oil of Melaleuca alternifolia and iodine in the treatment of molluscum contagiosum in children. J Drugs Dermatol 2012;11(3):349-354. View abstract.\",\n \"Martin KW, Ernst E. Herbal medicines for treatment of fungal infections: a systematic review of controlled clinical trials. Mycoses 2004;47:87-92. View abstract.\",\n \"May J, Chan CH, King A, et al. Time-kill studies of tea tree oils on clinical isolates. J Antimicrob Chemother 2000;45:639-43. View abstract.\",\n \"Morris MC, Donoghue A, Markowitz JA, Osterhoudt KC. Ingestion of tea tree oil (Melaleuca oil) by a 4-year-old boy. Pediatr Emerg Care 2003;19:169-71. View abstract.\",\n \"Nelson RR. Selection of resistance to the essential oil of Melaleuca alternifolia in Staphylococcus aureus. J Antimicrob Chemother 2000;45:549-50. View abstract.\",\n \"Pearce AL, Finlay-Jones JJ, Hart PH. Reduction of nickel-induced contact hypersensitivity reactions by topical tea tree oil in humans. Inflamm Res 2005;54:22-30. View abstract.\",\n \"Rubel DM, Freeman S, Southwell IA. Tea tree oil allergy: what is the offending agent? Report of three cases of tea tree oil allergy and review of the literature. Australas J Dermatol 1998;39:244-7. View abstract.\",\n \"Satchell AC, Saurajen A, Bell C and Barnetson RS. Treatment of dandruff with 5% tea tree oil shampoo. J Am Acad Dermatol 2002;47(6):852-855. View abstract.\",\n \"Girgenti, P. and Suss, L. [Repellent activity against Aedes aegypti (L.) of formulas based on natural vegetable extracts or synthetic active agents]. Ann.Ig 2002;14(3):205-210. View abstract.\",\n \"Grigor'eva, V. D., Dashina, T. A., Iur'eva, E. A., and Matkovskaia, T. A. [Balneological use of bath concentrate containing xidifon and essential oils from ginger, nutmeg, and sandal]. Vopr.Kurortol.Fizioter.Lech.Fiz Kult. 2001;(6):35-36. View abstract.\",\n \"Aissaoui, A., El Hilaly, J., Israili, Z. H., and Lyoussi, B. Acute diuretic effect of continuous intravenous infusion of an aqueous extract of Coriandrum sativum L. in anesthetized rats. J Ethnopharmacol. 1-4-2008;115(1):89-95. View abstract.\",\n \"Basilico, M. Z. and Basilico, J. C. Inhibitory effects of some spice essential oils on Aspergillus ochraceus NRRL 3174 growth and ochratoxin A production. Lett.Appl.Microbiol. 1999;29(4):238-241. View abstract.\",\n \"Bub, S., Brinckmann, J., Cicconetti, G., and Valentine, B. Efficacy of an herbal dietary supplement (Smooth Move) in the management of constipation in nursing home residents: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. J Am.Med.Dir.Assoc. 2006;7(9):556-561. View abstract.\",\n \"Burdock, G. A. and Carabin, I. G. Safety assessment of coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) essential oil as a food ingredient. Food Chem.Toxicol 2009;47(1):22-34. View abstract.\",\n \"Chaudhry, N. M. and Tariq, P. Bactericidal activity of black pepper, bay leaf, aniseed and coriander against oral isolates. Pak.J Pharm Sci 2006;19(3):214-218. View abstract.\",\n \"Chithra, V. and Leelamma, S. Hypolipidemic effect of coriander seeds (Coriandrum sativum): mechanism of action. Plant Foods Hum.Nutr. 1997;51(2):167-172. View abstract.\",\n \"Eidi, M., Eidi, A., Saeidi, A., Molanaei, S., Sadeghipour, A., Bahar, M., and Bahar, K. Effect of coriander seed (Coriandrum sativum L.) ethanol extract on insulin release from pancreatic beta cells in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Phytother.Res 2009;23(3):404-406. View abstract.\",\n \"Emamghoreishi, M., Khasaki, M., and Aazam, M. F. Coriandrum sativum: evaluation of its anxiolytic effect in the elevated plus-maze. J Ethnopharmacol. 1-15-2005;96(3):365-370. View abstract.\",\n \"Gray, A. M. and Flatt, P. R. Insulin-releasing and insulin-like activity of the traditional anti-diabetic plant Coriandrum sativum (coriander). Br.J Nutr. 1999;81(3):203-209. View abstract.\",\n \"Hashim, S., Aboobaker, V. S., Madhubala, R., Bhattacharya, R. K., and Rao, A. R. Modulatory effects of essential oils from spices on the formation of DNA adduct by aflatoxin B1 in vitro. Nutr.Cancer 1994;21(2):169-175. View abstract.\",\n \"Knio, K. M., Usta, J., Dagher, S., Zournajian, H., and Kreydiyyeh, S. Larvicidal activity of essential oils extracted from commonly used herbs in Lebanon against the seaside mosquito, Ochlerotatus caspius. Bioresour.Technol. 2008;99(4):763-768. View abstract.\",\n \"Moneret-Vautrin, D. A., Morisset, M., Lemerdy, P., Croizier, A., and Kanny, G. Food allergy and IgE sensitization caused by spices: CICBAA data (based on 589 cases of food allergy). Allerg.Immunol.(Paris) 2002;34(4):135-140. View abstract.\",\n \"Platel K, Srinivasan K. A Study of the digestive stimulant action of select spices in experimental rats. Journal of Food Science and Technology 2001;38(4):358-361.\",\n \"Ramakrishna, Rao R., Platel, K., and Srinivasan, K. In vitro influence of spices and spice-active principles on digestive enzymes of rat pancreas and small intestine. Nahrung 2003;47(6):408-412. View abstract.\",\n \"Reddy, A. C. and Lokesh, B. R. Studies on spice principles as antioxidants in the inhibition of lipid peroxidation of rat liver microsomes. Mol.Cell Biochem. 1992;111(1-2):117-124. View abstract.\",\n \"Satyanarayana, S., Sushruta, K., Sarma, G. S., Srinivas, N., and Subba Raju, G. V. Antioxidant activity of the aqueous extracts of spicy food additives-- evaluation and comparison with ascorbic acid in in-vitro systems. J Herb.Pharmacother. 2004;4(2):1-10. View abstract.\",\n \"Tantaoui-Elaraki, A. and Beraoud, L. Inhibition of growth and aflatoxin production in Aspergillus parasiticus by essential oils of selected plant materials. J Environ.Pathol.Toxicol Oncol. 1994;13(1):67-72. View abstract.\",\n \"Usta, J., Kreydiyyeh, S., Knio, K., Barnabe, P., Bou-Moughlabay, Y., and Dagher, S. Linalool decreases HepG2 viability by inhibiting mitochondrial complexes I and II, increasing reactive oxygen species and decreasing ATP and GSH levels. Chem.Biol.Interact. 6-15-2009;180(1):39-46. View abstract.\",\n \"van Toorenenbergen, A. W. and Dieges, P. H. Demonstration of spice-specific IgE in patients with suspected food allergies. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 1987;79(1):108-113. View abstract.\",\n \"Veal, L. The potential effectiveness of essential oils as a treatment for headlice, Pediculus humanus capitis. Complement Ther Nurs.Midwifery 1996;2(4):97-101. View abstract.\",\n \"Williams LR, Home VN, Zhang X, and et al. The composition and bactericidal activity of oil of Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree oil). Int J Aromather 1988;1:15-17.\",\n \"Williamson, E. M., Priestley, C. M., and Burgess, I. F. An investigation and comparison of the bioactivity of selected essential oils on human lice and house dust mites. Fitoterapia 2007;78(7-8):521-525. View abstract.\",\n \"Andersen LP, Holck S, Kupcinskas L, et al. Gastric inflammatory markers and interleukins in patients with functional dyspepsia treated with astaxanthin. FEMS Immunol.Med Microbiol. 2007;50:244-48. View abstract.\",\n \"Barker SC and Altman PM. A randomised, assessor blind, parallel group comparative efficacy trial of three products for the treatment of head lice in children--melaleuca oil and lavender oil, pyrethrins and piperonyl butoxide, and a \\\"suffocation\\\" product. BMC Dermatol 2010;10:6. View abstract.\",\n \"Barker SC and Altman PM. An ex vivo, assessor blind, randomised, parallel group, comparative efficacy trial of the ovicidal activity of three pediculicides after a single application--melaleuca oil and lavender oil, eucalyptus oil and lemon tea tree oil, and a \\\"suffocation\\\" pediculicide. BMC Dermatol 2011;11:14. View abstract.\",\n \"Bassett IB, Pannowitz DL, Barnetson RS. A comparative study of tea-tree oil versus benzoylperoxide in the treatment of acne. Med J Aust 1990;153:455-8. View abstract.\",\n \"Bhushan M, Beck MH. Allergic contact dermatitis from tea tree oil in a wart paint. Contact Dermatitis 1997;36:117-8. View abstract.\",\n \"Blackwood B, Thompson G, McMullan R, Stevenson M, Riley TV, Alderdice FA, Trinder TJ, Lavery GG, McAuley DF. Tea tree oil (5%) body wash versus standard care (Johnson's Baby Softwash) to prevent colonization with methicillin- resistant Staphylococcus aureus in critically ill adults: a randomized controlled trial. J Antimicrob Chemother. 2013 May;68(5):1193-9. View abstract.\",\n \"Buck DS, Nidorf DM, Addino JG. Comparison of two topical preparations for the treatment of onychomycosis: Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) oil and clotimazole. J Fam Pract 1994;38:601-5. View abstract.\",\n \"Buck DS, Nidorf DM, Addino JG. Comparison of two topical preparations for the treatment of onychomycosis: Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) oil and clotrimazole. J Fam Pract 1994;38:601-5. View abstract.\",\n \"Caelli M and Riley T. Tea tree oil - an alternative topical decolonisation agent for adult inpatients with methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) - a pilot study. J Hosp Infect 1998;40 (Suppl A):9.\",\n \"Canyon DV and Speare R. A comparison of botanical and synthetic substances commonly used to prevent head lice (Pediculus humanus var. capitis) infestation. Int J Dermatol 2007;46(4):422-426. View abstract.\",\n \"Carson CF, Cookson BD, Farrelly HD, Riley TV. Susceptibility of methicillin- resistant Staphylococcus aureus to the essential oil of Melaleuca alternifolia. J Antimicrob Chemother 1995;35:421-4.. View abstract.\",\n \"Carson CF, Riley TV, Cookson BD. Efficacy and safety of tea tree oil as a topical antimicrobial agent. J Hosp Infect 1998;40:175-8. View abstract.\",\n \"Carson CF, Riley TV. Toxicity of the essential oil of Melaleuca alternifolia or tea tree oil. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 1995;33:193-4. View abstract.\",\n \"Carson CR, Ashton L, Dry L, et al. Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) oil gel (6%) for the treatment of recurrent herpes labialis. J Antimicrob Chemother 2001;48:450-1. View abstract.\",\n \"Chan CH, Loudon KW. Activity of tea tree oil on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). J Hosp Infect 1998;39:244-5. View abstract.\",\n \"Christoffers WA, Blömeke B, Coenraads PJ, Schuttelaar ML. Co-sensitization to ascaridole and tea tree oil. Contact Dermatitis. 2013 Sep;69(3):187-9. View abstract.\",\n \"Cox SD, Mann CM, Markham JL, et al. The mode of antimicrobial action of the essential oil of Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree oil). J Appl Microbiol 2000;88:170-5.. View abstract.\",\n \"Satchell AC, Saurajen A, Bell C, Barnetson RS. Treatment of interdigital tinea pedis with 25% and 50% tea tree oil solution: a randomized, placebo- controlled, blinded study. Australas J Dermatol 2002;43:175-8.. View abstract.\",\n \"Saxer UP, Stauble A, Szabo SH and Menghini G. [Effect of mouthwashing with tea tree oil on plaque and inflammation]. Schweiz Monatsschr Zahnmed 2003;113(9):985-996. View abstract.\",\n \"Soukoulis, S. and Hirsch, R. The effects of a tea tree oil-containing gel on plaque and chronic gingivitis. Aust Dent J 2004;49(2):78-83. View abstract.\",\n \"Syed TA, Qureshi ZA, Ali SM, et al. Treatment of toenail onychomycosis with 2% butenafine and 5% Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) oil in cream. Trop Med Int Health 1999;4:284-7. View abstract.\",\n \"Tong MM, Altman PM, Barnetson RS. Tea tree oil in the treatment of tinea pedis. Australas J Dermatol 1992;33:145-9. View abstract.\",\n \"Varma S, Blackford S, Statham BN, Blackwell A. Combined contact allergy to tea tree oil and lavender oil complicating chronic vulvovaginitis. Contact Dermatitis 2000;42:309-10. View abstract.\",\n \"Conditions of Use and Important Information: This information is meant to supplement, not replace advice from your doctor or healthcare provider and is not meant to cover all possible uses, precautions, interactions or adverse effects. This information may not fit your specific health circumstances. Never delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice from your doctor or other qualified health care provider because of something you have read on WebMD. You should always speak with your doctor or health care professional before you start, stop, or change any prescribed part of your health care plan or treatment and to determine what course of therapy is right for you.\",\n \"This copyrighted material is provided by Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database Consumer Version. 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If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or dial 911 immediately.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"TEA TREE OIL: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions and Warnings - WebMD\\n\\nSkip to content\\n\\nCheck Your Symptoms Find A Doctor Find Lowest Drug Prices\\n\\nSign In Sign UpSubscribe\\n\\n * My ProfileWelcome\\n * * My Tools\\n * My WebMD Pages\\n * My Account\\n * Sign Out\\n\\nSubscribe\\n\\nPrint Article\\n\\nWebMD Home Vitamins & Supplements\\n\\n# Find a Vitamin or Supplement\\n\\n# TEA TREE OIL\\n\\n#### Other Names:\\n\\nAceite del Árbol de Té, Australian Tea Tree Oil, Huile de Melaleuca, Huile de\\nThéier, Huile de Théier Australien, Huile Essentielle de Théier, Melaleuca\\nalternifolia, Melaleuca Oil, Oil of Melaleuca, Oleum Melaleucae, Tea Tree, Tea\\nTree Essentia... See All NamesAceite del Árbol de Té, Australian Tea Tree Oil,\\nHuile de Melaleuca, Huile de Théier, Huile de Théier Australien, Huile\\nEssentielle de Théier, Melaleuca alternifolia, Melaleuca Oil, Oil of\\nMelaleuca, Oleum Melaleucae, Tea Tree, Tea Tree Essential Oil.\\n\\nHide Names\\n\\nReview this Treatment113 User ReviewsSee Brand Products\\n\\n###### TEA TREE OIL Overview Information\\n\\nTea tree oil is derived from the leaves of the tea tree. The tea tree was\\nnamed by eighteenth century sailors, who made tea that smelled like nutmeg\\nfrom the leaves of the tree growing on the swampy southeast Australian coast.\\nDo not confuse the tea tree with the unrelated common tea plant that is used\\nto make black and green teas.\\n\\nTea tree oil is applied to the skin (used topically) for infections such as\\nacne, fungal infections of the nail (onychomycosis), lice, scabies, athlete's\\nfoot (tinea pedis), and ringworm. It is also used topically as a local\\nantiseptic for cuts and abrasions, for burns, insect bites and stings, boils,\\nvaginal infections, recurrent herpes labialis, toothache, infections of the\\nmouth and nose, sore throat, and for ear infections such as otitis media and\\notitis externa.\\n\\nSome people add it to bath water to treat cough, bronchial congestion, and\\npulmonary inflammation.\\n\\n#### How does it work?\\n\\nThe chemicals in tea tree oil may kill bacteria and fungus, and reduce\\nallergic skin reactions.\\n\\n###### TEA TREE OIL Uses & Effectiveness\\n\\n### Possibly Effective for:\\n\\n * Mild to moderate acne. Applying a 5% tea tree oil gel appears to be as effective as 5% benzoyl peroxide (Oxy-5, Benzac AC, and others) for treating acne. Tea tree oil might work more slowly than benzoyl peroxide, but seems to be less irritating to facial skin. When applied twice daily for 45 days, tea tree oil reduces several acne symptoms, including acne severity.\\n * Fungus infections of the nails (onychomycosis). Topical application of 100% tea tree oil solution, twice daily for six months, can cure fungal toenail infection in about 18% of people who try it. It can also improve nail appearance and symptoms in about 56% of patients after three months and 60% of patients after six months of treatment. It seems to be comparable to twice daily application of clotrimazole 1% solution (Fungoid, Lotrimin, Lotrimin AF). Lower concentrations of tea tree oil do not seem to be as effective. For example, there is some evidence that a 5% tea tree oil cream applied three times daily for two months has no benefit.\\n * Athlete's foot (tinea pedis). Topical application of a 10% tea tree oil cream works about as well as tolnaftate 1% cream (Genaspor, Tinactin, Ting, and others) for relieving symptoms of athlete's foot, including scaling, inflammation, itching, and burning. However, the 10% tea tree oil cream doesn't seem to cure the infection. A stronger tea tree oil solution (25% or 50%) is needed for that. Application of 25% or 50% tea tree oil solution appears to both relieve symptoms and clear up the infection in about half of people who try it for 4 weeks. However, 25% or 50% tea tree oil concentrations don't appear to be as effective for curing the infection as medications such as clotrimazole or terbinafine.\\n\\n### Insufficient Evidence for:\\n\\n * Bacterial infection of the vagina (bacterial vaginosis). Early research suggests that tea tree oil may benefit people with bacterial vaginosis.\\n * Dandruff. Early research suggests that applying a 5% tea tree oil shampoo three minutes daily for four weeks reduces scalp lesions, scalp itchiness, and greasiness in people with dandruff.\\n * Dental plaque. Results from research examining the effects of tea tree oil on dental plaque are inconsistent. Some early research shows that brushing the teeth with a 2.5% tea tree oil gel twice daily for 8 weeks reduces gum bleeding but not plaque in people who have gingivitis caused by plaque. Also, using a mouthwash containing tea tree oil after a professional teeth cleaning does not seem to reduce plaque formation. However, rinsing with a specific product (Tebodont) containing tea tree oil and a chemical called xylitol seems to reduce plaque. Also, rinsing with another product that contains tea tree oil, clove, and holy basil seems to reduce plaque.\\n * Gingivitis. Results from research examining the effects of tea tree oil on gingivitis are inconsistent. Some early research shows that brushing the teeth with a 2.5% tea tree oil gel twice daily for eight weeks reduces gum bleeding but does not improve overall gum health in people who have gingivitis caused by plaque. However, rinsing with a specific product (Tebodont) containing tea tree oil and a chemical called xylitol seems to reduce gum inflammation. Also, rinsing with another product that contains tea tree oil, clove, and holy basil seems to reduce gum inflammation.\\n * Bad breath. Early research shows that adding tea tree oil to an essential oil mixture containing peppermint and lemon oils can reduce bad breath when used as part of a 3-minute oral cleaning.\\n * Hemorrhoids. Some early research suggests that applying a gel containing tea tree oil, hyaluronic acid, and methyl-sulfonyl-methane reduces symptoms of hemorrhoids, including pain, inflammation and itching, in children.\\n * Cold sores (Herpes labialis). Research so far suggests that applying 6% tea tree oil gel five times daily does not improve cold sores.\\n * Excess body hair in women (hirsutism). Early research suggests that using a spray containing lavender oil and tea tree oil twice daily for 3 months slightly reduces hair growth in some areas in women with hirsutism.\\n * Lice. Early research suggests that tea tree oil might repel lice. Also, applying a combination of lavender and tea tree oil kills lice eggs and reduces the number of live lice. It is unclear if the effects are caused by the tea tree oil alone or the combination of lavender and tea tree oil.\\n * Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection. Evidence about the effects of tea tree oil on MRSA infection is unclear. When compared to standard MRSA treatment alone, adding tea tree oil does not seem to improve overall MRSA clearance or prevent infection. Also, using a tea tree oil solution when cleaning wounds does not seem to improve MRSA clearance. However, an early study suggests that using a 4% tea tree oil nasal ointment plus a 5% tea tree oil body wash along with other standard treatments might have a small benefit. Tea tree oil does not seem to prevent MRSA infection.\\n * Allergic skin reactions to nickel. Early research suggests that undiluted tea tree oil may reduce the area and redness skin reactions in people who are allergic to contact with nickel. Also some early evidence suggests that applying diluted tea tree oil to the skin before nickel exposure reduces skin reactions in people allergic to nickel.\\n * Yeast infections in the mouth and throat (thrush; also known as oropharyngeal candidiasis). Because people with AIDS have a weak immune system, they sometimes come down with \\\"opportunistic\\\" infections such as thrush. There is some evidence that tea tree oil might be beneficial in patients with HIV/AIDS whose thrush does not respond to usual antifungal medications such as fluconazole. Swishing and expelling tea tree oil solution for 2-4 weeks seems to improve symptoms. There is also early evidence that using tea tree oil as part of an essential oil mixture might improve oral comfort in cancer patients. However, adding 1 mL of tea tree oil to a standard conditioner treatment does not reduce infections and inflammation in people with dentures.\\n * Skin infection caused by a certain virus. Early research shows that applying a combination of tea tree oil and iodine to the skin of children for 30 days helps clear up skin bumps caused by a poxvirus better than just tea tree oil or iodine alone.\\n * Vaginal infection called trichomoniasis. Early research suggests that tea tree oil may be beneficial for people with a type of vaginal infection called trichomoniasis.\\n * Vaginal infection called vaginal candidiasis. Early research suggests that tea tree oil may be beneficial for people with a type of vaginal infection called vaginal candidiasis.\\n * Congestion.\\n * Cough.\\n * Ear infections.\\n * Preventing infections in cuts, abrasions, burns, insect bites and stings, and boils.\\n * Ringworm.\\n * Scabies.\\n * Sore throat.\\n * Other conditions.\\n\\nMore evidence is needed to rate tea tree oil for these uses.\\n\\n###### TEA TREE OIL Side Effects & Safety\\n\\nTea tree oil is POSSIBLY SAFE for most people when put on the skin, but it can\\ncause skin irritation and swelling. In people with acne, it can sometimes\\ncause skin dryness, itching, stinging, burning, and redness.\\n\\nApplying products to the skin that contain tea tree oil along with lavender\\noil might not be safe for young boys who have not yet reached puberty. These\\nproducts might have hormone effects that could disrupt the normal hormones in\\na boy's body. In some cases, this has resulted in boys developing abnormal\\nbreast growth called gynecomastia. The safety of these products when used by\\nyoung girls is not known.\\n\\nTea tree oil is LIKELY UNSAFE when taken by mouth. Don't take tea tree oil by\\nmouth. As a general rule never take undiluted essential oils by mouth due to\\nthe possibility of serious side effects. Taking tree tea oil by mouth has\\ncaused confusion, inability to walk, unsteadiness, rash, and coma.\\n\\n#### Special Precautions & Warnings:\\n\\nPregnancy and breast-feeding: Tea tree oil is POSSIBLY SAFE when applied to\\nthe skin. However, it is LIKELY UNSAFE if taken by mouth. Ingestion of tea\\ntree oil can be toxic.\\n\\n###### TEA TREE OIL Interactions\\n\\nWe currently have no information for TEA TREE OIL Interactions\\n\\n###### TEA TREE OIL Dosing\\n\\nThe following doses have been studied in scientific research:\\n\\nADULT\\n\\nAPPLIED TO THE SKIN:\\n\\n * For acne: 5% tea tree oil gel applied daily.\\n * For infestation of the eyelashes with a type of mite (ocular demodicosis): Weekly scrubs of the eyelid using 50% tea tree oil along with daily scrubs of the eyelid with tea tree shampoo or 10% tea tree oil, applied once or twice per day for 3-5 minutes for up to 6 weeks.\\n * For nail fungus (onychomycosis): 100% tea tree oil solution applied twice daily for 6 months.\\n * For athlete's foot (tinea pedis): 25% or 50% tea tree oil solution applied twice daily for one month has been used. Also, 10% tea tree oil cream applied twice daily for one month has also been used.\\n\\nCHILDREN\\n\\nAPPLIED TO THE SKIN:\\n\\n * For acne: 5% tea tree oil gel applied daily.\\n * For infestation of the eyelashes with a type of mite (ocular demodicosis): Weekly scrubs of the eyelid using 50% tea tree oil and daily eyelid massages with 5% tea tree ointment has been used.\\n\\nView clinical references for this vitamin or supplement\\n\\nReferences:\\n\\nDel Beccaro MA. Melaleuca oil poisoning in a 17-month-old. Vet Hum Toxicol\\n1995;37:557-8. View abstract.\\n\\nDryden M. S., Dailly S. and Crouch M. A randomized, controlled trial of tea\\ntree topical preparations versus a standard topical regimen for the clearance\\nof MRSA colonization. J Hosp Infect 2004;56(4):283-286. 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Dr. Zoe Draelos, a dermatologist in Durham, North Carolina, who's thankfully provided 8 easy ways to prevent these bad boys from popping up so often (and how to take care of 'em when they do crop up).\",\n \"\\\"A blackhead is a wax plug in a pore made up of dead skin cells, debris, and bacteria,\\\" says Dr. Draelos. \\\"What causes them is a blockage in the pore that prevents the gland from secreting and shedding what it needs to (oil, dead skin cells etc.). Then, as the wax plug slowly gets pushed toward the skin's surface, it comes in contact with the air, which oxidizes it and turns black.\\\"\",\n \"\\\"Benzoyl peroxide, while it works better and faster, can end up being too irritating if you have sensitive or dry skin,\\\" explains Dr. Draelos. \\\"So, use a wash with salicylic acid instead since it's not as harsh.\\\"\",\n \"\\\"And while you may not see results as quickly, it is effective — and it also helps prevent new blackheads from forming by keeping your pores clear.\\\"\",\n \"\\\"The wax plug that's stuck inside of your pore is very sticky, so you have to unstick it first in order for it to work its way out,\\\" says Draelos. One way to get rid of stubborn blackheads is to use a wipe (every other night) that contains malic, glycolic, lactic, and salicylic acids. These ingredients clear away any dead skin cells that block the pores and help break down the wax plugs, loosening them so they can break free from your pores.\",\n \"\\\"Pore strips do help get rid of blackheads by pulling them out of the pore, but they work better after the plug has been loosened up,\\\" says Dr. Draelos.\",\n \"She suggests using a benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid treatment cream a few nights in a row before using a pore strip (wherever you get blackheads the most), since you'll get better results.\",\n \"\\\"If you're washing your face with a benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid cleanser for two weeks (the skin's renewal time) and you're still seeing blackheads, incorporate a mechanized brush into your routine,\\\" says Dr. Draelos. \\\"These help loosen up the plugs faster.\\\" If you have oily skin, she suggests using them every day, but if you have sensitive, dry skin, be sure to only use them once a week.\",\n \"\\\"Using an oil-absorbing clay mask once a week for 10 to 15 minutes will help control the amount of oil on your skin,\\\" says Draelos. \\\"And the less oil you have, the less blackheads you'll see.\\\"\",\n \"A formula like this one, which can be used on every skin type, offers up professional results in the comfort of your own home. With 25 percent AHA and the 2 percent BHA and a cocktail of acids like glycolic, tartaric, lactic, citric, and salicylic, it gently resurfaces your skin, exfoliating away any built-up dead skin cells that can contribute to clogged pores.\",\n \"Simply leave it on for 20 minutes, rinse it off with warm water, and take a selfie, because your skin is about to be blackhead-free and glowing (oh, and it won't be red either!). Just use it sparingly, like once every two weeks, because it's a no-joke formula.\",\n \"If you're still not seeing progress after using your new at-home regimen for a month and a half, make an appointment with your dermatologist. He or she may have to de-plug your blackheads using special tools.\",\n \"They may also prescribe you a vitamin A creams like Retin A or Differen gel to tackle and prevent blackheads from coming back. Prescription-strength formulas like these ones make the skin that lines your pores exfoliate better, so the contents don't get stuck and result in a clogged pore.\",\n \"A Part of Hearst Digital Media Cosmopolitan participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"How to Get Rid of Blackheads - 8 Blackhead Removal Products That Really Work\\n\\nToday's Top Stories\\n\\n1\\n\\nThe Great CNN Baby Boom\\n\\n2\\n\\nA Pro Face Reader Decodes the Royal Family Photo\\n\\n3\\n\\nThe 50 Best Butts on Instagram\\n\\n4\\n\\n7 Charts Only BFFs Will get\\n\\n5\\n\\nAdam Rippon Riffs On 'Legally Blonde'\\n\\n# 8 Easy Ways to Get Rid of Blackheads Because They're Seriously Annoying\\n\\n##\\n\\nCan't we all just have clear skin already?\\n\\nBy Carly Cardellino\\n\\nApr 9, 2018\\n\\nCourtesy Image/Kathleen Kamphausen\\n\\nSomething you already know: Blackheads are super annoying because they keep\\nhappening — just when you clear them all away, it seems another batch appear.\\nCue all of the eyerolls. To the rescue? Dr. Zoe Draelos, a dermatologist in\\nDurham, North Carolina, who's thankfully provided 8 easy ways to prevent these\\nbad boys from popping up so often (and how to take care of 'em when they do\\ncrop up).\\n\\n1 of 8\\n\\nGetty\\n\\nSo, What Causes Blackheads Anyway?\\n\\nHalf of the battle of banishing blackheads is knowing what they are and what's\\ncausing them.\\n\\n\\\"A blackhead is a wax plug in a pore made up of dead skin cells, debris, and\\nbacteria,\\\" says Dr. Draelos. \\\"What causes them is a blockage in the pore that\\nprevents the gland from secreting and shedding what it needs to (oil, dead\\nskin cells etc.). Then, as the wax plug slowly gets pushed toward the skin's\\nsurface, it comes in contact with the air, which oxidizes it and turns black.\\\"\\n\\nAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below\\n\\n2 of 8\\n\\nUse the Right Cleanser\\n\\n$7.40\\n\\nSHOP NOW\\n\\n\\\"Benzoyl peroxide, while it works better and faster, can end up being too\\nirritating if you have sensitive or dry skin,\\\" explains Dr. Draelos. \\\"So, use\\na wash with salicylic acid instead since it's not as harsh.\\\"\\n\\n\\\"And while you may not see results as quickly, it is effective — and it also\\nhelps prevent new blackheads from forming by keeping your pores clear.\\\"\\n\\nAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below\\n\\n3 of 8\\n\\nEnlist the Help of Oil-Dissolving Ingredients\\n\\n$35.70\\n\\nSHOP NOW\\n\\n\\\"The wax plug that's stuck inside of your pore is very sticky, so you have to\\nunstick it first in order for it to work its way out,\\\" says Draelos. One way\\nto get rid of stubborn blackheads is to use a wipe (every other night) that\\ncontains malic, glycolic, lactic, and salicylic acids. These ingredients clear\\naway any dead skin cells that block the pores and help break down the wax\\nplugs, loosening them so they can break free from your pores.\\n\\nAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below\\n\\n4 of 8\\n\\n$5.31\\n\\nSHOP NOW\\n\\n\\\"Pore strips do help get rid of blackheads by pulling them out of the pore,\\nbut they work better after the plug has been loosened up,\\\" says Dr. Draelos.\\n\\nShe suggests using a benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid treatment cream a few\\nnights in a row before using a pore strip (wherever you get blackheads the\\nmost), since you'll get better results.\\n\\nAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below\\n\\n5 of 8\\n\\nUse a Deep-Cleaning Facial Brush Regularly\\n\\n$129.00\\n\\nSHOP NOW\\n\\n\\\"If you're washing your face with a benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid\\ncleanser for two weeks (the skin's renewal time) and you're still seeing\\nblackheads, incorporate a mechanized brush into your routine,\\\" says Dr.\\nDraelos. \\\"These help loosen up the plugs faster.\\\" If you have oily skin, she\\nsuggests using them every day, but if you have sensitive, dry skin, be sure to\\nonly use them once a week.\\n\\nAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below\\n\\nAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below\\n\\n6 of 8\\n\\nCourtesy Image\\n\\nUse a Clay Mask to Minimize Oil\\n\\n$57.00\\n\\nSHOP NOW\\n\\n\\\"Using an oil-absorbing clay mask once a week for 10 to 15 minutes will help\\ncontrol the amount of oil on your skin,\\\" says Draelos. \\\"And the less oil you\\nhave, the less blackheads you'll see.\\\"\\n\\nAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below\\n\\n7 of 8\\n\\nUse a Heavy-Hitting Mask Every 2 Weeks\\n\\n$80.00\\n\\nSHOP NOW\\n\\nA formula like this one, which can be used on every skin type, offers up\\nprofessional results in the comfort of your own home. With 25 percent AHA and\\nthe 2 percent BHA and a cocktail of acids like glycolic, tartaric, lactic,\\ncitric, and salicylic, it gently resurfaces your skin, exfoliating away any\\nbuilt-up dead skin cells that can contribute to clogged pores.\\n\\nSimply leave it on for 20 minutes, rinse it off with warm water, and take a\\nselfie, because your skin is about to be blackhead-free and glowing (oh, and\\nit won't be red either!). Just use it sparingly, like once every two weeks,\\nbecause it's a no-joke formula.\\n\\nAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below\\n\\n8 of 8\\n\\nEnlist Your Dermatologist's Help\\n\\nIf you're still not seeing progress after using your new at-home regimen for a\\nmonth and a half, make an appointment with your dermatologist. He or she may\\nhave to de-plug your blackheads using special tools.\\n\\nThey may also prescribe you a vitamin A creams like Retin A or Differen gel to\\ntackle and prevent blackheads from coming back. Prescription-strength formulas\\nlike these ones make the skin that lines your pores exfoliate better, so the\\ncontents don't get stuck and result in a clogged pore.\\n\\nAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below\\n\\nNext\\n\\n8 Tourist Attractions That Are Actually Completely Fake\\n\\nAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below\\n\\nShare\\n\\nTweet\\n\\nEmail\\n\\nMore From Simple Skincare\\n\\nThe 9 Best Face Washes for Every Skin Type\\n\\n8 Stunning Hairstyles for Winter\\n\\nAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below\\n\\nThis Harry Potter Highlighting Palette Is Magical\\n\\n#DollarTree Makeup Is the Latest Beauty Trend\\n\\nI Got a Diamond Facial and It Changed My Face\\n\\nChocolate Mauve Is Fall's Must-Have Hair Color\\n\\nCoverGirl Announces First Male CoverGirl\\n\\nWhat Happens When You Don't Shower For Two Days\\n\\n12 Innovative New Hair Products\\n\\nEasy Hairstyles to Wear With Scarves\\n\\n * Simple Skincare\\n * All About Acne\\n * Beauty & Style\\n * How to Get Rid of Blackheads Easily\\n * Easy Remedies For Removing Blackheads\\n * How to Get Rid of Bacne\\n * 13 Hacks That Will Help You Get Rid of Acne\\n * Get Rid of Zits...Fast!\\n * How to Get Rid of Acne Scars Once and for All\\n * clear skin\\n\\n * Newsletter\\n * Digital Editions\\n * About Us\\n * Press Room\\n * Contact Us\\n * Community Guidelines\\n * Advertise Online\\n * Cosmo Books\\n * Work For Cosmo\\n * Customer Service\\n * BestProducts\\n * Subscribe\\n * Other Hearst Subscriptions\\n * Give a Gift\\n * Events & Promotions\\n * Giveaways\\n * Being Green\\n\\nA Part of Hearst Digital Media Cosmopolitan participates in various affiliate\\nmarketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially\\nchosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites.\\n\\n©2018 Hearst Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved.\\n\\n * Updated Privacy Notice\\n * Your California Privacy Rights\\n * Interest-Based Ads\\n * Updated Terms of Use\\n * Site Map\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/71615.php\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20191012221357/https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/71615.php\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"Blackheads: Facts, causes, and treatment\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, personalize content and offers, show targeted ads, analyze traffic, and better understand you. We may share your information with third-party partners for marketing purposes. To learn more and make choices about data use, visit our Advertising Policy and Privacy Policy. By clicking “Accept and Continue” below, (1) you consent to these activities unless and until you withdraw your consent using our rights request form, and (2) you consent to allow your data to be transferred, processed, and stored in the United States.\",\n \"To proceed, simply complete the form below, and a link to the article will be sent by email on your behalf. Note: Please don't include any URLs in your comments, as they will be removed upon submission.\",\n \"Blackheads are small, dark lesions that appear on the skin, often on the face and neck. They are a feature of mild acne, but they can appear without other signs of acne being present.\",\n \"In the United States (U.S.) acne is a skin infection that affects up to 50 million people. Handling blackheads in the right way can help prevent the development of more severe acne.\",\n \"They tend to appear when hormones lead to the increased production of sebum, an oily substance, by the glands under the skin.\",\n \"Blackheads are a type of comedo. Comedones occur when the pores in the skin become plugged with dead skin cells and an oily, protective substance known as sebum.\",\n \"When these pores are plugged, the dead skin cells in the open pore react with oxygen in the air and turn black, forming a blackhead.\",\n \"This is often confused with trapped dirt, but the development of blackheads is not related to the cleanliness of the skin.\",\n \"Other acne lesions are usually closed, but in blackheads, the skin around the clogged pore opens, air gets in causing the collected sebum oil or dead skin cells to oxidize and turn black or sometimes yellowish.\",\n \"Blackheads appear most frequently on the face, back, neck, chest, arms, and shoulders. There are more hair follicles in these areas.\",\n \"Age and hormonal changes are an important factor. Like other symptoms of acne, blackheads are most common during puberty, when the change in hormone levels triggers a spike in sebum production. However, they can appear at any age.\",\n \"Androgen, the male sex hormone, triggers greater secretion of sebum and a higher turnover of skin cells around puberty. Both boys and girls experience higher levels of androgens during adolescence.\",\n \"After puberty, hormonal changes related to menstruation, pregnancy, and the use of birth control pills can also bring on blackheads in women.\",\n \"Contrary to popular belief, poor hygiene does not directly cause blackheads. Excessive scrubbing in an attempt to remove them can make them worse.\",\n \"Blackheads are a symptom of acne, but, being caused by open pores, they differ in some ways from other acne lesions.\",\n \"Blackheads are non-inflammatory. This means they are not infected, and they will not cause pain and discomfort in the same way as pimples and pustules.\",\n \"Sebaceous filaments look like blackheads, but they are different. They can appear on the nose. They tend to be smaller, appear in groups, and feel flat to the touch. Sebaceous filaments are glands that channel the flow of sebum through the pores. Unlike blackheads, they are not a form of acne.\",\n \"Blackheads will rarely lead to a doctor's visit unless severe acne is already present. They are easy to identify and diagnose from their appearance.\",\n \"Most people manage their blackheads at home without needing to see a doctor, but some activities can make them worse or trigger a more severe type of acne.\",\n \"There are many myths and contradictions about how to treat blackheads, so it may be best to see what works for you.\",\n \"Cleansing: Special scrubs for gently exfoliating the face can help. Look for those that are fragrance-free and for sensitive skin, and avoid anything that makes your skin overly dry. Various products are available to purchase online.\",\n \"While it is important to dry up the skin by decreasing excessive oil production, drying it too much may make matters worse due to stimulating the extra production of oil by the glands.\",\n \"Make-up and cosmetics: Use non-comedogenic products that do not clog pores instead should keep the pores clear and open and reduce the buildup of dead skin. Non-comedogenic makeup is available to purchase online from various brands.\",\n \"Prescription treatments: Azelaic acid, salicylic acid, and benzoyl peroxide are also available in both prescription and over the counter (OTC) forms for non-inflammatory acne. These are topical treatments, applied directly to the skin.\",\n \"Prescription medications that contain vitamin A, such as tretinoin, tazarotene, and adapalene, may be prescribed to keep plugs from forming in the hair follicles and promote the more rapid turnover of skin cells.\",\n \"However, most people do not seek these treatments until their acne has worsened to become an infected or more severe form, such as pimples. It might be best to have a skin care specialist remove the blackheads if they become bothersome.\",\n \"Underlying conditions: Any other skin problems, such as eczema or rosacea, can make treating blackheads a little harder. The condition should be treated before the acne, as successful treatment may lead to improvements in the blackheads.\",\n \"Rest and relaxation: Getting enough rest and avoiding stress can also help, as stress can trigger sebum production. Exercise can help reduce stress.\",\n \"Food: Research has not confirmed that cutting out fries or chocolate either will or will not reduce acne, but a healthful, balanced diet with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables is beneficial for overall health. It may reduce the risk of skin lesions becoming infected.\",\n \"Squeezing: Avoid squeezing blackheads, even with a metal blackhead remover, as this can irritate the skin and make the problem worse.\",\n \"Steaming: A steam bath has long been recommended as a treatment for blackheads, on the basis that it \\\"opens the pores.\\\" However, this has not been confirmed by research. Some people find it makes the problem worse.\",\n \"Scrubbing: This can worsen the problem. Scrubbing removes sebum. The sebaceous glands then work harder to replace the sebum, leading to more blockages and the risk of inflammatory acne.\",\n \"Removers: Removal strips, masks, and vacuums should be used with caution, as these can irritate and damage the skin if misused.\",\n \"Hydrogen peroxide: This has been recommended for acne. It can reduce the severity of outbreaks, but it is also a harsh product that can dry and irritate the skin. Researchers remain undecided about whether it should be used or not, because of its adverse effects.\",\n \"Plant-based treatments are often recommended for acne, and some research is under way. Tea tree, thyme, aloe vera, and rose oils all appear to offer antibacterial benefits to prevent acne from becoming infected. Further research is needed.\",\n \"As a form of mild acne, blackheads tend to resolve on their own when the body more successfully regulates hormones after puberty. It can take a long time for blackheads to self-resolve, and they may persist for many years.\",\n \"A patient who is experiencing psychological difficulties with the appearance of blackheads may find it helpful to see a counselor.\",\n \"What type of acne do I have? There are many types of acne lesion. These blemishes range from mild blackheads and whiteheads to more severe forms, such as nodules and cysts. In this article, we explore what each of these types of lesion looks like. Also, learn which medical treatments and home remedies can help. Read now\",\n \"How do I get rid of blackheads safely? Blackheads are pockets of skin pigment that have turned brown after being exposed to oxygen. They are often associated with outbreaks of acne, and they are not removed in the same way as regular pimples. This MNT Knowledge Center article will explain how to safely cleanse them. Read now\",\n \"How do you get rid of blackheads in your ears? Blackheads in the ears are a common complaint. We take a look at the many simple home remedies. Learn more about causes, treatment, and prevention. Read now\",\n \"How to treat whiteheads on the nose Whiteheads are stubborn acne lesions that develop just under the skin. The nose is a common site for whiteheads to form, as this part of the face produces a lot of oil and is touched frequently throughout the day. We look at several ways to treat whiteheads on the nose, as well as how to prevent them in the future. Read now\",\n \"How do you prevent pimples? Several factors can cause acne, but simple hygiene techniques and lifestyle changes can often prevent pimples from forming. Washing regularly and reducing stress are some of the best ways to ward off this common skin issue. Here, learn more about effective methods of prevention and treatment. Read now\",\n \"Visit our Dermatology category page for the latest news on this subject, or sign up to our newsletter to receive the latest updates on Dermatology.\",\n \"Blackheads on legs, thighs, after shaving, skin conditions, how to get rid, cure, removal, pictures. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.healtreatcure.org/blackheads/blackheads-on-legs-thighs-skin- conditions-shaving-get-rid-removal/\",\n \"Tung, R., Berardesca, E., Dall'Oglio, F., Sinagra, J., Nodzenski, M., & Veraldi, S. (2014, May). Novel over-the-counter hydrogen peroxide based acne kit in treating acne: Randomized, controlled, multicenter study of a hydrogen peroxide-based acne system versus the benzoyl peroxide-based acne system in the treatment of mild to moderate acne vulgaris. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 70, 5, 1, AB9. Retrieved from http://www.jaad.org/article/S0190-9622(14)00039-5/pdf\",\n \"MLA Felman, Adam. \\\"Everything you need to know about blackheads.\\\" Medical News Today. 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By clicking “Accept and Continue”\\nbelow, (1) you consent to these activities unless and until you withdraw your\\nconsent using our rights request form, and (2) you consent to allow your data\\nto be transferred, processed, and stored in the United States.\\n\\n#### Get the MNT newsletter\\n\\n### Email an article\\n\\nYou have chosen to share the following article:\\n\\nHow elderberries can help you fight the flu\\n\\nTo proceed, simply complete the form below, and a link to the article will be\\nsent by email on your behalf. Note: Please don't include any URLs in your\\ncomments, as they will be removed upon submission.\\n\\nWe do not store details you enter into this form. Please see our privacy\\npolicy for more information.\\n\\n## Message sent successfully\\n\\nThe details of this article have been emailed on your behalf.\\n\\nClick here to return to the Medical News Today home page.\\n\\n# Everything you need to know about blackheads\\n\\nLast updated Thu 27 July 2017 Last updated Thu 27 Jul 2017\\n\\nBy Adam Felman\\n\\nReviewed by Cynthia Cobb, APRN\\n\\nTable of contents\\n\\n 1. What are blackheads?\\n 2. Causes\\n 3. Symptoms\\n 4. Diagnosis\\n 5. Treatment: Do's and don'ts\\n\\nIf you buy something through a link on this page, we may earn a small\\ncommission. How this works.\\n\\nBlackheads are small, dark lesions that appear on the skin, often on the face\\nand neck. They are a feature of mild acne, but they can appear without other\\nsigns of acne being present.\\n\\nThey contain an oxidized version of melanin, the dark pigment made by cells in\\nthe skin.\\n\\nIn the United States (U.S.) acne is a skin infection that affects up to 50\\nmillion people. Handling blackheads in the right way can help prevent the\\ndevelopment of more severe acne.\\n\\nFast facts about blackheads\\n\\n * Blackheads are made of oxidized melanin and not trapped dirt.\\n * Squeezing or scrubbing at blackheads can make them worse.\\n * To reduce blackheads, avoid oil-based skin care products, humid environments, tight clothes, and skin products that contain alcohol.\\n * They tend to appear when hormones lead to the increased production of sebum, an oily substance, by the glands under the skin.\\n\\n## What are blackheads?\\n\\nBlackheads are pockets of oxidized melanin on the surface of the skin.\\n\\nBlackheads are a type of comedo. Comedones occur when the pores in the skin\\nbecome plugged with dead skin cells and an oily, protective substance known as\\nsebum.\\n\\nThe top of the blackhead, which is visible on the surface of the skin, has a\\ndark color.\\n\\nNormally, hair grows from hair follicles in the pores, and the sebum-producing\\nsebaceous glands lie underneath.\\n\\nWhen these pores are plugged, the dead skin cells in the open pore react with\\noxygen in the air and turn black, forming a blackhead.\\n\\nThis is often confused with trapped dirt, but the development of blackheads is\\nnot related to the cleanliness of the skin.\\n\\nOther acne lesions are usually closed, but in blackheads, the skin around the\\nclogged pore opens, air gets in causing the collected sebum oil or dead skin\\ncells to oxidize and turn black or sometimes yellowish.\\n\\nBlackheads appear most frequently on the face, back, neck, chest, arms, and\\nshoulders. There are more hair follicles in these areas.\\n\\n## Causes\\n\\nSome factors can increase the chance of developing blackheads.\\n\\nAge and hormonal changes are an important factor. Like other symptoms of acne,\\nblackheads are most common during puberty, when the change in hormone levels\\ntriggers a spike in sebum production. However, they can appear at any age.\\n\\nAndrogen, the male sex hormone, triggers greater secretion of sebum and a\\nhigher turnover of skin cells around puberty. Both boys and girls experience\\nhigher levels of androgens during adolescence.\\n\\nAfter puberty, hormonal changes related to menstruation, pregnancy, and the\\nuse of birth control pills can also bring on blackheads in women.\\n\\nOverproduction of skin cells by the body can cause blackheads.\\n\\nOther factors include:\\n\\n * the blocking or covering pores by cosmetics and clothing\\n * heavy sweating\\n * shaving and other activities that open the hair follicles\\n * high humidity and grease in the immediate environment\\n * some health conditions, such as stress, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and premenstrual syndrome (PMS)\\n * medications that encourage rapid skin cell turnover\\n * use of some steroid-based drugs, such as corticosteroids\\n\\nContrary to popular belief, poor hygiene does not directly cause blackheads.\\nExcessive scrubbing in an attempt to remove them can make them worse.\\n\\n## Symptoms\\n\\nThe main symptom is the small, dark lesion that gives blackheads their name.\\n\\nBlackheads are a symptom of acne, but, being caused by open pores, they differ\\nin some ways from other acne lesions.\\n\\nBlackheads are non-inflammatory. This means they are not infected, and they\\nwill not cause pain and discomfort in the same way as pimples and pustules.\\n\\nBlackheads have a raised texture, but they are flatter than pimples.\\n\\nThe change in appearance caused by blackheads can lead to embarrassment and\\nsocial or psychological difficulties in some patients.\\n\\n### Sebaceous filaments\\n\\nSebaceous filaments look like blackheads, but they are different. They can\\nappear on the nose. They tend to be smaller, appear in groups, and feel flat\\nto the touch. Sebaceous filaments are glands that channel the flow of sebum\\nthrough the pores. Unlike blackheads, they are not a form of acne.\\n\\n## Diagnosis\\n\\nBlackheads will rarely lead to a doctor's visit unless severe acne is already\\npresent. They are easy to identify and diagnose from their appearance.\\n\\nWhat you need to know about acne\\n\\nIs your acne some way beyond blackheads? Find out how to manage more severe\\nacne here.\\n\\nRead now\\n\\n## Treatment: Do's and don'ts\\n\\nMost people manage their blackheads at home without needing to see a doctor,\\nbut some activities can make them worse or trigger a more severe type of acne.\\n\\nThere are many myths and contradictions about how to treat blackheads, so it\\nmay be best to see what works for you.\\n\\n### Do's for blackheads\\n\\nGently cleansing the skin can help blackheads, so long as the cream used does\\nnot excessively dry the skin.\\n\\nCleansing: Special scrubs for gently exfoliating the face can help. Look for\\nthose that are fragrance-free and for sensitive skin, and avoid anything that\\nmakes your skin overly dry. Various products are available to purchase online.\\n\\nWhile it is important to dry up the skin by decreasing excessive oil\\nproduction, drying it too much may make matters worse due to stimulating the\\nextra production of oil by the glands.\\n\\nMake-up and cosmetics: Use non-comedogenic products that do not clog pores\\ninstead should keep the pores clear and open and reduce the buildup of dead\\nskin. Non-comedogenic makeup is available to purchase online from various\\nbrands.\\n\\nPrescription treatments: Azelaic acid, salicylic acid, and benzoyl peroxide\\nare also available in both prescription and over the counter (OTC) forms for\\nnon-inflammatory acne. These are topical treatments, applied directly to the\\nskin.\\n\\nPrescription medications that contain vitamin A, such as tretinoin,\\ntazarotene, and adapalene, may be prescribed to keep plugs from forming in the\\nhair follicles and promote the more rapid turnover of skin cells.\\n\\nHowever, most people do not seek these treatments until their acne has\\nworsened to become an infected or more severe form, such as pimples. It might\\nbe best to have a skin care specialist remove the blackheads if they become\\nbothersome.\\n\\nUnderlying conditions: Any other skin problems, such as eczema or rosacea, can\\nmake treating blackheads a little harder. The condition should be treated\\nbefore the acne, as successful treatment may lead to improvements in the\\nblackheads.\\n\\nRest and relaxation: Getting enough rest and avoiding stress can also help, as\\nstress can trigger sebum production. Exercise can help reduce stress.\\n\\nFood: Research has not confirmed that cutting out fries or chocolate either\\nwill or will not reduce acne, but a healthful, balanced diet with plenty of\\nfresh fruit and vegetables is beneficial for overall health. It may reduce the\\nrisk of skin lesions becoming infected.\\n\\n### Don'ts for blackheads\\n\\nHormonal triggers can make blackheads unavoidable, but some factors can\\nincrease the risk or make them worse.\\n\\nSqueezing: Avoid squeezing blackheads, even with a metal blackhead remover, as\\nthis can irritate the skin and make the problem worse.\\n\\nSteaming: A steam bath has long been recommended as a treatment for\\nblackheads, on the basis that it \\\"opens the pores.\\\" However, this has not been\\nconfirmed by research. Some people find it makes the problem worse.\\n\\nScrubbing: This can worsen the problem. Scrubbing removes sebum. The sebaceous\\nglands then work harder to replace the sebum, leading to more blockages and\\nthe risk of inflammatory acne.\\n\\nRemovers: Removal strips, masks, and vacuums should be used with caution, as\\nthese can irritate and damage the skin if misused.\\n\\nMakeup and cosmetics: Avoid oil-based makeups and skin care products.\\n\\nOther environmental triggers to avoid are:\\n\\n * humid environments\\n * tight clothes that close off the skin\\n * skin products with alcohol, as these can also tighten and dry out the skin\\n\\nHydrogen peroxide: This has been recommended for acne. It can reduce the\\nseverity of outbreaks, but it is also a harsh product that can dry and\\nirritate the skin. Researchers remain undecided about whether it should be\\nused or not, because of its adverse effects.\\n\\n## Plant-based treatments\\n\\nPlant-based treatments are often recommended for acne, and some research is\\nunder way. Tea tree, thyme, aloe vera, and rose oils all appear to offer\\nantibacterial benefits to prevent acne from becoming infected. Further\\nresearch is needed.\\n\\nAs a form of mild acne, blackheads tend to resolve on their own when the body\\nmore successfully regulates hormones after puberty. It can take a long time\\nfor blackheads to self-resolve, and they may persist for many years.\\n\\nA patient who is experiencing psychological difficulties with the appearance\\nof blackheads may find it helpful to see a counselor.\\n\\n## Related coverage\\n\\nWhat type of acne do I have? There are many types of acne lesion. These\\nblemishes range from mild blackheads and whiteheads to more severe forms, such\\nas nodules and cysts. In this article, we explore what each of these types of\\nlesion looks like. Also, learn which medical treatments and home remedies can\\nhelp. Read now\\n\\nHow do I get rid of blackheads safely? Blackheads are pockets of skin pigment\\nthat have turned brown after being exposed to oxygen. They are often\\nassociated with outbreaks of acne, and they are not removed in the same way as\\nregular pimples. This MNT Knowledge Center article will explain how to safely\\ncleanse them. Read now\\n\\nHow do you get rid of blackheads in your ears? Blackheads in the ears are a\\ncommon complaint. We take a look at the many simple home remedies. Learn more\\nabout causes, treatment, and prevention. Read now\\n\\nHow to treat whiteheads on the nose Whiteheads are stubborn acne lesions that\\ndevelop just under the skin. The nose is a common site for whiteheads to form,\\nas this part of the face produces a lot of oil and is touched frequently\\nthroughout the day. We look at several ways to treat whiteheads on the nose,\\nas well as how to prevent them in the future. Read now\\n\\nHow do you prevent pimples? Several factors can cause acne, but simple hygiene\\ntechniques and lifestyle changes can often prevent pimples from forming.\\nWashing regularly and reducing stress are some of the best ways to ward off\\nthis common skin issue. Here, learn more about effective methods of prevention\\nand treatment. Read now\\n\\nemail email\\n\\nprint\\n\\nshare share\\n\\nDermatology\\n\\nPsychology / Psychiatry\\n\\n#### Additional information\\n\\nArticle last updated by Adam Felman on Thu 27 July 2017.\\n\\nVisit our Dermatology category page for the latest news on this subject, or\\nsign up to our newsletter to receive the latest updates on Dermatology.\\n\\nAll references are available in the References tab.\\n\\n#### References\\n\\nAcne. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.aad.org/media/stats/conditions\\n\\nAcne-related diseases and conditions. (n.d.). Retrieved from\\nhttp://www.medicinenet.com/acne/related-conditions/index.htm\\n\\nBieni, P. (n.d.). How to remove acne blackheads fast. Retrieved from\\nhttp://www.healthguidance.org/entry/8438/1/How-to-Remove-Acne-Blackheads-\\nFast.html\\n\\nBlackheads on legs, thighs, after shaving, skin conditions, how to get rid,\\ncure, removal, pictures. (n.d.). Retrieved from\\nhttp://www.healtreatcure.org/blackheads/blackheads-on-legs-thighs-skin-\\nconditions-shaving-get-rid-removal/\\n\\nBowe, P., Joshi, S. S., & Shalita, A. R. (). Diet and acne. Journal of the\\nAmerican Academy of Dermatology 631, 124-141. Retrieved from\\nhttp://www.jaad.org/article/S0190-9622(09)00967-0/abstract\\n\\nPrescription medications listed alphabetically. (n.d.). Retrieved from\\nhttp://www.acne.org/prescription-medications.html\\n\\nSinha, P., Srivastava, S., Mishra, N., & Yadav, N. P. (2014, June 24). New\\nperspectives on antiacne plant drugs: Contribution to modern therapeutics.\\nBiomed Research International, 2014, 301-304. Retrieved from\\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4132408/\\n\\nSurjushe, A., Vasani, R., & Saple, D. G. (2008). Aloe vera: A short review.\\nIndian Journal of Dermatology 534, 163-166. Retrieved from\\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2763764/\\n\\nTung, R., Berardesca, E., Dall'Oglio, F., Sinagra, J., Nodzenski, M., &\\nVeraldi, S. (2014, May). Novel over-the-counter hydrogen peroxide based acne\\nkit in treating acne: Randomized, controlled, multicenter study of a hydrogen\\nperoxide-based acne system versus the benzoyl peroxide-based acne system in\\nthe treatment of mild to moderate acne vulgaris. Journal of the American\\nAcademy of Dermatology 70, 5, 1, AB9. Retrieved from\\nhttp://www.jaad.org/article/S0190-9622(14)00039-5/pdf\\n\\nWhat are blackheads? (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.acne.com/types-of-\\nacne/blackheads/what-are-blackheads/\\n\\nWORD! Blackhead. (n.d.). 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You'll find alpha hydroxy acid in some moisturizers, cleansers, eye creams, and sunscreens.\",\n \"Salicylic acid (such as Propa pH or Stridex), which dries up blemishes and causes the top skin layer to peel.\",\n \"Some skin care products, such as those with alpha hydroxy acid, will make your skin very sensitive to ultraviolet (UV) light. Protect your skin from the sun and other sources of UV light.\",\n \"This information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information.© 1995-2015 Healthwise, Incorporated. 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Choose one that says \\\"noncomedogenic\\\" on the label.\\n * Use over-the-counter medicated creams, soaps, lotions, and gels to treat your acne. Always read the label carefully to make sure you are using the product correctly.\\n\\nExamples of some over-the-counter products used to treat acne include:\\n\\n * Benzoyl peroxide (such as Brevoxyl or Triaz), which unplugs pores.\\n * Alpha hydroxy acid, which dries up blemishes and causes the top skin layer to peel. You'll find alpha hydroxy acid in some moisturizers, cleansers, eye creams, and sunscreens.\\n * Salicylic acid (such as Propa pH or Stridex), which dries up blemishes and causes the top skin layer to peel.\\n * Tea tree oil, which kills bacteria. You'll find tea tree oil in some gels, creams, and oils.\\n\\nSome skin care products, such as those with alpha hydroxy acid, will make your\\nskin very sensitive to ultraviolet (UV) light. 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Try making early morning plans with a friend, or motivating yourself to get out of bed with a reward like a delicious breakfast, your favorite podcast, or music. Finally, try sticking to a consistent sleep schedule. Your circadian rhythm works most effectively when you go to bed and wake up at the same time each day. Overtime, your body becomes conditioned to a more regular schedule, and it will be easier to fall asleep and wake up at the same time each day."},"related_document_urls_wayback_snapshots":{"kind":"list like","value":["http://web.archive.org/web/20210610072034/https://www.webmd.com/balance/features/the-secret-and-surprising-power-of-naps","http://web.archive.org/web/20200804113016/https://www.sleep.org/articles/five-surprising-foods-that-could-be-making-you-tired/","http://web.archive.org/web/20151103165607/http://www.huffingtonpost.com:80/entry/6-surprising-foods-that-make-you-tired_55b0f6bce4b0a9b94853c8a1","http://web.archive.org/web/20210703062527/https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/53710/why-do-i-always-wake-5-minutes-my-alarm-goes","http://web.archive.org/web/20210225152221/https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-wake-up-earlier-2013-1","http://web.archive.org/web/20210519002802/https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/250899","http://web.archive.org/web/20181116071543/https://lifehacker.com/5934145/how-to-stop-snoozing-and-get-yourself-out-of-bed","http://web.archive.org/web/20210509084235/https://www.boredpanda.com/20-annoyingly-creative-alarm-clocks/"],"string":"[\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20210610072034/https://www.webmd.com/balance/features/the-secret-and-surprising-power-of-naps\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20200804113016/https://www.sleep.org/articles/five-surprising-foods-that-could-be-making-you-tired/\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20151103165607/http://www.huffingtonpost.com:80/entry/6-surprising-foods-that-make-you-tired_55b0f6bce4b0a9b94853c8a1\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20210703062527/https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/53710/why-do-i-always-wake-5-minutes-my-alarm-goes\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20210225152221/https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-wake-up-earlier-2013-1\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20210519002802/https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/250899\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20181116071543/https://lifehacker.com/5934145/how-to-stop-snoozing-and-get-yourself-out-of-bed\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20210509084235/https://www.boredpanda.com/20-annoyingly-creative-alarm-clocks/\"\n]"},"split":{"kind":"string","value":"train"},"cluster":{"kind":"number","value":1975,"string":"1,975"},"related_documents_content":{"kind":"list like","value":[{"original_url":"https://www.webmd.com/balance/features/the-secret-and-surprising-power-of-naps","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20210610072034/https://www.webmd.com/balance/features/the-secret-and-surprising-power-of-naps","parsed_text":{"title":"Power Naps: Napping Benefits, Length, and Tips","passages":["Need to recharge? Don't lean on caffeine -- a power nap will boost your memory, cognitive skills, creativity, and energy level.","Naps help Constance Kobylarz Wilde, 58, recharge, especially if she takes them right after lunch. Wilde, a marketing manager and health blogger in Mountain View, Calif., is constantly juggling her schedule as a working mom and family caregiver. She's up by 6 a.m. every day and tries to go to bed by 10:30 p.m. But unanticipated issues often push her bedtime later.","\"I can't do all-nighters anymore or just get six hours of sleep without it beginning to affect me,\" she says.","So to combat fatigue and stay on top of things at work and at home, Wilde has made power naps a regular part of her routine, setting an alarm for a short snooze.","Daytime naps can be one way to treat sleep deprivation, says Sara C. Mednick, PhD, sleep expert and author of Take a Nap! Change Your Life. \"You can get incredible benefits from 15 to 20 minutes of napping,\" she says. \"You reset the system and get a burst of alertness and increased motor performance. That's what most people really need to stave off sleepiness and get an energy boost.\"","The length of your nap and the type of sleep you get help determine the brain- boosting benefits. The 20-minute power nap -- sometimes called the stage 2 nap -- is good for alertness and motor learning skills like typing and playing the piano.","What happens if you nap for more than 20 minutes? Research shows longer naps help boost memory and enhance creativity. Slow-wave sleep -- napping for approximately 30 to 60 minutes -- is good for decision-making skills, such as memorizing vocabulary or recalling directions. Getting rapid eye movement or REM sleep, usually 60 to 90 minutes of napping, plays a key role in making new connections in the brain and solving creative problems.","Is taking a catnap better than reaching for a cup of joe? Yes, Mednick says, because caffeine can decrease memory performance. So you may feel more wired, but you are also prone to making more mistakes.","\"If I don't get my naps, I get cranky and unfocused by the end of a week of short nights,\" Wilde says. \"For me, that nap helps bring back my energy level.\"","Research has found that napping regularly may reduce stress and even decrease your risk of heart disease. To get the most out of a power snooze, follow these quick tips from Mednick:","Be consistent. Keep a regular nap schedule. Prime napping time falls in the middle of the day, between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.","Make it quick. Set your cell phone alarm for 30 minutes or less if you don't want to wake up groggy.","Go dark. Nap in a dark room or wear an eye mask. Blocking out light helps you fall asleep faster."]},"parsed_md":"Power Naps: Napping Benefits, Length, and Tips\n\nSkip to main content\n\n### Menu\n\n### Taking a Nap Home\n\n * Medical Reference\n * Features\n * Video\n * Slideshows & Images\n * Quizzes\n * News Archive\n\n### Health and Balance Home\n\n * News\n * Reference\n * Quizzes\n * Slideshows\n * Videos\n * Questions & Answers\n * Find a Psychologist\n\n### Health & Balance Guide\n\n * A Balanced Life\n * Take It Easy\n * CAM Treatments\n\n### Related to Balance\n\n * Quit-Smoking Assessment\n * Anxiety & Panic Disorders\n * Mental Health\n * Smoking Cessation\n * Stress Management\n * More Related Topics\n\n * Health & Balance\n * Feature Stories\n\n### Menu\n\n# The Secret (and Surprising) Power of Naps\n\nNeed to recharge? Don't lean on caffeine -- a power nap will boost your\nmemory, cognitive skills, creativity, and energy level.\n\nBy Jennifer Soong\n\nReviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD on November 29, 2011\n\nFrom the WebMD Archives\n\nNaps help Constance Kobylarz Wilde, 58, recharge, especially if she takes them\nright after lunch. Wilde, a marketing manager and health blogger in Mountain\nView, Calif., is constantly juggling her schedule as a working mom and family\ncaregiver. She's up by 6 a.m. every day and tries to go to bed by 10:30 p.m.\nBut unanticipated issues often push her bedtime later.\n\n\"I can't do all-nighters anymore or just get six hours of sleep without it\nbeginning to affect me,\" she says.\n\nSo to combat fatigue and stay on top of things at work and at home, Wilde has\nmade power naps a regular part of her routine, setting an alarm for a short\nsnooze.\n\n## Naps and Sleep Deprivation\n\nDaytime naps can be one way to treat sleep deprivation, says Sara C. Mednick,\nPhD, sleep expert and author of Take a Nap! Change Your Life. \"You can get\nincredible benefits from 15 to 20 minutes of napping,\" she says. \"You reset\nthe system and get a burst of alertness and increased motor performance.\nThat's what most people really need to stave off sleepiness and get an energy\nboost.\"\n\n#### Continued\n\nThe length of your nap and the type of sleep you get help determine the brain-\nboosting benefits. The 20-minute power nap -- sometimes called the stage 2 nap\n-- is good for alertness and motor learning skills like typing and playing the\npiano.\n\nWhat happens if you nap for more than 20 minutes? Research shows longer naps\nhelp boost memory and enhance creativity. Slow-wave sleep -- napping for\napproximately 30 to 60 minutes -- is good for decision-making skills, such as\nmemorizing vocabulary or recalling directions. Getting rapid eye movement or\nREM sleep, usually 60 to 90 minutes of napping, plays a key role in making new\nconnections in the brain and solving creative problems.\n\n## Naps Versus Coffee\n\nIs taking a catnap better than reaching for a cup of joe? Yes, Mednick says,\nbecause caffeine can decrease memory performance. So you may feel more wired,\nbut you are also prone to making more mistakes.\n\n\"If I don't get my naps, I get cranky and unfocused by the end of a week of\nshort nights,\" Wilde says. \"For me, that nap helps bring back my energy\nlevel.\"\n\n## Napping Tips\n\nResearch has found that napping regularly may reduce stress and even decrease\nyour risk of heart disease. To get the most out of a power snooze, follow\nthese quick tips from Mednick:\n\nBe consistent. Keep a regular nap schedule. Prime napping time falls in the\nmiddle of the day, between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.\n\nMake it quick. Set your cell phone alarm for 30 minutes or less if you don't\nwant to wake up groggy.\n\nGo dark. Nap in a dark room or wear an eye mask. Blocking out light helps you\nfall asleep faster.\n\nStay warm. Stash a blanket nearby to put over you because your body\ntemperature drops while you snooze.\n\nWebMD Magazine - Feature\n\n#### Sources\n\nSOURCES: Mednick S., PhD, author of Take a Nap! Change Your Life; asssistant\nprofessor of psychiatry, University of California, San Diego. Walker, M., et\nal., Neuron, July 2002. Mednick S., PhD, et al., Nature Neuroscience, 2002.\nCai, D., et al., Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2009.\nMednick, S., PhD, et al., Behavioural Brain Research, November 2008. Taylor,\nP., \"Nap Time,\" Pew Research Center, July 29, 2009. Naska, A., et al. \"Siestas\nof Health Adults and Coronary Mortality in the General Population.\" Archives\nof Internal Medicine, Feb 2007. News release, Harvard School of Public Health.\n\n© 2010 WebMD, LLC. 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The extra dose of melatonin can send a signal to your body that it’s time to go to sleep, so save cherries (as well as tart cherry juice, which also has high amounts of melatonin) for an after-dinner snack instead of munching on them midday.","Bread: Carbs cause your blood glucose levels to jump quickly (that’s why you get a sudden burst of energy). But when these glucose levels start to drop back down, you’ll likely experience an energy crash that will leave you ready for a nap. Processed carbs (like white bread) are especially problematic, while whole grain breads are less likely to leave you feeling sluggish.","Dark Chocolate: Sorry, this is bad news for those with a sweet tooth. Even though dark chocolate has caffeine in it, it also contains serotonin, a neurotransmitter that can help you relax. Interestingly, milk chocolate doesn’t contain serotonin and can actually make you feel more awake.","Turkey: There’s a reason that you feel like hitting the hay after Thanksgiving dinner: Lean proteins like turkey, fish, chicken, and low-fat cheese are high in tryptophan, an amino acid that increases serotonin levels.","Bananas: Potassium and magnesium in bananas are to blame for the sleepy feeling. They help relax your muscles and send you off to dreamland. Instead, reach for an orange because its citrus scent can be energizing.","Millions of Americans snore in their sleep, and although snoring can be a nuisance to the perpetrator or anyone else in earshot, it’s often a...","La Paz, Bolivia. Lhasa, Tibet. Cusco, Peru. These cities are high on many travelers’ lists of dream destinations—and they’re also high in altitude. If you’re...","Along with a sleep-friendly bedroom environment, creating the right mindset is key to getting quality sleep at night. 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The extra dose of melatonin can send a signal to\nyour body that it’s time to go to sleep, so save cherries (as well as tart\ncherry juice, which also has high amounts of melatonin) for an after-dinner\nsnack instead of munching on them midday.\n\nBread: Carbs cause your blood glucose levels to jump quickly (that’s why you\nget a sudden burst of energy). But when these glucose levels start to drop\nback down, you’ll likely experience an energy crash that will leave you ready\nfor a nap. Processed carbs (like white bread) are especially problematic,\nwhile whole grain breads are less likely to leave you feeling sluggish.\n\nDark Chocolate: Sorry, this is bad news for those with a sweet tooth. Even\nthough dark chocolate has caffeine in it, it also contains serotonin, a\nneurotransmitter that can help you relax. Interestingly, milk chocolate\ndoesn’t contain serotonin and can actually make you feel more awake.\n\nTurkey: There’s a reason that you feel like hitting the hay after Thanksgiving\ndinner: Lean proteins like turkey, fish, chicken, and low-fat cheese are high\nin tryptophan, an amino acid that increases serotonin levels.\n\nBananas: Potassium and magnesium in bananas are to blame for the sleepy\nfeeling. They help relax your muscles and send you off to dreamland. Instead,\nreach for an orange because its citrus scent can be energizing.\n\n## Related Posts\n\n * Five Facts You Need to Know about Snoring\n\nMillions of Americans snore in their sleep, and although snoring can be a\nnuisance to the perpetrator or anyone else in earshot, it’s often a...\n\nSleep Disorders, Snoring, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Routine\n\n * How to Sleep Better at High Altitude\n\nLa Paz, Bolivia. Lhasa, Tibet. Cusco, Peru. 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Here, some items you might want to reconsider if you need to keep your energy up.","Yes, the carbs give you a jolt of energy, but \"eating refined carbohydrates like pasta can cause a rise in blood sugar, followed by a plunge in insulin levels, which can cause fatigue and weakness,\" says Dr. Peeke. Same goes for white bread, pastries, muffins, and processed foods. \"Their high flour and sugar content will bring on drowsiness,\" she says.","Bananas are well-known for being rich in potassium, which helps with nerve function and heart health. But bananas are also high in magnesium, an essential mineral for the body that also aids sleep. Mark Hyman, M.D., founder of the UltraWellness Center, calls magnesium the \"relaxation mineral.\"","Red meat does give you iron, which is an energy booster, but it also has a high level of fat. High-fat meats, whole dairy products, pizza, and creamy gravies and sauces can make you feel weighed down after eating them. \"That's because fats are more difficult for the body to break down and require a more elaborate process than other nutrients,\" says Dr. Peeke. \"Because of this, your body sends more energy to the source of digestion, leaving you feeling zapped.\"","Cherries are a natural source of melatonin, a hormone known to improve the quality of sleep, which is great for evening hours, but not during the day. \"Eaten regularly, cherries can even help restore your natural sleep cycle and regulate your body’s circadian rhythms,\" says Dr. Peeke. As for tart cherry juice, which is gaining in popularity, a small study shows that when adults with chronic insomnia drank a cup of tart cherry juice twice a day they experienced some relief in the severity of their insomnia.","Salmon is a great source of protein and good-for-you Omega-3 fatty acids. However, salmon and some other kinds of fish like halibut, are rich in vitamin B6, which the body uses to make melatonin, the sleep hormone, says Dr. Peeke. \"If someone is naturally low energy and wants to maintain peak energy and attention, have salmon at night when it's sedative effects can be used effectively. The same goes for halibut.\"","Believe it or not, \"lettuce has sedative properties that affect your brain in a similar way to opioids,\" says Dr. Peeke. The sedative substance is calledlactucin, which has been shown instudies on mice to have a calming and pain-relieving effect.","We've all heard that turkey makes you tired because it's loaded with Tryptophan. \"Tryptophan is a pre-cursor to serotonin which is a mood modulator, inducing relaxation and supporting sleep,\" says Dr, Peeke. However, it's not the Tryptophan that makes you tired. It's combining Tryptophan with carbohydrates that does it, according to Dr. Peeke. When you think about Thanksgiving dinner, \"it’s not the turkey that's causing Thanksgiving sleepiness,\" says Dr, Peeke. \"It’s the turkey plus the cranberries, rolls, and pie!\" And, she points out, turkey actually has slightly less tryptophan than chicken. So now you know."]},"parsed_md":"6 Surprising Foods That Make You Tired\n\nEdition: US\n\n * عربي (Arabi) AR\n * Australia AU\n * Brazil BR\n * Canada CA\n * Deutschland DE\n * España ES\n * France FR\n * Ελλάδα (Greece) GR\n * India IN\n * Italia IT\n * 日本 (Japan) JP\n * 한국 (Korea) KR\n * Maghreb MG\n * Quebec QC\n * United Kingdom UK\n * United States US\n * Voces VS\n\n * Front Page\n * Politics\n * Business\n * Media\n * WorldPost\n * Science\n * Tech\n * Healthy Living\n * HuffPost Live\n\n * 1.3K\n\n * 251\n\n * 14\n\n * Comment\n\n56\n\n# 6 Surprising Foods That Make You Tired\n\nGrandparents.com\n\nBy Ellen Breslau\n\nPosted: 07/30/2015 07:31 AM EDT | Edited: 08/01/2015 05:55 PM EDT\n\nSPECIAL FROM\n\nADVERTISEMENT\n\nWe've all eaten a big meal and then felt exhausted afterwards, but what about\nthe times that you thought you were eating something good for you and still\ngot tired? Turns out there are some foods we wouldn't normally think of that\ncan cause us to feel fatigued. We asked Pamela Peeke, M.D., author of The\nHunger Fix: The Three-Stage Hunger and Recovery Plan for Overeating and Food\nAddiction, about these hidden energy-zappers. Here, some items you might want\nto reconsider if you need to keep your energy up.\n\n### 1\\. Pasta\n\nYes, the carbs give you a jolt of energy, but \"eating refined carbohydrates\nlike pasta can cause a rise in blood sugar, followed by a plunge in insulin\nlevels, which can cause fatigue and weakness,\" says Dr. Peeke. Same goes for\nwhite bread, pastries, muffins, and processed foods. \"Their high flour and\nsugar content will bring on drowsiness,\" she says.\n\n### 2\\. Bananas\n\nBananas are well-known for being rich in potassium, which helps with nerve\nfunction and heart health. But bananas are also high in magnesium, an\nessential mineral for the body that also aids sleep. Mark Hyman, M.D., founder\nof the UltraWellness Center, calls magnesium the \"relaxation mineral.\"\n\n### 3\\. Red meat\n\nRed meat does give you iron, which is an energy booster, but it also has a\nhigh level of fat. High-fat meats, whole dairy products, pizza, and creamy\ngravies and sauces can make you feel weighed down after eating them. \"That's\nbecause fats are more difficult for the body to break down and require a more\nelaborate process than other nutrients,\" says Dr. Peeke. \"Because of this,\nyour body sends more energy to the source of digestion, leaving you feeling\nzapped.\"\n\n### 4\\. Cherries\n\nCherries are a natural source of melatonin, a hormone known to improve the\nquality of sleep, which is great for evening hours, but not during the day.\n\"Eaten regularly, cherries can even help restore your natural sleep cycle and\nregulate your body’s circadian rhythms,\" says Dr. Peeke. As for tart cherry\njuice, which is gaining in popularity, a small study shows that when adults\nwith chronic insomnia drank a cup of tart cherry juice twice a day they\nexperienced some relief in the severity of their insomnia.\n\n### 5\\. Salmon\n\nSalmon is a great source of protein and good-for-you Omega-3 fatty acids.\nHowever, salmon and some other kinds of fish like halibut, are rich in vitamin\nB6, which the body uses to make melatonin, the sleep hormone, says Dr. Peeke.\n\"If someone is naturally low energy and wants to maintain peak energy and\nattention, have salmon at night when it's sedative effects can be used\neffectively. The same goes for halibut.\"\n\n### 6\\. Lettuce\n\nBelieve it or not, \"lettuce has sedative properties that affect your brain in\na similar way to opioids,\" says Dr. Peeke. The sedative substance is\ncalledlactucin, which has been shown instudies on mice to have a calming and\npain-relieving effect.\n\n### A word about turkey\n\nWe've all heard that turkey makes you tired because it's loaded with\nTryptophan. \"Tryptophan is a pre-cursor to serotonin which is a mood\nmodulator, inducing relaxation and supporting sleep,\" says Dr, Peeke. However,\nit's not the Tryptophan that makes you tired. It's combining Tryptophan with\ncarbohydrates that does it, according to Dr. Peeke. When you think about\nThanksgiving dinner, \"it’s not the turkey that's causing Thanksgiving\nsleepiness,\" says Dr, Peeke. \"It’s the turkey plus the cranberries, rolls, and\npie!\" And, she points out, turkey actually has slightly less tryptophan than\nchicken. So now you know.\n\nRead more from Grandparents.com:\n\n10 Most Addictive Foods & How to Avoid Eating Them\n\n7 Foods You Should Eat If You're Over 50\n\n9 Sneaky Sources of Sugar\n\nAlso on The Huffington Post\n\nAnti-Aging Tips\n\nof\n\nShare\n\nTweet\n\n✖\n\nAdvertisement\n\nShare this\n\n✖ close\n\nCurrent Slide\n\nMORE: grandparents.com, fifty, post50, Sleep, sleep deprivation, Food, aging,\nsleep inducing foods, sleeping, voices\n\n## Follow Post 50\n\n### Get the Newsletter\n\n### You May Like\n\n## Conversations\n\n### Follow Huffpost\n\n * HuffPost\n\n * Post 50\n\n * HuffPost\n\n * Post 50\n\n * HuffingtonPost\n\nAvailable on the App Store Android App on Google Play Get it at Blackberry App\nWorld\n\n### HuffPost Newsletters\n\n## Suggested For You\n\n * Advertise\n * User Agreement\n * Privacy\n * Comment Policy\n * About Us\n * About Our Ads\n * Contact Us\n * FAQ\n\n * Copyright © 2015 TheHuffingtonPost.com, Inc.\n\n * \"The Huffington Post\" is a registered trademark of TheHuffingtonPost.com, Inc. All rights reserved.\n\nPart of AOL Family\n\n"},{"original_url":"https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/53710/why-do-i-always-wake-5-minutes-my-alarm-goes","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20210703062527/https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/53710/why-do-i-always-wake-5-minutes-my-alarm-goes","parsed_text":{"title":"Why Do I Wake Up Right Before My Alarm Goes Off?","passages":["At the center of your brain, a clump of nerves—called the suprachiasmatic nucleus—oversees your body’s clock: the circadian rhythm. It determines when you feel sleepy and when you feel bright-eyed. It controls your blood pressure, your body temperature, and your sense of time. It turns your body into a finely tuned machine.","That machine happens to love predictability. Your body is most efficient when there’s a routine to follow. So if you hit the hay the same time each night and awake the same time each morning, your body locks that behavior in. And that’s where things get sciency.","Your sleep-wake cycle is regulated by a protein called PER. The protein level rises and falls each day, peaking in the evening and plummeting at night. When PER levels are low, your blood pressure drops, heart rate slows, and thinking becomes foggier. You get sleepy.","If you follow a diligent sleep routine—waking up the same time every day—your body learns to increase your PER levels in time for your alarm. About an hour before you’re supposed to wake up, PER levels rise (along with your body temperature and blood pressure). To prepare for the stress of waking, your body releases a cocktail of stress hormones, like cortisol. Gradually, your sleep becomes lighter and lighter.","And that’s why you wake up before your alarm. Your body hates your alarm clock. It’s jarring. It’s stressful. And it ruins all that hard work. It defeats the purpose of gradually waking up. So, to avoid being interrupted, your body does something amazing: It starts increasing PER and stress hormones earlier in the night. Your body gets a head start so the waking process isn’t cut short. It’s so precise that your eyelids open minutes—maybe even seconds—before the alarm goes off.","There’s evidence you can will yourself to wake on time, too. Sleep scientists at Germany’s University of Lubeck asked 15 volunteers to sleep in their lab for three nights. One night, the group was told they’d be woken at 6 a.m., while on other nights the group was told they’d be woken at 9 a.m..","But the researchers lied—they woke the volunteers at 6 a.m anyway. And the results were startling. The days when sleepers were told they’d wake up early, their stress hormones increased at 4:30 a.m., as if they were anticipating an early morning. When the sleepers were told they’d wake up at 9 a.m., their stress hormones didn’t increase—and they woke up groggier. “Our bodies, in other words, note the time we hope to begin our day and gradually prepare us for consciousness,” writes Jeff Howe at Psychology Today.","Incidentally, if you don’t wake before your alarm, you probably aren’t getting enough sleep—or you aren’t sleeping on a consistent schedule. Waking up at different times on weekdays and weekends can quickly throw your clock out of whack. Without any consistency, your body may not know when to get up. So when your alarm starts screaming, you feel dazed and grumpy.","Enter the snooze button. Since your body’s gone through all that work to rise gradually, a quick nap sends your internal clock spinning in the wrong direction. All the hormones that help you fall asleep meddle with the hormones that help you wake up. Your body gets confused. You feel groggier. And with each slap of the snooze, it gets worse. The snooze, it seems, is the worst way to start your day."]},"parsed_md":"Why Do I Wake Up Right Before My Alarm Goes Off? | Mental Floss\n\nMental Floss\n\nMENU\n\nCLOSE\n\n * BIG QUESTIONS\n * QUIZZES\n * BIOGRAPHIES\n * LISTS\n * AMAZING FACTS\n * STORE\n\n## SECTIONS\n\n * BIG QUESTIONS\n * JOB SECRETS\n * HISTORY VS.\n * KENNECTIONS\n * LIVE SMARTER\n * QUIZZES\n * RETROBITUARIES\n * SMART SHOPPING\n * #TBT\n\n## BIOGRAPHIES\n\n * AUTHORS\n * SCIENTISTS\n * ARTISTS\n * U.S. PRESIDENTS\n * MILITARY\n\n## TOPICS\n\n * ANIMALS\n * ARCHAEOLOGY\n * ART\n * CORONAVIRUS\n * DIY\n * ENTERTAINMENT\n * FOOD\n * HEALTH\n * HISTORY\n * LANGUAGE\n * OLYMPICS\n * SCIENCE\n * SPORTS\n * TECHNOLOGY\n * TRAVEL\n\n## TOPICS\n\n * ANIMALS\n * ARCHAEOLOGY\n * ART\n * CORONAVIRUS\n * DIY\n * ENTERTAINMENT\n * FOOD\n * HEALTH\n * HISTORY\n * LANGUAGE\n * OLYMPICS\n * SCIENCE\n * SPORTS\n * TECHNOLOGY\n * TRAVEL\n\n## TOPICS\n\n * ANIMALS\n * ARCHAEOLOGY\n * ART\n * CORONAVIRUS\n * DIY\n * ENTERTAINMENT\n * FOOD\n * HEALTH\n * HISTORY\n * LANGUAGE\n * OLYMPICS\n * SCIENCE\n * SPORTS\n * TECHNOLOGY\n * TRAVEL\n\n## ABOUT\n\n * ABOUT US\n * AUTHORS\n * COOKIE POLICY\n * CONTACT\n * CUSTOMER SERVICE\n * PITCH A STORY\n * PRIVACY\n * RSS\n * STORE\n * TERMS\n\nMENTAL FLOSS\n\nABOUT RSS CONTACT US PRIVACY POLICY COOKIE POLICY TERMS OF SERVICE\n\nFLOOR8 12UP 90MIN\n\nMentalFlossVideo on YouTube @mental_floss on Instagram @mental_floss on\nInstagram @mental_floss on Twitter\n\nSubscribe to our Newsletter!\n\nSIGN UP NOW\n\nFLOOR8 12UP 90MIN\n\n×\n\nCLOSE\n\narrow\n\nBig Questions\n\n# Why Do I Wake Up Right Before My Alarm Goes Off?\n\nBY Lucas Reilly\n\nNovember 19, 2013\n\nBecause your body’s internal clock is just as good, if not better, than the\ncontraption shrieking atop your nightstand.\n\nAt the center of your brain, a clump of nerves—called the suprachiasmatic\nnucleus—oversees your body’s clock: the circadian rhythm. It determines when\nyou feel sleepy and when you feel bright-eyed. It controls your blood\npressure, your body temperature, and your sense of time. It turns your body\ninto a finely tuned machine.\n\nThat machine happens to love predictability. Your body is most efficient when\nthere’s a routine to follow. So if you hit the hay the same time each night\nand awake the same time each morning, your body locks that behavior in. And\nthat’s where things get sciency.\n\n#### Beat the clock!\n\nYour sleep-wake cycle is regulated by a protein called PER. The protein level\nrises and falls each day, peaking in the evening and plummeting at night. When\nPER levels are low, your blood pressure drops, heart rate slows, and thinking\nbecomes foggier. You get sleepy.\n\nIf you follow a diligent sleep routine—waking up the same time every day—your\nbody learns to increase your PER levels in time for your alarm. About an hour\nbefore you’re supposed to wake up, PER levels rise (along with your body\ntemperature and blood pressure). To prepare for the stress of waking, your\nbody releases a cocktail of stress hormones, like cortisol. Gradually, your\nsleep becomes lighter and lighter.\n\nAnd that’s why you wake up before your alarm. Your body hates your alarm\nclock. It’s jarring. It’s stressful. And it ruins all that hard work. It\ndefeats the purpose of gradually waking up. So, to avoid being interrupted,\nyour body does something amazing: It starts increasing PER and stress hormones\nearlier in the night. Your body gets a head start so the waking process isn’t\ncut short. It’s so precise that your eyelids open minutes—maybe even\nseconds—before the alarm goes off.\n\n#### You snooze, you lose\n\nThere’s evidence you can will yourself to wake on time, too. Sleep scientists\nat Germany’s University of Lubeck asked 15 volunteers to sleep in their lab\nfor three nights. One night, the group was told they’d be woken at 6 a.m.,\nwhile on other nights the group was told they’d be woken at 9 a.m..\n\nBut the researchers lied—they woke the volunteers at 6 a.m anyway. And the\nresults were startling. The days when sleepers were told they’d wake up early,\ntheir stress hormones increased at 4:30 a.m., as if they were anticipating an\nearly morning. When the sleepers were told they’d wake up at 9 a.m., their\nstress hormones didn’t increase—and they woke up groggier. “Our bodies, in\nother words, note the time we hope to begin our day and gradually prepare us\nfor consciousness,” writes Jeff Howe at Psychology Today.\n\nIncidentally, if you don’t wake before your alarm, you probably aren’t getting\nenough sleep—or you aren’t sleeping on a consistent schedule. Waking up at\ndifferent times on weekdays and weekends can quickly throw your clock out of\nwhack. Without any consistency, your body may not know when to get up. So when\nyour alarm starts screaming, you feel dazed and grumpy.\n\nEnter the snooze button. Since your body’s gone through all that work to rise\ngradually, a quick nap sends your internal clock spinning in the wrong\ndirection. All the hormones that help you fall asleep meddle with the hormones\nthat help you wake up. Your body gets confused. You feel groggier. And with\neach slap of the snooze, it gets worse. The snooze, it seems, is the worst way\nto start your day.\n\nBig Questions\n\nFACEBOOK 0\n\nTWITTER\n\nEMAIL\n\nSubscribe to our Newsletter!\n\nSIGN UP NOW\n\nMENTAL FLOSS\n\nABOUT RSS CONTACT US PRIVACY POLICY COOKIE POLICY TERMS OF SERVICE\n\nFLOOR8 12UP 90MIN\n\nMentalFlossVideo on YouTube @mental_floss on Instagram @mental_floss on\nInstagram @mental_floss on Twitter\n\nSubscribe to our Newsletter!\n\nSIGN UP NOW\n\nFLOOR8 12UP 90MIN\n\n"},{"original_url":"https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-wake-up-earlier-2013-1","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20210225152221/https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-wake-up-earlier-2013-1","parsed_text":{"title":"How To Wake Up Earlier","passages":["Not only does the early bird get the worm, he's generally happier and has a higher overall satisfaction with his life.","\"We don’t know why this is, but there are a few potential explanations. Evening people may be more prone to social jet lag; this means that their biological clock is out of sync with the social clock,\" Renee Biss, a researcher wrote in a study conducted by the University of Toronto.","Robert Oexman, director of the Sleep to Live Institute, told us that \"lack of sleep can manifest itself in erratic behavior, short tempers, and bad decision-making.\" Sleep-deprived persons also have difficulty remembering details, and don't deal as well in high-pressured situations—such as meetings or new business pitches.","And it's getting worse nowadays because of technology usage. Young adults in their 20s are experiencing earlier signs of aging attributed to sleep loss.","So if you're not a born early riser how do you acquire good sleep habits? We compiled some tips to help you get an early start on the day:","According to a study published in the journal SLEEP, caffeine intake six hours before bedtime is just as disruptive as caffeine three hours before.","\"Your bedroom should be reserved for sleep, sex, and nothing else,\" Oexman told us. \"There’s no excuse—if your cell phone is your alarm clock, then buy a $5 alarm clock and solve the problem.\"","Jeff Goins wrote in his blog that you need to make decisions before you go to sleep, because you can't trust your brain in the morning.","\"When I realized waking up early is a battle fought on two fronts, everything changed We must prepare our bodies, but we must also trick our sleepy minds,\" he said.","Meredith Jaeger advised in her blog that you should sleep with the curtains open so that sunlight can come through your window in the morning. If you're unable to experience sunlight from your bedroom window, get a timer that increases light intensity, which resembles the sun. Some of these models also have built in alarm clocks.","It might be tempting to hit your snooze button to sleep for a few more minutes, but this doesn't actually help you, Jaeger wrote. This is because the 15 to 20 extra minutes of sleep won't give you any restful REM sleep and you might even feel more groggy when the alarm goes off again.","Hitting the snooze button is also habit-forming and the more you do it, the more you'll likely do it in the future.","\"Alarms should be there to remind you to wake up, not wake you up after six snooze hits,\" Oexman said.","It might also help to keep your alarm clock far away from your bed so that you're forced to get up in order to turn it off.","Seth Simonds at Lifehack advised that you should \"experiment a bit and see what works best for you. Light, sound, smells, temperature, or even some contraption that dumps water on you might be more pleasant than your old alarm clock.\"","You need to get your blood flowing when you wake up whether this is stretching, crunches, jump roping or going for a walk to the nearby coffee shop, you need to \"get your blood flowing and chase the sleep from your head,\" Simonds wrote.","Whatever you decide to do, remember that what you do during the daytime will affect your sleep at night, so quit beating yourself up with a bad diet and poor sleeping habits."]},"parsed_md":"How To Wake Up Earlier\n\n * BI Prime\n * Intelligence\n\nLog in\n\nSubscribe Subscribe\n\n##\n\nDOW\n\n##\n\nS&P 500\n\n##\n\nNASDAQ 100\n\nH M S\n\nHOMEPAGE Subscribe Subscribe\n\nHome Careers\n\n# 7 Tricks To Waking Up Earlier\n\nVivian Giang\n\n2013-01-14T18:29:00Z\n\nFisher power! via flickr\n\nNot only does the early bird get the worm, he's generally happier and has a\nhigher overall satisfaction with his life.\n\n\"We don’t know why this is, but there are a few potential explanations.\nEvening people may be more prone to social jet lag; this means that their\nbiological clock is out of sync with the social clock,\" Renee Biss, a\nresearcher wrote in a study conducted by the University of Toronto.\n\n\"Society's expectations are far more organized around a morning-type person's\nschedule.\"\n\nRobert Oexman, director of the Sleep to Live Institute, told us that \"lack of\nsleep can manifest itself in erratic behavior, short tempers, and bad\ndecision-making.\" Sleep-deprived persons also have difficulty remembering\ndetails, and don't deal as well in high-pressured situations—such as meetings\nor new business pitches.\n\nAnd it's getting worse nowadays because of technology usage. Young adults in\ntheir 20s are experiencing earlier signs of aging attributed to sleep loss.\n\nSo if you're not a born early riser how do you acquire good sleep habits? We\ncompiled some tips to help you get an early start on the day:\n\n1\\. Skip the caffeine\n\nAccording to a study published in the journal SLEEP, caffeine intake six hours\nbefore bedtime is just as disruptive as caffeine three hours before.\n\n2\\. Limit technology usage before bedtime\n\n\"Your bedroom should be reserved for sleep, sex, and nothing else,\" Oexman\ntold us. \"There’s no excuse—if your cell phone is your alarm clock, then buy a\n$5 alarm clock and solve the problem.\"\n\n3\\. Mentally prepare yourself before you go to sleep\n\nJeff Goins wrote in his blog that you need to make decisions before you go to\nsleep, because you can't trust your brain in the morning.\n\n\"When I realized waking up early is a battle fought on two fronts, everything\nchanged We must prepare our bodies, but we must also trick our sleepy minds,\"\nhe said.\n\n4\\. Wake up to light\n\nMeredith Jaeger advised in her blog that you should sleep with the curtains\nopen so that sunlight can come through your window in the morning. If you're\nunable to experience sunlight from your bedroom window, get a timer that\nincreases light intensity, which resembles the sun. Some of these models also\nhave built in alarm clocks.\n\n5\\. Don't hit the snooze button\n\nIt might be tempting to hit your snooze button to sleep for a few more\nminutes, but this doesn't actually help you, Jaeger wrote. This is because the\n15 to 20 extra minutes of sleep won't give you any restful REM sleep and you\nmight even feel more groggy when the alarm goes off again.\n\nHitting the snooze button is also habit-forming and the more you do it, the\nmore you'll likely do it in the future.\n\n\"Alarms should be there to remind you to wake up, not wake you up after six\nsnooze hits,\" Oexman said.\n\nIt might also help to keep your alarm clock far away from your bed so that\nyou're forced to get up in order to turn it off.\n\n6\\. Find an alarm that doesn't make you angry\n\nSeth Simonds at Lifehack advised that you should \"experiment a bit and see\nwhat works best for you. Light, sound, smells, temperature, or even some\ncontraption that dumps water on you might be more pleasant than your old alarm\nclock.\"\n\n7\\. Have a morning routine\n\nYou need to get your blood flowing when you wake up whether this is\nstretching, crunches, jump roping or going for a walk to the nearby coffee\nshop, you need to \"get your blood flowing and chase the sleep from your head,\"\nSimonds wrote.\n\nWhatever you decide to do, remember that what you do during the daytime will\naffect your sleep at night, so quit beating yourself up with a bad diet and\npoor sleeping habits.\n\nNOW SEE: 27 executives who wake up really early >\n\nNewsletter\n\nSign up for a daily selection of our best stories — based on your reading\npreferences.\n\nMore: Winning Career Sleep Sleep Deprivation\n\n * Strategy\n\nFollow us on:\n\n* Copyright © 2021 Insider Inc. All rights reserved. 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Fortunately, it’s possible to develop habits that will make waking up less of a struggle. Below are five tips to get you started.","Before you do anything else, make sure you’re going to bed early enough to get the the amount of sleep you need. For most people, that’s approximately 8 hours.","For those who suffer from insomnia, develop a regular routine around bedtime so you can fall asleep and stay asleep. Try activities such as taking a hot bath or shower in a dimly lit room, writing a to-do list for the next day or praying or meditating until you begin to feel sleepy.","It’s important to keep a regular bedtime and wake-up time even on days off. This allows the body’s internal clock to maintain a regular rhythm, making it easier to get up. If your wake-up time is consistently changing, your body will feel as if it’s in a constant state of jet lag.","Turn off your television, computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones 30 minutes to one hour prior to getting into bed. The bright light from these devices reduces the amount of melatonin we produce, making it more difficult to fall asleep and maintain sleep.","When you get enough sleep, you should be \"stirring\" for a few minutes prior to your alarm clock going off. When it does go off, hit the snooze alarm ONE time. After you hit the snooze button, turn on a bedside lamp. Before getting out of bed, try to do some light stretching for the low back until your snooze alarm goes off again. When it goes off for the second time, get out of bed.","If you have a programmable thermostat, set it so that the room becomes warmer 30 minutes prior to the alarm going off. We become sleepy when our core body temperature lowers and we wake up when our core temperature rises. At night, the ideal temperature is between 65 to 68 degrees. In the morning, the ideal temperature is around 72 degrees.","After you get out of bed, expose yourself to as much light as you possibly can. If the sun is up, open shades and let the sunshine in. If the sun has not risen, turn on bright lights or purchase a small light therapy box to simulate sunshine. Bright light has been shown to boost alertness and improve mood.","For a quick overview on strategies for waking up on time check out the below infographic from Weekdone, a team collaboration tool that helps teams work more efficiently.","Discover a better way to hire freelancers. From business to marketing, sales, finance, design, technology, and more, we have the freelancers you need to tackle your most important work and projects, on-demand.","Copyright © 2021 Entrepreneur Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 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Fortunately, it’s possible to\ndevelop habits that will make waking up less of a struggle. Below are five\ntips to get you started.\n\n## 1\\. Develop a nighttime routine\n\nBefore you do anything else, make sure you’re going to bed early enough to get\nthe the amount of sleep you need. For most people, that’s approximately 8\nhours.\n\nRelated: The Habits of Super Successful Sleepers (Infographic)\n\nFor those who suffer from insomnia, develop a regular routine around bedtime\nso you can fall asleep and stay asleep. Try activities such as taking a hot\nbath or shower in a dimly lit room, writing a to-do list for the next day or\npraying or meditating until you begin to feel sleepy.\n\nIt’s important to keep a regular bedtime and wake-up time even on days off.\nThis allows the body’s internal clock to maintain a regular rhythm, making it\neasier to get up. If your wake-up time is consistently changing, your body\nwill feel as if it’s in a constant state of jet lag.\n\n## 2\\. Turn off all electronics\n\nTurn off your television, computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones 30\nminutes to one hour prior to getting into bed. The bright light from these\ndevices reduces the amount of melatonin we produce, making it more difficult\nto fall asleep and maintain sleep.\n\nAs a rule, use the bedroom for sleep and intimacy only.\n\nRelated: 10 Ways to Function on Very Little Sleep\n\n## 3\\. Don’t abuse the snooze\n\nWhen you get enough sleep, you should be \"stirring\" for a few minutes prior to\nyour alarm clock going off. When it does go off, hit the snooze alarm ONE\ntime. After you hit the snooze button, turn on a bedside lamp. Before getting\nout of bed, try to do some light stretching for the low back until your snooze\nalarm goes off again. When it goes off for the second time, get out of bed.\n\n## 4\\. Pay attention to temperature\n\nIf you have a programmable thermostat, set it so that the room becomes warmer\n30 minutes prior to the alarm going off. We become sleepy when our core body\ntemperature lowers and we wake up when our core temperature rises. At night,\nthe ideal temperature is between 65 to 68 degrees. In the morning, the ideal\ntemperature is around 72 degrees.\n\n## 5\\. Let the light in\n\nAfter you get out of bed, expose yourself to as much light as you possibly\ncan. If the sun is up, open shades and let the sunshine in. If the sun has not\nrisen, turn on bright lights or purchase a small light therapy box to simulate\nsunshine. Bright light has been shown to boost alertness and improve mood.\n\nFor a quick overview on strategies for waking up on time check out the below\ninfographic from Weekdone, a team collaboration tool that helps teams work\nmore efficiently.\n\n##### Click to Enlarge+\n\nRelated: 10 Healthy Foods That May Help You Sleep Better (Infographic)\n\nMore from Entrepreneur\n\nOur Franchise Advisors will guide you through the entire franchising process,\nfor FREE!\n\n 1. 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Don't worry, it happens to all of us occasionally, but that doesn't mean you can't start using a few tricks to help you get your butt out of bed when you hear that first alarm.","We all wake up a little differently. The difference between getting up with the first sound of your alarm and hitting snooze often depends on what you hear first thing in the morning.","We've mentioned several extreme alarm clocks before, including, an Android alarm that forces you get up and scan items, an iPhone alarm you have to shake to turn off, and a DIY clock that shreds money when you hit snooze. If you seriously struggle with getting up, these solutions might work.","The alternate approach is to try and nail down your sleep pattern and wake up at an optimal time. We've covered a few ways to use tech to calculate your sleep habits, and part of that is using a built-in alarm clock function to wake you up at the most optimal time. You can do this on the cheap with Sleep Cycle for iOS or SleepBot Tracker for Android. Each of these apps will attempt to wake you up at the best time in your sleep cycle, which is often earlier than you originally set the alarm for.","Personally, I take a different approach. Since I have a different schedule each day of the week, I pick a different song to wake up to for each day of the week. For instance, Tuesday's get a 5:00 am alarm with The Rolling Stones' \"Ruby Tuesday\", Friday gets Europe's \"Final Countdown\". Essentially, I pick a song that will wake me up and help me quickly figure out what day of the week it is. You can pick your own songs, of course, and it's easy to create a ringtone for you smartphone that can be used as an alarm.","Sometimes even the best alarm clock in the world can't force you out of bed in the morning. In that case, it's time to start changing your physical environment. For instance, most of us are familiar with the trick of placing your alarm clock on the other side of the room so you have to get out of bed to turn it off. That's great, but if you share a bed and want to take that same idea to an extreme idea, blogger Vincent Cheung gives himself an ultimatum:","Put one alarm clock on your nightstand, the other across the room. Set the clocks to be as close to the same time as possible (you want them to be in sync). Then, set the alarm clock on your nightstand to go off at, let's say, 6:30am, if that is when you need to get up. I set that one to use the radio, and make sure it is loud enough to wake me up, but not too loud (I am married, and don't want to wake my wife on purpose). The second alarm clock on the dresser is set to go off one minute later, but set on that dreadful buzzer.","If the alarm clock tricks aren't working, you might need to make your bed less inviting. It might not sound comfortable, but that's the point. Stepcase Lifehack explains:","Get rid of the temptation to treat your bed like anything other than a recharging station. You won't need books by your bed. You won't need fancy pillows (unless your doctor says you must). Your bed is a place to help you get from wake to wake in as little time as possible with optimum rest. If you're young like me the mattress won't be such a big deal. If you're over 40 you'll want to make sure you've got a good mattress though.","All the tricks in the world aren't going to make waking up at 5 a.m. easy right off the bat, for that, you'll need to train. Photo by Chad Skeers.","Let's be clear here: you can't go from sleeping in until 11 a.m. everyday to happily waking up at 5 a.m. You'll need to train and practice. That means resetting your inner clock and training yourself slowly over time. The New York Times explains:","To start, move up your wake-up time by 20 minutes a day. If you regularly rise at 8 a.m., but really want to get moving at 6 a.m., set the alarm for 7:40 on Monday. The next day, set it for 7:20 and so on. Then, after you wake up, don't linger in bed. Hit yourself with light. In theory, you'll gradually get sleepy about 20 minutes earlier each night, and you can facilitate the transition by avoiding extra light exposure from computers or televisions as you near bedtime.","Basically, take it slow if you're changing your schedule to an earlier wake time, and it'll come more naturally to you.","Once you're trained to wake up early, you can make your mornings less chaotic, be productive, and create a routine that works for you. Of course, if all else fails, the classic trick of drinking a large glass of water right before bed always works for those occasional early mornings."]},"parsed_md":"How to Stop Snoozing and Get Yourself Out of Bed\n\n# How to Stop Snoozing and Get Yourself Out of Bed\n\nThorin Klosowski\n\n8/13/12 9:00am\n\nFiled to: SleepFiled to: Sleep\n\n * Sleep\n * Alarm Clocks\n * Alarm\n * snooze\n * Health\n * Energy\n * Sleeping\n * rest\n * Top\n\n2247\n\n * Edit\n * Embiggen\n * Send to Editors\n * Promote\n * Share to Kinja\n * Toggle Conversation tools\n * Go to permalink\n\nYou hit snooze one time. Another. Then Another. Until finally, you find\nyourself rushing around trying to get ready as quickly as possible because\nyou're late for work. Don't worry, it happens to all of us occasionally, but\nthat doesn't mean you can't start using a few tricks to help you get your butt\nout of bed when you hear that first alarm.\n\n### Pick an Alarm Clock that Actually Works for You\n\nAdvertisement\n\nWe all wake up a little differently. The difference between getting up with\nthe first sound of your alarm and hitting snooze often depends on what you\nhear first thing in the morning.\n\nWe've mentioned several extreme alarm clocks before, including, an Android\nalarm that forces you get up and scan items, an iPhone alarm you have to shake\nto turn off, and a DIY clock that shreds money when you hit snooze. If you\nseriously struggle with getting up, these solutions might work.\n\n###### Morning Routine for Android Forces You to Wake Up and Start Your Day by\nScanning a Barcode\n\nAndroid: We've shared tons of Android alarm clock apps here before, but\nMorning Routine takes...\n\nRead more Read\n\nAdvertisement\n\nThe alternate approach is to try and nail down your sleep pattern and wake up\nat an optimal time. We've covered a few ways to use tech to calculate your\nsleep habits, and part of that is using a built-in alarm clock function to\nwake you up at the most optimal time. You can do this on the cheap with Sleep\nCycle for iOS or SleepBot Tracker for Android. Each of these apps will attempt\nto wake you up at the best time in your sleep cycle, which is often earlier\nthan you originally set the alarm for.\n\n###### How I Achieved Better Sleep with the Help of Technology\n\nOnce upon a time—a very long time—I used to sleep well. After too many\nrestless nights, I decided...\n\nRead more Read\n\nPersonally, I take a different approach. Since I have a different schedule\neach day of the week, I pick a different song to wake up to for each day of\nthe week. For instance, Tuesday's get a 5:00 am alarm with The Rolling Stones'\n\"Ruby Tuesday\", Friday gets Europe's \"Final Countdown\". Essentially, I pick a\nsong that will wake me up and help me quickly figure out what day of the week\nit is. You can pick your own songs, of course, and it's easy to create a\nringtone for you smartphone that can be used as an alarm.\n\nAdvertisement\n\n###### How to Turn Any Song Into a Ringtone for Your iPhone or Android (for\nFree)\n\nNokia may have released a dubstep version of their iconic ringtone, but\nundoubtedly the coolest...\n\nRead more Read\n\n### Alter Your Environment\n\nAdvertisement\n\nSometimes even the best alarm clock in the world can't force you out of bed in\nthe morning. In that case, it's time to start changing your physical\nenvironment. For instance, most of us are familiar with the trick of placing\nyour alarm clock on the other side of the room so you have to get out of bed\nto turn it off. That's great, but if you share a bed and want to take that\nsame idea to an extreme idea, blogger Vincent Cheung gives himself an\nultimatum:\n\n###### Alarm Clock Hacks Help You Wake Up Easier\n\nLifehacker reader Jason sent us an interesting lifehack that makes waking up a\nbit easier to...\n\nRead more Read\n\n> Put one alarm clock on your nightstand, the other across the room. Set the\n> clocks to be as close to the same time as possible (you want them to be in\n> sync). Then, set the alarm clock on your nightstand to go off at, let's say,\n> 6:30am, if that is when you need to get up. I set that one to use the radio,\n> and make sure it is loud enough to wake me up, but not too loud (I am\n> married, and don't want to wake my wife on purpose). The second alarm clock\n> on the dresser is set to go off one minute later, but set on that dreadful\n> buzzer.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nIf the alarm clock tricks aren't working, you might need to make your bed less\ninviting. It might not sound comfortable, but that's the point. Stepcase\nLifehack explains:\n\n###### Wake up Easier by Lowering Your Comfort Level\n\nWhile certain people are morning risers, many of us constantly battle with our\nsnooze alarm every...\n\nRead more Read\n\n> Get rid of the temptation to treat your bed like anything other than a\n> recharging station. You won't need books by your bed. You won't need fancy\n> pillows (unless your doctor says you must). Your bed is a place to help you\n> get from wake to wake in as little time as possible with optimum rest. If\n> you're young like me the mattress won't be such a big deal. If you're over\n> 40 you'll want to make sure you've got a good mattress though.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nAll the tricks in the world aren't going to make waking up at 5 a.m. easy\nright off the bat, for that, you'll need to train. Photo by Chad Skeers.\n\n### Train, Train, and Train Some More\n\nLet's be clear here: you can't go from sleeping in until 11 a.m. everyday to\nhappily waking up at 5 a.m. You'll need to train and practice. That means\nresetting your inner clock and training yourself slowly over time. The New\nYork Times explains:\n\n> To start, move up your wake-up time by 20 minutes a day. If you regularly\n> rise at 8 a.m., but really want to get moving at 6 a.m., set the alarm for\n> 7:40 on Monday. The next day, set it for 7:20 and so on. Then, after you\n> wake up, don't linger in bed. Hit yourself with light. In theory, you'll\n> gradually get sleepy about 20 minutes earlier each night, and you can\n> facilitate the transition by avoiding extra light exposure from computers or\n> televisions as you near bedtime.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nBasically, take it slow if you're changing your schedule to an earlier wake\ntime, and it'll come more naturally to you.\n\nOnce you're trained to wake up early, you can make your mornings less chaotic,\nbe productive, and create a routine that works for you. Of course, if all else\nfails, the classic trick of drinking a large glass of water right before bed\nalways works for those occasional early mornings.\n\n###### How Can I Make My Mornings Less Chaotic and More Productive?\n\nDear Lifehacker, My morning routine currently consists of hitting snooze a\nbunch of times, throwing ...\n\nRead more Read\n\nAdvertisement\n\nTitle photo remixed from Eli Duke.\n\n###### Share This Story\n\n## You may also like\n\nJalopnik\n\n#### Turo Guy Who Street Parked 38 Cars Has Chicago Furious With Him\n\nMichael Ballaban\n\nYesterday 5:14pm\n\nThe Root\n\n#### Apparently, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Doesn’t Look Poor Enough for\nRepublicans\n\nStephen A. 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We have sent an email to the address you provided with an activation link. Check your inbox, and click on the link to activate your account.","We and our trusted partners use technology such as cookies on our site to personalize content and ads, provide social media features, and analyze our traffic. You can read more about it and change your preferences here.","By using our services you agree to our use of cookies to improve your visit. You can change your preferences here.","Everyone has their list, and there are probably thousands of things you already hate. The sound of a crying baby, wall drilling, clock ticking, electric guitar are just a few. Although this list seems pretty annoying – there are even worse things than that...","Moreover, what is the first thing we hear in the morning? Yes. I bet even the best alarm clock is on top of the most annoying list.","Of course, there always comes this very bright idea to turn it off and spend “just five more minutes” sleeping. However, the consequences are usually unfortunate and even a super smart alarm clock is incapable to stop it.","In order not to fall into the lure of sweet, sweet dreams some innovative people made lots of unique alarm clocks for every heavy sleeper.","Scroll down below to see our selection of the funny alarm clocks. Who knows, maybe one of these gadgets will help you rise on time for once. From puzzle alarm clock to a device for releasing some morning anger, you will definitely find the one to your liking.","This clock launches it’s rotor in the air, and you have to catch it and return it to it’s base to silence the clock. You can get it here.","Clocky literally runs away beeping so you’ll have to get out of bed to silence it! You can buy it here.","Every morning you will hear a count down and then the Rocket will shoot into the air. In order to make the alarm stop going off, you have to catch the rocket and put it back. You can buy it here.","The only way to turn off the alarm sound of this Laser Alarm Clock is to aim a laser beam at the exact center of the target. You can get it here.","Wouldn’t you like to wake up to this spinning light-up Police Siren Alarm Clock with siren sound? You can buy it here.","The Fire Bell Alarm will not only wake you up, but probably most of your house as well! You can get it here.","This alarm clock has a strap that needs to be lifted up and rotated continuously for 1.5 minutes. The minimum rotation allowed is 2 rotations per second. If the user goes slower than this, the beep of the alarm increases and the alarm resets to default, which asks the user to start the whole process again.","These alarm clocks can only be turned off by bouncing them or throwing them – great way to manage the anger in the morning!","This alarm clock uses wifi connectivity along with your bank account log in details in which it can use to donate your money to an organisation you hate every time you push snooze.","Puzzle Alarm Clock will continue to sound until all the pieces are put back into their matching places ensuring that you are awake and will not fall back asleep!","This alarm clock has 3 different colors of cords ready for you to choose and disconnect when the alarm clock goes off. The answer is indicated by light of the color. If the wrong cord is disconnected, it will continue to make loud explosion noises.","Aaron Tang’s Anemone Clock rumbles when the alarm goes off, eventually shaking its way all across your room, forcing you to get up to stop it. But that’s not all – it keeps shaking when you pick it up, making it a frustrating exercise just to find the off button. Tang didn’t say if the clock had a snooze button so you can repeat this process a few times each morning. Bamboos for Aaron Tang.","This is one of the most gentle alarm clocks – unlike annoying sounds or alarms, it does so with 40 LED lights that slowly get brighter so you are not blinded in one shot.","When the alarm goes off, the clock lowers to hover just above your head and it begins to glow. To active the “sleep” button, you hit it and it retracts a bit toward the ceiling. This continues to happen until it retracts so high that when it goes off, you must stand up to reach it.","I may look like a cat, but deep down I'm a panda. Sometimes I'm lazy, sometimes I'm bored - I'm just like you, but a bit cooler.","wow very interesting things my friend I need to smuggle all these into my brothers room, make them as loud as they can and he will wake up !","wow very interesting things my friend I need to smuggle all these into my brothers room, make them as loud as they can and he will wake up !"]},"parsed_md":"20 Annoyingly Creative Alarm Clocks | Bored Panda\n\nBored Panda works better on our iPhone app\n\nContinue in app Continue in browser\n\nLike what you're reading?\n\nSubscribe to our top stories\n\nAlmost finished...\n\nTo complete the subscription process, please click the link in the email we\njust sent you.\n\nLike what you're seeing?\n\nLet's keep in touch and we'll send more your way.\n\nAlmost finished...\n\nTo complete the subscription process, please click the link in the email we\njust sent you.\n\nAlmost finished...\n\nTo complete the subscription process, please click the link in the email we\njust sent you.\n\nAre you leaving already?\n\nAre you sure you want to post this?\n\nWe're asking people to rethink comments that seem similar to others that have\nbeen reported or downvoted\n\nthis warning is a mistake\n\nx x\n\nLet's fight boredom together!\n\nContinue with Facebook Continue with Google\n\nor\n\nCreating an account means you agree with Bored Panda's Terms of Service\n\nBecome a member\n\nSign Up Have an account? 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However, the consequences are usually\nunfortunate and even a super smart alarm clock is incapable to stop it.\n\nIn order not to fall into the lure of sweet, sweet dreams some innovative\npeople made lots of unique alarm clocks for every heavy sleeper.\n\nScroll down below to see our selection of the funny alarm clocks. Who knows,\nmaybe one of these gadgets will help you rise on time for once. From puzzle\nalarm clock to a device for releasing some morning anger, you will definitely\nfind the one to your liking.\n\n## 1\\. Flying Alarm Clock\n\nThis clock launches it’s rotor in the air, and you have to catch it and return\nit to it’s base to silence the clock. You can get it here.\n\n## 2\\. Clocky – Alarm Clock on Wheels\n\nClocky literally runs away beeping so you’ll have to get out of bed to silence\nit! You can buy it here.\n\n## 3\\. Rocket Launcher Alarm Clock\n\nEvery morning you will hear a count down and then the Rocket will shoot into\nthe air. In order to make the alarm stop going off, you have to catch the\nrocket and put it back. You can buy it here.\n\n## 4\\. Laser Target Alarm Clock\n\nThe only way to turn off the alarm sound of this Laser Alarm Clock is to aim a\nlaser beam at the exact center of the target. You can get it here.\n\n## 5\\. Police Siren Alarm Clock\n\nWouldn’t you like to wake up to this spinning light-up Police Siren Alarm\nClock with siren sound? You can buy it here.\n\n## 6\\. Firebell Alarm Clock\n\nThe Fire Bell Alarm will not only wake you up, but probably most of your house\nas well! You can get it here.\n\n## 7.No Snooze Alarm Clock\n\nThis alarm clock has a strap that needs to be lifted up and rotated\ncontinuously for 1.5 minutes. The minimum rotation allowed is 2 rotations per\nsecond. If the user goes slower than this, the beep of the alarm increases and\nthe alarm resets to default, which asks the user to start the whole process\nagain.\n\n## 8\\. Stand Up, to Wake Up\n\nIn order to turn this clock off, you have to get up and step on it. Yanko\nDesign\n\n## 9\\. Throw Alarm Clock\n\nThese alarm clocks can only be turned off by bouncing them or throwing them –\ngreat way to manage the anger in the morning!\n\n## 10\\. SnuzNluz\n\nThis alarm clock uses wifi connectivity along with your bank account log in\ndetails in which it can use to donate your money to an organisation you hate\nevery time you push snooze.\n\n## 11\\. Puzzle Alarm Clock 1\n\nPuzzle Alarm Clock will continue to sound until all the pieces are put back\ninto their matching places ensuring that you are awake and will not fall back\nasleep!\n\n## 12\\. Puzzle Alarm Clock 2\n\n## 13\\. Egg Laying Alarm Clock\n\nThis clock doesn’t stop beeping until you’ve collected all its eggs!\n\n## 14\\. Banpresto DangerBomb Alarm Clock\n\nThis alarm clock has 3 different colors of cords ready for you to choose and\ndisconnect when the alarm clock goes off. The answer is indicated by light of\nthe color. If the wrong cord is disconnected, it will continue to make loud\nexplosion noises.\n\n## 15\\. Hiting Sound Alarm Clock\n\nThis clock is loud enough to wake all your family up.\n\n## 16\\. Hit-it Alarm Clock\n\nAnother great clock to unleash your morning anger.\n\n## 17\\. The Anemone Alarm Clock\n\nAaron Tang’s Anemone Clock rumbles when the alarm goes off, eventually shaking\nits way all across your room, forcing you to get up to stop it. But that’s not\nall – it keeps shaking when you pick it up, making it a frustrating exercise\njust to find the off button. Tang didn’t say if the clock had a snooze button\nso you can repeat this process a few times each morning. Bamboos for Aaron\nTang.\n\n## 18\\. Glowing Pillow Alarm Clock\n\nThis is one of the most gentle alarm clocks – unlike annoying sounds or\nalarms, it does so with 40 LED lights that slowly get brighter so you are not\nblinded in one shot.\n\n## 19\\. 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Don't lean on caffeine -- a power nap will boost your memory, cognitive skills, creativity, and energy level.\",\n \"Naps help Constance Kobylarz Wilde, 58, recharge, especially if she takes them right after lunch. Wilde, a marketing manager and health blogger in Mountain View, Calif., is constantly juggling her schedule as a working mom and family caregiver. She's up by 6 a.m. every day and tries to go to bed by 10:30 p.m. But unanticipated issues often push her bedtime later.\",\n \"\\\"I can't do all-nighters anymore or just get six hours of sleep without it beginning to affect me,\\\" she says.\",\n \"So to combat fatigue and stay on top of things at work and at home, Wilde has made power naps a regular part of her routine, setting an alarm for a short snooze.\",\n \"Daytime naps can be one way to treat sleep deprivation, says Sara C. Mednick, PhD, sleep expert and author of Take a Nap! Change Your Life. \\\"You can get incredible benefits from 15 to 20 minutes of napping,\\\" she says. \\\"You reset the system and get a burst of alertness and increased motor performance. That's what most people really need to stave off sleepiness and get an energy boost.\\\"\",\n \"The length of your nap and the type of sleep you get help determine the brain- boosting benefits. The 20-minute power nap -- sometimes called the stage 2 nap -- is good for alertness and motor learning skills like typing and playing the piano.\",\n \"What happens if you nap for more than 20 minutes? Research shows longer naps help boost memory and enhance creativity. Slow-wave sleep -- napping for approximately 30 to 60 minutes -- is good for decision-making skills, such as memorizing vocabulary or recalling directions. Getting rapid eye movement or REM sleep, usually 60 to 90 minutes of napping, plays a key role in making new connections in the brain and solving creative problems.\",\n \"Is taking a catnap better than reaching for a cup of joe? Yes, Mednick says, because caffeine can decrease memory performance. So you may feel more wired, but you are also prone to making more mistakes.\",\n \"\\\"If I don't get my naps, I get cranky and unfocused by the end of a week of short nights,\\\" Wilde says. \\\"For me, that nap helps bring back my energy level.\\\"\",\n \"Research has found that napping regularly may reduce stress and even decrease your risk of heart disease. To get the most out of a power snooze, follow these quick tips from Mednick:\",\n \"Be consistent. Keep a regular nap schedule. Prime napping time falls in the middle of the day, between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.\",\n \"Make it quick. Set your cell phone alarm for 30 minutes or less if you don't want to wake up groggy.\",\n \"Go dark. Nap in a dark room or wear an eye mask. Blocking out light helps you fall asleep faster.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Power Naps: Napping Benefits, Length, and Tips\\n\\nSkip to main content\\n\\n### Menu\\n\\n### Taking a Nap Home\\n\\n * Medical Reference\\n * Features\\n * Video\\n * Slideshows & Images\\n * Quizzes\\n * News Archive\\n\\n### Health and Balance Home\\n\\n * News\\n * Reference\\n * Quizzes\\n * Slideshows\\n * Videos\\n * Questions & Answers\\n * Find a Psychologist\\n\\n### Health & Balance Guide\\n\\n * A Balanced Life\\n * Take It Easy\\n * CAM Treatments\\n\\n### Related to Balance\\n\\n * Quit-Smoking Assessment\\n * Anxiety & Panic Disorders\\n * Mental Health\\n * Smoking Cessation\\n * Stress Management\\n * More Related Topics\\n\\n * Health & Balance\\n * Feature Stories\\n\\n### Menu\\n\\n# The Secret (and Surprising) Power of Naps\\n\\nNeed to recharge? Don't lean on caffeine -- a power nap will boost your\\nmemory, cognitive skills, creativity, and energy level.\\n\\nBy Jennifer Soong\\n\\nReviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD on November 29, 2011\\n\\nFrom the WebMD Archives\\n\\nNaps help Constance Kobylarz Wilde, 58, recharge, especially if she takes them\\nright after lunch. Wilde, a marketing manager and health blogger in Mountain\\nView, Calif., is constantly juggling her schedule as a working mom and family\\ncaregiver. She's up by 6 a.m. every day and tries to go to bed by 10:30 p.m.\\nBut unanticipated issues often push her bedtime later.\\n\\n\\\"I can't do all-nighters anymore or just get six hours of sleep without it\\nbeginning to affect me,\\\" she says.\\n\\nSo to combat fatigue and stay on top of things at work and at home, Wilde has\\nmade power naps a regular part of her routine, setting an alarm for a short\\nsnooze.\\n\\n## Naps and Sleep Deprivation\\n\\nDaytime naps can be one way to treat sleep deprivation, says Sara C. Mednick,\\nPhD, sleep expert and author of Take a Nap! Change Your Life. \\\"You can get\\nincredible benefits from 15 to 20 minutes of napping,\\\" she says. \\\"You reset\\nthe system and get a burst of alertness and increased motor performance.\\nThat's what most people really need to stave off sleepiness and get an energy\\nboost.\\\"\\n\\n#### Continued\\n\\nThe length of your nap and the type of sleep you get help determine the brain-\\nboosting benefits. The 20-minute power nap -- sometimes called the stage 2 nap\\n-- is good for alertness and motor learning skills like typing and playing the\\npiano.\\n\\nWhat happens if you nap for more than 20 minutes? Research shows longer naps\\nhelp boost memory and enhance creativity. Slow-wave sleep -- napping for\\napproximately 30 to 60 minutes -- is good for decision-making skills, such as\\nmemorizing vocabulary or recalling directions. Getting rapid eye movement or\\nREM sleep, usually 60 to 90 minutes of napping, plays a key role in making new\\nconnections in the brain and solving creative problems.\\n\\n## Naps Versus Coffee\\n\\nIs taking a catnap better than reaching for a cup of joe? Yes, Mednick says,\\nbecause caffeine can decrease memory performance. So you may feel more wired,\\nbut you are also prone to making more mistakes.\\n\\n\\\"If I don't get my naps, I get cranky and unfocused by the end of a week of\\nshort nights,\\\" Wilde says. \\\"For me, that nap helps bring back my energy\\nlevel.\\\"\\n\\n## Napping Tips\\n\\nResearch has found that napping regularly may reduce stress and even decrease\\nyour risk of heart disease. To get the most out of a power snooze, follow\\nthese quick tips from Mednick:\\n\\nBe consistent. Keep a regular nap schedule. Prime napping time falls in the\\nmiddle of the day, between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.\\n\\nMake it quick. Set your cell phone alarm for 30 minutes or less if you don't\\nwant to wake up groggy.\\n\\nGo dark. Nap in a dark room or wear an eye mask. Blocking out light helps you\\nfall asleep faster.\\n\\nStay warm. Stash a blanket nearby to put over you because your body\\ntemperature drops while you snooze.\\n\\nWebMD Magazine - Feature\\n\\n#### Sources\\n\\nSOURCES: Mednick S., PhD, author of Take a Nap! Change Your Life; asssistant\\nprofessor of psychiatry, University of California, San Diego. Walker, M., et\\nal., Neuron, July 2002. Mednick S., PhD, et al., Nature Neuroscience, 2002.\\nCai, D., et al., Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2009.\\nMednick, S., PhD, et al., Behavioural Brain Research, November 2008. Taylor,\\nP., \\\"Nap Time,\\\" Pew Research Center, July 29, 2009. Naska, A., et al. \\\"Siestas\\nof Health Adults and Coronary Mortality in the General Population.\\\" Archives\\nof Internal Medicine, Feb 2007. News release, Harvard School of Public Health.\\n\\n© 2010 WebMD, LLC. 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All rights reserved.\\n\\nWebMD does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.\\n\\nSee additional information.\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"https://www.sleep.org/articles/five-surprising-foods-that-could-be-making-you-tired/\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20200804113016/https://www.sleep.org/articles/five-surprising-foods-that-could-be-making-you-tired/\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"Foods That Make You Tired\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"What you eat and how you sleep go hand in hand. Certain foods and beverages will perk you up (hi, coffee!), while others will send you scrambling to find the nearest nap spot. And it’s not just huge meals and fast food grub that can cause you to nod off midday: Seemingly healthy foods can make you drowsy, too. If you’ve been feeling exceptionally tired after meals lately, you may want to consider limiting these five foods during the day.\",\n \"Cherries: The fruit is naturally high in the hormone melatonin, which controls your sleep and wake cycles. The extra dose of melatonin can send a signal to your body that it’s time to go to sleep, so save cherries (as well as tart cherry juice, which also has high amounts of melatonin) for an after-dinner snack instead of munching on them midday.\",\n \"Bread: Carbs cause your blood glucose levels to jump quickly (that’s why you get a sudden burst of energy). But when these glucose levels start to drop back down, you’ll likely experience an energy crash that will leave you ready for a nap. Processed carbs (like white bread) are especially problematic, while whole grain breads are less likely to leave you feeling sluggish.\",\n \"Dark Chocolate: Sorry, this is bad news for those with a sweet tooth. Even though dark chocolate has caffeine in it, it also contains serotonin, a neurotransmitter that can help you relax. Interestingly, milk chocolate doesn’t contain serotonin and can actually make you feel more awake.\",\n \"Turkey: There’s a reason that you feel like hitting the hay after Thanksgiving dinner: Lean proteins like turkey, fish, chicken, and low-fat cheese are high in tryptophan, an amino acid that increases serotonin levels.\",\n \"Bananas: Potassium and magnesium in bananas are to blame for the sleepy feeling. They help relax your muscles and send you off to dreamland. Instead, reach for an orange because its citrus scent can be energizing.\",\n \"Millions of Americans snore in their sleep, and although snoring can be a nuisance to the perpetrator or anyone else in earshot, it’s often a...\",\n \"La Paz, Bolivia. Lhasa, Tibet. Cusco, Peru. These cities are high on many travelers’ lists of dream destinations—and they’re also high in altitude. 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The extra dose of melatonin can send a signal to\\nyour body that it’s time to go to sleep, so save cherries (as well as tart\\ncherry juice, which also has high amounts of melatonin) for an after-dinner\\nsnack instead of munching on them midday.\\n\\nBread: Carbs cause your blood glucose levels to jump quickly (that’s why you\\nget a sudden burst of energy). But when these glucose levels start to drop\\nback down, you’ll likely experience an energy crash that will leave you ready\\nfor a nap. Processed carbs (like white bread) are especially problematic,\\nwhile whole grain breads are less likely to leave you feeling sluggish.\\n\\nDark Chocolate: Sorry, this is bad news for those with a sweet tooth. Even\\nthough dark chocolate has caffeine in it, it also contains serotonin, a\\nneurotransmitter that can help you relax. Interestingly, milk chocolate\\ndoesn’t contain serotonin and can actually make you feel more awake.\\n\\nTurkey: There’s a reason that you feel like hitting the hay after Thanksgiving\\ndinner: Lean proteins like turkey, fish, chicken, and low-fat cheese are high\\nin tryptophan, an amino acid that increases serotonin levels.\\n\\nBananas: Potassium and magnesium in bananas are to blame for the sleepy\\nfeeling. They help relax your muscles and send you off to dreamland. Instead,\\nreach for an orange because its citrus scent can be energizing.\\n\\n## Related Posts\\n\\n * Five Facts You Need to Know about Snoring\\n\\nMillions of Americans snore in their sleep, and although snoring can be a\\nnuisance to the perpetrator or anyone else in earshot, it’s often a...\\n\\nSleep Disorders, Snoring, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Routine\\n\\n * How to Sleep Better at High Altitude\\n\\nLa Paz, Bolivia. Lhasa, Tibet. Cusco, Peru. 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Here, some items you might want to reconsider if you need to keep your energy up.\",\n \"Yes, the carbs give you a jolt of energy, but \\\"eating refined carbohydrates like pasta can cause a rise in blood sugar, followed by a plunge in insulin levels, which can cause fatigue and weakness,\\\" says Dr. Peeke. Same goes for white bread, pastries, muffins, and processed foods. \\\"Their high flour and sugar content will bring on drowsiness,\\\" she says.\",\n \"Bananas are well-known for being rich in potassium, which helps with nerve function and heart health. But bananas are also high in magnesium, an essential mineral for the body that also aids sleep. Mark Hyman, M.D., founder of the UltraWellness Center, calls magnesium the \\\"relaxation mineral.\\\"\",\n \"Red meat does give you iron, which is an energy booster, but it also has a high level of fat. High-fat meats, whole dairy products, pizza, and creamy gravies and sauces can make you feel weighed down after eating them. \\\"That's because fats are more difficult for the body to break down and require a more elaborate process than other nutrients,\\\" says Dr. Peeke. \\\"Because of this, your body sends more energy to the source of digestion, leaving you feeling zapped.\\\"\",\n \"Cherries are a natural source of melatonin, a hormone known to improve the quality of sleep, which is great for evening hours, but not during the day. \\\"Eaten regularly, cherries can even help restore your natural sleep cycle and regulate your body’s circadian rhythms,\\\" says Dr. Peeke. As for tart cherry juice, which is gaining in popularity, a small study shows that when adults with chronic insomnia drank a cup of tart cherry juice twice a day they experienced some relief in the severity of their insomnia.\",\n \"Salmon is a great source of protein and good-for-you Omega-3 fatty acids. However, salmon and some other kinds of fish like halibut, are rich in vitamin B6, which the body uses to make melatonin, the sleep hormone, says Dr. Peeke. \\\"If someone is naturally low energy and wants to maintain peak energy and attention, have salmon at night when it's sedative effects can be used effectively. The same goes for halibut.\\\"\",\n \"Believe it or not, \\\"lettuce has sedative properties that affect your brain in a similar way to opioids,\\\" says Dr. Peeke. The sedative substance is calledlactucin, which has been shown instudies on mice to have a calming and pain-relieving effect.\",\n \"We've all heard that turkey makes you tired because it's loaded with Tryptophan. \\\"Tryptophan is a pre-cursor to serotonin which is a mood modulator, inducing relaxation and supporting sleep,\\\" says Dr, Peeke. However, it's not the Tryptophan that makes you tired. It's combining Tryptophan with carbohydrates that does it, according to Dr. Peeke. When you think about Thanksgiving dinner, \\\"it’s not the turkey that's causing Thanksgiving sleepiness,\\\" says Dr, Peeke. \\\"It’s the turkey plus the cranberries, rolls, and pie!\\\" And, she points out, turkey actually has slightly less tryptophan than chicken. So now you know.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"6 Surprising Foods That Make You Tired\\n\\nEdition: US\\n\\n * عربي (Arabi) AR\\n * Australia AU\\n * Brazil BR\\n * Canada CA\\n * Deutschland DE\\n * España ES\\n * France FR\\n * Ελλάδα (Greece) GR\\n * India IN\\n * Italia IT\\n * 日本 (Japan) JP\\n * 한국 (Korea) KR\\n * Maghreb MG\\n * Quebec QC\\n * United Kingdom UK\\n * United States US\\n * Voces VS\\n\\n * Front Page\\n * Politics\\n * Business\\n * Media\\n * WorldPost\\n * Science\\n * Tech\\n * Healthy Living\\n * HuffPost Live\\n\\n * 1.3K\\n\\n * 251\\n\\n * 14\\n\\n * Comment\\n\\n56\\n\\n# 6 Surprising Foods That Make You Tired\\n\\nGrandparents.com\\n\\nBy Ellen Breslau\\n\\nPosted: 07/30/2015 07:31 AM EDT | Edited: 08/01/2015 05:55 PM EDT\\n\\nSPECIAL FROM\\n\\nADVERTISEMENT\\n\\nWe've all eaten a big meal and then felt exhausted afterwards, but what about\\nthe times that you thought you were eating something good for you and still\\ngot tired? Turns out there are some foods we wouldn't normally think of that\\ncan cause us to feel fatigued. We asked Pamela Peeke, M.D., author of The\\nHunger Fix: The Three-Stage Hunger and Recovery Plan for Overeating and Food\\nAddiction, about these hidden energy-zappers. Here, some items you might want\\nto reconsider if you need to keep your energy up.\\n\\n### 1\\\\. Pasta\\n\\nYes, the carbs give you a jolt of energy, but \\\"eating refined carbohydrates\\nlike pasta can cause a rise in blood sugar, followed by a plunge in insulin\\nlevels, which can cause fatigue and weakness,\\\" says Dr. Peeke. Same goes for\\nwhite bread, pastries, muffins, and processed foods. \\\"Their high flour and\\nsugar content will bring on drowsiness,\\\" she says.\\n\\n### 2\\\\. Bananas\\n\\nBananas are well-known for being rich in potassium, which helps with nerve\\nfunction and heart health. But bananas are also high in magnesium, an\\nessential mineral for the body that also aids sleep. Mark Hyman, M.D., founder\\nof the UltraWellness Center, calls magnesium the \\\"relaxation mineral.\\\"\\n\\n### 3\\\\. Red meat\\n\\nRed meat does give you iron, which is an energy booster, but it also has a\\nhigh level of fat. High-fat meats, whole dairy products, pizza, and creamy\\ngravies and sauces can make you feel weighed down after eating them. \\\"That's\\nbecause fats are more difficult for the body to break down and require a more\\nelaborate process than other nutrients,\\\" says Dr. Peeke. \\\"Because of this,\\nyour body sends more energy to the source of digestion, leaving you feeling\\nzapped.\\\"\\n\\n### 4\\\\. Cherries\\n\\nCherries are a natural source of melatonin, a hormone known to improve the\\nquality of sleep, which is great for evening hours, but not during the day.\\n\\\"Eaten regularly, cherries can even help restore your natural sleep cycle and\\nregulate your body’s circadian rhythms,\\\" says Dr. Peeke. As for tart cherry\\njuice, which is gaining in popularity, a small study shows that when adults\\nwith chronic insomnia drank a cup of tart cherry juice twice a day they\\nexperienced some relief in the severity of their insomnia.\\n\\n### 5\\\\. Salmon\\n\\nSalmon is a great source of protein and good-for-you Omega-3 fatty acids.\\nHowever, salmon and some other kinds of fish like halibut, are rich in vitamin\\nB6, which the body uses to make melatonin, the sleep hormone, says Dr. Peeke.\\n\\\"If someone is naturally low energy and wants to maintain peak energy and\\nattention, have salmon at night when it's sedative effects can be used\\neffectively. The same goes for halibut.\\\"\\n\\n### 6\\\\. Lettuce\\n\\nBelieve it or not, \\\"lettuce has sedative properties that affect your brain in\\na similar way to opioids,\\\" says Dr. Peeke. The sedative substance is\\ncalledlactucin, which has been shown instudies on mice to have a calming and\\npain-relieving effect.\\n\\n### A word about turkey\\n\\nWe've all heard that turkey makes you tired because it's loaded with\\nTryptophan. \\\"Tryptophan is a pre-cursor to serotonin which is a mood\\nmodulator, inducing relaxation and supporting sleep,\\\" says Dr, Peeke. However,\\nit's not the Tryptophan that makes you tired. It's combining Tryptophan with\\ncarbohydrates that does it, according to Dr. Peeke. When you think about\\nThanksgiving dinner, \\\"it’s not the turkey that's causing Thanksgiving\\nsleepiness,\\\" says Dr, Peeke. \\\"It’s the turkey plus the cranberries, rolls, and\\npie!\\\" And, she points out, turkey actually has slightly less tryptophan than\\nchicken. So now you know.\\n\\nRead more from Grandparents.com:\\n\\n10 Most Addictive Foods & How to Avoid Eating Them\\n\\n7 Foods You Should Eat If You're Over 50\\n\\n9 Sneaky Sources of Sugar\\n\\nAlso on The Huffington Post\\n\\nAnti-Aging Tips\\n\\nof\\n\\nShare\\n\\nTweet\\n\\n✖\\n\\nAdvertisement\\n\\nShare this\\n\\n✖ close\\n\\nCurrent Slide\\n\\nMORE: grandparents.com, fifty, post50, Sleep, sleep deprivation, Food, aging,\\nsleep inducing foods, sleeping, voices\\n\\n## Follow Post 50\\n\\n### Get the Newsletter\\n\\n### You May Like\\n\\n## Conversations\\n\\n### Follow Huffpost\\n\\n * HuffPost\\n\\n * Post 50\\n\\n * HuffPost\\n\\n * Post 50\\n\\n * HuffingtonPost\\n\\nAvailable on the App Store Android App on Google Play Get it at Blackberry App\\nWorld\\n\\n### HuffPost Newsletters\\n\\n## Suggested For You\\n\\n * Advertise\\n * User Agreement\\n * Privacy\\n * Comment Policy\\n * About Us\\n * About Our Ads\\n * Contact Us\\n * FAQ\\n\\n * Copyright © 2015 TheHuffingtonPost.com, Inc.\\n\\n * \\\"The Huffington Post\\\" is a registered trademark of TheHuffingtonPost.com, Inc. All rights reserved.\\n\\nPart of AOL Family\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/53710/why-do-i-always-wake-5-minutes-my-alarm-goes\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20210703062527/https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/53710/why-do-i-always-wake-5-minutes-my-alarm-goes\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"Why Do I Wake Up Right Before My Alarm Goes Off?\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"At the center of your brain, a clump of nerves—called the suprachiasmatic nucleus—oversees your body’s clock: the circadian rhythm. It determines when you feel sleepy and when you feel bright-eyed. It controls your blood pressure, your body temperature, and your sense of time. It turns your body into a finely tuned machine.\",\n \"That machine happens to love predictability. Your body is most efficient when there’s a routine to follow. So if you hit the hay the same time each night and awake the same time each morning, your body locks that behavior in. And that’s where things get sciency.\",\n \"Your sleep-wake cycle is regulated by a protein called PER. The protein level rises and falls each day, peaking in the evening and plummeting at night. When PER levels are low, your blood pressure drops, heart rate slows, and thinking becomes foggier. You get sleepy.\",\n \"If you follow a diligent sleep routine—waking up the same time every day—your body learns to increase your PER levels in time for your alarm. About an hour before you’re supposed to wake up, PER levels rise (along with your body temperature and blood pressure). To prepare for the stress of waking, your body releases a cocktail of stress hormones, like cortisol. Gradually, your sleep becomes lighter and lighter.\",\n \"And that’s why you wake up before your alarm. Your body hates your alarm clock. It’s jarring. It’s stressful. And it ruins all that hard work. It defeats the purpose of gradually waking up. So, to avoid being interrupted, your body does something amazing: It starts increasing PER and stress hormones earlier in the night. Your body gets a head start so the waking process isn’t cut short. It’s so precise that your eyelids open minutes—maybe even seconds—before the alarm goes off.\",\n \"There’s evidence you can will yourself to wake on time, too. Sleep scientists at Germany’s University of Lubeck asked 15 volunteers to sleep in their lab for three nights. One night, the group was told they’d be woken at 6 a.m., while on other nights the group was told they’d be woken at 9 a.m..\",\n \"But the researchers lied—they woke the volunteers at 6 a.m anyway. And the results were startling. The days when sleepers were told they’d wake up early, their stress hormones increased at 4:30 a.m., as if they were anticipating an early morning. When the sleepers were told they’d wake up at 9 a.m., their stress hormones didn’t increase—and they woke up groggier. “Our bodies, in other words, note the time we hope to begin our day and gradually prepare us for consciousness,” writes Jeff Howe at Psychology Today.\",\n \"Incidentally, if you don’t wake before your alarm, you probably aren’t getting enough sleep—or you aren’t sleeping on a consistent schedule. Waking up at different times on weekdays and weekends can quickly throw your clock out of whack. Without any consistency, your body may not know when to get up. So when your alarm starts screaming, you feel dazed and grumpy.\",\n \"Enter the snooze button. Since your body’s gone through all that work to rise gradually, a quick nap sends your internal clock spinning in the wrong direction. All the hormones that help you fall asleep meddle with the hormones that help you wake up. Your body gets confused. You feel groggier. And with each slap of the snooze, it gets worse. The snooze, it seems, is the worst way to start your day.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Why Do I Wake Up Right Before My Alarm Goes Off? | Mental Floss\\n\\nMental Floss\\n\\nMENU\\n\\nCLOSE\\n\\n * BIG QUESTIONS\\n * QUIZZES\\n * BIOGRAPHIES\\n * LISTS\\n * AMAZING FACTS\\n * STORE\\n\\n## SECTIONS\\n\\n * BIG QUESTIONS\\n * JOB SECRETS\\n * HISTORY VS.\\n * KENNECTIONS\\n * LIVE SMARTER\\n * QUIZZES\\n * RETROBITUARIES\\n * SMART SHOPPING\\n * #TBT\\n\\n## BIOGRAPHIES\\n\\n * AUTHORS\\n * SCIENTISTS\\n * ARTISTS\\n * U.S. PRESIDENTS\\n * MILITARY\\n\\n## TOPICS\\n\\n * ANIMALS\\n * ARCHAEOLOGY\\n * ART\\n * CORONAVIRUS\\n * DIY\\n * ENTERTAINMENT\\n * FOOD\\n * HEALTH\\n * HISTORY\\n * LANGUAGE\\n * OLYMPICS\\n * SCIENCE\\n * SPORTS\\n * TECHNOLOGY\\n * TRAVEL\\n\\n## TOPICS\\n\\n * ANIMALS\\n * ARCHAEOLOGY\\n * ART\\n * CORONAVIRUS\\n * DIY\\n * ENTERTAINMENT\\n * FOOD\\n * HEALTH\\n * HISTORY\\n * LANGUAGE\\n * OLYMPICS\\n * SCIENCE\\n * SPORTS\\n * TECHNOLOGY\\n * TRAVEL\\n\\n## TOPICS\\n\\n * ANIMALS\\n * ARCHAEOLOGY\\n * ART\\n * CORONAVIRUS\\n * DIY\\n * ENTERTAINMENT\\n * FOOD\\n * HEALTH\\n * HISTORY\\n * LANGUAGE\\n * OLYMPICS\\n * SCIENCE\\n * SPORTS\\n * TECHNOLOGY\\n * TRAVEL\\n\\n## ABOUT\\n\\n * ABOUT US\\n * AUTHORS\\n * COOKIE POLICY\\n * CONTACT\\n * CUSTOMER SERVICE\\n * PITCH A STORY\\n * PRIVACY\\n * RSS\\n * STORE\\n * TERMS\\n\\nMENTAL FLOSS\\n\\nABOUT RSS CONTACT US PRIVACY POLICY COOKIE POLICY TERMS OF SERVICE\\n\\nFLOOR8 12UP 90MIN\\n\\nMentalFlossVideo on YouTube @mental_floss on Instagram @mental_floss on\\nInstagram @mental_floss on Twitter\\n\\nSubscribe to our Newsletter!\\n\\nSIGN UP NOW\\n\\nFLOOR8 12UP 90MIN\\n\\n×\\n\\nCLOSE\\n\\narrow\\n\\nBig Questions\\n\\n# Why Do I Wake Up Right Before My Alarm Goes Off?\\n\\nBY Lucas Reilly\\n\\nNovember 19, 2013\\n\\nBecause your body’s internal clock is just as good, if not better, than the\\ncontraption shrieking atop your nightstand.\\n\\nAt the center of your brain, a clump of nerves—called the suprachiasmatic\\nnucleus—oversees your body’s clock: the circadian rhythm. It determines when\\nyou feel sleepy and when you feel bright-eyed. It controls your blood\\npressure, your body temperature, and your sense of time. It turns your body\\ninto a finely tuned machine.\\n\\nThat machine happens to love predictability. Your body is most efficient when\\nthere’s a routine to follow. So if you hit the hay the same time each night\\nand awake the same time each morning, your body locks that behavior in. And\\nthat’s where things get sciency.\\n\\n#### Beat the clock!\\n\\nYour sleep-wake cycle is regulated by a protein called PER. The protein level\\nrises and falls each day, peaking in the evening and plummeting at night. When\\nPER levels are low, your blood pressure drops, heart rate slows, and thinking\\nbecomes foggier. You get sleepy.\\n\\nIf you follow a diligent sleep routine—waking up the same time every day—your\\nbody learns to increase your PER levels in time for your alarm. About an hour\\nbefore you’re supposed to wake up, PER levels rise (along with your body\\ntemperature and blood pressure). To prepare for the stress of waking, your\\nbody releases a cocktail of stress hormones, like cortisol. Gradually, your\\nsleep becomes lighter and lighter.\\n\\nAnd that’s why you wake up before your alarm. Your body hates your alarm\\nclock. It’s jarring. It’s stressful. And it ruins all that hard work. It\\ndefeats the purpose of gradually waking up. So, to avoid being interrupted,\\nyour body does something amazing: It starts increasing PER and stress hormones\\nearlier in the night. Your body gets a head start so the waking process isn’t\\ncut short. It’s so precise that your eyelids open minutes—maybe even\\nseconds—before the alarm goes off.\\n\\n#### You snooze, you lose\\n\\nThere’s evidence you can will yourself to wake on time, too. Sleep scientists\\nat Germany’s University of Lubeck asked 15 volunteers to sleep in their lab\\nfor three nights. One night, the group was told they’d be woken at 6 a.m.,\\nwhile on other nights the group was told they’d be woken at 9 a.m..\\n\\nBut the researchers lied—they woke the volunteers at 6 a.m anyway. And the\\nresults were startling. The days when sleepers were told they’d wake up early,\\ntheir stress hormones increased at 4:30 a.m., as if they were anticipating an\\nearly morning. When the sleepers were told they’d wake up at 9 a.m., their\\nstress hormones didn’t increase—and they woke up groggier. “Our bodies, in\\nother words, note the time we hope to begin our day and gradually prepare us\\nfor consciousness,” writes Jeff Howe at Psychology Today.\\n\\nIncidentally, if you don’t wake before your alarm, you probably aren’t getting\\nenough sleep—or you aren’t sleeping on a consistent schedule. Waking up at\\ndifferent times on weekdays and weekends can quickly throw your clock out of\\nwhack. Without any consistency, your body may not know when to get up. So when\\nyour alarm starts screaming, you feel dazed and grumpy.\\n\\nEnter the snooze button. Since your body’s gone through all that work to rise\\ngradually, a quick nap sends your internal clock spinning in the wrong\\ndirection. All the hormones that help you fall asleep meddle with the hormones\\nthat help you wake up. Your body gets confused. You feel groggier. And with\\neach slap of the snooze, it gets worse. The snooze, it seems, is the worst way\\nto start your day.\\n\\nBig Questions\\n\\nFACEBOOK 0\\n\\nTWITTER\\n\\nEMAIL\\n\\nSubscribe to our Newsletter!\\n\\nSIGN UP NOW\\n\\nMENTAL FLOSS\\n\\nABOUT RSS CONTACT US PRIVACY POLICY COOKIE POLICY TERMS OF SERVICE\\n\\nFLOOR8 12UP 90MIN\\n\\nMentalFlossVideo on YouTube @mental_floss on Instagram @mental_floss on\\nInstagram @mental_floss on Twitter\\n\\nSubscribe to our Newsletter!\\n\\nSIGN UP NOW\\n\\nFLOOR8 12UP 90MIN\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-wake-up-earlier-2013-1\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20210225152221/https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-wake-up-earlier-2013-1\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"How To Wake Up Earlier\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"Not only does the early bird get the worm, he's generally happier and has a higher overall satisfaction with his life.\",\n \"\\\"We don’t know why this is, but there are a few potential explanations. Evening people may be more prone to social jet lag; this means that their biological clock is out of sync with the social clock,\\\" Renee Biss, a researcher wrote in a study conducted by the University of Toronto.\",\n \"Robert Oexman, director of the Sleep to Live Institute, told us that \\\"lack of sleep can manifest itself in erratic behavior, short tempers, and bad decision-making.\\\" Sleep-deprived persons also have difficulty remembering details, and don't deal as well in high-pressured situations—such as meetings or new business pitches.\",\n \"And it's getting worse nowadays because of technology usage. Young adults in their 20s are experiencing earlier signs of aging attributed to sleep loss.\",\n \"So if you're not a born early riser how do you acquire good sleep habits? We compiled some tips to help you get an early start on the day:\",\n \"According to a study published in the journal SLEEP, caffeine intake six hours before bedtime is just as disruptive as caffeine three hours before.\",\n \"\\\"Your bedroom should be reserved for sleep, sex, and nothing else,\\\" Oexman told us. \\\"There’s no excuse—if your cell phone is your alarm clock, then buy a $5 alarm clock and solve the problem.\\\"\",\n \"Jeff Goins wrote in his blog that you need to make decisions before you go to sleep, because you can't trust your brain in the morning.\",\n \"\\\"When I realized waking up early is a battle fought on two fronts, everything changed We must prepare our bodies, but we must also trick our sleepy minds,\\\" he said.\",\n \"Meredith Jaeger advised in her blog that you should sleep with the curtains open so that sunlight can come through your window in the morning. If you're unable to experience sunlight from your bedroom window, get a timer that increases light intensity, which resembles the sun. Some of these models also have built in alarm clocks.\",\n \"It might be tempting to hit your snooze button to sleep for a few more minutes, but this doesn't actually help you, Jaeger wrote. This is because the 15 to 20 extra minutes of sleep won't give you any restful REM sleep and you might even feel more groggy when the alarm goes off again.\",\n \"Hitting the snooze button is also habit-forming and the more you do it, the more you'll likely do it in the future.\",\n \"\\\"Alarms should be there to remind you to wake up, not wake you up after six snooze hits,\\\" Oexman said.\",\n \"It might also help to keep your alarm clock far away from your bed so that you're forced to get up in order to turn it off.\",\n \"Seth Simonds at Lifehack advised that you should \\\"experiment a bit and see what works best for you. Light, sound, smells, temperature, or even some contraption that dumps water on you might be more pleasant than your old alarm clock.\\\"\",\n \"You need to get your blood flowing when you wake up whether this is stretching, crunches, jump roping or going for a walk to the nearby coffee shop, you need to \\\"get your blood flowing and chase the sleep from your head,\\\" Simonds wrote.\",\n \"Whatever you decide to do, remember that what you do during the daytime will affect your sleep at night, so quit beating yourself up with a bad diet and poor sleeping habits.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"How To Wake Up Earlier\\n\\n * BI Prime\\n * Intelligence\\n\\nLog in\\n\\nSubscribe Subscribe\\n\\n##\\n\\nDOW\\n\\n##\\n\\nS&P 500\\n\\n##\\n\\nNASDAQ 100\\n\\nH M S\\n\\nHOMEPAGE Subscribe Subscribe\\n\\nHome Careers\\n\\n# 7 Tricks To Waking Up Earlier\\n\\nVivian Giang\\n\\n2013-01-14T18:29:00Z\\n\\nFisher power! via flickr\\n\\nNot only does the early bird get the worm, he's generally happier and has a\\nhigher overall satisfaction with his life.\\n\\n\\\"We don’t know why this is, but there are a few potential explanations.\\nEvening people may be more prone to social jet lag; this means that their\\nbiological clock is out of sync with the social clock,\\\" Renee Biss, a\\nresearcher wrote in a study conducted by the University of Toronto.\\n\\n\\\"Society's expectations are far more organized around a morning-type person's\\nschedule.\\\"\\n\\nRobert Oexman, director of the Sleep to Live Institute, told us that \\\"lack of\\nsleep can manifest itself in erratic behavior, short tempers, and bad\\ndecision-making.\\\" Sleep-deprived persons also have difficulty remembering\\ndetails, and don't deal as well in high-pressured situations—such as meetings\\nor new business pitches.\\n\\nAnd it's getting worse nowadays because of technology usage. Young adults in\\ntheir 20s are experiencing earlier signs of aging attributed to sleep loss.\\n\\nSo if you're not a born early riser how do you acquire good sleep habits? We\\ncompiled some tips to help you get an early start on the day:\\n\\n1\\\\. Skip the caffeine\\n\\nAccording to a study published in the journal SLEEP, caffeine intake six hours\\nbefore bedtime is just as disruptive as caffeine three hours before.\\n\\n2\\\\. Limit technology usage before bedtime\\n\\n\\\"Your bedroom should be reserved for sleep, sex, and nothing else,\\\" Oexman\\ntold us. \\\"There’s no excuse—if your cell phone is your alarm clock, then buy a\\n$5 alarm clock and solve the problem.\\\"\\n\\n3\\\\. Mentally prepare yourself before you go to sleep\\n\\nJeff Goins wrote in his blog that you need to make decisions before you go to\\nsleep, because you can't trust your brain in the morning.\\n\\n\\\"When I realized waking up early is a battle fought on two fronts, everything\\nchanged We must prepare our bodies, but we must also trick our sleepy minds,\\\"\\nhe said.\\n\\n4\\\\. Wake up to light\\n\\nMeredith Jaeger advised in her blog that you should sleep with the curtains\\nopen so that sunlight can come through your window in the morning. If you're\\nunable to experience sunlight from your bedroom window, get a timer that\\nincreases light intensity, which resembles the sun. Some of these models also\\nhave built in alarm clocks.\\n\\n5\\\\. Don't hit the snooze button\\n\\nIt might be tempting to hit your snooze button to sleep for a few more\\nminutes, but this doesn't actually help you, Jaeger wrote. This is because the\\n15 to 20 extra minutes of sleep won't give you any restful REM sleep and you\\nmight even feel more groggy when the alarm goes off again.\\n\\nHitting the snooze button is also habit-forming and the more you do it, the\\nmore you'll likely do it in the future.\\n\\n\\\"Alarms should be there to remind you to wake up, not wake you up after six\\nsnooze hits,\\\" Oexman said.\\n\\nIt might also help to keep your alarm clock far away from your bed so that\\nyou're forced to get up in order to turn it off.\\n\\n6\\\\. Find an alarm that doesn't make you angry\\n\\nSeth Simonds at Lifehack advised that you should \\\"experiment a bit and see\\nwhat works best for you. Light, sound, smells, temperature, or even some\\ncontraption that dumps water on you might be more pleasant than your old alarm\\nclock.\\\"\\n\\n7\\\\. Have a morning routine\\n\\nYou need to get your blood flowing when you wake up whether this is\\nstretching, crunches, jump roping or going for a walk to the nearby coffee\\nshop, you need to \\\"get your blood flowing and chase the sleep from your head,\\\"\\nSimonds wrote.\\n\\nWhatever you decide to do, remember that what you do during the daytime will\\naffect your sleep at night, so quit beating yourself up with a bad diet and\\npoor sleeping habits.\\n\\nNOW SEE: 27 executives who wake up really early >\\n\\nNewsletter\\n\\nSign up for a daily selection of our best stories — based on your reading\\npreferences.\\n\\nMore: Winning Career Sleep Sleep Deprivation\\n\\n * Strategy\\n\\nFollow us on:\\n\\n* Copyright © 2021 Insider Inc. All rights reserved. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our\\n\\n * Terms of Service , Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy .\\n\\n * Sitemap\\n * Disclaimer\\n * Commerce Policy\\n * CA Privacy Rights\\n * Coupons\\n * Made in NYC\\n * Jobs\\n\\n * Stock quotes by finanzen.net\\n * Reprints & Permissions\\n\\nInternational Editions:\\n\\n * United States US\\n * International INTL\\n * Österreich AT\\n * Australia AUS\\n * Deutschland DE\\n * España ES\\n * France FR\\n * India IN\\n * Italy IT\\n * Japan JP\\n * México MX\\n * Netherlands NL\\n * Nordic SE\\n * Polska PL\\n * South Africa ZA\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/250899\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20210519002802/https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/250899\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"5 Strategies for Waking Up on Time (Infographic)\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"Many of us struggle with not only waking up but getting out of bed, which isn’t the most encouraging way to start the day. Fortunately, it’s possible to develop habits that will make waking up less of a struggle. Below are five tips to get you started.\",\n \"Before you do anything else, make sure you’re going to bed early enough to get the the amount of sleep you need. For most people, that’s approximately 8 hours.\",\n \"For those who suffer from insomnia, develop a regular routine around bedtime so you can fall asleep and stay asleep. Try activities such as taking a hot bath or shower in a dimly lit room, writing a to-do list for the next day or praying or meditating until you begin to feel sleepy.\",\n \"It’s important to keep a regular bedtime and wake-up time even on days off. This allows the body’s internal clock to maintain a regular rhythm, making it easier to get up. If your wake-up time is consistently changing, your body will feel as if it’s in a constant state of jet lag.\",\n \"Turn off your television, computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones 30 minutes to one hour prior to getting into bed. The bright light from these devices reduces the amount of melatonin we produce, making it more difficult to fall asleep and maintain sleep.\",\n \"When you get enough sleep, you should be \\\"stirring\\\" for a few minutes prior to your alarm clock going off. When it does go off, hit the snooze alarm ONE time. After you hit the snooze button, turn on a bedside lamp. Before getting out of bed, try to do some light stretching for the low back until your snooze alarm goes off again. When it goes off for the second time, get out of bed.\",\n \"If you have a programmable thermostat, set it so that the room becomes warmer 30 minutes prior to the alarm going off. We become sleepy when our core body temperature lowers and we wake up when our core temperature rises. At night, the ideal temperature is between 65 to 68 degrees. In the morning, the ideal temperature is around 72 degrees.\",\n \"After you get out of bed, expose yourself to as much light as you possibly can. If the sun is up, open shades and let the sunshine in. If the sun has not risen, turn on bright lights or purchase a small light therapy box to simulate sunshine. Bright light has been shown to boost alertness and improve mood.\",\n \"For a quick overview on strategies for waking up on time check out the below infographic from Weekdone, a team collaboration tool that helps teams work more efficiently.\",\n \"Discover a better way to hire freelancers. From business to marketing, sales, finance, design, technology, and more, we have the freelancers you need to tackle your most important work and projects, on-demand.\",\n \"Copyright © 2021 Entrepreneur Media, Inc. 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Fortunately, it’s possible to\\ndevelop habits that will make waking up less of a struggle. Below are five\\ntips to get you started.\\n\\n## 1\\\\. Develop a nighttime routine\\n\\nBefore you do anything else, make sure you’re going to bed early enough to get\\nthe the amount of sleep you need. For most people, that’s approximately 8\\nhours.\\n\\nRelated: The Habits of Super Successful Sleepers (Infographic)\\n\\nFor those who suffer from insomnia, develop a regular routine around bedtime\\nso you can fall asleep and stay asleep. Try activities such as taking a hot\\nbath or shower in a dimly lit room, writing a to-do list for the next day or\\npraying or meditating until you begin to feel sleepy.\\n\\nIt’s important to keep a regular bedtime and wake-up time even on days off.\\nThis allows the body’s internal clock to maintain a regular rhythm, making it\\neasier to get up. If your wake-up time is consistently changing, your body\\nwill feel as if it’s in a constant state of jet lag.\\n\\n## 2\\\\. Turn off all electronics\\n\\nTurn off your television, computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones 30\\nminutes to one hour prior to getting into bed. The bright light from these\\ndevices reduces the amount of melatonin we produce, making it more difficult\\nto fall asleep and maintain sleep.\\n\\nAs a rule, use the bedroom for sleep and intimacy only.\\n\\nRelated: 10 Ways to Function on Very Little Sleep\\n\\n## 3\\\\. Don’t abuse the snooze\\n\\nWhen you get enough sleep, you should be \\\"stirring\\\" for a few minutes prior to\\nyour alarm clock going off. When it does go off, hit the snooze alarm ONE\\ntime. After you hit the snooze button, turn on a bedside lamp. Before getting\\nout of bed, try to do some light stretching for the low back until your snooze\\nalarm goes off again. When it goes off for the second time, get out of bed.\\n\\n## 4\\\\. Pay attention to temperature\\n\\nIf you have a programmable thermostat, set it so that the room becomes warmer\\n30 minutes prior to the alarm going off. We become sleepy when our core body\\ntemperature lowers and we wake up when our core temperature rises. At night,\\nthe ideal temperature is between 65 to 68 degrees. In the morning, the ideal\\ntemperature is around 72 degrees.\\n\\n## 5\\\\. Let the light in\\n\\nAfter you get out of bed, expose yourself to as much light as you possibly\\ncan. If the sun is up, open shades and let the sunshine in. If the sun has not\\nrisen, turn on bright lights or purchase a small light therapy box to simulate\\nsunshine. Bright light has been shown to boost alertness and improve mood.\\n\\nFor a quick overview on strategies for waking up on time check out the below\\ninfographic from Weekdone, a team collaboration tool that helps teams work\\nmore efficiently.\\n\\n##### Click to Enlarge+\\n\\nRelated: 10 Healthy Foods That May Help You Sleep Better (Infographic)\\n\\nMore from Entrepreneur\\n\\nOur Franchise Advisors will guide you through the entire franchising process,\\nfor FREE!\\n\\n 1. Book a one-on-one session with a Franchise Advisor\\n 2. Take a survey about your needs & goals\\n 3. Find your ideal franchise\\n 4. Learn about that franchise\\n 5. Meet the franchisor\\n 6. 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All rights reserved. Entrepreneur®\\nand its related marks are registered trademarks of Entrepreneur Media Inc.\\n\\nSleep\\n\\n### 3 Mindset Techniques to Reclaim Your Sleep\\n\\nSleep\\n\\n### Losing Sleep From Business-Related Stress? Try This Calming Weighted\\nBlanket.\\n\\nSleep\\n\\n### 8 of the Best Mattresses for Sleep-Deprived Entrepreneurs\\n\\nSleep\\n\\n### Get the Eight Hours of Sleep You Deserve With the Help of These 10\\nAccessories\\n\\nSleep\\n\\n### Here's Why You Should Drink Coffee Before You Nap\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"https://lifehacker.com/5934145/how-to-stop-snoozing-and-get-yourself-out-of-bed\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20181116071543/https://lifehacker.com/5934145/how-to-stop-snoozing-and-get-yourself-out-of-bed\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"How to Stop Snoozing and Get Yourself Out of Bed\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"You hit snooze one time. Another. Then Another. Until finally, you find yourself rushing around trying to get ready as quickly as possible because you're late for work. Don't worry, it happens to all of us occasionally, but that doesn't mean you can't start using a few tricks to help you get your butt out of bed when you hear that first alarm.\",\n \"We all wake up a little differently. The difference between getting up with the first sound of your alarm and hitting snooze often depends on what you hear first thing in the morning.\",\n \"We've mentioned several extreme alarm clocks before, including, an Android alarm that forces you get up and scan items, an iPhone alarm you have to shake to turn off, and a DIY clock that shreds money when you hit snooze. If you seriously struggle with getting up, these solutions might work.\",\n \"The alternate approach is to try and nail down your sleep pattern and wake up at an optimal time. We've covered a few ways to use tech to calculate your sleep habits, and part of that is using a built-in alarm clock function to wake you up at the most optimal time. You can do this on the cheap with Sleep Cycle for iOS or SleepBot Tracker for Android. Each of these apps will attempt to wake you up at the best time in your sleep cycle, which is often earlier than you originally set the alarm for.\",\n \"Personally, I take a different approach. Since I have a different schedule each day of the week, I pick a different song to wake up to for each day of the week. For instance, Tuesday's get a 5:00 am alarm with The Rolling Stones' \\\"Ruby Tuesday\\\", Friday gets Europe's \\\"Final Countdown\\\". Essentially, I pick a song that will wake me up and help me quickly figure out what day of the week it is. You can pick your own songs, of course, and it's easy to create a ringtone for you smartphone that can be used as an alarm.\",\n \"Sometimes even the best alarm clock in the world can't force you out of bed in the morning. In that case, it's time to start changing your physical environment. For instance, most of us are familiar with the trick of placing your alarm clock on the other side of the room so you have to get out of bed to turn it off. That's great, but if you share a bed and want to take that same idea to an extreme idea, blogger Vincent Cheung gives himself an ultimatum:\",\n \"Put one alarm clock on your nightstand, the other across the room. Set the clocks to be as close to the same time as possible (you want them to be in sync). Then, set the alarm clock on your nightstand to go off at, let's say, 6:30am, if that is when you need to get up. I set that one to use the radio, and make sure it is loud enough to wake me up, but not too loud (I am married, and don't want to wake my wife on purpose). The second alarm clock on the dresser is set to go off one minute later, but set on that dreadful buzzer.\",\n \"If the alarm clock tricks aren't working, you might need to make your bed less inviting. It might not sound comfortable, but that's the point. Stepcase Lifehack explains:\",\n \"Get rid of the temptation to treat your bed like anything other than a recharging station. You won't need books by your bed. You won't need fancy pillows (unless your doctor says you must). Your bed is a place to help you get from wake to wake in as little time as possible with optimum rest. If you're young like me the mattress won't be such a big deal. If you're over 40 you'll want to make sure you've got a good mattress though.\",\n \"All the tricks in the world aren't going to make waking up at 5 a.m. easy right off the bat, for that, you'll need to train. Photo by Chad Skeers.\",\n \"Let's be clear here: you can't go from sleeping in until 11 a.m. everyday to happily waking up at 5 a.m. You'll need to train and practice. That means resetting your inner clock and training yourself slowly over time. The New York Times explains:\",\n \"To start, move up your wake-up time by 20 minutes a day. If you regularly rise at 8 a.m., but really want to get moving at 6 a.m., set the alarm for 7:40 on Monday. The next day, set it for 7:20 and so on. Then, after you wake up, don't linger in bed. Hit yourself with light. In theory, you'll gradually get sleepy about 20 minutes earlier each night, and you can facilitate the transition by avoiding extra light exposure from computers or televisions as you near bedtime.\",\n \"Basically, take it slow if you're changing your schedule to an earlier wake time, and it'll come more naturally to you.\",\n \"Once you're trained to wake up early, you can make your mornings less chaotic, be productive, and create a routine that works for you. Of course, if all else fails, the classic trick of drinking a large glass of water right before bed always works for those occasional early mornings.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"How to Stop Snoozing and Get Yourself Out of Bed\\n\\n# How to Stop Snoozing and Get Yourself Out of Bed\\n\\nThorin Klosowski\\n\\n8/13/12 9:00am\\n\\nFiled to: SleepFiled to: Sleep\\n\\n * Sleep\\n * Alarm Clocks\\n * Alarm\\n * snooze\\n * Health\\n * Energy\\n * Sleeping\\n * rest\\n * Top\\n\\n2247\\n\\n * Edit\\n * Embiggen\\n * Send to Editors\\n * Promote\\n * Share to Kinja\\n * Toggle Conversation tools\\n * Go to permalink\\n\\nYou hit snooze one time. Another. Then Another. Until finally, you find\\nyourself rushing around trying to get ready as quickly as possible because\\nyou're late for work. Don't worry, it happens to all of us occasionally, but\\nthat doesn't mean you can't start using a few tricks to help you get your butt\\nout of bed when you hear that first alarm.\\n\\n### Pick an Alarm Clock that Actually Works for You\\n\\nAdvertisement\\n\\nWe all wake up a little differently. The difference between getting up with\\nthe first sound of your alarm and hitting snooze often depends on what you\\nhear first thing in the morning.\\n\\nWe've mentioned several extreme alarm clocks before, including, an Android\\nalarm that forces you get up and scan items, an iPhone alarm you have to shake\\nto turn off, and a DIY clock that shreds money when you hit snooze. If you\\nseriously struggle with getting up, these solutions might work.\\n\\n###### Morning Routine for Android Forces You to Wake Up and Start Your Day by\\nScanning a Barcode\\n\\nAndroid: We've shared tons of Android alarm clock apps here before, but\\nMorning Routine takes...\\n\\nRead more Read\\n\\nAdvertisement\\n\\nThe alternate approach is to try and nail down your sleep pattern and wake up\\nat an optimal time. We've covered a few ways to use tech to calculate your\\nsleep habits, and part of that is using a built-in alarm clock function to\\nwake you up at the most optimal time. You can do this on the cheap with Sleep\\nCycle for iOS or SleepBot Tracker for Android. Each of these apps will attempt\\nto wake you up at the best time in your sleep cycle, which is often earlier\\nthan you originally set the alarm for.\\n\\n###### How I Achieved Better Sleep with the Help of Technology\\n\\nOnce upon a time—a very long time—I used to sleep well. After too many\\nrestless nights, I decided...\\n\\nRead more Read\\n\\nPersonally, I take a different approach. Since I have a different schedule\\neach day of the week, I pick a different song to wake up to for each day of\\nthe week. For instance, Tuesday's get a 5:00 am alarm with The Rolling Stones'\\n\\\"Ruby Tuesday\\\", Friday gets Europe's \\\"Final Countdown\\\". Essentially, I pick a\\nsong that will wake me up and help me quickly figure out what day of the week\\nit is. You can pick your own songs, of course, and it's easy to create a\\nringtone for you smartphone that can be used as an alarm.\\n\\nAdvertisement\\n\\n###### How to Turn Any Song Into a Ringtone for Your iPhone or Android (for\\nFree)\\n\\nNokia may have released a dubstep version of their iconic ringtone, but\\nundoubtedly the coolest...\\n\\nRead more Read\\n\\n### Alter Your Environment\\n\\nAdvertisement\\n\\nSometimes even the best alarm clock in the world can't force you out of bed in\\nthe morning. In that case, it's time to start changing your physical\\nenvironment. For instance, most of us are familiar with the trick of placing\\nyour alarm clock on the other side of the room so you have to get out of bed\\nto turn it off. That's great, but if you share a bed and want to take that\\nsame idea to an extreme idea, blogger Vincent Cheung gives himself an\\nultimatum:\\n\\n###### Alarm Clock Hacks Help You Wake Up Easier\\n\\nLifehacker reader Jason sent us an interesting lifehack that makes waking up a\\nbit easier to...\\n\\nRead more Read\\n\\n> Put one alarm clock on your nightstand, the other across the room. Set the\\n> clocks to be as close to the same time as possible (you want them to be in\\n> sync). Then, set the alarm clock on your nightstand to go off at, let's say,\\n> 6:30am, if that is when you need to get up. I set that one to use the radio,\\n> and make sure it is loud enough to wake me up, but not too loud (I am\\n> married, and don't want to wake my wife on purpose). The second alarm clock\\n> on the dresser is set to go off one minute later, but set on that dreadful\\n> buzzer.\\n\\nAdvertisement\\n\\nIf the alarm clock tricks aren't working, you might need to make your bed less\\ninviting. It might not sound comfortable, but that's the point. Stepcase\\nLifehack explains:\\n\\n###### Wake up Easier by Lowering Your Comfort Level\\n\\nWhile certain people are morning risers, many of us constantly battle with our\\nsnooze alarm every...\\n\\nRead more Read\\n\\n> Get rid of the temptation to treat your bed like anything other than a\\n> recharging station. You won't need books by your bed. You won't need fancy\\n> pillows (unless your doctor says you must). Your bed is a place to help you\\n> get from wake to wake in as little time as possible with optimum rest. If\\n> you're young like me the mattress won't be such a big deal. If you're over\\n> 40 you'll want to make sure you've got a good mattress though.\\n\\nAdvertisement\\n\\nAll the tricks in the world aren't going to make waking up at 5 a.m. easy\\nright off the bat, for that, you'll need to train. Photo by Chad Skeers.\\n\\n### Train, Train, and Train Some More\\n\\nLet's be clear here: you can't go from sleeping in until 11 a.m. everyday to\\nhappily waking up at 5 a.m. You'll need to train and practice. That means\\nresetting your inner clock and training yourself slowly over time. The New\\nYork Times explains:\\n\\n> To start, move up your wake-up time by 20 minutes a day. If you regularly\\n> rise at 8 a.m., but really want to get moving at 6 a.m., set the alarm for\\n> 7:40 on Monday. The next day, set it for 7:20 and so on. Then, after you\\n> wake up, don't linger in bed. Hit yourself with light. In theory, you'll\\n> gradually get sleepy about 20 minutes earlier each night, and you can\\n> facilitate the transition by avoiding extra light exposure from computers or\\n> televisions as you near bedtime.\\n\\nAdvertisement\\n\\nBasically, take it slow if you're changing your schedule to an earlier wake\\ntime, and it'll come more naturally to you.\\n\\nOnce you're trained to wake up early, you can make your mornings less chaotic,\\nbe productive, and create a routine that works for you. Of course, if all else\\nfails, the classic trick of drinking a large glass of water right before bed\\nalways works for those occasional early mornings.\\n\\n###### How Can I Make My Mornings Less Chaotic and More Productive?\\n\\nDear Lifehacker, My morning routine currently consists of hitting snooze a\\nbunch of times, throwing ...\\n\\nRead more Read\\n\\nAdvertisement\\n\\nTitle photo remixed from Eli Duke.\\n\\n###### Share This Story\\n\\n## You may also like\\n\\nJalopnik\\n\\n#### Turo Guy Who Street Parked 38 Cars Has Chicago Furious With Him\\n\\nMichael Ballaban\\n\\nYesterday 5:14pm\\n\\nThe Root\\n\\n#### Apparently, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Doesn’t Look Poor Enough for\\nRepublicans\\n\\nStephen A. 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We are working to restore service.\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"https://www.boredpanda.com/20-annoyingly-creative-alarm-clocks/\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20210509084235/https://www.boredpanda.com/20-annoyingly-creative-alarm-clocks/\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"20 Annoyingly Creative Alarm Clocks\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"Your account is not active. We have sent an email to the address you provided with an activation link. Check your inbox, and click on the link to activate your account.\",\n \"We and our trusted partners use technology such as cookies on our site to personalize content and ads, provide social media features, and analyze our traffic. You can read more about it and change your preferences here.\",\n \"By using our services you agree to our use of cookies to improve your visit. You can change your preferences here.\",\n \"Everyone has their list, and there are probably thousands of things you already hate. The sound of a crying baby, wall drilling, clock ticking, electric guitar are just a few. Although this list seems pretty annoying – there are even worse things than that...\",\n \"Moreover, what is the first thing we hear in the morning? Yes. I bet even the best alarm clock is on top of the most annoying list.\",\n \"Of course, there always comes this very bright idea to turn it off and spend “just five more minutes” sleeping. However, the consequences are usually unfortunate and even a super smart alarm clock is incapable to stop it.\",\n \"In order not to fall into the lure of sweet, sweet dreams some innovative people made lots of unique alarm clocks for every heavy sleeper.\",\n \"Scroll down below to see our selection of the funny alarm clocks. Who knows, maybe one of these gadgets will help you rise on time for once. From puzzle alarm clock to a device for releasing some morning anger, you will definitely find the one to your liking.\",\n \"This clock launches it’s rotor in the air, and you have to catch it and return it to it’s base to silence the clock. You can get it here.\",\n \"Clocky literally runs away beeping so you’ll have to get out of bed to silence it! You can buy it here.\",\n \"Every morning you will hear a count down and then the Rocket will shoot into the air. In order to make the alarm stop going off, you have to catch the rocket and put it back. You can buy it here.\",\n \"The only way to turn off the alarm sound of this Laser Alarm Clock is to aim a laser beam at the exact center of the target. You can get it here.\",\n \"Wouldn’t you like to wake up to this spinning light-up Police Siren Alarm Clock with siren sound? You can buy it here.\",\n \"The Fire Bell Alarm will not only wake you up, but probably most of your house as well! You can get it here.\",\n \"This alarm clock has a strap that needs to be lifted up and rotated continuously for 1.5 minutes. The minimum rotation allowed is 2 rotations per second. If the user goes slower than this, the beep of the alarm increases and the alarm resets to default, which asks the user to start the whole process again.\",\n \"These alarm clocks can only be turned off by bouncing them or throwing them – great way to manage the anger in the morning!\",\n \"This alarm clock uses wifi connectivity along with your bank account log in details in which it can use to donate your money to an organisation you hate every time you push snooze.\",\n \"Puzzle Alarm Clock will continue to sound until all the pieces are put back into their matching places ensuring that you are awake and will not fall back asleep!\",\n \"This alarm clock has 3 different colors of cords ready for you to choose and disconnect when the alarm clock goes off. The answer is indicated by light of the color. If the wrong cord is disconnected, it will continue to make loud explosion noises.\",\n \"Aaron Tang’s Anemone Clock rumbles when the alarm goes off, eventually shaking its way all across your room, forcing you to get up to stop it. But that’s not all – it keeps shaking when you pick it up, making it a frustrating exercise just to find the off button. Tang didn’t say if the clock had a snooze button so you can repeat this process a few times each morning. Bamboos for Aaron Tang.\",\n \"This is one of the most gentle alarm clocks – unlike annoying sounds or alarms, it does so with 40 LED lights that slowly get brighter so you are not blinded in one shot.\",\n \"When the alarm goes off, the clock lowers to hover just above your head and it begins to glow. To active the “sleep” button, you hit it and it retracts a bit toward the ceiling. This continues to happen until it retracts so high that when it goes off, you must stand up to reach it.\",\n \"I may look like a cat, but deep down I'm a panda. 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However, the consequences are usually\\nunfortunate and even a super smart alarm clock is incapable to stop it.\\n\\nIn order not to fall into the lure of sweet, sweet dreams some innovative\\npeople made lots of unique alarm clocks for every heavy sleeper.\\n\\nScroll down below to see our selection of the funny alarm clocks. Who knows,\\nmaybe one of these gadgets will help you rise on time for once. From puzzle\\nalarm clock to a device for releasing some morning anger, you will definitely\\nfind the one to your liking.\\n\\n## 1\\\\. Flying Alarm Clock\\n\\nThis clock launches it’s rotor in the air, and you have to catch it and return\\nit to it’s base to silence the clock. You can get it here.\\n\\n## 2\\\\. Clocky – Alarm Clock on Wheels\\n\\nClocky literally runs away beeping so you’ll have to get out of bed to silence\\nit! You can buy it here.\\n\\n## 3\\\\. 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If the fever is below 102°F, consider letting the fever run its course rather than reduce it, since an elevated body temperature is your immune system's way of fighting off the infection. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids and get as much rest as possible until the fever subsides. 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We’ve been building our herbal knowledge one experience at a time. As our relationship with the green world grows, we find we rarely visit doctors. It’s been an empowering and inspiring journey, and I am absolutely delighted by this opportunity to share some if it with you, and help you to build your own family herbal medicine chest.","This month, I will introduce you to one of my very good friends and allies: yarrow. It’s one of the best herbs for fevers.","Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) grows in fields, on the edges of woods, and along the roadsides. It is a very fine garden herb, easy to start from seed. Yarrow has lacy, fern-like leaves and white to pink aromatic flowers with gold centers that shimmer in the moonlight.","I became good friends with yarrow when my daughter Hailey was just five weeks old and had a very high fever. The first day of the fever, I called my naturopath. She was tempted to send us to the hospital because Hailey was so young and the fever so high. However, she knew if she did, they would do a spinal tap, and wanted to avoid such invasive measures if possible. Hailey was still nursing well and we chose to wait to see if the fever would break.","When the fever was still present the next day, we took her into the doctor’s office. Hailey was lethargic and very hot but also nursing well. Our doctor sent us home advising a bath in yarrow tea.","We hadn’t thought of administering medicine through bathwater but it worked brilliantly. We took her home and started a yarrow infusion right away, putting one ounce of the dried herb into a quart jar and covering it with boiling water. Four hours later, we strained it into her infant bath and added water to make it tepid.","We bathed Hailey, and then soaked two pairs of her socks in 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar diluted with a cup of water. One pair we put on her feet. The other pair we wrapped around her wrists at her pulse points. By nightfall, her fever had broken, and we slept, relieved and peaceful, through the night.","This routine has served us well with other high fevers, bringing them down by at least a degree within a few minutes. For older “patients,” sipping the yarrow infusion or using a cloth the bathe their hands and feet works just as well. Yarrow opens our pores and encourages our body to sweat the fever out. This is why we feel this is one of the best herbs for fever.","Another wonderful way to get to know yarrow is for help with healing wounds. Once when we were visiting friends on Camano Island, John cut his foot pretty badly on some sharp rocks while wading in the sound.","He sent our four-year-old son Rowan to search for some yarrow. John crushed up the leaves and put them right on the cut. The bleeding stopped within minutes and the wound healed beautifully.","Not only will yarrow speed blood clotting. Yarrow helps relieve pain, disinfects wounds, promotes tissue repair, and reduces inflammation. Fresh yarrow leaves are best for wound healing, but you can put dried, powdered leaves right on the cut or make a compress, soaking a cloth in yarrow tea and laying it on the wound.","Well, yarrow will be blooming all summer long. Gather the leaves and flowers by cutting the entire stem half way down. Harvest after the flowers are open and when they are still vibrant looking. Tie them by their stems in small bunches and hang them out of direct sunlight. When fully dry, garble them, and store in a mason jar.","As you build your own relationship with yarrow, one experience at a time, I know you will discover a multitude of other ways it can help you, and you’ll be glad you harvested this summer.","If you need help learning how to learn about herbs, making remedies and incorporating herbs into your life, be sure to check out the Herbal Remedy Kit.","Kimberly Gallagher, M.Ed., CCH is author of the Herb Fairies book series and creator of the Wildcraft! board game. She is also co-founder of LearningHerbs. Kimberly is passionate about sustainable living, cultural transformation, healthy cooking, parenting, and storytelling."]},"parsed_md":"Yarrow: one of the best herbs for fever\n\n * Categories\n\n * View All Posts\n * Remedies & Recipes\n * Gardening & Skills\n * Podcasts & Video\n\n# Yarrow: One of the Best Herbs for Fever\n\nJuly 1, 2010/in Remedies & Recipes /by Kimberly Gallagher\n\nHave you ever wondered if would be possible to take your family’s health care\ninto your own hands?\n\nWhat would it be like if healing yourself and your family was as easy as\npicking plants right around your house and using them to help keep you\nhealthy?\n\nWell, over the past several years, my husband John and I have been doing just\nthat. We’ve been building our herbal knowledge one experience at a time. As\nour relationship with the green world grows, we find we rarely visit doctors.\nIt’s been an empowering and inspiring journey, and I am absolutely delighted\nby this opportunity to share some if it with you, and help you to build your\nown family herbal medicine chest.\n\nThis month, I will introduce you to one of my very good friends and allies:\nyarrow. It’s one of the best herbs for fevers.\n\nYarrow (Achillea millefolium) grows in fields, on the edges of woods, and\nalong the roadsides. It is a very fine garden herb, easy to start from seed.\nYarrow has lacy, fern-like leaves and white to pink aromatic flowers with gold\ncenters that shimmer in the moonlight.\n\n#### Yarrow for Fevers\n\nI became good friends with yarrow when my daughter Hailey was just five weeks\nold and had a very high fever. The first day of the fever, I called my\nnaturopath. She was tempted to send us to the hospital because Hailey was so\nyoung and the fever so high. However, she knew if she did, they would do a\nspinal tap, and wanted to avoid such invasive measures if possible. Hailey was\nstill nursing well and we chose to wait to see if the fever would break.\n\nWhen the fever was still present the next day, we took her into the doctor’s\noffice. Hailey was lethargic and very hot but also nursing well. Our doctor\nsent us home advising a bath in yarrow tea.\n\nWe hadn’t thought of administering medicine through bathwater but it worked\nbrilliantly. We took her home and started a yarrow infusion right away,\nputting one ounce of the dried herb into a quart jar and covering it with\nboiling water. Four hours later, we strained it into her infant bath and added\nwater to make it tepid.\n\nWe bathed Hailey, and then soaked two pairs of her socks in 1 tablespoon of\napple cider vinegar diluted with a cup of water. One pair we put on her feet.\nThe other pair we wrapped around her wrists at her pulse points. By nightfall,\nher fever had broken, and we slept, relieved and peaceful, through the night.\n\nThis routine has served us well with other high fevers, bringing them down by\nat least a degree within a few minutes. For older “patients,” sipping the\nyarrow infusion or using a cloth the bathe their hands and feet works just as\nwell. Yarrow opens our pores and encourages our body to sweat the fever out.\nThis is why we feel this is one of the best herbs for fever.\n\n#### Yarrow for Healing Wounds\n\nAnother wonderful way to get to know yarrow is for help with healing wounds.\nOnce when we were visiting friends on Camano Island, John cut his foot pretty\nbadly on some sharp rocks while wading in the sound.\n\nHe sent our four-year-old son Rowan to search for some yarrow. John crushed up\nthe leaves and put them right on the cut. The bleeding stopped within minutes\nand the wound healed beautifully.\n\nNot only will yarrow speed blood clotting. Yarrow helps relieve pain,\ndisinfects wounds, promotes tissue repair, and reduces inflammation. Fresh\nyarrow leaves are best for wound healing, but you can put dried, powdered\nleaves right on the cut or make a compress, soaking a cloth in yarrow tea and\nlaying it on the wound.\n\n#### Gathering Yarrow\n\nSo, are you interested in having one of the best herbs for fever on your own\nmedicine shelf?\n\nWell, yarrow will be blooming all summer long. Gather the leaves and flowers\nby cutting the entire stem half way down. Harvest after the flowers are open\nand when they are still vibrant looking. Tie them by their stems in small\nbunches and hang them out of direct sunlight. When fully dry, garble them, and\nstore in a mason jar.\n\nAs you build your own relationship with yarrow, one experience at a time, I\nknow you will discover a multitude of other ways it can help you, and you’ll\nbe glad you harvested this summer.\n\nIf you need help learning how to learn about herbs, making remedies and\nincorporating herbs into your life, be sure to check out the Herbal Remedy\nKit.\n\nUntil next time, happy harvesting!\n\n##### Share this entry\n\n * Share on Facebook\n * Share on Twitter\n * Share by Mail\n\n### About the Author - Kimberly Gallagher\n\nKimberly Gallagher, M.Ed., CCH is author of the Herb Fairies book series and\ncreator of the Wildcraft! board game. 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Other factors that may affect body temperature are:","A woman's menstrual cycle. In the second part of this cycle, her temperature may go up by 1 degree or more.","Fever is an important part of the body's defense against infection. Most bacteria and viruses that cause infections in people thrive best at 98.6°F. Many infants and children develop high fevers with mild viral illnesses. Although a fever signals that a battle might be going on in the body, the fever is fighting for, not against the person.","Brain damage from a fever generally will not occur unless the fever is over 107.6°F (42°C). Untreated fevers caused by infection will seldom go over 105°F unless the child is overdressed or trapped in a hot place.","Febrile seizures do occur in some children. Most febrile seizures are over quickly and do not mean your child has epilepsy. These seizures also do not cause any permanent harm.","Respiratory infections such as colds or flu -like illnesses, sore throats, ear infections, sinus infections, mononucleosis, bronchitis, pneumonia, and tuberculosis","The first symptom of a cancer may be a fever. This is especially true of Hodgkin disease, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and leukemia.","A simple cold or other viral infection can sometimes cause a high fever (102 - 104°F, or 38.9 - 40°C). This does not usually mean you or your child has a serious problem. Some serious infections may not cause a fever, or may even cause a very low body temperature, especially in infants.","If the fever is mild and you have no other problems, you do not need treatment. Drink fluids and rest.","Take steps to lower a fever if you or your child is uncomfortable, vomiting, dried out (dehydrated), or not sleeping well. Remember, the goal is to lower, not eliminate, the fever.","Remove excess clothing or blankets. The room should be comfortable, not too hot or cool. Try one layer of lightweight clothing, and one lightweight blanket for sleep. If the room is hot or stuffy, a fan may help.","A lukewarm bath or sponge bath may help cool someone with a fever. This is especially effective after medication is given -- otherwise the temperature might bounce right back up.","Do not use cold baths, ice, or alcohol rubs. These cool the skin, but often make the situation worse by causing shivering, which raises the core body temperature.","Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) help reduce fever in children and adults. Sometimes doctors advise you to use both types of medicine.","Aspirin is very effective for treating fever in adults. Do not give aspirin to a child unless your child's doctor tells you to.","Know how much you or your child weighs, and then always check the instructions on the package to find the correct dose.","Has a fever of 105°F (40.5°C) or higher, unless it comes down readily with treatment and the person is comfortable","Has other symptoms that suggest an illness may need to be treated, such as a sore throat, earache, or cough","Has had fevers come and go for up to a week or more, even if these fevers are not very high","Has trouble with the immune system (because of chronic steroid therapy, a bone marrow or organ transplant, spleen removal, HIV, or cancer treatment)","Have had fevers come and go for up to a week or more, even if they are not very high","Have a serious medical illness, such as a heart problem, sickle cell anemia, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, COPD, or other chronic lung problems","Have trouble with your immune system (from chronic steroid therapy, a bone marrow or organ transplant, spleen removal, HIV, or cancer treatment)","Your doctor will perform a physical examination. This may include a detailed examination of the skin, eyes, ears, nose, throat, neck, chest, and abdomen to look for the cause of the fever.","Leggett J. Approach to fever or suspected infection in the normal host. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman's Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2011:chap 288.","Sullivan JE, Farrar HC, and the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, and Committee on Drugs. Fever and antipyretic use in children. Pediatrics. 2011;127:580-7. PMID: 21357332 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21357332.","A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org). URAC's accreditation program is an independent audit to verify that A.D.A.M. follows rigorous standards of quality and accountability. A.D.A.M. is among the first to achieve this important distinction for online health information and services. Learn more about A.D.A.M.'s editorial policy, editorial process and privacy policy. A.D.A.M. is also a founding member of Hi-Ethics and subscribes to the principles of the Health on the Net Foundation (www.hon.ch).","The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. Copyright 1997-2016, A.D.A.M., Inc. Duplication for commercial use must be authorized in writing by ADAM Health Solutions."]},"parsed_md":"Fever: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia\n\nSkip navigation\n\nU.S. National Library of Medicine\n\nThe navigation menu has been collapsed.\n\n * Health Topics\n * Drugs & Supplements\n * Videos & Tools\n * About MedlinePlus\n\n * About MedlinePlus\n * Site Map\n * FAQs\n * Contact Us\n\n * Health Topics\n * Drugs & Supplements\n * Videos & Tools\n\nEspañol\n\nYou Are Here:\n\nHome →\n\nMedical Encyclopedia →\n\nFever\n\nURL of this page: //www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003090.htm\n\n# Fever\n\nFever is the temporary increase in the body's temperature in response to a\ndisease or illness.\n\nA child has a fever when the temperature is at or above one of these levels:\n\n * 100.4°F (38°C) measured in the bottom (rectally)\n * 99.5°F (37.5°C) measured in the mouth (orally)\n * 99°F (37.2°C) measured under the arm (axillary)\n\nAn adult probably has a fever when the temperature is above 99 - 99.5°F (37.2\n- 37.5°C), depending on the time of day.\n\n## Considerations\n\nNormal body temperature may change during any given day. It is usually highest\nin the evening. Other factors that may affect body temperature are:\n\n * A woman's menstrual cycle. In the second part of this cycle, her temperature may go up by 1 degree or more.\n * Physical activity, strong emotion, eating, heavy clothing, medications, high room temperature, and high humidity can all increase body temperature.\n\nFever is an important part of the body's defense against infection. Most\nbacteria and viruses that cause infections in people thrive best at 98.6°F.\nMany infants and children develop high fevers with mild viral illnesses.\nAlthough a fever signals that a battle might be going on in the body, the\nfever is fighting for, not against the person.\n\nBrain damage from a fever generally will not occur unless the fever is over\n107.6°F (42°C). Untreated fevers caused by infection will seldom go over 105°F\nunless the child is overdressed or trapped in a hot place.\n\nFebrile seizures do occur in some children. Most febrile seizures are over\nquickly and do not mean your child has epilepsy. These seizures also do not\ncause any permanent harm.\n\nUnexplained fevers that continue for days or weeks are called fevers of\nundetermined origin (FUO).\n\n## Causes\n\nAlmost any infection can cause a fever, including:\n\n * Bone infections (osteomyelitis), appendicitis, skin infections or cellulitis, and meningitis\n * Respiratory infections such as colds or flu -like illnesses, sore throats, ear infections, sinus infections, mononucleosis, bronchitis, pneumonia, and tuberculosis\n * Urinary tract infections\n * Viral gastroenteritis and bacterial gastroenteritis\n\nChildren may have a low-grade fever for 1 or 2 days after some immunizations.\n\nTeething may cause a slight increase in a child's temperature, but not higher\nthan 100°F.\n\nAutoimmune or inflammatory disorders may also cause fevers. Some examples are:\n\n * Arthritis or connective tissue illnesses such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus\n * Ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease\n * Vasculitis or periarteritis nodosa\n\nThe first symptom of a cancer may be a fever. This is especially true of\nHodgkin disease, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and leukemia.\n\nOther possible causes of fever include:\n\n * Blood clots or thrombophlebitis\n * Medications, such as some antibiotics, antihistamines, and seizure medicines\n\n## Home Care\n\nA simple cold or other viral infection can sometimes cause a high fever (102 -\n104°F, or 38.9 - 40°C). This does not usually mean you or your child has a\nserious problem. Some serious infections may not cause a fever, or may even\ncause a very low body temperature, especially in infants.\n\nIf the fever is mild and you have no other problems, you do not need\ntreatment. Drink fluids and rest.\n\nThe illness is probably not serious if your child:\n\n * Is still interested in playing\n * Is eating and drinking well\n * Is alert and smiling at you\n * Has a normal skin color\n * Looks well when their temperature comes down\n\nTake steps to lower a fever if you or your child is uncomfortable, vomiting,\ndried out (dehydrated), or not sleeping well. Remember, the goal is to lower,\nnot eliminate, the fever.\n\nWhen trying to lower a fever:\n\n * Do not bundle up someone who has the chills.\n * Remove excess clothing or blankets. The room should be comfortable, not too hot or cool. Try one layer of lightweight clothing, and one lightweight blanket for sleep. If the room is hot or stuffy, a fan may help.\n * A lukewarm bath or sponge bath may help cool someone with a fever. This is especially effective after medication is given -- otherwise the temperature might bounce right back up.\n * Do not use cold baths, ice, or alcohol rubs. These cool the skin, but often make the situation worse by causing shivering, which raises the core body temperature.\n\nHere are some guidelines for taking medicine to lower a fever:\n\n * Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) help reduce fever in children and adults. Sometimes doctors advise you to use both types of medicine.\n * Take acetaminophen every 4 to 6 hours. It works by turning down the brain's thermostat.\n * Take ibuprofen every 6 to 8 hours. Do not use ibuprofen in children 6 months or younger.\n * Aspirin is very effective for treating fever in adults. Do not give aspirin to a child unless your child's doctor tells you to.\n * Know how much you or your child weighs, and then always check the instructions on the package to find the correct dose.\n * In children 3 months or younger, call your doctor first before giving medicines.\n\nEating and drinking:\n\n * Everyone, especially children, should drink plenty of fluids. Water, popsicles, soup, and gelatin are all good choices.\n * Do not give too much fruit juice or apple juice and avoid sports drinks in younger children.\n * Although eating is fine, do not force foods.\n\n## When to Contact a Medical Professional\n\nCall a doctor right away if your child:\n\n * Is 3 months or younger and has a rectal temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher\n * Is 3 to 12 months old and has a fever of 102.2°F (39°C) or higher\n * Is 2 years or younger and has a fever that lasts longer than 24 to 48 hours\n * Is older and has a fever for longer than 48 to 72 hours\n * Has a fever of 105°F (40.5°C) or higher, unless it comes down readily with treatment and the person is comfortable\n * Has other symptoms that suggest an illness may need to be treated, such as a sore throat, earache, or cough\n * Has had fevers come and go for up to a week or more, even if these fevers are not very high\n * Has a serious medical illness, such as a heart problem, sickle cell anemia, diabetes, or cystic fibrosis\n * Recently had an immunization\n * Has a new rash or bruises\n * Has pain with urination\n * Has trouble with the immune system (because of chronic steroid therapy, a bone marrow or organ transplant, spleen removal, HIV, or cancer treatment)\n * Has recently traveled to another country\n\nCall 911 if you or your child has a fever and:\n\n * Is crying and cannot be calmed (children)\n * Cannot be awakened easily or at all\n * Seems confused\n * Cannot walk\n * Has difficulty breathing, even after the nose is cleared\n * Has blue lips, tongue, or nails\n * Has a very bad headache\n * Has a stiff neck\n * Refuses to move an arm or leg (children)\n * Has a seizure\n\nCall your doctor right away if you are an adult and you:\n\n * Have a fever of 105°F (40.5°C) or higher, unless it comes down readily with treatment and you are comfortable\n * Have a fever that stays at or keeps rising above 103°F\n * Have a fever for longer than 48 to 72 hours\n * Have had fevers come and go for up to a week or more, even if they are not very high\n * Have a serious medical illness, such as a heart problem, sickle cell anemia, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, COPD, or other chronic lung problems\n * Have a new rash or bruises\n * Have pain with urination\n * Have trouble with your immune system (from chronic steroid therapy, a bone marrow or organ transplant, spleen removal, HIV, or cancer treatment)\n * Have recently traveled to another country\n\n## What to Expect at Your Office Visit\n\nYour doctor will perform a physical examination. This may include a detailed\nexamination of the skin, eyes, ears, nose, throat, neck, chest, and abdomen to\nlook for the cause of the fever.\n\nTreatment depends on the duration and cause of the fever, as well as other\nsymptoms.\n\nThe following tests may be performed:\n\n * Blood studies, such as a CBC or blood differential\n * Urinalysis\n * X-ray of the chest\n\n## Alternative Names\n\nElevated temperature; Hyperthermia; Pyrexia\n\n## Images\n\n * Thermometer temperature\n * Temperature measurement\n\n## References\n\nLeggett J. Approach to fever or suspected infection in the normal host. In:\nGoldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman's Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia,\nPA: Elsevier Saunders; 2011:chap 288.\n\nSullivan JE, Farrar HC, and the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on\nClinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, and Committee on Drugs. Fever and\nantipyretic use in children. Pediatrics. 2011;127:580-7. PMID: 21357332\nwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21357332.\n\n## Read More\n\n * Avian influenza\n * Febrile seizures\n * Flu\n * H1N1 influenza (Swine flu)\n * Heat emergencies\n * MRSA\n\n## Patient Instructions\n\n * Colds and the flu - what to ask your doctor - adult\n * Colds and the flu - what to ask your doctor - child\n * Febrile seizures - what to ask your doctor\n * When your baby or infant has a fever\n\n## Update Date 8/30/2014\n\nUpdated by: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of\nPediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA. Also\nreviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Isla Ogilvie, PhD, and the A.D.A.M.\nEditorial team.\n\n## Related MedlinePlus Health Topics\n\n * Fever\n\nBrowse the Encyclopedia\n\nA.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation\nHealthCare Commission (www.urac.org). 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Causes may include any of the following:","When you have nausea you do not want to eat. This can lead to unhealthy weight loss. Vomiting can make you dehydrated (dried out), which can be dangerous. Once you and your doctor find the cause of your nausea or vomiting, you may be asked to take medicine, change your diet, or try other things to make you feel better.","To make sure your body has enough fluids drink 8 to 10 glasses of clear liquids every day. Water is best. You can also sip fruit juices and flat soda (leave the can or bottle open to get rid of the bubbles). Try sports drinks to replace minerals and other nutrition you may be losing when you throw up.","If you have a bad taste in your mouth, try rinsing with a solution of baking soda, salt, and warm water before you eat. Use 1 teaspoon baking soda, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 4 cups warm water. Spit out after rinsing.","Suck on hard candies or rinse your mouth with water after vomiting. Or you can rinse with the baking soda and salt solution above.","When you come home after being treated with cancer drugs, you may want to use these medicines regularly for 1 or more days. Use them when nausea first starts. DO NOT wait until you feel very sick to your stomach.","Avoid greasy and processed foods, and foods that contain a lot of salt. Some of these are white breads, pastries, doughnuts, sausage, fast-food burgers, fried foods, chips, and many canned foods.","Abrahm JL, Fowler BF. Nausea, vomiting, and early satiety. In: Walsh D, Caraceni AT, Fainsinger R, et al., eds. Palliative Medicine. 1st ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2008:chap 169.","Hainsworth JD. Nausea and vomiting. In: Niederhuber JE, Armitage JO, Doroshow JH, et al., eds. Abeloff's Clinical Oncology. 45th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2013:chap 42.","Le TP, Gan TJ. Update on the management of postoperative nausea and vomiting and postdischarge nausea and vomiting in ambulatory surgery. Anesthesiology Clin. 2010;28:225–249. PMID: 20488392 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20488392.","A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org). URAC's accreditation program is an independent audit to verify that A.D.A.M. follows rigorous standards of quality and accountability. A.D.A.M. is among the first to achieve this important distinction for online health information and services. Learn more about A.D.A.M.'s editorial policy, editorial process and privacy policy. A.D.A.M. is also a founding member of Hi-Ethics and subscribes to the principles of the Health on the Net Foundation (www.hon.ch).","The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. 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Causes may include any of the following:\n\n * Stomach illness or pregnancy (morning sickness).\n * Medical treatment, such as a cancer treatment.\n * Emotions such as severe worry or stress.\n\nWhen you have nausea you do not want to eat. This can lead to unhealthy weight\nloss. Vomiting can make you dehydrated (dried out), which can be dangerous.\nOnce you and your doctor find the cause of your nausea or vomiting, you may be\nasked to take medicine, change your diet, or try other things to make you feel\nbetter.\n\n## How to Treat Nausea and Vomiting\n\nSit quietly when you feel nauseated. Sometimes moving around can make nausea\nworse.\n\nTo make sure your body has enough fluids drink 8 to 10 glasses of clear\nliquids every day. Water is best. You can also sip fruit juices and flat soda\n(leave the can or bottle open to get rid of the bubbles). Try sports drinks to\nreplace minerals and other nutrition you may be losing when you throw up.\n\nEat 6 to 8 small meals throughout the day, instead of 3 big meals:\n\n * Eat bland foods. Examples are crackers, English muffins, toast, baked chicken and fish, potatoes, noodles, and rice.\n * Eat foods with a lot of water in them. Try clear soups, popsicles, and Jell-O.\n * If you have a bad taste in your mouth, try rinsing with a solution of baking soda, salt, and warm water before you eat. Use 1 teaspoon baking soda, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 4 cups warm water. Spit out after rinsing.\n * Sit up after you eat. DO NOT lie down.\n * Find a quiet, pleasant place to eat, free of odors and distractions.\n\nOther tips that may help:\n\n * Suck on hard candies or rinse your mouth with water after vomiting. Or you can rinse with the baking soda and salt solution above.\n * Try to get outside for some fresh air.\n * Watch a movie or TV to take your mind away from your nausea.\n\nYour doctor may also recommend medicine:\n\n * Anti-nausea medicines usually start working 30 to 60 minutes after you take them.\n * When you come home after being treated with cancer drugs, you may want to use these medicines regularly for 1 or more days. Use them when nausea first starts. DO NOT wait until you feel very sick to your stomach.\n\nIf you are vomiting after taking any of your medicines, tell your doctor or\nnurse.\n\n## Things You Should Avoid\n\nYou should avoid some specific kinds of foods when you have nausea and\nvomiting:\n\n * Avoid greasy and processed foods, and foods that contain a lot of salt. Some of these are white breads, pastries, doughnuts, sausage, fast-food burgers, fried foods, chips, and many canned foods.\n * Avoid foods with strong smells.\n * Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and carbonated drinks.\n * Avoid very spicy foods.\n\n## When to Call the Doctor\n\nCall your doctor if you or your child:\n\n * Cannot keep any food or liquid down\n * Vomit 3 or more times in 1 day\n * Have nausea for more than 48 hours\n * Feel weakness\n * Have fever\n * Have stomach pain\n * Have not urinated for 8 hours or more\n\n## Alternate Names\n\nNausea - self-care; Vomiting - self-care\n\n## References\n\nAbrahm JL, Fowler BF. Nausea, vomiting, and early satiety. In: Walsh D,\nCaraceni AT, Fainsinger R, et al., eds. Palliative Medicine. 1st ed.\nPhiladelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2008:chap 169.\n\nHainsworth JD. Nausea and vomiting. In: Niederhuber JE, Armitage JO, Doroshow\nJH, et al., eds. Abeloff's Clinical Oncology. 45th ed. Philadelphia, PA:\nElsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2013:chap 42.\n\nLe TP, Gan TJ. Update on the management of postoperative nausea and vomiting\nand postdischarge nausea and vomiting in ambulatory surgery. Anesthesiology\nClin. 2010;28:225–249. PMID: 20488392 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20488392.\n\nLee NM, Saha S. Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. Gastroenterol Clin N Am.\n2011;40:309–334. 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Drinks with sugar in them help calm the stomach. 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Rest with your head higher than your feet.\n * If you feel nauseated when you wake up in the morning, eat some lean meat or cheese before going to bed or keep plain crackers by the side of your bed and eat a few before getting up.\n * Drink at least six glasses of water a day.\n\n## How Can I Prevent Vomiting?\n\nIf you are already feeling nauseated, these tips may help you avoid vomiting:\n\n * Sit down or lie in a propped-up position. Physical activity will make you feel worse.\n * Drink a small amount of a sweet beverage such as ginger ale or Gatorade. Drinks with sugar in them help calm the stomach. However, avoid acidic drinks like orange juice or grapefruit juice.\n * Have a popsicle or a similar sweetened ice treat.\n\nWebMD Medical Reference\n\n#### Sources\n\nSOURCES:\n\nAmerican Academy of Family Physicians.\n\nThe Mayo Clinic.\n\n© 2019 WebMD, LLC. 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However, there are some reasons to be concerned or worried about a fever; do not hesitate to call or see a doctor for any high fevers; the following is a \"when to be worried\" list that lists some symptoms and signs that indicate that people should seek medical care.","Call the doctor or consider going to an emergency center immediately if any of the following symptoms occur with any fever.","People with serious medical illnesses, such as cancer or HIV, may not show some or any of these warning signs. Mild symptoms with fever in this patient population should be discussed with the doctor to prevent them progressing into more serious infections or other conditions.","Certain illnesses that occur with a fever can be life-threatening. Under these conditions, the person should go immediately to a hospital's emergency department:","Meningitis is life-threatening and highly contagious if caused by certain bacteria. If a person has the combination of a fever, severe headache, and stiff neck, he or she should be taken to the emergency department immediately.","A person with difficulty breathing or chest pain and a fever should go immediately to the emergency department or call for emergency medical transport.","If a person has a fever and blood in the stool, urine, or mucus, he or she should seek emergency medical help.","A person who has a fever and is very agitated or confused with no obvious reason should be transported to the emergency department.","Any person whose immune system is weakened (for example, people with cancer or AIDS) should call their doctor or go to the emergency department immediately if a fever develops. (See special medical conditions.)","Hyperthermia is an emergency. Call for emergency medical transport if a person has a temperature equal to or greater than 104 F (40 C), is confused, or is not responding to verbal stimuli or commands.","Mild Headache Mild headaches are common but usually do not represent a serious illness. They result from irritation or injury to pain-sensing structures of the head. Symptoms...learn more >>","Fever of unknown origin (FUO) was defined in 1961 by Petersdorf and Beeson as the following: (1) a temperature greater than 38.3°C (101°F) on several occasions, (2) more than 3 weeks' duration of illness, and (3) failure to reach a diagnosis despite one week of inpatient investigation."]},"parsed_md":"Fever (in Adults) Causes, Symptoms, Treatment - When Should Someone Seek\nMedical Care for a Fever? - eMedicineHealth\n\n * Home\n * Topics A-Z\n * Slideshow Pictures\n * Image Gallery\n * Medications\n * Quizzes\n * Medical Dictionary\n\nAbout Us | Privacy | Site Map\n\nSeptember 26, 2017\n\n * Like Us\n * Follow Us\n\nhome > cold & flu center > cold & flu a-z list > fever in adults article\n\nFont Size\n\nA\n\nA\n\nA\n\n«Previous\n\n1\n\n2\n\n3\n\n4\n\n5\n\n6\n\n...\n\nNext»\n\n(Page 4 of 10)\n\nGlossary\n\n## Fever in Adults (cont.)\n\n 1. Do Flu Shots Cause Flu?\n 2. Is It a Cold or The Flu?\n 3. Take the Cold & Flu Quiz\n\n### IN THIS ARTICLE\n\n * Fever in Adults Quick Overview\n * What Temperature Is a High Fever?\n * What Are Causes and Associated Symptoms and Signs of Fever in Adults?\n * What Are Other Causes of Fever in Adults?\n * When Should Someone Seek Medical Care for a Fever?\n * How Do Health Care Professionals Assess and Diagnose the Cause of a Fever?\n * What Are Home Remedies for Fever in Adults?\n * What Is the Treatment for Fever in Adults?\n * Is Follow-Up Necessary After Treatment of a Fever?\n * Is It Possible to Prevent Fever in Adults?\n * What Is the Prognosis of Fever in Adults?\n * Read more on Fever in Adults from Healthwise\n * Fever in Adults Topic Guide\n\n### When Should Someone Seek Medical Care for a Fever?\n\n#### When to Call or See a Doctor (or When to Worry About a Fever)\n\nA fever has many possible causes. Most commonly, a fever is part of a viral\ninfection that will go away on its own. However, there are some reasons to be\nconcerned or worried about a fever; do not hesitate to call or see a doctor\nfor any high fevers; the following is a \"when to be worried\" list that lists\nsome symptoms and signs that indicate that people should seek medical care.\n\n * Call the doctor if any of these conditions exists:\n\n * If the temperature is 103 F (39.4 C) or greater (fever is too high)\n * If the fever lasts more than seven days\n * If the fever symptoms get worse (concern if fever is increasing toward 39.4 C)\n * Call the doctor or consider going to an emergency center immediately if any of the following symptoms occur with any fever.\n\n * Confusion or excessive sleepiness\n * Stiff neck\n * Severe headache\n * Sore throat, especially with difficulty swallowing or if the person is drooling\n * Rash\n * Chest pain\n * Trouble breathing\n * Repeated vomiting\n * Abdominal pain\n * Blood in stool\n * Pain with urination\n * Leg swelling\n * Red, hot, or swollen area of skin\n * People with serious medical illnesses, such as cancer or HIV, may not show some or any of these warning signs. Mild symptoms with fever in this patient population should be discussed with the doctor to prevent them progressing into more serious infections or other conditions.\n\n#### When to Go to the Hospital\n\nCertain illnesses that occur with a fever can be life-threatening. Under these\nconditions, the person should go immediately to a hospital's emergency\ndepartment:\n\n * Meningitis is life-threatening and highly contagious if caused by certain bacteria. If a person has the combination of a fever, severe headache, and stiff neck, he or she should be taken to the emergency department immediately.\n * A person with difficulty breathing or chest pain and a fever should go immediately to the emergency department or call for emergency medical transport.\n * If a person has a fever and blood in the stool, urine, or mucus, he or she should seek emergency medical help.\n * A person who has a fever and is very agitated or confused with no obvious reason should be transported to the emergency department.\n * Any person whose immune system is weakened (for example, people with cancer or AIDS) should call their doctor or go to the emergency department immediately if a fever develops. (See special medical conditions.)\n * Hyperthermia is an emergency. Call for emergency medical transport if a person has a temperature equal to or greater than 104 F (40 C), is confused, or is not responding to verbal stimuli or commands.\n\nMedically Reviewed by a Doctor on 8/31/2017\n\nMedical Author:\n\nCharles Patrick Davis, MD, PhD\n\nMedical Editor:\n\nMelissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor\n\nNext Page:\n\nHow Do Health Care Professionals Assess and Diagnose the Cause of a Fever?»\n\n«Previous\n\n1\n\n2\n\n3\n\n4\n\n5\n\n6\n\n...\n\nNext»\n\n(Page 4 of 10)\n\nGlossary\n\nFever in Adults Topic Guide\n\n##### YOU MAY ALSO LIKE\n\nVIEW\n\nCold & Flu Quiz IQ\n\n## Must Read Articles Related to Fever in Adults\n\nFlu in Adults Flu (influenza) is an acute infection of th...learn more >>\n\nMild Headache Mild headaches are common but usually do not represent a serious\nillness. They result from irritation or injury to pain-sensing structures of\nthe head. Symptoms...learn more >>\n\nSore Throat Sore throats are generally named for the anatomical site affected,\nsuch as:\n\n * the pharynx,\n * learn more >>\n\nSee the Entire Fever in Adults Topic Guide »\n\n## Patient Comments & Reviews\n\n### The eMedicineHealth doctors ask about Fever (in Adults):\n\n## Fever in Adults - Treatment\n\nWhat treatment was effective for your fever?\n\nView 11 Comments\n\nShare Your Story\n\n## Fever (in Adults) - Causes\n\nWhat caused your fever?\n\nView 1 Comment\n\nShare Your Story\n\n## Fever (in Adults) - Experience and Symptoms\n\nPlease describe your experience with fever symptoms.\n\nView 8 Comments\n\nShare Your Story \n \n--- \n \nFacebook Twitter Email Print Article\n\n### From\n\n##### Cold and Flu Resources\n\n * Track Cold and Flu Symptoms Near You\n * Should You Call the Doctor for a Fever?\n * Can Colds and Allergies Cause Tinnitus?\n\n##### Featured Centers\n\n * 13 Best Quit-Smoking Tips Ever\n * What Stress Does to Your Mouth\n * Healthy Home: To Buy or Not to Buy Organic?\n\n##### Health Solutions From Our Sponsors\n\n * Frequent Constipation?\n * Greater Food Accessibility\n\n# Read What Your Physician is Reading on Medscape\n\n## Fever of Unknown Origin »\n\nFever of unknown origin (FUO) was defined in 1961 by Petersdorf and Beeson as\nthe following: (1) a temperature greater than 38.3°C (101°F) on several\noccasions, (2) more than 3 weeks' duration of illness, and (3) failure to\nreach a diagnosis despite one week of inpatient investigation.\n\nRead More on Medscape Reference »\n\n## Topics Related to Fever in Adults\n\n * Allergy and Hay Fever Medications\n * Febrile Seizures (Seizures and Fever)\n * Fever in Children\n * Flu in Adults\n * Headache (Mild)\n * Sore Throat\n * Swine Flu\n * Vomiting and Nausea\n\n## Cold and Flu Topics\n\n * Colds\n * Flu Shot\n * Pneumonia\n * Flu in Children\n * Flu in Adults\n\n## Vitamins Related To Fever in Adults\n\n * Andrographis\n * Beta-Carotene\n\n# Medical Dictionary\n\n### Health Solutions From Our Sponsors\n\n * Bent Fingers?\n * Therapy at Home?\n * Cancer Treatments\n * Dupuytren’s Treatment\n\n * Understand Immunotherapy\n * Painful Knees?\n * ER versus Urgent Care\n * Online Hearing Test\n\n * Exercise & OA Knee Pain\n * Care for Valve Disease?\n * Know Your Cancer Options\n * Hearing Loss Help\n\n * Ringing in the Ears\n * Managing Cancer\n * Knee Pain Management\n\n \n \n--- \n \nFirst Aid & Emergencies | Topics A-Z | Picture Slideshows | Medications |\nImage Gallery | eTools | Medical Dictionary Definitions About Us | Privacy |\nTerms of Use | Advertising Policy | Site Map | Contact Us WebMD | Medscape\nReference | Medscape | MedicineNet | RxList | OnHealth | BootsWebMD | WebMDRx\n| Medscape France | Medscape Germany \n \nAd Choices\n\n©2017 WebMD, Inc. All rights reserved. eMedicineHealth does not provide\nmedical advice, diagnosis or treatment. See Additional Information.\n\n"},{"original_url":"http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fever/DS00077/DSECTION=treatments-and-drugs","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20131108135112/http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fever/DS00077/DSECTION=treatments-and-drugs","parsed_text":{"title":"Fever: Treatments and drugs","passages":["With low-grade fever, doctors don't always recommend trying to lower the body temperature. Doing so may prolong the illness or mask symptoms and make it harder to determine the cause.","Some experts believe that aggressively treating a fever interferes with the body's immune response. Viruses that cause colds and other respiratory infections thrive at normal body temperature. By producing a low-grade fever, your body may be helping to eliminate a virus.","Acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others). Use these medications according to the label instructions or as recommended by your doctor. Be careful to avoid taking too much. High doses or long-term use of acetaminophen may cause liver or kidney damage, and acute overdoses can be fatal. If your child's fever remains high after a dose, don't give more medication; call your doctor instead. For temperatures below 102 F (38.9 C), don't use fever-lowering drugs unless advised by your doctor.","Aspirin, for adults only. Don't give aspirin to children, because it may trigger a rare, but potentially fatal, disorder known as Reye's syndrome.","Prescription medications Depending on the cause of your fever, your doctor may prescribe an antibiotic, especially if he or she suspects a bacterial infection, such as pneumonia or strep throat.","Antibiotics don't treat viral infections, such as stomach infection (gastroenteritis) and mononucleosis. There are a few antiviral drugs used to treat some specific viral infections. However, the best treatment for most viruses is often rest and plenty of fluids.","Dinarello CA, et al. Fever and hyperthermia. In: Fauci AS, et al. Harrison's Online. 17th ed. New York, N.Y.: The McGraw-Hill Companies; 2008. http://www.accessmedicine.com/content.aspx?aid=2871330. Accessed April 28, 2011.","O'Grady N, et al. Guidelines for evaluation of new fever in critically ill adult patients: 2008 update from the American College of Critical Care Medicine and the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Critical Care Medicine, 2008;36:1330.","Leggett J. Approach to fever or suspected infection in the normal host. In: Goldman L, et al. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders Elsevier; 2008. http://www.mdconsult.com/books/linkTo?type=bookPage&isbn=978-1-4160-2805-5&eid=4-u1.0-B978-1-4160-2805-5..50307-4. Accessed May 2, 2011.","© 1998-2013 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). All rights reserved. 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Doing so may prolong the illness or mask symptoms and make it\nharder to determine the cause.\n\nSome experts believe that aggressively treating a fever interferes with the\nbody's immune response. Viruses that cause colds and other respiratory\ninfections thrive at normal body temperature. By producing a low-grade fever,\nyour body may be helping to eliminate a virus.\n\nOver-the-counter medications In the case of a high fever, your doctor may\nrecommend an over-the-counter medication, such as:\n\n * Acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others). Use these medications according to the label instructions or as recommended by your doctor. Be careful to avoid taking too much. High doses or long-term use of acetaminophen may cause liver or kidney damage, and acute overdoses can be fatal. If your child's fever remains high after a dose, don't give more medication; call your doctor instead. For temperatures below 102 F (38.9 C), don't use fever-lowering drugs unless advised by your doctor.\n * Aspirin, for adults only. Don't give aspirin to children, because it may trigger a rare, but potentially fatal, disorder known as Reye's syndrome.\n\nPrescription medications Depending on the cause of your fever, your doctor may\nprescribe an antibiotic, especially if he or she suspects a bacterial\ninfection, such as pneumonia or strep throat.\n\nAntibiotics don't treat viral infections, such as stomach infection\n(gastroenteritis) and mononucleosis. There are a few antiviral drugs used to\ntreat some specific viral infections. 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Journal of the American Medical Association. 2004;291:1284.\n 4. Fever, sweats and hot flashes. National Cancer Institute. http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/supportivecare/fever/healthprofessional. Accessed April 28, 2011.\n 5. Febrile seizures fact sheet. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/febrile_seizures/detail_febrile_seizures.htm. Accessed April 28, 2011.\n 6. Ward MA. Pathophysiology and treatment of fever in infants and children. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed April 25, 2011.\n 7. O'Grady N, et al. Guidelines for evaluation of new fever in critically ill adult patients: 2008 update from the American College of Critical Care Medicine and the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Critical Care Medicine, 2008;36:1330.\n 8. Sullivan JE, et al. Clinical report — Fever and antipyretic use in children. Pediatrics. 2011;127:580.\n 9. Leggett J. Approach to fever or suspected infection in the normal host. In: Goldman L, et al. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders Elsevier; 2008. http://www.mdconsult.com/books/linkTo?type=bookPage&isbn=978-1-4160-2805-5&eid=4-u1.0-B978-1-4160-2805-5..50307-4. Accessed May 2, 2011.\n 10. Bor DH. Approach to the adult with fever of unknown origin. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed April 25, 2011.\n\nDS00077 June 1, 2011\n\n© 1998-2013 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). All\nrights reserved. 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And that includes the H1N1 virus.","“It is an old wives’ tale that if you don’t sleep well, you will get sick, and there is some experimental data that shows this is true,” says Diwakar Balachandran, MD, director of the Sleep Center at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.","Stacey Sanner, 51, a PR consultant in Seattle and avid runner, is partial to sleeping on her right side. In her 20s, following a knee injury, she switched her primary sleep position from her stomach to her side and added a pillow between her legs. \"I have never been able to sleep on my back,\" she says. \"When I started having lower back trouble, my doctor told me, ''One of the best things to do is sleep on your side with a pillow between your knees.'\" Can sleep posture affect the quality of your...","Some 50 million to 70 million American adults suffer from sleep disorders or the inability to stay awake and alert, according to the CDC. Though it’s not always easy to do, getting adequate sleep can help keep our immune systems primed for attack.","Not getting enough sleep has been linked to a laundry list of mental and physical health problems, including those that stem from an impaired immune system. Our immune system is designed to protect us from colds, flu, and other ailments, but when it is not functioning properly, it fails to do its job. The consequences can include more sick days.","The relationship between lack of sleep and our immune systems is not quite as straightforward as mom made it out to be, however. The immune system is pretty complex. It is made up of several types of cells and proteins that are charged with keeping foreign invaders such as colds or flu at bay.","“A lot of studies show our T-cells go down if we are sleep deprived,” Balachandran says. “And inflammatory cytokines go up. ... This could potentially lead to the greater risk of developing a cold or flu.”","In simple terms, sleep deprivation suppresses immune system function. Or, as Balachandran puts it, “The more all-nighters you pull, the more likely you are to decrease your body’s ability to respond to colds or bacterial infections.”","Sleep loss not only plays a role in whether we come down with a cold or flu. It also influences how we fight illnesses once we come down with them.","For example, our bodies fight infection with fevers. “One of the things that happens when we sleep is that we can get a better fever response,” Balachandran says. “This is why fevers tend to rise at night. But if we are not sleeping, our fever reaction is not primed, so we may not be waging war on infection as best we can.”"]},"parsed_md":"Lack of Sleep and the Immune System\n\nSkip to content\n\nCheck Your Symptoms Find A Doctor\n\nSign In Sign UpSubscribe\n\n * My ProfileWelcome\n * * My Tools\n * My WebMD Pages\n * My Account\n * Sign Out\n\nSubscribe\n\nWebMD Home Sleep Disorders Health Center Coping With Excessive Sleepiness\n\nEmail a Friend\n\nPrint Article\n\n# Coping With Excessive Sleepiness\n\nFont Size\n\nA\n\nA\n\nA\n\n## Can Better Sleep Mean Catching Fewer Colds?\n\nLack of sleep affects your immune system.\n\nBy Denise Mann WebMD Feature\n\nReviewed by Michael W. Smith, MD\n\nWebMD Feature Archive\n\nMother knows best -- at least it appears that way when it comes to lack of\nsleep. It turns out that lack of sleep really may make us more prone to\ncatching colds and the flu. And that includes the H1N1 virus.\n\n“It is an old wives’ tale that if you don’t sleep well, you will get sick, and\nthere is some experimental data that shows this is true,” says Diwakar\nBalachandran, MD, director of the Sleep Center at the University of Texas M.D.\nAnderson Cancer Center in Houston.\n\n#### Recommended Related to Sleep Disorders\n\nThe Link Between Sleep Position and Sleep Quality\n\nStacey Sanner, 51, a PR consultant in Seattle and avid runner, is partial to\nsleeping on her right side. In her 20s, following a knee injury, she switched\nher primary sleep position from her stomach to her side and added a pillow\nbetween her legs. \"I have never been able to sleep on my back,\" she says.\n\"When I started having lower back trouble, my doctor told me, ''One of the\nbest things to do is sleep on your side with a pillow between your knees.'\"\nCan sleep posture affect the quality of your...\n\nRead the The Link Between Sleep Position and Sleep Quality article > >\n\nSome 50 million to 70 million American adults suffer from sleep disorders or\nthe inability to stay awake and alert, according to the CDC. Though it’s not\nalways easy to do, getting adequate sleep can help keep our immune systems\nprimed for attack.\n\n### Sleep and Immunity: Understanding the Link\n\nNot getting enough sleep has been linked to a laundry list of mental and\nphysical health problems, including those that stem from an impaired immune\nsystem. Our immune system is designed to protect us from colds, flu, and other\nailments, but when it is not functioning properly, it fails to do its job. The\nconsequences can include more sick days.\n\nThe relationship between lack of sleep and our immune systems is not quite as\nstraightforward as mom made it out to be, however. The immune system is pretty\ncomplex. It is made up of several types of cells and proteins that are charged\nwith keeping foreign invaders such as colds or flu at bay.\n\n“A lot of studies show our T-cells go down if we are sleep deprived,”\nBalachandran says. “And inflammatory cytokines go up. ... This could\npotentially lead to the greater risk of developing a cold or flu.”\n\nIn simple terms, sleep deprivation suppresses immune system function. Or, as\nBalachandran puts it, “The more all-nighters you pull, the more likely you are\nto decrease your body’s ability to respond to colds or bacterial infections.”\n\n### Lack of Sleep and Fevers\n\nSleep loss not only plays a role in whether we come down with a cold or flu.\nIt also influences how we fight illnesses once we come down with them.\n\nFor example, our bodies fight infection with fevers. “One of the things that\nhappens when we sleep is that we can get a better fever response,”\nBalachandran says. “This is why fevers tend to rise at night. 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In general, a fever can be reduced with ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Nuprin) or acetaminophen (Tylenol and others). Both medications help control pain and reduce fever. Alternating doses of each will also work and prevent accidental overdose of one drug. At times, a combination of both acetaminophen and ibuprofen will be needed to stop the fever. Cool bath water or cool towels applied to a person's skin may also help reduce fevers; cool fluids taken orally will also rehydrate and cool a person.","Aspirin is not the first choice drug for fever reduction; it should not be used in children. Aspirin may be toxic in large doses in adults or cause Reye's syndrome in children. Do not give aspirin to individuals 18 years or younger unless directed by a physician to give a specific dose.","Ibuprofen stops the hypothalamus from raising the body temperature. It comes in 200 mg tablets purchased over the counter at a drugstore. It's OK to take one to two tablets every four hours to decrease one's temperature. Use the lowest possible effective dose. Children's doses are based on the child's weight.","Side effects of ibuprofen include nausea and vomiting, which may be prevented if the medication is taken with food. Rare side effects include diarrhea, constipation, heartburn, and stomach pain. People with stomach ulcers or kidney disease, pregnant women, and those with an aspirin allergy should avoid ibuprofen.","Acetaminophen is also effective at reducing a fever. It comes in 325 mg tablets or 500 mg tablets over the counter. It may also be available in liquid formulations. Again, one to two tablets every four hours should be used to eliminate a fever. Like many other medications, children's doses are based on the child's weight. The total dose should not be more than 3 grams (equivalent to six of the 500 mg tablets) per 24 hours in adults.","Side effects are rare, but some people are allergic to the medication. Extremely large doses (overdose) may cause liver failure. Therefore, people with liver disease and chronic alcohol users should avoid this medication.","Common brand names of acetaminophen are Aspirin Free Anacin, Feverall, Genapap, Panadol, Tempra, and Tylenol. Read the product label for specific ingredients described as acetaminophen. Many other drugs contain acetaminophen in combination with other drugs so medicines should be checked to ensure that the total dose, even with combination medicines, should not exceed 3 grams in 24 hours.","A fever can cause anyone to become very dehydrated. Drink plenty of fluids. Attempts to cool the skin may only make a person more uncomfortable. This may also cause shivering, which will actually increase the body temperature if the fever is being caused by an infection. Further therapy depends on the cause of the fever and the accompanying symptoms. Basic cold symptoms can be treated with over-the-counter medications.","If the fever is caused by exposure to hot weather or overexertion (for example, heat stroke, hyperthermia, and heat exhaustion), the technique is different from treating any other fever. Neither acetaminophen nor ibuprofen will be effective. The person needs to be cooled immediately. If the person is confused or unconscious, seek emergency medical help immediately. While waiting for help, remove the person from the hot environment and remove his or her clothes. The body should be cooled with a wet sponge, and a fan should be directed over the person.","Mild Headache Mild headaches are common but usually do not represent a serious illness. They result from irritation or injury to pain-sensing structures of the head. Symptoms...learn more >>","Fever of unknown origin (FUO) was defined in 1961 by Petersdorf and Beeson as the following: (1) a temperature greater than 38.3°C (101°F) on several occasions, (2) more than 3 weeks' duration of illness, and (3) failure to reach a diagnosis despite one week of inpatient investigation."]},"parsed_md":"Fever (in Adults) Causes, Symptoms, Treatment - What Are Home Remedies for\nFever in Adults? - eMedicineHealth\n\n * Home\n * Topics A-Z\n * Slideshow Pictures\n * Image Gallery\n * Medications\n * Quizzes\n * Medical Dictionary\n\nAbout Us | Privacy | Site Map\n\nSeptember 26, 2017\n\n * Like Us\n * Follow Us\n\nhome > cold & flu center > cold & flu a-z list > fever in adults article\n\nFont Size\n\nA\n\nA\n\nA\n\n«Previous\n\n1\n\n...\n\n4\n\n5\n\n6\n\n7\n\n8\n\n...\n\nNext»\n\n(Page 6 of 10)\n\nGlossary\n\n## Fever in Adults (cont.)\n\n 1. Do Flu Shots Cause Flu?\n 2. Is It a Cold or The Flu?\n 3. Take the Cold & Flu Quiz\n\n### IN THIS ARTICLE\n\n * Fever in Adults Quick Overview\n * What Temperature Is a High Fever?\n * What Are Causes and Associated Symptoms and Signs of Fever in Adults?\n * What Are Other Causes of Fever in Adults?\n * When Should Someone Seek Medical Care for a Fever?\n * How Do Health Care Professionals Assess and Diagnose the Cause of a Fever?\n * What Are Home Remedies for Fever in Adults?\n * What Is the Treatment for Fever in Adults?\n * Is Follow-Up Necessary After Treatment of a Fever?\n * Is It Possible to Prevent Fever in Adults?\n * What Is the Prognosis of Fever in Adults?\n * Read more on Fever in Adults from Healthwise\n * Fever in Adults Topic Guide\n\n### What Are Home Remedies for Fever in Adults?\n\nPeople can make the diagnosis of fever at home by taking a person's\ntemperature with a thermometer, and there multiple ways to bring a fever down.\n\nThere are several ways to bring down (reduce) a fever. In general, a fever can\nbe reduced with ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Nuprin) or acetaminophen (Tylenol\nand others). Both medications help control pain and reduce fever. Alternating\ndoses of each will also work and prevent accidental overdose of one drug. At\ntimes, a combination of both acetaminophen and ibuprofen will be needed to\nstop the fever. Cool bath water or cool towels applied to a person's skin may\nalso help reduce fevers; cool fluids taken orally will also rehydrate and cool\na person.\n\nAspirin is not the first choice drug for fever reduction; it should not be\nused in children. Aspirin may be toxic in large doses in adults or cause\nReye's syndrome in children. Do not give aspirin to individuals 18 years or\nyounger unless directed by a physician to give a specific dose.\n\n * Ibuprofen stops the hypothalamus from raising the body temperature. It comes in 200 mg tablets purchased over the counter at a drugstore. It's OK to take one to two tablets every four hours to decrease one's temperature. Use the lowest possible effective dose. Children's doses are based on the child's weight.\n\n * Side effects of ibuprofen include nausea and vomiting, which may be prevented if the medication is taken with food. Rare side effects include diarrhea, constipation, heartburn, and stomach pain. People with stomach ulcers or kidney disease, pregnant women, and those with an aspirin allergy should avoid ibuprofen.\n * Acetaminophen is also effective at reducing a fever. It comes in 325 mg tablets or 500 mg tablets over the counter. It may also be available in liquid formulations. Again, one to two tablets every four hours should be used to eliminate a fever. Like many other medications, children's doses are based on the child's weight. The total dose should not be more than 3 grams (equivalent to six of the 500 mg tablets) per 24 hours in adults.\n\n * Side effects are rare, but some people are allergic to the medication. Extremely large doses (overdose) may cause liver failure. Therefore, people with liver disease and chronic alcohol users should avoid this medication.\n * Common brand names of acetaminophen are Aspirin Free Anacin, Feverall, Genapap, Panadol, Tempra, and Tylenol. Read the product label for specific ingredients described as acetaminophen. Many other drugs contain acetaminophen in combination with other drugs so medicines should be checked to ensure that the total dose, even with combination medicines, should not exceed 3 grams in 24 hours.\n * A fever can cause anyone to become very dehydrated. Drink plenty of fluids. Attempts to cool the skin may only make a person more uncomfortable. This may also cause shivering, which will actually increase the body temperature if the fever is being caused by an infection. Further therapy depends on the cause of the fever and the accompanying symptoms. Basic cold symptoms can be treated with over-the-counter medications.\n * If the fever is caused by exposure to hot weather or overexertion (for example, heat stroke, hyperthermia, and heat exhaustion), the technique is different from treating any other fever. Neither acetaminophen nor ibuprofen will be effective. The person needs to be cooled immediately. If the person is confused or unconscious, seek emergency medical help immediately. While waiting for help, remove the person from the hot environment and remove his or her clothes. The body should be cooled with a wet sponge, and a fan should be directed over the person.\n\nMedically Reviewed by a Doctor on 8/31/2017\n\nMedical Author:\n\nCharles Patrick Davis, MD, PhD\n\nMedical Editor:\n\nMelissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor\n\nNext Page:\n\nWhat Is the Treatment for Fever in Adults?»\n\n«Previous\n\n1\n\n...\n\n4\n\n5\n\n6\n\n7\n\n8\n\n...\n\nNext»\n\n(Page 6 of 10)\n\nGlossary\n\nFever in Adults Topic Guide\n\n##### YOU MAY ALSO LIKE\n\nVIEW\n\nCold & Flu Quiz IQ\n\n## Must Read Articles Related to Fever in Adults\n\nFlu in Adults Flu (influenza) is an acute infection of th...learn more >>\n\nMild Headache Mild headaches are common but usually do not represent a serious\nillness. They result from irritation or injury to pain-sensing structures of\nthe head. 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Log out Cancel","The combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen works better than the combination of an opioid drug and acetaminophen for the relief of pain from dental operations, according to results from a new analysis of published data. The analysis also showed that the ibuprofen and acetaminophen combination was safer than combinations that include opioids.","Most dentists and oral surgeons frequently prescribe a combination of hydrocodone and acetaminophen for severe postoperative pain, first author Paul A. Moore, DMD, PhD, MPH, told Medscape Medical News. However, this combination, marketed as Vicodin (Abbott Laboratories) among other brand names, poses a risk for abuse and adverse reactions. \"This [analysis] gives them an alternative,\" said Dr. Moore, chair of dental anesthesiology at the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.","Dr. Moore and Elliot V. Hersh, DMD, PhD, a professor of pharmacology at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, published their findings in the August issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association.","Previous research has shown that combining analgesics that work differently provides more pain relief than a single analgesic can provide on its own.","Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, work by blocking the synthesis of prostaglandins, suppressing both inflammation and pain, the researchers note. In contrast, acetaminophen does not suppress inflammation and appears to suppress pain through multiple other mechanisms. Increasing doses of these drugs can increase their effectiveness only up to a point, and high doses can be toxic, but the 2 together can suppress pain better than either alone, the authors write.","In addition to ibuprofen, other NSAIDs also appear to work well with acetaminophen, said Dr. Moore, but ibuprofen is commonly used in the United States, and recent clinical trials have lent support to its use. Therefore, Dr. Moore and Dr. Hersh searched for systemic reviews of clinical trials of the combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen.","They found consistent evidence for the effectiveness of the combination. As a measurement for comparing the various treatments, they used number needed to treat (NNT), defined as \"the number of patients needed to be treated to obtain one additional patient achieving at least 50 percent maximum pain relief over four to six hours compared with placebo.\" The lower the NNT, the more potent the pain relief.","Zeroing in on studies for controlling the pain of third molar extractions, they found that 200 mg ibuprofen combined with 500 mg acetaminophen had the lowest NNT of the treatments tested in the studies they analyzed. The NNT for this combination was of 1.6 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.4 - 1.8) compared with a 2.2 NNT (95% CI, 1.8 - 2.9) for 60 mg codeine with 1000 mg acetaminophen.","The authors also found a 2.3 NNT (95% CI, 2.0 - 6.4) for 10 mg oxycodone with 650 mg acetaminophen. For 200 mg ibuprofen alone, they found an NNT of 2.7 (95% CI, 2.5 - 3.0), and for 1000 mg acetaminophen alone, they found an NNT of 3.2 (95% CI, 2.9 - 3.6).","In addition, they cited a study by Daniels et al comparing various combinations of ibuprofen, codeine, and acetaminophen for treating the pain of third molar extraction. Not only did the patients receiving the ibuprofen/acetaminophen combination experience less pain than those receiving codeine and acetaminophen but they also had fewer adverse reactions such as nausea, vomiting, headache, and dizziness.","Among patients who took 200 mg ibuprofen with 500 mg acetaminophen, 18.5% had treatment-emergent adverse reactions compared with 24.9% of those who took 400 mg ibuprofen with 1000 mg acetaminophen and 34.9% of those who took a combination of ibuprofen and codeine.","An additional advantage of choosing ibuprofen and acetaminophen over opioid drugs is that opioid drugs are often abused, Dr. Moore said. Teenagers frequently steal opioids from the medicine cabinets of their friends and family, he said.","On the basis of their analysis, the researchers devised stepwise guidelines for treating postoperative pain in dentistry based on the pain the clinician estimates their patients will feel once local anesthesia wears off.","For mild pain, the guidelines call for clinicians to prescribe 200 to 400 mg ibuprofen to be taken every 4 to 6 hours as needed. For mild to moderate pain, the guidelines call for 400 to 600 mg ibuprofen every 6 hours for 24 hours, followed by 400 mg ibuprofen every 4 to 6 hours as needed. For moderate to severe pain, the guidelines call for 400 to 600 mg ibuprofen with 500 mg acetaminophen every 6 hours for 24 hours, and then 400 mg ibuprofen with 500 mg acetaminophen every 6 hours as needed. Finally, for severe pain, the guidelines call for 400 to 600 mg ibuprofen with 650 mg acetaminophen and 10 mg hydrocodone every 6 hours for 24 to 48 hours, followed by 400 to 600 mg ibuprofen with 500 mg acetaminophen every 6 hours as needed.","It is important to avoid daily doses of more than 3000 mg acetaminophen or 2400 mg ibuprofen, the guidelines state. Therefore, clinicians should be aware of what other medications patients might be using that contain these drugs and should warn patients about the maximum safe daily dose.","In addition, NSAIDS may work best when administered preemptively. The guidelines add that a perioperative corticosteroid such as dexamethasone may limit swelling and decrease postoperative discomfort after third molar extractions.","Many oral surgeons are already taking a similar approach, J. David Johnson, Jr, DDS, an associate professor of oral and maxillofacial surgery at the University of Tennessee in Memphis and a spokesperson for the American Dental Association, told Medscape Medical News.","The work of Don Melisch, DDS, MD, from Palm Desert, California, highlighted the effectiveness of ibuprofen and acetaminophen combinations many years ago, said Dr. Johnson, who was not involved in the current study.","\"For oral and maxillofacial surgeons, this article will come as no surprise,\" he said. However, he praised the stepwise guidelines.","Dr. Johnson said he typically writes patients prescriptions for both prescription-strength ibuprofen and hydrocodone with acetaminophen, advising them to use the second prescription only if the first one fails to control their pain.","Comments on Medscape are moderated and should be professional in tone and on topic. You must declare any conflicts of interest related to your comments and responses. 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However, this\ncombination, marketed as Vicodin (Abbott Laboratories) among other brand\nnames, poses a risk for abuse and adverse reactions. \"This [analysis] gives\nthem an alternative,\" said Dr. Moore, chair of dental anesthesiology at the\nUniversity of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.\n\nDr. Moore and Elliot V. Hersh, DMD, PhD, a professor of pharmacology at the\nUniversity of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, published their findings in the\nAugust issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association.\n\nPrevious research has shown that combining analgesics that work differently\nprovides more pain relief than a single analgesic can provide on its own.\n\nNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, work by\nblocking the synthesis of prostaglandins, suppressing both inflammation and\npain, the researchers note. In contrast, acetaminophen does not suppress\ninflammation and appears to suppress pain through multiple other mechanisms.\nIncreasing doses of these drugs can increase their effectiveness only up to a\npoint, and high doses can be toxic, but the 2 together can suppress pain\nbetter than either alone, the authors write.\n\nIn addition to ibuprofen, other NSAIDs also appear to work well with\nacetaminophen, said Dr. Moore, but ibuprofen is commonly used in the United\nStates, and recent clinical trials have lent support to its use. Therefore,\nDr. Moore and Dr. Hersh searched for systemic reviews of clinical trials of\nthe combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen.\n\nThey found consistent evidence for the effectiveness of the combination. As a\nmeasurement for comparing the various treatments, they used number needed to\ntreat (NNT), defined as \"the number of patients needed to be treated to obtain\none additional patient achieving at least 50 percent maximum pain relief over\nfour to six hours compared with placebo.\" The lower the NNT, the more potent\nthe pain relief.\n\nZeroing in on studies for controlling the pain of third molar extractions,\nthey found that 200 mg ibuprofen combined with 500 mg acetaminophen had the\nlowest NNT of the treatments tested in the studies they analyzed. The NNT for\nthis combination was of 1.6 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.4 - 1.8) compared\nwith a 2.2 NNT (95% CI, 1.8 - 2.9) for 60 mg codeine with 1000 mg\nacetaminophen.\n\nThe authors also found a 2.3 NNT (95% CI, 2.0 - 6.4) for 10 mg oxycodone with\n650 mg acetaminophen. For 200 mg ibuprofen alone, they found an NNT of 2.7\n(95% CI, 2.5 - 3.0), and for 1000 mg acetaminophen alone, they found an NNT of\n3.2 (95% CI, 2.9 - 3.6).\n\nIn addition, they cited a study by Daniels et al comparing various\ncombinations of ibuprofen, codeine, and acetaminophen for treating the pain of\nthird molar extraction. Not only did the patients receiving the\nibuprofen/acetaminophen combination experience less pain than those receiving\ncodeine and acetaminophen but they also had fewer adverse reactions such as\nnausea, vomiting, headache, and dizziness.\n\nAmong patients who took 200 mg ibuprofen with 500 mg acetaminophen, 18.5% had\ntreatment-emergent adverse reactions compared with 24.9% of those who took 400\nmg ibuprofen with 1000 mg acetaminophen and 34.9% of those who took a\ncombination of ibuprofen and codeine.\n\nAn additional advantage of choosing ibuprofen and acetaminophen over opioid\ndrugs is that opioid drugs are often abused, Dr. Moore said. Teenagers\nfrequently steal opioids from the medicine cabinets of their friends and\nfamily, he said.\n\nStepwise Treatment Guideline\n\nOn the basis of their analysis, the researchers devised stepwise guidelines\nfor treating postoperative pain in dentistry based on the pain the clinician\nestimates their patients will feel once local anesthesia wears off.\n\nFor mild pain, the guidelines call for clinicians to prescribe 200 to 400 mg\nibuprofen to be taken every 4 to 6 hours as needed. For mild to moderate pain,\nthe guidelines call for 400 to 600 mg ibuprofen every 6 hours for 24 hours,\nfollowed by 400 mg ibuprofen every 4 to 6 hours as needed. For moderate to\nsevere pain, the guidelines call for 400 to 600 mg ibuprofen with 500 mg\nacetaminophen every 6 hours for 24 hours, and then 400 mg ibuprofen with 500\nmg acetaminophen every 6 hours as needed. Finally, for severe pain, the\nguidelines call for 400 to 600 mg ibuprofen with 650 mg acetaminophen and 10\nmg hydrocodone every 6 hours for 24 to 48 hours, followed by 400 to 600 mg\nibuprofen with 500 mg acetaminophen every 6 hours as needed.\n\nIt is important to avoid daily doses of more than 3000 mg acetaminophen or\n2400 mg ibuprofen, the guidelines state. Therefore, clinicians should be aware\nof what other medications patients might be using that contain these drugs and\nshould warn patients about the maximum safe daily dose.\n\nIn addition, NSAIDS may work best when administered preemptively. The\nguidelines add that a perioperative corticosteroid such as dexamethasone may\nlimit swelling and decrease postoperative discomfort after third molar\nextractions.\n\nMany oral surgeons are already taking a similar approach, J. David Johnson,\nJr, DDS, an associate professor of oral and maxillofacial surgery at the\nUniversity of Tennessee in Memphis and a spokesperson for the American Dental\nAssociation, told Medscape Medical News.\n\nThe work of Don Melisch, DDS, MD, from Palm Desert, California, highlighted\nthe effectiveness of ibuprofen and acetaminophen combinations many years ago,\nsaid Dr. Johnson, who was not involved in the current study.\n\n\"For oral and maxillofacial surgeons, this article will come as no surprise,\"\nhe said. However, he praised the stepwise guidelines.\n\nDr. Johnson said he typically writes patients prescriptions for both\nprescription-strength ibuprofen and hydrocodone with acetaminophen, advising\nthem to use the second prescription only if the first one fails to control\ntheir pain.\n\nDr. Moore and Dr. Johnson have disclosed no relevant financial interests.\n\nJADA. 2013;144(8):898-908. 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This website also contains material copyrighted by 3rd parties.\n\n"},{"original_url":"https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/features/the-truth-behind-moms-cold-and-flu-advice","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20210506044903/https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/features/the-truth-behind-moms-cold-and-flu-advice","parsed_text":{"title":"The Truth Behind Mom's Cold and Flu Advice","passages":["Mom may have your best interest at heart, but do they actually know what's best when it comes to coping with colds and flu? While some common mom- approved tips are spot-on, others are totally bogus -- and there's a lot of gray area in the middle. Read on as we reveal the facts you need to help protect yourself.","The reality: When the temperature dips well below freezing, it's smart to grab a coat, hat, and gloves before you step outside. (You probably ought to dry your wet hair as well.) These commonsense measures will help keep you warm and cozy, plus they'll protect you from frostbite and hypothermia. But here's where mom got it wrong: Feeling chilly does not make you any more likely to catch a cold.","Colds are caused by viruses, period. While you may be more prone to getting sick during the winter, the blustery winds outside have nothing to do with it. Laboratory studies on human cells show that the virus that causes the common cold can survive in cold weather better than it can in warm. Combine this with the fact that people tend to spend most of their time indoors in the winter and you have a recipe which makes it easier for germs to spread, explains Andrew Pekosz, PhD, professor of molecular microbiology and immunology at Johns Hopkins University.","Still, you may be wondering if temperature changes can mess with your resistance and make you more vulnerable to picking up a bug. False, Pekosz says. \"I haven't seen any hard scientific data to back that up.\"","The reality: \"Cure\" is a big overstatement, but mom was on to something: Soup is mostly liquid, and staying hydrated may help you feel better and heal faster, Pekosz says. Plus a bowl of hot, steamy broth can temporarily ease a stuffy nose.","Chicken also contains an amino acid called cysteine, which can help thin mucus. \"It's similar to a drug, acetylcysteine, that is sometimes prescribed to people who have bronchitis,\" says Peter Richel, MD, chief of pediatrics at Northern Westchester Hospital.","The reality: Mom wins this round. Frequent hand washing is one of the best things you can do to avoid catching whatever bugs might be going around. The key to making it count is doing it right: You need to use lots of soapy water and scrub for at least 20 seconds. You should also think about what you're touching right afterward, Pekosz says. If you're in a public restroom, use a paper towel instead of your bare hand when you touch the door handle. At home, you should regularly disinfect doorknobs with Lysol spray or disinfectant wipes. And don't forget about your germy computer keyboard. Pekosz says it's a good idea to run a disinfectant wipe over those keys.","The reality: Sorry, mom. There's no proof that taking a multivitamin will prevent you from falling ill. \"Vitamins are not a magic wand,\" Richel says. If reducing your number of sick days is your goal, you're better off focusing on eating healthfully, drinking lots of fluids, and getting enough rest. But they do think multivitamins have some merits. \"How many parents can honestly say, 'My child is a star eater who gets enough from all of the major food groups on a weekly basis'?\" Richel asks. \"There's no evidence that they'll prevent colds or flu, but multivitamins may round out the diet.\"","The reality: Don't bother gulping glasses of OJ or popping mega-doses of C when you get the sniffles. \"Juice is hydrating, and a little extra vitamin C is not a bad thing,\" Richel says. But many studies have found that taking extra C at the beginning of a cold does pretty much nothing. Using vitamin C as a preventive measure -- say, during the entire winter to reduce your risk of getting sick -- won't help most people, either, though it did cut the incidence of colds in half among soldiers, skiers, and marathon runners who exercised in cold climates.","The reality: The flu mainly causes respiratory problems, along with fever and muscle aches. But some people (especially children) also end up with vomiting and diarrhea, which is no fun for anyone. Is ginger the fix? Research has shown that it can indeed help. It may even work as well as the medication metoclopramide.","That said, there are a few things to consider before pouring a glass of pop. First, carbonation can irritate the stomach lining, so Richel recommends using flat soda. To take the bubbles out quickly, fill a glass halfway with soda, then top it with 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of sugar. \"It will erupt a little, then go instantly flat,\" says Richel. Of course this will make an already sweet beverage even sweeter, but Richel says not to worry about the sugar content when you're nauseous or vomiting.","You might be better off with ginger capsules, powder, or a tea made from fresh ginger root. It seems the name \"ginger ale\" may be misleading. \"The stuff you buy in the grocery store doesn't usually have a lot of ginger in it,\" Pekosz says. (Most brands simply list \"natural flavors\" among the ingredients, so it's impossible to tell how much ginger, if any, is in the drink.)","The reality: No one's exactly sure how this notion got started, but you can ignore it. What your body needs most when you're ill is hydration, Richel says, but there's no reason to deprive yourself of solids if you have an appetite. If you're in the mood to eat, even if your temp is soaring, go for it. Don't feel hungry when you have a cold? Focus on getting plenty of fluids and you'll be just fine."]},"parsed_md":"The Truth Behind Mom's Cold and Flu Advice\n\nSkip to main content\n\n### Menu\n\n### Winter Health Home\n\n * Medical Reference\n * Features\n * Video\n * Slideshows & Images\n * Quizzes\n * Health Tools\n * Expert Commentary\n * More From WebMD\n * News Archive\n\n### Cold, Flu, & Cough Home\n\n * Cold\n * Flu\n * News\n * Reference\n * Slideshows\n * Quizzes\n * Videos\n * Questions & Answers\n * Medications\n * Find a Doctor\n * Cold & Flu Map\n\n### Related to Cold, Flu, & Cough\n\n * Allergies\n * Bronchitis\n * Coronavirus (COVID-19)\n * Ear Infection\n * Flu Vaccine\n * Sinus Infection\n * Strep Throat\n * Drug Interaction Checker\n * More Related Topics\n\n * Cold, Flu, & Cough\n * Feature Stories\n\n### Menu\n\n# The Truth Behind Mom's Cold and Flu Advice\n\nBy Barbara Brody\n\nReviewed by Melinda Ratini, DO, MS on December 29, 2015\n\nFrom the WebMD Archives\n\nMom may have your best interest at heart, but do they actually know what's\nbest when it comes to coping with colds and flu? While some common mom-\napproved tips are spot-on, others are totally bogus -- and there's a lot of\ngray area in the middle. Read on as we reveal the facts you need to help\nprotect yourself.\n\n## Mom said: \"Don't even think about going outside without a jacket.\"\n\nThe reality: When the temperature dips well below freezing, it's smart to grab\na coat, hat, and gloves before you step outside. (You probably ought to dry\nyour wet hair as well.) These commonsense measures will help keep you warm and\ncozy, plus they'll protect you from frostbite and hypothermia. But here's\nwhere mom got it wrong: Feeling chilly does not make you any more likely to\ncatch a cold.\n\nColds are caused by viruses, period. While you may be more prone to getting\nsick during the winter, the blustery winds outside have nothing to do with it.\nLaboratory studies on human cells show that the virus that causes the common\ncold can survive in cold weather better than it can in warm. Combine this with\nthe fact that people tend to spend most of their time indoors in the winter\nand you have a recipe which makes it easier for germs to spread, explains\nAndrew Pekosz, PhD, professor of molecular microbiology and immunology at\nJohns Hopkins University.\n\nStill, you may be wondering if temperature changes can mess with your\nresistance and make you more vulnerable to picking up a bug. False, Pekosz\nsays. \"I haven't seen any hard scientific data to back that up.\"\n\n## Mom said: \"Chicken soup is the best cure for the common cold.\"\n\nThe reality: \"Cure\" is a big overstatement, but mom was on to something: Soup\nis mostly liquid, and staying hydrated may help you feel better and heal\nfaster, Pekosz says. Plus a bowl of hot, steamy broth can temporarily ease a\nstuffy nose.\n\nChicken also contains an amino acid called cysteine, which can help thin\nmucus. \"It's similar to a drug, acetylcysteine, that is sometimes prescribed\nto people who have bronchitis,\" says Peter Richel, MD, chief of pediatrics at\nNorthern Westchester Hospital.\n\n## Mom said: \"Wash your hands!\"\n\nThe reality: Mom wins this round. Frequent hand washing is one of the best\nthings you can do to avoid catching whatever bugs might be going around. The\nkey to making it count is doing it right: You need to use lots of soapy water\nand scrub for at least 20 seconds. You should also think about what you're\ntouching right afterward, Pekosz says. If you're in a public restroom, use a\npaper towel instead of your bare hand when you touch the door handle. At home,\nyou should regularly disinfect doorknobs with Lysol spray or disinfectant\nwipes. And don't forget about your germy computer keyboard. Pekosz says it's a\ngood idea to run a disinfectant wipe over those keys.\n\n## Mom said: \"Take a multivitamin.\"\n\nThe reality: Sorry, mom. There's no proof that taking a multivitamin will\nprevent you from falling ill. \"Vitamins are not a magic wand,\" Richel says. If\nreducing your number of sick days is your goal, you're better off focusing on\neating healthfully, drinking lots of fluids, and getting enough rest. But they\ndo think multivitamins have some merits. \"How many parents can honestly say,\n'My child is a star eater who gets enough from all of the major food groups on\na weekly basis'?\" Richel asks. \"There's no evidence that they'll prevent colds\nor flu, but multivitamins may round out the diet.\"\n\n## Mom said: \"Get lots of vitamin C.\"\n\nThe reality: Don't bother gulping glasses of OJ or popping mega-doses of C\nwhen you get the sniffles. \"Juice is hydrating, and a little extra vitamin C\nis not a bad thing,\" Richel says. But many studies have found that taking\nextra C at the beginning of a cold does pretty much nothing. Using vitamin C\nas a preventive measure -- say, during the entire winter to reduce your risk\nof getting sick -- won't help most people, either, though it did cut the\nincidence of colds in half among soldiers, skiers, and marathon runners who\nexercised in cold climates.\n\n## Mom said: \"Feeling nauseous? Sip some ginger ale.\"\n\nThe reality: The flu mainly causes respiratory problems, along with fever and\nmuscle aches. But some people (especially children) also end up with vomiting\nand diarrhea, which is no fun for anyone. Is ginger the fix? Research has\nshown that it can indeed help. It may even work as well as the medication\nmetoclopramide.\n\n#### Continued\n\nThat said, there are a few things to consider before pouring a glass of pop.\nFirst, carbonation can irritate the stomach lining, so Richel recommends using\nflat soda. To take the bubbles out quickly, fill a glass halfway with soda,\nthen top it with 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of sugar. \"It will erupt a little, then\ngo instantly flat,\" says Richel. Of course this will make an already sweet\nbeverage even sweeter, but Richel says not to worry about the sugar content\nwhen you're nauseous or vomiting.\n\nYou might be better off with ginger capsules, powder, or a tea made from fresh\nginger root. It seems the name \"ginger ale\" may be misleading. \"The stuff you\nbuy in the grocery store doesn't usually have a lot of ginger in it,\" Pekosz\nsays. (Most brands simply list \"natural flavors\" among the ingredients, so\nit's impossible to tell how much ginger, if any, is in the drink.)\n\n## Mom said: \"Feed a cold, starve a fever.\"\n\nThe reality: No one's exactly sure how this notion got started, but you can\nignore it. What your body needs most when you're ill is hydration, Richel\nsays, but there's no reason to deprive yourself of solids if you have an\nappetite. If you're in the mood to eat, even if your temp is soaring, go for\nit. Don't feel hungry when you have a cold? Focus on getting plenty of fluids\nand you'll be just fine.\n\nWebMD Feature\n\n#### Sources\n\nSOURCES:\n\nAllan, G. Canadian Medical Association Journal, February, 2014.\n\nAndrew Pekosz, PhD, professor of molecular microbiology and immunology, Johns\nHopkins University.\n\nCDC: \"Flu Symptoms and Severity,\" \"Hand washing: Clean Hands Save Lives.\"\n\nErnst, E. British Journal of Anaesthesia, 2000.\n\nPeter Richel, MD, chief of pediatrics, Northern Westchester Hospital.\n\nRoxas, M. Alternative Medicine Review, March 2007.\n\nUCLA Center for East-West Medicine, Explore IM: \"An Inside Scoop on the\nScience Behind Chicken Soup and the Common Cold.\"\n\n© 2015 WebMD, LLC. 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All rights reserved.\n\nWebMD does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.\n\nSee additional information.\n\n"},{"original_url":"http://www.medicinenet.com/nausea_and_vomiting/page7.htm","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20170718230421/http://www.medicinenet.com/nausea_and_vomiting/page7.htm","parsed_text":{"title":"Nausea and Vomiting Symptoms, Treatment, Causes","passages":["Dr. Ben Wedro practices emergency medicine at Gundersen Clinic, a regional trauma center in La Crosse, Wisconsin. His background includes undergraduate and medical studies at the University of Alberta, a Family Practice internship at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario and residency training in Emergency Medicine at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.","Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology.","It is important to rest the stomach and yet still avoid dehydration. Clear fluids should be attempted for the first 24 hours of an illness, and then the diet should be advanced as tolerated.","It is important not to take too much fluid at one time since stretching the stomach may cause the nausea to worsen. One to two ounces of fluid at a time, taken every 10-15 minutes, may be all that the stomach will be able to tolerate. In infants and children, the amount may be as little as 5 or 10 cc's or less than a third of an ounce at a time.","Milk products should be avoided for the first 24-48 hours during an episode of nausea and vomiting. The enzyme that helps digest milk is located in cells lining the stomach. With vomiting, the body can become relatively lactose intolerant. Abdominal pain, bloating, vomiting, and diarrhea may occur. As the affected individual begins to feel better, they can begin to reintroduce foods, but to help the stomach readjust, health care professionals often recommend limiting the diet to bland foods such as bananas, applesauce, rice, toast (the BRAT diet).","If the symptoms last for more than 24 hours, if the diagnosis is uncertain, if there is concern about dehydration, or if the patient has underlying medical conditions that make them more fragile, medical care should be accessed sooner, rather than later.","Infants and children are more susceptible to dehydration and may not have as much reserve as an adult. If there is concern about dehydration or the inability to tolerate fluids, a health care professional should be contacted.","If nausea and vomiting are associated with pain, fever, vomiting blood, or having bloody or black, tarry bowel movements, medical care should be sought immediately.","Vomiting is a symptom of an illness, if the symptom persists for more than 24-48 hours, it may be wise to contact a health care professional.","By clicking Submit, I agree to the MedicineNet's Terms & Conditions & Privacy Policy and understand that I may opt out of MedicineNet's subscriptions at any time.","Quiz your knowledge of the most common digestive diseases and stomach problems such as acid reflux, GERD, gas, Crohn's disease, gall stones, and ulcerative colitis. Learn symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatments.","Appendectomy is the removal by surgery of the appendix, the small worm-like appendage of the colon (the large bowel). An appendectomy is performed because of probable appendicitis, inflammation of the wall of the appendix generally associated with infection.","Do you know the signs of dehydration? Dehydration can cause medical complications. Learn the causes, symptoms, treatments, and prevention tips to avoid dehydration.","Endometrial ablation is a surgical procedure performed to treat abnormal uterine bleeding. Endometrial ablation destroys the lining of the tissues of the uterus. There are several procedures used with endometrial ablation including","* laser beam,\n* electricity,\n* freezing,\n* heating,\n* or microwave energy.\nComplications may arise during or after the procedure.","The esophagus is a muscular tube connecting the throat (pharynx) with the stomach. See a picture of the Esophagus and learn more about the health topic.","Gallbladder pain (often misspelled \"gall bladder\") is generally produced by of five problems, biliary colic, cholecystitis, gallstones, and pancreatitis. Causes of gallbladder pain include intermitent blockage of ducts by gallstones or gallstone inflammation and/or sludge that also may involve irritation or infection of surrounding tissues, or when a bile duct is completely blocked. Treatment of gallbladder depends on the cause, which may include surgery.","Gastric bypass surgery is a procedure that creates a small stomach pouch to restrict food intake and constructs bypasses of the duodenum and parts of the small intestine to decrease one's ability to absorb nutrients from food. There are two types of gastric bypass operations: Roux-en-Y and extensive gastric bypass. Patients who undergo gastric bypass surgery will need to take nutrition supplements due to limited absorption of certain vitamins and minerals.","Heart attacks symptoms vary greatly for men and women, from anxiety and fatigue to nausea and sweating. Learn the warning signs of a heart attack and know the symptoms that may require an immediate trip to the hospital.","Kidney stones are solid masses of crystalline material that form in the kidneys. Symptoms of kidney stones can include pain, nausea, vomiting, and even fever and chills. Kidney stones are diagnosed via CT scans and specialized X-rays. Treatment of kidney stones involves drinking lots of fluids and taking over-the-counter pain medications to medical intervention including prescription medications, lithotripsy, and sometimes even surgery.","* gallstones,\n* high cholesterol or triglycerides,\n* blood flow obstruction to the liver, and\n* toxins (medications and chemicals).\nSymptoms of liver disease depends upon the cause; however, common symptoms may include","* nausea,\n* vomiting,\n* upper right abdominal pain, and\n* jaundice.\nTreatment depends upon the cause of the liver disease.","Low blood pressure, also referred to as hypotension, is blood pressure that is so low that it causes symptoms or signs due to the low flow of blood through the arteries and veins. Some of the symptoms of low blood pressure include:","* light-headedness,\n* dizziness, or\n* even fainting if not enough blood is getting to the brain.\nDiseases and medications can also cause low blood pressure. When the flow of blood is too low to deliver enough oxygen and nutrients to vital organs such as the brain, heart, and kidneys; the organs do not function normally and may be permanently damaged.","Learn about ovarian cancer symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Follow the progression of ovarian cancer stages from stage 1 to stage 4 ovarian cancer. What is the survival rate for ovarian cancer patients? Read more...","* paralysis of the vocal cords,\n* difficulty swallowing thin liquids,\n* difficulty breathing,\n* and drug reactions.\nPossible complications of parathyroidectomy include:","* damage to the recurrent laryngeal nerve,\n* bleeding or hematoma,\n* problems maintaining calcium levels in the blood,\n* need for further and more aggressive surgery,\n* need for a limited or total thyroidectomy,\n* prolonged pain,\n* impaired healing,\n* and recurrence of the tumor.\nStages of Pregnancy","See pictures on the various stages of pregnancy. See and learn what changes a woman's body goes through and view fetal images of how her baby grows during the 1st, 2nd and 3rd trimesters.","Staphylococcus or Staph is a group of bacteria that can cause a multitude of diseases. Staph infections can cause illness directly by infection or indirectly by the toxins they produce. Symptoms and signs of a Staph infection include redness, swelling, pain, and drainage of pus. Minor skin infections are treated with an antibiotic ointment, while more serious infections are treated with intravenous antibiotics.","Tonsillectomy is the surgical removal of both tonsils. A tonsillectomy may be performed in cases of recurrent tonsillitis, or treat sleep apnea and some speech disorders.","Tummy Troubles? Get a better idea of what's causing the nausea, vomiting, bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea, pain, and other gastrointestinal discomforts and problems. Take the Tummy Troubles Quiz!"]},"parsed_md":"Nausea and Vomiting Symptoms, Treatment, Causes - What are home remedies for\nnausea or vomiting? - MedicineNet\n\n * MedicineNet.com\n\n * SUBSCRIBE\n\nhome / digestion center / digestion a-z list / nausea and vomiting index /\nnausea and vomiting article\n\n# Nausea and Vomiting\n\n * Medical Author: Benjamin Wedro, MD, FACEP, FAAEM\n\n#### Benjamin Wedro, MD, FACEP, FAAEM\n\nDr. Ben Wedro practices emergency medicine at Gundersen Clinic, a regional\ntrauma center in La Crosse, Wisconsin. His background includes undergraduate\nand medical studies at the University of Alberta, a Family Practice internship\nat Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario and residency training in Emergency\nMedicine at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.\n\n * Medical Editor: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD\n\n#### Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD\n\nMelissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist\nwith subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular\nPathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest\nDistinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of\nNorth Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at\nGeorgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in\nmolecular diagnostics and experimental pathology.\n\n * Take the Tummy Trouble Quiz\n * Boost Digestive Health\n * Digestive Distress Slideshow: Problem Foods to Avoid\n\n * Take the Tummy Trouble Quiz\n * Boost Digestive Health\n * Digestive Distress Slideshow: Problem Foods to Avoid\n * Patient Comments: Nausea And Vomiting - Experience\n * Patient Comments: Nausea and Vomiting - Causes\n * Patient Comments: Nausea and Vomiting - Medical Treatments\n\n * Nausea and vomiting facts\n * Introduction to nausea and vomiting\n * What causes nausea or vomiting?\n * Acute gastritis and nausea and vomiting\n * Central causes of nausea and vomiting\n * Nausea and vomiting associated with illness\n * Nausea and vomiting from medications and medical treatments\n * Nausea and vomiting and bowel obstruction\n * Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (morning sickness)\n * Vomiting in infants\n * What are home remedies for nausea or vomiting?\n * When should I call the doctor regarding nausea and vomiting?\n * How is the source of nausea or vomiting diagnosed?\n * What is the treatment for nausea or vomiting?\n\n### What are home remedies for nausea or vomiting?\n\nIt is important to rest the stomach and yet still avoid dehydration. Clear\nfluids should be attempted for the first 24 hours of an illness, and then the\ndiet should be advanced as tolerated.\n\nClear fluids are easy for the stomach to absorb and include:\n\n * Water\n * Sports drinks\n * Clear broths\n * Popsicles\n * Jello\n\nIt is important not to take too much fluid at one time since stretching the\nstomach may cause the nausea to worsen. One to two ounces of fluid at a time,\ntaken every 10-15 minutes, may be all that the stomach will be able to\ntolerate. In infants and children, the amount may be as little as 5 or 10 cc's\nor less than a third of an ounce at a time.\n\nMilk products should be avoided for the first 24-48 hours during an episode of\nnausea and vomiting. The enzyme that helps digest milk is located in cells\nlining the stomach. With vomiting, the body can become relatively lactose\nintolerant. Abdominal pain, bloating, vomiting, and diarrhea may occur. As the\naffected individual begins to feel better, they can begin to reintroduce\nfoods, but to help the stomach readjust, health care professionals often\nrecommend limiting the diet to bland foods such as bananas, applesauce, rice,\ntoast (the BRAT diet).\n\n### When should I call the doctor regarding nausea and vomiting?\n\nIf the symptoms last for more than 24 hours, if the diagnosis is uncertain, if\nthere is concern about dehydration, or if the patient has underlying medical\nconditions that make them more fragile, medical care should be accessed\nsooner, rather than later.\n\nInfants and children are more susceptible to dehydration and may not have as\nmuch reserve as an adult. If there is concern about dehydration or the\ninability to tolerate fluids, a health care professional should be contacted.\n\nIf nausea and vomiting are associated with pain, fever, vomiting blood, or\nhaving bloody or black, tarry bowel movements, medical care should be sought\nimmediately.\n\nVomiting is a symptom of an illness, if the symptom persists for more than\n24-48 hours, it may be wise to contact a health care professional.\n\nMedically Reviewed by a Doctor on 2/22/2016\n\nNext: How is the source of nausea or vomiting diagnosed?\n\nPREV 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 NEXT\n\n### Featured Slideshows\n\n * Multiple SclerosisCauses, Symptoms and Treatment\n\n * Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)Learn About This Autoimmune Disease\n\n * Hepatitis CTransmission, Symptoms and Treatment\n\n### Trending on MedicineNet\n\n * Meningitis (Encephalitis)\n * Sunburn Relief\n * Sinus Infection\n * Measles (Rubeola)\n * Hiccups\n\n### Digestion Topics\n\n * Hemorrhoid Remedies\n * Salmonella Symptoms\n * Enlarged Spleen Symptoms\n * IBS Symptoms and Relief\n * How is Hepatitis B Spread?\n * Digestion RSS\n * Healthy Living Tips\n\n### Health News\n\n * Spotting Fake News, Photos\n * Health Bill Flatlining\n * Crossword Reduce Dementia\n * Sun-Sensitive Meds\n * Are Plant Foods Equal?\n * Health News Feed\n\n### From\n\n##### Digestive Disorders Resources\n\n * Chronic Constipation: Causes and Ways to Find Relief\n * What is Castleman Disease?\n * Stay on Top of CF to Avoid Digestive Disease\n\n##### Featured Centers\n\n * Feeling Short of Breath?\n * What Radiation Can Do For Cancer\n * Top 3 Anaphylaxis Triggers\n\n##### Health Solutions From Our Sponsors\n\n * Fight Metastatic Breast Cancer\n * Continuous Glucose Monitoring\n\n### Subscribe to MedicineNet's Newsletters\n\nGet the latest health and medical information delivered direct to your inbox!\n\nBy clicking Submit, I agree to the MedicineNet's Terms & Conditions & Privacy\nPolicy and understand that I may opt out of MedicineNet's subscriptions at any\ntime.\n\n### Related Article\n\n## Tummy Trouble Quiz: Test Your IQ of Stomach Pain & Cure\n\nQuiz your knowledge of the most common digestive diseases and stomach problems\nsuch as acid reflux, GERD, gas, Crohn's disease, gall stones, and ulcerative\ncolitis. 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Learn the causes, symptoms, treatments, and prevention tips to\navoid dehydration.\n\n * #### Endometrial Ablation\n\nEndometrial ablation is a surgical procedure performed to treat abnormal\nuterine bleeding. Endometrial ablation destroys the lining of the tissues of\nthe uterus. There are several procedures used with endometrial ablation\nincluding\n\n * laser beam,\n * electricity,\n * freezing,\n * heating,\n * or microwave energy.\n\nComplications may arise during or after the procedure.\n\n * #### Esophagus Picture\n\nThe esophagus is a muscular tube connecting the throat (pharynx) with the\nstomach. 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Fever can cause fluid loss and dehydration, so drink water, juices or broth. For a child under age 1, use an oral rehydration solution such as Pedialyte. These solutions contain water and salts proportioned to replenish fluids and electrolytes. Pedialyte ice pops also are available.","Stay cool. Dress in light clothing, keep the room temperature cool and sleep with only a sheet or light blanket.","Soak in lukewarm water. Especially for high temperatures, a lukewarm five- to 10-minute soak or a sponge bath can be cooling. If the bath causes shivering, stop the bath and dry off. Shivering raises the body's internal temperature — shaking muscles generate heat.","Dinarello CA, et al. Fever and hyperthermia. In: Fauci AS, et al. Harrison's Online. 17th ed. New York, N.Y.: The McGraw-Hill Companies; 2008. http://www.accessmedicine.com/content.aspx?aid=2871330. Accessed April 28, 2011.","O'Grady N, et al. Guidelines for evaluation of new fever in critically ill adult patients: 2008 update from the American College of Critical Care Medicine and the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Critical Care Medicine, 2008;36:1330.","Leggett J. Approach to fever or suspected infection in the normal host. In: Goldman L, et al. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders Elsevier; 2008. http://www.mdconsult.com/books/linkTo?type=bookPage&isbn=978-1-4160-2805-5&eid=4-u1.0-B978-1-4160-2805-5..50307-4. Accessed May 2, 2011.","© 1998-2013 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). All rights reserved. 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Fever can cause fluid loss and dehydration, so drink water, juices or broth. For a child under age 1, use an oral rehydration solution such as Pedialyte. These solutions contain water and salts proportioned to replenish fluids and electrolytes. Pedialyte ice pops also are available.\n * Rest. It's necessary for recovery, and activity can raise your body temperature.\n * Stay cool. Dress in light clothing, keep the room temperature cool and sleep with only a sheet or light blanket.\n * Soak in lukewarm water. Especially for high temperatures, a lukewarm five- to 10-minute soak or a sponge bath can be cooling. If the bath causes shivering, stop the bath and dry off. 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National Cancer Institute. http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/supportivecare/fever/healthprofessional. Accessed April 28, 2011.\n 5. Febrile seizures fact sheet. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/febrile_seizures/detail_febrile_seizures.htm. Accessed April 28, 2011.\n 6. Ward MA. Pathophysiology and treatment of fever in infants and children. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed April 25, 2011.\n 7. O'Grady N, et al. Guidelines for evaluation of new fever in critically ill adult patients: 2008 update from the American College of Critical Care Medicine and the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Critical Care Medicine, 2008;36:1330.\n 8. Sullivan JE, et al. Clinical report — Fever and antipyretic use in children. Pediatrics. 2011;127:580.\n 9. Leggett J. Approach to fever or suspected infection in the normal host. In: Goldman L, et al. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders Elsevier; 2008. http://www.mdconsult.com/books/linkTo?type=bookPage&isbn=978-1-4160-2805-5&eid=4-u1.0-B978-1-4160-2805-5..50307-4. Accessed May 2, 2011.\n 10. Bor DH. Approach to the adult with fever of unknown origin. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed April 25, 2011.\n\nDS00077 June 1, 2011\n\n© 1998-2013 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). All\nrights reserved. 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Normal body temperature fluctuates daily from about one degree below 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit to one degree above that number. Lower body temperatures usually occur before dawn; higher temperatures in the afternoon.","Body temperature also varies slightly depending on where on the human body it is measured. Rectal (internal) temperature tends normally to be higher than skin (surface) temperature. Oral and armpit temperatures can approximate actual body temperature and are more convenient to measure.","The presence of a fever is usually related to stimulation of the body's immune response. Fever can support the immune system's attempt to gain advantage over infectious agents, such as viruses and bacteria, and it makes the body less favorable as a host for replicating viruses and bacteria, which are temperature sensitive. Infectious agents are not the only causes of fever, however. Amphetamine abuse and alcohol withdrawal can both elicit high temperatures, for example. And environmental fevers--such as those associated with heat stroke and related illnesses--can also occur.","The hypothalamus, which sits at the base of the brain, acts as the body's thermostat. It is triggered by floating biochemical substances called pyrogens, which flow from sites where the immune system has identified potential trouble to the hypothalamus via the bloodstream. Some pyrogens are produced by body tissue; many pathogens also produce pyrogens. When the hypothalamus detects them, it tells the body to generate and retain more heat, thus producing a fever. Children typically get higher and quicker fevers, reflecting the effects of the pyrogens upon an inexperienced immune system.","Should one eat little or nothing while feverish, as the saying \"Feed a cold, starve a fever\" suggests? Yes. The reasons for this are threefold. First, during fever, all the body's functions are occurring amidst increased physiologic stress. Provoking digestion during physiologic stress over stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system when the sympathetic nervous system is already active. Second, it is possible that the body could misinterpret some substances absorbed from the gut as allergens during a fever. Finally, excessive fever can, on rare occasions, cause seizures, collapse and delirium--all of which may be further complicated by recent eating.","Fever can help fight infection, but sometimes it can climb too high for the body's own good. Internal body temperatures in excess of 105 degrees F, for instance, expose proteins and body fats to direct temperature stressors. This form of heat distress can threaten the integrity and function of proteins accustomed to the body's usual temperature variations and the occasional less excessive fevers. Cellular stress, infarctions, necrosis, seizures and delirium are among the potential consequences of prolonged, severe fevers. The receptor environment at the hypothalamus maintains limitations on high fevers. In the rare instances in which the hypothalamus itself malfunctions, the result is typically low body temperature, not elevated body temperature.","Scientific American is part of Springer Nature, which owns or has commercial relations with thousands of scientific publications (many of them can be found at www.springernature.com/us). Scientific American maintains a strict policy of editorial independence in reporting developments in science to our readers."]},"parsed_md":"What causes a fever? - Scientific American\n\nSkip to main content\n\nCelebrate Math Awareness Month\n\nThe Body\n\n# What causes a fever?\n\n * November 21, 2005\n\n * Share on Facebook\n\n * Share on Twitter\n\n * Share on Reddit\n\n * Share on LinkedIn\n\n * Share via Email\n\n * Print\n\nCredit: Peter Dazeley Getty ImagesAdvertisement\n\nPeter Nalin, associate professor of clinical family medicine and director of\nthe family practice residency program at Indiana University, explains.\n\nFever is an elevated temperature of the human body that is substantially\nbeyond the normal range. Normal body temperature fluctuates daily from about\none degree below 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit to one degree above that number.\nLower body temperatures usually occur before dawn; higher temperatures in the\nafternoon.\n\nBody temperature also varies slightly depending on where on the human body it\nis measured. Rectal (internal) temperature tends normally to be higher than\nskin (surface) temperature. Oral and armpit temperatures can approximate\nactual body temperature and are more convenient to measure.\n\nThe presence of a fever is usually related to stimulation of the body's immune\nresponse. Fever can support the immune system's attempt to gain advantage over\ninfectious agents, such as viruses and bacteria, and it makes the body less\nfavorable as a host for replicating viruses and bacteria, which are\ntemperature sensitive. Infectious agents are not the only causes of fever,\nhowever. Amphetamine abuse and alcohol withdrawal can both elicit high\ntemperatures, for example. And environmental fevers--such as those associated\nwith heat stroke and related illnesses--can also occur.\n\nThe hypothalamus, which sits at the base of the brain, acts as the body's\nthermostat. It is triggered by floating biochemical substances called\npyrogens, which flow from sites where the immune system has identified\npotential trouble to the hypothalamus via the bloodstream. Some pyrogens are\nproduced by body tissue; many pathogens also produce pyrogens. When the\nhypothalamus detects them, it tells the body to generate and retain more heat,\nthus producing a fever. Children typically get higher and quicker fevers,\nreflecting the effects of the pyrogens upon an inexperienced immune system.\n\nShould one eat little or nothing while feverish, as the saying \"Feed a cold,\nstarve a fever\" suggests? Yes. The reasons for this are threefold. First,\nduring fever, all the body's functions are occurring amidst increased\nphysiologic stress. Provoking digestion during physiologic stress over\nstimulates the parasympathetic nervous system when the sympathetic nervous\nsystem is already active. Second, it is possible that the body could\nmisinterpret some substances absorbed from the gut as allergens during a\nfever. Finally, excessive fever can, on rare occasions, cause seizures,\ncollapse and delirium--all of which may be further complicated by recent\neating.\n\nFever can help fight infection, but sometimes it can climb too high for the\nbody's own good. Internal body temperatures in excess of 105 degrees F, for\ninstance, expose proteins and body fats to direct temperature stressors. This\nform of heat distress can threaten the integrity and function of proteins\naccustomed to the body's usual temperature variations and the occasional less\nexcessive fevers. Cellular stress, infarctions, necrosis, seizures and\ndelirium are among the potential consequences of prolonged, severe fevers. 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It can also happen with heat exhaustion, extreme sunburn and other medical conditions.","Fevers lower than 101° F do not need to be treated unless your child is uncomfortable or has a history of febrile seizures. Even higher temperatures are not typically dangerous unless there is a history of seizures or long-term illness. More important than the temperature is your child’s behavior. If your child is eating and sleeping well, is playful some of the time, and is comfortable, you may wait to see if the fever improves without treatment.","Your child can drink milk as normal, but solid food may be hard for him to digest. Do not worry if your child does not want to eat while he has a fever.","Medicines such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen can be used for a fever higher than 101° F or if your child is uncomfortable. These medications are safe, effective ways to lower the fever. Acetaminophen (Tylenol®) may be used in all children over 2 months. Ibuprofen (Advil®, Motrin®) may be used in children over 6 months. Follow the package directions or talk to your doctor or pharmacist for dosing instructions. Do NOT give aspirin to children. Aspirin has been linked to a disease called Reye’s syndrome, which can be fatal.","Caution: Medicines that reduce fever come in different strengths. Make sure you are using the correct strength before giving it to your child.","Sponge baths may be used along with medicines to treat a fever over 104° F. Or sponge baths can be used to lower the temperature if your child is vomiting and cannot keep medicine down. Sponge baths usually start to work within 15 minutes.","Place your child in a bathtub with lukewarm (85°- 90° F) water. Sponge water over his skin. Evaporation will help cool the skin and lower the fever.","If your child cannot sit in the bathtub, lay lukewarm wet washcloths on his stomach, groin, under the arms and behind the neck.","Do not use cold water to sponge your child. This is uncomfortable and could cause shivering. This can increase the temperature.","Do not add alcohol to the water. Alcohol can be absorbed into the skin or inhaled. This can cause serious problems, such as coma.","If your child struggles with the sponge bath, let him play in the water. If he still is upset, it is better to stop, even if the temperature is still high.","Dip washcloths in warm – not hot, water and wring them out. Place washcloths on the child’s stomach, groin, under the arms, and behind the neck."]},"parsed_md":"Fever :: Nationwide Children's Hospital\n\nMyChart | Donate\n\n[-] normal font size\n\n[+] large font size\n\nemail this page\n\nprint this page\n\nTop Navigation\n\n * Home\n * Our Services\n * Health Library\n * For Medical Professionals\n * Giving\n * Research\n * Quality & Safety\n * About\n\n * Our Services Quick Links\n * find a doc\n * patient and visitor guide\n * request an appointment\n * financial matters\n * education classes\n * international patients\n * clinical trials\n\nHealth Info Library menu\n\nHealth Info Library\n\n * For Parents\n * For Kids\n * For Teens\n * Helping Hands\n\n * Fever\n\ni want to\n\nGet directions »\n\nFind an urgent care location »\n\nFind a doctor »\n\nFind a department/service »\n\nRequest an appointment »\n\nPrepare for my visit »\n\nPay my bill »\n\nMake a gift »\n\nSend a greeting card to a patient »\n\nFind a clinical study »\n\ne-newsletters\n\n###### Home > Our Services > Health Info Library > Helping Hands > Fever\n\n# Fever\n\nTweet\n\nFever is an increase in the body’s temperature above the normal range. Body\ntemperature can vary throughout the day, and may be different from one person\nto the next. It is hard to give an exact temperature for a fever, but most\ndoctors agree that a temperature over 101° F is a fever.\n\nThe body’s temperature is controlled by a part of the brain that acts as a\nthermostat. Fevers are caused when the thermostat is set higher than normal.\nThis is usually in response to an infection from a virus or bacteria. It can\nalso happen with heat exhaustion, extreme sunburn and other medical\nconditions.\n\nPicture 1 - DO NOT give aspirin.\n\nFevers lower than 101° F do not need to be treated unless your child is\nuncomfortable or has a history of febrile seizures. Even higher temperatures\nare not typically dangerous unless there is a history of seizures or long-term\nillness. More important than the temperature is your child’s behavior. If your\nchild is eating and sleeping well, is playful some of the time, and is\ncomfortable, you may wait to see if the fever improves without treatment.\n\n## Home Treatment\n\n * Dress lightly. While your child is sleeping cover him with a sheet or light blanket.\n * Try to have your child drink extra fluids.\n * Your child can drink milk as normal, but solid food may be hard for him to digest. Do not worry if your child does not want to eat while he has a fever.\n * It is okay to let your child up out of bed, but he should play quietly and rest.\n * Medicines such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen can be used for a fever higher than 101° F or if your child is uncomfortable. These medications are safe, effective ways to lower the fever. Acetaminophen (Tylenol®) may be used in all children over 2 months. Ibuprofen (Advil®, Motrin®) may be used in children over 6 months. Follow the package directions or talk to your doctor or pharmacist for dosing instructions. Do NOT give aspirin to children. Aspirin has been linked to a disease called Reye’s syndrome, which can be fatal.\n\nCaution: Medicines that reduce fever come in different strengths. Make sure\nyou are using the correct strength before giving it to your child.\n\n## When to Call the Doctor\n\nCall your child’s doctor immediately if your child has a fever and:\n\n * Is younger than 2 months of age and has a rectal temperature of 100.4° F or higher.\n * Looks very ill, is very fussy, or is hard to wake up.\n * Has been in an extremely hot place, such as an overheated car.\n * Has a stiff neck, severe headache, severe sore throat, severe stomachache, unexplained rash, or repeated vomiting and diarrhea.\n * Has a condition that lowers immunity, such as sickle cell disease, cancer, or frequent oral steroid use.\n * Has had a seizure.\n * Shows signs of dehydration – dry or sticky mouth, sunken eyes, not urinating.\n\n## Sponge Baths\n\nSponge baths may be used along with medicines to treat a fever over 104° F. Or\nsponge baths can be used to lower the temperature if your child is vomiting\nand cannot keep medicine down. Sponge baths usually start to work within 15\nminutes.\n\nPicture 2 - Sponging with warm washcloths helps bring down a high fever.\n\nTo give a sponge bath for a child that can be put in the bathtub:\n\n * Place your child in a bathtub with lukewarm (85°- 90° F) water. Sponge water over his skin. Evaporation will help cool the skin and lower the fever.\n * If your child cannot sit in the bathtub, lay lukewarm wet washcloths on his stomach, groin, under the arms and behind the neck.\n * Do not use cold water to sponge your child. This is uncomfortable and could cause shivering. This can increase the temperature.\n * Do not add alcohol to the water. Alcohol can be absorbed into the skin or inhaled. This can cause serious problems, such as coma.\n * If your child struggles with the sponge bath, let him play in the water. If he still is upset, it is better to stop, even if the temperature is still high.\n\nTo give a sponge bath for a child that cannot be put in the bathtub:\n\n * Dip washcloths in warm – not hot, water and wring them out. Place washcloths on the child’s stomach, groin, under the arms, and behind the neck.\n * Change the washcloths as soon as they start to cool. The cool washcloths should be replaced with warm washcloths.\n * After 20 minutes, remove the washcloths and dry your child. Cover your child with a light blanket.\n * Wait 30 minutes and take your child’s temperature.\n * If the temperature is above 103° F or is going higher, repeat the sponging.\n\nFever (PDF)\n\nHH-I-105 10/75 Revised 9/10 Copyright 1975-2010, Nationwide Children’s\nHospital\n\nAmbulatory Pediatrics\n\n \n\nLooking for services or physicians who can help treat this condition? 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As our relationship with the green world grows, we find we rarely visit doctors. It’s been an empowering and inspiring journey, and I am absolutely delighted by this opportunity to share some if it with you, and help you to build your own family herbal medicine chest.\",\n \"This month, I will introduce you to one of my very good friends and allies: yarrow. It’s one of the best herbs for fevers.\",\n \"Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) grows in fields, on the edges of woods, and along the roadsides. It is a very fine garden herb, easy to start from seed. Yarrow has lacy, fern-like leaves and white to pink aromatic flowers with gold centers that shimmer in the moonlight.\",\n \"I became good friends with yarrow when my daughter Hailey was just five weeks old and had a very high fever. The first day of the fever, I called my naturopath. She was tempted to send us to the hospital because Hailey was so young and the fever so high. However, she knew if she did, they would do a spinal tap, and wanted to avoid such invasive measures if possible. Hailey was still nursing well and we chose to wait to see if the fever would break.\",\n \"When the fever was still present the next day, we took her into the doctor’s office. Hailey was lethargic and very hot but also nursing well. Our doctor sent us home advising a bath in yarrow tea.\",\n \"We hadn’t thought of administering medicine through bathwater but it worked brilliantly. We took her home and started a yarrow infusion right away, putting one ounce of the dried herb into a quart jar and covering it with boiling water. Four hours later, we strained it into her infant bath and added water to make it tepid.\",\n \"We bathed Hailey, and then soaked two pairs of her socks in 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar diluted with a cup of water. One pair we put on her feet. The other pair we wrapped around her wrists at her pulse points. By nightfall, her fever had broken, and we slept, relieved and peaceful, through the night.\",\n \"This routine has served us well with other high fevers, bringing them down by at least a degree within a few minutes. For older “patients,” sipping the yarrow infusion or using a cloth the bathe their hands and feet works just as well. Yarrow opens our pores and encourages our body to sweat the fever out. This is why we feel this is one of the best herbs for fever.\",\n \"Another wonderful way to get to know yarrow is for help with healing wounds. Once when we were visiting friends on Camano Island, John cut his foot pretty badly on some sharp rocks while wading in the sound.\",\n \"He sent our four-year-old son Rowan to search for some yarrow. John crushed up the leaves and put them right on the cut. The bleeding stopped within minutes and the wound healed beautifully.\",\n \"Not only will yarrow speed blood clotting. Yarrow helps relieve pain, disinfects wounds, promotes tissue repair, and reduces inflammation. Fresh yarrow leaves are best for wound healing, but you can put dried, powdered leaves right on the cut or make a compress, soaking a cloth in yarrow tea and laying it on the wound.\",\n \"Well, yarrow will be blooming all summer long. Gather the leaves and flowers by cutting the entire stem half way down. Harvest after the flowers are open and when they are still vibrant looking. Tie them by their stems in small bunches and hang them out of direct sunlight. When fully dry, garble them, and store in a mason jar.\",\n \"As you build your own relationship with yarrow, one experience at a time, I know you will discover a multitude of other ways it can help you, and you’ll be glad you harvested this summer.\",\n \"If you need help learning how to learn about herbs, making remedies and incorporating herbs into your life, be sure to check out the Herbal Remedy Kit.\",\n \"Kimberly Gallagher, M.Ed., CCH is author of the Herb Fairies book series and creator of the Wildcraft! board game. She is also co-founder of LearningHerbs. Kimberly is passionate about sustainable living, cultural transformation, healthy cooking, parenting, and storytelling.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Yarrow: one of the best herbs for fever\\n\\n * Categories\\n\\n * View All Posts\\n * Remedies & Recipes\\n * Gardening & Skills\\n * Podcasts & Video\\n\\n# Yarrow: One of the Best Herbs for Fever\\n\\nJuly 1, 2010/in Remedies & Recipes /by Kimberly Gallagher\\n\\nHave you ever wondered if would be possible to take your family’s health care\\ninto your own hands?\\n\\nWhat would it be like if healing yourself and your family was as easy as\\npicking plants right around your house and using them to help keep you\\nhealthy?\\n\\nWell, over the past several years, my husband John and I have been doing just\\nthat. We’ve been building our herbal knowledge one experience at a time. As\\nour relationship with the green world grows, we find we rarely visit doctors.\\nIt’s been an empowering and inspiring journey, and I am absolutely delighted\\nby this opportunity to share some if it with you, and help you to build your\\nown family herbal medicine chest.\\n\\nThis month, I will introduce you to one of my very good friends and allies:\\nyarrow. It’s one of the best herbs for fevers.\\n\\nYarrow (Achillea millefolium) grows in fields, on the edges of woods, and\\nalong the roadsides. It is a very fine garden herb, easy to start from seed.\\nYarrow has lacy, fern-like leaves and white to pink aromatic flowers with gold\\ncenters that shimmer in the moonlight.\\n\\n#### Yarrow for Fevers\\n\\nI became good friends with yarrow when my daughter Hailey was just five weeks\\nold and had a very high fever. The first day of the fever, I called my\\nnaturopath. She was tempted to send us to the hospital because Hailey was so\\nyoung and the fever so high. However, she knew if she did, they would do a\\nspinal tap, and wanted to avoid such invasive measures if possible. Hailey was\\nstill nursing well and we chose to wait to see if the fever would break.\\n\\nWhen the fever was still present the next day, we took her into the doctor’s\\noffice. Hailey was lethargic and very hot but also nursing well. Our doctor\\nsent us home advising a bath in yarrow tea.\\n\\nWe hadn’t thought of administering medicine through bathwater but it worked\\nbrilliantly. We took her home and started a yarrow infusion right away,\\nputting one ounce of the dried herb into a quart jar and covering it with\\nboiling water. Four hours later, we strained it into her infant bath and added\\nwater to make it tepid.\\n\\nWe bathed Hailey, and then soaked two pairs of her socks in 1 tablespoon of\\napple cider vinegar diluted with a cup of water. One pair we put on her feet.\\nThe other pair we wrapped around her wrists at her pulse points. By nightfall,\\nher fever had broken, and we slept, relieved and peaceful, through the night.\\n\\nThis routine has served us well with other high fevers, bringing them down by\\nat least a degree within a few minutes. For older “patients,” sipping the\\nyarrow infusion or using a cloth the bathe their hands and feet works just as\\nwell. Yarrow opens our pores and encourages our body to sweat the fever out.\\nThis is why we feel this is one of the best herbs for fever.\\n\\n#### Yarrow for Healing Wounds\\n\\nAnother wonderful way to get to know yarrow is for help with healing wounds.\\nOnce when we were visiting friends on Camano Island, John cut his foot pretty\\nbadly on some sharp rocks while wading in the sound.\\n\\nHe sent our four-year-old son Rowan to search for some yarrow. John crushed up\\nthe leaves and put them right on the cut. The bleeding stopped within minutes\\nand the wound healed beautifully.\\n\\nNot only will yarrow speed blood clotting. Yarrow helps relieve pain,\\ndisinfects wounds, promotes tissue repair, and reduces inflammation. Fresh\\nyarrow leaves are best for wound healing, but you can put dried, powdered\\nleaves right on the cut or make a compress, soaking a cloth in yarrow tea and\\nlaying it on the wound.\\n\\n#### Gathering Yarrow\\n\\nSo, are you interested in having one of the best herbs for fever on your own\\nmedicine shelf?\\n\\nWell, yarrow will be blooming all summer long. Gather the leaves and flowers\\nby cutting the entire stem half way down. Harvest after the flowers are open\\nand when they are still vibrant looking. Tie them by their stems in small\\nbunches and hang them out of direct sunlight. When fully dry, garble them, and\\nstore in a mason jar.\\n\\nAs you build your own relationship with yarrow, one experience at a time, I\\nknow you will discover a multitude of other ways it can help you, and you’ll\\nbe glad you harvested this summer.\\n\\nIf you need help learning how to learn about herbs, making remedies and\\nincorporating herbs into your life, be sure to check out the Herbal Remedy\\nKit.\\n\\nUntil next time, happy harvesting!\\n\\n##### Share this entry\\n\\n * Share on Facebook\\n * Share on Twitter\\n * Share by Mail\\n\\n### About the Author - Kimberly Gallagher\\n\\nKimberly Gallagher, M.Ed., CCH is author of the Herb Fairies book series and\\ncreator of the Wildcraft! board game. 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It is usually highest in the evening. Other factors that may affect body temperature are:\",\n \"A woman's menstrual cycle. In the second part of this cycle, her temperature may go up by 1 degree or more.\",\n \"Fever is an important part of the body's defense against infection. Most bacteria and viruses that cause infections in people thrive best at 98.6°F. Many infants and children develop high fevers with mild viral illnesses. Although a fever signals that a battle might be going on in the body, the fever is fighting for, not against the person.\",\n \"Brain damage from a fever generally will not occur unless the fever is over 107.6°F (42°C). Untreated fevers caused by infection will seldom go over 105°F unless the child is overdressed or trapped in a hot place.\",\n \"Febrile seizures do occur in some children. Most febrile seizures are over quickly and do not mean your child has epilepsy. These seizures also do not cause any permanent harm.\",\n \"Respiratory infections such as colds or flu -like illnesses, sore throats, ear infections, sinus infections, mononucleosis, bronchitis, pneumonia, and tuberculosis\",\n \"The first symptom of a cancer may be a fever. This is especially true of Hodgkin disease, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and leukemia.\",\n \"A simple cold or other viral infection can sometimes cause a high fever (102 - 104°F, or 38.9 - 40°C). This does not usually mean you or your child has a serious problem. Some serious infections may not cause a fever, or may even cause a very low body temperature, especially in infants.\",\n \"If the fever is mild and you have no other problems, you do not need treatment. Drink fluids and rest.\",\n \"Take steps to lower a fever if you or your child is uncomfortable, vomiting, dried out (dehydrated), or not sleeping well. Remember, the goal is to lower, not eliminate, the fever.\",\n \"Remove excess clothing or blankets. The room should be comfortable, not too hot or cool. Try one layer of lightweight clothing, and one lightweight blanket for sleep. If the room is hot or stuffy, a fan may help.\",\n \"A lukewarm bath or sponge bath may help cool someone with a fever. This is especially effective after medication is given -- otherwise the temperature might bounce right back up.\",\n \"Do not use cold baths, ice, or alcohol rubs. These cool the skin, but often make the situation worse by causing shivering, which raises the core body temperature.\",\n \"Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) help reduce fever in children and adults. Sometimes doctors advise you to use both types of medicine.\",\n \"Aspirin is very effective for treating fever in adults. Do not give aspirin to a child unless your child's doctor tells you to.\",\n \"Know how much you or your child weighs, and then always check the instructions on the package to find the correct dose.\",\n \"Has a fever of 105°F (40.5°C) or higher, unless it comes down readily with treatment and the person is comfortable\",\n \"Has other symptoms that suggest an illness may need to be treated, such as a sore throat, earache, or cough\",\n \"Has had fevers come and go for up to a week or more, even if these fevers are not very high\",\n \"Has trouble with the immune system (because of chronic steroid therapy, a bone marrow or organ transplant, spleen removal, HIV, or cancer treatment)\",\n \"Have had fevers come and go for up to a week or more, even if they are not very high\",\n \"Have a serious medical illness, such as a heart problem, sickle cell anemia, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, COPD, or other chronic lung problems\",\n \"Have trouble with your immune system (from chronic steroid therapy, a bone marrow or organ transplant, spleen removal, HIV, or cancer treatment)\",\n \"Your doctor will perform a physical examination. This may include a detailed examination of the skin, eyes, ears, nose, throat, neck, chest, and abdomen to look for the cause of the fever.\",\n \"Leggett J. Approach to fever or suspected infection in the normal host. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman's Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2011:chap 288.\",\n \"Sullivan JE, Farrar HC, and the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, and Committee on Drugs. Fever and antipyretic use in children. Pediatrics. 2011;127:580-7. PMID: 21357332 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21357332.\",\n \"A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org). URAC's accreditation program is an independent audit to verify that A.D.A.M. follows rigorous standards of quality and accountability. A.D.A.M. is among the first to achieve this important distinction for online health information and services. 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Duplication for commercial use must be authorized in writing by ADAM Health Solutions.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Fever: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia\\n\\nSkip navigation\\n\\nU.S. National Library of Medicine\\n\\nThe navigation menu has been collapsed.\\n\\n * Health Topics\\n * Drugs & Supplements\\n * Videos & Tools\\n * About MedlinePlus\\n\\n * About MedlinePlus\\n * Site Map\\n * FAQs\\n * Contact Us\\n\\n * Health Topics\\n * Drugs & Supplements\\n * Videos & Tools\\n\\nEspañol\\n\\nYou Are Here:\\n\\nHome →\\n\\nMedical Encyclopedia →\\n\\nFever\\n\\nURL of this page: //www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003090.htm\\n\\n# Fever\\n\\nFever is the temporary increase in the body's temperature in response to a\\ndisease or illness.\\n\\nA child has a fever when the temperature is at or above one of these levels:\\n\\n * 100.4°F (38°C) measured in the bottom (rectally)\\n * 99.5°F (37.5°C) measured in the mouth (orally)\\n * 99°F (37.2°C) measured under the arm (axillary)\\n\\nAn adult probably has a fever when the temperature is above 99 - 99.5°F (37.2\\n- 37.5°C), depending on the time of day.\\n\\n## Considerations\\n\\nNormal body temperature may change during any given day. It is usually highest\\nin the evening. Other factors that may affect body temperature are:\\n\\n * A woman's menstrual cycle. In the second part of this cycle, her temperature may go up by 1 degree or more.\\n * Physical activity, strong emotion, eating, heavy clothing, medications, high room temperature, and high humidity can all increase body temperature.\\n\\nFever is an important part of the body's defense against infection. Most\\nbacteria and viruses that cause infections in people thrive best at 98.6°F.\\nMany infants and children develop high fevers with mild viral illnesses.\\nAlthough a fever signals that a battle might be going on in the body, the\\nfever is fighting for, not against the person.\\n\\nBrain damage from a fever generally will not occur unless the fever is over\\n107.6°F (42°C). Untreated fevers caused by infection will seldom go over 105°F\\nunless the child is overdressed or trapped in a hot place.\\n\\nFebrile seizures do occur in some children. Most febrile seizures are over\\nquickly and do not mean your child has epilepsy. These seizures also do not\\ncause any permanent harm.\\n\\nUnexplained fevers that continue for days or weeks are called fevers of\\nundetermined origin (FUO).\\n\\n## Causes\\n\\nAlmost any infection can cause a fever, including:\\n\\n * Bone infections (osteomyelitis), appendicitis, skin infections or cellulitis, and meningitis\\n * Respiratory infections such as colds or flu -like illnesses, sore throats, ear infections, sinus infections, mononucleosis, bronchitis, pneumonia, and tuberculosis\\n * Urinary tract infections\\n * Viral gastroenteritis and bacterial gastroenteritis\\n\\nChildren may have a low-grade fever for 1 or 2 days after some immunizations.\\n\\nTeething may cause a slight increase in a child's temperature, but not higher\\nthan 100°F.\\n\\nAutoimmune or inflammatory disorders may also cause fevers. Some examples are:\\n\\n * Arthritis or connective tissue illnesses such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus\\n * Ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease\\n * Vasculitis or periarteritis nodosa\\n\\nThe first symptom of a cancer may be a fever. This is especially true of\\nHodgkin disease, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and leukemia.\\n\\nOther possible causes of fever include:\\n\\n * Blood clots or thrombophlebitis\\n * Medications, such as some antibiotics, antihistamines, and seizure medicines\\n\\n## Home Care\\n\\nA simple cold or other viral infection can sometimes cause a high fever (102 -\\n104°F, or 38.9 - 40°C). This does not usually mean you or your child has a\\nserious problem. Some serious infections may not cause a fever, or may even\\ncause a very low body temperature, especially in infants.\\n\\nIf the fever is mild and you have no other problems, you do not need\\ntreatment. Drink fluids and rest.\\n\\nThe illness is probably not serious if your child:\\n\\n * Is still interested in playing\\n * Is eating and drinking well\\n * Is alert and smiling at you\\n * Has a normal skin color\\n * Looks well when their temperature comes down\\n\\nTake steps to lower a fever if you or your child is uncomfortable, vomiting,\\ndried out (dehydrated), or not sleeping well. Remember, the goal is to lower,\\nnot eliminate, the fever.\\n\\nWhen trying to lower a fever:\\n\\n * Do not bundle up someone who has the chills.\\n * Remove excess clothing or blankets. The room should be comfortable, not too hot or cool. Try one layer of lightweight clothing, and one lightweight blanket for sleep. If the room is hot or stuffy, a fan may help.\\n * A lukewarm bath or sponge bath may help cool someone with a fever. This is especially effective after medication is given -- otherwise the temperature might bounce right back up.\\n * Do not use cold baths, ice, or alcohol rubs. These cool the skin, but often make the situation worse by causing shivering, which raises the core body temperature.\\n\\nHere are some guidelines for taking medicine to lower a fever:\\n\\n * Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) help reduce fever in children and adults. Sometimes doctors advise you to use both types of medicine.\\n * Take acetaminophen every 4 to 6 hours. It works by turning down the brain's thermostat.\\n * Take ibuprofen every 6 to 8 hours. Do not use ibuprofen in children 6 months or younger.\\n * Aspirin is very effective for treating fever in adults. Do not give aspirin to a child unless your child's doctor tells you to.\\n * Know how much you or your child weighs, and then always check the instructions on the package to find the correct dose.\\n * In children 3 months or younger, call your doctor first before giving medicines.\\n\\nEating and drinking:\\n\\n * Everyone, especially children, should drink plenty of fluids. Water, popsicles, soup, and gelatin are all good choices.\\n * Do not give too much fruit juice or apple juice and avoid sports drinks in younger children.\\n * Although eating is fine, do not force foods.\\n\\n## When to Contact a Medical Professional\\n\\nCall a doctor right away if your child:\\n\\n * Is 3 months or younger and has a rectal temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher\\n * Is 3 to 12 months old and has a fever of 102.2°F (39°C) or higher\\n * Is 2 years or younger and has a fever that lasts longer than 24 to 48 hours\\n * Is older and has a fever for longer than 48 to 72 hours\\n * Has a fever of 105°F (40.5°C) or higher, unless it comes down readily with treatment and the person is comfortable\\n * Has other symptoms that suggest an illness may need to be treated, such as a sore throat, earache, or cough\\n * Has had fevers come and go for up to a week or more, even if these fevers are not very high\\n * Has a serious medical illness, such as a heart problem, sickle cell anemia, diabetes, or cystic fibrosis\\n * Recently had an immunization\\n * Has a new rash or bruises\\n * Has pain with urination\\n * Has trouble with the immune system (because of chronic steroid therapy, a bone marrow or organ transplant, spleen removal, HIV, or cancer treatment)\\n * Has recently traveled to another country\\n\\nCall 911 if you or your child has a fever and:\\n\\n * Is crying and cannot be calmed (children)\\n * Cannot be awakened easily or at all\\n * Seems confused\\n * Cannot walk\\n * Has difficulty breathing, even after the nose is cleared\\n * Has blue lips, tongue, or nails\\n * Has a very bad headache\\n * Has a stiff neck\\n * Refuses to move an arm or leg (children)\\n * Has a seizure\\n\\nCall your doctor right away if you are an adult and you:\\n\\n * Have a fever of 105°F (40.5°C) or higher, unless it comes down readily with treatment and you are comfortable\\n * Have a fever that stays at or keeps rising above 103°F\\n * Have a fever for longer than 48 to 72 hours\\n * Have had fevers come and go for up to a week or more, even if they are not very high\\n * Have a serious medical illness, such as a heart problem, sickle cell anemia, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, COPD, or other chronic lung problems\\n * Have a new rash or bruises\\n * Have pain with urination\\n * Have trouble with your immune system (from chronic steroid therapy, a bone marrow or organ transplant, spleen removal, HIV, or cancer treatment)\\n * Have recently traveled to another country\\n\\n## What to Expect at Your Office Visit\\n\\nYour doctor will perform a physical examination. This may include a detailed\\nexamination of the skin, eyes, ears, nose, throat, neck, chest, and abdomen to\\nlook for the cause of the fever.\\n\\nTreatment depends on the duration and cause of the fever, as well as other\\nsymptoms.\\n\\nThe following tests may be performed:\\n\\n * Blood studies, such as a CBC or blood differential\\n * Urinalysis\\n * X-ray of the chest\\n\\n## Alternative Names\\n\\nElevated temperature; Hyperthermia; Pyrexia\\n\\n## Images\\n\\n * Thermometer temperature\\n * Temperature measurement\\n\\n## References\\n\\nLeggett J. Approach to fever or suspected infection in the normal host. In:\\nGoldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman's Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia,\\nPA: Elsevier Saunders; 2011:chap 288.\\n\\nSullivan JE, Farrar HC, and the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on\\nClinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, and Committee on Drugs. Fever and\\nantipyretic use in children. Pediatrics. 2011;127:580-7. PMID: 21357332\\nwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21357332.\\n\\n## Read More\\n\\n * Avian influenza\\n * Febrile seizures\\n * Flu\\n * H1N1 influenza (Swine flu)\\n * Heat emergencies\\n * MRSA\\n\\n## Patient Instructions\\n\\n * Colds and the flu - what to ask your doctor - adult\\n * Colds and the flu - what to ask your doctor - child\\n * Febrile seizures - what to ask your doctor\\n * When your baby or infant has a fever\\n\\n## Update Date 8/30/2014\\n\\nUpdated by: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of\\nPediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA. Also\\nreviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Isla Ogilvie, PhD, and the A.D.A.M.\\nEditorial team.\\n\\n## Related MedlinePlus Health Topics\\n\\n * Fever\\n\\nBrowse the Encyclopedia\\n\\nA.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation\\nHealthCare Commission (www.urac.org). 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Causes may include any of the following:\",\n \"When you have nausea you do not want to eat. This can lead to unhealthy weight loss. Vomiting can make you dehydrated (dried out), which can be dangerous. Once you and your doctor find the cause of your nausea or vomiting, you may be asked to take medicine, change your diet, or try other things to make you feel better.\",\n \"To make sure your body has enough fluids drink 8 to 10 glasses of clear liquids every day. Water is best. You can also sip fruit juices and flat soda (leave the can or bottle open to get rid of the bubbles). Try sports drinks to replace minerals and other nutrition you may be losing when you throw up.\",\n \"If you have a bad taste in your mouth, try rinsing with a solution of baking soda, salt, and warm water before you eat. Use 1 teaspoon baking soda, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 4 cups warm water. Spit out after rinsing.\",\n \"Suck on hard candies or rinse your mouth with water after vomiting. Or you can rinse with the baking soda and salt solution above.\",\n \"When you come home after being treated with cancer drugs, you may want to use these medicines regularly for 1 or more days. Use them when nausea first starts. DO NOT wait until you feel very sick to your stomach.\",\n \"Avoid greasy and processed foods, and foods that contain a lot of salt. Some of these are white breads, pastries, doughnuts, sausage, fast-food burgers, fried foods, chips, and many canned foods.\",\n \"Abrahm JL, Fowler BF. Nausea, vomiting, and early satiety. In: Walsh D, Caraceni AT, Fainsinger R, et al., eds. Palliative Medicine. 1st ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2008:chap 169.\",\n \"Hainsworth JD. Nausea and vomiting. In: Niederhuber JE, Armitage JO, Doroshow JH, et al., eds. Abeloff's Clinical Oncology. 45th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2013:chap 42.\",\n \"Le TP, Gan TJ. Update on the management of postoperative nausea and vomiting and postdischarge nausea and vomiting in ambulatory surgery. Anesthesiology Clin. 2010;28:225–249. PMID: 20488392 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20488392.\",\n \"A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org). URAC's accreditation program is an independent audit to verify that A.D.A.M. follows rigorous standards of quality and accountability. A.D.A.M. is among the first to achieve this important distinction for online health information and services. Learn more about A.D.A.M.'s editorial policy, editorial process and privacy policy. A.D.A.M. is also a founding member of Hi-Ethics and subscribes to the principles of the Health on the Net Foundation (www.hon.ch).\",\n \"The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. Copyright 1997-2016, A.D.A.M., Inc. Duplication for commercial use must be authorized in writing by ADAM Health Solutions.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"When you have nausea and vomiting: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia\\n\\nSkip navigation\\n\\nU.S. National Library of Medicine\\n\\nThe navigation menu has been collapsed.\\n\\n * Health Topics\\n * Drugs & Supplements\\n * Videos & Tools\\n * About MedlinePlus\\n\\n * About MedlinePlus\\n * Site Map\\n * FAQs\\n * Contact Us\\n\\n * Health Topics\\n * Drugs & Supplements\\n * Videos & Tools\\n\\nEspañol\\n\\nYou Are Here:\\n\\nHome →\\n\\nMedical Encyclopedia →\\n\\nWhen you have nausea and vomiting\\n\\nURL of this page:\\n//www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000122.htm\\n\\n# When you have nausea and vomiting\\n\\nHaving nausea (being sick to your stomach) and vomiting (throwing up) can be\\nvery difficult to go through. Causes may include any of the following:\\n\\n * Stomach illness or pregnancy (morning sickness).\\n * Medical treatment, such as a cancer treatment.\\n * Emotions such as severe worry or stress.\\n\\nWhen you have nausea you do not want to eat. This can lead to unhealthy weight\\nloss. Vomiting can make you dehydrated (dried out), which can be dangerous.\\nOnce you and your doctor find the cause of your nausea or vomiting, you may be\\nasked to take medicine, change your diet, or try other things to make you feel\\nbetter.\\n\\n## How to Treat Nausea and Vomiting\\n\\nSit quietly when you feel nauseated. Sometimes moving around can make nausea\\nworse.\\n\\nTo make sure your body has enough fluids drink 8 to 10 glasses of clear\\nliquids every day. Water is best. You can also sip fruit juices and flat soda\\n(leave the can or bottle open to get rid of the bubbles). Try sports drinks to\\nreplace minerals and other nutrition you may be losing when you throw up.\\n\\nEat 6 to 8 small meals throughout the day, instead of 3 big meals:\\n\\n * Eat bland foods. Examples are crackers, English muffins, toast, baked chicken and fish, potatoes, noodles, and rice.\\n * Eat foods with a lot of water in them. Try clear soups, popsicles, and Jell-O.\\n * If you have a bad taste in your mouth, try rinsing with a solution of baking soda, salt, and warm water before you eat. Use 1 teaspoon baking soda, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 4 cups warm water. Spit out after rinsing.\\n * Sit up after you eat. DO NOT lie down.\\n * Find a quiet, pleasant place to eat, free of odors and distractions.\\n\\nOther tips that may help:\\n\\n * Suck on hard candies or rinse your mouth with water after vomiting. Or you can rinse with the baking soda and salt solution above.\\n * Try to get outside for some fresh air.\\n * Watch a movie or TV to take your mind away from your nausea.\\n\\nYour doctor may also recommend medicine:\\n\\n * Anti-nausea medicines usually start working 30 to 60 minutes after you take them.\\n * When you come home after being treated with cancer drugs, you may want to use these medicines regularly for 1 or more days. Use them when nausea first starts. DO NOT wait until you feel very sick to your stomach.\\n\\nIf you are vomiting after taking any of your medicines, tell your doctor or\\nnurse.\\n\\n## Things You Should Avoid\\n\\nYou should avoid some specific kinds of foods when you have nausea and\\nvomiting:\\n\\n * Avoid greasy and processed foods, and foods that contain a lot of salt. Some of these are white breads, pastries, doughnuts, sausage, fast-food burgers, fried foods, chips, and many canned foods.\\n * Avoid foods with strong smells.\\n * Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and carbonated drinks.\\n * Avoid very spicy foods.\\n\\n## When to Call the Doctor\\n\\nCall your doctor if you or your child:\\n\\n * Cannot keep any food or liquid down\\n * Vomit 3 or more times in 1 day\\n * Have nausea for more than 48 hours\\n * Feel weakness\\n * Have fever\\n * Have stomach pain\\n * Have not urinated for 8 hours or more\\n\\n## Alternate Names\\n\\nNausea - self-care; Vomiting - self-care\\n\\n## References\\n\\nAbrahm JL, Fowler BF. Nausea, vomiting, and early satiety. In: Walsh D,\\nCaraceni AT, Fainsinger R, et al., eds. Palliative Medicine. 1st ed.\\nPhiladelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2008:chap 169.\\n\\nHainsworth JD. Nausea and vomiting. In: Niederhuber JE, Armitage JO, Doroshow\\nJH, et al., eds. Abeloff's Clinical Oncology. 45th ed. Philadelphia, PA:\\nElsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2013:chap 42.\\n\\nLe TP, Gan TJ. Update on the management of postoperative nausea and vomiting\\nand postdischarge nausea and vomiting in ambulatory surgery. Anesthesiology\\nClin. 2010;28:225–249. PMID: 20488392 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20488392.\\n\\nLee NM, Saha S. Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. Gastroenterol Clin N Am.\\n2011;40:309–334. PMID: 21601782 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21601782.\\n\\n## Read More\\n\\n * Bacterial gastroenteritis\\n * Diarrhea - overview\\n * Food poisoning\\n * Gallbladder removal - laparoscopic\\n * Gallbladder removal - open\\n * Gastric bypass surgery\\n * Heart bypass surgery\\n * Intestinal obstruction repair\\n * Kidney removal\\n * Large bowel resection\\n * Radical prostatectomy\\n * Small bowel resection\\n * Spleen removal\\n * Total proctocolectomy with ileostomy\\n * Traveler’s diarrhea diet\\n * Viral gastroenteritis\\n\\n## Patient Instructions\\n\\n * Abdominal radiation - discharge\\n * After chemotherapy - discharge\\n * Brain radiation - discharge\\n * Breast radiation - discharge\\n * Chemotherapy - what to ask your doctor\\n * Chest radiation - discharge\\n * Daily bowel care program\\n * Diarrhea - what to ask your doctor - child\\n * Diarrhea - what to ask your health care provider - adult\\n * Diet - clear liquid\\n * Diet - full liquid\\n * Mouth and neck radiation - discharge\\n * Pelvic (between the hips) radiation - discharge\\n * When you have diarrhea\\n\\n## Update Date 8/31/2014\\n\\nUpdated by: Yi-Bin Chen, MD, Leukemia/Bone Marrow Transplant Program,\\nMassachusetts General Hospital, Boston MA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD,\\nMHA, Isla Ogilvie, PhD, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.\\n\\n## Related MedlinePlus Health Topics\\n\\n * Gastroenteritis\\n * Nausea and Vomiting\\n\\nBrowse the Encyclopedia\\n\\nA.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation\\nHealthCare Commission (www.urac.org). URAC's accreditation program is an\\nindependent audit to verify that A.D.A.M. follows rigorous standards of\\nquality and accountability. A.D.A.M. is among the first to achieve this\\nimportant distinction for online health information and services. Learn more\\nabout A.D.A.M.'s editorial policy, editorial process and privacy policy.\\nA.D.A.M. is also a founding member of Hi-Ethics and subscribes to the\\nprinciples of the Health on the Net Foundation (www.hon.ch).\\n\\nThe information provided herein should not be used during any medical\\nemergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A\\nlicensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and\\nall medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Links to other\\nsites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements\\nof those other sites. Copyright 1997-2016, A.D.A.M., Inc. Duplication for\\ncommercial use must be authorized in writing by ADAM Health Solutions.\\n\\n * About MedlinePlus\\n * Site Map\\n * FAQs\\n * Contact Us\\n\\n * Get email updates\\n * Subscribe to RSS\\n * Follow us\\n\\n * Disclaimers\\n * Copyright\\n * Privacy\\n * Accessibility\\n * Quality Guidelines\\n * Viewers & Players\\n * MedlinePlus Connect for EHRs\\n * For Developers\\n\\nU.S. National Library of Medicine 8600 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20894 U.S.\\nDepartment of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health\\n\\nPage last updated: 07 June 2016\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/understanding-nausea-vomiting-prevention\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20210411011854/https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/understanding-nausea-vomiting-prevention\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"Prevention of Nausea and Vomiting\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"If you feel nauseated when you wake up in the morning, eat some lean meat or cheese before going to bed or keep plain crackers by the side of your bed and eat a few before getting up.\",\n \"Drink a small amount of a sweet beverage such as ginger ale or Gatorade. Drinks with sugar in them help calm the stomach. However, avoid acidic drinks like orange juice or grapefruit juice.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Prevention of Nausea and Vomiting\\n\\nSkip to main content\\n\\n### Nausea and Vomiting Home\\n\\n * Medical Reference\\n * Features\\n * Video\\n * Slideshows & Images\\n * News Archive\\n\\n### Digestive Disorders Health Center\\n\\n * Crohn's Disease\\n * Heartburn/GERD\\n * Inflammatory Bowel Disease\\n * Irritable Bowel Syndrome\\n * Ulcerative Colitis\\n * News\\n * Reference\\n * Slideshows\\n * Quizzes\\n * Videos\\n * Questions & Answers\\n * Find a Gastroenterologist\\n\\n### Related to Digestive Disorders\\n\\n * Appendicitis\\n * Celiac Disease\\n * Chronic Constipation\\n * Crohn's Disease\\n * Diarrhea\\n * Diverticulosis\\n * Gallstones\\n * Hemorrhoids\\n * Peptic Ulcer Disease\\n * More Related Topics\\n\\n * Digestive Disorders\\n * Reference\\n\\n# Understanding Nausea and Vomiting -- Prevention\\n\\nReviewed by Carol DerSarkissian on May 13, 2019\\n\\n### In this Article\\n\\n * How Can I Prevent Nausea and Vomiting?\\n * How Can I Prevent Vomiting?\\n\\n## How Can I Prevent Nausea and Vomiting?\\n\\nIf you feel nauseated, here are some tips:\\n\\n * Avoid foods that are hard to digest.\\n * If the smell of hot food makes you feel ill, try eating cool or cold meals.\\n * Eat six small meals each day instead of three large ones.\\n * Do not lay down after eating. Rest with your head higher than your feet.\\n * If you feel nauseated when you wake up in the morning, eat some lean meat or cheese before going to bed or keep plain crackers by the side of your bed and eat a few before getting up.\\n * Drink at least six glasses of water a day.\\n\\n## How Can I Prevent Vomiting?\\n\\nIf you are already feeling nauseated, these tips may help you avoid vomiting:\\n\\n * Sit down or lie in a propped-up position. Physical activity will make you feel worse.\\n * Drink a small amount of a sweet beverage such as ginger ale or Gatorade. Drinks with sugar in them help calm the stomach. However, avoid acidic drinks like orange juice or grapefruit juice.\\n * Have a popsicle or a similar sweetened ice treat.\\n\\nWebMD Medical Reference\\n\\n#### Sources\\n\\nSOURCES:\\n\\nAmerican Academy of Family Physicians.\\n\\nThe Mayo Clinic.\\n\\n© 2019 WebMD, LLC. 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All rights reserved.\\n\\nWebMD does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.\\n\\nSee additional information.\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"http://www.mayoclinic.org:80/diseases-conditions/fever/basics/symptoms/con-20019229\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20170713221055/http://www.mayoclinic.org:80/diseases-conditions/fever/basics/symptoms/con-20019229\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"Fever Symptoms\",\n \"passages\": []\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Fever Symptoms - Mayo Clinic\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"http://www.emedicinehealth.com:80/fever_in_adults/page4_em.htm\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20170926154359/http://www.emedicinehealth.com:80/fever_in_adults/page4_em.htm\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"When Should Someone Seek Medical Care for a Fever?\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"A fever has many possible causes. Most commonly, a fever is part of a viral infection that will go away on its own. However, there are some reasons to be concerned or worried about a fever; do not hesitate to call or see a doctor for any high fevers; the following is a \\\"when to be worried\\\" list that lists some symptoms and signs that indicate that people should seek medical care.\",\n \"Call the doctor or consider going to an emergency center immediately if any of the following symptoms occur with any fever.\",\n \"People with serious medical illnesses, such as cancer or HIV, may not show some or any of these warning signs. Mild symptoms with fever in this patient population should be discussed with the doctor to prevent them progressing into more serious infections or other conditions.\",\n \"Certain illnesses that occur with a fever can be life-threatening. Under these conditions, the person should go immediately to a hospital's emergency department:\",\n \"Meningitis is life-threatening and highly contagious if caused by certain bacteria. If a person has the combination of a fever, severe headache, and stiff neck, he or she should be taken to the emergency department immediately.\",\n \"A person with difficulty breathing or chest pain and a fever should go immediately to the emergency department or call for emergency medical transport.\",\n \"If a person has a fever and blood in the stool, urine, or mucus, he or she should seek emergency medical help.\",\n \"A person who has a fever and is very agitated or confused with no obvious reason should be transported to the emergency department.\",\n \"Any person whose immune system is weakened (for example, people with cancer or AIDS) should call their doctor or go to the emergency department immediately if a fever develops. (See special medical conditions.)\",\n \"Hyperthermia is an emergency. Call for emergency medical transport if a person has a temperature equal to or greater than 104 F (40 C), is confused, or is not responding to verbal stimuli or commands.\",\n \"Mild Headache Mild headaches are common but usually do not represent a serious illness. They result from irritation or injury to pain-sensing structures of the head. Symptoms...learn more >>\",\n \"Fever of unknown origin (FUO) was defined in 1961 by Petersdorf and Beeson as the following: (1) a temperature greater than 38.3°C (101°F) on several occasions, (2) more than 3 weeks' duration of illness, and (3) failure to reach a diagnosis despite one week of inpatient investigation.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Fever (in Adults) Causes, Symptoms, Treatment - When Should Someone Seek\\nMedical Care for a Fever? - eMedicineHealth\\n\\n * Home\\n * Topics A-Z\\n * Slideshow Pictures\\n * Image Gallery\\n * Medications\\n * Quizzes\\n * Medical Dictionary\\n\\nAbout Us | Privacy | Site Map\\n\\nSeptember 26, 2017\\n\\n * Like Us\\n * Follow Us\\n\\nhome > cold & flu center > cold & flu a-z list > fever in adults article\\n\\nFont Size\\n\\nA\\n\\nA\\n\\nA\\n\\n«Previous\\n\\n1\\n\\n2\\n\\n3\\n\\n4\\n\\n5\\n\\n6\\n\\n...\\n\\nNext»\\n\\n(Page 4 of 10)\\n\\nGlossary\\n\\n## Fever in Adults (cont.)\\n\\n 1. Do Flu Shots Cause Flu?\\n 2. Is It a Cold or The Flu?\\n 3. Take the Cold & Flu Quiz\\n\\n### IN THIS ARTICLE\\n\\n * Fever in Adults Quick Overview\\n * What Temperature Is a High Fever?\\n * What Are Causes and Associated Symptoms and Signs of Fever in Adults?\\n * What Are Other Causes of Fever in Adults?\\n * When Should Someone Seek Medical Care for a Fever?\\n * How Do Health Care Professionals Assess and Diagnose the Cause of a Fever?\\n * What Are Home Remedies for Fever in Adults?\\n * What Is the Treatment for Fever in Adults?\\n * Is Follow-Up Necessary After Treatment of a Fever?\\n * Is It Possible to Prevent Fever in Adults?\\n * What Is the Prognosis of Fever in Adults?\\n * Read more on Fever in Adults from Healthwise\\n * Fever in Adults Topic Guide\\n\\n### When Should Someone Seek Medical Care for a Fever?\\n\\n#### When to Call or See a Doctor (or When to Worry About a Fever)\\n\\nA fever has many possible causes. Most commonly, a fever is part of a viral\\ninfection that will go away on its own. However, there are some reasons to be\\nconcerned or worried about a fever; do not hesitate to call or see a doctor\\nfor any high fevers; the following is a \\\"when to be worried\\\" list that lists\\nsome symptoms and signs that indicate that people should seek medical care.\\n\\n * Call the doctor if any of these conditions exists:\\n\\n * If the temperature is 103 F (39.4 C) or greater (fever is too high)\\n * If the fever lasts more than seven days\\n * If the fever symptoms get worse (concern if fever is increasing toward 39.4 C)\\n * Call the doctor or consider going to an emergency center immediately if any of the following symptoms occur with any fever.\\n\\n * Confusion or excessive sleepiness\\n * Stiff neck\\n * Severe headache\\n * Sore throat, especially with difficulty swallowing or if the person is drooling\\n * Rash\\n * Chest pain\\n * Trouble breathing\\n * Repeated vomiting\\n * Abdominal pain\\n * Blood in stool\\n * Pain with urination\\n * Leg swelling\\n * Red, hot, or swollen area of skin\\n * People with serious medical illnesses, such as cancer or HIV, may not show some or any of these warning signs. Mild symptoms with fever in this patient population should be discussed with the doctor to prevent them progressing into more serious infections or other conditions.\\n\\n#### When to Go to the Hospital\\n\\nCertain illnesses that occur with a fever can be life-threatening. Under these\\nconditions, the person should go immediately to a hospital's emergency\\ndepartment:\\n\\n * Meningitis is life-threatening and highly contagious if caused by certain bacteria. If a person has the combination of a fever, severe headache, and stiff neck, he or she should be taken to the emergency department immediately.\\n * A person with difficulty breathing or chest pain and a fever should go immediately to the emergency department or call for emergency medical transport.\\n * If a person has a fever and blood in the stool, urine, or mucus, he or she should seek emergency medical help.\\n * A person who has a fever and is very agitated or confused with no obvious reason should be transported to the emergency department.\\n * Any person whose immune system is weakened (for example, people with cancer or AIDS) should call their doctor or go to the emergency department immediately if a fever develops. (See special medical conditions.)\\n * Hyperthermia is an emergency. Call for emergency medical transport if a person has a temperature equal to or greater than 104 F (40 C), is confused, or is not responding to verbal stimuli or commands.\\n\\nMedically Reviewed by a Doctor on 8/31/2017\\n\\nMedical Author:\\n\\nCharles Patrick Davis, MD, PhD\\n\\nMedical Editor:\\n\\nMelissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor\\n\\nNext Page:\\n\\nHow Do Health Care Professionals Assess and Diagnose the Cause of a Fever?»\\n\\n«Previous\\n\\n1\\n\\n2\\n\\n3\\n\\n4\\n\\n5\\n\\n6\\n\\n...\\n\\nNext»\\n\\n(Page 4 of 10)\\n\\nGlossary\\n\\nFever in Adults Topic Guide\\n\\n##### YOU MAY ALSO LIKE\\n\\nVIEW\\n\\nCold & Flu Quiz IQ\\n\\n## Must Read Articles Related to Fever in Adults\\n\\nFlu in Adults Flu (influenza) is an acute infection of th...learn more >>\\n\\nMild Headache Mild headaches are common but usually do not represent a serious\\nillness. They result from irritation or injury to pain-sensing structures of\\nthe head. Symptoms...learn more >>\\n\\nSore Throat Sore throats are generally named for the anatomical site affected,\\nsuch as:\\n\\n * the pharynx,\\n * learn more >>\\n\\nSee the Entire Fever in Adults Topic Guide »\\n\\n## Patient Comments & Reviews\\n\\n### The eMedicineHealth doctors ask about Fever (in Adults):\\n\\n## Fever in Adults - Treatment\\n\\nWhat treatment was effective for your fever?\\n\\nView 11 Comments\\n\\nShare Your Story\\n\\n## Fever (in Adults) - Causes\\n\\nWhat caused your fever?\\n\\nView 1 Comment\\n\\nShare Your Story\\n\\n## Fever (in Adults) - Experience and Symptoms\\n\\nPlease describe your experience with fever symptoms.\\n\\nView 8 Comments\\n\\nShare Your Story \\n \\n--- \\n \\nFacebook Twitter Email Print Article\\n\\n### From\\n\\n##### Cold and Flu Resources\\n\\n * Track Cold and Flu Symptoms Near You\\n * Should You Call the Doctor for a Fever?\\n * Can Colds and Allergies Cause Tinnitus?\\n\\n##### Featured Centers\\n\\n * 13 Best Quit-Smoking Tips Ever\\n * What Stress Does to Your Mouth\\n * Healthy Home: To Buy or Not to Buy Organic?\\n\\n##### Health Solutions From Our Sponsors\\n\\n * Frequent Constipation?\\n * Greater Food Accessibility\\n\\n# Read What Your Physician is Reading on Medscape\\n\\n## Fever of Unknown Origin »\\n\\nFever of unknown origin (FUO) was defined in 1961 by Petersdorf and Beeson as\\nthe following: (1) a temperature greater than 38.3°C (101°F) on several\\noccasions, (2) more than 3 weeks' duration of illness, and (3) failure to\\nreach a diagnosis despite one week of inpatient investigation.\\n\\nRead More on Medscape Reference »\\n\\n## Topics Related to Fever in Adults\\n\\n * Allergy and Hay Fever Medications\\n * Febrile Seizures (Seizures and Fever)\\n * Fever in Children\\n * Flu in Adults\\n * Headache (Mild)\\n * Sore Throat\\n * Swine Flu\\n * Vomiting and Nausea\\n\\n## Cold and Flu Topics\\n\\n * Colds\\n * Flu Shot\\n * Pneumonia\\n * Flu in Children\\n * Flu in Adults\\n\\n## Vitamins Related To Fever in Adults\\n\\n * Andrographis\\n * Beta-Carotene\\n\\n# Medical Dictionary\\n\\n### Health Solutions From Our Sponsors\\n\\n * Bent Fingers?\\n * Therapy at Home?\\n * Cancer Treatments\\n * Dupuytren’s Treatment\\n\\n * Understand Immunotherapy\\n * Painful Knees?\\n * ER versus Urgent Care\\n * Online Hearing Test\\n\\n * Exercise & OA Knee Pain\\n * Care for Valve Disease?\\n * Know Your Cancer Options\\n * Hearing Loss Help\\n\\n * Ringing in the Ears\\n * Managing Cancer\\n * Knee Pain Management\\n\\n \\n \\n--- \\n \\nFirst Aid & Emergencies | Topics A-Z | Picture Slideshows | Medications |\\nImage Gallery | eTools | Medical Dictionary Definitions About Us | Privacy |\\nTerms of Use | Advertising Policy | Site Map | Contact Us WebMD | Medscape\\nReference | Medscape | MedicineNet | RxList | OnHealth | BootsWebMD | WebMDRx\\n| Medscape France | Medscape Germany \\n \\nAd Choices\\n\\n©2017 WebMD, Inc. All rights reserved. eMedicineHealth does not provide\\nmedical advice, diagnosis or treatment. See Additional Information.\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fever/DS00077/DSECTION=treatments-and-drugs\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20131108135112/http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fever/DS00077/DSECTION=treatments-and-drugs\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"Fever: Treatments and drugs\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"With low-grade fever, doctors don't always recommend trying to lower the body temperature. Doing so may prolong the illness or mask symptoms and make it harder to determine the cause.\",\n \"Some experts believe that aggressively treating a fever interferes with the body's immune response. Viruses that cause colds and other respiratory infections thrive at normal body temperature. By producing a low-grade fever, your body may be helping to eliminate a virus.\",\n \"Acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others). Use these medications according to the label instructions or as recommended by your doctor. Be careful to avoid taking too much. High doses or long-term use of acetaminophen may cause liver or kidney damage, and acute overdoses can be fatal. If your child's fever remains high after a dose, don't give more medication; call your doctor instead. For temperatures below 102 F (38.9 C), don't use fever-lowering drugs unless advised by your doctor.\",\n \"Aspirin, for adults only. Don't give aspirin to children, because it may trigger a rare, but potentially fatal, disorder known as Reye's syndrome.\",\n \"Prescription medications Depending on the cause of your fever, your doctor may prescribe an antibiotic, especially if he or she suspects a bacterial infection, such as pneumonia or strep throat.\",\n \"Antibiotics don't treat viral infections, such as stomach infection (gastroenteritis) and mononucleosis. There are a few antiviral drugs used to treat some specific viral infections. However, the best treatment for most viruses is often rest and plenty of fluids.\",\n \"Dinarello CA, et al. Fever and hyperthermia. In: Fauci AS, et al. Harrison's Online. 17th ed. New York, N.Y.: The McGraw-Hill Companies; 2008. http://www.accessmedicine.com/content.aspx?aid=2871330. Accessed April 28, 2011.\",\n \"O'Grady N, et al. Guidelines for evaluation of new fever in critically ill adult patients: 2008 update from the American College of Critical Care Medicine and the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Critical Care Medicine, 2008;36:1330.\",\n \"Leggett J. Approach to fever or suspected infection in the normal host. In: Goldman L, et al. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders Elsevier; 2008. http://www.mdconsult.com/books/linkTo?type=bookPage&isbn=978-1-4160-2805-5&eid=4-u1.0-B978-1-4160-2805-5..50307-4. Accessed May 2, 2011.\",\n \"© 1998-2013 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). All rights reserved. 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Doing so may prolong the illness or mask symptoms and make it\\nharder to determine the cause.\\n\\nSome experts believe that aggressively treating a fever interferes with the\\nbody's immune response. Viruses that cause colds and other respiratory\\ninfections thrive at normal body temperature. By producing a low-grade fever,\\nyour body may be helping to eliminate a virus.\\n\\nOver-the-counter medications In the case of a high fever, your doctor may\\nrecommend an over-the-counter medication, such as:\\n\\n * Acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others). Use these medications according to the label instructions or as recommended by your doctor. Be careful to avoid taking too much. High doses or long-term use of acetaminophen may cause liver or kidney damage, and acute overdoses can be fatal. If your child's fever remains high after a dose, don't give more medication; call your doctor instead. For temperatures below 102 F (38.9 C), don't use fever-lowering drugs unless advised by your doctor.\\n * Aspirin, for adults only. Don't give aspirin to children, because it may trigger a rare, but potentially fatal, disorder known as Reye's syndrome.\\n\\nPrescription medications Depending on the cause of your fever, your doctor may\\nprescribe an antibiotic, especially if he or she suspects a bacterial\\ninfection, such as pneumonia or strep throat.\\n\\nAntibiotics don't treat viral infections, such as stomach infection\\n(gastroenteritis) and mononucleosis. There are a few antiviral drugs used to\\ntreat some specific viral infections. However, the best treatment for most\\nviruses is often rest and plenty of fluids.\\n\\nLifestyle and home remedies Tests and diagnosis\\n\\n * ### Mayo Clinic products and services\\n\\n * Book: Mayo Clinic Family Health Book, 4th Edition\\n * Book: Mayo Clinic Book of Home Remedies\\n * Give today to find cures for tomorrow\\n\\n * ### See Also\\n\\nHand Scheduled Section Focus\\n\\n * Fever treatment: Quick guide to treating a fever\\n * Fever: First aid\\n\\nRelated Links Related Guides Children Parent\\n\\nReferences\\n\\n 1. Dinarello CA, et al. Fever and hyperthermia. In: Fauci AS, et al. Harrison's Online. 17th ed. New York, N.Y.: The McGraw-Hill Companies; 2008. http://www.accessmedicine.com/content.aspx?aid=2871330. Accessed April 28, 2011.\\n 2. Fever. The Merck Manuals: The Merck Manual for Healthcare Professionals. http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/sec14/ch167/ch167e.html. Accessed April 28, 2011.\\n 3. Torpy J. Fever in infants. Journal of the American Medical Association. 2004;291:1284.\\n 4. Fever, sweats and hot flashes. National Cancer Institute. http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/supportivecare/fever/healthprofessional. Accessed April 28, 2011.\\n 5. Febrile seizures fact sheet. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/febrile_seizures/detail_febrile_seizures.htm. Accessed April 28, 2011.\\n 6. Ward MA. Pathophysiology and treatment of fever in infants and children. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed April 25, 2011.\\n 7. O'Grady N, et al. Guidelines for evaluation of new fever in critically ill adult patients: 2008 update from the American College of Critical Care Medicine and the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Critical Care Medicine, 2008;36:1330.\\n 8. Sullivan JE, et al. Clinical report — Fever and antipyretic use in children. Pediatrics. 2011;127:580.\\n 9. Leggett J. Approach to fever or suspected infection in the normal host. In: Goldman L, et al. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders Elsevier; 2008. http://www.mdconsult.com/books/linkTo?type=bookPage&isbn=978-1-4160-2805-5&eid=4-u1.0-B978-1-4160-2805-5..50307-4. Accessed May 2, 2011.\\n 10. Bor DH. Approach to the adult with fever of unknown origin. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed April 25, 2011.\\n\\nDS00077 June 1, 2011\\n\\n© 1998-2013 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). All\\nrights reserved. 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And that includes the H1N1 virus.\",\n \"“It is an old wives’ tale that if you don’t sleep well, you will get sick, and there is some experimental data that shows this is true,” says Diwakar Balachandran, MD, director of the Sleep Center at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.\",\n \"Stacey Sanner, 51, a PR consultant in Seattle and avid runner, is partial to sleeping on her right side. In her 20s, following a knee injury, she switched her primary sleep position from her stomach to her side and added a pillow between her legs. \\\"I have never been able to sleep on my back,\\\" she says. \\\"When I started having lower back trouble, my doctor told me, ''One of the best things to do is sleep on your side with a pillow between your knees.'\\\" Can sleep posture affect the quality of your...\",\n \"Some 50 million to 70 million American adults suffer from sleep disorders or the inability to stay awake and alert, according to the CDC. Though it’s not always easy to do, getting adequate sleep can help keep our immune systems primed for attack.\",\n \"Not getting enough sleep has been linked to a laundry list of mental and physical health problems, including those that stem from an impaired immune system. Our immune system is designed to protect us from colds, flu, and other ailments, but when it is not functioning properly, it fails to do its job. The consequences can include more sick days.\",\n \"The relationship between lack of sleep and our immune systems is not quite as straightforward as mom made it out to be, however. The immune system is pretty complex. It is made up of several types of cells and proteins that are charged with keeping foreign invaders such as colds or flu at bay.\",\n \"“A lot of studies show our T-cells go down if we are sleep deprived,” Balachandran says. “And inflammatory cytokines go up. ... This could potentially lead to the greater risk of developing a cold or flu.”\",\n \"In simple terms, sleep deprivation suppresses immune system function. Or, as Balachandran puts it, “The more all-nighters you pull, the more likely you are to decrease your body’s ability to respond to colds or bacterial infections.”\",\n \"Sleep loss not only plays a role in whether we come down with a cold or flu. It also influences how we fight illnesses once we come down with them.\",\n \"For example, our bodies fight infection with fevers. “One of the things that happens when we sleep is that we can get a better fever response,” Balachandran says. “This is why fevers tend to rise at night. But if we are not sleeping, our fever reaction is not primed, so we may not be waging war on infection as best we can.”\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Lack of Sleep and the Immune System\\n\\nSkip to content\\n\\nCheck Your Symptoms Find A Doctor\\n\\nSign In Sign UpSubscribe\\n\\n * My ProfileWelcome\\n * * My Tools\\n * My WebMD Pages\\n * My Account\\n * Sign Out\\n\\nSubscribe\\n\\nWebMD Home Sleep Disorders Health Center Coping With Excessive Sleepiness\\n\\nEmail a Friend\\n\\nPrint Article\\n\\n# Coping With Excessive Sleepiness\\n\\nFont Size\\n\\nA\\n\\nA\\n\\nA\\n\\n## Can Better Sleep Mean Catching Fewer Colds?\\n\\nLack of sleep affects your immune system.\\n\\nBy Denise Mann WebMD Feature\\n\\nReviewed by Michael W. Smith, MD\\n\\nWebMD Feature Archive\\n\\nMother knows best -- at least it appears that way when it comes to lack of\\nsleep. It turns out that lack of sleep really may make us more prone to\\ncatching colds and the flu. And that includes the H1N1 virus.\\n\\n“It is an old wives’ tale that if you don’t sleep well, you will get sick, and\\nthere is some experimental data that shows this is true,” says Diwakar\\nBalachandran, MD, director of the Sleep Center at the University of Texas M.D.\\nAnderson Cancer Center in Houston.\\n\\n#### Recommended Related to Sleep Disorders\\n\\nThe Link Between Sleep Position and Sleep Quality\\n\\nStacey Sanner, 51, a PR consultant in Seattle and avid runner, is partial to\\nsleeping on her right side. In her 20s, following a knee injury, she switched\\nher primary sleep position from her stomach to her side and added a pillow\\nbetween her legs. \\\"I have never been able to sleep on my back,\\\" she says.\\n\\\"When I started having lower back trouble, my doctor told me, ''One of the\\nbest things to do is sleep on your side with a pillow between your knees.'\\\"\\nCan sleep posture affect the quality of your...\\n\\nRead the The Link Between Sleep Position and Sleep Quality article > >\\n\\nSome 50 million to 70 million American adults suffer from sleep disorders or\\nthe inability to stay awake and alert, according to the CDC. Though it’s not\\nalways easy to do, getting adequate sleep can help keep our immune systems\\nprimed for attack.\\n\\n### Sleep and Immunity: Understanding the Link\\n\\nNot getting enough sleep has been linked to a laundry list of mental and\\nphysical health problems, including those that stem from an impaired immune\\nsystem. Our immune system is designed to protect us from colds, flu, and other\\nailments, but when it is not functioning properly, it fails to do its job. The\\nconsequences can include more sick days.\\n\\nThe relationship between lack of sleep and our immune systems is not quite as\\nstraightforward as mom made it out to be, however. The immune system is pretty\\ncomplex. It is made up of several types of cells and proteins that are charged\\nwith keeping foreign invaders such as colds or flu at bay.\\n\\n“A lot of studies show our T-cells go down if we are sleep deprived,”\\nBalachandran says. “And inflammatory cytokines go up. ... This could\\npotentially lead to the greater risk of developing a cold or flu.”\\n\\nIn simple terms, sleep deprivation suppresses immune system function. Or, as\\nBalachandran puts it, “The more all-nighters you pull, the more likely you are\\nto decrease your body’s ability to respond to colds or bacterial infections.”\\n\\n### Lack of Sleep and Fevers\\n\\nSleep loss not only plays a role in whether we come down with a cold or flu.\\nIt also influences how we fight illnesses once we come down with them.\\n\\nFor example, our bodies fight infection with fevers. “One of the things that\\nhappens when we sleep is that we can get a better fever response,”\\nBalachandran says. “This is why fevers tend to rise at night. But if we are\\nnot sleeping, our fever reaction is not primed, so we may not be waging war on\\ninfection as best we can.”\\n\\n1 | 2 | 3\\n\\nNext Page >\\n\\nContinue reading below...\\n\\nSleepiness\\n\\n * Symptoms\\n * Sleep 101\\n * Natural Alertness\\n * 12 Tips\\n * Shift Work\\n * Night Shifts\\n * Health Problems\\n * Sleep Videos and Slideshow\\n * Always Tired?\\n * Sleep Deprivation\\n * Sleep Cycles\\n * Slideshow: Road Fatigue\\n * Sleep Issues\\n * Cognitive Impact\\n * Sleep Apnea\\n * Effects of Sleepiness\\n * Weight Gain\\n * Parenting\\n * Immune System\\n * Depression\\n * Diabetes\\n * Pain and Sleep\\n * Sleep and Sex\\n * 10 Surprising Results\\n * Sleep Basics\\n * Best Mattresses\\n * Sleep Talking\\n * Jet Lag Remedies\\n * Too Tired?\\n * Myths vs Facts\\n * Sleep Supplements\\n * Sleep Quizzes\\n * Sleep Fact or Fiction\\n * Sleepiness & You\\n\\n### Sleep Health Center\\n\\n * Sleep News & Features\\n * Sleep-Related Videos\\n * Talk With Others\\n\\n### Related Health Centers\\n\\n * Diet\\n * Depression\\n * Diabetes\\n * Parenting\\n\\n### Sleepiness: Health Risks\\n\\nCrazy Hours on the Job?\\n\\n * Find out how it affects your body. 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See additional\\ninformation.\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"http://www.mayoclinic.org:80/healthy-living/infant-and-toddler-health/in-depth/thermometer/art-20047410\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20160303040102/http://www.mayoclinic.org:80/healthy-living/infant-and-toddler-health/in-depth/thermometer/art-20047410\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"Thermometer basics: Taking your child's temperature\",\n \"passages\": []\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Thermometer basics: Taking your child's temperature - Mayo Clinic\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"http://www.emedicinehealth.com:80/fever_in_adults/page6_em.htm\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20170926152429/http://www.emedicinehealth.com:80/fever_in_adults/page6_em.htm\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"Fever (in Adults) Causes, Symptoms, Treatment\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"People can make the diagnosis of fever at home by taking a person's temperature with a thermometer, and there multiple ways to bring a fever down.\",\n \"There are several ways to bring down (reduce) a fever. In general, a fever can be reduced with ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Nuprin) or acetaminophen (Tylenol and others). Both medications help control pain and reduce fever. Alternating doses of each will also work and prevent accidental overdose of one drug. At times, a combination of both acetaminophen and ibuprofen will be needed to stop the fever. Cool bath water or cool towels applied to a person's skin may also help reduce fevers; cool fluids taken orally will also rehydrate and cool a person.\",\n \"Aspirin is not the first choice drug for fever reduction; it should not be used in children. Aspirin may be toxic in large doses in adults or cause Reye's syndrome in children. Do not give aspirin to individuals 18 years or younger unless directed by a physician to give a specific dose.\",\n \"Ibuprofen stops the hypothalamus from raising the body temperature. It comes in 200 mg tablets purchased over the counter at a drugstore. It's OK to take one to two tablets every four hours to decrease one's temperature. Use the lowest possible effective dose. Children's doses are based on the child's weight.\",\n \"Side effects of ibuprofen include nausea and vomiting, which may be prevented if the medication is taken with food. Rare side effects include diarrhea, constipation, heartburn, and stomach pain. People with stomach ulcers or kidney disease, pregnant women, and those with an aspirin allergy should avoid ibuprofen.\",\n \"Acetaminophen is also effective at reducing a fever. It comes in 325 mg tablets or 500 mg tablets over the counter. It may also be available in liquid formulations. Again, one to two tablets every four hours should be used to eliminate a fever. Like many other medications, children's doses are based on the child's weight. The total dose should not be more than 3 grams (equivalent to six of the 500 mg tablets) per 24 hours in adults.\",\n \"Side effects are rare, but some people are allergic to the medication. Extremely large doses (overdose) may cause liver failure. Therefore, people with liver disease and chronic alcohol users should avoid this medication.\",\n \"Common brand names of acetaminophen are Aspirin Free Anacin, Feverall, Genapap, Panadol, Tempra, and Tylenol. Read the product label for specific ingredients described as acetaminophen. Many other drugs contain acetaminophen in combination with other drugs so medicines should be checked to ensure that the total dose, even with combination medicines, should not exceed 3 grams in 24 hours.\",\n \"A fever can cause anyone to become very dehydrated. Drink plenty of fluids. Attempts to cool the skin may only make a person more uncomfortable. This may also cause shivering, which will actually increase the body temperature if the fever is being caused by an infection. Further therapy depends on the cause of the fever and the accompanying symptoms. Basic cold symptoms can be treated with over-the-counter medications.\",\n \"If the fever is caused by exposure to hot weather or overexertion (for example, heat stroke, hyperthermia, and heat exhaustion), the technique is different from treating any other fever. Neither acetaminophen nor ibuprofen will be effective. The person needs to be cooled immediately. If the person is confused or unconscious, seek emergency medical help immediately. While waiting for help, remove the person from the hot environment and remove his or her clothes. The body should be cooled with a wet sponge, and a fan should be directed over the person.\",\n \"Mild Headache Mild headaches are common but usually do not represent a serious illness. They result from irritation or injury to pain-sensing structures of the head. Symptoms...learn more >>\",\n \"Fever of unknown origin (FUO) was defined in 1961 by Petersdorf and Beeson as the following: (1) a temperature greater than 38.3°C (101°F) on several occasions, (2) more than 3 weeks' duration of illness, and (3) failure to reach a diagnosis despite one week of inpatient investigation.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Fever (in Adults) Causes, Symptoms, Treatment - What Are Home Remedies for\\nFever in Adults? - eMedicineHealth\\n\\n * Home\\n * Topics A-Z\\n * Slideshow Pictures\\n * Image Gallery\\n * Medications\\n * Quizzes\\n * Medical Dictionary\\n\\nAbout Us | Privacy | Site Map\\n\\nSeptember 26, 2017\\n\\n * Like Us\\n * Follow Us\\n\\nhome > cold & flu center > cold & flu a-z list > fever in adults article\\n\\nFont Size\\n\\nA\\n\\nA\\n\\nA\\n\\n«Previous\\n\\n1\\n\\n...\\n\\n4\\n\\n5\\n\\n6\\n\\n7\\n\\n8\\n\\n...\\n\\nNext»\\n\\n(Page 6 of 10)\\n\\nGlossary\\n\\n## Fever in Adults (cont.)\\n\\n 1. Do Flu Shots Cause Flu?\\n 2. Is It a Cold or The Flu?\\n 3. Take the Cold & Flu Quiz\\n\\n### IN THIS ARTICLE\\n\\n * Fever in Adults Quick Overview\\n * What Temperature Is a High Fever?\\n * What Are Causes and Associated Symptoms and Signs of Fever in Adults?\\n * What Are Other Causes of Fever in Adults?\\n * When Should Someone Seek Medical Care for a Fever?\\n * How Do Health Care Professionals Assess and Diagnose the Cause of a Fever?\\n * What Are Home Remedies for Fever in Adults?\\n * What Is the Treatment for Fever in Adults?\\n * Is Follow-Up Necessary After Treatment of a Fever?\\n * Is It Possible to Prevent Fever in Adults?\\n * What Is the Prognosis of Fever in Adults?\\n * Read more on Fever in Adults from Healthwise\\n * Fever in Adults Topic Guide\\n\\n### What Are Home Remedies for Fever in Adults?\\n\\nPeople can make the diagnosis of fever at home by taking a person's\\ntemperature with a thermometer, and there multiple ways to bring a fever down.\\n\\nThere are several ways to bring down (reduce) a fever. In general, a fever can\\nbe reduced with ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Nuprin) or acetaminophen (Tylenol\\nand others). Both medications help control pain and reduce fever. Alternating\\ndoses of each will also work and prevent accidental overdose of one drug. At\\ntimes, a combination of both acetaminophen and ibuprofen will be needed to\\nstop the fever. Cool bath water or cool towels applied to a person's skin may\\nalso help reduce fevers; cool fluids taken orally will also rehydrate and cool\\na person.\\n\\nAspirin is not the first choice drug for fever reduction; it should not be\\nused in children. Aspirin may be toxic in large doses in adults or cause\\nReye's syndrome in children. Do not give aspirin to individuals 18 years or\\nyounger unless directed by a physician to give a specific dose.\\n\\n * Ibuprofen stops the hypothalamus from raising the body temperature. It comes in 200 mg tablets purchased over the counter at a drugstore. It's OK to take one to two tablets every four hours to decrease one's temperature. Use the lowest possible effective dose. Children's doses are based on the child's weight.\\n\\n * Side effects of ibuprofen include nausea and vomiting, which may be prevented if the medication is taken with food. Rare side effects include diarrhea, constipation, heartburn, and stomach pain. People with stomach ulcers or kidney disease, pregnant women, and those with an aspirin allergy should avoid ibuprofen.\\n * Acetaminophen is also effective at reducing a fever. It comes in 325 mg tablets or 500 mg tablets over the counter. It may also be available in liquid formulations. Again, one to two tablets every four hours should be used to eliminate a fever. Like many other medications, children's doses are based on the child's weight. The total dose should not be more than 3 grams (equivalent to six of the 500 mg tablets) per 24 hours in adults.\\n\\n * Side effects are rare, but some people are allergic to the medication. Extremely large doses (overdose) may cause liver failure. Therefore, people with liver disease and chronic alcohol users should avoid this medication.\\n * Common brand names of acetaminophen are Aspirin Free Anacin, Feverall, Genapap, Panadol, Tempra, and Tylenol. Read the product label for specific ingredients described as acetaminophen. Many other drugs contain acetaminophen in combination with other drugs so medicines should be checked to ensure that the total dose, even with combination medicines, should not exceed 3 grams in 24 hours.\\n * A fever can cause anyone to become very dehydrated. Drink plenty of fluids. Attempts to cool the skin may only make a person more uncomfortable. This may also cause shivering, which will actually increase the body temperature if the fever is being caused by an infection. Further therapy depends on the cause of the fever and the accompanying symptoms. Basic cold symptoms can be treated with over-the-counter medications.\\n * If the fever is caused by exposure to hot weather or overexertion (for example, heat stroke, hyperthermia, and heat exhaustion), the technique is different from treating any other fever. Neither acetaminophen nor ibuprofen will be effective. The person needs to be cooled immediately. If the person is confused or unconscious, seek emergency medical help immediately. While waiting for help, remove the person from the hot environment and remove his or her clothes. The body should be cooled with a wet sponge, and a fan should be directed over the person.\\n\\nMedically Reviewed by a Doctor on 8/31/2017\\n\\nMedical Author:\\n\\nCharles Patrick Davis, MD, PhD\\n\\nMedical Editor:\\n\\nMelissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor\\n\\nNext Page:\\n\\nWhat Is the Treatment for Fever in Adults?»\\n\\n«Previous\\n\\n1\\n\\n...\\n\\n4\\n\\n5\\n\\n6\\n\\n7\\n\\n8\\n\\n...\\n\\nNext»\\n\\n(Page 6 of 10)\\n\\nGlossary\\n\\nFever in Adults Topic Guide\\n\\n##### YOU MAY ALSO LIKE\\n\\nVIEW\\n\\nCold & Flu Quiz IQ\\n\\n## Must Read Articles Related to Fever in Adults\\n\\nFlu in Adults Flu (influenza) is an acute infection of th...learn more >>\\n\\nMild Headache Mild headaches are common but usually do not represent a serious\\nillness. They result from irritation or injury to pain-sensing structures of\\nthe head. Symptoms...learn more >>\\n\\nSore Throat Sore throats are generally named for the anatomical site affected,\\nsuch as:\\n\\n * the pharynx,\\n * learn more >>\\n\\nSee the Entire Fever in Adults Topic Guide »\\n\\n## Patient Comments & Reviews\\n\\n### The eMedicineHealth doctors ask about Fever (in Adults):\\n\\n## Fever in Adults - Treatment\\n\\nWhat treatment was effective for your fever?\\n\\nView 11 Comments\\n\\nShare Your Story\\n\\n## Fever (in Adults) - Causes\\n\\nWhat caused your fever?\\n\\nView 1 Comment\\n\\nShare Your Story\\n\\n## Fever (in Adults) - Experience and Symptoms\\n\\nPlease describe your experience with fever symptoms.\\n\\nView 8 Comments\\n\\nShare Your Story \\n \\n--- \\n \\nFacebook Twitter Email Print Article\\n\\n### From\\n\\n##### Cold and Flu Resources\\n\\n * Track Cold and Flu Symptoms Near You\\n * Should You Call the Doctor for a Fever?\\n * Can Colds and Allergies Cause Tinnitus?\\n\\n##### Featured Centers\\n\\n * 13 Best Quit-Smoking Tips Ever\\n * What Stress Does to Your Mouth\\n * Healthy Home: To Buy or Not to Buy Organic?\\n\\n##### Health Solutions From Our Sponsors\\n\\n * Frequent Constipation?\\n * Greater Food Accessibility\\n\\n# Read What Your Physician is Reading on Medscape\\n\\n## Fever of Unknown Origin »\\n\\nFever of unknown origin (FUO) was defined in 1961 by Petersdorf and Beeson as\\nthe following: (1) a temperature greater than 38.3°C (101°F) on several\\noccasions, (2) more than 3 weeks' duration of illness, and (3) failure to\\nreach a diagnosis despite one week of inpatient investigation.\\n\\nRead More on Medscape Reference »\\n\\n## Topics Related to Fever in Adults\\n\\n * Allergy and Hay Fever Medications\\n * Febrile Seizures (Seizures and Fever)\\n * Fever in Children\\n * Flu in Adults\\n * Headache (Mild)\\n * Sore Throat\\n * Swine Flu\\n * Vomiting and Nausea\\n\\n## Cold and Flu Topics\\n\\n * Colds\\n * Flu Shot\\n * Pneumonia\\n * Flu in Children\\n * Flu in Adults\\n\\n## Vitamins Related To Fever in Adults\\n\\n * Andrographis\\n * Beta-Carotene\\n\\n# Medical Dictionary\\n\\n### Health Solutions From Our Sponsors\\n\\n * Bent Fingers?\\n * Therapy at Home?\\n * Cancer Treatments\\n * Dupuytren’s Treatment\\n\\n * Understand Immunotherapy\\n * Painful Knees?\\n * ER versus Urgent Care\\n * Online Hearing Test\\n\\n * Exercise & OA Knee Pain\\n * Care for Valve Disease?\\n * Know Your Cancer Options\\n * Hearing Loss Help\\n\\n * Ringing in the Ears\\n * Managing Cancer\\n * Knee Pain Management\\n\\n \\n \\n--- \\n \\nFirst Aid & Emergencies | Topics A-Z | Picture Slideshows | Medications |\\nImage Gallery | eTools | Medical Dictionary Definitions About Us | Privacy |\\nTerms of Use | Advertising Policy | Site Map | Contact Us WebMD | Medscape\\nReference | Medscape | MedicineNet | RxList | OnHealth | BootsWebMD | WebMDRx\\n| Medscape France | Medscape Germany \\n \\nAd Choices\\n\\n©2017 WebMD, Inc. All rights reserved. eMedicineHealth does not provide\\nmedical advice, diagnosis or treatment. See Additional Information.\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"http://www.mayoclinic.org:80/diseases-conditions/fever/basics/causes/con-20019229\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20170712064600/http://www.mayoclinic.org:80/diseases-conditions/fever/basics/causes/con-20019229\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"Fever Causes\",\n \"passages\": []\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Fever Causes - Mayo Clinic\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/809415\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20210307011538/https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/809415\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"Painful Dental Work: Acetaminophen With Ibuprofen Best\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"Please confirm that you would like to log out of Medscape. If you log out, you will be required to enter your username and password the next time you visit. Log out Cancel\",\n \"The combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen works better than the combination of an opioid drug and acetaminophen for the relief of pain from dental operations, according to results from a new analysis of published data. The analysis also showed that the ibuprofen and acetaminophen combination was safer than combinations that include opioids.\",\n \"Most dentists and oral surgeons frequently prescribe a combination of hydrocodone and acetaminophen for severe postoperative pain, first author Paul A. Moore, DMD, PhD, MPH, told Medscape Medical News. However, this combination, marketed as Vicodin (Abbott Laboratories) among other brand names, poses a risk for abuse and adverse reactions. \\\"This [analysis] gives them an alternative,\\\" said Dr. Moore, chair of dental anesthesiology at the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.\",\n \"Dr. Moore and Elliot V. Hersh, DMD, PhD, a professor of pharmacology at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, published their findings in the August issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association.\",\n \"Previous research has shown that combining analgesics that work differently provides more pain relief than a single analgesic can provide on its own.\",\n \"Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, work by blocking the synthesis of prostaglandins, suppressing both inflammation and pain, the researchers note. In contrast, acetaminophen does not suppress inflammation and appears to suppress pain through multiple other mechanisms. Increasing doses of these drugs can increase their effectiveness only up to a point, and high doses can be toxic, but the 2 together can suppress pain better than either alone, the authors write.\",\n \"In addition to ibuprofen, other NSAIDs also appear to work well with acetaminophen, said Dr. Moore, but ibuprofen is commonly used in the United States, and recent clinical trials have lent support to its use. Therefore, Dr. Moore and Dr. Hersh searched for systemic reviews of clinical trials of the combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen.\",\n \"They found consistent evidence for the effectiveness of the combination. As a measurement for comparing the various treatments, they used number needed to treat (NNT), defined as \\\"the number of patients needed to be treated to obtain one additional patient achieving at least 50 percent maximum pain relief over four to six hours compared with placebo.\\\" The lower the NNT, the more potent the pain relief.\",\n \"Zeroing in on studies for controlling the pain of third molar extractions, they found that 200 mg ibuprofen combined with 500 mg acetaminophen had the lowest NNT of the treatments tested in the studies they analyzed. The NNT for this combination was of 1.6 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.4 - 1.8) compared with a 2.2 NNT (95% CI, 1.8 - 2.9) for 60 mg codeine with 1000 mg acetaminophen.\",\n \"The authors also found a 2.3 NNT (95% CI, 2.0 - 6.4) for 10 mg oxycodone with 650 mg acetaminophen. For 200 mg ibuprofen alone, they found an NNT of 2.7 (95% CI, 2.5 - 3.0), and for 1000 mg acetaminophen alone, they found an NNT of 3.2 (95% CI, 2.9 - 3.6).\",\n \"In addition, they cited a study by Daniels et al comparing various combinations of ibuprofen, codeine, and acetaminophen for treating the pain of third molar extraction. Not only did the patients receiving the ibuprofen/acetaminophen combination experience less pain than those receiving codeine and acetaminophen but they also had fewer adverse reactions such as nausea, vomiting, headache, and dizziness.\",\n \"Among patients who took 200 mg ibuprofen with 500 mg acetaminophen, 18.5% had treatment-emergent adverse reactions compared with 24.9% of those who took 400 mg ibuprofen with 1000 mg acetaminophen and 34.9% of those who took a combination of ibuprofen and codeine.\",\n \"An additional advantage of choosing ibuprofen and acetaminophen over opioid drugs is that opioid drugs are often abused, Dr. Moore said. Teenagers frequently steal opioids from the medicine cabinets of their friends and family, he said.\",\n \"On the basis of their analysis, the researchers devised stepwise guidelines for treating postoperative pain in dentistry based on the pain the clinician estimates their patients will feel once local anesthesia wears off.\",\n \"For mild pain, the guidelines call for clinicians to prescribe 200 to 400 mg ibuprofen to be taken every 4 to 6 hours as needed. For mild to moderate pain, the guidelines call for 400 to 600 mg ibuprofen every 6 hours for 24 hours, followed by 400 mg ibuprofen every 4 to 6 hours as needed. For moderate to severe pain, the guidelines call for 400 to 600 mg ibuprofen with 500 mg acetaminophen every 6 hours for 24 hours, and then 400 mg ibuprofen with 500 mg acetaminophen every 6 hours as needed. Finally, for severe pain, the guidelines call for 400 to 600 mg ibuprofen with 650 mg acetaminophen and 10 mg hydrocodone every 6 hours for 24 to 48 hours, followed by 400 to 600 mg ibuprofen with 500 mg acetaminophen every 6 hours as needed.\",\n \"It is important to avoid daily doses of more than 3000 mg acetaminophen or 2400 mg ibuprofen, the guidelines state. Therefore, clinicians should be aware of what other medications patients might be using that contain these drugs and should warn patients about the maximum safe daily dose.\",\n \"In addition, NSAIDS may work best when administered preemptively. The guidelines add that a perioperative corticosteroid such as dexamethasone may limit swelling and decrease postoperative discomfort after third molar extractions.\",\n \"Many oral surgeons are already taking a similar approach, J. David Johnson, Jr, DDS, an associate professor of oral and maxillofacial surgery at the University of Tennessee in Memphis and a spokesperson for the American Dental Association, told Medscape Medical News.\",\n \"The work of Don Melisch, DDS, MD, from Palm Desert, California, highlighted the effectiveness of ibuprofen and acetaminophen combinations many years ago, said Dr. Johnson, who was not involved in the current study.\",\n \"\\\"For oral and maxillofacial surgeons, this article will come as no surprise,\\\" he said. However, he praised the stepwise guidelines.\",\n \"Dr. Johnson said he typically writes patients prescriptions for both prescription-strength ibuprofen and hydrocodone with acetaminophen, advising them to use the second prescription only if the first one fails to control their pain.\",\n \"Comments on Medscape are moderated and should be professional in tone and on topic. You must declare any conflicts of interest related to your comments and responses. 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However, this\\ncombination, marketed as Vicodin (Abbott Laboratories) among other brand\\nnames, poses a risk for abuse and adverse reactions. \\\"This [analysis] gives\\nthem an alternative,\\\" said Dr. Moore, chair of dental anesthesiology at the\\nUniversity of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.\\n\\nDr. Moore and Elliot V. Hersh, DMD, PhD, a professor of pharmacology at the\\nUniversity of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, published their findings in the\\nAugust issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association.\\n\\nPrevious research has shown that combining analgesics that work differently\\nprovides more pain relief than a single analgesic can provide on its own.\\n\\nNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, work by\\nblocking the synthesis of prostaglandins, suppressing both inflammation and\\npain, the researchers note. In contrast, acetaminophen does not suppress\\ninflammation and appears to suppress pain through multiple other mechanisms.\\nIncreasing doses of these drugs can increase their effectiveness only up to a\\npoint, and high doses can be toxic, but the 2 together can suppress pain\\nbetter than either alone, the authors write.\\n\\nIn addition to ibuprofen, other NSAIDs also appear to work well with\\nacetaminophen, said Dr. Moore, but ibuprofen is commonly used in the United\\nStates, and recent clinical trials have lent support to its use. Therefore,\\nDr. Moore and Dr. Hersh searched for systemic reviews of clinical trials of\\nthe combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen.\\n\\nThey found consistent evidence for the effectiveness of the combination. As a\\nmeasurement for comparing the various treatments, they used number needed to\\ntreat (NNT), defined as \\\"the number of patients needed to be treated to obtain\\none additional patient achieving at least 50 percent maximum pain relief over\\nfour to six hours compared with placebo.\\\" The lower the NNT, the more potent\\nthe pain relief.\\n\\nZeroing in on studies for controlling the pain of third molar extractions,\\nthey found that 200 mg ibuprofen combined with 500 mg acetaminophen had the\\nlowest NNT of the treatments tested in the studies they analyzed. The NNT for\\nthis combination was of 1.6 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.4 - 1.8) compared\\nwith a 2.2 NNT (95% CI, 1.8 - 2.9) for 60 mg codeine with 1000 mg\\nacetaminophen.\\n\\nThe authors also found a 2.3 NNT (95% CI, 2.0 - 6.4) for 10 mg oxycodone with\\n650 mg acetaminophen. For 200 mg ibuprofen alone, they found an NNT of 2.7\\n(95% CI, 2.5 - 3.0), and for 1000 mg acetaminophen alone, they found an NNT of\\n3.2 (95% CI, 2.9 - 3.6).\\n\\nIn addition, they cited a study by Daniels et al comparing various\\ncombinations of ibuprofen, codeine, and acetaminophen for treating the pain of\\nthird molar extraction. Not only did the patients receiving the\\nibuprofen/acetaminophen combination experience less pain than those receiving\\ncodeine and acetaminophen but they also had fewer adverse reactions such as\\nnausea, vomiting, headache, and dizziness.\\n\\nAmong patients who took 200 mg ibuprofen with 500 mg acetaminophen, 18.5% had\\ntreatment-emergent adverse reactions compared with 24.9% of those who took 400\\nmg ibuprofen with 1000 mg acetaminophen and 34.9% of those who took a\\ncombination of ibuprofen and codeine.\\n\\nAn additional advantage of choosing ibuprofen and acetaminophen over opioid\\ndrugs is that opioid drugs are often abused, Dr. Moore said. Teenagers\\nfrequently steal opioids from the medicine cabinets of their friends and\\nfamily, he said.\\n\\nStepwise Treatment Guideline\\n\\nOn the basis of their analysis, the researchers devised stepwise guidelines\\nfor treating postoperative pain in dentistry based on the pain the clinician\\nestimates their patients will feel once local anesthesia wears off.\\n\\nFor mild pain, the guidelines call for clinicians to prescribe 200 to 400 mg\\nibuprofen to be taken every 4 to 6 hours as needed. For mild to moderate pain,\\nthe guidelines call for 400 to 600 mg ibuprofen every 6 hours for 24 hours,\\nfollowed by 400 mg ibuprofen every 4 to 6 hours as needed. For moderate to\\nsevere pain, the guidelines call for 400 to 600 mg ibuprofen with 500 mg\\nacetaminophen every 6 hours for 24 hours, and then 400 mg ibuprofen with 500\\nmg acetaminophen every 6 hours as needed. Finally, for severe pain, the\\nguidelines call for 400 to 600 mg ibuprofen with 650 mg acetaminophen and 10\\nmg hydrocodone every 6 hours for 24 to 48 hours, followed by 400 to 600 mg\\nibuprofen with 500 mg acetaminophen every 6 hours as needed.\\n\\nIt is important to avoid daily doses of more than 3000 mg acetaminophen or\\n2400 mg ibuprofen, the guidelines state. Therefore, clinicians should be aware\\nof what other medications patients might be using that contain these drugs and\\nshould warn patients about the maximum safe daily dose.\\n\\nIn addition, NSAIDS may work best when administered preemptively. The\\nguidelines add that a perioperative corticosteroid such as dexamethasone may\\nlimit swelling and decrease postoperative discomfort after third molar\\nextractions.\\n\\nMany oral surgeons are already taking a similar approach, J. David Johnson,\\nJr, DDS, an associate professor of oral and maxillofacial surgery at the\\nUniversity of Tennessee in Memphis and a spokesperson for the American Dental\\nAssociation, told Medscape Medical News.\\n\\nThe work of Don Melisch, DDS, MD, from Palm Desert, California, highlighted\\nthe effectiveness of ibuprofen and acetaminophen combinations many years ago,\\nsaid Dr. Johnson, who was not involved in the current study.\\n\\n\\\"For oral and maxillofacial surgeons, this article will come as no surprise,\\\"\\nhe said. However, he praised the stepwise guidelines.\\n\\nDr. Johnson said he typically writes patients prescriptions for both\\nprescription-strength ibuprofen and hydrocodone with acetaminophen, advising\\nthem to use the second prescription only if the first one fails to control\\ntheir pain.\\n\\nDr. Moore and Dr. Johnson have disclosed no relevant financial interests.\\n\\nJADA. 2013;144(8):898-908. 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This website also contains material copyrighted by 3rd parties.\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/features/the-truth-behind-moms-cold-and-flu-advice\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20210506044903/https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/features/the-truth-behind-moms-cold-and-flu-advice\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"The Truth Behind Mom's Cold and Flu Advice\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"Mom may have your best interest at heart, but do they actually know what's best when it comes to coping with colds and flu? While some common mom- approved tips are spot-on, others are totally bogus -- and there's a lot of gray area in the middle. Read on as we reveal the facts you need to help protect yourself.\",\n \"The reality: When the temperature dips well below freezing, it's smart to grab a coat, hat, and gloves before you step outside. (You probably ought to dry your wet hair as well.) These commonsense measures will help keep you warm and cozy, plus they'll protect you from frostbite and hypothermia. But here's where mom got it wrong: Feeling chilly does not make you any more likely to catch a cold.\",\n \"Colds are caused by viruses, period. While you may be more prone to getting sick during the winter, the blustery winds outside have nothing to do with it. Laboratory studies on human cells show that the virus that causes the common cold can survive in cold weather better than it can in warm. Combine this with the fact that people tend to spend most of their time indoors in the winter and you have a recipe which makes it easier for germs to spread, explains Andrew Pekosz, PhD, professor of molecular microbiology and immunology at Johns Hopkins University.\",\n \"Still, you may be wondering if temperature changes can mess with your resistance and make you more vulnerable to picking up a bug. False, Pekosz says. \\\"I haven't seen any hard scientific data to back that up.\\\"\",\n \"The reality: \\\"Cure\\\" is a big overstatement, but mom was on to something: Soup is mostly liquid, and staying hydrated may help you feel better and heal faster, Pekosz says. Plus a bowl of hot, steamy broth can temporarily ease a stuffy nose.\",\n \"Chicken also contains an amino acid called cysteine, which can help thin mucus. \\\"It's similar to a drug, acetylcysteine, that is sometimes prescribed to people who have bronchitis,\\\" says Peter Richel, MD, chief of pediatrics at Northern Westchester Hospital.\",\n \"The reality: Mom wins this round. Frequent hand washing is one of the best things you can do to avoid catching whatever bugs might be going around. The key to making it count is doing it right: You need to use lots of soapy water and scrub for at least 20 seconds. You should also think about what you're touching right afterward, Pekosz says. If you're in a public restroom, use a paper towel instead of your bare hand when you touch the door handle. At home, you should regularly disinfect doorknobs with Lysol spray or disinfectant wipes. And don't forget about your germy computer keyboard. Pekosz says it's a good idea to run a disinfectant wipe over those keys.\",\n \"The reality: Sorry, mom. There's no proof that taking a multivitamin will prevent you from falling ill. \\\"Vitamins are not a magic wand,\\\" Richel says. If reducing your number of sick days is your goal, you're better off focusing on eating healthfully, drinking lots of fluids, and getting enough rest. But they do think multivitamins have some merits. \\\"How many parents can honestly say, 'My child is a star eater who gets enough from all of the major food groups on a weekly basis'?\\\" Richel asks. \\\"There's no evidence that they'll prevent colds or flu, but multivitamins may round out the diet.\\\"\",\n \"The reality: Don't bother gulping glasses of OJ or popping mega-doses of C when you get the sniffles. \\\"Juice is hydrating, and a little extra vitamin C is not a bad thing,\\\" Richel says. But many studies have found that taking extra C at the beginning of a cold does pretty much nothing. Using vitamin C as a preventive measure -- say, during the entire winter to reduce your risk of getting sick -- won't help most people, either, though it did cut the incidence of colds in half among soldiers, skiers, and marathon runners who exercised in cold climates.\",\n \"The reality: The flu mainly causes respiratory problems, along with fever and muscle aches. But some people (especially children) also end up with vomiting and diarrhea, which is no fun for anyone. Is ginger the fix? Research has shown that it can indeed help. It may even work as well as the medication metoclopramide.\",\n \"That said, there are a few things to consider before pouring a glass of pop. First, carbonation can irritate the stomach lining, so Richel recommends using flat soda. To take the bubbles out quickly, fill a glass halfway with soda, then top it with 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of sugar. \\\"It will erupt a little, then go instantly flat,\\\" says Richel. Of course this will make an already sweet beverage even sweeter, but Richel says not to worry about the sugar content when you're nauseous or vomiting.\",\n \"You might be better off with ginger capsules, powder, or a tea made from fresh ginger root. It seems the name \\\"ginger ale\\\" may be misleading. \\\"The stuff you buy in the grocery store doesn't usually have a lot of ginger in it,\\\" Pekosz says. (Most brands simply list \\\"natural flavors\\\" among the ingredients, so it's impossible to tell how much ginger, if any, is in the drink.)\",\n \"The reality: No one's exactly sure how this notion got started, but you can ignore it. What your body needs most when you're ill is hydration, Richel says, but there's no reason to deprive yourself of solids if you have an appetite. If you're in the mood to eat, even if your temp is soaring, go for it. Don't feel hungry when you have a cold? Focus on getting plenty of fluids and you'll be just fine.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"The Truth Behind Mom's Cold and Flu Advice\\n\\nSkip to main content\\n\\n### Menu\\n\\n### Winter Health Home\\n\\n * Medical Reference\\n * Features\\n * Video\\n * Slideshows & Images\\n * Quizzes\\n * Health Tools\\n * Expert Commentary\\n * More From WebMD\\n * News Archive\\n\\n### Cold, Flu, & Cough Home\\n\\n * Cold\\n * Flu\\n * News\\n * Reference\\n * Slideshows\\n * Quizzes\\n * Videos\\n * Questions & Answers\\n * Medications\\n * Find a Doctor\\n * Cold & Flu Map\\n\\n### Related to Cold, Flu, & Cough\\n\\n * Allergies\\n * Bronchitis\\n * Coronavirus (COVID-19)\\n * Ear Infection\\n * Flu Vaccine\\n * Sinus Infection\\n * Strep Throat\\n * Drug Interaction Checker\\n * More Related Topics\\n\\n * Cold, Flu, & Cough\\n * Feature Stories\\n\\n### Menu\\n\\n# The Truth Behind Mom's Cold and Flu Advice\\n\\nBy Barbara Brody\\n\\nReviewed by Melinda Ratini, DO, MS on December 29, 2015\\n\\nFrom the WebMD Archives\\n\\nMom may have your best interest at heart, but do they actually know what's\\nbest when it comes to coping with colds and flu? While some common mom-\\napproved tips are spot-on, others are totally bogus -- and there's a lot of\\ngray area in the middle. Read on as we reveal the facts you need to help\\nprotect yourself.\\n\\n## Mom said: \\\"Don't even think about going outside without a jacket.\\\"\\n\\nThe reality: When the temperature dips well below freezing, it's smart to grab\\na coat, hat, and gloves before you step outside. (You probably ought to dry\\nyour wet hair as well.) These commonsense measures will help keep you warm and\\ncozy, plus they'll protect you from frostbite and hypothermia. But here's\\nwhere mom got it wrong: Feeling chilly does not make you any more likely to\\ncatch a cold.\\n\\nColds are caused by viruses, period. While you may be more prone to getting\\nsick during the winter, the blustery winds outside have nothing to do with it.\\nLaboratory studies on human cells show that the virus that causes the common\\ncold can survive in cold weather better than it can in warm. Combine this with\\nthe fact that people tend to spend most of their time indoors in the winter\\nand you have a recipe which makes it easier for germs to spread, explains\\nAndrew Pekosz, PhD, professor of molecular microbiology and immunology at\\nJohns Hopkins University.\\n\\nStill, you may be wondering if temperature changes can mess with your\\nresistance and make you more vulnerable to picking up a bug. False, Pekosz\\nsays. \\\"I haven't seen any hard scientific data to back that up.\\\"\\n\\n## Mom said: \\\"Chicken soup is the best cure for the common cold.\\\"\\n\\nThe reality: \\\"Cure\\\" is a big overstatement, but mom was on to something: Soup\\nis mostly liquid, and staying hydrated may help you feel better and heal\\nfaster, Pekosz says. Plus a bowl of hot, steamy broth can temporarily ease a\\nstuffy nose.\\n\\nChicken also contains an amino acid called cysteine, which can help thin\\nmucus. \\\"It's similar to a drug, acetylcysteine, that is sometimes prescribed\\nto people who have bronchitis,\\\" says Peter Richel, MD, chief of pediatrics at\\nNorthern Westchester Hospital.\\n\\n## Mom said: \\\"Wash your hands!\\\"\\n\\nThe reality: Mom wins this round. Frequent hand washing is one of the best\\nthings you can do to avoid catching whatever bugs might be going around. The\\nkey to making it count is doing it right: You need to use lots of soapy water\\nand scrub for at least 20 seconds. You should also think about what you're\\ntouching right afterward, Pekosz says. If you're in a public restroom, use a\\npaper towel instead of your bare hand when you touch the door handle. At home,\\nyou should regularly disinfect doorknobs with Lysol spray or disinfectant\\nwipes. And don't forget about your germy computer keyboard. Pekosz says it's a\\ngood idea to run a disinfectant wipe over those keys.\\n\\n## Mom said: \\\"Take a multivitamin.\\\"\\n\\nThe reality: Sorry, mom. There's no proof that taking a multivitamin will\\nprevent you from falling ill. \\\"Vitamins are not a magic wand,\\\" Richel says. If\\nreducing your number of sick days is your goal, you're better off focusing on\\neating healthfully, drinking lots of fluids, and getting enough rest. But they\\ndo think multivitamins have some merits. \\\"How many parents can honestly say,\\n'My child is a star eater who gets enough from all of the major food groups on\\na weekly basis'?\\\" Richel asks. \\\"There's no evidence that they'll prevent colds\\nor flu, but multivitamins may round out the diet.\\\"\\n\\n## Mom said: \\\"Get lots of vitamin C.\\\"\\n\\nThe reality: Don't bother gulping glasses of OJ or popping mega-doses of C\\nwhen you get the sniffles. \\\"Juice is hydrating, and a little extra vitamin C\\nis not a bad thing,\\\" Richel says. But many studies have found that taking\\nextra C at the beginning of a cold does pretty much nothing. Using vitamin C\\nas a preventive measure -- say, during the entire winter to reduce your risk\\nof getting sick -- won't help most people, either, though it did cut the\\nincidence of colds in half among soldiers, skiers, and marathon runners who\\nexercised in cold climates.\\n\\n## Mom said: \\\"Feeling nauseous? Sip some ginger ale.\\\"\\n\\nThe reality: The flu mainly causes respiratory problems, along with fever and\\nmuscle aches. But some people (especially children) also end up with vomiting\\nand diarrhea, which is no fun for anyone. Is ginger the fix? Research has\\nshown that it can indeed help. It may even work as well as the medication\\nmetoclopramide.\\n\\n#### Continued\\n\\nThat said, there are a few things to consider before pouring a glass of pop.\\nFirst, carbonation can irritate the stomach lining, so Richel recommends using\\nflat soda. To take the bubbles out quickly, fill a glass halfway with soda,\\nthen top it with 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of sugar. \\\"It will erupt a little, then\\ngo instantly flat,\\\" says Richel. Of course this will make an already sweet\\nbeverage even sweeter, but Richel says not to worry about the sugar content\\nwhen you're nauseous or vomiting.\\n\\nYou might be better off with ginger capsules, powder, or a tea made from fresh\\nginger root. It seems the name \\\"ginger ale\\\" may be misleading. \\\"The stuff you\\nbuy in the grocery store doesn't usually have a lot of ginger in it,\\\" Pekosz\\nsays. (Most brands simply list \\\"natural flavors\\\" among the ingredients, so\\nit's impossible to tell how much ginger, if any, is in the drink.)\\n\\n## Mom said: \\\"Feed a cold, starve a fever.\\\"\\n\\nThe reality: No one's exactly sure how this notion got started, but you can\\nignore it. What your body needs most when you're ill is hydration, Richel\\nsays, but there's no reason to deprive yourself of solids if you have an\\nappetite. If you're in the mood to eat, even if your temp is soaring, go for\\nit. Don't feel hungry when you have a cold? Focus on getting plenty of fluids\\nand you'll be just fine.\\n\\nWebMD Feature\\n\\n#### Sources\\n\\nSOURCES:\\n\\nAllan, G. Canadian Medical Association Journal, February, 2014.\\n\\nAndrew Pekosz, PhD, professor of molecular microbiology and immunology, Johns\\nHopkins University.\\n\\nCDC: \\\"Flu Symptoms and Severity,\\\" \\\"Hand washing: Clean Hands Save Lives.\\\"\\n\\nErnst, E. British Journal of Anaesthesia, 2000.\\n\\nPeter Richel, MD, chief of pediatrics, Northern Westchester Hospital.\\n\\nRoxas, M. Alternative Medicine Review, March 2007.\\n\\nUCLA Center for East-West Medicine, Explore IM: \\\"An Inside Scoop on the\\nScience Behind Chicken Soup and the Common Cold.\\\"\\n\\n© 2015 WebMD, LLC. 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All rights reserved.\\n\\nWebMD does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.\\n\\nSee additional information.\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"http://www.medicinenet.com/nausea_and_vomiting/page7.htm\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20170718230421/http://www.medicinenet.com/nausea_and_vomiting/page7.htm\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"Nausea and Vomiting Symptoms, Treatment, Causes\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"Dr. Ben Wedro practices emergency medicine at Gundersen Clinic, a regional trauma center in La Crosse, Wisconsin. His background includes undergraduate and medical studies at the University of Alberta, a Family Practice internship at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario and residency training in Emergency Medicine at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.\",\n \"Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology.\",\n \"It is important to rest the stomach and yet still avoid dehydration. Clear fluids should be attempted for the first 24 hours of an illness, and then the diet should be advanced as tolerated.\",\n \"It is important not to take too much fluid at one time since stretching the stomach may cause the nausea to worsen. One to two ounces of fluid at a time, taken every 10-15 minutes, may be all that the stomach will be able to tolerate. In infants and children, the amount may be as little as 5 or 10 cc's or less than a third of an ounce at a time.\",\n \"Milk products should be avoided for the first 24-48 hours during an episode of nausea and vomiting. The enzyme that helps digest milk is located in cells lining the stomach. With vomiting, the body can become relatively lactose intolerant. Abdominal pain, bloating, vomiting, and diarrhea may occur. As the affected individual begins to feel better, they can begin to reintroduce foods, but to help the stomach readjust, health care professionals often recommend limiting the diet to bland foods such as bananas, applesauce, rice, toast (the BRAT diet).\",\n \"If the symptoms last for more than 24 hours, if the diagnosis is uncertain, if there is concern about dehydration, or if the patient has underlying medical conditions that make them more fragile, medical care should be accessed sooner, rather than later.\",\n \"Infants and children are more susceptible to dehydration and may not have as much reserve as an adult. If there is concern about dehydration or the inability to tolerate fluids, a health care professional should be contacted.\",\n \"If nausea and vomiting are associated with pain, fever, vomiting blood, or having bloody or black, tarry bowel movements, medical care should be sought immediately.\",\n \"Vomiting is a symptom of an illness, if the symptom persists for more than 24-48 hours, it may be wise to contact a health care professional.\",\n \"By clicking Submit, I agree to the MedicineNet's Terms & Conditions & Privacy Policy and understand that I may opt out of MedicineNet's subscriptions at any time.\",\n \"Quiz your knowledge of the most common digestive diseases and stomach problems such as acid reflux, GERD, gas, Crohn's disease, gall stones, and ulcerative colitis. Learn symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatments.\",\n \"Appendectomy is the removal by surgery of the appendix, the small worm-like appendage of the colon (the large bowel). An appendectomy is performed because of probable appendicitis, inflammation of the wall of the appendix generally associated with infection.\",\n \"Do you know the signs of dehydration? Dehydration can cause medical complications. Learn the causes, symptoms, treatments, and prevention tips to avoid dehydration.\",\n \"Endometrial ablation is a surgical procedure performed to treat abnormal uterine bleeding. Endometrial ablation destroys the lining of the tissues of the uterus. There are several procedures used with endometrial ablation including\",\n \"* laser beam,\\n* electricity,\\n* freezing,\\n* heating,\\n* or microwave energy.\\nComplications may arise during or after the procedure.\",\n \"The esophagus is a muscular tube connecting the throat (pharynx) with the stomach. See a picture of the Esophagus and learn more about the health topic.\",\n \"Gallbladder pain (often misspelled \\\"gall bladder\\\") is generally produced by of five problems, biliary colic, cholecystitis, gallstones, and pancreatitis. Causes of gallbladder pain include intermitent blockage of ducts by gallstones or gallstone inflammation and/or sludge that also may involve irritation or infection of surrounding tissues, or when a bile duct is completely blocked. Treatment of gallbladder depends on the cause, which may include surgery.\",\n \"Gastric bypass surgery is a procedure that creates a small stomach pouch to restrict food intake and constructs bypasses of the duodenum and parts of the small intestine to decrease one's ability to absorb nutrients from food. There are two types of gastric bypass operations: Roux-en-Y and extensive gastric bypass. Patients who undergo gastric bypass surgery will need to take nutrition supplements due to limited absorption of certain vitamins and minerals.\",\n \"Heart attacks symptoms vary greatly for men and women, from anxiety and fatigue to nausea and sweating. Learn the warning signs of a heart attack and know the symptoms that may require an immediate trip to the hospital.\",\n \"Kidney stones are solid masses of crystalline material that form in the kidneys. Symptoms of kidney stones can include pain, nausea, vomiting, and even fever and chills. Kidney stones are diagnosed via CT scans and specialized X-rays. Treatment of kidney stones involves drinking lots of fluids and taking over-the-counter pain medications to medical intervention including prescription medications, lithotripsy, and sometimes even surgery.\",\n \"* gallstones,\\n* high cholesterol or triglycerides,\\n* blood flow obstruction to the liver, and\\n* toxins (medications and chemicals).\\nSymptoms of liver disease depends upon the cause; however, common symptoms may include\",\n \"* nausea,\\n* vomiting,\\n* upper right abdominal pain, and\\n* jaundice.\\nTreatment depends upon the cause of the liver disease.\",\n \"Low blood pressure, also referred to as hypotension, is blood pressure that is so low that it causes symptoms or signs due to the low flow of blood through the arteries and veins. Some of the symptoms of low blood pressure include:\",\n \"* light-headedness,\\n* dizziness, or\\n* even fainting if not enough blood is getting to the brain.\\nDiseases and medications can also cause low blood pressure. When the flow of blood is too low to deliver enough oxygen and nutrients to vital organs such as the brain, heart, and kidneys; the organs do not function normally and may be permanently damaged.\",\n \"Learn about ovarian cancer symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Follow the progression of ovarian cancer stages from stage 1 to stage 4 ovarian cancer. What is the survival rate for ovarian cancer patients? Read more...\",\n \"* paralysis of the vocal cords,\\n* difficulty swallowing thin liquids,\\n* difficulty breathing,\\n* and drug reactions.\\nPossible complications of parathyroidectomy include:\",\n \"* damage to the recurrent laryngeal nerve,\\n* bleeding or hematoma,\\n* problems maintaining calcium levels in the blood,\\n* need for further and more aggressive surgery,\\n* need for a limited or total thyroidectomy,\\n* prolonged pain,\\n* impaired healing,\\n* and recurrence of the tumor.\\nStages of Pregnancy\",\n \"See pictures on the various stages of pregnancy. See and learn what changes a woman's body goes through and view fetal images of how her baby grows during the 1st, 2nd and 3rd trimesters.\",\n \"Staphylococcus or Staph is a group of bacteria that can cause a multitude of diseases. Staph infections can cause illness directly by infection or indirectly by the toxins they produce. Symptoms and signs of a Staph infection include redness, swelling, pain, and drainage of pus. Minor skin infections are treated with an antibiotic ointment, while more serious infections are treated with intravenous antibiotics.\",\n \"Tonsillectomy is the surgical removal of both tonsils. A tonsillectomy may be performed in cases of recurrent tonsillitis, or treat sleep apnea and some speech disorders.\",\n \"Tummy Troubles? Get a better idea of what's causing the nausea, vomiting, bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea, pain, and other gastrointestinal discomforts and problems. Take the Tummy Troubles Quiz!\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Nausea and Vomiting Symptoms, Treatment, Causes - What are home remedies for\\nnausea or vomiting? - MedicineNet\\n\\n * MedicineNet.com\\n\\n * SUBSCRIBE\\n\\nhome / digestion center / digestion a-z list / nausea and vomiting index /\\nnausea and vomiting article\\n\\n# Nausea and Vomiting\\n\\n * Medical Author: Benjamin Wedro, MD, FACEP, FAAEM\\n\\n#### Benjamin Wedro, MD, FACEP, FAAEM\\n\\nDr. Ben Wedro practices emergency medicine at Gundersen Clinic, a regional\\ntrauma center in La Crosse, Wisconsin. His background includes undergraduate\\nand medical studies at the University of Alberta, a Family Practice internship\\nat Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario and residency training in Emergency\\nMedicine at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.\\n\\n * Medical Editor: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD\\n\\n#### Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD\\n\\nMelissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist\\nwith subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular\\nPathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest\\nDistinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of\\nNorth Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at\\nGeorgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in\\nmolecular diagnostics and experimental pathology.\\n\\n * Take the Tummy Trouble Quiz\\n * Boost Digestive Health\\n * Digestive Distress Slideshow: Problem Foods to Avoid\\n\\n * Take the Tummy Trouble Quiz\\n * Boost Digestive Health\\n * Digestive Distress Slideshow: Problem Foods to Avoid\\n * Patient Comments: Nausea And Vomiting - Experience\\n * Patient Comments: Nausea and Vomiting - Causes\\n * Patient Comments: Nausea and Vomiting - Medical Treatments\\n\\n * Nausea and vomiting facts\\n * Introduction to nausea and vomiting\\n * What causes nausea or vomiting?\\n * Acute gastritis and nausea and vomiting\\n * Central causes of nausea and vomiting\\n * Nausea and vomiting associated with illness\\n * Nausea and vomiting from medications and medical treatments\\n * Nausea and vomiting and bowel obstruction\\n * Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (morning sickness)\\n * Vomiting in infants\\n * What are home remedies for nausea or vomiting?\\n * When should I call the doctor regarding nausea and vomiting?\\n * How is the source of nausea or vomiting diagnosed?\\n * What is the treatment for nausea or vomiting?\\n\\n### What are home remedies for nausea or vomiting?\\n\\nIt is important to rest the stomach and yet still avoid dehydration. Clear\\nfluids should be attempted for the first 24 hours of an illness, and then the\\ndiet should be advanced as tolerated.\\n\\nClear fluids are easy for the stomach to absorb and include:\\n\\n * Water\\n * Sports drinks\\n * Clear broths\\n * Popsicles\\n * Jello\\n\\nIt is important not to take too much fluid at one time since stretching the\\nstomach may cause the nausea to worsen. One to two ounces of fluid at a time,\\ntaken every 10-15 minutes, may be all that the stomach will be able to\\ntolerate. In infants and children, the amount may be as little as 5 or 10 cc's\\nor less than a third of an ounce at a time.\\n\\nMilk products should be avoided for the first 24-48 hours during an episode of\\nnausea and vomiting. The enzyme that helps digest milk is located in cells\\nlining the stomach. With vomiting, the body can become relatively lactose\\nintolerant. Abdominal pain, bloating, vomiting, and diarrhea may occur. As the\\naffected individual begins to feel better, they can begin to reintroduce\\nfoods, but to help the stomach readjust, health care professionals often\\nrecommend limiting the diet to bland foods such as bananas, applesauce, rice,\\ntoast (the BRAT diet).\\n\\n### When should I call the doctor regarding nausea and vomiting?\\n\\nIf the symptoms last for more than 24 hours, if the diagnosis is uncertain, if\\nthere is concern about dehydration, or if the patient has underlying medical\\nconditions that make them more fragile, medical care should be accessed\\nsooner, rather than later.\\n\\nInfants and children are more susceptible to dehydration and may not have as\\nmuch reserve as an adult. If there is concern about dehydration or the\\ninability to tolerate fluids, a health care professional should be contacted.\\n\\nIf nausea and vomiting are associated with pain, fever, vomiting blood, or\\nhaving bloody or black, tarry bowel movements, medical care should be sought\\nimmediately.\\n\\nVomiting is a symptom of an illness, if the symptom persists for more than\\n24-48 hours, it may be wise to contact a health care professional.\\n\\nMedically Reviewed by a Doctor on 2/22/2016\\n\\nNext: How is the source of nausea or vomiting diagnosed?\\n\\nPREV 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 NEXT\\n\\n### Featured Slideshows\\n\\n * Multiple SclerosisCauses, Symptoms and Treatment\\n\\n * Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)Learn About This Autoimmune Disease\\n\\n * Hepatitis CTransmission, Symptoms and Treatment\\n\\n### Trending on MedicineNet\\n\\n * Meningitis (Encephalitis)\\n * Sunburn Relief\\n * Sinus Infection\\n * Measles (Rubeola)\\n * Hiccups\\n\\n### Digestion Topics\\n\\n * Hemorrhoid Remedies\\n * Salmonella Symptoms\\n * Enlarged Spleen Symptoms\\n * IBS Symptoms and Relief\\n * How is Hepatitis B Spread?\\n * Digestion RSS\\n * Healthy Living Tips\\n\\n### Health News\\n\\n * Spotting Fake News, Photos\\n * Health Bill Flatlining\\n * Crossword Reduce Dementia\\n * Sun-Sensitive Meds\\n * Are Plant Foods Equal?\\n * Health News Feed\\n\\n### From\\n\\n##### Digestive Disorders Resources\\n\\n * Chronic Constipation: Causes and Ways to Find Relief\\n * What is Castleman Disease?\\n * Stay on Top of CF to Avoid Digestive Disease\\n\\n##### Featured Centers\\n\\n * Feeling Short of Breath?\\n * What Radiation Can Do For Cancer\\n * Top 3 Anaphylaxis Triggers\\n\\n##### Health Solutions From Our Sponsors\\n\\n * Fight Metastatic Breast Cancer\\n * Continuous Glucose Monitoring\\n\\n### Subscribe to MedicineNet's Newsletters\\n\\nGet the latest health and medical information delivered direct to your inbox!\\n\\nBy clicking Submit, I agree to the MedicineNet's Terms & Conditions & Privacy\\nPolicy and understand that I may opt out of MedicineNet's subscriptions at any\\ntime.\\n\\n### Related Article\\n\\n## Tummy Trouble Quiz: Test Your IQ of Stomach Pain & Cure\\n\\nQuiz your knowledge of the most common digestive diseases and stomach problems\\nsuch as acid reflux, GERD, gas, Crohn's disease, gall stones, and ulcerative\\ncolitis. 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Fever can cause fluid loss and dehydration, so drink water, juices or broth. For a child under age 1, use an oral rehydration solution such as Pedialyte. These solutions contain water and salts proportioned to replenish fluids and electrolytes. Pedialyte ice pops also are available.\",\n \"Stay cool. Dress in light clothing, keep the room temperature cool and sleep with only a sheet or light blanket.\",\n \"Soak in lukewarm water. Especially for high temperatures, a lukewarm five- to 10-minute soak or a sponge bath can be cooling. If the bath causes shivering, stop the bath and dry off. Shivering raises the body's internal temperature — shaking muscles generate heat.\",\n \"Dinarello CA, et al. Fever and hyperthermia. In: Fauci AS, et al. Harrison's Online. 17th ed. New York, N.Y.: The McGraw-Hill Companies; 2008. http://www.accessmedicine.com/content.aspx?aid=2871330. Accessed April 28, 2011.\",\n \"O'Grady N, et al. Guidelines for evaluation of new fever in critically ill adult patients: 2008 update from the American College of Critical Care Medicine and the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Critical Care Medicine, 2008;36:1330.\",\n \"Leggett J. Approach to fever or suspected infection in the normal host. In: Goldman L, et al. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders Elsevier; 2008. http://www.mdconsult.com/books/linkTo?type=bookPage&isbn=978-1-4160-2805-5&eid=4-u1.0-B978-1-4160-2805-5..50307-4. Accessed May 2, 2011.\",\n \"© 1998-2013 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). All rights reserved. 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Fever can cause fluid loss and dehydration, so drink water, juices or broth. For a child under age 1, use an oral rehydration solution such as Pedialyte. These solutions contain water and salts proportioned to replenish fluids and electrolytes. Pedialyte ice pops also are available.\\n * Rest. It's necessary for recovery, and activity can raise your body temperature.\\n * Stay cool. Dress in light clothing, keep the room temperature cool and sleep with only a sheet or light blanket.\\n * Soak in lukewarm water. Especially for high temperatures, a lukewarm five- to 10-minute soak or a sponge bath can be cooling. If the bath causes shivering, stop the bath and dry off. Shivering raises the body's internal temperature — shaking muscles generate heat.\\n\\nPrevention Treatments and drugs\\n\\n * ### Mayo Clinic products and services\\n\\n * Book: Mayo Clinic Family Health Book, 4th Edition\\n * Book: Mayo Clinic Book of Home Remedies\\n * Give today to find cures for tomorrow\\n\\n * ### See Also\\n\\nHand Scheduled Section Focus\\n\\n * Thermometers: Understand the options\\n\\nRelated Links Related Guides Children Parent\\n\\nReferences\\n\\n 1. Dinarello CA, et al. Fever and hyperthermia. In: Fauci AS, et al. Harrison's Online. 17th ed. New York, N.Y.: The McGraw-Hill Companies; 2008. http://www.accessmedicine.com/content.aspx?aid=2871330. Accessed April 28, 2011.\\n 2. Fever. The Merck Manuals: The Merck Manual for Healthcare Professionals. http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/sec14/ch167/ch167e.html. Accessed April 28, 2011.\\n 3. Torpy J. Fever in infants. Journal of the American Medical Association. 2004;291:1284.\\n 4. Fever, sweats and hot flashes. National Cancer Institute. http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/supportivecare/fever/healthprofessional. Accessed April 28, 2011.\\n 5. Febrile seizures fact sheet. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/febrile_seizures/detail_febrile_seizures.htm. Accessed April 28, 2011.\\n 6. Ward MA. Pathophysiology and treatment of fever in infants and children. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed April 25, 2011.\\n 7. O'Grady N, et al. Guidelines for evaluation of new fever in critically ill adult patients: 2008 update from the American College of Critical Care Medicine and the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Critical Care Medicine, 2008;36:1330.\\n 8. Sullivan JE, et al. Clinical report — Fever and antipyretic use in children. Pediatrics. 2011;127:580.\\n 9. Leggett J. Approach to fever or suspected infection in the normal host. In: Goldman L, et al. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders Elsevier; 2008. http://www.mdconsult.com/books/linkTo?type=bookPage&isbn=978-1-4160-2805-5&eid=4-u1.0-B978-1-4160-2805-5..50307-4. Accessed May 2, 2011.\\n 10. Bor DH. Approach to the adult with fever of unknown origin. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed April 25, 2011.\\n\\nDS00077 June 1, 2011\\n\\n© 1998-2013 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). All\\nrights reserved. 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Normal body temperature fluctuates daily from about one degree below 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit to one degree above that number. Lower body temperatures usually occur before dawn; higher temperatures in the afternoon.\",\n \"Body temperature also varies slightly depending on where on the human body it is measured. Rectal (internal) temperature tends normally to be higher than skin (surface) temperature. Oral and armpit temperatures can approximate actual body temperature and are more convenient to measure.\",\n \"The presence of a fever is usually related to stimulation of the body's immune response. Fever can support the immune system's attempt to gain advantage over infectious agents, such as viruses and bacteria, and it makes the body less favorable as a host for replicating viruses and bacteria, which are temperature sensitive. Infectious agents are not the only causes of fever, however. Amphetamine abuse and alcohol withdrawal can both elicit high temperatures, for example. And environmental fevers--such as those associated with heat stroke and related illnesses--can also occur.\",\n \"The hypothalamus, which sits at the base of the brain, acts as the body's thermostat. It is triggered by floating biochemical substances called pyrogens, which flow from sites where the immune system has identified potential trouble to the hypothalamus via the bloodstream. Some pyrogens are produced by body tissue; many pathogens also produce pyrogens. When the hypothalamus detects them, it tells the body to generate and retain more heat, thus producing a fever. Children typically get higher and quicker fevers, reflecting the effects of the pyrogens upon an inexperienced immune system.\",\n \"Should one eat little or nothing while feverish, as the saying \\\"Feed a cold, starve a fever\\\" suggests? Yes. The reasons for this are threefold. First, during fever, all the body's functions are occurring amidst increased physiologic stress. Provoking digestion during physiologic stress over stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system when the sympathetic nervous system is already active. Second, it is possible that the body could misinterpret some substances absorbed from the gut as allergens during a fever. Finally, excessive fever can, on rare occasions, cause seizures, collapse and delirium--all of which may be further complicated by recent eating.\",\n \"Fever can help fight infection, but sometimes it can climb too high for the body's own good. Internal body temperatures in excess of 105 degrees F, for instance, expose proteins and body fats to direct temperature stressors. This form of heat distress can threaten the integrity and function of proteins accustomed to the body's usual temperature variations and the occasional less excessive fevers. Cellular stress, infarctions, necrosis, seizures and delirium are among the potential consequences of prolonged, severe fevers. The receptor environment at the hypothalamus maintains limitations on high fevers. In the rare instances in which the hypothalamus itself malfunctions, the result is typically low body temperature, not elevated body temperature.\",\n \"Scientific American is part of Springer Nature, which owns or has commercial relations with thousands of scientific publications (many of them can be found at www.springernature.com/us). Scientific American maintains a strict policy of editorial independence in reporting developments in science to our readers.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"What causes a fever? - Scientific American\\n\\nSkip to main content\\n\\nCelebrate Math Awareness Month\\n\\nThe Body\\n\\n# What causes a fever?\\n\\n * November 21, 2005\\n\\n * Share on Facebook\\n\\n * Share on Twitter\\n\\n * Share on Reddit\\n\\n * Share on LinkedIn\\n\\n * Share via Email\\n\\n * Print\\n\\nCredit: Peter Dazeley Getty ImagesAdvertisement\\n\\nPeter Nalin, associate professor of clinical family medicine and director of\\nthe family practice residency program at Indiana University, explains.\\n\\nFever is an elevated temperature of the human body that is substantially\\nbeyond the normal range. Normal body temperature fluctuates daily from about\\none degree below 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit to one degree above that number.\\nLower body temperatures usually occur before dawn; higher temperatures in the\\nafternoon.\\n\\nBody temperature also varies slightly depending on where on the human body it\\nis measured. Rectal (internal) temperature tends normally to be higher than\\nskin (surface) temperature. Oral and armpit temperatures can approximate\\nactual body temperature and are more convenient to measure.\\n\\nThe presence of a fever is usually related to stimulation of the body's immune\\nresponse. Fever can support the immune system's attempt to gain advantage over\\ninfectious agents, such as viruses and bacteria, and it makes the body less\\nfavorable as a host for replicating viruses and bacteria, which are\\ntemperature sensitive. Infectious agents are not the only causes of fever,\\nhowever. Amphetamine abuse and alcohol withdrawal can both elicit high\\ntemperatures, for example. And environmental fevers--such as those associated\\nwith heat stroke and related illnesses--can also occur.\\n\\nThe hypothalamus, which sits at the base of the brain, acts as the body's\\nthermostat. It is triggered by floating biochemical substances called\\npyrogens, which flow from sites where the immune system has identified\\npotential trouble to the hypothalamus via the bloodstream. Some pyrogens are\\nproduced by body tissue; many pathogens also produce pyrogens. When the\\nhypothalamus detects them, it tells the body to generate and retain more heat,\\nthus producing a fever. Children typically get higher and quicker fevers,\\nreflecting the effects of the pyrogens upon an inexperienced immune system.\\n\\nShould one eat little or nothing while feverish, as the saying \\\"Feed a cold,\\nstarve a fever\\\" suggests? Yes. The reasons for this are threefold. First,\\nduring fever, all the body's functions are occurring amidst increased\\nphysiologic stress. Provoking digestion during physiologic stress over\\nstimulates the parasympathetic nervous system when the sympathetic nervous\\nsystem is already active. Second, it is possible that the body could\\nmisinterpret some substances absorbed from the gut as allergens during a\\nfever. Finally, excessive fever can, on rare occasions, cause seizures,\\ncollapse and delirium--all of which may be further complicated by recent\\neating.\\n\\nFever can help fight infection, but sometimes it can climb too high for the\\nbody's own good. Internal body temperatures in excess of 105 degrees F, for\\ninstance, expose proteins and body fats to direct temperature stressors. This\\nform of heat distress can threaten the integrity and function of proteins\\naccustomed to the body's usual temperature variations and the occasional less\\nexcessive fevers. Cellular stress, infarctions, necrosis, seizures and\\ndelirium are among the potential consequences of prolonged, severe fevers. 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It can also happen with heat exhaustion, extreme sunburn and other medical conditions.\",\n \"Fevers lower than 101° F do not need to be treated unless your child is uncomfortable or has a history of febrile seizures. Even higher temperatures are not typically dangerous unless there is a history of seizures or long-term illness. More important than the temperature is your child’s behavior. If your child is eating and sleeping well, is playful some of the time, and is comfortable, you may wait to see if the fever improves without treatment.\",\n \"Your child can drink milk as normal, but solid food may be hard for him to digest. Do not worry if your child does not want to eat while he has a fever.\",\n \"Medicines such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen can be used for a fever higher than 101° F or if your child is uncomfortable. These medications are safe, effective ways to lower the fever. Acetaminophen (Tylenol®) may be used in all children over 2 months. Ibuprofen (Advil®, Motrin®) may be used in children over 6 months. Follow the package directions or talk to your doctor or pharmacist for dosing instructions. Do NOT give aspirin to children. Aspirin has been linked to a disease called Reye’s syndrome, which can be fatal.\",\n \"Caution: Medicines that reduce fever come in different strengths. Make sure you are using the correct strength before giving it to your child.\",\n \"Sponge baths may be used along with medicines to treat a fever over 104° F. Or sponge baths can be used to lower the temperature if your child is vomiting and cannot keep medicine down. Sponge baths usually start to work within 15 minutes.\",\n \"Place your child in a bathtub with lukewarm (85°- 90° F) water. Sponge water over his skin. Evaporation will help cool the skin and lower the fever.\",\n \"If your child cannot sit in the bathtub, lay lukewarm wet washcloths on his stomach, groin, under the arms and behind the neck.\",\n \"Do not use cold water to sponge your child. This is uncomfortable and could cause shivering. This can increase the temperature.\",\n \"Do not add alcohol to the water. Alcohol can be absorbed into the skin or inhaled. This can cause serious problems, such as coma.\",\n \"If your child struggles with the sponge bath, let him play in the water. If he still is upset, it is better to stop, even if the temperature is still high.\",\n \"Dip washcloths in warm – not hot, water and wring them out. Place washcloths on the child’s stomach, groin, under the arms, and behind the neck.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Fever :: Nationwide Children's Hospital\\n\\nMyChart | Donate\\n\\n[-] normal font size\\n\\n[+] large font size\\n\\nemail this page\\n\\nprint this page\\n\\nTop Navigation\\n\\n * Home\\n * Our Services\\n * Health Library\\n * For Medical Professionals\\n * Giving\\n * Research\\n * Quality & Safety\\n * About\\n\\n * Our Services Quick Links\\n * find a doc\\n * patient and visitor guide\\n * request an appointment\\n * financial matters\\n * education classes\\n * international patients\\n * clinical trials\\n\\nHealth Info Library menu\\n\\nHealth Info Library\\n\\n * For Parents\\n * For Kids\\n * For Teens\\n * Helping Hands\\n\\n * Fever\\n\\ni want to\\n\\nGet directions »\\n\\nFind an urgent care location »\\n\\nFind a doctor »\\n\\nFind a department/service »\\n\\nRequest an appointment »\\n\\nPrepare for my visit »\\n\\nPay my bill »\\n\\nMake a gift »\\n\\nSend a greeting card to a patient »\\n\\nFind a clinical study »\\n\\ne-newsletters\\n\\n###### Home > Our Services > Health Info Library > Helping Hands > Fever\\n\\n# Fever\\n\\nTweet\\n\\nFever is an increase in the body’s temperature above the normal range. Body\\ntemperature can vary throughout the day, and may be different from one person\\nto the next. It is hard to give an exact temperature for a fever, but most\\ndoctors agree that a temperature over 101° F is a fever.\\n\\nThe body’s temperature is controlled by a part of the brain that acts as a\\nthermostat. Fevers are caused when the thermostat is set higher than normal.\\nThis is usually in response to an infection from a virus or bacteria. It can\\nalso happen with heat exhaustion, extreme sunburn and other medical\\nconditions.\\n\\nPicture 1 - DO NOT give aspirin.\\n\\nFevers lower than 101° F do not need to be treated unless your child is\\nuncomfortable or has a history of febrile seizures. Even higher temperatures\\nare not typically dangerous unless there is a history of seizures or long-term\\nillness. More important than the temperature is your child’s behavior. If your\\nchild is eating and sleeping well, is playful some of the time, and is\\ncomfortable, you may wait to see if the fever improves without treatment.\\n\\n## Home Treatment\\n\\n * Dress lightly. While your child is sleeping cover him with a sheet or light blanket.\\n * Try to have your child drink extra fluids.\\n * Your child can drink milk as normal, but solid food may be hard for him to digest. Do not worry if your child does not want to eat while he has a fever.\\n * It is okay to let your child up out of bed, but he should play quietly and rest.\\n * Medicines such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen can be used for a fever higher than 101° F or if your child is uncomfortable. These medications are safe, effective ways to lower the fever. Acetaminophen (Tylenol®) may be used in all children over 2 months. Ibuprofen (Advil®, Motrin®) may be used in children over 6 months. Follow the package directions or talk to your doctor or pharmacist for dosing instructions. 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State your desired outcome in the last paragraph and be sure to proofread the letter carefully before submitting it!"},"related_document_urls_wayback_snapshots":{"kind":"list like","value":["http://web.archive.org/web/20160411220223/http://www.lit.edu:80/depts/finaid/appeal.aspx","http://web.archive.org/web/20200116220444/http://go.sdsu.edu:80/student_affairs/ombudsman/writingletter.aspx","http://web.archive.org/web/20210424173505/https://www.thoughtco.com/sample-appeal-letter-for-academic-dismissal-786220"],"string":"[\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20160411220223/http://www.lit.edu:80/depts/finaid/appeal.aspx\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20200116220444/http://go.sdsu.edu:80/student_affairs/ombudsman/writingletter.aspx\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20210424173505/https://www.thoughtco.com/sample-appeal-letter-for-academic-dismissal-786220\"\n]"},"split":{"kind":"string","value":"train"},"cluster":{"kind":"number","value":1083,"string":"1,083"},"related_documents_content":{"kind":"list like","value":[{"original_url":"http://www.lit.edu:80/depts/finaid/appeal.aspx","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20160411220223/http://www.lit.edu:80/depts/finaid/appeal.aspx","parsed_text":{"title":"Lamar Institute of Technology","passages":[]},"parsed_md":"Appeal Letter - Lamar Institute of Technology\n\n"},{"original_url":"http://go.sdsu.edu:80/student_affairs/ombudsman/writingletter.aspx","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20200116220444/http://go.sdsu.edu:80/student_affairs/ombudsman/writingletter.aspx","parsed_text":{"title":"Writing an Effective Appeal or Request Letter","passages":[]},"parsed_md":"Writing an Effective Appeal or Request Letter | SDSU\n\nContent\n\n"},{"original_url":"https://www.thoughtco.com/sample-appeal-letter-for-academic-dismissal-786220","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20210424173505/https://www.thoughtco.com/sample-appeal-letter-for-academic-dismissal-786220","parsed_text":{"title":"Sample Appeal Letter—Academic Dismissal from College","passages":["Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with 20 years of experience helping students transition to college.","If you've been dismissed from college for poor academic performance, your college will most likely give you an opportunity to appeal that decision. The best approach is to appeal in person, but if the school doesn't allow face-to- face appeals or if the travel costs are prohibitive, you should plan to write the best appeal letter possible. (In some cases, you might be asked to do both—the appeals committee will ask for a letter in advance of the in-person meeting.)","There are many reasons why students get dismissed from college, and many approaches to appealing. In the sample letter below, Emma was dismissed from college after she ran into academic trouble because of difficulties at home. She uses her letter to explain the extenuating circumstances that caused her to perform below her potential. After reading the appeal, be sure to read the discussion of the letter so that you understand what Emma does well and what could use a little more work.","Any student who has been dismissed from college has an uphill battle to fight. By dismissing you, the college has indicated that it lacks confidence in your ability to succeed academically. You aren't making sufficient progress towards your degree, so the school no longer wishes to invest its resources in you. The appeal letter must re-instill that confidence.","A successful appeal must demonstrate that you understand what went wrong, take responsibility for the academic failures, outline a clear plan for future academic success, and demonstrate that you are being honest with yourself and the committee. Failure in any of these areas will significantly weaken your chances of success.","Many students who appeal an academic dismissal make the mistake of attempting to place the blame for their problems on someone else. If you blame your professors or your roommate for your weak grades, the committee is not going to be impressed. Certainly, external factors can contribute to academic failure, and it is fair to describe extenuating circumstances. However, it is important to own up to your own mistakes.","In fact, acknowledging mistakes is a major sign of maturity. Remember that the appeals committee does not expect college students to be perfect; instead, they want to see that you recognize your mistakes and have learned from them. The committee is made up of educators, and they have devoted their lives to helping students grow. Show them that you recognize what you did wrong and have grown from the experience.","Emma's appeal succeeds fairly well in all of the above areas. First of all, she does not try to blame anyone but herself. She has extenuating circumstances—her father's illness—and she is wise to explain them, but she doesn't make excuses. Instead, she acknowledges that she did not handle her situation well.","She owns up to the fact that she should have been in contact with her professors when she was struggling and ultimately should have withdrawn from classes and taken a leave of absence when her father's illness started to dominate her life. Yes, she had a rough semester, but her failing grades are her own responsibility.","The overall tone of Emma's letter is sincere. The committee now knows why Emma had such bad grades, and the reasons seem both plausible and pardonable. Assuming she did earn solid grades in her earlier semesters, the committee is likely to believe Emma's claim that she is a \"good student who had one very, very bad semester.\"","Even if your reason for poor academic performance is embarrassing, you need to be honest. It will be clear to the committee if you are being evasive or telling only half the story. If you spent too much time partying or playing video games, share that information with the committee and explain what you're going to do about it in the future.","Emma also presents a plan for her future success. The committee will be pleased to hear that she is communicating with her advisor. In fact, Emma would be wise to have her advisor write a letter of support to go with her appeal.","A few elements of Emma's future plan could use a little more detail. She says that she \"will focus much better on [her] schoolwork\" and \"manage [her] time more wisely.\" The committee is likely to want to hear more on these points. If another family crisis arises, what will Emma do to ensure that she is able to stay focused on schoolwork? What is her time management plan? She won't become a better time manager simply be saying she will do so.","In this part of the letter, Emma should be more specific. How exactly is she going to learn and develop more effective time management strategies? Are there services at her school to help with her time management strategies? If so, Emma should mention those services and describe how she will utilize them.","On the whole, Emma comes across as a student who deserves a second chance. Her letter is polite and respectful, and she is honest with the committee about what went wrong. A severe appeals committee may reject the appeal because of the mistakes Emma made, but many colleges would be willing to give her a second chance. Indeed, situations like Emma's are the very reason that colleges allow students to appeal a dismissal. The context of the low grades matters.","Emma's letter provides a good example of a strong appeal letter, and these six tips for appealing an academic dismissal can help guide you as you craft your own letter. Also, there are many less sympathetic reasons for being kicked out of college than we see in Emma's situation. Jason's appeal letter takes on a more difficult task, for he was dismissed because alcohol took over his life and led to academic failure. Even in such situations, however, a successful appeal is certainly possible. Finally, if you want to see some common mistakes students make when appealing, check out Brett's weak appeal letter. Brett fails to own up to his mistakes, comes across as insincere, and blames others for his problems."]},"parsed_md":"Sample Appeal Letter—Academic Dismissal from College\n\nHome\n\nResources › For Students and Parents\n\n# Sample Appeal Letter for an Academic Dismissal\n\n## Dismissed from college? This sample letter can help guide your appeal\n\n * Share\n * Flipboard\n * Email\n\nHow to Appeal a Dismissal from College\n\nJan Scherders / Getty Images\n\nBy\n\nAllen Grove\n\nCollege Admissions Expert\n\n * Ph.D., English, University of Pennsylvania\n * M.A., English, University of Pennsylvania\n * B.S., Materials Science & Engineering and Literature, MIT\n\nDr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college\nadmissions expert with 20 years of experience helping students transition to\ncollege.\n\nour editorial process\n\n * Facebook Facebook\n * Twitter Twitter\n\nAllen Grove\n\nUpdated February 27, 2021\n\nIf you've been dismissed from college for poor academic performance, your\ncollege will most likely give you an opportunity to appeal that decision. The\nbest approach is to appeal in person, but if the school doesn't allow face-to-\nface appeals or if the travel costs are prohibitive, you should plan to write\nthe best appeal letter possible. (In some cases, you might be asked to do\nboth—the appeals committee will ask for a letter in advance of the in-person\nmeeting.)\n\n### Qualities of a Successful Appeal Letter\n\n * Demonstrates an understanding of what went wrong\n * Takes responsibility for academic failures\n * Outlines a clear plan for future academic success\n * Conveys points honestly\n\nThere are many reasons why students get dismissed from college, and many\napproaches to appealing. In the sample letter below, Emma was dismissed from\ncollege after she ran into academic trouble because of difficulties at home.\nShe uses her letter to explain the extenuating circumstances that caused her\nto perform below her potential. After reading the appeal, be sure to read the\ndiscussion of the letter so that you understand what Emma does well and what\ncould use a little more work.\n\n## Emma's Appeal Letter\n\nThoughtCo.\n\n> Dear Dean Smith and Members of the Scholastic Standards Committee:\n\n> I am writing to appeal my academic dismissal from Ivy University. I was not\n> surprised, but very upset to receive a letter earlier this week informing me\n> of my dismissal. I'm writing to you with the hope to be reinstated for next\n> semester. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to explain my\n> circumstances.\n\n> I admit I had a very difficult time last semester, and my grades suffered as\n> a result. I don't mean to make excuses for my poor academic performance, but\n> I would like to explain the circumstances. I knew that registering for 18\n> credit hours in the spring would require a lot of me, but I needed to earn\n> the hours so as to be on track to graduate on time. I thought I could handle\n> the workload, and I still think I could have, except that my father became\n> very ill in February. While he was home sick and unable to work, I had to\n> drive home every weekend and some weeknights to help out with household\n> duties and to care for my little sister. Needless to say, the hour-long\n> drive each way cut into my study time, as did the chores I had to do at\n> home. Even when I was at school, I was very distracted with the home\n> situation and was unable to focus on my schoolwork. I understand now that I\n> should have communicated with my professors (instead of avoiding them), or\n> even taken a leave of absence. I thought I could handle all of these\n> burdens, and I tried my best, but I was wrong.\n\n> I love Ivy University, and it would mean so much to me to graduate with a\n> degree from this school, which would make me the first person in my family\n> to complete a college degree. If I am reinstated, I will focus much better\n> on my schoolwork, take fewer hours, and manage my time more wisely.\n> Fortunately, my father is recovering and has returned to work, so I should\n> not need to travel home nearly as often. Also, I have met with my advisor,\n> and I will follow her advice about communicating better with my professors\n> from now on.\n\n> Please understand that my low GPA that led to my dismissal does not indicate\n> that I am a bad student. Really, I'm a good student who had one very, very\n> bad semester. I hope you will give me a second chance. Thank you for\n> considering this appeal.\n\n> Sincerely,\n\n> Emma Undergrad\n\nA quick word of warning before discussing the details of Emma's letter: Do not\ncopy this letter or parts of this letter in your own appeal! Many students\nhave made this mistake, and academic standards committees are familiar with\nthis letter and recognize its language. Nothing will torpedo your appeal\nefforts faster than a plagiarized appeal letter. The letter needs to be your\nown.\n\n## Critique of the Sample Appeal Letter\n\nAny student who has been dismissed from college has an uphill battle to fight.\nBy dismissing you, the college has indicated that it lacks confidence in your\nability to succeed academically. You aren't making sufficient progress towards\nyour degree, so the school no longer wishes to invest its resources in you.\nThe appeal letter must re-instill that confidence.\n\nA successful appeal must demonstrate that you understand what went wrong, take\nresponsibility for the academic failures, outline a clear plan for future\nacademic success, and demonstrate that you are being honest with yourself and\nthe committee. Failure in any of these areas will significantly weaken your\nchances of success.\n\n### Own Your Mistakes\n\nMany students who appeal an academic dismissal make the mistake of attempting\nto place the blame for their problems on someone else. If you blame your\nprofessors or your roommate for your weak grades, the committee is not going\nto be impressed. Certainly, external factors can contribute to academic\nfailure, and it is fair to describe extenuating circumstances. However, it is\nimportant to own up to your own mistakes.\n\nIn fact, acknowledging mistakes is a major sign of maturity. Remember that the\nappeals committee does not expect college students to be perfect; instead,\nthey want to see that you recognize your mistakes and have learned from them.\nThe committee is made up of educators, and they have devoted their lives to\nhelping students grow. Show them that you recognize what you did wrong and\nhave grown from the experience.\n\nEmma's appeal succeeds fairly well in all of the above areas. First of all,\nshe does not try to blame anyone but herself. She has extenuating\ncircumstances—her father's illness—and she is wise to explain them, but she\ndoesn't make excuses. Instead, she acknowledges that she did not handle her\nsituation well.\n\nShe owns up to the fact that she should have been in contact with her\nprofessors when she was struggling and ultimately should have withdrawn from\nclasses and taken a leave of absence when her father's illness started to\ndominate her life. Yes, she had a rough semester, but her failing grades are\nher own responsibility.\n\n### Be Honest\n\nThe overall tone of Emma's letter is sincere. The committee now knows why Emma\nhad such bad grades, and the reasons seem both plausible and pardonable.\nAssuming she did earn solid grades in her earlier semesters, the committee is\nlikely to believe Emma's claim that she is a \"good student who had one very,\nvery bad semester.\"\n\nEven if your reason for poor academic performance is embarrassing, you need to\nbe honest. It will be clear to the committee if you are being evasive or\ntelling only half the story. If you spent too much time partying or playing\nvideo games, share that information with the committee and explain what you're\ngoing to do about it in the future.\n\n### Be Specific About Your Plan for Success\n\nEmma also presents a plan for her future success. The committee will be\npleased to hear that she is communicating with her advisor. In fact, Emma\nwould be wise to have her advisor write a letter of support to go with her\nappeal.\n\nA few elements of Emma's future plan could use a little more detail. She says\nthat she \"will focus much better on [her] schoolwork\" and \"manage [her] time\nmore wisely.\" The committee is likely to want to hear more on these points. If\nanother family crisis arises, what will Emma do to ensure that she is able to\nstay focused on schoolwork? What is her time management plan? She won't become\na better time manager simply be saying she will do so.\n\nIn this part of the letter, Emma should be more specific. How exactly is she\ngoing to learn and develop more effective time management strategies? Are\nthere services at her school to help with her time management strategies? If\nso, Emma should mention those services and describe how she will utilize them.\n\nOn the whole, Emma comes across as a student who deserves a second chance. Her\nletter is polite and respectful, and she is honest with the committee about\nwhat went wrong. A severe appeals committee may reject the appeal because of\nthe mistakes Emma made, but many colleges would be willing to give her a\nsecond chance. Indeed, situations like Emma's are the very reason that\ncolleges allow students to appeal a dismissal. The context of the low grades\nmatters.\n\n## More on Academic Dismissals\n\nEmma's letter provides a good example of a strong appeal letter, and these six\ntips for appealing an academic dismissal can help guide you as you craft your\nown letter. Also, there are many less sympathetic reasons for being kicked out\nof college than we see in Emma's situation. Jason's appeal letter takes on a\nmore difficult task, for he was dismissed because alcohol took over his life\nand led to academic failure. Even in such situations, however, a successful\nappeal is certainly possible. Finally, if you want to see some common mistakes\nstudents make when appealing, check out Brett's weak appeal letter. Brett\nfails to own up to his mistakes, comes across as insincere, and blames others\nfor his problems.\n\nFormat\n\nmla apa chicago\n\nYour Citation\n\nGrove, Allen. \"Sample Appeal Letter for an Academic Dismissal.\" ThoughtCo,\nFeb. 27, 2021, thoughtco.com/sample-appeal-letter-for-academic-\ndismissal-786220. Grove, Allen. (2021, February 27). Sample Appeal Letter for\nan Academic Dismissal. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/sample-appeal-\nletter-for-academic-dismissal-786220 Grove, Allen. \"Sample Appeal Letter for\nan Academic Dismissal.\" ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/sample-appeal-\nletter-for-academic-dismissal-786220 (accessed April 24, 2021).\n\n * How to Appeal a Dismissal From College\n\n * Sample Appeal Letter for an Alcohol-Related Academic Dismissal\n\n * A Bad Academic Dismissal Appeal Letter\n\n * Dismissed from College? 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The best approach is to appeal in person, but if the school doesn't allow face-to- face appeals or if the travel costs are prohibitive, you should plan to write the best appeal letter possible. (In some cases, you might be asked to do both—the appeals committee will ask for a letter in advance of the in-person meeting.)\",\n \"There are many reasons why students get dismissed from college, and many approaches to appealing. In the sample letter below, Emma was dismissed from college after she ran into academic trouble because of difficulties at home. She uses her letter to explain the extenuating circumstances that caused her to perform below her potential. After reading the appeal, be sure to read the discussion of the letter so that you understand what Emma does well and what could use a little more work.\",\n \"Any student who has been dismissed from college has an uphill battle to fight. By dismissing you, the college has indicated that it lacks confidence in your ability to succeed academically. You aren't making sufficient progress towards your degree, so the school no longer wishes to invest its resources in you. The appeal letter must re-instill that confidence.\",\n \"A successful appeal must demonstrate that you understand what went wrong, take responsibility for the academic failures, outline a clear plan for future academic success, and demonstrate that you are being honest with yourself and the committee. Failure in any of these areas will significantly weaken your chances of success.\",\n \"Many students who appeal an academic dismissal make the mistake of attempting to place the blame for their problems on someone else. If you blame your professors or your roommate for your weak grades, the committee is not going to be impressed. Certainly, external factors can contribute to academic failure, and it is fair to describe extenuating circumstances. However, it is important to own up to your own mistakes.\",\n \"In fact, acknowledging mistakes is a major sign of maturity. Remember that the appeals committee does not expect college students to be perfect; instead, they want to see that you recognize your mistakes and have learned from them. The committee is made up of educators, and they have devoted their lives to helping students grow. Show them that you recognize what you did wrong and have grown from the experience.\",\n \"Emma's appeal succeeds fairly well in all of the above areas. First of all, she does not try to blame anyone but herself. She has extenuating circumstances—her father's illness—and she is wise to explain them, but she doesn't make excuses. Instead, she acknowledges that she did not handle her situation well.\",\n \"She owns up to the fact that she should have been in contact with her professors when she was struggling and ultimately should have withdrawn from classes and taken a leave of absence when her father's illness started to dominate her life. Yes, she had a rough semester, but her failing grades are her own responsibility.\",\n \"The overall tone of Emma's letter is sincere. The committee now knows why Emma had such bad grades, and the reasons seem both plausible and pardonable. Assuming she did earn solid grades in her earlier semesters, the committee is likely to believe Emma's claim that she is a \\\"good student who had one very, very bad semester.\\\"\",\n \"Even if your reason for poor academic performance is embarrassing, you need to be honest. It will be clear to the committee if you are being evasive or telling only half the story. If you spent too much time partying or playing video games, share that information with the committee and explain what you're going to do about it in the future.\",\n \"Emma also presents a plan for her future success. The committee will be pleased to hear that she is communicating with her advisor. In fact, Emma would be wise to have her advisor write a letter of support to go with her appeal.\",\n \"A few elements of Emma's future plan could use a little more detail. She says that she \\\"will focus much better on [her] schoolwork\\\" and \\\"manage [her] time more wisely.\\\" The committee is likely to want to hear more on these points. If another family crisis arises, what will Emma do to ensure that she is able to stay focused on schoolwork? What is her time management plan? She won't become a better time manager simply be saying she will do so.\",\n \"In this part of the letter, Emma should be more specific. How exactly is she going to learn and develop more effective time management strategies? Are there services at her school to help with her time management strategies? If so, Emma should mention those services and describe how she will utilize them.\",\n \"On the whole, Emma comes across as a student who deserves a second chance. Her letter is polite and respectful, and she is honest with the committee about what went wrong. A severe appeals committee may reject the appeal because of the mistakes Emma made, but many colleges would be willing to give her a second chance. Indeed, situations like Emma's are the very reason that colleges allow students to appeal a dismissal. The context of the low grades matters.\",\n \"Emma's letter provides a good example of a strong appeal letter, and these six tips for appealing an academic dismissal can help guide you as you craft your own letter. Also, there are many less sympathetic reasons for being kicked out of college than we see in Emma's situation. Jason's appeal letter takes on a more difficult task, for he was dismissed because alcohol took over his life and led to academic failure. Even in such situations, however, a successful appeal is certainly possible. Finally, if you want to see some common mistakes students make when appealing, check out Brett's weak appeal letter. Brett fails to own up to his mistakes, comes across as insincere, and blames others for his problems.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Sample Appeal Letter—Academic Dismissal from College\\n\\nHome\\n\\nResources › For Students and Parents\\n\\n# Sample Appeal Letter for an Academic Dismissal\\n\\n## Dismissed from college? This sample letter can help guide your appeal\\n\\n * Share\\n * Flipboard\\n * Email\\n\\nHow to Appeal a Dismissal from College\\n\\nJan Scherders / Getty Images\\n\\nBy\\n\\nAllen Grove\\n\\nCollege Admissions Expert\\n\\n * Ph.D., English, University of Pennsylvania\\n * M.A., English, University of Pennsylvania\\n * B.S., Materials Science & Engineering and Literature, MIT\\n\\nDr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college\\nadmissions expert with 20 years of experience helping students transition to\\ncollege.\\n\\nour editorial process\\n\\n * Facebook Facebook\\n * Twitter Twitter\\n\\nAllen Grove\\n\\nUpdated February 27, 2021\\n\\nIf you've been dismissed from college for poor academic performance, your\\ncollege will most likely give you an opportunity to appeal that decision. The\\nbest approach is to appeal in person, but if the school doesn't allow face-to-\\nface appeals or if the travel costs are prohibitive, you should plan to write\\nthe best appeal letter possible. (In some cases, you might be asked to do\\nboth—the appeals committee will ask for a letter in advance of the in-person\\nmeeting.)\\n\\n### Qualities of a Successful Appeal Letter\\n\\n * Demonstrates an understanding of what went wrong\\n * Takes responsibility for academic failures\\n * Outlines a clear plan for future academic success\\n * Conveys points honestly\\n\\nThere are many reasons why students get dismissed from college, and many\\napproaches to appealing. In the sample letter below, Emma was dismissed from\\ncollege after she ran into academic trouble because of difficulties at home.\\nShe uses her letter to explain the extenuating circumstances that caused her\\nto perform below her potential. After reading the appeal, be sure to read the\\ndiscussion of the letter so that you understand what Emma does well and what\\ncould use a little more work.\\n\\n## Emma's Appeal Letter\\n\\nThoughtCo.\\n\\n> Dear Dean Smith and Members of the Scholastic Standards Committee:\\n\\n> I am writing to appeal my academic dismissal from Ivy University. I was not\\n> surprised, but very upset to receive a letter earlier this week informing me\\n> of my dismissal. I'm writing to you with the hope to be reinstated for next\\n> semester. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to explain my\\n> circumstances.\\n\\n> I admit I had a very difficult time last semester, and my grades suffered as\\n> a result. I don't mean to make excuses for my poor academic performance, but\\n> I would like to explain the circumstances. I knew that registering for 18\\n> credit hours in the spring would require a lot of me, but I needed to earn\\n> the hours so as to be on track to graduate on time. I thought I could handle\\n> the workload, and I still think I could have, except that my father became\\n> very ill in February. While he was home sick and unable to work, I had to\\n> drive home every weekend and some weeknights to help out with household\\n> duties and to care for my little sister. Needless to say, the hour-long\\n> drive each way cut into my study time, as did the chores I had to do at\\n> home. Even when I was at school, I was very distracted with the home\\n> situation and was unable to focus on my schoolwork. I understand now that I\\n> should have communicated with my professors (instead of avoiding them), or\\n> even taken a leave of absence. I thought I could handle all of these\\n> burdens, and I tried my best, but I was wrong.\\n\\n> I love Ivy University, and it would mean so much to me to graduate with a\\n> degree from this school, which would make me the first person in my family\\n> to complete a college degree. If I am reinstated, I will focus much better\\n> on my schoolwork, take fewer hours, and manage my time more wisely.\\n> Fortunately, my father is recovering and has returned to work, so I should\\n> not need to travel home nearly as often. Also, I have met with my advisor,\\n> and I will follow her advice about communicating better with my professors\\n> from now on.\\n\\n> Please understand that my low GPA that led to my dismissal does not indicate\\n> that I am a bad student. Really, I'm a good student who had one very, very\\n> bad semester. I hope you will give me a second chance. Thank you for\\n> considering this appeal.\\n\\n> Sincerely,\\n\\n> Emma Undergrad\\n\\nA quick word of warning before discussing the details of Emma's letter: Do not\\ncopy this letter or parts of this letter in your own appeal! Many students\\nhave made this mistake, and academic standards committees are familiar with\\nthis letter and recognize its language. Nothing will torpedo your appeal\\nefforts faster than a plagiarized appeal letter. The letter needs to be your\\nown.\\n\\n## Critique of the Sample Appeal Letter\\n\\nAny student who has been dismissed from college has an uphill battle to fight.\\nBy dismissing you, the college has indicated that it lacks confidence in your\\nability to succeed academically. You aren't making sufficient progress towards\\nyour degree, so the school no longer wishes to invest its resources in you.\\nThe appeal letter must re-instill that confidence.\\n\\nA successful appeal must demonstrate that you understand what went wrong, take\\nresponsibility for the academic failures, outline a clear plan for future\\nacademic success, and demonstrate that you are being honest with yourself and\\nthe committee. Failure in any of these areas will significantly weaken your\\nchances of success.\\n\\n### Own Your Mistakes\\n\\nMany students who appeal an academic dismissal make the mistake of attempting\\nto place the blame for their problems on someone else. If you blame your\\nprofessors or your roommate for your weak grades, the committee is not going\\nto be impressed. Certainly, external factors can contribute to academic\\nfailure, and it is fair to describe extenuating circumstances. However, it is\\nimportant to own up to your own mistakes.\\n\\nIn fact, acknowledging mistakes is a major sign of maturity. Remember that the\\nappeals committee does not expect college students to be perfect; instead,\\nthey want to see that you recognize your mistakes and have learned from them.\\nThe committee is made up of educators, and they have devoted their lives to\\nhelping students grow. Show them that you recognize what you did wrong and\\nhave grown from the experience.\\n\\nEmma's appeal succeeds fairly well in all of the above areas. First of all,\\nshe does not try to blame anyone but herself. She has extenuating\\ncircumstances—her father's illness—and she is wise to explain them, but she\\ndoesn't make excuses. Instead, she acknowledges that she did not handle her\\nsituation well.\\n\\nShe owns up to the fact that she should have been in contact with her\\nprofessors when she was struggling and ultimately should have withdrawn from\\nclasses and taken a leave of absence when her father's illness started to\\ndominate her life. Yes, she had a rough semester, but her failing grades are\\nher own responsibility.\\n\\n### Be Honest\\n\\nThe overall tone of Emma's letter is sincere. The committee now knows why Emma\\nhad such bad grades, and the reasons seem both plausible and pardonable.\\nAssuming she did earn solid grades in her earlier semesters, the committee is\\nlikely to believe Emma's claim that she is a \\\"good student who had one very,\\nvery bad semester.\\\"\\n\\nEven if your reason for poor academic performance is embarrassing, you need to\\nbe honest. It will be clear to the committee if you are being evasive or\\ntelling only half the story. If you spent too much time partying or playing\\nvideo games, share that information with the committee and explain what you're\\ngoing to do about it in the future.\\n\\n### Be Specific About Your Plan for Success\\n\\nEmma also presents a plan for her future success. The committee will be\\npleased to hear that she is communicating with her advisor. In fact, Emma\\nwould be wise to have her advisor write a letter of support to go with her\\nappeal.\\n\\nA few elements of Emma's future plan could use a little more detail. She says\\nthat she \\\"will focus much better on [her] schoolwork\\\" and \\\"manage [her] time\\nmore wisely.\\\" The committee is likely to want to hear more on these points. If\\nanother family crisis arises, what will Emma do to ensure that she is able to\\nstay focused on schoolwork? What is her time management plan? She won't become\\na better time manager simply be saying she will do so.\\n\\nIn this part of the letter, Emma should be more specific. How exactly is she\\ngoing to learn and develop more effective time management strategies? Are\\nthere services at her school to help with her time management strategies? If\\nso, Emma should mention those services and describe how she will utilize them.\\n\\nOn the whole, Emma comes across as a student who deserves a second chance. Her\\nletter is polite and respectful, and she is honest with the committee about\\nwhat went wrong. A severe appeals committee may reject the appeal because of\\nthe mistakes Emma made, but many colleges would be willing to give her a\\nsecond chance. Indeed, situations like Emma's are the very reason that\\ncolleges allow students to appeal a dismissal. The context of the low grades\\nmatters.\\n\\n## More on Academic Dismissals\\n\\nEmma's letter provides a good example of a strong appeal letter, and these six\\ntips for appealing an academic dismissal can help guide you as you craft your\\nown letter. Also, there are many less sympathetic reasons for being kicked out\\nof college than we see in Emma's situation. Jason's appeal letter takes on a\\nmore difficult task, for he was dismissed because alcohol took over his life\\nand led to academic failure. Even in such situations, however, a successful\\nappeal is certainly possible. Finally, if you want to see some common mistakes\\nstudents make when appealing, check out Brett's weak appeal letter. Brett\\nfails to own up to his mistakes, comes across as insincere, and blames others\\nfor his problems.\\n\\nFormat\\n\\nmla apa chicago\\n\\nYour Citation\\n\\nGrove, Allen. \\\"Sample Appeal Letter for an Academic Dismissal.\\\" ThoughtCo,\\nFeb. 27, 2021, thoughtco.com/sample-appeal-letter-for-academic-\\ndismissal-786220. Grove, Allen. (2021, February 27). Sample Appeal Letter for\\nan Academic Dismissal. 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If you like, you can add herbs or 1-2 drops of peppermint or lavender oil Drape a large, clean towel over your head and place your head over the steaming pot about 12 inches from the water. Breath in through your nose and out through your mouth, and stay there for about 10 minutes or as long as the water continues to steam. Try to blow your nose during and after the treatment to relieve your sinus pressure."},"related_document_urls_wayback_snapshots":{"kind":"list like","value":["http://web.archive.org/web/20210321183856/https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/nasal-congestion/basics/when-to-see-doctor/sym-20050644","http://web.archive.org/web/20170810200955/http://www.emedicinehealth.com:80/sinus_infection/page6_em.htm","http://web.archive.org/web/20160112205108/http://www.mayoclinic.org:80/diseases-conditions/nonallergic-rhinitis/basics/treatment/con-20026910","http://web.archive.org/web/20180721165936/http://www.simple-remedies.com:80/home-remedies/common-cold/nasal-decongestant-home-remedy.html","http://web.archive.org/web/20211019231850/https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/naegleria/infection-sources.html","http://web.archive.org/web/20210429002139/https://www.everydayhealth.com/sinus-health-guide/natural-remedies-for-sinus-pain.aspx","http://web.archive.org/web/20200503135454/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16618018","http://web.archive.org/web/20160604205843/http://www.webmd.com:80/allergies/sinus-pain-pressure-11/sinus-congestion","http://web.archive.org/web/20210506012411/https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/839130","http://web.archive.org/web/20210417152912/https://www.modernreflexology.com/curing-nasal-congestion-with-acupressure-points/","http://web.archive.org/web/20151201082022/http://www.sudafed.com:80/know/sinus-pain-headache-pressure","http://web.archive.org/web/20210411004407/https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/what-to-do-about-sinusitis"],"string":"[\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20210321183856/https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/nasal-congestion/basics/when-to-see-doctor/sym-20050644\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20170810200955/http://www.emedicinehealth.com:80/sinus_infection/page6_em.htm\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20160112205108/http://www.mayoclinic.org:80/diseases-conditions/nonallergic-rhinitis/basics/treatment/con-20026910\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20180721165936/http://www.simple-remedies.com:80/home-remedies/common-cold/nasal-decongestant-home-remedy.html\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20211019231850/https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/naegleria/infection-sources.html\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20210429002139/https://www.everydayhealth.com/sinus-health-guide/natural-remedies-for-sinus-pain.aspx\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20200503135454/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16618018\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20160604205843/http://www.webmd.com:80/allergies/sinus-pain-pressure-11/sinus-congestion\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20210506012411/https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/839130\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20210417152912/https://www.modernreflexology.com/curing-nasal-congestion-with-acupressure-points/\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20151201082022/http://www.sudafed.com:80/know/sinus-pain-headache-pressure\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20210411004407/https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/what-to-do-about-sinusitis\"\n]"},"split":{"kind":"string","value":"train"},"cluster":{"kind":"number","value":2097,"string":"2,097"},"related_documents_content":{"kind":"list like","value":[{"original_url":"https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/nasal-congestion/basics/when-to-see-doctor/sym-20050644","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20210321183856/https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/nasal-congestion/basics/when-to-see-doctor/sym-20050644","parsed_text":{"title":"Nasal congestion When to see a doctor","passages":[]},"parsed_md":"Nasal congestion When to see a doctor - Mayo Clinic\n\n"},{"original_url":"http://www.emedicinehealth.com:80/sinus_infection/page6_em.htm","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20170810200955/http://www.emedicinehealth.com:80/sinus_infection/page6_em.htm","parsed_text":{"title":"How Is a Sinus Iinfection (Sinusitis) Diagnosed?","passages":["The diagnosis of a sinus infection is made based on a medical history assessment and a physical examination. Adequately distinguishing sinusitis from a simple upper respiratory infection or a common cold is important.","Sinusitis caused by bacteria usually requires antibiotics for treatment. Sinusitis can also be caused by viruses (meaning antibiotics will not help).","Upper respiratory infections and colds are viral illnesses. Treating a viral infection with antibiotics is of no benefit and may cause antibiotic resistance to occur.","CT scan: In most cases, diagnosing acute sinusitis requires no testing. When testing is indicated, a CT scan will clearly depict all of the paranasal sinuses, the nasal passages, and the surrounding structures. A CT scan may indicate a sinus infection if any of the these conditions is present:","Mucosal thickening can occur in people without symptoms of sinusitis. CT scan findings must be correlated with a person's symptoms and physical examination findings to diagnose a sinus infection.","However, mucosal thickening can occur in people without symptoms of sinusitis as well. Therefore, the CT scan findings must be correlated with a person's symptoms and physical examination findings in order to diagnose a sinus infection.","Ultrasound: Another noninvasive diagnostic tool is ultrasound. The procedure is fast, reliable, and less expensive than a CT scan, although the results are not as detailed. Ultrasound has not been widely accepted by the medical community for diagnosing sinus infections. This is partly because a CT scan offers the physician a more detailed image of the anatomy of the sinuses, which helps plan possible surgery if deemed necessary.","The ENT physician can directly visualize the nasal passages and the connection to the sinuses with a nasopharyngoscope, or sino-nasal endoscope. This is a fiberoptic, flexible or rigid tube that is inserted through the nose and enables the doctor to view the passageways and see if the sinuses are open and draining correctly. Anatomical causes of breathing difficulties may also be found, such as a deviated nasal septum, nasal polyps, and enlarged adenoids and tonsils.","An ENT specialist may also drain the affected sinus to test for the presence of organisms. This is a more invasive test. During this procedure, a doctor inserts a needle into the sinus through skin (or gum) and bone in an attempt to withdraw fluid, which then can be sent to the lab for culture. Any present bacteria can be identified, often in less than two days. Antibiotics may be given for treatment. If necessary, discomfort is alleviated by local anesthesia. The draining procedure is seldom used, because the CT scan may suffice for the diagnosis of sinusitis, and standard antibiotics are usually effective even when the exact bacterial cause is not known.","Coughs A cough is a symptom of an underlying disease or condition. A chronic or persistent cough may signal certain lung conditions that should be evaluated by a healt...learn more >>"]},"parsed_md":"Sinus Infection Causes, Symptoms, Treatment - How Is a Sinus Iinfection\n(Sinusitis) Diagnosed? - eMedicineHealth\n\n * Home\n * Topics A-Z\n * Slideshow Pictures\n * Image Gallery\n * Medications\n * Quizzes\n * Medical Dictionary\n\nAbout Us | Privacy | Site Map\n\nAugust 10, 2017\n\n * Like Us\n * Follow Us\n\nhome > allergies center > allergies a-z list > sinus infection article\n\nFont Size\n\nA\n\nA\n\nA\n\n«Previous\n\n1\n\n...\n\n4\n\n5\n\n6\n\n7\n\n8\n\n...\n\nNext»\n\n(Page 6 of 13)\n\nGlossary\n\n## Sinus Infection (cont.)\n\n 1. Sinusitis Slideshow\n 2. Nasal Allergy Relief Products Slideshow Pictures\n 3. 10 Common Allergy Triggers Slideshow Pictures\n\n### IN THIS ARTICLE\n\n * Sinus Infection (Sinusitis) Facts\n * What Is Sinus Infection (Sinusitis)?\n * What do the Sinuses Look Like (Pictures)?\n * What Are the Symptoms of Sinus Infection (Sinusitis)?\n * What Causes Sinus Infection (Sinusitis)?\n * Which Specialties of Doctors Treat Sinus Infections (Sinusitis)?\n * When Should You Seek Medical Care For a Sinus infection (Sinusitis)?\n * How Is a Sinus Iinfection (Sinusitis) Diagnosed?\n * What Home Remedies Help Soothe Sinus Infection (Sinusitis) Symptoms?\n * What Is the Treatment For Sinus Infection (Sinusitis)?\n * What OTC Nasal Sprays and Oral Decongestants Reduce Inflammation?\n * What Are the Side Effects of Nasal and Oral Decongestants?\n * What Medications Promote Drainage?\n * What Medications Cure a Sinus Infection and Opens the Sinuses?\n * What About Sinus Surgery For Sinus Infection (Sinusitis)?\n * Should I Follow-up With My Doctor After a Sinus Infection (Sinusitis)?\n * Can a Sinus Infection (Sinusitis) Be Prevented?\n * What Is the Prognosis For a Person With an Acute or Chronic Sinus Infection (Sinusitis)?\n * Sinus Infection Topic Guide\n\n### How Is a Sinus Iinfection (Sinusitis) Diagnosed?\n\nThe diagnosis of a sinus infection is made based on a medical history\nassessment and a physical examination. Adequately distinguishing sinusitis\nfrom a simple upper respiratory infection or a common cold is important.\n\n * Sinusitis caused by bacteria usually requires antibiotics for treatment. Sinusitis can also be caused by viruses (meaning antibiotics will not help).\n * Upper respiratory infections and colds are viral illnesses. Treating a viral infection with antibiotics is of no benefit and may cause antibiotic resistance to occur.\n\nCT scan: In most cases, diagnosing acute sinusitis requires no testing. When\ntesting is indicated, a CT scan will clearly depict all of the paranasal\nsinuses, the nasal passages, and the surrounding structures. A CT scan may\nindicate a sinus infection if any of the these conditions is present:\n\n * Air-fluid levels in one or more sinuses\n * Total blockage in one or more sinuses\n * Thickening of the inner lining (mucosa) of the sinuses\n * Mucosal thickening can occur in people without symptoms of sinusitis. CT scan findings must be correlated with a person's symptoms and physical examination findings to diagnose a sinus infection.\n\nHowever, mucosal thickening can occur in people without symptoms of sinusitis\nas well. Therefore, the CT scan findings must be correlated with a person's\nsymptoms and physical examination findings in order to diagnose a sinus\ninfection.\n\nUltrasound: Another noninvasive diagnostic tool is ultrasound. The procedure\nis fast, reliable, and less expensive than a CT scan, although the results are\nnot as detailed. Ultrasound has not been widely accepted by the medical\ncommunity for diagnosing sinus infections. This is partly because a CT scan\noffers the physician a more detailed image of the anatomy of the sinuses,\nwhich helps plan possible surgery if deemed necessary.\n\nIf symptoms persist despite adequate therapy, a referral to an\notolaryngologist (ENT) may be necessary.\n\n * The ENT physician can directly visualize the nasal passages and the connection to the sinuses with a nasopharyngoscope, or sino-nasal endoscope. This is a fiberoptic, flexible or rigid tube that is inserted through the nose and enables the doctor to view the passageways and see if the sinuses are open and draining correctly. Anatomical causes of breathing difficulties may also be found, such as a deviated nasal septum, nasal polyps, and enlarged adenoids and tonsils.\n * An ENT specialist may also drain the affected sinus to test for the presence of organisms. This is a more invasive test. During this procedure, a doctor inserts a needle into the sinus through skin (or gum) and bone in an attempt to withdraw fluid, which then can be sent to the lab for culture. Any present bacteria can be identified, often in less than two days. Antibiotics may be given for treatment. If necessary, discomfort is alleviated by local anesthesia. The draining procedure is seldom used, because the CT scan may suffice for the diagnosis of sinusitis, and standard antibiotics are usually effective even when the exact bacterial cause is not known.\n\nMedically Reviewed by a Doctor on 5/31/2016\n\nMedical Author:\n\nJohn P. 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A chronic\nor persistent cough may signal certain lung conditions that should be\nevaluated by a healt...learn more >>\n\nSee the Entire Sinus Infection Topic Guide »\n\n## Patient Comments & Reviews\n\n### The eMedicineHealth doctors ask about Sinus Infection:\n\n## Sinus Infection (Sinusitis) - Surgery\n\nPlease share your experience with sinus surgery.\n\nShare Your Story\n\n## Sinus Infection (Sinusitis) - Experience\n\nPlease share your experience with sinus infections or sinusitis.\n\nShare Your Story\n\n## Sinus Infection - Signs and Symptoms\n\nWhat signs and symptoms did you experience with your sinus infection?\n\nView 40 Comments\n\nShare Your Story\n\n## Sinus Infection - Effective Treatments\n\nWhat kinds of treatments have been effective for your sinus infection?\n\nView 31 Comments\n\nShare Your Story \n \n--- \n \nFacebook Twitter Email Print Article\n\n### From\n\n##### Allergies Resources\n\n * Track Cold and Flu Symptoms Near You\n * How Colds and Allergies Can Lead to Tinnitus\n * Allergies and Chronic Inflammation\n\n##### Featured Centers\n\n * 13 Best Quit-Smoking Tips Ever\n * What Stress Does to Your Mouth\n * Healthy Home: To Buy or Not to Buy Organic?\n\n##### Health Solutions From Our Sponsors\n\n * Frequent Constipation?\n * Greater Food Accessibility\n\n# Read What Your Physician is Reading on Medscape\n\n## Sinusitis, Acute »\n\nSinusitis is characterized by inflammation of the lining of the paranasal\nsinuses.\n\nRead More on Medscape Reference »\n\n## Topics Related to Sinus Infection\n\n * Bronchitis (Chronic)\n * Cocaine Abuse\n * Colds\n * Cough\n * Eye Pain\n * Fever (in Adults)\n * Foreign Body in the Nose\n * Meningitis in Children\n * Nosebleed (Epistaxis)\n * Perforated Eardrum (Ruputured Eardrum)\n\n## Allergy Topics\n\n * Allergic Reaction\n * Allergies Quiz\n * Hives\n * Food Allergy\n * Hay Fever Medications\n\n## Vitamins Related To Sinus Infection\n\n * Gentian\n\n# Medical Dictionary\n\n### Health Solutions From Our Sponsors\n\n * Knee Pain Management\n * Bent Fingers?\n * Cancer Treatments\n * Online Hearing Test\n\n * Seeking Cancer Care?\n * Painful Knees?\n * Cancer Support\n * Treat Pet Anxiety\n\n * Exercise & OA Knee Pain\n * Care for Valve Disease?\n * Pet Food Facts\n * Hearing Loss Help\n\n * Ringing in the Ears\n * Find Infant Formula\n * Aortic Valve Stenosis\n\n \n \n--- \n \nFirst Aid & Emergencies | Topics A-Z | Picture Slideshows | Medications |\nImage Gallery | eTools | Medical Dictionary Definitions About Us | Privacy |\nTerms of Use | Advertising Policy | Site Map | Contact Us WebMD | Medscape\nReference | Medscape | MedicineNet | RxList | OnHealth | BootsWebMD | Medscape\nFrance | Medscape Germany \n \nAd Choices\n\n©2017 WebMD, Inc. 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The mucus membrane of the nose is supplied with a network of blood vessels, and nasal congestion occurs when these blood vessels get inflamed as a result of the body’s natural immune response to allergens like dust, pollen, etc or virus and bacterial infections.","Together with nasal congestion there is excess of mucus buildup in the nose which makes the matter worse. Other terms used for nasal congestion are stuffy nose, blocked nose, nasal blockage etc.","Though nasal blockage due to common cold is not a serious condition, you surely feel miserable and irritated due to running nose, difficulty in breathing, you will not be able to concentrate on your work due to occasional headache and eye pain. There is several nasal decongestant home remedy which can be used to get immediate relief.","Tomato soup, garlic, pepper, lemon juice and salt: It is the best nasal congestion home remedy. Boil tomato soup, two cloves of garlic and 1 tsp of lemon juice and add pinch of salt.","When the content is properly boiled, add pinch of pepper. Drink the soup when it is warm. Tomato and lemon juice contain vitamin C, garlic and pepper are irritant and help to liquefy the mucus and get it cleared.","Put a drop of saline water in both the nostril it is the natural nasal decongestant. Alternatively steam inhalation, with saline water and a drop of peppermint essential oil is more beneficial. Onion is another natural nasal decongestant. Smell a piece of onion, it will stimulate the nose and allow the mucus to become thin and flow easily.","Chicken soup is used since ancient times as a natural nasal decongestant. Chicken soup contains natural anti inflammatory property, besides the steam of hot soup unclogs the nasal passage. It makes the mucus thinner and allows it to run, making breathing easier.","Exercise is a natural nasal decongestant. It helps better circulation of blood. And thus shrinks the inflamed nasal membrane which causes congestion.","Nasal decongestant can be prescribed by your physician, they also work the same way as the natural nasal decongestant. The only benefit with natural nasal decongestant is they do not come with any side effects.","One of them is vitamin C; drink a glass of fresh orange juice, this citrus fruit contains a substance called bioflavanoid. It stops the inflammation of the nasal mucus membrane thus relieving from nasal congestion. Further, Vitamin C also enhances the body’s overall immune function, making you less prone to recurrent nasal congestion.","A tea from tropical herb nettles acts as an anti histamine and prevents nasal congestion. The Tannin present in tea, black tea has a natural anti inflammatory properties. It reduces inflammation of the nasal mucus membrane and relieves congestion of nose."]},"parsed_md":"Home Remedies for Nasal Congestion Relief: Natural Nasal Decongestant\n\n### Simple-Remedies.com\n\nHome Remedies for Common Illness\n\n# Home Remedies for Nasal Congestion Relief: Natural Nasal Decongestant\n\nupu Common Cold April 13, 2011March 15, 2012Home Remedies For Nasal\nCongestion, How To Relieve Nasal Congestion Naturally, Nasal Decongestant Home\nRemedy\n\nNasal congestion occurs when the inner lining of the nose (i.e. the mucous\nmembrane) gets inflamed and swollen, either due to an infection or an allergy.\nThe mucus membrane of the nose is supplied with a network of blood vessels,\nand nasal congestion occurs when these blood vessels get inflamed as a result\nof the body’s natural immune response to allergens like dust, pollen, etc or\nvirus and bacterial infections.\n\nTogether with nasal congestion there is excess of mucus buildup in the nose\nwhich makes the matter worse. Other terms used for nasal congestion are stuffy\nnose, blocked nose, nasal blockage etc.\n\nThough nasal blockage due to common cold is not a serious condition, you\nsurely feel miserable and irritated due to running nose, difficulty in\nbreathing, you will not be able to concentrate on your work due to occasional\nheadache and eye pain. There is several nasal decongestant home remedy which\ncan be used to get immediate relief.\n\n## Nasal Decongestant Home Remedy\n\nHere are some simple home remedies that can be beneficial in management of\nnasal congestion,\n\n * Tomato soup, garlic, pepper, lemon juice and salt: It is the best nasal congestion home remedy. Boil tomato soup, two cloves of garlic and 1 tsp of lemon juice and add pinch of salt.\n\nWhen the content is properly boiled, add pinch of pepper. Drink the soup when\nit is warm. Tomato and lemon juice contain vitamin C, garlic and pepper are\nirritant and help to liquefy the mucus and get it cleared.\n\n * Put a drop of saline water in both the nostril it is the natural nasal decongestant. Alternatively steam inhalation, with saline water and a drop of peppermint essential oil is more beneficial. Onion is another natural nasal decongestant. Smell a piece of onion, it will stimulate the nose and allow the mucus to become thin and flow easily.\n * Chicken soup is used since ancient times as a natural nasal decongestant. Chicken soup contains natural anti inflammatory property, besides the steam of hot soup unclogs the nasal passage. It makes the mucus thinner and allows it to run, making breathing easier.\n * Exercise is a natural nasal decongestant. It helps better circulation of blood. And thus shrinks the inflamed nasal membrane which causes congestion.\n\n## How To Relieve Nasal Congestion Naturally?\n\nNasal decongestant can be prescribed by your physician, they also work the\nsame way as the natural nasal decongestant. The only benefit with natural\nnasal decongestant is they do not come with any side effects.\n\nOne of them is vitamin C; drink a glass of fresh orange juice, this citrus\nfruit contains a substance called bioflavanoid. It stops the inflammation of\nthe nasal mucus membrane thus relieving from nasal congestion. Further,\nVitamin C also enhances the body’s overall immune function, making you less\nprone to recurrent nasal congestion.\n\nA tea from tropical herb nettles acts as an anti histamine and prevents nasal\ncongestion. The Tannin present in tea, black tea has a natural anti\ninflammatory properties. 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These infections have primarily occurred in 15 southern-tier states, with more than half of all infections occurring in Texas and Florida. PAM also disproportionately affects males and children. The reason for this distribution pattern is unclear but may reflect the types of water activities (such as diving or watersports) that might be more common among young boys ^3.","For figures and tables representing information on cases of PAM that occurred from 1962 – 2019, visit Publications, Data, & Statistics.","Naegleria fowleri is a heat-loving (thermophilic) ameba found around the world ^1, ^2. Naegleria fowleri grows best at higher temperatures up to 115°F (46°C; see Pathogen and Environment page) and can survive for short periods at higher temperatures ^3, ^4. Naegleria fowleri is naturally found in warm freshwater environments such as lakes and rivers ^5-9, naturally hot (geothermal) water such as hot springs ^10, warm water discharge from industrial or power plants ^11, 12, geothermal well water ^13, 14, poorly maintained or minimally chlorinated swimming pools ^15, water heaters ^16, and soil ^5, where it lives by feeding on bacteria and other microbes in the environment. Sampling of lakes in the southern tier of the U.S. indicates that Naegleria fowleri is commonly present in many southern tier lakes in the U.S. during the summer ^5-9 but infections have also recently occurred in northern states ^17. Naegleria is not found in salt water, like the ocean.","Marciano-Cabral F, Cabral G. The immune response to Naegleria fowleri amebae and pathogenesis of infection.external icon FEMS Immunol Med Microbiol.2007;51:243-59.","Chang SL. Resistance of pathogenic Naegleria to some common physical and chemical agents. pdf icon[PDF – 8 pages]external icon Appl Environ Microbiol. 1978;35:368-75.","Maclean RC, Richardson DJ, LePardo R, Marciano-Cabral F. The identification of Naegleria fowleri from water and soil samples by nested PCR.external icon Parasitol Res. 2004;93(3):211–17.","Wellings FM, Amuso PT, Chang SL, Lewis AL. Isolation and identification of pathogenic Naegleria from Florida lakes.external icon Appl Environ Microbiol. 1977;34:661–7.","Sheehan KB, Fagg JA, Ferris MJ, Henson JM. PCR detection and analysis of the free-living amoeba Naegleria in hot springs in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.external icon Appl Environ Microbiol. 2003;69:5914-8.","Sykora JK, Keleti G, Martinez AJ. Occurrence and pathogenicity of Naegleria fowleri in artificially heated waters.external icon Appl Envion Microbiol. 1983;45(3):974-9.","Stevens AR, Tyndall RL, Coutant CC, Willaert E. Isolation of the etiological agent of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis from artificially heated waters.external icon Appl Environ Microbiol. 1977;34(6):701-5.","Marciano-Cabral F, MacLean R, Mensah A, LaPat-Polasko L. Identification of Naegleria fowleri in domestic water sources by nested PCR.external icon Appl Environ Microbiol. 2003;69(10):5864-9.","Yoder JS, Eddy BA, Visvesvara GS, Capewell L, Beach MJ. The epidemiology of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis in the USA, 1962-2008.external icon Epidemiol Infect. 2010;138(7):968-75.","Yoder JS, Straif-Bourgeois S, Roy SL, Moore TA, Visvesvara GS, Ratard RC, Hill V, Wilson JD, Linscott AJ, Crager R, Kozak NA, Sriram R, Narayanan J, Mull B, Kahler AM, Schneeberger C, da Silva AJ, Beach MJ. Deaths from Naegleria fowleri associated with sinus irrigation with tap water: a review of the changing epidemiology of primary amebic meningoencephalitis.external icon Clin Infect Dis. 2012;1-7.","Kemble SK, Lynfield R, DeVries AS, Drehner DM, Pomputius WF 3rd, Beach MJ, Visvesvara GS, da Silva AJ, Hill VR, Yoder JS, Xiao L, Smith KE, Danila R. Fatal Naegleria fowleri infection acquired in Minnesota: possible expanded range of a deadly thermophilic organism.external icon Clin Infect Dis. 2012;54:805-9.","PAM infections have been reported from around the world ^1^, ^2. Infections have primarily occurred in southern-tier states in the U.S. ^3, but infections were documented in Minnesota in 2010 and 2012 ^4 and other northern states since that time. Over half of all reported infections have occurred in Florida and Texas. In the United States and the rest of the world, PAM is primarily spread via swimming in warm freshwater lakes and rivers (about 3 out of 4 U.S. infections from 1962-2019) ^3. Other recreational water types like hot springs and canals have also been linked to PAM infections ^3.","Six infections in the U.S. have been associated with using water from drinking water systems to swim ^5 or use a slip-n-slide ^6, immerse the head in a bathtub ^5, mix solutions for nasal irrigation using a neti pot ^7, or perform ritual nasal rinsing or ablution ^8. PAM infections also occurred in the 1970s and 1980s in Australia ^9^, ^10 that were linked to showering, swimming, or having other nasal exposure to contaminated drinking water. The infections were linked to piping drinking water overland, sometimes for hundreds of kilometers, that resulted in the water being heated and having low to zero disinfectant levels that resulted in the water and pipes becoming colonized by Naegleria fowleri. Several water systems in the states of Western Australia and South Australia continue to monitor regularly for Naegleria fowleri colonization in drinking water distribution systems ^11. Infections due to contaminated water being used for religious practices ^8^, ^12 have also been reported.","Marciano-Cabral F, Cabral G. The immune response to Naegleria fowleri amebae and pathogenesis of infection.external icon FEMS Immunol Med Microbiol. 2007;51:243-59.","Yoder JS, Eddy BA, Visvesvara GS, Capewell L, Beach MJ. The epidemiology of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis in the USA, 1962-2008.external icon Epidemiol Infect. 2010;138(7):968-75.","Kemble SK, Lynfield R, DeVries AS, Drehner DM, Pomputius WF 3rd, Beach MJ, Visvesvara GS, da Silva AJ, Hill VR, Yoder JS, Xiao L, Smith KE, Danila R. Fatal Naegleria fowleri infection acquired in Minnesota: possible expanded range of a deadly thermophilic organism.external icon Clin Infect Dis. 2012;54:805-9.","Marciano-Cabral F, MacLean R, Mensah A, LaPat-Polasko L. Identification of Naegleria fowleri in domestic water sources by nested PCR.external icon Appl Environ Microbiol. 2003;69(10):5864-9.","Yoder JS, Straif-Bourgeois S, Roy SL, Moore TA, Visvesvara GS, Ratard RC, Hill V, Wilson JD, Linscott AJ, Crager R, Kozak NA, Sriram R, Narayanan J, Mull B, Kahler AM, Schneeberger C, da Silva AJ, Beach MJ. Deaths from Naegleria fowleri associated with sinus irrigation with tap water: a review of the changing epidemiology of primary amebic meningoencephalitis.external icon Clin Infect Dis. 2012;1-7.","CDC. Primary amebic meningoencephalitis associated with ritual nasal rinsing — St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, 2012. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2013;62(45):903.","Dorsch MM, Cameron AS, Robinson BS. The epidemiology and control of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis with particular reference to South Australia.external icon Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg. 1983;77:372-7.","Puzon GJ, Lancaster JA, Wylie JT, Plumb IJ. Rapid detection of Naegleria fowleri in water distribution pipeline biofilms and drinking water samples.external iconEnviron Sci Technol. 2009;43(17):6691-6.","PAM is a rare* disease. From 1962-2019, 148 infections in the U.S. have been reported to CDC. Other infections have been diagnosed in stored autopsy samples dating back to 1937 ^1. The annual number of U.S. infections ranges from 0 to 8, with higher numbers appearing to occur in heat wave years when air and water temperatures are higher. It does not appear that the number of infections has increased since CDC established its Free-living Ameba (FLA) Laboratory and PAM registry in 1978.","You cannot get infected from drinking water contaminated with Naegleria. You can only be infected when contaminated water goes up into your nose.","Humans become infected when water containing Naegleria fowleri enters the nose, usually while swimming. People do not get infected by drinking contaminated water. The ameba migrates to the brain along the olfactory nerve, through a bony plate in the skull called the cribriform plate, where it reaches the brain and begins to destroy the brain tissue ^1, ^2. Naegleria fowleri has not been shown to spread via water vapor or aerosol droplets (such as shower mist or vapor generated from a humidifier). The ameba has never been shown to have spread from one person to another.","Transplantation of organs from donors infected by Naegleria fowleri has been recorded, although none of the organ recipients became infected ^3-5. However, the occurrence of Naegleria fowleri outside the brain has been observed; Naegleria fowleri has been documented in tissue sections of lung, kidney, heart, spleen, and thyroid from two deceased PAM cases ^6. As a result, although the risk of transmission of Naegleria fowleri by donor organs is still unknown, it is unlikely to be zero so the risks of transplantation with an organ possibly harboring Naegleria fowleri should be carefully weighed for each individual organ recipient against the potentially greater risk of delaying transplantation while waiting for another suitable organ. This warrants continued study of the benefits and risks of transplanting organs or tissues from people infected by Naegleria fowleri.","Marciano-Cabral F, Cabral G. The immune response to Naegleria fowleri amebae and pathogenesis of infection.external icon FEMS Immunol Med Microbiol. 2007;51:243-59.","Kramer MH, Lerner CJ, Visvesvara GS. Kidney and liver transplants from a donor infected with Naegleria fowleri.external icon J Clin Microbiol. 1997;35:1032-3.","Bennett WM, Nespral JF, Rosson MW, McEvoy KM. Use of organs for transplantation from a donor with primary meningoencephalitis due to Naegleria fowleri.external icon Am J Transplant. 2008;8:1334-5.","PAM infections have been reported from around the world ^1, ^2. From 1962 through 2019, 148 infections have been documented in the U.S. Infections have occurred in all age groups, but 123 cases (83%) have occurred in children and adolescents (median age of 12 years; range 8 months to 66 years). Over three- quarters (>75%) of infections have been in males. Infected people were often reported to have participated in water-related activities such as swimming underwater, diving, and head dunking that could have caused water to go up the nose ^3.","Naegleria fowleri has also been documented to infect animals such as cattle ^4 and a South American tapir ^5. Experimental infection can be induced in other species including mice, which are used as the model system for studying Naegleria fowleri infections resulting from swimming ^6.","Marciano-Cabral F, Cabral G. The immune response to Naegleria fowleri amebae and pathogenesis of infection.external icon FEMS Immunol Med Microbiol. 2007;51:243-59.","Yoder JS, Eddy BA, Visvesvara GS, Capewell L, Beach MJ. The epidemiology of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis in the USA, 1962-2008.external icon Epidemiol Infect. 2010;138(7):968-75.","Visvesvara GS, De Jonckheere JF, Sriram R, Daft B. Isolation and molecular typing of Naegleria fowleri from the brain of a cow that died of primary amebic meningoencephalitis.external icon J Clin Microbiol. 2005;43(8):4203-4.","Lozano-Alarcón F, Bradley GA, Houser BS, Visvesvara GS. Primary amebic meningoencephalitis due to Naegleria fowleri in a South American tapir.external icon Vet Pathol. 1997;34:239-43.","Infections linked to freshwater swimming mostly occur during the heat of summer in July and August in the northern hemisphere when water temperatures peak and water levels are low ^1. Infections can increase during heat wave years as water temperatures increase.","Yoder JS, Eddy BA, Visvesvara GS, Capewell L, Beach MJ. The epidemiology of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis in the USA, 1962-2008.external icon Epidemiol Infect. 2010;138(7):968-75.","No data exist to accurately estimate the true risk of PAM. Hundreds of millions of visits to swimming venues occur each year in the U.S. ^1 that result in 0-8 infections per year. The extremely low occurrence of PAM makes epidemiologic study difficult. It is unknown why certain persons become infected with the amebae while millions of others exposed to warm recreational fresh waters, including those who were swimming with people who became infected, do not. Attempts have been made to determine what concentration of Naegleria fowleri in the environment poses an unacceptable risk ^2. However, no method currently exists that accurately and reproducibly measures the numbers of amebae in the water. This makes it unclear how a standard might be set to protect human health and how public health officials would measure and enforce such a standard.","Cabanes PA, Wallet F, Pringuez E, Pernin P. Assessing the risk of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis from swimming in the presence of environmental Naegleria fowleri.external icon Appl Environ Microbiol. 2001;67(7):2927-31.","Marciano-Cabral F, Cabral G. The immune response to Naegleria fowleri amebae and pathogenesis of infection.external icon FEMS Immunol Med Microbiol.2007;51:243-59.","Yoder JS, Eddy BA, Visvesvara GS, Capewell L, Beach MJ. The epidemiology of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis in the USA, 1962-2008.external icon Epidemiol Infect. 2010;138:968-75.","*Rare Disease There is no universal definition of a “rare disease” but the U.S. Rare Disease Act of 2002external icon defined a rare disease as affecting less than 200,000 people in the U.S. and this definition has been adopted by the National Institutes of Health, Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Centers.external icon","Linking to a non-federal website does not constitute an endorsement by CDC or any of its employees of the sponsors or the information and products presented on the website."]},"parsed_md":"Sources of Infection & Risk Factors | Naegleria fowleri | CDC\n\nSkip directly to site content Skip directly to page options Skip directly to\nA-Z link\n\nCenters for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC twenty four seven. Saving\nLives, Protecting People\n\nParasites — Naegleria fowleri — Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM) —\nAmebic Encephalitis\n\n# Sources of Infection & Risk Factors\n\nRelated Pages\n\nNaegleria fowleri is a free-living ameba that causes primary amebic\nmeningoencephalitis (PAM), a disease of the central nervous system ^1, 2. PAM\nis a rare disease* that is almost always fatal. In the United States**, there\nhave been 148 PAM infections from 1962 through 2019 with only four survivors.\nThese infections have primarily occurred in 15 southern-tier states, with more\nthan half of all infections occurring in Texas and Florida. PAM also\ndisproportionately affects males and children. The reason for this\ndistribution pattern is unclear but may reflect the types of water activities\n(such as diving or watersports) that might be more common among young boys ^3.\n\nFor figures and tables representing information on cases of PAM that occurred\nfrom 1962 – 2019, visit Publications, Data, & Statistics.\n\nNaegleria fowleri is a heat-loving (thermophilic) ameba found around the world\n^1, ^2. Naegleria fowleri grows best at higher temperatures up to 115°F (46°C;\nsee Pathogen and Environment page) and can survive for short periods at higher\ntemperatures ^3, ^4. Naegleria fowleri is naturally found in warm freshwater\nenvironments such as lakes and rivers ^5-9, naturally hot (geothermal) water\nsuch as hot springs ^10, warm water discharge from industrial or power plants\n^11, 12, geothermal well water ^13, 14, poorly maintained or minimally\nchlorinated swimming pools ^15, water heaters ^16, and soil ^5, where it lives\nby feeding on bacteria and other microbes in the environment. Sampling of\nlakes in the southern tier of the U.S. indicates that Naegleria fowleri is\ncommonly present in many southern tier lakes in the U.S. during the summer\n^5-9 but infections have also recently occurred in northern states ^17.\nNaegleria is not found in salt water, like the ocean.\n\n##### References\n\n 1. Marciano-Cabral F, Cabral G. The immune response to Naegleria fowleri amebae and pathogenesis of infection.external icon FEMS Immunol Med Microbiol.2007;51:243-59.\n 2. Visvesvara GS. Free-living amebae as opportunistic agents of human disease.external icon J Neuroparasitol. 2010;1.\n 3. Griffin JL. Temperature tolerance of pathogenic and nonpathogenic free-living amoebas.external icon Science. 1972;178(4063):869-70.\n 4. Chang SL. Resistance of pathogenic Naegleria to some common physical and chemical agents. pdf icon[PDF – 8 pages]external icon Appl Environ Microbiol. 1978;35:368-75.\n 5. Maclean RC, Richardson DJ, LePardo R, Marciano-Cabral F. The identification of Naegleria fowleri from water and soil samples by nested PCR.external icon Parasitol Res. 2004;93(3):211–17.\n 6. Wellings FM, Amuso PT, Chang SL, Lewis AL. Isolation and identification of pathogenic Naegleria from Florida lakes.external icon Appl Environ Microbiol. 1977;34:661–7.\n 7. John DT, Howard MJ. Seasonal distribution of pathogenic free-living amebae in Oklahoma waters.external icon Parasitol Res. 1995;81(3):193–201.\n 8. Duma RJ. Study of pathogenic free-living amebas in fresh-water lakes in Virginia. EPA Publication. 1980;EPA-PB-126369, Summary, 1981 is EPA-600/S1-80-037.\n 9. Ettinger MR, Webb SR, Harris SA, McIninch SP, C Garman G, Brown BL. Distribution of free-living amoebae in James River, Virginia, USA.external icon Parasitol Res. 2003;89(1):6-15.\n 10. Sheehan KB, Fagg JA, Ferris MJ, Henson JM. PCR detection and analysis of the free-living amoeba Naegleria in hot springs in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.external icon Appl Environ Microbiol. 2003;69:5914-8.\n 11. Sykora JK, Keleti G, Martinez AJ. Occurrence and pathogenicity of Naegleria fowleri in artificially heated waters.external icon Appl Envion Microbiol. 1983;45(3):974-9.\n 12. Stevens AR, Tyndall RL, Coutant CC, Willaert E. Isolation of the etiological agent of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis from artificially heated waters.external icon Appl Environ Microbiol. 1977;34(6):701-5.\n 13. Marciano-Cabral F, MacLean R, Mensah A, LaPat-Polasko L. Identification of Naegleria fowleri in domestic water sources by nested PCR.external icon Appl Environ Microbiol. 2003;69(10):5864-9.\n 14. Blair B, Sarkar P, Bright KR, Marciano-Cabral F, Gerba CP. Naegleria fowleri in well water.external icon Emerg Infect Dis. 2008;14(9):1499-501.\n 15. Yoder JS, Eddy BA, Visvesvara GS, Capewell L, Beach MJ. The epidemiology of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis in the USA, 1962-2008.external icon Epidemiol Infect. 2010;138(7):968-75.\n 16. Yoder JS, Straif-Bourgeois S, Roy SL, Moore TA, Visvesvara GS, Ratard RC, Hill V, Wilson JD, Linscott AJ, Crager R, Kozak NA, Sriram R, Narayanan J, Mull B, Kahler AM, Schneeberger C, da Silva AJ, Beach MJ. Deaths from Naegleria fowleri associated with sinus irrigation with tap water: a review of the changing epidemiology of primary amebic meningoencephalitis.external icon Clin Infect Dis. 2012;1-7.\n 17. Kemble SK, Lynfield R, DeVries AS, Drehner DM, Pomputius WF 3rd, Beach MJ, Visvesvara GS, da Silva AJ, Hill VR, Yoder JS, Xiao L, Smith KE, Danila R. Fatal Naegleria fowleri infection acquired in Minnesota: possible expanded range of a deadly thermophilic organism.external icon Clin Infect Dis. 2012;54:805-9.\n\nNumber of case reports of PAM by state of exposure, United States, 1962-2019.\n\nPAM infections have been reported from around the world ^1^, ^2. Infections\nhave primarily occurred in southern-tier states in the U.S. ^3, but infections\nwere documented in Minnesota in 2010 and 2012 ^4 and other northern states\nsince that time. Over half of all reported infections have occurred in Florida\nand Texas. In the United States and the rest of the world, PAM is primarily\nspread via swimming in warm freshwater lakes and rivers (about 3 out of 4 U.S.\ninfections from 1962-2019) ^3. Other recreational water types like hot springs\nand canals have also been linked to PAM infections ^3.\n\nSix infections in the U.S. have been associated with using water from drinking\nwater systems to swim ^5 or use a slip-n-slide ^6, immerse the head in a\nbathtub ^5, mix solutions for nasal irrigation using a neti pot ^7, or perform\nritual nasal rinsing or ablution ^8. PAM infections also occurred in the 1970s\nand 1980s in Australia ^9^, ^10 that were linked to showering, swimming, or\nhaving other nasal exposure to contaminated drinking water. The infections\nwere linked to piping drinking water overland, sometimes for hundreds of\nkilometers, that resulted in the water being heated and having low to zero\ndisinfectant levels that resulted in the water and pipes becoming colonized by\nNaegleria fowleri. Several water systems in the states of Western Australia\nand South Australia continue to monitor regularly for Naegleria fowleri\ncolonization in drinking water distribution systems ^11. Infections due to\ncontaminated water being used for religious practices ^8^, ^12 have also been\nreported.\n\n##### References\n\n 1. Marciano-Cabral F, Cabral G. The immune response to Naegleria fowleri amebae and pathogenesis of infection.external icon FEMS Immunol Med Microbiol. 2007;51:243-59.\n 2. Visvesvara GS. Free-living amebae as opportunistic agents of human disease.external icon J Neuroparasitol. 2010;1.\n 3. Yoder JS, Eddy BA, Visvesvara GS, Capewell L, Beach MJ. The epidemiology of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis in the USA, 1962-2008.external icon Epidemiol Infect. 2010;138(7):968-75.\n 4. Kemble SK, Lynfield R, DeVries AS, Drehner DM, Pomputius WF 3rd, Beach MJ, Visvesvara GS, da Silva AJ, Hill VR, Yoder JS, Xiao L, Smith KE, Danila R. Fatal Naegleria fowleri infection acquired in Minnesota: possible expanded range of a deadly thermophilic organism.external icon Clin Infect Dis. 2012;54:805-9.\n 5. Marciano-Cabral F, MacLean R, Mensah A, LaPat-Polasko L. Identification of Naegleria fowleri in domestic water sources by nested PCR.external icon Appl Environ Microbiol. 2003;69(10):5864-9.\n 6. Cope JR, Ratard RC, Hill VR, Sokol T, Causey JJ, Yoder JS, Mirani G, Mull B, Mukerjee KA, Narayanan J, Doucet M, Qvarstrom Y, Poole CN, Akingbola OA, Ritter JM, Xiong Z, da Silva A, Roellig D, Van Dyke R, Stern H, Xiao L, Beach MJ. The first association of a primary amebic meningoencephalitis death with culturable Naegleria fowleri in tap water from a U.S. treated public drinking water system.external icon Clin Infect Dis. 2015;doi:10.1093/cid/civ017.\n 7. Yoder JS, Straif-Bourgeois S, Roy SL, Moore TA, Visvesvara GS, Ratard RC, Hill V, Wilson JD, Linscott AJ, Crager R, Kozak NA, Sriram R, Narayanan J, Mull B, Kahler AM, Schneeberger C, da Silva AJ, Beach MJ. Deaths from Naegleria fowleri associated with sinus irrigation with tap water: a review of the changing epidemiology of primary amebic meningoencephalitis.external icon Clin Infect Dis. 2012;1-7.\n 8. CDC. Primary amebic meningoencephalitis associated with ritual nasal rinsing — St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, 2012. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2013;62(45):903.\n 9. Anderson K, Jamieson A. Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis. Lancet. 1972;1:902–3.\n 10. Dorsch MM, Cameron AS, Robinson BS. The epidemiology and control of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis with particular reference to South Australia.external icon Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg. 1983;77:372-7.\n 11. Puzon GJ, Lancaster JA, Wylie JT, Plumb IJ. Rapid detection of Naegleria fowleri in water distribution pipeline biofilms and drinking water samples.external iconEnviron Sci Technol. 2009;43(17):6691-6.\n 12. Shakoor S, Beg MA, Mahmood SF, Bandea R, Sriram R, Noman F, Ali F, Visvesvara GS, Zafar A. Primary amebic meningoencephalitis caused by Naegleria fowleri, Karachi, Pakistan. pdf icon[PDF - 4 pages]external icon Emerg Infect Dis. 2011:17;258-61.\n\nNumber of case reports of PAM by year, United States, 1962-2019.\n\nPAM is a rare* disease. From 1962-2019, 148 infections in the U.S. have been\nreported to CDC. Other infections have been diagnosed in stored autopsy\nsamples dating back to 1937 ^1. The annual number of U.S. infections ranges\nfrom 0 to 8, with higher numbers appearing to occur in heat wave years when\nair and water temperatures are higher. It does not appear that the number of\ninfections has increased since CDC established its Free-living Ameba (FLA)\nLaboratory and PAM registry in 1978.\n\n##### References\n\n 1. SN Gustavo. Fatal primary amebic meningoencephalitis. A retrospective study in Richmond, Virginia.external icon Am J Clin Pathol. 1970;54:737-42.\n\nYou cannot get infected from drinking water contaminated with Naegleria. You\ncan only be infected when contaminated water goes up into your nose.\n\nHumans become infected when water containing Naegleria fowleri enters the\nnose, usually while swimming. People do not get infected by drinking\ncontaminated water. The ameba migrates to the brain along the olfactory nerve,\nthrough a bony plate in the skull called the cribriform plate, where it\nreaches the brain and begins to destroy the brain tissue ^1, ^2. Naegleria\nfowleri has not been shown to spread via water vapor or aerosol droplets (such\nas shower mist or vapor generated from a humidifier). The ameba has never been\nshown to have spread from one person to another.\n\nTransplantation of organs from donors infected by Naegleria fowleri has been\nrecorded, although none of the organ recipients became infected ^3-5. However,\nthe occurrence of Naegleria fowleri outside the brain has been observed;\nNaegleria fowleri has been documented in tissue sections of lung, kidney,\nheart, spleen, and thyroid from two deceased PAM cases ^6. As a result,\nalthough the risk of transmission of Naegleria fowleri by donor organs is\nstill unknown, it is unlikely to be zero so the risks of transplantation with\nan organ possibly harboring Naegleria fowleri should be carefully weighed for\neach individual organ recipient against the potentially greater risk of\ndelaying transplantation while waiting for another suitable organ. This\nwarrants continued study of the benefits and risks of transplanting organs or\ntissues from people infected by Naegleria fowleri.\n\n##### References\n\n 1. Marciano-Cabral F, Cabral G. The immune response to Naegleria fowleri amebae and pathogenesis of infection.external icon FEMS Immunol Med Microbiol. 2007;51:243-59.\n 2. Visvesvara GS. Free-living amebae as opportunistic agents of human disease.external icon J Neuroparasitol. 2010;1.\n 3. Kramer MH, Lerner CJ, Visvesvara GS. Kidney and liver transplants from a donor infected with Naegleria fowleri.external icon J Clin Microbiol. 1997;35:1032-3.\n 4. Bennett WM, Nespral JF, Rosson MW, McEvoy KM. Use of organs for transplantation from a donor with primary meningoencephalitis due to Naegleria fowleri.external icon Am J Transplant. 2008;8:1334-5.\n 5. Tuppeny M. Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis with subsequent organ procurement: a case study.external icon J Neurosci Nurs. 2011;43(5):274-9.\n 6. Roy SL, Metzger R, Chen JG, Laham FR, Martin M, Kipper SW, Smith LE, Lyon GM 3rd, Haffner J, Ross JE, Rye AK, Johnson W, Bodager D, Friedman M, Walsh DJ, Collins C, Inman B, Davis BJ, Robinson T, Paddock C, Zaki SR, Kuehnert M, DaSilva A, Qvarnstrom Y, Sriram R, Visvesvara GS. Risk for transmission of Naegleria fowleri from solid organ transplantation.external icon Am J Transplant. 2014;14(1):163-71.\n\nNumber of case-reports of PAM by age group and gender, United States,\n1962-2019.\n\nPAM infections have been reported from around the world ^1, ^2. From 1962\nthrough 2019, 148 infections have been documented in the U.S. Infections have\noccurred in all age groups, but 123 cases (83%) have occurred in children and\nadolescents (median age of 12 years; range 8 months to 66 years). Over three-\nquarters (>75%) of infections have been in males. Infected people were often\nreported to have participated in water-related activities such as swimming\nunderwater, diving, and head dunking that could have caused water to go up the\nnose ^3.\n\nNaegleria fowleri has also been documented to infect animals such as cattle ^4\nand a South American tapir ^5. Experimental infection can be induced in other\nspecies including mice, which are used as the model system for studying\nNaegleria fowleri infections resulting from swimming ^6.\n\n##### References\n\n 1. Marciano-Cabral F, Cabral G. The immune response to Naegleria fowleri amebae and pathogenesis of infection.external icon FEMS Immunol Med Microbiol. 2007;51:243-59.\n 2. Visvesvara GS. Free-living amebae as opportunistic agents of human disease.external icon J Neuroparasitol. 2010;1.\n 3. Yoder JS, Eddy BA, Visvesvara GS, Capewell L, Beach MJ. The epidemiology of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis in the USA, 1962-2008.external icon Epidemiol Infect. 2010;138(7):968-75.\n 4. Visvesvara GS, De Jonckheere JF, Sriram R, Daft B. Isolation and molecular typing of Naegleria fowleri from the brain of a cow that died of primary amebic meningoencephalitis.external icon J Clin Microbiol. 2005;43(8):4203-4.\n 5. Lozano-Alarcón F, Bradley GA, Houser BS, Visvesvara GS. Primary amebic meningoencephalitis due to Naegleria fowleri in a South American tapir.external icon Vet Pathol. 1997;34:239-43.\n 6. John DT, Nussbaum SL. Naegleria fowleri infection acquired by mice through swimming in amebae-contaminated water.external icon J Parasitol. 1983;69:871-4.\n\nNumber of case reports of PAM by month of illness onset and probable water\nexposure, United States, 1962-2019.\n\nInfections linked to freshwater swimming mostly occur during the heat of\nsummer in July and August in the northern hemisphere when water temperatures\npeak and water levels are low ^1. Infections can increase during heat wave\nyears as water temperatures increase.\n\n##### References\n\n 1. Yoder JS, Eddy BA, Visvesvara GS, Capewell L, Beach MJ. The epidemiology of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis in the USA, 1962-2008.external icon Epidemiol Infect. 2010;138(7):968-75.\n\nNo data exist to accurately estimate the true risk of PAM. Hundreds of\nmillions of visits to swimming venues occur each year in the U.S. ^1 that\nresult in 0-8 infections per year. The extremely low occurrence of PAM makes\nepidemiologic study difficult. It is unknown why certain persons become\ninfected with the amebae while millions of others exposed to warm recreational\nfresh waters, including those who were swimming with people who became\ninfected, do not. Attempts have been made to determine what concentration of\nNaegleria fowleri in the environment poses an unacceptable risk ^2. However,\nno method currently exists that accurately and reproducibly measures the\nnumbers of amebae in the water. This makes it unclear how a standard might be\nset to protect human health and how public health officials would measure and\nenforce such a standard.\n\n##### References\n\n 1. US Census Bureau. Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2012. Arts, Recreation, and Travel: Participation in Selected Sports Activities 2009. excel icon[XLS – 1 MB]external icon 2012.\n 2. Cabanes PA, Wallet F, Pringuez E, Pernin P. Assessing the risk of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis from swimming in the presence of environmental Naegleria fowleri.external icon Appl Environ Microbiol. 2001;67(7):2927-31.\n\n##### References\n\n 1. Marciano-Cabral F, Cabral G. The immune response to Naegleria fowleri amebae and pathogenesis of infection.external icon FEMS Immunol Med Microbiol.2007;51:243-59.\n 2. Visvesvara GS. Free-living amebae as opportunistic agents of human disease.external icon J Neuroparasitol. 2010;1.\n 3. Yoder JS, Eddy BA, Visvesvara GS, Capewell L, Beach MJ. 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Most sinus problems are caused by viruses, which antibiotics don’t treat. And even those brought on by bacteria don’t usually improve any faster with antibiotics, the agency says.","Fortunately, a variety of natural remedies for sinus pain and sinus infections can effectively provide relief. Some of these approaches are even recommended by physicians, who say that getting sinus mucus flowing can help you feel better while your body successfully fights the infection.","Sinus problems happens when too much mucus builds up in the cavities behind your face. This causes one or more of these cavities to become swollen or inflamed.","In some people, especially those with allergies or asthma, this recurs regularly, leading to constant pressure around the nose, a bad-tasting postnasal drip, headache, exhaustion, or other symptoms.","In many cases, sinus home remedies — including those things your mother told you to do — can effectively improve inflamed sinuses, says Anthony Del Signore, MD, assistant professor of otolaryngology at Mount Sinai Beth Israel in New York City.","These treatments sooth irritated passageways and increase the flow of mucus so you don’t feel so stuffed up, he explains.","Get our exclusive workbook designed to help you look and feel your best. Inspired by the book 'The Self-Care Solution,' these challenges will set you up for a healthier, happier year ahead.","“Inhaling steam helps to soothe the sinus tissue and gives you the feeling of clearing them out a little,” Dr. Del Signore says.","You can simply stand in the shower or even sit in the bathroom when the shower is running. You can also place a warmed washcloth over your nose and cheeks while you lie on your bed.","For the most potent steam treatment, boil a pot of water, then take it off the heat. Tent a towel over your head and bend over the pot to inhale the steam. Be careful not to start out too close to the hot water and to keep your eyes closed. As the liquid cools, you can move in a little, but only to the point where it remains comfortable.","You might add a drop or two of essential oils; eucalyptus oil can help open the nose, while lavender essential oil or chamomile essential oil will calm you.","Nasal irrigation is basically a method of using a saltwater solution to force out germs and plugged-up mucus residing in the sinus passages. Other terms for this are nasal wash, nasal douche, or lavage. Some people refer to it by one of the popular devices used to get the water in, a “neti pot.”","A small number of studies has found irrigation can improve symptoms, including one review published in September 2016 in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.","Experts caution that it is important to use distilled or sterile water (you can sterilize tap water yourself by boiling for 3 to 5 minutes, then cooling) to avoid the rare possibility of introducing a parasite into your sinus passageways.","If you are in the midst of a sinus infection, a supported yoga pose where your head is elevated will help you feel better without putting too much pressure on your sinuses, says Leslie Kazadi, a certified yoga therapist who teaches around Los Angeles and online at YogisAnonymous.com.","Bend your knees and bring the soles of your feet together; you can place yoga blocks or rolled towels under your knees to make this more comfortable.","Come out of the pose by rolling off the bolster or blanket and onto your side, then pressing your hands against the floor to sit up.","Bromelain is a mixture of enzymes found in the pineapple plant that is sold as a dietary supplement. According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), you can get it as a powder, cream, tablet, or capsule, sometimes in combination with other ingredients.","According to a research published in the journal Laryngoscope, bromelain has been studied for sinusitis because it is thought to be effective in taming inflammation. A small number of double-blind studies has found bromelain improves sinus symptoms more than a placebo, the review found.","Research published in Alternative Medicine Review indicated that oral doses of bromelain are typically from 500 to 1000 milligrams (mg) per day, but some people take 2000 mg.","Although bromelain is natural, that doesn’t mean there can’t be side effects. The NCCIH cautions that some people experience allergic reactions, GI issues, menstrual problems, and an increased heart rate.","Quercetin is a natural plant component found in everything from onions and apples to green tea and red wine. Like many plant ingredients, it is an antioxidant. For sinus problems, quercetin has also been found to stabilize the cells in the body that release histamine — the chemical that stimulates mucus secretion in the sinuses.","The Alternative Medicine Review article recommends quercetin as helpful for sinusitis, suggesting a typical oral dose of 400 to 500 mg taken three times per day.","Staying hydrated keeps your sinuses moist so you feel better, and it also decreases the thickness of sinus mucus so it flows out more easily, Del Signore says.","“Everyone is guilty of not drinking enough water,” he says, recommending people get from six to eight 8-ounces glasses every day.","You will know if these remedies are effective because you will begin to feel better and your sinuses will be less congested.","However, unlike with antibiotics where symptoms start to diminish quickly, natural remedies typically take longer to work. So you should continue to do these remedies regularly for at least a week or two before determining if they are working.","You’ll want to check with your doctor even sooner if you have a severe case of a sinus infection — including a high fever, swelling around the eyes, and red and inflamed skin, among other symptoms, Del Signore says.","In this case, or if your symptoms do not clear up within two weeks, your doctor will likely prescribe an antibiotic.","You don’t have to keep living with the symptoms of a sinus infection. Here are eight smart tips from both experts and readers that’ll help get you breathing...","Your nose is stuffed and your head is pounding. Here's how to tell if a cold, allergies, or a sinus infection is to blame.","Colds, flu, allergens, and pollutants are the most common causes of sinus pain. Learn 10 steps you can take to avoid a sinus infection and the congestion...","Experts say the data shouldn’t cause anyone to change their diet yet, but it’s a promising avenue for more research.","The new guidelines come from two U.S. government health groups and are the first new recommendations since 2007. Experts say they’ll affect a significant...","A new study highlights the need for stronger guidelines to manage the risk of osteoporosis and fractures in people with asthma who use steroid inhalers...","Concerns about side effects, allergic reactions, and a rare immune disorder associated with the flu shot are keeping some people from being vaccinated...","© 1996-2021 Everyday Health, Inc. 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Most sinus problems are caused by viruses, which\nantibiotics don’t treat. And even those brought on by bacteria don’t usually\nimprove any faster with antibiotics, the agency says.\n\nFortunately, a variety of natural remedies for sinus pain and sinus infections\ncan effectively provide relief. Some of these approaches are even recommended\nby physicians, who say that getting sinus mucus flowing can help you feel\nbetter while your body successfully fights the infection.\n\n## What Is Sinusitis?\n\nSinus problems happens when too much mucus builds up in the cavities behind\nyour face. This causes one or more of these cavities to become swollen or\ninflamed.\n\nIn some people, especially those with allergies or asthma, this recurs\nregularly, leading to constant pressure around the nose, a bad-tasting\npostnasal drip, headache, exhaustion, or other symptoms.\n\nRELATED: What Are the Common Cold and Flu? Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and\nPrevention\n\n## Easy Natural Remedies Help Mucus Flow\n\nIn many cases, sinus home remedies — including those things your mother told\nyou to do — can effectively improve inflamed sinuses, says Anthony Del\nSignore, MD, assistant professor of otolaryngology at Mount Sinai Beth Israel\nin New York City.\n\nThese treatments sooth irritated passageways and increase the flow of mucus so\nyou don’t feel so stuffed up, he explains.\n\n## The Ultimate Self-Care Workbook\n\nGet our exclusive workbook designed to help you look and feel your best.\nInspired by the book 'The Self-Care Solution,' these challenges will set you\nup for a healthier, happier year ahead.\n\nFeatured\n\n### 1\\. Heat Up (or Steam Up) Your Face\n\nOne of the most effective home remedies for sinus infections is to warm up and\nmoisturize your sinus passageways.\n\n“Inhaling steam helps to soothe the sinus tissue and gives you the feeling of\nclearing them out a little,” Dr. Del Signore says.\n\nYou can simply stand in the shower or even sit in the bathroom when the shower\nis running. You can also place a warmed washcloth over your nose and cheeks\nwhile you lie on your bed.\n\nFor the most potent steam treatment, boil a pot of water, then take it off the\nheat. Tent a towel over your head and bend over the pot to inhale the steam.\nBe careful not to start out too close to the hot water and to keep your eyes\nclosed. As the liquid cools, you can move in a little, but only to the point\nwhere it remains comfortable.\n\nYou might add a drop or two of essential oils; eucalyptus oil can help open\nthe nose, while lavender essential oil or chamomile essential oil will calm\nyou.\n\nRELATED: Do I Have a Cold or the Flu?\n\n### 2\\. Irrigate Your Sinuses to Help Ease Symptoms and Prevent Sinus\nInfections\n\nNasal irrigation is basically a method of using a saltwater solution to force\nout germs and plugged-up mucus residing in the sinus passages. Other terms for\nthis are nasal wash, nasal douche, or lavage. Some people refer to it by one\nof the popular devices used to get the water in, a “neti pot.”\n\nA small number of studies has found irrigation can improve symptoms, including\none review published in September 2016 in the Canadian Medical Association\nJournal.\n\nExperts caution that it is important to use distilled or sterile water (you\ncan sterilize tap water yourself by boiling for 3 to 5 minutes, then cooling)\nto avoid the rare possibility of introducing a parasite into your sinus\npassageways.\n\nRELATED: Everything You Need to Know About Coronavirus\n\n### 3\\. Yoga Can Help Drain Mucus From Sinus Passageways\n\nIf you are in the midst of a sinus infection, a supported yoga pose where your\nhead is elevated will help you feel better without putting too much pressure\non your sinuses, says Leslie Kazadi, a certified yoga therapist who teaches\naround Los Angeles and online at YogisAnonymous.com.\n\nRELATED: Yoga 101: The Poses, the Types, the Health Benefits, and if You’re a\nBeginner, How to Get Started on the Mat\n\nOne pose Kazadi suggests is Supported Reclined Cobbler’s Pose.\n\nHow to Try Supported Reclined Cobbler’s Yoga Pose\n\n 1. Place a bolster or rolled up blanket under your back and lie on your bed or floor.\n 2. Bend your knees and bring the soles of your feet together; you can place yoga blocks or rolled towels under your knees to make this more comfortable.\n 3. Relax your arms out to your sides. Remain here for as long as is comfortable.\n 4. Come out of the pose by rolling off the bolster or blanket and onto your side, then pressing your hands against the floor to sit up.\n\n### 4\\. Consider Using a Supplement, Such as the Enzyme Bromelain\n\nBromelain is a mixture of enzymes found in the pineapple plant that is sold as\na dietary supplement. According to the National Center for Complementary and\nIntegrative Health (NCCIH), you can get it as a powder, cream, tablet, or\ncapsule, sometimes in combination with other ingredients.\n\nAccording to a research published in the journal Laryngoscope, bromelain has\nbeen studied for sinusitis because it is thought to be effective in taming\ninflammation. A small number of double-blind studies has found bromelain\nimproves sinus symptoms more than a placebo, the review found.\n\nResearch published in Alternative Medicine Review indicated that oral doses of\nbromelain are typically from 500 to 1000 milligrams (mg) per day, but some\npeople take 2000 mg.\n\nAlthough bromelain is natural, that doesn’t mean there can’t be side effects.\nThe NCCIH cautions that some people experience allergic reactions, GI issues,\nmenstrual problems, and an increased heart rate.\n\nRELATED: Do You Need a Vitamin D Supplement? Everything to Know\n\n### 5\\. Try Quercetin — a Powerful Herb You’ve Likely Never Heard Of\n\nQuercetin is a natural plant component found in everything from onions and\napples to green tea and red wine. Like many plant ingredients, it is an\nantioxidant. For sinus problems, quercetin has also been found to stabilize\nthe cells in the body that release histamine — the chemical that stimulates\nmucus secretion in the sinuses.\n\nThe Alternative Medicine Review article recommends quercetin as helpful for\nsinusitis, suggesting a typical oral dose of 400 to 500 mg taken three times\nper day.\n\n### 6\\. Drinking Liquids Help Ease Sinus Pain and Loosens Congestion\n\nStaying hydrated keeps your sinuses moist so you feel better, and it also\ndecreases the thickness of sinus mucus so it flows out more easily, Del\nSignore says.\n\n“Everyone is guilty of not drinking enough water,” he says, recommending\npeople get from six to eight 8-ounces glasses every day.\n\nSteer clear of too many caffeinated or alcoholic drinks, which can cause\ndehydration.\n\nRELATED: 7 Natural Flu Remedies That Actually Work\n\n## How to Tell if These Remedies Are Not Working\n\nYou will know if these remedies are effective because you will begin to feel\nbetter and your sinuses will be less congested.\n\nHowever, unlike with antibiotics where symptoms start to diminish quickly,\nnatural remedies typically take longer to work. So you should continue to do\nthese remedies regularly for at least a week or two before determining if they\nare working.\n\n## When To See a Doctor for Sinus Issues\n\nIf your symptoms persist more than one to two weeks, you should consult with\nyour physician.\n\nYou’ll want to check with your doctor even sooner if you have a severe case of\na sinus infection — including a high fever, swelling around the eyes, and red\nand inflamed skin, among other symptoms, Del Signore says.\n\nIn this case, or if your symptoms do not clear up within two weeks, your\ndoctor will likely prescribe an antibiotic.\n\nNEWSLETTERS\n\nSign up for our Healthy Living Newsletter!\n\nBy subscribing you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.\n\n## The Latest in Sinus Infection\n\n### 6 Sinus Infection Self-Treatment Mistakes to Avoid\n\nSome common home remedies should be avoided, while others should be used with\ncare.\n\nBy Meryl Davids LandauNovember 6, 2018\n\n### 8 Ways to Clear Up Sinus Congestion\n\nYou don’t have to keep living with the symptoms of a sinus infection. 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Whatever your triggers are, the symptoms can get to you.","What’s actually causing that stuffed-up feeling? When you’ve got a cold or allergies, the membranes lining your nasal passages become inflamed and irritated. They begin to make more mucus to flush out whatever causes the irritation, such as an allergen.","When you’re stuffed up, focus on keeping your nasal passages and sinuses moist. Although people sometimes think that dry air might help clear up a runny nose, it actually has the opposite effect. Drying out the membranes will irritate them further.","Try a Neti pot, nasal irrigator, or bulb syringe. Use distilled, sterile water or H2O that’s been boiled to make up the irrigation solution. Rinse the irrigation device after each use and let it air dry.","Prop yourself up. At night, lie on a couple of pillows. Keeping your head elevated may make breathing more comfortable.","Decongestants. These medicines help reduce the swelling in your nasal passages and ease the stuffiness and sinus pressure. They come as nasal sprays, like naphazoline ( Privine), oxymetazoline ( Afrin, Dristan, Duramist), or phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine, Sinex, Rhinall). They also come as pills, such as phenylephrine (Lusonal, Sudafed PE, Sudogest PE, and others) and pseudoephedrine (Sudafed, Sudogest).","Follow the directions for using them. Don’t use a decongestant you take by mouth for more than a week without checking with your doctor. You shouldn’t use a decongestant nasal spray for more than 3 days, or it could make your congestion worse. 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They begin to make more mucus to flush out whatever causes the\nirritation, such as an allergen.\n\nUse these tips to feel better and breathe easier.\n\n### Home Treatments\n\nWhen you’re stuffed up, focus on keeping your nasal passages and sinuses\nmoist. Although people sometimes think that dry air might help clear up a\nrunny nose, it actually has the opposite effect. Drying out the membranes will\nirritate them further.\n\nTo keep your nasal passages moist, you can:\n\n * Use a humidifier or vaporizer.\n * Take long showers or breathe in steam from a pot of warm (but not too hot) water.\n * Drink lots of fluids. This will thin out your mucus, which could help prevent blocked sinuses.\n * Use a nasal saline spray. It’s salt water, and it will help keep your nasal passages from drying out.\n * Try a Neti pot, nasal irrigator, or bulb syringe. Use distilled, sterile water or H2O that’s been boiled to make up the irrigation solution. Rinse the irrigation device after each use and let it air dry.\n * Sit a warm, wet towel on your face. It may relieve discomfort and open your nasal passages.\n * Prop yourself up. At night, lie on a couple of pillows. Keeping your head elevated may make breathing more comfortable.\n * Avoid chlorinated pools. They can irritate your nasal passages.\n\n### OTC Medicines\n\nThese drugs don’t need a prescription and can help tame your symptoms:\n\nDecongestants. These medicines help reduce the swelling in your nasal passages\nand ease the stuffiness and sinus pressure. They come as nasal sprays, like\nnaphazoline ( Privine), oxymetazoline ( Afrin, Dristan, Duramist), or\nphenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine, Sinex, Rhinall). They also come as pills, such\nas phenylephrine (Lusonal, Sudafed PE, Sudogest PE, and others) and\npseudoephedrine (Sudafed, Sudogest).\n\nFollow the directions for using them. Don’t use a decongestant you take by\nmouth for more than a week without checking with your doctor. You shouldn’t\nuse a decongestant nasal spray for more than 3 days, or it could make your\ncongestion worse. 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The guidelines further suggest that clinicians should recommend second-generation oral antihistamines, which are less likely to cause drowsiness, for patients complaining primarily of sneezing and itching.","AR is the fifth most common chronic disease in the United States, affecting one in six of all Americans, and is the most common chronic disease among children, the authors write. Medical treatment in the United States costs $2 to $5 billion, with more than half of that amount devoted to prescription medications. AR also accounts for as much as $2 to $4 billion in lost productivity annually, and an estimated 800,000 to 2 million lost school days, according to the work group led by Michael D. Seidman, MD, from the Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, West Bloomfield, Michigan.","The multidisciplinary panel of 21 experts created a series of actionable statements based on available evidence in the hope of reducing wide variation that now exists in care and promoting effective diagnosis for children older than 2 years and adults. The expert panel defines AR as an inflammatory response of the nasal mucous membranes after inhaling an allergen, such as grass pollen, dust mites, or pet dander, which can trigger symptoms that can include runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, and itching.","The panel issued a \"strong\" recommendation for intranasal steroids and oral antihistamines as first lines of treatment, a rating that indicates clinicians should follow the recommendation unless they have a \"clear and compelling\" rationale to choose an alternate approach.","However, clinicians should not offer oral leukotriene receptor antagonists as primary therapy for patients with AR, a recommendation that clinicians generally should follow while factoring in patient preferences. Nor should they routinely perform sinonasal imaging in patients with AR symptoms, which can subject people to \"unnecessary radiation exposure.\" Clinicians can diagnose patients with AR on the basis of their history, a physical exam, and allergy testing.","Intranasal steroids, the panel writes, are effective, superior to other therapies, improve quality of life, and have a targeted local effect. \"Placebo-controlled clinical trials demonstrate the effectiveness of [intranasal steroids] in the reduction of nasal symptoms including sneezing, itching, rhinorrhea, and congestion in adults and children with AR,\" write Dr Seidman and colleagues. \"By reducing nasal symptoms, [intranasal steroids] significantly improve the quality of life and sleep of patients with AR.\"","Second-generation oral antihistamines work quickly to tamp down symptoms and, because they are available over the counter and as generics, offer potential cost savings. \"Advantages of oral antihistamines include rapid onset of action, once-daily dosing, maintenance of effectiveness with regular use, and the availability of some drugs without a prescription. Some patients who fail to improve with one agent may respond to an alternative drug in this category,\" the panel writes.","Clinicians should offer sublingual or subcutaneous immunotherapy for patients with AR who are not responding to pharmacologic therapy, the panel recommends, in part to increase awareness of \"the only proven treatment for AR that has the potential to change the natural history of the disease.\"","In its review of the available evidence, the panel identified a number of gaps and suggests additional research, including randomized controlled trials to study the effect of environmental control strategies on AR, such as removing pets and using air filtration systems, and research into the safety and efficacy of allergen-specific immunotherapy and sublingual immunotherapy.","Financial support for the work was provided by the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation. One coauthor disclosed financial relationships with Scientific Advisory Board–Visalus, founding Body Language Vitamin Co, receiving funding from the National Institutes of Health, and holding patents related to supplements and the middle ear and brain implant. Another coauthor disclosed consulting for Wellpoint. Another coauthor disclosed being a speaker and/or consultant for Acclarent/Johnson & Johnson, GlaxoSmithKline, and Merck Inc. Another coauthor disclosed being a consultant for Merck and receiving contract support to his academic institution from Novartis. Another coauthor disclosed serving on the speakers' bureau at GlaxoSmithKline and serving on the advisory boards for Sunovion Pharmaceuticals and Transit of Venus. Another coauthor disclosed serving as principal investigator on a clinical study with Intersect, receiving a research grant from Medtronic, and serving as a speaker for Merck. Another coauthor disclosed serving as a consultant for First Line Medical. Another coauthor disclosed serving on the speakers' bureau at Sunovion and Teva; serving on the advisory panel and speakers' bureau at Meda, Mylan, and Sanofi; serving as the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology's executive committee chair and on the college's board of regents, its Rhinitis/Sinusitis Committee, and a related task force. The other authors have disclosed no relevant financial relationships.","Comments on Medscape are moderated and should be professional in tone and on topic. You must declare any conflicts of interest related to your comments and responses. Please see our Commenting Guide for further information. We reserve the right to remove posts at our sole discretion.","Comments on Medscape are moderated and should be professional in tone and on topic. You must declare any conflicts of interest related to your comments and responses. Please see our Commenting Guide for further information. 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Medical treatment in the United States costs $2\nto $5 billion, with more than half of that amount devoted to prescription\nmedications. AR also accounts for as much as $2 to $4 billion in lost\nproductivity annually, and an estimated 800,000 to 2 million lost school days,\naccording to the work group led by Michael D. Seidman, MD, from the Department\nof Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital,\nWest Bloomfield, Michigan.\n\nThe multidisciplinary panel of 21 experts created a series of actionable\nstatements based on available evidence in the hope of reducing wide variation\nthat now exists in care and promoting effective diagnosis for children older\nthan 2 years and adults. The expert panel defines AR as an inflammatory\nresponse of the nasal mucous membranes after inhaling an allergen, such as\ngrass pollen, dust mites, or pet dander, which can trigger symptoms that can\ninclude runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, and itching.\n\nThe panel issued a \"strong\" recommendation for intranasal steroids and oral\nantihistamines as first lines of treatment, a rating that indicates clinicians\nshould follow the recommendation unless they have a \"clear and compelling\"\nrationale to choose an alternate approach.\n\nHowever, clinicians should not offer oral leukotriene receptor antagonists as\nprimary therapy for patients with AR, a recommendation that clinicians\ngenerally should follow while factoring in patient preferences. Nor should\nthey routinely perform sinonasal imaging in patients with AR symptoms, which\ncan subject people to \"unnecessary radiation exposure.\" Clinicians can\ndiagnose patients with AR on the basis of their history, a physical exam, and\nallergy testing.\n\nIntranasal steroids, the panel writes, are effective, superior to other\ntherapies, improve quality of life, and have a targeted local effect.\n\"Placebo-controlled clinical trials demonstrate the effectiveness of\n[intranasal steroids] in the reduction of nasal symptoms including sneezing,\nitching, rhinorrhea, and congestion in adults and children with AR,\" write Dr\nSeidman and colleagues. \"By reducing nasal symptoms, [intranasal steroids]\nsignificantly improve the quality of life and sleep of patients with AR.\"\n\nSecond-generation oral antihistamines work quickly to tamp down symptoms and,\nbecause they are available over the counter and as generics, offer potential\ncost savings. \"Advantages of oral antihistamines include rapid onset of\naction, once-daily dosing, maintenance of effectiveness with regular use, and\nthe availability of some drugs without a prescription. Some patients who fail\nto improve with one agent may respond to an alternative drug in this\ncategory,\" the panel writes.\n\nClinicians should offer sublingual or subcutaneous immunotherapy for patients\nwith AR who are not responding to pharmacologic therapy, the panel recommends,\nin part to increase awareness of \"the only proven treatment for AR that has\nthe potential to change the natural history of the disease.\"\n\nIn its review of the available evidence, the panel identified a number of gaps\nand suggests additional research, including randomized controlled trials to\nstudy the effect of environmental control strategies on AR, such as removing\npets and using air filtration systems, and research into the safety and\nefficacy of allergen-specific immunotherapy and sublingual immunotherapy.\n\nFinancial support for the work was provided by the American Academy of\nOtolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation. One coauthor disclosed\nfinancial relationships with Scientific Advisory Board–Visalus, founding Body\nLanguage Vitamin Co, receiving funding from the National Institutes of Health,\nand holding patents related to supplements and the middle ear and brain\nimplant. Another coauthor disclosed consulting for Wellpoint. Another coauthor\ndisclosed being a speaker and/or consultant for Acclarent/Johnson & Johnson,\nGlaxoSmithKline, and Merck Inc. Another coauthor disclosed being a consultant\nfor Merck and receiving contract support to his academic institution from\nNovartis. Another coauthor disclosed serving on the speakers' bureau at\nGlaxoSmithKline and serving on the advisory boards for Sunovion\nPharmaceuticals and Transit of Venus. Another coauthor disclosed serving as\nprincipal investigator on a clinical study with Intersect, receiving a\nresearch grant from Medtronic, and serving as a speaker for Merck. Another\ncoauthor disclosed serving as a consultant for First Line Medical. 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This website also contains material copyrighted by 3rd parties.\n\n"},{"original_url":"https://www.modernreflexology.com/curing-nasal-congestion-with-acupressure-points/","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20210417152912/https://www.modernreflexology.com/curing-nasal-congestion-with-acupressure-points/","parsed_text":{"title":"Curing Nasal Congestion with Acupressure Points","passages":["Nasal congestion is the most feared and stubborn infection to avoid. Blockage or swelling of the nasal passages due to the lining of membranes caused by inflamed blood vessels is called as Nasal congestion. This condition obstructs the free flow of air from the nose. The symptoms of Nasal congestion and sinus pressure are nasal discharge, sinus pain, cough and congestion, head ache, bad breathe, fever, loss of smell and swollen nasal tissue.","You may think that only a cold or bad weather can cause this infection. But, there can be many other causes for Nasal or Sinus congestion, some of them include:","Most people with sinus infection face this congestion, which makes it hard for them to breathe. Long usage of medical sprays and drops can worsen this condition. Though there are many painful treatments to clear up nasal congestion, acupuncture has some simple methods to help relieve sinus congestion naturally. To cure nasal congestion, you don’t need to use medical equipments, just use the right pressure points. Check out these best pressure points to cure sinus congestion faster.","Warm your hands by rubbing them together. Now with the palm of your right hand rub the tip of your nose. Use a circular motion to warm the nose, do this 20 times. Repeat the same in the opposite direction. If you are suffering with stuffy nose, sinus congestion or nasal blockage, repeat this procedure at least 5 times a day. This will not only reduce the congestion but also works as a preventative from further blockage.","For sinus problem and severe pain, use this technique. Hold the joint between thumb and the index finger, press is hard. Hold it in this position for two minutes. This will reduce the irritation and pain in the nose.","Point to be noted: Pregnant women should not press this point as its stimulation is said to cause premature contractions in the uterus.","The joint near the bridge of the nose and eye socket is the area most affected with nasal congestion. Press both the areas near the eye sockets with the tips of your thumbs for 5 minutes. You can work on both these pressure points separately (one after another). However pressing these points together creates more pressure. If the pressure is applied properly you will get rid of the mucus in no time. You will also feel relieved from the pain and congestion.","Place your index fingers on the edge of both the nostrils; you can feel your cheek bone. This is the pressure point most commonly used in acupuncture to cure sinus congestion. Press this point with pressure for at least 4 minutes. Repeat this process several times. If it is properly pressed, it begins to flush out the blockage giving you a free flow of air in the nostrils.","Hold your head in your hands. Place your thumbs right behind your ears. Feel your skull with the thumbs and come to the base of it. Now your thumbs should be behind your ears and at the base of the skull. Press these two pressure points deeply and rub them for two minutes. Continue this process daily to reduce and prevent nasal congestion, cold and head ache.","On the back of your head where the neck and head are joined, you will find a large hollow space. Point A marked in the given image. Place your middle finger on it and apply pressure for 4 minutes. Observe the changes that occur in your nose. Along with curing nasal congestion it also helps to reduce headaches and mental stress.","Place your middle finger in the hollow areas below the collar bones and above the upper breast bone. Press these pressure points for 5 minutes to prevent sinus infection and to boost your immune system.","These points and techniques are not laid down only for people suffering from nasal congestion. They can be used by others who would like to prevent being victims of flu, cold, hay fever and sinus. Flu is very dangerous and many have been affected by it. Anyone can be a victim, old people, babies and even teenagers.","As heard before, prevention is better than cure. Acupuncture can make a big difference to your life if you practice it properly. The body is very sensitive and the bacteria that enter into it can be very dangerous. The anti- bodies present inside, try to prevent the body from diseases. Early precautions and care can make all the difference. Whenever your hands are free try to put these techniques to practice and avoid sinus congestion.","Devi Gajendran is a Post Graduate in Nutrition (University of Madras, Tamil Nadu) and has tons of experience in Fitness and Nutrition. She is the chief advisor and contributes to Modern Reflexology website and has her final say on all the segments under reflexology, acupressure points, acupuncture and so on. A holistic health advocator she believes that the combination of holistic practices can work wonders. When she is not sharing her valuable piece of knowledge about Reflexology she loves indulging in her hobby, dancing. She believes in driving away the blues with dancing. Her mantra is simple, stay calm and practice Reflexology.","Acupressure is a very good technique. I have tried it several times and it gives me immense relief. Your article was spot-on, thanks for sharing these tips 🙂","Dear Bipasha Kindly help My 8 year old son is seriously suffering from allergic symptoms which generally triggers when he is about to sleep. He will have severe itching in nose, eyes and the nose passage will block. Since years we are spending sleepless nights. We have tried several allergy medicines and nasal sprays which i feel stops working after few doses are taken regularly. I am really worried for his sufferings and could not bare his pain. I will be highly obliged for your help.","Activate the following points- 1. In the hollow below the collarbone next to the breastbone. 2. On the top, outer end of the elbow crease. 3. Two finger widths directly below the belly button.Four finger widths below the kneecap on the outside of the leg.4. On the top of the foot in the valley between the big toe and the second toe. Stimulating these points will help you to get rid of allergies.","Great and informative and useful article. I tried some of these acupressure methods after reading and got relief....God bless you !","This inf is very helpful for us . Can pl suggest acc points for eye sight for my 3 & half year old child Guransh kaur regards H S","thank you for the information. I’m pregnant and congested all the time and having trouble sleeping. I hope these tips help.","Thank you for these. I had such bad congestion that not even a sinus rinse would pass. No kidding that 10 minutes after doing these techniques, I passed a large mucus and was able to breathe again! Miraculous!","I’ve been suffering from a sinus headache for two days now. These tips are making a tremendous difference. Thank you for sharing them.","Your information is very useful and informative. My daughter gets a sore throat almost every month. Which acupressure points can you advise me to use that would really take care of this problem. Thanks!","Dear Bipasha Kindly help My 8 year old son is seriously suffering from allergic symptoms which generally triggers when he is about to sleep. He will have severe itching in nose, eyes and the nose passage will block. Since years we are spending sleepless nights. We have tried several allergy medicines and nasal sprays which i feel stops working after few doses are taken regularly. I am really worried for his sufferings and could not bare his pain. I will be highly obliged for your help.","I feel some mucus (balgam) continuously flowing through my throat ....it is called najla in hindi ...what can I do to cure this ?","Two useful acupressure points for clearing excess phlegm are Liv3, a liver point, and K27, a kidney point, . Liv3 sits on each foot, between the bones of the big toe and second toe, where they join the foot. Use your thumb to push into the space between these bones, pressing down and toward the ankle. Feel for a tender spot. Massage and hold the point with firm pressure until it is no longer painful. Do both sides, then move to K27. Follow your collarbone in toward the center, where it joins the breastbone. K27 rests in the hollow underneath the collarbone. Raise your shoulder to make the collarbone protrude if you can’t find the hollow. Massage, then press and hold the less tender side, then work on the more tender side, until the point no longer feels sore."]},"parsed_md":"Curing Nasal Congestion with Acupressure Points - Causes, Symptoms\n\nTop Posts\n\nAcupressure Points For Relieving Eye Strain\n\n6 Health Benefits of Traditional Thai Massage\n\n6 Acupuncture Points for Hemifacial Spasm Treatment\n\n8 Best Acupuncture Points A Potential Treatment For...\n\nEffective Acupuncture Points for Treating Depression Naturally\n\nTop 8 Acupressure Points for Treating Acne Naturally...\n\nEffective Acupuncture Points for Treating Sports Related Injury\n\n5 Helpful Acupressure Points for Postoperative Pain Relief\n\nEffective Acupuncture Therapy for Acute Ulcerative Colitis Disease\n\nHow Acupuncture is Helpful in Treating Nocturnal Enuresis...\n\nHome Reflexology Treatment Curing Nasal Congestion with Acupressure Points –\nCauses, Symptoms\n\nReflexology Treatment\n\n# Curing Nasal Congestion with Acupressure Points – Causes, Symptoms\n\nby Devi Gajendran October 10, 2013\n\nwritten by Devi Gajendran October 10, 2013\n\nNasal congestion is the most feared and stubborn infection to avoid. Blockage\nor swelling of the nasal passages due to the lining of membranes caused by\ninflamed blood vessels is called as Nasal congestion. This condition obstructs\nthe free flow of air from the nose. The symptoms of Nasal congestion and sinus\npressure are nasal discharge, sinus pain, cough and congestion, head ache, bad\nbreathe, fever, loss of smell and swollen nasal tissue.\n\n## Causes for Nasal Congestion:\n\nYou may think that only a cold or bad weather can cause this infection. But,\nthere can be many other causes for Nasal or Sinus congestion, some of them\ninclude:\n\n * Exposure to cold temperature\n * Drug addiction\n * Allergies caused by food, pet hair, milk, medication, smoke etc\n * Dust suffocation\n * Strong fragrances\n * Pregnancy\n * Addiction to smoking\n * Influenza\n * Spicy food\n\nMost people with sinus infection face this congestion, which makes it hard for\nthem to breathe. Long usage of medical sprays and drops can worsen this\ncondition. Though there are many painful treatments to clear up nasal\ncongestion, acupuncture has some simple methods to help relieve sinus\ncongestion naturally. To cure nasal congestion, you don’t need to use medical\nequipments, just use the right pressure points. Check out these best pressure\npoints to cure sinus congestion faster.\n\nDon’t Miss: Mobility Exercises to Treat Reflexology to Others and Yourself\n\n#### Nose Warmth:\n\nWarm your hands by rubbing them together. Now with the palm of your right hand\nrub the tip of your nose. Use a circular motion to warm the nose, do this 20\ntimes. Repeat the same in the opposite direction. If you are suffering with\nstuffy nose, sinus congestion or nasal blockage, repeat this procedure at\nleast 5 times a day. This will not only reduce the congestion but also works\nas a preventative from further blockage.\n\nImage: dooce.com\n\n#### Thumb and Index Finger:\n\nFor sinus problem and severe pain, use this technique. Hold the joint between\nthumb and the index finger, press is hard. Hold it in this position for two\nminutes. This will reduce the irritation and pain in the nose.\n\nImage: newhottopics.com\n\nPoint to be noted: Pregnant women should not press this point as its\nstimulation is said to cause premature contractions in the uterus.\n\n#### Bridge of Nose Massage:\n\nThe joint near the bridge of the nose and eye socket is the area most affected\nwith nasal congestion. Press both the areas near the eye sockets with the tips\nof your thumbs for 5 minutes. You can work on both these pressure points\nseparately (one after another). However pressing these points together creates\nmore pressure. If the pressure is applied properly you will get rid of the\nmucus in no time. You will also feel relieved from the pain and congestion.\n\nImage: Wikihow.com\n\n#### Nostril edge:\n\nPlace your index fingers on the edge of both the nostrils; you can feel your\ncheek bone. This is the pressure point most commonly used in acupuncture to\ncure sinus congestion. Press this point with pressure for at least 4 minutes.\nRepeat this process several times. If it is properly pressed, it begins to\nflush out the blockage giving you a free flow of air in the nostrils.\n\n#### Base of Skull:\n\nHold your head in your hands. Place your thumbs right behind your ears. Feel\nyour skull with the thumbs and come to the base of it. Now your thumbs should\nbe behind your ears and at the base of the skull. Press these two pressure\npoints deeply and rub them for two minutes. Continue this process daily to\nreduce and prevent nasal congestion, cold and head ache.\n\nImage: webmd.com\n\n#### Hollow Point:\n\nOn the back of your head where the neck and head are joined, you will find a\nlarge hollow space. Point A marked in the given image. Place your middle\nfinger on it and apply pressure for 4 minutes. Observe the changes that occur\nin your nose. Along with curing nasal congestion it also helps to reduce\nheadaches and mental stress.\n\nImage: Herbalshop.com\n\n#### Collar Bone:\n\nPlace your middle finger in the hollow areas below the collar bones and above\nthe upper breast bone. Press these pressure points for 5 minutes to prevent\nsinus infection and to boost your immune system.\n\nImage: yangtown.com\n\nThese points and techniques are not laid down only for people suffering from\nnasal congestion. They can be used by others who would like to prevent being\nvictims of flu, cold, hay fever and sinus. Flu is very dangerous and many have\nbeen affected by it. Anyone can be a victim, old people, babies and even\nteenagers.\n\nDon’t Miss: Reflexology Training at Your Home\n\nAs heard before, prevention is better than cure. Acupuncture can make a big\ndifference to your life if you practice it properly. The body is very\nsensitive and the bacteria that enter into it can be very dangerous. The anti-\nbodies present inside, try to prevent the body from diseases. Early\nprecautions and care can make all the difference. Whenever your hands are free\ntry to put these techniques to practice and avoid sinus congestion.\n\n20 comments\n\n0\n\nFacebookTwitterPinterestEmail\n\n##### Devi Gajendran\n\nDevi Gajendran is a Post Graduate in Nutrition (University of Madras, Tamil\nNadu) and has tons of experience in Fitness and Nutrition. She is the chief\nadvisor and contributes to Modern Reflexology website and has her final say on\nall the segments under reflexology, acupressure points, acupuncture and so on.\nA holistic health advocator she believes that the combination of holistic\npractices can work wonders. When she is not sharing her valuable piece of\nknowledge about Reflexology she loves indulging in her hobby, dancing. She\nbelieves in driving away the blues with dancing. Her mantra is simple, stay\ncalm and practice Reflexology.\n\nprevious post\n\n##### 5 Best Reflexology Exercises for Back Pain – Acupressure Points\n\nnext post\n\n##### Reflexology Points to Control Diabetes – Natural Acupressure Treatment\n\n#### You may also like\n\n### 11 Acupuncture Points that provide Neuroprotective Effects Against...\n\nApril 13, 2018\n\n### Acupressure for Trigeminal Neuralgia – 8 Nutritional Tips for...\n\nApril 5, 2018\n\n### Chinese Reflexology Therapy for Chronic Lyme Disease treatment\n\nMarch 29, 2018\n\n### How Acupuncture Helps Various Kinds of Painful Conditions\n\nJanuary 16, 2018\n\n### How These 8 Acupuncture Points Help You Quit...\n\nJanuary 5, 2018\n\n### Why is Acupuncture known as a Form of...\n\nDecember 29, 2017\n\n### How Acupuncture Helps in Treating Acne, Eczema, and...\n\nDecember 15, 2017\n\n### Get Rid of Season Allergies with these 9...\n\nNovember 30, 2017\n\n### The Power of Reflexology- A Perfect Treatment for...\n\nNovember 28, 2017\n\n### Everything about Treating Piles with Acupressure and Acupuncture...\n\nOctober 22, 2017\n\n#### 20 comments\n\nAndrew February 6, 2014 - 10:33 PM\n\nAcupressure is a very good technique. I have tried it several times and it\ngives me immense relief. Your article was spot-on, thanks for sharing these\ntips 🙂\n\nReply\n\nBipasha Mukherjee June 7, 2014 - 5:18 PM\n\nThank you for liking our work.\n\nReply\n\nMona Sunish June 27, 2016 - 3:32 PM\n\nDear Bipasha Kindly help My 8 year old son is seriously suffering from\nallergic symptoms which generally triggers when he is about to sleep. He will\nhave severe itching in nose, eyes and the nose passage will block. Since years\nwe are spending sleepless nights. We have tried several allergy medicines and\nnasal sprays which i feel stops working after few doses are taken regularly. I\nam really worried for his sufferings and could not bare his pain. I will be\nhighly obliged for your help.\n\nReply\n\nGopi Krishna August 2, 2016 - 8:55 PM\n\nActivate the following points- 1. In the hollow below the collarbone next to\nthe breastbone. 2. On the top, outer end of the elbow crease. 3. Two finger\nwidths directly below the belly button.Four finger widths below the kneecap on\nthe outside of the leg.4. On the top of the foot in the valley between the big\ntoe and the second toe. Stimulating these points will help you to get rid of\nallergies.\n\nReply\n\nAmit Gaikwad April 5, 2014 - 10:53 PM\n\nGreat and informative and useful article. I tried some of these acupressure\nmethods after reading and got relief....God bless you !\n\nReply\n\nhardeep singg September 21, 2014 - 2:50 PM\n\nThis inf is very helpful for us . Can pl suggest acc points for eye sight for\nmy 3 & half year old child Guransh kaur regards H S\n\nReply\n\nBipasha Mukherjee March 20, 2015 - 5:04 PM\n\nThe acupressure points mentioned in this article will help in providing better\neyesight https://www.modernreflexology.com/7-best-acupressure-points-for-\nbetter-eye-sight/\n\nReply\n\nLindsey January 19, 2015 - 5:11 PM\n\nthank you for the information. I’m pregnant and congested all the time and\nhaving trouble sleeping. I hope these tips help.\n\nReply\n\nNicole June 5, 2015 - 5:33 AM\n\nThank you for these. I had such bad congestion that not even a sinus rinse\nwould pass. No kidding that 10 minutes after doing these techniques, I passed\na large mucus and was able to breathe again! Miraculous!\n\nReply\n\nReena July 21, 2015 - 12:35 PM\n\ncan u please tell me sinus in my gums so having pain ans sweeling accuoressure\npoint to get relief\n\nReply\n\nDebbie July 29, 2015 - 3:26 AM\n\nI’ve been suffering from a sinus headache for two days now. These tips are\nmaking a tremendous difference. Thank you for sharing them.\n\nReply\n\nJuanita September 7, 2015 - 2:44 PM\n\nYour information is very useful and informative. My daughter gets a sore\nthroat almost every month. Which acupressure points can you advise me to use\nthat would really take care of this problem. Thanks!\n\nReply\n\nsilvia October 29, 2015 - 10:30 AM\n\nThank good help god bless you with this information.\n\nReply\n\njenelyn m.alapan November 30, 2015 - 2:49 PM\n\nthank you ,it helps a lot in curing diseases\n\nReply\n\nPooja Padmakumar December 9, 2015 - 3:22 PM\n\nThank you so much .....this really helped me cure myself !!! Its amazing 🙂\n\nReply\n\nGopi Krishna July 30, 2016 - 7:08 PM\n\nThanks for appreciating!\n\nReply\n\nMona Sunish June 27, 2016 - 3:34 PM\n\nDear Bipasha Kindly help My 8 year old son is seriously suffering from\nallergic symptoms which generally triggers when he is about to sleep. He will\nhave severe itching in nose, eyes and the nose passage will block. Since years\nwe are spending sleepless nights. We have tried several allergy medicines and\nnasal sprays which i feel stops working after few doses are taken regularly. I\nam really worried for his sufferings and could not bare his pain. I will be\nhighly obliged for your help.\n\nReply\n\nGopi Krishna July 30, 2016 - 7:07 PM\n\nhttps://www.modernreflexology.com/curing-nasal-congestion-with-acupressure-\npoints/ Follow this article for some respite.\n\nReply\n\nharman cheema July 26, 2016 - 7:56 PM\n\nI feel some mucus (balgam) continuously flowing through my throat ....it is\ncalled najla in hindi ...what can I do to cure this ?\n\nReply\n\nGopi Krishna July 30, 2016 - 4:51 PM\n\nTwo useful acupressure points for clearing excess phlegm are Liv3, a liver\npoint, and K27, a kidney point, . Liv3 sits on each foot, between the bones of\nthe big toe and second toe, where they join the foot. Use your thumb to push\ninto the space between these bones, pressing down and toward the ankle. Feel\nfor a tender spot. Massage and hold the point with firm pressure until it is\nno longer painful. Do both sides, then move to K27. Follow your collarbone in\ntoward the center, where it joins the breastbone. K27 rests in the hollow\nunderneath the collarbone. Raise your shoulder to make the collarbone protrude\nif you can’t find the hollow. Massage, then press and hold the less tender\nside, then work on the more tender side, until the point no longer feels sore.\n\nReply\n\n### Leave a Comment Cancel Reply\n\nThis site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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When working normally, the sinuses help humidify air as you breathe in and produce mucus that helps trap bacteria and foreign particles (like pollen).","But when nasal passageways become blocked (often due to irritated tissues), mucus that normally drains away can build up. Swollen nasal passages and mucus build-up are the usual causes of sinus congestion and pressure.","behind your cheekbones, between the bottom of your eyes, and the top of your upper jaw, about the size of a large walnut","Sinus congestion and pressure are difficult to ignore. The feeling of “fullness” is caused by the blockage of sinuses, as opposed to nasal congestion. Most feel the blockage in the cheeks and often find it difficult if not impossible to breathe through their nose.","The feeling of “fullness” is caused by the blockage of sinuses. Most feel the blockage in the cheeks and often find it difficult to breathe through their nose.","Water may help thin mucus, and thin mucus is more likely to drain. When you feel your sinus problems beginning, start hydrating.","The extra moisture helps keep nasal passages moist and helps with drainage. Anything from a hot shower to carefully inhaling steam from boiling water can help you feel better.","You may not be able to jump in the shower in the middle of the day. So the steam from a hot beverage or a bowl of soup can be quick sources of steam.","This medicine works by shrinking swollen tissues and allowing mucus to drain. The main available decongestants are pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine.","© Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. 2015. All rights reserved. This site is published by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division, which is solely responsible for its contents. This website is intended for visitors from the United States. Questions and comments? Call 1-888-217-2117, Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm EST. This site may contain links to websites to which our Privacy Policy does not apply. 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Swollen nasal passages and mucus\nbuild-up are the usual causes of sinus congestion and pressure.\n\n## WHICH SINUSES ARE CAUSING YOUR SINUS PAIN?\n\n### Frontal\n\nin your forehead, vary greatly in size\n\n### Ethmoid\n\nbehind your nose and between your eyes, about the size of a matchbox\n\n### Maxillary\n\nbehind your cheekbones, between the bottom of your eyes, and the top of your\nupper jaw, about the size of a large walnut\n\n### Sphenoid\n\ndeep in your head behind your nose, about the size of a large grape\n\n## SYMPTOMS OF SINUS CONGESTION\n\nSinus congestion and pressure are difficult to ignore. The feeling of\n“fullness” is caused by the blockage of sinuses, as opposed to nasal\ncongestion. Most feel the blockage in the cheeks and often find it difficult\nif not impossible to breathe through their nose.\n\nThe feeling of “fullness” is caused by the blockage of sinuses. Most feel the\nblockage in the cheeks and often find it difficult to breathe through their\nnose.\n\n## TIPS FOR SINUS CONGESTION RELIEF\n\n### Drink water.\n\nWater may help thin mucus, and thin mucus is more likely to drain. When you\nfeel your sinus problems beginning, start hydrating.\n\n### Wrap it up.\n\nApplying a warm towel to your head may relieve some pressure by easing swollen\ntissues.\n\n### Steam your sinuses.\n\nThe extra moisture helps keep nasal passages moist and helps with drainage.\nAnything from a hot shower to carefully inhaling steam from boiling water can\nhelp you feel better.\n\n### Steam on the go.\n\nYou may not be able to jump in the shower in the middle of the day. 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Enter search terms and tap the Search button. Both articles and products will be searched.","If you subscribe to any of our print newsletters and have never activated your online account, please activate your account below for online access. By activating your account, you will create a login and password. You only need to activate your account once.","If you've ever had a cold that just wouldn't go away, it may have been sinusitis — an inflammation of the paranasal sinuses, the cavities within the bones that surround the nose. The sinuses are lined with a thin membrane that produces mucus, which is normally swept along by hair cells and drains through small openings into the nasal cavity. Sinusitis (also called rhinosinusitis) starts when this drainage system becomes blocked, usually from swelling due to inflammation caused by infection or allergy. Soon, your head hurts, you feel facial pressure or pain, and thick mucus clogs your nose. The symptoms may clear on their own, but often they persist or repeatedly return.","There are millions of bacteria in our noses, and most of the time, they're harmless. Even when a few creep into the sinuses, they don't cause trouble, as long as they keep draining into the nose along with mucus. But if sinus drainage is blocked, glands in the sinuses continue to produce mucus, and the resulting pool of backed-up mucus provides \"the perfect culture medium.\" The bacteria grow out of control, causing infection, and the immune system kicks off an inflammatory response. The result: swelling, which causes headache and facial pain; mucus buildup, which produces congestion; and an influx of white blood cells to fight the bacteria, which thickens the mucus and may tint it yellow or green. Other symptoms include loss of smell or taste, cough, bad breath, fever, toothache, and fullness in the ears.","Treatment begins with simple remedies, such as nasal irrigation and, if necessary, progresses to more advanced strategies, such as prescription drug therapy or surgery. Most people with acute sinusitis get better without treatment, although you can ease the symptoms and reduce the likelihood of needing stronger medicine if you keep your nasal passages clear with a few low-tech preventive techniques (see \"Preventing sinusitis\"). It's hard to predict who will develop chronic sinusitis, but knowing more about the two main types can help you decide how to treat your symptoms and when to see a clinician. Here are the basics:","Acute sinusitis. Acute sinusitis usually starts with a cold. Viruses, not bacteria, cause colds, so it's useless to treat them with antibiotics. But when a cold turns into sinusitis, it means that blocked nasal passages have set off a secondary infection caused by bacteria and you may eventually need an antibiotic. If symptoms are severe and last for more than a week, you may want to see your primary care clinician. If you do have sinusitis, you may be prescribed an antibiotic, especially if preventive drainage strategies aren't helping.","For the pain, try a warm compress on your face, or inhale steam (see \"Preventing sinusitis\"). An over-the-counter pain reliever such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or acetaminophen can also relieve facial pain, as well as headache and fever.","Chronic sinusitis. If symptoms linger or keep returning, you may have chronic sinusitis, a more complex disorder that calls for evaluation by an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist","Nasal irrigation and decongestants can help in the treatment of chronic sinusitis by keeping mucus loose and nasal passages clear. The mucus-thinning agent guaifenesin (Mucinex) is another option. Nasal steroids may be added to help counter inflammation. Oral steroids are also effective, especially in reducing large polyps, but they can have serious long-term effects, such as weakened bones and greater susceptibility to infection.","Sometimes the main problem is anatomical, such as nasal polyps, a deviated septum, congenitally narrowed paranasal passages, or tissue thickened by years of infection. In this case, minimally invasive surgery may help, reducing the number and severity of sinus infections and sometimes restoring normal sinus function.","There are many things you can do to reduce your chance of developing sinusitis or to relieve early sinusitis symptoms. Here are some suggestions:","Bathe your nasal passages daily. Run water gently into the nasal passages to help clear excess mucus and moisten membranes. Good times to do it are in the morning and at night, when you brush your teeth.","Inhale steam. Linger in a hot shower. Or bring water to a boil, and pour it into a pan; place a towel over your head, and carefully bend over the pan to inhale the steam.","Avoid dry environments. A humidifier in your home (and where you work can help prevent nasal passages from drying out.","Sleep with your head elevated. Mucus pools in your sinuses at night when your head is down, so have your head propped up during sleep.","Be nice to your nose. Blow your nose gently, one nostril at a time. Forceful blowing can irritate the nasal passages and propel bacteria-laden mucus back up into your sinuses.","Be careful with decongestants. Tablets containing pseudoephedrine act on blood vessels to shrink membranes and keep nasal passages open. Nasal sprays also work well — and quickly. But using topical nasal decongestants for more than a day or two runs the risk of setting off a spiral of dependency as a result of rebound — increased swelling after the medication wears off. Oral decongestants can cause jitters and increase blood pressure, so if you have high blood pressure, don't use them without consulting a clinician first.","Disclaimer: As a service to our readers, Harvard Health Publishing provides access to our library of archived content. Please note the date of last review or update on all articles. No content on this site, regardless of date, should ever be used as a substitute for direct medical advice from your doctor or other qualified clinician.","Your body needs a steady supply of fluid to make up for what's lost when you exhale, sweat, and urinate. Hydration is a day-long process. Water is the best replacement fluid. It has 100% of what you need — pure H_2O — and no calories or additives."]},"parsed_md":"What to do about sinusitis - Harvard Health\n\nSkip to content\n\n * Search\n * Cart\n * Admin\n\nHEALTH TOPICS ▼\n\n## Search Harvard Health Publishing\n\nWhat can we help you find? Enter search terms and tap the Search button. 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The symptoms may\nclear on their own, but often they persist or repeatedly return.\n\n## What triggers sinusitis?\n\nThere are millions of bacteria in our noses, and most of the time, they're\nharmless. Even when a few creep into the sinuses, they don't cause trouble, as\nlong as they keep draining into the nose along with mucus. But if sinus\ndrainage is blocked, glands in the sinuses continue to produce mucus, and the\nresulting pool of backed-up mucus provides \"the perfect culture medium.\" The\nbacteria grow out of control, causing infection, and the immune system kicks\noff an inflammatory response. The result: swelling, which causes headache and\nfacial pain; mucus buildup, which produces congestion; and an influx of white\nblood cells to fight the bacteria, which thickens the mucus and may tint it\nyellow or green. Other symptoms include loss of smell or taste, cough, bad\nbreath, fever, toothache, and fullness in the ears.\n\n## Treating sinusitis\n\nTreatment begins with simple remedies, such as nasal irrigation and, if\nnecessary, progresses to more advanced strategies, such as prescription drug\ntherapy or surgery. Most people with acute sinusitis get better without\ntreatment, although you can ease the symptoms and reduce the likelihood of\nneeding stronger medicine if you keep your nasal passages clear with a few\nlow-tech preventive techniques (see \"Preventing sinusitis\"). It's hard to\npredict who will develop chronic sinusitis, but knowing more about the two\nmain types can help you decide how to treat your symptoms and when to see a\nclinician. Here are the basics:\n\nAcute sinusitis. Acute sinusitis usually starts with a cold. Viruses, not\nbacteria, cause colds, so it's useless to treat them with antibiotics. But\nwhen a cold turns into sinusitis, it means that blocked nasal passages have\nset off a secondary infection caused by bacteria and you may eventually need\nan antibiotic. If symptoms are severe and last for more than a week, you may\nwant to see your primary care clinician. If you do have sinusitis, you may be\nprescribed an antibiotic, especially if preventive drainage strategies aren't\nhelping.\n\nFor the pain, try a warm compress on your face, or inhale steam (see\n\"Preventing sinusitis\"). An over-the-counter pain reliever such as aspirin,\nibuprofen, or acetaminophen can also relieve facial pain, as well as headache\nand fever.\n\nChronic sinusitis. If symptoms linger or keep returning, you may have chronic\nsinusitis, a more complex disorder that calls for evaluation by an ear, nose,\nand throat (ENT) specialist\n\nNasal irrigation and decongestants can help in the treatment of chronic\nsinusitis by keeping mucus loose and nasal passages clear. The mucus-thinning\nagent guaifenesin (Mucinex) is another option. Nasal steroids may be added to\nhelp counter inflammation. Oral steroids are also effective, especially in\nreducing large polyps, but they can have serious long-term effects, such as\nweakened bones and greater susceptibility to infection.\n\nSometimes the main problem is anatomical, such as nasal polyps, a deviated\nseptum, congenitally narrowed paranasal passages, or tissue thickened by years\nof infection. In this case, minimally invasive surgery may help, reducing the\nnumber and severity of sinus infections and sometimes restoring normal sinus\nfunction.\n\n## Preventing sinusitis\n\nThere are many things you can do to reduce your chance of developing sinusitis\nor to relieve early sinusitis symptoms. Here are some suggestions:\n\nBathe your nasal passages daily. Run water gently into the nasal passages to\nhelp clear excess mucus and moisten membranes. Good times to do it are in the\nmorning and at night, when you brush your teeth.\n\nDrink lots of water. Good hydration helps keep the mucus thin and loose.\n\nInhale steam. Linger in a hot shower. Or bring water to a boil, and pour it\ninto a pan; place a towel over your head, and carefully bend over the pan to\ninhale the steam.\n\nAvoid dry environments. A humidifier in your home (and where you work can help\nprevent nasal passages from drying out.\n\nSleep with your head elevated. Mucus pools in your sinuses at night when your\nhead is down, so have your head propped up during sleep.\n\nBe nice to your nose. Blow your nose gently, one nostril at a time. Forceful\nblowing can irritate the nasal passages and propel bacteria-laden mucus back\nup into your sinuses.\n\nAvoid antihistamines unless prescribed. Antihistamines make mucus thick and\nhard to drain.\n\nBe careful with decongestants. Tablets containing pseudoephedrine act on blood\nvessels to shrink membranes and keep nasal passages open. Nasal sprays also\nwork well — and quickly. But using topical nasal decongestants for more than a\nday or two runs the risk of setting off a spiral of dependency as a result of\nrebound — increased swelling after the medication wears off. Oral\ndecongestants can cause jitters and increase blood pressure, so if you have\nhigh blood pressure, don't use them without consulting a clinician first.\n\nApril 2009 update\n\n### Share this page:\n\n * Share this page to Facebook\n * Share this page to Twitter\n * Share this page to Google Plus\n * Email this page\n\n### Print this page:\n\n * Print this page\n\nDisclaimer: As a service to our readers, Harvard Health Publishing provides\naccess to our library of archived content. Please note the date of last review\nor update on all articles. 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Adequately distinguishing sinusitis from a simple upper respiratory infection or a common cold is important.\",\n \"Sinusitis caused by bacteria usually requires antibiotics for treatment. Sinusitis can also be caused by viruses (meaning antibiotics will not help).\",\n \"Upper respiratory infections and colds are viral illnesses. Treating a viral infection with antibiotics is of no benefit and may cause antibiotic resistance to occur.\",\n \"CT scan: In most cases, diagnosing acute sinusitis requires no testing. When testing is indicated, a CT scan will clearly depict all of the paranasal sinuses, the nasal passages, and the surrounding structures. A CT scan may indicate a sinus infection if any of the these conditions is present:\",\n \"Mucosal thickening can occur in people without symptoms of sinusitis. CT scan findings must be correlated with a person's symptoms and physical examination findings to diagnose a sinus infection.\",\n \"However, mucosal thickening can occur in people without symptoms of sinusitis as well. Therefore, the CT scan findings must be correlated with a person's symptoms and physical examination findings in order to diagnose a sinus infection.\",\n \"Ultrasound: Another noninvasive diagnostic tool is ultrasound. The procedure is fast, reliable, and less expensive than a CT scan, although the results are not as detailed. Ultrasound has not been widely accepted by the medical community for diagnosing sinus infections. This is partly because a CT scan offers the physician a more detailed image of the anatomy of the sinuses, which helps plan possible surgery if deemed necessary.\",\n \"The ENT physician can directly visualize the nasal passages and the connection to the sinuses with a nasopharyngoscope, or sino-nasal endoscope. This is a fiberoptic, flexible or rigid tube that is inserted through the nose and enables the doctor to view the passageways and see if the sinuses are open and draining correctly. Anatomical causes of breathing difficulties may also be found, such as a deviated nasal septum, nasal polyps, and enlarged adenoids and tonsils.\",\n \"An ENT specialist may also drain the affected sinus to test for the presence of organisms. This is a more invasive test. During this procedure, a doctor inserts a needle into the sinus through skin (or gum) and bone in an attempt to withdraw fluid, which then can be sent to the lab for culture. Any present bacteria can be identified, often in less than two days. Antibiotics may be given for treatment. If necessary, discomfort is alleviated by local anesthesia. The draining procedure is seldom used, because the CT scan may suffice for the diagnosis of sinusitis, and standard antibiotics are usually effective even when the exact bacterial cause is not known.\",\n \"Coughs A cough is a symptom of an underlying disease or condition. A chronic or persistent cough may signal certain lung conditions that should be evaluated by a healt...learn more >>\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Sinus Infection Causes, Symptoms, Treatment - How Is a Sinus Iinfection\\n(Sinusitis) Diagnosed? - eMedicineHealth\\n\\n * Home\\n * Topics A-Z\\n * Slideshow Pictures\\n * Image Gallery\\n * Medications\\n * Quizzes\\n * Medical Dictionary\\n\\nAbout Us | Privacy | Site Map\\n\\nAugust 10, 2017\\n\\n * Like Us\\n * Follow Us\\n\\nhome > allergies center > allergies a-z list > sinus infection article\\n\\nFont Size\\n\\nA\\n\\nA\\n\\nA\\n\\n«Previous\\n\\n1\\n\\n...\\n\\n4\\n\\n5\\n\\n6\\n\\n7\\n\\n8\\n\\n...\\n\\nNext»\\n\\n(Page 6 of 13)\\n\\nGlossary\\n\\n## Sinus Infection (cont.)\\n\\n 1. Sinusitis Slideshow\\n 2. Nasal Allergy Relief Products Slideshow Pictures\\n 3. 10 Common Allergy Triggers Slideshow Pictures\\n\\n### IN THIS ARTICLE\\n\\n * Sinus Infection (Sinusitis) Facts\\n * What Is Sinus Infection (Sinusitis)?\\n * What do the Sinuses Look Like (Pictures)?\\n * What Are the Symptoms of Sinus Infection (Sinusitis)?\\n * What Causes Sinus Infection (Sinusitis)?\\n * Which Specialties of Doctors Treat Sinus Infections (Sinusitis)?\\n * When Should You Seek Medical Care For a Sinus infection (Sinusitis)?\\n * How Is a Sinus Iinfection (Sinusitis) Diagnosed?\\n * What Home Remedies Help Soothe Sinus Infection (Sinusitis) Symptoms?\\n * What Is the Treatment For Sinus Infection (Sinusitis)?\\n * What OTC Nasal Sprays and Oral Decongestants Reduce Inflammation?\\n * What Are the Side Effects of Nasal and Oral Decongestants?\\n * What Medications Promote Drainage?\\n * What Medications Cure a Sinus Infection and Opens the Sinuses?\\n * What About Sinus Surgery For Sinus Infection (Sinusitis)?\\n * Should I Follow-up With My Doctor After a Sinus Infection (Sinusitis)?\\n * Can a Sinus Infection (Sinusitis) Be Prevented?\\n * What Is the Prognosis For a Person With an Acute or Chronic Sinus Infection (Sinusitis)?\\n * Sinus Infection Topic Guide\\n\\n### How Is a Sinus Iinfection (Sinusitis) Diagnosed?\\n\\nThe diagnosis of a sinus infection is made based on a medical history\\nassessment and a physical examination. Adequately distinguishing sinusitis\\nfrom a simple upper respiratory infection or a common cold is important.\\n\\n * Sinusitis caused by bacteria usually requires antibiotics for treatment. Sinusitis can also be caused by viruses (meaning antibiotics will not help).\\n * Upper respiratory infections and colds are viral illnesses. Treating a viral infection with antibiotics is of no benefit and may cause antibiotic resistance to occur.\\n\\nCT scan: In most cases, diagnosing acute sinusitis requires no testing. When\\ntesting is indicated, a CT scan will clearly depict all of the paranasal\\nsinuses, the nasal passages, and the surrounding structures. A CT scan may\\nindicate a sinus infection if any of the these conditions is present:\\n\\n * Air-fluid levels in one or more sinuses\\n * Total blockage in one or more sinuses\\n * Thickening of the inner lining (mucosa) of the sinuses\\n * Mucosal thickening can occur in people without symptoms of sinusitis. CT scan findings must be correlated with a person's symptoms and physical examination findings to diagnose a sinus infection.\\n\\nHowever, mucosal thickening can occur in people without symptoms of sinusitis\\nas well. Therefore, the CT scan findings must be correlated with a person's\\nsymptoms and physical examination findings in order to diagnose a sinus\\ninfection.\\n\\nUltrasound: Another noninvasive diagnostic tool is ultrasound. The procedure\\nis fast, reliable, and less expensive than a CT scan, although the results are\\nnot as detailed. Ultrasound has not been widely accepted by the medical\\ncommunity for diagnosing sinus infections. This is partly because a CT scan\\noffers the physician a more detailed image of the anatomy of the sinuses,\\nwhich helps plan possible surgery if deemed necessary.\\n\\nIf symptoms persist despite adequate therapy, a referral to an\\notolaryngologist (ENT) may be necessary.\\n\\n * The ENT physician can directly visualize the nasal passages and the connection to the sinuses with a nasopharyngoscope, or sino-nasal endoscope. This is a fiberoptic, flexible or rigid tube that is inserted through the nose and enables the doctor to view the passageways and see if the sinuses are open and draining correctly. Anatomical causes of breathing difficulties may also be found, such as a deviated nasal septum, nasal polyps, and enlarged adenoids and tonsils.\\n * An ENT specialist may also drain the affected sinus to test for the presence of organisms. This is a more invasive test. During this procedure, a doctor inserts a needle into the sinus through skin (or gum) and bone in an attempt to withdraw fluid, which then can be sent to the lab for culture. Any present bacteria can be identified, often in less than two days. Antibiotics may be given for treatment. If necessary, discomfort is alleviated by local anesthesia. The draining procedure is seldom used, because the CT scan may suffice for the diagnosis of sinusitis, and standard antibiotics are usually effective even when the exact bacterial cause is not known.\\n\\nMedically Reviewed by a Doctor on 5/31/2016\\n\\nMedical Author:\\n\\nJohn P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP\\n\\nMedical Editor:\\n\\nSteven Doerr, MD\\n\\nNext Page:\\n\\nWhat Home Remedies Help Soothe Sinus Infection (Sinusitis) Symptoms?»\\n\\n«Previous\\n\\n1\\n\\n...\\n\\n4\\n\\n5\\n\\n6\\n\\n7\\n\\n8\\n\\n...\\n\\nNext»\\n\\n(Page 6 of 13)\\n\\nGlossary\\n\\nSinus Infection Topic Guide\\n\\n##### YOU MAY ALSO LIKE\\n\\nVIEW\\n\\nSinus Infection Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment\\n\\n## Must Read Articles Related to Sinus Infection\\n\\nBronchitis Bronchitis is acute or chronic inflammat...learn more >>\\n\\nColds The cold is the most commonly occurring illness in ...learn more >>\\n\\nCoughs A cough is a symptom of an underlying disease or condition. A chronic\\nor persistent cough may signal certain lung conditions that should be\\nevaluated by a healt...learn more >>\\n\\nSee the Entire Sinus Infection Topic Guide »\\n\\n## Patient Comments & Reviews\\n\\n### The eMedicineHealth doctors ask about Sinus Infection:\\n\\n## Sinus Infection (Sinusitis) - Surgery\\n\\nPlease share your experience with sinus surgery.\\n\\nShare Your Story\\n\\n## Sinus Infection (Sinusitis) - Experience\\n\\nPlease share your experience with sinus infections or sinusitis.\\n\\nShare Your Story\\n\\n## Sinus Infection - Signs and Symptoms\\n\\nWhat signs and symptoms did you experience with your sinus infection?\\n\\nView 40 Comments\\n\\nShare Your Story\\n\\n## Sinus Infection - Effective Treatments\\n\\nWhat kinds of treatments have been effective for your sinus infection?\\n\\nView 31 Comments\\n\\nShare Your Story \\n \\n--- \\n \\nFacebook Twitter Email Print Article\\n\\n### From\\n\\n##### Allergies Resources\\n\\n * Track Cold and Flu Symptoms Near You\\n * How Colds and Allergies Can Lead to Tinnitus\\n * Allergies and Chronic Inflammation\\n\\n##### Featured Centers\\n\\n * 13 Best Quit-Smoking Tips Ever\\n * What Stress Does to Your Mouth\\n * Healthy Home: To Buy or Not to Buy Organic?\\n\\n##### Health Solutions From Our Sponsors\\n\\n * Frequent Constipation?\\n * Greater Food Accessibility\\n\\n# Read What Your Physician is Reading on Medscape\\n\\n## Sinusitis, Acute »\\n\\nSinusitis is characterized by inflammation of the lining of the paranasal\\nsinuses.\\n\\nRead More on Medscape Reference »\\n\\n## Topics Related to Sinus Infection\\n\\n * Bronchitis (Chronic)\\n * Cocaine Abuse\\n * Colds\\n * Cough\\n * Eye Pain\\n * Fever (in Adults)\\n * Foreign Body in the Nose\\n * Meningitis in Children\\n * Nosebleed (Epistaxis)\\n * Perforated Eardrum (Ruputured Eardrum)\\n\\n## Allergy Topics\\n\\n * Allergic Reaction\\n * Allergies Quiz\\n * Hives\\n * Food Allergy\\n * Hay Fever Medications\\n\\n## Vitamins Related To Sinus Infection\\n\\n * Gentian\\n\\n# Medical Dictionary\\n\\n### Health Solutions From Our Sponsors\\n\\n * Knee Pain Management\\n * Bent Fingers?\\n * Cancer Treatments\\n * Online Hearing Test\\n\\n * Seeking Cancer Care?\\n * Painful Knees?\\n * Cancer Support\\n * Treat Pet Anxiety\\n\\n * Exercise & OA Knee Pain\\n * Care for Valve Disease?\\n * Pet Food Facts\\n * Hearing Loss Help\\n\\n * Ringing in the Ears\\n * Find Infant Formula\\n * Aortic Valve Stenosis\\n\\n \\n \\n--- \\n \\nFirst Aid & Emergencies | Topics A-Z | Picture Slideshows | Medications |\\nImage Gallery | eTools | Medical Dictionary Definitions About Us | Privacy |\\nTerms of Use | Advertising Policy | Site Map | Contact Us WebMD | Medscape\\nReference | Medscape | MedicineNet | RxList | OnHealth | BootsWebMD | Medscape\\nFrance | Medscape Germany \\n \\nAd Choices\\n\\n©2017 WebMD, Inc. 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See Additional Information.\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"http://www.mayoclinic.org:80/diseases-conditions/nonallergic-rhinitis/basics/treatment/con-20026910\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20160112205108/http://www.mayoclinic.org:80/diseases-conditions/nonallergic-rhinitis/basics/treatment/con-20026910\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"Nonallergic rhinitis Treatments and drugs\",\n \"passages\": []\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Nonallergic rhinitis Treatments and drugs - Mayo Clinic\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"http://www.simple-remedies.com:80/home-remedies/common-cold/nasal-decongestant-home-remedy.html\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20180721165936/http://www.simple-remedies.com:80/home-remedies/common-cold/nasal-decongestant-home-remedy.html\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"Home Remedies for Nasal Congestion Relief: Natural Nasal Decongestant\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"Nasal congestion occurs when the inner lining of the nose (i.e. the mucous membrane) gets inflamed and swollen, either due to an infection or an allergy. The mucus membrane of the nose is supplied with a network of blood vessels, and nasal congestion occurs when these blood vessels get inflamed as a result of the body’s natural immune response to allergens like dust, pollen, etc or virus and bacterial infections.\",\n \"Together with nasal congestion there is excess of mucus buildup in the nose which makes the matter worse. Other terms used for nasal congestion are stuffy nose, blocked nose, nasal blockage etc.\",\n \"Though nasal blockage due to common cold is not a serious condition, you surely feel miserable and irritated due to running nose, difficulty in breathing, you will not be able to concentrate on your work due to occasional headache and eye pain. There is several nasal decongestant home remedy which can be used to get immediate relief.\",\n \"Tomato soup, garlic, pepper, lemon juice and salt: It is the best nasal congestion home remedy. Boil tomato soup, two cloves of garlic and 1 tsp of lemon juice and add pinch of salt.\",\n \"When the content is properly boiled, add pinch of pepper. Drink the soup when it is warm. Tomato and lemon juice contain vitamin C, garlic and pepper are irritant and help to liquefy the mucus and get it cleared.\",\n \"Put a drop of saline water in both the nostril it is the natural nasal decongestant. Alternatively steam inhalation, with saline water and a drop of peppermint essential oil is more beneficial. Onion is another natural nasal decongestant. Smell a piece of onion, it will stimulate the nose and allow the mucus to become thin and flow easily.\",\n \"Chicken soup is used since ancient times as a natural nasal decongestant. Chicken soup contains natural anti inflammatory property, besides the steam of hot soup unclogs the nasal passage. It makes the mucus thinner and allows it to run, making breathing easier.\",\n \"Exercise is a natural nasal decongestant. It helps better circulation of blood. And thus shrinks the inflamed nasal membrane which causes congestion.\",\n \"Nasal decongestant can be prescribed by your physician, they also work the same way as the natural nasal decongestant. The only benefit with natural nasal decongestant is they do not come with any side effects.\",\n \"One of them is vitamin C; drink a glass of fresh orange juice, this citrus fruit contains a substance called bioflavanoid. It stops the inflammation of the nasal mucus membrane thus relieving from nasal congestion. Further, Vitamin C also enhances the body’s overall immune function, making you less prone to recurrent nasal congestion.\",\n \"A tea from tropical herb nettles acts as an anti histamine and prevents nasal congestion. The Tannin present in tea, black tea has a natural anti inflammatory properties. It reduces inflammation of the nasal mucus membrane and relieves congestion of nose.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Home Remedies for Nasal Congestion Relief: Natural Nasal Decongestant\\n\\n### Simple-Remedies.com\\n\\nHome Remedies for Common Illness\\n\\n# Home Remedies for Nasal Congestion Relief: Natural Nasal Decongestant\\n\\nupu Common Cold April 13, 2011March 15, 2012Home Remedies For Nasal\\nCongestion, How To Relieve Nasal Congestion Naturally, Nasal Decongestant Home\\nRemedy\\n\\nNasal congestion occurs when the inner lining of the nose (i.e. the mucous\\nmembrane) gets inflamed and swollen, either due to an infection or an allergy.\\nThe mucus membrane of the nose is supplied with a network of blood vessels,\\nand nasal congestion occurs when these blood vessels get inflamed as a result\\nof the body’s natural immune response to allergens like dust, pollen, etc or\\nvirus and bacterial infections.\\n\\nTogether with nasal congestion there is excess of mucus buildup in the nose\\nwhich makes the matter worse. Other terms used for nasal congestion are stuffy\\nnose, blocked nose, nasal blockage etc.\\n\\nThough nasal blockage due to common cold is not a serious condition, you\\nsurely feel miserable and irritated due to running nose, difficulty in\\nbreathing, you will not be able to concentrate on your work due to occasional\\nheadache and eye pain. There is several nasal decongestant home remedy which\\ncan be used to get immediate relief.\\n\\n## Nasal Decongestant Home Remedy\\n\\nHere are some simple home remedies that can be beneficial in management of\\nnasal congestion,\\n\\n * Tomato soup, garlic, pepper, lemon juice and salt: It is the best nasal congestion home remedy. Boil tomato soup, two cloves of garlic and 1 tsp of lemon juice and add pinch of salt.\\n\\nWhen the content is properly boiled, add pinch of pepper. Drink the soup when\\nit is warm. Tomato and lemon juice contain vitamin C, garlic and pepper are\\nirritant and help to liquefy the mucus and get it cleared.\\n\\n * Put a drop of saline water in both the nostril it is the natural nasal decongestant. Alternatively steam inhalation, with saline water and a drop of peppermint essential oil is more beneficial. Onion is another natural nasal decongestant. Smell a piece of onion, it will stimulate the nose and allow the mucus to become thin and flow easily.\\n * Chicken soup is used since ancient times as a natural nasal decongestant. Chicken soup contains natural anti inflammatory property, besides the steam of hot soup unclogs the nasal passage. It makes the mucus thinner and allows it to run, making breathing easier.\\n * Exercise is a natural nasal decongestant. It helps better circulation of blood. And thus shrinks the inflamed nasal membrane which causes congestion.\\n\\n## How To Relieve Nasal Congestion Naturally?\\n\\nNasal decongestant can be prescribed by your physician, they also work the\\nsame way as the natural nasal decongestant. The only benefit with natural\\nnasal decongestant is they do not come with any side effects.\\n\\nOne of them is vitamin C; drink a glass of fresh orange juice, this citrus\\nfruit contains a substance called bioflavanoid. It stops the inflammation of\\nthe nasal mucus membrane thus relieving from nasal congestion. Further,\\nVitamin C also enhances the body’s overall immune function, making you less\\nprone to recurrent nasal congestion.\\n\\nA tea from tropical herb nettles acts as an anti histamine and prevents nasal\\ncongestion. The Tannin present in tea, black tea has a natural anti\\ninflammatory properties. It reduces inflammation of the nasal mucus membrane\\nand relieves congestion of nose.\\n\\n### Related posts:\\n\\n * Home Remedies For Nasal Congestion | Natural Cures For Blocked Nose\\n * Blocked Nasal Passage Symptoms: Home Remedies For Nasal Congestion\\n * Causes of Chronic Nasal Congestion and Its Home Remedies for Treatment\\n * How To Help Baby With Congestion: Remedies For Congestion Relief\\n * Natural Remedies for Dry Nose and Nostrils: Dry Nasal Passage Causes\\n\\n### Recent Posts\\n\\n * Facts and Myths: Is Garcinia Gambojia Really a Miracle Fat Burning Home Remedy?\\n * 9 Effective Tips to Get Deep Sleep at Night\\n * Causes of Itchy Feet in Toddlers: 4 Home Remedies to Relieve the Itching\\n * Uneven Eyelids Causes: Natural Ways to Fix This\\n * 5 Physical and Psychological Benefits of Cross Trainer Exercise\\n\\n### Related Posts\\n\\n 1. Home Remedies For Nasal Congestion | Natural Cures For Blocked Nose\\n 2. Blocked Nasal Passage Symptoms: Home Remedies For Nasal Congestion\\n 3. Causes of Chronic Nasal Congestion and Its Home Remedies for Treatment\\n 4. How To Help Baby With Congestion: Remedies For Congestion Relief\\n 5. Natural Remedies for Dry Nose and Nostrils: Dry Nasal Passage Causes\\n\\nCopyright © 2018 Simple-Remedies.com. Powered by WordPress. Theme: Accelerate\\nby ThemeGrill.\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/naegleria/infection-sources.html\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20211019231850/https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/naegleria/infection-sources.html\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"Sources of Infection & Risk Factors\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"Naegleria fowleri is a free-living ameba that causes primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), a disease of the central nervous system ^1, 2. PAM is a rare disease* that is almost always fatal. In the United States**, there have been 148 PAM infections from 1962 through 2019 with only four survivors. These infections have primarily occurred in 15 southern-tier states, with more than half of all infections occurring in Texas and Florida. PAM also disproportionately affects males and children. The reason for this distribution pattern is unclear but may reflect the types of water activities (such as diving or watersports) that might be more common among young boys ^3.\",\n \"For figures and tables representing information on cases of PAM that occurred from 1962 – 2019, visit Publications, Data, & Statistics.\",\n \"Naegleria fowleri is a heat-loving (thermophilic) ameba found around the world ^1, ^2. Naegleria fowleri grows best at higher temperatures up to 115°F (46°C; see Pathogen and Environment page) and can survive for short periods at higher temperatures ^3, ^4. Naegleria fowleri is naturally found in warm freshwater environments such as lakes and rivers ^5-9, naturally hot (geothermal) water such as hot springs ^10, warm water discharge from industrial or power plants ^11, 12, geothermal well water ^13, 14, poorly maintained or minimally chlorinated swimming pools ^15, water heaters ^16, and soil ^5, where it lives by feeding on bacteria and other microbes in the environment. Sampling of lakes in the southern tier of the U.S. indicates that Naegleria fowleri is commonly present in many southern tier lakes in the U.S. during the summer ^5-9 but infections have also recently occurred in northern states ^17. Naegleria is not found in salt water, like the ocean.\",\n \"Marciano-Cabral F, Cabral G. The immune response to Naegleria fowleri amebae and pathogenesis of infection.external icon FEMS Immunol Med Microbiol.2007;51:243-59.\",\n \"Chang SL. Resistance of pathogenic Naegleria to some common physical and chemical agents. pdf icon[PDF – 8 pages]external icon Appl Environ Microbiol. 1978;35:368-75.\",\n \"Maclean RC, Richardson DJ, LePardo R, Marciano-Cabral F. The identification of Naegleria fowleri from water and soil samples by nested PCR.external icon Parasitol Res. 2004;93(3):211–17.\",\n \"Wellings FM, Amuso PT, Chang SL, Lewis AL. Isolation and identification of pathogenic Naegleria from Florida lakes.external icon Appl Environ Microbiol. 1977;34:661–7.\",\n \"Sheehan KB, Fagg JA, Ferris MJ, Henson JM. PCR detection and analysis of the free-living amoeba Naegleria in hot springs in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.external icon Appl Environ Microbiol. 2003;69:5914-8.\",\n \"Sykora JK, Keleti G, Martinez AJ. Occurrence and pathogenicity of Naegleria fowleri in artificially heated waters.external icon Appl Envion Microbiol. 1983;45(3):974-9.\",\n \"Stevens AR, Tyndall RL, Coutant CC, Willaert E. Isolation of the etiological agent of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis from artificially heated waters.external icon Appl Environ Microbiol. 1977;34(6):701-5.\",\n \"Marciano-Cabral F, MacLean R, Mensah A, LaPat-Polasko L. Identification of Naegleria fowleri in domestic water sources by nested PCR.external icon Appl Environ Microbiol. 2003;69(10):5864-9.\",\n \"Yoder JS, Eddy BA, Visvesvara GS, Capewell L, Beach MJ. The epidemiology of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis in the USA, 1962-2008.external icon Epidemiol Infect. 2010;138(7):968-75.\",\n \"Yoder JS, Straif-Bourgeois S, Roy SL, Moore TA, Visvesvara GS, Ratard RC, Hill V, Wilson JD, Linscott AJ, Crager R, Kozak NA, Sriram R, Narayanan J, Mull B, Kahler AM, Schneeberger C, da Silva AJ, Beach MJ. Deaths from Naegleria fowleri associated with sinus irrigation with tap water: a review of the changing epidemiology of primary amebic meningoencephalitis.external icon Clin Infect Dis. 2012;1-7.\",\n \"Kemble SK, Lynfield R, DeVries AS, Drehner DM, Pomputius WF 3rd, Beach MJ, Visvesvara GS, da Silva AJ, Hill VR, Yoder JS, Xiao L, Smith KE, Danila R. Fatal Naegleria fowleri infection acquired in Minnesota: possible expanded range of a deadly thermophilic organism.external icon Clin Infect Dis. 2012;54:805-9.\",\n \"PAM infections have been reported from around the world ^1^, ^2. Infections have primarily occurred in southern-tier states in the U.S. ^3, but infections were documented in Minnesota in 2010 and 2012 ^4 and other northern states since that time. Over half of all reported infections have occurred in Florida and Texas. In the United States and the rest of the world, PAM is primarily spread via swimming in warm freshwater lakes and rivers (about 3 out of 4 U.S. infections from 1962-2019) ^3. Other recreational water types like hot springs and canals have also been linked to PAM infections ^3.\",\n \"Six infections in the U.S. have been associated with using water from drinking water systems to swim ^5 or use a slip-n-slide ^6, immerse the head in a bathtub ^5, mix solutions for nasal irrigation using a neti pot ^7, or perform ritual nasal rinsing or ablution ^8. PAM infections also occurred in the 1970s and 1980s in Australia ^9^, ^10 that were linked to showering, swimming, or having other nasal exposure to contaminated drinking water. The infections were linked to piping drinking water overland, sometimes for hundreds of kilometers, that resulted in the water being heated and having low to zero disinfectant levels that resulted in the water and pipes becoming colonized by Naegleria fowleri. Several water systems in the states of Western Australia and South Australia continue to monitor regularly for Naegleria fowleri colonization in drinking water distribution systems ^11. Infections due to contaminated water being used for religious practices ^8^, ^12 have also been reported.\",\n \"Marciano-Cabral F, Cabral G. The immune response to Naegleria fowleri amebae and pathogenesis of infection.external icon FEMS Immunol Med Microbiol. 2007;51:243-59.\",\n \"Yoder JS, Eddy BA, Visvesvara GS, Capewell L, Beach MJ. The epidemiology of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis in the USA, 1962-2008.external icon Epidemiol Infect. 2010;138(7):968-75.\",\n \"Kemble SK, Lynfield R, DeVries AS, Drehner DM, Pomputius WF 3rd, Beach MJ, Visvesvara GS, da Silva AJ, Hill VR, Yoder JS, Xiao L, Smith KE, Danila R. Fatal Naegleria fowleri infection acquired in Minnesota: possible expanded range of a deadly thermophilic organism.external icon Clin Infect Dis. 2012;54:805-9.\",\n \"Marciano-Cabral F, MacLean R, Mensah A, LaPat-Polasko L. Identification of Naegleria fowleri in domestic water sources by nested PCR.external icon Appl Environ Microbiol. 2003;69(10):5864-9.\",\n \"Yoder JS, Straif-Bourgeois S, Roy SL, Moore TA, Visvesvara GS, Ratard RC, Hill V, Wilson JD, Linscott AJ, Crager R, Kozak NA, Sriram R, Narayanan J, Mull B, Kahler AM, Schneeberger C, da Silva AJ, Beach MJ. Deaths from Naegleria fowleri associated with sinus irrigation with tap water: a review of the changing epidemiology of primary amebic meningoencephalitis.external icon Clin Infect Dis. 2012;1-7.\",\n \"CDC. Primary amebic meningoencephalitis associated with ritual nasal rinsing — St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, 2012. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2013;62(45):903.\",\n \"Dorsch MM, Cameron AS, Robinson BS. The epidemiology and control of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis with particular reference to South Australia.external icon Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg. 1983;77:372-7.\",\n \"Puzon GJ, Lancaster JA, Wylie JT, Plumb IJ. Rapid detection of Naegleria fowleri in water distribution pipeline biofilms and drinking water samples.external iconEnviron Sci Technol. 2009;43(17):6691-6.\",\n \"PAM is a rare* disease. From 1962-2019, 148 infections in the U.S. have been reported to CDC. Other infections have been diagnosed in stored autopsy samples dating back to 1937 ^1. The annual number of U.S. infections ranges from 0 to 8, with higher numbers appearing to occur in heat wave years when air and water temperatures are higher. It does not appear that the number of infections has increased since CDC established its Free-living Ameba (FLA) Laboratory and PAM registry in 1978.\",\n \"You cannot get infected from drinking water contaminated with Naegleria. You can only be infected when contaminated water goes up into your nose.\",\n \"Humans become infected when water containing Naegleria fowleri enters the nose, usually while swimming. People do not get infected by drinking contaminated water. The ameba migrates to the brain along the olfactory nerve, through a bony plate in the skull called the cribriform plate, where it reaches the brain and begins to destroy the brain tissue ^1, ^2. Naegleria fowleri has not been shown to spread via water vapor or aerosol droplets (such as shower mist or vapor generated from a humidifier). The ameba has never been shown to have spread from one person to another.\",\n \"Transplantation of organs from donors infected by Naegleria fowleri has been recorded, although none of the organ recipients became infected ^3-5. However, the occurrence of Naegleria fowleri outside the brain has been observed; Naegleria fowleri has been documented in tissue sections of lung, kidney, heart, spleen, and thyroid from two deceased PAM cases ^6. As a result, although the risk of transmission of Naegleria fowleri by donor organs is still unknown, it is unlikely to be zero so the risks of transplantation with an organ possibly harboring Naegleria fowleri should be carefully weighed for each individual organ recipient against the potentially greater risk of delaying transplantation while waiting for another suitable organ. This warrants continued study of the benefits and risks of transplanting organs or tissues from people infected by Naegleria fowleri.\",\n \"Marciano-Cabral F, Cabral G. The immune response to Naegleria fowleri amebae and pathogenesis of infection.external icon FEMS Immunol Med Microbiol. 2007;51:243-59.\",\n \"Kramer MH, Lerner CJ, Visvesvara GS. Kidney and liver transplants from a donor infected with Naegleria fowleri.external icon J Clin Microbiol. 1997;35:1032-3.\",\n \"Bennett WM, Nespral JF, Rosson MW, McEvoy KM. Use of organs for transplantation from a donor with primary meningoencephalitis due to Naegleria fowleri.external icon Am J Transplant. 2008;8:1334-5.\",\n \"PAM infections have been reported from around the world ^1, ^2. From 1962 through 2019, 148 infections have been documented in the U.S. Infections have occurred in all age groups, but 123 cases (83%) have occurred in children and adolescents (median age of 12 years; range 8 months to 66 years). Over three- quarters (>75%) of infections have been in males. Infected people were often reported to have participated in water-related activities such as swimming underwater, diving, and head dunking that could have caused water to go up the nose ^3.\",\n \"Naegleria fowleri has also been documented to infect animals such as cattle ^4 and a South American tapir ^5. Experimental infection can be induced in other species including mice, which are used as the model system for studying Naegleria fowleri infections resulting from swimming ^6.\",\n \"Marciano-Cabral F, Cabral G. The immune response to Naegleria fowleri amebae and pathogenesis of infection.external icon FEMS Immunol Med Microbiol. 2007;51:243-59.\",\n \"Yoder JS, Eddy BA, Visvesvara GS, Capewell L, Beach MJ. The epidemiology of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis in the USA, 1962-2008.external icon Epidemiol Infect. 2010;138(7):968-75.\",\n \"Visvesvara GS, De Jonckheere JF, Sriram R, Daft B. Isolation and molecular typing of Naegleria fowleri from the brain of a cow that died of primary amebic meningoencephalitis.external icon J Clin Microbiol. 2005;43(8):4203-4.\",\n \"Lozano-Alarcón F, Bradley GA, Houser BS, Visvesvara GS. Primary amebic meningoencephalitis due to Naegleria fowleri in a South American tapir.external icon Vet Pathol. 1997;34:239-43.\",\n \"Infections linked to freshwater swimming mostly occur during the heat of summer in July and August in the northern hemisphere when water temperatures peak and water levels are low ^1. Infections can increase during heat wave years as water temperatures increase.\",\n \"Yoder JS, Eddy BA, Visvesvara GS, Capewell L, Beach MJ. The epidemiology of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis in the USA, 1962-2008.external icon Epidemiol Infect. 2010;138(7):968-75.\",\n \"No data exist to accurately estimate the true risk of PAM. Hundreds of millions of visits to swimming venues occur each year in the U.S. ^1 that result in 0-8 infections per year. The extremely low occurrence of PAM makes epidemiologic study difficult. It is unknown why certain persons become infected with the amebae while millions of others exposed to warm recreational fresh waters, including those who were swimming with people who became infected, do not. Attempts have been made to determine what concentration of Naegleria fowleri in the environment poses an unacceptable risk ^2. However, no method currently exists that accurately and reproducibly measures the numbers of amebae in the water. This makes it unclear how a standard might be set to protect human health and how public health officials would measure and enforce such a standard.\",\n \"Cabanes PA, Wallet F, Pringuez E, Pernin P. Assessing the risk of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis from swimming in the presence of environmental Naegleria fowleri.external icon Appl Environ Microbiol. 2001;67(7):2927-31.\",\n \"Marciano-Cabral F, Cabral G. The immune response to Naegleria fowleri amebae and pathogenesis of infection.external icon FEMS Immunol Med Microbiol.2007;51:243-59.\",\n \"Yoder JS, Eddy BA, Visvesvara GS, Capewell L, Beach MJ. The epidemiology of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis in the USA, 1962-2008.external icon Epidemiol Infect. 2010;138:968-75.\",\n \"*Rare Disease There is no universal definition of a “rare disease” but the U.S. Rare Disease Act of 2002external icon defined a rare disease as affecting less than 200,000 people in the U.S. and this definition has been adopted by the National Institutes of Health, Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Centers.external icon\",\n \"Linking to a non-federal website does not constitute an endorsement by CDC or any of its employees of the sponsors or the information and products presented on the website.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Sources of Infection & Risk Factors | Naegleria fowleri | CDC\\n\\nSkip directly to site content Skip directly to page options Skip directly to\\nA-Z link\\n\\nCenters for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC twenty four seven. Saving\\nLives, Protecting People\\n\\nParasites — Naegleria fowleri — Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM) —\\nAmebic Encephalitis\\n\\n# Sources of Infection & Risk Factors\\n\\nRelated Pages\\n\\nNaegleria fowleri is a free-living ameba that causes primary amebic\\nmeningoencephalitis (PAM), a disease of the central nervous system ^1, 2. PAM\\nis a rare disease* that is almost always fatal. In the United States**, there\\nhave been 148 PAM infections from 1962 through 2019 with only four survivors.\\nThese infections have primarily occurred in 15 southern-tier states, with more\\nthan half of all infections occurring in Texas and Florida. PAM also\\ndisproportionately affects males and children. The reason for this\\ndistribution pattern is unclear but may reflect the types of water activities\\n(such as diving or watersports) that might be more common among young boys ^3.\\n\\nFor figures and tables representing information on cases of PAM that occurred\\nfrom 1962 – 2019, visit Publications, Data, & Statistics.\\n\\nNaegleria fowleri is a heat-loving (thermophilic) ameba found around the world\\n^1, ^2. Naegleria fowleri grows best at higher temperatures up to 115°F (46°C;\\nsee Pathogen and Environment page) and can survive for short periods at higher\\ntemperatures ^3, ^4. Naegleria fowleri is naturally found in warm freshwater\\nenvironments such as lakes and rivers ^5-9, naturally hot (geothermal) water\\nsuch as hot springs ^10, warm water discharge from industrial or power plants\\n^11, 12, geothermal well water ^13, 14, poorly maintained or minimally\\nchlorinated swimming pools ^15, water heaters ^16, and soil ^5, where it lives\\nby feeding on bacteria and other microbes in the environment. Sampling of\\nlakes in the southern tier of the U.S. indicates that Naegleria fowleri is\\ncommonly present in many southern tier lakes in the U.S. during the summer\\n^5-9 but infections have also recently occurred in northern states ^17.\\nNaegleria is not found in salt water, like the ocean.\\n\\n##### References\\n\\n 1. Marciano-Cabral F, Cabral G. The immune response to Naegleria fowleri amebae and pathogenesis of infection.external icon FEMS Immunol Med Microbiol.2007;51:243-59.\\n 2. Visvesvara GS. Free-living amebae as opportunistic agents of human disease.external icon J Neuroparasitol. 2010;1.\\n 3. Griffin JL. Temperature tolerance of pathogenic and nonpathogenic free-living amoebas.external icon Science. 1972;178(4063):869-70.\\n 4. Chang SL. Resistance of pathogenic Naegleria to some common physical and chemical agents. pdf icon[PDF – 8 pages]external icon Appl Environ Microbiol. 1978;35:368-75.\\n 5. Maclean RC, Richardson DJ, LePardo R, Marciano-Cabral F. The identification of Naegleria fowleri from water and soil samples by nested PCR.external icon Parasitol Res. 2004;93(3):211–17.\\n 6. Wellings FM, Amuso PT, Chang SL, Lewis AL. Isolation and identification of pathogenic Naegleria from Florida lakes.external icon Appl Environ Microbiol. 1977;34:661–7.\\n 7. John DT, Howard MJ. Seasonal distribution of pathogenic free-living amebae in Oklahoma waters.external icon Parasitol Res. 1995;81(3):193–201.\\n 8. Duma RJ. Study of pathogenic free-living amebas in fresh-water lakes in Virginia. EPA Publication. 1980;EPA-PB-126369, Summary, 1981 is EPA-600/S1-80-037.\\n 9. Ettinger MR, Webb SR, Harris SA, McIninch SP, C Garman G, Brown BL. Distribution of free-living amoebae in James River, Virginia, USA.external icon Parasitol Res. 2003;89(1):6-15.\\n 10. Sheehan KB, Fagg JA, Ferris MJ, Henson JM. PCR detection and analysis of the free-living amoeba Naegleria in hot springs in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.external icon Appl Environ Microbiol. 2003;69:5914-8.\\n 11. Sykora JK, Keleti G, Martinez AJ. Occurrence and pathogenicity of Naegleria fowleri in artificially heated waters.external icon Appl Envion Microbiol. 1983;45(3):974-9.\\n 12. Stevens AR, Tyndall RL, Coutant CC, Willaert E. Isolation of the etiological agent of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis from artificially heated waters.external icon Appl Environ Microbiol. 1977;34(6):701-5.\\n 13. Marciano-Cabral F, MacLean R, Mensah A, LaPat-Polasko L. Identification of Naegleria fowleri in domestic water sources by nested PCR.external icon Appl Environ Microbiol. 2003;69(10):5864-9.\\n 14. Blair B, Sarkar P, Bright KR, Marciano-Cabral F, Gerba CP. Naegleria fowleri in well water.external icon Emerg Infect Dis. 2008;14(9):1499-501.\\n 15. Yoder JS, Eddy BA, Visvesvara GS, Capewell L, Beach MJ. The epidemiology of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis in the USA, 1962-2008.external icon Epidemiol Infect. 2010;138(7):968-75.\\n 16. Yoder JS, Straif-Bourgeois S, Roy SL, Moore TA, Visvesvara GS, Ratard RC, Hill V, Wilson JD, Linscott AJ, Crager R, Kozak NA, Sriram R, Narayanan J, Mull B, Kahler AM, Schneeberger C, da Silva AJ, Beach MJ. Deaths from Naegleria fowleri associated with sinus irrigation with tap water: a review of the changing epidemiology of primary amebic meningoencephalitis.external icon Clin Infect Dis. 2012;1-7.\\n 17. Kemble SK, Lynfield R, DeVries AS, Drehner DM, Pomputius WF 3rd, Beach MJ, Visvesvara GS, da Silva AJ, Hill VR, Yoder JS, Xiao L, Smith KE, Danila R. Fatal Naegleria fowleri infection acquired in Minnesota: possible expanded range of a deadly thermophilic organism.external icon Clin Infect Dis. 2012;54:805-9.\\n\\nNumber of case reports of PAM by state of exposure, United States, 1962-2019.\\n\\nPAM infections have been reported from around the world ^1^, ^2. Infections\\nhave primarily occurred in southern-tier states in the U.S. ^3, but infections\\nwere documented in Minnesota in 2010 and 2012 ^4 and other northern states\\nsince that time. Over half of all reported infections have occurred in Florida\\nand Texas. In the United States and the rest of the world, PAM is primarily\\nspread via swimming in warm freshwater lakes and rivers (about 3 out of 4 U.S.\\ninfections from 1962-2019) ^3. Other recreational water types like hot springs\\nand canals have also been linked to PAM infections ^3.\\n\\nSix infections in the U.S. have been associated with using water from drinking\\nwater systems to swim ^5 or use a slip-n-slide ^6, immerse the head in a\\nbathtub ^5, mix solutions for nasal irrigation using a neti pot ^7, or perform\\nritual nasal rinsing or ablution ^8. PAM infections also occurred in the 1970s\\nand 1980s in Australia ^9^, ^10 that were linked to showering, swimming, or\\nhaving other nasal exposure to contaminated drinking water. The infections\\nwere linked to piping drinking water overland, sometimes for hundreds of\\nkilometers, that resulted in the water being heated and having low to zero\\ndisinfectant levels that resulted in the water and pipes becoming colonized by\\nNaegleria fowleri. Several water systems in the states of Western Australia\\nand South Australia continue to monitor regularly for Naegleria fowleri\\ncolonization in drinking water distribution systems ^11. Infections due to\\ncontaminated water being used for religious practices ^8^, ^12 have also been\\nreported.\\n\\n##### References\\n\\n 1. Marciano-Cabral F, Cabral G. The immune response to Naegleria fowleri amebae and pathogenesis of infection.external icon FEMS Immunol Med Microbiol. 2007;51:243-59.\\n 2. Visvesvara GS. Free-living amebae as opportunistic agents of human disease.external icon J Neuroparasitol. 2010;1.\\n 3. Yoder JS, Eddy BA, Visvesvara GS, Capewell L, Beach MJ. The epidemiology of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis in the USA, 1962-2008.external icon Epidemiol Infect. 2010;138(7):968-75.\\n 4. Kemble SK, Lynfield R, DeVries AS, Drehner DM, Pomputius WF 3rd, Beach MJ, Visvesvara GS, da Silva AJ, Hill VR, Yoder JS, Xiao L, Smith KE, Danila R. Fatal Naegleria fowleri infection acquired in Minnesota: possible expanded range of a deadly thermophilic organism.external icon Clin Infect Dis. 2012;54:805-9.\\n 5. Marciano-Cabral F, MacLean R, Mensah A, LaPat-Polasko L. Identification of Naegleria fowleri in domestic water sources by nested PCR.external icon Appl Environ Microbiol. 2003;69(10):5864-9.\\n 6. Cope JR, Ratard RC, Hill VR, Sokol T, Causey JJ, Yoder JS, Mirani G, Mull B, Mukerjee KA, Narayanan J, Doucet M, Qvarstrom Y, Poole CN, Akingbola OA, Ritter JM, Xiong Z, da Silva A, Roellig D, Van Dyke R, Stern H, Xiao L, Beach MJ. The first association of a primary amebic meningoencephalitis death with culturable Naegleria fowleri in tap water from a U.S. treated public drinking water system.external icon Clin Infect Dis. 2015;doi:10.1093/cid/civ017.\\n 7. Yoder JS, Straif-Bourgeois S, Roy SL, Moore TA, Visvesvara GS, Ratard RC, Hill V, Wilson JD, Linscott AJ, Crager R, Kozak NA, Sriram R, Narayanan J, Mull B, Kahler AM, Schneeberger C, da Silva AJ, Beach MJ. Deaths from Naegleria fowleri associated with sinus irrigation with tap water: a review of the changing epidemiology of primary amebic meningoencephalitis.external icon Clin Infect Dis. 2012;1-7.\\n 8. CDC. Primary amebic meningoencephalitis associated with ritual nasal rinsing — St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, 2012. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2013;62(45):903.\\n 9. Anderson K, Jamieson A. Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis. Lancet. 1972;1:902–3.\\n 10. Dorsch MM, Cameron AS, Robinson BS. The epidemiology and control of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis with particular reference to South Australia.external icon Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg. 1983;77:372-7.\\n 11. Puzon GJ, Lancaster JA, Wylie JT, Plumb IJ. Rapid detection of Naegleria fowleri in water distribution pipeline biofilms and drinking water samples.external iconEnviron Sci Technol. 2009;43(17):6691-6.\\n 12. Shakoor S, Beg MA, Mahmood SF, Bandea R, Sriram R, Noman F, Ali F, Visvesvara GS, Zafar A. Primary amebic meningoencephalitis caused by Naegleria fowleri, Karachi, Pakistan. pdf icon[PDF - 4 pages]external icon Emerg Infect Dis. 2011:17;258-61.\\n\\nNumber of case reports of PAM by year, United States, 1962-2019.\\n\\nPAM is a rare* disease. From 1962-2019, 148 infections in the U.S. have been\\nreported to CDC. Other infections have been diagnosed in stored autopsy\\nsamples dating back to 1937 ^1. The annual number of U.S. infections ranges\\nfrom 0 to 8, with higher numbers appearing to occur in heat wave years when\\nair and water temperatures are higher. It does not appear that the number of\\ninfections has increased since CDC established its Free-living Ameba (FLA)\\nLaboratory and PAM registry in 1978.\\n\\n##### References\\n\\n 1. SN Gustavo. Fatal primary amebic meningoencephalitis. A retrospective study in Richmond, Virginia.external icon Am J Clin Pathol. 1970;54:737-42.\\n\\nYou cannot get infected from drinking water contaminated with Naegleria. You\\ncan only be infected when contaminated water goes up into your nose.\\n\\nHumans become infected when water containing Naegleria fowleri enters the\\nnose, usually while swimming. People do not get infected by drinking\\ncontaminated water. The ameba migrates to the brain along the olfactory nerve,\\nthrough a bony plate in the skull called the cribriform plate, where it\\nreaches the brain and begins to destroy the brain tissue ^1, ^2. Naegleria\\nfowleri has not been shown to spread via water vapor or aerosol droplets (such\\nas shower mist or vapor generated from a humidifier). The ameba has never been\\nshown to have spread from one person to another.\\n\\nTransplantation of organs from donors infected by Naegleria fowleri has been\\nrecorded, although none of the organ recipients became infected ^3-5. However,\\nthe occurrence of Naegleria fowleri outside the brain has been observed;\\nNaegleria fowleri has been documented in tissue sections of lung, kidney,\\nheart, spleen, and thyroid from two deceased PAM cases ^6. As a result,\\nalthough the risk of transmission of Naegleria fowleri by donor organs is\\nstill unknown, it is unlikely to be zero so the risks of transplantation with\\nan organ possibly harboring Naegleria fowleri should be carefully weighed for\\neach individual organ recipient against the potentially greater risk of\\ndelaying transplantation while waiting for another suitable organ. This\\nwarrants continued study of the benefits and risks of transplanting organs or\\ntissues from people infected by Naegleria fowleri.\\n\\n##### References\\n\\n 1. Marciano-Cabral F, Cabral G. The immune response to Naegleria fowleri amebae and pathogenesis of infection.external icon FEMS Immunol Med Microbiol. 2007;51:243-59.\\n 2. Visvesvara GS. Free-living amebae as opportunistic agents of human disease.external icon J Neuroparasitol. 2010;1.\\n 3. Kramer MH, Lerner CJ, Visvesvara GS. Kidney and liver transplants from a donor infected with Naegleria fowleri.external icon J Clin Microbiol. 1997;35:1032-3.\\n 4. Bennett WM, Nespral JF, Rosson MW, McEvoy KM. Use of organs for transplantation from a donor with primary meningoencephalitis due to Naegleria fowleri.external icon Am J Transplant. 2008;8:1334-5.\\n 5. Tuppeny M. Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis with subsequent organ procurement: a case study.external icon J Neurosci Nurs. 2011;43(5):274-9.\\n 6. Roy SL, Metzger R, Chen JG, Laham FR, Martin M, Kipper SW, Smith LE, Lyon GM 3rd, Haffner J, Ross JE, Rye AK, Johnson W, Bodager D, Friedman M, Walsh DJ, Collins C, Inman B, Davis BJ, Robinson T, Paddock C, Zaki SR, Kuehnert M, DaSilva A, Qvarnstrom Y, Sriram R, Visvesvara GS. Risk for transmission of Naegleria fowleri from solid organ transplantation.external icon Am J Transplant. 2014;14(1):163-71.\\n\\nNumber of case-reports of PAM by age group and gender, United States,\\n1962-2019.\\n\\nPAM infections have been reported from around the world ^1, ^2. From 1962\\nthrough 2019, 148 infections have been documented in the U.S. Infections have\\noccurred in all age groups, but 123 cases (83%) have occurred in children and\\nadolescents (median age of 12 years; range 8 months to 66 years). Over three-\\nquarters (>75%) of infections have been in males. Infected people were often\\nreported to have participated in water-related activities such as swimming\\nunderwater, diving, and head dunking that could have caused water to go up the\\nnose ^3.\\n\\nNaegleria fowleri has also been documented to infect animals such as cattle ^4\\nand a South American tapir ^5. Experimental infection can be induced in other\\nspecies including mice, which are used as the model system for studying\\nNaegleria fowleri infections resulting from swimming ^6.\\n\\n##### References\\n\\n 1. Marciano-Cabral F, Cabral G. The immune response to Naegleria fowleri amebae and pathogenesis of infection.external icon FEMS Immunol Med Microbiol. 2007;51:243-59.\\n 2. Visvesvara GS. Free-living amebae as opportunistic agents of human disease.external icon J Neuroparasitol. 2010;1.\\n 3. Yoder JS, Eddy BA, Visvesvara GS, Capewell L, Beach MJ. The epidemiology of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis in the USA, 1962-2008.external icon Epidemiol Infect. 2010;138(7):968-75.\\n 4. Visvesvara GS, De Jonckheere JF, Sriram R, Daft B. Isolation and molecular typing of Naegleria fowleri from the brain of a cow that died of primary amebic meningoencephalitis.external icon J Clin Microbiol. 2005;43(8):4203-4.\\n 5. Lozano-Alarcón F, Bradley GA, Houser BS, Visvesvara GS. Primary amebic meningoencephalitis due to Naegleria fowleri in a South American tapir.external icon Vet Pathol. 1997;34:239-43.\\n 6. John DT, Nussbaum SL. Naegleria fowleri infection acquired by mice through swimming in amebae-contaminated water.external icon J Parasitol. 1983;69:871-4.\\n\\nNumber of case reports of PAM by month of illness onset and probable water\\nexposure, United States, 1962-2019.\\n\\nInfections linked to freshwater swimming mostly occur during the heat of\\nsummer in July and August in the northern hemisphere when water temperatures\\npeak and water levels are low ^1. Infections can increase during heat wave\\nyears as water temperatures increase.\\n\\n##### References\\n\\n 1. Yoder JS, Eddy BA, Visvesvara GS, Capewell L, Beach MJ. The epidemiology of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis in the USA, 1962-2008.external icon Epidemiol Infect. 2010;138(7):968-75.\\n\\nNo data exist to accurately estimate the true risk of PAM. Hundreds of\\nmillions of visits to swimming venues occur each year in the U.S. ^1 that\\nresult in 0-8 infections per year. The extremely low occurrence of PAM makes\\nepidemiologic study difficult. It is unknown why certain persons become\\ninfected with the amebae while millions of others exposed to warm recreational\\nfresh waters, including those who were swimming with people who became\\ninfected, do not. Attempts have been made to determine what concentration of\\nNaegleria fowleri in the environment poses an unacceptable risk ^2. However,\\nno method currently exists that accurately and reproducibly measures the\\nnumbers of amebae in the water. This makes it unclear how a standard might be\\nset to protect human health and how public health officials would measure and\\nenforce such a standard.\\n\\n##### References\\n\\n 1. US Census Bureau. Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2012. Arts, Recreation, and Travel: Participation in Selected Sports Activities 2009. excel icon[XLS – 1 MB]external icon 2012.\\n 2. Cabanes PA, Wallet F, Pringuez E, Pernin P. Assessing the risk of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis from swimming in the presence of environmental Naegleria fowleri.external icon Appl Environ Microbiol. 2001;67(7):2927-31.\\n\\n##### References\\n\\n 1. Marciano-Cabral F, Cabral G. The immune response to Naegleria fowleri amebae and pathogenesis of infection.external icon FEMS Immunol Med Microbiol.2007;51:243-59.\\n 2. Visvesvara GS. Free-living amebae as opportunistic agents of human disease.external icon J Neuroparasitol. 2010;1.\\n 3. Yoder JS, Eddy BA, Visvesvara GS, Capewell L, Beach MJ. 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Most sinus problems are caused by viruses, which antibiotics don’t treat. And even those brought on by bacteria don’t usually improve any faster with antibiotics, the agency says.\",\n \"Fortunately, a variety of natural remedies for sinus pain and sinus infections can effectively provide relief. Some of these approaches are even recommended by physicians, who say that getting sinus mucus flowing can help you feel better while your body successfully fights the infection.\",\n \"Sinus problems happens when too much mucus builds up in the cavities behind your face. This causes one or more of these cavities to become swollen or inflamed.\",\n \"In some people, especially those with allergies or asthma, this recurs regularly, leading to constant pressure around the nose, a bad-tasting postnasal drip, headache, exhaustion, or other symptoms.\",\n \"In many cases, sinus home remedies — including those things your mother told you to do — can effectively improve inflamed sinuses, says Anthony Del Signore, MD, assistant professor of otolaryngology at Mount Sinai Beth Israel in New York City.\",\n \"These treatments sooth irritated passageways and increase the flow of mucus so you don’t feel so stuffed up, he explains.\",\n \"Get our exclusive workbook designed to help you look and feel your best. Inspired by the book 'The Self-Care Solution,' these challenges will set you up for a healthier, happier year ahead.\",\n \"“Inhaling steam helps to soothe the sinus tissue and gives you the feeling of clearing them out a little,” Dr. Del Signore says.\",\n \"You can simply stand in the shower or even sit in the bathroom when the shower is running. You can also place a warmed washcloth over your nose and cheeks while you lie on your bed.\",\n \"For the most potent steam treatment, boil a pot of water, then take it off the heat. Tent a towel over your head and bend over the pot to inhale the steam. Be careful not to start out too close to the hot water and to keep your eyes closed. As the liquid cools, you can move in a little, but only to the point where it remains comfortable.\",\n \"You might add a drop or two of essential oils; eucalyptus oil can help open the nose, while lavender essential oil or chamomile essential oil will calm you.\",\n \"Nasal irrigation is basically a method of using a saltwater solution to force out germs and plugged-up mucus residing in the sinus passages. Other terms for this are nasal wash, nasal douche, or lavage. Some people refer to it by one of the popular devices used to get the water in, a “neti pot.”\",\n \"A small number of studies has found irrigation can improve symptoms, including one review published in September 2016 in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.\",\n \"Experts caution that it is important to use distilled or sterile water (you can sterilize tap water yourself by boiling for 3 to 5 minutes, then cooling) to avoid the rare possibility of introducing a parasite into your sinus passageways.\",\n \"If you are in the midst of a sinus infection, a supported yoga pose where your head is elevated will help you feel better without putting too much pressure on your sinuses, says Leslie Kazadi, a certified yoga therapist who teaches around Los Angeles and online at YogisAnonymous.com.\",\n \"Bend your knees and bring the soles of your feet together; you can place yoga blocks or rolled towels under your knees to make this more comfortable.\",\n \"Come out of the pose by rolling off the bolster or blanket and onto your side, then pressing your hands against the floor to sit up.\",\n \"Bromelain is a mixture of enzymes found in the pineapple plant that is sold as a dietary supplement. According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), you can get it as a powder, cream, tablet, or capsule, sometimes in combination with other ingredients.\",\n \"According to a research published in the journal Laryngoscope, bromelain has been studied for sinusitis because it is thought to be effective in taming inflammation. A small number of double-blind studies has found bromelain improves sinus symptoms more than a placebo, the review found.\",\n \"Research published in Alternative Medicine Review indicated that oral doses of bromelain are typically from 500 to 1000 milligrams (mg) per day, but some people take 2000 mg.\",\n \"Although bromelain is natural, that doesn’t mean there can’t be side effects. The NCCIH cautions that some people experience allergic reactions, GI issues, menstrual problems, and an increased heart rate.\",\n \"Quercetin is a natural plant component found in everything from onions and apples to green tea and red wine. Like many plant ingredients, it is an antioxidant. For sinus problems, quercetin has also been found to stabilize the cells in the body that release histamine — the chemical that stimulates mucus secretion in the sinuses.\",\n \"The Alternative Medicine Review article recommends quercetin as helpful for sinusitis, suggesting a typical oral dose of 400 to 500 mg taken three times per day.\",\n \"Staying hydrated keeps your sinuses moist so you feel better, and it also decreases the thickness of sinus mucus so it flows out more easily, Del Signore says.\",\n \"“Everyone is guilty of not drinking enough water,” he says, recommending people get from six to eight 8-ounces glasses every day.\",\n \"You will know if these remedies are effective because you will begin to feel better and your sinuses will be less congested.\",\n \"However, unlike with antibiotics where symptoms start to diminish quickly, natural remedies typically take longer to work. So you should continue to do these remedies regularly for at least a week or two before determining if they are working.\",\n \"You’ll want to check with your doctor even sooner if you have a severe case of a sinus infection — including a high fever, swelling around the eyes, and red and inflamed skin, among other symptoms, Del Signore says.\",\n \"In this case, or if your symptoms do not clear up within two weeks, your doctor will likely prescribe an antibiotic.\",\n \"You don’t have to keep living with the symptoms of a sinus infection. Here are eight smart tips from both experts and readers that’ll help get you breathing...\",\n \"Your nose is stuffed and your head is pounding. Here's how to tell if a cold, allergies, or a sinus infection is to blame.\",\n \"Colds, flu, allergens, and pollutants are the most common causes of sinus pain. Learn 10 steps you can take to avoid a sinus infection and the congestion...\",\n \"Experts say the data shouldn’t cause anyone to change their diet yet, but it’s a promising avenue for more research.\",\n \"The new guidelines come from two U.S. government health groups and are the first new recommendations since 2007. Experts say they’ll affect a significant...\",\n \"A new study highlights the need for stronger guidelines to manage the risk of osteoporosis and fractures in people with asthma who use steroid inhalers...\",\n \"Concerns about side effects, allergic reactions, and a rare immune disorder associated with the flu shot are keeping some people from being vaccinated...\",\n \"© 1996-2021 Everyday Health, Inc. Everyday Health is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Natural Home Remedies for Sinus Infection and Pain | Everyday Health\\n\\nSinus Infection\\n\\n# 6 Natural Remedies for Pain and Pressure From Sinus Infections\\n\\nBy Meryl Davids LandauMedically Reviewed by Justin Laube, MD\\n\\nLast Updated: March 30, 2020\\n\\nMedically Reviewed\\n\\nCertain home remedies are worth trying before you turn to antibiotics for a\\nsinus infection.\\n\\nKnown as Supported Reclined Cobbler’s Pose, this yoga posture may ease sinus\\ninfection symptoms without putting too much pressure on your sinuses.Alamy\\n\\nWhether you have a single sinus infection or recurrent sinusitis, the pain and\\npressure in your face is enough to send you running for medication.\\n\\nBut the National Institutes of Health (NIH) cautions against taking\\nunnecessary antibiotics. Most sinus problems are caused by viruses, which\\nantibiotics don’t treat. And even those brought on by bacteria don’t usually\\nimprove any faster with antibiotics, the agency says.\\n\\nFortunately, a variety of natural remedies for sinus pain and sinus infections\\ncan effectively provide relief. Some of these approaches are even recommended\\nby physicians, who say that getting sinus mucus flowing can help you feel\\nbetter while your body successfully fights the infection.\\n\\n## What Is Sinusitis?\\n\\nSinus problems happens when too much mucus builds up in the cavities behind\\nyour face. This causes one or more of these cavities to become swollen or\\ninflamed.\\n\\nIn some people, especially those with allergies or asthma, this recurs\\nregularly, leading to constant pressure around the nose, a bad-tasting\\npostnasal drip, headache, exhaustion, or other symptoms.\\n\\nRELATED: What Are the Common Cold and Flu? Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and\\nPrevention\\n\\n## Easy Natural Remedies Help Mucus Flow\\n\\nIn many cases, sinus home remedies — including those things your mother told\\nyou to do — can effectively improve inflamed sinuses, says Anthony Del\\nSignore, MD, assistant professor of otolaryngology at Mount Sinai Beth Israel\\nin New York City.\\n\\nThese treatments sooth irritated passageways and increase the flow of mucus so\\nyou don’t feel so stuffed up, he explains.\\n\\n## The Ultimate Self-Care Workbook\\n\\nGet our exclusive workbook designed to help you look and feel your best.\\nInspired by the book 'The Self-Care Solution,' these challenges will set you\\nup for a healthier, happier year ahead.\\n\\nFeatured\\n\\n### 1\\\\. Heat Up (or Steam Up) Your Face\\n\\nOne of the most effective home remedies for sinus infections is to warm up and\\nmoisturize your sinus passageways.\\n\\n“Inhaling steam helps to soothe the sinus tissue and gives you the feeling of\\nclearing them out a little,” Dr. Del Signore says.\\n\\nYou can simply stand in the shower or even sit in the bathroom when the shower\\nis running. You can also place a warmed washcloth over your nose and cheeks\\nwhile you lie on your bed.\\n\\nFor the most potent steam treatment, boil a pot of water, then take it off the\\nheat. Tent a towel over your head and bend over the pot to inhale the steam.\\nBe careful not to start out too close to the hot water and to keep your eyes\\nclosed. As the liquid cools, you can move in a little, but only to the point\\nwhere it remains comfortable.\\n\\nYou might add a drop or two of essential oils; eucalyptus oil can help open\\nthe nose, while lavender essential oil or chamomile essential oil will calm\\nyou.\\n\\nRELATED: Do I Have a Cold or the Flu?\\n\\n### 2\\\\. Irrigate Your Sinuses to Help Ease Symptoms and Prevent Sinus\\nInfections\\n\\nNasal irrigation is basically a method of using a saltwater solution to force\\nout germs and plugged-up mucus residing in the sinus passages. Other terms for\\nthis are nasal wash, nasal douche, or lavage. Some people refer to it by one\\nof the popular devices used to get the water in, a “neti pot.”\\n\\nA small number of studies has found irrigation can improve symptoms, including\\none review published in September 2016 in the Canadian Medical Association\\nJournal.\\n\\nExperts caution that it is important to use distilled or sterile water (you\\ncan sterilize tap water yourself by boiling for 3 to 5 minutes, then cooling)\\nto avoid the rare possibility of introducing a parasite into your sinus\\npassageways.\\n\\nRELATED: Everything You Need to Know About Coronavirus\\n\\n### 3\\\\. Yoga Can Help Drain Mucus From Sinus Passageways\\n\\nIf you are in the midst of a sinus infection, a supported yoga pose where your\\nhead is elevated will help you feel better without putting too much pressure\\non your sinuses, says Leslie Kazadi, a certified yoga therapist who teaches\\naround Los Angeles and online at YogisAnonymous.com.\\n\\nRELATED: Yoga 101: The Poses, the Types, the Health Benefits, and if You’re a\\nBeginner, How to Get Started on the Mat\\n\\nOne pose Kazadi suggests is Supported Reclined Cobbler’s Pose.\\n\\nHow to Try Supported Reclined Cobbler’s Yoga Pose\\n\\n 1. Place a bolster or rolled up blanket under your back and lie on your bed or floor.\\n 2. Bend your knees and bring the soles of your feet together; you can place yoga blocks or rolled towels under your knees to make this more comfortable.\\n 3. Relax your arms out to your sides. Remain here for as long as is comfortable.\\n 4. Come out of the pose by rolling off the bolster or blanket and onto your side, then pressing your hands against the floor to sit up.\\n\\n### 4\\\\. Consider Using a Supplement, Such as the Enzyme Bromelain\\n\\nBromelain is a mixture of enzymes found in the pineapple plant that is sold as\\na dietary supplement. According to the National Center for Complementary and\\nIntegrative Health (NCCIH), you can get it as a powder, cream, tablet, or\\ncapsule, sometimes in combination with other ingredients.\\n\\nAccording to a research published in the journal Laryngoscope, bromelain has\\nbeen studied for sinusitis because it is thought to be effective in taming\\ninflammation. A small number of double-blind studies has found bromelain\\nimproves sinus symptoms more than a placebo, the review found.\\n\\nResearch published in Alternative Medicine Review indicated that oral doses of\\nbromelain are typically from 500 to 1000 milligrams (mg) per day, but some\\npeople take 2000 mg.\\n\\nAlthough bromelain is natural, that doesn’t mean there can’t be side effects.\\nThe NCCIH cautions that some people experience allergic reactions, GI issues,\\nmenstrual problems, and an increased heart rate.\\n\\nRELATED: Do You Need a Vitamin D Supplement? Everything to Know\\n\\n### 5\\\\. Try Quercetin — a Powerful Herb You’ve Likely Never Heard Of\\n\\nQuercetin is a natural plant component found in everything from onions and\\napples to green tea and red wine. Like many plant ingredients, it is an\\nantioxidant. For sinus problems, quercetin has also been found to stabilize\\nthe cells in the body that release histamine — the chemical that stimulates\\nmucus secretion in the sinuses.\\n\\nThe Alternative Medicine Review article recommends quercetin as helpful for\\nsinusitis, suggesting a typical oral dose of 400 to 500 mg taken three times\\nper day.\\n\\n### 6\\\\. Drinking Liquids Help Ease Sinus Pain and Loosens Congestion\\n\\nStaying hydrated keeps your sinuses moist so you feel better, and it also\\ndecreases the thickness of sinus mucus so it flows out more easily, Del\\nSignore says.\\n\\n“Everyone is guilty of not drinking enough water,” he says, recommending\\npeople get from six to eight 8-ounces glasses every day.\\n\\nSteer clear of too many caffeinated or alcoholic drinks, which can cause\\ndehydration.\\n\\nRELATED: 7 Natural Flu Remedies That Actually Work\\n\\n## How to Tell if These Remedies Are Not Working\\n\\nYou will know if these remedies are effective because you will begin to feel\\nbetter and your sinuses will be less congested.\\n\\nHowever, unlike with antibiotics where symptoms start to diminish quickly,\\nnatural remedies typically take longer to work. So you should continue to do\\nthese remedies regularly for at least a week or two before determining if they\\nare working.\\n\\n## When To See a Doctor for Sinus Issues\\n\\nIf your symptoms persist more than one to two weeks, you should consult with\\nyour physician.\\n\\nYou’ll want to check with your doctor even sooner if you have a severe case of\\na sinus infection — including a high fever, swelling around the eyes, and red\\nand inflamed skin, among other symptoms, Del Signore says.\\n\\nIn this case, or if your symptoms do not clear up within two weeks, your\\ndoctor will likely prescribe an antibiotic.\\n\\nNEWSLETTERS\\n\\nSign up for our Healthy Living Newsletter!\\n\\nBy subscribing you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.\\n\\n## The Latest in Sinus Infection\\n\\n### 6 Sinus Infection Self-Treatment Mistakes to Avoid\\n\\nSome common home remedies should be avoided, while others should be used with\\ncare.\\n\\nBy Meryl Davids LandauNovember 6, 2018\\n\\n### 8 Ways to Clear Up Sinus Congestion\\n\\nYou don’t have to keep living with the symptoms of a sinus infection. Here are\\neight smart tips from both experts and readers that’ll help get you\\nbreathing...\\n\\nBy Madeline R. Vann, MPHDecember 9, 2015\\n\\n### Is It a Sinus Infection, a Cold, or Allergies?\\n\\nYour nose is stuffed and your head is pounding. Here's how to tell if a cold,\\nallergies, or a sinus infection is to blame.\\n\\nBy Diana RodriguezDecember 1, 2015\\n\\n### 10 Steps to Avoid Sinus Pain and Congestion\\n\\nColds, flu, allergens, and pollutants are the most common causes of sinus\\npain. Learn 10 steps you can take to avoid a sinus infection and the\\ncongestion...\\n\\nBy Beth W. OrensteinDecember 1, 2015\\n\\n### 13 Things People With Asthma Should Know About Getting the COVID-19\\nVaccine\\n\\nFind answers to your top questions here.\\n\\nBy Sari HarrarApril 26, 2021\\n\\n### Do You Use an Inhaler for Asthma? 11 FAQs About the Updated Treatment\\nGuidelines\\n\\nNew national recommendations include some significant changes for people with\\nasthma using inhalers. 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Whatever your triggers are, the symptoms can get to you.\",\n \"What’s actually causing that stuffed-up feeling? When you’ve got a cold or allergies, the membranes lining your nasal passages become inflamed and irritated. They begin to make more mucus to flush out whatever causes the irritation, such as an allergen.\",\n \"When you’re stuffed up, focus on keeping your nasal passages and sinuses moist. Although people sometimes think that dry air might help clear up a runny nose, it actually has the opposite effect. Drying out the membranes will irritate them further.\",\n \"Try a Neti pot, nasal irrigator, or bulb syringe. Use distilled, sterile water or H2O that’s been boiled to make up the irrigation solution. Rinse the irrigation device after each use and let it air dry.\",\n \"Prop yourself up. At night, lie on a couple of pillows. Keeping your head elevated may make breathing more comfortable.\",\n \"Decongestants. These medicines help reduce the swelling in your nasal passages and ease the stuffiness and sinus pressure. They come as nasal sprays, like naphazoline ( Privine), oxymetazoline ( Afrin, Dristan, Duramist), or phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine, Sinex, Rhinall). They also come as pills, such as phenylephrine (Lusonal, Sudafed PE, Sudogest PE, and others) and pseudoephedrine (Sudafed, Sudogest).\",\n \"Follow the directions for using them. Don’t use a decongestant you take by mouth for more than a week without checking with your doctor. You shouldn’t use a decongestant nasal spray for more than 3 days, or it could make your congestion worse. Never give decongestants or any over-the-counter cold medicine to children under age 4.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Treatments for Nasal Congestion and Sinus Pressure\\n\\nSkip to content\\n\\nCheck Your Symptoms Find A Doctor\\n\\nSign In Sign UpSubscribe\\n\\n * My ProfileWelcome\\n * * My Tools\\n * My WebMD Pages\\n * My Account\\n * Sign Out\\n\\nSubscribe\\n\\nWebMD Home Allergies Health Center Help for Sinus Pain\\n\\nEmail a Friend\\n\\nPrint Article\\n\\n# Help for Sinus Pain and Pressure\\n\\n##### Next Article\\n\\nSkip to Article Content\\n\\n * Sinus Help at Home Turn up the humidifier and turn down the heat. Get at-home tips for sinus help.\\n * Blame Your Cold Find out why a cold can make your sinuses feel like they're going to explode.\\n * Under Pressure From hot showers to medicine, here's how to ease sinus congestion and pressure.\\n * Go to War With Allergies Don't just live with that stuffy nose and sneezing! Fight seasonal allergies.\\n * What's a Deviated Septum, Anyway? It could be the way your head's made or allergies. What causes sinus problems?\\n * 6 Tips for Sinus Help Grab a warm washcloth and a humidifier, and follow these steps for relief.\\n * Doctor Decoder Be sinus smart. Here are words you may hear when talking about your sinuses.\\n * Do Neti Pots Work? Will flushing your sinuses give you any relief?\\n * Unclog Your Ears See how sinus relief may help stuffy ears.\\n * Trouble Sleeping? You can create a bedroom where you can breathe better.\\n * Help for Sinus Pain and Pressure\\n\\nFalse\\n\\n## How to Treat Nasal Congestion and Sinus Pressure\\n\\nNasal congestion and sinus pressure have many causes: colds, the flu, and\\nallergies to name a few. Whatever your triggers are, the symptoms can get to\\nyou.\\n\\nWhat’s actually causing that stuffed-up feeling? When you’ve got a cold or\\nallergies, the membranes lining your nasal passages become inflamed and\\nirritated. They begin to make more mucus to flush out whatever causes the\\nirritation, such as an allergen.\\n\\nUse these tips to feel better and breathe easier.\\n\\n### Home Treatments\\n\\nWhen you’re stuffed up, focus on keeping your nasal passages and sinuses\\nmoist. Although people sometimes think that dry air might help clear up a\\nrunny nose, it actually has the opposite effect. Drying out the membranes will\\nirritate them further.\\n\\nTo keep your nasal passages moist, you can:\\n\\n * Use a humidifier or vaporizer.\\n * Take long showers or breathe in steam from a pot of warm (but not too hot) water.\\n * Drink lots of fluids. This will thin out your mucus, which could help prevent blocked sinuses.\\n * Use a nasal saline spray. It’s salt water, and it will help keep your nasal passages from drying out.\\n * Try a Neti pot, nasal irrigator, or bulb syringe. Use distilled, sterile water or H2O that’s been boiled to make up the irrigation solution. Rinse the irrigation device after each use and let it air dry.\\n * Sit a warm, wet towel on your face. It may relieve discomfort and open your nasal passages.\\n * Prop yourself up. At night, lie on a couple of pillows. Keeping your head elevated may make breathing more comfortable.\\n * Avoid chlorinated pools. They can irritate your nasal passages.\\n\\n### OTC Medicines\\n\\nThese drugs don’t need a prescription and can help tame your symptoms:\\n\\nDecongestants. These medicines help reduce the swelling in your nasal passages\\nand ease the stuffiness and sinus pressure. They come as nasal sprays, like\\nnaphazoline ( Privine), oxymetazoline ( Afrin, Dristan, Duramist), or\\nphenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine, Sinex, Rhinall). They also come as pills, such\\nas phenylephrine (Lusonal, Sudafed PE, Sudogest PE, and others) and\\npseudoephedrine (Sudafed, Sudogest).\\n\\nFollow the directions for using them. Don’t use a decongestant you take by\\nmouth for more than a week without checking with your doctor. You shouldn’t\\nuse a decongestant nasal spray for more than 3 days, or it could make your\\ncongestion worse. Never give decongestants or any over-the-counter cold\\nmedicine to children under age 4.\\n\\n1 2\\n\\nSinus Problems\\n\\n * Home Remedies\\n * Blame Your Cold\\n * Under Pressure\\n * Allergy War\\n * Sinus Causes\\n * 6 Sinus Tips\\n * Doctor Decoder\\n * Do Neti Pots Work?\\n * Unclog Your Ears\\n * Trouble Sleeping?\\n * Kids and Allergies\\n * DIY Sinus Help\\n * Relieve Pressure\\n * Natural Sinus Relief\\n\\n## Slideshow\\n\\nEasy things you can do at home to help your sinus pain.\\n\\n### Video\\n\\n#### Tips for Parents During Allergy Season\\n\\nHow to reduce/treat seasonal allergies in children.\\n\\nView Now\\n\\n### Health Solutions From Our Sponsors\\n\\n * Exercise & OA Knee Pain\\n * Trouble Hearing?\\n * Lung Cancer Treatment\\n\\n * Breast Cancer Advances\\n * IBS-C Symptoms?\\n * Facts About Skin Cancer\\n\\n * Help with Painful Knees\\n * Colon Cancer Treatments\\n * Diagnosed with Cancer?\\n\\n * Ringing in Ears\\n * Healthy Home, Happy Home\\n * Aortic Valve Stenosis?\\n\\n * Knee Treatment Plan\\n * Treat Female Hair Loss\\n * Frequent Constipation?\\n\\n##### More From WebMD:\\n\\nHemophilia Treatment|RA Basics|Psoriasis|MS Assessment|Hemophilia\\nQuestions|Anaphylaxis|ADHD in Children|Diabetes Diet|Hodgkin's\\nLymphoma|Multiple Myeloma |Hearing Loss: Its Causes and Treatment|Toenail\\nFungus|Living With Alzheimer's|COPD|Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials|Idiopathic\\nPulmonary Fibrosis|Diabetes Assessment|Live Better With Diabetes|Atrial\\nFibrillation Assessment |Treating Advanced Prostate Cancer\\n\\n###### Find us on:\\n\\nURAC: Accredited Health Web Site AdChoices\\n\\nAbout WebMD Advertise With Us Terms of Use Privacy Policy Advertising Policy\\nAccessibility Sponsor Policy\\n\\nSite Map Careers Contact Us Medscape Reference eMedicineHealth RxList Medscape\\nMedicineNet\\n\\nBootsWebMD WebMD Corporate WebMD Health Services First Aid WebMD Magazine\\nWebMD Health Record\\n\\nWebMD Mobile Newsletters Dictionary Physician Directory\\n\\n©2005-2016 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved.\\n\\nWebMD does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. See additional\\ninformation.\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/839130\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20210506012411/https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/839130\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"New Guidelines for Allergic Rhinitis Released\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"Please confirm that you would like to log out of Medscape. If you log out, you will be required to enter your username and password the next time you visit. Log out Cancel\",\n \"Clinicians should treat allergic rhinitis (AR) with intranasal steroids when patients' symptoms impair their quality of life, according to clinical practice guidelines published February 2 in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. The guidelines further suggest that clinicians should recommend second-generation oral antihistamines, which are less likely to cause drowsiness, for patients complaining primarily of sneezing and itching.\",\n \"AR is the fifth most common chronic disease in the United States, affecting one in six of all Americans, and is the most common chronic disease among children, the authors write. Medical treatment in the United States costs $2 to $5 billion, with more than half of that amount devoted to prescription medications. AR also accounts for as much as $2 to $4 billion in lost productivity annually, and an estimated 800,000 to 2 million lost school days, according to the work group led by Michael D. Seidman, MD, from the Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, West Bloomfield, Michigan.\",\n \"The multidisciplinary panel of 21 experts created a series of actionable statements based on available evidence in the hope of reducing wide variation that now exists in care and promoting effective diagnosis for children older than 2 years and adults. The expert panel defines AR as an inflammatory response of the nasal mucous membranes after inhaling an allergen, such as grass pollen, dust mites, or pet dander, which can trigger symptoms that can include runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, and itching.\",\n \"The panel issued a \\\"strong\\\" recommendation for intranasal steroids and oral antihistamines as first lines of treatment, a rating that indicates clinicians should follow the recommendation unless they have a \\\"clear and compelling\\\" rationale to choose an alternate approach.\",\n \"However, clinicians should not offer oral leukotriene receptor antagonists as primary therapy for patients with AR, a recommendation that clinicians generally should follow while factoring in patient preferences. Nor should they routinely perform sinonasal imaging in patients with AR symptoms, which can subject people to \\\"unnecessary radiation exposure.\\\" Clinicians can diagnose patients with AR on the basis of their history, a physical exam, and allergy testing.\",\n \"Intranasal steroids, the panel writes, are effective, superior to other therapies, improve quality of life, and have a targeted local effect. \\\"Placebo-controlled clinical trials demonstrate the effectiveness of [intranasal steroids] in the reduction of nasal symptoms including sneezing, itching, rhinorrhea, and congestion in adults and children with AR,\\\" write Dr Seidman and colleagues. \\\"By reducing nasal symptoms, [intranasal steroids] significantly improve the quality of life and sleep of patients with AR.\\\"\",\n \"Second-generation oral antihistamines work quickly to tamp down symptoms and, because they are available over the counter and as generics, offer potential cost savings. \\\"Advantages of oral antihistamines include rapid onset of action, once-daily dosing, maintenance of effectiveness with regular use, and the availability of some drugs without a prescription. Some patients who fail to improve with one agent may respond to an alternative drug in this category,\\\" the panel writes.\",\n \"Clinicians should offer sublingual or subcutaneous immunotherapy for patients with AR who are not responding to pharmacologic therapy, the panel recommends, in part to increase awareness of \\\"the only proven treatment for AR that has the potential to change the natural history of the disease.\\\"\",\n \"In its review of the available evidence, the panel identified a number of gaps and suggests additional research, including randomized controlled trials to study the effect of environmental control strategies on AR, such as removing pets and using air filtration systems, and research into the safety and efficacy of allergen-specific immunotherapy and sublingual immunotherapy.\",\n \"Financial support for the work was provided by the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation. One coauthor disclosed financial relationships with Scientific Advisory Board–Visalus, founding Body Language Vitamin Co, receiving funding from the National Institutes of Health, and holding patents related to supplements and the middle ear and brain implant. Another coauthor disclosed consulting for Wellpoint. Another coauthor disclosed being a speaker and/or consultant for Acclarent/Johnson & Johnson, GlaxoSmithKline, and Merck Inc. Another coauthor disclosed being a consultant for Merck and receiving contract support to his academic institution from Novartis. Another coauthor disclosed serving on the speakers' bureau at GlaxoSmithKline and serving on the advisory boards for Sunovion Pharmaceuticals and Transit of Venus. Another coauthor disclosed serving as principal investigator on a clinical study with Intersect, receiving a research grant from Medtronic, and serving as a speaker for Merck. Another coauthor disclosed serving as a consultant for First Line Medical. Another coauthor disclosed serving on the speakers' bureau at Sunovion and Teva; serving on the advisory panel and speakers' bureau at Meda, Mylan, and Sanofi; serving as the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology's executive committee chair and on the college's board of regents, its Rhinitis/Sinusitis Committee, and a related task force. The other authors have disclosed no relevant financial relationships.\",\n \"Comments on Medscape are moderated and should be professional in tone and on topic. You must declare any conflicts of interest related to your comments and responses. Please see our Commenting Guide for further information. We reserve the right to remove posts at our sole discretion.\",\n \"Comments on Medscape are moderated and should be professional in tone and on topic. You must declare any conflicts of interest related to your comments and responses. Please see our Commenting Guide for further information. 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If you log out, you\\nwill be required to enter your username and password the next time you visit.\\nLog out Cancel\\n\\nNews > Medscape Medical News\\n\\n# New Guidelines for Allergic Rhinitis Released\\n\\nDiedtra Henderson\\n\\nFebruary 03, 2015\\n\\nClinicians should treat allergic rhinitis (AR) with intranasal steroids when\\npatients' symptoms impair their quality of life, according to clinical\\npractice guidelines published February 2 in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck\\nSurgery. The guidelines further suggest that clinicians should recommend\\nsecond-generation oral antihistamines, which are less likely to cause\\ndrowsiness, for patients complaining primarily of sneezing and itching.\\n\\nAR is the fifth most common chronic disease in the United States, affecting\\none in six of all Americans, and is the most common chronic disease among\\nchildren, the authors write. Medical treatment in the United States costs $2\\nto $5 billion, with more than half of that amount devoted to prescription\\nmedications. AR also accounts for as much as $2 to $4 billion in lost\\nproductivity annually, and an estimated 800,000 to 2 million lost school days,\\naccording to the work group led by Michael D. Seidman, MD, from the Department\\nof Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital,\\nWest Bloomfield, Michigan.\\n\\nThe multidisciplinary panel of 21 experts created a series of actionable\\nstatements based on available evidence in the hope of reducing wide variation\\nthat now exists in care and promoting effective diagnosis for children older\\nthan 2 years and adults. The expert panel defines AR as an inflammatory\\nresponse of the nasal mucous membranes after inhaling an allergen, such as\\ngrass pollen, dust mites, or pet dander, which can trigger symptoms that can\\ninclude runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, and itching.\\n\\nThe panel issued a \\\"strong\\\" recommendation for intranasal steroids and oral\\nantihistamines as first lines of treatment, a rating that indicates clinicians\\nshould follow the recommendation unless they have a \\\"clear and compelling\\\"\\nrationale to choose an alternate approach.\\n\\nHowever, clinicians should not offer oral leukotriene receptor antagonists as\\nprimary therapy for patients with AR, a recommendation that clinicians\\ngenerally should follow while factoring in patient preferences. Nor should\\nthey routinely perform sinonasal imaging in patients with AR symptoms, which\\ncan subject people to \\\"unnecessary radiation exposure.\\\" Clinicians can\\ndiagnose patients with AR on the basis of their history, a physical exam, and\\nallergy testing.\\n\\nIntranasal steroids, the panel writes, are effective, superior to other\\ntherapies, improve quality of life, and have a targeted local effect.\\n\\\"Placebo-controlled clinical trials demonstrate the effectiveness of\\n[intranasal steroids] in the reduction of nasal symptoms including sneezing,\\nitching, rhinorrhea, and congestion in adults and children with AR,\\\" write Dr\\nSeidman and colleagues. \\\"By reducing nasal symptoms, [intranasal steroids]\\nsignificantly improve the quality of life and sleep of patients with AR.\\\"\\n\\nSecond-generation oral antihistamines work quickly to tamp down symptoms and,\\nbecause they are available over the counter and as generics, offer potential\\ncost savings. \\\"Advantages of oral antihistamines include rapid onset of\\naction, once-daily dosing, maintenance of effectiveness with regular use, and\\nthe availability of some drugs without a prescription. Some patients who fail\\nto improve with one agent may respond to an alternative drug in this\\ncategory,\\\" the panel writes.\\n\\nClinicians should offer sublingual or subcutaneous immunotherapy for patients\\nwith AR who are not responding to pharmacologic therapy, the panel recommends,\\nin part to increase awareness of \\\"the only proven treatment for AR that has\\nthe potential to change the natural history of the disease.\\\"\\n\\nIn its review of the available evidence, the panel identified a number of gaps\\nand suggests additional research, including randomized controlled trials to\\nstudy the effect of environmental control strategies on AR, such as removing\\npets and using air filtration systems, and research into the safety and\\nefficacy of allergen-specific immunotherapy and sublingual immunotherapy.\\n\\nFinancial support for the work was provided by the American Academy of\\nOtolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation. One coauthor disclosed\\nfinancial relationships with Scientific Advisory Board–Visalus, founding Body\\nLanguage Vitamin Co, receiving funding from the National Institutes of Health,\\nand holding patents related to supplements and the middle ear and brain\\nimplant. Another coauthor disclosed consulting for Wellpoint. Another coauthor\\ndisclosed being a speaker and/or consultant for Acclarent/Johnson & Johnson,\\nGlaxoSmithKline, and Merck Inc. Another coauthor disclosed being a consultant\\nfor Merck and receiving contract support to his academic institution from\\nNovartis. Another coauthor disclosed serving on the speakers' bureau at\\nGlaxoSmithKline and serving on the advisory boards for Sunovion\\nPharmaceuticals and Transit of Venus. Another coauthor disclosed serving as\\nprincipal investigator on a clinical study with Intersect, receiving a\\nresearch grant from Medtronic, and serving as a speaker for Merck. Another\\ncoauthor disclosed serving as a consultant for First Line Medical. Another\\ncoauthor disclosed serving on the speakers' bureau at Sunovion and Teva;\\nserving on the advisory panel and speakers' bureau at Meda, Mylan, and Sanofi;\\nserving as the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology's executive\\ncommittee chair and on the college's board of regents, its Rhinitis/Sinusitis\\nCommittee, and a related task force. The other authors have disclosed no\\nrelevant financial relationships.\\n\\nOtolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 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This website also contains material copyrighted by 3rd parties.\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"https://www.modernreflexology.com/curing-nasal-congestion-with-acupressure-points/\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20210417152912/https://www.modernreflexology.com/curing-nasal-congestion-with-acupressure-points/\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"Curing Nasal Congestion with Acupressure Points\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"Nasal congestion is the most feared and stubborn infection to avoid. Blockage or swelling of the nasal passages due to the lining of membranes caused by inflamed blood vessels is called as Nasal congestion. This condition obstructs the free flow of air from the nose. The symptoms of Nasal congestion and sinus pressure are nasal discharge, sinus pain, cough and congestion, head ache, bad breathe, fever, loss of smell and swollen nasal tissue.\",\n \"You may think that only a cold or bad weather can cause this infection. But, there can be many other causes for Nasal or Sinus congestion, some of them include:\",\n \"Most people with sinus infection face this congestion, which makes it hard for them to breathe. Long usage of medical sprays and drops can worsen this condition. Though there are many painful treatments to clear up nasal congestion, acupuncture has some simple methods to help relieve sinus congestion naturally. To cure nasal congestion, you don’t need to use medical equipments, just use the right pressure points. Check out these best pressure points to cure sinus congestion faster.\",\n \"Warm your hands by rubbing them together. Now with the palm of your right hand rub the tip of your nose. Use a circular motion to warm the nose, do this 20 times. Repeat the same in the opposite direction. If you are suffering with stuffy nose, sinus congestion or nasal blockage, repeat this procedure at least 5 times a day. This will not only reduce the congestion but also works as a preventative from further blockage.\",\n \"For sinus problem and severe pain, use this technique. Hold the joint between thumb and the index finger, press is hard. Hold it in this position for two minutes. This will reduce the irritation and pain in the nose.\",\n \"Point to be noted: Pregnant women should not press this point as its stimulation is said to cause premature contractions in the uterus.\",\n \"The joint near the bridge of the nose and eye socket is the area most affected with nasal congestion. Press both the areas near the eye sockets with the tips of your thumbs for 5 minutes. You can work on both these pressure points separately (one after another). However pressing these points together creates more pressure. If the pressure is applied properly you will get rid of the mucus in no time. You will also feel relieved from the pain and congestion.\",\n \"Place your index fingers on the edge of both the nostrils; you can feel your cheek bone. This is the pressure point most commonly used in acupuncture to cure sinus congestion. Press this point with pressure for at least 4 minutes. Repeat this process several times. If it is properly pressed, it begins to flush out the blockage giving you a free flow of air in the nostrils.\",\n \"Hold your head in your hands. Place your thumbs right behind your ears. Feel your skull with the thumbs and come to the base of it. Now your thumbs should be behind your ears and at the base of the skull. Press these two pressure points deeply and rub them for two minutes. Continue this process daily to reduce and prevent nasal congestion, cold and head ache.\",\n \"On the back of your head where the neck and head are joined, you will find a large hollow space. Point A marked in the given image. Place your middle finger on it and apply pressure for 4 minutes. Observe the changes that occur in your nose. Along with curing nasal congestion it also helps to reduce headaches and mental stress.\",\n \"Place your middle finger in the hollow areas below the collar bones and above the upper breast bone. Press these pressure points for 5 minutes to prevent sinus infection and to boost your immune system.\",\n \"These points and techniques are not laid down only for people suffering from nasal congestion. They can be used by others who would like to prevent being victims of flu, cold, hay fever and sinus. Flu is very dangerous and many have been affected by it. Anyone can be a victim, old people, babies and even teenagers.\",\n \"As heard before, prevention is better than cure. Acupuncture can make a big difference to your life if you practice it properly. The body is very sensitive and the bacteria that enter into it can be very dangerous. The anti- bodies present inside, try to prevent the body from diseases. Early precautions and care can make all the difference. Whenever your hands are free try to put these techniques to practice and avoid sinus congestion.\",\n \"Devi Gajendran is a Post Graduate in Nutrition (University of Madras, Tamil Nadu) and has tons of experience in Fitness and Nutrition. She is the chief advisor and contributes to Modern Reflexology website and has her final say on all the segments under reflexology, acupressure points, acupuncture and so on. A holistic health advocator she believes that the combination of holistic practices can work wonders. When she is not sharing her valuable piece of knowledge about Reflexology she loves indulging in her hobby, dancing. She believes in driving away the blues with dancing. Her mantra is simple, stay calm and practice Reflexology.\",\n \"Acupressure is a very good technique. I have tried it several times and it gives me immense relief. Your article was spot-on, thanks for sharing these tips 🙂\",\n \"Dear Bipasha Kindly help My 8 year old son is seriously suffering from allergic symptoms which generally triggers when he is about to sleep. He will have severe itching in nose, eyes and the nose passage will block. Since years we are spending sleepless nights. We have tried several allergy medicines and nasal sprays which i feel stops working after few doses are taken regularly. I am really worried for his sufferings and could not bare his pain. I will be highly obliged for your help.\",\n \"Activate the following points- 1. In the hollow below the collarbone next to the breastbone. 2. On the top, outer end of the elbow crease. 3. Two finger widths directly below the belly button.Four finger widths below the kneecap on the outside of the leg.4. On the top of the foot in the valley between the big toe and the second toe. Stimulating these points will help you to get rid of allergies.\",\n \"Great and informative and useful article. I tried some of these acupressure methods after reading and got relief....God bless you !\",\n \"This inf is very helpful for us . Can pl suggest acc points for eye sight for my 3 & half year old child Guransh kaur regards H S\",\n \"thank you for the information. I’m pregnant and congested all the time and having trouble sleeping. I hope these tips help.\",\n \"Thank you for these. I had such bad congestion that not even a sinus rinse would pass. No kidding that 10 minutes after doing these techniques, I passed a large mucus and was able to breathe again! Miraculous!\",\n \"I’ve been suffering from a sinus headache for two days now. These tips are making a tremendous difference. Thank you for sharing them.\",\n \"Your information is very useful and informative. My daughter gets a sore throat almost every month. Which acupressure points can you advise me to use that would really take care of this problem. Thanks!\",\n \"Dear Bipasha Kindly help My 8 year old son is seriously suffering from allergic symptoms which generally triggers when he is about to sleep. He will have severe itching in nose, eyes and the nose passage will block. Since years we are spending sleepless nights. We have tried several allergy medicines and nasal sprays which i feel stops working after few doses are taken regularly. I am really worried for his sufferings and could not bare his pain. I will be highly obliged for your help.\",\n \"I feel some mucus (balgam) continuously flowing through my throat ....it is called najla in hindi ...what can I do to cure this ?\",\n \"Two useful acupressure points for clearing excess phlegm are Liv3, a liver point, and K27, a kidney point, . Liv3 sits on each foot, between the bones of the big toe and second toe, where they join the foot. Use your thumb to push into the space between these bones, pressing down and toward the ankle. Feel for a tender spot. Massage and hold the point with firm pressure until it is no longer painful. Do both sides, then move to K27. Follow your collarbone in toward the center, where it joins the breastbone. K27 rests in the hollow underneath the collarbone. Raise your shoulder to make the collarbone protrude if you can’t find the hollow. Massage, then press and hold the less tender side, then work on the more tender side, until the point no longer feels sore.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Curing Nasal Congestion with Acupressure Points - Causes, Symptoms\\n\\nTop Posts\\n\\nAcupressure Points For Relieving Eye Strain\\n\\n6 Health Benefits of Traditional Thai Massage\\n\\n6 Acupuncture Points for Hemifacial Spasm Treatment\\n\\n8 Best Acupuncture Points A Potential Treatment For...\\n\\nEffective Acupuncture Points for Treating Depression Naturally\\n\\nTop 8 Acupressure Points for Treating Acne Naturally...\\n\\nEffective Acupuncture Points for Treating Sports Related Injury\\n\\n5 Helpful Acupressure Points for Postoperative Pain Relief\\n\\nEffective Acupuncture Therapy for Acute Ulcerative Colitis Disease\\n\\nHow Acupuncture is Helpful in Treating Nocturnal Enuresis...\\n\\nHome Reflexology Treatment Curing Nasal Congestion with Acupressure Points –\\nCauses, Symptoms\\n\\nReflexology Treatment\\n\\n# Curing Nasal Congestion with Acupressure Points – Causes, Symptoms\\n\\nby Devi Gajendran October 10, 2013\\n\\nwritten by Devi Gajendran October 10, 2013\\n\\nNasal congestion is the most feared and stubborn infection to avoid. Blockage\\nor swelling of the nasal passages due to the lining of membranes caused by\\ninflamed blood vessels is called as Nasal congestion. This condition obstructs\\nthe free flow of air from the nose. The symptoms of Nasal congestion and sinus\\npressure are nasal discharge, sinus pain, cough and congestion, head ache, bad\\nbreathe, fever, loss of smell and swollen nasal tissue.\\n\\n## Causes for Nasal Congestion:\\n\\nYou may think that only a cold or bad weather can cause this infection. But,\\nthere can be many other causes for Nasal or Sinus congestion, some of them\\ninclude:\\n\\n * Exposure to cold temperature\\n * Drug addiction\\n * Allergies caused by food, pet hair, milk, medication, smoke etc\\n * Dust suffocation\\n * Strong fragrances\\n * Pregnancy\\n * Addiction to smoking\\n * Influenza\\n * Spicy food\\n\\nMost people with sinus infection face this congestion, which makes it hard for\\nthem to breathe. Long usage of medical sprays and drops can worsen this\\ncondition. Though there are many painful treatments to clear up nasal\\ncongestion, acupuncture has some simple methods to help relieve sinus\\ncongestion naturally. To cure nasal congestion, you don’t need to use medical\\nequipments, just use the right pressure points. Check out these best pressure\\npoints to cure sinus congestion faster.\\n\\nDon’t Miss: Mobility Exercises to Treat Reflexology to Others and Yourself\\n\\n#### Nose Warmth:\\n\\nWarm your hands by rubbing them together. Now with the palm of your right hand\\nrub the tip of your nose. Use a circular motion to warm the nose, do this 20\\ntimes. Repeat the same in the opposite direction. If you are suffering with\\nstuffy nose, sinus congestion or nasal blockage, repeat this procedure at\\nleast 5 times a day. This will not only reduce the congestion but also works\\nas a preventative from further blockage.\\n\\nImage: dooce.com\\n\\n#### Thumb and Index Finger:\\n\\nFor sinus problem and severe pain, use this technique. Hold the joint between\\nthumb and the index finger, press is hard. Hold it in this position for two\\nminutes. This will reduce the irritation and pain in the nose.\\n\\nImage: newhottopics.com\\n\\nPoint to be noted: Pregnant women should not press this point as its\\nstimulation is said to cause premature contractions in the uterus.\\n\\n#### Bridge of Nose Massage:\\n\\nThe joint near the bridge of the nose and eye socket is the area most affected\\nwith nasal congestion. Press both the areas near the eye sockets with the tips\\nof your thumbs for 5 minutes. You can work on both these pressure points\\nseparately (one after another). However pressing these points together creates\\nmore pressure. If the pressure is applied properly you will get rid of the\\nmucus in no time. You will also feel relieved from the pain and congestion.\\n\\nImage: Wikihow.com\\n\\n#### Nostril edge:\\n\\nPlace your index fingers on the edge of both the nostrils; you can feel your\\ncheek bone. This is the pressure point most commonly used in acupuncture to\\ncure sinus congestion. Press this point with pressure for at least 4 minutes.\\nRepeat this process several times. If it is properly pressed, it begins to\\nflush out the blockage giving you a free flow of air in the nostrils.\\n\\n#### Base of Skull:\\n\\nHold your head in your hands. Place your thumbs right behind your ears. Feel\\nyour skull with the thumbs and come to the base of it. Now your thumbs should\\nbe behind your ears and at the base of the skull. Press these two pressure\\npoints deeply and rub them for two minutes. Continue this process daily to\\nreduce and prevent nasal congestion, cold and head ache.\\n\\nImage: webmd.com\\n\\n#### Hollow Point:\\n\\nOn the back of your head where the neck and head are joined, you will find a\\nlarge hollow space. Point A marked in the given image. Place your middle\\nfinger on it and apply pressure for 4 minutes. Observe the changes that occur\\nin your nose. Along with curing nasal congestion it also helps to reduce\\nheadaches and mental stress.\\n\\nImage: Herbalshop.com\\n\\n#### Collar Bone:\\n\\nPlace your middle finger in the hollow areas below the collar bones and above\\nthe upper breast bone. Press these pressure points for 5 minutes to prevent\\nsinus infection and to boost your immune system.\\n\\nImage: yangtown.com\\n\\nThese points and techniques are not laid down only for people suffering from\\nnasal congestion. They can be used by others who would like to prevent being\\nvictims of flu, cold, hay fever and sinus. Flu is very dangerous and many have\\nbeen affected by it. Anyone can be a victim, old people, babies and even\\nteenagers.\\n\\nDon’t Miss: Reflexology Training at Your Home\\n\\nAs heard before, prevention is better than cure. Acupuncture can make a big\\ndifference to your life if you practice it properly. The body is very\\nsensitive and the bacteria that enter into it can be very dangerous. The anti-\\nbodies present inside, try to prevent the body from diseases. Early\\nprecautions and care can make all the difference. Whenever your hands are free\\ntry to put these techniques to practice and avoid sinus congestion.\\n\\n20 comments\\n\\n0\\n\\nFacebookTwitterPinterestEmail\\n\\n##### Devi Gajendran\\n\\nDevi Gajendran is a Post Graduate in Nutrition (University of Madras, Tamil\\nNadu) and has tons of experience in Fitness and Nutrition. She is the chief\\nadvisor and contributes to Modern Reflexology website and has her final say on\\nall the segments under reflexology, acupressure points, acupuncture and so on.\\nA holistic health advocator she believes that the combination of holistic\\npractices can work wonders. When she is not sharing her valuable piece of\\nknowledge about Reflexology she loves indulging in her hobby, dancing. She\\nbelieves in driving away the blues with dancing. Her mantra is simple, stay\\ncalm and practice Reflexology.\\n\\nprevious post\\n\\n##### 5 Best Reflexology Exercises for Back Pain – Acupressure Points\\n\\nnext post\\n\\n##### Reflexology Points to Control Diabetes – Natural Acupressure Treatment\\n\\n#### You may also like\\n\\n### 11 Acupuncture Points that provide Neuroprotective Effects Against...\\n\\nApril 13, 2018\\n\\n### Acupressure for Trigeminal Neuralgia – 8 Nutritional Tips for...\\n\\nApril 5, 2018\\n\\n### Chinese Reflexology Therapy for Chronic Lyme Disease treatment\\n\\nMarch 29, 2018\\n\\n### How Acupuncture Helps Various Kinds of Painful Conditions\\n\\nJanuary 16, 2018\\n\\n### How These 8 Acupuncture Points Help You Quit...\\n\\nJanuary 5, 2018\\n\\n### Why is Acupuncture known as a Form of...\\n\\nDecember 29, 2017\\n\\n### How Acupuncture Helps in Treating Acne, Eczema, and...\\n\\nDecember 15, 2017\\n\\n### Get Rid of Season Allergies with these 9...\\n\\nNovember 30, 2017\\n\\n### The Power of Reflexology- A Perfect Treatment for...\\n\\nNovember 28, 2017\\n\\n### Everything about Treating Piles with Acupressure and Acupuncture...\\n\\nOctober 22, 2017\\n\\n#### 20 comments\\n\\nAndrew February 6, 2014 - 10:33 PM\\n\\nAcupressure is a very good technique. I have tried it several times and it\\ngives me immense relief. Your article was spot-on, thanks for sharing these\\ntips 🙂\\n\\nReply\\n\\nBipasha Mukherjee June 7, 2014 - 5:18 PM\\n\\nThank you for liking our work.\\n\\nReply\\n\\nMona Sunish June 27, 2016 - 3:32 PM\\n\\nDear Bipasha Kindly help My 8 year old son is seriously suffering from\\nallergic symptoms which generally triggers when he is about to sleep. He will\\nhave severe itching in nose, eyes and the nose passage will block. Since years\\nwe are spending sleepless nights. We have tried several allergy medicines and\\nnasal sprays which i feel stops working after few doses are taken regularly. I\\nam really worried for his sufferings and could not bare his pain. I will be\\nhighly obliged for your help.\\n\\nReply\\n\\nGopi Krishna August 2, 2016 - 8:55 PM\\n\\nActivate the following points- 1. In the hollow below the collarbone next to\\nthe breastbone. 2. On the top, outer end of the elbow crease. 3. Two finger\\nwidths directly below the belly button.Four finger widths below the kneecap on\\nthe outside of the leg.4. On the top of the foot in the valley between the big\\ntoe and the second toe. Stimulating these points will help you to get rid of\\nallergies.\\n\\nReply\\n\\nAmit Gaikwad April 5, 2014 - 10:53 PM\\n\\nGreat and informative and useful article. I tried some of these acupressure\\nmethods after reading and got relief....God bless you !\\n\\nReply\\n\\nhardeep singg September 21, 2014 - 2:50 PM\\n\\nThis inf is very helpful for us . Can pl suggest acc points for eye sight for\\nmy 3 & half year old child Guransh kaur regards H S\\n\\nReply\\n\\nBipasha Mukherjee March 20, 2015 - 5:04 PM\\n\\nThe acupressure points mentioned in this article will help in providing better\\neyesight https://www.modernreflexology.com/7-best-acupressure-points-for-\\nbetter-eye-sight/\\n\\nReply\\n\\nLindsey January 19, 2015 - 5:11 PM\\n\\nthank you for the information. I’m pregnant and congested all the time and\\nhaving trouble sleeping. I hope these tips help.\\n\\nReply\\n\\nNicole June 5, 2015 - 5:33 AM\\n\\nThank you for these. I had such bad congestion that not even a sinus rinse\\nwould pass. No kidding that 10 minutes after doing these techniques, I passed\\na large mucus and was able to breathe again! Miraculous!\\n\\nReply\\n\\nReena July 21, 2015 - 12:35 PM\\n\\ncan u please tell me sinus in my gums so having pain ans sweeling accuoressure\\npoint to get relief\\n\\nReply\\n\\nDebbie July 29, 2015 - 3:26 AM\\n\\nI’ve been suffering from a sinus headache for two days now. These tips are\\nmaking a tremendous difference. Thank you for sharing them.\\n\\nReply\\n\\nJuanita September 7, 2015 - 2:44 PM\\n\\nYour information is very useful and informative. My daughter gets a sore\\nthroat almost every month. Which acupressure points can you advise me to use\\nthat would really take care of this problem. Thanks!\\n\\nReply\\n\\nsilvia October 29, 2015 - 10:30 AM\\n\\nThank good help god bless you with this information.\\n\\nReply\\n\\njenelyn m.alapan November 30, 2015 - 2:49 PM\\n\\nthank you ,it helps a lot in curing diseases\\n\\nReply\\n\\nPooja Padmakumar December 9, 2015 - 3:22 PM\\n\\nThank you so much .....this really helped me cure myself !!! Its amazing 🙂\\n\\nReply\\n\\nGopi Krishna July 30, 2016 - 7:08 PM\\n\\nThanks for appreciating!\\n\\nReply\\n\\nMona Sunish June 27, 2016 - 3:34 PM\\n\\nDear Bipasha Kindly help My 8 year old son is seriously suffering from\\nallergic symptoms which generally triggers when he is about to sleep. He will\\nhave severe itching in nose, eyes and the nose passage will block. Since years\\nwe are spending sleepless nights. We have tried several allergy medicines and\\nnasal sprays which i feel stops working after few doses are taken regularly. I\\nam really worried for his sufferings and could not bare his pain. I will be\\nhighly obliged for your help.\\n\\nReply\\n\\nGopi Krishna July 30, 2016 - 7:07 PM\\n\\nhttps://www.modernreflexology.com/curing-nasal-congestion-with-acupressure-\\npoints/ Follow this article for some respite.\\n\\nReply\\n\\nharman cheema July 26, 2016 - 7:56 PM\\n\\nI feel some mucus (balgam) continuously flowing through my throat ....it is\\ncalled najla in hindi ...what can I do to cure this ?\\n\\nReply\\n\\nGopi Krishna July 30, 2016 - 4:51 PM\\n\\nTwo useful acupressure points for clearing excess phlegm are Liv3, a liver\\npoint, and K27, a kidney point, . Liv3 sits on each foot, between the bones of\\nthe big toe and second toe, where they join the foot. Use your thumb to push\\ninto the space between these bones, pressing down and toward the ankle. Feel\\nfor a tender spot. Massage and hold the point with firm pressure until it is\\nno longer painful. Do both sides, then move to K27. Follow your collarbone in\\ntoward the center, where it joins the breastbone. K27 rests in the hollow\\nunderneath the collarbone. Raise your shoulder to make the collarbone protrude\\nif you can’t find the hollow. Massage, then press and hold the less tender\\nside, then work on the more tender side, until the point no longer feels sore.\\n\\nReply\\n\\n### Leave a Comment Cancel Reply\\n\\nThis site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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When working normally, the sinuses help humidify air as you breathe in and produce mucus that helps trap bacteria and foreign particles (like pollen).\",\n \"But when nasal passageways become blocked (often due to irritated tissues), mucus that normally drains away can build up. Swollen nasal passages and mucus build-up are the usual causes of sinus congestion and pressure.\",\n \"behind your cheekbones, between the bottom of your eyes, and the top of your upper jaw, about the size of a large walnut\",\n \"Sinus congestion and pressure are difficult to ignore. The feeling of “fullness” is caused by the blockage of sinuses, as opposed to nasal congestion. Most feel the blockage in the cheeks and often find it difficult if not impossible to breathe through their nose.\",\n \"The feeling of “fullness” is caused by the blockage of sinuses. Most feel the blockage in the cheeks and often find it difficult to breathe through their nose.\",\n \"Water may help thin mucus, and thin mucus is more likely to drain. When you feel your sinus problems beginning, start hydrating.\",\n \"The extra moisture helps keep nasal passages moist and helps with drainage. Anything from a hot shower to carefully inhaling steam from boiling water can help you feel better.\",\n \"You may not be able to jump in the shower in the middle of the day. So the steam from a hot beverage or a bowl of soup can be quick sources of steam.\",\n \"This medicine works by shrinking swollen tissues and allowing mucus to drain. The main available decongestants are pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine.\",\n \"© Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. 2015. All rights reserved. This site is published by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division, which is solely responsible for its contents. This website is intended for visitors from the United States. 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Swollen nasal passages and mucus\\nbuild-up are the usual causes of sinus congestion and pressure.\\n\\n## WHICH SINUSES ARE CAUSING YOUR SINUS PAIN?\\n\\n### Frontal\\n\\nin your forehead, vary greatly in size\\n\\n### Ethmoid\\n\\nbehind your nose and between your eyes, about the size of a matchbox\\n\\n### Maxillary\\n\\nbehind your cheekbones, between the bottom of your eyes, and the top of your\\nupper jaw, about the size of a large walnut\\n\\n### Sphenoid\\n\\ndeep in your head behind your nose, about the size of a large grape\\n\\n## SYMPTOMS OF SINUS CONGESTION\\n\\nSinus congestion and pressure are difficult to ignore. The feeling of\\n“fullness” is caused by the blockage of sinuses, as opposed to nasal\\ncongestion. Most feel the blockage in the cheeks and often find it difficult\\nif not impossible to breathe through their nose.\\n\\nThe feeling of “fullness” is caused by the blockage of sinuses. Most feel the\\nblockage in the cheeks and often find it difficult to breathe through their\\nnose.\\n\\n## TIPS FOR SINUS CONGESTION RELIEF\\n\\n### Drink water.\\n\\nWater may help thin mucus, and thin mucus is more likely to drain. When you\\nfeel your sinus problems beginning, start hydrating.\\n\\n### Wrap it up.\\n\\nApplying a warm towel to your head may relieve some pressure by easing swollen\\ntissues.\\n\\n### Steam your sinuses.\\n\\nThe extra moisture helps keep nasal passages moist and helps with drainage.\\nAnything from a hot shower to carefully inhaling steam from boiling water can\\nhelp you feel better.\\n\\n### Steam on the go.\\n\\nYou may not be able to jump in the shower in the middle of the day. 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Enter search terms and tap the Search button. Both articles and products will be searched.\",\n \"If you subscribe to any of our print newsletters and have never activated your online account, please activate your account below for online access. By activating your account, you will create a login and password. You only need to activate your account once.\",\n \"If you've ever had a cold that just wouldn't go away, it may have been sinusitis — an inflammation of the paranasal sinuses, the cavities within the bones that surround the nose. The sinuses are lined with a thin membrane that produces mucus, which is normally swept along by hair cells and drains through small openings into the nasal cavity. Sinusitis (also called rhinosinusitis) starts when this drainage system becomes blocked, usually from swelling due to inflammation caused by infection or allergy. Soon, your head hurts, you feel facial pressure or pain, and thick mucus clogs your nose. The symptoms may clear on their own, but often they persist or repeatedly return.\",\n \"There are millions of bacteria in our noses, and most of the time, they're harmless. Even when a few creep into the sinuses, they don't cause trouble, as long as they keep draining into the nose along with mucus. But if sinus drainage is blocked, glands in the sinuses continue to produce mucus, and the resulting pool of backed-up mucus provides \\\"the perfect culture medium.\\\" The bacteria grow out of control, causing infection, and the immune system kicks off an inflammatory response. The result: swelling, which causes headache and facial pain; mucus buildup, which produces congestion; and an influx of white blood cells to fight the bacteria, which thickens the mucus and may tint it yellow or green. Other symptoms include loss of smell or taste, cough, bad breath, fever, toothache, and fullness in the ears.\",\n \"Treatment begins with simple remedies, such as nasal irrigation and, if necessary, progresses to more advanced strategies, such as prescription drug therapy or surgery. Most people with acute sinusitis get better without treatment, although you can ease the symptoms and reduce the likelihood of needing stronger medicine if you keep your nasal passages clear with a few low-tech preventive techniques (see \\\"Preventing sinusitis\\\"). It's hard to predict who will develop chronic sinusitis, but knowing more about the two main types can help you decide how to treat your symptoms and when to see a clinician. Here are the basics:\",\n \"Acute sinusitis. Acute sinusitis usually starts with a cold. Viruses, not bacteria, cause colds, so it's useless to treat them with antibiotics. But when a cold turns into sinusitis, it means that blocked nasal passages have set off a secondary infection caused by bacteria and you may eventually need an antibiotic. If symptoms are severe and last for more than a week, you may want to see your primary care clinician. If you do have sinusitis, you may be prescribed an antibiotic, especially if preventive drainage strategies aren't helping.\",\n \"For the pain, try a warm compress on your face, or inhale steam (see \\\"Preventing sinusitis\\\"). An over-the-counter pain reliever such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or acetaminophen can also relieve facial pain, as well as headache and fever.\",\n \"Chronic sinusitis. If symptoms linger or keep returning, you may have chronic sinusitis, a more complex disorder that calls for evaluation by an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist\",\n \"Nasal irrigation and decongestants can help in the treatment of chronic sinusitis by keeping mucus loose and nasal passages clear. The mucus-thinning agent guaifenesin (Mucinex) is another option. Nasal steroids may be added to help counter inflammation. Oral steroids are also effective, especially in reducing large polyps, but they can have serious long-term effects, such as weakened bones and greater susceptibility to infection.\",\n \"Sometimes the main problem is anatomical, such as nasal polyps, a deviated septum, congenitally narrowed paranasal passages, or tissue thickened by years of infection. In this case, minimally invasive surgery may help, reducing the number and severity of sinus infections and sometimes restoring normal sinus function.\",\n \"There are many things you can do to reduce your chance of developing sinusitis or to relieve early sinusitis symptoms. Here are some suggestions:\",\n \"Bathe your nasal passages daily. Run water gently into the nasal passages to help clear excess mucus and moisten membranes. Good times to do it are in the morning and at night, when you brush your teeth.\",\n \"Inhale steam. Linger in a hot shower. Or bring water to a boil, and pour it into a pan; place a towel over your head, and carefully bend over the pan to inhale the steam.\",\n \"Avoid dry environments. A humidifier in your home (and where you work can help prevent nasal passages from drying out.\",\n \"Sleep with your head elevated. Mucus pools in your sinuses at night when your head is down, so have your head propped up during sleep.\",\n \"Be nice to your nose. Blow your nose gently, one nostril at a time. Forceful blowing can irritate the nasal passages and propel bacteria-laden mucus back up into your sinuses.\",\n \"Be careful with decongestants. Tablets containing pseudoephedrine act on blood vessels to shrink membranes and keep nasal passages open. Nasal sprays also work well — and quickly. But using topical nasal decongestants for more than a day or two runs the risk of setting off a spiral of dependency as a result of rebound — increased swelling after the medication wears off. Oral decongestants can cause jitters and increase blood pressure, so if you have high blood pressure, don't use them without consulting a clinician first.\",\n \"Disclaimer: As a service to our readers, Harvard Health Publishing provides access to our library of archived content. Please note the date of last review or update on all articles. No content on this site, regardless of date, should ever be used as a substitute for direct medical advice from your doctor or other qualified clinician.\",\n \"Your body needs a steady supply of fluid to make up for what's lost when you exhale, sweat, and urinate. Hydration is a day-long process. Water is the best replacement fluid. 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The symptoms may\\nclear on their own, but often they persist or repeatedly return.\\n\\n## What triggers sinusitis?\\n\\nThere are millions of bacteria in our noses, and most of the time, they're\\nharmless. Even when a few creep into the sinuses, they don't cause trouble, as\\nlong as they keep draining into the nose along with mucus. But if sinus\\ndrainage is blocked, glands in the sinuses continue to produce mucus, and the\\nresulting pool of backed-up mucus provides \\\"the perfect culture medium.\\\" The\\nbacteria grow out of control, causing infection, and the immune system kicks\\noff an inflammatory response. The result: swelling, which causes headache and\\nfacial pain; mucus buildup, which produces congestion; and an influx of white\\nblood cells to fight the bacteria, which thickens the mucus and may tint it\\nyellow or green. Other symptoms include loss of smell or taste, cough, bad\\nbreath, fever, toothache, and fullness in the ears.\\n\\n## Treating sinusitis\\n\\nTreatment begins with simple remedies, such as nasal irrigation and, if\\nnecessary, progresses to more advanced strategies, such as prescription drug\\ntherapy or surgery. Most people with acute sinusitis get better without\\ntreatment, although you can ease the symptoms and reduce the likelihood of\\nneeding stronger medicine if you keep your nasal passages clear with a few\\nlow-tech preventive techniques (see \\\"Preventing sinusitis\\\"). It's hard to\\npredict who will develop chronic sinusitis, but knowing more about the two\\nmain types can help you decide how to treat your symptoms and when to see a\\nclinician. Here are the basics:\\n\\nAcute sinusitis. Acute sinusitis usually starts with a cold. Viruses, not\\nbacteria, cause colds, so it's useless to treat them with antibiotics. But\\nwhen a cold turns into sinusitis, it means that blocked nasal passages have\\nset off a secondary infection caused by bacteria and you may eventually need\\nan antibiotic. If symptoms are severe and last for more than a week, you may\\nwant to see your primary care clinician. If you do have sinusitis, you may be\\nprescribed an antibiotic, especially if preventive drainage strategies aren't\\nhelping.\\n\\nFor the pain, try a warm compress on your face, or inhale steam (see\\n\\\"Preventing sinusitis\\\"). An over-the-counter pain reliever such as aspirin,\\nibuprofen, or acetaminophen can also relieve facial pain, as well as headache\\nand fever.\\n\\nChronic sinusitis. If symptoms linger or keep returning, you may have chronic\\nsinusitis, a more complex disorder that calls for evaluation by an ear, nose,\\nand throat (ENT) specialist\\n\\nNasal irrigation and decongestants can help in the treatment of chronic\\nsinusitis by keeping mucus loose and nasal passages clear. The mucus-thinning\\nagent guaifenesin (Mucinex) is another option. Nasal steroids may be added to\\nhelp counter inflammation. Oral steroids are also effective, especially in\\nreducing large polyps, but they can have serious long-term effects, such as\\nweakened bones and greater susceptibility to infection.\\n\\nSometimes the main problem is anatomical, such as nasal polyps, a deviated\\nseptum, congenitally narrowed paranasal passages, or tissue thickened by years\\nof infection. In this case, minimally invasive surgery may help, reducing the\\nnumber and severity of sinus infections and sometimes restoring normal sinus\\nfunction.\\n\\n## Preventing sinusitis\\n\\nThere are many things you can do to reduce your chance of developing sinusitis\\nor to relieve early sinusitis symptoms. Here are some suggestions:\\n\\nBathe your nasal passages daily. Run water gently into the nasal passages to\\nhelp clear excess mucus and moisten membranes. Good times to do it are in the\\nmorning and at night, when you brush your teeth.\\n\\nDrink lots of water. Good hydration helps keep the mucus thin and loose.\\n\\nInhale steam. Linger in a hot shower. Or bring water to a boil, and pour it\\ninto a pan; place a towel over your head, and carefully bend over the pan to\\ninhale the steam.\\n\\nAvoid dry environments. A humidifier in your home (and where you work can help\\nprevent nasal passages from drying out.\\n\\nSleep with your head elevated. Mucus pools in your sinuses at night when your\\nhead is down, so have your head propped up during sleep.\\n\\nBe nice to your nose. Blow your nose gently, one nostril at a time. Forceful\\nblowing can irritate the nasal passages and propel bacteria-laden mucus back\\nup into your sinuses.\\n\\nAvoid antihistamines unless prescribed. Antihistamines make mucus thick and\\nhard to drain.\\n\\nBe careful with decongestants. Tablets containing pseudoephedrine act on blood\\nvessels to shrink membranes and keep nasal passages open. Nasal sprays also\\nwork well — and quickly. But using topical nasal decongestants for more than a\\nday or two runs the risk of setting off a spiral of dependency as a result of\\nrebound — increased swelling after the medication wears off. Oral\\ndecongestants can cause jitters and increase blood pressure, so if you have\\nhigh blood pressure, don't use them without consulting a clinician first.\\n\\nApril 2009 update\\n\\n### Share this page:\\n\\n * Share this page to Facebook\\n * Share this page to Twitter\\n * Share this page to Google Plus\\n * Email this page\\n\\n### Print this page:\\n\\n * Print this page\\n\\nDisclaimer: As a service to our readers, Harvard Health Publishing provides\\naccess to our library of archived content. Please note the date of last review\\nor update on all articles. 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You should also try to recycle and reuse whenever you can. Donate old clothing to thrift stores and buy used furniture and clothing instead of buying new things, which is more wasteful. You might also try driving less to reduce carbon emissions. You could ride your bike, carpool, or use public transit. If you want to organize others to reduce global warming, join an advocacy group like Greenpeace or Citizens Climate Lobby. Additionally, call your local representatives and ask them what policy actions they’re taking to prevent global warming."},"related_document_urls_wayback_snapshots":{"kind":"list like","value":["http://web.archive.org/web/20210412012556/https://billmoyers.com/2014/02/07/five-groups-leading-the-charge-to-halt-climate-change/","http://web.archive.org/web/20210516190732/https://www.kyotoprotocol.com/","http://web.archive.org/web/20161222184559/http://www.bicycling.com:80/culture/advocacy/bicycles-can-be-a-huge-part-of-combating-climate-change","http://web.archive.org/web/20190206171557/http://www.wichitaaudubon.org:80/conservation.html","http://web.archive.org/web/20170901095010/http://nymag.com/scienceofus/2016/11/how-to-talk-about-climate-change-so-anyone-will-listen.html","http://web.archive.org/web/20191003031839/http://www.carbonfund.org:80/reduce/","http://web.archive.org/web/20171223071832/https://energy.gov/energysaver/how-energy-efficient-light-bulbs-compare-traditional-incandescents"],"string":"[\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20210412012556/https://billmoyers.com/2014/02/07/five-groups-leading-the-charge-to-halt-climate-change/\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20210516190732/https://www.kyotoprotocol.com/\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20161222184559/http://www.bicycling.com:80/culture/advocacy/bicycles-can-be-a-huge-part-of-combating-climate-change\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20190206171557/http://www.wichitaaudubon.org:80/conservation.html\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20170901095010/http://nymag.com/scienceofus/2016/11/how-to-talk-about-climate-change-so-anyone-will-listen.html\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20191003031839/http://www.carbonfund.org:80/reduce/\",\n \"http://web.archive.org/web/20171223071832/https://energy.gov/energysaver/how-energy-efficient-light-bulbs-compare-traditional-incandescents\"\n]"},"split":{"kind":"string","value":"train"},"cluster":{"kind":"number","value":254,"string":"254"},"related_documents_content":{"kind":"list like","value":[{"original_url":"https://billmoyers.com/2014/02/07/five-groups-leading-the-charge-to-halt-climate-change/","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20210412012556/https://billmoyers.com/2014/02/07/five-groups-leading-the-charge-to-halt-climate-change/","parsed_text":{"title":"Five Groups Fighting Climate Change","passages":["This week’s guest on Moyers & Company, Bill McKibben, has been a leading environmental activist for years; he got his start in 1988, when, as a freelance journalist, he covered the environment around the time global warming emerged as a notable concern. His first book, The End of Nature, was published the following year, and is cited as one of the first books on climate change written for a general audience. Nearly two decades later, McKibben co-founded 350.org. Today it is one of the main groups working for change.","If you are interested in taking action to combat climate chaos, here are five organizations, including 350.org, on the front lines of the fight.","350.org was founded with the goal of uniting climate activists into a movement, with a strategy of bottom-up organizing around the world. Activists in 189 countries have organized 350.org’s local climate-focused campaigns, projects and actions. In India, for example, organizers have mobilized people to speak out against the country’s dependence on coal for growth. In the US, the group has campaigned to divest public institutions — such as municipalities and universities — from the fossil fuel industry, and to stop the Keystone XL pipeline.","In the Keystone fight, 350.org has partnered with a number of local organizations in the path of the pipeline across North America, including Bold Nebraska, Tar Sands Blockade, the Indigenous Environmental Network, Idle No More and the Hip Hop Caucus. 350.org takes its name from what climate scientists say is the safe concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere — 350 parts per million (ppm). (We’ve now passed 400 ppm.)","In its early days, The Sierra Club, founded in 1892 by conservationist, naturalist and explorer John Muir, was mostly made up of scientists interested in exploring the Sierra mountains. For years, the organization promoted the appreciation and stewardship of the outdoors but steered clear of civil disobedience. A change came last year when, in the face of increasingly dire warnings from climate scientists, the group’s executive director, Michael Brune, and then-president, Allison Chin, were arrested — with about 50 others, including McKibben — outside the White House protesting the Keystone XL pipeline.","“This particular project — the Keystone XL pipeline — is so horrendous, it’s so wrong and it’s being proposed at such an important time that we don’t want to leave any tool on the table,” Brune told Moyers and Company shortly before his arrest, referring to the need to turn to protest. The pipeline would “guarantee that we’re locked into the most carbon-intensive fuel source on the planet for the next half-century.” Earlier this week, the Sierra Club filed a lawsuit against the US Army Corps of Engineers over the project.","Kumi Naidoo, the executive director of Greenpeace International, talks with Bill in September about 30 Greenpeace activists detained in Russia.","Founded in 1971, Greenpeace’s initial advocacy work focused on its opposition to nuclear testing. In 1985, the French Secret Service famously bombed a Greenpeace ship moored in Auckland, New Zealand, on its way to protest French nuclear testing in Moruroa Atoll. Since then, the organization’s priority has shifted from nuclear proliferation to confronting climate change. But their strategy of direct action with an international focus has essentially remained the same.","In September of last year, 30 people who were aboard the Greenpeace ship the Arctic Sunrise drew international attention when they were detained by authorities after a demonstration at a Russian drilling rig in the Arctic. The activists sought to highlight the exploitation of the fragile Arctic environment for fossil fuel extraction. Some of the activists were at first charged with piracy, though the Russian government later reduced the charges to “hooliganism” and released all involved, then dropped the charges entirely ahead of the Sochi Olympics. Two years earlier, two activists — including Greenpeace International Executive Director Kumi Naidoo — boarded a drilling rig off the coast of Greenland and were blasted for hours by fire hoses as the crew attempted to repel them, pushing them into the choppy sea.","Idle No More, a group of mostly Canadian Native North Americans, sprang into existence in October 2012, when Canada’s conservative prime minister Stephen Harper pushed a law, known as C-45, through parliament that rolled back both environmental protections and indigenous peoples’ sovereignty in order to make the country’s tar sands, and the crude oil that could be extracted from them, more easily exploitable. Resource extraction projects, like the tar sands, often hurt North America’s indigenous populations disproportionately.","In protest of C-45, the group organized rallies in major cities across Canada. A leader of Idle No More, Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence, started what would become a six-week-long hunger strike and groups of protesters blockaded rail lines and highways.","Last year, McKibben wrote about the group in the Huffington Post, “I sense that [Idle No More] is every bit as important as the Occupy movement that transfixed the world a year ago; it feels like it wells up from the same kind of long-postponed and deeply-felt passion that powered the Arab spring. And I know firsthand that many of its organizers are among the most committed and skilled activists I’ve ever come across. In fact, if Occupy’s weakness was that it lacked roots (it had to take over public places, after all, which proved hard to hold on to), this new movement’s great strength is that its roots go back farther than history.”","The Union of Concerned Scientists was founded during the height of the Vietnam war during a teach-in at MIT to protest the US government’s militarization of science. Initially, the group was concerned with nuclear proliferation and energy issues, but over time has shifted its focus to sustainability. Today, the majority of the UCS’s areas of advocacy focus on climate change.","The group is responsible for groundbreaking research on sustainability standards for vehicles and the disastrous affects of climate change. “Traditionally there have been two types of science: basic and applied. UCS has added a third category to the canon: engaged science,” the group’s website says. “Since its beginning, UCS has followed the example set by scientists: We share information, seek the truth, and let our findings guide our conclusions.”","Along with other groups such as the Yale Project on Climate Change Communication, the Union of Concerned Scientists has been integral in refuting those who claim climate change is a hoax. The UCS also produces reports on how the fossil fuel industry and other private interests profit from inaction on climate change.","Also related: Anthony Leiserowitz, director of the Yale Project on Climate Change Communication, on how to make people care about climate change.","TAGS: 350.org, big oil, bill mckibben, climate change, environment, global warming, greenpeace, idle no more, michael brune, sierra club, sustainability, take action, union of concerned scientists, widget"]},"parsed_md":"Five Groups Fighting Climate Change | BillMoyers.com\n\n * Home\n * Podcast\n * Latest Stories\n * Watch Video\n * Essays\n * Books\n * Career Timeline\n\n * Contact Us\n\n * BILLMOYERS.COM IS TAKING A BREAK. EXPLORE THE ARCHIVE\n\nActivism\n\n# Five Groups Fighting Climate Change\n\nFebruary 7, 2014\n\nby John Light\n\n * Share\n\nBill McKibben discusses the recent State Department report on the Keystone XL\npipeline.\n\nThis week’s guest on Moyers & Company, Bill McKibben, has been a leading\nenvironmental activist for years; he got his start in 1988, when, as a\nfreelance journalist, he covered the environment around the time global\nwarming emerged as a notable concern. His first book, The End of Nature, was\npublished the following year, and is cited as one of the first books on\nclimate change written for a general audience. Nearly two decades later,\nMcKibben co-founded 350.org. Today it is one of the main groups working for\nchange.\n\nIf you are interested in taking action to combat climate chaos, here are five\norganizations, including 350.org, on the front lines of the fight.\n\n350.org\n\nA screenshot from the 350.org website.\n\n350.org was founded with the goal of uniting climate activists into a\nmovement, with a strategy of bottom-up organizing around the world. Activists\nin 189 countries have organized 350.org’s local climate-focused campaigns,\nprojects and actions. In India, for example, organizers have mobilized people\nto speak out against the country’s dependence on coal for growth. In the US,\nthe group has campaigned to divest public institutions — such as\nmunicipalities and universities — from the fossil fuel industry, and to stop\nthe Keystone XL pipeline.\n\nIn the Keystone fight, 350.org has partnered with a number of local\norganizations in the path of the pipeline across North America, including Bold\nNebraska, Tar Sands Blockade, the Indigenous Environmental Network, Idle No\nMore and the Hip Hop Caucus. 350.org takes its name from what climate\nscientists say is the safe concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere —\n350 parts per million (ppm). (We’ve now passed 400 ppm.)\n\nSierra Club\n\nVideo report: Why the Sierra Club broke with tradition to protest the Keystone\nPipeline\n\nIn its early days, The Sierra Club, founded in 1892 by conservationist,\nnaturalist and explorer John Muir, was mostly made up of scientists interested\nin exploring the Sierra mountains. For years, the organization promoted the\nappreciation and stewardship of the outdoors but steered clear of civil\ndisobedience. A change came last year when, in the face of increasingly dire\nwarnings from climate scientists, the group’s executive director, Michael\nBrune, and then-president, Allison Chin, were arrested — with about 50 others,\nincluding McKibben — outside the White House protesting the Keystone XL\npipeline.\n\n“This particular project — the Keystone XL pipeline — is so horrendous, it’s\nso wrong and it’s being proposed at such an important time that we don’t want\nto leave any tool on the table,” Brune told Moyers and Company shortly before\nhis arrest, referring to the need to turn to protest. The pipeline would\n“guarantee that we’re locked into the most carbon-intensive fuel source on the\nplanet for the next half-century.” Earlier this week, the Sierra Club filed a\nlawsuit against the US Army Corps of Engineers over the project.\n\nGreenpeace\n\nKumi Naidoo, the executive director of Greenpeace International, talks with\nBill in September about 30 Greenpeace activists detained in Russia.\n\nFounded in 1971, Greenpeace’s initial advocacy work focused on its opposition\nto nuclear testing. In 1985, the French Secret Service famously bombed a\nGreenpeace ship moored in Auckland, New Zealand, on its way to protest French\nnuclear testing in Moruroa Atoll. Since then, the organization’s priority has\nshifted from nuclear proliferation to confronting climate change. But their\nstrategy of direct action with an international focus has essentially remained\nthe same.\n\nIn September of last year, 30 people who were aboard the Greenpeace ship the\nArctic Sunrise drew international attention when they were detained by\nauthorities after a demonstration at a Russian drilling rig in the Arctic. The\nactivists sought to highlight the exploitation of the fragile Arctic\nenvironment for fossil fuel extraction. Some of the activists were at first\ncharged with piracy, though the Russian government later reduced the charges\nto “hooliganism” and released all involved, then dropped the charges entirely\nahead of the Sochi Olympics. Two years earlier, two activists — including\nGreenpeace International Executive Director Kumi Naidoo — boarded a drilling\nrig off the coast of Greenland and were blasted for hours by fire hoses as the\ncrew attempted to repel them, pushing them into the choppy sea.\n\nIdle No More\n\nIdle No More, a group of mostly Canadian Native North Americans, sprang into\nexistence in October 2012, when Canada’s conservative prime minister Stephen\nHarper pushed a law, known as C-45, through parliament that rolled back both\nenvironmental protections and indigenous peoples’ sovereignty in order to make\nthe country’s tar sands, and the crude oil that could be extracted from them,\nmore easily exploitable. Resource extraction projects, like the tar sands,\noften hurt North America’s indigenous populations disproportionately.\n\nIn protest of C-45, the group organized rallies in major cities across Canada.\nA leader of Idle No More, Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence, started what\nwould become a six-week-long hunger strike and groups of protesters blockaded\nrail lines and highways.\n\nLast year, McKibben wrote about the group in the Huffington Post, “I sense\nthat [Idle No More] is every bit as important as the Occupy movement that\ntransfixed the world a year ago; it feels like it wells up from the same kind\nof long-postponed and deeply-felt passion that powered the Arab spring. And I\nknow firsthand that many of its organizers are among the most committed and\nskilled activists I’ve ever come across. In fact, if Occupy’s weakness was\nthat it lacked roots (it had to take over public places, after all, which\nproved hard to hold on to), this new movement’s great strength is that its\nroots go back farther than history.”\n\nThe group continues work that others, such as the Indigenous Environmental\nNetwork, have been doing for years.\n\nUnion of Concerned Scientists\n\nThe Union of Concerned Scientists was founded during the height of the Vietnam\nwar during a teach-in at MIT to protest the US government’s militarization of\nscience. Initially, the group was concerned with nuclear proliferation and\nenergy issues, but over time has shifted its focus to sustainability. Today,\nthe majority of the UCS’s areas of advocacy focus on climate change.\n\nThe group is responsible for groundbreaking research on sustainability\nstandards for vehicles and the disastrous affects of climate change.\n“Traditionally there have been two types of science: basic and applied. UCS\nhas added a third category to the canon: engaged science,” the group’s website\nsays. “Since its beginning, UCS has followed the example set by scientists: We\nshare information, seek the truth, and let our findings guide our\nconclusions.”\n\nAlong with other groups such as the Yale Project on Climate Change\nCommunication, the Union of Concerned Scientists has been integral in refuting\nthose who claim climate change is a hoax. The UCS also produces reports on how\nthe fossil fuel industry and other private interests profit from inaction on\nclimate change.\n\nRelated: UCS Center for Science and Democracy Director Dr. Andrew Rosenberg on\nthe attack on science.\n\nAlso related: Anthony Leiserowitz, director of the Yale Project on Climate\nChange Communication, on how to make people care about climate change.\n\n### Related Content\n\n#### Here’s What Fracking Can Do to Your Health\n\n#### Bill Moyers Essay: When Congressmen Deny Climate Change and Evolution\n\n#### How to Convince Conservative Christians That Global Warming Is Real\n\n#### Six Things Obama Can Do on Climate Without Congress\n\n#### Who’s Getting it Right on Climate Change?\n\n#### Climate Scientists Say the Current International Warming Target Is\n“Disastrous”\n\n#### Climate Change Opens the Arctic to Shipping, Drilling, Militarization\n\n#### Four Climate Policies We’re Thankful For\n\n#### Environmental Activist: Progress Seen in Clean Energy, but “Climate Gap”\nLargely Ignored\n\nTOPICS: Activism, Environment, Health & Science\n\nTAGS: 350.org, big oil, bill mckibben, climate change, environment, global\nwarming, greenpeace, idle no more, michael brune, sierra club, sustainability,\ntake action, union of concerned scientists, widget\n\n * Share\n\n## Subscribe to Our Newsletters\n\n * Home\n * Blog\n * Timeline\n * Video\n * Get Involved\n * About\n\n© 2021 Doctoroff Media Group LLC\n\nContact Us | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy\n\n"},{"original_url":"https://www.kyotoprotocol.com/","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20210516190732/https://www.kyotoprotocol.com/","parsed_text":{"title":"Toward Climate Stability","passages":[]},"parsed_md":"KyotoProtocol - Toward Climate Stability\n\n"},{"original_url":"http://www.bicycling.com:80/culture/advocacy/bicycles-can-be-a-huge-part-of-combating-climate-change","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20161222184559/http://www.bicycling.com:80/culture/advocacy/bicycles-can-be-a-huge-part-of-combating-climate-change","parsed_text":{"title":"How Bikes Can Combat Climate Change","passages":["The Climate Change Summit recently wrapped in Paris, with most of the world’s major economies agreeing to a historic accord formalizing 195 countries’ commitments to cutting emissions and assisting each other in fighting global warming—the first-ever attempt to synchronize efforts worldwide. The US committed to reducing its carbon emissions by nearly 30 percent over the coming decade—an ambitious, but many believe achievable, goal. During the talks, Lewis Fulton, a transportation researcher at University of California, Davis, and the Director of STEPS (Sustainable Transportation Energy Pathways), gave speeches and met with representatives from several countries and the United Nations. His message: Bikes can help save the world.","“We need to hold our politicians accountable,” says Fulton, who believes we might be able to limit climate change to a manageable 2-degree rise in Earth’s temperature. “But we also need to make changes [in our personal lives]. Cycling plays a huge part in that.”","The bulk of officials in Paris represented national governments, but in order to effectively combat climate change, both cities and individuals will have to get more involved in the fight. Getting more people on bikes instead of cars will have one of the biggest impacts, Fulton said. In the U.S. and Canada, cycling represents only about 1 percent of daily urban travel, according to Fulton’s most recent study published this past November. By increasing that number to 20 to 30 percent, researchers believe carbon emissions from urban passenger transport could be reduced nearly 11 percent by 2050 and save more than $24 trillion in various costs.","But getting more people to bike to work means cities must invest in cycling infrastructure, such as bicycle parking, protected bike lanes, and greenways, and change car-centric citizens’ attitudes towards two-wheeled transport. Fulton pointed to the success of Bogotá, Colombia, which saw a significant spike in bike use after the city began shutting down major roads to car traffic for several hours one day a week; he also points to e-bikes as a quick and efficient way to get more commuters riding daily.","While it remains to be seen whether global powers will be able to implement what they agreed to in Paris and keep each other honest in their commitments, Fulton is hopeful about advances at local and city levels, which bolster national and international efforts in aggregate.","“At the national level, officials tend to think large scale, particularly when it comes to road projects,” Fulton said. “Building cycling infrastructure is so inexpensive in comparison, it’s almost an afterthought. Cities and mayors tend to have a better handle on these things, because they know more people on bikes equate to improved livability and sustainability in their communities.”","{* /signInForm *} By logging in, you confirm that you accept our terms of service and have read and understand privacy policy.","We have sent a confirmation email to {* emailAddressData *}. 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Photograph courtesy of\nLewis Fulton\n\nBicycling may earn commissions on products that are independently selected by\nour editorial team.\n\n * Subscribe\n\nX Close\n\n * Subscribe\n\nX Close\n\nThe Climate Change Summit recently wrapped in Paris, with most of the world’s\nmajor economies agreeing to a historic accord formalizing 195 countries’\ncommitments to cutting emissions and assisting each other in fighting global\nwarming—the first-ever attempt to synchronize efforts worldwide. The US\ncommitted to reducing its carbon emissions by nearly 30 percent over the\ncoming decade—an ambitious, but many believe achievable, goal. During the\ntalks, Lewis Fulton, a transportation researcher at University of California,\nDavis, and the Director of STEPS (Sustainable Transportation Energy Pathways),\ngave speeches and met with representatives from several countries and the\nUnited Nations. His message: Bikes can help save the world.\n\n“We need to hold our politicians accountable,” says Fulton, who believes we\nmight be able to limit climate change to a manageable 2-degree rise in Earth’s\ntemperature. “But we also need to make changes [in our personal lives].\nCycling plays a huge part in that.”\n\nAdvertisement\n\nAdvertisement\n\nBICYCLING NEWSLETTER\n\nYou may unsubscribe at any time.\n\nPrivacy Policy | About Us\n\nThe bulk of officials in Paris represented national governments, but in order\nto effectively combat climate change, both cities and individuals will have to\nget more involved in the fight. Getting more people on bikes instead of cars\nwill have one of the biggest impacts, Fulton said. In the U.S. and Canada,\ncycling represents only about 1 percent of daily urban travel, according to\nFulton’s most recent study published this past November. By increasing that\nnumber to 20 to 30 percent, researchers believe carbon emissions from urban\npassenger transport could be reduced nearly 11 percent by 2050 and save more\nthan $24 trillion in various costs.\n\nRELATED: How Riding Bikes Could Save the World $24 Billion\n\nBut getting more people to bike to work means cities must invest in cycling\ninfrastructure, such as bicycle parking, protected bike lanes, and greenways,\nand change car-centric citizens’ attitudes towards two-wheeled transport.\nFulton pointed to the success of Bogotá, Colombia, which saw a significant\nspike in bike use after the city began shutting down major roads to car\ntraffic for several hours one day a week; he also points to e-bikes as a quick\nand efficient way to get more commuters riding daily.\n\nFulton and his contemporaries suggest 10 percent of current and future\ntransportation funding be devoted to cycling infrastructure.\n\nWhile it remains to be seen whether global powers will be able to implement\nwhat they agreed to in Paris and keep each other honest in their commitments,\nFulton is hopeful about advances at local and city levels, which bolster\nnational and international efforts in aggregate.\n\nRELATED: This Is Why You Should Be Riding Every Day\n\n“At the national level, officials tend to think large scale, particularly when\nit comes to road projects,” Fulton said. “Building cycling infrastructure is\nso inexpensive in comparison, it’s almost an afterthought. 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Use Recycled Paper Make sure your printer paper is 100% post consumer recycled paper. Save 5 lbs. of CO2 per ream of paper. Adjust Your Thermostat Move your heater thermostat down two degrees in winter and up two degrees in the summer. Save 2000 lbs of CO2 and $98 per year. Check Your Waterheater Keep your water heater thermostat no higher than 120°F. Save 550 lbs. of carbon dioxide and $30 per year. Change the AC Filter Clean or replace dirty air conditioner filters as recommended. Save 350 lbs. of carbon dioxide and $150 per year. Take Shorter Showers Showers account for 2/3 of all water heating costs. Save 350 lbs. of carbon dioxide and $99 per year. Install a Low-Flow Showerhead Using less water in the shower means less energy to heat the water. Save 350 lbs. of carbon dioxide and $150. Buy Products Locally Buy locally and reduce the amount of energy required to drive your products to your store. Buy Minimally Packaged Goods Less packaging could reduce your garbage by about 10%. Save 1,200 pounds of carbon dioxide and $1,000 per year. Buy a Hybrid Car The average driver could save 16,000 lbs. of CO2 and $3,750 per year driving a hybrid Buy a Fuel Efficient Car Getting a few extra miles per gallon makes a big difference. Save thousands of lbs. of CO2 and a lot of money per year. Carpool When You Can Own a big vehicle? Carpooling saves fuel. Save 790 lbs. of CO2 and hundreds of dollars per year. Reduce Garbage Buy products with less packaging and recycle paper, plastic and glass. Save 1,000 lbs. of carbon dioxide per year. Plant a Tree Trees suck up carbon dioxide and make clean air for us to breath. Save 2,000 lbs. of carbon dioxide per year. Insulate Your Water Heater Keep your water heater insulated could save 1,000 lbs. of carbon dioxide and $40 per year. Replace Old Appliances Inefficient appliances waste energy. Save hundreds of lbs. of carbon dioxide and hundreds of dollars per year. Weatherize Your Home Caulk and weather strip your doorways and windows. Save 1,700 lbs. of carbon dioxide and $274 per year. Use a Push Mower Use your muscles instead of fossil fuels and get some exercise. Save 80 lbs of carbon dioxide and x $ per year. Unplug Un-Used Electronics Even when electronic devices are turned off, they use energy. Save over 1,000 lbs of CO2 and $256 per year. Put on a Sweater Instead of turning up the heat in your home, wear more clothes Save 1,000 lbs. of carbon dioxide and $250 per year. Insulate Your Home Make sure your walls and ceilings are insulated. Save 2,000 lbs. of carbon dioxide and $245 per year. Air Dry Your Clothes Line-dry your clothes in the spring and summer instead of using the dryer. Save 700 lbs. of CO2 and $75 per year. Switch to a Tankless Water Heater Your water will be heated as you use it rather than keeping a tank of hot water. Save 300 lbs. of CO2 and $390 per year. Switch to Double Pane Windows Double pane windows keep more heat inside so you use less energy. Save 10,000 lbs. of CO2 and $436 per year. Buy Organic Food The chemicals used in modern agriculture pollute the water supply, and require energy to produce. Bring Cloth Bags to the Market Using your own cloth bag instead of plastic or paper bags reduces waste and requires no additional energy."]},"parsed_md":"Conservation News\n\nWICHITA AUDUBON \n--- \nSOCIETY \n| Audubon Action Center \n--- \nContacting Legislators \nHome \n| CONSERVATION NEWS \n--- \n \nWHAT YOU CAN DO TO STOP GLOBAL WARMING\n\nUse Compact Fluorescent Bulbs\n\nReplace 3 frequently used light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs. Save 300\nlbs. of CO2 and $60 per year. Inflate Your Tires Keep the tires on your car\nadequately inflated. Check them monthly. Save 250 lbs. of CO2 and $840 per\nyear. Change Your Air Filter Check your car's air filter monthly. Save 800\nlbs. of CO2 and $130 per year. Fill the Dishwasher Run your dishwasher only\nwith a full load. Save 100 lbs. of CO2 and $40 per year. Use Recycled Paper\nMake sure your printer paper is 100% post consumer recycled paper. Save 5 lbs.\nof CO2 per ream of paper. Adjust Your Thermostat Move your heater thermostat\ndown two degrees in winter and up two degrees in the summer. Save 2000 lbs of\nCO2 and $98 per year. Check Your Waterheater Keep your water heater thermostat\nno higher than 120°F. Save 550 lbs. of carbon dioxide and $30 per year. Change\nthe AC Filter Clean or replace dirty air conditioner filters as recommended.\nSave 350 lbs. of carbon dioxide and $150 per year. Take Shorter Showers\nShowers account for 2/3 of all water heating costs. Save 350 lbs. of carbon\ndioxide and $99 per year. Install a Low-Flow Showerhead Using less water in\nthe shower means less energy to heat the water. Save 350 lbs. of carbon\ndioxide and $150. Buy Products Locally Buy locally and reduce the amount of\nenergy required to drive your products to your store. Buy Minimally Packaged\nGoods Less packaging could reduce your garbage by about 10%. Save 1,200 pounds\nof carbon dioxide and $1,000 per year. Buy a Hybrid Car The average driver\ncould save 16,000 lbs. of CO2 and $3,750 per year driving a hybrid Buy a Fuel\nEfficient Car Getting a few extra miles per gallon makes a big difference.\nSave thousands of lbs. of CO2 and a lot of money per year. Carpool When You\nCan Own a big vehicle? Carpooling saves fuel. Save 790 lbs. of CO2 and\nhundreds of dollars per year. Reduce Garbage Buy products with less packaging\nand recycle paper, plastic and glass. Save 1,000 lbs. of carbon dioxide per\nyear. Plant a Tree Trees suck up carbon dioxide and make clean air for us to\nbreath. Save 2,000 lbs. of carbon dioxide per year. Insulate Your Water Heater\nKeep your water heater insulated could save 1,000 lbs. of carbon dioxide and\n$40 per year. Replace Old Appliances Inefficient appliances waste energy. Save\nhundreds of lbs. of carbon dioxide and hundreds of dollars per year.\nWeatherize Your Home Caulk and weather strip your doorways and windows. Save\n1,700 lbs. of carbon dioxide and $274 per year. Use a Push Mower Use your\nmuscles instead of fossil fuels and get some exercise. Save 80 lbs of carbon\ndioxide and x $ per year. Unplug Un-Used Electronics Even when electronic\ndevices are turned off, they use energy. Save over 1,000 lbs of CO2 and $256\nper year. Put on a Sweater Instead of turning up the heat in your home, wear\nmore clothes Save 1,000 lbs. of carbon dioxide and $250 per year. Insulate\nYour Home Make sure your walls and ceilings are insulated. Save 2,000 lbs. of\ncarbon dioxide and $245 per year. Air Dry Your Clothes Line-dry your clothes\nin the spring and summer instead of using the dryer. Save 700 lbs. of CO2 and\n$75 per year. Switch to a Tankless Water Heater Your water will be heated as\nyou use it rather than keeping a tank of hot water. Save 300 lbs. of CO2 and\n$390 per year. Switch to Double Pane Windows Double pane windows keep more\nheat inside so you use less energy. Save 10,000 lbs. of CO2 and $436 per year.\nBuy Organic Food The chemicals used in modern agriculture pollute the water\nsupply, and require energy to produce. Bring Cloth Bags to the Market Using\nyour own cloth bag instead of plastic or paper bags reduces waste and requires\nno additional energy. \n \n|\n\nCONTACTS CLICK HERE for contact information for legislators and public\nofficials. \n \n--- \n \nSTAY INFORMED\n\nGet the latest news by visiting these links:\n\nAudubon Action Center\n\nThe American Bird Conservancy\n\nNatural Resources Defense Council\n\nDefenders of Wildlife\n\nEnvironmental Defense Fund\n\nWorld Wildlife Fund\n\nFor Kansas issues:\n\nAudubon of Kansas\n\nKansas Natural Resource Council\n\nKansas Sierra Club\n\n"},{"original_url":"http://nymag.com/scienceofus/2016/11/how-to-talk-about-climate-change-so-anyone-will-listen.html","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20170901095010/http://nymag.com/scienceofus/2016/11/how-to-talk-about-climate-change-so-anyone-will-listen.html","parsed_text":{"title":"How to Talk About Climate Change So Anyone Will Listen -- Science of Us","passages":["Here’s a very 2016 dilemma: On the one hand, as so many of us have learned over this past election cycle (and then re-learned in earnest over Thanksgiving), having political conversations with friends and family can be its own unique kind of painful. But on the other hand, some issues are just too urgent to leave undiscussed.","Climate change is one of those issues: While we’re stalled out in first gear fighting over whether it even exists, the forecasts of impending doom grow worse — and more urgent — every day. Which means that, as painful as it may be, talking about it with your friends and family is vital. “Breaking the social silence around climate change — getting people to really begin identifying with the issue and what it means — is a crucial first step for individuals to effect change,” says Adam Corner, research director for the British nonprofit Climate Outreach and co-author of the new book Talking Climate.","And those conversations, he says, are far more powerful when they emphasize shared values, rather than an outsider trying to convince someone to adopt a new set of beliefs. In recent years, psychologists and social scientists have identified some tricks for communicating climate concerns in a way that doesn’t start fights or alienate people — and maybe even spurs skeptics into action.","The first rule of climate-change communication is: Don’t use the words “climate change.” That’s according to a study out of Penn State, which notes the term, along with “global warming,” can give the conversation a more political tone right out of the starting gate, causing people to double down on their own beliefs rather than engage with new ones.","“The very phrase ‘climate change’ or ‘global warming’ may serve as a trigger for people and they won’t hear anything else after that,” explained Susanne Moser, a climate-change communication scholar and social-science researcher at Stanford University’s Woods Institute for the Environment. “As a conversation opener, those may actually be a dead end. And if you really want to shut down the conversation, you add that it is human caused.”","So, what should you say instead? Attempts to overcome these so-called trigger phrases have mostly fallen flat: “Carbon pollution,” while more specific, isn’t exactly household nomenclature. And Corner, whose research focuses on the psychology of climate-change discussions, says there are no magic words: “It’s naïve to think that simply by tweaking the odd word in a sentence, we can overturn or uproot someone’s strongly held belief.”","But, he adds, “There are definitely better and worse ways of starting a conversation, which have to do with trying to change the meaning of climate change so that people connect with it in a way that makes sense to them and doesn’t threaten their values and sense of identity.” One study, for example, found that swing voters respond best to climate-change messages that are linked to values like leadership, exceptionalism, freedom, independence, and ingenuity.","And if your conversation partner is a politically conservative person who prefers limited government, Moser explains, you wouldn’t want to launch into a defense of strict emission regulations; a better tack might be to try highlighting some clever, uniquely American ways of solving environmental problems. “You start from where people are at, rather than pushing an agenda,” she says","Corner agrees, emphasizing that using the right language is “about starting a productive dialogue, not winning an argument.” One big challenge in getting that dialogue started, though, is that for many of us, comfortably tucked inside climate-controlled homes and offices where water and power flow with abandon, climate change still feels like an abstract concept rather than an immediate, personal threat.","This is where framing comes in. Based on what you know about the person, there are any number of ways you can position the issue of climate change to resonate with them: its impact on public health, air quality, water quality, food, personal finance, travel, security. In a 2015 study spanning 24 countries and 6,196 people, stressing these “co-benefits” of tackling climate change proved an effective motivational tool. Believing that addressing climate change would create more caring communities and promote economic and scientific advancement, the study authors wrote, “motivated people into action just as much as believing climate change is important.” Not caring about climate change itself, in other words, doesn’t mean people can’t be otherwise persuaded into making planet-friendly changes for other reasons (even selfish ones — your friend may not want to hear about the plight of the polar bear, but might be interested to know that bananas, bread, wine, and chocolate may one day no longer exist).","Similarly, focusing on proximity can also play a role in cultivating concern. A case study in Environmental Politics notes that focusing on “local, place- based concerns” gave people “a concrete example of the problem” that they could relate to. The study found that local activism also proved to be an effective gateway to support of broader environmental movements. “Local issues are something people can rally around because they can see them, and because they have direct relevance to people,” Moser said. “They are ‘experiential proof’ that there is a problem that needs to be addressed. That helps.”","Another point of debate is whether to address that problem with positive messaging — emphasizing solutions, cost savings, job creation, healthier people — or to go negative, with doom-filled predictions of increasing temperatures, erratic weather, sinking coastlines, political instability, and ill health. In some cases, a certain amount of fear-based rhetoric can push people into precautionary actions (see: vaccinations, condoms), but too much negativity makes the problem seem depressingly insurmountable. This can lead to defeatist attitudes and inaction (“nothing I can do will make any difference”). On the other hand, overly positive messages may gloss over the harsh realities of inaction.","In Talking Climate, Corner argues for a tone that’s closer to hopeful: Instead of empty warnings of our “last chance to save the world,” he writes, it’s better to offer a “compelling, constructive, and emotive message that connects climate change to the aspects of people’s lives that they care most about” — in other words, to focus on specific, concrete action over sweeping proclamations.","It’s a start. Because of its complex nature and far-reaching implications, researchers have yet to discover any magic words, images, or data that will guarantee a widespread wake-up call. There’s still no one “right” way to talk about climate change so that everyone will hear — but there are ways to up your chances of getting someone to listen.","It’s frustrating to toss and turn next to a soundly sleeping chain saw — and awake to see the problem get treated like a silly joke."]},"parsed_md":"How to Talk About Climate Change So Anyone Will Listen -- Science of Us\n\nScience of Us\n\n## Newsletter\n\nThe Latest Insights Into Human Behavior, Delivered Daily\n\nAd will collapse in seconds...\n\nNovember 30, 2016 11/30/2016 8:29 am\n\n# How to Talk About Climate Change So Anyone Will Listen\n\nBy Olivia Campbell\n\n## Share\n\n * Share\n * Tweet\n * Share\n * Email\n * Comment\n * Print\n\nPhoto: Sven-Erik Arndt/Arterra/UIG via Getty Images\n\nHere’s a very 2016 dilemma: On the one hand, as so many of us have learned\nover this past election cycle (and then re-learned in earnest over\nThanksgiving), having political conversations with friends and family can be\nits own unique kind of painful. But on the other hand, some issues are just\ntoo urgent to leave undiscussed.\n\nClimate change is one of those issues: While we’re stalled out in first gear\nfighting over whether it even exists, the forecasts of impending doom grow\nworse — and more urgent — every day. Which means that, as painful as it may\nbe, talking about it with your friends and family is vital. “Breaking the\nsocial silence around climate change — getting people to really begin\nidentifying with the issue and what it means — is a crucial first step for\nindividuals to effect change,” says Adam Corner, research director for the\nBritish nonprofit Climate Outreach and co-author of the new book Talking\nClimate.\n\nAnd those conversations, he says, are far more powerful when they emphasize\nshared values, rather than an outsider trying to convince someone to adopt a\nnew set of beliefs. In recent years, psychologists and social scientists have\nidentified some tricks for communicating climate concerns in a way that\ndoesn’t start fights or alienate people — and maybe even spurs skeptics into\naction.\n\n## Related Stories\n\nWhen Did Humans Doom the Earth for Good?\n\nClimate Change Is Making It Too Hot to Work\n\nThe first rule of climate-change communication is: Don’t use the words\n“climate change.” That’s according to a study out of Penn State, which notes\nthe term, along with “global warming,” can give the conversation a more\npolitical tone right out of the starting gate, causing people to double down\non their own beliefs rather than engage with new ones.\n\n“The very phrase ‘climate change’ or ‘global warming’ may serve as a trigger\nfor people and they won’t hear anything else after that,” explained Susanne\nMoser, a climate-change communication scholar and social-science researcher at\nStanford University’s Woods Institute for the Environment. “As a conversation\nopener, those may actually be a dead end. And if you really want to shut down\nthe conversation, you add that it is human caused.”\n\nSo, what should you say instead? Attempts to overcome these so-called trigger\nphrases have mostly fallen flat: “Carbon pollution,” while more specific,\nisn’t exactly household nomenclature. And Corner, whose research focuses on\nthe psychology of climate-change discussions, says there are no magic words:\n“It’s naïve to think that simply by tweaking the odd word in a sentence, we\ncan overturn or uproot someone’s strongly held belief.”\n\nBut, he adds, “There are definitely better and worse ways of starting a\nconversation, which have to do with trying to change the meaning of climate\nchange so that people connect with it in a way that makes sense to them and\ndoesn’t threaten their values and sense of identity.” One study, for example,\nfound that swing voters respond best to climate-change messages that are\nlinked to values like leadership, exceptionalism, freedom, independence, and\ningenuity.\n\nAnd if your conversation partner is a politically conservative person who\nprefers limited government, Moser explains, you wouldn’t want to launch into a\ndefense of strict emission regulations; a better tack might be to try\nhighlighting some clever, uniquely American ways of solving environmental\nproblems. “You start from where people are at, rather than pushing an agenda,”\nshe says\n\nCorner agrees, emphasizing that using the right language is “about starting a\nproductive dialogue, not winning an argument.” One big challenge in getting\nthat dialogue started, though, is that for many of us, comfortably tucked\ninside climate-controlled homes and offices where water and power flow with\nabandon, climate change still feels like an abstract concept rather than an\nimmediate, personal threat.\n\n## Related Stories\n\nToo Much Time in Air-Conditioning Is Warping Your Ability to Handle Heat\n\nBlame Climate Change for Making You Less Productive at Work\n\nThis is where framing comes in. Based on what you know about the person, there\nare any number of ways you can position the issue of climate change to\nresonate with them: its impact on public health, air quality, water quality,\nfood, personal finance, travel, security. In a 2015 study spanning 24\ncountries and 6,196 people, stressing these “co-benefits” of tackling climate\nchange proved an effective motivational tool. Believing that addressing\nclimate change would create more caring communities and promote economic and\nscientific advancement, the study authors wrote, “motivated people into action\njust as much as believing climate change is important.” Not caring about\nclimate change itself, in other words, doesn’t mean people can’t be otherwise\npersuaded into making planet-friendly changes for other reasons (even selfish\nones — your friend may not want to hear about the plight of the polar bear,\nbut might be interested to know that bananas, bread, wine, and chocolate may\none day no longer exist).\n\nSimilarly, focusing on proximity can also play a role in cultivating concern.\nA case study in Environmental Politics notes that focusing on “local, place-\nbased concerns” gave people “a concrete example of the problem” that they\ncould relate to. The study found that local activism also proved to be an\neffective gateway to support of broader environmental movements. “Local issues\nare something people can rally around because they can see them, and because\nthey have direct relevance to people,” Moser said. “They are ‘experiential\nproof’ that there is a problem that needs to be addressed. That helps.”\n\nAnother point of debate is whether to address that problem with positive\nmessaging — emphasizing solutions, cost savings, job creation, healthier\npeople — or to go negative, with doom-filled predictions of increasing\ntemperatures, erratic weather, sinking coastlines, political instability, and\nill health. In some cases, a certain amount of fear-based rhetoric can push\npeople into precautionary actions (see: vaccinations, condoms), but too much\nnegativity makes the problem seem depressingly insurmountable. This can lead\nto defeatist attitudes and inaction (“nothing I can do will make any\ndifference”). On the other hand, overly positive messages may gloss over the\nharsh realities of inaction.\n\nIn Talking Climate, Corner argues for a tone that’s closer to hopeful: Instead\nof empty warnings of our “last chance to save the world,” he writes, it’s\nbetter to offer a “compelling, constructive, and emotive message that connects\nclimate change to the aspects of people’s lives that they care most about” —\nin other words, to focus on specific, concrete action over sweeping\nproclamations.\n\nIt’s a start. Because of its complex nature and far-reaching implications,\nresearchers have yet to discover any magic words, images, or data that will\nguarantee a widespread wake-up call. 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We encourage everyone to think about their lifestyle decisions and find opportunities to reduce their climate impact.","You can get partway to carbon neutrality through how you live your life, i.e., reducing your carbon footprint, and get the rest of the way there by supporting Carbonfund.org’s carbon offset projects.","Did you know that the energy used to produce, deliver and dispose of junk mail produces more greenhouse gas emissions than 2.8 million cars? You can dramatically reduce your junk mail through services of companies like ecocycle or CatalogChoice, which provide recommendations and assistance in removing your name from various direct mailing lists, including catalogs you specify.","Drive better – Studies have shown up to 30% of the difference in miles per gallon (MPG) is due to driving habits alone. You could save more than a ton of CO_2 per year by: – Accelerating slowly and smoothly – Driving the speed limit – Maintaining a steady speed – Anticipating your stops and starts","Make your next vehicle a fuel-efficient one – Check out EPA’s Green Vehicle Guide for info on miles per gallon as well as EPA SmartWay® certified vehicles, meeting rigorous air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions standards.","Household fuel efficiency – If your household has two cars and one is used mostly for commuting, make the commuting car a real gas sipper if you can’t for both.","A lot of our emissions come from just being inefficient or not deliberate with our daily decisions. Every day think about how you could reduce the miles you drive and pretty soon you’ll start identifying lots of opportunities: Combine your trip with another. Carpool – Just once a week saves 20%. Check out your transit options – It may not work for you every time, but use it when it does.","What about your bike? – Get in shape, too! Only a mile? – Walk. Think it through – Do you need to take this trip at all? Get it on the Internet. Optimize – Save this trip for later and combine with another. Telecommute – Work from home occasionally.","Programmable thermostat – Costs about $50 or less and will save you that much or more in the first year. Weatherstripping and Caulking – Costs almost nothing while reducing your energy use, reducing drafts and improving comfort. Lighting – Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) have that cool curly shape and save more than 2/3rds of the energy of a regular incandescent. Each bulb can save $40 or more over its lifetime. Read the box or instructions for safe disposal. LED light bulbs are even more efficient to run than CFL bulbs and are just as affordable. In addition, LED lights contain no harmful materials and provide the same amount of light as a 60-watt incandescent, using up to 85 percent less power. This helps you save on your electricity bill without compromising on the amount of light. Heating and Cooling – Keep your heating and cooling system(s) tuned. When it’s time to replace, do your research and ask for ENERGY STAR. Insulation – Weatherstripping, caulking and insulation work together to save you energy, improve the comfort of your home, make it quieter and help you save money. Water-Conserving Showerheads & Toilets – You can reduce water and heating costs, even in your bathroom. To save even more water, turn the faucet off when brushing or shaving. These simple changes and steps can save many thousands of gallons of water annually.","Appliances – Always pay attention to the total lifetime cost, including energy—not just the price tag. Look for the ENERGY STAR label. Bigger isn’t always better – Just get the size you need; do you really need that extra refrigerator in the basement? Electronics – Look for ENERGY STAR. And do like your Mom said- turn things off. If you’re going away or not using an item for awhile, unplug it to prevent “vampire” energy loss from electricity usage on standby. Windows – These can be expensive, but when it’s time to replace them, make sure they are ENERGY STAR rated. Solar – We love solar, but make sure you reduce your energy load first to keep your costs down. New Home – Consider an energy-efficient ENERGY STAR Home.","Weddings are all about the couple, but they can still be a little about the planet, right? Knowledge – There is a surprising amount to learn when it comes to planning a wedding. Though primarily a resource for training green wedding planners, New Wedding Planet is a great site for new couples to learn the ins and outs of planning everything from cake design to the elements of traditional or cultural ceremonies. Invitations – Utilize recycled or post- consumer waste paper for all your invitations, thank you notes, place cards, etc. Or cut out the paper waste altogether by choosing to go digital and putting Save the Dates, maps, and reception cards on your wedding website. Flowers and Food – Same idea for both: make it local, organic and seasonal. Almost all caterers and florists can help you with this, and you can get educated by going to your farmer’s market and asking what will be in season on your big day.","Décor – Let the natural beauty of your outdoor wedding shine or consider using potted plants to adorn your indoor event – guests can take them home and transplant them, as opposed to wreaths of cut flowers that only survive a day or two. If your heart is set on roses, get more bang for your buds by reusing floral arrangements from your ceremony at the reception. Gifts and Favors – The Green Bride Guide had a wealth of resources for finding eco-friendly favors from beeswax candles to chocolate treats. For gifts, registering through the Green Bride Guide allows your guests to support sustainable businesses and even donate a portion of the sales to your favorite cause. “Green” Wedding Tips – Check out this blog post for 50 eco-friendly tips to plan a “green” wedding. Transportation – The biggest carbon footprint from any event is the transportation. Try holding the wedding in a location central to most guests. If that’s not possible, use Carbonfund.org’s wedding calculator to offset the travel and hotel impact.","Enable your power management – so your computer and monitor shut down. Consider using ePlusGreen’s PC energy-saving technology – The system monitors/minimizes computer and printer energy usage. Do you need to print?- Consider saving a file on your computer, in a flash drive or emailing it. Double-side print – Saves paper too. Can you carpool or transit or bike to work? See above.","Open up – If you have windows you can open, use them to intelligently save energy. Turn ‘em off – Only use the lights you need. If you’re using your computer you may not need your office lights on too. Occupancy sensors – Shut off lights in unused rooms. Better, get your building to install occupancy sensors. Bring your lunch – Or walk to the local eatery instead of driving.","Only 40% of the average American’s carbon footprint is due to their direct energy use. The other 60% is indirect; it comes from everything we buy and use—goods and services. Pay attention to your consumption and waste habits, and you’ll find lots of opportunities to conserve. Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. You’ve heard it before, but it’s still great advice. Manufacturing products produces an average 4-8 pounds of CO_2 for every pound of manufactured product. Stop your junk mail with the help of 41pounds, a nonprofit service that contacts dozens of direct mailers to remove your name from their lists.","Buy locally if possible. Shipping burns fuel. A 5-pound package shipped by air across the country creates 12 pounds of CO_2 (3 1⁄2 pounds if shipped by truck). Eat less meat. If you’re already a vegetarian, you save at least 3,000 pounds of CO_2 per year compared to meat eaters. If you’re not a vegetarian, just increase the number of vegetarian meals you eat each week by one or two. Also, poultry is less greenhouse gas intensive than beef. Don’t waste food. Mom was right. About one-quarter of all the food prepared annually in the U.S., for example, gets tossed, producing methane in landfills as well as carbon emissions from transporting wasted food.","Any business event – meeting, conference, workshop, expo – produces carbon dioxide emissions associated with attendee travel, hotel stays, and venue energy usage. For most events, attendee travel emissions comprises the largest percentage of the event’s overall emissions, so venue selection is the most important factor. Here are some ways you can reduce event-related emissions:","Green Venue/Lodging – Select a venue and lodging options that have strong sustainability plans and already make reductions in or offsets its operating emissions","Meals – Negotiate local and organic food options for any event-related meals; require reusable or compostable meal service containers and serving ware, and an on-site food composting and recycling center during the event"]},"parsed_md":"Reduce - Carbonfund.org\n\n * Home\n * Climate Change\n * Reduce\n * Offset\n * Projects\n * Partners\n\n * About Us\n * Contact Us\n * FAQ\n * Blog\n * Pay Invoice\n\n * Facebook\n * Twitter\n\n * LOGIN\n * DONATE\n * Cart\n\n# Reduce what you can, offset what you can’tTM\n\nReduce What You Can, Offset What You Can’t.TM That’s our motto, and we’re\nproud of it. Everyone has a responsibility to reduce their individual carbon\nfootprint, and there are lots of ways to do so. We encourage everyone to think\nabout their lifestyle decisions and find opportunities to reduce their climate\nimpact.\n\nYou can get partway to carbon neutrality through how you live your life, i.e.,\nreducing your carbon footprint, and get the rest of the way there by\nsupporting Carbonfund.org’s carbon offset projects.\n\nDid you know that the energy used to produce, deliver and dispose of junk mail\nproduces more greenhouse gas emissions than 2.8 million cars? You can\ndramatically reduce your junk mail through services of companies like ecocycle\nor CatalogChoice, which provide recommendations and assistance in removing\nyour name from various direct mailing lists, including catalogs you specify.\n\nHere are some more ideas to get you started on your zero-carbon journey:\n\n * CAR\n * TRAVEL\n * HOME\n * WEDDING\n * OFFICE\n * LIFE\n * EVENTS\n\n## Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Your Car\n\nDrive better – Studies have shown up to 30% of the difference in miles per\ngallon (MPG) is due to driving habits alone. You could save more than a ton of\nCO_2 per year by: – Accelerating slowly and smoothly – Driving the speed limit\n– Maintaining a steady speed – Anticipating your stops and starts\n\nMaintenance – Keep your car tuned up and running efficiently.\n\nMore Maintenance – Replace your air, oil and fuel filters according to\nschedule.\n\nTires – Keep your tires properly inflated (just this can save 400-700 pounds\nof CO_2 per year).\n\nMake your next vehicle a fuel-efficient one – Check out EPA’s Green Vehicle\nGuide for info on miles per gallon as well as EPA SmartWay® certified\nvehicles, meeting rigorous air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions\nstandards.\n\nHousehold fuel efficiency – If your household has two cars and one is used\nmostly for commuting, make the commuting car a real gas sipper if you can’t\nfor both.\n\n## Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Your Travel\n\nA lot of our emissions come from just being inefficient or not deliberate with\nour daily decisions. Every day think about how you could reduce the miles you\ndrive and pretty soon you’ll start identifying lots of opportunities: Combine\nyour trip with another. Carpool – Just once a week saves 20%. Check out your\ntransit options – It may not work for you every time, but use it when it does.\n\nWhat about your bike? – Get in shape, too! Only a mile? – Walk. Think it\nthrough – Do you need to take this trip at all? Get it on the Internet.\nOptimize – Save this trip for later and combine with another. Telecommute –\nWork from home occasionally.\n\n## Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Your Home\n\nProgrammable thermostat – Costs about $50 or less and will save you that much\nor more in the first year. Weatherstripping and Caulking – Costs almost\nnothing while reducing your energy use, reducing drafts and improving comfort.\nLighting – Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) have that cool curly shape\nand save more than 2/3rds of the energy of a regular incandescent. Each bulb\ncan save $40 or more over its lifetime. Read the box or instructions for safe\ndisposal. LED light bulbs are even more efficient to run than CFL bulbs and\nare just as affordable. In addition, LED lights contain no harmful materials\nand provide the same amount of light as a 60-watt incandescent, using up to 85\npercent less power. This helps you save on your electricity bill without\ncompromising on the amount of light. Heating and Cooling – Keep your heating\nand cooling system(s) tuned. When it’s time to replace, do your research and\nask for ENERGY STAR. Insulation – Weatherstripping, caulking and insulation\nwork together to save you energy, improve the comfort of your home, make it\nquieter and help you save money. Water-Conserving Showerheads & Toilets – You\ncan reduce water and heating costs, even in your bathroom. To save even more\nwater, turn the faucet off when brushing or shaving. These simple changes and\nsteps can save many thousands of gallons of water annually.\n\nAppliances – Always pay attention to the total lifetime cost, including\nenergy—not just the price tag. Look for the ENERGY STAR label. Bigger isn’t\nalways better – Just get the size you need; do you really need that extra\nrefrigerator in the basement? Electronics – Look for ENERGY STAR. And do like\nyour Mom said- turn things off. If you’re going away or not using an item for\nawhile, unplug it to prevent “vampire” energy loss from electricity usage on\nstandby. Windows – These can be expensive, but when it’s time to replace them,\nmake sure they are ENERGY STAR rated. Solar – We love solar, but make sure you\nreduce your energy load first to keep your costs down. New Home – Consider an\nenergy-efficient ENERGY STAR Home.\n\n## Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Your Wedding\n\nWeddings are all about the couple, but they can still be a little about the\nplanet, right? Knowledge – There is a surprising amount to learn when it comes\nto planning a wedding. Though primarily a resource for training green wedding\nplanners, New Wedding Planet is a great site for new couples to learn the ins\nand outs of planning everything from cake design to the elements of\ntraditional or cultural ceremonies. Invitations – Utilize recycled or post-\nconsumer waste paper for all your invitations, thank you notes, place cards,\netc. Or cut out the paper waste altogether by choosing to go digital and\nputting Save the Dates, maps, and reception cards on your wedding website.\nFlowers and Food – Same idea for both: make it local, organic and seasonal.\nAlmost all caterers and florists can help you with this, and you can get\neducated by going to your farmer’s market and asking what will be in season on\nyour big day.\n\nDécor – Let the natural beauty of your outdoor wedding shine or consider using\npotted plants to adorn your indoor event – guests can take them home and\ntransplant them, as opposed to wreaths of cut flowers that only survive a day\nor two. If your heart is set on roses, get more bang for your buds by reusing\nfloral arrangements from your ceremony at the reception. Gifts and Favors –\nThe Green Bride Guide had a wealth of resources for finding eco-friendly\nfavors from beeswax candles to chocolate treats. For gifts, registering\nthrough the Green Bride Guide allows your guests to support sustainable\nbusinesses and even donate a portion of the sales to your favorite cause.\n“Green” Wedding Tips – Check out this blog post for 50 eco-friendly tips to\nplan a “green” wedding. Transportation – The biggest carbon footprint from any\nevent is the transportation. Try holding the wedding in a location central to\nmost guests. If that’s not possible, use Carbonfund.org’s wedding calculator\nto offset the travel and hotel impact.\n\n## Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Your Office\n\nEnable your power management – so your computer and monitor shut down.\nConsider using ePlusGreen’s PC energy-saving technology – The system\nmonitors/minimizes computer and printer energy usage. Do you need to print?-\nConsider saving a file on your computer, in a flash drive or emailing it.\nDouble-side print – Saves paper too. Can you carpool or transit or bike to\nwork? See above.\n\nOpen up – If you have windows you can open, use them to intelligently save\nenergy. Turn ‘em off – Only use the lights you need. If you’re using your\ncomputer you may not need your office lights on too. Occupancy sensors – Shut\noff lights in unused rooms. Better, get your building to install occupancy\nsensors. Bring your lunch – Or walk to the local eatery instead of driving.\n\n## Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Your Life\n\nOnly 40% of the average American’s carbon footprint is due to their direct\nenergy use. The other 60% is indirect; it comes from everything we buy and\nuse—goods and services. Pay attention to your consumption and waste habits,\nand you’ll find lots of opportunities to conserve. Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.\nYou’ve heard it before, but it’s still great advice. Manufacturing products\nproduces an average 4-8 pounds of CO_2 for every pound of manufactured\nproduct. Stop your junk mail with the help of 41pounds, a nonprofit service\nthat contacts dozens of direct mailers to remove your name from their lists.\n\nBuy locally if possible. Shipping burns fuel. A 5-pound package shipped by air\nacross the country creates 12 pounds of CO_2 (3 1⁄2 pounds if shipped by\ntruck). Eat less meat. If you’re already a vegetarian, you save at least 3,000\npounds of CO_2 per year compared to meat eaters. If you’re not a vegetarian,\njust increase the number of vegetarian meals you eat each week by one or two.\nAlso, poultry is less greenhouse gas intensive than beef. Don’t waste food.\nMom was right. About one-quarter of all the food prepared annually in the\nU.S., for example, gets tossed, producing methane in landfills as well as\ncarbon emissions from transporting wasted food.\n\n## Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Your Event\n\nAny business event – meeting, conference, workshop, expo – produces carbon\ndioxide emissions associated with attendee travel, hotel stays, and venue\nenergy usage. For most events, attendee travel emissions comprises the largest\npercentage of the event’s overall emissions, so venue selection is the most\nimportant factor. Here are some ways you can reduce event-related emissions:\n\nLocation – Select a venue that is near or centrally located to most attendees,\nto reduce travel emissions.\n\nGreen Venue/Lodging – Select a venue and lodging options that have strong\nsustainability plans and already make reductions in or offsets its operating\nemissions\n\nTravel – Choose a destination with good public transportation options\n\nSharing – Encourage carpooling and room sharing\n\nMeals – Negotiate local and organic food options for any event-related meals;\nrequire reusable or compostable meal service containers and serving ware, and\nan on-site food composting and recycling center during the event\n\nOffset – Encourage attendees to make a donation to offset their per-person\nportion of the event’s net carbon emissions\n\n# get started\n\nindividualsbusinesses\n\n# get social\n\n# proud member of\n\n### INDIVIDUALS\n\n * Preset Options\n * Calculate Your Footprint\n * Plant Trees\n * Weddings\n\n### BUSINESSES\n\n * Small Business\n * Large Business\n * Business Calculator\n * Benefits\n * Carbonfree® Products\n * Events\n * Shipping\n * Green Power\n\n### PROJECTS\n\n * Energy Efficiency\n * Forestry\n * Renewable Energy\n * Highest Quality Standards\n\n### ABOUT\n\n * About Us\n * Reduce What You Can\n * Climate Change\n * How We Calculate\n * FAQ\n * Contact Us\n * Giving to Carbonfund.org\n\n### SUBSCRIBE TO OUR MONTHLY NEWSLETTER\n\nCarbonfund.org Foundation 853 Main Street East Aurora, NY 14052\n\ninfo@carbonfund.org\n\n * Facebook\n * Twitter\n\nCopyright Carbonfund.org Foundation, Inc. 2016. 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While the initial price of energy- efficient bulbs is typically higher than traditional incandescents, newer bulbs cost less to operate, saving you money over the life of the bulb. Many of the newer bulbs last significantly longer than traditional bulbs, so you won't need to replace them as often."]},"parsed_md":"How Energy-Efficient Light Bulbs Compare with Traditional Incandescents |\nDepartment of Energy\n\n * National Labs\n * Energy.gov Offices\n\n# How Energy-Efficient Light Bulbs Compare with Traditional Incandescents\n\n## You are here\n\nHome » Electricity & Fuel » Lighting » How Energy-Efficient Light Bulbs\nCompare with Traditional Incandescents\n\nBy replacing your home's five most frequently used light fixtures or bulbs\nwith models that have earned the ENERGY STAR, you can save $75 each year.\n\nCompared to traditional incandescents, energy-efficient lightbulbs such as\nhalogen incandescents, compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), and light emitting\ndiodes (LEDs) have the following advantages:\n\n * Typically use about 25%-80% less energy than traditional incandescents, saving you money\n * Can last 3-25 times longer.\n\nToday's energy-efficient bulbs are available in the wide range of colors and\nlight levels you've come to expect. While the initial price of energy-\nefficient bulbs is typically higher than traditional incandescents, newer\nbulbs cost less to operate, saving you money over the life of the bulb. Many\nof the newer bulbs last significantly longer than traditional bulbs, so you\nwon't need to replace them as often.\n\nThe table below compares a 60 watt (W) traditional incandescent with energy\nefficient bulbs that provide similar light levels.\n\nComparisons between Traditional Incandescents, Halogen Incandescents, CFLs,\nand LEDs \n \n--- \n \n60W Traditional Incandescent\n\n|\n\n43W Energy-Saving Incandescent\n\n|\n\n15W CFL\n\n|\n\n12W LED \n \n60W Traditional| 43W Halogen| 60W Traditional| 43W Halogen \n \nEnergy $ Saved (%)\n\n|\n\n–\n\n|\n\n~25%\n\n|\n\n~75%\n\n| ~65%|\n\n~75%-80%\n\n| ~72% \n \nAnnual Energy Cost*\n\n|\n\n$4.80\n\n|\n\n$3.50\n\n|\n\n$1.20\n\n|\n\n$1.00 \n \nBulb Life\n\n|\n\n1000 hours\n\n|\n\n1000 to 3000 hours\n\n|\n\n10,000 hours\n\n|\n\n25,000 hours \n \n*Based on 2 hrs/day of usage, an electricity rate of 11 cents per kilowatt-hour, shown in U.S. dollars.\n\n#### Learn More\n\n * Replacing lightbulbs and ballasts\n * Lumens and the Lighting Facts label\n * Fluorescent lighting\n * LED lighting\n * When to turn off your lights\n * New lighting standards began in 2012\n\n#### Links\n\n * ENERGY STAR lightbulbs\n * Using LEDs - DOE Solid-State Lighting Program\n\n#### Follow Us\n\n#### Lighting Blogs\n\nPreventing Confusion in the Lighting Aisle Starts with Planning\n\nBuying the Perfect Energy-Efficient Light Bulb in 5 Easy Steps\n\n#AskEnergySaver: LED Lights\n\n#### Energy 101\n\nEnergy 101: Lighting Choices to Save You Money\n\n#### Rebates & Tax Credits\n\nFederal incentives are not currently available for residential lighting\nproducts. 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His first book, The End of Nature, was published the following year, and is cited as one of the first books on climate change written for a general audience. Nearly two decades later, McKibben co-founded 350.org. Today it is one of the main groups working for change.\",\n \"If you are interested in taking action to combat climate chaos, here are five organizations, including 350.org, on the front lines of the fight.\",\n \"350.org was founded with the goal of uniting climate activists into a movement, with a strategy of bottom-up organizing around the world. Activists in 189 countries have organized 350.org’s local climate-focused campaigns, projects and actions. In India, for example, organizers have mobilized people to speak out against the country’s dependence on coal for growth. In the US, the group has campaigned to divest public institutions — such as municipalities and universities — from the fossil fuel industry, and to stop the Keystone XL pipeline.\",\n \"In the Keystone fight, 350.org has partnered with a number of local organizations in the path of the pipeline across North America, including Bold Nebraska, Tar Sands Blockade, the Indigenous Environmental Network, Idle No More and the Hip Hop Caucus. 350.org takes its name from what climate scientists say is the safe concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere — 350 parts per million (ppm). (We’ve now passed 400 ppm.)\",\n \"In its early days, The Sierra Club, founded in 1892 by conservationist, naturalist and explorer John Muir, was mostly made up of scientists interested in exploring the Sierra mountains. For years, the organization promoted the appreciation and stewardship of the outdoors but steered clear of civil disobedience. A change came last year when, in the face of increasingly dire warnings from climate scientists, the group’s executive director, Michael Brune, and then-president, Allison Chin, were arrested — with about 50 others, including McKibben — outside the White House protesting the Keystone XL pipeline.\",\n \"“This particular project — the Keystone XL pipeline — is so horrendous, it’s so wrong and it’s being proposed at such an important time that we don’t want to leave any tool on the table,” Brune told Moyers and Company shortly before his arrest, referring to the need to turn to protest. The pipeline would “guarantee that we’re locked into the most carbon-intensive fuel source on the planet for the next half-century.” Earlier this week, the Sierra Club filed a lawsuit against the US Army Corps of Engineers over the project.\",\n \"Kumi Naidoo, the executive director of Greenpeace International, talks with Bill in September about 30 Greenpeace activists detained in Russia.\",\n \"Founded in 1971, Greenpeace’s initial advocacy work focused on its opposition to nuclear testing. In 1985, the French Secret Service famously bombed a Greenpeace ship moored in Auckland, New Zealand, on its way to protest French nuclear testing in Moruroa Atoll. Since then, the organization’s priority has shifted from nuclear proliferation to confronting climate change. But their strategy of direct action with an international focus has essentially remained the same.\",\n \"In September of last year, 30 people who were aboard the Greenpeace ship the Arctic Sunrise drew international attention when they were detained by authorities after a demonstration at a Russian drilling rig in the Arctic. The activists sought to highlight the exploitation of the fragile Arctic environment for fossil fuel extraction. Some of the activists were at first charged with piracy, though the Russian government later reduced the charges to “hooliganism” and released all involved, then dropped the charges entirely ahead of the Sochi Olympics. Two years earlier, two activists — including Greenpeace International Executive Director Kumi Naidoo — boarded a drilling rig off the coast of Greenland and were blasted for hours by fire hoses as the crew attempted to repel them, pushing them into the choppy sea.\",\n \"Idle No More, a group of mostly Canadian Native North Americans, sprang into existence in October 2012, when Canada’s conservative prime minister Stephen Harper pushed a law, known as C-45, through parliament that rolled back both environmental protections and indigenous peoples’ sovereignty in order to make the country’s tar sands, and the crude oil that could be extracted from them, more easily exploitable. Resource extraction projects, like the tar sands, often hurt North America’s indigenous populations disproportionately.\",\n \"In protest of C-45, the group organized rallies in major cities across Canada. A leader of Idle No More, Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence, started what would become a six-week-long hunger strike and groups of protesters blockaded rail lines and highways.\",\n \"Last year, McKibben wrote about the group in the Huffington Post, “I sense that [Idle No More] is every bit as important as the Occupy movement that transfixed the world a year ago; it feels like it wells up from the same kind of long-postponed and deeply-felt passion that powered the Arab spring. And I know firsthand that many of its organizers are among the most committed and skilled activists I’ve ever come across. In fact, if Occupy’s weakness was that it lacked roots (it had to take over public places, after all, which proved hard to hold on to), this new movement’s great strength is that its roots go back farther than history.”\",\n \"The Union of Concerned Scientists was founded during the height of the Vietnam war during a teach-in at MIT to protest the US government’s militarization of science. Initially, the group was concerned with nuclear proliferation and energy issues, but over time has shifted its focus to sustainability. Today, the majority of the UCS’s areas of advocacy focus on climate change.\",\n \"The group is responsible for groundbreaking research on sustainability standards for vehicles and the disastrous affects of climate change. “Traditionally there have been two types of science: basic and applied. UCS has added a third category to the canon: engaged science,” the group’s website says. “Since its beginning, UCS has followed the example set by scientists: We share information, seek the truth, and let our findings guide our conclusions.”\",\n \"Along with other groups such as the Yale Project on Climate Change Communication, the Union of Concerned Scientists has been integral in refuting those who claim climate change is a hoax. The UCS also produces reports on how the fossil fuel industry and other private interests profit from inaction on climate change.\",\n \"Also related: Anthony Leiserowitz, director of the Yale Project on Climate Change Communication, on how to make people care about climate change.\",\n \"TAGS: 350.org, big oil, bill mckibben, climate change, environment, global warming, greenpeace, idle no more, michael brune, sierra club, sustainability, take action, union of concerned scientists, widget\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Five Groups Fighting Climate Change | BillMoyers.com\\n\\n * Home\\n * Podcast\\n * Latest Stories\\n * Watch Video\\n * Essays\\n * Books\\n * Career Timeline\\n\\n * Contact Us\\n\\n * BILLMOYERS.COM IS TAKING A BREAK. 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Today it is one of the main groups working for\\nchange.\\n\\nIf you are interested in taking action to combat climate chaos, here are five\\norganizations, including 350.org, on the front lines of the fight.\\n\\n350.org\\n\\nA screenshot from the 350.org website.\\n\\n350.org was founded with the goal of uniting climate activists into a\\nmovement, with a strategy of bottom-up organizing around the world. Activists\\nin 189 countries have organized 350.org’s local climate-focused campaigns,\\nprojects and actions. In India, for example, organizers have mobilized people\\nto speak out against the country’s dependence on coal for growth. In the US,\\nthe group has campaigned to divest public institutions — such as\\nmunicipalities and universities — from the fossil fuel industry, and to stop\\nthe Keystone XL pipeline.\\n\\nIn the Keystone fight, 350.org has partnered with a number of local\\norganizations in the path of the pipeline across North America, including Bold\\nNebraska, Tar Sands Blockade, the Indigenous Environmental Network, Idle No\\nMore and the Hip Hop Caucus. 350.org takes its name from what climate\\nscientists say is the safe concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere —\\n350 parts per million (ppm). (We’ve now passed 400 ppm.)\\n\\nSierra Club\\n\\nVideo report: Why the Sierra Club broke with tradition to protest the Keystone\\nPipeline\\n\\nIn its early days, The Sierra Club, founded in 1892 by conservationist,\\nnaturalist and explorer John Muir, was mostly made up of scientists interested\\nin exploring the Sierra mountains. For years, the organization promoted the\\nappreciation and stewardship of the outdoors but steered clear of civil\\ndisobedience. A change came last year when, in the face of increasingly dire\\nwarnings from climate scientists, the group’s executive director, Michael\\nBrune, and then-president, Allison Chin, were arrested — with about 50 others,\\nincluding McKibben — outside the White House protesting the Keystone XL\\npipeline.\\n\\n“This particular project — the Keystone XL pipeline — is so horrendous, it’s\\nso wrong and it’s being proposed at such an important time that we don’t want\\nto leave any tool on the table,” Brune told Moyers and Company shortly before\\nhis arrest, referring to the need to turn to protest. The pipeline would\\n“guarantee that we’re locked into the most carbon-intensive fuel source on the\\nplanet for the next half-century.” Earlier this week, the Sierra Club filed a\\nlawsuit against the US Army Corps of Engineers over the project.\\n\\nGreenpeace\\n\\nKumi Naidoo, the executive director of Greenpeace International, talks with\\nBill in September about 30 Greenpeace activists detained in Russia.\\n\\nFounded in 1971, Greenpeace’s initial advocacy work focused on its opposition\\nto nuclear testing. In 1985, the French Secret Service famously bombed a\\nGreenpeace ship moored in Auckland, New Zealand, on its way to protest French\\nnuclear testing in Moruroa Atoll. Since then, the organization’s priority has\\nshifted from nuclear proliferation to confronting climate change. But their\\nstrategy of direct action with an international focus has essentially remained\\nthe same.\\n\\nIn September of last year, 30 people who were aboard the Greenpeace ship the\\nArctic Sunrise drew international attention when they were detained by\\nauthorities after a demonstration at a Russian drilling rig in the Arctic. The\\nactivists sought to highlight the exploitation of the fragile Arctic\\nenvironment for fossil fuel extraction. Some of the activists were at first\\ncharged with piracy, though the Russian government later reduced the charges\\nto “hooliganism” and released all involved, then dropped the charges entirely\\nahead of the Sochi Olympics. Two years earlier, two activists — including\\nGreenpeace International Executive Director Kumi Naidoo — boarded a drilling\\nrig off the coast of Greenland and were blasted for hours by fire hoses as the\\ncrew attempted to repel them, pushing them into the choppy sea.\\n\\nIdle No More\\n\\nIdle No More, a group of mostly Canadian Native North Americans, sprang into\\nexistence in October 2012, when Canada’s conservative prime minister Stephen\\nHarper pushed a law, known as C-45, through parliament that rolled back both\\nenvironmental protections and indigenous peoples’ sovereignty in order to make\\nthe country’s tar sands, and the crude oil that could be extracted from them,\\nmore easily exploitable. Resource extraction projects, like the tar sands,\\noften hurt North America’s indigenous populations disproportionately.\\n\\nIn protest of C-45, the group organized rallies in major cities across Canada.\\nA leader of Idle No More, Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence, started what\\nwould become a six-week-long hunger strike and groups of protesters blockaded\\nrail lines and highways.\\n\\nLast year, McKibben wrote about the group in the Huffington Post, “I sense\\nthat [Idle No More] is every bit as important as the Occupy movement that\\ntransfixed the world a year ago; it feels like it wells up from the same kind\\nof long-postponed and deeply-felt passion that powered the Arab spring. And I\\nknow firsthand that many of its organizers are among the most committed and\\nskilled activists I’ve ever come across. In fact, if Occupy’s weakness was\\nthat it lacked roots (it had to take over public places, after all, which\\nproved hard to hold on to), this new movement’s great strength is that its\\nroots go back farther than history.”\\n\\nThe group continues work that others, such as the Indigenous Environmental\\nNetwork, have been doing for years.\\n\\nUnion of Concerned Scientists\\n\\nThe Union of Concerned Scientists was founded during the height of the Vietnam\\nwar during a teach-in at MIT to protest the US government’s militarization of\\nscience. Initially, the group was concerned with nuclear proliferation and\\nenergy issues, but over time has shifted its focus to sustainability. Today,\\nthe majority of the UCS’s areas of advocacy focus on climate change.\\n\\nThe group is responsible for groundbreaking research on sustainability\\nstandards for vehicles and the disastrous affects of climate change.\\n“Traditionally there have been two types of science: basic and applied. UCS\\nhas added a third category to the canon: engaged science,” the group’s website\\nsays. “Since its beginning, UCS has followed the example set by scientists: We\\nshare information, seek the truth, and let our findings guide our\\nconclusions.”\\n\\nAlong with other groups such as the Yale Project on Climate Change\\nCommunication, the Union of Concerned Scientists has been integral in refuting\\nthose who claim climate change is a hoax. The UCS also produces reports on how\\nthe fossil fuel industry and other private interests profit from inaction on\\nclimate change.\\n\\nRelated: UCS Center for Science and Democracy Director Dr. Andrew Rosenberg on\\nthe attack on science.\\n\\nAlso related: Anthony Leiserowitz, director of the Yale Project on Climate\\nChange Communication, on how to make people care about climate change.\\n\\n### Related Content\\n\\n#### Here’s What Fracking Can Do to Your Health\\n\\n#### Bill Moyers Essay: When Congressmen Deny Climate Change and Evolution\\n\\n#### How to Convince Conservative Christians That Global Warming Is Real\\n\\n#### Six Things Obama Can Do on Climate Without Congress\\n\\n#### Who’s Getting it Right on Climate Change?\\n\\n#### Climate Scientists Say the Current International Warming Target Is\\n“Disastrous”\\n\\n#### Climate Change Opens the Arctic to Shipping, Drilling, Militarization\\n\\n#### Four Climate Policies We’re Thankful For\\n\\n#### Environmental Activist: Progress Seen in Clean Energy, but “Climate Gap”\\nLargely Ignored\\n\\nTOPICS: Activism, Environment, Health & Science\\n\\nTAGS: 350.org, big oil, bill mckibben, climate change, environment, global\\nwarming, greenpeace, idle no more, michael brune, sierra club, sustainability,\\ntake action, union of concerned scientists, widget\\n\\n * Share\\n\\n## Subscribe to Our Newsletters\\n\\n * Home\\n * Blog\\n * Timeline\\n * Video\\n * Get Involved\\n * About\\n\\n© 2021 Doctoroff Media Group LLC\\n\\nContact Us | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"https://www.kyotoprotocol.com/\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20210516190732/https://www.kyotoprotocol.com/\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"Toward Climate Stability\",\n \"passages\": []\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"KyotoProtocol - Toward Climate Stability\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"http://www.bicycling.com:80/culture/advocacy/bicycles-can-be-a-huge-part-of-combating-climate-change\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20161222184559/http://www.bicycling.com:80/culture/advocacy/bicycles-can-be-a-huge-part-of-combating-climate-change\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"How Bikes Can Combat Climate Change\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"The Climate Change Summit recently wrapped in Paris, with most of the world’s major economies agreeing to a historic accord formalizing 195 countries’ commitments to cutting emissions and assisting each other in fighting global warming—the first-ever attempt to synchronize efforts worldwide. The US committed to reducing its carbon emissions by nearly 30 percent over the coming decade—an ambitious, but many believe achievable, goal. During the talks, Lewis Fulton, a transportation researcher at University of California, Davis, and the Director of STEPS (Sustainable Transportation Energy Pathways), gave speeches and met with representatives from several countries and the United Nations. His message: Bikes can help save the world.\",\n \"“We need to hold our politicians accountable,” says Fulton, who believes we might be able to limit climate change to a manageable 2-degree rise in Earth’s temperature. “But we also need to make changes [in our personal lives]. Cycling plays a huge part in that.”\",\n \"The bulk of officials in Paris represented national governments, but in order to effectively combat climate change, both cities and individuals will have to get more involved in the fight. Getting more people on bikes instead of cars will have one of the biggest impacts, Fulton said. In the U.S. and Canada, cycling represents only about 1 percent of daily urban travel, according to Fulton’s most recent study published this past November. By increasing that number to 20 to 30 percent, researchers believe carbon emissions from urban passenger transport could be reduced nearly 11 percent by 2050 and save more than $24 trillion in various costs.\",\n \"But getting more people to bike to work means cities must invest in cycling infrastructure, such as bicycle parking, protected bike lanes, and greenways, and change car-centric citizens’ attitudes towards two-wheeled transport. Fulton pointed to the success of Bogotá, Colombia, which saw a significant spike in bike use after the city began shutting down major roads to car traffic for several hours one day a week; he also points to e-bikes as a quick and efficient way to get more commuters riding daily.\",\n \"While it remains to be seen whether global powers will be able to implement what they agreed to in Paris and keep each other honest in their commitments, Fulton is hopeful about advances at local and city levels, which bolster national and international efforts in aggregate.\",\n \"“At the national level, officials tend to think large scale, particularly when it comes to road projects,” Fulton said. “Building cycling infrastructure is so inexpensive in comparison, it’s almost an afterthought. Cities and mayors tend to have a better handle on these things, because they know more people on bikes equate to improved livability and sustainability in their communities.”\",\n \"{* /signInForm *} By logging in, you confirm that you accept our terms of service and have read and understand privacy policy.\",\n \"We have sent a confirmation email to {* emailAddressData *}. 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No reproduction, transmission or display is\\npermitted without the written permissions of Rodale Inc.\\n\\nPrivacy Policy. About Us.\\n\\n * Find Bikes & Gear\\n * Get the 2017 Calendar\\n * Training Tools\\n * Shop\\n * Subscribe\\n\\nCulture Advocacy\\n\\n# Bicycles Can Be a \\\"Huge Part\\\" of Combating Climate Change\\n\\n## In the wake of the landmark Climate Change Summit in Paris this month,\\ntransportation researcher Lewis Fulton reminds us how bikes can fight global\\nwarming\\n\\nBy Robert Annis December 22, 2015\\n\\nProfessor Lewis Fulton with his urban cycling rig. Photograph courtesy of\\nLewis Fulton\\n\\nBicycling may earn commissions on products that are independently selected by\\nour editorial team.\\n\\n * Subscribe\\n\\nX Close\\n\\n * Subscribe\\n\\nX Close\\n\\nThe Climate Change Summit recently wrapped in Paris, with most of the world’s\\nmajor economies agreeing to a historic accord formalizing 195 countries’\\ncommitments to cutting emissions and assisting each other in fighting global\\nwarming—the first-ever attempt to synchronize efforts worldwide. The US\\ncommitted to reducing its carbon emissions by nearly 30 percent over the\\ncoming decade—an ambitious, but many believe achievable, goal. During the\\ntalks, Lewis Fulton, a transportation researcher at University of California,\\nDavis, and the Director of STEPS (Sustainable Transportation Energy Pathways),\\ngave speeches and met with representatives from several countries and the\\nUnited Nations. His message: Bikes can help save the world.\\n\\n“We need to hold our politicians accountable,” says Fulton, who believes we\\nmight be able to limit climate change to a manageable 2-degree rise in Earth’s\\ntemperature. “But we also need to make changes [in our personal lives].\\nCycling plays a huge part in that.”\\n\\nAdvertisement\\n\\nAdvertisement\\n\\nBICYCLING NEWSLETTER\\n\\nYou may unsubscribe at any time.\\n\\nPrivacy Policy | About Us\\n\\nThe bulk of officials in Paris represented national governments, but in order\\nto effectively combat climate change, both cities and individuals will have to\\nget more involved in the fight. Getting more people on bikes instead of cars\\nwill have one of the biggest impacts, Fulton said. In the U.S. and Canada,\\ncycling represents only about 1 percent of daily urban travel, according to\\nFulton’s most recent study published this past November. By increasing that\\nnumber to 20 to 30 percent, researchers believe carbon emissions from urban\\npassenger transport could be reduced nearly 11 percent by 2050 and save more\\nthan $24 trillion in various costs.\\n\\nRELATED: How Riding Bikes Could Save the World $24 Billion\\n\\nBut getting more people to bike to work means cities must invest in cycling\\ninfrastructure, such as bicycle parking, protected bike lanes, and greenways,\\nand change car-centric citizens’ attitudes towards two-wheeled transport.\\nFulton pointed to the success of Bogotá, Colombia, which saw a significant\\nspike in bike use after the city began shutting down major roads to car\\ntraffic for several hours one day a week; he also points to e-bikes as a quick\\nand efficient way to get more commuters riding daily.\\n\\nFulton and his contemporaries suggest 10 percent of current and future\\ntransportation funding be devoted to cycling infrastructure.\\n\\nWhile it remains to be seen whether global powers will be able to implement\\nwhat they agreed to in Paris and keep each other honest in their commitments,\\nFulton is hopeful about advances at local and city levels, which bolster\\nnational and international efforts in aggregate.\\n\\nRELATED: This Is Why You Should Be Riding Every Day\\n\\n“At the national level, officials tend to think large scale, particularly when\\nit comes to road projects,” Fulton said. “Building cycling infrastructure is\\nso inexpensive in comparison, it’s almost an afterthought. 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Fill the Dishwasher Run your dishwasher only with a full load. Save 100 lbs. of CO2 and $40 per year. Use Recycled Paper Make sure your printer paper is 100% post consumer recycled paper. Save 5 lbs. of CO2 per ream of paper. Adjust Your Thermostat Move your heater thermostat down two degrees in winter and up two degrees in the summer. Save 2000 lbs of CO2 and $98 per year. Check Your Waterheater Keep your water heater thermostat no higher than 120°F. Save 550 lbs. of carbon dioxide and $30 per year. Change the AC Filter Clean or replace dirty air conditioner filters as recommended. Save 350 lbs. of carbon dioxide and $150 per year. Take Shorter Showers Showers account for 2/3 of all water heating costs. Save 350 lbs. of carbon dioxide and $99 per year. Install a Low-Flow Showerhead Using less water in the shower means less energy to heat the water. Save 350 lbs. of carbon dioxide and $150. Buy Products Locally Buy locally and reduce the amount of energy required to drive your products to your store. Buy Minimally Packaged Goods Less packaging could reduce your garbage by about 10%. Save 1,200 pounds of carbon dioxide and $1,000 per year. Buy a Hybrid Car The average driver could save 16,000 lbs. of CO2 and $3,750 per year driving a hybrid Buy a Fuel Efficient Car Getting a few extra miles per gallon makes a big difference. Save thousands of lbs. of CO2 and a lot of money per year. Carpool When You Can Own a big vehicle? Carpooling saves fuel. Save 790 lbs. of CO2 and hundreds of dollars per year. Reduce Garbage Buy products with less packaging and recycle paper, plastic and glass. Save 1,000 lbs. of carbon dioxide per year. Plant a Tree Trees suck up carbon dioxide and make clean air for us to breath. Save 2,000 lbs. of carbon dioxide per year. Insulate Your Water Heater Keep your water heater insulated could save 1,000 lbs. of carbon dioxide and $40 per year. Replace Old Appliances Inefficient appliances waste energy. Save hundreds of lbs. of carbon dioxide and hundreds of dollars per year. Weatherize Your Home Caulk and weather strip your doorways and windows. Save 1,700 lbs. of carbon dioxide and $274 per year. Use a Push Mower Use your muscles instead of fossil fuels and get some exercise. Save 80 lbs of carbon dioxide and x $ per year. Unplug Un-Used Electronics Even when electronic devices are turned off, they use energy. Save over 1,000 lbs of CO2 and $256 per year. Put on a Sweater Instead of turning up the heat in your home, wear more clothes Save 1,000 lbs. of carbon dioxide and $250 per year. Insulate Your Home Make sure your walls and ceilings are insulated. Save 2,000 lbs. of carbon dioxide and $245 per year. Air Dry Your Clothes Line-dry your clothes in the spring and summer instead of using the dryer. Save 700 lbs. of CO2 and $75 per year. Switch to a Tankless Water Heater Your water will be heated as you use it rather than keeping a tank of hot water. Save 300 lbs. of CO2 and $390 per year. Switch to Double Pane Windows Double pane windows keep more heat inside so you use less energy. Save 10,000 lbs. of CO2 and $436 per year. Buy Organic Food The chemicals used in modern agriculture pollute the water supply, and require energy to produce. Bring Cloth Bags to the Market Using your own cloth bag instead of plastic or paper bags reduces waste and requires no additional energy.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Conservation News\\n\\nWICHITA AUDUBON \\n--- \\nSOCIETY \\n| Audubon Action Center \\n--- \\nContacting Legislators \\nHome \\n| CONSERVATION NEWS \\n--- \\n \\nWHAT YOU CAN DO TO STOP GLOBAL WARMING\\n\\nUse Compact Fluorescent Bulbs\\n\\nReplace 3 frequently used light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs. Save 300\\nlbs. of CO2 and $60 per year. Inflate Your Tires Keep the tires on your car\\nadequately inflated. Check them monthly. Save 250 lbs. of CO2 and $840 per\\nyear. Change Your Air Filter Check your car's air filter monthly. Save 800\\nlbs. of CO2 and $130 per year. Fill the Dishwasher Run your dishwasher only\\nwith a full load. Save 100 lbs. of CO2 and $40 per year. Use Recycled Paper\\nMake sure your printer paper is 100% post consumer recycled paper. Save 5 lbs.\\nof CO2 per ream of paper. Adjust Your Thermostat Move your heater thermostat\\ndown two degrees in winter and up two degrees in the summer. Save 2000 lbs of\\nCO2 and $98 per year. Check Your Waterheater Keep your water heater thermostat\\nno higher than 120°F. Save 550 lbs. of carbon dioxide and $30 per year. Change\\nthe AC Filter Clean or replace dirty air conditioner filters as recommended.\\nSave 350 lbs. of carbon dioxide and $150 per year. Take Shorter Showers\\nShowers account for 2/3 of all water heating costs. Save 350 lbs. of carbon\\ndioxide and $99 per year. Install a Low-Flow Showerhead Using less water in\\nthe shower means less energy to heat the water. Save 350 lbs. of carbon\\ndioxide and $150. Buy Products Locally Buy locally and reduce the amount of\\nenergy required to drive your products to your store. Buy Minimally Packaged\\nGoods Less packaging could reduce your garbage by about 10%. Save 1,200 pounds\\nof carbon dioxide and $1,000 per year. Buy a Hybrid Car The average driver\\ncould save 16,000 lbs. of CO2 and $3,750 per year driving a hybrid Buy a Fuel\\nEfficient Car Getting a few extra miles per gallon makes a big difference.\\nSave thousands of lbs. of CO2 and a lot of money per year. Carpool When You\\nCan Own a big vehicle? Carpooling saves fuel. Save 790 lbs. of CO2 and\\nhundreds of dollars per year. Reduce Garbage Buy products with less packaging\\nand recycle paper, plastic and glass. Save 1,000 lbs. of carbon dioxide per\\nyear. Plant a Tree Trees suck up carbon dioxide and make clean air for us to\\nbreath. Save 2,000 lbs. of carbon dioxide per year. Insulate Your Water Heater\\nKeep your water heater insulated could save 1,000 lbs. of carbon dioxide and\\n$40 per year. Replace Old Appliances Inefficient appliances waste energy. Save\\nhundreds of lbs. of carbon dioxide and hundreds of dollars per year.\\nWeatherize Your Home Caulk and weather strip your doorways and windows. Save\\n1,700 lbs. of carbon dioxide and $274 per year. Use a Push Mower Use your\\nmuscles instead of fossil fuels and get some exercise. Save 80 lbs of carbon\\ndioxide and x $ per year. Unplug Un-Used Electronics Even when electronic\\ndevices are turned off, they use energy. Save over 1,000 lbs of CO2 and $256\\nper year. Put on a Sweater Instead of turning up the heat in your home, wear\\nmore clothes Save 1,000 lbs. of carbon dioxide and $250 per year. Insulate\\nYour Home Make sure your walls and ceilings are insulated. Save 2,000 lbs. of\\ncarbon dioxide and $245 per year. Air Dry Your Clothes Line-dry your clothes\\nin the spring and summer instead of using the dryer. Save 700 lbs. of CO2 and\\n$75 per year. Switch to a Tankless Water Heater Your water will be heated as\\nyou use it rather than keeping a tank of hot water. Save 300 lbs. of CO2 and\\n$390 per year. Switch to Double Pane Windows Double pane windows keep more\\nheat inside so you use less energy. Save 10,000 lbs. of CO2 and $436 per year.\\nBuy Organic Food The chemicals used in modern agriculture pollute the water\\nsupply, and require energy to produce. Bring Cloth Bags to the Market Using\\nyour own cloth bag instead of plastic or paper bags reduces waste and requires\\nno additional energy. \\n \\n|\\n\\nCONTACTS CLICK HERE for contact information for legislators and public\\nofficials. \\n \\n--- \\n \\nSTAY INFORMED\\n\\nGet the latest news by visiting these links:\\n\\nAudubon Action Center\\n\\nThe American Bird Conservancy\\n\\nNatural Resources Defense Council\\n\\nDefenders of Wildlife\\n\\nEnvironmental Defense Fund\\n\\nWorld Wildlife Fund\\n\\nFor Kansas issues:\\n\\nAudubon of Kansas\\n\\nKansas Natural Resource Council\\n\\nKansas Sierra Club\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"http://nymag.com/scienceofus/2016/11/how-to-talk-about-climate-change-so-anyone-will-listen.html\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20170901095010/http://nymag.com/scienceofus/2016/11/how-to-talk-about-climate-change-so-anyone-will-listen.html\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"How to Talk About Climate Change So Anyone Will Listen -- Science of Us\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"Here’s a very 2016 dilemma: On the one hand, as so many of us have learned over this past election cycle (and then re-learned in earnest over Thanksgiving), having political conversations with friends and family can be its own unique kind of painful. But on the other hand, some issues are just too urgent to leave undiscussed.\",\n \"Climate change is one of those issues: While we’re stalled out in first gear fighting over whether it even exists, the forecasts of impending doom grow worse — and more urgent — every day. Which means that, as painful as it may be, talking about it with your friends and family is vital. “Breaking the social silence around climate change — getting people to really begin identifying with the issue and what it means — is a crucial first step for individuals to effect change,” says Adam Corner, research director for the British nonprofit Climate Outreach and co-author of the new book Talking Climate.\",\n \"And those conversations, he says, are far more powerful when they emphasize shared values, rather than an outsider trying to convince someone to adopt a new set of beliefs. In recent years, psychologists and social scientists have identified some tricks for communicating climate concerns in a way that doesn’t start fights or alienate people — and maybe even spurs skeptics into action.\",\n \"The first rule of climate-change communication is: Don’t use the words “climate change.” That’s according to a study out of Penn State, which notes the term, along with “global warming,” can give the conversation a more political tone right out of the starting gate, causing people to double down on their own beliefs rather than engage with new ones.\",\n \"“The very phrase ‘climate change’ or ‘global warming’ may serve as a trigger for people and they won’t hear anything else after that,” explained Susanne Moser, a climate-change communication scholar and social-science researcher at Stanford University’s Woods Institute for the Environment. “As a conversation opener, those may actually be a dead end. And if you really want to shut down the conversation, you add that it is human caused.”\",\n \"So, what should you say instead? Attempts to overcome these so-called trigger phrases have mostly fallen flat: “Carbon pollution,” while more specific, isn’t exactly household nomenclature. And Corner, whose research focuses on the psychology of climate-change discussions, says there are no magic words: “It’s naïve to think that simply by tweaking the odd word in a sentence, we can overturn or uproot someone’s strongly held belief.”\",\n \"But, he adds, “There are definitely better and worse ways of starting a conversation, which have to do with trying to change the meaning of climate change so that people connect with it in a way that makes sense to them and doesn’t threaten their values and sense of identity.” One study, for example, found that swing voters respond best to climate-change messages that are linked to values like leadership, exceptionalism, freedom, independence, and ingenuity.\",\n \"And if your conversation partner is a politically conservative person who prefers limited government, Moser explains, you wouldn’t want to launch into a defense of strict emission regulations; a better tack might be to try highlighting some clever, uniquely American ways of solving environmental problems. “You start from where people are at, rather than pushing an agenda,” she says\",\n \"Corner agrees, emphasizing that using the right language is “about starting a productive dialogue, not winning an argument.” One big challenge in getting that dialogue started, though, is that for many of us, comfortably tucked inside climate-controlled homes and offices where water and power flow with abandon, climate change still feels like an abstract concept rather than an immediate, personal threat.\",\n \"This is where framing comes in. Based on what you know about the person, there are any number of ways you can position the issue of climate change to resonate with them: its impact on public health, air quality, water quality, food, personal finance, travel, security. In a 2015 study spanning 24 countries and 6,196 people, stressing these “co-benefits” of tackling climate change proved an effective motivational tool. Believing that addressing climate change would create more caring communities and promote economic and scientific advancement, the study authors wrote, “motivated people into action just as much as believing climate change is important.” Not caring about climate change itself, in other words, doesn’t mean people can’t be otherwise persuaded into making planet-friendly changes for other reasons (even selfish ones — your friend may not want to hear about the plight of the polar bear, but might be interested to know that bananas, bread, wine, and chocolate may one day no longer exist).\",\n \"Similarly, focusing on proximity can also play a role in cultivating concern. A case study in Environmental Politics notes that focusing on “local, place- based concerns” gave people “a concrete example of the problem” that they could relate to. The study found that local activism also proved to be an effective gateway to support of broader environmental movements. “Local issues are something people can rally around because they can see them, and because they have direct relevance to people,” Moser said. “They are ‘experiential proof’ that there is a problem that needs to be addressed. That helps.”\",\n \"Another point of debate is whether to address that problem with positive messaging — emphasizing solutions, cost savings, job creation, healthier people — or to go negative, with doom-filled predictions of increasing temperatures, erratic weather, sinking coastlines, political instability, and ill health. In some cases, a certain amount of fear-based rhetoric can push people into precautionary actions (see: vaccinations, condoms), but too much negativity makes the problem seem depressingly insurmountable. This can lead to defeatist attitudes and inaction (“nothing I can do will make any difference”). On the other hand, overly positive messages may gloss over the harsh realities of inaction.\",\n \"In Talking Climate, Corner argues for a tone that’s closer to hopeful: Instead of empty warnings of our “last chance to save the world,” he writes, it’s better to offer a “compelling, constructive, and emotive message that connects climate change to the aspects of people’s lives that they care most about” — in other words, to focus on specific, concrete action over sweeping proclamations.\",\n \"It’s a start. Because of its complex nature and far-reaching implications, researchers have yet to discover any magic words, images, or data that will guarantee a widespread wake-up call. There’s still no one “right” way to talk about climate change so that everyone will hear — but there are ways to up your chances of getting someone to listen.\",\n \"It’s frustrating to toss and turn next to a soundly sleeping chain saw — and awake to see the problem get treated like a silly joke.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"How to Talk About Climate Change So Anyone Will Listen -- Science of Us\\n\\nScience of Us\\n\\n## Newsletter\\n\\nThe Latest Insights Into Human Behavior, Delivered Daily\\n\\nAd will collapse in seconds...\\n\\nNovember 30, 2016 11/30/2016 8:29 am\\n\\n# How to Talk About Climate Change So Anyone Will Listen\\n\\nBy Olivia Campbell\\n\\n## Share\\n\\n * Share\\n * Tweet\\n * Share\\n * Email\\n * Comment\\n * Print\\n\\nPhoto: Sven-Erik Arndt/Arterra/UIG via Getty Images\\n\\nHere’s a very 2016 dilemma: On the one hand, as so many of us have learned\\nover this past election cycle (and then re-learned in earnest over\\nThanksgiving), having political conversations with friends and family can be\\nits own unique kind of painful. But on the other hand, some issues are just\\ntoo urgent to leave undiscussed.\\n\\nClimate change is one of those issues: While we’re stalled out in first gear\\nfighting over whether it even exists, the forecasts of impending doom grow\\nworse — and more urgent — every day. Which means that, as painful as it may\\nbe, talking about it with your friends and family is vital. “Breaking the\\nsocial silence around climate change — getting people to really begin\\nidentifying with the issue and what it means — is a crucial first step for\\nindividuals to effect change,” says Adam Corner, research director for the\\nBritish nonprofit Climate Outreach and co-author of the new book Talking\\nClimate.\\n\\nAnd those conversations, he says, are far more powerful when they emphasize\\nshared values, rather than an outsider trying to convince someone to adopt a\\nnew set of beliefs. In recent years, psychologists and social scientists have\\nidentified some tricks for communicating climate concerns in a way that\\ndoesn’t start fights or alienate people — and maybe even spurs skeptics into\\naction.\\n\\n## Related Stories\\n\\nWhen Did Humans Doom the Earth for Good?\\n\\nClimate Change Is Making It Too Hot to Work\\n\\nThe first rule of climate-change communication is: Don’t use the words\\n“climate change.” That’s according to a study out of Penn State, which notes\\nthe term, along with “global warming,” can give the conversation a more\\npolitical tone right out of the starting gate, causing people to double down\\non their own beliefs rather than engage with new ones.\\n\\n“The very phrase ‘climate change’ or ‘global warming’ may serve as a trigger\\nfor people and they won’t hear anything else after that,” explained Susanne\\nMoser, a climate-change communication scholar and social-science researcher at\\nStanford University’s Woods Institute for the Environment. “As a conversation\\nopener, those may actually be a dead end. And if you really want to shut down\\nthe conversation, you add that it is human caused.”\\n\\nSo, what should you say instead? Attempts to overcome these so-called trigger\\nphrases have mostly fallen flat: “Carbon pollution,” while more specific,\\nisn’t exactly household nomenclature. And Corner, whose research focuses on\\nthe psychology of climate-change discussions, says there are no magic words:\\n“It’s naïve to think that simply by tweaking the odd word in a sentence, we\\ncan overturn or uproot someone’s strongly held belief.”\\n\\nBut, he adds, “There are definitely better and worse ways of starting a\\nconversation, which have to do with trying to change the meaning of climate\\nchange so that people connect with it in a way that makes sense to them and\\ndoesn’t threaten their values and sense of identity.” One study, for example,\\nfound that swing voters respond best to climate-change messages that are\\nlinked to values like leadership, exceptionalism, freedom, independence, and\\ningenuity.\\n\\nAnd if your conversation partner is a politically conservative person who\\nprefers limited government, Moser explains, you wouldn’t want to launch into a\\ndefense of strict emission regulations; a better tack might be to try\\nhighlighting some clever, uniquely American ways of solving environmental\\nproblems. “You start from where people are at, rather than pushing an agenda,”\\nshe says\\n\\nCorner agrees, emphasizing that using the right language is “about starting a\\nproductive dialogue, not winning an argument.” One big challenge in getting\\nthat dialogue started, though, is that for many of us, comfortably tucked\\ninside climate-controlled homes and offices where water and power flow with\\nabandon, climate change still feels like an abstract concept rather than an\\nimmediate, personal threat.\\n\\n## Related Stories\\n\\nToo Much Time in Air-Conditioning Is Warping Your Ability to Handle Heat\\n\\nBlame Climate Change for Making You Less Productive at Work\\n\\nThis is where framing comes in. Based on what you know about the person, there\\nare any number of ways you can position the issue of climate change to\\nresonate with them: its impact on public health, air quality, water quality,\\nfood, personal finance, travel, security. In a 2015 study spanning 24\\ncountries and 6,196 people, stressing these “co-benefits” of tackling climate\\nchange proved an effective motivational tool. Believing that addressing\\nclimate change would create more caring communities and promote economic and\\nscientific advancement, the study authors wrote, “motivated people into action\\njust as much as believing climate change is important.” Not caring about\\nclimate change itself, in other words, doesn’t mean people can’t be otherwise\\npersuaded into making planet-friendly changes for other reasons (even selfish\\nones — your friend may not want to hear about the plight of the polar bear,\\nbut might be interested to know that bananas, bread, wine, and chocolate may\\none day no longer exist).\\n\\nSimilarly, focusing on proximity can also play a role in cultivating concern.\\nA case study in Environmental Politics notes that focusing on “local, place-\\nbased concerns” gave people “a concrete example of the problem” that they\\ncould relate to. The study found that local activism also proved to be an\\neffective gateway to support of broader environmental movements. “Local issues\\nare something people can rally around because they can see them, and because\\nthey have direct relevance to people,” Moser said. “They are ‘experiential\\nproof’ that there is a problem that needs to be addressed. That helps.”\\n\\nAnother point of debate is whether to address that problem with positive\\nmessaging — emphasizing solutions, cost savings, job creation, healthier\\npeople — or to go negative, with doom-filled predictions of increasing\\ntemperatures, erratic weather, sinking coastlines, political instability, and\\nill health. In some cases, a certain amount of fear-based rhetoric can push\\npeople into precautionary actions (see: vaccinations, condoms), but too much\\nnegativity makes the problem seem depressingly insurmountable. This can lead\\nto defeatist attitudes and inaction (“nothing I can do will make any\\ndifference”). On the other hand, overly positive messages may gloss over the\\nharsh realities of inaction.\\n\\nIn Talking Climate, Corner argues for a tone that’s closer to hopeful: Instead\\nof empty warnings of our “last chance to save the world,” he writes, it’s\\nbetter to offer a “compelling, constructive, and emotive message that connects\\nclimate change to the aspects of people’s lives that they care most about” —\\nin other words, to focus on specific, concrete action over sweeping\\nproclamations.\\n\\nIt’s a start. Because of its complex nature and far-reaching implications,\\nresearchers have yet to discover any magic words, images, or data that will\\nguarantee a widespread wake-up call. 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We encourage everyone to think about their lifestyle decisions and find opportunities to reduce their climate impact.\",\n \"You can get partway to carbon neutrality through how you live your life, i.e., reducing your carbon footprint, and get the rest of the way there by supporting Carbonfund.org’s carbon offset projects.\",\n \"Did you know that the energy used to produce, deliver and dispose of junk mail produces more greenhouse gas emissions than 2.8 million cars? You can dramatically reduce your junk mail through services of companies like ecocycle or CatalogChoice, which provide recommendations and assistance in removing your name from various direct mailing lists, including catalogs you specify.\",\n \"Drive better – Studies have shown up to 30% of the difference in miles per gallon (MPG) is due to driving habits alone. You could save more than a ton of CO_2 per year by: – Accelerating slowly and smoothly – Driving the speed limit – Maintaining a steady speed – Anticipating your stops and starts\",\n \"Make your next vehicle a fuel-efficient one – Check out EPA’s Green Vehicle Guide for info on miles per gallon as well as EPA SmartWay® certified vehicles, meeting rigorous air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions standards.\",\n \"Household fuel efficiency – If your household has two cars and one is used mostly for commuting, make the commuting car a real gas sipper if you can’t for both.\",\n \"A lot of our emissions come from just being inefficient or not deliberate with our daily decisions. Every day think about how you could reduce the miles you drive and pretty soon you’ll start identifying lots of opportunities: Combine your trip with another. Carpool – Just once a week saves 20%. Check out your transit options – It may not work for you every time, but use it when it does.\",\n \"What about your bike? – Get in shape, too! Only a mile? – Walk. Think it through – Do you need to take this trip at all? Get it on the Internet. Optimize – Save this trip for later and combine with another. Telecommute – Work from home occasionally.\",\n \"Programmable thermostat – Costs about $50 or less and will save you that much or more in the first year. Weatherstripping and Caulking – Costs almost nothing while reducing your energy use, reducing drafts and improving comfort. Lighting – Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) have that cool curly shape and save more than 2/3rds of the energy of a regular incandescent. Each bulb can save $40 or more over its lifetime. Read the box or instructions for safe disposal. LED light bulbs are even more efficient to run than CFL bulbs and are just as affordable. In addition, LED lights contain no harmful materials and provide the same amount of light as a 60-watt incandescent, using up to 85 percent less power. This helps you save on your electricity bill without compromising on the amount of light. Heating and Cooling – Keep your heating and cooling system(s) tuned. When it’s time to replace, do your research and ask for ENERGY STAR. Insulation – Weatherstripping, caulking and insulation work together to save you energy, improve the comfort of your home, make it quieter and help you save money. Water-Conserving Showerheads & Toilets – You can reduce water and heating costs, even in your bathroom. To save even more water, turn the faucet off when brushing or shaving. These simple changes and steps can save many thousands of gallons of water annually.\",\n \"Appliances – Always pay attention to the total lifetime cost, including energy—not just the price tag. Look for the ENERGY STAR label. Bigger isn’t always better – Just get the size you need; do you really need that extra refrigerator in the basement? Electronics – Look for ENERGY STAR. And do like your Mom said- turn things off. If you’re going away or not using an item for awhile, unplug it to prevent “vampire” energy loss from electricity usage on standby. Windows – These can be expensive, but when it’s time to replace them, make sure they are ENERGY STAR rated. Solar – We love solar, but make sure you reduce your energy load first to keep your costs down. New Home – Consider an energy-efficient ENERGY STAR Home.\",\n \"Weddings are all about the couple, but they can still be a little about the planet, right? Knowledge – There is a surprising amount to learn when it comes to planning a wedding. Though primarily a resource for training green wedding planners, New Wedding Planet is a great site for new couples to learn the ins and outs of planning everything from cake design to the elements of traditional or cultural ceremonies. Invitations – Utilize recycled or post- consumer waste paper for all your invitations, thank you notes, place cards, etc. Or cut out the paper waste altogether by choosing to go digital and putting Save the Dates, maps, and reception cards on your wedding website. Flowers and Food – Same idea for both: make it local, organic and seasonal. Almost all caterers and florists can help you with this, and you can get educated by going to your farmer’s market and asking what will be in season on your big day.\",\n \"Décor – Let the natural beauty of your outdoor wedding shine or consider using potted plants to adorn your indoor event – guests can take them home and transplant them, as opposed to wreaths of cut flowers that only survive a day or two. If your heart is set on roses, get more bang for your buds by reusing floral arrangements from your ceremony at the reception. Gifts and Favors – The Green Bride Guide had a wealth of resources for finding eco-friendly favors from beeswax candles to chocolate treats. For gifts, registering through the Green Bride Guide allows your guests to support sustainable businesses and even donate a portion of the sales to your favorite cause. “Green” Wedding Tips – Check out this blog post for 50 eco-friendly tips to plan a “green” wedding. Transportation – The biggest carbon footprint from any event is the transportation. Try holding the wedding in a location central to most guests. If that’s not possible, use Carbonfund.org’s wedding calculator to offset the travel and hotel impact.\",\n \"Enable your power management – so your computer and monitor shut down. Consider using ePlusGreen’s PC energy-saving technology – The system monitors/minimizes computer and printer energy usage. Do you need to print?- Consider saving a file on your computer, in a flash drive or emailing it. Double-side print – Saves paper too. Can you carpool or transit or bike to work? See above.\",\n \"Open up – If you have windows you can open, use them to intelligently save energy. Turn ‘em off – Only use the lights you need. If you’re using your computer you may not need your office lights on too. Occupancy sensors – Shut off lights in unused rooms. Better, get your building to install occupancy sensors. Bring your lunch – Or walk to the local eatery instead of driving.\",\n \"Only 40% of the average American’s carbon footprint is due to their direct energy use. The other 60% is indirect; it comes from everything we buy and use—goods and services. Pay attention to your consumption and waste habits, and you’ll find lots of opportunities to conserve. Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. You’ve heard it before, but it’s still great advice. Manufacturing products produces an average 4-8 pounds of CO_2 for every pound of manufactured product. Stop your junk mail with the help of 41pounds, a nonprofit service that contacts dozens of direct mailers to remove your name from their lists.\",\n \"Buy locally if possible. Shipping burns fuel. A 5-pound package shipped by air across the country creates 12 pounds of CO_2 (3 1⁄2 pounds if shipped by truck). Eat less meat. If you’re already a vegetarian, you save at least 3,000 pounds of CO_2 per year compared to meat eaters. If you’re not a vegetarian, just increase the number of vegetarian meals you eat each week by one or two. Also, poultry is less greenhouse gas intensive than beef. Don’t waste food. Mom was right. About one-quarter of all the food prepared annually in the U.S., for example, gets tossed, producing methane in landfills as well as carbon emissions from transporting wasted food.\",\n \"Any business event – meeting, conference, workshop, expo – produces carbon dioxide emissions associated with attendee travel, hotel stays, and venue energy usage. For most events, attendee travel emissions comprises the largest percentage of the event’s overall emissions, so venue selection is the most important factor. Here are some ways you can reduce event-related emissions:\",\n \"Green Venue/Lodging – Select a venue and lodging options that have strong sustainability plans and already make reductions in or offsets its operating emissions\",\n \"Meals – Negotiate local and organic food options for any event-related meals; require reusable or compostable meal service containers and serving ware, and an on-site food composting and recycling center during the event\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Reduce - Carbonfund.org\\n\\n * Home\\n * Climate Change\\n * Reduce\\n * Offset\\n * Projects\\n * Partners\\n\\n * About Us\\n * Contact Us\\n * FAQ\\n * Blog\\n * Pay Invoice\\n\\n * Facebook\\n * Twitter\\n\\n * LOGIN\\n * DONATE\\n * Cart\\n\\n# Reduce what you can, offset what you can’tTM\\n\\nReduce What You Can, Offset What You Can’t.TM That’s our motto, and we’re\\nproud of it. Everyone has a responsibility to reduce their individual carbon\\nfootprint, and there are lots of ways to do so. We encourage everyone to think\\nabout their lifestyle decisions and find opportunities to reduce their climate\\nimpact.\\n\\nYou can get partway to carbon neutrality through how you live your life, i.e.,\\nreducing your carbon footprint, and get the rest of the way there by\\nsupporting Carbonfund.org’s carbon offset projects.\\n\\nDid you know that the energy used to produce, deliver and dispose of junk mail\\nproduces more greenhouse gas emissions than 2.8 million cars? You can\\ndramatically reduce your junk mail through services of companies like ecocycle\\nor CatalogChoice, which provide recommendations and assistance in removing\\nyour name from various direct mailing lists, including catalogs you specify.\\n\\nHere are some more ideas to get you started on your zero-carbon journey:\\n\\n * CAR\\n * TRAVEL\\n * HOME\\n * WEDDING\\n * OFFICE\\n * LIFE\\n * EVENTS\\n\\n## Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Your Car\\n\\nDrive better – Studies have shown up to 30% of the difference in miles per\\ngallon (MPG) is due to driving habits alone. You could save more than a ton of\\nCO_2 per year by: – Accelerating slowly and smoothly – Driving the speed limit\\n– Maintaining a steady speed – Anticipating your stops and starts\\n\\nMaintenance – Keep your car tuned up and running efficiently.\\n\\nMore Maintenance – Replace your air, oil and fuel filters according to\\nschedule.\\n\\nTires – Keep your tires properly inflated (just this can save 400-700 pounds\\nof CO_2 per year).\\n\\nMake your next vehicle a fuel-efficient one – Check out EPA’s Green Vehicle\\nGuide for info on miles per gallon as well as EPA SmartWay® certified\\nvehicles, meeting rigorous air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions\\nstandards.\\n\\nHousehold fuel efficiency – If your household has two cars and one is used\\nmostly for commuting, make the commuting car a real gas sipper if you can’t\\nfor both.\\n\\n## Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Your Travel\\n\\nA lot of our emissions come from just being inefficient or not deliberate with\\nour daily decisions. Every day think about how you could reduce the miles you\\ndrive and pretty soon you’ll start identifying lots of opportunities: Combine\\nyour trip with another. Carpool – Just once a week saves 20%. Check out your\\ntransit options – It may not work for you every time, but use it when it does.\\n\\nWhat about your bike? – Get in shape, too! Only a mile? – Walk. Think it\\nthrough – Do you need to take this trip at all? Get it on the Internet.\\nOptimize – Save this trip for later and combine with another. Telecommute –\\nWork from home occasionally.\\n\\n## Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Your Home\\n\\nProgrammable thermostat – Costs about $50 or less and will save you that much\\nor more in the first year. Weatherstripping and Caulking – Costs almost\\nnothing while reducing your energy use, reducing drafts and improving comfort.\\nLighting – Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) have that cool curly shape\\nand save more than 2/3rds of the energy of a regular incandescent. Each bulb\\ncan save $40 or more over its lifetime. Read the box or instructions for safe\\ndisposal. LED light bulbs are even more efficient to run than CFL bulbs and\\nare just as affordable. In addition, LED lights contain no harmful materials\\nand provide the same amount of light as a 60-watt incandescent, using up to 85\\npercent less power. This helps you save on your electricity bill without\\ncompromising on the amount of light. Heating and Cooling – Keep your heating\\nand cooling system(s) tuned. When it’s time to replace, do your research and\\nask for ENERGY STAR. Insulation – Weatherstripping, caulking and insulation\\nwork together to save you energy, improve the comfort of your home, make it\\nquieter and help you save money. Water-Conserving Showerheads & Toilets – You\\ncan reduce water and heating costs, even in your bathroom. To save even more\\nwater, turn the faucet off when brushing or shaving. These simple changes and\\nsteps can save many thousands of gallons of water annually.\\n\\nAppliances – Always pay attention to the total lifetime cost, including\\nenergy—not just the price tag. Look for the ENERGY STAR label. Bigger isn’t\\nalways better – Just get the size you need; do you really need that extra\\nrefrigerator in the basement? Electronics – Look for ENERGY STAR. And do like\\nyour Mom said- turn things off. If you’re going away or not using an item for\\nawhile, unplug it to prevent “vampire” energy loss from electricity usage on\\nstandby. Windows – These can be expensive, but when it’s time to replace them,\\nmake sure they are ENERGY STAR rated. Solar – We love solar, but make sure you\\nreduce your energy load first to keep your costs down. New Home – Consider an\\nenergy-efficient ENERGY STAR Home.\\n\\n## Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Your Wedding\\n\\nWeddings are all about the couple, but they can still be a little about the\\nplanet, right? Knowledge – There is a surprising amount to learn when it comes\\nto planning a wedding. Though primarily a resource for training green wedding\\nplanners, New Wedding Planet is a great site for new couples to learn the ins\\nand outs of planning everything from cake design to the elements of\\ntraditional or cultural ceremonies. Invitations – Utilize recycled or post-\\nconsumer waste paper for all your invitations, thank you notes, place cards,\\netc. Or cut out the paper waste altogether by choosing to go digital and\\nputting Save the Dates, maps, and reception cards on your wedding website.\\nFlowers and Food – Same idea for both: make it local, organic and seasonal.\\nAlmost all caterers and florists can help you with this, and you can get\\neducated by going to your farmer’s market and asking what will be in season on\\nyour big day.\\n\\nDécor – Let the natural beauty of your outdoor wedding shine or consider using\\npotted plants to adorn your indoor event – guests can take them home and\\ntransplant them, as opposed to wreaths of cut flowers that only survive a day\\nor two. If your heart is set on roses, get more bang for your buds by reusing\\nfloral arrangements from your ceremony at the reception. Gifts and Favors –\\nThe Green Bride Guide had a wealth of resources for finding eco-friendly\\nfavors from beeswax candles to chocolate treats. For gifts, registering\\nthrough the Green Bride Guide allows your guests to support sustainable\\nbusinesses and even donate a portion of the sales to your favorite cause.\\n“Green” Wedding Tips – Check out this blog post for 50 eco-friendly tips to\\nplan a “green” wedding. Transportation – The biggest carbon footprint from any\\nevent is the transportation. Try holding the wedding in a location central to\\nmost guests. If that’s not possible, use Carbonfund.org’s wedding calculator\\nto offset the travel and hotel impact.\\n\\n## Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Your Office\\n\\nEnable your power management – so your computer and monitor shut down.\\nConsider using ePlusGreen’s PC energy-saving technology – The system\\nmonitors/minimizes computer and printer energy usage. Do you need to print?-\\nConsider saving a file on your computer, in a flash drive or emailing it.\\nDouble-side print – Saves paper too. Can you carpool or transit or bike to\\nwork? See above.\\n\\nOpen up – If you have windows you can open, use them to intelligently save\\nenergy. Turn ‘em off – Only use the lights you need. If you’re using your\\ncomputer you may not need your office lights on too. Occupancy sensors – Shut\\noff lights in unused rooms. Better, get your building to install occupancy\\nsensors. Bring your lunch – Or walk to the local eatery instead of driving.\\n\\n## Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Your Life\\n\\nOnly 40% of the average American’s carbon footprint is due to their direct\\nenergy use. The other 60% is indirect; it comes from everything we buy and\\nuse—goods and services. Pay attention to your consumption and waste habits,\\nand you’ll find lots of opportunities to conserve. Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.\\nYou’ve heard it before, but it’s still great advice. Manufacturing products\\nproduces an average 4-8 pounds of CO_2 for every pound of manufactured\\nproduct. Stop your junk mail with the help of 41pounds, a nonprofit service\\nthat contacts dozens of direct mailers to remove your name from their lists.\\n\\nBuy locally if possible. Shipping burns fuel. A 5-pound package shipped by air\\nacross the country creates 12 pounds of CO_2 (3 1⁄2 pounds if shipped by\\ntruck). Eat less meat. If you’re already a vegetarian, you save at least 3,000\\npounds of CO_2 per year compared to meat eaters. If you’re not a vegetarian,\\njust increase the number of vegetarian meals you eat each week by one or two.\\nAlso, poultry is less greenhouse gas intensive than beef. Don’t waste food.\\nMom was right. About one-quarter of all the food prepared annually in the\\nU.S., for example, gets tossed, producing methane in landfills as well as\\ncarbon emissions from transporting wasted food.\\n\\n## Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Your Event\\n\\nAny business event – meeting, conference, workshop, expo – produces carbon\\ndioxide emissions associated with attendee travel, hotel stays, and venue\\nenergy usage. For most events, attendee travel emissions comprises the largest\\npercentage of the event’s overall emissions, so venue selection is the most\\nimportant factor. Here are some ways you can reduce event-related emissions:\\n\\nLocation – Select a venue that is near or centrally located to most attendees,\\nto reduce travel emissions.\\n\\nGreen Venue/Lodging – Select a venue and lodging options that have strong\\nsustainability plans and already make reductions in or offsets its operating\\nemissions\\n\\nTravel – Choose a destination with good public transportation options\\n\\nSharing – Encourage carpooling and room sharing\\n\\nMeals – Negotiate local and organic food options for any event-related meals;\\nrequire reusable or compostable meal service containers and serving ware, and\\nan on-site food composting and recycling center during the event\\n\\nOffset – Encourage attendees to make a donation to offset their per-person\\nportion of the event’s net carbon emissions\\n\\n# get started\\n\\nindividualsbusinesses\\n\\n# get social\\n\\n# proud member of\\n\\n### INDIVIDUALS\\n\\n * Preset Options\\n * Calculate Your Footprint\\n * Plant Trees\\n * Weddings\\n\\n### BUSINESSES\\n\\n * Small Business\\n * Large Business\\n * Business Calculator\\n * Benefits\\n * Carbonfree® Products\\n * Events\\n * Shipping\\n * Green Power\\n\\n### PROJECTS\\n\\n * Energy Efficiency\\n * Forestry\\n * Renewable Energy\\n * Highest Quality Standards\\n\\n### ABOUT\\n\\n * About Us\\n * Reduce What You Can\\n * Climate Change\\n * How We Calculate\\n * FAQ\\n * Contact Us\\n * Giving to Carbonfund.org\\n\\n### SUBSCRIBE TO OUR MONTHLY NEWSLETTER\\n\\nCarbonfund.org Foundation 853 Main Street East Aurora, NY 14052\\n\\ninfo@carbonfund.org\\n\\n * Facebook\\n * Twitter\\n\\nCopyright Carbonfund.org Foundation, Inc. 2016. 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While the initial price of energy- efficient bulbs is typically higher than traditional incandescents, newer bulbs cost less to operate, saving you money over the life of the bulb. 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First, come out to your friend. While there’s no perfect way to come out, make sure to tell them when there’s enough time for them to react or ask questions. If your friend has a negative reaction to your news, tell them “I’m sorry this upset you. This is who I am.” Then, give your friend some space. On the other hand, if your friend is happy for you, think about if and when you want to tell them you are in love with them. For example, if you know that your friend is straight, ask yourself if it’s worth risking your friendship by telling them. Otherwise, you can tell your friend by saying something like “I am in love with you. 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Should I risk everything and tell her?","passages":["Dear Lauren, I’ve grown very close to one of my best friends. We talk for at least 2 hours everyday on the phone. But, she has a boyfriend. I know that if I’m patient she and I might get closer, but we only have one year of college left. Sometimes I feel she might like me back. She says she misses me when she doesn’t see me and puts her head on my shoulder. I love my friendship with her, and I wouldn’t want to ruin that. But I want to be her boyfriend. What can I do? Should I risk everything and tell her? Or should I just ignore it and move on somehow? -Stephen","This kind of thing happens all the time. It’s practically a right of passage for a young man. The movie “When Harry Met Sally” made a pretty convincing case study for the whole “men and women can’t be just friends” argument; they’re always going to end up in the sack or broken up.","I personally don’t agree with the severity of this theory in the slightest. A friendship between men and women is totally possible; it just takes more communication and clearer boundaries to keep it in line.","But it certainly is natural for a boy to fall in love with his best friend. If a man finds his female friend attractive, he will always be curious about taking it to the next level. It just makes sense; you care for her, you love being with her and you’re attracted to her.","While a girl can be satisfied with this and this alone, a man will automatically think, “Wouldn’t it be great if we could be romantic too?” Every time she tells you she misses you, she means it. But unlike you, a woman can miss and adore you and NOT want something more.","This is a classic misunderstanding between the genders. You might see every time she touches you as an invitation for more touching. She may feel that putting her head on your shoulder is as innocent as a smile.","The danger of being a woman and being affectionate with a man is that he may see it as her “leading him on” or “being a tease.” As long as you understand that she does all this innocently and because she trusts you, you can avoid the usual anger and resentment that men tend to feel in the face of a “tease.”","It’s important to not have any anger or resentment in your heart when and if she doesn’t reciprocate your feelings. Because it’s not like you made a deal and she fell short. She never promised you anything more than to be your friend.","I must break some news. There is no way you can get over someone when you still have hope that they might come around. So, I suggest that you enlighten her with your feelings and face the results, whatever they might be.","Let me settle your stomach by letting you know that you are NOT risking everything. In fact, my best friend made a move on me once and while it was extremely awkward for about two weeks, once the boundaries of our friendship were re-established it went right back to normal. Today we are closer than ever.","While I love, respect and adore him, I do not recommend you follow directly in his footsteps. Rather than go in for an uninvited kiss, try talking to her about your feelings. First establish that you have no expectations of her to reciprocate your feelings. With no pressure over her head she is more likely to listen to you with an open heart.","“I care about you deeply. Being with you in any way makes me happy. I can’t deny that I’ve developed romantic feelings for you and I want to be your boyfriend. I know you have a man already and I support you completely. I love being your best friend and I just needed to let you know.”","You have put no pressure on her and yet by being so heartfelt you have invited her to open up about her feelings as well. She may tell you that she looks at you like a brother or that she’s happy in her current relationship. But know that you have planted a seed that may very well grow into something special later on.","It takes some serious balls to do what I’m suggesting but I promise you that you will feel lighter and happier once you’ve confronted this. It may be because she reciprocates your feelings and has been waiting for you to make your move. Or it may be because you finally get your answer and you can move on.","By letting go of your hope, don’t be surprised if you let go of a few things in your friendship too.","For example: instead of talking to her for hours on the phone, you may start to focus your game on a new girl who piques your interest.","You say you have one more year of school left like it’s some kind of deadline. It’s not. Boyfriends and girlfriends will melt into your past and be forgotten. But best friends stick around forever, no matter how much distance and time you’ve spent apart.","Do you have a friend of the opposite sex who you can be affectionate with without it getting sexual? How do you do it?","If you dug this article, please SHARE it with your friends! Click to tweet: How to jump out of the friend zone and into a relationship. (No awkwardness necessary) http://ctt.ec/SaZ5M+","10/19/2015 7:02:49 PM Hi lauren. As a men, I cannot agree with you about way of telling her such thing, because in MOST cases that kind of asking will let him to rejection. Why? You don't even need to tell girl directly that you like her,, she already know where it leads because girls almost EVERYTHING takes emotionally, which is very bad in such case. On the other way, if guy acts like a boyfriend, then their friendship is NOT friendship, he is filling missing fields of HER boyfriend. better explained: REAL FRIENDS: 1) Boy looks at girl friend as just another pal. 2) Girl looks at boy as another girl friend. SEXUAL/EMOTIONAL HOLE FILLING FRIEND: 1) Boy looks at her as a sex buddy 2) Girl looks at him as support for almost EVERYTHING, including all romantic works that she should do with her boyfriend, but not sexual. I felt that on my skin. That's the reason why this guy (20 years of keeping it in.) is living in same house with her boyfriend and her. Hopefully I didnt went so far. He is replacement for everything that she cannot get with that guy that is her boyfriend and it's not reciprocated. Her friend is her \"make me feel good\" worker for free and she give him presence in return, which is not enough for him. But that's his choice and it's very hard to move from that position. So saying that as magic words is not going to solve anything, as long as guy doesn't respect himself and understands that what he is doing for her is not for free. Instead of that, cooling relationship is better way, playing game with good cards, where you will first let her think about it without knowing her what you feel is first step in some indirect way, then cool relationship, be masculine and DON'T do work for her, only do if she DOES work for you, always the same. Joking about two of you being together is best way to show her interest and telling her that she is nice. That way you are saying (think about two of us, I really respect you) Te...","6/8/2015 9:15:24 AM So I have this huge crush/like situation going on with one of my best friends and I don't think he likes me back ans we are so close.","10/27/2014 10:59:27 AM Lauren, I recently found you and desperately need some advice. This might be lengthy, so please bear with me.. More than twenty five years ago I became friends with a girl, one day while at a friends house we kissed, and honestly all these years later It was the best kiss I ever had. this happened a few times but we never actually dated but I always liked being around her. A couple of years pass and one day she asked me about a friend of mine, reluctantly I set them up but was worried for her because I knew him well and felt he would not be good to her. He went to college hours away and when he was not around, me and his now girlfriend would hang out at my house, watching movies having dinner and talking for hours,and sleeping in the same bed. as time passed I could feel that I was growing very attached to her, at the same time I knew that her boyfriend was being unfaithful, doing drugs, and drinking excessively to the point of arrests. This continued for a few years. She was always my best friend and knows things about me that I have never shared with anyone else. another few years pass, I witness her boyfriend cheat on her, and get really into gambling and hard drugs, I am torn because I don't want to be a rat but by this point I am fully in love.and don't want that to be my \"justification\" for telling her. later still they decide to buy a house and she asks me to move into the third floor, her boyfriend tells me that she would not allow this for any body else, just me. For three years I would come home the boyfriend was almost always drunk or not there at all the entire night, again I know that he cheats.Many of those nights I would sit on the floor of her room and talk with her or just watch tv, and was very happy to do so. One day after they arrived home from vacation she shows me the engagement ring he bought for her, I was totally crushed, I knew I had to move on so I stared seeing someone just to get out of the house. I unknowingl...","8/2/2014 5:28:51 PM Dear Lauren, Right so I'm kinda a bit of a predicament. I guess I shall just head into to it and see what your advice is. Hi, I'm George. I'm a bassist in a punk band of 3 members and we are all incredibly close friends, me, jack and Hannah. But I tend to be closer to Hannah than jack in the outside world; we meet up a lot more and skate/ go record hunting/ general activities from roaming the streets of cities to sitting by the lake and reminiscing about life. Now I should tell you something's about Hannah. She is the most un-female person on the planet. She's the biggest tom boy ever, no exaggeration. So yes, a couple weeks ago, whilst on one of our little escapades to the local river bed, I decided to bring up a thought of having marital reserves. And so we came to the agreement of if by the time we are both 40 we would marry together. It has only been recently that I've really realised how much I seriously love her. She's just the perfect girl for me. We are basically the same person in most aspects but there is one problem. I'm not sexually attracted to her at all and I know she is the same to me. As a Christian this doesn't really faze me as sexual attraction isn't very important in love. I really know 100% that I want to spend the rest of my life with her, I know this completely. I'd die for her, I'd kill for her. Id change anything about myself for her . But I have some worries Because she is this whole tom boy person, she has absolutely no clue what love is and what it means and so I don't want to scare her. I really, really love her. Seriously so. I'm just worried of telling her and she just completely rejecting it and being incredibly creeped out by it all Aaaaanyway cheers Lauren and please do reply as any advice would be huuuugely appreciated! And times are kind if drawing to a near and some advice would be fantastic as soon as possible. Thank you sooo much and I love yo...","7/30/2014 7:29:27 AM Hi Lauren, I'm really glad I found this article today, it's given me some good points to look at. One problem though, I'm the one in a relationship. I've been with my girlfriend for nearly 5 years now, and for the first time I'm starting to feel unsure of things with us. At the same time, I've met another girl through a group of mutual friends and work. We've quickly become really close friends. We have a great deal in common, and also a lot of differences that we enjoy talking about, we spend a lot of time together and greatly enjoy each others company. It's gotten to the point where multiple people have asked how long we've been dating, a question we both laugh off (Often giving a response along the lines of \"too goddamn long\") She's said she loves me as her best friend and is really glad that we met, and I've reciprocated that sentiment. However, I know that I've developed deeper feelings for her, and those feelings, for multiple reasons, are clearly not mutual. I don't want to risk our friendship, but not bringing it up is torturing me. I know that I need to be honest with my girlfriend about what I'm feeling on that side of things, but I think that I can't bring anything up about the new girl to either of them until I figure things out. I'm scared and confused and I don't know how to handle the stress. I could really use some advice that doesn't come from the bottom of a bottle of gin. What should I do?...","7/24/2014 1:34:33 PM Hi Menezesrick. If she needs time to think and she's asked you to give her space to think about it then you should honor her request. If you ever hope to have any relationship with her (friend or otherwise) than you need to honor her boundaries so that she knows she can trust you. There are a few different options for how you can proceed from this point and if you'd like to work one-on-one with me to find a game plan that works for you, I offer email advice packages. http://www.marsvenus.com/lauren- gray-work-with-me.htm...","7/14/2014 5:15:37 PM Hi Lauren, I recently told my best friend I'm in love with her - even before I read your post ;). My case is still more difficult because she has a boyfriend for around seven years (I'm friend of them) and she's my coworker. So, I see her for about eight hours a day. She just said \"I don't know what to think about it\" and told me we would talk about it later but since then she's avoiding this talk and things are pretty awkward between us. I asked her to talk about it, but she said the same thing: \"I'm not sure what to think about this\". I'm really confused as I don't know if I insist to talk about it or if I just wait when she's ready. I really don't mind if she doesn't feel the same way. However, I'm too afraid to ruin our friendship because of this. What would you do? Do you have any advice, please?......","1/20/2014 1:13:05 PM Thanks Nikokuni! So glad to hear it! Thanks for sharing your friendship experience. And to answer your question, this script would work the other way around as well. :-)","1/19/2014 12:51:04 AM Hey Lauren! I really love all your blog posts and always look forward to your next update! I think that men and women can be friends as long as they both are on the same page about it. I have a friend whom I've known for a long time. Our friends used to always think that we were dating because we were thatclose. But, we were clear with each other from the beginning that it was more of a sibling thing than a sexy times thing. I'm also not one for pining and would rather let the person know, without any strings attached. I'm wondering though does this love script work the other way around; for girl to use on a guy?...","Me and my boyfriend have been together for two years. The first year was bliss, the second year was also bliss but with some insecurities thrown in. The one thing I have been insecure about recently is that I feel that my boyfriend and I don't talk enough. Does this mean he isn't right for me? Can we improve our communication? Is he getting bored with me? PLEASE HELP.","I really love your blogs, they make a lot of sense, and I need your help with something. I’m 39 years old and I’m engaged to a woman I adore. Here’s my problem, she nags me all the time. I want to be there for her but it feels like she’s always demanding so much time and energy. I know you’re supposed to “compromise” in a relationship but it seems like I’m making all the sacrifices and I’m starting to feel like this relations...","My boyfriend and I have been together for two years. He tells me he loves me like he’s never loved any girl, but he just can’t commit and he doesn’t know why. It’s so confusing...for both of us!","I’m very clingy, a bit insecure too, and sometimes I check his phone or try to mother him, but he says that’s not the problem. That the problem is him, and he doesn’t know when he’ll get over it. I tried ultimatums but they don&r...;"]},"parsed_md":"I've fallen in love with my best friend. Should I risk everything and tell\nher?\n\n * Register or Log In\n * 0 items\n\n * John Gray\n * Store\n * Events\n * Advice\n * Lauren Gray\n\n * Health\n * * Super Foods\n * Vitamins and Minerals\n * Amino Acids\n * Antioxidants\n * Enzymes and Probiotics\n * Omega-3 and Lipids\n * Natural Herbs\n * Amazing Home Products\n * Events\n * Books\n * Videos\n * Audio\n * Members\n\nLauren Gray's RSS feed\n\n### Related Keywords\n\n * ask lauren (62)\n * ask lauren gray (2)\n * free dating advice (34)\n * free relationship advice (25)\n * i'm in love with my best friend (1)\n * John gray (433)\n * just friends (2)\n * lauren gray (91)\n * mars venus (101)\n * mars venus advice (6)\n * marsvenus (97)\n * men are from mars (139)\n * relationship advice (105)\n * when harry met sally (1)\n * women are from venus (139)\n\nBlogs > Lauren Gray's Blog\n\nRELATIONSHIP ADVICE\n\n# I've fallen in love with my best friend. Should I risk everything and tell\nher?\n\nLauren Gray Thursday, January 16, 2014\n\nDear Lauren, I’ve grown very close to one of my best friends. We talk for at\nleast 2 hours everyday on the phone. But, she has a boyfriend. I know that if\nI’m patient she and I might get closer, but we only have one year of college\nleft. Sometimes I feel she might like me back. She says she misses me when she\ndoesn’t see me and puts her head on my shoulder. I love my friendship with\nher, and I wouldn’t want to ruin that. But I want to be her boyfriend. What\ncan I do? Should I risk everything and tell her? Or should I just ignore it\nand move on somehow? -Stephen\n\nDear Stephen,\n\nCan men and women really be just friends?\n\nThis kind of thing happens all the time. It’s practically a right of passage\nfor a young man. The movie “When Harry Met Sally” made a pretty convincing\ncase study for the whole “men and women can’t be just friends” argument;\nthey’re always going to end up in the sack or broken up.\n\nI personally don’t agree with the severity of this theory in the slightest. A\nfriendship between men and women is totally possible; it just takes more\ncommunication and clearer boundaries to keep it in line.\n\nBut it certainly is natural for a boy to fall in love with his best friend. If\na man finds his female friend attractive, he will always be curious about\ntaking it to the next level. It just makes sense; you care for her, you love\nbeing with her and you’re attracted to her.\n\nWhile a girl can be satisfied with this and this alone, a man will\nautomatically think, “Wouldn’t it be great if we could be romantic too?” Every\ntime she tells you she misses you, she means it. But unlike you, a woman can\nmiss and adore you and NOT want something more.\n\nSuch a tease!\n\nThis is a classic misunderstanding between the genders. You might see every\ntime she touches you as an invitation for more touching. She may feel that\nputting her head on your shoulder is as innocent as a smile.\n\nThe danger of being a woman and being affectionate with a man is that he may\nsee it as her “leading him on” or “being a tease.” As long as you understand\nthat she does all this innocently and because she trusts you, you can avoid\nthe usual anger and resentment that men tend to feel in the face of a “tease.”\n\nIt’s important to not have any anger or resentment in your heart when and if\nshe doesn’t reciprocate your feelings. Because it’s not like you made a deal\nand she fell short. She never promised you anything more than to be your\nfriend.\n\nTo tell her or not to tell her?\n\nI must break some news. There is no way you can get over someone when you\nstill have hope that they might come around. So, I suggest that you enlighten\nher with your feelings and face the results, whatever they might be.\n\nLet me settle your stomach by letting you know that you are NOT risking\neverything. In fact, my best friend made a move on me once and while it was\nextremely awkward for about two weeks, once the boundaries of our friendship\nwere re-established it went right back to normal. Today we are closer than\never.\n\nWhile I love, respect and adore him, I do not recommend you follow directly in\nhis footsteps. Rather than go in for an uninvited kiss, try talking to her\nabout your feelings. First establish that you have no expectations of her to\nreciprocate your feelings. With no pressure over her head she is more likely\nto listen to you with an open heart.\n\nConfession of love script\n\nTell her:\n\n“I care about you deeply. Being with you in any way makes me happy. I can’t\ndeny that I’ve developed romantic feelings for you and I want to be your\nboyfriend. I know you have a man already and I support you completely. I love\nbeing your best friend and I just needed to let you know.”\n\nYou have put no pressure on her and yet by being so heartfelt you have invited\nher to open up about her feelings as well. She may tell you that she looks at\nyou like a brother or that she’s happy in her current relationship. But know\nthat you have planted a seed that may very well grow into something special\nlater on.\n\nIt takes some serious balls to do what I’m suggesting but I promise you that\nyou will feel lighter and happier once you’ve confronted this. It may be\nbecause she reciprocates your feelings and has been waiting for you to make\nyour move. Or it may be because you finally get your answer and you can move\non.\n\nCha-cha-changes...\n\nBy letting go of your hope, don’t be surprised if you let go of a few things\nin your friendship too.\n\nFor example: instead of talking to her for hours on the phone, you may start\nto focus your game on a new girl who piques your interest.\n\nThe friendship will not suffer but it may change as you begin to have new\npriorities.\n\nYou say you have one more year of school left like it’s some kind of deadline.\nIt’s not. Boyfriends and girlfriends will melt into your past and be\nforgotten. But best friends stick around forever, no matter how much distance\nand time you’ve spent apart.\n\nWith love, Lauren\n\nNow I’d love to hear from you!\n\nDo you think men and women can be just friends?\n\nDo you have a friend of the opposite sex who you can be affectionate with\nwithout it getting sexual? How do you do it?\n\nIf you dug this article, please SHARE it with your friends! Click to tweet:\nHow to jump out of the friend zone and into a relationship. (No awkwardness\nnecessary) http://ctt.ec/SaZ5M+\n\nIf you'd like my help with YOUR relationship question, click HERE.\n\nread more blog posts from Lauren Gray\n\nLog in here to comment on this\n\n * somehow\n\n10/19/2015 7:02:49 PM Hi lauren. As a men, I cannot agree with you about way\nof telling her such thing, because in MOST cases that kind of asking will let\nhim to rejection. Why? You don't even need to tell girl directly that you like\nher,, she already know where it leads because girls almost EVERYTHING takes\nemotionally, which is very bad in such case. On the other way, if guy acts\nlike a boyfriend, then their friendship is NOT friendship, he is filling\nmissing fields of HER boyfriend. better explained: REAL FRIENDS: 1) Boy looks\nat girl friend as just another pal. 2) Girl looks at boy as another girl\nfriend. SEXUAL/EMOTIONAL HOLE FILLING FRIEND: 1) Boy looks at her as a sex\nbuddy 2) Girl looks at him as support for almost EVERYTHING, including all\nromantic works that she should do with her boyfriend, but not sexual. I felt\nthat on my skin. That's the reason why this guy (20 years of keeping it in.)\nis living in same house with her boyfriend and her. Hopefully I didnt went so\nfar. He is replacement for everything that she cannot get with that guy that\nis her boyfriend and it's not reciprocated. Her friend is her \"make me feel\ngood\" worker for free and she give him presence in return, which is not enough\nfor him. But that's his choice and it's very hard to move from that position.\nSo saying that as magic words is not going to solve anything, as long as guy\ndoesn't respect himself and understands that what he is doing for her is not\nfor free. Instead of that, cooling relationship is better way, playing game\nwith good cards, where you will first let her think about it without knowing\nher what you feel is first step in some indirect way, then cool relationship,\nbe masculine and DON'T do work for her, only do if she DOES work for you,\nalways the same. Joking about two of you being together is best way to show\nher interest and telling her that she is nice. That way you are saying (think\nabout two of us, I really respect you) Te...\n\n * honey123\n\n6/8/2015 9:15:24 AM So I have this huge crush/like situation going on with one\nof my best friends and I don't think he likes me back ans we are so close.\n\n * 20 years of keeping it in.\n\n10/27/2014 10:59:27 AM Lauren, I recently found you and desperately need some\nadvice. This might be lengthy, so please bear with me.. More than twenty five\nyears ago I became friends with a girl, one day while at a friends house we\nkissed, and honestly all these years later It was the best kiss I ever had.\nthis happened a few times but we never actually dated but I always liked being\naround her. A couple of years pass and one day she asked me about a friend of\nmine, reluctantly I set them up but was worried for her because I knew him\nwell and felt he would not be good to her. He went to college hours away and\nwhen he was not around, me and his now girlfriend would hang out at my house,\nwatching movies having dinner and talking for hours,and sleeping in the same\nbed. as time passed I could feel that I was growing very attached to her, at\nthe same time I knew that her boyfriend was being unfaithful, doing drugs, and\ndrinking excessively to the point of arrests. This continued for a few years.\nShe was always my best friend and knows things about me that I have never\nshared with anyone else. another few years pass, I witness her boyfriend cheat\non her, and get really into gambling and hard drugs, I am torn because I don't\nwant to be a rat but by this point I am fully in love.and don't want that to\nbe my \"justification\" for telling her. later still they decide to buy a house\nand she asks me to move into the third floor, her boyfriend tells me that she\nwould not allow this for any body else, just me. For three years I would come\nhome the boyfriend was almost always drunk or not there at all the entire\nnight, again I know that he cheats.Many of those nights I would sit on the\nfloor of her room and talk with her or just watch tv, and was very happy to do\nso. One day after they arrived home from vacation she shows me the engagement\nring he bought for her, I was totally crushed, I knew I had to move on so I\nstared seeing someone just to get out of the house. I unknowingl...\n\n * GeorgeTheBassist\n\n8/2/2014 5:28:51 PM Dear Lauren, Right so I'm kinda a bit of a predicament. I\nguess I shall just head into to it and see what your advice is. Hi, I'm\nGeorge. I'm a bassist in a punk band of 3 members and we are all incredibly\nclose friends, me, jack and Hannah. But I tend to be closer to Hannah than\njack in the outside world; we meet up a lot more and skate/ go record hunting/\ngeneral activities from roaming the streets of cities to sitting by the lake\nand reminiscing about life. Now I should tell you something's about Hannah.\nShe is the most un-female person on the planet. She's the biggest tom boy\never, no exaggeration. So yes, a couple weeks ago, whilst on one of our little\nescapades to the local river bed, I decided to bring up a thought of having\nmarital reserves. And so we came to the agreement of if by the time we are\nboth 40 we would marry together. It has only been recently that I've really\nrealised how much I seriously love her. She's just the perfect girl for me. We\nare basically the same person in most aspects but there is one problem. I'm\nnot sexually attracted to her at all and I know she is the same to me. As a\nChristian this doesn't really faze me as sexual attraction isn't very\nimportant in love. I really know 100% that I want to spend the rest of my life\nwith her, I know this completely. I'd die for her, I'd kill for her. Id change\nanything about myself for her . But I have some worries Because she is this\nwhole tom boy person, she has absolutely no clue what love is and what it\nmeans and so I don't want to scare her. I really, really love her. Seriously\nso. I'm just worried of telling her and she just completely rejecting it and\nbeing incredibly creeped out by it all Aaaaanyway cheers Lauren and please do\nreply as any advice would be huuuugely appreciated! And times are kind if\ndrawing to a near and some advice would be fantastic as soon as possible.\nThank you sooo much and I love yo...\n\n * dontknowwhattodo\n\n7/30/2014 7:29:27 AM Hi Lauren, I'm really glad I found this article today,\nit's given me some good points to look at. One problem though, I'm the one in\na relationship. I've been with my girlfriend for nearly 5 years now, and for\nthe first time I'm starting to feel unsure of things with us. At the same\ntime, I've met another girl through a group of mutual friends and work. We've\nquickly become really close friends. We have a great deal in common, and also\na lot of differences that we enjoy talking about, we spend a lot of time\ntogether and greatly enjoy each others company. It's gotten to the point where\nmultiple people have asked how long we've been dating, a question we both\nlaugh off (Often giving a response along the lines of \"too goddamn long\")\nShe's said she loves me as her best friend and is really glad that we met, and\nI've reciprocated that sentiment. However, I know that I've developed deeper\nfeelings for her, and those feelings, for multiple reasons, are clearly not\nmutual. I don't want to risk our friendship, but not bringing it up is\ntorturing me. I know that I need to be honest with my girlfriend about what\nI'm feeling on that side of things, but I think that I can't bring anything up\nabout the new girl to either of them until I figure things out. I'm scared and\nconfused and I don't know how to handle the stress. I could really use some\nadvice that doesn't come from the bottom of a bottle of gin. What should I\ndo?...\n\n * Lauren Gray\n\n7/24/2014 1:34:33 PM Hi Menezesrick. If she needs time to think and she's\nasked you to give her space to think about it then you should honor her\nrequest. If you ever hope to have any relationship with her (friend or\notherwise) than you need to honor her boundaries so that she knows she can\ntrust you. There are a few different options for how you can proceed from this\npoint and if you'd like to work one-on-one with me to find a game plan that\nworks for you, I offer email advice packages. http://www.marsvenus.com/lauren-\ngray-work-with-me.htm...\n\n * menezesrick\n\n7/14/2014 5:15:37 PM Hi Lauren, I recently told my best friend I'm in love\nwith her - even before I read your post ;). My case is still more difficult\nbecause she has a boyfriend for around seven years (I'm friend of them) and\nshe's my coworker. So, I see her for about eight hours a day. She just said \"I\ndon't know what to think about it\" and told me we would talk about it later\nbut since then she's avoiding this talk and things are pretty awkward between\nus. I asked her to talk about it, but she said the same thing: \"I'm not sure\nwhat to think about this\". I'm really confused as I don't know if I insist to\ntalk about it or if I just wait when she's ready. I really don't mind if she\ndoesn't feel the same way. However, I'm too afraid to ruin our friendship\nbecause of this. What would you do? Do you have any advice, please?......\n\n * Lauren Gray\n\n1/20/2014 1:13:05 PM Thanks Nikokuni! So glad to hear it! Thanks for sharing\nyour friendship experience. And to answer your question, this script would\nwork the other way around as well. :-)\n\n * nikokuni\n\n1/19/2014 12:51:04 AM Hey Lauren! I really love all your blog posts and always\nlook forward to your next update! I think that men and women can be friends as\nlong as they both are on the same page about it. I have a friend whom I've\nknown for a long time. Our friends used to always think that we were dating\nbecause we were thatclose. But, we were clear with each other from the\nbeginning that it was more of a sibling thing than a sexy times thing. I'm\nalso not one for pining and would rather let the person know, without any\nstrings attached. I'm wondering though does this love script work the other\nway around; for girl to use on a guy?...\n\n### Related Blogs\n\nRELATIONSHIP ADVICE\n\n## 3 easy ways to immediately improve communication with your partner.\n\nHey Lauren!\n\nMe and my boyfriend have been together for two years. The first year was\nbliss, the second year was also bliss but with some insecurities thrown in.\nThe one thing I have been insecure about recently is that I feel that my\nboyfriend and I don't talk enough. Does this mean he isn't right for me? Can\nwe improve our communication? Is he getting bored with me? PLEASE HELP.\n\n-Holly\n\nHey Holly,\n\nIs it the END?\n\nRight now, you are taking this silent treatment as ...\n\nread more\n\nRELATIONSHIP ADVICE\n\n## How to get rid of resentment in a relationship\n\nHey Lauren,\n\nI really love your blogs, they make a lot of sense, and I need your help with\nsomething. I’m 39 years old and I’m engaged to a woman I adore. Here’s my\nproblem, she nags me all the time. I want to be there for her but it feels\nlike she’s always demanding so much time and energy. I know you’re supposed to\n“compromise” in a relationship but it seems like I’m making all the sacrifices\nand I’m starting to feel like this relations...\n\nread more\n\nRELATIONSHIP ADVICE\n\n## The most common mistakes women make when trying to get a guy to commit\n\nDear Lauren,\n\nMy boyfriend and I have been together for two years. 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But what does it really mean to fall in love with someone? Falling in love happens when you have strong feelings of admiration and attraction to someone you care about. It is easy, when you are new to a relationship, or new to these feelings, to see the best about a person easily. You probably prioritize the time you spend together, and share lots of time, gifts, and affection with them. Falling in love is often a joy, and it can be part of what points you toward the person that’s right for you. But it’s important not to rely on strong feelings of attachment alone when making decisions about dating and marriage. You want to be sure, if you feel like you’re falling in love with someone, that you share compatible beliefs about life, about priorities, and about spiritual things. You want to commit to someone only if they are respectful of you, your needs, and your boundaries. And if you feel “out of love”, it may not be a sign of the end of your relationship. Depending on your reasons for falling out of love, you may be able to rekindle warm feelings by getting support and talking through your relationship.","Friendships are one of life’s greatest joys. Finding someone we can share our heart with — someone who understands and accepts us just the way we are is priceless. When we can have a deep friendship with someone from the opposite sex, it is a tremendous gift. There is so much to learn and respect about both genders. But at times these opposite-sex friendships can also be a great challenge. One of the most exciting, but frightening, barriers a friendship faces is when one person falls in love with their best friend of the opposite sex. The feelings are can be intense, and the fear of revealing them can be paralyzing.","Laura reveals the gut-wrenching challenges she’s facing being secretly in love with her best guy friend: It’s been really hard because sometimes it seems like he likes me and sometimes it seems very obvious that we’re just friends. It’s torn my heart up on several occasions. I’m currently trying to get over him, because it’s just too hard to love him from a distance. I don’t want to lose our friendship as we’ve been through a lot together in the years we’ve known each other, but I’d rather save my heart for someone who I know is going to give me his heart fully in return.","It’s okay to have feelings of love because of the trust you share with your best friend, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you are in love. But it does mean you have the ingredients to develop awesome love which could turn into a great marriage. Someone once said great friends make great lovers. The longer you’re friends, the more stable your relationship is going to be.","A lot of good friends can do things that romantic partners cannot. Friends usually say what they need to say to each other without fear, and good friends are more likely to be spontaneous with their activities.","When you start to feel you are desiring more than just a casual friendship with your best friend and you’re not sure what to do next, let me offer you some advice that could strengthen both your relationship and your love for each other.","First, don’t rush into a romantic relationship with your best friend...many times people confuse love with that other kind of caring love you feel for all of your other friends.","Second, don’t spill your guts right away. You might feel like you have to share all your thoughts and feelings with the other person as soon as you start to feel something. That’s usually a mistake.","Javier agrees: This girl and I have known each other for nearly seven years and we have been close friends for about three. Eventually, we did start liking each other and we went out for a month and a few weeks. After that relationship ended, I didn’t feel very hurt or sad. It was odd. I found myself being freer and I got to thinking: Don’t rush into [a romantic] relationship with your best friend...many times people confuse love with that other kind of caring love you feel for all of your [other] friends.","Find another good friend you can trust...someone with whom you can verbalize your deep emotions about your best friend with whom you are in love. This other friend will help you continue to show the self-control of letting a good friendship grow into an even deeper friendship. Hold your emotions, get them out in a healthy way with another friend. Why chance ruining a good thing, at least for now?","On the other hand, after you’ve been a good friend with him/her for some time, you should be able to read their moods. You should be able to get some sense as to whether or not the friendship has developed into more of a romance for him/her, as well as yourself. If you see these signs, you might want to begin to talk about them with the good friend you so deeply love. After all, good friends should be able to talk about nearly anything.","I think Jane has a great perspective: The only time I would recommend someone reveal their feelings is if they are SURE it is mutual. A really honest friendship will often develop into love without any conscious effort. And if he doesn’t love you, isn’t having a REAL, HONEST, CARING guy friend better than a boyfriend that might leave you at any moment? Friends are people who you don’t have to constantly worry about leaving you for no reason. And if he cares for you and stands up for you, he already loves you in a way already.","First and foremost, good friends should know how much each person values the other. We make the mistake of demanding that many of our relationships be all or nothing romantically. Whether the person you are in love with ends up marrying you or not, you have had the joy of experiencing real love.","Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. ^ It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. (1 Corinthians 13:4-8)","Isn’t that awesome? This verse also describes how God loves YOU! Trust God as He shows you whether your best friend will become your life’s partner. You may want to pray to God for guidance in this relationship and even have others pray for you.","the part that says do not rush into anything romantic is an excellent advise.. me and my best friend had that which we thought it will be ok even if we broke up, but it was not like that at all and it changed our friendship for a while","I known this guy for a year in a half and I’m in 7th grade I became best friends with him right when he moved here and a couple months later it was the winter dance and he started developing feelings for me and I didn’t know it for months after that And then I liked him all summer and now he’s moving, any advice?","Life is Messy. We. Get. It. And without support, many lose hope that things will ever get better. That’s where TheHopeLine® comes in. We want you to know that you are NOT alone. We’ve been there. And, we’ve talked to others who’ve been there.","Founded over 25 years ago by youth speaker and radio host, Dawson McAllister, we have heard the struggles people face and learned how to offer life-changing support. Our mission is to reach, rescue and restore those who are broken and hopeless. We encourage people in the midst of their struggles by providing clear thinking and right values."]},"parsed_md":"Falling In Love with Your Best Friend - What to Do? - TheHopeLine\n\n * Skip to primary navigation\n * Skip to main content\n * Skip to footer\n\nTheHopeLine\n\nGive Now\n\n# Falling In Love with Your Best Friend – What to Do?\n\nby Dawson McAllister\n\n## What Causes Someone to Fall in Love?\n\n“Falling in love” is what drives the romances we read about or watch in our\nfavorite shows and movies. But what does it really mean to fall in love with\nsomeone? Falling in love happens when you have strong feelings of admiration\nand attraction to someone you care about. It is easy, when you are new to a\nrelationship, or new to these feelings, to see the best about a person easily.\nYou probably prioritize the time you spend together, and share lots of time,\ngifts, and affection with them. Falling in love is often a joy, and it can be\npart of what points you toward the person that’s right for you. But it’s\nimportant not to rely on strong feelings of attachment alone when making\ndecisions about dating and marriage. You want to be sure, if you feel like\nyou’re falling in love with someone, that you share compatible beliefs about\nlife, about priorities, and about spiritual things. You want to commit to\nsomeone only if they are respectful of you, your needs, and your boundaries.\nAnd if you feel “out of love”, it may not be a sign of the end of your\nrelationship. Depending on your reasons for falling out of love, you may be\nable to rekindle warm feelings by getting support and talking through your\nrelationship.\n\nFriendships are one of life’s greatest joys. Finding someone we can share our\nheart with — someone who understands and accepts us just the way we are is\npriceless. When we can have a deep friendship with someone from the opposite\nsex, it is a tremendous gift. There is so much to learn and respect about both\ngenders. But at times these opposite-sex friendships can also be a great\nchallenge. One of the most exciting, but frightening, barriers a friendship\nfaces is when one person falls in love with their best friend of the opposite\nsex. The feelings are can be intense, and the fear of revealing them can be\nparalyzing.\n\n## The Gut-wrenching Challenges to Secretly Loving your Best Friend\n\nLaura reveals the gut-wrenching challenges she’s facing being secretly in love\nwith her best guy friend: It’s been really hard because sometimes it seems\nlike he likes me and sometimes it seems very obvious that we’re just friends.\nIt’s torn my heart up on several occasions. I’m currently trying to get over\nhim, because it’s just too hard to love him from a distance. I don’t want to\nlose our friendship as we’ve been through a lot together in the years we’ve\nknown each other, but I’d rather save my heart for someone who I know is going\nto give me his heart fully in return.\n\nIt’s okay to have feelings of love because of the trust you share with your\nbest friend, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you are in love. But it does\nmean you have the ingredients to develop awesome love which could turn into a\ngreat marriage. Someone once said great friends make great lovers. The longer\nyou’re friends, the more stable your relationship is going to be.\n\nA lot of good friends can do things that romantic partners cannot. Friends\nusually say what they need to say to each other without fear, and good friends\nare more likely to be spontaneous with their activities.\n\n> How To Know It’s Really Love\n\n## Two Warnings if You Think You Are In Love With Your Best Friend\n\nWhen you start to feel you are desiring more than just a casual friendship\nwith your best friend and you’re not sure what to do next, let me offer you\nsome advice that could strengthen both your relationship and your love for\neach other.\n\nFirst, don’t rush into a romantic relationship with your best friend...many\ntimes people confuse love with that other kind of caring love you feel for all\nof your other friends.\n\nSecond, don’t spill your guts right away. You might feel like you have to\nshare all your thoughts and feelings with the other person as soon as you\nstart to feel something. That’s usually a mistake.\n\nJavier agrees: This girl and I have known each other for nearly seven years\nand we have been close friends for about three. Eventually, we did start\nliking each other and we went out for a month and a few weeks. After that\nrelationship ended, I didn’t feel very hurt or sad. It was odd. I found myself\nbeing freer and I got to thinking: Don’t rush into [a romantic] relationship\nwith your best friend...many times people confuse love with that other kind of\ncaring love you feel for all of your [other] friends.\n\nFind another good friend you can trust...someone with whom you can verbalize\nyour deep emotions about your best friend with whom you are in love. This\nother friend will help you continue to show the self-control of letting a good\nfriendship grow into an even deeper friendship. Hold your emotions, get them\nout in a healthy way with another friend. Why chance ruining a good thing, at\nleast for now?\n\n## Friendship IS the start of a Real Romance\n\nOn the other hand, after you’ve been a good friend with him/her for some time,\nyou should be able to read their moods. You should be able to get some sense\nas to whether or not the friendship has developed into more of a romance for\nhim/her, as well as yourself. If you see these signs, you might want to begin\nto talk about them with the good friend you so deeply love. After all, good\nfriends should be able to talk about nearly anything.\n\nI think Jane has a great perspective: The only time I would recommend someone\nreveal their feelings is if they are SURE it is mutual. A really honest\nfriendship will often develop into love without any conscious effort. And if\nhe doesn’t love you, isn’t having a REAL, HONEST, CARING guy friend better\nthan a boyfriend that might leave you at any moment? Friends are people who\nyou don’t have to constantly worry about leaving you for no reason. And if he\ncares for you and stands up for you, he already loves you in a way already.\n\nFirst and foremost, good friends should know how much each person values the\nother. We make the mistake of demanding that many of our relationships be all\nor nothing romantically. Whether the person you are in love with ends up\nmarrying you or not, you have had the joy of experiencing real love.\n\n## Real Love\n\nReal love is rich, pure and self-sacrificing. To experience that kind of love\nwith anybody is a priceless gift.\n\nThis is how the Bible describes true love:\n\nLove is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not\nproud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily\nangered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but\nrejoices with the truth. ^ It always protects, always trusts, always hopes,\nalways perseveres. Love never fails. (1 Corinthians 13:4-8)\n\nIsn’t that awesome? This verse also describes how God loves YOU! Trust God as\nHe shows you whether your best friend will become your life’s partner. You may\nwant to pray to God for guidance in this relationship and even have others\npray for you.\n\n#### Still wondering if it’s really love or friendship? Read: How to Know if\nit’s Really Love.\n\nFiled Under: Dating, Friendship, Relationships Tagged With: Dawson's Blog, FAQ\n\n## Reader Interactions\n\n### Comments\n\n 1. hamraz says\n\nMarch 20, 2021 at 6:41 am\n\nthe part that says do not rush into anything romantic is an excellent advise..\nme and my best friend had that which we thought it will be ok even if we broke\nup, but it was not like that at all and it changed our friendship for a while\n\nReply\n\n 2. Balvin McDrewna Mavie says\n\nJanuary 27, 2021 at 5:37 am\n\ni have loved this article.i it is more than perfect\n\nReply\n\n 3. 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Trust that they've got your back -- you'd do the same for them.","You might try a little flirting. We're not talking about anything scandalous. “Flirting is making the other person feel good about themselves,” Zahariades says.","Always be respectful. You don't want to accidentally make them feel uncomfortable. Don’t overdo it. If he or she does not seem comfortable around you, even if you thought they liked you, back off. Sometimes, people change their minds or you may have misread them. No problem -- there are plenty of other people out there who would love to talk to you!","When the person you like is with you, they should feel important to you -- and you both should be feeling good."]},"parsed_md":"How to Tell if Someone Likes You\n\nSkip to content\n\nCheck Your Symptoms Find A Doctor Find Lowest Drug Prices\n\nSign In Sign UpSubscribe\n\n * My ProfileWelcome\n * * My Tools\n * My WebMD Pages\n * My Account\n * Sign Out\n\nSubscribe\n\nWebMD Home Teen Health Teen Features\n\nEmail a Friend\n\nPrint Article\n\n# Teen Health\n\n## Tools & Resources\n\n * From Fit: 12 Ways to Relax\n * Guys Locker Room Gross-Outs\n * STD Facts and Pictures\n * From Fit: BMI Calculator\n * From Fit: Conquer Your Cravings\n * Girl to Woman: All About Puberty\n\nFont Size\n\nA\n\nA\n\nA\n\n## How to Tell if Someone Likes You\n\nYou like them, but do they like you back? Here are clues.\n\nWebMD Feature Archive\n\n### Clues, Good and Bad continued...\n\nYou might also ask your friends what they think. They may know better than you\ndo.\n\n“Teenagers are really good at recognizing the romantic cues for other people,”\nsays John Duffy, PsyD, a Chicago psychologist and teen relationship expert.\n“They’ll tell their best friend, ‘Hey, she really likes you, I can tell. You\nshould do something about it.’ But when it’s about you, all your insecurities\ncome to the surface.”\n\nIf your friends say \"no, that person is not into you,\" (or \"that person is bad\nnews\"), listen to them, even though it's not what you want to hear. Trust that\nthey've got your back -- you'd do the same for them.\n\n### Flirting 101\n\nIf you're sure you like them, and you think they like you, how do you move\nthings forward?\n\nYou might try a little flirting. We're not talking about anything scandalous.\n“Flirting is making the other person feel good about themselves,” Zahariades\nsays.\n\nSo talk to them. Make eye contact. Ask them questions that get them talking.\nPay attention to them.\n\nAlways be respectful. You don't want to accidentally make them feel\nuncomfortable. Don’t overdo it. If he or she does not seem comfortable around\nyou, even if you thought they liked you, back off. Sometimes, people change\ntheir minds or you may have misread them. No problem -- there are plenty of\nother people out there who would love to talk to you!\n\nWhen the person you like is with you, they should feel important to you -- and\nyou both should be feeling good.\n\n< Previous Page\n\n1 | 2\n\nView Article Sources\n\nSOURCES:\n\nJohn Duffy, PsyD, psychologist, John G. 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He knows I’m gay, as do our whole circle of friends, and he’s cool with it (we hang out regularly). I don’t really want to mess things up between us, but I feel like the best way for me to get over this is to just tell him.","I’m a senior in high school and he’s a junior, and with me going off to college next year, I figured that I might as well tell him how I feel and hope that it won’t turn out badly. In any case, I need some experienced third-party opinion. My friends have given me mixed reactions, most leaning towards not telling him. If you could give me some advice on the current situation, that would be awesome. — JT, New Jersey","As a general rule, I strongly advise against telling unavailable people about any crush you might have on them. The feeling that it’s important to tell them is based on a flawed assumption: namely, that your crush is as important to them as it is to you. But by its very definition, it isn’t. You’re the one with the crush – they’re the one who doesn’t feel the same way.","Meanwhile, revealing a crush has a strong potential to ruin everything. One of the things we all like in our friends is their predictability: they’re “safe” to be around. The revelation of a secret crush violates that trust in a big way. It makes a comfortable, predictable, “safe” friendship something perilous and awkward. Have you ever had someone reveal romantic feelings to you when you didn’t feel the same way? The sense of expectation can be overwhelming.","And I haven’t even touched upon the whole issue of straight teenage boy weirdness on the issue of homosexuality (no matter how “cool” he is with a gay friend, he may be less cool with an available gay guy crushing on and/or mooning over him).","Crushes fade in time. That’s why I think the best course of action is to enjoy it for what it is and just let it fade.","That said, I think there are rare instances where a friendship is really close and really secure and it can survive this kind of disclosure. And I’m sure you’re thinking that part of what’s giving this crush some of its power is its secretive, unexpressed nature.","I’d still recommend against telling him, but if you’d do, I’d keep it extremely light, even making it a joke with absolutely no expectations on him whatsoever, basically saying, “Would you stop being such a nice guy? I have this stupid gayboy crush on you, and it’s making it impossible for me to find a boyfriend!”","Q: I’m a 16-year-old boy, openly gay, a sophomore in rural Oregon (not as bad as it sounds). Anyway, so I met this guy last year, and we started bonding. He’s a senior this year, and around October, we kind of had a fling. Well, to him it was a fling, to me, I was hoping that it would develop into something more. He was on the down-low, kind of, anyway. Most everyone knew that he was gay, only because he wasn’t very discreet about his ventures.","He has a complicated story: he came out to his dad, who left upon hearing it, and he had to call his dad and tell him that he was “just joking” for his dad to come back. After that, he claimed that he was straight again, and had a relationship with a girl, that became sexual, and he lost his virginity to her, and later broke up with her without much of a reason. A few years later, we had our little fling. It lasted about a month, and in that time, we weren’t very sexual, because we weren’t comfortable with it yet. He told me that he was okay with that, but a week or so later, he broke up with me, without much of a reason.","Since that was my first relationship, and since I really fell for the guy, I was heartbroken. Skip forward to now. He ignores my existence, and has begun dating a girl, in a sexual relationship. And I still feel heartbroken. I really care about this guy, but if anyone brings up the fact that we dated, he gets really mad, and he pretty much pretends that it never happened. He told me that he was bisexual, but he told his dad when he left that he was gay, and I honestly am not sure which one it is.","But let’s just get to the point: I still have feelings for this boy. At the same time, I really hate him for being such an *sshole. Everyone tells me that I should just “get over him” because he’s such an *sshole, not just to me, but to everyone. But he wasn’t, when he was with me. He was different, he was honest. I see him every day (we do theater together) and it hurts, but at the same time, I don’t want to not see him. And as much as I would love to “get over him,” I just really hate the feeling of being alone, which is how I’ve felt ever since he broke up with me. I really want a boyfriend, but not just a fling, I want someone whom I could actually fall in love with eventually. Am I asking too much? And what about this boy who makes me feel so many conflicting and confusing things? Am I being stupid for feeling so much over something so small? Just because he has had sex with girls, does that mean he’s not gay? What should I do? – Trevor, OR","You seem like a really smart, really self-aware kid. So I’m going to ask you to do this: read your letter over again, pretending that you didn’t write it. Do it now.","You want two things: a boyfriend, not a fling. And you also want a relationship with this guy. But these two things are mutually exclusive: this guy is just too messed up at this point to commit himself to another guy. Will he ever be able to do so? Hopefully, but it won’t be for many years – and there will be at least a couple of really messy, screwed up relationships before that time.","Trust me: you don’t want to be a part of this. If you weren’t the writer of this letter and you were giving advice to him, you’d say exactly the same thing.","So why is your heart telling you that you do? Because you’re sixteen and lonely, because he was your first love, and because this guy probably really does have some great qualities.","But he still can’t give you what you want, and the sooner you accept that, the better off you’ll be.","Dear Pigeon Guts: I’m about to turn 25 years old and I feel empty. After spending years trying to come to grips with myself, I’ve decided that I’m bisexual. While content with the prospect of dating women, I have yet to experience the same interactions with men. My problem is that I’m Mormon. When I was a teenager, I just hoped and prayed that the attraction to men would go away. Now I’ve decided that it’s okay to be attracted to men (or in my case, both genders). And after doing a lot of searching, I’ve decided that while I might identify as Mormon, I don’t agree with everything they preach and have lapsed (I do believe that the church, and others, will change one day).","But I’m not out to my family and only to a couple friends (one is a girl who might share feelings with me and is also bisexual). Of my immediate family, only my mother and brother are Mormon. My dad is quite liberal and would actually support me. My mom probably wouldn’t and I fear what that would do to their marriage. My brother might try, but his wife would probably shut me out and I’d never get to see him or my beautiful niece again. My brother is my best friend.","I truly see myself as one day being happy with someone of either gender, but because of the fear of losing my family, I haven’t gone out to experience anything with a man. I haven’t dated, slept with, or even kissed a man. I’m afraid that because I’m shutting out this part of me, I’m eventually going to shut everything else out. It’s been two years since my last date with anyone, and I honestly don’t have the urge to anymore. Now I feel depressed a lot of the time and I’m afraid that the depression is getting worse. I don’t know what to do. — Lost, Knoxville, TN","The Pigeon Guts Speak: First, it’s important for me to point out that sometimes people surprise you. You think you know how your mother and brother’s wife will react, but you may be wrong, especially over the long- term. You’re depressed right now, so that may be making you unduly pessimistic.","(I have a feeling your brother is no fool, and as your best friend, he’ll actually be relieved to find out what’s been slowly eating at you.)","You’re in a no-win situation. You stay closeted and unhappy – and being closeted and unhappy makes it really, really difficult to have a relationship with either a guy or girl. Or you come out and you jeopardize or destroy your relationship with your mother and brother.","So the question becomes which course of action is most likely to eventually lead to a more satisfying outcome. The status quo? Is there a way you can stay closeted to your family about your bisexual feelings while staying authentic to yourself?","And what if you did pursue your bisexuality and/or began the coming out process to selected members of the family? Is it at least possible that your mother and your brother’s wife could eventually come around?","You have to find your own answer here, but I strongly encourage you to enlist the help of a GLBT-supportive therapist to help you find it and to deal with your depression.","© 2020 Viacom International Inc. All rights reserved. Logo and all related marks and designs are trademarks of Viacom International Inc."]},"parsed_md":"Do I Tell My Straight Friend I Have a Crush on Him? | NewNowNext\n\nlogo\n\nnewnownext\n\nNewNowNext\n\nThe Backlot\n\n# Do I Tell My Straight Friend I Have a Crush on Him?\n\nby Brent Hartinger 5/2/2011\n\nToday: Do I tell my straight friend I have a crush on him? Plus, I’m a\nbisexual Mormon virgin.\n\nNeed life advice? Contact me here (and be sure and include your city and state\nand/or country!)\n\nDear Pigeon Guts: I’m 17-year-old with a huge crush on one of my straight\nfriends, and it’s really taking a toll on me. I know that I should just ignore\nmy feelings and move on, but I can’t and it’s really bugging me. He knows I’m\ngay, as do our whole circle of friends, and he’s cool with it (we hang out\nregularly). I don’t really want to mess things up between us, but I feel like\nthe best way for me to get over this is to just tell him.\n\nI’m a senior in high school and he’s a junior, and with me going off to\ncollege next year, I figured that I might as well tell him how I feel and hope\nthat it won’t turn out badly. In any case, I need some experienced third-party\nopinion. My friends have given me mixed reactions, most leaning towards not\ntelling him. If you could give me some advice on the current situation, that\nwould be awesome. — JT, New Jersey\n\nThe Pigeon Guts Speak:\n\nAs a general rule, I strongly advise against telling unavailable people about\nany crush you might have on them. The feeling that it’s important to tell them\nis based on a flawed assumption: namely, that your crush is as important to\nthem as it is to you. But by its very definition, it isn’t. You’re the one\nwith the crush – they’re the one who doesn’t feel the same way.\n\nMeanwhile, revealing a crush has a strong potential to ruin everything. One of\nthe things we all like in our friends is their predictability: they’re “safe”\nto be around. The revelation of a secret crush violates that trust in a big\nway. It makes a comfortable, predictable, “safe” friendship something perilous\nand awkward. Have you ever had someone reveal romantic feelings to you when\nyou didn’t feel the same way? The sense of expectation can be overwhelming.\n\nAnd I haven’t even touched upon the whole issue of straight teenage boy\nweirdness on the issue of homosexuality (no matter how “cool” he is with a gay\nfriend, he may be less cool with an available gay guy crushing on and/or\nmooning over him).\n\nCrushes fade in time. That’s why I think the best course of action is to enjoy\nit for what it is and just let it fade.\n\nThat said, I think there are rare instances where a friendship is really close\nand really secure and it can survive this kind of disclosure. And I’m sure\nyou’re thinking that part of what’s giving this crush some of its power is its\nsecretive, unexpressed nature.\n\nI’d still recommend against telling him, but if you’d do, I’d keep it\nextremely light, even making it a joke with absolutely no expectations on him\nwhatsoever, basically saying, “Would you stop being such a nice guy? I have\nthis stupid gayboy crush on you, and it’s making it impossible for me to find\na boyfriend!”\n\nQ: I’m a 16-year-old boy, openly gay, a sophomore in rural Oregon (not as bad\nas it sounds). Anyway, so I met this guy last year, and we started bonding.\nHe’s a senior this year, and around October, we kind of had a fling. Well, to\nhim it was a fling, to me, I was hoping that it would develop into something\nmore. He was on the down-low, kind of, anyway. Most everyone knew that he was\ngay, only because he wasn’t very discreet about his ventures.\n\nHe has a complicated story: he came out to his dad, who left upon hearing it,\nand he had to call his dad and tell him that he was “just joking” for his dad\nto come back. After that, he claimed that he was straight again, and had a\nrelationship with a girl, that became sexual, and he lost his virginity to\nher, and later broke up with her without much of a reason. A few years later,\nwe had our little fling. It lasted about a month, and in that time, we weren’t\nvery sexual, because we weren’t comfortable with it yet. He told me that he\nwas okay with that, but a week or so later, he broke up with me, without much\nof a reason.\n\nSince that was my first relationship, and since I really fell for the guy, I\nwas heartbroken. Skip forward to now. He ignores my existence, and has begun\ndating a girl, in a sexual relationship. And I still feel heartbroken. I\nreally care about this guy, but if anyone brings up the fact that we dated, he\ngets really mad, and he pretty much pretends that it never happened. He told\nme that he was bisexual, but he told his dad when he left that he was gay, and\nI honestly am not sure which one it is.\n\nBut let’s just get to the point: I still have feelings for this boy. At the\nsame time, I really hate him for being such an *sshole. Everyone tells me that\nI should just “get over him” because he’s such an *sshole, not just to me, but\nto everyone. But he wasn’t, when he was with me. He was different, he was\nhonest. I see him every day (we do theater together) and it hurts, but at the\nsame time, I don’t want to not see him. And as much as I would love to “get\nover him,” I just really hate the feeling of being alone, which is how I’ve\nfelt ever since he broke up with me. I really want a boyfriend, but not just a\nfling, I want someone whom I could actually fall in love with eventually. Am I\nasking too much? And what about this boy who makes me feel so many conflicting\nand confusing things? Am I being stupid for feeling so much over something so\nsmall? Just because he has had sex with girls, does that mean he’s not gay?\nWhat should I do? – Trevor, OR\n\nThe Pigeon Guts Speak:\n\nYou seem like a really smart, really self-aware kid. So I’m going to ask you\nto do this: read your letter over again, pretending that you didn’t write it.\nDo it now.\n\nOkay, having read the letter again, what advice would you give this person?\n\nThat’s right: this guy needs to listen to his friends and move on. It’s\nobvious, isn’t it?\n\nYou want two things: a boyfriend, not a fling. And you also want a\nrelationship with this guy. But these two things are mutually exclusive: this\nguy is just too messed up at this point to commit himself to another guy. Will\nhe ever be able to do so? Hopefully, but it won’t be for many years – and\nthere will be at least a couple of really messy, screwed up relationships\nbefore that time.\n\nTrust me: you don’t want to be a part of this. If you weren’t the writer of\nthis letter and you were giving advice to him, you’d say exactly the same\nthing.\n\nSo why is your heart telling you that you do? Because you’re sixteen and\nlonely, because he was your first love, and because this guy probably really\ndoes have some great qualities.\n\nBut he still can’t give you what you want, and the sooner you accept that, the\nbetter off you’ll be.\n\nDear Pigeon Guts: I’m about to turn 25 years old and I feel empty. After\nspending years trying to come to grips with myself, I’ve decided that I’m\nbisexual. While content with the prospect of dating women, I have yet to\nexperience the same interactions with men. My problem is that I’m Mormon. When\nI was a teenager, I just hoped and prayed that the attraction to men would go\naway. Now I’ve decided that it’s okay to be attracted to men (or in my case,\nboth genders). And after doing a lot of searching, I’ve decided that while I\nmight identify as Mormon, I don’t agree with everything they preach and have\nlapsed (I do believe that the church, and others, will change one day).\n\nBut I’m not out to my family and only to a couple friends (one is a girl who\nmight share feelings with me and is also bisexual). Of my immediate family,\nonly my mother and brother are Mormon. My dad is quite liberal and would\nactually support me. My mom probably wouldn’t and I fear what that would do to\ntheir marriage. My brother might try, but his wife would probably shut me out\nand I’d never get to see him or my beautiful niece again. My brother is my\nbest friend.\n\nI truly see myself as one day being happy with someone of either gender, but\nbecause of the fear of losing my family, I haven’t gone out to experience\nanything with a man. I haven’t dated, slept with, or even kissed a man. I’m\nafraid that because I’m shutting out this part of me, I’m eventually going to\nshut everything else out. It’s been two years since my last date with anyone,\nand I honestly don’t have the urge to anymore. Now I feel depressed a lot of\nthe time and I’m afraid that the depression is getting worse. I don’t know\nwhat to do. — Lost, Knoxville, TN\n\nThe Pigeon Guts Speak: First, it’s important for me to point out that\nsometimes people surprise you. You think you know how your mother and\nbrother’s wife will react, but you may be wrong, especially over the long-\nterm. You’re depressed right now, so that may be making you unduly\npessimistic.\n\n(I have a feeling your brother is no fool, and as your best friend, he’ll\nactually be relieved to find out what’s been slowly eating at you.)\n\nBut let’s assume for the sake of argument that you’re not wrong about any of\nthis.\n\nYou’re in a no-win situation. You stay closeted and unhappy – and being\ncloseted and unhappy makes it really, really difficult to have a relationship\nwith either a guy or girl. Or you come out and you jeopardize or destroy your\nrelationship with your mother and brother.\n\nBut here’s the thing: you’re already miserable. That’s the thing about “no-\nwin” situations: you can’t win!\n\nSo the question becomes which course of action is most likely to eventually\nlead to a more satisfying outcome. The status quo? Is there a way you can stay\ncloseted to your family about your bisexual feelings while staying authentic\nto yourself?\n\nAnd what if you did pursue your bisexuality and/or began the coming out\nprocess to selected members of the family? Is it at least possible that your\nmother and your brother’s wife could eventually come around?\n\nYou have to find your own answer here, but I strongly encourage you to enlist\nthe help of a GLBT-supportive therapist to help you find it and to deal with\nyour depression.\n\nP.S. Your parents’ marriage is not your responsibility. It really isn’t.\n\nNeed life advice? Contact me here (and be sure and include your city and state\nand/or country!\n\nBrent Hartinger\n\nTags: The Backlot\n\nView related posts\n\naround the web\n\nPowered By Zergnet\n\nZergNet\n\nNewNowNext about archive\n\nJobs Terms of Use Privacy Policy/Privacy Rights CA Do Not Sell My Info\nCopyright Closed Captioning Eventful Ad Choices TV Ratings Keep Viacom\n\n© 2020 Viacom International Inc. All rights reserved. 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OUR MISSION: The Trevor Project is determined to end suicide among LGBTQ youth by providing lifesaving and life-affirming resources including our nationwide, 24/7 crisis intervention lifeline, digital community and advocacy/educational programs that create a safe, supportive and positive environment for everyone.","OUR VISION: A future where the possibilities, opportunities and dreams are the same for all youth, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.","This is a project of The Trevor Project, generously funded by The Human Rights Campaign. The Human Rights Campaign is America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against LGBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all. Visit www.hrc.org for more information.","The hardest thing I have ever had to deal with was accepting my sexuality. But it’s who I am. In fact, it is something that I would never want to change.” - Ruby, 18, (Hawaii)","Quotes are shared with permission from individual TrevorSpace users. Some names and locations have been changed to protect identities. Quotes do not reflect the opinions of photographed youth in this guide.","Sharing a big part of who you are with other people can be exciting and tough. There are so many things to think about: Who do I tell? When should I tell them? What will they say? What if I’m not sure? ... Should I come out?","Recognizing, understanding and accepting your sexual orientation and/or gender identity is a very important part of coming out. If you aren’t sure, that’s ok. You might question your gender identity, your sexual orientation, or even both at the same time.","“Coming Out” means sharing your sexual orientation and/or your gender identity with people in your life. Everyone’s coming out process is unique, shaped by their comfort level, the safety of their environment and how ready they feel. After thinking it through you may decide not to come out – and that’s ok too. Many people choose not to for different reasons.","No one knows for sure what makes a person lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning (LGBTQ) or straight. There are many theories (biology, environment, personal experiences, etc.) but there isn’t just one cause. No matter the reason, all orientations and identities are normal. It’s part of who we are!","The Trevor Project’s Coming Out As You guide can help you through your own process. Inside you will find questions that many young people think about and blank spaces to brainstorm how you might answer them. The Spectrum (pg. 10) and The Coming Out Constellation (pg. 31) can also help you explore important parts of who you are.","It doesn’t matter if you read this guide cover-to-cover or one section at a time. This resource is for YOU, YOUR choices, and YOUR feelings.","SEXUAL ORIENTATION describes the types of people we are physically, emotionally and romantically attracted to. You can know how you feel at any age, even if you haven’t been physical with anyone. Not everyone is straight, lesbian, gay or bi. There are many other sexual orientations, like queer and asexual. • Who do you have crushes on or imagine being with? • How do people of the same sex or gender make you feel? • How do people of a different sex or gender make you feel? • When you imagine your future, who are you with?","GENDER IDENTITY describes our personal feelings about being a man, woman, both, neither or any other gender across the spectrum. Realizing that your actual gender is different from the gender you were given at birth can take time and can happen at any age. • How do you feel about your birth gender? • What gender do you wish people saw you as? • How would you like to express your gender? • When you imagine your future, what gender are you?","The Basics 9 TALKING TRANS Just like some people come out as lesbian, gay or bi, you might come out as transgender, genderqueer, bi-gender, non-binary, gender non-conforming, MTF (male to female), FTM (female to male), two-spirit, boi, grrl, or another gender. In this guide, we use the word “trans” with an asterisk () to talk about these diverse identities. As a part of coming out as trans","If you need help finding a specific resource or have questions, the Trevor Lifeline (1.866.488.7386) is here for you 24/7.","THE SPECTRUM Our sexuality and gender identity aren’t set in stone. In fact, people’s identities can be fluid. THE SPECTRUM can help you visualize how you feel at any given time. Mark how you identify today on each line, but don’t feel limited – it’s ok to mark something different tomorrow! BIOLOGICAL SEX (What the doctor assigned you at birth)","Deciding to come out is a brave decision to make and there’s no right or wrong way to do it. It’s completely up to you, your personal style, and your relationship with who you’re telling. People who support and encourage you, help you feel less alone and build your confidence can make a big difference if you choose to come out, even if they live miles away. There are lots of ways to come out!","Think about who would support you no matter what: • Family, caretakers, siblings, cousins • Friends, team members, school clubs • Teachers, counselors, doctors, co-workers • Religious or spiritual leaders","How I came out may not have been perfect, but it got the job done, and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome.” - Rachael, 16 (Michigan)","12 Support THINKING AHEAD Before you come out, get ready for the reactions people may have, including the good ones the bad ones, and the really tough ones. Keep in mind that other people’s reactions are more about them than you. You’ve had time to think about your feelings, but they are learning something new for the first time. When you come out they begin their own acceptance process. It may take some time for them to fully understand your news. TESTING THE WATERS Figuring out how people feel about LGBTQ topics can give you a good idea about out how others might react: • Ask how they feel about an LGBTQ celebrity. • Ask how they feel about things like marriage equality. • Listen to their words: Do they put down LGBTQ people? Do they use LGBTQ stereotypes? • Notice how they handle emotional events: This can help you guess what reactions to be ready for.","You might decide to do some research too. People like to ask questions, and knowing your stuff before you come out can help you answer them in a smart way. Practicing with supportive people can also help you figure out what to say and how to say it.","Support 13 FILLING IN YOUR FAMILY The idea of sharing something you think your family may disapprove of can be scary, to say the least. Some people tell a family member who they think might be supportive, first. It might also make you feel safer to have a backup plan for housing, food, school and transportation in case your family is very unsupportive.","Check out the resources in the back of this guide and online at TheTrevorProject.org/ localresources for local resources about coming out to your family.","Environment 15 TIMING There is no perfect time to come out. In fact, the best time will probably change depending on who you want to tell. Sometimes it’s best to wait until the person you are telling is feeling relaxed, open, and willing to listen. This can play a big part in how they handle your news. Keep these things in mind as you decide when to come out: • Time of day (before school, after work, during dinner) • Time of year (school season, summer, holidays, etc.) Consider that holidays might be a more stressful time for some family members.","LOCATION Like with timing, there is also no perfect place to come out. Some places might be safer or more comfortable for you than others. • Would you rather be in a public or private space? • Is there a safe place to talk at home? • Is the location special to you and the person you’re talking with? • Are you both comfortable at this place?","I’ve slowly been figuring out who I really am, and every step of the way I like who I find more and more.” - Hayley, 16 (Virginia)","• Is there a shelter or an LGBTQ-friendly program you can go to if you ever need it? • Are there LGBTQ groups in your community or school? • Is it safe to come out at work?","SCHOOL Coming out at school can be a great way to connect with other LGBTQ classmates, start a group, and live more openly.","When you’re thinking about coming out, it can be easy to forget that gender and sexual orientation are just two parts of a bigger picture.","However, bullying, harassment and discrimination are all real things to be aware of. When you think about coming out at school make sure to keep your safety and wellbeing in mind. You may want to make a safety plan for school if you feel like you might face some tough times.","That’s why taking a step back, looking at your other interests and learning to embrace your quirks can be a great way to build your confidence – because no matter what, you are a valuable person with your own unique personality.","• Is there a Gay-Straight Alliance or similar club? • Are there anti-bullying rules that protect LGBTQ students? • Are there supportive faculty members, counselors, teachers or adults to help me if you need it? • How would being out at school make you feel? • Will coming out put your safety at risk? If so, what steps can you take to stay safe?","TALKING TRANS If you’re trans*, paying attention to your environment and safety is especially important. Consider things like using public restrooms safely, how to prepare for people who don’t understand diverse gender identities, and how to access trans* affirming medical and mental health services. Remember, you’re the only one who can tell when the right time is for you to come out to others.","• What are your interests, or favorite things to do? • What are your strengths? • What are you passionate about? • What are your goals for the future?","I started a GSA group. Our first meeting had 60 people and it made me feel a little safer in my school.” - Michelle, 19 (New York)","18 Self-Care Coming out and learning more about yourself can sometimes be like a roller coaster – full of emotional ups and downs. To stay healthy, it’s important to discover what keeps you relaxed and positive. This is called “self-care” and it’s about taking care of YOU. As a part of your self-care, you might want to make a Safety Plan to help you get through any tough times.","Self-Care 19 Nothing is more heroic in life than being able to say to another human being, ‘I’m scared, I need help.’” - Daniel Radcliffe","Tell a trusted adult (like a family member or a teacher) if you’re feeling sad or unsafe. Call a friend who lives close by if you need to get away from a stressful situation. Call the Trevor Lifeline, get on TrevorChat, write an Ask Trevor letter, or visit TrevorSpace.org. Focus on your INTERESTS: Do something you enjoy. Write your thoughts out in your journal. Create an art project to express your feelings. Get active: Run, hike, or do yoga. Put on headphones and blast music. Watch your favorite TV show and relax. Remind yourself that you are a strong, valuable person.","Most of the time, I relieve my stress by writing. Also, I make sure to laugh and have fun, despite my difficult situations.” - Brad, 18 (California)","20 Self-Care WARNING SIGNS Feeling sad or alone can seem overwhelming, especially if your family isn’t supportive. While some of these feelings can be normal, it’s important to keep an eye out for warning signs of bigger problems.","If you answer yes to any of these questions, consider calling the Trevor Lifeline (1.866.488.7386) – it’s here for you 24/7. HAVE YOU FELT...? Unimportant • Trapped • Hopeless • Overwhelmed • Unmotivated • Alone • Angry • Irritable • Impulsive • Suicidal HAVE YOU BEEN...? Using drugs or alcohol more than usual Acting differently than usual Giving away your most valuable possessions Losing interest in your favorite things to do Planning for death by writing a will or letter Eating or sleeping more or less than usual Feeling more sick, tired, or achy than usual DO YOU...? Not care about the future Put yourself down (and think you deserve it) Plan to say goodbye to important people Have a specific plan for suicide","To learn more about warning signs and risk factors for suicide, visit TheTrevorProject.org/WarningSigns. Visit TheTrevorProject.org/YCARE to learn how you can help someone with these warning signs.","22 Definitions Take some time to figure out which words you relate to. Remember, the only person who has the power to label you, is YOU. Also, there are many ways to define these common terms! Asexual: Asexual people (or aces) feel little or no sexual attraction. Most aces want close emotional relationships, but they are not drawn to sex as a way to express that closeness.","Definitions 23 Gender Expression: How we purposefully express our gender on the outside, like the way we talk, dress, walk and behave. Gender Non- Conforming: Describes a person whose gender expression is (or appears to be) different from what others may expect. Gender Presentation: How the world sees our gender.","Binary: Something with only two parts. Binary System: Something created by people to break complicated things into only two parts. Gender (man/woman) and sex (male/female) are examples of binary systems. Bisexual (Bi): An umbrella term that describes people who are physically, emotionally and romantically attracted to men and women, or more than one gender. Cisgender: A person whose gender identity and expression “matchâ€? the sex they were assigned at birth. Gay: Describes men who are physically, emotionally and romantically attracted to other men.","Genderqueer: A gender identity or expression that is not only man or woman (can be both or neither). Intersex: An umbrella term that describes a person whose biological sex is ambiguous due to genetic, hormonal or anatomical differences. Intersex people may identify as male/female, man/woman, genderqueer, etc Lesbian: A woman who is physically, emotionally and romantically attracted to other women. Non-Binary/Gender Non-Binary: A gender identity or expression that falls outside of being male/ female or a man/woman.","the past, this word was used to put-down LGBTQ people. Today the word can be used in a positive way within the LGBTQ community.","Preferred Gender Pronouns (PGPs): Words that replace someone’s name while sharing their gender (like she, her, him and his). Some people use different pronouns in different situations","Questioning: Describes someone who isn’t sure about their sexual orientation or gender identity, or is learning more, before identifying as LGB, trans*, queer, straight or any other identity.","Trans*: An umbrella term that includes gender identities that fall outside of the gender binary system. Transgender (Trans): An umbrella term that describes people whose gender identity does not match the sex they were assigned at birth. There are many identities that fall under the transgender umbrella. However, not all genderqueer, non-binary and non-conforming people identify as transgender. Transitioning: The social, legal and/or medical processes a trans* person might go through to make their gender identity fit with their gender expression, presentation or sex. Queer: An umbrella broad term that describes people who are not straight and/or cisgender. In","YAC is a group of young leaders, ages 16-24, from across the U.S. trained to help deliver Trevor’s programs and advise future services. TheTrevorProject.org/YAC","The Coming Out Constellation In that back pocket you’ll find The Coming Out Constellation. Each arm of the constellation’s star matches up with a chapter in this guide. To organize your thoughts, use the answers you wrote throughout the book to fill in the star or come up with new things to add. You can also write out the pros and cons you might be feeling about coming out.","Coming Out As You is a new pocket-sized resource that helps youth navigate the coming out experience in a safe way that encourages critical...","Coming Out As You is a new pocket-sized resource that helps youth navigate the coming out experience in a safe way that encourages critical..."]},"parsed_md":"Coming Out As You! by The Trevor Project - Issuu\n\nTry\n\nFeaturesFullscreen sharingEmbedDigital SalesStatisticsArticle storiesVisual\nStoriesSEO\n\nDesignersMarketersSocial Media ManagersPublishersUse Cases\n\nHelp CenterWebinars\n\nFeatures\n\nFullscreen sharingEmbedDigital SalesStatisticsArticle storiesVisual StoriesSEO\n\nSolutions\n\nDesignersMarketersSocial Media ManagersPublishersUse Cases\n\nSupport\n\nHelp CenterWebinars\n\nLog In\n\nTry now\n\n__MAIN_TEXT__\n\nComing Out As\n\n! u Yo\n\nTheTrevorProject.org/YOU\n\nAcknowledgements The Trevor Project would like to thank the authors and\ncontributors who offered their time and expertise to create this guide.\n\nTHE TREVOR PROJECT is the leading national organization providing crisis\nintervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ youth. OUR MISSION: The\nTrevor Project is determined to end suicide among LGBTQ youth by providing\nlifesaving and life-affirming resources including our nationwide, 24/7 crisis\nintervention lifeline, digital community and advocacy/educational programs\nthat create a safe, supportive and positive environment for everyone.\n\nAUTHORS Jeffrey Fishberger, MD Phoenix Schneider, MSW Henry Ng, MD, FAAP\nEDITORS Rachel Lichtman Laura McGinnis CONTRIBUTORS Nathan Belyeu Deborah\nHawkins\n\nOUR VISION: A future where the possibilities, opportunities and dreams are the\nsame for all youth, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.\n\nAngie Johnson Kelli Peterman Jacqueline Wing PRINTING by\n\nThis is a project of The Trevor Project, generously funded by The Human Rights\nCampaign. The Human Rights Campaign is America’s largest civil\nrights organization working to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender\nequality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end\ndiscrimination against LGBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves\nfundamental fairness and equality for all. Visit www.hrc.org for more\ninformation.\n\nY UR GREEN PARTNER\n\nDESIGN by\n\nContents Welcome! The Basics The Spectrum Support Environment Interests Self-\nCare Definitions Resources Trevor’s Programs Online Bonus Materials Coming Out\nConstellation\n\n6 7 10 11 15 17 18 22 26 29 30 31\n\nThe hardest thing I have ever had to deal with was accepting my sexuality. But\nit’s who I am. In fact, it is something that I would never want to change.” -\nRuby, 18, (Hawaii)\n\nQuotes are shared with permission from individual TrevorSpace users. Some\nnames and locations have been changed to protect identities. Quotes do not\nreflect the opinions of photographed youth in this guide.\n\n6 Welcome\n\nThe Basics 7\n\nSharing a big part of who you are with other people can be exciting and tough.\nThere are so many things to think about: Who do I tell? When should I tell\nthem? What will they say? What if I’m not sure? ... Should I come out?\n\nRecognizing, understanding and accepting your sexual orientation and/or gender\nidentity is a very important part of coming out. If you aren’t sure, that’s\nok. You might question your gender identity, your sexual orientation, or even\nboth at the same time.\n\n“Coming Out” means sharing your sexual orientation and/or your gender identity\nwith people in your life. Everyone’s coming out process is unique, shaped by\ntheir comfort level, the safety of their environment and how ready they feel.\nAfter thinking it through you may decide not to come out – and that’s ok too.\nMany people choose not to for different reasons.\n\nNo one knows for sure what makes a person lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,\nqueer or questioning (LGBTQ) or straight. There are many theories (biology,\nenvironment, personal experiences, etc.) but there isn’t just one cause. No\nmatter the reason, all orientations and identities are normal. It’s part of\nwho we are!\n\nThe Trevor Project’s Coming Out As You guide can help you through your own\nprocess. Inside you will find questions that many young people think about and\nblank spaces to brainstorm how you might answer them. The Spectrum (pg. 10)\nand The Coming Out Constellation (pg. 31) can also help you explore important\nparts of who you are.\n\noes What dean? that m ons on i definit 22! g pa e\n\nIt doesn’t matter if you read this guide cover-to-cover or one section at a\ntime. This resource is for YOU, YOUR choices, and YOUR feelings.\n\nSEXUAL ORIENTATION describes the types of people we are physically,\nemotionally and romantically attracted to. You can know how you feel at any\nage, even if you haven’t been physical with anyone. Not everyone is straight,\nlesbian, gay or bi. There are many other sexual orientations, like queer and\nasexual. • Who do you have crushes on or imagine being with? • How do people\nof the same sex or gender make you feel? • How do people of a different sex or\ngender make you feel? • When you imagine your future, who are you with?\n\n8 The Basics\n\nGENDER IDENTITY describes our personal feelings about being a man, woman,\nboth, neither or any other gender across the spectrum. Realizing that your\nactual gender is different from the gender you were given at birth can take\ntime and can happen at any age. • How do you feel about your birth gender? •\nWhat gender do you wish people saw you as? • How would you like to express\nyour gender? • When you imagine your future, what gender are you?\n\nThe Basics 9 TALKING TRANS Just like some people come out as lesbian, gay or\nbi, you might come out as transgender, genderqueer, bi-gender, non-binary,\ngender non-conforming, MTF (male to female), FTM (female to male), two-spirit,\nboi, grrl, or another gender. In this guide, we use the word “trans” with an\nasterisk (*) to talk about these diverse identities. As a part of coming out\nas trans* you might go through a process called transitioning. This can last a\nlong or a short time, depending on the person. Transitioning includes medical\n(surgery, hormones, etc.), legal (name changes, etc.), and/ or social\n(preferred gender pronouns, clothing, etc.). Not all trans* people choose to\nmedically transition because of cost or other personal reasons.\n\nelP?\n\nNEED h\n\nIf you need help finding a specific resource or have questions, the Trevor\nLifeline (1.866.488.7386) is here for you 24/7.\n\n10 The Basics\n\nSupport 11\n\nTHE SPECTRUM Our sexuality and gender identity aren’t set in stone. In fact,\npeople’s identities can be fluid. THE SPECTRUM can help you visualize how you\nfeel at any given time. Mark how you identify today on each line, but don’t\nfeel limited – it’s ok to mark something different tomorrow! BIOLOGICAL SEX\n(What the doctor assigned you at birth)\n\nMALE\n\nFEMALE\n\nINTERSEX\n\nDeciding to come out is a brave decision to make and there’s no right or wrong\nway to do it. It’s completely up to you, your personal style, and your\nrelationship with who you’re telling. People who support and encourage you,\nhelp you feel less alone and build your confidence can make a big difference\nif you choose to come out, even if they live miles away. There are lots of\nways to come out!\n\nGENDER IDENTITY (How you feel on the inside) MAN (FTM)\n\nWOMAN (MTF)\n\nGENDERFLUID AND TRANS* TRANSGENDER / GENDERQUEER / NON-BINARY\n\nCALL\n\nGENDER EXPRESSION\n\nEMAIL\n\nWRITE\n\nTALK\n\n(How you present yourself to others)\n\nMASCULINE\n\nANDROGYNOUS NON-BINARY\n\nFEMININE\n\nGENDER PRESENTATION (How the world sees you)\n\nMAN\n\nTRANSGENDER GENDERQUEER / NON-BINARY\n\nWOMAN\n\nThink about who would support you no matter what: • Family, caretakers,\nsiblings, cousins • Friends, team members, school clubs • Teachers,\ncounselors, doctors, co-workers • Religious or spiritual leaders\n\nSEXUAL ORIENTATION (Who you like) ATTRACTED TO WOMEN\n\nBISEXUAL / PANSEXUAL ASEXUAL\n\nATTRACTED TO MEN\n\nDownload and print this page at TheTrevorProject.org/YOU\n\nHow I came out may not have been perfect, but it got the job done, and I\ncouldn’t be happier with the outcome.” - Rachael, 16 (Michigan)\n\n12 Support THINKING AHEAD Before you come out, get ready for the reactions\npeople may have, including the good ones the bad ones, and the really tough\nones. Keep in mind that other people’s reactions are more about them than you.\nYou’ve had time to think about your feelings, but they are learning something\nnew for the first time. When you come out they begin their own acceptance\nprocess. It may take some time for them to fully understand your news. TESTING\nTHE WATERS Figuring out how people feel about LGBTQ topics can give you a good\nidea about out how others might react: • Ask how they feel about an LGBTQ\ncelebrity. • Ask how they feel about things like marriage equality. • Listen\nto their words: Do they put down LGBTQ people? Do they use LGBTQ stereotypes?\n• Notice how they handle emotional events: This can help you guess what\nreactions to be ready for.\n\nYou might decide to do some research too. People like to ask questions, and\nknowing your stuff before you come out can help you answer them in a smart\nway. Practicing with supportive people can also help you figure out what to\nsay and how to say it.\n\nSupport 13 FILLING IN YOUR FAMILY The idea of sharing something you think your\nfamily may disapprove of can be scary, to say the least. Some people tell a\nfamily member who they think might be supportive, first. It might also make\nyou feel safer to have a backup plan for housing, food, school and\ntransportation in case your family is very unsupportive.\n\nLOCAL es c resour\n\nCheck out the resources in the back of this guide and online at\nTheTrevorProject.org/ localresources for local resources about coming out to\nyour family.\n\nWhy do I want to come out to this person right now?\n\nWhat are some of the good responses you may hear?\n\nWhat are some of the bad responses you may hear?\n\nWhat can you do to help deal with really tough responses? (See Safety Plans)\n\nEnvironment 15 TIMING There is no perfect time to come out. In fact, the best\ntime will probably change depending on who you want to tell. Sometimes it’s\nbest to wait until the person you are telling is feeling relaxed, open, and\nwilling to listen. This can play a big part in how they handle your news. Keep\nthese things in mind as you decide when to come out: • Time of day (before\nschool, after work, during dinner) • Time of year (school season, summer,\nholidays, etc.) Consider that holidays might be a more stressful time for some\nfamily members.\n\nLOCATION Like with timing, there is also no perfect place to come out. Some\nplaces might be safer or more comfortable for you than others. • Would you\nrather be in a public or private space? • Is there a safe place to talk at\nhome? • Is the location special to you and the person you’re talking with? •\nAre you both comfortable at this place?\n\nWhere you live, go to school or work can also affect your decision to come\nout:\n\nI’ve slowly been figuring out who I really am, and every step of the way I\nlike who I find more and more.” - Hayley, 16 (Virginia)\n\n• Is there a shelter or an LGBTQ-friendly program you can go to if you ever\nneed it? • Are there LGBTQ groups in your community or school? • Is it safe to\ncome out at work?\n\n16 Environment\n\nInterests 17\n\nSCHOOL Coming out at school can be a great way to connect with other LGBTQ\nclassmates, start a group, and live more openly.\n\nWhen you’re thinking about coming out, it can be easy to forget that gender\nand sexual orientation are just two parts of a bigger picture.\n\nHowever, bullying, harassment and discrimination are all real things to be\naware of. When you think about coming out at school make sure to keep your\nsafety and wellbeing in mind. You may want to make a safety plan for school if\nyou feel like you might face some tough times.\n\nThat’s why taking a step back, looking at your other interests and learning to\nembrace your quirks can be a great way to build your confidence – because no\nmatter what, you are a valuable person with your own unique personality.\n\n• Is there a Gay-Straight Alliance or similar club? • Are there anti-bullying\nrules that protect LGBTQ students? • Are there supportive faculty members,\ncounselors, teachers or adults to help me if you need it? • How would being\nout at school make you feel? • Will coming out put your safety at risk? If so,\nwhat steps can you take to stay safe?\n\nTALKING TRANS If you’re trans*, paying attention to your environment and\nsafety is especially important. Consider things like using public restrooms\nsafely, how to prepare for people who don’t understand diverse gender\nidentities, and how to access trans* affirming medical and mental health\nservices. Remember, you’re the only one who can tell when the right time is\nfor you to come out to others.\n\n• What are your interests, or favorite things to do? • What are your\nstrengths? • What are you passionate about? • What are your goals for the\nfuture?\n\nI started a GSA group. Our first meeting had 60 people and it made me feel a\nlittle safer in my school.” - Michelle, 19 (New York)\n\n18 Self-Care Coming out and learning more about yourself can sometimes be like\na roller coaster – full of emotional ups and downs. To stay healthy, it’s\nimportant to discover what keeps you relaxed and positive. This is called\n“self-care” and it’s about taking care of YOU. As a part of your self-care,\nyou might want to make a Safety Plan to help you get through any tough times.\n\nSelf-Care 19 Nothing is more heroic in life than being able to say to another\nhuman being, ‘I’m scared, I need help.’” - Daniel Radcliffe\n\nWhat helps me stay healthy, relaxed and positive?\n\nA Safety Plan might be: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.\n\nTell a trusted adult (like a family member or a teacher) if you’re feeling sad\nor unsafe. Call a friend who lives close by if you need to get away from a\nstressful situation. Call the Trevor Lifeline, get on TrevorChat, write an Ask\nTrevor letter, or visit TrevorSpace.org. Focus on your INTERESTS: Do something\nyou enjoy. Write your thoughts out in your journal. Create an art project to\nexpress your feelings. Get active: Run, hike, or do yoga. Put on headphones\nand blast music. Watch your favorite TV show and relax. Remind yourself that\nyou are a strong, valuable person.\n\nMost of the time, I relieve my stress by writing. Also, I make sure to laugh\nand have fun, despite my difficult situations.” - Brad, 18 (California)\n\nWhat could I add to my own Safety Plan?\n\nWho could I call if I need help or support?\n\n20 Self-Care WARNING SIGNS Feeling sad or alone can seem overwhelming,\nespecially if your family isn’t supportive. While some of these feelings can\nbe normal, it’s important to keep an eye out for warning signs of bigger\nproblems.\n\nTrevor is here 24/7\n\nIf you answer yes to any of these questions, consider calling the Trevor\nLifeline (1.866.488.7386) – it’s here for you 24/7. HAVE YOU FELT...?\nUnimportant • Trapped • Hopeless • Overwhelmed • Unmotivated • Alone • Angry •\nIrritable • Impulsive • Suicidal HAVE YOU BEEN...? Using drugs or alcohol more\nthan usual Acting differently than usual Giving away your most valuable\npossessions Losing interest in your favorite things to do Planning for death\nby writing a will or letter Eating or sleeping more or less than usual Feeling\nmore sick, tired, or achy than usual DO YOU...? Not care about the future Put\nyourself down (and think you deserve it) Plan to say goodbye to important\npeople Have a specific plan for suicide\n\nmore @ learn roject.org revorp\n\nthet\n\nTo learn more about warning signs and risk factors for suicide, visit\nTheTrevorProject.org/WarningSigns. Visit TheTrevorProject.org/YCARE to learn\nhow you can help someone with these warning signs.\n\n22 Definitions Take some time to figure out which words you relate to.\nRemember, the only person who has the power to label you, is YOU. Also, there\nare many ways to define these common terms! Asexual: Asexual people (or aces)\nfeel little or no sexual attraction. Most aces want close emotional\nrelationships, but they are not drawn to sex as a way to express that\ncloseness.\n\nDefinitions 23 Gender Expression: How we purposefully express our gender on\nthe outside, like the way we talk, dress, walk and behave. Gender Non-\nConforming: Describes a person whose gender expression is (or appears to be)\ndifferent from what others may expect. Gender Presentation: How the world sees\nour gender.\n\nBinary: Something with only two parts. Binary System: Something created by\npeople to break complicated things into only two parts. Gender (man/woman) and\nsex (male/female) are examples of binary systems. Bisexual (Bi): An umbrella\nterm that describes people who are physically, emotionally and romantically\nattracted to men and women, or more than one gender. Cisgender: A person whose\ngender identity and expression “matchâ€? the sex they\nwere assigned at birth. Gay: Describes men who are physically, emotionally and\nromantically attracted to other men.\n\nGenderqueer: A gender identity or expression that is not only man or woman\n(can be both or neither). Intersex: An umbrella term that describes a person\nwhose biological sex is ambiguous due to genetic, hormonal or anatomical\ndifferences. Intersex people may identify as male/female, man/woman,\ngenderqueer, etc Lesbian: A woman who is physically, emotionally and\nromantically attracted to other women. Non-Binary/Gender Non-Binary: A gender\nidentity or expression that falls outside of being male/ female or a\nman/woman.\n\n24 Definitions\n\nDefinitions 25\n\nPansexual: Describes people who are physically, emotionally and romantically\nattracted to others regardless of gender identity or biological sex.\n\nthe past, this word was used to put-down LGBTQ people. Today the word can be\nused in a positive way within the LGBTQ community.\n\nPreferred Gender Pronouns (PGPs): Words that replace someone’s\nname while sharing their gender (like she, her, him and his). Some people use\ndifferent pronouns in different situations\n\nQuestioning: Describes someone who isn’t sure about their\nsexual orientation or gender identity, or is learning more, before identifying\nas LGB, trans*, queer, straight or any other identity.\n\nTrans*: An umbrella term that includes gender identities that fall outside of\nthe gender binary system. Transgender (Trans): An umbrella term that describes\npeople whose gender identity does not match the sex they were assigned at\nbirth. There are many identities that fall under the transgender umbrella.\nHowever, not all genderqueer, non-binary and non-conforming people identify as\ntransgender. Transitioning: The social, legal and/or medical processes a\ntrans* person might go through to make their gender identity fit with their\ngender expression, presentation or sex. Queer: An umbrella broad term that\ndescribes people who are not straight and/or cisgender. In\n\n26 Resources Family Acceptance Project familyproject.sfsu.edu Gay, Lesbian and\nStraight Education Network GLSEN.org Gender Spectrum genderspectrum.org GLBT\nNear Me glbtnearme.org GSA Network gsanetwork.org HelpPRO –\nTherapist Finder helppro.com Human Rights Campaign hrc.org Jewish Mosaic\njewishmosaic.org Lambda Legal lambdalegal.org National Suicide Prevention\nLifeline 1.800.273.8255 Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays\nPFLAG.org SoulForce soulforce.org The Institute for Welcoming Resources\nwelcomingresources.org Trans Youth Family Allies imatyfa.org\n\nTrevor Programs 29\n\nA crisis intervention and suicide prevention lifeline available 24/7 at\n1-866-488-7386. TheTrevorProject.org/Lifelinechat\n\nA free, confidential, secure instant messaging support service.\nTheTrevorProject.org/Chat\n\nA suite of LGBTQ suicide prevention education workshops, trainings and\nresources for youth and adult. TheTrevorProject.org/Resources\n\nA question submission site with answers from trained Trevor volunteers.\nTheTrevorProject.org/AskTrevor\n\nAn online community for LGBTQ young people and allies. TrevorSpace.org\n\nYAC is a group of young leaders, ages 16-24, from across the U.S. trained to\nhelp deliver Trevor’s programs and advise future services.\nTheTrevorProject.org/YAC\n\n30 Coming Out As You - Online!\n\nmore ! online\n\nWant more info about COMING OUT AS YOU? Check out our bonus materials online\nat TheTrevorProject.org/YOU\n\nThe Coming Out Constellation In that back pocket you’ll find The Coming Out\nConstellation. Each arm of the constellation’s star matches up with a chapter\nin this guide. To organize your thoughts, use the answers you wrote throughout\nthe book to fill in the star or come up with new things to add. 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However, many people have really positive experiences coming out and often regret not doing it sooner.","Coming out as lesbian, gay or bisexual can be difficult, there’s no point pretending otherwise. However, many people have really positive experiences coming out and often regret not doing it sooner.","It’s really important, however, that you take the time to consider your own personal circumstances when making the decision to tell people close to you that you are lesbian, gay or bisexual. What may be right for one person, may not be right for you. Your safety and well-being should always come first.","Although the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans communities have many things in common and frequently align themselves with one another, the experiences of exploring your gender identity and coming out as trans can be very different to being open about your sexuality.","If you are looking for tips on coming out as trans, why not check out this guide written by Lewis Hancox?","Everyone should come out in their own time. You may feel under pressure to tell those close to you that you are lesbian, gay or bisexual before you are ready. Don’t. Coming out is about you and no one else. If you start to think about pleasing others you will lose sight of what is really important – your happiness. Focusing on yourself and what’s important to you will ultimately make those you’re close to happier as well.","Although you may feel ready to come out, you may not feel you fit any particular ‘label’. Using terms like lesbian, gay and bisexual is absolutely fine, but never feel forced to identify as anything. Listen to your feelings and go with them! If a label helps you and feels right then great. If it doesn’t then don’t worry.","Most religions have groups for their lesbian, gay and bisexual followers. Go online to find a group near you. Having faith and being gay are not mutually exclusive!","RUComingOut has over 300 real-life coming out stories as well as interviews from celebrities. Most people who come out go through the same anxieties and they experience very similar fears. Hearing how things turned out for others who were","When you are ready to come out (you will know when the time feels right) – don’t think you have to tell everyone straight away – it’s not a race! Choose one person who you trust more than anyone else – a friend, sibling, parent/guardian or teacher.","As soon as you’ve opened up to the first person things will seem a thousand times easier and clearer for you. It’s an age-old saying but talking really does help. You’ll also have someone you can talk to and ask advice from when coming out to others.","When gay people first started to appear on TV and in the media, the stereotypes that were common were those of effeminate camp men and butch women. Some people still think that every gay man and woman have to fit that stereotype.","Others may feel that the stereotypes have flipped and gay men should be muscular and have beards while lesbians should have long blonde hair and wear lots of makeup!","The truth is, stereotypes suck and we all know they do. Being lesbian, gay or bi does not have to define you. If you’re camp, great. If you’re butch, fantastic. If you like going to the gym, good on you. If you prefer a good film to a good run, amazing.","Growing up (and discovering your sexuality) is all about finding out who you are, what you like and how you want to be and it’s an exciting time!","Every school, college, uni and even workplace has a legal obligation to ensure that every one of its students or employees is treated fairly and offered the same opportunities. Many schools realise the importance of making sure their staff are trained to tackle homophobia when they see it.","Lots of schools even have their own LGBTQ student groups where students can meet and make friends. You should never feel pressured to join a group like this, but you may find that you meet loads of other people who have been, or are going through, similar experiences as you.","It is very easy to let the anxieties and fears around coming out completely take over the experience. But remember, coming out is one of the most amazing things you will ever do. You will finally be able to be your whole self and it WILL change your life.","There’s no point denying it. That’s why it’s important that if you decide the time is right for you to come out, make sure you have a safety net if things don’t go to plan. There is support available if you find yourself feeling lost or alone.","You may have had years to get to a place where you are comfortable with being lesbian, gay or bisexual. Just think though, those people who you will be telling will have a split second to give you a reaction. Give them a chance to digest the news. It may come as a complete surprise. Surprise and shock doesn’t mean disapproval from them.","They may have questions, so pre-empt what these could be and be prepared to support them too. They may need your support as much as you need theirs!","You will be amazed at how free you will feel once you have come out. Obviously, the experience is different for everyone and at times it may not go as well as you’d like.","Just remember that you are doing the right thing, you are allowing yourself to be who you were always meant to be and this means you can start living YOUR life! Remember to create that safety net around you though, just in case things don’t go exactly to plan.","Wayne Dhesi is a youth manager at UK-based LGBT charity, Stonewall. To find out more about his work follow him on Twitter.","Hey, I just wanted to say that I’m trying out a new name, which is Dewer. I posted here so some of you could maybe help me get a feel of it by addressing to me as Dewer in the replies. I’m still going by Kadey and Foggy but personally I really like the idea [...]","So I need help with coming out as bi. I am currently 13 and I want to come out to my mom. My dad is a little homophobic, but they are divorced so if I came out to her I know she wouldn't tell him. The only people I've told are my close friends, sister, [...]","This website uses cookies to improve user experience. To find out how to change your settings, go to our Cookie Policy.","This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.","Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. 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However, many people have really positive\nexperiences coming out and often regret not doing it sooner.\n\n * Post author By Ditch the Label\n * /\n * Post date June 8, 2021\n * /\n * 7 Comments on Top 11 Tips for Coming Out as Lesbian, Gay or Bi\n\nComing out as lesbian, gay or bisexual can be difficult, there’s no point\npretending otherwise. However, many people have really positive experiences\ncoming out and often regret not doing it sooner.\n\nIt’s really important, however, that you take the time to consider your own\npersonal circumstances when making the decision to tell people close to you\nthat you are lesbian, gay or bisexual. What may be right for one person, may\nnot be right for you. Your safety and well-being should always come first.\n\nAlthough the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans communities have many things in\ncommon and frequently align themselves with one another, the experiences of\nexploring your gender identity and coming out as trans can be very different\nto being open about your sexuality.\n\nIf you are looking for tips on coming out as trans, why not check out this\nguide written by Lewis Hancox?\n\n## Top 11 tips for Coming Out as lesbian, gay or bisexual:\n\n### 1\\. Don’t feel pressured.\n\nEveryone should come out in their own time. You may feel under pressure to\ntell those close to you that you are lesbian, gay or bisexual before you are\nready. Don’t. Coming out is about you and no one else. If you start to think\nabout pleasing others you will lose sight of what is really important – your\nhappiness. Focusing on yourself and what’s important to you will ultimately\nmake those you’re close to happier as well.\n\n### 2\\. Don’t label yourself if you don’t want to.\n\nAlthough you may feel ready to come out, you may not feel you fit any\nparticular ‘label’. Using terms like lesbian, gay and bisexual is absolutely\nfine, but never feel forced to identify as anything. Listen to your feelings\nand go with them! If a label helps you and feels right then great. If it\ndoesn’t then don’t worry.\n\n### 3\\. You don’t have to choose between your faith and your sexuality.\n\nMost religions have groups for their lesbian, gay and bisexual followers. Go\nonline to find a group near you. Having faith and being gay are not mutually\nexclusive!\n\n### 4\\. Read how other people came out.\n\nRUComingOut has over 300 real-life coming out stories as well as interviews\nfrom celebrities. Most people who come out go through the same anxieties and\nthey experience very similar fears. Hearing how things turned out for others\nwho were\n\n### 5\\. Tell one person.\n\nWhen you are ready to come out (you will know when the time feels right) –\ndon’t think you have to tell everyone straight away – it’s not a race! Choose\none person who you trust more than anyone else – a friend, sibling,\nparent/guardian or teacher.\n\nAs soon as you’ve opened up to the first person things will seem a thousand\ntimes easier and clearer for you. It’s an age-old saying but talking really\ndoes help. You’ll also have someone you can talk to and ask advice from when\ncoming out to others.\n\nFor some quick top tips on coming out, watch this\n\n### 6\\. Forget the stereotypes.\n\nWhen gay people first started to appear on TV and in the media, the\nstereotypes that were common were those of effeminate camp men and butch\nwomen. Some people still think that every gay man and woman have to fit that\nstereotype.\n\nOthers may feel that the stereotypes have flipped and gay men should be\nmuscular and have beards while lesbians should have long blonde hair and wear\nlots of makeup!\n\nThe truth is, stereotypes suck and we all know they do. Being lesbian, gay or\nbi does not have to define you. If you’re camp, great. If you’re butch,\nfantastic. If you like going to the gym, good on you. If you prefer a good\nfilm to a good run, amazing.\n\nGrowing up (and discovering your sexuality) is all about finding out who you\nare, what you like and how you want to be and it’s an exciting time!\n\n### 7\\. You’ll be protected at school, college and university.\n\nEvery school, college, uni and even workplace has a legal obligation to ensure\nthat every one of its students or employees is treated fairly and offered the\nsame opportunities. Many schools realise the importance of making sure their\nstaff are trained to tackle homophobia when they see it.\n\nLots of schools even have their own LGBTQ student groups where students can\nmeet and make friends. You should never feel pressured to join a group like\nthis, but you may find that you meet loads of other people who have been, or\nare going through, similar experiences as you.\n\n### 8\\. Think about the positives.\n\nIt is very easy to let the anxieties and fears around coming out completely\ntake over the experience. But remember, coming out is one of the most amazing\nthings you will ever do. You will finally be able to be your whole self and it\nWILL change your life.\n\nThose butterflies you feel in your stomach – see them as excitement rather\nthan nerves!\n\nHere are some lessons you may find useful that Max Hovey learnt from coming\nout.\n\n### 9\\. Some people do have negative experiences.\n\nThere’s no point denying it. That’s why it’s important that if you decide the\ntime is right for you to come out, make sure you have a safety net if things\ndon’t go to plan. There is support available if you find yourself feeling lost\nor alone.\n\n### 10\\. Give people time.\n\nYou may have had years to get to a place where you are comfortable with being\nlesbian, gay or bisexual. Just think though, those people who you will be\ntelling will have a split second to give you a reaction. Give them a chance to\ndigest the news. It may come as a complete surprise. Surprise and shock\ndoesn’t mean disapproval from them.\n\nThey may have questions, so pre-empt what these could be and be prepared to\nsupport them too. They may need your support as much as you need theirs!\n\n### 11\\. 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It is mandatory\nto procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.\n\nSave & Accept\n\n"}],"string":"[\n {\n \"original_url\": \"http://www.marsvenus.com:80/blog/lauren-gray/ive-fallen-in-love-with-my-best-friend-should-i-risk-everything-and-tell-her\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20161120014439/http://www.marsvenus.com:80/blog/lauren-gray/ive-fallen-in-love-with-my-best-friend-should-i-risk-everything-and-tell-her\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"I've fallen in love with my best friend. Should I risk everything and tell her?\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"Dear Lauren, I’ve grown very close to one of my best friends. We talk for at least 2 hours everyday on the phone. But, she has a boyfriend. I know that if I’m patient she and I might get closer, but we only have one year of college left. Sometimes I feel she might like me back. She says she misses me when she doesn’t see me and puts her head on my shoulder. I love my friendship with her, and I wouldn’t want to ruin that. But I want to be her boyfriend. What can I do? Should I risk everything and tell her? Or should I just ignore it and move on somehow? -Stephen\",\n \"This kind of thing happens all the time. It’s practically a right of passage for a young man. The movie “When Harry Met Sally” made a pretty convincing case study for the whole “men and women can’t be just friends” argument; they’re always going to end up in the sack or broken up.\",\n \"I personally don’t agree with the severity of this theory in the slightest. A friendship between men and women is totally possible; it just takes more communication and clearer boundaries to keep it in line.\",\n \"But it certainly is natural for a boy to fall in love with his best friend. If a man finds his female friend attractive, he will always be curious about taking it to the next level. It just makes sense; you care for her, you love being with her and you’re attracted to her.\",\n \"While a girl can be satisfied with this and this alone, a man will automatically think, “Wouldn’t it be great if we could be romantic too?” Every time she tells you she misses you, she means it. But unlike you, a woman can miss and adore you and NOT want something more.\",\n \"This is a classic misunderstanding between the genders. You might see every time she touches you as an invitation for more touching. She may feel that putting her head on your shoulder is as innocent as a smile.\",\n \"The danger of being a woman and being affectionate with a man is that he may see it as her “leading him on” or “being a tease.” As long as you understand that she does all this innocently and because she trusts you, you can avoid the usual anger and resentment that men tend to feel in the face of a “tease.”\",\n \"It’s important to not have any anger or resentment in your heart when and if she doesn’t reciprocate your feelings. Because it’s not like you made a deal and she fell short. She never promised you anything more than to be your friend.\",\n \"I must break some news. There is no way you can get over someone when you still have hope that they might come around. So, I suggest that you enlighten her with your feelings and face the results, whatever they might be.\",\n \"Let me settle your stomach by letting you know that you are NOT risking everything. In fact, my best friend made a move on me once and while it was extremely awkward for about two weeks, once the boundaries of our friendship were re-established it went right back to normal. Today we are closer than ever.\",\n \"While I love, respect and adore him, I do not recommend you follow directly in his footsteps. Rather than go in for an uninvited kiss, try talking to her about your feelings. First establish that you have no expectations of her to reciprocate your feelings. With no pressure over her head she is more likely to listen to you with an open heart.\",\n \"“I care about you deeply. Being with you in any way makes me happy. I can’t deny that I’ve developed romantic feelings for you and I want to be your boyfriend. I know you have a man already and I support you completely. I love being your best friend and I just needed to let you know.”\",\n \"You have put no pressure on her and yet by being so heartfelt you have invited her to open up about her feelings as well. She may tell you that she looks at you like a brother or that she’s happy in her current relationship. But know that you have planted a seed that may very well grow into something special later on.\",\n \"It takes some serious balls to do what I’m suggesting but I promise you that you will feel lighter and happier once you’ve confronted this. It may be because she reciprocates your feelings and has been waiting for you to make your move. Or it may be because you finally get your answer and you can move on.\",\n \"By letting go of your hope, don’t be surprised if you let go of a few things in your friendship too.\",\n \"For example: instead of talking to her for hours on the phone, you may start to focus your game on a new girl who piques your interest.\",\n \"You say you have one more year of school left like it’s some kind of deadline. It’s not. Boyfriends and girlfriends will melt into your past and be forgotten. But best friends stick around forever, no matter how much distance and time you’ve spent apart.\",\n \"Do you have a friend of the opposite sex who you can be affectionate with without it getting sexual? How do you do it?\",\n \"If you dug this article, please SHARE it with your friends! Click to tweet: How to jump out of the friend zone and into a relationship. (No awkwardness necessary) http://ctt.ec/SaZ5M+\",\n \"10/19/2015 7:02:49 PM Hi lauren. As a men, I cannot agree with you about way of telling her such thing, because in MOST cases that kind of asking will let him to rejection. Why? You don't even need to tell girl directly that you like her,, she already know where it leads because girls almost EVERYTHING takes emotionally, which is very bad in such case. On the other way, if guy acts like a boyfriend, then their friendship is NOT friendship, he is filling missing fields of HER boyfriend. better explained: REAL FRIENDS: 1) Boy looks at girl friend as just another pal. 2) Girl looks at boy as another girl friend. SEXUAL/EMOTIONAL HOLE FILLING FRIEND: 1) Boy looks at her as a sex buddy 2) Girl looks at him as support for almost EVERYTHING, including all romantic works that she should do with her boyfriend, but not sexual. I felt that on my skin. That's the reason why this guy (20 years of keeping it in.) is living in same house with her boyfriend and her. Hopefully I didnt went so far. He is replacement for everything that she cannot get with that guy that is her boyfriend and it's not reciprocated. Her friend is her \\\"make me feel good\\\" worker for free and she give him presence in return, which is not enough for him. But that's his choice and it's very hard to move from that position. So saying that as magic words is not going to solve anything, as long as guy doesn't respect himself and understands that what he is doing for her is not for free. Instead of that, cooling relationship is better way, playing game with good cards, where you will first let her think about it without knowing her what you feel is first step in some indirect way, then cool relationship, be masculine and DON'T do work for her, only do if she DOES work for you, always the same. Joking about two of you being together is best way to show her interest and telling her that she is nice. That way you are saying (think about two of us, I really respect you) Te...\",\n \"6/8/2015 9:15:24 AM So I have this huge crush/like situation going on with one of my best friends and I don't think he likes me back ans we are so close.\",\n \"10/27/2014 10:59:27 AM Lauren, I recently found you and desperately need some advice. This might be lengthy, so please bear with me.. More than twenty five years ago I became friends with a girl, one day while at a friends house we kissed, and honestly all these years later It was the best kiss I ever had. this happened a few times but we never actually dated but I always liked being around her. A couple of years pass and one day she asked me about a friend of mine, reluctantly I set them up but was worried for her because I knew him well and felt he would not be good to her. He went to college hours away and when he was not around, me and his now girlfriend would hang out at my house, watching movies having dinner and talking for hours,and sleeping in the same bed. as time passed I could feel that I was growing very attached to her, at the same time I knew that her boyfriend was being unfaithful, doing drugs, and drinking excessively to the point of arrests. This continued for a few years. She was always my best friend and knows things about me that I have never shared with anyone else. another few years pass, I witness her boyfriend cheat on her, and get really into gambling and hard drugs, I am torn because I don't want to be a rat but by this point I am fully in love.and don't want that to be my \\\"justification\\\" for telling her. later still they decide to buy a house and she asks me to move into the third floor, her boyfriend tells me that she would not allow this for any body else, just me. For three years I would come home the boyfriend was almost always drunk or not there at all the entire night, again I know that he cheats.Many of those nights I would sit on the floor of her room and talk with her or just watch tv, and was very happy to do so. One day after they arrived home from vacation she shows me the engagement ring he bought for her, I was totally crushed, I knew I had to move on so I stared seeing someone just to get out of the house. I unknowingl...\",\n \"8/2/2014 5:28:51 PM Dear Lauren, Right so I'm kinda a bit of a predicament. I guess I shall just head into to it and see what your advice is. Hi, I'm George. I'm a bassist in a punk band of 3 members and we are all incredibly close friends, me, jack and Hannah. But I tend to be closer to Hannah than jack in the outside world; we meet up a lot more and skate/ go record hunting/ general activities from roaming the streets of cities to sitting by the lake and reminiscing about life. Now I should tell you something's about Hannah. She is the most un-female person on the planet. She's the biggest tom boy ever, no exaggeration. So yes, a couple weeks ago, whilst on one of our little escapades to the local river bed, I decided to bring up a thought of having marital reserves. And so we came to the agreement of if by the time we are both 40 we would marry together. It has only been recently that I've really realised how much I seriously love her. She's just the perfect girl for me. We are basically the same person in most aspects but there is one problem. I'm not sexually attracted to her at all and I know she is the same to me. As a Christian this doesn't really faze me as sexual attraction isn't very important in love. I really know 100% that I want to spend the rest of my life with her, I know this completely. I'd die for her, I'd kill for her. Id change anything about myself for her . But I have some worries Because she is this whole tom boy person, she has absolutely no clue what love is and what it means and so I don't want to scare her. I really, really love her. Seriously so. I'm just worried of telling her and she just completely rejecting it and being incredibly creeped out by it all Aaaaanyway cheers Lauren and please do reply as any advice would be huuuugely appreciated! And times are kind if drawing to a near and some advice would be fantastic as soon as possible. Thank you sooo much and I love yo...\",\n \"7/30/2014 7:29:27 AM Hi Lauren, I'm really glad I found this article today, it's given me some good points to look at. One problem though, I'm the one in a relationship. I've been with my girlfriend for nearly 5 years now, and for the first time I'm starting to feel unsure of things with us. At the same time, I've met another girl through a group of mutual friends and work. We've quickly become really close friends. We have a great deal in common, and also a lot of differences that we enjoy talking about, we spend a lot of time together and greatly enjoy each others company. It's gotten to the point where multiple people have asked how long we've been dating, a question we both laugh off (Often giving a response along the lines of \\\"too goddamn long\\\") She's said she loves me as her best friend and is really glad that we met, and I've reciprocated that sentiment. However, I know that I've developed deeper feelings for her, and those feelings, for multiple reasons, are clearly not mutual. I don't want to risk our friendship, but not bringing it up is torturing me. I know that I need to be honest with my girlfriend about what I'm feeling on that side of things, but I think that I can't bring anything up about the new girl to either of them until I figure things out. I'm scared and confused and I don't know how to handle the stress. I could really use some advice that doesn't come from the bottom of a bottle of gin. What should I do?...\",\n \"7/24/2014 1:34:33 PM Hi Menezesrick. If she needs time to think and she's asked you to give her space to think about it then you should honor her request. If you ever hope to have any relationship with her (friend or otherwise) than you need to honor her boundaries so that she knows she can trust you. There are a few different options for how you can proceed from this point and if you'd like to work one-on-one with me to find a game plan that works for you, I offer email advice packages. http://www.marsvenus.com/lauren- gray-work-with-me.htm...\",\n \"7/14/2014 5:15:37 PM Hi Lauren, I recently told my best friend I'm in love with her - even before I read your post ;). My case is still more difficult because she has a boyfriend for around seven years (I'm friend of them) and she's my coworker. So, I see her for about eight hours a day. She just said \\\"I don't know what to think about it\\\" and told me we would talk about it later but since then she's avoiding this talk and things are pretty awkward between us. I asked her to talk about it, but she said the same thing: \\\"I'm not sure what to think about this\\\". I'm really confused as I don't know if I insist to talk about it or if I just wait when she's ready. I really don't mind if she doesn't feel the same way. However, I'm too afraid to ruin our friendship because of this. What would you do? Do you have any advice, please?......\",\n \"1/20/2014 1:13:05 PM Thanks Nikokuni! So glad to hear it! Thanks for sharing your friendship experience. And to answer your question, this script would work the other way around as well. :-)\",\n \"1/19/2014 12:51:04 AM Hey Lauren! I really love all your blog posts and always look forward to your next update! I think that men and women can be friends as long as they both are on the same page about it. I have a friend whom I've known for a long time. Our friends used to always think that we were dating because we were thatclose. But, we were clear with each other from the beginning that it was more of a sibling thing than a sexy times thing. I'm also not one for pining and would rather let the person know, without any strings attached. I'm wondering though does this love script work the other way around; for girl to use on a guy?...\",\n \"Me and my boyfriend have been together for two years. The first year was bliss, the second year was also bliss but with some insecurities thrown in. The one thing I have been insecure about recently is that I feel that my boyfriend and I don't talk enough. Does this mean he isn't right for me? Can we improve our communication? Is he getting bored with me? PLEASE HELP.\",\n \"I really love your blogs, they make a lot of sense, and I need your help with something. I’m 39 years old and I’m engaged to a woman I adore. Here’s my problem, she nags me all the time. I want to be there for her but it feels like she’s always demanding so much time and energy. I know you’re supposed to “compromise” in a relationship but it seems like I’m making all the sacrifices and I’m starting to feel like this relations...\",\n \"My boyfriend and I have been together for two years. He tells me he loves me like he’s never loved any girl, but he just can’t commit and he doesn’t know why. It’s so confusing...for both of us!\",\n \"I’m very clingy, a bit insecure too, and sometimes I check his phone or try to mother him, but he says that’s not the problem. That the problem is him, and he doesn’t know when he’ll get over it. I tried ultimatums but they don&r...;\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"I've fallen in love with my best friend. Should I risk everything and tell\\nher?\\n\\n * Register or Log In\\n * 0 items\\n\\n * John Gray\\n * Store\\n * Events\\n * Advice\\n * Lauren Gray\\n\\n * Health\\n * * Super Foods\\n * Vitamins and Minerals\\n * Amino Acids\\n * Antioxidants\\n * Enzymes and Probiotics\\n * Omega-3 and Lipids\\n * Natural Herbs\\n * Amazing Home Products\\n * Events\\n * Books\\n * Videos\\n * Audio\\n * Members\\n\\nLauren Gray's RSS feed\\n\\n### Related Keywords\\n\\n * ask lauren (62)\\n * ask lauren gray (2)\\n * free dating advice (34)\\n * free relationship advice (25)\\n * i'm in love with my best friend (1)\\n * John gray (433)\\n * just friends (2)\\n * lauren gray (91)\\n * mars venus (101)\\n * mars venus advice (6)\\n * marsvenus (97)\\n * men are from mars (139)\\n * relationship advice (105)\\n * when harry met sally (1)\\n * women are from venus (139)\\n\\nBlogs > Lauren Gray's Blog\\n\\nRELATIONSHIP ADVICE\\n\\n# I've fallen in love with my best friend. Should I risk everything and tell\\nher?\\n\\nLauren Gray Thursday, January 16, 2014\\n\\nDear Lauren, I’ve grown very close to one of my best friends. We talk for at\\nleast 2 hours everyday on the phone. But, she has a boyfriend. I know that if\\nI’m patient she and I might get closer, but we only have one year of college\\nleft. Sometimes I feel she might like me back. She says she misses me when she\\ndoesn’t see me and puts her head on my shoulder. I love my friendship with\\nher, and I wouldn’t want to ruin that. But I want to be her boyfriend. What\\ncan I do? Should I risk everything and tell her? Or should I just ignore it\\nand move on somehow? -Stephen\\n\\nDear Stephen,\\n\\nCan men and women really be just friends?\\n\\nThis kind of thing happens all the time. It’s practically a right of passage\\nfor a young man. The movie “When Harry Met Sally” made a pretty convincing\\ncase study for the whole “men and women can’t be just friends” argument;\\nthey’re always going to end up in the sack or broken up.\\n\\nI personally don’t agree with the severity of this theory in the slightest. A\\nfriendship between men and women is totally possible; it just takes more\\ncommunication and clearer boundaries to keep it in line.\\n\\nBut it certainly is natural for a boy to fall in love with his best friend. If\\na man finds his female friend attractive, he will always be curious about\\ntaking it to the next level. It just makes sense; you care for her, you love\\nbeing with her and you’re attracted to her.\\n\\nWhile a girl can be satisfied with this and this alone, a man will\\nautomatically think, “Wouldn’t it be great if we could be romantic too?” Every\\ntime she tells you she misses you, she means it. But unlike you, a woman can\\nmiss and adore you and NOT want something more.\\n\\nSuch a tease!\\n\\nThis is a classic misunderstanding between the genders. You might see every\\ntime she touches you as an invitation for more touching. She may feel that\\nputting her head on your shoulder is as innocent as a smile.\\n\\nThe danger of being a woman and being affectionate with a man is that he may\\nsee it as her “leading him on” or “being a tease.” As long as you understand\\nthat she does all this innocently and because she trusts you, you can avoid\\nthe usual anger and resentment that men tend to feel in the face of a “tease.”\\n\\nIt’s important to not have any anger or resentment in your heart when and if\\nshe doesn’t reciprocate your feelings. Because it’s not like you made a deal\\nand she fell short. She never promised you anything more than to be your\\nfriend.\\n\\nTo tell her or not to tell her?\\n\\nI must break some news. There is no way you can get over someone when you\\nstill have hope that they might come around. So, I suggest that you enlighten\\nher with your feelings and face the results, whatever they might be.\\n\\nLet me settle your stomach by letting you know that you are NOT risking\\neverything. In fact, my best friend made a move on me once and while it was\\nextremely awkward for about two weeks, once the boundaries of our friendship\\nwere re-established it went right back to normal. Today we are closer than\\never.\\n\\nWhile I love, respect and adore him, I do not recommend you follow directly in\\nhis footsteps. Rather than go in for an uninvited kiss, try talking to her\\nabout your feelings. First establish that you have no expectations of her to\\nreciprocate your feelings. With no pressure over her head she is more likely\\nto listen to you with an open heart.\\n\\nConfession of love script\\n\\nTell her:\\n\\n“I care about you deeply. Being with you in any way makes me happy. I can’t\\ndeny that I’ve developed romantic feelings for you and I want to be your\\nboyfriend. I know you have a man already and I support you completely. I love\\nbeing your best friend and I just needed to let you know.”\\n\\nYou have put no pressure on her and yet by being so heartfelt you have invited\\nher to open up about her feelings as well. She may tell you that she looks at\\nyou like a brother or that she’s happy in her current relationship. But know\\nthat you have planted a seed that may very well grow into something special\\nlater on.\\n\\nIt takes some serious balls to do what I’m suggesting but I promise you that\\nyou will feel lighter and happier once you’ve confronted this. It may be\\nbecause she reciprocates your feelings and has been waiting for you to make\\nyour move. Or it may be because you finally get your answer and you can move\\non.\\n\\nCha-cha-changes...\\n\\nBy letting go of your hope, don’t be surprised if you let go of a few things\\nin your friendship too.\\n\\nFor example: instead of talking to her for hours on the phone, you may start\\nto focus your game on a new girl who piques your interest.\\n\\nThe friendship will not suffer but it may change as you begin to have new\\npriorities.\\n\\nYou say you have one more year of school left like it’s some kind of deadline.\\nIt’s not. Boyfriends and girlfriends will melt into your past and be\\nforgotten. But best friends stick around forever, no matter how much distance\\nand time you’ve spent apart.\\n\\nWith love, Lauren\\n\\nNow I’d love to hear from you!\\n\\nDo you think men and women can be just friends?\\n\\nDo you have a friend of the opposite sex who you can be affectionate with\\nwithout it getting sexual? How do you do it?\\n\\nIf you dug this article, please SHARE it with your friends! Click to tweet:\\nHow to jump out of the friend zone and into a relationship. (No awkwardness\\nnecessary) http://ctt.ec/SaZ5M+\\n\\nIf you'd like my help with YOUR relationship question, click HERE.\\n\\nread more blog posts from Lauren Gray\\n\\nLog in here to comment on this\\n\\n * somehow\\n\\n10/19/2015 7:02:49 PM Hi lauren. As a men, I cannot agree with you about way\\nof telling her such thing, because in MOST cases that kind of asking will let\\nhim to rejection. Why? You don't even need to tell girl directly that you like\\nher,, she already know where it leads because girls almost EVERYTHING takes\\nemotionally, which is very bad in such case. On the other way, if guy acts\\nlike a boyfriend, then their friendship is NOT friendship, he is filling\\nmissing fields of HER boyfriend. better explained: REAL FRIENDS: 1) Boy looks\\nat girl friend as just another pal. 2) Girl looks at boy as another girl\\nfriend. SEXUAL/EMOTIONAL HOLE FILLING FRIEND: 1) Boy looks at her as a sex\\nbuddy 2) Girl looks at him as support for almost EVERYTHING, including all\\nromantic works that she should do with her boyfriend, but not sexual. I felt\\nthat on my skin. That's the reason why this guy (20 years of keeping it in.)\\nis living in same house with her boyfriend and her. Hopefully I didnt went so\\nfar. He is replacement for everything that she cannot get with that guy that\\nis her boyfriend and it's not reciprocated. Her friend is her \\\"make me feel\\ngood\\\" worker for free and she give him presence in return, which is not enough\\nfor him. But that's his choice and it's very hard to move from that position.\\nSo saying that as magic words is not going to solve anything, as long as guy\\ndoesn't respect himself and understands that what he is doing for her is not\\nfor free. Instead of that, cooling relationship is better way, playing game\\nwith good cards, where you will first let her think about it without knowing\\nher what you feel is first step in some indirect way, then cool relationship,\\nbe masculine and DON'T do work for her, only do if she DOES work for you,\\nalways the same. Joking about two of you being together is best way to show\\nher interest and telling her that she is nice. That way you are saying (think\\nabout two of us, I really respect you) Te...\\n\\n * honey123\\n\\n6/8/2015 9:15:24 AM So I have this huge crush/like situation going on with one\\nof my best friends and I don't think he likes me back ans we are so close.\\n\\n * 20 years of keeping it in.\\n\\n10/27/2014 10:59:27 AM Lauren, I recently found you and desperately need some\\nadvice. This might be lengthy, so please bear with me.. More than twenty five\\nyears ago I became friends with a girl, one day while at a friends house we\\nkissed, and honestly all these years later It was the best kiss I ever had.\\nthis happened a few times but we never actually dated but I always liked being\\naround her. A couple of years pass and one day she asked me about a friend of\\nmine, reluctantly I set them up but was worried for her because I knew him\\nwell and felt he would not be good to her. He went to college hours away and\\nwhen he was not around, me and his now girlfriend would hang out at my house,\\nwatching movies having dinner and talking for hours,and sleeping in the same\\nbed. as time passed I could feel that I was growing very attached to her, at\\nthe same time I knew that her boyfriend was being unfaithful, doing drugs, and\\ndrinking excessively to the point of arrests. This continued for a few years.\\nShe was always my best friend and knows things about me that I have never\\nshared with anyone else. another few years pass, I witness her boyfriend cheat\\non her, and get really into gambling and hard drugs, I am torn because I don't\\nwant to be a rat but by this point I am fully in love.and don't want that to\\nbe my \\\"justification\\\" for telling her. later still they decide to buy a house\\nand she asks me to move into the third floor, her boyfriend tells me that she\\nwould not allow this for any body else, just me. For three years I would come\\nhome the boyfriend was almost always drunk or not there at all the entire\\nnight, again I know that he cheats.Many of those nights I would sit on the\\nfloor of her room and talk with her or just watch tv, and was very happy to do\\nso. One day after they arrived home from vacation she shows me the engagement\\nring he bought for her, I was totally crushed, I knew I had to move on so I\\nstared seeing someone just to get out of the house. I unknowingl...\\n\\n * GeorgeTheBassist\\n\\n8/2/2014 5:28:51 PM Dear Lauren, Right so I'm kinda a bit of a predicament. I\\nguess I shall just head into to it and see what your advice is. Hi, I'm\\nGeorge. I'm a bassist in a punk band of 3 members and we are all incredibly\\nclose friends, me, jack and Hannah. But I tend to be closer to Hannah than\\njack in the outside world; we meet up a lot more and skate/ go record hunting/\\ngeneral activities from roaming the streets of cities to sitting by the lake\\nand reminiscing about life. Now I should tell you something's about Hannah.\\nShe is the most un-female person on the planet. She's the biggest tom boy\\never, no exaggeration. So yes, a couple weeks ago, whilst on one of our little\\nescapades to the local river bed, I decided to bring up a thought of having\\nmarital reserves. And so we came to the agreement of if by the time we are\\nboth 40 we would marry together. It has only been recently that I've really\\nrealised how much I seriously love her. She's just the perfect girl for me. We\\nare basically the same person in most aspects but there is one problem. I'm\\nnot sexually attracted to her at all and I know she is the same to me. As a\\nChristian this doesn't really faze me as sexual attraction isn't very\\nimportant in love. I really know 100% that I want to spend the rest of my life\\nwith her, I know this completely. I'd die for her, I'd kill for her. Id change\\nanything about myself for her . But I have some worries Because she is this\\nwhole tom boy person, she has absolutely no clue what love is and what it\\nmeans and so I don't want to scare her. I really, really love her. Seriously\\nso. I'm just worried of telling her and she just completely rejecting it and\\nbeing incredibly creeped out by it all Aaaaanyway cheers Lauren and please do\\nreply as any advice would be huuuugely appreciated! And times are kind if\\ndrawing to a near and some advice would be fantastic as soon as possible.\\nThank you sooo much and I love yo...\\n\\n * dontknowwhattodo\\n\\n7/30/2014 7:29:27 AM Hi Lauren, I'm really glad I found this article today,\\nit's given me some good points to look at. One problem though, I'm the one in\\na relationship. I've been with my girlfriend for nearly 5 years now, and for\\nthe first time I'm starting to feel unsure of things with us. At the same\\ntime, I've met another girl through a group of mutual friends and work. We've\\nquickly become really close friends. We have a great deal in common, and also\\na lot of differences that we enjoy talking about, we spend a lot of time\\ntogether and greatly enjoy each others company. It's gotten to the point where\\nmultiple people have asked how long we've been dating, a question we both\\nlaugh off (Often giving a response along the lines of \\\"too goddamn long\\\")\\nShe's said she loves me as her best friend and is really glad that we met, and\\nI've reciprocated that sentiment. However, I know that I've developed deeper\\nfeelings for her, and those feelings, for multiple reasons, are clearly not\\nmutual. I don't want to risk our friendship, but not bringing it up is\\ntorturing me. I know that I need to be honest with my girlfriend about what\\nI'm feeling on that side of things, but I think that I can't bring anything up\\nabout the new girl to either of them until I figure things out. I'm scared and\\nconfused and I don't know how to handle the stress. I could really use some\\nadvice that doesn't come from the bottom of a bottle of gin. What should I\\ndo?...\\n\\n * Lauren Gray\\n\\n7/24/2014 1:34:33 PM Hi Menezesrick. If she needs time to think and she's\\nasked you to give her space to think about it then you should honor her\\nrequest. If you ever hope to have any relationship with her (friend or\\notherwise) than you need to honor her boundaries so that she knows she can\\ntrust you. There are a few different options for how you can proceed from this\\npoint and if you'd like to work one-on-one with me to find a game plan that\\nworks for you, I offer email advice packages. http://www.marsvenus.com/lauren-\\ngray-work-with-me.htm...\\n\\n * menezesrick\\n\\n7/14/2014 5:15:37 PM Hi Lauren, I recently told my best friend I'm in love\\nwith her - even before I read your post ;). My case is still more difficult\\nbecause she has a boyfriend for around seven years (I'm friend of them) and\\nshe's my coworker. So, I see her for about eight hours a day. She just said \\\"I\\ndon't know what to think about it\\\" and told me we would talk about it later\\nbut since then she's avoiding this talk and things are pretty awkward between\\nus. I asked her to talk about it, but she said the same thing: \\\"I'm not sure\\nwhat to think about this\\\". I'm really confused as I don't know if I insist to\\ntalk about it or if I just wait when she's ready. I really don't mind if she\\ndoesn't feel the same way. However, I'm too afraid to ruin our friendship\\nbecause of this. What would you do? Do you have any advice, please?......\\n\\n * Lauren Gray\\n\\n1/20/2014 1:13:05 PM Thanks Nikokuni! So glad to hear it! Thanks for sharing\\nyour friendship experience. And to answer your question, this script would\\nwork the other way around as well. :-)\\n\\n * nikokuni\\n\\n1/19/2014 12:51:04 AM Hey Lauren! I really love all your blog posts and always\\nlook forward to your next update! I think that men and women can be friends as\\nlong as they both are on the same page about it. I have a friend whom I've\\nknown for a long time. Our friends used to always think that we were dating\\nbecause we were thatclose. But, we were clear with each other from the\\nbeginning that it was more of a sibling thing than a sexy times thing. I'm\\nalso not one for pining and would rather let the person know, without any\\nstrings attached. I'm wondering though does this love script work the other\\nway around; for girl to use on a guy?...\\n\\n### Related Blogs\\n\\nRELATIONSHIP ADVICE\\n\\n## 3 easy ways to immediately improve communication with your partner.\\n\\nHey Lauren!\\n\\nMe and my boyfriend have been together for two years. The first year was\\nbliss, the second year was also bliss but with some insecurities thrown in.\\nThe one thing I have been insecure about recently is that I feel that my\\nboyfriend and I don't talk enough. Does this mean he isn't right for me? Can\\nwe improve our communication? Is he getting bored with me? PLEASE HELP.\\n\\n-Holly\\n\\nHey Holly,\\n\\nIs it the END?\\n\\nRight now, you are taking this silent treatment as ...\\n\\nread more\\n\\nRELATIONSHIP ADVICE\\n\\n## How to get rid of resentment in a relationship\\n\\nHey Lauren,\\n\\nI really love your blogs, they make a lot of sense, and I need your help with\\nsomething. I’m 39 years old and I’m engaged to a woman I adore. Here’s my\\nproblem, she nags me all the time. I want to be there for her but it feels\\nlike she’s always demanding so much time and energy. I know you’re supposed to\\n“compromise” in a relationship but it seems like I’m making all the sacrifices\\nand I’m starting to feel like this relations...\\n\\nread more\\n\\nRELATIONSHIP ADVICE\\n\\n## The most common mistakes women make when trying to get a guy to commit\\n\\nDear Lauren,\\n\\nMy boyfriend and I have been together for two years. He tells me he loves me\\nlike he’s never loved any girl, but he just can’t commit and he doesn’t know\\nwhy. It’s so confusing...for both of us!\\n\\nI’m very clingy, a bit insecure too, and sometimes I check his phone or try to\\nmother him, but he says that’s not the problem. That the problem is him, and\\nhe doesn’t know when he’ll get over it. 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But what does it really mean to fall in love with someone? Falling in love happens when you have strong feelings of admiration and attraction to someone you care about. It is easy, when you are new to a relationship, or new to these feelings, to see the best about a person easily. You probably prioritize the time you spend together, and share lots of time, gifts, and affection with them. Falling in love is often a joy, and it can be part of what points you toward the person that’s right for you. But it’s important not to rely on strong feelings of attachment alone when making decisions about dating and marriage. You want to be sure, if you feel like you’re falling in love with someone, that you share compatible beliefs about life, about priorities, and about spiritual things. You want to commit to someone only if they are respectful of you, your needs, and your boundaries. And if you feel “out of love”, it may not be a sign of the end of your relationship. Depending on your reasons for falling out of love, you may be able to rekindle warm feelings by getting support and talking through your relationship.\",\n \"Friendships are one of life’s greatest joys. Finding someone we can share our heart with — someone who understands and accepts us just the way we are is priceless. When we can have a deep friendship with someone from the opposite sex, it is a tremendous gift. There is so much to learn and respect about both genders. But at times these opposite-sex friendships can also be a great challenge. One of the most exciting, but frightening, barriers a friendship faces is when one person falls in love with their best friend of the opposite sex. The feelings are can be intense, and the fear of revealing them can be paralyzing.\",\n \"Laura reveals the gut-wrenching challenges she’s facing being secretly in love with her best guy friend: It’s been really hard because sometimes it seems like he likes me and sometimes it seems very obvious that we’re just friends. It’s torn my heart up on several occasions. I’m currently trying to get over him, because it’s just too hard to love him from a distance. I don’t want to lose our friendship as we’ve been through a lot together in the years we’ve known each other, but I’d rather save my heart for someone who I know is going to give me his heart fully in return.\",\n \"It’s okay to have feelings of love because of the trust you share with your best friend, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you are in love. But it does mean you have the ingredients to develop awesome love which could turn into a great marriage. Someone once said great friends make great lovers. The longer you’re friends, the more stable your relationship is going to be.\",\n \"A lot of good friends can do things that romantic partners cannot. Friends usually say what they need to say to each other without fear, and good friends are more likely to be spontaneous with their activities.\",\n \"When you start to feel you are desiring more than just a casual friendship with your best friend and you’re not sure what to do next, let me offer you some advice that could strengthen both your relationship and your love for each other.\",\n \"First, don’t rush into a romantic relationship with your best friend...many times people confuse love with that other kind of caring love you feel for all of your other friends.\",\n \"Second, don’t spill your guts right away. You might feel like you have to share all your thoughts and feelings with the other person as soon as you start to feel something. That’s usually a mistake.\",\n \"Javier agrees: This girl and I have known each other for nearly seven years and we have been close friends for about three. Eventually, we did start liking each other and we went out for a month and a few weeks. After that relationship ended, I didn’t feel very hurt or sad. It was odd. I found myself being freer and I got to thinking: Don’t rush into [a romantic] relationship with your best friend...many times people confuse love with that other kind of caring love you feel for all of your [other] friends.\",\n \"Find another good friend you can trust...someone with whom you can verbalize your deep emotions about your best friend with whom you are in love. This other friend will help you continue to show the self-control of letting a good friendship grow into an even deeper friendship. Hold your emotions, get them out in a healthy way with another friend. Why chance ruining a good thing, at least for now?\",\n \"On the other hand, after you’ve been a good friend with him/her for some time, you should be able to read their moods. You should be able to get some sense as to whether or not the friendship has developed into more of a romance for him/her, as well as yourself. If you see these signs, you might want to begin to talk about them with the good friend you so deeply love. After all, good friends should be able to talk about nearly anything.\",\n \"I think Jane has a great perspective: The only time I would recommend someone reveal their feelings is if they are SURE it is mutual. A really honest friendship will often develop into love without any conscious effort. And if he doesn’t love you, isn’t having a REAL, HONEST, CARING guy friend better than a boyfriend that might leave you at any moment? Friends are people who you don’t have to constantly worry about leaving you for no reason. And if he cares for you and stands up for you, he already loves you in a way already.\",\n \"First and foremost, good friends should know how much each person values the other. We make the mistake of demanding that many of our relationships be all or nothing romantically. Whether the person you are in love with ends up marrying you or not, you have had the joy of experiencing real love.\",\n \"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. ^ It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. (1 Corinthians 13:4-8)\",\n \"Isn’t that awesome? This verse also describes how God loves YOU! Trust God as He shows you whether your best friend will become your life’s partner. You may want to pray to God for guidance in this relationship and even have others pray for you.\",\n \"the part that says do not rush into anything romantic is an excellent advise.. me and my best friend had that which we thought it will be ok even if we broke up, but it was not like that at all and it changed our friendship for a while\",\n \"I known this guy for a year in a half and I’m in 7th grade I became best friends with him right when he moved here and a couple months later it was the winter dance and he started developing feelings for me and I didn’t know it for months after that And then I liked him all summer and now he’s moving, any advice?\",\n \"Life is Messy. We. Get. It. And without support, many lose hope that things will ever get better. That’s where TheHopeLine® comes in. We want you to know that you are NOT alone. We’ve been there. And, we’ve talked to others who’ve been there.\",\n \"Founded over 25 years ago by youth speaker and radio host, Dawson McAllister, we have heard the struggles people face and learned how to offer life-changing support. Our mission is to reach, rescue and restore those who are broken and hopeless. We encourage people in the midst of their struggles by providing clear thinking and right values.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Falling In Love with Your Best Friend - What to Do? - TheHopeLine\\n\\n * Skip to primary navigation\\n * Skip to main content\\n * Skip to footer\\n\\nTheHopeLine\\n\\nGive Now\\n\\n# Falling In Love with Your Best Friend – What to Do?\\n\\nby Dawson McAllister\\n\\n## What Causes Someone to Fall in Love?\\n\\n“Falling in love” is what drives the romances we read about or watch in our\\nfavorite shows and movies. But what does it really mean to fall in love with\\nsomeone? Falling in love happens when you have strong feelings of admiration\\nand attraction to someone you care about. It is easy, when you are new to a\\nrelationship, or new to these feelings, to see the best about a person easily.\\nYou probably prioritize the time you spend together, and share lots of time,\\ngifts, and affection with them. Falling in love is often a joy, and it can be\\npart of what points you toward the person that’s right for you. But it’s\\nimportant not to rely on strong feelings of attachment alone when making\\ndecisions about dating and marriage. You want to be sure, if you feel like\\nyou’re falling in love with someone, that you share compatible beliefs about\\nlife, about priorities, and about spiritual things. You want to commit to\\nsomeone only if they are respectful of you, your needs, and your boundaries.\\nAnd if you feel “out of love”, it may not be a sign of the end of your\\nrelationship. Depending on your reasons for falling out of love, you may be\\nable to rekindle warm feelings by getting support and talking through your\\nrelationship.\\n\\nFriendships are one of life’s greatest joys. Finding someone we can share our\\nheart with — someone who understands and accepts us just the way we are is\\npriceless. When we can have a deep friendship with someone from the opposite\\nsex, it is a tremendous gift. There is so much to learn and respect about both\\ngenders. But at times these opposite-sex friendships can also be a great\\nchallenge. One of the most exciting, but frightening, barriers a friendship\\nfaces is when one person falls in love with their best friend of the opposite\\nsex. The feelings are can be intense, and the fear of revealing them can be\\nparalyzing.\\n\\n## The Gut-wrenching Challenges to Secretly Loving your Best Friend\\n\\nLaura reveals the gut-wrenching challenges she’s facing being secretly in love\\nwith her best guy friend: It’s been really hard because sometimes it seems\\nlike he likes me and sometimes it seems very obvious that we’re just friends.\\nIt’s torn my heart up on several occasions. I’m currently trying to get over\\nhim, because it’s just too hard to love him from a distance. I don’t want to\\nlose our friendship as we’ve been through a lot together in the years we’ve\\nknown each other, but I’d rather save my heart for someone who I know is going\\nto give me his heart fully in return.\\n\\nIt’s okay to have feelings of love because of the trust you share with your\\nbest friend, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you are in love. But it does\\nmean you have the ingredients to develop awesome love which could turn into a\\ngreat marriage. Someone once said great friends make great lovers. The longer\\nyou’re friends, the more stable your relationship is going to be.\\n\\nA lot of good friends can do things that romantic partners cannot. Friends\\nusually say what they need to say to each other without fear, and good friends\\nare more likely to be spontaneous with their activities.\\n\\n> How To Know It’s Really Love\\n\\n## Two Warnings if You Think You Are In Love With Your Best Friend\\n\\nWhen you start to feel you are desiring more than just a casual friendship\\nwith your best friend and you’re not sure what to do next, let me offer you\\nsome advice that could strengthen both your relationship and your love for\\neach other.\\n\\nFirst, don’t rush into a romantic relationship with your best friend...many\\ntimes people confuse love with that other kind of caring love you feel for all\\nof your other friends.\\n\\nSecond, don’t spill your guts right away. You might feel like you have to\\nshare all your thoughts and feelings with the other person as soon as you\\nstart to feel something. That’s usually a mistake.\\n\\nJavier agrees: This girl and I have known each other for nearly seven years\\nand we have been close friends for about three. Eventually, we did start\\nliking each other and we went out for a month and a few weeks. After that\\nrelationship ended, I didn’t feel very hurt or sad. It was odd. I found myself\\nbeing freer and I got to thinking: Don’t rush into [a romantic] relationship\\nwith your best friend...many times people confuse love with that other kind of\\ncaring love you feel for all of your [other] friends.\\n\\nFind another good friend you can trust...someone with whom you can verbalize\\nyour deep emotions about your best friend with whom you are in love. This\\nother friend will help you continue to show the self-control of letting a good\\nfriendship grow into an even deeper friendship. Hold your emotions, get them\\nout in a healthy way with another friend. Why chance ruining a good thing, at\\nleast for now?\\n\\n## Friendship IS the start of a Real Romance\\n\\nOn the other hand, after you’ve been a good friend with him/her for some time,\\nyou should be able to read their moods. You should be able to get some sense\\nas to whether or not the friendship has developed into more of a romance for\\nhim/her, as well as yourself. If you see these signs, you might want to begin\\nto talk about them with the good friend you so deeply love. After all, good\\nfriends should be able to talk about nearly anything.\\n\\nI think Jane has a great perspective: The only time I would recommend someone\\nreveal their feelings is if they are SURE it is mutual. A really honest\\nfriendship will often develop into love without any conscious effort. And if\\nhe doesn’t love you, isn’t having a REAL, HONEST, CARING guy friend better\\nthan a boyfriend that might leave you at any moment? Friends are people who\\nyou don’t have to constantly worry about leaving you for no reason. And if he\\ncares for you and stands up for you, he already loves you in a way already.\\n\\nFirst and foremost, good friends should know how much each person values the\\nother. We make the mistake of demanding that many of our relationships be all\\nor nothing romantically. Whether the person you are in love with ends up\\nmarrying you or not, you have had the joy of experiencing real love.\\n\\n## Real Love\\n\\nReal love is rich, pure and self-sacrificing. To experience that kind of love\\nwith anybody is a priceless gift.\\n\\nThis is how the Bible describes true love:\\n\\nLove is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not\\nproud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily\\nangered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but\\nrejoices with the truth. ^ It always protects, always trusts, always hopes,\\nalways perseveres. Love never fails. (1 Corinthians 13:4-8)\\n\\nIsn’t that awesome? This verse also describes how God loves YOU! Trust God as\\nHe shows you whether your best friend will become your life’s partner. You may\\nwant to pray to God for guidance in this relationship and even have others\\npray for you.\\n\\n#### Still wondering if it’s really love or friendship? Read: How to Know if\\nit’s Really Love.\\n\\nFiled Under: Dating, Friendship, Relationships Tagged With: Dawson's Blog, FAQ\\n\\n## Reader Interactions\\n\\n### Comments\\n\\n 1. hamraz says\\n\\nMarch 20, 2021 at 6:41 am\\n\\nthe part that says do not rush into anything romantic is an excellent advise..\\nme and my best friend had that which we thought it will be ok even if we broke\\nup, but it was not like that at all and it changed our friendship for a while\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 2. Balvin McDrewna Mavie says\\n\\nJanuary 27, 2021 at 5:37 am\\n\\ni have loved this article.i it is more than perfect\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 3. Diana Macey says\\n\\nDecember 24, 2020 at 1:35 pm\\n\\nWhat an amazing article!\\n\\nReply\\n\\n 4. Cienna says\\n\\nOctober 5, 2020 at 10:38 am\\n\\nI known this guy for a year in a half and I’m in 7th grade I became best\\nfriends with him right when he moved here and a couple months later it was the\\nwinter dance and he started developing feelings for me and I didn’t know it\\nfor months after that And then I liked him all summer and now he’s moving, any\\nadvice?\\n\\nReply\\n\\n« Older Comments\\n\\n### Leave a Reply Cancel reply\\n\\nAre You Afraid to Be Single?\\n\\nWhat Are Red Flags to Look for When Dating Online?\\n\\nFriends with Benefits\\n\\nSex and Dating – Frequently Asked Questions\\n\\n## Footer\\n\\nEncouragement When You Need It The Most\\n\\nLife is Messy. We. Get. It. 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You should do something about it.’ But when it’s about you, all your insecurities come to the surface.”\",\n \"If your friends say \\\"no, that person is not into you,\\\" (or \\\"that person is bad news\\\"), listen to them, even though it's not what you want to hear. Trust that they've got your back -- you'd do the same for them.\",\n \"You might try a little flirting. We're not talking about anything scandalous. “Flirting is making the other person feel good about themselves,” Zahariades says.\",\n \"Always be respectful. You don't want to accidentally make them feel uncomfortable. Don’t overdo it. If he or she does not seem comfortable around you, even if you thought they liked you, back off. Sometimes, people change their minds or you may have misread them. No problem -- there are plenty of other people out there who would love to talk to you!\",\n \"When the person you like is with you, they should feel important to you -- and you both should be feeling good.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"How to Tell if Someone Likes You\\n\\nSkip to content\\n\\nCheck Your Symptoms Find A Doctor Find Lowest Drug Prices\\n\\nSign In Sign UpSubscribe\\n\\n * My ProfileWelcome\\n * * My Tools\\n * My WebMD Pages\\n * My Account\\n * Sign Out\\n\\nSubscribe\\n\\nWebMD Home Teen Health Teen Features\\n\\nEmail a Friend\\n\\nPrint Article\\n\\n# Teen Health\\n\\n## Tools & Resources\\n\\n * From Fit: 12 Ways to Relax\\n * Guys Locker Room Gross-Outs\\n * STD Facts and Pictures\\n * From Fit: BMI Calculator\\n * From Fit: Conquer Your Cravings\\n * Girl to Woman: All About Puberty\\n\\nFont Size\\n\\nA\\n\\nA\\n\\nA\\n\\n## How to Tell if Someone Likes You\\n\\nYou like them, but do they like you back? Here are clues.\\n\\nWebMD Feature Archive\\n\\n### Clues, Good and Bad continued...\\n\\nYou might also ask your friends what they think. They may know better than you\\ndo.\\n\\n“Teenagers are really good at recognizing the romantic cues for other people,”\\nsays John Duffy, PsyD, a Chicago psychologist and teen relationship expert.\\n“They’ll tell their best friend, ‘Hey, she really likes you, I can tell. You\\nshould do something about it.’ But when it’s about you, all your insecurities\\ncome to the surface.”\\n\\nIf your friends say \\\"no, that person is not into you,\\\" (or \\\"that person is bad\\nnews\\\"), listen to them, even though it's not what you want to hear. Trust that\\nthey've got your back -- you'd do the same for them.\\n\\n### Flirting 101\\n\\nIf you're sure you like them, and you think they like you, how do you move\\nthings forward?\\n\\nYou might try a little flirting. We're not talking about anything scandalous.\\n“Flirting is making the other person feel good about themselves,” Zahariades\\nsays.\\n\\nSo talk to them. Make eye contact. Ask them questions that get them talking.\\nPay attention to them.\\n\\nAlways be respectful. You don't want to accidentally make them feel\\nuncomfortable. Don’t overdo it. If he or she does not seem comfortable around\\nyou, even if you thought they liked you, back off. Sometimes, people change\\ntheir minds or you may have misread them. No problem -- there are plenty of\\nother people out there who would love to talk to you!\\n\\nWhen the person you like is with you, they should feel important to you -- and\\nyou both should be feeling good.\\n\\n< Previous Page\\n\\n1 | 2\\n\\nView Article Sources\\n\\nSOURCES:\\n\\nJohn Duffy, PsyD, psychologist, John G. Duffy Associates; author, The\\nAvailable Parent: Radical Optimism for Raising Teens and Tweens, Viva\\nEditions, 2011.\\n\\nDidi Zahariades, MA, psychotherapist and teen life coach, Portland, Ore.\\n\\nElsbeth Martindale, PsyD, psychotherapist; author,Things to Know Before You\\nSay ‘\\\"Go,\\\" Courage To Bloom; 2nd edition, 2009.\\n\\nReviewed on December 13, 2011\\n\\n© 2011 WebMD, LLC. 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He knows I’m gay, as do our whole circle of friends, and he’s cool with it (we hang out regularly). I don’t really want to mess things up between us, but I feel like the best way for me to get over this is to just tell him.\",\n \"I’m a senior in high school and he’s a junior, and with me going off to college next year, I figured that I might as well tell him how I feel and hope that it won’t turn out badly. In any case, I need some experienced third-party opinion. My friends have given me mixed reactions, most leaning towards not telling him. If you could give me some advice on the current situation, that would be awesome. — JT, New Jersey\",\n \"As a general rule, I strongly advise against telling unavailable people about any crush you might have on them. The feeling that it’s important to tell them is based on a flawed assumption: namely, that your crush is as important to them as it is to you. But by its very definition, it isn’t. You’re the one with the crush – they’re the one who doesn’t feel the same way.\",\n \"Meanwhile, revealing a crush has a strong potential to ruin everything. One of the things we all like in our friends is their predictability: they’re “safe” to be around. The revelation of a secret crush violates that trust in a big way. It makes a comfortable, predictable, “safe” friendship something perilous and awkward. Have you ever had someone reveal romantic feelings to you when you didn’t feel the same way? The sense of expectation can be overwhelming.\",\n \"And I haven’t even touched upon the whole issue of straight teenage boy weirdness on the issue of homosexuality (no matter how “cool” he is with a gay friend, he may be less cool with an available gay guy crushing on and/or mooning over him).\",\n \"Crushes fade in time. That’s why I think the best course of action is to enjoy it for what it is and just let it fade.\",\n \"That said, I think there are rare instances where a friendship is really close and really secure and it can survive this kind of disclosure. And I’m sure you’re thinking that part of what’s giving this crush some of its power is its secretive, unexpressed nature.\",\n \"I’d still recommend against telling him, but if you’d do, I’d keep it extremely light, even making it a joke with absolutely no expectations on him whatsoever, basically saying, “Would you stop being such a nice guy? I have this stupid gayboy crush on you, and it’s making it impossible for me to find a boyfriend!”\",\n \"Q: I’m a 16-year-old boy, openly gay, a sophomore in rural Oregon (not as bad as it sounds). Anyway, so I met this guy last year, and we started bonding. He’s a senior this year, and around October, we kind of had a fling. Well, to him it was a fling, to me, I was hoping that it would develop into something more. He was on the down-low, kind of, anyway. Most everyone knew that he was gay, only because he wasn’t very discreet about his ventures.\",\n \"He has a complicated story: he came out to his dad, who left upon hearing it, and he had to call his dad and tell him that he was “just joking” for his dad to come back. After that, he claimed that he was straight again, and had a relationship with a girl, that became sexual, and he lost his virginity to her, and later broke up with her without much of a reason. A few years later, we had our little fling. It lasted about a month, and in that time, we weren’t very sexual, because we weren’t comfortable with it yet. He told me that he was okay with that, but a week or so later, he broke up with me, without much of a reason.\",\n \"Since that was my first relationship, and since I really fell for the guy, I was heartbroken. Skip forward to now. He ignores my existence, and has begun dating a girl, in a sexual relationship. And I still feel heartbroken. I really care about this guy, but if anyone brings up the fact that we dated, he gets really mad, and he pretty much pretends that it never happened. He told me that he was bisexual, but he told his dad when he left that he was gay, and I honestly am not sure which one it is.\",\n \"But let’s just get to the point: I still have feelings for this boy. At the same time, I really hate him for being such an *sshole. Everyone tells me that I should just “get over him” because he’s such an *sshole, not just to me, but to everyone. But he wasn’t, when he was with me. He was different, he was honest. I see him every day (we do theater together) and it hurts, but at the same time, I don’t want to not see him. And as much as I would love to “get over him,” I just really hate the feeling of being alone, which is how I’ve felt ever since he broke up with me. I really want a boyfriend, but not just a fling, I want someone whom I could actually fall in love with eventually. Am I asking too much? And what about this boy who makes me feel so many conflicting and confusing things? Am I being stupid for feeling so much over something so small? Just because he has had sex with girls, does that mean he’s not gay? What should I do? – Trevor, OR\",\n \"You seem like a really smart, really self-aware kid. So I’m going to ask you to do this: read your letter over again, pretending that you didn’t write it. Do it now.\",\n \"You want two things: a boyfriend, not a fling. And you also want a relationship with this guy. But these two things are mutually exclusive: this guy is just too messed up at this point to commit himself to another guy. Will he ever be able to do so? Hopefully, but it won’t be for many years – and there will be at least a couple of really messy, screwed up relationships before that time.\",\n \"Trust me: you don’t want to be a part of this. If you weren’t the writer of this letter and you were giving advice to him, you’d say exactly the same thing.\",\n \"So why is your heart telling you that you do? Because you’re sixteen and lonely, because he was your first love, and because this guy probably really does have some great qualities.\",\n \"But he still can’t give you what you want, and the sooner you accept that, the better off you’ll be.\",\n \"Dear Pigeon Guts: I’m about to turn 25 years old and I feel empty. After spending years trying to come to grips with myself, I’ve decided that I’m bisexual. While content with the prospect of dating women, I have yet to experience the same interactions with men. My problem is that I’m Mormon. When I was a teenager, I just hoped and prayed that the attraction to men would go away. Now I’ve decided that it’s okay to be attracted to men (or in my case, both genders). And after doing a lot of searching, I’ve decided that while I might identify as Mormon, I don’t agree with everything they preach and have lapsed (I do believe that the church, and others, will change one day).\",\n \"But I’m not out to my family and only to a couple friends (one is a girl who might share feelings with me and is also bisexual). Of my immediate family, only my mother and brother are Mormon. My dad is quite liberal and would actually support me. My mom probably wouldn’t and I fear what that would do to their marriage. My brother might try, but his wife would probably shut me out and I’d never get to see him or my beautiful niece again. My brother is my best friend.\",\n \"I truly see myself as one day being happy with someone of either gender, but because of the fear of losing my family, I haven’t gone out to experience anything with a man. I haven’t dated, slept with, or even kissed a man. I’m afraid that because I’m shutting out this part of me, I’m eventually going to shut everything else out. It’s been two years since my last date with anyone, and I honestly don’t have the urge to anymore. Now I feel depressed a lot of the time and I’m afraid that the depression is getting worse. I don’t know what to do. — Lost, Knoxville, TN\",\n \"The Pigeon Guts Speak: First, it’s important for me to point out that sometimes people surprise you. You think you know how your mother and brother’s wife will react, but you may be wrong, especially over the long- term. You’re depressed right now, so that may be making you unduly pessimistic.\",\n \"(I have a feeling your brother is no fool, and as your best friend, he’ll actually be relieved to find out what’s been slowly eating at you.)\",\n \"You’re in a no-win situation. You stay closeted and unhappy – and being closeted and unhappy makes it really, really difficult to have a relationship with either a guy or girl. Or you come out and you jeopardize or destroy your relationship with your mother and brother.\",\n \"So the question becomes which course of action is most likely to eventually lead to a more satisfying outcome. The status quo? Is there a way you can stay closeted to your family about your bisexual feelings while staying authentic to yourself?\",\n \"And what if you did pursue your bisexuality and/or began the coming out process to selected members of the family? Is it at least possible that your mother and your brother’s wife could eventually come around?\",\n \"You have to find your own answer here, but I strongly encourage you to enlist the help of a GLBT-supportive therapist to help you find it and to deal with your depression.\",\n \"© 2020 Viacom International Inc. All rights reserved. Logo and all related marks and designs are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Do I Tell My Straight Friend I Have a Crush on Him? | NewNowNext\\n\\nlogo\\n\\nnewnownext\\n\\nNewNowNext\\n\\nThe Backlot\\n\\n# Do I Tell My Straight Friend I Have a Crush on Him?\\n\\nby Brent Hartinger 5/2/2011\\n\\nToday: Do I tell my straight friend I have a crush on him? Plus, I’m a\\nbisexual Mormon virgin.\\n\\nNeed life advice? Contact me here (and be sure and include your city and state\\nand/or country!)\\n\\nDear Pigeon Guts: I’m 17-year-old with a huge crush on one of my straight\\nfriends, and it’s really taking a toll on me. I know that I should just ignore\\nmy feelings and move on, but I can’t and it’s really bugging me. He knows I’m\\ngay, as do our whole circle of friends, and he’s cool with it (we hang out\\nregularly). I don’t really want to mess things up between us, but I feel like\\nthe best way for me to get over this is to just tell him.\\n\\nI’m a senior in high school and he’s a junior, and with me going off to\\ncollege next year, I figured that I might as well tell him how I feel and hope\\nthat it won’t turn out badly. In any case, I need some experienced third-party\\nopinion. My friends have given me mixed reactions, most leaning towards not\\ntelling him. If you could give me some advice on the current situation, that\\nwould be awesome. — JT, New Jersey\\n\\nThe Pigeon Guts Speak:\\n\\nAs a general rule, I strongly advise against telling unavailable people about\\nany crush you might have on them. The feeling that it’s important to tell them\\nis based on a flawed assumption: namely, that your crush is as important to\\nthem as it is to you. But by its very definition, it isn’t. You’re the one\\nwith the crush – they’re the one who doesn’t feel the same way.\\n\\nMeanwhile, revealing a crush has a strong potential to ruin everything. One of\\nthe things we all like in our friends is their predictability: they’re “safe”\\nto be around. The revelation of a secret crush violates that trust in a big\\nway. It makes a comfortable, predictable, “safe” friendship something perilous\\nand awkward. Have you ever had someone reveal romantic feelings to you when\\nyou didn’t feel the same way? The sense of expectation can be overwhelming.\\n\\nAnd I haven’t even touched upon the whole issue of straight teenage boy\\nweirdness on the issue of homosexuality (no matter how “cool” he is with a gay\\nfriend, he may be less cool with an available gay guy crushing on and/or\\nmooning over him).\\n\\nCrushes fade in time. That’s why I think the best course of action is to enjoy\\nit for what it is and just let it fade.\\n\\nThat said, I think there are rare instances where a friendship is really close\\nand really secure and it can survive this kind of disclosure. And I’m sure\\nyou’re thinking that part of what’s giving this crush some of its power is its\\nsecretive, unexpressed nature.\\n\\nI’d still recommend against telling him, but if you’d do, I’d keep it\\nextremely light, even making it a joke with absolutely no expectations on him\\nwhatsoever, basically saying, “Would you stop being such a nice guy? I have\\nthis stupid gayboy crush on you, and it’s making it impossible for me to find\\na boyfriend!”\\n\\nQ: I’m a 16-year-old boy, openly gay, a sophomore in rural Oregon (not as bad\\nas it sounds). Anyway, so I met this guy last year, and we started bonding.\\nHe’s a senior this year, and around October, we kind of had a fling. Well, to\\nhim it was a fling, to me, I was hoping that it would develop into something\\nmore. He was on the down-low, kind of, anyway. Most everyone knew that he was\\ngay, only because he wasn’t very discreet about his ventures.\\n\\nHe has a complicated story: he came out to his dad, who left upon hearing it,\\nand he had to call his dad and tell him that he was “just joking” for his dad\\nto come back. After that, he claimed that he was straight again, and had a\\nrelationship with a girl, that became sexual, and he lost his virginity to\\nher, and later broke up with her without much of a reason. A few years later,\\nwe had our little fling. It lasted about a month, and in that time, we weren’t\\nvery sexual, because we weren’t comfortable with it yet. He told me that he\\nwas okay with that, but a week or so later, he broke up with me, without much\\nof a reason.\\n\\nSince that was my first relationship, and since I really fell for the guy, I\\nwas heartbroken. Skip forward to now. He ignores my existence, and has begun\\ndating a girl, in a sexual relationship. And I still feel heartbroken. I\\nreally care about this guy, but if anyone brings up the fact that we dated, he\\ngets really mad, and he pretty much pretends that it never happened. He told\\nme that he was bisexual, but he told his dad when he left that he was gay, and\\nI honestly am not sure which one it is.\\n\\nBut let’s just get to the point: I still have feelings for this boy. At the\\nsame time, I really hate him for being such an *sshole. Everyone tells me that\\nI should just “get over him” because he’s such an *sshole, not just to me, but\\nto everyone. But he wasn’t, when he was with me. He was different, he was\\nhonest. I see him every day (we do theater together) and it hurts, but at the\\nsame time, I don’t want to not see him. And as much as I would love to “get\\nover him,” I just really hate the feeling of being alone, which is how I’ve\\nfelt ever since he broke up with me. I really want a boyfriend, but not just a\\nfling, I want someone whom I could actually fall in love with eventually. Am I\\nasking too much? And what about this boy who makes me feel so many conflicting\\nand confusing things? Am I being stupid for feeling so much over something so\\nsmall? Just because he has had sex with girls, does that mean he’s not gay?\\nWhat should I do? – Trevor, OR\\n\\nThe Pigeon Guts Speak:\\n\\nYou seem like a really smart, really self-aware kid. So I’m going to ask you\\nto do this: read your letter over again, pretending that you didn’t write it.\\nDo it now.\\n\\nOkay, having read the letter again, what advice would you give this person?\\n\\nThat’s right: this guy needs to listen to his friends and move on. It’s\\nobvious, isn’t it?\\n\\nYou want two things: a boyfriend, not a fling. And you also want a\\nrelationship with this guy. But these two things are mutually exclusive: this\\nguy is just too messed up at this point to commit himself to another guy. Will\\nhe ever be able to do so? Hopefully, but it won’t be for many years – and\\nthere will be at least a couple of really messy, screwed up relationships\\nbefore that time.\\n\\nTrust me: you don’t want to be a part of this. If you weren’t the writer of\\nthis letter and you were giving advice to him, you’d say exactly the same\\nthing.\\n\\nSo why is your heart telling you that you do? Because you’re sixteen and\\nlonely, because he was your first love, and because this guy probably really\\ndoes have some great qualities.\\n\\nBut he still can’t give you what you want, and the sooner you accept that, the\\nbetter off you’ll be.\\n\\nDear Pigeon Guts: I’m about to turn 25 years old and I feel empty. After\\nspending years trying to come to grips with myself, I’ve decided that I’m\\nbisexual. While content with the prospect of dating women, I have yet to\\nexperience the same interactions with men. My problem is that I’m Mormon. When\\nI was a teenager, I just hoped and prayed that the attraction to men would go\\naway. Now I’ve decided that it’s okay to be attracted to men (or in my case,\\nboth genders). And after doing a lot of searching, I’ve decided that while I\\nmight identify as Mormon, I don’t agree with everything they preach and have\\nlapsed (I do believe that the church, and others, will change one day).\\n\\nBut I’m not out to my family and only to a couple friends (one is a girl who\\nmight share feelings with me and is also bisexual). Of my immediate family,\\nonly my mother and brother are Mormon. My dad is quite liberal and would\\nactually support me. My mom probably wouldn’t and I fear what that would do to\\ntheir marriage. My brother might try, but his wife would probably shut me out\\nand I’d never get to see him or my beautiful niece again. My brother is my\\nbest friend.\\n\\nI truly see myself as one day being happy with someone of either gender, but\\nbecause of the fear of losing my family, I haven’t gone out to experience\\nanything with a man. I haven’t dated, slept with, or even kissed a man. I’m\\nafraid that because I’m shutting out this part of me, I’m eventually going to\\nshut everything else out. It’s been two years since my last date with anyone,\\nand I honestly don’t have the urge to anymore. Now I feel depressed a lot of\\nthe time and I’m afraid that the depression is getting worse. I don’t know\\nwhat to do. — Lost, Knoxville, TN\\n\\nThe Pigeon Guts Speak: First, it’s important for me to point out that\\nsometimes people surprise you. You think you know how your mother and\\nbrother’s wife will react, but you may be wrong, especially over the long-\\nterm. You’re depressed right now, so that may be making you unduly\\npessimistic.\\n\\n(I have a feeling your brother is no fool, and as your best friend, he’ll\\nactually be relieved to find out what’s been slowly eating at you.)\\n\\nBut let’s assume for the sake of argument that you’re not wrong about any of\\nthis.\\n\\nYou’re in a no-win situation. You stay closeted and unhappy – and being\\ncloseted and unhappy makes it really, really difficult to have a relationship\\nwith either a guy or girl. Or you come out and you jeopardize or destroy your\\nrelationship with your mother and brother.\\n\\nBut here’s the thing: you’re already miserable. That’s the thing about “no-\\nwin” situations: you can’t win!\\n\\nSo the question becomes which course of action is most likely to eventually\\nlead to a more satisfying outcome. The status quo? Is there a way you can stay\\ncloseted to your family about your bisexual feelings while staying authentic\\nto yourself?\\n\\nAnd what if you did pursue your bisexuality and/or began the coming out\\nprocess to selected members of the family? Is it at least possible that your\\nmother and your brother’s wife could eventually come around?\\n\\nYou have to find your own answer here, but I strongly encourage you to enlist\\nthe help of a GLBT-supportive therapist to help you find it and to deal with\\nyour depression.\\n\\nP.S. Your parents’ marriage is not your responsibility. It really isn’t.\\n\\nNeed life advice? Contact me here (and be sure and include your city and state\\nand/or country!\\n\\nBrent Hartinger\\n\\nTags: The Backlot\\n\\nView related posts\\n\\naround the web\\n\\nPowered By Zergnet\\n\\nZergNet\\n\\nNewNowNext about archive\\n\\nJobs Terms of Use Privacy Policy/Privacy Rights CA Do Not Sell My Info\\nCopyright Closed Captioning Eventful Ad Choices TV Ratings Keep Viacom\\n\\n© 2020 Viacom International Inc. All rights reserved. Logo and all related\\nmarks and designs are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"https://issuu.com/trevorproject/docs/coay_v07\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20210507114030/https://issuu.com/trevorproject/docs/coay_v07\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"Coming Out As You! by The Trevor Project\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"Acknowledgements The Trevor Project would like to thank the authors and contributors who offered their time and expertise to create this guide.\",\n \"THE TREVOR PROJECT is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ youth. OUR MISSION: The Trevor Project is determined to end suicide among LGBTQ youth by providing lifesaving and life-affirming resources including our nationwide, 24/7 crisis intervention lifeline, digital community and advocacy/educational programs that create a safe, supportive and positive environment for everyone.\",\n \"OUR VISION: A future where the possibilities, opportunities and dreams are the same for all youth, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.\",\n \"This is a project of The Trevor Project, generously funded by The Human Rights Campaign. The Human Rights Campaign is America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against LGBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all. Visit www.hrc.org for more information.\",\n \"The hardest thing I have ever had to deal with was accepting my sexuality. But it’s who I am. In fact, it is something that I would never want to change.” - Ruby, 18, (Hawaii)\",\n \"Quotes are shared with permission from individual TrevorSpace users. Some names and locations have been changed to protect identities. Quotes do not reflect the opinions of photographed youth in this guide.\",\n \"Sharing a big part of who you are with other people can be exciting and tough. There are so many things to think about: Who do I tell? When should I tell them? What will they say? What if I’m not sure? ... Should I come out?\",\n \"Recognizing, understanding and accepting your sexual orientation and/or gender identity is a very important part of coming out. If you aren’t sure, that’s ok. You might question your gender identity, your sexual orientation, or even both at the same time.\",\n \"“Coming Out” means sharing your sexual orientation and/or your gender identity with people in your life. Everyone’s coming out process is unique, shaped by their comfort level, the safety of their environment and how ready they feel. After thinking it through you may decide not to come out – and that’s ok too. Many people choose not to for different reasons.\",\n \"No one knows for sure what makes a person lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning (LGBTQ) or straight. There are many theories (biology, environment, personal experiences, etc.) but there isn’t just one cause. No matter the reason, all orientations and identities are normal. It’s part of who we are!\",\n \"The Trevor Project’s Coming Out As You guide can help you through your own process. Inside you will find questions that many young people think about and blank spaces to brainstorm how you might answer them. The Spectrum (pg. 10) and The Coming Out Constellation (pg. 31) can also help you explore important parts of who you are.\",\n \"It doesn’t matter if you read this guide cover-to-cover or one section at a time. This resource is for YOU, YOUR choices, and YOUR feelings.\",\n \"SEXUAL ORIENTATION describes the types of people we are physically, emotionally and romantically attracted to. You can know how you feel at any age, even if you haven’t been physical with anyone. Not everyone is straight, lesbian, gay or bi. There are many other sexual orientations, like queer and asexual. • Who do you have crushes on or imagine being with? • How do people of the same sex or gender make you feel? • How do people of a different sex or gender make you feel? • When you imagine your future, who are you with?\",\n \"GENDER IDENTITY describes our personal feelings about being a man, woman, both, neither or any other gender across the spectrum. Realizing that your actual gender is different from the gender you were given at birth can take time and can happen at any age. • How do you feel about your birth gender? • What gender do you wish people saw you as? • How would you like to express your gender? • When you imagine your future, what gender are you?\",\n \"The Basics 9 TALKING TRANS Just like some people come out as lesbian, gay or bi, you might come out as transgender, genderqueer, bi-gender, non-binary, gender non-conforming, MTF (male to female), FTM (female to male), two-spirit, boi, grrl, or another gender. In this guide, we use the word “trans” with an asterisk () to talk about these diverse identities. As a part of coming out as trans\",\n \"If you need help finding a specific resource or have questions, the Trevor Lifeline (1.866.488.7386) is here for you 24/7.\",\n \"THE SPECTRUM Our sexuality and gender identity aren’t set in stone. In fact, people’s identities can be fluid. THE SPECTRUM can help you visualize how you feel at any given time. Mark how you identify today on each line, but don’t feel limited – it’s ok to mark something different tomorrow! BIOLOGICAL SEX (What the doctor assigned you at birth)\",\n \"Deciding to come out is a brave decision to make and there’s no right or wrong way to do it. It’s completely up to you, your personal style, and your relationship with who you’re telling. People who support and encourage you, help you feel less alone and build your confidence can make a big difference if you choose to come out, even if they live miles away. There are lots of ways to come out!\",\n \"Think about who would support you no matter what: • Family, caretakers, siblings, cousins • Friends, team members, school clubs • Teachers, counselors, doctors, co-workers • Religious or spiritual leaders\",\n \"How I came out may not have been perfect, but it got the job done, and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome.” - Rachael, 16 (Michigan)\",\n \"12 Support THINKING AHEAD Before you come out, get ready for the reactions people may have, including the good ones the bad ones, and the really tough ones. Keep in mind that other people’s reactions are more about them than you. You’ve had time to think about your feelings, but they are learning something new for the first time. When you come out they begin their own acceptance process. It may take some time for them to fully understand your news. TESTING THE WATERS Figuring out how people feel about LGBTQ topics can give you a good idea about out how others might react: • Ask how they feel about an LGBTQ celebrity. • Ask how they feel about things like marriage equality. • Listen to their words: Do they put down LGBTQ people? Do they use LGBTQ stereotypes? • Notice how they handle emotional events: This can help you guess what reactions to be ready for.\",\n \"You might decide to do some research too. People like to ask questions, and knowing your stuff before you come out can help you answer them in a smart way. Practicing with supportive people can also help you figure out what to say and how to say it.\",\n \"Support 13 FILLING IN YOUR FAMILY The idea of sharing something you think your family may disapprove of can be scary, to say the least. Some people tell a family member who they think might be supportive, first. It might also make you feel safer to have a backup plan for housing, food, school and transportation in case your family is very unsupportive.\",\n \"Check out the resources in the back of this guide and online at TheTrevorProject.org/ localresources for local resources about coming out to your family.\",\n \"Environment 15 TIMING There is no perfect time to come out. In fact, the best time will probably change depending on who you want to tell. Sometimes it’s best to wait until the person you are telling is feeling relaxed, open, and willing to listen. This can play a big part in how they handle your news. Keep these things in mind as you decide when to come out: • Time of day (before school, after work, during dinner) • Time of year (school season, summer, holidays, etc.) Consider that holidays might be a more stressful time for some family members.\",\n \"LOCATION Like with timing, there is also no perfect place to come out. Some places might be safer or more comfortable for you than others. • Would you rather be in a public or private space? • Is there a safe place to talk at home? • Is the location special to you and the person you’re talking with? • Are you both comfortable at this place?\",\n \"I’ve slowly been figuring out who I really am, and every step of the way I like who I find more and more.” - Hayley, 16 (Virginia)\",\n \"• Is there a shelter or an LGBTQ-friendly program you can go to if you ever need it? • Are there LGBTQ groups in your community or school? • Is it safe to come out at work?\",\n \"SCHOOL Coming out at school can be a great way to connect with other LGBTQ classmates, start a group, and live more openly.\",\n \"When you’re thinking about coming out, it can be easy to forget that gender and sexual orientation are just two parts of a bigger picture.\",\n \"However, bullying, harassment and discrimination are all real things to be aware of. When you think about coming out at school make sure to keep your safety and wellbeing in mind. You may want to make a safety plan for school if you feel like you might face some tough times.\",\n \"That’s why taking a step back, looking at your other interests and learning to embrace your quirks can be a great way to build your confidence – because no matter what, you are a valuable person with your own unique personality.\",\n \"• Is there a Gay-Straight Alliance or similar club? • Are there anti-bullying rules that protect LGBTQ students? • Are there supportive faculty members, counselors, teachers or adults to help me if you need it? • How would being out at school make you feel? • Will coming out put your safety at risk? If so, what steps can you take to stay safe?\",\n \"TALKING TRANS If you’re trans*, paying attention to your environment and safety is especially important. Consider things like using public restrooms safely, how to prepare for people who don’t understand diverse gender identities, and how to access trans* affirming medical and mental health services. Remember, you’re the only one who can tell when the right time is for you to come out to others.\",\n \"• What are your interests, or favorite things to do? • What are your strengths? • What are you passionate about? • What are your goals for the future?\",\n \"I started a GSA group. Our first meeting had 60 people and it made me feel a little safer in my school.” - Michelle, 19 (New York)\",\n \"18 Self-Care Coming out and learning more about yourself can sometimes be like a roller coaster – full of emotional ups and downs. To stay healthy, it’s important to discover what keeps you relaxed and positive. This is called “self-care” and it’s about taking care of YOU. As a part of your self-care, you might want to make a Safety Plan to help you get through any tough times.\",\n \"Self-Care 19 Nothing is more heroic in life than being able to say to another human being, ‘I’m scared, I need help.’” - Daniel Radcliffe\",\n \"Tell a trusted adult (like a family member or a teacher) if you’re feeling sad or unsafe. Call a friend who lives close by if you need to get away from a stressful situation. Call the Trevor Lifeline, get on TrevorChat, write an Ask Trevor letter, or visit TrevorSpace.org. Focus on your INTERESTS: Do something you enjoy. Write your thoughts out in your journal. Create an art project to express your feelings. Get active: Run, hike, or do yoga. Put on headphones and blast music. Watch your favorite TV show and relax. Remind yourself that you are a strong, valuable person.\",\n \"Most of the time, I relieve my stress by writing. Also, I make sure to laugh and have fun, despite my difficult situations.” - Brad, 18 (California)\",\n \"20 Self-Care WARNING SIGNS Feeling sad or alone can seem overwhelming, especially if your family isn’t supportive. While some of these feelings can be normal, it’s important to keep an eye out for warning signs of bigger problems.\",\n \"If you answer yes to any of these questions, consider calling the Trevor Lifeline (1.866.488.7386) – it’s here for you 24/7. HAVE YOU FELT...? Unimportant • Trapped • Hopeless • Overwhelmed • Unmotivated • Alone • Angry • Irritable • Impulsive • Suicidal HAVE YOU BEEN...? Using drugs or alcohol more than usual Acting differently than usual Giving away your most valuable possessions Losing interest in your favorite things to do Planning for death by writing a will or letter Eating or sleeping more or less than usual Feeling more sick, tired, or achy than usual DO YOU...? Not care about the future Put yourself down (and think you deserve it) Plan to say goodbye to important people Have a specific plan for suicide\",\n \"To learn more about warning signs and risk factors for suicide, visit TheTrevorProject.org/WarningSigns. Visit TheTrevorProject.org/YCARE to learn how you can help someone with these warning signs.\",\n \"22 Definitions Take some time to figure out which words you relate to. Remember, the only person who has the power to label you, is YOU. Also, there are many ways to define these common terms! Asexual: Asexual people (or aces) feel little or no sexual attraction. Most aces want close emotional relationships, but they are not drawn to sex as a way to express that closeness.\",\n \"Definitions 23 Gender Expression: How we purposefully express our gender on the outside, like the way we talk, dress, walk and behave. Gender Non- Conforming: Describes a person whose gender expression is (or appears to be) different from what others may expect. Gender Presentation: How the world sees our gender.\",\n \"Binary: Something with only two parts. Binary System: Something created by people to break complicated things into only two parts. Gender (man/woman) and sex (male/female) are examples of binary systems. Bisexual (Bi): An umbrella term that describes people who are physically, emotionally and romantically attracted to men and women, or more than one gender. Cisgender: A person whose gender identity and expression “matchâ€? the sex they were assigned at birth. Gay: Describes men who are physically, emotionally and romantically attracted to other men.\",\n \"Genderqueer: A gender identity or expression that is not only man or woman (can be both or neither). Intersex: An umbrella term that describes a person whose biological sex is ambiguous due to genetic, hormonal or anatomical differences. Intersex people may identify as male/female, man/woman, genderqueer, etc Lesbian: A woman who is physically, emotionally and romantically attracted to other women. Non-Binary/Gender Non-Binary: A gender identity or expression that falls outside of being male/ female or a man/woman.\",\n \"the past, this word was used to put-down LGBTQ people. Today the word can be used in a positive way within the LGBTQ community.\",\n \"Preferred Gender Pronouns (PGPs): Words that replace someone’s name while sharing their gender (like she, her, him and his). Some people use different pronouns in different situations\",\n \"Questioning: Describes someone who isn’t sure about their sexual orientation or gender identity, or is learning more, before identifying as LGB, trans*, queer, straight or any other identity.\",\n \"Trans*: An umbrella term that includes gender identities that fall outside of the gender binary system. Transgender (Trans): An umbrella term that describes people whose gender identity does not match the sex they were assigned at birth. There are many identities that fall under the transgender umbrella. However, not all genderqueer, non-binary and non-conforming people identify as transgender. Transitioning: The social, legal and/or medical processes a trans* person might go through to make their gender identity fit with their gender expression, presentation or sex. Queer: An umbrella broad term that describes people who are not straight and/or cisgender. In\",\n \"YAC is a group of young leaders, ages 16-24, from across the U.S. trained to help deliver Trevor’s programs and advise future services. TheTrevorProject.org/YAC\",\n \"The Coming Out Constellation In that back pocket you’ll find The Coming Out Constellation. Each arm of the constellation’s star matches up with a chapter in this guide. To organize your thoughts, use the answers you wrote throughout the book to fill in the star or come up with new things to add. You can also write out the pros and cons you might be feeling about coming out.\",\n \"Coming Out As You is a new pocket-sized resource that helps youth navigate the coming out experience in a safe way that encourages critical...\",\n \"Coming Out As You is a new pocket-sized resource that helps youth navigate the coming out experience in a safe way that encourages critical...\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Coming Out As You! by The Trevor Project - Issuu\\n\\nTry\\n\\nFeaturesFullscreen sharingEmbedDigital SalesStatisticsArticle storiesVisual\\nStoriesSEO\\n\\nDesignersMarketersSocial Media ManagersPublishersUse Cases\\n\\nHelp CenterWebinars\\n\\nFeatures\\n\\nFullscreen sharingEmbedDigital SalesStatisticsArticle storiesVisual StoriesSEO\\n\\nSolutions\\n\\nDesignersMarketersSocial Media ManagersPublishersUse Cases\\n\\nSupport\\n\\nHelp CenterWebinars\\n\\nLog In\\n\\nTry now\\n\\n__MAIN_TEXT__\\n\\nComing Out As\\n\\n! u Yo\\n\\nTheTrevorProject.org/YOU\\n\\nAcknowledgements The Trevor Project would like to thank the authors and\\ncontributors who offered their time and expertise to create this guide.\\n\\nTHE TREVOR PROJECT is the leading national organization providing crisis\\nintervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ youth. OUR MISSION: The\\nTrevor Project is determined to end suicide among LGBTQ youth by providing\\nlifesaving and life-affirming resources including our nationwide, 24/7 crisis\\nintervention lifeline, digital community and advocacy/educational programs\\nthat create a safe, supportive and positive environment for everyone.\\n\\nAUTHORS Jeffrey Fishberger, MD Phoenix Schneider, MSW Henry Ng, MD, FAAP\\nEDITORS Rachel Lichtman Laura McGinnis CONTRIBUTORS Nathan Belyeu Deborah\\nHawkins\\n\\nOUR VISION: A future where the possibilities, opportunities and dreams are the\\nsame for all youth, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.\\n\\nAngie Johnson Kelli Peterman Jacqueline Wing PRINTING by\\n\\nThis is a project of The Trevor Project, generously funded by The Human Rights\\nCampaign. The Human Rights Campaign is America’s largest civil\\nrights organization working to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender\\nequality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end\\ndiscrimination against LGBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves\\nfundamental fairness and equality for all. Visit www.hrc.org for more\\ninformation.\\n\\nY UR GREEN PARTNER\\n\\nDESIGN by\\n\\nContents Welcome! The Basics The Spectrum Support Environment Interests Self-\\nCare Definitions Resources Trevor’s Programs Online Bonus Materials Coming Out\\nConstellation\\n\\n6 7 10 11 15 17 18 22 26 29 30 31\\n\\nThe hardest thing I have ever had to deal with was accepting my sexuality. But\\nit’s who I am. In fact, it is something that I would never want to change.” -\\nRuby, 18, (Hawaii)\\n\\nQuotes are shared with permission from individual TrevorSpace users. Some\\nnames and locations have been changed to protect identities. Quotes do not\\nreflect the opinions of photographed youth in this guide.\\n\\n6 Welcome\\n\\nThe Basics 7\\n\\nSharing a big part of who you are with other people can be exciting and tough.\\nThere are so many things to think about: Who do I tell? When should I tell\\nthem? What will they say? What if I’m not sure? ... Should I come out?\\n\\nRecognizing, understanding and accepting your sexual orientation and/or gender\\nidentity is a very important part of coming out. If you aren’t sure, that’s\\nok. You might question your gender identity, your sexual orientation, or even\\nboth at the same time.\\n\\n“Coming Out” means sharing your sexual orientation and/or your gender identity\\nwith people in your life. Everyone’s coming out process is unique, shaped by\\ntheir comfort level, the safety of their environment and how ready they feel.\\nAfter thinking it through you may decide not to come out – and that’s ok too.\\nMany people choose not to for different reasons.\\n\\nNo one knows for sure what makes a person lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,\\nqueer or questioning (LGBTQ) or straight. There are many theories (biology,\\nenvironment, personal experiences, etc.) but there isn’t just one cause. No\\nmatter the reason, all orientations and identities are normal. It’s part of\\nwho we are!\\n\\nThe Trevor Project’s Coming Out As You guide can help you through your own\\nprocess. Inside you will find questions that many young people think about and\\nblank spaces to brainstorm how you might answer them. The Spectrum (pg. 10)\\nand The Coming Out Constellation (pg. 31) can also help you explore important\\nparts of who you are.\\n\\noes What dean? that m ons on i definit 22! g pa e\\n\\nIt doesn’t matter if you read this guide cover-to-cover or one section at a\\ntime. This resource is for YOU, YOUR choices, and YOUR feelings.\\n\\nSEXUAL ORIENTATION describes the types of people we are physically,\\nemotionally and romantically attracted to. You can know how you feel at any\\nage, even if you haven’t been physical with anyone. Not everyone is straight,\\nlesbian, gay or bi. There are many other sexual orientations, like queer and\\nasexual. • Who do you have crushes on or imagine being with? • How do people\\nof the same sex or gender make you feel? • How do people of a different sex or\\ngender make you feel? • When you imagine your future, who are you with?\\n\\n8 The Basics\\n\\nGENDER IDENTITY describes our personal feelings about being a man, woman,\\nboth, neither or any other gender across the spectrum. Realizing that your\\nactual gender is different from the gender you were given at birth can take\\ntime and can happen at any age. • How do you feel about your birth gender? •\\nWhat gender do you wish people saw you as? • How would you like to express\\nyour gender? • When you imagine your future, what gender are you?\\n\\nThe Basics 9 TALKING TRANS Just like some people come out as lesbian, gay or\\nbi, you might come out as transgender, genderqueer, bi-gender, non-binary,\\ngender non-conforming, MTF (male to female), FTM (female to male), two-spirit,\\nboi, grrl, or another gender. In this guide, we use the word “trans” with an\\nasterisk (*) to talk about these diverse identities. As a part of coming out\\nas trans* you might go through a process called transitioning. This can last a\\nlong or a short time, depending on the person. Transitioning includes medical\\n(surgery, hormones, etc.), legal (name changes, etc.), and/ or social\\n(preferred gender pronouns, clothing, etc.). Not all trans* people choose to\\nmedically transition because of cost or other personal reasons.\\n\\nelP?\\n\\nNEED h\\n\\nIf you need help finding a specific resource or have questions, the Trevor\\nLifeline (1.866.488.7386) is here for you 24/7.\\n\\n10 The Basics\\n\\nSupport 11\\n\\nTHE SPECTRUM Our sexuality and gender identity aren’t set in stone. In fact,\\npeople’s identities can be fluid. THE SPECTRUM can help you visualize how you\\nfeel at any given time. Mark how you identify today on each line, but don’t\\nfeel limited – it’s ok to mark something different tomorrow! BIOLOGICAL SEX\\n(What the doctor assigned you at birth)\\n\\nMALE\\n\\nFEMALE\\n\\nINTERSEX\\n\\nDeciding to come out is a brave decision to make and there’s no right or wrong\\nway to do it. It’s completely up to you, your personal style, and your\\nrelationship with who you’re telling. People who support and encourage you,\\nhelp you feel less alone and build your confidence can make a big difference\\nif you choose to come out, even if they live miles away. There are lots of\\nways to come out!\\n\\nGENDER IDENTITY (How you feel on the inside) MAN (FTM)\\n\\nWOMAN (MTF)\\n\\nGENDERFLUID AND TRANS* TRANSGENDER / GENDERQUEER / NON-BINARY\\n\\nCALL\\n\\nGENDER EXPRESSION\\n\\nEMAIL\\n\\nWRITE\\n\\nTALK\\n\\n(How you present yourself to others)\\n\\nMASCULINE\\n\\nANDROGYNOUS NON-BINARY\\n\\nFEMININE\\n\\nGENDER PRESENTATION (How the world sees you)\\n\\nMAN\\n\\nTRANSGENDER GENDERQUEER / NON-BINARY\\n\\nWOMAN\\n\\nThink about who would support you no matter what: • Family, caretakers,\\nsiblings, cousins • Friends, team members, school clubs • Teachers,\\ncounselors, doctors, co-workers • Religious or spiritual leaders\\n\\nSEXUAL ORIENTATION (Who you like) ATTRACTED TO WOMEN\\n\\nBISEXUAL / PANSEXUAL ASEXUAL\\n\\nATTRACTED TO MEN\\n\\nDownload and print this page at TheTrevorProject.org/YOU\\n\\nHow I came out may not have been perfect, but it got the job done, and I\\ncouldn’t be happier with the outcome.” - Rachael, 16 (Michigan)\\n\\n12 Support THINKING AHEAD Before you come out, get ready for the reactions\\npeople may have, including the good ones the bad ones, and the really tough\\nones. Keep in mind that other people’s reactions are more about them than you.\\nYou’ve had time to think about your feelings, but they are learning something\\nnew for the first time. When you come out they begin their own acceptance\\nprocess. It may take some time for them to fully understand your news. TESTING\\nTHE WATERS Figuring out how people feel about LGBTQ topics can give you a good\\nidea about out how others might react: • Ask how they feel about an LGBTQ\\ncelebrity. • Ask how they feel about things like marriage equality. • Listen\\nto their words: Do they put down LGBTQ people? Do they use LGBTQ stereotypes?\\n• Notice how they handle emotional events: This can help you guess what\\nreactions to be ready for.\\n\\nYou might decide to do some research too. People like to ask questions, and\\nknowing your stuff before you come out can help you answer them in a smart\\nway. Practicing with supportive people can also help you figure out what to\\nsay and how to say it.\\n\\nSupport 13 FILLING IN YOUR FAMILY The idea of sharing something you think your\\nfamily may disapprove of can be scary, to say the least. Some people tell a\\nfamily member who they think might be supportive, first. It might also make\\nyou feel safer to have a backup plan for housing, food, school and\\ntransportation in case your family is very unsupportive.\\n\\nLOCAL es c resour\\n\\nCheck out the resources in the back of this guide and online at\\nTheTrevorProject.org/ localresources for local resources about coming out to\\nyour family.\\n\\nWhy do I want to come out to this person right now?\\n\\nWhat are some of the good responses you may hear?\\n\\nWhat are some of the bad responses you may hear?\\n\\nWhat can you do to help deal with really tough responses? (See Safety Plans)\\n\\nEnvironment 15 TIMING There is no perfect time to come out. In fact, the best\\ntime will probably change depending on who you want to tell. Sometimes it’s\\nbest to wait until the person you are telling is feeling relaxed, open, and\\nwilling to listen. This can play a big part in how they handle your news. Keep\\nthese things in mind as you decide when to come out: • Time of day (before\\nschool, after work, during dinner) • Time of year (school season, summer,\\nholidays, etc.) Consider that holidays might be a more stressful time for some\\nfamily members.\\n\\nLOCATION Like with timing, there is also no perfect place to come out. Some\\nplaces might be safer or more comfortable for you than others. • Would you\\nrather be in a public or private space? • Is there a safe place to talk at\\nhome? • Is the location special to you and the person you’re talking with? •\\nAre you both comfortable at this place?\\n\\nWhere you live, go to school or work can also affect your decision to come\\nout:\\n\\nI’ve slowly been figuring out who I really am, and every step of the way I\\nlike who I find more and more.” - Hayley, 16 (Virginia)\\n\\n• Is there a shelter or an LGBTQ-friendly program you can go to if you ever\\nneed it? • Are there LGBTQ groups in your community or school? • Is it safe to\\ncome out at work?\\n\\n16 Environment\\n\\nInterests 17\\n\\nSCHOOL Coming out at school can be a great way to connect with other LGBTQ\\nclassmates, start a group, and live more openly.\\n\\nWhen you’re thinking about coming out, it can be easy to forget that gender\\nand sexual orientation are just two parts of a bigger picture.\\n\\nHowever, bullying, harassment and discrimination are all real things to be\\naware of. When you think about coming out at school make sure to keep your\\nsafety and wellbeing in mind. You may want to make a safety plan for school if\\nyou feel like you might face some tough times.\\n\\nThat’s why taking a step back, looking at your other interests and learning to\\nembrace your quirks can be a great way to build your confidence – because no\\nmatter what, you are a valuable person with your own unique personality.\\n\\n• Is there a Gay-Straight Alliance or similar club? • Are there anti-bullying\\nrules that protect LGBTQ students? • Are there supportive faculty members,\\ncounselors, teachers or adults to help me if you need it? • How would being\\nout at school make you feel? • Will coming out put your safety at risk? If so,\\nwhat steps can you take to stay safe?\\n\\nTALKING TRANS If you’re trans*, paying attention to your environment and\\nsafety is especially important. Consider things like using public restrooms\\nsafely, how to prepare for people who don’t understand diverse gender\\nidentities, and how to access trans* affirming medical and mental health\\nservices. Remember, you’re the only one who can tell when the right time is\\nfor you to come out to others.\\n\\n• What are your interests, or favorite things to do? • What are your\\nstrengths? • What are you passionate about? • What are your goals for the\\nfuture?\\n\\nI started a GSA group. Our first meeting had 60 people and it made me feel a\\nlittle safer in my school.” - Michelle, 19 (New York)\\n\\n18 Self-Care Coming out and learning more about yourself can sometimes be like\\na roller coaster – full of emotional ups and downs. To stay healthy, it’s\\nimportant to discover what keeps you relaxed and positive. This is called\\n“self-care” and it’s about taking care of YOU. As a part of your self-care,\\nyou might want to make a Safety Plan to help you get through any tough times.\\n\\nSelf-Care 19 Nothing is more heroic in life than being able to say to another\\nhuman being, ‘I’m scared, I need help.’” - Daniel Radcliffe\\n\\nWhat helps me stay healthy, relaxed and positive?\\n\\nA Safety Plan might be: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.\\n\\nTell a trusted adult (like a family member or a teacher) if you’re feeling sad\\nor unsafe. Call a friend who lives close by if you need to get away from a\\nstressful situation. Call the Trevor Lifeline, get on TrevorChat, write an Ask\\nTrevor letter, or visit TrevorSpace.org. Focus on your INTERESTS: Do something\\nyou enjoy. Write your thoughts out in your journal. Create an art project to\\nexpress your feelings. Get active: Run, hike, or do yoga. Put on headphones\\nand blast music. Watch your favorite TV show and relax. Remind yourself that\\nyou are a strong, valuable person.\\n\\nMost of the time, I relieve my stress by writing. Also, I make sure to laugh\\nand have fun, despite my difficult situations.” - Brad, 18 (California)\\n\\nWhat could I add to my own Safety Plan?\\n\\nWho could I call if I need help or support?\\n\\n20 Self-Care WARNING SIGNS Feeling sad or alone can seem overwhelming,\\nespecially if your family isn’t supportive. While some of these feelings can\\nbe normal, it’s important to keep an eye out for warning signs of bigger\\nproblems.\\n\\nTrevor is here 24/7\\n\\nIf you answer yes to any of these questions, consider calling the Trevor\\nLifeline (1.866.488.7386) – it’s here for you 24/7. HAVE YOU FELT...?\\nUnimportant • Trapped • Hopeless • Overwhelmed • Unmotivated • Alone • Angry •\\nIrritable • Impulsive • Suicidal HAVE YOU BEEN...? Using drugs or alcohol more\\nthan usual Acting differently than usual Giving away your most valuable\\npossessions Losing interest in your favorite things to do Planning for death\\nby writing a will or letter Eating or sleeping more or less than usual Feeling\\nmore sick, tired, or achy than usual DO YOU...? Not care about the future Put\\nyourself down (and think you deserve it) Plan to say goodbye to important\\npeople Have a specific plan for suicide\\n\\nmore @ learn roject.org revorp\\n\\nthet\\n\\nTo learn more about warning signs and risk factors for suicide, visit\\nTheTrevorProject.org/WarningSigns. Visit TheTrevorProject.org/YCARE to learn\\nhow you can help someone with these warning signs.\\n\\n22 Definitions Take some time to figure out which words you relate to.\\nRemember, the only person who has the power to label you, is YOU. Also, there\\nare many ways to define these common terms! Asexual: Asexual people (or aces)\\nfeel little or no sexual attraction. Most aces want close emotional\\nrelationships, but they are not drawn to sex as a way to express that\\ncloseness.\\n\\nDefinitions 23 Gender Expression: How we purposefully express our gender on\\nthe outside, like the way we talk, dress, walk and behave. Gender Non-\\nConforming: Describes a person whose gender expression is (or appears to be)\\ndifferent from what others may expect. Gender Presentation: How the world sees\\nour gender.\\n\\nBinary: Something with only two parts. Binary System: Something created by\\npeople to break complicated things into only two parts. Gender (man/woman) and\\nsex (male/female) are examples of binary systems. Bisexual (Bi): An umbrella\\nterm that describes people who are physically, emotionally and romantically\\nattracted to men and women, or more than one gender. Cisgender: A person whose\\ngender identity and expression “matchâ€? the sex they\\nwere assigned at birth. Gay: Describes men who are physically, emotionally and\\nromantically attracted to other men.\\n\\nGenderqueer: A gender identity or expression that is not only man or woman\\n(can be both or neither). Intersex: An umbrella term that describes a person\\nwhose biological sex is ambiguous due to genetic, hormonal or anatomical\\ndifferences. Intersex people may identify as male/female, man/woman,\\ngenderqueer, etc Lesbian: A woman who is physically, emotionally and\\nromantically attracted to other women. Non-Binary/Gender Non-Binary: A gender\\nidentity or expression that falls outside of being male/ female or a\\nman/woman.\\n\\n24 Definitions\\n\\nDefinitions 25\\n\\nPansexual: Describes people who are physically, emotionally and romantically\\nattracted to others regardless of gender identity or biological sex.\\n\\nthe past, this word was used to put-down LGBTQ people. Today the word can be\\nused in a positive way within the LGBTQ community.\\n\\nPreferred Gender Pronouns (PGPs): Words that replace someone’s\\nname while sharing their gender (like she, her, him and his). Some people use\\ndifferent pronouns in different situations\\n\\nQuestioning: Describes someone who isn’t sure about their\\nsexual orientation or gender identity, or is learning more, before identifying\\nas LGB, trans*, queer, straight or any other identity.\\n\\nTrans*: An umbrella term that includes gender identities that fall outside of\\nthe gender binary system. Transgender (Trans): An umbrella term that describes\\npeople whose gender identity does not match the sex they were assigned at\\nbirth. There are many identities that fall under the transgender umbrella.\\nHowever, not all genderqueer, non-binary and non-conforming people identify as\\ntransgender. Transitioning: The social, legal and/or medical processes a\\ntrans* person might go through to make their gender identity fit with their\\ngender expression, presentation or sex. Queer: An umbrella broad term that\\ndescribes people who are not straight and/or cisgender. In\\n\\n26 Resources Family Acceptance Project familyproject.sfsu.edu Gay, Lesbian and\\nStraight Education Network GLSEN.org Gender Spectrum genderspectrum.org GLBT\\nNear Me glbtnearme.org GSA Network gsanetwork.org HelpPRO –\\nTherapist Finder helppro.com Human Rights Campaign hrc.org Jewish Mosaic\\njewishmosaic.org Lambda Legal lambdalegal.org National Suicide Prevention\\nLifeline 1.800.273.8255 Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays\\nPFLAG.org SoulForce soulforce.org The Institute for Welcoming Resources\\nwelcomingresources.org Trans Youth Family Allies imatyfa.org\\n\\nTrevor Programs 29\\n\\nA crisis intervention and suicide prevention lifeline available 24/7 at\\n1-866-488-7386. TheTrevorProject.org/Lifelinechat\\n\\nA free, confidential, secure instant messaging support service.\\nTheTrevorProject.org/Chat\\n\\nA suite of LGBTQ suicide prevention education workshops, trainings and\\nresources for youth and adult. TheTrevorProject.org/Resources\\n\\nA question submission site with answers from trained Trevor volunteers.\\nTheTrevorProject.org/AskTrevor\\n\\nAn online community for LGBTQ young people and allies. TrevorSpace.org\\n\\nYAC is a group of young leaders, ages 16-24, from across the U.S. trained to\\nhelp deliver Trevor’s programs and advise future services.\\nTheTrevorProject.org/YAC\\n\\n30 Coming Out As You - Online!\\n\\nmore ! online\\n\\nWant more info about COMING OUT AS YOU? Check out our bonus materials online\\nat TheTrevorProject.org/YOU\\n\\nThe Coming Out Constellation In that back pocket you’ll find The Coming Out\\nConstellation. Each arm of the constellation’s star matches up with a chapter\\nin this guide. To organize your thoughts, use the answers you wrote throughout\\nthe book to fill in the star or come up with new things to add. You can also\\nwrite out the pros and cons you might be feeling about coming out.\\n\\nDownload The Spectrum and The Coming Out Constellation at\\nTheTrevorProject.org/YOU and check out Trevor’s other resources!\\n\\ncool bonuses!\\n\\nTheTrevorProject.org\\n\\nThe Trevor Project\\n\\nPublished on Aug 13, 2013\\n\\n# Coming Out As You!\\n\\nComing Out As You is a new pocket-sized resource that helps youth navigate the\\ncoming out experience in a safe way that encourages critical...\\n\\n# Coming Out As You!\\n\\nPublished on Aug 13, 2013\\n\\nComing Out As You is a new pocket-sized resource that helps youth navigate the\\ncoming out experience in a safe way that encourages critical...\\n\\ntrevorproject\\n\\nGo explore\\n\\nConnecting content to people.\\n\\nIssuu Inc.\\n\\n * Company\\n\\n * About us\\n * Careers\\n * Blog\\n * Webinars\\n * Press\\n\\n * Issuu Features\\n\\n * Fullscreen Sharing\\n * Visual Stories\\n * Article Stories\\n * Embed\\n * Statistics\\n * SEO\\n * InDesign Integration\\n * Cloud Storage Integration\\n * GIFs\\n * AMP Ready\\n * Add Links\\n * Groups\\n * Video\\n * Web-ready Fonts\\n\\n * Solutions\\n\\n * Designers\\n * Content Marketers\\n * Social Media Managers\\n * Publishers\\n * PR / Corporate Communication\\n * Students & Teachers\\n * Salespeople\\n * Use Cases\\n\\n * Industries\\n\\n * Publishing\\n * Real Estate\\n * Sports\\n * Travel\\n\\n * Products & Resources\\n\\n * Plans\\n * Partnerships\\n * Developers\\n * Digital Sales\\n * Elite Program\\n * iOS App\\n * Android App\\n * Collaborate\\n * Publisher Directory\\n * Redeem Code\\n * Support\\n\\nExplore Issuu Content\\n\\n * Arts & Entertainment\\n * Business\\n * Education\\n * Family & Parenting\\n * Food & Drink\\n * Health & Fitness\\n * Hobbies\\n * Home & Garden\\n * Pets\\n * Religion & Spirituality\\n * Science\\n * Society\\n * Sports\\n * Style & Fashion\\n * Technology & Computing\\n * Travel\\n * Vehicles\\n\\nTerms Privacy DMCA Accessibility\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"https://ditchthelabel.org/top-11-tips-for-coming-out-as-lesbian-gay-or-bi/\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20210812115207/https://ditchthelabel.org/top-11-tips-for-coming-out-as-lesbian-gay-or-bi/\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"Top 11 Tips for Coming Out as Lesbian, Gay or Bi\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"Coming out as lesbian, gay or bisexual can sometimes be difficult, there’s no point pretending otherwise. 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Your safety and well-being should always come first.\",\n \"Although the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans communities have many things in common and frequently align themselves with one another, the experiences of exploring your gender identity and coming out as trans can be very different to being open about your sexuality.\",\n \"If you are looking for tips on coming out as trans, why not check out this guide written by Lewis Hancox?\",\n \"Everyone should come out in their own time. You may feel under pressure to tell those close to you that you are lesbian, gay or bisexual before you are ready. Don’t. Coming out is about you and no one else. If you start to think about pleasing others you will lose sight of what is really important – your happiness. Focusing on yourself and what’s important to you will ultimately make those you’re close to happier as well.\",\n \"Although you may feel ready to come out, you may not feel you fit any particular ‘label’. Using terms like lesbian, gay and bisexual is absolutely fine, but never feel forced to identify as anything. Listen to your feelings and go with them! If a label helps you and feels right then great. If it doesn’t then don’t worry.\",\n \"Most religions have groups for their lesbian, gay and bisexual followers. Go online to find a group near you. Having faith and being gay are not mutually exclusive!\",\n \"RUComingOut has over 300 real-life coming out stories as well as interviews from celebrities. Most people who come out go through the same anxieties and they experience very similar fears. Hearing how things turned out for others who were\",\n \"When you are ready to come out (you will know when the time feels right) – don’t think you have to tell everyone straight away – it’s not a race! Choose one person who you trust more than anyone else – a friend, sibling, parent/guardian or teacher.\",\n \"As soon as you’ve opened up to the first person things will seem a thousand times easier and clearer for you. It’s an age-old saying but talking really does help. You’ll also have someone you can talk to and ask advice from when coming out to others.\",\n \"When gay people first started to appear on TV and in the media, the stereotypes that were common were those of effeminate camp men and butch women. Some people still think that every gay man and woman have to fit that stereotype.\",\n \"Others may feel that the stereotypes have flipped and gay men should be muscular and have beards while lesbians should have long blonde hair and wear lots of makeup!\",\n \"The truth is, stereotypes suck and we all know they do. Being lesbian, gay or bi does not have to define you. If you’re camp, great. If you’re butch, fantastic. If you like going to the gym, good on you. If you prefer a good film to a good run, amazing.\",\n \"Growing up (and discovering your sexuality) is all about finding out who you are, what you like and how you want to be and it’s an exciting time!\",\n \"Every school, college, uni and even workplace has a legal obligation to ensure that every one of its students or employees is treated fairly and offered the same opportunities. Many schools realise the importance of making sure their staff are trained to tackle homophobia when they see it.\",\n \"Lots of schools even have their own LGBTQ student groups where students can meet and make friends. You should never feel pressured to join a group like this, but you may find that you meet loads of other people who have been, or are going through, similar experiences as you.\",\n \"It is very easy to let the anxieties and fears around coming out completely take over the experience. But remember, coming out is one of the most amazing things you will ever do. You will finally be able to be your whole self and it WILL change your life.\",\n \"There’s no point denying it. That’s why it’s important that if you decide the time is right for you to come out, make sure you have a safety net if things don’t go to plan. There is support available if you find yourself feeling lost or alone.\",\n \"You may have had years to get to a place where you are comfortable with being lesbian, gay or bisexual. Just think though, those people who you will be telling will have a split second to give you a reaction. Give them a chance to digest the news. It may come as a complete surprise. Surprise and shock doesn’t mean disapproval from them.\",\n \"They may have questions, so pre-empt what these could be and be prepared to support them too. They may need your support as much as you need theirs!\",\n \"You will be amazed at how free you will feel once you have come out. Obviously, the experience is different for everyone and at times it may not go as well as you’d like.\",\n \"Just remember that you are doing the right thing, you are allowing yourself to be who you were always meant to be and this means you can start living YOUR life! Remember to create that safety net around you though, just in case things don’t go exactly to plan.\",\n \"Wayne Dhesi is a youth manager at UK-based LGBT charity, Stonewall. To find out more about his work follow him on Twitter.\",\n \"Hey, I just wanted to say that I’m trying out a new name, which is Dewer. I posted here so some of you could maybe help me get a feel of it by addressing to me as Dewer in the replies. I’m still going by Kadey and Foggy but personally I really like the idea [...]\",\n \"So I need help with coming out as bi. I am currently 13 and I want to come out to my mom. My dad is a little homophobic, but they are divorced so if I came out to her I know she wouldn't tell him. 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These cookies do not store any personal information.\",\n \"Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Top 11 Tips for Coming Out as Lesbian, Gay or Bi | Ditch the Label\\n\\nSkip to the content\\n\\nAbout Research Contact Donate Store – Buy Merchandise\\n\\nDitch the Label\\n\\nBULLYING MENTAL HEALTH RELATIONSHIPS\\n\\nCategories\\n\\nGender Identity LGBT+ Sexuality\\n\\n# Top 11 Tips for Coming Out as Lesbian, Gay or Bi\\n\\nComing out as lesbian, gay or bisexual can sometimes be difficult, there’s no\\npoint pretending otherwise. However, many people have really positive\\nexperiences coming out and often regret not doing it sooner.\\n\\n * Post author By Ditch the Label\\n * /\\n * Post date June 8, 2021\\n * /\\n * 7 Comments on Top 11 Tips for Coming Out as Lesbian, Gay or Bi\\n\\nComing out as lesbian, gay or bisexual can be difficult, there’s no point\\npretending otherwise. However, many people have really positive experiences\\ncoming out and often regret not doing it sooner.\\n\\nIt’s really important, however, that you take the time to consider your own\\npersonal circumstances when making the decision to tell people close to you\\nthat you are lesbian, gay or bisexual. What may be right for one person, may\\nnot be right for you. Your safety and well-being should always come first.\\n\\nAlthough the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans communities have many things in\\ncommon and frequently align themselves with one another, the experiences of\\nexploring your gender identity and coming out as trans can be very different\\nto being open about your sexuality.\\n\\nIf you are looking for tips on coming out as trans, why not check out this\\nguide written by Lewis Hancox?\\n\\n## Top 11 tips for Coming Out as lesbian, gay or bisexual:\\n\\n### 1\\\\. Don’t feel pressured.\\n\\nEveryone should come out in their own time. You may feel under pressure to\\ntell those close to you that you are lesbian, gay or bisexual before you are\\nready. Don’t. Coming out is about you and no one else. If you start to think\\nabout pleasing others you will lose sight of what is really important – your\\nhappiness. Focusing on yourself and what’s important to you will ultimately\\nmake those you’re close to happier as well.\\n\\n### 2\\\\. Don’t label yourself if you don’t want to.\\n\\nAlthough you may feel ready to come out, you may not feel you fit any\\nparticular ‘label’. Using terms like lesbian, gay and bisexual is absolutely\\nfine, but never feel forced to identify as anything. Listen to your feelings\\nand go with them! If a label helps you and feels right then great. If it\\ndoesn’t then don’t worry.\\n\\n### 3\\\\. You don’t have to choose between your faith and your sexuality.\\n\\nMost religions have groups for their lesbian, gay and bisexual followers. Go\\nonline to find a group near you. Having faith and being gay are not mutually\\nexclusive!\\n\\n### 4\\\\. Read how other people came out.\\n\\nRUComingOut has over 300 real-life coming out stories as well as interviews\\nfrom celebrities. Most people who come out go through the same anxieties and\\nthey experience very similar fears. Hearing how things turned out for others\\nwho were\\n\\n### 5\\\\. Tell one person.\\n\\nWhen you are ready to come out (you will know when the time feels right) –\\ndon’t think you have to tell everyone straight away – it’s not a race! Choose\\none person who you trust more than anyone else – a friend, sibling,\\nparent/guardian or teacher.\\n\\nAs soon as you’ve opened up to the first person things will seem a thousand\\ntimes easier and clearer for you. It’s an age-old saying but talking really\\ndoes help. You’ll also have someone you can talk to and ask advice from when\\ncoming out to others.\\n\\nFor some quick top tips on coming out, watch this\\n\\n### 6\\\\. Forget the stereotypes.\\n\\nWhen gay people first started to appear on TV and in the media, the\\nstereotypes that were common were those of effeminate camp men and butch\\nwomen. Some people still think that every gay man and woman have to fit that\\nstereotype.\\n\\nOthers may feel that the stereotypes have flipped and gay men should be\\nmuscular and have beards while lesbians should have long blonde hair and wear\\nlots of makeup!\\n\\nThe truth is, stereotypes suck and we all know they do. Being lesbian, gay or\\nbi does not have to define you. If you’re camp, great. If you’re butch,\\nfantastic. If you like going to the gym, good on you. If you prefer a good\\nfilm to a good run, amazing.\\n\\nGrowing up (and discovering your sexuality) is all about finding out who you\\nare, what you like and how you want to be and it’s an exciting time!\\n\\n### 7\\\\. You’ll be protected at school, college and university.\\n\\nEvery school, college, uni and even workplace has a legal obligation to ensure\\nthat every one of its students or employees is treated fairly and offered the\\nsame opportunities. Many schools realise the importance of making sure their\\nstaff are trained to tackle homophobia when they see it.\\n\\nLots of schools even have their own LGBTQ student groups where students can\\nmeet and make friends. You should never feel pressured to join a group like\\nthis, but you may find that you meet loads of other people who have been, or\\nare going through, similar experiences as you.\\n\\n### 8\\\\. Think about the positives.\\n\\nIt is very easy to let the anxieties and fears around coming out completely\\ntake over the experience. But remember, coming out is one of the most amazing\\nthings you will ever do. You will finally be able to be your whole self and it\\nWILL change your life.\\n\\nThose butterflies you feel in your stomach – see them as excitement rather\\nthan nerves!\\n\\nHere are some lessons you may find useful that Max Hovey learnt from coming\\nout.\\n\\n### 9\\\\. Some people do have negative experiences.\\n\\nThere’s no point denying it. 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In years past, the terminology reflected heavy Chinese influence. Around 1975 however, most styles \"upgraded\" to use a more \"modern\" Korean terminology that attempts to shed these other influences in an effort to be more \"pure\" Korean. Wherever possible, I have tried to use this \"new\" (more modern) terminology.","Since the Korean language is written using \"Hangul\" and not the Roman alphabet, all the spellings you see here are approximate romanizations and may not be the same spellings that some of you are used to seeing.","The Korean name for Korea is \"Hangeuk\" and its people are called \"Hangeuksaram\". The ancient name for Korea is \"Choson\", which means literally \"the land of morning calm\" and comes from the \"Choson\" (or \"Yi\") dynasty of Korea's history (1392-1905). The name \"Korea\" comes from the \"Koryu\" dynasty of Korea's history (935-1392) during which westerners had their first contact with Korea.","The national anthem of Korea is \"Aeguk Ka\" (\"Love of Country\"). It was written during the Japanese occupation of Korea (circa 1905-1945) and was later set to music by Ahn Eak Tai.","The Korean flag is called \"Taeguk-ki\" and was adopted in August of 1882, not long after the \"Hermit Kingdom\" opened its front and back doors to foreign aggressive powers. The central theme of the flag is that although there is constant movement within the sphere of infinity, there is also balance and harmony. The flag consists of three parts: a white field (or background), a red and blue circle in the center of the flag (containing a \"yin-yang\" like symbol), and four black trigrams sorrounding the circle in each of the four corners of the flag.","The circle in the center is called \"Taeguk\" and means the origin of all things in the universe. The red and blue paisleys within the circle represent eternal duality (heaven-earth, fire-water, good-evil, male- female, dark-light, life- death). The blue portion of the circle is called \"um\" and represents the negative aspects of this duality; the red portion of the circle is called \"yang\" and represents the positive aspects. \"Um-yang\" is the Korean equivalent of \"yin-yang\".","The four black trigrams come from the Chinese book of \"I Ch'ing\". The trigrams also carry the idea of opposites and of balance. Each trigram (or \"gye\") consists of three parallel lines, some of which are broken (split), and some of which are unbroken (solid). Each gye has a specific name and represents one or more concepts: In the upper lefthand corner is \"K'un\" which consists of all solid lines and represents heaven, east, and spring; In the lower righthand corner is \"K'on\" which consists of all broken lines and represents earth, west, and summer; In the upper righthand corner is \"Kam\" which consists of one solid line sorrounded by two broken lines and represents water, north, and winter; In the lower lefthand corner is \"I\" which consists of one broken line sorrounded by two solid lines and represents fire, south, and autumn.","\"Tae\" means \"foot\" or \"to strike with the feet\". \"Kwon\" means \"hand\", or \"to strike with the hand\". \"Do\" means discipline, art, or way. Hence TaeKwonDo (foot-hand-way) means literally \"the art of the feet and the hands\" or \"the art of kicking and punching\". Different schools and/or styles may impose different variations on the formal definition however. For example, some styles add the words \"self defense\" to the literal definition and/or throw in some form of the phrase \"physical and mental training\".","There are two different numbering systems that are used by Koreans. The first numbering system is used when counting, or when only speaking of the numbers themselves. The first ten numbers in this system are as follows:","1| :| hanah ---|---|--- 2| :| dool 3| :| set 4| :| net 5| :| dasot 6| :| yasot 7| :| ilgop 8| :| yadol 9| :| ahop 10| :| yool","The stress in \"hanah\", \"dasot\", and \"yasot\" is on the first syllable, in \"ilgop\", \"yadol\", and \"ahop\" on the second. In counting cadence in TaeKwonDo, this is so emphasized that the other syllable frequently almost disappears (e.g., \"han\", \"das\", \"yos\", \"lgop\", \"hop\", etc.).","The other numbering system (which is of Chinese origin) is used in most other cases and is often used where Americans would use ordinal numbers (such as \"first\", \"second\", etc ...). For example, this second numbering system is used when describing a person's rank: a first degree black belt would be an \"il dan\". The first ten numbers in this numbering system are as follows:","1| :| il ---|---|--- 2| :| ee 3| :| sahm 4| :| sah 5| :| oh 6| :| ryook 7| :| chil 8| :| pal 9| :| koo 10| :| ship","The final l' in \"chil\" and \"pal\" isn't rounded, like an American l' .... It's a much shorter sound, sort of like the initial l' in \"let\", but even shorter. It's not like the l' in \"ball\".","When pronouncing the word \"ship\", you must not emphasize the \"sh\" sound. It's almost more like \"sip\" with a sort of a lisp. If you pronounce it like \"sh\" in \"shell\", then you are referring to sexual intercourse.","Even though this second numbering system may correspond to ordinal numbers in English in some cases, these are not ordinal numbers. Koreans use a separate set of words for ordinal numbers.","mom| :| body ---|---|--- kwanjeol| :| joint ulgool| :| face & head muh ree| :| head noon| :| eye gui| :| ear ko| :| nose in joong| :| philtrum eep| :| mouth tuhk| :| chin mokoomeong| :| throat mok| :| neck ouka| :| shoulder myung chi| :| solar plexus pahl| :| arm pahlkup| :| elbow pahlmahk| :| forearm ahn pahlmahk| :| inner side of forearm bahkat pahlmahk| :| outer side of forearm meet pahlmahk| :| palm side of forearm wi pahlmahk| :| back side of forearm deung pahlmahk| :| back of forearm sahnmahk| :| wrist sahn| :| hand sahnkal| :| outside edge of hand (knifehand) sahnkal deung| :| inside edge of hand (ridgehand) sahn deung| :| back hand joomok| :| fist sahnkahrak| :| finger sahnkeut| :| fingertip momtong| :| trunk (middle section) huri| :| waist ahrae| :| lower body (low section) noolro| :| groin dahree| :| leg mooreup| :| knee ahp jung kang yi| :| shin bahl mahk| :| ankle bahl| :| foot (or feet) bahldung| :| instep bahlbong oh ri| :| arch of foot bahl nahl| :| outside edge of foot an bahl nahl| :| inside edge of foot bahl badak| :| sole of foot ahp chook| :| ball of foot dwi koomchi| :| heel dwi chook| :| bottom of heel bahlkeut| :| toes","ye ui| :| courtesy ---|---|--- yom chi| :| integrity in nae| :| perseverance kuk gi| :| self-control (also \"jah jeh\") baekjool| :| indomitable spirit (also \"boolgool eui jung shin\")","mom omgigi| :| movement of the body ---|---|--- mahki| :| block chagi| :| kick chirugi| :| thrust (or punch) chigi| :| strike (with the hand) jeek gi| :| strike (with the foot) bahk gi| :| strike (with the head) sahn ki sool| :| hand technique bahl ki sool| :| foot technique kyorugi| :| sparring bituro| :| twisting gamya| :| stepping (also \"omkyuh didigi\") kuht neun| :| walking uro| :| moving in a particular direction (e.g. \"ahp uro gamya\" - stepping forward) bang hyang bakoogi| :| changing direction bitkyuh surgi| :| escaping tdwim yu| :| jumping dora| :| to turn dolmyo| :| spinning mee keul myu| :| sliding (also \"mee kul gi\") jupgi| :| holding/grabbing donzigi| :| throwing goorugi| :| rolling/tumbling pyihagi| :| dodging hecho| :| spreading moyo| :| gathering bojoo| :| covering","oo| :| right (also \"oh-ruen\") ---|---|--- joa| :| left (also \"wen\") ahp| :| front ahn| :| inner bahkat| :| outer bahndae| :| reverse dwi| :| back ahnuro| :| inward bahkuro| :| outward whee| :| high (up) whee uro| :| upward guande| :| middle ulgool| :| high section (also \"sahngdahn\") momtong| :| middle section (also \"chungdahn\") ahrae| :| low section (also \"hahdahn\")","kagup| :| rank ---|---|--- gup| :| grade dan| :| degree simsa| :| grading (or promotional) test simsa kwan| :| examiner dan gup jedo| :| system of rank","sahnkal| :| knifehand ---|---|--- sahnkal jecho| :| knifehand with palm up sahnkal deung| :| ridgehand (also \"oppun sahnkal\") sahn bahtong| :| palm heel (also \"bahtong sahn\") sahn deung| :| back hand (also \"deung sahn\") ah keum sahn| :| arc hand galkwi sahn| :| ripping (or raking) hand jipke sahn| :| pincers hand joomok| :| fist deung joomuk| :| back fist yup joomuk| :| side fist me joomuk| :| hammer-fist inju joomuk| :| forefinger one-knuckle fist bamchu joomuk| :| middle-finger one-knuckle fist doo bam joomuk| :| two-knuckle fist pyun joomuk| :| flat (or open) fist omji joomuk| :| thumb-knuckle fist kwan soo| :| spearhand (also \"pyun sahnkeut\") sahnkeut| :| spearfinger gawi sahnkeut| :| scissors-shaped spearfingers","bahro chirugi| :| straight (return) punch ---|---|--- bahndae chirugi| :| reverse punch gullgi chirugi| :| hook punch yung seuk chirugi| :| combination (consecutive) punch doo bun chirugi| :| double punch sae bun chirugi| :| triple punch sahnkeut chirugi| :| spearfinger thrust sewo chirugi| :| vertical punch gotjang chirugi| :| vertical fist punch dolrya chirugi| :| round punch dwijubo chirugi| :| upset punch soteum chirugi| :| spring punch nehryuh chirugi| :| downward punch chi chirugi| :| uppercut punch jae chuh chirugi| :| upper punch (also \"jae chin chirugi\") doo joomuk chirugi| :| doublefist punch dikootja chirugi| :| U' (or C') shaped punch (hi-lo) sosum chirugi| :| double uppercut punch keumgang chirugi| :| diamond-shaped punch nalgeh chirugi| :| wing-shaped punch","bahkat palmahk mahki| :| outer forearm block ---|---|--- ahn palmahk mahki| :| inner forearm block sahng palmahk mahki| :| twin forearm block ahnuro mahki| :| inward block bahkuro mahki| :| outward block ahrae mahki| :| low block cho kyo mahki| :| rising block daebi mahki| :| guarding block bituro mahki| :| twisting block gahwi mahki| :| scissors block keumgang mahki| :| diamond-shaped (Hercules) block gutjha mahki| :| 9'-shaped block (cross block) yeot pero mahki| :| X'-shaped block (also \"kyo cha mahki\") santeul mahki| :| mountain-shaped block (also \"osanteul mahki\") weh santeul mahki| :| part mountain-shaped block utgallruyuh mahki| :| cross block (also \"utgiruh mahki\") hechuh mahki| :| scattered block (or wedge block) hwang so mahki| :| ox (or \"bull\") block bahtangsahn nooluh mahki| :| pressing down block deuluh oll ryu mahki| :| upward scooping fist block","cha olligi| :| stretching kick ---|---|--- jillo chagi| :| thrusting kick ahp chagi| :| front kick yup chagi| :| side kick dolrya chagi| :| round (roundhouse) kick dwi chagi| :| back kick bahndae dolrya chagi| :| reverse round kick (\"hook kick\" for some styles) dwi dolrya chagi| :| back round kick (\"hook kick\" for some styles) gullgi chagi| :| hook kick (also \"golcho chagi\" or \"golro chagi\") bahndall chagi| :| crescent kick (literally \"half moon kick\") hoohrio chagi| :| wheel kick beet chagi| :| slant (or instep) kick bahn dolrya chagi| :| half round kick (also \"instep kick\") beakya chagi| :| slap kick nehryuh jeek gi| :| ax kick; literally \"downward foot strike\" hwe jun chagi| :| swing kick mil a chagi| :| pushing kick (also \"mil gi chagi\") gokwang i chagi| :| pickax kick pyojuk chagi| :| target kick dolmyo chagi| :| spinning kick tdwim yah chagi| :| jumping kick yung seuk chagi| :| combination (consecutive) kick meekulmyu chagi| :| sliding kick (also \"mikulgi chagi\") goollruh chagi| :| rolling kick natgeh tdwim yu chagi| :| hopping kick nalla chagi| :| flying kick (also \"goong jung chagi\") gahwi chagi| :| scissors kick illja chagi| :| linear kick japgo chagi| :| holding (grasp) kick ohpo chagi| :| falling kick (leg sweep) nachu oh chagi| :| stooping kick","sohgi| :| stance ---|---|--- jah seh| :| posture (or stance) [used instead of \"sohgi\" in some styles] ahnjun sohgi| :| sitting stance ahp sohgi| :| front stance ahp koo bi sohgi| :| front bent knee stance (also just \"ahp koo bi\") dwi sohgi| :| back stance dwi koo bi sohgi| :| back bent knee stance (also just \"dwi koo bi\") beom sohgi| :| cat (or tiger) stance (also \"goyang-i sohgi\") kuht neun sohgi| :| walking stance juchoom sohgi| :| horseback riding stance (\"kima sohgi\" in some styles) mot sohgi| :| fighting stance kyorugi sohgi| :| sparring stance choon bi sohgi| :| ready stance (also \"pyeonhi sohgi\") gibon sohgi| :| basic stance guande sohgi| :| middle stance naranhee sohgi| :| parallel stance niun ja sohgi| :| L'-stance gojang sohgi| :| fixed (lower-back) stance sa sun sohgi| :| diagonal stance gyuttari sohgi| :| fixed balance (or bent knee) stance koh ah sohgi| :| crossed foot stance kyo cha sohgi| :| X'-stance mo ah sohgi| :| close stance joong-rib sohgi| :| neutral stance dong yuk sohgi| :| dynamic stance cha yun sohgi| :| natural stance chagi sohgi| :| kicking stance hahktari sohgi| :| crane stance (also \"ue bal sohgi\")","kyorugi| :| (free) sparring ---|---|--- han bun kyorugi| :| one step sparring doo bun kyorugi| :| two step sparring sae bun kyorugi| :| three step sparring bahn ja yu kyorugi| :| semi free sparring machu oh kyorugi| :| arranged free sparring jeon| :| round (competition segment) shihap| :| bout or match jeum| :| point shi gan| :| time out keum bahk| :| out of bounds kyong go| :| warning gam jeum| :| deduction of point shil kyuk| :| disqualification boo sang| :| injury seung| :| win bi kim| :| tie chung| :| blue hong| :| red hin| :| white jajun bahl| :| use of footwork to dodge a technique nachugi| :| body evasion by \"ducking\"","poomse| :| form (pronounced \"poom-say\"), also \"hyung\" ---|---|--- tul| :| patterns jang| :| similar to a page or a chapter yung seuk| :| combination sa bang hyang| :| four direction","hogoo| :| chest protector (also \"bohogoo\") ---|---|--- sahn boho jang kap| :| protective gloves pahlmahk bohodae| :| forearm guard jung kang yi bohodae| :| shin guard nang shim bohodae| :| groin cup muh ree bohodae| :| protective head gear eep bohodae| :| mouth guard","cha ryuht| :| attention ---|---|--- choon bi| :| ready bah ro| :| return to starting position dwi uro dorah| :| about face dorah| :| turn elosoh| :| stand gomahn| :| stop (also \"mum cho\") geuk gi hyang ha yoh| :| face the flag jwa woo hyang woo| :| face each other sah bum nim keh| :| face instructor/master sun bae nim keh| :| face senior student simsa kwan nim keh| :| face examiner/tester dobok dahnjung| :| fix your uniform dhee dahnjung| :| fix your belt hai sahn| :| class dismissed (also \"hae cho\") jonglee| :| line up (also \"ji hap\" and \"jung yul\") kyung nae| :| bow ahnjoe| :| sit kool o angi| :| kneel (kneeling) bah ro angi| :| sit in lotus position (yoga posture) bahl bah kwah| :| switch your stance (switch your feet) koo ryung op see| :| in your own time seijak| :| begin shiuh| :| relax kalyeo| :| break (or stop) kae sok| :| continue","ye| :| yes (also \"ne\") ---|---|--- anio| :| no kahm sa hamnida| :| thank you komap sumnida| :| less formal form of \"thank you\" cheon maeneyo| :| you're welcome (literally \"Don't mention it!\") cheuk ka hamnida| :| congratulations! ahnyong hasimnika| :| How are you? (literally \"Are you well?\" or \"Are you at peace?\") ahnyong hasayo| :| less formal form of \"How are you?\" yoboseyo| :| hello (used on the phone or to get someone's attention; literally \"Please look here!\") ahnyonghee gasipsiyo| :| good-bye (to the person who is leaving); literally \"Go in peace!\" ahnyonghee gyesipsiyo| :| good-bye (to the person who is staying); literally \"Stay in peace!\" ahnyonghee gasayo| :| less formal form of \"good-bye\" (to the person who is leaving) ahnyonghee gyesayo| :| less formal form of \"good-bye\" (to the person who is staying) pangap seumnida| :| Pleased to meet you! toh poepkeseoyo| :| See you later! eoseo osayo| :| Welcome! choesong hamnida| :| I'm sorry mian hamnida| :| less formal form of \"I'm sorry!\" shillye hamnida| :| Excuse me! (asking forgiveness for an impolite act) kwaen chanayo| :| That's all right ahlge seoyo| :| I understand moreuge seoyo| :| I don't understand chaemi isseoyo| :| It is fun (or interesting)!","do joo nim| :| founder (of the art) ---|---|--- kwan jang nim| :| grandmaster chung sah nim| :| chief instructor (or \"chief master\") sah bum nim| :| instructor (or \"master\") sah boo nim| :| more intimate and respectful form of \"sah bum nim\"; literally \"teaching father\" kyo sah nim| :| teacher (also \"seon saeng nim\") sun bae nim| :| senior student hu bae nim| :| junior student hak saeng| :| student suryun saeng| :| trainee jeja| :| pupil joo sim| :| referee bu sim| :| judge bae sim| :| juror kae sim| :| time keeper ki rohk| :| recorder","dojang| :| place where one trains (house of discipline) ---|---|--- gong-kyok| :| offense hosinsool| :| self-defense mukyum| :| meditation kihap| :| yell jung shin yuk| :| mental strength, or martial art spirit (also \"moodo jung shin\") jung shin dong il| :| concentration of the mind jung shin soo yang| :| development (training) of the mind jung do| :| the \"right\" way (correctness of action) sim shin dahn ryun| :| mind and body discipline chung myung kwon| :| development (training) of the body, mind, and spirit chi shik| :| knowledge of mind and thoughts heng dong| :| execution (action) of the body and its techniques pil seung| :| certain victory il sok pil sai| :| one strike must kill ho hyoop| :| breathing shim ho hyoop| :| breathing control (deep breathing) himm| :| force or power ki| :| life-energy dahnjun| :| the center of your \"ki\" bokboo| :| the stomach area where \"ki\" is generated. choong sim| :| center of gravity chojum| :| focus (focal point) of your energy jeung ga| :| increase (to strengthen or augment) kyuk pa| :| breaking (the art of breaking boards, bricks, and tiles) shibum| :| demonstration (or exhibition) pyugi| :| stretching ye jol| :| etiquette jon gyung| :| respect choong sung| :| loyalty (also \"eui ri\") jung jhik| :| honesty kahjok| :| family"]},"parsed_md":"A Summary of Korean Terminology for TaeKwonDo\n\n# A Summary of Korean Terminology for TaeKwonDo\n\n### Introduction\n\nThis document is an attempt to compile a list of Korean terminology used in\nthe study of TaeKwonDo. In years past, the terminology reflected heavy Chinese\ninfluence. Around 1975 however, most styles \"upgraded\" to use a more \"modern\"\nKorean terminology that attempts to shed these other influences in an effort\nto be more \"pure\" Korean. Wherever possible, I have tried to use this \"new\"\n(more modern) terminology.\n\nSince the Korean language is written using \"Hangul\" and not the Roman\nalphabet, all the spellings you see here are approximate romanizations and may\nnot be the same spellings that some of you are used to seeing.\n\nThe rest of this document is separated into the following sections:\n\n| Korea and its Flag \n--- \nDefinition of TaeKwonDo \nKorean Counting \nBasic Body Parts \nTenets of TaeKwonDo \nBody Movements \nDirections \n| Rank \n--- \nHand Positions \nHand Attacks \nBlocks \nKicks \nStances \nSparring \n| Forms \n--- \nUniform \nEquipment \nCommands \nCommon Phrases \nTitles \nMiscellaneous \n\n### Korea and its Flag\n\nThe Korean name for Korea is \"Hangeuk\" and its people are called\n\"Hangeuksaram\". The ancient name for Korea is \"Choson\", which means literally\n\"the land of morning calm\" and comes from the \"Choson\" (or \"Yi\") dynasty of\nKorea's history (1392-1905). The name \"Korea\" comes from the \"Koryu\" dynasty\nof Korea's history (935-1392) during which westerners had their first contact\nwith Korea.\n\nThe national anthem of Korea is \"Aeguk Ka\" (\"Love of Country\"). It was written\nduring the Japanese occupation of Korea (circa 1905-1945) and was later set to\nmusic by Ahn Eak Tai.\n\nThe Korean flag is called \"Taeguk-ki\" and was adopted in August of 1882, not\nlong after the \"Hermit Kingdom\" opened its front and back doors to foreign\naggressive powers. The central theme of the flag is that although there is\nconstant movement within the sphere of infinity, there is also balance and\nharmony. The flag consists of three parts: a white field (or background), a\nred and blue circle in the center of the flag (containing a \"yin-yang\" like\nsymbol), and four black trigrams sorrounding the circle in each of the four\ncorners of the flag.\n\nThe circle in the center is called \"Taeguk\" and means the origin of all things\nin the universe. The red and blue paisleys within the circle represent eternal\nduality (heaven-earth, fire-water, good-evil, male- female, dark-light, life-\ndeath). The blue portion of the circle is called \"um\" and represents the\nnegative aspects of this duality; the red portion of the circle is called\n\"yang\" and represents the positive aspects. \"Um-yang\" is the Korean equivalent\nof \"yin-yang\".\n\nThe four black trigrams come from the Chinese book of \"I Ch'ing\". The trigrams\nalso carry the idea of opposites and of balance. Each trigram (or \"gye\")\nconsists of three parallel lines, some of which are broken (split), and some\nof which are unbroken (solid). Each gye has a specific name and represents one\nor more concepts: In the upper lefthand corner is \"K'un\" which consists of all\nsolid lines and represents heaven, east, and spring; In the lower righthand\ncorner is \"K'on\" which consists of all broken lines and represents earth,\nwest, and summer; In the upper righthand corner is \"Kam\" which consists of one\nsolid line sorrounded by two broken lines and represents water, north, and\nwinter; In the lower lefthand corner is \"I\" which consists of one broken line\nsorrounded by two solid lines and represents fire, south, and autumn.\n\n### Definition of TaeKwonDo\n\n\"Tae\" means \"foot\" or \"to strike with the feet\". \"Kwon\" means \"hand\", or \"to\nstrike with the hand\". \"Do\" means discipline, art, or way. Hence TaeKwonDo\n(foot-hand-way) means literally \"the art of the feet and the hands\" or \"the\nart of kicking and punching\". Different schools and/or styles may impose\ndifferent variations on the formal definition however. For example, some\nstyles add the words \"self defense\" to the literal definition and/or throw in\nsome form of the phrase \"physical and mental training\".\n\n### Korean Counting\n\nThere are two different numbering systems that are used by Koreans. The first\nnumbering system is used when counting, or when only speaking of the numbers\nthemselves. The first ten numbers in this system are as follows:\n\n1| :| hanah \n---|---|--- \n2| :| dool \n3| :| set \n4| :| net \n5| :| dasot \n6| :| yasot \n7| :| ilgop \n8| :| yadol \n9| :| ahop \n10| :| yool \n\nThe stress in \"hanah\", \"dasot\", and \"yasot\" is on the first syllable, in\n\"ilgop\", \"yadol\", and \"ahop\" on the second. In counting cadence in TaeKwonDo,\nthis is so emphasized that the other syllable frequently almost disappears\n(e.g., \"han\", \"das\", \"yos\", \"lgop\", \"hop\", etc.).\n\nThe other numbering system (which is of Chinese origin) is used in most other\ncases and is often used where Americans would use ordinal numbers (such as\n\"first\", \"second\", etc ...). For example, this second numbering system is used\nwhen describing a person's rank: a first degree black belt would be an \"il\ndan\". The first ten numbers in this numbering system are as follows:\n\n1| :| il \n---|---|--- \n2| :| ee \n3| :| sahm \n4| :| sah \n5| :| oh \n6| :| ryook \n7| :| chil \n8| :| pal \n9| :| koo \n10| :| ship \n\nThe final `l' in \"chil\" and \"pal\" isn't rounded, like an American `l' ....\nIt's a much shorter sound, sort of like the initial `l' in \"let\", but even\nshorter. It's not like the `l' in \"ball\".\n\nWhen pronouncing the word \"ship\", you must not emphasize the \"sh\" sound. It's\nalmost more like \"sip\" with a sort of a lisp. If you pronounce it like \"sh\" in\n\"shell\", then you are referring to sexual intercourse.\n\nEven though this second numbering system may correspond to ordinal numbers in\nEnglish in some cases, these are not ordinal numbers. Koreans use a separate\nset of words for ordinal numbers.\n\n### Basic Body Parts\n\nmom| :| body \n---|---|--- \nkwanjeol| :| joint \nulgool| :| face & head \nmuh ree| :| head \nnoon| :| eye \ngui| :| ear \nko| :| nose \nin joong| :| philtrum \neep| :| mouth \ntuhk| :| chin \nmokoomeong| :| throat \nmok| :| neck \nouka| :| shoulder \nmyung chi| :| solar plexus \npahl| :| arm \npahlkup| :| elbow \npahlmahk| :| forearm \nahn pahlmahk| :| inner side of forearm \nbahkat pahlmahk| :| outer side of forearm \nmeet pahlmahk| :| palm side of forearm \nwi pahlmahk| :| back side of forearm \ndeung pahlmahk| :| back of forearm \nsahnmahk| :| wrist \nsahn| :| hand \nsahnkal| :| outside edge of hand (knifehand) \nsahnkal deung| :| inside edge of hand (ridgehand) \nsahn deung| :| back hand \njoomok| :| fist \nsahnkahrak| :| finger \nsahnkeut| :| fingertip \nmomtong| :| trunk (middle section) \nhuri| :| waist \nahrae| :| lower body (low section) \nnoolro| :| groin \ndahree| :| leg \nmooreup| :| knee \nahp jung kang yi| :| shin \nbahl mahk| :| ankle \nbahl| :| foot (or feet) \nbahldung| :| instep \nbahlbong oh ri| :| arch of foot \nbahl nahl| :| outside edge of foot \nan bahl nahl| :| inside edge of foot \nbahl badak| :| sole of foot \nahp chook| :| ball of foot \ndwi koomchi| :| heel \ndwi chook| :| bottom of heel \nbahlkeut| :| toes \n\n### Tenets of TaeKwonDo\n\nye ui| :| courtesy \n---|---|--- \nyom chi| :| integrity \nin nae| :| perseverance \nkuk gi| :| self-control (also \"jah jeh\") \nbaekjool| :| indomitable spirit (also \"boolgool eui jung shin\") \n\n### Body Movements\n\nmom omgigi| :| movement of the body \n---|---|--- \nmahki| :| block \nchagi| :| kick \nchirugi| :| thrust (or punch) \nchigi| :| strike (with the hand) \njeek gi| :| strike (with the foot) \nbahk gi| :| strike (with the head) \nsahn ki sool| :| hand technique \nbahl ki sool| :| foot technique \nkyorugi| :| sparring \nbituro| :| twisting \ngamya| :| stepping (also \"omkyuh didigi\") \nkuht neun| :| walking \nuro| :| moving in a particular direction (e.g. \"ahp uro gamya\" - stepping\nforward) \nbang hyang bakoogi| :| changing direction \nbitkyuh surgi| :| escaping \ntdwim yu| :| jumping \ndora| :| to turn \ndolmyo| :| spinning \nmee keul myu| :| sliding (also \"mee kul gi\") \njupgi| :| holding/grabbing \ndonzigi| :| throwing \ngoorugi| :| rolling/tumbling \npyihagi| :| dodging \nhecho| :| spreading \nmoyo| :| gathering \nbojoo| :| covering \n\n### Directions\n\noo| :| right (also \"oh-ruen\") \n---|---|--- \njoa| :| left (also \"wen\") \nahp| :| front \nahn| :| inner \nbahkat| :| outer \nbahndae| :| reverse \ndwi| :| back \nahnuro| :| inward \nbahkuro| :| outward \nwhee| :| high (up) \nwhee uro| :| upward \nguande| :| middle \nulgool| :| high section (also \"sahngdahn\") \nmomtong| :| middle section (also \"chungdahn\") \nahrae| :| low section (also \"hahdahn\") \n\n### Rank\n\nkagup| :| rank \n---|---|--- \ngup| :| grade \ndan| :| degree \nsimsa| :| grading (or promotional) test \nsimsa kwan| :| examiner \ndan gup jedo| :| system of rank \n\n### Hand Positions\n\nsahnkal| :| knifehand \n---|---|--- \nsahnkal jecho| :| knifehand with palm up \nsahnkal deung| :| ridgehand (also \"oppun sahnkal\") \nsahn bahtong| :| palm heel (also \"bahtong sahn\") \nsahn deung| :| back hand (also \"deung sahn\") \nah keum sahn| :| arc hand \ngalkwi sahn| :| ripping (or raking) hand \njipke sahn| :| pincers hand \njoomok| :| fist \ndeung joomuk| :| back fist \nyup joomuk| :| side fist \nme joomuk| :| hammer-fist \ninju joomuk| :| forefinger one-knuckle fist \nbamchu joomuk| :| middle-finger one-knuckle fist \ndoo bam joomuk| :| two-knuckle fist \npyun joomuk| :| flat (or open) fist \nomji joomuk| :| thumb-knuckle fist \nkwan soo| :| spearhand (also \"pyun sahnkeut\") \nsahnkeut| :| spearfinger \ngawi sahnkeut| :| scissors-shaped spearfingers \n\n### Hand Attacks\n\nbahro chirugi| :| straight (return) punch \n---|---|--- \nbahndae chirugi| :| reverse punch \ngullgi chirugi| :| hook punch \nyung seuk chirugi| :| combination (consecutive) punch \ndoo bun chirugi| :| double punch \nsae bun chirugi| :| triple punch \nsahnkeut chirugi| :| spearfinger thrust \nsewo chirugi| :| vertical punch \ngotjang chirugi| :| vertical fist punch \ndolrya chirugi| :| round punch \ndwijubo chirugi| :| upset punch \nsoteum chirugi| :| spring punch \nnehryuh chirugi| :| downward punch \nchi chirugi| :| uppercut punch \njae chuh chirugi| :| upper punch (also \"jae chin chirugi\") \ndoo joomuk chirugi| :| doublefist punch \ndikootja chirugi| :| `U' (or `C') shaped punch (hi-lo) \nsosum chirugi| :| double uppercut punch \nkeumgang chirugi| :| diamond-shaped punch \nnalgeh chirugi| :| wing-shaped punch \n\n### Blocks\n\nbahkat palmahk mahki| :| outer forearm block \n---|---|--- \nahn palmahk mahki| :| inner forearm block \nsahng palmahk mahki| :| twin forearm block \nahnuro mahki| :| inward block \nbahkuro mahki| :| outward block \nahrae mahki| :| low block \ncho kyo mahki| :| rising block \ndaebi mahki| :| guarding block \nbituro mahki| :| twisting block \ngahwi mahki| :| scissors block \nkeumgang mahki| :| diamond-shaped (Hercules) block \ngutjha mahki| :| `9'-shaped block (cross block) \nyeot pero mahki| :| `X'-shaped block (also \"kyo cha mahki\") \nsanteul mahki| :| mountain-shaped block (also \"osanteul mahki\") \nweh santeul mahki| :| part mountain-shaped block \nutgallruyuh mahki| :| cross block (also \"utgiruh mahki\") \nhechuh mahki| :| scattered block (or wedge block) \nhwang so mahki| :| ox (or \"bull\") block \nbahtangsahn nooluh mahki| :| pressing down block \ndeuluh oll ryu mahki| :| upward scooping fist block \n\n### Kicks\n\ncha olligi| :| stretching kick \n---|---|--- \njillo chagi| :| thrusting kick \nahp chagi| :| front kick \nyup chagi| :| side kick \ndolrya chagi| :| round (roundhouse) kick \ndwi chagi| :| back kick \nbahndae dolrya chagi| :| reverse round kick (\"hook kick\" for some styles) \ndwi dolrya chagi| :| back round kick (\"hook kick\" for some styles) \ngullgi chagi| :| hook kick (also \"golcho chagi\" or \"golro chagi\") \nbahndall chagi| :| crescent kick (literally \"half moon kick\") \nhoohrio chagi| :| wheel kick \nbeet chagi| :| slant (or instep) kick \nbahn dolrya chagi| :| half round kick (also \"instep kick\") \nbeakya chagi| :| slap kick \nnehryuh jeek gi| :| ax kick; literally \"downward foot strike\" \nhwe jun chagi| :| swing kick \nmil a chagi| :| pushing kick (also \"mil gi chagi\") \ngokwang i chagi| :| pickax kick \npyojuk chagi| :| target kick \ndolmyo chagi| :| spinning kick \ntdwim yah chagi| :| jumping kick \nyung seuk chagi| :| combination (consecutive) kick \nmeekulmyu chagi| :| sliding kick (also \"mikulgi chagi\") \ngoollruh chagi| :| rolling kick \nnatgeh tdwim yu chagi| :| hopping kick \nnalla chagi| :| flying kick (also \"goong jung chagi\") \ngahwi chagi| :| scissors kick \nillja chagi| :| linear kick \njapgo chagi| :| holding (grasp) kick \nohpo chagi| :| falling kick (leg sweep) \nnachu oh chagi| :| stooping kick \n\n### Stances\n\nsohgi| :| stance \n---|---|--- \njah seh| :| posture (or stance) [used instead of \"sohgi\" in some styles] \nahnjun sohgi| :| sitting stance \nahp sohgi| :| front stance \nahp koo bi sohgi| :| front bent knee stance (also just \"ahp koo bi\") \ndwi sohgi| :| back stance \ndwi koo bi sohgi| :| back bent knee stance (also just \"dwi koo bi\") \nbeom sohgi| :| cat (or tiger) stance (also \"goyang-i sohgi\") \nkuht neun sohgi| :| walking stance \njuchoom sohgi| :| horseback riding stance (\"kima sohgi\" in some styles) \nmot sohgi| :| fighting stance \nkyorugi sohgi| :| sparring stance \nchoon bi sohgi| :| ready stance (also \"pyeonhi sohgi\") \ngibon sohgi| :| basic stance \nguande sohgi| :| middle stance \nnaranhee sohgi| :| parallel stance \nniun ja sohgi| :| `L'-stance \ngojang sohgi| :| fixed (lower-back) stance \nsa sun sohgi| :| diagonal stance \ngyuttari sohgi| :| fixed balance (or bent knee) stance \nkoh ah sohgi| :| crossed foot stance \nkyo cha sohgi| :| `X'-stance \nmo ah sohgi| :| close stance \njoong-rib sohgi| :| neutral stance \ndong yuk sohgi| :| dynamic stance \ncha yun sohgi| :| natural stance \nchagi sohgi| :| kicking stance \nhahktari sohgi| :| crane stance (also \"ue bal sohgi\") \n\n### Sparring\n\nkyorugi| :| (free) sparring \n---|---|--- \nhan bun kyorugi| :| one step sparring \ndoo bun kyorugi| :| two step sparring \nsae bun kyorugi| :| three step sparring \nbahn ja yu kyorugi| :| semi free sparring \nmachu oh kyorugi| :| arranged free sparring \njeon| :| round (competition segment) \nshihap| :| bout or match \njeum| :| point \nshi gan| :| time out \nkeum bahk| :| out of bounds \nkyong go| :| warning \ngam jeum| :| deduction of point \nshil kyuk| :| disqualification \nboo sang| :| injury \nseung| :| win \nbi kim| :| tie \nchung| :| blue \nhong| :| red \nhin| :| white \njajun bahl| :| use of footwork to dodge a technique \nnachugi| :| body evasion by \"ducking\" \n\n### Forms\n\npoomse| :| form (pronounced \"poom-say\"), also \"hyung\" \n---|---|--- \ntul| :| patterns \njang| :| similar to a page or a chapter \nyung seuk| :| combination \nsa bang hyang| :| four direction \n\n### Uniform\n\ndhee| :| belt \n---|---|--- \ndobok| :| uniform \nha'i| :| training pants \n\n### Equipment\n\nhogoo| :| chest protector (also \"bohogoo\") \n---|---|--- \nsahn boho jang kap| :| protective gloves \npahlmahk bohodae| :| forearm guard \njung kang yi bohodae| :| shin guard \nnang shim bohodae| :| groin cup \nmuh ree bohodae| :| protective head gear \neep bohodae| :| mouth guard \n\n### Commands\n\ncha ryuht| :| attention \n---|---|--- \nchoon bi| :| ready \nbah ro| :| return to starting position \ndwi uro dorah| :| about face \ndorah| :| turn \nelosoh| :| stand \ngomahn| :| stop (also \"mum cho\") \ngeuk gi hyang ha yoh| :| face the flag \njwa woo hyang woo| :| face each other \nsah bum nim keh| :| face instructor/master \nsun bae nim keh| :| face senior student \nsimsa kwan nim keh| :| face examiner/tester \ndobok dahnjung| :| fix your uniform \ndhee dahnjung| :| fix your belt \nhai sahn| :| class dismissed (also \"hae cho\") \njonglee| :| line up (also \"ji hap\" and \"jung yul\") \nkyung nae| :| bow \nahnjoe| :| sit \nkool o angi| :| kneel (kneeling) \nbah ro angi| :| sit in lotus position (yoga posture) \nbahl bah kwah| :| switch your stance (switch your feet) \nkoo ryung op see| :| in your own time \nseijak| :| begin \nshiuh| :| relax \nkalyeo| :| break (or stop) \nkae sok| :| continue \n\n### Common Phrases\n\nye| :| yes (also \"ne\") \n---|---|--- \nanio| :| no \nkahm sa hamnida| :| thank you \nkomap sumnida| :| less formal form of \"thank you\" \ncheon maeneyo| :| you're welcome (literally \"Don't mention it!\") \ncheuk ka hamnida| :| congratulations! \nahnyong hasimnika| :| How are you? (literally \"Are you well?\" or \"Are you at\npeace?\") \nahnyong hasayo| :| less formal form of \"How are you?\" \nyoboseyo| :| hello (used on the phone or to get someone's attention; literally\n\"Please look here!\") \nahnyonghee gasipsiyo| :| good-bye (to the person who is leaving); literally\n\"Go in peace!\" \nahnyonghee gyesipsiyo| :| good-bye (to the person who is staying); literally\n\"Stay in peace!\" \nahnyonghee gasayo| :| less formal form of \"good-bye\" (to the person who is\nleaving) \nahnyonghee gyesayo| :| less formal form of \"good-bye\" (to the person who is\nstaying) \npangap seumnida| :| Pleased to meet you! \ntoh poepkeseoyo| :| See you later! \neoseo osayo| :| Welcome! \nchoesong hamnida| :| I'm sorry \nmian hamnida| :| less formal form of \"I'm sorry!\" \nshillye hamnida| :| Excuse me! (asking forgiveness for an impolite act) \nkwaen chanayo| :| That's all right \nahlge seoyo| :| I understand \nmoreuge seoyo| :| I don't understand \nchaemi isseoyo| :| It is fun (or interesting)! \n\n### Titles\n\ndo joo nim| :| founder (of the art) \n---|---|--- \nkwan jang nim| :| grandmaster \nchung sah nim| :| chief instructor (or \"chief master\") \nsah bum nim| :| instructor (or \"master\") \nsah boo nim| :| more intimate and respectful form of \"sah bum nim\"; literally\n\"teaching father\" \nkyo sah nim| :| teacher (also \"seon saeng nim\") \nsun bae nim| :| senior student \nhu bae nim| :| junior student \nhak saeng| :| student \nsuryun saeng| :| trainee \njeja| :| pupil \njoo sim| :| referee \nbu sim| :| judge \nbae sim| :| juror \nkae sim| :| time keeper \nki rohk| :| recorder \n\n### Miscellaneous\n\ndojang| :| place where one trains (house of discipline) \n---|---|--- \ngong-kyok| :| offense \nhosinsool| :| self-defense \nmukyum| :| meditation \nkihap| :| yell \njung shin yuk| :| mental strength, or martial art spirit (also \"moodo jung\nshin\") \njung shin dong il| :| concentration of the mind \njung shin soo yang| :| development (training) of the mind \njung do| :| the \"right\" way (correctness of action) \nsim shin dahn ryun| :| mind and body discipline \nchung myung kwon| :| development (training) of the body, mind, and spirit \nchi shik| :| knowledge of mind and thoughts \nheng dong| :| execution (action) of the body and its techniques \npil seung| :| certain victory \nil sok pil sai| :| one strike must kill \nho hyoop| :| breathing \nshim ho hyoop| :| breathing control (deep breathing) \nhimm| :| force or power \nki| :| life-energy \ndahnjun| :| the center of your \"ki\" \nbokboo| :| the stomach area where \"ki\" is generated. \nchoong sim| :| center of gravity \nchojum| :| focus (focal point) of your energy \njeung ga| :| increase (to strengthen or augment) \nkyuk pa| :| breaking (the art of breaking boards, bricks, and tiles) \nshibum| :| demonstration (or exhibition) \npyugi| :| stretching \nye jol| :| etiquette \njon gyung| :| respect \nchoong sung| :| loyalty (also \"eui ri\") \njung jhik| :| honesty \nkahjok| :| family \n\nReturn to\n\nThe Martial Arts Resource\n\n"},{"original_url":"https://www.koreanfluent.com/cross_cultural/korean_numbers/korean_numbers.htm","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20210425110035/https://www.koreanfluent.com/cross_cultural/korean_numbers/korean_numbers.htm","parsed_text":{"title":"Counting Numbers in Korean – The Korean Numbering System","passages":["This article will explain how to count numbers, money (currency) and other objects in Korean. Numbers from 1 to very large numbers (trillions) will be covered.","When we learn a foreign language, one thing we want to know at an early stage is how to count numbers in that language. Numbers, however, may well be the most complicated part of Korean.","Koreans use two different numbering systems, depending on the object being counted (e.g. money, phone number, people, hours, or simply how many there are).","In this short conversation, number \"10\" is mentioned twice, but two completely different words are spoken. For \"10 Won\" (for counting money), one counting system is used, and for \"10 of these\", a different one is used. And the choice is not a matter of style. If you mix up the counting systems, the clerk would have no clue what you are trying to say.","System 1| System 2 ---|--- Origin| Related to the Chinese language, this system was introduced into Korean probably around the 2^nd century B.C. Thus, this is the \"new\" system.| An ancient system, used by Koreans since time immemorial. The linguistic origin is obscure. Usage| Preferred system for counting money and large numbers — See Table 2 for details| Preferred system for counting a manageable number (fewer than 100) of objects other than currency — See Table 2 for details","Object Being Counted (word following the number)| Number Mentioned ---|--- 0| 1 - 10| 11 - 19| 20 - 99| 100 - Infinity All objects (people, trees, birds, books, tickets, pieces, etc.) other than the objects listed below| System 1 (System 2 can be used in colloquial expressions.)| System 2| System 2 is more natural. (System 1 can be used but may sound mildly military-like or bureaucratic.)| Both systems are equally acceptable. (The usage of System 1 increases as the number becomes larger in this range.)| System 1 (System 2 sounds archaic and may not be understood; used in poetic expressions only.) Arrows in both directions mean that one system is used from 0 to infinity. Money (currency)| <--- System 1 ---> Age| <--- System 2 ---> (beyond 100, System 1 + System 2 composite form is used) Number in postal address| <--- System 1 ---> Phone number| <--- System 1 ---> Day, Month & Year| <--- System 1 ---> Hour| 0 System 1| 1 - 10 System 2| 11 - 19 System 2 is more natural. (System 1 is also used in the military and government.)| 20 - 99 Both systems are equally acceptable.| 100 - Infinity System 1 Minute| <--- System 1 ---> Number before units of length, area, weight & volume (kilogram, meter, inch, pound, etc.); and number before %| <--- System 1 ---> Mathematical integer (number not followed by any object or unit)| <--- System 1 --->","The following 16 words are all you need to know to count from zero to trillion and beyond (in System 1).","The numbers in the table above are divided into 4 groups according to the Korean logic. You might have noticed that the English words that serve as grand units (million, billion, etc.) appear out of register with the group division in the figure. As can be seen in Figure 1 below, there is a major difference between the Korean and English numbering systems. In English, the word \"thousand\" is a grand unit. Numbers larger than a thousand are expressed as multiples of a thousand (one thousand, ten thousand, hundred thousand...). Then, at 1,000,000 (which is one thousand-fold greater than 1,000), another grand unit, \"million\", is introduced. The word \"million\" remains as the grand unit until the number hits one billion. In this manner, the grand unit for large numbers changes at every thousand-fold interval in English.","There is nothing unusual about the Korean word \"chun\", which means 1,000 – it is a direct counterpart of the English word \"thousand\". The situation, however, soon diverges. In Korean, a new word (\"mahn\", meaning 10,000) is introduced at 10,000. From 10,000 and up, the grand unit changes at every 10,000-fold interval (not 1,000-fold). Thus, in Korean, there is no specific word for \"million\". One million is simply referred to as \"hundred mahn\" (100 times 10,000), and ten million is \"thousand mahn\" (1,000 times 10,000), and so on. At 100,000,000, another grand unit \"uck\" begins to be used. The difference is illustrated in Figure 1. (This issue concerns System 1 only, for System 2 is not used for large numbers.)","Koreans do use commas in numbers. However, as they consider the use of commas a Western practice, they put the commas in the Western way (as a “thousand” separator). In other words, the commas have no correlation with the Korean counting units beyond the number 9,999.","Now, let's practice mixing and matching numbers in this system. The component words (1 - 10) are shown again in Table 5 so that you don’t have to scroll up.","0| 영| young ---|---|--- 1| 일| eel 2| 이| ee 3| 삼| sahm 4| 사| sah 5| 오| oh 6| 육| yook 7| 칠| chil 8| 팔| pahl 9| 구| goo 10| 십| sib","In English, the verbal expression for 3,000 is a composite of “three” and “thousand”; 300 is a composite of “three” and “hundred”. The expression for 30, however, is not a composite (“three ten”), because there is a separate word for it (“thirty”). In Korean, 30 is “three ten” (a composite); 40 is “four ten”, and so on. Thus, 33 is “three ten three”, and 47 is “four ten seven”.","Number| Korean| Pronunciation| Words to Combine ---|---|---|--- 11| 십일| sib-eel| 10 & 1 12| 십이| sib-ee| 10 & 2 13| 십삼| sib-sahm| 10 & 3 14| 십사| sib-sah| 10 & 4 15| 십오| sib-oh| 10 & 5 16| 십육| sib-yook| 10 & 6 17| 십칠| sib-chil| 10 & 7 18| 십팔| sib-pahl| 10 & 8 19| 십구| sib-goo| 10 & 9 20| 이십| ee-sib| 2 & 10 21| 이십일| ee-sib-eel| 2 & 10 & 1 22| 이십이| ee-sib-ee| 2 & 10 & 2 23| 이십삼| ee-sib-sahm| 2 & 10 & 3 30| 삼십| sahm-sib| 3 & 10 35| 삼십오| sahm-sib-oh| 3 & 10 & 5 70| 칠십| chil-sib| 7 & 10 77| 칠십칠| chil-sib-chil| 7 & 10 & 7 90| 구십| goo-sib| 9 & 10 98| 구십팔| goo-sib-pahl| 9 & 10 & 8 99| 구십구| goo-sib-goo| 9 & 10 & 9","Let’s move on to the 100 - 1,000 range. The first number, 100, is somewhat special, as there are two ways to pronounce it, “hundred” or “one hundred”, as in English. The simpler form, “hundred”, is more natural in most contexts. The same is also true for 1,000, 10,000, etc.","Number| Korean| Pronunciation| Words to Combine ---|---|---|--- 100| 백| bag| 100 일백| eel-bag| 1 & 100 200| 이백| ee-bag| 2 & 100 300| 삼백| sahm-bag| 3 & 100 400| 사백| sah-bag| 4 & 100 500| 오백| oh-bag| 5 & 100 600| 육백| yook-bag| 6 & 100 700| 칠백| chil-bag| 7 & 100 800| 팔백| pahl-bag| 8 & 100 900| 구백| goo-bag| 9 & 100 1,000| 천| chun| 1,000 일천| eel-chun| 1 & 1,000","(The pronunciation of the Korean word for 100 is very similar to that of the English word “bag”.) (The vowel sound /u/ in “chun” is similar to the vowel in the English word “bun”.)","Now that we know the hundreds, we can combine them with smaller numbers to make non-round numbers in this range. Some examples are shown in Table 8.","Hereinafter in this article, the rarely-used “one hundred” or “one thousand” expressions will not be included in tables; only the preferred simpler forms, “hundred” and “thousand”, will be shown in number combinations.","Number| Korean| Pronunciation| Words to Combine ---|---|---|--- 101| 백일| bag-eel| 100 & 1 102| 백이| bag-ee| 100 & 2 103| 백삼| bag-sahm| 100 & 3 109| 백구| bag-goo| 100 & 9 110| 백십| bag-sib| 100 & 10 111| 백십일| bag-sib-eel| 100 & 10 & 1 118| 백십팔| bag-sib-pahl| 100 & 10 & 8 120| 백이십| bag-ee-sib| 100 & 2 & 10 125| 백이십오| bag-ee-sib-oh| 100 & 2 & 10 & 5 199| 백구십구| bag-goo-sib-goo| 100 & 9 & 10 & 9 201| 이백일| ee-bag-eel| 2 & 100 & 1 234| 이백삼십사| ee-bag-sahm-sib-sah| 2 & 100 & 3 & 10 & 4 358| 삼백오십팔| sahm-bag-oh-sib-pahl| 3 & 100 & 5 & 10 & 8 360| 삼백육십| sahm-bag-yook-sib| 3 & 100 & 6 & 10 540| 오백사십| oh-bag-sah-sib| 5 & 100 & 4 & 10 685| 육백팔십오| yook-bag-pahl-sib-oh| 6 & 100 & 8 & 10 & 5 812| 팔백십이| pahl-bag-sib-ee| 8 & 100 & 10 & 2 907| 구백칠| goo-bag-chil| 9 & 100 & 7 998| 구백구십팔| goo-bag-goo-sib-pahl| 9 & 100 & 9 & 10 & 8 999| 구백구십구| goo-bag-goo-sib-goo| 9 & 100 & 9 & 10 & 9","We can now explore even larger numbers, which are particularly important for understanding Korean business documents. Since the exchange rate for the Korean currency, Won, fluctuates around 1,000 Won to 1 U.S. Dollar, monetary amounts mentioned in Korean documents tend to be large. An average car may cost tens of millions of Won, and the price of a small condominium could easily be in the range of hundreds of millions. South Korean government’s 2019 budget was 469 trillion Won.","But there are no new rules you need to learn to count very large numbers. If you understood the underlying patterns in the above examples, you can easily compose numbers to one trillion and beyond.","Let's make some numbers in the 1,000 - 10,000 range. The word for “thousand” is “chun” in Korean. And, as we have learned in Figure 1 above, the Korean language has a special word for 10,000, which is pronounced “mahn”.","Number| Korean| Pronunciation| Words to Combine ---|---|---|--- 1,000| 천| chun| 1,000 2,000| 이천| ee-chun| 2 & 1,000 3,000| 삼천| sahm-chun| 3 & 1,000 9,000| 구천| goo-chun| 9 & 1,000 10,000| 만| mahn| 10,000","To compose other numbers in this range, simply add hundreds and lower numbers as we have learned so far. Some examples are in Table 11.","Number| Korean| Pronunciation| Words to Combine ---|---|---|--- 1,001| 천일| chun-eel| 1,000 & 1 2,003| 이천삼| ee-chun-sahm| 2 & 1,000 & 3 2,054| 이천오십사| ee-chun-oh-sib-sah| 2 & 1,000 & 5 & 10 & 4 3,009| 삼천구| sahm-chun-goo| 3 & 1,000 & 9 3,857| 삼천팔백오십칠| sahm-chun-pahl-bag-oh-sib-chil| 3 & 1,000 & 8 & 100 & 5 & 10 & 7 6,300| 육천삼백| yook-chun-sahm-bag| 6 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 9,781| 구천칠백팔십일| goo-chun-chil-bag-pahl-sib-eel| 9 & 1,000 & 7 & 100 & 8 & 10 & 1 9,999| 구천구백구십구| goo-chun-goo-bag-goo-sib-goo| 9 & 1,000 & 9 & 100 & 9 & 10 & 9 10,000| 만| mahn| 10,000","Let's now explore numbers from 10,001 up to one hundred million. When dealing with numbers in this range, it is important to be reminded that there is no specific word for \"million\" in Korean. Millions are expressed as multiples of \"mahn\" (10,000), until another unit is introduced at one hundred million. Also recall that the grand unit changes at every ten-thousand fold interval (not thousand-fold interval). To see these points yourself, pay special attention to the words that precede \"mahn\" in Table 12 – those are multipliers of \"mahn\". (In this and the following tables, the word \"mahn\" is written in red to make it conspicuous to first-time learners.)","Number| Korean| Pronunciation| Words to Combine ---|---|---|--- 10,000| 만| mahn| 10,000 20,000| 이만| ee-mahn| 2 & 10,000 30,000| 삼만| sahm-mahn| 3 & 10,000 100,000| 십만| sib-mahn| 10 & 10,000 200,000| 이십만| ee-sib-mahn| 2 &10 & 10,000 500,000| 오십만| oh-sib-mahn| 5 & 10 & 10,000 1,000,000| 백만| bag-mahn| 100 & 10,000 5,000,000| 오백만| oh-bag-mahn| 5 & 100 & 10,000 10,000,000| 천만| chun-mahn| 1,000 & 10,000 50,000,000| 오천만| oh-chun-mahn| 5 & 1,000 & 10,000 90,000,000| 구천만| goo-chun-mahn| 9 & 1,000 & 10,000","This is probably a good juncture to mention that there is a minor typographical convention in Korean. When writing a large number in Korean, a space should be placed after the word \"mahn\". This gives the reader a pause, in a manner consistent with the underlying logic (grand unit progression). However, Korean business documents you get to see may or may not have such spaces. While newspapers editors and book publishers adhere to the rule, many ordinary business people may not be aware of it.","Number| Korean| Words to Combine ---|---|--- 11,000| 만 천| 10,000 & 1,000 20,000| 이만| 2 & 10,000 26,000| 이만 육천| 2 & 10,000 & 6 & 1,000 90,000| 구만| 9 & 10,000 99,000| 구만 구천| 9 & 10,000 & 9 & 1,000 100,000| 십만| 10 & 10,000 103,000| 십만 삼천| 10 & 10,000 & 3 & 1,000 200,000| 이십만| 2 & 10 & 10,000 204,000| 이십만 사천| 2 & 10 & 10,000 & 4 & 1,000 264,000| 이십육만 사천| 2 & 10 & 6 & 10,000 & 4 & 1,000 900,000| 구십만| 9 & 10 & 10,000 1,000,000| 백만| 100 & 10,000 7,000,000| 칠백만| 7 & 100 & 10,000 10,000,000| 천만| 1,000 & 10,000 20,000,000| 이천만| 2 & 1,000 & 10,000 83,000,000| 팔천삼백만| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 10,000 83,700,000| 팔천삼백칠십만| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 7 & 10 & 10,000 83,750,000| 팔천삼백칠십오만| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 7 & 10 & 5 & 10,000 83,752,000| 팔천삼백칠십오만 이천| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 7 & 10 & 5 & 10,000 & 2 & 1,000 80,752,000| 팔천칠십오만 이천| 8 & 1,000 & 7 & 10 & 5 & 10,000 & 2 & 1,000 80,052,000| 팔천오만 이천| 8 & 1,000 & 5 & 10,000 & 2 & 1,000 80,002,000| 팔천만 이천| 8 & 1,000 & 10,000 & 2 & 1,000 99,999,000| 구천구백구십구만 구천| 9 & 1,000 & 9 & 100 & 9 & 10 & 9 & 10,000 & 9 & 1,000","How about non-round numbers in this range? To help first-time learners, we will use one of the numbers in the above table (83,752,000) as a backbone and add smaller numbers to it. Other numbers shown in Table 14 are also based on the numbers included in Table 13.","Number| Korean| Words to Combine ---|---|--- 83,752,000| 팔천삼백칠십오만 이천| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 7 & 10 & 5 & 10,000 & 2 & 1,000 83,752,100| 팔천삼백칠십오만 이천백| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 7 & 10 & 5 & 10,000 & 2 & 1,000 & 100 83,752,190| 팔천삼백칠십오만 이천백구십| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 7 & 10 & 5 & 10,000 & 2 & 1,000 & 100 & 9 & 10 83,752,195| 팔천삼백칠십오만 이천백구십오| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 7 & 10 & 5 & 10,000 & 2 & 1,000 & 100 & 9 & 10 & 5 83,752,105| 팔천삼백칠십오만 이천백오| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 7 & 10 & 5 & 10,000 & 2 & 1,000 & 100 & 5 83,752,005| 팔천삼백칠십오만 이천오| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 7 & 10 & 5 & 10,000 & 2 & 1,000 & 5 83,750,005| 팔천삼백칠십오만 오| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 7 & 10 & 5 & 10,000 & 5 83,700,005| 팔천삼백칠십만 오| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 7 & 10 & 10,000 & 5 83,000,005| 팔천삼백만 오| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 10,000 & 5 83,000,000| 팔천삼백만| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 10,000 83,000,095| 팔천삼백만 구십오| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 10,000 & 9 & 10 & 5 83,000,195| 팔천삼백만 백구십오| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 10,000 & 100 & 9 & 10 & 5 83,002,195| 팔천삼백만 이천백구십오| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 10,000 & 2 & 1,000 & 100 & 9 & 10 & 5 83,000,005| 팔천삼백만 오| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 10,000 & 5 99,999,999| 구천구백구십구만 구천구백구십구| 9 & 1,000 & 9 & 100 & & 9 & 10 & 9 10,000 & 9 & 1,000 & 9 & 100 & 9 & 10 & 9","Number| Korean| Words to Combine ---|---|--- 100,000,000| 억| 100,000,000 200,000,000| 이억| 2 & 100,000,000 900,000,000| 구억| 9 & 100,000,000 935,000,000| 구억 삼천오백만| 9 & 100,000,000 & 3 & 1,000 & 5 & 100 & 10,000 1,000,000,000| 십억| 10 & 100,000,000 5,000,000,000| 오십억| 5 & 10 & 100,000,000 10,000,000,000| 백억| 100 & 100,000,000 43,590,000,000| 사백삼십오억 구천만| 4 & 100 & 3 & 10 & 5 & 100,000,000 & 9 & 1,000 & 10,000 50,000,000,000| 오백억| 5 & 100 & 100,000,000 100,000,000,000| 천억| 1,000 & 100,000,000 500,000,000,000| 오천억| 5 & 1,000 & 100,000,000","As the grand unit changes at every ten-thousand fold interval in Korean, the next unit is 1,000,000,000,000, which is 10,000 times greater than \"uck\". This unit is \"jo\". It is a direct counterpart of the English word \"trillion\".","The component words of this system are shown in Table 20. Being the more ancient system, System 2 is deeply integral to the Korean language, and the endings of some numbers change depending on the context.","In this system, a number can be spoken (and written) in two different ways – the noun form or the adjective form. Suppose you saw a group of geese while driving by a farm and start counting them, \"One! Two! Three!.... \". By saying the numbers in this way, at least in the Korean logic, you are treating the numbers simply as integers, because each number is not followed by any unit or counted object. For such numbers (mathematical integers) you should use the noun form (stand-alone form). On the other hand, if you counted the geese by saying “1 mahree, 2 mahree, 3 mahree ...” (\"mahree\" is a Korean unit for counting animals), then the numbers should be in the adjective form, because each number is a modifier of what follows (“mahree”).","This noun / adjective consideration applies to System 2 only. In System 1, there is only one form for each number, which you can use regardless of whether the number is followed by a unit or object.","Noun Form| Adjective Form* ---|--- 1| 하나| hah nah| 한| hahn 2| 둘| dool| 두| doo 3| 셋| seht| 세| seh 4| 넷| neht| 네| neh 5| 다섯| dah suht| same as the noun form 6| 여섯| yu suht| same as the noun form 7| 일곱| eel gob| same as the noun form 8| 여덟| yu dul| same as the noun form 9| 아홉| ah hob| same as the noun form 10| 열| yul| same as the noun form 20| 스물| smool| 스무| smoo 30| 서른| suh reun| same as the noun form 40| 마흔| mah heun| same as the noun form 50| 쉰| sheen| same as the noun form 60| 예순| yeh soon| same as the noun form 70| 일흔| eel heun| same as the noun form 80| 여든| yu deun| same as the noun form 90| 아흔| ah heun| same as the noun form","(* In addition to the ones shown in the table, there are additional adjective forms, which become the preferred forms in certain contexts. The additional forms are not included in the table, since the forms shown here are perfectly adequate for all contexts, especially when spoken by foreigners.)","Examples of non-round numbers in this system are in Table 21. Note that the noun / adjective choice concerns the last syllable only, and all other syllables remain in the \"noun form\" even when the number is used as an adjective.","Noun Form| Adjective Form ---|--- 11| 열하나| yul hah nah| 열한| yul hahn 23| 스물셋| smool seht| 스물세| smool seh 38| 서른여덟| suh reun yu dul| same as the noun form 57| 쉰일곱| sheen eel gob| same as the noun form 82| 여든둘| yu deun dool| 여든두| yu deun doo 99| 아흔아홉| ah heun ah hob| same as the noun form","For numbers 100 and up, System 1 is the form most often used in modern times. Some people, however, perceive System 1 as tinged with foreign (Chinese) colors and not sufficiently Korean, even though the system has been in use in Korea for more than 2,000 years. Korean linguists and teachers of the \"purist\" type recommend that, in conversational Korean at least, numbers should be vernacularized (“Koreanized”) as much possible. For a large number spoken (or written) as a System 1 number, the way to vernacularize it is to convert the portion of the number lower than 100 to System 2 numbers. The result will be a “chimera” (composite), partly System 1 (for the portion larger than 100) and partly System 2 (for lower units).","Examples are in Table 22. In the table, the black portions are based on System 1 and the orange portions are System 2 (or vernacular) numbers.","Such composite forms are often seen in scripts meant to be listener-friendly. For example, most Korean news anchors take the effort to say all numbers in the vernacularized (composite) form. Ordinary people, however, nowadays prefer to use the straight System 1 for large numbers, because it is cumbersome to make composites and they don't see foreignness in System 1 any longer."]},"parsed_md":"Counting Numbers in Korean – The Korean Numbering System\n\nKorean Translation Services\n\nHome\n\n||\n\nKorean Numbers\n\n * Counting Numbers in Korean\n * Korean Numbers 1-100\n\n||\n\nCorporate Titles\n\n * Korean Corporate Titles\n\n||\n\nTyping Korean\n\n * How to Type Korean on a Computer\n\n||\n\nKorean Alphabet\n\n * Korean Alphabet Made Easy\n * Korean Consonants\n * Korean Vowels\n\n||\n\nArticle List\n\n * Article List\n\n# Counting Numbers in Korean\n\nThis article will explain how to count numbers, money (currency) and other\nobjects in Korean. Numbers from 1 to very large numbers (trillions) will be\ncovered.\n\nTable of Contents\n\nClick a line to navigate within this article.\n\nOverview Table 1: Two Counting Systems Table 2: Choosing the Correct System to\nUse Detailed Explanations System 1 Component Words & Grand Units Table 3:\nComponent Words of System 1 Table 4: Round Numbers in System 1 Figure 1:\nProgression of Grand Units Composition Practice • 0 - 100 Range Table 5:\nComponent Words Self-Test Quiz 1 Table 6: Numbers in the 11 - 99 Range Self-\nTest Quiz 2 • 100 - 1,000 Range Table 7: Hundreds Table 8: Numbers in the 100\n- 999 Range Self-Test Quiz 3 • 1,000 - 10,000 Range Table 9: Korean Words for\n1,000 & 10,000 Table 10: Thousands Table 11: Examples up to 10,000 Self-Test\nQuiz 4 • 10,000 - Hundred Million Range Table 12: Numbers Rounded at the Ten-\nThousands Table 13: Numbers Rounded at the Thousands Table 14: Examples in the\nTens of Millions Range Self-Test Quiz 5 • Hundred Million to Numbers Close to\na Trillion Table 15: Korean Word for 100,000,000 Table 16: Numbers Rounded at\nthe Hundreds of Millions Table 17: Examples up to Hundreds of Millions • One\nTrillion and Beyond Table 18: Korean Word for \"Trillion\" Table 19: Numbers\nBeyond One Trillion\n\nSYSTEM 2 Composition Practice Table 20: Component Words of System 2 Table 21:\nExamples of Numbers in System 2 Self-Test Quiz 6\n\nComposite System (Systems 1 + 2) Table 22: Large Numbers Vernacularized\n\nQuick Reference (opens in a new window/tab): Korean Numbers 1 - 100 Written\nOut in Full\n\n## Two Counting Systems in Korean\n\nWhen we learn a foreign language, one thing we want to know at an early stage\nis how to count numbers in that language. Numbers, however, may well be the\nmost complicated part of Korean.\n\nKoreans use two different numbering systems, depending on the object being\ncounted (e.g. money, phone number, people, hours, or simply how many there\nare).\n\nImagine you are talking to a clerk at a gift shop in Korea:\n\n\"How much are these?\"\n\n\"They're 10 Won [Korean currency] each.\"\n\n\"Can I get 10 of these?\"\n\n\"Sure.\"\n\nIn this short conversation, number \"10\" is mentioned twice, but two completely\ndifferent words are spoken. For \"10 Won\" (for counting money), one counting\nsystem is used, and for \"10 of these\", a different one is used. And the choice\nis not a matter of style. If you mix up the counting systems, the clerk would\nhave no clue what you are trying to say.\n\nThe two systems are summarized in Tables 1 & 2 and explained in detail below.\n\nTable 1 : Brief Overview of the Two Counting Systems\n\nSystem 1| System 2 \n---|--- \nOrigin| Related to the Chinese language, this system was introduced into\nKorean probably around the 2^nd century B.C. Thus, this is the \"new\" system.|\nAn ancient system, used by Koreans since time immemorial. The linguistic\norigin is obscure. \nUsage| Preferred system for counting money and large numbers — See Table 2 for\ndetails| Preferred system for counting a manageable number (fewer than 100) of\nobjects other than currency — See Table 2 for details \n \nTable 2: Choosing the Correct System to Use\n\nObject Being Counted (word following the number)| Number Mentioned \n---|--- \n0| 1 - 10| 11 - 19| 20 - 99| 100 - Infinity \nAll objects (people, trees, birds, books, tickets, pieces, etc.) other than\nthe objects listed below| System 1 (System 2 can be used in colloquial\nexpressions.)| System 2| System 2 is more natural. (System 1 can be used but\nmay sound mildly military-like or bureaucratic.)| Both systems are equally\nacceptable. (The usage of System 1 increases as the number becomes larger in\nthis range.)| System 1 (System 2 sounds archaic and may not be understood;\nused in poetic expressions only.) \nArrows in both directions mean that one system is used from 0 to infinity. \nMoney (currency)| <\\--- System 1 ---> \nAge| <\\--- System 2 ---> (beyond 100, System 1 + System 2 composite form is\nused) \nNumber in postal address| <\\--- System 1 ---> \nPhone number| <\\--- System 1 ---> \nDay, Month & Year| <\\--- System 1 ---> \nHour| 0 System 1| 1 - 10 System 2| 11 - 19 System 2 is more natural. (System 1\nis also used in the military and government.)| 20 - 99 Both systems are\nequally acceptable.| 100 - Infinity System 1 \nMinute| <\\--- System 1 ---> \nNumber before units of length, area, weight & volume (kilogram, meter, inch,\npound, etc.); and number before %| <\\--- System 1 ---> \nMathematical integer (number not followed by any object or unit)| <\\--- System\n1 ---> \n \nDetailed Explanations\n\n# Korean Numbers\n\n: SYSTEM 1\n\nComponent Words and Grand Units\n\nThe following 16 words are all you need to know to count from zero to trillion\nand beyond (in System 1).\n\nTable 3: Component Words of System 1\n\nOpen This Table as PDF\n\nSome round numbers in this system are shown in Table 4.\n\nTable 4: Round Numbers in System 1\n\nThe numbers in the table above are divided into 4 groups according to the\nKorean logic. You might have noticed that the English words that serve as\ngrand units (million, billion, etc.) appear out of register with the group\ndivision in the figure. As can be seen in Figure 1 below, there is a major\ndifference between the Korean and English numbering systems. In English, the\nword \"thousand\" is a grand unit. Numbers larger than a thousand are expressed\nas multiples of a thousand (one thousand, ten thousand, hundred thousand...).\nThen, at 1,000,000 (which is one thousand-fold greater than 1,000), another\ngrand unit, \"million\", is introduced. The word \"million\" remains as the grand\nunit until the number hits one billion. In this manner, the grand unit for\nlarge numbers changes at every thousand-fold interval in English.\n\nThere is nothing unusual about the Korean word \"chun\", which means 1,000 – it\nis a direct counterpart of the English word \"thousand\". The situation,\nhowever, soon diverges. In Korean, a new word (\"mahn\", meaning 10,000) is\nintroduced at 10,000. From 10,000 and up, the grand unit changes at every\n10,000-fold interval (not 1,000-fold). Thus, in Korean, there is no specific\nword for \"million\". One million is simply referred to as \"hundred mahn\" (100\ntimes 10,000), and ten million is \"thousand mahn\" (1,000 times 10,000), and so\non. At 100,000,000, another grand unit \"uck\" begins to be used. The difference\nis illustrated in Figure 1. (This issue concerns System 1 only, for System 2\nis not used for large numbers.)\n\nFigure 1: Progression of Grand Units\n\nCommas in Numbers\n\nKoreans do use commas in numbers. However, as they consider the use of commas\na Western practice, they put the commas in the Western way (as a “thousand”\nseparator). In other words, the commas have no correlation with the Korean\ncounting units beyond the number 9,999.\n\nComposition Practice\n\n0 - 100 Range\n\nNow, let's practice mixing and matching numbers in this system. The component\nwords (1 - 10) are shown again in Table 5 so that you don’t have to scroll up.\n\nTable 5: Component Words (Shown Again)\n\n0| 영| young \n---|---|--- \n1| 일| eel \n2| 이| ee \n3| 삼| sahm \n4| 사| sah \n5| 오| oh \n6| 육| yook \n7| 칠| chil \n8| 팔| pahl \n9| 구| goo \n10| 십| sib \n \nSelf-Test Quiz 1\n\nIn English, the verbal expression for 3,000 is a composite of “three” and\n“thousand”; 300 is a composite of “three” and “hundred”. The expression for\n30, however, is not a composite (“three ten”), because there is a separate\nword for it (“thirty”). In Korean, 30 is “three ten” (a composite); 40 is\n“four ten”, and so on. Thus, 33 is “three ten three”, and 47 is “four ten\nseven”.\n\nTable 6: Numbers in the 11 - 99 Range\n\nNumber| Korean| Pronunciation| Words to Combine \n---|---|---|--- \n11| 십일| sib-eel| 10 & 1 \n12| 십이| sib-ee| 10 & 2 \n13| 십삼| sib-sahm| 10 & 3 \n14| 십사| sib-sah| 10 & 4 \n15| 십오| sib-oh| 10 & 5 \n16| 십육| sib-yook| 10 & 6 \n17| 십칠| sib-chil| 10 & 7 \n18| 십팔| sib-pahl| 10 & 8 \n19| 십구| sib-goo| 10 & 9 \n20| 이십| ee-sib| 2 & 10 \n21| 이십일| ee-sib-eel| 2 & 10 & 1 \n22| 이십이| ee-sib-ee| 2 & 10 & 2 \n23| 이십삼| ee-sib-sahm| 2 & 10 & 3 \n30| 삼십| sahm-sib| 3 & 10 \n35| 삼십오| sahm-sib-oh| 3 & 10 & 5 \n70| 칠십| chil-sib| 7 & 10 \n77| 칠십칠| chil-sib-chil| 7 & 10 & 7 \n90| 구십| goo-sib| 9 & 10 \n98| 구십팔| goo-sib-pahl| 9 & 10 & 8 \n99| 구십구| goo-sib-goo| 9 & 10 & 9 \n \nSelf-Test Quiz 2\n\nYou now know all the components and rules to count from 0 - 99 in System 1.\n\n100 - 1,000 Range\n\nLet’s move on to the 100 - 1,000 range. The first number, 100, is somewhat\nspecial, as there are two ways to pronounce it, “hundred” or “one hundred”, as\nin English. The simpler form, “hundred”, is more natural in most contexts. The\nsame is also true for 1,000, 10,000, etc.\n\nTable 7: Hundreds\n\nNumber| Korean| Pronunciation| Words to Combine \n---|---|---|--- \n100| 백| bag| 100 \n일백| eel-bag| 1 & 100 \n200| 이백| ee-bag| 2 & 100 \n300| 삼백| sahm-bag| 3 & 100 \n400| 사백| sah-bag| 4 & 100 \n500| 오백| oh-bag| 5 & 100 \n600| 육백| yook-bag| 6 & 100 \n700| 칠백| chil-bag| 7 & 100 \n800| 팔백| pahl-bag| 8 & 100 \n900| 구백| goo-bag| 9 & 100 \n1,000| 천| chun| 1,000 \n일천| eel-chun| 1 & 1,000 \n \n(The pronunciation of the Korean word for 100 is very similar to that of the\nEnglish word “bag”.) (The vowel sound /u/ in “chun” is similar to the vowel in\nthe English word “bun”.)\n\nNow that we know the hundreds, we can combine them with smaller numbers to\nmake non-round numbers in this range. Some examples are shown in Table 8.\n\nHereinafter in this article, the rarely-used “one hundred” or “one thousand”\nexpressions will not be included in tables; only the preferred simpler forms,\n“hundred” and “thousand”, will be shown in number combinations.\n\nTable 8: Numbers in the 100 -999 Range\n\nNumber| Korean| Pronunciation| Words to Combine \n---|---|---|--- \n101| 백일| bag-eel| 100 & 1 \n102| 백이| bag-ee| 100 & 2 \n103| 백삼| bag-sahm| 100 & 3 \n109| 백구| bag-goo| 100 & 9 \n110| 백십| bag-sib| 100 & 10 \n111| 백십일| bag-sib-eel| 100 & 10 & 1 \n118| 백십팔| bag-sib-pahl| 100 & 10 & 8 \n120| 백이십| bag-ee-sib| 100 & 2 & 10 \n125| 백이십오| bag-ee-sib-oh| 100 & 2 & 10 & 5 \n199| 백구십구| bag-goo-sib-goo| 100 & 9 & 10 & 9 \n201| 이백일| ee-bag-eel| 2 & 100 & 1 \n234| 이백삼십사| ee-bag-sahm-sib-sah| 2 & 100 & 3 & 10 & 4 \n358| 삼백오십팔| sahm-bag-oh-sib-pahl| 3 & 100 & 5 & 10 & 8 \n360| 삼백육십| sahm-bag-yook-sib| 3 & 100 & 6 & 10 \n540| 오백사십| oh-bag-sah-sib| 5 & 100 & 4 & 10 \n685| 육백팔십오| yook-bag-pahl-sib-oh| 6 & 100 & 8 & 10 & 5 \n812| 팔백십이| pahl-bag-sib-ee| 8 & 100 & 10 & 2 \n907| 구백칠| goo-bag-chil| 9 & 100 & 7 \n998| 구백구십팔| goo-bag-goo-sib-pahl| 9 & 100 & 9 & 10 & 8 \n999| 구백구십구| goo-bag-goo-sib-goo| 9 & 100 & 9 & 10 & 9 \n \nSelf-Test Quiz 3\n\n1,000 - 10,000 Range\n\nWe can now explore even larger numbers, which are particularly important for\nunderstanding Korean business documents. Since the exchange rate for the\nKorean currency, Won, fluctuates around 1,000 Won to 1 U.S. Dollar, monetary\namounts mentioned in Korean documents tend to be large. An average car may\ncost tens of millions of Won, and the price of a small condominium could\neasily be in the range of hundreds of millions. South Korean government’s 2019\nbudget was 469 trillion Won.\n\nBut there are no new rules you need to learn to count very large numbers. If\nyou understood the underlying patterns in the above examples, you can easily\ncompose numbers to one trillion and beyond.\n\nLet's make some numbers in the 1,000 - 10,000 range. The word for “thousand”\nis “chun” in Korean. And, as we have learned in Figure 1 above, the Korean\nlanguage has a special word for 10,000, which is pronounced “mahn”.\n\nTable 9: Korean Words for 1,000 & 10,000\n\n1,000| 천| chun \n---|---|--- \n10,000| 만| mahn \n \nLet's compose numbers rounded at the thousands, which progress with the same\nbasic pattern as we saw earlier.\n\nTable 10: Thousands\n\nNumber| Korean| Pronunciation| Words to Combine \n---|---|---|--- \n1,000| 천| chun| 1,000 \n2,000| 이천| ee-chun| 2 & 1,000 \n3,000| 삼천| sahm-chun| 3 & 1,000 \n9,000| 구천| goo-chun| 9 & 1,000 \n10,000| 만| mahn| 10,000 \n \nTo compose other numbers in this range, simply add hundreds and lower numbers\nas we have learned so far. Some examples are in Table 11.\n\nTable 11: Examples up to 10,000\n\nNumber| Korean| Pronunciation| Words to Combine \n---|---|---|--- \n1,001| 천일| chun-eel| 1,000 & 1 \n2,003| 이천삼| ee-chun-sahm| 2 & 1,000 & 3 \n2,054| 이천오십사| ee-chun-oh-sib-sah| 2 & 1,000 & 5 & 10 & 4 \n3,009| 삼천구| sahm-chun-goo| 3 & 1,000 & 9 \n3,857| 삼천팔백오십칠| sahm-chun-pahl-bag-oh-sib-chil| 3 & 1,000 & 8 & 100 & 5 & 10 &\n7 \n6,300| 육천삼백| yook-chun-sahm-bag| 6 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 \n9,781| 구천칠백팔십일| goo-chun-chil-bag-pahl-sib-eel| 9 & 1,000 & 7 & 100 & 8 & 10 &\n1 \n9,999| 구천구백구십구| goo-chun-goo-bag-goo-sib-goo| 9 & 1,000 & 9 & 100 & 9 & 10 & 9 \n10,000| 만| mahn| 10,000 \n \nSelf-Test Quiz 4\n\n10,000 - Hundred Million Range\n\nLet's now explore numbers from 10,001 up to one hundred million. When dealing\nwith numbers in this range, it is important to be reminded that there is no\nspecific word for \"million\" in Korean. Millions are expressed as multiples of\n\"mahn\" (10,000), until another unit is introduced at one hundred million. Also\nrecall that the grand unit changes at every ten-thousand fold interval (not\nthousand-fold interval). To see these points yourself, pay special attention\nto the words that precede \"mahn\" in Table 12 – those are multipliers of\n\"mahn\". (In this and the following tables, the word \"mahn\" is written in red\nto make it conspicuous to first-time learners.)\n\nTable 12: Numbers Rounded at the Ten-Thousands (in the 10,000 - 99,000,000\nRange)\n\nNumber| Korean| Pronunciation| Words to Combine \n---|---|---|--- \n10,000| 만| mahn| 10,000 \n20,000| 이만| ee-mahn| 2 & 10,000 \n30,000| 삼만| sahm-mahn| 3 & 10,000 \n100,000| 십만| sib-mahn| 10 & 10,000 \n200,000| 이십만| ee-sib-mahn| 2 &10 & 10,000 \n500,000| 오십만| oh-sib-mahn| 5 & 10 & 10,000 \n1,000,000| 백만| bag-mahn| 100 & 10,000 \n5,000,000| 오백만| oh-bag-mahn| 5 & 100 & 10,000 \n10,000,000| 천만| chun-mahn| 1,000 & 10,000 \n50,000,000| 오천만| oh-chun-mahn| 5 & 1,000 & 10,000 \n90,000,000| 구천만| goo-chun-mahn| 9 & 1,000 & 10,000 \n \nThis is probably a good juncture to mention that there is a minor\ntypographical convention in Korean. When writing a large number in Korean, a\nspace should be placed after the word \"mahn\". This gives the reader a pause,\nin a manner consistent with the underlying logic (grand unit progression).\nHowever, Korean business documents you get to see may or may not have such\nspaces. While newspapers editors and book publishers adhere to the rule, many\nordinary business people may not be aware of it.\n\nNow, let’s make some numbers in this range, rounded at the thousands.\n\nTable 13: Numbers Rounded at the Thousands (in the 10,000 - 99,000,000 Range)\n\nNumber| Korean| Words to Combine \n---|---|--- \n11,000| 만 천| 10,000 & 1,000 \n20,000| 이만| 2 & 10,000 \n26,000| 이만 육천| 2 & 10,000 & 6 & 1,000 \n90,000| 구만| 9 & 10,000 \n99,000| 구만 구천| 9 & 10,000 & 9 & 1,000 \n100,000| 십만| 10 & 10,000 \n103,000| 십만 삼천| 10 & 10,000 & 3 & 1,000 \n200,000| 이십만| 2 & 10 & 10,000 \n204,000| 이십만 사천| 2 & 10 & 10,000 & 4 & 1,000 \n264,000| 이십육만 사천| 2 & 10 & 6 & 10,000 & 4 & 1,000 \n900,000| 구십만| 9 & 10 & 10,000 \n1,000,000| 백만| 100 & 10,000 \n7,000,000| 칠백만| 7 & 100 & 10,000 \n10,000,000| 천만| 1,000 & 10,000 \n20,000,000| 이천만| 2 & 1,000 & 10,000 \n83,000,000| 팔천삼백만| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 10,000 \n83,700,000| 팔천삼백칠십만| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 7 & 10 & 10,000 \n83,750,000| 팔천삼백칠십오만| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 7 & 10 & 5 & 10,000 \n83,752,000| 팔천삼백칠십오만 이천| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 7 & 10 & 5 & 10,000 & 2 & 1,000 \n80,752,000| 팔천칠십오만 이천| 8 & 1,000 & 7 & 10 & 5 & 10,000 & 2 & 1,000 \n80,052,000| 팔천오만 이천| 8 & 1,000 & 5 & 10,000 & 2 & 1,000 \n80,002,000| 팔천만 이천| 8 & 1,000 & 10,000 & 2 & 1,000 \n99,999,000| 구천구백구십구만 구천| 9 & 1,000 & 9 & 100 & 9 & 10 & 9 & 10,000 & 9 & 1,000 \n \nHow about non-round numbers in this range? To help first-time learners, we\nwill use one of the numbers in the above table (83,752,000) as a backbone and\nadd smaller numbers to it. Other numbers shown in Table 14 are also based on\nthe numbers included in Table 13.\n\nTable 14: Examples in the Tens of Millions Range\n\nNumber| Korean| Words to Combine \n---|---|--- \n83,752,000| 팔천삼백칠십오만 이천| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 7 & 10 & 5 & 10,000 & 2 & 1,000 \n83,752,100| 팔천삼백칠십오만 이천백| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 7 & 10 & 5 & 10,000 & 2 &\n1,000 & 100 \n83,752,190| 팔천삼백칠십오만 이천백구십| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 7 & 10 & 5 & 10,000 & 2 &\n1,000 & 100 & 9 & 10 \n83,752,195| 팔천삼백칠십오만 이천백구십오| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 7 & 10 & 5 & 10,000 & 2 &\n1,000 & 100 & 9 & 10 & 5 \n83,752,105| 팔천삼백칠십오만 이천백오| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 7 & 10 & 5 & 10,000 & 2 &\n1,000 & 100 & 5 \n83,752,005| 팔천삼백칠십오만 이천오| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 7 & 10 & 5 & 10,000 & 2 &\n1,000 & 5 \n83,750,005| 팔천삼백칠십오만 오| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 7 & 10 & 5 & 10,000 & 5 \n83,700,005| 팔천삼백칠십만 오| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 7 & 10 & 10,000 & 5 \n83,000,005| 팔천삼백만 오| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 10,000 & 5 \n83,000,000| 팔천삼백만| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 10,000 \n83,000,095| 팔천삼백만 구십오| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 10,000 & 9 & 10 & 5 \n83,000,195| 팔천삼백만 백구십오| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 10,000 & 100 & 9 & 10 & 5 \n83,002,195| 팔천삼백만 이천백구십오| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 10,000 & 2 & 1,000 & 100 & 9 &\n10 & 5 \n83,000,005| 팔천삼백만 오| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 10,000 & 5 \n99,999,999| 구천구백구십구만 구천구백구십구| 9 & 1,000 & 9 & 100 & & 9 & 10 & 9 10,000 & 9 &\n1,000 & 9 & 100 & 9 & 10 & 9 \n \nSelf-Test Quiz 5\n\nHundred Million to Numbers Close to a Trillion\n\nWhen the number reaches 100,000,000, a new grand unit (\"uck\") is introduced.\n\nTable 15: Korean Word for 100,000,000\n\n100,000,000 (hundred million)| 억| uck \n---|---|--- \n \n(The vowel sound /u/ in “uck” is similar to the vowel in the English word\n“but”.)\n\nTable 16: Numbers Rounded at the Hundreds of Millions\n\nNumber| Korean| Words to Combine \n---|---|--- \n100,000,000| 억| 100,000,000 \n200,000,000| 이억| 2 & 100,000,000 \n900,000,000| 구억| 9 & 100,000,000 \n935,000,000| 구억 삼천오백만| 9 & 100,000,000 & 3 & 1,000 & 5 & 100 & 10,000 \n1,000,000,000| 십억| 10 & 100,000,000 \n5,000,000,000| 오십억| 5 & 10 & 100,000,000 \n10,000,000,000| 백억| 100 & 100,000,000 \n43,590,000,000| 사백삼십오억 구천만| 4 & 100 & 3 & 10 & 5 & 100,000,000 & 9 & 1,000 &\n10,000 \n50,000,000,000| 오백억| 5 & 100 & 100,000,000 \n100,000,000,000| 천억| 1,000 & 100,000,000 \n500,000,000,000| 오천억| 5 & 1,000 & 100,000,000 \n \nRandom examples of non-round numbers in this range are in Table 17.\n\nTable 17: Examples up to Hundreds of Millions\n\n43,592,800,000| 사백삼십오억 구천이백팔십만 \n---|--- \n43,592,844,121| 사백삼십오억 구천이백팔십사만 사천백이십일 \n536,228,406,117| 오천삼백육십이억 이천팔백사십만 육천백십칠 \n \nOne Trillion and Beyond\n\nAs the grand unit changes at every ten-thousand fold interval in Korean, the\nnext unit is 1,000,000,000,000, which is 10,000 times greater than \"uck\". This\nunit is \"jo\". It is a direct counterpart of the English word \"trillion\".\n\nTable 18: Korean Word for \"Trillion\"\n\n1,000,000,000,000 (trillion)| 조| jo \n---|---|--- \n \n(The sound of “jo” is similar to the first syllable of “Joseph”.)\n\nSome examples of the numbers in this range are in Table 19.\n\nTable 19: Numbers Beyond One Trillion\n\n1,000,000,000,000| 조 \n---|--- \n2,000,000,000,000| 이조 \n15,000,000,000,000| 십오조 \n35,218,463,000,000| 삼십오조 이천백팔십사억 육천삼백만 \n \nKorean Numbers: SYSTEM 2\n\nComposition Practice\n\nThe component words of this system are shown in Table 20. Being the more\nancient system, System 2 is deeply integral to the Korean language, and the\nendings of some numbers change depending on the context.\n\nIn this system, a number can be spoken (and written) in two different ways –\nthe noun form or the adjective form. Suppose you saw a group of geese while\ndriving by a farm and start counting them, \"One! Two! Three!.... \". By saying\nthe numbers in this way, at least in the Korean logic, you are treating the\nnumbers simply as integers, because each number is not followed by any unit or\ncounted object. For such numbers (mathematical integers) you should use the\nnoun form (stand-alone form). On the other hand, if you counted the geese by\nsaying “1 mahree, 2 mahree, 3 mahree ...” (\"mahree\" is a Korean unit for\ncounting animals), then the numbers should be in the adjective form, because\neach number is a modifier of what follows (“mahree”).\n\nThis noun / adjective consideration applies to System 2 only. In System 1,\nthere is only one form for each number, which you can use regardless of\nwhether the number is followed by a unit or object.\n\nTable 20: Component Words of System 2\n\nNoun Form| Adjective Form* \n---|--- \n1| 하나| hah nah| 한| hahn \n2| 둘| dool| 두| doo \n3| 셋| seht| 세| seh \n4| 넷| neht| 네| neh \n5| 다섯| dah suht| same as the noun form \n6| 여섯| yu suht| same as the noun form \n7| 일곱| eel gob| same as the noun form \n8| 여덟| yu dul| same as the noun form \n9| 아홉| ah hob| same as the noun form \n10| 열| yul| same as the noun form \n20| 스물| smool| 스무| smoo \n30| 서른| suh reun| same as the noun form \n40| 마흔| mah heun| same as the noun form \n50| 쉰| sheen| same as the noun form \n60| 예순| yeh soon| same as the noun form \n70| 일흔| eel heun| same as the noun form \n80| 여든| yu deun| same as the noun form \n90| 아흔| ah heun| same as the noun form \n \n(* In addition to the ones shown in the table, there are additional adjective\nforms, which become the preferred forms in certain contexts. The additional\nforms are not included in the table, since the forms shown here are perfectly\nadequate for all contexts, especially when spoken by foreigners.)\n\nExamples of non-round numbers in this system are in Table 21. Note that the\nnoun / adjective choice concerns the last syllable only, and all other\nsyllables remain in the \"noun form\" even when the number is used as an\nadjective.\n\nTable 21: Examples of Numbers in System 2\n\nNoun Form| Adjective Form \n---|--- \n11| 열하나| yul hah nah| 열한| yul hahn \n23| 스물셋| smool seht| 스물세| smool seh \n38| 서른여덟| suh reun yu dul| same as the noun form \n57| 쉰일곱| sheen eel gob| same as the noun form \n82| 여든둘| yu deun dool| 여든두| yu deun doo \n99| 아흔아홉| ah heun ah hob| same as the noun form \n \nSelf-Test Quiz 6\n\nKorean Numbers: Composite System (Systems 1 + 2)\n\nFor numbers 100 and up, System 1 is the form most often used in modern times.\nSome people, however, perceive System 1 as tinged with foreign (Chinese)\ncolors and not sufficiently Korean, even though the system has been in use in\nKorea for more than 2,000 years. Korean linguists and teachers of the \"purist\"\ntype recommend that, in conversational Korean at least, numbers should be\nvernacularized (“Koreanized”) as much possible. For a large number spoken (or\nwritten) as a System 1 number, the way to vernacularize it is to convert the\nportion of the number lower than 100 to System 2 numbers. The result will be a\n“chimera” (composite), partly System 1 (for the portion larger than 100) and\npartly System 2 (for lower units).\n\nExamples are in Table 22. In the table, the black portions are based on System\n1 and the orange portions are System 2 (or vernacular) numbers.\n\nSuch composite forms are often seen in scripts meant to be listener-friendly.\nFor example, most Korean news anchors take the effort to say all numbers in\nthe vernacularized (composite) form. 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Although they usually use Arabic numerals, sometimes Chinese characters are used for prices.","Use the Korean forms for the number of items (1-99) and age: 2 children 5 bottle of beer, 27 years old. Use the Chinese forms for dates (but see below), money, addresses, phone numbers, and numbers above 100.","Most Asian counting systems are based on increments of 10,000 rather than 1,000. For example, the number 100,000 is represented by \"10 ten-thousands\" rather than \"100 thousands.\" As can be imagined, this causes much confusion for everyone when converting numbers between Korean and other languages. If you have any doubt, verify large numbers in writing (or on a calculator) and check the number of digits. That W500,000 antique chest may actually be W5,000,000!","NOTES: If you see a lot of garbage on your screen, you need to set your Web browser to read Korean characters.","English| Hangul| Pronunciation 1| 일 (하나)| il (hana) 2| 이 (둘)| ee (tul) 3| 삼 (셋)| sam (set) 4| 사 (넷)| sa (net) 5| 오 (다섯)| oh (tasot) 6| 육 (여섯)| yuk (yosot) 7| 칠 (일곱)| ch'il (ilgop) 8| 팔 (여덟)| p'al (yodolp) 9| 구 (아홉)| gu (ahop) 10| 십 (열)| ship (yol) 11| 십일 (열하나)| ship-il (yol-hana) 12| 십이 (열둘)| ship-ee (yol-tul) 13| 십삼 (열셋)| ship-sam (yol-set) 14| 십사 (열넷)| ship-sa (yol-net) 15| 십오 (열다섯)| ship-oh (yol-tasot) 16| 십육 (열여섯)| shim-yuk (yol-yosot) 17| 십칠 (열일곱)| ship-ch'il (yol-ilgop) 18| 십팔 (열여덟)| shi-p'al (yol-yodolp) 19| 십구 (열아홉)| ship-gu (yol-ahop) 20| 이십 (스물)| ee-ship (sumul) 30| 삼십 (서른)| sam-ship (sorun) 40| 사십 (마흔)| sa-ship (mahun) 50| 오십 (쉰)| oh-ship (shween) 60| 육십 (예순)| yuk-ship (yesun) 70| 칠십 (이른)| ch'il-ship (irun) 80| 팔십 (여든)| p'al-ship (yodun) 90| 구십 (아흔)| gu-ship (ahun) 100| 백| baek 200| 이백| ee-baek 1,000| 천| ch'eon 10,000| 만| man 100,000| 십만| ship-man 1,000,000| 백만| baek-man 100,000,000| 억| eok","English| Hangul| Pronunciation Sunday| 일요일| ilyo-il Monday| 월요일| wolyo-il Tuesday| 화요일| hwayo-il Wednesday| 수요일| suyo-il Thursday| 목요일| mogyo-il Friday| 금요일| kumyo-il Saturday| 토요일| t'oyo-il Months English| Hangul| Pronunciation January| 일월| ilwol February| 이월| eewol March| 삼월| samwol April| 사월| sawol May| 오월| ohwol June| 유월| yuwol July| 칠월| ch'ilwol August| 팔월| p'alwol September| 구월| guwol October| 시월| shiwol November| 십일월| shibilwol December| 십이월| shibeewol"]},"parsed_md":"Numbers and Counting- Korean Language Practice\n\nSign Up | Sign In \n--- \n \nHotels \n--- \nTours \nOther Services \nInternational Reservations \nShopping \n \nCommunities \n--- \nClubs \nDiscussion Forums \nKorean War Tribute \nRegistration Information \n \nGeneral \n--- \nPractical \nDiscussion Forums \nEvents Calendar \nJob Search \n \nTravel \n--- \nFood & Drink \nNight Life \nShopping \nSports \nOther Activities \nEvents Calendar \n \nCultural Spotlight \n--- \nScenes of Korea \nCeremonies and Festivals \nKorean Practice \nEnglish Practice \nLanguage Exchange \n \nElectronic Postcards \n--- \nGuestbooks \nRegistered User Login \nSend to a Friend \n \n| Language Jump: \n--- \n \n| Numbers and Counting \n--- \nKoreans use 2 different sets of cardinal numbers, depending on the situation-\nKorean numbers and Chinese numbers. Although they usually use Arabic numerals,\nsometimes Chinese characters are used for prices. \n--- \nUse the Korean forms for the number of items (1-99) and age: 2 children 5\nbottle of beer, 27 years old. Use the Chinese forms for dates (but see below),\nmoney, addresses, phone numbers, and numbers above 100. \n \nMost Asian counting systems are based on increments of 10,000 rather than\n1,000. For example, the number 100,000 is represented by \"10 ten-thousands\"\nrather than \"100 thousands.\" As can be imagined, this causes much confusion\nfor everyone when converting numbers between Korean and other languages. If\nyou have any doubt, verify large numbers in writing (or on a calculator) and\ncheck the number of digits. That W500,000 antique chest may actually be\nW5,000,000!\n\nNOTES: If you see a lot of garbage on your screen, you need to set your Web\nbrowser to read Korean characters. \n \nNumbers (Korean forms are in parentheses) \n--- \nEnglish| Hangul| Pronunciation \n1| 일 (하나)| il (hana) \n2| 이 (둘)| ee (tul) \n3| 삼 (셋)| sam (set) \n4| 사 (넷)| sa (net) \n5| 오 (다섯)| oh (tasot) \n6| 육 (여섯)| yuk (yosot) \n7| 칠 (일곱)| ch'il (ilgop) \n8| 팔 (여덟)| p'al (yodolp) \n9| 구 (아홉)| gu (ahop) \n10| 십 (열)| ship (yol) \n11| 십일 (열하나)| ship-il (yol-hana) \n12| 십이 (열둘)| ship-ee (yol-tul) \n13| 십삼 (열셋)| ship-sam (yol-set) \n14| 십사 (열넷)| ship-sa (yol-net) \n15| 십오 (열다섯)| ship-oh (yol-tasot) \n16| 십육 (열여섯)| shim-yuk (yol-yosot) \n17| 십칠 (열일곱)| ship-ch'il (yol-ilgop) \n18| 십팔 (열여덟)| shi-p'al (yol-yodolp) \n19| 십구 (열아홉)| ship-gu (yol-ahop) \n20| 이십 (스물)| ee-ship (sumul) \n30| 삼십 (서른)| sam-ship (sorun) \n40| 사십 (마흔)| sa-ship (mahun) \n50| 오십 (쉰)| oh-ship (shween) \n60| 육십 (예순)| yuk-ship (yesun) \n70| 칠십 (이른)| ch'il-ship (irun) \n80| 팔십 (여든)| p'al-ship (yodun) \n90| 구십 (아흔)| gu-ship (ahun) \n100| 백| baek \n200| 이백| ee-baek \n1,000| 천| ch'eon \n10,000| 만| man \n100,000| 십만| ship-man \n1,000,000| 백만| baek-man \n100,000,000| 억| eok \n \nUse Chinese numbers for all date-related numbers except hours.\n\nWeekdays \n--- \nEnglish| Hangul| Pronunciation \nSunday| 일요일| ilyo-il \nMonday| 월요일| wolyo-il \nTuesday| 화요일| hwayo-il \nWednesday| 수요일| suyo-il \nThursday| 목요일| mogyo-il \nFriday| 금요일| kumyo-il \nSaturday| 토요일| t'oyo-il \nMonths \nEnglish| Hangul| Pronunciation \nJanuary| 일월| ilwol \nFebruary| 이월| eewol \nMarch| 삼월| samwol \nApril| 사월| sawol \nMay| 오월| ohwol \nJune| 유월| yuwol \nJuly| 칠월| ch'ilwol \nAugust| 팔월| p'alwol \nSeptember| 구월| guwol \nOctober| 시월| shiwol \nNovember| 십일월| shibilwol \nDecember| 십이월| shibeewol\n\n"},{"original_url":"https://quizlet.com/7669654/korean-numbers-1-10-flash-cards/","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20210119092123/https://quizlet.com/7669654/korean-numbers-1-10-flash-cards/","parsed_text":{"title":"Korean Numbers 1-10 Flashcards","passages":[]},"parsed_md":"Korean Numbers 1-10 Flashcards | Quizlet\n\nSearch\n\nBrowse\n\nCreate\n\nLog inSign up\n\nLog inSign up\n\nUpgrade to remove ads\n\nOnly $2.99/month\n\n# Korean Numbers 1-10\n\nCreated by\n\nPeteSkizzle\n\n#### Terms in this set (10)\n\none\n\nhana\n\ntwo\n\ndul\n\nthree\n\nset\n\nfour\n\nnet\n\nfive\n\ndausut\n\nsix\n\nyeosut\n\nseven\n\nilgup\n\neight\n\nyeodul\n\nnine\n\nah-hope\n\nten\n\nyul\n\n##### THIS SET IS OFTEN IN FOLDERS WITH...\n\n#### Korean\n\n78 terms\n\nlimjung2\n\n#### Korean 10 Basic Vowels\n\n10 terms\n\nCsingler98\n\n#### Korean alphabet rules\n\n39 terms\n\nxXemonemoXx_Cx\n\n#### Korean Numbers\n\n10 terms\n\nNlyba\n\n##### OTHER SETS BY THIS CREATOR\n\n#### Chapter 8\n\n96 terms\n\nPeteSkizzle\n\n#### Chapter 7\n\n75 terms\n\nPeteSkizzle\n\n#### Spanish\n\n67 terms\n\nPeteSkizzle\n\n#### Span Study\n\n99 terms\n\nPeteSkizzle\n\nSubjects\n\nBe The Change\n\nArts and Humanities\n\nLanguages\n\nMath\n\nScience\n\nSocial Science\n\nOther\n\nFeatures\n\nQuizlet Live\n\nQuizlet Learn\n\nDiagrams\n\nFlashcards\n\nMobile\n\nPremium Content\n\nPartnerships\n\nHelp\n\nSign up\n\nHelp Center\n\nHonor Code\n\nCommunity Guidelines\n\nTeachers\n\nAbout\n\nCompany\n\nBlog\n\nPress\n\nCareers\n\nHow Quizlet Works\n\nAdvertise\n\nPrivacy\n\nAd and Cookie Policy\n\nTerms\n\nLanguage\n\n© 2021 Quizlet Inc.\n\n"},{"original_url":"https://www.learnlangs.com/RWP/Korean/Korean%20-%20Lesson%201.htm","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20210129174610/https://www.learnlangs.com/RWP/Korean/Korean%20-%20Lesson%201.htm","parsed_text":{"title":"Learn to read, write and pronounce Korean","passages":["This course is being provided for free. If you would like to support it, there are several possibilities, for example:","Congratulations on your decision to start learning the Korean script! You will see that being able to read Korean will baffle your friends and enrich your life. Also, you will no longer be an analphabet when travelling to Korea.","Even though Korean may look just like Chinese or Japanese to the untrained eye, it is actually much easier, because the characters are a combination of just 24 letters and a few simple variations, rather than a few thousand more or less random drawings. So even going at a relaxed pace of 4 letters per lesson, you will have learned everything you need to read Korean after just a few lessons, while the Japanese or Chinese scripts take years to master!","Now, in order to combine them into a Korean character, all you have to do is to try to fit them into an imaginary little square box. This is done by writing the letter ᅡ right next to ᄇ, like this:","Move your mouse cursor over it and you'll see: it's pronounced \"ba\" and it's the Korean word for a bar. Easy, isn't it?","Every character represents one syllable, so if you wanted to write baba for example, you would need two characters, one for each ba.","Now it's time for a little exercise. Try to read and understand the following word. As before, hover over it in order to see the solution (you might need to allow Javascript)","Every Korean syllable has to start with a consonant. That makes it easy to identify the beginning and end of syllables, but what about syllables that start with a vowel, such as the beginning of the famous Korean greeting \"annyong haseyo\"? Those syllables need a placeholder consonant that isn't pronounced. Since its influence on the pronunciation of the syllable is zero, it is written like a zero, too. (That's how you can remember it anyway)","One more thing for today: it is possible to have syllables that end in a consonant. This typically occurs when there is a cluster of two consonants in the middle of a word: one consonant then forms the end of one syllable and the other forms the beginning of the next syllable. Fitting two consonants and a vowel into a little square box is a little more tricky, but not impossible. In most cases you write the first consonant + vowel next to each other as before and then put the final consonant below the two. For example, this is the syllable ban, which has no meaning of its own: 반","Did you manage to read that? If so, I can promise you that you have everything it takes to be able to read Korean fluently. This was in fact the hardest lesson of all, because you didn't have any previous knowledge. The next lessons will build on what you learned here and you will find them easier, also because you will be able to practise reading much more once you know a few more letters. If you don't feel overwhelmed right now, you can already continue with the next lesson, where you will learn a few more letters and many more words. Otherwise, please come back to it later.","Your first 100 words in Korean: demystifying the Korean script Integrated Korean: Beginning level 1 textbook Teach yourself Korean (complete course, romanisation only) Rosetta Stone Korean Langenscheidt's Pocket dictionary Korean-English Lonely Planet Korean phrasebook Reference grammar of Korean More from amazon.com..."]},"parsed_md":"Learn to read, write and pronounce Korean\n\n# Learn to read, write and pronounce Korean\n\n * home\n * one\n * two\n * three\n * four\n * five\n * six\n * contact\n * links\n\nThis course is being provided for free. If you would like to support it, there\nare several possibilities, for example:\n\n * making a donation (Paypal account: sprachprofi@gmx.net)\n * buying books from Amazon through this page (see links at the bottom)\n * helping to enhance the course with images, sounds, more words, etc. (e-mail me)\n * mentioning this course on your homepage, in your class, to your friends and anywhere where it is relevant\n\n### Lesson 1\n\nCongratulations on your decision to start learning the Korean script! You will\nsee that being able to read Korean will baffle your friends and enrich your\nlife. Also, you will no longer be an analphabet when travelling to Korea.\n\nEven though Korean may look just like Chinese or Japanese to the untrained\neye, it is actually much easier, because the characters are a combination of\njust 24 letters and a few simple variations, rather than a few thousand more\nor less random drawings. So even going at a relaxed pace of 4 letters per\nlesson, you will have learned everything you need to read Korean after just a\nfew lessons, while the Japanese or Chinese scripts take years to master!\n\nLet's start!\n\nThe first Korean letter you should learn is Bieup:\n\nᄇ\n\nThis is a consonant and it's pronounced as p or b. Listen to Bieup.\n\nOf course you can't read anything with just this one consonant, so here's a\nvowel to go with it:\n\nᅡ\n\nThis is the vowel a as in father. Listen to it here.\n\nNow, in order to combine them into a Korean character, all you have to do is\nto try to fit them into an imaginary little square box. This is done by\nwriting the letter ᅡ right next to ᄇ, like this:\n\n바| ba bar \n---|--- \n \nCan you guess how this character is pronounced?\n\nMove your mouse cursor over it and you'll see: it's pronounced \"ba\" and it's\nthe Korean word for a bar. Easy, isn't it?\n\nNow, the next important letter is Nieun:\n\nᄂ\n\nThis is a regular n. Listen to Nieun.Can you guess how to write na now?\n\n나\n\nEvery character represents one syllable, so if you wanted to write baba for\nexample, you would need two characters, one for each ba.\n\nNow it's time for a little exercise. Try to read and understand the following\nword. As before, hover over it in order to see the solution (you might need to\nallow Javascript)\n\n바나나| ba-na-na banana \n---|--- \n \nEvery Korean syllable has to start with a consonant. That makes it easy to\nidentify the beginning and end of syllables, but what about syllables that\nstart with a vowel, such as the beginning of the famous Korean greeting\n\"annyong haseyo\"? Those syllables need a placeholder consonant that isn't\npronounced. Since its influence on the pronunciation of the syllable is zero,\nit is written like a zero, too. (That's how you can remember it anyway)\n\nO\n\nIt is called Ieung. So the syllable a would actually be written as 아.\n\nHere are some words for practise:\n\n아바| name of a popular band| a-ba Abba \n---|---|--- \n아바나| capital of Cuba| a-ba-na Havana \n \nOne more thing for today: it is possible to have syllables that end in a\nconsonant. This typically occurs when there is a cluster of two consonants in\nthe middle of a word: one consonant then forms the end of one syllable and the\nother forms the beginning of the next syllable. Fitting two consonants and a\nvowel into a little square box is a little more tricky, but not impossible. In\nmost cases you write the first consonant + vowel next to each other as before\nand then put the final consonant below the two. For example, this is the\nsyllable ban, which has no meaning of its own: 반\n\nTime for another exercise. Can you read the following? It's a name.\n\n안나| personal name| an-na Anna \n---|---|--- \n \nDid you manage to read that? If so, I can promise you that you have everything\nit takes to be able to read Korean fluently. This was in fact the hardest\nlesson of all, because you didn't have any previous knowledge. The next\nlessons will build on what you learned here and you will find them easier,\nalso because you will be able to practise reading much more once you know a\nfew more letters. If you don't feel overwhelmed right now, you can already\ncontinue with the next lesson, where you will learn a few more letters and\nmany more words. Otherwise, please come back to it later.\n\n#### More resources for learning Korean\n\nYour first 100 words in Korean: demystifying the Korean script Integrated\nKorean: Beginning level 1 textbook Teach yourself Korean (complete course,\nromanisation only) Rosetta Stone Korean Langenscheidt's Pocket dictionary\nKorean-English Lonely Planet Korean phrasebook Reference grammar of Korean\nMore from amazon.com...\n\nWant a professional-looking website? e-mail me\n\n"},{"original_url":"http://www.taekwondoanimals.com:80/taekwondo-greetings","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20180627141907/http://www.taekwondoanimals.com:80/taekwondo-greetings","parsed_text":{"title":"Taekwondo Greetings (i.e. Hello & Goodbye)","passages":["This Taekwondo website provides free written & video instructions for WTF forms, ITF patterns, sparring, kicks, punches, breaking, etc. It helps students prepare for their Taekwondo color & black belt tests. We also hope you will help beginners by adding information to our free martial arts wiki.","This page teaches you how to say hello in Korean, goodbye, how are you, etc. Surprise your Taekwondo instructor by sprinkling some of these Korean greetings and phrases into your conversation. Also listen to the videos on the bottom of the page in order to hear how these words and phrases should be properly pronounced in Korean.","For other Korean words used in Taekwondo (i.e. counting in Korean or Korean names for kicks), please visit our Taekwondo Words, Terms & Commands section.","At no extra cost to you, Taekwondo Animals receives a small commission on purchases made through the links in this section. As an Amazon Associate, Taekwondo Animals earns from qualifying purchases such as martial arts books. This helps us to keep this website free for all visitors. 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We also hope\nyou will help beginners by adding information to our free martial arts wiki.\n\nTaekwondo Greetings (i.e. Hello & Goodbye)\n\nThis page teaches you how to say hello in Korean, goodbye, how are you, etc.\nSurprise your Taekwondo instructor by sprinkling some of these Korean\ngreetings and phrases into your conversation. 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I’ve divided this lesson into different sections:","Listen to some of the syllables in sequence so you can get a feel for what they should sound like:","강, 밥, 숨, 독, 어, 민, 육 실, 력, 교, 예, 무, 화, 동 학, 김, 의, 월, 식, 꿈, 완 빵, 몸, 왜, 산, 씹, 했, 찌","In addition to the syllables above, continue listening to the audio files in Lesson 1 and Lesson 2 (Unit 0) in the tables presented in those lessons.","Korean pronunciation is entirely different in structure compared to English pronunciation. You may have noticed this from listening to the recording files above. In English, whenever a word ends in a consonant, we always make a little sound after saying that last letter. It is very faint and difficult to hear for a person with a ‘non-Korean ear’ to hear. But try to hear the difference.","In English, if I were to say “ship”, there is a tiny sound of breath following the ‘p’ when our lips open. In English, if I were to say “dock”, there is a tiny sound of breath following the ‘ck’ when your throat opens. In English, if I were to say “cod”, (or kod) there is a tiny sound of breath following the ‘d’ when your tongue is removed from the roof of your mouth.","In Korean, they do not have this final ‘breath’ sound. This is called an “aspiration.” That is, the final letter in a Korean consonant is not aspirated. This is hard to understand at first to English speakers. Whatever position one’s mouth is in when they make the sound of a final consonant in a syllable – it stays like that. Listen to the following differences in English and Korean pronunciation of the same syllables:","However... If a word has a consonant as its final sound, and the first letter on the following syllable is ‘ᄋ’ (meaning that the first sound is a vowel) the breath from the final consonant from the first syllable gets pronounced with the vowel from that syllable. It is confusing to write in a sentence, so I will show you an example:","For example: 먹 in Korean is pronounced the same way as described earlier (i.e. by cancelling out the ‘last-breath’ after the ‘ᄀ’ in ‘먹.’ For example","However, if the next syllable starts with a vowel the ‘breath’ after the ‘k’ sound is made along with this vowel. For example:","Also note that if these two syllables were pronounced separately (먹 and 어), this phenomenon would not happen. 먹 + 어 (pronounced separately)","The most confusing of this rule is when ᄉ or ᄊ are the last letters in a syllable. When either of these is the final letter of a syllable, they are NOT pronounced as ‘S.’ Instead, they are pronounced similar to a ‘D’ sound. The reason for this is the same as I described earlier, that is, Korean people don’t allow that ‘breath’ of air out of their mouth on a final consonant. As soon as one’s tongue touches their teeth when making the “S” sound, the sound stops and no breath is made after it.","But, just like 먹 and 어, if syllables ending in ᄉ or ᄊ connect to another syllable where the first sound is a vowel, that ᄉ or ᄊ is pronounced as S combined with the following vowel (I know, it is very confusing).","Explaining why different endings would come after a word (for example, 먹다 vs. 먹어 and 했다 vs. 했어) is something you will understand as you learn about Korean grammar. In Lesson 5 and Lesson 6 of Unit 1, you will be introduced to conjugation and when you would have to use these different pronunciation rules. For now, it is good enough to simply understand that this phenomenon occurs.","In the previous section of this lesson, it was explained that the final letter in a Korean syllable is not aspirated. You saw how this causes the pronunciation of syllables to differ if the next syllable in a word begins with a consonant (먹다) or a vowel (먹어).","Try it again. As you pronounce it, think about the movement of your tongue from the ᄀ sound in “먹” to the ᄃ sound in “다.” There isn’t anything hindering or stopping this movement.","There are some combination of syllables where – when pronounced – the movement of one’s tongue is not so easy. In these cases, it is hard to move one’s tongue fast enough to make the appropriate sound. Most (but not all) of these occur when the letter ᄅ is involved. For example, try pronouncing the syllable “복.” Now, try pronouncing the syllable “리.” Pronounced separated, they sound like this:","If those two syllables are pronounced together (which would happen in the word “복리”), one’s tongue cannot move immediately from the ᄀ sound to the ᄅ sound. Therefore, the two syllables pronounced together sound like this:","Notice that the ᄅ sound isn’t distinct. It sounds more like an ᄂ sound. Let’s discuss why this phenomenon occurs. As mentioned earlier in this lesson, the ᄀ sound is not aspirated. Therefore, immediately after the unaspirated ᄀ sound, one must pronounce the ᄅ sound. Without an aspiration (i.e. without a breath), there is no time for one’s tongue to move to correctly pronounce the ᄅ sound.","There are many words that are like this. There is no use in listing all of them, because that would over-stress you into thinking that memorizing all of this is important. The ideas that I am presenting in this section (and in this lesson in general) are things that you should keep in mind, but don’t need to specifically memorize yet. Your pronunciation of Korean words as a beginner will inevitably be off – even for words where the pronunciation is relatively straightforward.","I have gone through the list of vocabulary presented in every lesson in Unit 1 and Unit 2. There are a total of 1850 words in these two Units. From all of these words, I found twenty-two words that exhibit this phenomenon (the fact that only 22 of 1850 words have this might be an indication of how much attention you should give to it at this stage. Again, be aware of it, but don’t worry about it too much as an absolute beginner).","I have separated these words into groups. The words in each group have the same respective letters as the final consonant in one syllable and the first consonant in the next syllable. For example, in the first section, all of the words (somewhere in the word) have a syllable where the final consonant is ᄋ, and the first consonant of the next syllable is ᄅ:","Words where one syllable ends in ᄋ and the next syllable starts with ᄅ In these words, the ᄅ sound changes to a ᄂ sound. Listen to an audio recording of each of these words to train your ear:","정류장 (pronounced as 정뉴장) 종류 (pronounced as 종뉴) 대통령 (pronounced as 대통녕) 등록 (pronounced as 등녹) 능력 (pronounced as 능녁) 명령 (pronounced as 명녕) 입장료 (pronounced as 입장뇨) 동료 (pronounced as 동뇨)","Words where one syllable ends in ᄂ and the next syllable starts with ᄅ In these words, the ᄂ sound changes to a ᄅ sound. Listen to an audio recording of each of these words to train your ear:","안락 (pronounced as 알락) 훈련 (pronounced as 훌련) 관련 (pronounced as 괄련) 관리비 (pronounced as 괄리비) 권력 (pronounced as 궐력)","Words where one syllable ends in ᄀ and the next syllable starts with ᄅ In these words, the ᄀ sound changes to a ᄋ sound and the ᄅ sound changes to an ᄂ sound. Listen to an audio recording of each of these words to train your ear:","Words where one syllable ends in ᄆ and the next syllable starts with ᄅ In these words, the ᄅ sound changes to a ᄂ sound. Listen to an audio recording of each of these words to train your ear:","Words where one syllable ends in ᄑ and the next syllable starts with ᄂ In these words, the ᄑ sound changes to a ᄆ sound. Listen to an audio recording of each of these words to train your ear:","Words where one syllable ends in ᄐ and the next syllable starts with ᄂ In these words, the ᄐ sound changes to a ᄂ sound. Listen to an audio recording of each of these words to train your ear:","Words where one syllable ends in ᄀ and the next syllable starts with ᄆ In these words, the ᄀ sound changes to a ᄋ sound. Listen to an audio recording of each of these words to train your ear:","Words where one syllable ends in ᄎ and the next syllable starts with ᄆ In these words, the ᄎ sound changes to a ᄂ sound. Listen to an audio recording of each of these words to train your ear:","몇몇 (pronounced as 면멷) (Notice that the second “ᄎ” also doesn’t sound like ᄎ. It sounds like “ᄃ” because ᄎ is not aspirated)","Words where one syllable ends in ᄉ If a syllable ends in ᄉ, it’s possible that it might be a “Middle ᄉ.” This is a very difficult concept, and is discussed in detail in Lesson 131.","In Lesson 6, you will be introduced to politeness in Korean. One way to make a sentence polite, is to add ~습니다 or ~ᄇ니다 to the end of a verb or adjective (the distinction between the two will be made in that lesson). When saying ~습니다 or ~ᄇ니다, the ᄇ sound changes to an ᄆ sound. For example:","The pronunciation of syllables that contain a fourth letter is a little bit different than above. If you are a beginner, you definitely do not need to memorize these rules/sounds/concepts from the very beginning. Being comfortable with Korean pronunciation takes years, and is not something that you can wrap your head around in a day. The best thing you can do as a beginner is to simply familiarize yourself with what is presented below (and above, for that matter). As you progress through our lessons, you will eventually come across these words in our Vocabulary Lists and in example sentences in our Lessons. Lucky for you, our vocabulary words and example sentences have audio files attached to them so you can listen to them as they are presented (if they don’t have an audio link, they will eventually). Familiarizing yourself with what is presented below will help you when you are introduced to these words later in our lessons. I’ll repeat my point one more time: While it is important to know how to pronounce things in Korean – this will not happen overnight. Use the concepts presented here to set yourself off on the right foot, but don’t get too bogged down on memorizing everything right now. It will come – with time.","If a syllable contains a fourth letter and is pronounced by itself, usually only one of the two final consonants is audible.","For example, if you listen to the word “닭“, the “ᄅ” is not audible and the word is actually pronounced as “닥”","Another example is the word “삶”, where the “ᄅ” is not audible and the word is actually pronounced as “삼”","This is hard for me to explain because you probably haven’t learned very much (if any) Korean grammar by this point. If I explain something that goes over your head in terms of grammar – don’t worry about that too much and try to just focus on the pronunciation notes I mention.","For all intents and purposes, it would be rare to find a noun just sitting by itself in a sentence. Rather, in Korean, one of many particles (or other things) would be attached to it. You haven’t learned about these particles yet, but you will be introduced to them throughout our lessons.","You will learn about the meanings of all of these in later lessons, but don’t worry about that now. Let’s just focus on pronunciation.","If the thing that attaches to these words starts with a consonant, the same rule from above applies, and only one of the two bottom consonants is pronounced. For example (There are two separate examples in the audio file below. I thought it would be better to give two examples instead of one in each case):","However, if the thing that attaches to these words starts with a vowel, the pronunciation of the final consonant, in theory, should move to the upcoming syllable. For example:","닭을 – 닭이다 (This should sound closer to “달글 – 달기다”... but I admit it does sound like 닥을 – 닥이다.) That is a native Korean speaker pronouncing those words, and there probably is a reason why she pronounced it that way. This is way beyond the scope of this lesson. Again, just try to understand what is being presented here in theory. You will have thousands of audio files to help you as you progress to later lessons.","The following are three common verbs in Korean that have this fourth letter (All verbs end with “~다” but don’t worry about that for now):","Listen to the pronunciation of each of those words. You will notice that (just like the word “닭” above), because each of the four-letter syllables is followed by a consonant (다), only one of the two final consonants is pronounced. As you can see here, the letter that is not pronounced is not the same in every word.","In 앉다, ᄌ is not pronounced (sounds like “안”) In 읽다, ᄅ is not pronounced (sounds like “익”) In 없다, ᄉ is not pronounced (sounds like “업”)","This is beyond your understanding right now, but various grammatical principles can replace “다” to have different meanings. You will learn about all of these in later lessons. For example:","If the thing that replaces “다” starts with a consonant, the same rule from above (with nouns) applies, and only one of the two bottom consonants is pronounced. For example, if 앉 is followed by a consonant:","However, if the thing that replaces “다” starts with a vowel, the pronunciation of the final consonant moves to the upcoming syllable. For example, if 앉 is followed by a vowel:","You can see the same phenomenon with all words that have this 4th letter. Let’s listen to “읽다” when “다” is replaced by something starting with a consonant compared to a vowel.","앉다 vs. 앉고 vs. 앉아 읽다 vs. 읽고 vs. 읽어 없다 vs. 없고 vs. 없어 닭 vs. 닭과 vs. 닭을","... is a matter of Korean grammar, which will be explained in our lessons. As I mentioned earlier, our later lessons will have many example sentences with audio recordings so you can continue to train your ear as you progress through your studies. You absolutely do not need to memorize these concepts before you move on. You will memorize them naturally as you progress with our Lessons.","The pronunciation of ᅴ often causes confusion for foreigners learning Korean. In Unit 0: Lesson 3, you can find a recording of a Korean person pronouncing “ᅴ” when different starting consonants. Here is that recording again:","Aside from 의, you will rarely (or never) come across the other syllables in that recording. Pay more attention to the sound that is being made.","Though that can be good practice, syllables are rarely just used by themselves. More often, syllables are connected to make words or some sort of grammatical principle. The pronunciation of “ᅴ” can change depending on where and how it is used.","If you are reading this without having read any lessons in Unit 1, this explanation might go over your head. In order to understand some of what is presented below, some understanding of Korean word structure and grammar might help. I’m including this explanation in this lesson (in Unit 0) because this is my lesson about pronunciation. In reality, you probably don’t need to worry about this until you come across it in my lessons. I’ll link back to this part of this lesson when it becomes important in your studies.","Officially, the correct pronunciation of “ᅴ” is “ᅴ” (as recorded above). Makes sense. The following are alternate pronunciations that are seen as “acceptable” and are common in speech.","When ᅴ is found in the first syllable of a word, and the syllable begins with “ᄋ” (making the first sound be “ᅴ), the pronunciation is “ᅴ.” Here is a recording of two words where this can be heard:","When ᅴ is found in the first syllable of a word, but the syllable begins with a consonant, the pronunciation can be “이.”","희망 (pronounced as “히망”) = hope (the noun, not the verb) 띄어쓰기 (pronounced as “띠어쓰기”) = a space in writing","When ᅴ is found somewhere other than the first syllable of a word, the pronunciation can be “이.” For example:","저희 (pronounced as “저히”) = a formal way to say “we” 동의 (pronounced as “동이”) = an agreement 정의 (pronounced as “정이”) = a definition 회의 (pronounced as “회이”) = a meeting","In Unit 1: Lesson 3, you will learn about “~의” and how it can be used to have a meaning of possession. In English, we can put “’s” on the end of a word, or change “I” to “my” or “him” to “his.” For example:","저의 책 (pronounced as “저에 책”) = My book 저의 차 (pronounced as “저에 차”) = My car 저의 친구 (pronounced as “저에 친구”)= My friend 저의 친구의 책 (pronounced as “저에 친구에 책”)= My friend’s book","A word that you will learn much later in your studies is “의의,” which translates to “meaning” or “significance.” For you, the translation is not important right now. Instead, let’s focus on the pronunciation. Imagine if I wanted to ask about “의의”’s pronunciation. In Korean, I would have to use the additional “~의” as talked about above (and introduced in Unit 1: Lesson 3). In theory, I could write:","Again, “의의” is a word. The third “의” is attached to the word to have the function of “’s” in English. Don’t worry about the grammar for now.","The first syllable begins with ᄋ, and therefore “의” is pronounced as “의” “ᅴ” is also found in the second syllable. In this case, “의” can be pronounced as “이” “의” is attached to the word to have the function described in Lesson 3. In this case, “의” can be pronounced as “에”."]},"parsed_md":"Korean Pronunciation\n\nSkip to content Menu Close\n\nMenu\n\n# Korean Pronunciation\n\nKorean pronunciation is vastly different from English, and it takes a lot of\npractice to be able to pronounce words correctly. The biggest mistake you can\nmake is to assume that the pronunciation of a Korean letter is identical to\nthe pronunciation of that letter’s Romanization in English. This is simply not\nthe case and is a mistake that virtually all new learners of Korean make.\n\nI discuss different aspects of Korean pronunciation in this lesson. I will use\nthis lesson to discuss aspects of Korean pronunciation that are not intuitive\nto an English speaker. I’ve divided this lesson into different sections:\n\nGeneral Pronunciation and the Movement of Sounds to Other Syllables No\nAspiration Sometimes Leads to Funny Sounding Syllables The Pronunciation of\nSyllables with Four Letters The Pronunciation of ᅴ\n\nGeneral Pronunciation and the Movement of Sounds to Other Syllables\n\nListen to some of the syllables in sequence so you can get a feel for what\nthey should sound like:\n\n강, 밥, 숨, 독, 어, 민, 육 실, 력, 교, 예, 무, 화, 동 학, 김, 의, 월, 식, 꿈, 완 빵, 몸, 왜, 산, 씹, 했,\n찌\n\nIn addition to the syllables above, continue listening to the audio files in\nLesson 1 and Lesson 2 (Unit 0) in the tables presented in those lessons.\n\nKorean pronunciation is entirely different in structure compared to English\npronunciation. You may have noticed this from listening to the recording files\nabove. In English, whenever a word ends in a consonant, we always make a\nlittle sound after saying that last letter. It is very faint and difficult to\nhear for a person with a ‘non-Korean ear’ to hear. But try to hear the\ndifference.\n\nIn English, if I were to say “ship”, there is a tiny sound of breath following\nthe ‘p’ when our lips open. In English, if I were to say “dock”, there is a\ntiny sound of breath following the ‘ck’ when your throat opens. In English, if\nI were to say “cod”, (or kod) there is a tiny sound of breath following the\n‘d’ when your tongue is removed from the roof of your mouth.\n\nIn Korean, they do not have this final ‘breath’ sound. This is called an\n“aspiration.” That is, the final letter in a Korean consonant is not\naspirated. This is hard to understand at first to English speakers. Whatever\nposition one’s mouth is in when they make the sound of a final consonant in a\nsyllable – it stays like that. Listen to the following differences in English\nand Korean pronunciation of the same syllables:\n\nIn English: ship In Korean: 십 (meaning ‘ten’)\n\nIn English: dock In Korean: 독 (meaning ‘poison’)\n\nIn English: kod In Korean: 곧 (meaning ‘soon’)\n\nHowever... If a word has a consonant as its final sound, and the first letter\non the following syllable is ‘ᄋ’ (meaning that the first sound is a vowel) the\nbreath from the final consonant from the first syllable gets pronounced with\nthe vowel from that syllable. It is confusing to write in a sentence, so I\nwill show you an example:\n\nFor example: 먹 in Korean is pronounced the same way as described earlier (i.e.\nby cancelling out the ‘last-breath’ after the ‘ᄀ’ in ‘먹.’ For example\n\n먹\n\nIf the following syllable is a consonant, nothing changes and the two\nsyllables are pronounced as usual:\n\n먹다\n\nHowever, if the next syllable starts with a vowel the ‘breath’ after the ‘k’\nsound is made along with this vowel. For example:\n\n먹어\n\nTechnically, it sounds like:\n\n머거 Note that it is not actually written like this, but only sounds like this.\n\nAlso note that if these two syllables were pronounced separately (먹 and 어),\nthis phenomenon would not happen. 먹 + 어 (pronounced separately)\n\nThe most confusing of this rule is when ᄉ or ᄊ are the last letters in a\nsyllable. When either of these is the final letter of a syllable, they are NOT\npronounced as ‘S.’ Instead, they are pronounced similar to a ‘D’ sound. The\nreason for this is the same as I described earlier, that is, Korean people\ndon’t allow that ‘breath’ of air out of their mouth on a final consonant. As\nsoon as one’s tongue touches their teeth when making the “S” sound, the sound\nstops and no breath is made after it.\n\nListen to the following syllables to train your ear: 싯, 했, 겠, 었, 았, 짓\n\nBut, just like 먹 and 어, if syllables ending in ᄉ or ᄊ connect to another\nsyllable where the first sound is a vowel, that ᄉ or ᄊ is pronounced as S\ncombined with the following vowel (I know, it is very confusing).\n\nLets hear some examples: 했 and 어 (pronounced separately) 했어 (pronounced\ntogether)\n\nAs with 먹다, if the following syllable starts with a consonant, it gets\npronounced normally: 했다\n\nExplaining why different endings would come after a word (for example, 먹다 vs.\n먹어 and 했다 vs. 했어) is something you will understand as you learn about Korean\ngrammar. In Lesson 5 and Lesson 6 of Unit 1, you will be introduced to\nconjugation and when you would have to use these different pronunciation\nrules. For now, it is good enough to simply understand that this phenomenon\noccurs.\n\nNo Aspiration Sometimes Leads to Funny Sounding Syllables\n\nIn the previous section of this lesson, it was explained that the final letter\nin a Korean syllable is not aspirated. You saw how this causes the\npronunciation of syllables to differ if the next syllable in a word begins\nwith a consonant (먹다) or a vowel (먹어).\n\nTry pronouncing the word “먹다” again.\n\nTry it again.\n\nTry it again. As you pronounce it, think about the movement of your tongue\nfrom the ᄀ sound in “먹” to the ᄃ sound in “다.” There isn’t anything hindering\nor stopping this movement.\n\nThere are some combination of syllables where – when pronounced – the movement\nof one’s tongue is not so easy. In these cases, it is hard to move one’s\ntongue fast enough to make the appropriate sound. Most (but not all) of these\noccur when the letter ᄅ is involved. For example, try pronouncing the syllable\n“복.” Now, try pronouncing the syllable “리.” Pronounced separated, they sound\nlike this:\n\n복 + 리 (pronounced separately)\n\nIf those two syllables are pronounced together (which would happen in the word\n“복리”), one’s tongue cannot move immediately from the ᄀ sound to the ᄅ sound.\nTherefore, the two syllables pronounced together sound like this:\n\n복리 (pronounced together)\n\nNotice that the ᄅ sound isn’t distinct. It sounds more like an ᄂ sound. Let’s\ndiscuss why this phenomenon occurs. As mentioned earlier in this lesson, the ᄀ\nsound is not aspirated. Therefore, immediately after the unaspirated ᄀ sound,\none must pronounce the ᄅ sound. Without an aspiration (i.e. without a breath),\nthere is no time for one’s tongue to move to correctly pronounce the ᄅ sound.\n\nThere are many words that are like this. There is no use in listing all of\nthem, because that would over-stress you into thinking that memorizing all of\nthis is important. The ideas that I am presenting in this section (and in this\nlesson in general) are things that you should keep in mind, but don’t need to\nspecifically memorize yet. Your pronunciation of Korean words as a beginner\nwill inevitably be off – even for words where the pronunciation is relatively\nstraightforward.\n\nI have gone through the list of vocabulary presented in every lesson in Unit 1\nand Unit 2. There are a total of 1850 words in these two Units. From all of\nthese words, I found twenty-two words that exhibit this phenomenon (the fact\nthat only 22 of 1850 words have this might be an indication of how much\nattention you should give to it at this stage. Again, be aware of it, but\ndon’t worry about it too much as an absolute beginner).\n\nI have separated these words into groups. The words in each group have the\nsame respective letters as the final consonant in one syllable and the first\nconsonant in the next syllable. For example, in the first section, all of the\nwords (somewhere in the word) have a syllable where the final consonant is ᄋ,\nand the first consonant of the next syllable is ᄅ:\n\nWords where one syllable ends in ᄋ and the next syllable starts with ᄅ In\nthese words, the ᄅ sound changes to a ᄂ sound. Listen to an audio recording of\neach of these words to train your ear:\n\n정류장 (pronounced as 정뉴장) 종류 (pronounced as 종뉴) 대통령 (pronounced as 대통녕) 등록\n(pronounced as 등녹) 능력 (pronounced as 능녁) 명령 (pronounced as 명녕) 입장료 (pronounced\nas 입장뇨) 동료 (pronounced as 동뇨)\n\nWords where one syllable ends in ᄂ and the next syllable starts with ᄅ In\nthese words, the ᄂ sound changes to a ᄅ sound. Listen to an audio recording of\neach of these words to train your ear:\n\n안락 (pronounced as 알락) 훈련 (pronounced as 훌련) 관련 (pronounced as 괄련) 관리비\n(pronounced as 괄리비) 권력 (pronounced as 궐력)\n\nWords where one syllable ends in ᄀ and the next syllable starts with ᄅ In\nthese words, the ᄀ sound changes to a ᄋ sound and the ᄅ sound changes to an ᄂ\nsound. Listen to an audio recording of each of these words to train your ear:\n\n국립 (pronounced as 궁닙) 학력 (pronounced as 항녁)\n\nWords where one syllable ends in ᄆ and the next syllable starts with ᄅ In\nthese words, the ᄅ sound changes to a ᄂ sound. Listen to an audio recording of\neach of these words to train your ear:\n\n음료수 (pronounced as 음뇨수)\n\nWords where one syllable ends in ᄑ and the next syllable starts with ᄂ In\nthese words, the ᄑ sound changes to a ᄆ sound. Listen to an audio recording of\neach of these words to train your ear:\n\n앞니 (pronounced as 암니)\n\nWords where one syllable ends in ᄐ and the next syllable starts with ᄂ In\nthese words, the ᄐ sound changes to a ᄂ sound. Listen to an audio recording of\neach of these words to train your ear:\n\n끝내다 (pronounced as 끈내다) 끝나다 (pronounced as 끈나다)\n\nWords where one syllable ends in ᄀ and the next syllable starts with ᄆ In\nthese words, the ᄀ sound changes to a ᄋ sound. Listen to an audio recording of\neach of these words to train your ear:\n\n박물관 (pronounced as 방물관) 목마르다 (pronounced as 몽마르다)\n\nWords where one syllable ends in ᄎ and the next syllable starts with ᄆ In\nthese words, the ᄎ sound changes to a ᄂ sound. Listen to an audio recording of\neach of these words to train your ear:\n\n몇몇 (pronounced as 면멷) (Notice that the second “ᄎ” also doesn’t sound like ᄎ.\nIt sounds like “ᄃ” because ᄎ is not aspirated)\n\nWords where one syllable ends in ᄉ If a syllable ends in ᄉ, it’s possible that\nit might be a “Middle ᄉ.” This is a very difficult concept, and is discussed\nin detail in Lesson 131.\n\nThe Pronunciation of ~습니다 or ~ᄇ니다\n\nIn Lesson 6, you will be introduced to politeness in Korean. One way to make a\nsentence polite, is to add ~습니다 or ~ᄇ니다 to the end of a verb or adjective (the\ndistinction between the two will be made in that lesson). When saying ~습니다 or\n~ᄇ니다, the ᄇ sound changes to an ᄆ sound. For example:\n\n~습니다 (pronounced as 슴니다)\n\nThe Pronunciation of Syllables with Four Letters\n\nThe pronunciation of syllables that contain a fourth letter is a little bit\ndifferent than above. If you are a beginner, you definitely do not need to\nmemorize these rules/sounds/concepts from the very beginning. Being\ncomfortable with Korean pronunciation takes years, and is not something that\nyou can wrap your head around in a day. The best thing you can do as a\nbeginner is to simply familiarize yourself with what is presented below (and\nabove, for that matter). As you progress through our lessons, you will\neventually come across these words in our Vocabulary Lists and in example\nsentences in our Lessons. Lucky for you, our vocabulary words and example\nsentences have audio files attached to them so you can listen to them as they\nare presented (if they don’t have an audio link, they will eventually).\nFamiliarizing yourself with what is presented below will help you when you are\nintroduced to these words later in our lessons. I’ll repeat my point one more\ntime: While it is important to know how to pronounce things in Korean – this\nwill not happen overnight. Use the concepts presented here to set yourself off\non the right foot, but don’t get too bogged down on memorizing everything\nright now. It will come – with time.\n\nIf a syllable contains a fourth letter and is pronounced by itself, usually\nonly one of the two final consonants is audible.\n\nFor example, if you listen to the word “닭“, the “ᄅ” is not audible and the\nword is actually pronounced as “닥”\n\nAnother example is the word “삶”, where the “ᄅ” is not audible and the word is\nactually pronounced as “삼”\n\nThis is hard for me to explain because you probably haven’t learned very much\n(if any) Korean grammar by this point. If I explain something that goes over\nyour head in terms of grammar – don’t worry about that too much and try to\njust focus on the pronunciation notes I mention.\n\nThe two words above are nouns.\n\nFor all intents and purposes, it would be rare to find a noun just sitting by\nitself in a sentence. Rather, in Korean, one of many particles (or other\nthings) would be attached to it. You haven’t learned about these particles\nyet, but you will be introduced to them throughout our lessons.\n\nFor example:\n\n닭과 닭만 닭이랑 닭이다 닭이나 etc...\n\nYou will learn about the meanings of all of these in later lessons, but don’t\nworry about that now. Let’s just focus on pronunciation.\n\nIf the thing that attaches to these words starts with a consonant, the same\nrule from above applies, and only one of the two bottom consonants is\npronounced. For example (There are two separate examples in the audio file\nbelow. I thought it would be better to give two examples instead of one in\neach case):\n\n닭과 – 닭만 (This sounds closer to “닥과 – 닥만”)\n\nHowever, if the thing that attaches to these words starts with a vowel, the\npronunciation of the final consonant, in theory, should move to the upcoming\nsyllable. For example:\n\n닭을 – 닭이다 (This should sound closer to “달글 – 달기다”... but I admit it does sound\nlike 닥을 – 닥이다.) That is a native Korean speaker pronouncing those words, and\nthere probably is a reason why she pronounced it that way. This is way beyond\nthe scope of this lesson. Again, just try to understand what is being\npresented here in theory. You will have thousands of audio files to help you\nas you progress to later lessons.\n\n닭 is a noun, but various things are also attached to verbs/adjectives as well\nthat change pronunciation.\n\nThe following are three common verbs in Korean that have this fourth letter\n(All verbs end with “~다” but don’t worry about that for now):\n\n앉다 = to sit 읽다 = to read 없다 = to not have\n\nListen to the pronunciation of each of those words. You will notice that (just\nlike the word “닭” above), because each of the four-letter syllables is\nfollowed by a consonant (다), only one of the two final consonants is\npronounced. As you can see here, the letter that is not pronounced is not the\nsame in every word.\n\nIn 앉다, ᄌ is not pronounced (sounds like “안”) In 읽다, ᄅ is not pronounced\n(sounds like “익”) In 없다, ᄉ is not pronounced (sounds like “업”)\n\nThis is beyond your understanding right now, but various grammatical\nprinciples can replace “다” to have different meanings. You will learn about\nall of these in later lessons. For example:\n\n앉겠다 앉고 앉거나 앉는 앉아 앉으면 앉아요 앉아서 앉을 앉은 etc...\n\nIf the thing that replaces “다” starts with a consonant, the same rule from\nabove (with nouns) applies, and only one of the two bottom consonants is\npronounced. For example, if 앉 is followed by a consonant:\n\n앉겠다 – 앉고 (This sounds closer to “안겠다 – 안고”)\n\nHowever, if the thing that replaces “다” starts with a vowel, the pronunciation\nof the final consonant moves to the upcoming syllable. For example, if 앉 is\nfollowed by a vowel:\n\n앉아 – 앉으면 (This sounds closer to “안자 – 안즈면”)\n\nYou can see the same phenomenon with all words that have this 4th letter.\nLet’s listen to “읽다” when “다” is replaced by something starting with a\nconsonant compared to a vowel.\n\nFollowed by a consonant: 읽겠다 – 읽고 (Sounds closer to “익겠다 – 익고”)\n\nFollowed by a vowel: 읽어 – 읽으면 (Sounds closer to “일거 – 일그면”)\n\nLet’s do the same thing with 없다\n\nFollowed by a consonant 없겠다 – 없고 (Sounds closer to “업겠다 – 업고”)\n\nFollowed by a vowel 없어 – 없으면 (Sounds closer to “업서 – 업스면)\n\nLet’s do the same thing with 긁다 (to scratch)\n\nFollowed by a consonant 긁겠다 – 긁고 (Sounds closer to “극겠다 – 극고”)\n\nFollowed by a vowel 긁어 – 긁으면 (Sounds closer to “글거 – 글그면”)\n\nAgain, explaining the difference in meaning and purpose between...\n\n앉다 vs. 앉고 vs. 앉아 읽다 vs. 읽고 vs. 읽어 없다 vs. 없고 vs. 없어 닭 vs. 닭과 vs. 닭을\n\n... is a matter of Korean grammar, which will be explained in our lessons. As\nI mentioned earlier, our later lessons will have many example sentences with\naudio recordings so you can continue to train your ear as you progress through\nyour studies. You absolutely do not need to memorize these concepts before you\nmove on. You will memorize them naturally as you progress with our Lessons.\n\nThe Pronunciation of ᅴ\n\nThe pronunciation of ᅴ often causes confusion for foreigners learning Korean.\nIn Unit 0: Lesson 3, you can find a recording of a Korean person pronouncing\n“ᅴ” when different starting consonants. Here is that recording again:\n\n의, 븨, 즤, 듸, 긔, 싀, 늬\n\nAside from 의, you will rarely (or never) come across the other syllables in\nthat recording. Pay more attention to the sound that is being made.\n\nThough that can be good practice, syllables are rarely just used by\nthemselves. More often, syllables are connected to make words or some sort of\ngrammatical principle. The pronunciation of “ᅴ” can change depending on where\nand how it is used.\n\nIf you are reading this without having read any lessons in Unit 1, this\nexplanation might go over your head. In order to understand some of what is\npresented below, some understanding of Korean word structure and grammar might\nhelp. I’m including this explanation in this lesson (in Unit 0) because this\nis my lesson about pronunciation. In reality, you probably don’t need to worry\nabout this until you come across it in my lessons. I’ll link back to this part\nof this lesson when it becomes important in your studies.\n\nOfficially, the correct pronunciation of “ᅴ” is “ᅴ” (as recorded above). Makes\nsense. The following are alternate pronunciations that are seen as\n“acceptable” and are common in speech.\n\n—————————–\n\nWhen ᅴ is found in the first syllable of a word, and the syllable begins with\n“ᄋ” (making the first sound be “ᅴ), the pronunciation is “ᅴ.” Here is a\nrecording of two words where this can be heard:\n\n의자 = chair 의사 = doctor\n\n—————————–\n\nWhen ᅴ is found in the first syllable of a word, but the syllable begins with\na consonant, the pronunciation can be “이.”\n\n희망 (pronounced as “히망”) = hope (the noun, not the verb) 띄어쓰기 (pronounced as\n“띠어쓰기”) = a space in writing\n\nWhen ᅴ is found somewhere other than the first syllable of a word, the\npronunciation can be “이.” For example:\n\n저희 (pronounced as “저히”) = a formal way to say “we” 동의 (pronounced as “동이”) =\nan agreement 정의 (pronounced as “정이”) = a definition 회의 (pronounced as “회이”) =\na meeting\n\n—————————–\n\nIn Unit 1: Lesson 3, you will learn about “~의” and how it can be used to have\na meaning of possession. In English, we can put “’s” on the end of a word, or\nchange “I” to “my” or “him” to “his.” For example:\n\n저 = I/me 친구 = friend 저의 친구 = My friend\n\n책 = book 저의 책 = My book 저의 친구의 책 = My friend’s book\n\n차 = car 저의 차 = My car\n\nWhen used like this, the pronunciation can be “에.” For example:\n\n저의 책 (pronounced as “저에 책”) = My book 저의 차 (pronounced as “저에 차”) = My car 저의\n친구 (pronounced as “저에 친구”)= My friend 저의 친구의 책 (pronounced as “저에 친구에 책”)= My\nfriend’s book\n\n—————————–\n\nA word that you will learn much later in your studies is “의의,” which\ntranslates to “meaning” or “significance.” For you, the translation is not\nimportant right now. Instead, let’s focus on the pronunciation. Imagine if I\nwanted to ask about “의의”’s pronunciation. In Korean, I would have to use the\nadditional “~의” as talked about above (and introduced in Unit 1: Lesson 3). In\ntheory, I could write:\n\n의의의 발음 = 의의’s pronunciation\n\nAgain, “의의” is a word. The third “의” is attached to the word to have the\nfunction of “’s” in English. Don’t worry about the grammar for now.\n\nThe first syllable begins with ᄋ, and therefore “의” is pronounced as “의” “ᅴ”\nis also found in the second syllable. In this case, “의” can be pronounced as\n“이” “의” is attached to the word to have the function described in Lesson 3. In\nthis case, “의” can be pronounced as “에”.\n\nThe whole construction can be pronounced as “의이에.”\n\nOkay, I got it. Take me back to the Unit 0 homepage!\n\n#### Sentence Practice Videos\n\n#### Dictation Practice Videos\n\n#### Vocabulary Practice Videos\n\n#### Korean Sign Explanation\n\nHow to study Korean © 2021. All Rights Reserved. | Privacy Policy | Contact Us\n\n"},{"original_url":"http://taekwondoanimals.com:80/taekwondo-kick-names","archive_url":"http://web.archive.org/web/20180711215243/http://taekwondoanimals.com:80/taekwondo-kick-names","parsed_text":{"title":"Taekwondo Animals.com","passages":["In Taekwondo, you will have to count in Korean (i.e. during stretching or drills). This page helps you how to count in Korean and how to pronounce these numbers. For additional Korean words such as names of Taekwondo kicks, Taekwondo commands and various other Taekwondo terms, please visit our main Taekwondo Words, Commands & Terminology page.","For 11 through 19, add the Korean word for 10 in front of the last number. For example, eleven is Yeol Hana (“Yull Ha-na”) – the Korean words for 10 and 1.","For 21 through 29, add the Korean word for 20 in front of the last number. For example, twenty one is Seu-Mool Hana (“Sew-mool Han-na”) – the Korean words for 20 and 1.","Please support this free Taekwondo website by buying books & gear via the Amazon links below. WTF Forms | ITF Patterns | Flexibility | Heavy Bags | TKD Shoes Kicking Paddles | Rebreakable Boards | Sparring | TKD Uniforms At no extra cost to you, Taekwondo Animals receives a small commission on purchases made through the links in this section. As an Amazon Associate, Taekwondo Animals earns from qualifying purchases such as martial arts books. This helps us to keep this website free for all visitors. Thank you for your support!!!","Material on this website may not be copied or reproducedwithout the written approval of TaekwondoAnimals.com. This website is copyright protected under the US Digital Millennium Copyright Act. All rights reserved. Legal Disclaimer. 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We have also include a video so you can listen\nto the proper Korean pronunciation of these various Taekwondo kicks.\n\nFor additional Korean words such as numbers, commands and various other\nTaekwondo terms, please visit our main Taekwondo Words, Commands & Terms page.\n\nKorean Names for Various Taekwondo Kicks\n\n * Axe Kick – Naeryeo Chagi\n * Back Kick – Dwi Chagi (“D-we Cha-gee”)\n * Crescent Kick – Bandal Chagi\n * Flying Back Kick – Twi-myo Dwi Chagi\n * Flying Side Kick – Twi-myo Yeop Chagi\n * Front Kick – Ap Chagi (“Ap Cha-gee”)\n * Hook Kick – Huryeo Chagi\n * Jumping Front Kick – Eedan Ap Chagi\n * Kick – Chagi (“Cha-gee”)\n * Knee Strike – Moreup Chigi... FYI – This term uses the word chigi (which means strike) and not chagi (which means kick).\n * Push Kick – Meereo Chagi\n * Roundhouse Kick – Dollyo Chagi (“Dole-ya Cha-gee”)\n * Scissor Kick – Kawi Chagi\n * Side Kick – Yeop Chagi (“Yup Cha-gee”)\n * Spinning Hook Kick – Dwi Huryeo Chagi\n * Visit our Taekwondo Kicks page for free video & written instructions on how to perform these Taekwondo kicks.\n\nHere is the Korean pronunciation of a number of Taekwondo kicks.\n\nPlease support this free Taekwondo website by buying books & gear via the\nAmazon links below. WTF Forms | ITF Patterns | Flexibility | Heavy Bags | TKD\nShoes Kicking Paddles | Rebreakable Boards | Sparring | TKD Uniforms At no\nextra cost to you, Taekwondo Animals receives a small commission on purchases\nmade through the links in this section. As an Amazon Associate, Taekwondo\nAnimals earns from qualifying purchases such as martial arts books. This helps\nus to keep this website free for all visitors. 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There are videos at the bottom of the\npage that will allow you to hear how many of these Korean words are\npronounced.\n\nFor additional Korean words such as numbers, names of kicks and various other\nTaekwondo terms, please visit our main Taekwondo Words, Commands & Terminology\npage.\n\nImportant Taekwondo Words & Commands\n\n * Attention – Charyut (“Chari-yut”)\n * Begin or Start – Sijak\n * Block – Maggi or Makgi\n * High Block – Nopunde Maggi\n * Inside Block – An Maggi\n * Low Block – Najunde Maggi\n * Outside Block – Bakat Maggi\n * Bow – Kyungnet\n * Continue – Kaesok\n * Fist – Joomock\n * Foot – Baal\n * Forms – Poomse\n * Hand – Son\n * Head – Moli or Mori\n * Instructor – Sabomnim (“Sah-bum-nim”)\n * Kick – Chagi (“Cha-gee”)\n * Knee – Moreup\n * Leg – Dari\n * Numbers (such as 1 through 20) – To learn how to count in Korean, visit our Taekwondo Numbers page.\n * Punch/Strike – Chigi\n * Ready – Joon Bi\n * Referee – Joo Sim\n * Rest – Chose\n * Return – Baro (“Baa-row) – The word used when you have to turn around & face the instructor at the end of your form or pattern.\n * Self-Defense – Hosinsool or Hosinsul\n * Sparring – Kyorugi\n * Stance – Sogi\n * Stop – Kalyeo\n * Taekwondo School/Studio – Dojang\n * Thank you – Kamsa Hamnae Da (“Kamsa-ham-ni-da”)\n * Uniform – Dobok\n * Yell – Kihap (“Kee-yah-p”) – The word used when kicking or punching for power.\n\nTaekwondo words, commands and terms\n\n## Taekwondo Books\n\nStuck at home? 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In my mind, they would all fall under the category of “Other.”","하나 = one 둘 = two 셋 = three 넷 = four 다섯 = five 여섯 = six 일곱 = seven 여덟 = eight 아홉 = nine 열 = ten 스물 = twenty 서른 = thirty 마흔 = forty 쉰 = fifty","일 = one 이 = two 삼 = three 사 = four 오 = five 육 = six 칠 = seven 팔 = eight 구 = nine 십 = ten 백 = one hundred 천 = one thousand 만 = ten thousand","Click on the English words below to see information and examples of that word in use. You probably won’t be able to understand the grammar within the sentences at this point, but seeing words being used in sentences is very helpful for understanding how they can be used.","You can try to find all of the words from this lesson, and all of the words from every lesson in Unit 1 in a package of twenty five Word Searches.","Common Usages: 처음에 = at first 처음부터 = from the beginning 처음부터 끝까지 = from start to finish 오랜만에 처음으로 = for the first time in a long time","Notes: This can be used in sentences when you are talking about the first time something is being done. Or it can be used as an adverb to have the meaning “in the beginning”","Examples: 저는 처음에 우리 학교가 좋지 않았어요 = I didn’t like our school at first 저는 어제 공항에 처음 갔어요 = Yesterday, I went to the airport for the first time 저는 내일 한국에 처음 갈 것입니다 = I will go to Korea for the first time tomorrow 그들은 저를 처음부터 싫어했어요 = They didn’t like me from the start 저는 그것을 처음부터 끝까지 복습했어요 = I reviewed that from start to finish 저는 그 책을 처음부터 끝까지 읽었어요 = I read that book from start to finish 그녀는 처음으로 그녀의 감정을 드러냈어요 = For the first time, she revealed her emotions","Notes: There are two similar but different meanings for the word “last” in English. 마지막 is used for only ONE of those meanings. 마지막 is used to talk about something that is the last thing in the end of sequence – as in “first meal... second meal... third meal... fourth meal... last meal.” It is NOT used to talk about something in the past, as in “last night I went to bed late.” See bellow in this lesson for more information.","Example: 이 수업은 우리의 마지막 수업이에요 = This is our last class 이것은 저의 마지막 기회이다 = This is my last chance 저는 마지막 수업을 안 들었어요 = I didn’t attend the last class 저는 마지막 것을 안 봤어요 = I didn’t see the last thing 우리는 결국 마지막 경기에서 졌어요 = We ended up losing in the last game 교수님은 마지막 수업이 끝나고 학생들을 위해 식사를 샀어요 = The professor bought a meal for the students after the last class","After “first,” you can use the regular Korean numbers. Just like with counters, the numbers 2 – 4 change when 번째 follows. For example: 저는 두 번째 남자를 골랐어요 = I chose the second man","After the number four, the words don’t change when adding 번째. For example: 이 수업은 오늘 저의 열 번째 수업입니다 = This is my tenth class today","Notes: Can be shortened to “첫째” in some situations, usually when the following word is a counter or somebody’s children. For example: 첫째 아들 = first son 첫째 주 = first week","Examples: 저의 첫 번째 친구는 착했어요 = My first friend was nice 그 사람은 서울에서 부산까지 걸은 첫 번째 사람이었다 = That person was the first person who walked from Seoul to Busan","Notes: Can be shortened to “둘째” in some situations, usually when the following word is a counter or somebody’s children. For example: 둘째 아들 = second daughter 둘째 날 = second day","Examples: 그 두 번째 선생님은 똑똑했어요 = That second teacher was smart 우리는 두 번째 날에 서울에 갔어요 = We went to Seoul on the second day","Notes: Counters are used in Korean to count various things. Different counters are used for things like people, books, animals, etc. “개” is the general counter that can be used to count most things that don’t have a specific counter (or if you don’t know the specific counter-word for something). See below in this lesson for more information.","Example: 펜 두 개를 주세요 = Give me two pens, please 저는 사과 한 개를 샀어요 = I bought one apple 저는 펜 두 개가 더 있어요 = I have two more pens","Notes: This can be used to indicate the amount of times something is done. In the end, it acts as an adverb and particles are not usually attached to it.","Example: 저는 한국에 5번 갔어요 = I went to Korea 5 times 저는 학교에 몇 번 갔어요 = I went to school a few/some times","Example: 사람 두 명이 왔어요 = two people came 저는 사람 몇 명을 만났어요 = I met some people 저는 어제 다섯 명의 친구를 만났어요 = I met 5 friends yesterday","Common Usages: 맥주 한 잔 = one glass of beer 물 한 잔 = one glass of water 소주 한 잔 = one glass of soju","Example: 아저씨! 맥주 두 잔 주세요! = Sir! Two glasses of beer, please! 저는 우유 두 잔을 마셨어요 = I drank two glasses of milk","Notes: When telling time, “시” is put after the hour. For example: 5시 = 5:00 When talking about “hours,” the word “시간” is used. See Lesson 11 for more information.","Example: 지금은 6시30분이에요 = Now, it is 6:30 1시에서 2시까지 오세요 = Please come from 1:00 to 2:00 3시까지 기다릴 거예요 = I will wait until 3:00","Notes: When telling time, “분” is put after the minute. It also means “minute” in regular situations. See Lesson 11 for more information.","Example: 우리가 30분 후에 만날래요? = Shall we meet in 30 minutes? 우리학교에서 식당까지 10분 걸려요 = It takes 10 minutes to get from our school to the restaurant 구름은 5분 전에 걷혔어요 = The clouds cleared up 5 minutes ago 수업은 2 분 후에 끝날 거예요 = Class will finish 2 minutes from now 이 버스는 10분마다 와요 = This bus comes each/every 10 minutes","Example: 10 초 동안 조금 어색했어요 = It was awkward for 10 seconds 저는 2초 동안 달렸어요 = I ran for 2 seconds","Notes: When using a number before “살,” you should use the Korean numbers. However, once you get above 50, it is not uncommon to use the Chinese numbers.","There are 1050 vocabulary entries in Unit 1. All entries are linked to an audio file. You can download all of these files in one package here.","Korean numbers are actually very easy once you get the hang of them. But, because they are so different from English numbers, it is often hard for English speakers to fully understand them at first. First thing you need to know, there are two sets of numbers in Korean: The pure Korean numbers and the numbers derived from Chinese (called Sino-Korean numbers). Let’s look at the Sino-Korean numbers first, because they are easier:","일 = one 이 = two 삼 = three 사 = four 오 = five 육 = six 칠 = seven 팔 = eight 구 = nine 십 = ten 백 = one hundred 천 = one thousand 만 = ten thousand","With only those numbers, you can create any number from 1 – 10 million. All you need to do is put them together:","일 = one (1) 십 = ten (10) 십일 = eleven (10 + 1) 이십 = twenty (2 x 10) 이십일 = twenty one (2 x 10 + 1) 이십이 = twenty two (2 x 10 + 2) 백 = one hundred (100) 백일 = one hundred and one (100 + 1) 백이 = one hundred and two (100 + 2) 백구십 = one hundred and ninety (100 + 90) 구백 = nine hundred (9 x 100) 천 = one thousand (1000) 천구백 = one thousand nine hundred (1000 + 9 x 100) 오천 = five thousand (5 x 1000) 오천육백 = five thousand six hundred (5 x 1000 + 6 x 100) 만 = ten thousand 십만 = one hundred thousand 백만 = one million 천만 = ten million","The Sino-Korean numbers are used in limited situations. As each of these are taught throughout the upcoming lessons, you will slowly learn when to use the Sino-Korean numbers over the Korean numbers. For now, don’t worry about memorizing when they should be used, as it will come naturally.","– When counting/dealing with money – When measuring – When doing math – In phone-numbers – When talking about/counting time in any way except the hour – The names of each month – Counting months (there is another way to count months using pure Korean numbers)","These are the pure Korean numbers as provided earlier: 하나 = one 둘 = two 셋 = three 넷 = four 다섯 = five 여섯 = six 일곱 = seven 여덟 = eight 아홉 = nine 열 = ten 스물 = twenty 서른 = thirty 마흔 = forty 쉰 = fifty","11: 열하나 (10 + 1) 12: 열둘 (10 + 2) 21: 스물하나 (20 + 1) 59: 쉰아홉 (50 + 9)","Notice that there are no spaces between the words representing numbers for both the Sino-Korean and pure Korean numbers. I discuss this in a much more difficult lesson that covers how numbers greater than 10,000 are used. For now, it is more important to focus on how to use simple numbers in sentences.","After 60, regardless of what you are doing, pure Korean numbers are rarely used. I was talking to my wife about this once, and she said that she didn’t think there was even a pure Korean number for 60. I told her “yes, there is: 예순.” To which she replied “Oh yeah, I forgot.” When you get that high (even as high as 40-50) it is not uncommon to use the Sino-Korean numbers instead.","Again, don’t worry about memorizing each of those yet. Whenever I talk about numbers, I will tell you which set you are expected to use.","When counting anything in Korean, you need to use the pure Korean numbers. In addition, one thing that is very hard for English speakers to wrap their head around is that, when counting most things in Korean, you need to also include a ‘counter.’ The most common counters are:","There are many more counters, but if you can’t remember the specific counter of something, you can usually substitute “개” (the counter for “thing”) instead. You will learn the more difficult counters as you progress through future lessons. For now, the goal is to get you accustomed to using these three simple counters.","But some things in English require the use of these counters. For example, you could not say “I bought two films” (referring to the film in a camera, not a ‘movie’). Instead, you have to say “I bought two rolls of film.” The word roll in that sentence is a counter, and is similar to the counters in Korean. The main difference is that counters are used to count almost everything in Korean.","1 = 하나 -> 한 2 = 둘 -> 두 3 = 셋 -> 세 4 = 넷 -> 네 20 = 스물 -> 스무","Place a number, followed by a counter, after a noun to indicate how many of that thing there are. For example:","사람 두 명 = 2 people 사람 한 명 = 1 person 펜 다섯 개 = 5 pens 펜 마흔네 개 = 44 pens","It is also possible to put the number-counter combination before the noun that is being counted. However, the method shown immediately above is much more common. When placed before the noun, “~의” is added to the counter, for example:","두 명의 사람 = 2 people 한 명의 사람 = 1 person 다섯 개의 펜 = 5 pens 마흔네 개의 펜 = 44 pens","The purpose and function of ~의 in this type of construction is discussed in Lesson 23. As I said, it is usually less common to count using this method, so for now, don’t worry about this grammar. I simply want you to know that it can be done. Pay more attention to the “사람 두 명” form instead of the “두 명의 사람” form.","When writing out the word instead of using the numeral (for example, writing “한” instead of “1”) the correct form is to have a space between the written number and the counter. For example:","When the Korean numbers are used (i.e. when counting things or actions), the word is more typically used than the numeral. In our lessons, you will usually see the Korean word written out when a counter is used.","In other situations where Sino-Korean numbers are used, there is no difference if you use the Sino-Korean numeral or the word. I will come back to this in the next lesson when you learn applications for Sino-Korean numbers.","나는 펜 네 개를 샀어 = I bought four pens 나는 햄버거 두 개를 먹었어 = I ate two hamburgers 나는 어제 친구 다섯 명을 만났어 = I met five friends yesterday","나는 네 개의 펜을 샀어 = I bought four pens 나는 두 개의 햄버거를 먹었어 = I ate two hamburgers 나는 어제 다섯 명의 친구를 만났어 = I met five friends yesterday","Although the placement of the particles is important for your initial understanding of Korean grammar, eventually, you will become more comfortable with omitting particles altogether. Omitting particles is not something I recommend for a beginner because it is very important that you understand how to use them perfectly for more complex sentences. Nonetheless, most often in speech, particles in this situation are often omitted. For example, you might hear something like this:","In this structure, it is also possible to put the particle on the noun instead of the counter, for example:","Try not to worry about this too much at this stage, as the following three sentences would sound perfect to Korean people:","그 사람은 차 네 대가 있어요 = That person has four cars 저는 우유 두 잔을 샀어요 = I bought two glasses of milk 저는 땅콩 두 개를 먹었어요 = I ate two peanuts","I figure since I am talking about numbers, I should mention something about how/when the number zero is used. Just like other numbers, there are two ways to say “zero” in Korea. However, unlike other numbers, both ways of saying “zero” are of Chinese origin.","영, which is (from what I understand), the way Chinese people say “zero” 공, which is sort of like the meaning of “nothing”","Points that can be given or taken away, like in a game. For example, when saying the score “2 – 0”, you would say “이 대 영”. Another example would be if you are in a quiz show, and you ask your friend how many points she has, she could say “영점”","When using numbers in math (which, if you’re just learning Korean now, you probably won’t do for a long time)","Phone numbers. For example, when saying “010 – 5555 – 5555”, all the zeros should be read as “공.” If you don’t live in Korea, you probably won’t know this, but “010” is the typical area code for a cell phone (in Seoul, at least). Therefore, when giving your phone number, you usually start out by saying “공-일-공”.","번 is a common counter that counts behavior or actions, and is not directly counted with a noun in a sentence. Putting a number before “번” creates an adverb that tells you how many times something was done. It is an adverb, so 를/을 is usually not attached to it.","저는 어제 학교에 세 번 갔어요 = I went to school three times yesterday 저는 그 영화를 다섯 번 봤어요 = I saw that movie five times 저는 오늘 두 번 운동할 것입니다 = I will exercise twice (two times) today 저는 어제 고기를 두 번 먹었어요 = I ate meat twice yesterday 저는 오늘 축구를 네 번 할 거예요 = I will play soccer four times today","This is fairly simple to use, but you will continue to learn about this word in the next lesson when you learn how to say “this time,” “next time,” and “last time.”","There are so many different ways to talk about time (seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, years, etc...). You will learn more about how to indicate when you did/do/will do something using these ‘time’ words in the next lesson. In this lesson, however, you will learn about telling time, as in the time on a clock.","When talking about the hour, as in ‘2 o’clock’ all you need to do is put 시 after a number:","The pure Korean numbers are used when saying the hour number, whereas the Sino-Korean numbers are used when saying the minute number. For example:","Earlier in the lesson I said that when a pure Korean number is used with a counter, it is more commonly written out instead of using the numeral. In this case, “시” could be seen as a counter as we are counting “hours.” However, writing the numeral or the word is equally as common and acceptable when referring to the time. In my case, I much prefer to use the numeral instead of the word.","To indicate the minute, Sino-Korean numbers are used and (just like all times when Sino-Korean numbers are used) there is no difference if you use the numeral or the word. I prefer to use the numeral in these cases.","The spacing of these also needs to be discussed. As I mentioned earlier, when a written number is placed before a counter, there should be a space between the number and the counter. This is true for the number before “분” as well. For example, if you were writing the words out:","However, when using the numeral, it is acceptable to omit the space and attach the numeral directly with the following counter. For example:","Officially, there should be a space. However, most people do not include a space and it is also seen as correct to omit it. Other examples:","You will see more examples of this in the next lesson when you learn more applications of numbers (specifically Sino-Korean numbers). If you can’t get it into your brain yet, it will be easier when you see more examples in the next lesson.","나는 5시에 먹을 거야 = I will eat at 5:00 나는 2시 30분에 왔어 = I came at 2:30 우리는 야구를 1시에 할 거예요 = We will play baseball at 1:00 우리는 7시 20분에 시작할 거예요 = We will start at 7:20","When indicating how old a person is, you should use pure Korean numbers along with the word “살” which is a counter for ages. For example:","저는 열 살이에요 = I am ten years old 저의 여자 친구는 스물여섯 살이에요 = My girlfriend is twenty six years old","It would sound weird to use the Sino-Korean numbers to indicate the age of somebody who is under thirty. However, after thirty, it is not uncommon to use the Sino-Korean numbers instead of the pure Korean numbers. The older the age, the more likely you will hear the Sino-Korean number used instead of the pure Korean number. After 50, you are most likely to exclusively hear the Sino- Korean numbers.","You haven’t learned how to ask questions yet, so it is difficult for me to explain how to ask about a person’s age. You will understand the following sentence better once you are confident with the content introduced in Lessons 21 and 22. Nonetheless, it would be good to memorize this sentence because of how common of a question it is:","첫 번째 = first 저의 첫 번째 친구는 착했어요 = My first friend was nice 저는 첫 번째 차를 싫어했어요 = I didn’t like that first car If you think that is confusing, explain how ‘one’ gets changed to ‘first,’ ‘two’ gets changed to ‘second’ and ‘three’ gets changed to ‘third.’","After “first,” you can use the regular Korean numbers. Just like with counters, the numbers 2 – 4 change when 번째 follows. For example:","두 번째 = second 그 두 번째 선생님은 똑똑했어요 = That second teacher was smart 저는 두 번째 남자를 골랐어요 = I chose the second man","세 번째 = third 이 여권은 저의 세 번째 여권이에요 = This passport is my third passport 저는 세 번째 문을 열었어요 = I opened the third door","네 번째 = fourth 저는 네 번째 사람이었어요 = I was the fourth person 이 아이는 저의 네 번째 아들이에요 = This person is my fourth son","이 수업은 오늘 저의 열 번째 수업입니다 = This is my tenth class today 저는 백 번째 페이지를 읽었어요 = I read the 100^th page","첫 번째 = 첫째 = first 두 번째 = 둘째 = second 세 번째 = 셋째 = third 네 번째 = 넷째 = fourth etc....","These shortened forms can’t be used in as many situations as their longer counterparts. The most common situation where these are used is when talking about your first/second/third/etc. children. For example:","우리 둘째 아들은 고등학생이에요 = Our second son is a high school student 우리 셋째 아이는 야구를 좋아해요 = Our third child likes baseball 이 아이는 우리 첫째 아들이에요 = This (child) is our first son","In these cases, it is common to just refer to the child as “one’s first” or “one’s second.” We often do the same thing in English. For example:","우리 둘째는 고등학생이에요 = Our second (child) is a high school student 우리 셋째는 야구를 좋아해요 = Our third (child) likes baseball 이 아이는 우리 첫째예요 = This (child) is our first (child)","Another place you will see words like 첫째 and 둘째 is when making lists about things that need to be done, and the speaker/writer is indicating “Firstly... and then secondly...” For example:","첫째, 저는 야채를 많이 먹겠습니다 = First, I will eat a lot of vegetables 둘째, 저는 매일 운동하겠습니다 = Second, I will exercise everyday","I didn’t make audio recordings for the above sentences because I feel they would more likely be written than spoken.","Another useful word is 마지막 which often translates to ‘last.’ It is often confusing for English speakers to understand the usage of 마지막 at first because the word “last” has more than one usage in English. 마지막 is used to refer to the final (last) thing at the end of sequence... as in “first meal... second meal... third meal... fourth meal... final (last) meal.” It is not used to refer to a “previous” thing. Notice the difference between these two usages of “last night”:","Last night (the previous night) I went to the movies The last night (the final night) of our trip was the best","The second example would be where you could use 마지막, because you are referring to the final (last) night of a sequence of nights on a trip. In the first example, you are talking about the previous night. I will introduce how you can refer to a “previous” thing in the next lesson where I introduce 지난.","이것은 저의 마지막 수업이에요 = This is my last class 저는 마지막 것을 안 봤어요 = I didn’t see the last thing (I didn’t see that last one)","In these examples, 마지막 is being used as a descriptive word, even though it is not an adjective in its original form (it is not an adjective because it does not end in 다, and cannot be conjugated). Words can be used this way in English as well. The word “face” is a noun. But in the sentence “I put on face paint,” the word “face” describes the type of paint you used. Similarly, you could say “that is a computer room,” where the word “computer” is describing the room.","처음 is a very complex word that can be used in many situations. I have been studying Korean for years and I still don’t know how to use it perfectly in all situations. It can be used in sentences when you are talking about the first time something is being done. It can be used as a noun or an adverb, depending on the situation (which adds to it’s complexity). The two most common situations are:","처음에 ... (at first/in the beginning) 처음에 그 여자를 싫어했어요 = I didn’t like that girl at first 저는 처음에 체육 수업을 싫어했어요 = At first I didn’t like PE class","Put in a sentence as an adverb to indicate this is the first time something has happened: 저는 어제 선생님을 처음 만났어요 = I met my teacher for the first time yesterday 저는 내일 한국에 처음 갈 것입니다 = I will go to Korea for the first time tomorrow","You’ve gotten this far! You can’t stop now! Haha. The learning curve now is still fairly steep, but it will get much easier in the future. As I keep saying, having a good solid base in the fundamental grammar concepts of Korean will help you tons later on!","Okay, I got it! Take me to the next lesson! Or, Click here for a workbook to go along with this lesson.","There are 1250 example sentences in Unit 1. All entries are linked to an audio file. 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Wherever possible, I have tried to use this \\\"new\\\" (more modern) terminology.\",\n \"Since the Korean language is written using \\\"Hangul\\\" and not the Roman alphabet, all the spellings you see here are approximate romanizations and may not be the same spellings that some of you are used to seeing.\",\n \"The Korean name for Korea is \\\"Hangeuk\\\" and its people are called \\\"Hangeuksaram\\\". The ancient name for Korea is \\\"Choson\\\", which means literally \\\"the land of morning calm\\\" and comes from the \\\"Choson\\\" (or \\\"Yi\\\") dynasty of Korea's history (1392-1905). The name \\\"Korea\\\" comes from the \\\"Koryu\\\" dynasty of Korea's history (935-1392) during which westerners had their first contact with Korea.\",\n \"The national anthem of Korea is \\\"Aeguk Ka\\\" (\\\"Love of Country\\\"). It was written during the Japanese occupation of Korea (circa 1905-1945) and was later set to music by Ahn Eak Tai.\",\n \"The Korean flag is called \\\"Taeguk-ki\\\" and was adopted in August of 1882, not long after the \\\"Hermit Kingdom\\\" opened its front and back doors to foreign aggressive powers. The central theme of the flag is that although there is constant movement within the sphere of infinity, there is also balance and harmony. The flag consists of three parts: a white field (or background), a red and blue circle in the center of the flag (containing a \\\"yin-yang\\\" like symbol), and four black trigrams sorrounding the circle in each of the four corners of the flag.\",\n \"The circle in the center is called \\\"Taeguk\\\" and means the origin of all things in the universe. The red and blue paisleys within the circle represent eternal duality (heaven-earth, fire-water, good-evil, male- female, dark-light, life- death). The blue portion of the circle is called \\\"um\\\" and represents the negative aspects of this duality; the red portion of the circle is called \\\"yang\\\" and represents the positive aspects. \\\"Um-yang\\\" is the Korean equivalent of \\\"yin-yang\\\".\",\n \"The four black trigrams come from the Chinese book of \\\"I Ch'ing\\\". The trigrams also carry the idea of opposites and of balance. Each trigram (or \\\"gye\\\") consists of three parallel lines, some of which are broken (split), and some of which are unbroken (solid). Each gye has a specific name and represents one or more concepts: In the upper lefthand corner is \\\"K'un\\\" which consists of all solid lines and represents heaven, east, and spring; In the lower righthand corner is \\\"K'on\\\" which consists of all broken lines and represents earth, west, and summer; In the upper righthand corner is \\\"Kam\\\" which consists of one solid line sorrounded by two broken lines and represents water, north, and winter; In the lower lefthand corner is \\\"I\\\" which consists of one broken line sorrounded by two solid lines and represents fire, south, and autumn.\",\n \"\\\"Tae\\\" means \\\"foot\\\" or \\\"to strike with the feet\\\". \\\"Kwon\\\" means \\\"hand\\\", or \\\"to strike with the hand\\\". \\\"Do\\\" means discipline, art, or way. Hence TaeKwonDo (foot-hand-way) means literally \\\"the art of the feet and the hands\\\" or \\\"the art of kicking and punching\\\". Different schools and/or styles may impose different variations on the formal definition however. For example, some styles add the words \\\"self defense\\\" to the literal definition and/or throw in some form of the phrase \\\"physical and mental training\\\".\",\n \"There are two different numbering systems that are used by Koreans. The first numbering system is used when counting, or when only speaking of the numbers themselves. The first ten numbers in this system are as follows:\",\n \"1| :| hanah ---|---|--- 2| :| dool 3| :| set 4| :| net 5| :| dasot 6| :| yasot 7| :| ilgop 8| :| yadol 9| :| ahop 10| :| yool\",\n \"The stress in \\\"hanah\\\", \\\"dasot\\\", and \\\"yasot\\\" is on the first syllable, in \\\"ilgop\\\", \\\"yadol\\\", and \\\"ahop\\\" on the second. In counting cadence in TaeKwonDo, this is so emphasized that the other syllable frequently almost disappears (e.g., \\\"han\\\", \\\"das\\\", \\\"yos\\\", \\\"lgop\\\", \\\"hop\\\", etc.).\",\n \"The other numbering system (which is of Chinese origin) is used in most other cases and is often used where Americans would use ordinal numbers (such as \\\"first\\\", \\\"second\\\", etc ...). For example, this second numbering system is used when describing a person's rank: a first degree black belt would be an \\\"il dan\\\". The first ten numbers in this numbering system are as follows:\",\n \"1| :| il ---|---|--- 2| :| ee 3| :| sahm 4| :| sah 5| :| oh 6| :| ryook 7| :| chil 8| :| pal 9| :| koo 10| :| ship\",\n \"The final l' in \\\"chil\\\" and \\\"pal\\\" isn't rounded, like an American l' .... It's a much shorter sound, sort of like the initial l' in \\\"let\\\", but even shorter. It's not like the l' in \\\"ball\\\".\",\n \"When pronouncing the word \\\"ship\\\", you must not emphasize the \\\"sh\\\" sound. It's almost more like \\\"sip\\\" with a sort of a lisp. If you pronounce it like \\\"sh\\\" in \\\"shell\\\", then you are referring to sexual intercourse.\",\n \"Even though this second numbering system may correspond to ordinal numbers in English in some cases, these are not ordinal numbers. Koreans use a separate set of words for ordinal numbers.\",\n \"mom| :| body ---|---|--- kwanjeol| :| joint ulgool| :| face & head muh ree| :| head noon| :| eye gui| :| ear ko| :| nose in joong| :| philtrum eep| :| mouth tuhk| :| chin mokoomeong| :| throat mok| :| neck ouka| :| shoulder myung chi| :| solar plexus pahl| :| arm pahlkup| :| elbow pahlmahk| :| forearm ahn pahlmahk| :| inner side of forearm bahkat pahlmahk| :| outer side of forearm meet pahlmahk| :| palm side of forearm wi pahlmahk| :| back side of forearm deung pahlmahk| :| back of forearm sahnmahk| :| wrist sahn| :| hand sahnkal| :| outside edge of hand (knifehand) sahnkal deung| :| inside edge of hand (ridgehand) sahn deung| :| back hand joomok| :| fist sahnkahrak| :| finger sahnkeut| :| fingertip momtong| :| trunk (middle section) huri| :| waist ahrae| :| lower body (low section) noolro| :| groin dahree| :| leg mooreup| :| knee ahp jung kang yi| :| shin bahl mahk| :| ankle bahl| :| foot (or feet) bahldung| :| instep bahlbong oh ri| :| arch of foot bahl nahl| :| outside edge of foot an bahl nahl| :| inside edge of foot bahl badak| :| sole of foot ahp chook| :| ball of foot dwi koomchi| :| heel dwi chook| :| bottom of heel bahlkeut| :| toes\",\n \"ye ui| :| courtesy ---|---|--- yom chi| :| integrity in nae| :| perseverance kuk gi| :| self-control (also \\\"jah jeh\\\") baekjool| :| indomitable spirit (also \\\"boolgool eui jung shin\\\")\",\n \"mom omgigi| :| movement of the body ---|---|--- mahki| :| block chagi| :| kick chirugi| :| thrust (or punch) chigi| :| strike (with the hand) jeek gi| :| strike (with the foot) bahk gi| :| strike (with the head) sahn ki sool| :| hand technique bahl ki sool| :| foot technique kyorugi| :| sparring bituro| :| twisting gamya| :| stepping (also \\\"omkyuh didigi\\\") kuht neun| :| walking uro| :| moving in a particular direction (e.g. \\\"ahp uro gamya\\\" - stepping forward) bang hyang bakoogi| :| changing direction bitkyuh surgi| :| escaping tdwim yu| :| jumping dora| :| to turn dolmyo| :| spinning mee keul myu| :| sliding (also \\\"mee kul gi\\\") jupgi| :| holding/grabbing donzigi| :| throwing goorugi| :| rolling/tumbling pyihagi| :| dodging hecho| :| spreading moyo| :| gathering bojoo| :| covering\",\n \"oo| :| right (also \\\"oh-ruen\\\") ---|---|--- joa| :| left (also \\\"wen\\\") ahp| :| front ahn| :| inner bahkat| :| outer bahndae| :| reverse dwi| :| back ahnuro| :| inward bahkuro| :| outward whee| :| high (up) whee uro| :| upward guande| :| middle ulgool| :| high section (also \\\"sahngdahn\\\") momtong| :| middle section (also \\\"chungdahn\\\") ahrae| :| low section (also \\\"hahdahn\\\")\",\n \"kagup| :| rank ---|---|--- gup| :| grade dan| :| degree simsa| :| grading (or promotional) test simsa kwan| :| examiner dan gup jedo| :| system of rank\",\n \"sahnkal| :| knifehand ---|---|--- sahnkal jecho| :| knifehand with palm up sahnkal deung| :| ridgehand (also \\\"oppun sahnkal\\\") sahn bahtong| :| palm heel (also \\\"bahtong sahn\\\") sahn deung| :| back hand (also \\\"deung sahn\\\") ah keum sahn| :| arc hand galkwi sahn| :| ripping (or raking) hand jipke sahn| :| pincers hand joomok| :| fist deung joomuk| :| back fist yup joomuk| :| side fist me joomuk| :| hammer-fist inju joomuk| :| forefinger one-knuckle fist bamchu joomuk| :| middle-finger one-knuckle fist doo bam joomuk| :| two-knuckle fist pyun joomuk| :| flat (or open) fist omji joomuk| :| thumb-knuckle fist kwan soo| :| spearhand (also \\\"pyun sahnkeut\\\") sahnkeut| :| spearfinger gawi sahnkeut| :| scissors-shaped spearfingers\",\n \"bahro chirugi| :| straight (return) punch ---|---|--- bahndae chirugi| :| reverse punch gullgi chirugi| :| hook punch yung seuk chirugi| :| combination (consecutive) punch doo bun chirugi| :| double punch sae bun chirugi| :| triple punch sahnkeut chirugi| :| spearfinger thrust sewo chirugi| :| vertical punch gotjang chirugi| :| vertical fist punch dolrya chirugi| :| round punch dwijubo chirugi| :| upset punch soteum chirugi| :| spring punch nehryuh chirugi| :| downward punch chi chirugi| :| uppercut punch jae chuh chirugi| :| upper punch (also \\\"jae chin chirugi\\\") doo joomuk chirugi| :| doublefist punch dikootja chirugi| :| U' (or C') shaped punch (hi-lo) sosum chirugi| :| double uppercut punch keumgang chirugi| :| diamond-shaped punch nalgeh chirugi| :| wing-shaped punch\",\n \"bahkat palmahk mahki| :| outer forearm block ---|---|--- ahn palmahk mahki| :| inner forearm block sahng palmahk mahki| :| twin forearm block ahnuro mahki| :| inward block bahkuro mahki| :| outward block ahrae mahki| :| low block cho kyo mahki| :| rising block daebi mahki| :| guarding block bituro mahki| :| twisting block gahwi mahki| :| scissors block keumgang mahki| :| diamond-shaped (Hercules) block gutjha mahki| :| 9'-shaped block (cross block) yeot pero mahki| :| X'-shaped block (also \\\"kyo cha mahki\\\") santeul mahki| :| mountain-shaped block (also \\\"osanteul mahki\\\") weh santeul mahki| :| part mountain-shaped block utgallruyuh mahki| :| cross block (also \\\"utgiruh mahki\\\") hechuh mahki| :| scattered block (or wedge block) hwang so mahki| :| ox (or \\\"bull\\\") block bahtangsahn nooluh mahki| :| pressing down block deuluh oll ryu mahki| :| upward scooping fist block\",\n \"cha olligi| :| stretching kick ---|---|--- jillo chagi| :| thrusting kick ahp chagi| :| front kick yup chagi| :| side kick dolrya chagi| :| round (roundhouse) kick dwi chagi| :| back kick bahndae dolrya chagi| :| reverse round kick (\\\"hook kick\\\" for some styles) dwi dolrya chagi| :| back round kick (\\\"hook kick\\\" for some styles) gullgi chagi| :| hook kick (also \\\"golcho chagi\\\" or \\\"golro chagi\\\") bahndall chagi| :| crescent kick (literally \\\"half moon kick\\\") hoohrio chagi| :| wheel kick beet chagi| :| slant (or instep) kick bahn dolrya chagi| :| half round kick (also \\\"instep kick\\\") beakya chagi| :| slap kick nehryuh jeek gi| :| ax kick; literally \\\"downward foot strike\\\" hwe jun chagi| :| swing kick mil a chagi| :| pushing kick (also \\\"mil gi chagi\\\") gokwang i chagi| :| pickax kick pyojuk chagi| :| target kick dolmyo chagi| :| spinning kick tdwim yah chagi| :| jumping kick yung seuk chagi| :| combination (consecutive) kick meekulmyu chagi| :| sliding kick (also \\\"mikulgi chagi\\\") goollruh chagi| :| rolling kick natgeh tdwim yu chagi| :| hopping kick nalla chagi| :| flying kick (also \\\"goong jung chagi\\\") gahwi chagi| :| scissors kick illja chagi| :| linear kick japgo chagi| :| holding (grasp) kick ohpo chagi| :| falling kick (leg sweep) nachu oh chagi| :| stooping kick\",\n \"sohgi| :| stance ---|---|--- jah seh| :| posture (or stance) [used instead of \\\"sohgi\\\" in some styles] ahnjun sohgi| :| sitting stance ahp sohgi| :| front stance ahp koo bi sohgi| :| front bent knee stance (also just \\\"ahp koo bi\\\") dwi sohgi| :| back stance dwi koo bi sohgi| :| back bent knee stance (also just \\\"dwi koo bi\\\") beom sohgi| :| cat (or tiger) stance (also \\\"goyang-i sohgi\\\") kuht neun sohgi| :| walking stance juchoom sohgi| :| horseback riding stance (\\\"kima sohgi\\\" in some styles) mot sohgi| :| fighting stance kyorugi sohgi| :| sparring stance choon bi sohgi| :| ready stance (also \\\"pyeonhi sohgi\\\") gibon sohgi| :| basic stance guande sohgi| :| middle stance naranhee sohgi| :| parallel stance niun ja sohgi| :| L'-stance gojang sohgi| :| fixed (lower-back) stance sa sun sohgi| :| diagonal stance gyuttari sohgi| :| fixed balance (or bent knee) stance koh ah sohgi| :| crossed foot stance kyo cha sohgi| :| X'-stance mo ah sohgi| :| close stance joong-rib sohgi| :| neutral stance dong yuk sohgi| :| dynamic stance cha yun sohgi| :| natural stance chagi sohgi| :| kicking stance hahktari sohgi| :| crane stance (also \\\"ue bal sohgi\\\")\",\n \"kyorugi| :| (free) sparring ---|---|--- han bun kyorugi| :| one step sparring doo bun kyorugi| :| two step sparring sae bun kyorugi| :| three step sparring bahn ja yu kyorugi| :| semi free sparring machu oh kyorugi| :| arranged free sparring jeon| :| round (competition segment) shihap| :| bout or match jeum| :| point shi gan| :| time out keum bahk| :| out of bounds kyong go| :| warning gam jeum| :| deduction of point shil kyuk| :| disqualification boo sang| :| injury seung| :| win bi kim| :| tie chung| :| blue hong| :| red hin| :| white jajun bahl| :| use of footwork to dodge a technique nachugi| :| body evasion by \\\"ducking\\\"\",\n \"poomse| :| form (pronounced \\\"poom-say\\\"), also \\\"hyung\\\" ---|---|--- tul| :| patterns jang| :| similar to a page or a chapter yung seuk| :| combination sa bang hyang| :| four direction\",\n \"hogoo| :| chest protector (also \\\"bohogoo\\\") ---|---|--- sahn boho jang kap| :| protective gloves pahlmahk bohodae| :| forearm guard jung kang yi bohodae| :| shin guard nang shim bohodae| :| groin cup muh ree bohodae| :| protective head gear eep bohodae| :| mouth guard\",\n \"cha ryuht| :| attention ---|---|--- choon bi| :| ready bah ro| :| return to starting position dwi uro dorah| :| about face dorah| :| turn elosoh| :| stand gomahn| :| stop (also \\\"mum cho\\\") geuk gi hyang ha yoh| :| face the flag jwa woo hyang woo| :| face each other sah bum nim keh| :| face instructor/master sun bae nim keh| :| face senior student simsa kwan nim keh| :| face examiner/tester dobok dahnjung| :| fix your uniform dhee dahnjung| :| fix your belt hai sahn| :| class dismissed (also \\\"hae cho\\\") jonglee| :| line up (also \\\"ji hap\\\" and \\\"jung yul\\\") kyung nae| :| bow ahnjoe| :| sit kool o angi| :| kneel (kneeling) bah ro angi| :| sit in lotus position (yoga posture) bahl bah kwah| :| switch your stance (switch your feet) koo ryung op see| :| in your own time seijak| :| begin shiuh| :| relax kalyeo| :| break (or stop) kae sok| :| continue\",\n \"ye| :| yes (also \\\"ne\\\") ---|---|--- anio| :| no kahm sa hamnida| :| thank you komap sumnida| :| less formal form of \\\"thank you\\\" cheon maeneyo| :| you're welcome (literally \\\"Don't mention it!\\\") cheuk ka hamnida| :| congratulations! ahnyong hasimnika| :| How are you? (literally \\\"Are you well?\\\" or \\\"Are you at peace?\\\") ahnyong hasayo| :| less formal form of \\\"How are you?\\\" yoboseyo| :| hello (used on the phone or to get someone's attention; literally \\\"Please look here!\\\") ahnyonghee gasipsiyo| :| good-bye (to the person who is leaving); literally \\\"Go in peace!\\\" ahnyonghee gyesipsiyo| :| good-bye (to the person who is staying); literally \\\"Stay in peace!\\\" ahnyonghee gasayo| :| less formal form of \\\"good-bye\\\" (to the person who is leaving) ahnyonghee gyesayo| :| less formal form of \\\"good-bye\\\" (to the person who is staying) pangap seumnida| :| Pleased to meet you! toh poepkeseoyo| :| See you later! eoseo osayo| :| Welcome! choesong hamnida| :| I'm sorry mian hamnida| :| less formal form of \\\"I'm sorry!\\\" shillye hamnida| :| Excuse me! (asking forgiveness for an impolite act) kwaen chanayo| :| That's all right ahlge seoyo| :| I understand moreuge seoyo| :| I don't understand chaemi isseoyo| :| It is fun (or interesting)!\",\n \"do joo nim| :| founder (of the art) ---|---|--- kwan jang nim| :| grandmaster chung sah nim| :| chief instructor (or \\\"chief master\\\") sah bum nim| :| instructor (or \\\"master\\\") sah boo nim| :| more intimate and respectful form of \\\"sah bum nim\\\"; literally \\\"teaching father\\\" kyo sah nim| :| teacher (also \\\"seon saeng nim\\\") sun bae nim| :| senior student hu bae nim| :| junior student hak saeng| :| student suryun saeng| :| trainee jeja| :| pupil joo sim| :| referee bu sim| :| judge bae sim| :| juror kae sim| :| time keeper ki rohk| :| recorder\",\n \"dojang| :| place where one trains (house of discipline) ---|---|--- gong-kyok| :| offense hosinsool| :| self-defense mukyum| :| meditation kihap| :| yell jung shin yuk| :| mental strength, or martial art spirit (also \\\"moodo jung shin\\\") jung shin dong il| :| concentration of the mind jung shin soo yang| :| development (training) of the mind jung do| :| the \\\"right\\\" way (correctness of action) sim shin dahn ryun| :| mind and body discipline chung myung kwon| :| development (training) of the body, mind, and spirit chi shik| :| knowledge of mind and thoughts heng dong| :| execution (action) of the body and its techniques pil seung| :| certain victory il sok pil sai| :| one strike must kill ho hyoop| :| breathing shim ho hyoop| :| breathing control (deep breathing) himm| :| force or power ki| :| life-energy dahnjun| :| the center of your \\\"ki\\\" bokboo| :| the stomach area where \\\"ki\\\" is generated. choong sim| :| center of gravity chojum| :| focus (focal point) of your energy jeung ga| :| increase (to strengthen or augment) kyuk pa| :| breaking (the art of breaking boards, bricks, and tiles) shibum| :| demonstration (or exhibition) pyugi| :| stretching ye jol| :| etiquette jon gyung| :| respect choong sung| :| loyalty (also \\\"eui ri\\\") jung jhik| :| honesty kahjok| :| family\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"A Summary of Korean Terminology for TaeKwonDo\\n\\n# A Summary of Korean Terminology for TaeKwonDo\\n\\n### Introduction\\n\\nThis document is an attempt to compile a list of Korean terminology used in\\nthe study of TaeKwonDo. In years past, the terminology reflected heavy Chinese\\ninfluence. Around 1975 however, most styles \\\"upgraded\\\" to use a more \\\"modern\\\"\\nKorean terminology that attempts to shed these other influences in an effort\\nto be more \\\"pure\\\" Korean. Wherever possible, I have tried to use this \\\"new\\\"\\n(more modern) terminology.\\n\\nSince the Korean language is written using \\\"Hangul\\\" and not the Roman\\nalphabet, all the spellings you see here are approximate romanizations and may\\nnot be the same spellings that some of you are used to seeing.\\n\\nThe rest of this document is separated into the following sections:\\n\\n| Korea and its Flag \\n--- \\nDefinition of TaeKwonDo \\nKorean Counting \\nBasic Body Parts \\nTenets of TaeKwonDo \\nBody Movements \\nDirections \\n| Rank \\n--- \\nHand Positions \\nHand Attacks \\nBlocks \\nKicks \\nStances \\nSparring \\n| Forms \\n--- \\nUniform \\nEquipment \\nCommands \\nCommon Phrases \\nTitles \\nMiscellaneous \\n\\n### Korea and its Flag\\n\\nThe Korean name for Korea is \\\"Hangeuk\\\" and its people are called\\n\\\"Hangeuksaram\\\". The ancient name for Korea is \\\"Choson\\\", which means literally\\n\\\"the land of morning calm\\\" and comes from the \\\"Choson\\\" (or \\\"Yi\\\") dynasty of\\nKorea's history (1392-1905). The name \\\"Korea\\\" comes from the \\\"Koryu\\\" dynasty\\nof Korea's history (935-1392) during which westerners had their first contact\\nwith Korea.\\n\\nThe national anthem of Korea is \\\"Aeguk Ka\\\" (\\\"Love of Country\\\"). It was written\\nduring the Japanese occupation of Korea (circa 1905-1945) and was later set to\\nmusic by Ahn Eak Tai.\\n\\nThe Korean flag is called \\\"Taeguk-ki\\\" and was adopted in August of 1882, not\\nlong after the \\\"Hermit Kingdom\\\" opened its front and back doors to foreign\\naggressive powers. The central theme of the flag is that although there is\\nconstant movement within the sphere of infinity, there is also balance and\\nharmony. The flag consists of three parts: a white field (or background), a\\nred and blue circle in the center of the flag (containing a \\\"yin-yang\\\" like\\nsymbol), and four black trigrams sorrounding the circle in each of the four\\ncorners of the flag.\\n\\nThe circle in the center is called \\\"Taeguk\\\" and means the origin of all things\\nin the universe. The red and blue paisleys within the circle represent eternal\\nduality (heaven-earth, fire-water, good-evil, male- female, dark-light, life-\\ndeath). The blue portion of the circle is called \\\"um\\\" and represents the\\nnegative aspects of this duality; the red portion of the circle is called\\n\\\"yang\\\" and represents the positive aspects. \\\"Um-yang\\\" is the Korean equivalent\\nof \\\"yin-yang\\\".\\n\\nThe four black trigrams come from the Chinese book of \\\"I Ch'ing\\\". The trigrams\\nalso carry the idea of opposites and of balance. Each trigram (or \\\"gye\\\")\\nconsists of three parallel lines, some of which are broken (split), and some\\nof which are unbroken (solid). Each gye has a specific name and represents one\\nor more concepts: In the upper lefthand corner is \\\"K'un\\\" which consists of all\\nsolid lines and represents heaven, east, and spring; In the lower righthand\\ncorner is \\\"K'on\\\" which consists of all broken lines and represents earth,\\nwest, and summer; In the upper righthand corner is \\\"Kam\\\" which consists of one\\nsolid line sorrounded by two broken lines and represents water, north, and\\nwinter; In the lower lefthand corner is \\\"I\\\" which consists of one broken line\\nsorrounded by two solid lines and represents fire, south, and autumn.\\n\\n### Definition of TaeKwonDo\\n\\n\\\"Tae\\\" means \\\"foot\\\" or \\\"to strike with the feet\\\". \\\"Kwon\\\" means \\\"hand\\\", or \\\"to\\nstrike with the hand\\\". \\\"Do\\\" means discipline, art, or way. Hence TaeKwonDo\\n(foot-hand-way) means literally \\\"the art of the feet and the hands\\\" or \\\"the\\nart of kicking and punching\\\". Different schools and/or styles may impose\\ndifferent variations on the formal definition however. For example, some\\nstyles add the words \\\"self defense\\\" to the literal definition and/or throw in\\nsome form of the phrase \\\"physical and mental training\\\".\\n\\n### Korean Counting\\n\\nThere are two different numbering systems that are used by Koreans. The first\\nnumbering system is used when counting, or when only speaking of the numbers\\nthemselves. The first ten numbers in this system are as follows:\\n\\n1| :| hanah \\n---|---|--- \\n2| :| dool \\n3| :| set \\n4| :| net \\n5| :| dasot \\n6| :| yasot \\n7| :| ilgop \\n8| :| yadol \\n9| :| ahop \\n10| :| yool \\n\\nThe stress in \\\"hanah\\\", \\\"dasot\\\", and \\\"yasot\\\" is on the first syllable, in\\n\\\"ilgop\\\", \\\"yadol\\\", and \\\"ahop\\\" on the second. In counting cadence in TaeKwonDo,\\nthis is so emphasized that the other syllable frequently almost disappears\\n(e.g., \\\"han\\\", \\\"das\\\", \\\"yos\\\", \\\"lgop\\\", \\\"hop\\\", etc.).\\n\\nThe other numbering system (which is of Chinese origin) is used in most other\\ncases and is often used where Americans would use ordinal numbers (such as\\n\\\"first\\\", \\\"second\\\", etc ...). For example, this second numbering system is used\\nwhen describing a person's rank: a first degree black belt would be an \\\"il\\ndan\\\". The first ten numbers in this numbering system are as follows:\\n\\n1| :| il \\n---|---|--- \\n2| :| ee \\n3| :| sahm \\n4| :| sah \\n5| :| oh \\n6| :| ryook \\n7| :| chil \\n8| :| pal \\n9| :| koo \\n10| :| ship \\n\\nThe final `l' in \\\"chil\\\" and \\\"pal\\\" isn't rounded, like an American `l' ....\\nIt's a much shorter sound, sort of like the initial `l' in \\\"let\\\", but even\\nshorter. It's not like the `l' in \\\"ball\\\".\\n\\nWhen pronouncing the word \\\"ship\\\", you must not emphasize the \\\"sh\\\" sound. It's\\nalmost more like \\\"sip\\\" with a sort of a lisp. If you pronounce it like \\\"sh\\\" in\\n\\\"shell\\\", then you are referring to sexual intercourse.\\n\\nEven though this second numbering system may correspond to ordinal numbers in\\nEnglish in some cases, these are not ordinal numbers. Koreans use a separate\\nset of words for ordinal numbers.\\n\\n### Basic Body Parts\\n\\nmom| :| body \\n---|---|--- \\nkwanjeol| :| joint \\nulgool| :| face & head \\nmuh ree| :| head \\nnoon| :| eye \\ngui| :| ear \\nko| :| nose \\nin joong| :| philtrum \\neep| :| mouth \\ntuhk| :| chin \\nmokoomeong| :| throat \\nmok| :| neck \\nouka| :| shoulder \\nmyung chi| :| solar plexus \\npahl| :| arm \\npahlkup| :| elbow \\npahlmahk| :| forearm \\nahn pahlmahk| :| inner side of forearm \\nbahkat pahlmahk| :| outer side of forearm \\nmeet pahlmahk| :| palm side of forearm \\nwi pahlmahk| :| back side of forearm \\ndeung pahlmahk| :| back of forearm \\nsahnmahk| :| wrist \\nsahn| :| hand \\nsahnkal| :| outside edge of hand (knifehand) \\nsahnkal deung| :| inside edge of hand (ridgehand) \\nsahn deung| :| back hand \\njoomok| :| fist \\nsahnkahrak| :| finger \\nsahnkeut| :| fingertip \\nmomtong| :| trunk (middle section) \\nhuri| :| waist \\nahrae| :| lower body (low section) \\nnoolro| :| groin \\ndahree| :| leg \\nmooreup| :| knee \\nahp jung kang yi| :| shin \\nbahl mahk| :| ankle \\nbahl| :| foot (or feet) \\nbahldung| :| instep \\nbahlbong oh ri| :| arch of foot \\nbahl nahl| :| outside edge of foot \\nan bahl nahl| :| inside edge of foot \\nbahl badak| :| sole of foot \\nahp chook| :| ball of foot \\ndwi koomchi| :| heel \\ndwi chook| :| bottom of heel \\nbahlkeut| :| toes \\n\\n### Tenets of TaeKwonDo\\n\\nye ui| :| courtesy \\n---|---|--- \\nyom chi| :| integrity \\nin nae| :| perseverance \\nkuk gi| :| self-control (also \\\"jah jeh\\\") \\nbaekjool| :| indomitable spirit (also \\\"boolgool eui jung shin\\\") \\n\\n### Body Movements\\n\\nmom omgigi| :| movement of the body \\n---|---|--- \\nmahki| :| block \\nchagi| :| kick \\nchirugi| :| thrust (or punch) \\nchigi| :| strike (with the hand) \\njeek gi| :| strike (with the foot) \\nbahk gi| :| strike (with the head) \\nsahn ki sool| :| hand technique \\nbahl ki sool| :| foot technique \\nkyorugi| :| sparring \\nbituro| :| twisting \\ngamya| :| stepping (also \\\"omkyuh didigi\\\") \\nkuht neun| :| walking \\nuro| :| moving in a particular direction (e.g. \\\"ahp uro gamya\\\" - stepping\\nforward) \\nbang hyang bakoogi| :| changing direction \\nbitkyuh surgi| :| escaping \\ntdwim yu| :| jumping \\ndora| :| to turn \\ndolmyo| :| spinning \\nmee keul myu| :| sliding (also \\\"mee kul gi\\\") \\njupgi| :| holding/grabbing \\ndonzigi| :| throwing \\ngoorugi| :| rolling/tumbling \\npyihagi| :| dodging \\nhecho| :| spreading \\nmoyo| :| gathering \\nbojoo| :| covering \\n\\n### Directions\\n\\noo| :| right (also \\\"oh-ruen\\\") \\n---|---|--- \\njoa| :| left (also \\\"wen\\\") \\nahp| :| front \\nahn| :| inner \\nbahkat| :| outer \\nbahndae| :| reverse \\ndwi| :| back \\nahnuro| :| inward \\nbahkuro| :| outward \\nwhee| :| high (up) \\nwhee uro| :| upward \\nguande| :| middle \\nulgool| :| high section (also \\\"sahngdahn\\\") \\nmomtong| :| middle section (also \\\"chungdahn\\\") \\nahrae| :| low section (also \\\"hahdahn\\\") \\n\\n### Rank\\n\\nkagup| :| rank \\n---|---|--- \\ngup| :| grade \\ndan| :| degree \\nsimsa| :| grading (or promotional) test \\nsimsa kwan| :| examiner \\ndan gup jedo| :| system of rank \\n\\n### Hand Positions\\n\\nsahnkal| :| knifehand \\n---|---|--- \\nsahnkal jecho| :| knifehand with palm up \\nsahnkal deung| :| ridgehand (also \\\"oppun sahnkal\\\") \\nsahn bahtong| :| palm heel (also \\\"bahtong sahn\\\") \\nsahn deung| :| back hand (also \\\"deung sahn\\\") \\nah keum sahn| :| arc hand \\ngalkwi sahn| :| ripping (or raking) hand \\njipke sahn| :| pincers hand \\njoomok| :| fist \\ndeung joomuk| :| back fist \\nyup joomuk| :| side fist \\nme joomuk| :| hammer-fist \\ninju joomuk| :| forefinger one-knuckle fist \\nbamchu joomuk| :| middle-finger one-knuckle fist \\ndoo bam joomuk| :| two-knuckle fist \\npyun joomuk| :| flat (or open) fist \\nomji joomuk| :| thumb-knuckle fist \\nkwan soo| :| spearhand (also \\\"pyun sahnkeut\\\") \\nsahnkeut| :| spearfinger \\ngawi sahnkeut| :| scissors-shaped spearfingers \\n\\n### Hand Attacks\\n\\nbahro chirugi| :| straight (return) punch \\n---|---|--- \\nbahndae chirugi| :| reverse punch \\ngullgi chirugi| :| hook punch \\nyung seuk chirugi| :| combination (consecutive) punch \\ndoo bun chirugi| :| double punch \\nsae bun chirugi| :| triple punch \\nsahnkeut chirugi| :| spearfinger thrust \\nsewo chirugi| :| vertical punch \\ngotjang chirugi| :| vertical fist punch \\ndolrya chirugi| :| round punch \\ndwijubo chirugi| :| upset punch \\nsoteum chirugi| :| spring punch \\nnehryuh chirugi| :| downward punch \\nchi chirugi| :| uppercut punch \\njae chuh chirugi| :| upper punch (also \\\"jae chin chirugi\\\") \\ndoo joomuk chirugi| :| doublefist punch \\ndikootja chirugi| :| `U' (or `C') shaped punch (hi-lo) \\nsosum chirugi| :| double uppercut punch \\nkeumgang chirugi| :| diamond-shaped punch \\nnalgeh chirugi| :| wing-shaped punch \\n\\n### Blocks\\n\\nbahkat palmahk mahki| :| outer forearm block \\n---|---|--- \\nahn palmahk mahki| :| inner forearm block \\nsahng palmahk mahki| :| twin forearm block \\nahnuro mahki| :| inward block \\nbahkuro mahki| :| outward block \\nahrae mahki| :| low block \\ncho kyo mahki| :| rising block \\ndaebi mahki| :| guarding block \\nbituro mahki| :| twisting block \\ngahwi mahki| :| scissors block \\nkeumgang mahki| :| diamond-shaped (Hercules) block \\ngutjha mahki| :| `9'-shaped block (cross block) \\nyeot pero mahki| :| `X'-shaped block (also \\\"kyo cha mahki\\\") \\nsanteul mahki| :| mountain-shaped block (also \\\"osanteul mahki\\\") \\nweh santeul mahki| :| part mountain-shaped block \\nutgallruyuh mahki| :| cross block (also \\\"utgiruh mahki\\\") \\nhechuh mahki| :| scattered block (or wedge block) \\nhwang so mahki| :| ox (or \\\"bull\\\") block \\nbahtangsahn nooluh mahki| :| pressing down block \\ndeuluh oll ryu mahki| :| upward scooping fist block \\n\\n### Kicks\\n\\ncha olligi| :| stretching kick \\n---|---|--- \\njillo chagi| :| thrusting kick \\nahp chagi| :| front kick \\nyup chagi| :| side kick \\ndolrya chagi| :| round (roundhouse) kick \\ndwi chagi| :| back kick \\nbahndae dolrya chagi| :| reverse round kick (\\\"hook kick\\\" for some styles) \\ndwi dolrya chagi| :| back round kick (\\\"hook kick\\\" for some styles) \\ngullgi chagi| :| hook kick (also \\\"golcho chagi\\\" or \\\"golro chagi\\\") \\nbahndall chagi| :| crescent kick (literally \\\"half moon kick\\\") \\nhoohrio chagi| :| wheel kick \\nbeet chagi| :| slant (or instep) kick \\nbahn dolrya chagi| :| half round kick (also \\\"instep kick\\\") \\nbeakya chagi| :| slap kick \\nnehryuh jeek gi| :| ax kick; literally \\\"downward foot strike\\\" \\nhwe jun chagi| :| swing kick \\nmil a chagi| :| pushing kick (also \\\"mil gi chagi\\\") \\ngokwang i chagi| :| pickax kick \\npyojuk chagi| :| target kick \\ndolmyo chagi| :| spinning kick \\ntdwim yah chagi| :| jumping kick \\nyung seuk chagi| :| combination (consecutive) kick \\nmeekulmyu chagi| :| sliding kick (also \\\"mikulgi chagi\\\") \\ngoollruh chagi| :| rolling kick \\nnatgeh tdwim yu chagi| :| hopping kick \\nnalla chagi| :| flying kick (also \\\"goong jung chagi\\\") \\ngahwi chagi| :| scissors kick \\nillja chagi| :| linear kick \\njapgo chagi| :| holding (grasp) kick \\nohpo chagi| :| falling kick (leg sweep) \\nnachu oh chagi| :| stooping kick \\n\\n### Stances\\n\\nsohgi| :| stance \\n---|---|--- \\njah seh| :| posture (or stance) [used instead of \\\"sohgi\\\" in some styles] \\nahnjun sohgi| :| sitting stance \\nahp sohgi| :| front stance \\nahp koo bi sohgi| :| front bent knee stance (also just \\\"ahp koo bi\\\") \\ndwi sohgi| :| back stance \\ndwi koo bi sohgi| :| back bent knee stance (also just \\\"dwi koo bi\\\") \\nbeom sohgi| :| cat (or tiger) stance (also \\\"goyang-i sohgi\\\") \\nkuht neun sohgi| :| walking stance \\njuchoom sohgi| :| horseback riding stance (\\\"kima sohgi\\\" in some styles) \\nmot sohgi| :| fighting stance \\nkyorugi sohgi| :| sparring stance \\nchoon bi sohgi| :| ready stance (also \\\"pyeonhi sohgi\\\") \\ngibon sohgi| :| basic stance \\nguande sohgi| :| middle stance \\nnaranhee sohgi| :| parallel stance \\nniun ja sohgi| :| `L'-stance \\ngojang sohgi| :| fixed (lower-back) stance \\nsa sun sohgi| :| diagonal stance \\ngyuttari sohgi| :| fixed balance (or bent knee) stance \\nkoh ah sohgi| :| crossed foot stance \\nkyo cha sohgi| :| `X'-stance \\nmo ah sohgi| :| close stance \\njoong-rib sohgi| :| neutral stance \\ndong yuk sohgi| :| dynamic stance \\ncha yun sohgi| :| natural stance \\nchagi sohgi| :| kicking stance \\nhahktari sohgi| :| crane stance (also \\\"ue bal sohgi\\\") \\n\\n### Sparring\\n\\nkyorugi| :| (free) sparring \\n---|---|--- \\nhan bun kyorugi| :| one step sparring \\ndoo bun kyorugi| :| two step sparring \\nsae bun kyorugi| :| three step sparring \\nbahn ja yu kyorugi| :| semi free sparring \\nmachu oh kyorugi| :| arranged free sparring \\njeon| :| round (competition segment) \\nshihap| :| bout or match \\njeum| :| point \\nshi gan| :| time out \\nkeum bahk| :| out of bounds \\nkyong go| :| warning \\ngam jeum| :| deduction of point \\nshil kyuk| :| disqualification \\nboo sang| :| injury \\nseung| :| win \\nbi kim| :| tie \\nchung| :| blue \\nhong| :| red \\nhin| :| white \\njajun bahl| :| use of footwork to dodge a technique \\nnachugi| :| body evasion by \\\"ducking\\\" \\n\\n### Forms\\n\\npoomse| :| form (pronounced \\\"poom-say\\\"), also \\\"hyung\\\" \\n---|---|--- \\ntul| :| patterns \\njang| :| similar to a page or a chapter \\nyung seuk| :| combination \\nsa bang hyang| :| four direction \\n\\n### Uniform\\n\\ndhee| :| belt \\n---|---|--- \\ndobok| :| uniform \\nha'i| :| training pants \\n\\n### Equipment\\n\\nhogoo| :| chest protector (also \\\"bohogoo\\\") \\n---|---|--- \\nsahn boho jang kap| :| protective gloves \\npahlmahk bohodae| :| forearm guard \\njung kang yi bohodae| :| shin guard \\nnang shim bohodae| :| groin cup \\nmuh ree bohodae| :| protective head gear \\neep bohodae| :| mouth guard \\n\\n### Commands\\n\\ncha ryuht| :| attention \\n---|---|--- \\nchoon bi| :| ready \\nbah ro| :| return to starting position \\ndwi uro dorah| :| about face \\ndorah| :| turn \\nelosoh| :| stand \\ngomahn| :| stop (also \\\"mum cho\\\") \\ngeuk gi hyang ha yoh| :| face the flag \\njwa woo hyang woo| :| face each other \\nsah bum nim keh| :| face instructor/master \\nsun bae nim keh| :| face senior student \\nsimsa kwan nim keh| :| face examiner/tester \\ndobok dahnjung| :| fix your uniform \\ndhee dahnjung| :| fix your belt \\nhai sahn| :| class dismissed (also \\\"hae cho\\\") \\njonglee| :| line up (also \\\"ji hap\\\" and \\\"jung yul\\\") \\nkyung nae| :| bow \\nahnjoe| :| sit \\nkool o angi| :| kneel (kneeling) \\nbah ro angi| :| sit in lotus position (yoga posture) \\nbahl bah kwah| :| switch your stance (switch your feet) \\nkoo ryung op see| :| in your own time \\nseijak| :| begin \\nshiuh| :| relax \\nkalyeo| :| break (or stop) \\nkae sok| :| continue \\n\\n### Common Phrases\\n\\nye| :| yes (also \\\"ne\\\") \\n---|---|--- \\nanio| :| no \\nkahm sa hamnida| :| thank you \\nkomap sumnida| :| less formal form of \\\"thank you\\\" \\ncheon maeneyo| :| you're welcome (literally \\\"Don't mention it!\\\") \\ncheuk ka hamnida| :| congratulations! \\nahnyong hasimnika| :| How are you? (literally \\\"Are you well?\\\" or \\\"Are you at\\npeace?\\\") \\nahnyong hasayo| :| less formal form of \\\"How are you?\\\" \\nyoboseyo| :| hello (used on the phone or to get someone's attention; literally\\n\\\"Please look here!\\\") \\nahnyonghee gasipsiyo| :| good-bye (to the person who is leaving); literally\\n\\\"Go in peace!\\\" \\nahnyonghee gyesipsiyo| :| good-bye (to the person who is staying); literally\\n\\\"Stay in peace!\\\" \\nahnyonghee gasayo| :| less formal form of \\\"good-bye\\\" (to the person who is\\nleaving) \\nahnyonghee gyesayo| :| less formal form of \\\"good-bye\\\" (to the person who is\\nstaying) \\npangap seumnida| :| Pleased to meet you! \\ntoh poepkeseoyo| :| See you later! \\neoseo osayo| :| Welcome! \\nchoesong hamnida| :| I'm sorry \\nmian hamnida| :| less formal form of \\\"I'm sorry!\\\" \\nshillye hamnida| :| Excuse me! (asking forgiveness for an impolite act) \\nkwaen chanayo| :| That's all right \\nahlge seoyo| :| I understand \\nmoreuge seoyo| :| I don't understand \\nchaemi isseoyo| :| It is fun (or interesting)! \\n\\n### Titles\\n\\ndo joo nim| :| founder (of the art) \\n---|---|--- \\nkwan jang nim| :| grandmaster \\nchung sah nim| :| chief instructor (or \\\"chief master\\\") \\nsah bum nim| :| instructor (or \\\"master\\\") \\nsah boo nim| :| more intimate and respectful form of \\\"sah bum nim\\\"; literally\\n\\\"teaching father\\\" \\nkyo sah nim| :| teacher (also \\\"seon saeng nim\\\") \\nsun bae nim| :| senior student \\nhu bae nim| :| junior student \\nhak saeng| :| student \\nsuryun saeng| :| trainee \\njeja| :| pupil \\njoo sim| :| referee \\nbu sim| :| judge \\nbae sim| :| juror \\nkae sim| :| time keeper \\nki rohk| :| recorder \\n\\n### Miscellaneous\\n\\ndojang| :| place where one trains (house of discipline) \\n---|---|--- \\ngong-kyok| :| offense \\nhosinsool| :| self-defense \\nmukyum| :| meditation \\nkihap| :| yell \\njung shin yuk| :| mental strength, or martial art spirit (also \\\"moodo jung\\nshin\\\") \\njung shin dong il| :| concentration of the mind \\njung shin soo yang| :| development (training) of the mind \\njung do| :| the \\\"right\\\" way (correctness of action) \\nsim shin dahn ryun| :| mind and body discipline \\nchung myung kwon| :| development (training) of the body, mind, and spirit \\nchi shik| :| knowledge of mind and thoughts \\nheng dong| :| execution (action) of the body and its techniques \\npil seung| :| certain victory \\nil sok pil sai| :| one strike must kill \\nho hyoop| :| breathing \\nshim ho hyoop| :| breathing control (deep breathing) \\nhimm| :| force or power \\nki| :| life-energy \\ndahnjun| :| the center of your \\\"ki\\\" \\nbokboo| :| the stomach area where \\\"ki\\\" is generated. \\nchoong sim| :| center of gravity \\nchojum| :| focus (focal point) of your energy \\njeung ga| :| increase (to strengthen or augment) \\nkyuk pa| :| breaking (the art of breaking boards, bricks, and tiles) \\nshibum| :| demonstration (or exhibition) \\npyugi| :| stretching \\nye jol| :| etiquette \\njon gyung| :| respect \\nchoong sung| :| loyalty (also \\\"eui ri\\\") \\njung jhik| :| honesty \\nkahjok| :| family \\n\\nReturn to\\n\\nThe Martial Arts Resource\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"https://www.koreanfluent.com/cross_cultural/korean_numbers/korean_numbers.htm\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20210425110035/https://www.koreanfluent.com/cross_cultural/korean_numbers/korean_numbers.htm\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"Counting Numbers in Korean – The Korean Numbering System\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"This article will explain how to count numbers, money (currency) and other objects in Korean. Numbers from 1 to very large numbers (trillions) will be covered.\",\n \"When we learn a foreign language, one thing we want to know at an early stage is how to count numbers in that language. Numbers, however, may well be the most complicated part of Korean.\",\n \"Koreans use two different numbering systems, depending on the object being counted (e.g. money, phone number, people, hours, or simply how many there are).\",\n \"In this short conversation, number \\\"10\\\" is mentioned twice, but two completely different words are spoken. For \\\"10 Won\\\" (for counting money), one counting system is used, and for \\\"10 of these\\\", a different one is used. And the choice is not a matter of style. If you mix up the counting systems, the clerk would have no clue what you are trying to say.\",\n \"System 1| System 2 ---|--- Origin| Related to the Chinese language, this system was introduced into Korean probably around the 2^nd century B.C. Thus, this is the \\\"new\\\" system.| An ancient system, used by Koreans since time immemorial. The linguistic origin is obscure. Usage| Preferred system for counting money and large numbers — See Table 2 for details| Preferred system for counting a manageable number (fewer than 100) of objects other than currency — See Table 2 for details\",\n \"Object Being Counted (word following the number)| Number Mentioned ---|--- 0| 1 - 10| 11 - 19| 20 - 99| 100 - Infinity All objects (people, trees, birds, books, tickets, pieces, etc.) other than the objects listed below| System 1 (System 2 can be used in colloquial expressions.)| System 2| System 2 is more natural. (System 1 can be used but may sound mildly military-like or bureaucratic.)| Both systems are equally acceptable. (The usage of System 1 increases as the number becomes larger in this range.)| System 1 (System 2 sounds archaic and may not be understood; used in poetic expressions only.) Arrows in both directions mean that one system is used from 0 to infinity. Money (currency)| <--- System 1 ---> Age| <--- System 2 ---> (beyond 100, System 1 + System 2 composite form is used) Number in postal address| <--- System 1 ---> Phone number| <--- System 1 ---> Day, Month & Year| <--- System 1 ---> Hour| 0 System 1| 1 - 10 System 2| 11 - 19 System 2 is more natural. (System 1 is also used in the military and government.)| 20 - 99 Both systems are equally acceptable.| 100 - Infinity System 1 Minute| <--- System 1 ---> Number before units of length, area, weight & volume (kilogram, meter, inch, pound, etc.); and number before %| <--- System 1 ---> Mathematical integer (number not followed by any object or unit)| <--- System 1 --->\",\n \"The following 16 words are all you need to know to count from zero to trillion and beyond (in System 1).\",\n \"The numbers in the table above are divided into 4 groups according to the Korean logic. You might have noticed that the English words that serve as grand units (million, billion, etc.) appear out of register with the group division in the figure. As can be seen in Figure 1 below, there is a major difference between the Korean and English numbering systems. In English, the word \\\"thousand\\\" is a grand unit. Numbers larger than a thousand are expressed as multiples of a thousand (one thousand, ten thousand, hundred thousand...). Then, at 1,000,000 (which is one thousand-fold greater than 1,000), another grand unit, \\\"million\\\", is introduced. The word \\\"million\\\" remains as the grand unit until the number hits one billion. In this manner, the grand unit for large numbers changes at every thousand-fold interval in English.\",\n \"There is nothing unusual about the Korean word \\\"chun\\\", which means 1,000 – it is a direct counterpart of the English word \\\"thousand\\\". The situation, however, soon diverges. In Korean, a new word (\\\"mahn\\\", meaning 10,000) is introduced at 10,000. From 10,000 and up, the grand unit changes at every 10,000-fold interval (not 1,000-fold). Thus, in Korean, there is no specific word for \\\"million\\\". One million is simply referred to as \\\"hundred mahn\\\" (100 times 10,000), and ten million is \\\"thousand mahn\\\" (1,000 times 10,000), and so on. At 100,000,000, another grand unit \\\"uck\\\" begins to be used. The difference is illustrated in Figure 1. (This issue concerns System 1 only, for System 2 is not used for large numbers.)\",\n \"Koreans do use commas in numbers. However, as they consider the use of commas a Western practice, they put the commas in the Western way (as a “thousand” separator). In other words, the commas have no correlation with the Korean counting units beyond the number 9,999.\",\n \"Now, let's practice mixing and matching numbers in this system. The component words (1 - 10) are shown again in Table 5 so that you don’t have to scroll up.\",\n \"0| 영| young ---|---|--- 1| 일| eel 2| 이| ee 3| 삼| sahm 4| 사| sah 5| 오| oh 6| 육| yook 7| 칠| chil 8| 팔| pahl 9| 구| goo 10| 십| sib\",\n \"In English, the verbal expression for 3,000 is a composite of “three” and “thousand”; 300 is a composite of “three” and “hundred”. The expression for 30, however, is not a composite (“three ten”), because there is a separate word for it (“thirty”). In Korean, 30 is “three ten” (a composite); 40 is “four ten”, and so on. Thus, 33 is “three ten three”, and 47 is “four ten seven”.\",\n \"Number| Korean| Pronunciation| Words to Combine ---|---|---|--- 11| 십일| sib-eel| 10 & 1 12| 십이| sib-ee| 10 & 2 13| 십삼| sib-sahm| 10 & 3 14| 십사| sib-sah| 10 & 4 15| 십오| sib-oh| 10 & 5 16| 십육| sib-yook| 10 & 6 17| 십칠| sib-chil| 10 & 7 18| 십팔| sib-pahl| 10 & 8 19| 십구| sib-goo| 10 & 9 20| 이십| ee-sib| 2 & 10 21| 이십일| ee-sib-eel| 2 & 10 & 1 22| 이십이| ee-sib-ee| 2 & 10 & 2 23| 이십삼| ee-sib-sahm| 2 & 10 & 3 30| 삼십| sahm-sib| 3 & 10 35| 삼십오| sahm-sib-oh| 3 & 10 & 5 70| 칠십| chil-sib| 7 & 10 77| 칠십칠| chil-sib-chil| 7 & 10 & 7 90| 구십| goo-sib| 9 & 10 98| 구십팔| goo-sib-pahl| 9 & 10 & 8 99| 구십구| goo-sib-goo| 9 & 10 & 9\",\n \"Let’s move on to the 100 - 1,000 range. The first number, 100, is somewhat special, as there are two ways to pronounce it, “hundred” or “one hundred”, as in English. The simpler form, “hundred”, is more natural in most contexts. The same is also true for 1,000, 10,000, etc.\",\n \"Number| Korean| Pronunciation| Words to Combine ---|---|---|--- 100| 백| bag| 100 일백| eel-bag| 1 & 100 200| 이백| ee-bag| 2 & 100 300| 삼백| sahm-bag| 3 & 100 400| 사백| sah-bag| 4 & 100 500| 오백| oh-bag| 5 & 100 600| 육백| yook-bag| 6 & 100 700| 칠백| chil-bag| 7 & 100 800| 팔백| pahl-bag| 8 & 100 900| 구백| goo-bag| 9 & 100 1,000| 천| chun| 1,000 일천| eel-chun| 1 & 1,000\",\n \"(The pronunciation of the Korean word for 100 is very similar to that of the English word “bag”.) (The vowel sound /u/ in “chun” is similar to the vowel in the English word “bun”.)\",\n \"Now that we know the hundreds, we can combine them with smaller numbers to make non-round numbers in this range. Some examples are shown in Table 8.\",\n \"Hereinafter in this article, the rarely-used “one hundred” or “one thousand” expressions will not be included in tables; only the preferred simpler forms, “hundred” and “thousand”, will be shown in number combinations.\",\n \"Number| Korean| Pronunciation| Words to Combine ---|---|---|--- 101| 백일| bag-eel| 100 & 1 102| 백이| bag-ee| 100 & 2 103| 백삼| bag-sahm| 100 & 3 109| 백구| bag-goo| 100 & 9 110| 백십| bag-sib| 100 & 10 111| 백십일| bag-sib-eel| 100 & 10 & 1 118| 백십팔| bag-sib-pahl| 100 & 10 & 8 120| 백이십| bag-ee-sib| 100 & 2 & 10 125| 백이십오| bag-ee-sib-oh| 100 & 2 & 10 & 5 199| 백구십구| bag-goo-sib-goo| 100 & 9 & 10 & 9 201| 이백일| ee-bag-eel| 2 & 100 & 1 234| 이백삼십사| ee-bag-sahm-sib-sah| 2 & 100 & 3 & 10 & 4 358| 삼백오십팔| sahm-bag-oh-sib-pahl| 3 & 100 & 5 & 10 & 8 360| 삼백육십| sahm-bag-yook-sib| 3 & 100 & 6 & 10 540| 오백사십| oh-bag-sah-sib| 5 & 100 & 4 & 10 685| 육백팔십오| yook-bag-pahl-sib-oh| 6 & 100 & 8 & 10 & 5 812| 팔백십이| pahl-bag-sib-ee| 8 & 100 & 10 & 2 907| 구백칠| goo-bag-chil| 9 & 100 & 7 998| 구백구십팔| goo-bag-goo-sib-pahl| 9 & 100 & 9 & 10 & 8 999| 구백구십구| goo-bag-goo-sib-goo| 9 & 100 & 9 & 10 & 9\",\n \"We can now explore even larger numbers, which are particularly important for understanding Korean business documents. Since the exchange rate for the Korean currency, Won, fluctuates around 1,000 Won to 1 U.S. Dollar, monetary amounts mentioned in Korean documents tend to be large. An average car may cost tens of millions of Won, and the price of a small condominium could easily be in the range of hundreds of millions. South Korean government’s 2019 budget was 469 trillion Won.\",\n \"But there are no new rules you need to learn to count very large numbers. If you understood the underlying patterns in the above examples, you can easily compose numbers to one trillion and beyond.\",\n \"Let's make some numbers in the 1,000 - 10,000 range. The word for “thousand” is “chun” in Korean. And, as we have learned in Figure 1 above, the Korean language has a special word for 10,000, which is pronounced “mahn”.\",\n \"Number| Korean| Pronunciation| Words to Combine ---|---|---|--- 1,000| 천| chun| 1,000 2,000| 이천| ee-chun| 2 & 1,000 3,000| 삼천| sahm-chun| 3 & 1,000 9,000| 구천| goo-chun| 9 & 1,000 10,000| 만| mahn| 10,000\",\n \"To compose other numbers in this range, simply add hundreds and lower numbers as we have learned so far. Some examples are in Table 11.\",\n \"Number| Korean| Pronunciation| Words to Combine ---|---|---|--- 1,001| 천일| chun-eel| 1,000 & 1 2,003| 이천삼| ee-chun-sahm| 2 & 1,000 & 3 2,054| 이천오십사| ee-chun-oh-sib-sah| 2 & 1,000 & 5 & 10 & 4 3,009| 삼천구| sahm-chun-goo| 3 & 1,000 & 9 3,857| 삼천팔백오십칠| sahm-chun-pahl-bag-oh-sib-chil| 3 & 1,000 & 8 & 100 & 5 & 10 & 7 6,300| 육천삼백| yook-chun-sahm-bag| 6 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 9,781| 구천칠백팔십일| goo-chun-chil-bag-pahl-sib-eel| 9 & 1,000 & 7 & 100 & 8 & 10 & 1 9,999| 구천구백구십구| goo-chun-goo-bag-goo-sib-goo| 9 & 1,000 & 9 & 100 & 9 & 10 & 9 10,000| 만| mahn| 10,000\",\n \"Let's now explore numbers from 10,001 up to one hundred million. When dealing with numbers in this range, it is important to be reminded that there is no specific word for \\\"million\\\" in Korean. Millions are expressed as multiples of \\\"mahn\\\" (10,000), until another unit is introduced at one hundred million. Also recall that the grand unit changes at every ten-thousand fold interval (not thousand-fold interval). To see these points yourself, pay special attention to the words that precede \\\"mahn\\\" in Table 12 – those are multipliers of \\\"mahn\\\". (In this and the following tables, the word \\\"mahn\\\" is written in red to make it conspicuous to first-time learners.)\",\n \"Number| Korean| Pronunciation| Words to Combine ---|---|---|--- 10,000| 만| mahn| 10,000 20,000| 이만| ee-mahn| 2 & 10,000 30,000| 삼만| sahm-mahn| 3 & 10,000 100,000| 십만| sib-mahn| 10 & 10,000 200,000| 이십만| ee-sib-mahn| 2 &10 & 10,000 500,000| 오십만| oh-sib-mahn| 5 & 10 & 10,000 1,000,000| 백만| bag-mahn| 100 & 10,000 5,000,000| 오백만| oh-bag-mahn| 5 & 100 & 10,000 10,000,000| 천만| chun-mahn| 1,000 & 10,000 50,000,000| 오천만| oh-chun-mahn| 5 & 1,000 & 10,000 90,000,000| 구천만| goo-chun-mahn| 9 & 1,000 & 10,000\",\n \"This is probably a good juncture to mention that there is a minor typographical convention in Korean. When writing a large number in Korean, a space should be placed after the word \\\"mahn\\\". This gives the reader a pause, in a manner consistent with the underlying logic (grand unit progression). However, Korean business documents you get to see may or may not have such spaces. While newspapers editors and book publishers adhere to the rule, many ordinary business people may not be aware of it.\",\n \"Number| Korean| Words to Combine ---|---|--- 11,000| 만 천| 10,000 & 1,000 20,000| 이만| 2 & 10,000 26,000| 이만 육천| 2 & 10,000 & 6 & 1,000 90,000| 구만| 9 & 10,000 99,000| 구만 구천| 9 & 10,000 & 9 & 1,000 100,000| 십만| 10 & 10,000 103,000| 십만 삼천| 10 & 10,000 & 3 & 1,000 200,000| 이십만| 2 & 10 & 10,000 204,000| 이십만 사천| 2 & 10 & 10,000 & 4 & 1,000 264,000| 이십육만 사천| 2 & 10 & 6 & 10,000 & 4 & 1,000 900,000| 구십만| 9 & 10 & 10,000 1,000,000| 백만| 100 & 10,000 7,000,000| 칠백만| 7 & 100 & 10,000 10,000,000| 천만| 1,000 & 10,000 20,000,000| 이천만| 2 & 1,000 & 10,000 83,000,000| 팔천삼백만| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 10,000 83,700,000| 팔천삼백칠십만| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 7 & 10 & 10,000 83,750,000| 팔천삼백칠십오만| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 7 & 10 & 5 & 10,000 83,752,000| 팔천삼백칠십오만 이천| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 7 & 10 & 5 & 10,000 & 2 & 1,000 80,752,000| 팔천칠십오만 이천| 8 & 1,000 & 7 & 10 & 5 & 10,000 & 2 & 1,000 80,052,000| 팔천오만 이천| 8 & 1,000 & 5 & 10,000 & 2 & 1,000 80,002,000| 팔천만 이천| 8 & 1,000 & 10,000 & 2 & 1,000 99,999,000| 구천구백구십구만 구천| 9 & 1,000 & 9 & 100 & 9 & 10 & 9 & 10,000 & 9 & 1,000\",\n \"How about non-round numbers in this range? To help first-time learners, we will use one of the numbers in the above table (83,752,000) as a backbone and add smaller numbers to it. Other numbers shown in Table 14 are also based on the numbers included in Table 13.\",\n \"Number| Korean| Words to Combine ---|---|--- 83,752,000| 팔천삼백칠십오만 이천| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 7 & 10 & 5 & 10,000 & 2 & 1,000 83,752,100| 팔천삼백칠십오만 이천백| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 7 & 10 & 5 & 10,000 & 2 & 1,000 & 100 83,752,190| 팔천삼백칠십오만 이천백구십| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 7 & 10 & 5 & 10,000 & 2 & 1,000 & 100 & 9 & 10 83,752,195| 팔천삼백칠십오만 이천백구십오| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 7 & 10 & 5 & 10,000 & 2 & 1,000 & 100 & 9 & 10 & 5 83,752,105| 팔천삼백칠십오만 이천백오| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 7 & 10 & 5 & 10,000 & 2 & 1,000 & 100 & 5 83,752,005| 팔천삼백칠십오만 이천오| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 7 & 10 & 5 & 10,000 & 2 & 1,000 & 5 83,750,005| 팔천삼백칠십오만 오| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 7 & 10 & 5 & 10,000 & 5 83,700,005| 팔천삼백칠십만 오| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 7 & 10 & 10,000 & 5 83,000,005| 팔천삼백만 오| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 10,000 & 5 83,000,000| 팔천삼백만| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 10,000 83,000,095| 팔천삼백만 구십오| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 10,000 & 9 & 10 & 5 83,000,195| 팔천삼백만 백구십오| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 10,000 & 100 & 9 & 10 & 5 83,002,195| 팔천삼백만 이천백구십오| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 10,000 & 2 & 1,000 & 100 & 9 & 10 & 5 83,000,005| 팔천삼백만 오| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 10,000 & 5 99,999,999| 구천구백구십구만 구천구백구십구| 9 & 1,000 & 9 & 100 & & 9 & 10 & 9 10,000 & 9 & 1,000 & 9 & 100 & 9 & 10 & 9\",\n \"Number| Korean| Words to Combine ---|---|--- 100,000,000| 억| 100,000,000 200,000,000| 이억| 2 & 100,000,000 900,000,000| 구억| 9 & 100,000,000 935,000,000| 구억 삼천오백만| 9 & 100,000,000 & 3 & 1,000 & 5 & 100 & 10,000 1,000,000,000| 십억| 10 & 100,000,000 5,000,000,000| 오십억| 5 & 10 & 100,000,000 10,000,000,000| 백억| 100 & 100,000,000 43,590,000,000| 사백삼십오억 구천만| 4 & 100 & 3 & 10 & 5 & 100,000,000 & 9 & 1,000 & 10,000 50,000,000,000| 오백억| 5 & 100 & 100,000,000 100,000,000,000| 천억| 1,000 & 100,000,000 500,000,000,000| 오천억| 5 & 1,000 & 100,000,000\",\n \"As the grand unit changes at every ten-thousand fold interval in Korean, the next unit is 1,000,000,000,000, which is 10,000 times greater than \\\"uck\\\". This unit is \\\"jo\\\". It is a direct counterpart of the English word \\\"trillion\\\".\",\n \"The component words of this system are shown in Table 20. Being the more ancient system, System 2 is deeply integral to the Korean language, and the endings of some numbers change depending on the context.\",\n \"In this system, a number can be spoken (and written) in two different ways – the noun form or the adjective form. Suppose you saw a group of geese while driving by a farm and start counting them, \\\"One! Two! Three!.... \\\". By saying the numbers in this way, at least in the Korean logic, you are treating the numbers simply as integers, because each number is not followed by any unit or counted object. For such numbers (mathematical integers) you should use the noun form (stand-alone form). On the other hand, if you counted the geese by saying “1 mahree, 2 mahree, 3 mahree ...” (\\\"mahree\\\" is a Korean unit for counting animals), then the numbers should be in the adjective form, because each number is a modifier of what follows (“mahree”).\",\n \"This noun / adjective consideration applies to System 2 only. In System 1, there is only one form for each number, which you can use regardless of whether the number is followed by a unit or object.\",\n \"Noun Form| Adjective Form* ---|--- 1| 하나| hah nah| 한| hahn 2| 둘| dool| 두| doo 3| 셋| seht| 세| seh 4| 넷| neht| 네| neh 5| 다섯| dah suht| same as the noun form 6| 여섯| yu suht| same as the noun form 7| 일곱| eel gob| same as the noun form 8| 여덟| yu dul| same as the noun form 9| 아홉| ah hob| same as the noun form 10| 열| yul| same as the noun form 20| 스물| smool| 스무| smoo 30| 서른| suh reun| same as the noun form 40| 마흔| mah heun| same as the noun form 50| 쉰| sheen| same as the noun form 60| 예순| yeh soon| same as the noun form 70| 일흔| eel heun| same as the noun form 80| 여든| yu deun| same as the noun form 90| 아흔| ah heun| same as the noun form\",\n \"(* In addition to the ones shown in the table, there are additional adjective forms, which become the preferred forms in certain contexts. The additional forms are not included in the table, since the forms shown here are perfectly adequate for all contexts, especially when spoken by foreigners.)\",\n \"Examples of non-round numbers in this system are in Table 21. Note that the noun / adjective choice concerns the last syllable only, and all other syllables remain in the \\\"noun form\\\" even when the number is used as an adjective.\",\n \"Noun Form| Adjective Form ---|--- 11| 열하나| yul hah nah| 열한| yul hahn 23| 스물셋| smool seht| 스물세| smool seh 38| 서른여덟| suh reun yu dul| same as the noun form 57| 쉰일곱| sheen eel gob| same as the noun form 82| 여든둘| yu deun dool| 여든두| yu deun doo 99| 아흔아홉| ah heun ah hob| same as the noun form\",\n \"For numbers 100 and up, System 1 is the form most often used in modern times. Some people, however, perceive System 1 as tinged with foreign (Chinese) colors and not sufficiently Korean, even though the system has been in use in Korea for more than 2,000 years. Korean linguists and teachers of the \\\"purist\\\" type recommend that, in conversational Korean at least, numbers should be vernacularized (“Koreanized”) as much possible. For a large number spoken (or written) as a System 1 number, the way to vernacularize it is to convert the portion of the number lower than 100 to System 2 numbers. The result will be a “chimera” (composite), partly System 1 (for the portion larger than 100) and partly System 2 (for lower units).\",\n \"Examples are in Table 22. In the table, the black portions are based on System 1 and the orange portions are System 2 (or vernacular) numbers.\",\n \"Such composite forms are often seen in scripts meant to be listener-friendly. For example, most Korean news anchors take the effort to say all numbers in the vernacularized (composite) form. Ordinary people, however, nowadays prefer to use the straight System 1 for large numbers, because it is cumbersome to make composites and they don't see foreignness in System 1 any longer.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Counting Numbers in Korean – The Korean Numbering System\\n\\nKorean Translation Services\\n\\nHome\\n\\n||\\n\\nKorean Numbers\\n\\n * Counting Numbers in Korean\\n * Korean Numbers 1-100\\n\\n||\\n\\nCorporate Titles\\n\\n * Korean Corporate Titles\\n\\n||\\n\\nTyping Korean\\n\\n * How to Type Korean on a Computer\\n\\n||\\n\\nKorean Alphabet\\n\\n * Korean Alphabet Made Easy\\n * Korean Consonants\\n * Korean Vowels\\n\\n||\\n\\nArticle List\\n\\n * Article List\\n\\n# Counting Numbers in Korean\\n\\nThis article will explain how to count numbers, money (currency) and other\\nobjects in Korean. Numbers from 1 to very large numbers (trillions) will be\\ncovered.\\n\\nTable of Contents\\n\\nClick a line to navigate within this article.\\n\\nOverview Table 1: Two Counting Systems Table 2: Choosing the Correct System to\\nUse Detailed Explanations System 1 Component Words & Grand Units Table 3:\\nComponent Words of System 1 Table 4: Round Numbers in System 1 Figure 1:\\nProgression of Grand Units Composition Practice • 0 - 100 Range Table 5:\\nComponent Words Self-Test Quiz 1 Table 6: Numbers in the 11 - 99 Range Self-\\nTest Quiz 2 • 100 - 1,000 Range Table 7: Hundreds Table 8: Numbers in the 100\\n- 999 Range Self-Test Quiz 3 • 1,000 - 10,000 Range Table 9: Korean Words for\\n1,000 & 10,000 Table 10: Thousands Table 11: Examples up to 10,000 Self-Test\\nQuiz 4 • 10,000 - Hundred Million Range Table 12: Numbers Rounded at the Ten-\\nThousands Table 13: Numbers Rounded at the Thousands Table 14: Examples in the\\nTens of Millions Range Self-Test Quiz 5 • Hundred Million to Numbers Close to\\na Trillion Table 15: Korean Word for 100,000,000 Table 16: Numbers Rounded at\\nthe Hundreds of Millions Table 17: Examples up to Hundreds of Millions • One\\nTrillion and Beyond Table 18: Korean Word for \\\"Trillion\\\" Table 19: Numbers\\nBeyond One Trillion\\n\\nSYSTEM 2 Composition Practice Table 20: Component Words of System 2 Table 21:\\nExamples of Numbers in System 2 Self-Test Quiz 6\\n\\nComposite System (Systems 1 + 2) Table 22: Large Numbers Vernacularized\\n\\nQuick Reference (opens in a new window/tab): Korean Numbers 1 - 100 Written\\nOut in Full\\n\\n## Two Counting Systems in Korean\\n\\nWhen we learn a foreign language, one thing we want to know at an early stage\\nis how to count numbers in that language. Numbers, however, may well be the\\nmost complicated part of Korean.\\n\\nKoreans use two different numbering systems, depending on the object being\\ncounted (e.g. money, phone number, people, hours, or simply how many there\\nare).\\n\\nImagine you are talking to a clerk at a gift shop in Korea:\\n\\n\\\"How much are these?\\\"\\n\\n\\\"They're 10 Won [Korean currency] each.\\\"\\n\\n\\\"Can I get 10 of these?\\\"\\n\\n\\\"Sure.\\\"\\n\\nIn this short conversation, number \\\"10\\\" is mentioned twice, but two completely\\ndifferent words are spoken. For \\\"10 Won\\\" (for counting money), one counting\\nsystem is used, and for \\\"10 of these\\\", a different one is used. And the choice\\nis not a matter of style. If you mix up the counting systems, the clerk would\\nhave no clue what you are trying to say.\\n\\nThe two systems are summarized in Tables 1 & 2 and explained in detail below.\\n\\nTable 1 : Brief Overview of the Two Counting Systems\\n\\nSystem 1| System 2 \\n---|--- \\nOrigin| Related to the Chinese language, this system was introduced into\\nKorean probably around the 2^nd century B.C. Thus, this is the \\\"new\\\" system.|\\nAn ancient system, used by Koreans since time immemorial. The linguistic\\norigin is obscure. \\nUsage| Preferred system for counting money and large numbers — See Table 2 for\\ndetails| Preferred system for counting a manageable number (fewer than 100) of\\nobjects other than currency — See Table 2 for details \\n \\nTable 2: Choosing the Correct System to Use\\n\\nObject Being Counted (word following the number)| Number Mentioned \\n---|--- \\n0| 1 - 10| 11 - 19| 20 - 99| 100 - Infinity \\nAll objects (people, trees, birds, books, tickets, pieces, etc.) other than\\nthe objects listed below| System 1 (System 2 can be used in colloquial\\nexpressions.)| System 2| System 2 is more natural. (System 1 can be used but\\nmay sound mildly military-like or bureaucratic.)| Both systems are equally\\nacceptable. (The usage of System 1 increases as the number becomes larger in\\nthis range.)| System 1 (System 2 sounds archaic and may not be understood;\\nused in poetic expressions only.) \\nArrows in both directions mean that one system is used from 0 to infinity. \\nMoney (currency)| <\\\\--- System 1 ---> \\nAge| <\\\\--- System 2 ---> (beyond 100, System 1 + System 2 composite form is\\nused) \\nNumber in postal address| <\\\\--- System 1 ---> \\nPhone number| <\\\\--- System 1 ---> \\nDay, Month & Year| <\\\\--- System 1 ---> \\nHour| 0 System 1| 1 - 10 System 2| 11 - 19 System 2 is more natural. (System 1\\nis also used in the military and government.)| 20 - 99 Both systems are\\nequally acceptable.| 100 - Infinity System 1 \\nMinute| <\\\\--- System 1 ---> \\nNumber before units of length, area, weight & volume (kilogram, meter, inch,\\npound, etc.); and number before %| <\\\\--- System 1 ---> \\nMathematical integer (number not followed by any object or unit)| <\\\\--- System\\n1 ---> \\n \\nDetailed Explanations\\n\\n# Korean Numbers\\n\\n: SYSTEM 1\\n\\nComponent Words and Grand Units\\n\\nThe following 16 words are all you need to know to count from zero to trillion\\nand beyond (in System 1).\\n\\nTable 3: Component Words of System 1\\n\\nOpen This Table as PDF\\n\\nSome round numbers in this system are shown in Table 4.\\n\\nTable 4: Round Numbers in System 1\\n\\nThe numbers in the table above are divided into 4 groups according to the\\nKorean logic. You might have noticed that the English words that serve as\\ngrand units (million, billion, etc.) appear out of register with the group\\ndivision in the figure. As can be seen in Figure 1 below, there is a major\\ndifference between the Korean and English numbering systems. In English, the\\nword \\\"thousand\\\" is a grand unit. Numbers larger than a thousand are expressed\\nas multiples of a thousand (one thousand, ten thousand, hundred thousand...).\\nThen, at 1,000,000 (which is one thousand-fold greater than 1,000), another\\ngrand unit, \\\"million\\\", is introduced. The word \\\"million\\\" remains as the grand\\nunit until the number hits one billion. In this manner, the grand unit for\\nlarge numbers changes at every thousand-fold interval in English.\\n\\nThere is nothing unusual about the Korean word \\\"chun\\\", which means 1,000 – it\\nis a direct counterpart of the English word \\\"thousand\\\". The situation,\\nhowever, soon diverges. In Korean, a new word (\\\"mahn\\\", meaning 10,000) is\\nintroduced at 10,000. From 10,000 and up, the grand unit changes at every\\n10,000-fold interval (not 1,000-fold). Thus, in Korean, there is no specific\\nword for \\\"million\\\". One million is simply referred to as \\\"hundred mahn\\\" (100\\ntimes 10,000), and ten million is \\\"thousand mahn\\\" (1,000 times 10,000), and so\\non. At 100,000,000, another grand unit \\\"uck\\\" begins to be used. The difference\\nis illustrated in Figure 1. (This issue concerns System 1 only, for System 2\\nis not used for large numbers.)\\n\\nFigure 1: Progression of Grand Units\\n\\nCommas in Numbers\\n\\nKoreans do use commas in numbers. However, as they consider the use of commas\\na Western practice, they put the commas in the Western way (as a “thousand”\\nseparator). In other words, the commas have no correlation with the Korean\\ncounting units beyond the number 9,999.\\n\\nComposition Practice\\n\\n0 - 100 Range\\n\\nNow, let's practice mixing and matching numbers in this system. The component\\nwords (1 - 10) are shown again in Table 5 so that you don’t have to scroll up.\\n\\nTable 5: Component Words (Shown Again)\\n\\n0| 영| young \\n---|---|--- \\n1| 일| eel \\n2| 이| ee \\n3| 삼| sahm \\n4| 사| sah \\n5| 오| oh \\n6| 육| yook \\n7| 칠| chil \\n8| 팔| pahl \\n9| 구| goo \\n10| 십| sib \\n \\nSelf-Test Quiz 1\\n\\nIn English, the verbal expression for 3,000 is a composite of “three” and\\n“thousand”; 300 is a composite of “three” and “hundred”. The expression for\\n30, however, is not a composite (“three ten”), because there is a separate\\nword for it (“thirty”). In Korean, 30 is “three ten” (a composite); 40 is\\n“four ten”, and so on. Thus, 33 is “three ten three”, and 47 is “four ten\\nseven”.\\n\\nTable 6: Numbers in the 11 - 99 Range\\n\\nNumber| Korean| Pronunciation| Words to Combine \\n---|---|---|--- \\n11| 십일| sib-eel| 10 & 1 \\n12| 십이| sib-ee| 10 & 2 \\n13| 십삼| sib-sahm| 10 & 3 \\n14| 십사| sib-sah| 10 & 4 \\n15| 십오| sib-oh| 10 & 5 \\n16| 십육| sib-yook| 10 & 6 \\n17| 십칠| sib-chil| 10 & 7 \\n18| 십팔| sib-pahl| 10 & 8 \\n19| 십구| sib-goo| 10 & 9 \\n20| 이십| ee-sib| 2 & 10 \\n21| 이십일| ee-sib-eel| 2 & 10 & 1 \\n22| 이십이| ee-sib-ee| 2 & 10 & 2 \\n23| 이십삼| ee-sib-sahm| 2 & 10 & 3 \\n30| 삼십| sahm-sib| 3 & 10 \\n35| 삼십오| sahm-sib-oh| 3 & 10 & 5 \\n70| 칠십| chil-sib| 7 & 10 \\n77| 칠십칠| chil-sib-chil| 7 & 10 & 7 \\n90| 구십| goo-sib| 9 & 10 \\n98| 구십팔| goo-sib-pahl| 9 & 10 & 8 \\n99| 구십구| goo-sib-goo| 9 & 10 & 9 \\n \\nSelf-Test Quiz 2\\n\\nYou now know all the components and rules to count from 0 - 99 in System 1.\\n\\n100 - 1,000 Range\\n\\nLet’s move on to the 100 - 1,000 range. The first number, 100, is somewhat\\nspecial, as there are two ways to pronounce it, “hundred” or “one hundred”, as\\nin English. The simpler form, “hundred”, is more natural in most contexts. The\\nsame is also true for 1,000, 10,000, etc.\\n\\nTable 7: Hundreds\\n\\nNumber| Korean| Pronunciation| Words to Combine \\n---|---|---|--- \\n100| 백| bag| 100 \\n일백| eel-bag| 1 & 100 \\n200| 이백| ee-bag| 2 & 100 \\n300| 삼백| sahm-bag| 3 & 100 \\n400| 사백| sah-bag| 4 & 100 \\n500| 오백| oh-bag| 5 & 100 \\n600| 육백| yook-bag| 6 & 100 \\n700| 칠백| chil-bag| 7 & 100 \\n800| 팔백| pahl-bag| 8 & 100 \\n900| 구백| goo-bag| 9 & 100 \\n1,000| 천| chun| 1,000 \\n일천| eel-chun| 1 & 1,000 \\n \\n(The pronunciation of the Korean word for 100 is very similar to that of the\\nEnglish word “bag”.) (The vowel sound /u/ in “chun” is similar to the vowel in\\nthe English word “bun”.)\\n\\nNow that we know the hundreds, we can combine them with smaller numbers to\\nmake non-round numbers in this range. Some examples are shown in Table 8.\\n\\nHereinafter in this article, the rarely-used “one hundred” or “one thousand”\\nexpressions will not be included in tables; only the preferred simpler forms,\\n“hundred” and “thousand”, will be shown in number combinations.\\n\\nTable 8: Numbers in the 100 -999 Range\\n\\nNumber| Korean| Pronunciation| Words to Combine \\n---|---|---|--- \\n101| 백일| bag-eel| 100 & 1 \\n102| 백이| bag-ee| 100 & 2 \\n103| 백삼| bag-sahm| 100 & 3 \\n109| 백구| bag-goo| 100 & 9 \\n110| 백십| bag-sib| 100 & 10 \\n111| 백십일| bag-sib-eel| 100 & 10 & 1 \\n118| 백십팔| bag-sib-pahl| 100 & 10 & 8 \\n120| 백이십| bag-ee-sib| 100 & 2 & 10 \\n125| 백이십오| bag-ee-sib-oh| 100 & 2 & 10 & 5 \\n199| 백구십구| bag-goo-sib-goo| 100 & 9 & 10 & 9 \\n201| 이백일| ee-bag-eel| 2 & 100 & 1 \\n234| 이백삼십사| ee-bag-sahm-sib-sah| 2 & 100 & 3 & 10 & 4 \\n358| 삼백오십팔| sahm-bag-oh-sib-pahl| 3 & 100 & 5 & 10 & 8 \\n360| 삼백육십| sahm-bag-yook-sib| 3 & 100 & 6 & 10 \\n540| 오백사십| oh-bag-sah-sib| 5 & 100 & 4 & 10 \\n685| 육백팔십오| yook-bag-pahl-sib-oh| 6 & 100 & 8 & 10 & 5 \\n812| 팔백십이| pahl-bag-sib-ee| 8 & 100 & 10 & 2 \\n907| 구백칠| goo-bag-chil| 9 & 100 & 7 \\n998| 구백구십팔| goo-bag-goo-sib-pahl| 9 & 100 & 9 & 10 & 8 \\n999| 구백구십구| goo-bag-goo-sib-goo| 9 & 100 & 9 & 10 & 9 \\n \\nSelf-Test Quiz 3\\n\\n1,000 - 10,000 Range\\n\\nWe can now explore even larger numbers, which are particularly important for\\nunderstanding Korean business documents. Since the exchange rate for the\\nKorean currency, Won, fluctuates around 1,000 Won to 1 U.S. Dollar, monetary\\namounts mentioned in Korean documents tend to be large. An average car may\\ncost tens of millions of Won, and the price of a small condominium could\\neasily be in the range of hundreds of millions. South Korean government’s 2019\\nbudget was 469 trillion Won.\\n\\nBut there are no new rules you need to learn to count very large numbers. If\\nyou understood the underlying patterns in the above examples, you can easily\\ncompose numbers to one trillion and beyond.\\n\\nLet's make some numbers in the 1,000 - 10,000 range. The word for “thousand”\\nis “chun” in Korean. And, as we have learned in Figure 1 above, the Korean\\nlanguage has a special word for 10,000, which is pronounced “mahn”.\\n\\nTable 9: Korean Words for 1,000 & 10,000\\n\\n1,000| 천| chun \\n---|---|--- \\n10,000| 만| mahn \\n \\nLet's compose numbers rounded at the thousands, which progress with the same\\nbasic pattern as we saw earlier.\\n\\nTable 10: Thousands\\n\\nNumber| Korean| Pronunciation| Words to Combine \\n---|---|---|--- \\n1,000| 천| chun| 1,000 \\n2,000| 이천| ee-chun| 2 & 1,000 \\n3,000| 삼천| sahm-chun| 3 & 1,000 \\n9,000| 구천| goo-chun| 9 & 1,000 \\n10,000| 만| mahn| 10,000 \\n \\nTo compose other numbers in this range, simply add hundreds and lower numbers\\nas we have learned so far. Some examples are in Table 11.\\n\\nTable 11: Examples up to 10,000\\n\\nNumber| Korean| Pronunciation| Words to Combine \\n---|---|---|--- \\n1,001| 천일| chun-eel| 1,000 & 1 \\n2,003| 이천삼| ee-chun-sahm| 2 & 1,000 & 3 \\n2,054| 이천오십사| ee-chun-oh-sib-sah| 2 & 1,000 & 5 & 10 & 4 \\n3,009| 삼천구| sahm-chun-goo| 3 & 1,000 & 9 \\n3,857| 삼천팔백오십칠| sahm-chun-pahl-bag-oh-sib-chil| 3 & 1,000 & 8 & 100 & 5 & 10 &\\n7 \\n6,300| 육천삼백| yook-chun-sahm-bag| 6 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 \\n9,781| 구천칠백팔십일| goo-chun-chil-bag-pahl-sib-eel| 9 & 1,000 & 7 & 100 & 8 & 10 &\\n1 \\n9,999| 구천구백구십구| goo-chun-goo-bag-goo-sib-goo| 9 & 1,000 & 9 & 100 & 9 & 10 & 9 \\n10,000| 만| mahn| 10,000 \\n \\nSelf-Test Quiz 4\\n\\n10,000 - Hundred Million Range\\n\\nLet's now explore numbers from 10,001 up to one hundred million. When dealing\\nwith numbers in this range, it is important to be reminded that there is no\\nspecific word for \\\"million\\\" in Korean. Millions are expressed as multiples of\\n\\\"mahn\\\" (10,000), until another unit is introduced at one hundred million. Also\\nrecall that the grand unit changes at every ten-thousand fold interval (not\\nthousand-fold interval). To see these points yourself, pay special attention\\nto the words that precede \\\"mahn\\\" in Table 12 – those are multipliers of\\n\\\"mahn\\\". (In this and the following tables, the word \\\"mahn\\\" is written in red\\nto make it conspicuous to first-time learners.)\\n\\nTable 12: Numbers Rounded at the Ten-Thousands (in the 10,000 - 99,000,000\\nRange)\\n\\nNumber| Korean| Pronunciation| Words to Combine \\n---|---|---|--- \\n10,000| 만| mahn| 10,000 \\n20,000| 이만| ee-mahn| 2 & 10,000 \\n30,000| 삼만| sahm-mahn| 3 & 10,000 \\n100,000| 십만| sib-mahn| 10 & 10,000 \\n200,000| 이십만| ee-sib-mahn| 2 &10 & 10,000 \\n500,000| 오십만| oh-sib-mahn| 5 & 10 & 10,000 \\n1,000,000| 백만| bag-mahn| 100 & 10,000 \\n5,000,000| 오백만| oh-bag-mahn| 5 & 100 & 10,000 \\n10,000,000| 천만| chun-mahn| 1,000 & 10,000 \\n50,000,000| 오천만| oh-chun-mahn| 5 & 1,000 & 10,000 \\n90,000,000| 구천만| goo-chun-mahn| 9 & 1,000 & 10,000 \\n \\nThis is probably a good juncture to mention that there is a minor\\ntypographical convention in Korean. When writing a large number in Korean, a\\nspace should be placed after the word \\\"mahn\\\". This gives the reader a pause,\\nin a manner consistent with the underlying logic (grand unit progression).\\nHowever, Korean business documents you get to see may or may not have such\\nspaces. While newspapers editors and book publishers adhere to the rule, many\\nordinary business people may not be aware of it.\\n\\nNow, let’s make some numbers in this range, rounded at the thousands.\\n\\nTable 13: Numbers Rounded at the Thousands (in the 10,000 - 99,000,000 Range)\\n\\nNumber| Korean| Words to Combine \\n---|---|--- \\n11,000| 만 천| 10,000 & 1,000 \\n20,000| 이만| 2 & 10,000 \\n26,000| 이만 육천| 2 & 10,000 & 6 & 1,000 \\n90,000| 구만| 9 & 10,000 \\n99,000| 구만 구천| 9 & 10,000 & 9 & 1,000 \\n100,000| 십만| 10 & 10,000 \\n103,000| 십만 삼천| 10 & 10,000 & 3 & 1,000 \\n200,000| 이십만| 2 & 10 & 10,000 \\n204,000| 이십만 사천| 2 & 10 & 10,000 & 4 & 1,000 \\n264,000| 이십육만 사천| 2 & 10 & 6 & 10,000 & 4 & 1,000 \\n900,000| 구십만| 9 & 10 & 10,000 \\n1,000,000| 백만| 100 & 10,000 \\n7,000,000| 칠백만| 7 & 100 & 10,000 \\n10,000,000| 천만| 1,000 & 10,000 \\n20,000,000| 이천만| 2 & 1,000 & 10,000 \\n83,000,000| 팔천삼백만| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 10,000 \\n83,700,000| 팔천삼백칠십만| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 7 & 10 & 10,000 \\n83,750,000| 팔천삼백칠십오만| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 7 & 10 & 5 & 10,000 \\n83,752,000| 팔천삼백칠십오만 이천| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 7 & 10 & 5 & 10,000 & 2 & 1,000 \\n80,752,000| 팔천칠십오만 이천| 8 & 1,000 & 7 & 10 & 5 & 10,000 & 2 & 1,000 \\n80,052,000| 팔천오만 이천| 8 & 1,000 & 5 & 10,000 & 2 & 1,000 \\n80,002,000| 팔천만 이천| 8 & 1,000 & 10,000 & 2 & 1,000 \\n99,999,000| 구천구백구십구만 구천| 9 & 1,000 & 9 & 100 & 9 & 10 & 9 & 10,000 & 9 & 1,000 \\n \\nHow about non-round numbers in this range? To help first-time learners, we\\nwill use one of the numbers in the above table (83,752,000) as a backbone and\\nadd smaller numbers to it. Other numbers shown in Table 14 are also based on\\nthe numbers included in Table 13.\\n\\nTable 14: Examples in the Tens of Millions Range\\n\\nNumber| Korean| Words to Combine \\n---|---|--- \\n83,752,000| 팔천삼백칠십오만 이천| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 7 & 10 & 5 & 10,000 & 2 & 1,000 \\n83,752,100| 팔천삼백칠십오만 이천백| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 7 & 10 & 5 & 10,000 & 2 &\\n1,000 & 100 \\n83,752,190| 팔천삼백칠십오만 이천백구십| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 7 & 10 & 5 & 10,000 & 2 &\\n1,000 & 100 & 9 & 10 \\n83,752,195| 팔천삼백칠십오만 이천백구십오| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 7 & 10 & 5 & 10,000 & 2 &\\n1,000 & 100 & 9 & 10 & 5 \\n83,752,105| 팔천삼백칠십오만 이천백오| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 7 & 10 & 5 & 10,000 & 2 &\\n1,000 & 100 & 5 \\n83,752,005| 팔천삼백칠십오만 이천오| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 7 & 10 & 5 & 10,000 & 2 &\\n1,000 & 5 \\n83,750,005| 팔천삼백칠십오만 오| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 7 & 10 & 5 & 10,000 & 5 \\n83,700,005| 팔천삼백칠십만 오| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 7 & 10 & 10,000 & 5 \\n83,000,005| 팔천삼백만 오| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 10,000 & 5 \\n83,000,000| 팔천삼백만| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 10,000 \\n83,000,095| 팔천삼백만 구십오| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 10,000 & 9 & 10 & 5 \\n83,000,195| 팔천삼백만 백구십오| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 10,000 & 100 & 9 & 10 & 5 \\n83,002,195| 팔천삼백만 이천백구십오| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 10,000 & 2 & 1,000 & 100 & 9 &\\n10 & 5 \\n83,000,005| 팔천삼백만 오| 8 & 1,000 & 3 & 100 & 10,000 & 5 \\n99,999,999| 구천구백구십구만 구천구백구십구| 9 & 1,000 & 9 & 100 & & 9 & 10 & 9 10,000 & 9 &\\n1,000 & 9 & 100 & 9 & 10 & 9 \\n \\nSelf-Test Quiz 5\\n\\nHundred Million to Numbers Close to a Trillion\\n\\nWhen the number reaches 100,000,000, a new grand unit (\\\"uck\\\") is introduced.\\n\\nTable 15: Korean Word for 100,000,000\\n\\n100,000,000 (hundred million)| 억| uck \\n---|---|--- \\n \\n(The vowel sound /u/ in “uck” is similar to the vowel in the English word\\n“but”.)\\n\\nTable 16: Numbers Rounded at the Hundreds of Millions\\n\\nNumber| Korean| Words to Combine \\n---|---|--- \\n100,000,000| 억| 100,000,000 \\n200,000,000| 이억| 2 & 100,000,000 \\n900,000,000| 구억| 9 & 100,000,000 \\n935,000,000| 구억 삼천오백만| 9 & 100,000,000 & 3 & 1,000 & 5 & 100 & 10,000 \\n1,000,000,000| 십억| 10 & 100,000,000 \\n5,000,000,000| 오십억| 5 & 10 & 100,000,000 \\n10,000,000,000| 백억| 100 & 100,000,000 \\n43,590,000,000| 사백삼십오억 구천만| 4 & 100 & 3 & 10 & 5 & 100,000,000 & 9 & 1,000 &\\n10,000 \\n50,000,000,000| 오백억| 5 & 100 & 100,000,000 \\n100,000,000,000| 천억| 1,000 & 100,000,000 \\n500,000,000,000| 오천억| 5 & 1,000 & 100,000,000 \\n \\nRandom examples of non-round numbers in this range are in Table 17.\\n\\nTable 17: Examples up to Hundreds of Millions\\n\\n43,592,800,000| 사백삼십오억 구천이백팔십만 \\n---|--- \\n43,592,844,121| 사백삼십오억 구천이백팔십사만 사천백이십일 \\n536,228,406,117| 오천삼백육십이억 이천팔백사십만 육천백십칠 \\n \\nOne Trillion and Beyond\\n\\nAs the grand unit changes at every ten-thousand fold interval in Korean, the\\nnext unit is 1,000,000,000,000, which is 10,000 times greater than \\\"uck\\\". This\\nunit is \\\"jo\\\". It is a direct counterpart of the English word \\\"trillion\\\".\\n\\nTable 18: Korean Word for \\\"Trillion\\\"\\n\\n1,000,000,000,000 (trillion)| 조| jo \\n---|---|--- \\n \\n(The sound of “jo” is similar to the first syllable of “Joseph”.)\\n\\nSome examples of the numbers in this range are in Table 19.\\n\\nTable 19: Numbers Beyond One Trillion\\n\\n1,000,000,000,000| 조 \\n---|--- \\n2,000,000,000,000| 이조 \\n15,000,000,000,000| 십오조 \\n35,218,463,000,000| 삼십오조 이천백팔십사억 육천삼백만 \\n \\nKorean Numbers: SYSTEM 2\\n\\nComposition Practice\\n\\nThe component words of this system are shown in Table 20. Being the more\\nancient system, System 2 is deeply integral to the Korean language, and the\\nendings of some numbers change depending on the context.\\n\\nIn this system, a number can be spoken (and written) in two different ways –\\nthe noun form or the adjective form. Suppose you saw a group of geese while\\ndriving by a farm and start counting them, \\\"One! Two! Three!.... \\\". By saying\\nthe numbers in this way, at least in the Korean logic, you are treating the\\nnumbers simply as integers, because each number is not followed by any unit or\\ncounted object. For such numbers (mathematical integers) you should use the\\nnoun form (stand-alone form). On the other hand, if you counted the geese by\\nsaying “1 mahree, 2 mahree, 3 mahree ...” (\\\"mahree\\\" is a Korean unit for\\ncounting animals), then the numbers should be in the adjective form, because\\neach number is a modifier of what follows (“mahree”).\\n\\nThis noun / adjective consideration applies to System 2 only. In System 1,\\nthere is only one form for each number, which you can use regardless of\\nwhether the number is followed by a unit or object.\\n\\nTable 20: Component Words of System 2\\n\\nNoun Form| Adjective Form* \\n---|--- \\n1| 하나| hah nah| 한| hahn \\n2| 둘| dool| 두| doo \\n3| 셋| seht| 세| seh \\n4| 넷| neht| 네| neh \\n5| 다섯| dah suht| same as the noun form \\n6| 여섯| yu suht| same as the noun form \\n7| 일곱| eel gob| same as the noun form \\n8| 여덟| yu dul| same as the noun form \\n9| 아홉| ah hob| same as the noun form \\n10| 열| yul| same as the noun form \\n20| 스물| smool| 스무| smoo \\n30| 서른| suh reun| same as the noun form \\n40| 마흔| mah heun| same as the noun form \\n50| 쉰| sheen| same as the noun form \\n60| 예순| yeh soon| same as the noun form \\n70| 일흔| eel heun| same as the noun form \\n80| 여든| yu deun| same as the noun form \\n90| 아흔| ah heun| same as the noun form \\n \\n(* In addition to the ones shown in the table, there are additional adjective\\nforms, which become the preferred forms in certain contexts. The additional\\nforms are not included in the table, since the forms shown here are perfectly\\nadequate for all contexts, especially when spoken by foreigners.)\\n\\nExamples of non-round numbers in this system are in Table 21. Note that the\\nnoun / adjective choice concerns the last syllable only, and all other\\nsyllables remain in the \\\"noun form\\\" even when the number is used as an\\nadjective.\\n\\nTable 21: Examples of Numbers in System 2\\n\\nNoun Form| Adjective Form \\n---|--- \\n11| 열하나| yul hah nah| 열한| yul hahn \\n23| 스물셋| smool seht| 스물세| smool seh \\n38| 서른여덟| suh reun yu dul| same as the noun form \\n57| 쉰일곱| sheen eel gob| same as the noun form \\n82| 여든둘| yu deun dool| 여든두| yu deun doo \\n99| 아흔아홉| ah heun ah hob| same as the noun form \\n \\nSelf-Test Quiz 6\\n\\nKorean Numbers: Composite System (Systems 1 + 2)\\n\\nFor numbers 100 and up, System 1 is the form most often used in modern times.\\nSome people, however, perceive System 1 as tinged with foreign (Chinese)\\ncolors and not sufficiently Korean, even though the system has been in use in\\nKorea for more than 2,000 years. Korean linguists and teachers of the \\\"purist\\\"\\ntype recommend that, in conversational Korean at least, numbers should be\\nvernacularized (“Koreanized”) as much possible. For a large number spoken (or\\nwritten) as a System 1 number, the way to vernacularize it is to convert the\\nportion of the number lower than 100 to System 2 numbers. The result will be a\\n“chimera” (composite), partly System 1 (for the portion larger than 100) and\\npartly System 2 (for lower units).\\n\\nExamples are in Table 22. In the table, the black portions are based on System\\n1 and the orange portions are System 2 (or vernacular) numbers.\\n\\nSuch composite forms are often seen in scripts meant to be listener-friendly.\\nFor example, most Korean news anchors take the effort to say all numbers in\\nthe vernacularized (composite) form. Ordinary people, however, nowadays prefer\\nto use the straight System 1 for large numbers, because it is cumbersome to\\nmake composites and they don't see foreignness in System 1 any longer.\\n\\nTable 22: Large Numbers Vernacularized\\n\\nNumber| System 1| Vernacularized (System 1 + System 2) \\n---|---|--- \\n109| 백구| 백아홉 \\n276| 이백칠십육| 이백일흔여섯 \\n2,457| 이천사백오십칠| 이천사백쉰일곱 \\n \\nOther Articles\\n\\n * • Korean Numbers 1-100\\n * • Korean Corporate Titles\\n * • Korean Alphabet Made Easy\\n * • How to Type Korean\\n\\nOur Company\\n\\n * • What We Do\\n * • Contact Us\\n * • About Us\\n * • Price Quote Request\\n\\nOur Services\\n\\n * Languages We Translate\\n * Korean Translation of Business and Financial Documents\\n * Korean to English Translation of Legal Documents\\n * English to Korean Translation of Legal Documents\\n * Korean to English Translation of Engineering Documents\\n * English to Korean Translation of Engineering Documents\\n * Korean to English Medical Translation\\n * English to Korean Medical Translation\\n * Korean Interpreters\\n * Korean Patent Translation\\n\\nOur Home Page\\n\\nContact Us\\n\\nQuote Request\\n\\nAbout Us\\n\\nAvailable Languages\\n\\nKorean Translation Rates\\n\\nKorean to English Translation Services\\n\\nEnglish to Korean Translation Services\\n\\nKorean English Translation of Technical Documents\\n\\nKorean English Translation of Legal Documents\\n\\nKorean Medical Translation\\n\\nPrivacy Policy\\n\\nCopyright 2007-2021 by Enunce, LLC | 11325 Random Hills Road, Suite 360,\\nFairfax, Virginia 22030, United States\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"http://www.lifeinkorea.com/language/korean.cfm\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20210422054026/http://www.lifeinkorea.com/language/korean.cfm?subject=numbers\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"Numbers and Counting- Korean Language Practice\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"Koreans use 2 different sets of cardinal numbers, depending on the situation- Korean numbers and Chinese numbers. Although they usually use Arabic numerals, sometimes Chinese characters are used for prices.\",\n \"Use the Korean forms for the number of items (1-99) and age: 2 children 5 bottle of beer, 27 years old. Use the Chinese forms for dates (but see below), money, addresses, phone numbers, and numbers above 100.\",\n \"Most Asian counting systems are based on increments of 10,000 rather than 1,000. For example, the number 100,000 is represented by \\\"10 ten-thousands\\\" rather than \\\"100 thousands.\\\" As can be imagined, this causes much confusion for everyone when converting numbers between Korean and other languages. If you have any doubt, verify large numbers in writing (or on a calculator) and check the number of digits. That W500,000 antique chest may actually be W5,000,000!\",\n \"NOTES: If you see a lot of garbage on your screen, you need to set your Web browser to read Korean characters.\",\n \"English| Hangul| Pronunciation 1| 일 (하나)| il (hana) 2| 이 (둘)| ee (tul) 3| 삼 (셋)| sam (set) 4| 사 (넷)| sa (net) 5| 오 (다섯)| oh (tasot) 6| 육 (여섯)| yuk (yosot) 7| 칠 (일곱)| ch'il (ilgop) 8| 팔 (여덟)| p'al (yodolp) 9| 구 (아홉)| gu (ahop) 10| 십 (열)| ship (yol) 11| 십일 (열하나)| ship-il (yol-hana) 12| 십이 (열둘)| ship-ee (yol-tul) 13| 십삼 (열셋)| ship-sam (yol-set) 14| 십사 (열넷)| ship-sa (yol-net) 15| 십오 (열다섯)| ship-oh (yol-tasot) 16| 십육 (열여섯)| shim-yuk (yol-yosot) 17| 십칠 (열일곱)| ship-ch'il (yol-ilgop) 18| 십팔 (열여덟)| shi-p'al (yol-yodolp) 19| 십구 (열아홉)| ship-gu (yol-ahop) 20| 이십 (스물)| ee-ship (sumul) 30| 삼십 (서른)| sam-ship (sorun) 40| 사십 (마흔)| sa-ship (mahun) 50| 오십 (쉰)| oh-ship (shween) 60| 육십 (예순)| yuk-ship (yesun) 70| 칠십 (이른)| ch'il-ship (irun) 80| 팔십 (여든)| p'al-ship (yodun) 90| 구십 (아흔)| gu-ship (ahun) 100| 백| baek 200| 이백| ee-baek 1,000| 천| ch'eon 10,000| 만| man 100,000| 십만| ship-man 1,000,000| 백만| baek-man 100,000,000| 억| eok\",\n \"English| Hangul| Pronunciation Sunday| 일요일| ilyo-il Monday| 월요일| wolyo-il Tuesday| 화요일| hwayo-il Wednesday| 수요일| suyo-il Thursday| 목요일| mogyo-il Friday| 금요일| kumyo-il Saturday| 토요일| t'oyo-il Months English| Hangul| Pronunciation January| 일월| ilwol February| 이월| eewol March| 삼월| samwol April| 사월| sawol May| 오월| ohwol June| 유월| yuwol July| 칠월| ch'ilwol August| 팔월| p'alwol September| 구월| guwol October| 시월| shiwol November| 십일월| shibilwol December| 십이월| shibeewol\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Numbers and Counting- Korean Language Practice\\n\\nSign Up | Sign In \\n--- \\n \\nHotels \\n--- \\nTours \\nOther Services \\nInternational Reservations \\nShopping \\n \\nCommunities \\n--- \\nClubs \\nDiscussion Forums \\nKorean War Tribute \\nRegistration Information \\n \\nGeneral \\n--- \\nPractical \\nDiscussion Forums \\nEvents Calendar \\nJob Search \\n \\nTravel \\n--- \\nFood & Drink \\nNight Life \\nShopping \\nSports \\nOther Activities \\nEvents Calendar \\n \\nCultural Spotlight \\n--- \\nScenes of Korea \\nCeremonies and Festivals \\nKorean Practice \\nEnglish Practice \\nLanguage Exchange \\n \\nElectronic Postcards \\n--- \\nGuestbooks \\nRegistered User Login \\nSend to a Friend \\n \\n| Language Jump: \\n--- \\n \\n| Numbers and Counting \\n--- \\nKoreans use 2 different sets of cardinal numbers, depending on the situation-\\nKorean numbers and Chinese numbers. Although they usually use Arabic numerals,\\nsometimes Chinese characters are used for prices. \\n--- \\nUse the Korean forms for the number of items (1-99) and age: 2 children 5\\nbottle of beer, 27 years old. Use the Chinese forms for dates (but see below),\\nmoney, addresses, phone numbers, and numbers above 100. \\n \\nMost Asian counting systems are based on increments of 10,000 rather than\\n1,000. For example, the number 100,000 is represented by \\\"10 ten-thousands\\\"\\nrather than \\\"100 thousands.\\\" As can be imagined, this causes much confusion\\nfor everyone when converting numbers between Korean and other languages. If\\nyou have any doubt, verify large numbers in writing (or on a calculator) and\\ncheck the number of digits. That W500,000 antique chest may actually be\\nW5,000,000!\\n\\nNOTES: If you see a lot of garbage on your screen, you need to set your Web\\nbrowser to read Korean characters. \\n \\nNumbers (Korean forms are in parentheses) \\n--- \\nEnglish| Hangul| Pronunciation \\n1| 일 (하나)| il (hana) \\n2| 이 (둘)| ee (tul) \\n3| 삼 (셋)| sam (set) \\n4| 사 (넷)| sa (net) \\n5| 오 (다섯)| oh (tasot) \\n6| 육 (여섯)| yuk (yosot) \\n7| 칠 (일곱)| ch'il (ilgop) \\n8| 팔 (여덟)| p'al (yodolp) \\n9| 구 (아홉)| gu (ahop) \\n10| 십 (열)| ship (yol) \\n11| 십일 (열하나)| ship-il (yol-hana) \\n12| 십이 (열둘)| ship-ee (yol-tul) \\n13| 십삼 (열셋)| ship-sam (yol-set) \\n14| 십사 (열넷)| ship-sa (yol-net) \\n15| 십오 (열다섯)| ship-oh (yol-tasot) \\n16| 십육 (열여섯)| shim-yuk (yol-yosot) \\n17| 십칠 (열일곱)| ship-ch'il (yol-ilgop) \\n18| 십팔 (열여덟)| shi-p'al (yol-yodolp) \\n19| 십구 (열아홉)| ship-gu (yol-ahop) \\n20| 이십 (스물)| ee-ship (sumul) \\n30| 삼십 (서른)| sam-ship (sorun) \\n40| 사십 (마흔)| sa-ship (mahun) \\n50| 오십 (쉰)| oh-ship (shween) \\n60| 육십 (예순)| yuk-ship (yesun) \\n70| 칠십 (이른)| ch'il-ship (irun) \\n80| 팔십 (여든)| p'al-ship (yodun) \\n90| 구십 (아흔)| gu-ship (ahun) \\n100| 백| baek \\n200| 이백| ee-baek \\n1,000| 천| ch'eon \\n10,000| 만| man \\n100,000| 십만| ship-man \\n1,000,000| 백만| baek-man \\n100,000,000| 억| eok \\n \\nUse Chinese numbers for all date-related numbers except hours.\\n\\nWeekdays \\n--- \\nEnglish| Hangul| Pronunciation \\nSunday| 일요일| ilyo-il \\nMonday| 월요일| wolyo-il \\nTuesday| 화요일| hwayo-il \\nWednesday| 수요일| suyo-il \\nThursday| 목요일| mogyo-il \\nFriday| 금요일| kumyo-il \\nSaturday| 토요일| t'oyo-il \\nMonths \\nEnglish| Hangul| Pronunciation \\nJanuary| 일월| ilwol \\nFebruary| 이월| eewol \\nMarch| 삼월| samwol \\nApril| 사월| sawol \\nMay| 오월| ohwol \\nJune| 유월| yuwol \\nJuly| 칠월| ch'ilwol \\nAugust| 팔월| p'alwol \\nSeptember| 구월| guwol \\nOctober| 시월| shiwol \\nNovember| 십일월| shibilwol \\nDecember| 십이월| shibeewol\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"https://quizlet.com/7669654/korean-numbers-1-10-flash-cards/\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20210119092123/https://quizlet.com/7669654/korean-numbers-1-10-flash-cards/\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"Korean Numbers 1-10 Flashcards\",\n \"passages\": []\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Korean Numbers 1-10 Flashcards | Quizlet\\n\\nSearch\\n\\nBrowse\\n\\nCreate\\n\\nLog inSign up\\n\\nLog inSign up\\n\\nUpgrade to remove ads\\n\\nOnly $2.99/month\\n\\n# Korean Numbers 1-10\\n\\nCreated by\\n\\nPeteSkizzle\\n\\n#### Terms in this set (10)\\n\\none\\n\\nhana\\n\\ntwo\\n\\ndul\\n\\nthree\\n\\nset\\n\\nfour\\n\\nnet\\n\\nfive\\n\\ndausut\\n\\nsix\\n\\nyeosut\\n\\nseven\\n\\nilgup\\n\\neight\\n\\nyeodul\\n\\nnine\\n\\nah-hope\\n\\nten\\n\\nyul\\n\\n##### THIS SET IS OFTEN IN FOLDERS WITH...\\n\\n#### Korean\\n\\n78 terms\\n\\nlimjung2\\n\\n#### Korean 10 Basic Vowels\\n\\n10 terms\\n\\nCsingler98\\n\\n#### Korean alphabet rules\\n\\n39 terms\\n\\nxXemonemoXx_Cx\\n\\n#### Korean Numbers\\n\\n10 terms\\n\\nNlyba\\n\\n##### OTHER SETS BY THIS CREATOR\\n\\n#### Chapter 8\\n\\n96 terms\\n\\nPeteSkizzle\\n\\n#### Chapter 7\\n\\n75 terms\\n\\nPeteSkizzle\\n\\n#### Spanish\\n\\n67 terms\\n\\nPeteSkizzle\\n\\n#### Span Study\\n\\n99 terms\\n\\nPeteSkizzle\\n\\nSubjects\\n\\nBe The Change\\n\\nArts and Humanities\\n\\nLanguages\\n\\nMath\\n\\nScience\\n\\nSocial Science\\n\\nOther\\n\\nFeatures\\n\\nQuizlet Live\\n\\nQuizlet Learn\\n\\nDiagrams\\n\\nFlashcards\\n\\nMobile\\n\\nPremium Content\\n\\nPartnerships\\n\\nHelp\\n\\nSign up\\n\\nHelp Center\\n\\nHonor Code\\n\\nCommunity Guidelines\\n\\nTeachers\\n\\nAbout\\n\\nCompany\\n\\nBlog\\n\\nPress\\n\\nCareers\\n\\nHow Quizlet Works\\n\\nAdvertise\\n\\nPrivacy\\n\\nAd and Cookie Policy\\n\\nTerms\\n\\nLanguage\\n\\n© 2021 Quizlet Inc.\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"https://www.learnlangs.com/RWP/Korean/Korean%20-%20Lesson%201.htm\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20210129174610/https://www.learnlangs.com/RWP/Korean/Korean%20-%20Lesson%201.htm\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"Learn to read, write and pronounce Korean\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"This course is being provided for free. If you would like to support it, there are several possibilities, for example:\",\n \"Congratulations on your decision to start learning the Korean script! You will see that being able to read Korean will baffle your friends and enrich your life. Also, you will no longer be an analphabet when travelling to Korea.\",\n \"Even though Korean may look just like Chinese or Japanese to the untrained eye, it is actually much easier, because the characters are a combination of just 24 letters and a few simple variations, rather than a few thousand more or less random drawings. So even going at a relaxed pace of 4 letters per lesson, you will have learned everything you need to read Korean after just a few lessons, while the Japanese or Chinese scripts take years to master!\",\n \"Now, in order to combine them into a Korean character, all you have to do is to try to fit them into an imaginary little square box. This is done by writing the letter ᅡ right next to ᄇ, like this:\",\n \"Move your mouse cursor over it and you'll see: it's pronounced \\\"ba\\\" and it's the Korean word for a bar. Easy, isn't it?\",\n \"Every character represents one syllable, so if you wanted to write baba for example, you would need two characters, one for each ba.\",\n \"Now it's time for a little exercise. Try to read and understand the following word. As before, hover over it in order to see the solution (you might need to allow Javascript)\",\n \"Every Korean syllable has to start with a consonant. That makes it easy to identify the beginning and end of syllables, but what about syllables that start with a vowel, such as the beginning of the famous Korean greeting \\\"annyong haseyo\\\"? Those syllables need a placeholder consonant that isn't pronounced. Since its influence on the pronunciation of the syllable is zero, it is written like a zero, too. (That's how you can remember it anyway)\",\n \"One more thing for today: it is possible to have syllables that end in a consonant. This typically occurs when there is a cluster of two consonants in the middle of a word: one consonant then forms the end of one syllable and the other forms the beginning of the next syllable. Fitting two consonants and a vowel into a little square box is a little more tricky, but not impossible. In most cases you write the first consonant + vowel next to each other as before and then put the final consonant below the two. For example, this is the syllable ban, which has no meaning of its own: 반\",\n \"Did you manage to read that? If so, I can promise you that you have everything it takes to be able to read Korean fluently. This was in fact the hardest lesson of all, because you didn't have any previous knowledge. The next lessons will build on what you learned here and you will find them easier, also because you will be able to practise reading much more once you know a few more letters. If you don't feel overwhelmed right now, you can already continue with the next lesson, where you will learn a few more letters and many more words. Otherwise, please come back to it later.\",\n \"Your first 100 words in Korean: demystifying the Korean script Integrated Korean: Beginning level 1 textbook Teach yourself Korean (complete course, romanisation only) Rosetta Stone Korean Langenscheidt's Pocket dictionary Korean-English Lonely Planet Korean phrasebook Reference grammar of Korean More from amazon.com...\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Learn to read, write and pronounce Korean\\n\\n# Learn to read, write and pronounce Korean\\n\\n * home\\n * one\\n * two\\n * three\\n * four\\n * five\\n * six\\n * contact\\n * links\\n\\nThis course is being provided for free. If you would like to support it, there\\nare several possibilities, for example:\\n\\n * making a donation (Paypal account: sprachprofi@gmx.net)\\n * buying books from Amazon through this page (see links at the bottom)\\n * helping to enhance the course with images, sounds, more words, etc. (e-mail me)\\n * mentioning this course on your homepage, in your class, to your friends and anywhere where it is relevant\\n\\n### Lesson 1\\n\\nCongratulations on your decision to start learning the Korean script! You will\\nsee that being able to read Korean will baffle your friends and enrich your\\nlife. Also, you will no longer be an analphabet when travelling to Korea.\\n\\nEven though Korean may look just like Chinese or Japanese to the untrained\\neye, it is actually much easier, because the characters are a combination of\\njust 24 letters and a few simple variations, rather than a few thousand more\\nor less random drawings. So even going at a relaxed pace of 4 letters per\\nlesson, you will have learned everything you need to read Korean after just a\\nfew lessons, while the Japanese or Chinese scripts take years to master!\\n\\nLet's start!\\n\\nThe first Korean letter you should learn is Bieup:\\n\\nᄇ\\n\\nThis is a consonant and it's pronounced as p or b. Listen to Bieup.\\n\\nOf course you can't read anything with just this one consonant, so here's a\\nvowel to go with it:\\n\\nᅡ\\n\\nThis is the vowel a as in father. Listen to it here.\\n\\nNow, in order to combine them into a Korean character, all you have to do is\\nto try to fit them into an imaginary little square box. This is done by\\nwriting the letter ᅡ right next to ᄇ, like this:\\n\\n바| ba bar \\n---|--- \\n \\nCan you guess how this character is pronounced?\\n\\nMove your mouse cursor over it and you'll see: it's pronounced \\\"ba\\\" and it's\\nthe Korean word for a bar. Easy, isn't it?\\n\\nNow, the next important letter is Nieun:\\n\\nᄂ\\n\\nThis is a regular n. Listen to Nieun.Can you guess how to write na now?\\n\\n나\\n\\nEvery character represents one syllable, so if you wanted to write baba for\\nexample, you would need two characters, one for each ba.\\n\\nNow it's time for a little exercise. Try to read and understand the following\\nword. As before, hover over it in order to see the solution (you might need to\\nallow Javascript)\\n\\n바나나| ba-na-na banana \\n---|--- \\n \\nEvery Korean syllable has to start with a consonant. That makes it easy to\\nidentify the beginning and end of syllables, but what about syllables that\\nstart with a vowel, such as the beginning of the famous Korean greeting\\n\\\"annyong haseyo\\\"? Those syllables need a placeholder consonant that isn't\\npronounced. Since its influence on the pronunciation of the syllable is zero,\\nit is written like a zero, too. (That's how you can remember it anyway)\\n\\nO\\n\\nIt is called Ieung. So the syllable a would actually be written as 아.\\n\\nHere are some words for practise:\\n\\n아바| name of a popular band| a-ba Abba \\n---|---|--- \\n아바나| capital of Cuba| a-ba-na Havana \\n \\nOne more thing for today: it is possible to have syllables that end in a\\nconsonant. This typically occurs when there is a cluster of two consonants in\\nthe middle of a word: one consonant then forms the end of one syllable and the\\nother forms the beginning of the next syllable. Fitting two consonants and a\\nvowel into a little square box is a little more tricky, but not impossible. In\\nmost cases you write the first consonant + vowel next to each other as before\\nand then put the final consonant below the two. For example, this is the\\nsyllable ban, which has no meaning of its own: 반\\n\\nTime for another exercise. Can you read the following? It's a name.\\n\\n안나| personal name| an-na Anna \\n---|---|--- \\n \\nDid you manage to read that? If so, I can promise you that you have everything\\nit takes to be able to read Korean fluently. This was in fact the hardest\\nlesson of all, because you didn't have any previous knowledge. The next\\nlessons will build on what you learned here and you will find them easier,\\nalso because you will be able to practise reading much more once you know a\\nfew more letters. If you don't feel overwhelmed right now, you can already\\ncontinue with the next lesson, where you will learn a few more letters and\\nmany more words. Otherwise, please come back to it later.\\n\\n#### More resources for learning Korean\\n\\nYour first 100 words in Korean: demystifying the Korean script Integrated\\nKorean: Beginning level 1 textbook Teach yourself Korean (complete course,\\nromanisation only) Rosetta Stone Korean Langenscheidt's Pocket dictionary\\nKorean-English Lonely Planet Korean phrasebook Reference grammar of Korean\\nMore from amazon.com...\\n\\nWant a professional-looking website? e-mail me\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"http://www.taekwondoanimals.com:80/taekwondo-greetings\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20180627141907/http://www.taekwondoanimals.com:80/taekwondo-greetings\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"Taekwondo Greetings (i.e. Hello & Goodbye)\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"This Taekwondo website provides free written & video instructions for WTF forms, ITF patterns, sparring, kicks, punches, breaking, etc. It helps students prepare for their Taekwondo color & black belt tests. 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I will use this lesson to discuss aspects of Korean pronunciation that are not intuitive to an English speaker. I’ve divided this lesson into different sections:\",\n \"Listen to some of the syllables in sequence so you can get a feel for what they should sound like:\",\n \"강, 밥, 숨, 독, 어, 민, 육 실, 력, 교, 예, 무, 화, 동 학, 김, 의, 월, 식, 꿈, 완 빵, 몸, 왜, 산, 씹, 했, 찌\",\n \"In addition to the syllables above, continue listening to the audio files in Lesson 1 and Lesson 2 (Unit 0) in the tables presented in those lessons.\",\n \"Korean pronunciation is entirely different in structure compared to English pronunciation. You may have noticed this from listening to the recording files above. In English, whenever a word ends in a consonant, we always make a little sound after saying that last letter. It is very faint and difficult to hear for a person with a ‘non-Korean ear’ to hear. But try to hear the difference.\",\n \"In English, if I were to say “ship”, there is a tiny sound of breath following the ‘p’ when our lips open. In English, if I were to say “dock”, there is a tiny sound of breath following the ‘ck’ when your throat opens. In English, if I were to say “cod”, (or kod) there is a tiny sound of breath following the ‘d’ when your tongue is removed from the roof of your mouth.\",\n \"In Korean, they do not have this final ‘breath’ sound. This is called an “aspiration.” That is, the final letter in a Korean consonant is not aspirated. This is hard to understand at first to English speakers. Whatever position one’s mouth is in when they make the sound of a final consonant in a syllable – it stays like that. Listen to the following differences in English and Korean pronunciation of the same syllables:\",\n \"However... If a word has a consonant as its final sound, and the first letter on the following syllable is ‘ᄋ’ (meaning that the first sound is a vowel) the breath from the final consonant from the first syllable gets pronounced with the vowel from that syllable. It is confusing to write in a sentence, so I will show you an example:\",\n \"For example: 먹 in Korean is pronounced the same way as described earlier (i.e. by cancelling out the ‘last-breath’ after the ‘ᄀ’ in ‘먹.’ For example\",\n \"However, if the next syllable starts with a vowel the ‘breath’ after the ‘k’ sound is made along with this vowel. For example:\",\n \"Also note that if these two syllables were pronounced separately (먹 and 어), this phenomenon would not happen. 먹 + 어 (pronounced separately)\",\n \"The most confusing of this rule is when ᄉ or ᄊ are the last letters in a syllable. When either of these is the final letter of a syllable, they are NOT pronounced as ‘S.’ Instead, they are pronounced similar to a ‘D’ sound. The reason for this is the same as I described earlier, that is, Korean people don’t allow that ‘breath’ of air out of their mouth on a final consonant. As soon as one’s tongue touches their teeth when making the “S” sound, the sound stops and no breath is made after it.\",\n \"But, just like 먹 and 어, if syllables ending in ᄉ or ᄊ connect to another syllable where the first sound is a vowel, that ᄉ or ᄊ is pronounced as S combined with the following vowel (I know, it is very confusing).\",\n \"Explaining why different endings would come after a word (for example, 먹다 vs. 먹어 and 했다 vs. 했어) is something you will understand as you learn about Korean grammar. In Lesson 5 and Lesson 6 of Unit 1, you will be introduced to conjugation and when you would have to use these different pronunciation rules. For now, it is good enough to simply understand that this phenomenon occurs.\",\n \"In the previous section of this lesson, it was explained that the final letter in a Korean syllable is not aspirated. You saw how this causes the pronunciation of syllables to differ if the next syllable in a word begins with a consonant (먹다) or a vowel (먹어).\",\n \"Try it again. As you pronounce it, think about the movement of your tongue from the ᄀ sound in “먹” to the ᄃ sound in “다.” There isn’t anything hindering or stopping this movement.\",\n \"There are some combination of syllables where – when pronounced – the movement of one’s tongue is not so easy. In these cases, it is hard to move one’s tongue fast enough to make the appropriate sound. Most (but not all) of these occur when the letter ᄅ is involved. For example, try pronouncing the syllable “복.” Now, try pronouncing the syllable “리.” Pronounced separated, they sound like this:\",\n \"If those two syllables are pronounced together (which would happen in the word “복리”), one’s tongue cannot move immediately from the ᄀ sound to the ᄅ sound. Therefore, the two syllables pronounced together sound like this:\",\n \"Notice that the ᄅ sound isn’t distinct. It sounds more like an ᄂ sound. Let’s discuss why this phenomenon occurs. As mentioned earlier in this lesson, the ᄀ sound is not aspirated. Therefore, immediately after the unaspirated ᄀ sound, one must pronounce the ᄅ sound. Without an aspiration (i.e. without a breath), there is no time for one’s tongue to move to correctly pronounce the ᄅ sound.\",\n \"There are many words that are like this. There is no use in listing all of them, because that would over-stress you into thinking that memorizing all of this is important. The ideas that I am presenting in this section (and in this lesson in general) are things that you should keep in mind, but don’t need to specifically memorize yet. Your pronunciation of Korean words as a beginner will inevitably be off – even for words where the pronunciation is relatively straightforward.\",\n \"I have gone through the list of vocabulary presented in every lesson in Unit 1 and Unit 2. There are a total of 1850 words in these two Units. From all of these words, I found twenty-two words that exhibit this phenomenon (the fact that only 22 of 1850 words have this might be an indication of how much attention you should give to it at this stage. Again, be aware of it, but don’t worry about it too much as an absolute beginner).\",\n \"I have separated these words into groups. The words in each group have the same respective letters as the final consonant in one syllable and the first consonant in the next syllable. For example, in the first section, all of the words (somewhere in the word) have a syllable where the final consonant is ᄋ, and the first consonant of the next syllable is ᄅ:\",\n \"Words where one syllable ends in ᄋ and the next syllable starts with ᄅ In these words, the ᄅ sound changes to a ᄂ sound. Listen to an audio recording of each of these words to train your ear:\",\n \"정류장 (pronounced as 정뉴장) 종류 (pronounced as 종뉴) 대통령 (pronounced as 대통녕) 등록 (pronounced as 등녹) 능력 (pronounced as 능녁) 명령 (pronounced as 명녕) 입장료 (pronounced as 입장뇨) 동료 (pronounced as 동뇨)\",\n \"Words where one syllable ends in ᄂ and the next syllable starts with ᄅ In these words, the ᄂ sound changes to a ᄅ sound. Listen to an audio recording of each of these words to train your ear:\",\n \"안락 (pronounced as 알락) 훈련 (pronounced as 훌련) 관련 (pronounced as 괄련) 관리비 (pronounced as 괄리비) 권력 (pronounced as 궐력)\",\n \"Words where one syllable ends in ᄀ and the next syllable starts with ᄅ In these words, the ᄀ sound changes to a ᄋ sound and the ᄅ sound changes to an ᄂ sound. Listen to an audio recording of each of these words to train your ear:\",\n \"Words where one syllable ends in ᄆ and the next syllable starts with ᄅ In these words, the ᄅ sound changes to a ᄂ sound. Listen to an audio recording of each of these words to train your ear:\",\n \"Words where one syllable ends in ᄑ and the next syllable starts with ᄂ In these words, the ᄑ sound changes to a ᄆ sound. Listen to an audio recording of each of these words to train your ear:\",\n \"Words where one syllable ends in ᄐ and the next syllable starts with ᄂ In these words, the ᄐ sound changes to a ᄂ sound. Listen to an audio recording of each of these words to train your ear:\",\n \"Words where one syllable ends in ᄀ and the next syllable starts with ᄆ In these words, the ᄀ sound changes to a ᄋ sound. Listen to an audio recording of each of these words to train your ear:\",\n \"Words where one syllable ends in ᄎ and the next syllable starts with ᄆ In these words, the ᄎ sound changes to a ᄂ sound. Listen to an audio recording of each of these words to train your ear:\",\n \"몇몇 (pronounced as 면멷) (Notice that the second “ᄎ” also doesn’t sound like ᄎ. It sounds like “ᄃ” because ᄎ is not aspirated)\",\n \"Words where one syllable ends in ᄉ If a syllable ends in ᄉ, it’s possible that it might be a “Middle ᄉ.” This is a very difficult concept, and is discussed in detail in Lesson 131.\",\n \"In Lesson 6, you will be introduced to politeness in Korean. One way to make a sentence polite, is to add ~습니다 or ~ᄇ니다 to the end of a verb or adjective (the distinction between the two will be made in that lesson). When saying ~습니다 or ~ᄇ니다, the ᄇ sound changes to an ᄆ sound. For example:\",\n \"The pronunciation of syllables that contain a fourth letter is a little bit different than above. If you are a beginner, you definitely do not need to memorize these rules/sounds/concepts from the very beginning. Being comfortable with Korean pronunciation takes years, and is not something that you can wrap your head around in a day. The best thing you can do as a beginner is to simply familiarize yourself with what is presented below (and above, for that matter). As you progress through our lessons, you will eventually come across these words in our Vocabulary Lists and in example sentences in our Lessons. Lucky for you, our vocabulary words and example sentences have audio files attached to them so you can listen to them as they are presented (if they don’t have an audio link, they will eventually). Familiarizing yourself with what is presented below will help you when you are introduced to these words later in our lessons. I’ll repeat my point one more time: While it is important to know how to pronounce things in Korean – this will not happen overnight. Use the concepts presented here to set yourself off on the right foot, but don’t get too bogged down on memorizing everything right now. It will come – with time.\",\n \"If a syllable contains a fourth letter and is pronounced by itself, usually only one of the two final consonants is audible.\",\n \"For example, if you listen to the word “닭“, the “ᄅ” is not audible and the word is actually pronounced as “닥”\",\n \"Another example is the word “삶”, where the “ᄅ” is not audible and the word is actually pronounced as “삼”\",\n \"This is hard for me to explain because you probably haven’t learned very much (if any) Korean grammar by this point. If I explain something that goes over your head in terms of grammar – don’t worry about that too much and try to just focus on the pronunciation notes I mention.\",\n \"For all intents and purposes, it would be rare to find a noun just sitting by itself in a sentence. Rather, in Korean, one of many particles (or other things) would be attached to it. You haven’t learned about these particles yet, but you will be introduced to them throughout our lessons.\",\n \"You will learn about the meanings of all of these in later lessons, but don’t worry about that now. Let’s just focus on pronunciation.\",\n \"If the thing that attaches to these words starts with a consonant, the same rule from above applies, and only one of the two bottom consonants is pronounced. For example (There are two separate examples in the audio file below. I thought it would be better to give two examples instead of one in each case):\",\n \"However, if the thing that attaches to these words starts with a vowel, the pronunciation of the final consonant, in theory, should move to the upcoming syllable. For example:\",\n \"닭을 – 닭이다 (This should sound closer to “달글 – 달기다”... but I admit it does sound like 닥을 – 닥이다.) That is a native Korean speaker pronouncing those words, and there probably is a reason why she pronounced it that way. This is way beyond the scope of this lesson. Again, just try to understand what is being presented here in theory. You will have thousands of audio files to help you as you progress to later lessons.\",\n \"The following are three common verbs in Korean that have this fourth letter (All verbs end with “~다” but don’t worry about that for now):\",\n \"Listen to the pronunciation of each of those words. You will notice that (just like the word “닭” above), because each of the four-letter syllables is followed by a consonant (다), only one of the two final consonants is pronounced. As you can see here, the letter that is not pronounced is not the same in every word.\",\n \"In 앉다, ᄌ is not pronounced (sounds like “안”) In 읽다, ᄅ is not pronounced (sounds like “익”) In 없다, ᄉ is not pronounced (sounds like “업”)\",\n \"This is beyond your understanding right now, but various grammatical principles can replace “다” to have different meanings. You will learn about all of these in later lessons. For example:\",\n \"If the thing that replaces “다” starts with a consonant, the same rule from above (with nouns) applies, and only one of the two bottom consonants is pronounced. For example, if 앉 is followed by a consonant:\",\n \"However, if the thing that replaces “다” starts with a vowel, the pronunciation of the final consonant moves to the upcoming syllable. For example, if 앉 is followed by a vowel:\",\n \"You can see the same phenomenon with all words that have this 4th letter. Let’s listen to “읽다” when “다” is replaced by something starting with a consonant compared to a vowel.\",\n \"앉다 vs. 앉고 vs. 앉아 읽다 vs. 읽고 vs. 읽어 없다 vs. 없고 vs. 없어 닭 vs. 닭과 vs. 닭을\",\n \"... is a matter of Korean grammar, which will be explained in our lessons. As I mentioned earlier, our later lessons will have many example sentences with audio recordings so you can continue to train your ear as you progress through your studies. You absolutely do not need to memorize these concepts before you move on. You will memorize them naturally as you progress with our Lessons.\",\n \"The pronunciation of ᅴ often causes confusion for foreigners learning Korean. In Unit 0: Lesson 3, you can find a recording of a Korean person pronouncing “ᅴ” when different starting consonants. Here is that recording again:\",\n \"Aside from 의, you will rarely (or never) come across the other syllables in that recording. Pay more attention to the sound that is being made.\",\n \"Though that can be good practice, syllables are rarely just used by themselves. More often, syllables are connected to make words or some sort of grammatical principle. The pronunciation of “ᅴ” can change depending on where and how it is used.\",\n \"If you are reading this without having read any lessons in Unit 1, this explanation might go over your head. In order to understand some of what is presented below, some understanding of Korean word structure and grammar might help. I’m including this explanation in this lesson (in Unit 0) because this is my lesson about pronunciation. In reality, you probably don’t need to worry about this until you come across it in my lessons. I’ll link back to this part of this lesson when it becomes important in your studies.\",\n \"Officially, the correct pronunciation of “ᅴ” is “ᅴ” (as recorded above). Makes sense. The following are alternate pronunciations that are seen as “acceptable” and are common in speech.\",\n \"When ᅴ is found in the first syllable of a word, and the syllable begins with “ᄋ” (making the first sound be “ᅴ), the pronunciation is “ᅴ.” Here is a recording of two words where this can be heard:\",\n \"When ᅴ is found in the first syllable of a word, but the syllable begins with a consonant, the pronunciation can be “이.”\",\n \"희망 (pronounced as “히망”) = hope (the noun, not the verb) 띄어쓰기 (pronounced as “띠어쓰기”) = a space in writing\",\n \"When ᅴ is found somewhere other than the first syllable of a word, the pronunciation can be “이.” For example:\",\n \"저희 (pronounced as “저히”) = a formal way to say “we” 동의 (pronounced as “동이”) = an agreement 정의 (pronounced as “정이”) = a definition 회의 (pronounced as “회이”) = a meeting\",\n \"In Unit 1: Lesson 3, you will learn about “~의” and how it can be used to have a meaning of possession. In English, we can put “’s” on the end of a word, or change “I” to “my” or “him” to “his.” For example:\",\n \"저의 책 (pronounced as “저에 책”) = My book 저의 차 (pronounced as “저에 차”) = My car 저의 친구 (pronounced as “저에 친구”)= My friend 저의 친구의 책 (pronounced as “저에 친구에 책”)= My friend’s book\",\n \"A word that you will learn much later in your studies is “의의,” which translates to “meaning” or “significance.” For you, the translation is not important right now. Instead, let’s focus on the pronunciation. Imagine if I wanted to ask about “의의”’s pronunciation. In Korean, I would have to use the additional “~의” as talked about above (and introduced in Unit 1: Lesson 3). In theory, I could write:\",\n \"Again, “의의” is a word. The third “의” is attached to the word to have the function of “’s” in English. Don’t worry about the grammar for now.\",\n \"The first syllable begins with ᄋ, and therefore “의” is pronounced as “의” “ᅴ” is also found in the second syllable. In this case, “의” can be pronounced as “이” “의” is attached to the word to have the function described in Lesson 3. In this case, “의” can be pronounced as “에”.\"\n ]\n },\n \"parsed_md\": \"Korean Pronunciation\\n\\nSkip to content Menu Close\\n\\nMenu\\n\\n# Korean Pronunciation\\n\\nKorean pronunciation is vastly different from English, and it takes a lot of\\npractice to be able to pronounce words correctly. The biggest mistake you can\\nmake is to assume that the pronunciation of a Korean letter is identical to\\nthe pronunciation of that letter’s Romanization in English. This is simply not\\nthe case and is a mistake that virtually all new learners of Korean make.\\n\\nI discuss different aspects of Korean pronunciation in this lesson. I will use\\nthis lesson to discuss aspects of Korean pronunciation that are not intuitive\\nto an English speaker. I’ve divided this lesson into different sections:\\n\\nGeneral Pronunciation and the Movement of Sounds to Other Syllables No\\nAspiration Sometimes Leads to Funny Sounding Syllables The Pronunciation of\\nSyllables with Four Letters The Pronunciation of ᅴ\\n\\nGeneral Pronunciation and the Movement of Sounds to Other Syllables\\n\\nListen to some of the syllables in sequence so you can get a feel for what\\nthey should sound like:\\n\\n강, 밥, 숨, 독, 어, 민, 육 실, 력, 교, 예, 무, 화, 동 학, 김, 의, 월, 식, 꿈, 완 빵, 몸, 왜, 산, 씹, 했,\\n찌\\n\\nIn addition to the syllables above, continue listening to the audio files in\\nLesson 1 and Lesson 2 (Unit 0) in the tables presented in those lessons.\\n\\nKorean pronunciation is entirely different in structure compared to English\\npronunciation. You may have noticed this from listening to the recording files\\nabove. In English, whenever a word ends in a consonant, we always make a\\nlittle sound after saying that last letter. It is very faint and difficult to\\nhear for a person with a ‘non-Korean ear’ to hear. But try to hear the\\ndifference.\\n\\nIn English, if I were to say “ship”, there is a tiny sound of breath following\\nthe ‘p’ when our lips open. In English, if I were to say “dock”, there is a\\ntiny sound of breath following the ‘ck’ when your throat opens. In English, if\\nI were to say “cod”, (or kod) there is a tiny sound of breath following the\\n‘d’ when your tongue is removed from the roof of your mouth.\\n\\nIn Korean, they do not have this final ‘breath’ sound. This is called an\\n“aspiration.” That is, the final letter in a Korean consonant is not\\naspirated. This is hard to understand at first to English speakers. Whatever\\nposition one’s mouth is in when they make the sound of a final consonant in a\\nsyllable – it stays like that. Listen to the following differences in English\\nand Korean pronunciation of the same syllables:\\n\\nIn English: ship In Korean: 십 (meaning ‘ten’)\\n\\nIn English: dock In Korean: 독 (meaning ‘poison’)\\n\\nIn English: kod In Korean: 곧 (meaning ‘soon’)\\n\\nHowever... If a word has a consonant as its final sound, and the first letter\\non the following syllable is ‘ᄋ’ (meaning that the first sound is a vowel) the\\nbreath from the final consonant from the first syllable gets pronounced with\\nthe vowel from that syllable. It is confusing to write in a sentence, so I\\nwill show you an example:\\n\\nFor example: 먹 in Korean is pronounced the same way as described earlier (i.e.\\nby cancelling out the ‘last-breath’ after the ‘ᄀ’ in ‘먹.’ For example\\n\\n먹\\n\\nIf the following syllable is a consonant, nothing changes and the two\\nsyllables are pronounced as usual:\\n\\n먹다\\n\\nHowever, if the next syllable starts with a vowel the ‘breath’ after the ‘k’\\nsound is made along with this vowel. For example:\\n\\n먹어\\n\\nTechnically, it sounds like:\\n\\n머거 Note that it is not actually written like this, but only sounds like this.\\n\\nAlso note that if these two syllables were pronounced separately (먹 and 어),\\nthis phenomenon would not happen. 먹 + 어 (pronounced separately)\\n\\nThe most confusing of this rule is when ᄉ or ᄊ are the last letters in a\\nsyllable. When either of these is the final letter of a syllable, they are NOT\\npronounced as ‘S.’ Instead, they are pronounced similar to a ‘D’ sound. The\\nreason for this is the same as I described earlier, that is, Korean people\\ndon’t allow that ‘breath’ of air out of their mouth on a final consonant. As\\nsoon as one’s tongue touches their teeth when making the “S” sound, the sound\\nstops and no breath is made after it.\\n\\nListen to the following syllables to train your ear: 싯, 했, 겠, 었, 았, 짓\\n\\nBut, just like 먹 and 어, if syllables ending in ᄉ or ᄊ connect to another\\nsyllable where the first sound is a vowel, that ᄉ or ᄊ is pronounced as S\\ncombined with the following vowel (I know, it is very confusing).\\n\\nLets hear some examples: 했 and 어 (pronounced separately) 했어 (pronounced\\ntogether)\\n\\nAs with 먹다, if the following syllable starts with a consonant, it gets\\npronounced normally: 했다\\n\\nExplaining why different endings would come after a word (for example, 먹다 vs.\\n먹어 and 했다 vs. 했어) is something you will understand as you learn about Korean\\ngrammar. In Lesson 5 and Lesson 6 of Unit 1, you will be introduced to\\nconjugation and when you would have to use these different pronunciation\\nrules. For now, it is good enough to simply understand that this phenomenon\\noccurs.\\n\\nNo Aspiration Sometimes Leads to Funny Sounding Syllables\\n\\nIn the previous section of this lesson, it was explained that the final letter\\nin a Korean syllable is not aspirated. You saw how this causes the\\npronunciation of syllables to differ if the next syllable in a word begins\\nwith a consonant (먹다) or a vowel (먹어).\\n\\nTry pronouncing the word “먹다” again.\\n\\nTry it again.\\n\\nTry it again. As you pronounce it, think about the movement of your tongue\\nfrom the ᄀ sound in “먹” to the ᄃ sound in “다.” There isn’t anything hindering\\nor stopping this movement.\\n\\nThere are some combination of syllables where – when pronounced – the movement\\nof one’s tongue is not so easy. In these cases, it is hard to move one’s\\ntongue fast enough to make the appropriate sound. Most (but not all) of these\\noccur when the letter ᄅ is involved. For example, try pronouncing the syllable\\n“복.” Now, try pronouncing the syllable “리.” Pronounced separated, they sound\\nlike this:\\n\\n복 + 리 (pronounced separately)\\n\\nIf those two syllables are pronounced together (which would happen in the word\\n“복리”), one’s tongue cannot move immediately from the ᄀ sound to the ᄅ sound.\\nTherefore, the two syllables pronounced together sound like this:\\n\\n복리 (pronounced together)\\n\\nNotice that the ᄅ sound isn’t distinct. It sounds more like an ᄂ sound. Let’s\\ndiscuss why this phenomenon occurs. As mentioned earlier in this lesson, the ᄀ\\nsound is not aspirated. Therefore, immediately after the unaspirated ᄀ sound,\\none must pronounce the ᄅ sound. Without an aspiration (i.e. without a breath),\\nthere is no time for one’s tongue to move to correctly pronounce the ᄅ sound.\\n\\nThere are many words that are like this. There is no use in listing all of\\nthem, because that would over-stress you into thinking that memorizing all of\\nthis is important. The ideas that I am presenting in this section (and in this\\nlesson in general) are things that you should keep in mind, but don’t need to\\nspecifically memorize yet. Your pronunciation of Korean words as a beginner\\nwill inevitably be off – even for words where the pronunciation is relatively\\nstraightforward.\\n\\nI have gone through the list of vocabulary presented in every lesson in Unit 1\\nand Unit 2. There are a total of 1850 words in these two Units. From all of\\nthese words, I found twenty-two words that exhibit this phenomenon (the fact\\nthat only 22 of 1850 words have this might be an indication of how much\\nattention you should give to it at this stage. Again, be aware of it, but\\ndon’t worry about it too much as an absolute beginner).\\n\\nI have separated these words into groups. The words in each group have the\\nsame respective letters as the final consonant in one syllable and the first\\nconsonant in the next syllable. For example, in the first section, all of the\\nwords (somewhere in the word) have a syllable where the final consonant is ᄋ,\\nand the first consonant of the next syllable is ᄅ:\\n\\nWords where one syllable ends in ᄋ and the next syllable starts with ᄅ In\\nthese words, the ᄅ sound changes to a ᄂ sound. Listen to an audio recording of\\neach of these words to train your ear:\\n\\n정류장 (pronounced as 정뉴장) 종류 (pronounced as 종뉴) 대통령 (pronounced as 대통녕) 등록\\n(pronounced as 등녹) 능력 (pronounced as 능녁) 명령 (pronounced as 명녕) 입장료 (pronounced\\nas 입장뇨) 동료 (pronounced as 동뇨)\\n\\nWords where one syllable ends in ᄂ and the next syllable starts with ᄅ In\\nthese words, the ᄂ sound changes to a ᄅ sound. Listen to an audio recording of\\neach of these words to train your ear:\\n\\n안락 (pronounced as 알락) 훈련 (pronounced as 훌련) 관련 (pronounced as 괄련) 관리비\\n(pronounced as 괄리비) 권력 (pronounced as 궐력)\\n\\nWords where one syllable ends in ᄀ and the next syllable starts with ᄅ In\\nthese words, the ᄀ sound changes to a ᄋ sound and the ᄅ sound changes to an ᄂ\\nsound. Listen to an audio recording of each of these words to train your ear:\\n\\n국립 (pronounced as 궁닙) 학력 (pronounced as 항녁)\\n\\nWords where one syllable ends in ᄆ and the next syllable starts with ᄅ In\\nthese words, the ᄅ sound changes to a ᄂ sound. Listen to an audio recording of\\neach of these words to train your ear:\\n\\n음료수 (pronounced as 음뇨수)\\n\\nWords where one syllable ends in ᄑ and the next syllable starts with ᄂ In\\nthese words, the ᄑ sound changes to a ᄆ sound. Listen to an audio recording of\\neach of these words to train your ear:\\n\\n앞니 (pronounced as 암니)\\n\\nWords where one syllable ends in ᄐ and the next syllable starts with ᄂ In\\nthese words, the ᄐ sound changes to a ᄂ sound. Listen to an audio recording of\\neach of these words to train your ear:\\n\\n끝내다 (pronounced as 끈내다) 끝나다 (pronounced as 끈나다)\\n\\nWords where one syllable ends in ᄀ and the next syllable starts with ᄆ In\\nthese words, the ᄀ sound changes to a ᄋ sound. Listen to an audio recording of\\neach of these words to train your ear:\\n\\n박물관 (pronounced as 방물관) 목마르다 (pronounced as 몽마르다)\\n\\nWords where one syllable ends in ᄎ and the next syllable starts with ᄆ In\\nthese words, the ᄎ sound changes to a ᄂ sound. Listen to an audio recording of\\neach of these words to train your ear:\\n\\n몇몇 (pronounced as 면멷) (Notice that the second “ᄎ” also doesn’t sound like ᄎ.\\nIt sounds like “ᄃ” because ᄎ is not aspirated)\\n\\nWords where one syllable ends in ᄉ If a syllable ends in ᄉ, it’s possible that\\nit might be a “Middle ᄉ.” This is a very difficult concept, and is discussed\\nin detail in Lesson 131.\\n\\nThe Pronunciation of ~습니다 or ~ᄇ니다\\n\\nIn Lesson 6, you will be introduced to politeness in Korean. One way to make a\\nsentence polite, is to add ~습니다 or ~ᄇ니다 to the end of a verb or adjective (the\\ndistinction between the two will be made in that lesson). When saying ~습니다 or\\n~ᄇ니다, the ᄇ sound changes to an ᄆ sound. For example:\\n\\n~습니다 (pronounced as 슴니다)\\n\\nThe Pronunciation of Syllables with Four Letters\\n\\nThe pronunciation of syllables that contain a fourth letter is a little bit\\ndifferent than above. If you are a beginner, you definitely do not need to\\nmemorize these rules/sounds/concepts from the very beginning. Being\\ncomfortable with Korean pronunciation takes years, and is not something that\\nyou can wrap your head around in a day. The best thing you can do as a\\nbeginner is to simply familiarize yourself with what is presented below (and\\nabove, for that matter). As you progress through our lessons, you will\\neventually come across these words in our Vocabulary Lists and in example\\nsentences in our Lessons. Lucky for you, our vocabulary words and example\\nsentences have audio files attached to them so you can listen to them as they\\nare presented (if they don’t have an audio link, they will eventually).\\nFamiliarizing yourself with what is presented below will help you when you are\\nintroduced to these words later in our lessons. I’ll repeat my point one more\\ntime: While it is important to know how to pronounce things in Korean – this\\nwill not happen overnight. Use the concepts presented here to set yourself off\\non the right foot, but don’t get too bogged down on memorizing everything\\nright now. It will come – with time.\\n\\nIf a syllable contains a fourth letter and is pronounced by itself, usually\\nonly one of the two final consonants is audible.\\n\\nFor example, if you listen to the word “닭“, the “ᄅ” is not audible and the\\nword is actually pronounced as “닥”\\n\\nAnother example is the word “삶”, where the “ᄅ” is not audible and the word is\\nactually pronounced as “삼”\\n\\nThis is hard for me to explain because you probably haven’t learned very much\\n(if any) Korean grammar by this point. If I explain something that goes over\\nyour head in terms of grammar – don’t worry about that too much and try to\\njust focus on the pronunciation notes I mention.\\n\\nThe two words above are nouns.\\n\\nFor all intents and purposes, it would be rare to find a noun just sitting by\\nitself in a sentence. Rather, in Korean, one of many particles (or other\\nthings) would be attached to it. You haven’t learned about these particles\\nyet, but you will be introduced to them throughout our lessons.\\n\\nFor example:\\n\\n닭과 닭만 닭이랑 닭이다 닭이나 etc...\\n\\nYou will learn about the meanings of all of these in later lessons, but don’t\\nworry about that now. Let’s just focus on pronunciation.\\n\\nIf the thing that attaches to these words starts with a consonant, the same\\nrule from above applies, and only one of the two bottom consonants is\\npronounced. For example (There are two separate examples in the audio file\\nbelow. I thought it would be better to give two examples instead of one in\\neach case):\\n\\n닭과 – 닭만 (This sounds closer to “닥과 – 닥만”)\\n\\nHowever, if the thing that attaches to these words starts with a vowel, the\\npronunciation of the final consonant, in theory, should move to the upcoming\\nsyllable. For example:\\n\\n닭을 – 닭이다 (This should sound closer to “달글 – 달기다”... but I admit it does sound\\nlike 닥을 – 닥이다.) That is a native Korean speaker pronouncing those words, and\\nthere probably is a reason why she pronounced it that way. This is way beyond\\nthe scope of this lesson. Again, just try to understand what is being\\npresented here in theory. You will have thousands of audio files to help you\\nas you progress to later lessons.\\n\\n닭 is a noun, but various things are also attached to verbs/adjectives as well\\nthat change pronunciation.\\n\\nThe following are three common verbs in Korean that have this fourth letter\\n(All verbs end with “~다” but don’t worry about that for now):\\n\\n앉다 = to sit 읽다 = to read 없다 = to not have\\n\\nListen to the pronunciation of each of those words. You will notice that (just\\nlike the word “닭” above), because each of the four-letter syllables is\\nfollowed by a consonant (다), only one of the two final consonants is\\npronounced. As you can see here, the letter that is not pronounced is not the\\nsame in every word.\\n\\nIn 앉다, ᄌ is not pronounced (sounds like “안”) In 읽다, ᄅ is not pronounced\\n(sounds like “익”) In 없다, ᄉ is not pronounced (sounds like “업”)\\n\\nThis is beyond your understanding right now, but various grammatical\\nprinciples can replace “다” to have different meanings. You will learn about\\nall of these in later lessons. For example:\\n\\n앉겠다 앉고 앉거나 앉는 앉아 앉으면 앉아요 앉아서 앉을 앉은 etc...\\n\\nIf the thing that replaces “다” starts with a consonant, the same rule from\\nabove (with nouns) applies, and only one of the two bottom consonants is\\npronounced. For example, if 앉 is followed by a consonant:\\n\\n앉겠다 – 앉고 (This sounds closer to “안겠다 – 안고”)\\n\\nHowever, if the thing that replaces “다” starts with a vowel, the pronunciation\\nof the final consonant moves to the upcoming syllable. For example, if 앉 is\\nfollowed by a vowel:\\n\\n앉아 – 앉으면 (This sounds closer to “안자 – 안즈면”)\\n\\nYou can see the same phenomenon with all words that have this 4th letter.\\nLet’s listen to “읽다” when “다” is replaced by something starting with a\\nconsonant compared to a vowel.\\n\\nFollowed by a consonant: 읽겠다 – 읽고 (Sounds closer to “익겠다 – 익고”)\\n\\nFollowed by a vowel: 읽어 – 읽으면 (Sounds closer to “일거 – 일그면”)\\n\\nLet’s do the same thing with 없다\\n\\nFollowed by a consonant 없겠다 – 없고 (Sounds closer to “업겠다 – 업고”)\\n\\nFollowed by a vowel 없어 – 없으면 (Sounds closer to “업서 – 업스면)\\n\\nLet’s do the same thing with 긁다 (to scratch)\\n\\nFollowed by a consonant 긁겠다 – 긁고 (Sounds closer to “극겠다 – 극고”)\\n\\nFollowed by a vowel 긁어 – 긁으면 (Sounds closer to “글거 – 글그면”)\\n\\nAgain, explaining the difference in meaning and purpose between...\\n\\n앉다 vs. 앉고 vs. 앉아 읽다 vs. 읽고 vs. 읽어 없다 vs. 없고 vs. 없어 닭 vs. 닭과 vs. 닭을\\n\\n... is a matter of Korean grammar, which will be explained in our lessons. As\\nI mentioned earlier, our later lessons will have many example sentences with\\naudio recordings so you can continue to train your ear as you progress through\\nyour studies. You absolutely do not need to memorize these concepts before you\\nmove on. You will memorize them naturally as you progress with our Lessons.\\n\\nThe Pronunciation of ᅴ\\n\\nThe pronunciation of ᅴ often causes confusion for foreigners learning Korean.\\nIn Unit 0: Lesson 3, you can find a recording of a Korean person pronouncing\\n“ᅴ” when different starting consonants. Here is that recording again:\\n\\n의, 븨, 즤, 듸, 긔, 싀, 늬\\n\\nAside from 의, you will rarely (or never) come across the other syllables in\\nthat recording. Pay more attention to the sound that is being made.\\n\\nThough that can be good practice, syllables are rarely just used by\\nthemselves. More often, syllables are connected to make words or some sort of\\ngrammatical principle. The pronunciation of “ᅴ” can change depending on where\\nand how it is used.\\n\\nIf you are reading this without having read any lessons in Unit 1, this\\nexplanation might go over your head. In order to understand some of what is\\npresented below, some understanding of Korean word structure and grammar might\\nhelp. I’m including this explanation in this lesson (in Unit 0) because this\\nis my lesson about pronunciation. In reality, you probably don’t need to worry\\nabout this until you come across it in my lessons. I’ll link back to this part\\nof this lesson when it becomes important in your studies.\\n\\nOfficially, the correct pronunciation of “ᅴ” is “ᅴ” (as recorded above). Makes\\nsense. The following are alternate pronunciations that are seen as\\n“acceptable” and are common in speech.\\n\\n—————————–\\n\\nWhen ᅴ is found in the first syllable of a word, and the syllable begins with\\n“ᄋ” (making the first sound be “ᅴ), the pronunciation is “ᅴ.” Here is a\\nrecording of two words where this can be heard:\\n\\n의자 = chair 의사 = doctor\\n\\n—————————–\\n\\nWhen ᅴ is found in the first syllable of a word, but the syllable begins with\\na consonant, the pronunciation can be “이.”\\n\\n희망 (pronounced as “히망”) = hope (the noun, not the verb) 띄어쓰기 (pronounced as\\n“띠어쓰기”) = a space in writing\\n\\nWhen ᅴ is found somewhere other than the first syllable of a word, the\\npronunciation can be “이.” For example:\\n\\n저희 (pronounced as “저히”) = a formal way to say “we” 동의 (pronounced as “동이”) =\\nan agreement 정의 (pronounced as “정이”) = a definition 회의 (pronounced as “회이”) =\\na meeting\\n\\n—————————–\\n\\nIn Unit 1: Lesson 3, you will learn about “~의” and how it can be used to have\\na meaning of possession. In English, we can put “’s” on the end of a word, or\\nchange “I” to “my” or “him” to “his.” For example:\\n\\n저 = I/me 친구 = friend 저의 친구 = My friend\\n\\n책 = book 저의 책 = My book 저의 친구의 책 = My friend’s book\\n\\n차 = car 저의 차 = My car\\n\\nWhen used like this, the pronunciation can be “에.” For example:\\n\\n저의 책 (pronounced as “저에 책”) = My book 저의 차 (pronounced as “저에 차”) = My car 저의\\n친구 (pronounced as “저에 친구”)= My friend 저의 친구의 책 (pronounced as “저에 친구에 책”)= My\\nfriend’s book\\n\\n—————————–\\n\\nA word that you will learn much later in your studies is “의의,” which\\ntranslates to “meaning” or “significance.” For you, the translation is not\\nimportant right now. Instead, let’s focus on the pronunciation. Imagine if I\\nwanted to ask about “의의”’s pronunciation. In Korean, I would have to use the\\nadditional “~의” as talked about above (and introduced in Unit 1: Lesson 3). In\\ntheory, I could write:\\n\\n의의의 발음 = 의의’s pronunciation\\n\\nAgain, “의의” is a word. The third “의” is attached to the word to have the\\nfunction of “’s” in English. Don’t worry about the grammar for now.\\n\\nThe first syllable begins with ᄋ, and therefore “의” is pronounced as “의” “ᅴ”\\nis also found in the second syllable. In this case, “의” can be pronounced as\\n“이” “의” is attached to the word to have the function described in Lesson 3. In\\nthis case, “의” can be pronounced as “에”.\\n\\nThe whole construction can be pronounced as “의이에.”\\n\\nOkay, I got it. Take me back to the Unit 0 homepage!\\n\\n#### Sentence Practice Videos\\n\\n#### Dictation Practice Videos\\n\\n#### Vocabulary Practice Videos\\n\\n#### Korean Sign Explanation\\n\\nHow to study Korean © 2021. 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For example, twenty one is Seu-Mool Hana (“Sew-mool Han-na”) – the Korean words for 20 and 1.\",\n \"Please support this free Taekwondo website by buying books & gear via the Amazon links below. WTF Forms | ITF Patterns | Flexibility | Heavy Bags | TKD Shoes Kicking Paddles | Rebreakable Boards | Sparring | TKD Uniforms At no extra cost to you, Taekwondo Animals receives a small commission on purchases made through the links in this section. As an Amazon Associate, Taekwondo Animals earns from qualifying purchases such as martial arts books. This helps us to keep this website free for all visitors. Thank you for your support!!!\",\n \"Material on this website may not be copied or reproducedwithout the written approval of TaekwondoAnimals.com. This website is copyright protected under the US Digital Millennium Copyright Act. All rights reserved. Legal Disclaimer. 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Listed below are\\nthe Korean names for a variety of Taekwondo kicks (such as front kick, back\\nkick and spinning hook kick). We have also include a video so you can listen\\nto the proper Korean pronunciation of these various Taekwondo kicks.\\n\\nFor additional Korean words such as numbers, commands and various other\\nTaekwondo terms, please visit our main Taekwondo Words, Commands & Terms page.\\n\\nKorean Names for Various Taekwondo Kicks\\n\\n * Axe Kick – Naeryeo Chagi\\n * Back Kick – Dwi Chagi (“D-we Cha-gee”)\\n * Crescent Kick – Bandal Chagi\\n * Flying Back Kick – Twi-myo Dwi Chagi\\n * Flying Side Kick – Twi-myo Yeop Chagi\\n * Front Kick – Ap Chagi (“Ap Cha-gee”)\\n * Hook Kick – Huryeo Chagi\\n * Jumping Front Kick – Eedan Ap Chagi\\n * Kick – Chagi (“Cha-gee”)\\n * Knee Strike – Moreup Chigi... FYI – This term uses the word chigi (which means strike) and not chagi (which means kick).\\n * Push Kick – Meereo Chagi\\n * Roundhouse Kick – Dollyo Chagi (“Dole-ya Cha-gee”)\\n * Scissor Kick – Kawi Chagi\\n * Side Kick – Yeop Chagi (“Yup Cha-gee”)\\n * Spinning Hook Kick – Dwi Huryeo Chagi\\n * Visit our Taekwondo Kicks page for free video & written instructions on how to perform these Taekwondo kicks.\\n\\nHere is the Korean pronunciation of a number of Taekwondo kicks.\\n\\nPlease support this free Taekwondo website by buying books & gear via the\\nAmazon links below. WTF Forms | ITF Patterns | Flexibility | Heavy Bags | TKD\\nShoes Kicking Paddles | Rebreakable Boards | Sparring | TKD Uniforms At no\\nextra cost to you, Taekwondo Animals receives a small commission on purchases\\nmade through the links in this section. As an Amazon Associate, Taekwondo\\nAnimals earns from qualifying purchases such as martial arts books. 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Thank you\\nfor your support!\\n\\n## Taekwondo Training Gear\\n\\nCustomized by BoldThemes Taekwondo Animals.com Proudly powered by WordPress\\n\\n\"\n },\n {\n \"original_url\": \"http://www.lifeinkorea.com:80/Language/hangul.cfm\",\n \"archive_url\": \"http://web.archive.org/web/20190412170449/http://www.lifeinkorea.com:80/Language/hangul.cfm\",\n \"parsed_text\": {\n \"title\": \"Lesson 10: Korean Numbers\",\n \"passages\": [\n \"Click here for a workbook to go along with this lesson. The following videos are available to reinforce the concepts taught in this lesson: Sentence Practice, Dictation, Lesson Recap\",\n \"The vocabulary in this section does not need to be separated. In my mind, they would all fall under the category of “Other.”\",\n \"하나 = one 둘 = two 셋 = three 넷 = four 다섯 = five 여섯 = six 일곱 = seven 여덟 = eight 아홉 = nine 열 = ten 스물 = twenty 서른 = thirty 마흔 = forty 쉰 = fifty\",\n \"일 = one 이 = two 삼 = three 사 = four 오 = five 육 = six 칠 = seven 팔 = eight 구 = nine 십 = ten 백 = one hundred 천 = one thousand 만 = ten thousand\",\n \"Click on the English words below to see information and examples of that word in use. You probably won’t be able to understand the grammar within the sentences at this point, but seeing words being used in sentences is very helpful for understanding how they can be used.\",\n \"You can try to find all of the words from this lesson, and all of the words from every lesson in Unit 1 in a package of twenty five Word Searches.\",\n \"Common Usages: 처음에 = at first 처음부터 = from the beginning 처음부터 끝까지 = from start to finish 오랜만에 처음으로 = for the first time in a long time\",\n \"Notes: This can be used in sentences when you are talking about the first time something is being done. Or it can be used as an adverb to have the meaning “in the beginning”\",\n \"Examples: 저는 처음에 우리 학교가 좋지 않았어요 = I didn’t like our school at first 저는 어제 공항에 처음 갔어요 = Yesterday, I went to the airport for the first time 저는 내일 한국에 처음 갈 것입니다 = I will go to Korea for the first time tomorrow 그들은 저를 처음부터 싫어했어요 = They didn’t like me from the start 저는 그것을 처음부터 끝까지 복습했어요 = I reviewed that from start to finish 저는 그 책을 처음부터 끝까지 읽었어요 = I read that book from start to finish 그녀는 처음으로 그녀의 감정을 드러냈어요 = For the first time, she revealed her emotions\",\n \"Notes: There are two similar but different meanings for the word “last” in English. 마지막 is used for only ONE of those meanings. 마지막 is used to talk about something that is the last thing in the end of sequence – as in “first meal... second meal... third meal... fourth meal... last meal.” It is NOT used to talk about something in the past, as in “last night I went to bed late.” See bellow in this lesson for more information.\",\n \"Example: 이 수업은 우리의 마지막 수업이에요 = This is our last class 이것은 저의 마지막 기회이다 = This is my last chance 저는 마지막 수업을 안 들었어요 = I didn’t attend the last class 저는 마지막 것을 안 봤어요 = I didn’t see the last thing 우리는 결국 마지막 경기에서 졌어요 = We ended up losing in the last game 교수님은 마지막 수업이 끝나고 학생들을 위해 식사를 샀어요 = The professor bought a meal for the students after the last class\",\n \"After “first,” you can use the regular Korean numbers. Just like with counters, the numbers 2 – 4 change when 번째 follows. For example: 저는 두 번째 남자를 골랐어요 = I chose the second man\",\n \"After the number four, the words don’t change when adding 번째. For example: 이 수업은 오늘 저의 열 번째 수업입니다 = This is my tenth class today\",\n \"Notes: Can be shortened to “첫째” in some situations, usually when the following word is a counter or somebody’s children. For example: 첫째 아들 = first son 첫째 주 = first week\",\n \"Examples: 저의 첫 번째 친구는 착했어요 = My first friend was nice 그 사람은 서울에서 부산까지 걸은 첫 번째 사람이었다 = That person was the first person who walked from Seoul to Busan\",\n \"Notes: Can be shortened to “둘째” in some situations, usually when the following word is a counter or somebody’s children. For example: 둘째 아들 = second daughter 둘째 날 = second day\",\n \"Examples: 그 두 번째 선생님은 똑똑했어요 = That second teacher was smart 우리는 두 번째 날에 서울에 갔어요 = We went to Seoul on the second day\",\n \"Notes: Counters are used in Korean to count various things. Different counters are used for things like people, books, animals, etc. “개” is the general counter that can be used to count most things that don’t have a specific counter (or if you don’t know the specific counter-word for something). See below in this lesson for more information.\",\n \"Example: 펜 두 개를 주세요 = Give me two pens, please 저는 사과 한 개를 샀어요 = I bought one apple 저는 펜 두 개가 더 있어요 = I have two more pens\",\n \"Notes: This can be used to indicate the amount of times something is done. In the end, it acts as an adverb and particles are not usually attached to it.\",\n \"Example: 저는 한국에 5번 갔어요 = I went to Korea 5 times 저는 학교에 몇 번 갔어요 = I went to school a few/some times\",\n \"Example: 사람 두 명이 왔어요 = two people came 저는 사람 몇 명을 만났어요 = I met some people 저는 어제 다섯 명의 친구를 만났어요 = I met 5 friends yesterday\",\n \"Common Usages: 맥주 한 잔 = one glass of beer 물 한 잔 = one glass of water 소주 한 잔 = one glass of soju\",\n \"Example: 아저씨! 맥주 두 잔 주세요! = Sir! Two glasses of beer, please! 저는 우유 두 잔을 마셨어요 = I drank two glasses of milk\",\n \"Notes: When telling time, “시” is put after the hour. For example: 5시 = 5:00 When talking about “hours,” the word “시간” is used. See Lesson 11 for more information.\",\n \"Example: 지금은 6시30분이에요 = Now, it is 6:30 1시에서 2시까지 오세요 = Please come from 1:00 to 2:00 3시까지 기다릴 거예요 = I will wait until 3:00\",\n \"Notes: When telling time, “분” is put after the minute. It also means “minute” in regular situations. See Lesson 11 for more information.\",\n \"Example: 우리가 30분 후에 만날래요? = Shall we meet in 30 minutes? 우리학교에서 식당까지 10분 걸려요 = It takes 10 minutes to get from our school to the restaurant 구름은 5분 전에 걷혔어요 = The clouds cleared up 5 minutes ago 수업은 2 분 후에 끝날 거예요 = Class will finish 2 minutes from now 이 버스는 10분마다 와요 = This bus comes each/every 10 minutes\",\n \"Example: 10 초 동안 조금 어색했어요 = It was awkward for 10 seconds 저는 2초 동안 달렸어요 = I ran for 2 seconds\",\n \"Notes: When using a number before “살,” you should use the Korean numbers. However, once you get above 50, it is not uncommon to use the Chinese numbers.\",\n \"There are 1050 vocabulary entries in Unit 1. All entries are linked to an audio file. You can download all of these files in one package here.\",\n \"Korean numbers are actually very easy once you get the hang of them. But, because they are so different from English numbers, it is often hard for English speakers to fully understand them at first. First thing you need to know, there are two sets of numbers in Korean: The pure Korean numbers and the numbers derived from Chinese (called Sino-Korean numbers). Let’s look at the Sino-Korean numbers first, because they are easier:\",\n \"일 = one 이 = two 삼 = three 사 = four 오 = five 육 = six 칠 = seven 팔 = eight 구 = nine 십 = ten 백 = one hundred 천 = one thousand 만 = ten thousand\",\n \"With only those numbers, you can create any number from 1 – 10 million. All you need to do is put them together:\",\n \"일 = one (1) 십 = ten (10) 십일 = eleven (10 + 1) 이십 = twenty (2 x 10) 이십일 = twenty one (2 x 10 + 1) 이십이 = twenty two (2 x 10 + 2) 백 = one hundred (100) 백일 = one hundred and one (100 + 1) 백이 = one hundred and two (100 + 2) 백구십 = one hundred and ninety (100 + 90) 구백 = nine hundred (9 x 100) 천 = one thousand (1000) 천구백 = one thousand nine hundred (1000 + 9 x 100) 오천 = five thousand (5 x 1000) 오천육백 = five thousand six hundred (5 x 1000 + 6 x 100) 만 = ten thousand 십만 = one hundred thousand 백만 = one million 천만 = ten million\",\n \"The Sino-Korean numbers are used in limited situations. As each of these are taught throughout the upcoming lessons, you will slowly learn when to use the Sino-Korean numbers over the Korean numbers. For now, don’t worry about memorizing when they should be used, as it will come naturally.\",\n \"– When counting/dealing with money – When measuring – When doing math – In phone-numbers – When talking about/counting time in any way except the hour – The names of each month – Counting months (there is another way to count months using pure Korean numbers)\",\n \"These are the pure Korean numbers as provided earlier: 하나 = one 둘 = two 셋 = three 넷 = four 다섯 = five 여섯 = six 일곱 = seven 여덟 = eight 아홉 = nine 열 = ten 스물 = twenty 서른 = thirty 마흔 = forty 쉰 = fifty\",\n \"11: 열하나 (10 + 1) 12: 열둘 (10 + 2) 21: 스물하나 (20 + 1) 59: 쉰아홉 (50 + 9)\",\n \"Notice that there are no spaces between the words representing numbers for both the Sino-Korean and pure Korean numbers. I discuss this in a much more difficult lesson that covers how numbers greater than 10,000 are used. For now, it is more important to focus on how to use simple numbers in sentences.\",\n \"After 60, regardless of what you are doing, pure Korean numbers are rarely used. I was talking to my wife about this once, and she said that she didn’t think there was even a pure Korean number for 60. I told her “yes, there is: 예순.” To which she replied “Oh yeah, I forgot.” When you get that high (even as high as 40-50) it is not uncommon to use the Sino-Korean numbers instead.\",\n \"Again, don’t worry about memorizing each of those yet. Whenever I talk about numbers, I will tell you which set you are expected to use.\",\n \"When counting anything in Korean, you need to use the pure Korean numbers. In addition, one thing that is very hard for English speakers to wrap their head around is that, when counting most things in Korean, you need to also include a ‘counter.’ The most common counters are:\",\n \"There are many more counters, but if you can’t remember the specific counter of something, you can usually substitute “개” (the counter for “thing”) instead. You will learn the more difficult counters as you progress through future lessons. For now, the goal is to get you accustomed to using these three simple counters.\",\n \"But some things in English require the use of these counters. For example, you could not say “I bought two films” (referring to the film in a camera, not a ‘movie’). Instead, you have to say “I bought two rolls of film.” The word roll in that sentence is a counter, and is similar to the counters in Korean. The main difference is that counters are used to count almost everything in Korean.\",\n \"1 = 하나 -> 한 2 = 둘 -> 두 3 = 셋 -> 세 4 = 넷 -> 네 20 = 스물 -> 스무\",\n \"Place a number, followed by a counter, after a noun to indicate how many of that thing there are. For example:\",\n \"사람 두 명 = 2 people 사람 한 명 = 1 person 펜 다섯 개 = 5 pens 펜 마흔네 개 = 44 pens\",\n \"It is also possible to put the number-counter combination before the noun that is being counted. However, the method shown immediately above is much more common. When placed before the noun, “~의” is added to the counter, for example:\",\n \"두 명의 사람 = 2 people 한 명의 사람 = 1 person 다섯 개의 펜 = 5 pens 마흔네 개의 펜 = 44 pens\",\n \"The purpose and function of ~의 in this type of construction is discussed in Lesson 23. As I said, it is usually less common to count using this method, so for now, don’t worry about this grammar. I simply want you to know that it can be done. Pay more attention to the “사람 두 명” form instead of the “두 명의 사람” form.\",\n \"When writing out the word instead of using the numeral (for example, writing “한” instead of “1”) the correct form is to have a space between the written number and the counter. For example:\",\n \"When the Korean numbers are used (i.e. when counting things or actions), the word is more typically used than the numeral. In our lessons, you will usually see the Korean word written out when a counter is used.\",\n \"In other situations where Sino-Korean numbers are used, there is no difference if you use the Sino-Korean numeral or the word. I will come back to this in the next lesson when you learn applications for Sino-Korean numbers.\",\n \"나는 펜 네 개를 샀어 = I bought four pens 나는 햄버거 두 개를 먹었어 = I ate two hamburgers 나는 어제 친구 다섯 명을 만났어 = I met five friends yesterday\",\n \"나는 네 개의 펜을 샀어 = I bought four pens 나는 두 개의 햄버거를 먹었어 = I ate two hamburgers 나는 어제 다섯 명의 친구를 만났어 = I met five friends yesterday\",\n \"Although the placement of the particles is important for your initial understanding of Korean grammar, eventually, you will become more comfortable with omitting particles altogether. Omitting particles is not something I recommend for a beginner because it is very important that you understand how to use them perfectly for more complex sentences. Nonetheless, most often in speech, particles in this situation are often omitted. For example, you might hear something like this:\",\n \"In this structure, it is also possible to put the particle on the noun instead of the counter, for example:\",\n \"Try not to worry about this too much at this stage, as the following three sentences would sound perfect to Korean people:\",\n \"그 사람은 차 네 대가 있어요 = That person has four cars 저는 우유 두 잔을 샀어요 = I bought two glasses of milk 저는 땅콩 두 개를 먹었어요 = I ate two peanuts\",\n \"I figure since I am talking about numbers, I should mention something about how/when the number zero is used. Just like other numbers, there are two ways to say “zero” in Korea. However, unlike other numbers, both ways of saying “zero” are of Chinese origin.\",\n \"영, which is (from what I understand), the way Chinese people say “zero” 공, which is sort of like the meaning of “nothing”\",\n \"Points that can be given or taken away, like in a game. For example, when saying the score “2 – 0”, you would say “이 대 영”. Another example would be if you are in a quiz show, and you ask your friend how many points she has, she could say “영점”\",\n \"When using numbers in math (which, if you’re just learning Korean now, you probably won’t do for a long time)\",\n \"Phone numbers. For example, when saying “010 – 5555 – 5555”, all the zeros should be read as “공.” If you don’t live in Korea, you probably won’t know this, but “010” is the typical area code for a cell phone (in Seoul, at least). Therefore, when giving your phone number, you usually start out by saying “공-일-공”.\",\n \"번 is a common counter that counts behavior or actions, and is not directly counted with a noun in a sentence. Putting a number before “번” creates an adverb that tells you how many times something was done. It is an adverb, so 를/을 is usually not attached to it.\",\n \"저는 어제 학교에 세 번 갔어요 = I went to school three times yesterday 저는 그 영화를 다섯 번 봤어요 = I saw that movie five times 저는 오늘 두 번 운동할 것입니다 = I will exercise twice (two times) today 저는 어제 고기를 두 번 먹었어요 = I ate meat twice yesterday 저는 오늘 축구를 네 번 할 거예요 = I will play soccer four times today\",\n \"This is fairly simple to use, but you will continue to learn about this word in the next lesson when you learn how to say “this time,” “next time,” and “last time.”\",\n \"There are so many different ways to talk about time (seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, years, etc...). You will learn more about how to indicate when you did/do/will do something using these ‘time’ words in the next lesson. In this lesson, however, you will learn about telling time, as in the time on a clock.\",\n \"When talking about the hour, as in ‘2 o’clock’ all you need to do is put 시 after a number:\",\n \"The pure Korean numbers are used when saying the hour number, whereas the Sino-Korean numbers are used when saying the minute number. For example:\",\n \"Earlier in the lesson I said that when a pure Korean number is used with a counter, it is more commonly written out instead of using the numeral. In this case, “시” could be seen as a counter as we are counting “hours.” However, writing the numeral or the word is equally as common and acceptable when referring to the time. In my case, I much prefer to use the numeral instead of the word.\",\n \"To indicate the minute, Sino-Korean numbers are used and (just like all times when Sino-Korean numbers are used) there is no difference if you use the numeral or the word. I prefer to use the numeral in these cases.\",\n \"The spacing of these also needs to be discussed. As I mentioned earlier, when a written number is placed before a counter, there should be a space between the number and the counter. This is true for the number before “분” as well. For example, if you were writing the words out:\",\n \"However, when using the numeral, it is acceptable to omit the space and attach the numeral directly with the following counter. For example:\",\n \"Officially, there should be a space. However, most people do not include a space and it is also seen as correct to omit it. Other examples:\",\n \"You will see more examples of this in the next lesson when you learn more applications of numbers (specifically Sino-Korean numbers). If you can’t get it into your brain yet, it will be easier when you see more examples in the next lesson.\",\n \"나는 5시에 먹을 거야 = I will eat at 5:00 나는 2시 30분에 왔어 = I came at 2:30 우리는 야구를 1시에 할 거예요 = We will play baseball at 1:00 우리는 7시 20분에 시작할 거예요 = We will start at 7:20\",\n \"When indicating how old a person is, you should use pure Korean numbers along with the word “살” which is a counter for ages. For example:\",\n \"저는 열 살이에요 = I am ten years old 저의 여자 친구는 스물여섯 살이에요 = My girlfriend is twenty six years old\",\n \"It would sound weird to use the Sino-Korean numbers to indicate the age of somebody who is under thirty. However, after thirty, it is not uncommon to use the Sino-Korean numbers instead of the pure Korean numbers. The older the age, the more likely you will hear the Sino-Korean number used instead of the pure Korean number. After 50, you are most likely to exclusively hear the Sino- Korean numbers.\",\n \"You haven’t learned how to ask questions yet, so it is difficult for me to explain how to ask about a person’s age. You will understand the following sentence better once you are confident with the content introduced in Lessons 21 and 22. Nonetheless, it would be good to memorize this sentence because of how common of a question it is:\",\n \"첫 번째 = first 저의 첫 번째 친구는 착했어요 = My first friend was nice 저는 첫 번째 차를 싫어했어요 = I didn’t like that first car If you think that is confusing, explain how ‘one’ gets changed to ‘first,’ ‘two’ gets changed to ‘second’ and ‘three’ gets changed to ‘third.’\",\n \"After “first,” you can use the regular Korean numbers. Just like with counters, the numbers 2 – 4 change when 번째 follows. For example:\",\n \"두 번째 = second 그 두 번째 선생님은 똑똑했어요 = That second teacher was smart 저는 두 번째 남자를 골랐어요 = I chose the second man\",\n \"세 번째 = third 이 여권은 저의 세 번째 여권이에요 = This passport is my third passport 저는 세 번째 문을 열었어요 = I opened the third door\",\n \"네 번째 = fourth 저는 네 번째 사람이었어요 = I was the fourth person 이 아이는 저의 네 번째 아들이에요 = This person is my fourth son\",\n \"이 수업은 오늘 저의 열 번째 수업입니다 = This is my tenth class today 저는 백 번째 페이지를 읽었어요 = I read the 100^th page\",\n \"첫 번째 = 첫째 = first 두 번째 = 둘째 = second 세 번째 = 셋째 = third 네 번째 = 넷째 = fourth etc....\",\n \"These shortened forms can’t be used in as many situations as their longer counterparts. The most common situation where these are used is when talking about your first/second/third/etc. children. For example:\",\n \"우리 둘째 아들은 고등학생이에요 = Our second son is a high school student 우리 셋째 아이는 야구를 좋아해요 = Our third child likes baseball 이 아이는 우리 첫째 아들이에요 = This (child) is our first son\",\n \"In these cases, it is common to just refer to the child as “one’s first” or “one’s second.” We often do the same thing in English. For example:\",\n \"우리 둘째는 고등학생이에요 = Our second (child) is a high school student 우리 셋째는 야구를 좋아해요 = Our third (child) likes baseball 이 아이는 우리 첫째예요 = This (child) is our first (child)\",\n \"Another place you will see words like 첫째 and 둘째 is when making lists about things that need to be done, and the speaker/writer is indicating “Firstly... and then secondly...” For example:\",\n \"첫째, 저는 야채를 많이 먹겠습니다 = First, I will eat a lot of vegetables 둘째, 저는 매일 운동하겠습니다 = Second, I will exercise everyday\",\n \"I didn’t make audio recordings for the above sentences because I feel they would more likely be written than spoken.\",\n \"Another useful word is 마지막 which often translates to ‘last.’ It is often confusing for English speakers to understand the usage of 마지막 at first because the word “last” has more than one usage in English. 마지막 is used to refer to the final (last) thing at the end of sequence... as in “first meal... second meal... third meal... fourth meal... final (last) meal.” It is not used to refer to a “previous” thing. Notice the difference between these two usages of “last night”:\",\n \"Last night (the previous night) I went to the movies The last night (the final night) of our trip was the best\",\n \"The second example would be where you could use 마지막, because you are referring to the final (last) night of a sequence of nights on a trip. In the first example, you are talking about the previous night. I will introduce how you can refer to a “previous” thing in the next lesson where I introduce 지난.\",\n \"이것은 저의 마지막 수업이에요 = This is my last class 저는 마지막 것을 안 봤어요 = I didn’t see the last thing (I didn’t see that last one)\",\n \"In these examples, 마지막 is being used as a descriptive word, even though it is not an adjective in its original form (it is not an adjective because it does not end in 다, and cannot be conjugated). Words can be used this way in English as well. The word “face” is a noun. But in the sentence “I put on face paint,” the word “face” describes the type of paint you used. Similarly, you could say “that is a computer room,” where the word “computer” is describing the room.\",\n \"처음 is a very complex word that can be used in many situations. I have been studying Korean for years and I still don’t know how to use it perfectly in all situations. It can be used in sentences when you are talking about the first time something is being done. It can be used as a noun or an adverb, depending on the situation (which adds to it’s complexity). The two most common situations are:\",\n \"처음에 ... (at first/in the beginning) 처음에 그 여자를 싫어했어요 = I didn’t like that girl at first 저는 처음에 체육 수업을 싫어했어요 = At first I didn’t like PE class\",\n \"Put in a sentence as an adverb to indicate this is the first time something has happened: 저는 어제 선생님을 처음 만났어요 = I met my teacher for the first time yesterday 저는 내일 한국에 처음 갈 것입니다 = I will go to Korea for the first time tomorrow\",\n \"You’ve gotten this far! You can’t stop now! Haha. The learning curve now is still fairly steep, but it will get much easier in the future. As I keep saying, having a good solid base in the fundamental grammar concepts of Korean will help you tons later on!\",\n \"Okay, I got it! Take me to the next lesson! Or, Click here for a workbook to go along with this lesson.\",\n \"There are 1250 example sentences in Unit 1. All entries are linked to an audio file. 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The locals were running around everywhere picking them up.","Lajamanu resident Christine Balmer took this picture of some of the spangled perch she collected in a bucket after they fell out of the sky","There is a long history of strange objects raining from the sky, with these strange occurrences among the most notable:","1857: Sugar crystals as big as quarter of an inch in diameter fell over the course of two days in Lake County, California.","'The fish were all alive when they hit the ground so they would have been alive when they were up there flying around the sky.","'When I told my family, who live in another part of Australia, about the fish falling from the sky, they thought I'd lost the plot.","'But no, I haven't lost my marbles. All I can say is that I'm thankful that it didn't rain crocodiles!'","Meterologists say the incident was probably caused by a tornado. 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Kris Jenner in tears as daughter Kylie reveals pregnancy by getting Stormi to hand her ultrasound snaps","Helena Bonham Carter wears TWO pairs of glasses as she basks in London's glorious late summer temperature with a male friend","Paulina Porizkova, 56, shows off her incredible figure in a black string bikini while giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at her latest photo shoot in LA","'I feel like I live in this!': Victoria Beckham shows off her style in an oversized shirt and utility inspired midi skirt","The Crown Season 5: Child actors playing Princes William and Harry revealed as unknown stars Timothee Sambor and Teddy Hawley - after duo were seen filming with Dominic West","Wild thing! P.E. Nation founder Pip Edwards shows off her incredible abs in an animal print crop top and bike shorts at the beach","Last days of summer! Ivanka Trump models a plunging black swimsuit as she soaks up the sun on a boat in Miami with husband Jared Kushner and their two sons","Prince Andrew and ex-wife Sarah Ferguson quit Windsor to join the Queen on her Scottish vacation 'to avoid attempts by US lawyers to serve him with sexual assault papers'","Retired Chicago prison officer faces FBI probe 'for sharing R Kelly's phone calls, emails and visitor logs with popular YouTube gossip vlogger who revealed salacious details of star's love life'","Lil' Kim turns heads in a striking red floral mini dress as she steps out at New York Fashion Week for Christiano Siriano's runway show","'I never told my mother she can't be Father Bear because she's the wrong gender and not an animal!' Sir Ian McKellen defends playing 30-year-old Hamlet at the age of 82","Serving up some target practice? Naomi Osaka is seen leaving the firing range in California after taking an indefinite break from tennis following crushing US Open loss","Sofia Vergara wows in a black wiggle dress while co-judge Heidi Klum pulls the eye in a yellow power suit ahead of America's Got Talent","Lily Collins MARRIES director fiancé Charlie McDowell in private wedding ceremony in Colorado - with bride stunning in a vintage-inspired lace wedding dress and cape","Sex Education's Aimee Lou Wood admits she 'betrays' herself in relationships and 'compromises' her integrity as she reflects on breakdown of her romance with co-star Connor Swindells","Selena Gomez looks like a bombshell pairing a little black dress with a bold red pout as she promotes Only Murders In The Building","New owners of George Michael's country home step up security in bid to keep ghoulish fans away from $4.7m mansion where singer died","Crown Princess Victoria looks elegant in a satin red gown and glittering tiara as the Swedish royal family hosts a state banquet for German President and his wife","Princess Charlene of Monaco misses out on Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella's first day back at school - as Prince Albert drops off twins, 6, while she remains in South Africa","Reese Witherspoon dons pink mask by her clothing line Draper James as she shops with son Deacon, 17, in LA","Prince Charles is seen for first time since 'cash for Knighthood' storm after closest aide was forced to resign for 'offering Saudi billionaire British citizenship'","Lily Allen marks her one year anniversary to David Harbour with throwbacks to their Vegas nuptials... complete with an Elvis impersonator and fast food","Kourtney Kardashian shares sultry snaps in lacy black outfit as ex Scott Disick's relationship crumbles... as it's revealed she 'never expected it to last'","Rita Ora shows off her $40k jewelry collection as she heads for dinner in Paris dripping in diamonds - ahead of returning to the UK after COVID rule-break outrage","'I got glammed up!': Ed Sheeran channels Sir Elton John in a sequin suit, feathers and pink glasses to promote his brand new single Shivers","Helen Mirren to lead starry cast including Al Pacino and Danny DeVito in film noir-style movie Sniff about a secret underworld of drugs, sex and murder","'Love you forever': Brooklyn Beckham shares sweet snap with fiancée Nicola Peltz after riding in a futuristic sports car with DJ Steve Aoki","Andrea Constand breaks her silence after Bill Cosby's release from prison to reveal what she would say to his wife, and how she is 'disappointed' the convicted rapist is free","'You kind-hearted, gracious and beautifully ethereal being!' Britney Spears receives sweet message from pal Iggy Azalea after her father Jamie files petition to end conservatorship","Kendall Jenner puts on a VERY leggy display in teeny tiny leotard as she turns up the heat during Malibu photo shoot","'Proud of my boys but especially of my fearless Indi': Elsa Pataky displays the shaka sign as she takes her and Chris Hemsworth's three children dirt-bike riding","Liev Schreiber makes the most of his Mediterranean surroundings as he joins Tom Hanks and director Wes Anderson in Spain for untitled new film project","Twitter users go WILD over 'sexual chemistry' between Jessica Chastain and Oscar Isaac on the red carpet - and fans are stunned to learn they're married... to OTHER people","Poignant clip of Michael K. Williams and Anthony Bourdain on No Reservations resurfaces as fans draw comparisons between the troubled legends","Selena Gomez humorously looks back at her makeup malfunction at the 2018 Met Gala during a beauty tutorial Her infamous self-tanner mishap","'She tested positive but not for COVID' Jed Duggar and wife Katey's pregnancy post backfires as they're accused of making 'tone deaf' quip","Janet Roach reveals she wants Chyka Keebaugh and Gina Liano to RETURN to the Real Housewives Of Melbourne ahead of the show's fifth season","Britney Spears' father Jamie files petition to end conservatorship and admits the 'grounds for establishment of a conservatorship may no longer exist'","Coco Rocha turns heads in an embellished Christian Siriano gown at designer's star-studded NYC Fashion Week event at Gotham Hall","Meghan King reveals her son Hart now cries when he can't keep up with his siblings because of cerebral palsy: 'It breaks my heart into a million pieces'","Victoria's Secret model Kelly Gale takes a break from filming her new movie to show off her sizzling bikini body","Mohamed Hadid's Bel Air mega-mansion he planned to sell for $100M will be auctioned for just $8M - and then be demolished","'We celebrate you with love': Grieving Nene Leakes is supported by RHOA co-stars at gathering in memory of late husband Gregg after his death age 66","Tiger King star Erik Cowie is dead at 53: Zookeeper who worked for Joe Exotic was found 'face down in a bed' in NYC... months after Oklahoma DUI","The Wanted are back! Boyband announce new album and charity concert after reuniting to raise money for cancer research following Tom Parker's brain tumor diagnosis","'I'll definitely be on a different floor of the hotel!' Jade Thirlwall jokes about the perks of being the only Little Mix star without a newborn on tour as band discuss getting back on stage","Kyle Richards, 52, takes rare photo with mini-me daughters Farrah, 32, Alexia, 25, and Portia, 13, while meeting Maren Morris in Aspen","Patrick Wilson is unrecognizable while 'doing his best Cast Away impression as he stands next to Aquaman's director James Wan","Dr. Phil celebrates his 71st birthday with an epic tennis tournament thrown by wife Robin McGraw at their new state-of-the-art home court in Dallas","Cameron Diaz sports a nearly all-black outfit while enjoying a bit of personal time during a solo shopping trip in West Hollywood","Margot Robbie looks leggy as she wears nothing but a 'Hollywood' jersey on the set of Golden Age period piece Babylon in LA","Michael K. Williams 'may have overdosed on FENTANYL' police sources say as they hunt for his drug dealer: Actor went into therapy after filming HBO's Lovecraft Country","BMW Sedan carrying Tupac when he was shot dead in 1996 is up for grabs for $1.7 million in Las Vegas .","Cindy Crawford and Kaia Gerber bid farewell to each other with a big hug after mother-daughter lunch outing at Cafe Habana in Malibu","Kesha cuts a casual figure in oversized pinstripe overalls as she enjoys a post-lunch stroll with a male pal in NYC","Sporty Spice joins DWTS! Mel C flashes her abs in colorful cropped sweats as she arrives for rehearsals after signing onto the competition","The shock moment Jen Shah flees scene before cops swarm Bravo set to arrest her in Real Housewives of Salt Lake City trailer... as she awaits $5M fraud trial","Rihanna DROPS her entire lawsuit against her father Ronald Fenty just two weeks before they were set to appear in court","Amelia Hamlin and Scott Disick SPLIT! Model, 20, 'ended things' with reality star, 38, after 11 months... amid controversy over THAT Kourtney Kardashian DM leak","PCD star Nicole Scherzinger SLAMS Robin Antin as she says her claims are 'ludicrous and false' - after the founder said she was threatening to pull out of the tour","Hilary Duff shares snaps from her 'action packed weekend' trips to the beach and the zoo... after actress recovered from COVID-19","Simu Liu trolls haters who thought his Marvel movie Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings would flop... using one of his own stock photos","Jay Cutler is trying to win 'back' ex Kristin Cavallari by making her 'jealous' of his dating life... after going out with Jana Kramer","Kim Kardashian treats her followers to even MORE images from her string bikini photo shoot to plug her latest fragrance launch Nude Essentials","Drew Barrymore looks casual at New York airport as she heads to Los Angeles to host season two of her talk show which kicks off with Jennifer Aniston","Irina Shayk looks effortlessly stylish in a black trench coat and trousers as she touches down at JFK airport in New York City after a trip to London .","Lisa Rinna posts a smiley face to celebrate news her daughter Amelia Hamlin, 20, split from Scott Disick, 38 RHOBH star, 58, hasn't hidden her distaste for the father-of-three","Harrison Ford, 79, 'returns to filming Indiana Jones 5' after being forced to take three months off following shoulder injury","KISS frontman Paul Stanley, 69, wipes his nose as he approaches LA restaurant without his mask on... after recovering from COVID-19","Kate Middleton's 'down-to-earth background' balances perfectly with Prince William's 'experience' as they prepare to 'lead modern monarchy', former private secretary claims","Meghan Markle's BFF Jessica Mulroney reveals she has 'full place setting' from designer who sells plates featuring Queen and Prince Philip with the words 'Hail Satan'","Hold-ups on set? It's just water under the Bridgerton! Filming on new series of hit show resumes after third halt in production amid Covid fears","Monica Lewinsky says she needs 'a lot more therapy' after seeing 'worst moments of her life' in Impeachment: American Crime Story - as she admits she 'doesn't know' if Bill Clinton should watch it","Ciara models a black-and-white coat as she dresses daughter Sienna in an oversized red blazer while introducing her LITA clothing brand","Following in mom's footsteps! Six-foot-tall Aoki Lee Simmons, 19, strikes a pose in her size 12 shoes as she launches JustFab line - 11 years after Kimora co-founded the brand","Olivia Culpo oozes elegance in a chic black top and pair of high-waisted shorts as she visits a friend in West Hollywood","Gigi Hadid looks chic in all white look as she struts through New York City after Labor Day The supermodel wore a black disposable face mask","Kaley Cuoco is seen in character as she gets to work on season two of her series The Flight Attendant... after splitting from husband Karl Cook","'We had a crazy year': James Van Der Beek details his decision to move to Texas with his family after the death of his mother Melinda and wife Kimberly's five miscarriages","Power actor Rotimi reveals he is expecting his first child with fiancée Vanessa Mdee: 'We are super excited' The actor, 32, told People that they will be having a son","'He was the ultimate messenger.' Michael K. Williams was working with the NYPD on a documentary to help heal the divide between police and the public, distraught cop reveals","Magician Criss Angel, 53, soaks up the sun with pregnant wife Shaunyl Benson, 30, and their boys in Mexico before welcoming baby number three","AnnaSophia Robb is engaged! The Carrie Diaries actress, 27, flashes her engagement ring from boyfriend of two years Trevor Paul","Camila Cabello looks radiant in a green blouse as she holds up a quirky purse made out of a high-top Nike SNEAKER","Rihanna makes a fashion statement as she scouts for locations around LA wearing a $10k Bottega Veneta coat The singer, 33, turned heads in teddy shearling","Caitlyn Jenner says she told the Kardashian and Jenner kids to 'stay out' of her California gubernatorial campaign so they could 'protect their business and brand'","'May he live life as a fighter for peace': RFK's grandson Bobby Kennedy III and his ex-CIA spy wife name son after Muhammad Ali, a Zen philosopher, and an anti-slavery activist","Gwen Stefani, 51, looks much younger than her years in an oversized flannel shirt and ripped jeans as she touches down in Los Angeles via a private jet","Letizia of Spain recycles a 40-year-old dress from her mother-in-law Queen Sofía's wardrobe as she joins husband King Felipe VI to welcome the Chilean president in Madrid","Jerry O'Connell places a hand on wife Rebecca Romijn's shoulder as the two match in white T-shirts and jeans at the Malibu Chili Cook-Off","Jana Kramer and Jay Cutler go on 'one date'... as she attempts to move on from her serial cheater ex-husband Mike Caussin","Michael K. Williams's haunting final Instagram post six days before he 'overdosed on heroin' in NYC penthouse: Star went back into therapy after filming HBO's Lovecraft Country","Jodie Comer looks ready for battle as she gets on horseback in upcoming historical drama The Last Duel alongside on-screen husband Matt Damon","PICTURED: Luxurious $1.8m Venice Beach home rented by comedian Kate Quigley where Fuquan Johnson and two others died of overdose from 'fentanyl-laced cocaine'","Princess Olympia of Greece shows off her summer tan in playful minidress as socialite friends including Keith Richards' model granddaughter attend skincare product launch","Addison Rae rocks a plaid vintage Michael Kors crop top with a matching mini skirt for Live with Kelly and Ryan in New York","'The choice is yours': The Matrix 4's eagerly-anticipated trailer is teased with chilling poster showing famed red and blue pills from original movie","Jake Gyllenhaal tries to help an abducted woman over the phone in VERY tense trailer for Netflix's The Guilty He plays 911 call operator Joe Baylor","REVEALED: Whitest Kids U' Know star Trevor Moore who died in August 'accident' fell to his death and was found in backyard of his house with head trauma","Billie Eilish admits she's 'felt like a failure' and details finding 'joy' while creating new album Happier Than Ever The 19-year-old chatted with rapper Stormzy","Miley Cyrus says she thought she would 'DIE' if she didn't have a partner to 'kiss her every night' after splitting from Liam Hemsworth... but music has saved her","Chrissy Teigen puts her body on display in a bra top and skirt with a VERY high slit in Chicago as Selling Sunset's Christine Quinn gives her three fire emojis","Anya Taylor-Joy thinks she's 'never really fully belonged' anywhere... after being raised in Argentina and the UK Queen's Gambit star grew up feeling like people didn't trust her","50 Cent comes under fire for posting about his feud with Michael K. Williams after his death... as fans DRAG him for his insensitive posts","'How is that staying on?' Braless Tammy Hembrow sends fans wild as she risks a wardrobe malfunction in a VERY revealing backless top","Kourtney Kardashian ditches filters and Photoshop to embrace her natural beauty as she flaunts her curves in sexy one-piece in Palm Springs","Michael Gandolfini reveals taking on his late father's role of Tony Soprano in The Many Saints Of Newark was 'so special' and allowed him to 'connect with his dad'","Lea Michele displays her phenomenal physique in a chic black bikini as she continues her 35th birthday celebrations during beach vacation","Caitlyn Jenner is accused of sitting on the fence after she says she 'supports' new Texas abortion law but also respects 'a woman's right to choose'","'I feel like a ballerina!' Victoria Beckham flaunts her enviable figure in a bright red dress from her luxury label as she promises fans 'it's super flattering'","Molly Sims, 48, displays her slim physique in a range of chic swimsuit during holiday with husband Scott Stuber, 52, in Capri","INXS guitarist who severed his finger in a boat accident and is now seeking $1million in compensation is told his story 'doesn't add up'","Brielle Biermann undergoes double jaw surgery and sheds 13lbs on liquid diet: 'I already feel more aligned and can breathe way better!'","Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott put on a united front at the Malibu Chili Cook-Off amid divorce rumors The LA native, 48, and her 54-year-old spouse walked side by side","'I didn't think I'd be divorced': Downton Abbey star Joanne Froggatt reveals her life has been 'in flux' after split from James Cannon - but she's 'excited to move forward'","Heidi Klum, 48, highlights her lithe figure in a black dress as she steps out with her children and husband Tom Kaulitz, 32, in Malibu","Simu Liu throws a perfect strike plus a BACKFLIP for the first pitch at a San Francisco Giants game... as his Shang-Chi breaks box office records","'I won't abandon her': Sex Pistols star John Lydon, 65, nears tears as he details how wife Nora's Alzheimer's came on 'really strong and really quick' and sheds light on life as her carer","Olivia Wilde is boyfriend Harry Styles' number one fan as she dances by the stage and takes photos of the singer during opening night of his tour in Las Vegas","Bachelor In Paradise: Natasha Parker calls Brendan Morais a 'liar' after his 'girlfriend' Pieper James arrives and takes him on a one-on-one date","'I needed time to self care': New mom Naomi Campbell, 51, shows off her age-defying physique in a plunging yellow swimsuit as she 'resets her metabolism' at Austrian health spa","James Franco goes shirtless as he packs on the PDA with his bikini-clad girlfriend Isabel Pakzad during sun-soaked getaway to Mykonos","Alice Eve looks effortlessly chic in flowery black dress as she poses alongside her famous father Trevor at the ATG Summer Party","Jack Osbourne is every inch the doting father as he joins his three children and girlfriend Aree Gearhart at the Malibu Chili Cook-Off","Soldier Sophie in the driving seat! Countess dons camouflage as she plays car racing video game during annual Wessex Cup at RAF Wittering","Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding admitted she was terrified of receiving breast cancer diagnosis in poignant chat six years before dying of the illness at 39","'It was as if they'd just walked out the door from 1979!' ABBA star Benny Andersson's son reveals band didn't show 'any nerves' during first recordings for new album Voyage","Renee Zellweger the stepmom! Ant Anstead shares snaps of his son's second birthday party as his A-list actress girlfriend joins in the water fight fun","Janet Jackson shares first teaser for upcoming two-part documentary JANET: 'This is the truth. Take it or leave it. Love it or hate it'","Iris Law rocks her buzz cut with devil horns as she shows off her modeling prowess in striking photoshoot The model, 20, showed off her peroxide blonde buzzcut","Little Mix singer Leigh-Anne Pinnock shares smoldering bikini-clad promo shots for her swimwear collection... two weeks after welcoming her twins","Selena Gomez stays safe in style as she jets out of NYC wearing bright pink face mask The actress, 29, wore an eye-catching facial covering","Amazon denies claims Nicole Kidman 'walked off the production' of her new series Expats after 'disagreement with director Lulu Wang'","'He's a sexually violent predator who was let out of jail': Bill Cosby accuser slams his co-star Phylicia Rashad for supporting him and says celebration of his release was 'disgusting'","'The Wire' star, Michael K. Williams, 54, is found dead of suspected heroin overdose in his Brooklyn penthouse: Nephew pays tribute to 'sweet' man who was excited about Emmys","Kourtney Kardashian returns to her family's Palm Springs vacation home for Labor Day as she makes pancakes and plays games with her kids","Kelly Bensimon and boyfriend Nicholas Stefanov can't keep their hands off each other during a workout in NYC Rare outing together","James Corden unleashes his inner child as he wins a toy dinosaur during fun-filled family day out at Malibu Chili Cook-Off","Happy Labor Day from Hollywood! Stars celebrate the holiday that unofficially marks the end of summer as they spend time outdoors","Ray of sunshine! Queen Mathilde of Belgium wows in a cheery yellow suit as she plays table tennis during visit to a Zottegem primary school","'Your love and prayers are being felt': Hugh Jackman shares emotional message of thanks to his fans after the death of his dad Christopher on Australian Father's Day","Stars in the dock over cryptocurrency adverts: Celebrities including Kim Kardashian are accused of 'betraying trust of their fans' with paid posts on social media","Pregnant Rosie Huntington-Whiteley tenderly cradles her baby bump while wowing in a chic white slip dress and duster coat to launch her beauty line in London","'I wouldn't recommend it to anyone': Riz Ahmed he went to 'an intense place' after losing 22lbs to play a rapper battling an autoimmune disease in Mogul Mowgli","'Are we absolutely sure what direction we're going?': Liam Payne posts hilarious tongue in cheek TikTok about the One Direction meeting after Zayn Malik quit in 2015","'Thank you for blessing us with your talent': Mariah Carey pays tribute to Michael K. Williams after The Wire star is found dead following 'suspected drug overdose'","Bella Hadid bares her flat abs as she heads home from the gym clad in sexy black exercise attire Enjoyed a Labor Day workout in NYC","Duchess of Cornwall says she's 'delighted' to become patron of Nigeria's first sexual assault referral center which was founded eight years ago","'He's showing so much strength': Liam Payne reveals he offered his support to The Wanted's Tom Parker after his brain tumor diagnosis","Shawn Mendes strikes a fit figure in shorts and tank top after getting in a workout at a gym in NYC","Jon Hamm, 50, dons tiny yellow shorts as he joins bikini-clad girlfriend Anna Osceola, 33, on romantic snorkeling outing in Mediterranean Sea","The Naked Chef indeed! Celebrity cook Jamie Oliver recalls the 'painful' time he burnt his manhood while cooking in the nude for his wife Jools","Christy Turlington, 52, shares a cute snap of look-alike daughter Grace, 17, hugging the family dogs The legendary model captured a quaint home moment","Zendaya parades her lithe frame and washboard abs in a plum colored crop top and co-ordinating skin-tight skirt at the Dune Photocall in Paris","Vanderpump Rules star Scheana Shay stuns in a see-through cover up while feeding her daughter Summer Spent Labor Day by the pool","Paris Hilton bonds with mom Kathy Hilton and fiancé Carter Reum as she tries her hand out at paddle boarding during beach day in Malibu","Dame Joan Collins, 88, cuts a glamorous figure in a floral silk dress as she leaves The Ivy in London with husband Percy Gibson, 56","Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings earns $90 million in first FOUR DAYS of release as movie breaks Labor Day opening record","Venom: Let There Be Carnage release date pushed up two weeks from October 15 to October 1 after massive box office debut of Marvel's Shang-Chi","Ashlee Simpson is every inch the doting mom carrying baby boy Ziggy as she heads to park with Evan Ross and kids on Labor Day","Vanderpump Rules star Lala Kent wears bikini imprinted with her OWN face for beach day in Miami with fiancé Randall Emmett and baby Ocean","'She's doing well': Actress Jane Birkin, 74, is in recovery after suffering 'a minor stroke' and pulls out of planned American Film Festival appearance to focus on getting better","Cardi B reveals she welcomed her second child with husband Offset two days ago as she shares an image of the baby: 'We are so overjoyed to finally meet our son'","JoJo Siwa kisses her girlfriend before heading into Dancing with the Stars practice with Bling Empire's Christine Chiu on Labor Day in Los Angeles","'The table at this air bnb saw some things': Megan Fox poses for sexy selfie while boasting about dirty weekend away with Machine Gun Kelly","Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's popularity hits an all-time low with Britons in wake of Oprah interview and Afghanistan statement (but Andrew is still least-loved royal)","He's the ModGRANDfather! Former The Jam rocker Paul Weller, 63, becomes a grandad for the first time as model daughter Leah, 29, welcomes son Kouzen","Lindsey Vonn proudly reps boyfriend Diego Osorio's Lobos 1707 tequila with bleached hoodie on loved up outing in New York","Kaley Cuoco's friends call her split from husband Karl Cook 'pretty shocking'... as she removes his name from her Instagram bio","Kodak Black, 24, set to become a dad again... as his lawyer reveals the rapper and girlfriend Maranda Johnson are expecting a baby girl","Madison Beer is every inch the cool girl in off-the-shoulder tank top and baggy jeans as she heads to the Malibu Chili Cook-Off with beau Nick Austin","Vanessa Bryant and daughters enjoy a spooky trip to Disneyland during Labor Day weekend She's mom to Natalia, Capri, and Bianka","Olivia Wilde proves she's the number one Harry Styles fan as she snaps photos and dances during opening night of his tour in Las Vegas","Amanda Seyfried, Emmy Rossum and Meghan King mark 'labor' day by sharing throwback photos of their baby bumps and birthing stories","Hugh Jackman's friends including Ryan Reynolds, Naomi Watts and Richard E. Grant share their heartfelt condolences after the actor announced the death of his father","Elle King calls her mother London the 'best doula ever' as she shares shot of her cooking PLACENTA... days after son Lucky Levi's birth","Rapper Lil Uzi Vert reveals fans RIPPED OFF the $24 million pink diamond he had implanted on his forehead during Rolling Loud performance","The Kid Laroi and his TikTok star girlfriend Katarina Deme enjoy a brunch date in New York - before he joins Justin Bieber on-stage at the Made in America festival","Prince William is portrayed as villain for 'refusing to speak out on racism' and 'scoffing at comments about Archie's skin tone' in new Lifetime film Escaping the Palace","Dominic West cuts a dapper figure in a navy suit at ATG Summer Party - with just months to go until he's seen as Prince Charles in The Crown season 5","'Of course I go to therapy!' Zendaya oozes sophistication on the cover of British Vogue as she discusses making mental health a priority and her desire to become a filmmaker","Married At First Sight Australia star Hayley Vernon reveals the eye-watering amount she earned in her first year on OnlyFans... but admits she had to engage in hardcore porn to get there","Power pals! Nicki Minaj and husband Kenneth Petty party with Rihanna and her beau A$AP Rocky as the rapper says 'love her downnnn'","Sienna Miller goes braless in a busty satin gown as she puts on a sizzling display at glitzy summer party The actress made an appearance at Kensington Palace","Mindy Kaling says son Spencer makes 'everything better' as she celebrates his first birthday She shared a sweet shot of him reaching out to a bunch of balloons","Rebel Wilson, 41, strikes a sultry pose in a sizzling swimsuit at sunset after she is seen on the beach with her niece Sovereign","Kendall Jenner cuddles up with NBA beau Devin Booker in sweet snaps from Italy's Amalfi Coast The model shared snaps with the Phoenix Suns shooting guard","Mel Gibson snaps photos of his son Lars, four, during family day at Malibu Chili Cook-Off The actor/director, 65, kept a low-profile","Sutton Stracke, 49, wows in a blue bikini as she enjoys Labor Day weekend... after explosive episode of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills","Model Iskra Lawrence slams Texas abortion ban as an 'attack on women's rights' as she reveals she wasn't aware she was pregnant until 9 weeks in","RHOA star Porsha Williams jumps off boat in skimpy bikini... after sharing body positive post about decision to embrace her 'gut' instead of having lipo or surgery","John Travolta's daughter Ella, 21, poses with her father as she wraps the Alice In Wonderland film Get Lost... a year after mom Kelly Preston passed away","Eddie Redmayne makes a statement in a Gucci sweater as he embraces wife Hannah at ATG Summer Party... after his $2.8m vacation home was devastated in French Riviera wildfire","Molly Sims, 48, showcases her age-defying figure in a TINY string bikini as she frolics with husband Scott Stuber, 52, during Italian getaway","Simone Biles claps back at critics who call her a 'quitter' a month after the Tokyo Games, saying: 'I can't hear you over my seven Olympic medals'","I was so out of control I made the Queen snap! In the final madcap part of the showbiz memoir to make you weep with laughter - and pity - MIRIAM MARGOLYES' very candid confession","RICHARD KAY: Yes, Prince Charles's charity work does him huge credit. But this scandal raises troubling questions about the judgment and common sense of our future king","Jenna Bush Hager recalls how her twin Barbara pierced her ear with a SAFETY PIN and an apple behind their parents' backs - saying her daring sister also tried to pierce her own belly button","'He was almost born in the car!': Comedian Katherine Ryan reveals she nearly gave birth to son before reaching the hospital","Venice Film Festival 2021: Charlotte Gainsbourg displays her toned legs in a thigh-skimming scalloped mini dress at premiere of Sundown","Brooke Shields cuts a chic figure in yellow dress as she attends Hampton Classic Grand Prix with husband Chris Henchy","ABBA continue to break records as 80,000 Brits pre-order surprise new album Voyage in just three days... following announcement of their concert residency","Kim Kardashian puckers up and strikes a pose on a private plane dressed in pants from Kanye West's Yeezy collection","Dame Helen Mirren, 76, looks typically elegant in a floral satin skirt and chic lace shirt as she makes an entrance at Telluride Film Festival","Brazilian soccer legend Pele, 80, is 'feeling very well' after being hospitalized and kept in for six days following surgery to remove a tumor from his colon","Eva Longoria, Shonda Rhimes and Jurnee Smollett step away from Time's Up following the involvement of the group's leaders in Andrew Cuomo's sexual harassment scandal","Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague are reunited in Manchester, England after boxer's victorious trip to the USA as the pair head out for lunch hand-in-hand","Love Island superfan Amy Schumer tries her hand at a British accent and does a spoof day-in-the-life as a show cast member in hilarious video","Here's Johnny! Cheerful Depp returns to the red carpet at the 47th Deauville Film Festival... as he is cleared to proceed with defamation suit against Amber Heard","Dressed to the ca-nines! Kate Hudson sits on the red carpet in her glam gown as she plays with a puppy at Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon premiere during Venice Film Festival","Kaitlyn Dever stuns in a striking shoot for Porter as she discusses the importance of depicting social anxiety in Dear Evan Hanson","Nicki Minaj showcases her eye-popping cleavage and tiny waist in a sizzling vinyl jumpsuit paired with piles of bling in latest saucy snaps","Married At First Sight UK: Groom is wowed by BRIDESMAID on wedding day - as she confesses he is 'very good looking'","Ashley Graham showcases her growing baby bump and uses a funny filter while her husband Justin Ervin is on a work call","Venice Film Festival 2021: Maria Sharapova is a vision in chiffon as she joins elegant Olivia Williams on the red carpet for the Lost Illusions premiere","Olivia Munn fans in a frenzy over pregnancy rumors after she steps out in baggy sweatshirt amid romance with newly-divorced John Mulaney","Hailey Bieber places her toned tummy on full display while sporting a tiny black crop top in a sizzling snap...before watching her husband Justin perform","Australian radio host Kyle Sandilands recalls nightmare red carpet interview with Pierce Brosnan - after he made a HUGE mistake with one of his questions","Snobbish, sexist and 'total s****!': MIRIAM MARGOLYES' withering verdict on Monty Python stars John Cleese and Graham Chapman... as revealed in extract from her new memoir","Doja Cat shows skin in cutout bodysuit while headliner Justin Bieber brings the party during day two of Made In America festival","Karlie Kloss snaps selfie in front of Adidas billboard in NYC... as her husband Joshua Kushner posts pic of their son Levi","Flying high with Princess Di, it's The Crown's little princes: New images from next series of the hit drama show Dominic West as Prince Charles with his on-screen wife and sons","Luke Hemsworth lodges building plans for his $3.2million beachfront home in Suffolk Park - including adding a $22K balcony and building another story","Joshua Jackson doesn't think fans would want to see a Dawson's Creek reunion: 'Nobody needs to hear Pacey grunting when he gets out of a chair'","Benedict Cumberbatch looks dapper as he leaves The Power of the Dog screening - after admitting he feels 'very sensitive' playing a gay man in the film","Who wants to stream a millionaire? As online giants like Netflix and Amazon take over TV and film, A-listers are cashing in. From Phoebe Waller-Bridge's $20m deal to Harry and Meghan's '$100m'","Chantel Jeffries showcases her toned figure in skimpy bikini during Miami beach day The influencer, model and musician took a break from her busy schedule","'I just wanted to see what Ali G would be like with a crowd!': Sacha Baron Cohen reveals he returned as the spoof wannabe rapper for surprise stand-up shows in Australia","Princesses for a day! 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Tests\nfound the meat was venison.\n\n1902: Dust whipped up in Illinois caused muddy rain to fall over many north-\neastern U.S. states.\n\n1940: A tornado in Russia brought a shower of coins from the 16th Century.\n\n1969: Golf balls fell from the sky on Punta Gorda in Florida (above).\n\n1976: In San Luis Opisbo in California, blackbirds and pigeons rained from the\nsky for two days.\n\n'The fish were all alive when they hit the ground so they would have been\nalive when they were up there flying around the sky.\n\n'When I told my family, who live in another part of Australia, about the fish\nfalling from the sky, they thought I'd lost the plot.\n\n'But no, I haven't lost my marbles. All I can say is that I'm thankful that it\ndidn't rain crocodiles!'\n\nMeterologists say the incident was probably caused by a tornado. It is common\nfor tornados to suck up water and fish from rivers and drop them hundreds of\nmiles away.\n\nMark Kersemakers from the Australian Bureau of Meterology said: 'Once they get\nup into the weather system, they are pretty much frozen and, after some time,\nthey are released.'\n\nLajamanu is located half-way between Darwin and Alice Springs, on the edge of\nthe Tanami Desert.\n\nThis is not the first time residents of the small town have experienced fish\nfalling out of the sky.\n\nResident Les Dillon, 48, said: 'In the early 1980s I was at the Alice Springs\nTavern Hotel and, when I walked out the door, I saw all these little fish,\nfallen out of the sky.\n\n'Yes, I had a couple of beers, so none of my friends believed me. I have rung\nheaps of people to let them know I wasn't drunk back then. 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Williams and Anthony Bourdain on No Reservations resurfaces as fans draw comparisons between the troubled legends\n * Selena Gomez humorously looks back at her makeup malfunction at the 2018 Met Gala during a beauty tutorial Her infamous self-tanner mishap\n * Selena Gomez admits to being unfamiliar with the work of Hulu co-stars Steve Martin and Martin Short\n * 'She tested positive but not for COVID' Jed Duggar and wife Katey's pregnancy post backfires as they're accused of making 'tone deaf' quip\n * Network boss says Lindsay Lohan will not be returning for The Masked Singer Australia\n * Janet Roach reveals she wants Chyka Keebaugh and Gina Liano to RETURN to the Real Housewives Of Melbourne ahead of the show's fifth season\n * Britney Spears' father Jamie files petition to end conservatorship and admits the 'grounds for establishment of a conservatorship may no longer exist'\n * Coco Rocha turns heads in an embellished Christian Siriano gown at designer's star-studded NYC Fashion Week event at Gotham Hall\n * Drew Barrymore's ex-husband Will Kopelman shares loved up honeymoon snaps with newly minted wife Alexandra Michler\n * Meghan King reveals her son Hart now cries when he can't keep up with his siblings because of cerebral palsy: 'It breaks my heart into a million pieces'\n * Advertisement\n\n * Victoria's Secret model Kelly Gale takes a break from filming her new movie to show off her sizzling bikini body\n * Mohamed Hadid's Bel Air mega-mansion he planned to sell for $100M will be auctioned for just $8M - and then be demolished\n * 'We celebrate you with love': Grieving Nene Leakes is supported by RHOA co-stars at gathering in memory of late husband Gregg after his death age 66\n * Tiger King star Erik Cowie is dead at 53: Zookeeper who worked for Joe Exotic was found 'face down in a bed' in NYC... months after Oklahoma DUI\n * The Wanted are back! Boyband announce new album and charity concert after reuniting to raise money for cancer research following Tom Parker's brain tumor diagnosis\n * 'I'll definitely be on a different floor of the hotel!' Jade Thirlwall jokes about the perks of being the only Little Mix star without a newborn on tour as band discuss getting back on stage\n * Kyle Richards, 52, takes rare photo with mini-me daughters Farrah, 32, Alexia, 25, and Portia, 13, while meeting Maren Morris in Aspen\n * Christine Quinn takes the plunge in Christian Siriano pantsuit to attend designer's NYFW presentation\n * Patrick Wilson is unrecognizable while 'doing his best Cast Away impression as he stands next to Aquaman's director James Wan\n * Dr. Phil celebrates his 71st birthday with an epic tennis tournament thrown by wife Robin McGraw at their new state-of-the-art home court in Dallas\n * Advertisement\n\n * Tiffany Haddish puts on a busty display in a figure-hugging orange bustier dress ahead of Jimmy Kimmel Live! appearance\n * Cameron Diaz sports a nearly all-black outfit while enjoying a bit of personal time during a solo shopping trip in West Hollywood\n * Margot Robbie looks leggy as she wears nothing but a 'Hollywood' jersey on the set of Golden Age period piece Babylon in LA\n * Michael K. Williams 'may have overdosed on FENTANYL' police sources say as they hunt for his drug dealer: Actor went into therapy after filming HBO's Lovecraft Country\n * BMW Sedan carrying Tupac when he was shot dead in 1996 is up for grabs for $1.7 million in Las Vegas .\n * Cindy Crawford and Kaia Gerber bid farewell to each other with a big hug after mother-daughter lunch outing at Cafe Habana in Malibu\n * Busy Philipps sizzles in a snakeskin-print jumpsuit and a gold blazer after Christian Siriano's fashion show in NYC\n * Kesha cuts a casual figure in oversized pinstripe overalls as she enjoys a post-lunch stroll with a male pal in NYC\n * Sporty Spice joins DWTS! Mel C flashes her abs in colorful cropped sweats as she arrives for rehearsals after signing onto the competition\n * Tori Spelling is 'honored' being compared to Khloe Kardashian after sparking a buzz with THAT glamorous transformation\n * Advertisement\n\n * The shock moment Jen Shah flees scene before cops swarm Bravo set to arrest her in Real Housewives of Salt Lake City trailer... as she awaits $5M fraud trial\n * Rihanna DROPS her entire lawsuit against her father Ronald Fenty just two weeks before they were set to appear in court\n * Amelia Hamlin and Scott Disick SPLIT! Model, 20, 'ended things' with reality star, 38, after 11 months... amid controversy over THAT Kourtney Kardashian DM leak\n * Katy Perry ends summer with a splash as she reminisces on European holiday with fiance Orlando Bloom\n * PCD star Nicole Scherzinger SLAMS Robin Antin as she says her claims are 'ludicrous and false' - after the founder said she was threatening to pull out of the tour\n * Hilary Duff shares snaps from her 'action packed weekend' trips to the beach and the zoo... after actress recovered from COVID-19\n * Simu Liu trolls haters who thought his Marvel movie Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings would flop... using one of his own stock photos\n * Jay Cutler is trying to win 'back' ex Kristin Cavallari by making her 'jealous' of his dating life... after going out with Jana Kramer\n * Kim Kardashian treats her followers to even MORE images from her string bikini photo shoot to plug her latest fragrance launch Nude Essentials\n * Grey's Anatomy to bring back vet Abigail Spencer... 10 years after her character went missing in the Iraq War\n * Advertisement\n\n * Ashley Graham reveals the hair she lost from postpartum is growing back grey: 'WTF?! This is not okay'\n * Drew Barrymore looks casual at New York airport as she heads to Los Angeles to host season two of her talk show which kicks off with Jennifer Aniston\n * Lucy Hale highlights her fit figure in green gym attire while fetching a post-workout coffee with a friend\n * Ashley Benson beams while out to lunch with ex-boyfriend Justin Thorne... 11 YEARS after they first dated\n * Irina Shayk looks effortlessly stylish in a black trench coat and trousers as she touches down at JFK airport in New York City after a trip to London .\n * Lisa Rinna posts a smiley face to celebrate news her daughter Amelia Hamlin, 20, split from Scott Disick, 38 RHOBH star, 58, hasn't hidden her distaste for the father-of-three\n * Harrison Ford, 79, 'returns to filming Indiana Jones 5' after being forced to take three months off following shoulder injury\n * KISS frontman Paul Stanley, 69, wipes his nose as he approaches LA restaurant without his mask on... after recovering from COVID-19\n * Kate Middleton's 'down-to-earth background' balances perfectly with Prince William's 'experience' as they prepare to 'lead modern monarchy', former private secretary claims\n * Meghan Markle's BFF Jessica Mulroney reveals she has 'full place setting' from designer who sells plates featuring Queen and Prince Philip with the words 'Hail Satan'\n * Advertisement\n\n * Hold-ups on set? It's just water under the Bridgerton! Filming on new series of hit show resumes after third halt in production amid Covid fears\n * Monica Lewinsky says she needs 'a lot more therapy' after seeing 'worst moments of her life' in Impeachment: American Crime Story - as she admits she 'doesn't know' if Bill Clinton should watch it\n * Ciara models a black-and-white coat as she dresses daughter Sienna in an oversized red blazer while introducing her LITA clothing brand\n * Following in mom's footsteps! Six-foot-tall Aoki Lee Simmons, 19, strikes a pose in her size 12 shoes as she launches JustFab line - 11 years after Kimora co-founded the brand\n * Olivia Culpo oozes elegance in a chic black top and pair of high-waisted shorts as she visits a friend in West Hollywood\n * Gigi Hadid looks chic in all white look as she struts through New York City after Labor Day The supermodel wore a black disposable face mask\n * Kaley Cuoco is seen in character as she gets to work on season two of her series The Flight Attendant... after splitting from husband Karl Cook\n * 'We had a crazy year': James Van Der Beek details his decision to move to Texas with his family after the death of his mother Melinda and wife Kimberly's five miscarriages\n * Power actor Rotimi reveals he is expecting his first child with fiancée Vanessa Mdee: 'We are super excited' The actor, 32, told People that they will be having a son\n * 'He was the ultimate messenger.' Michael K. Williams was working with the NYPD on a documentary to help heal the divide between police and the public, distraught cop reveals\n * Magician Criss Angel, 53, soaks up the sun with pregnant wife Shaunyl Benson, 30, and their boys in Mexico before welcoming baby number three\n * AnnaSophia Robb is engaged! The Carrie Diaries actress, 27, flashes her engagement ring from boyfriend of two years Trevor Paul\n * Camila Cabello looks radiant in a green blouse as she holds up a quirky purse made out of a high-top Nike SNEAKER\n * Rihanna makes a fashion statement as she scouts for locations around LA wearing a $10k Bottega Veneta coat The singer, 33, turned heads in teddy shearling\n * Caitlyn Jenner says she told the Kardashian and Jenner kids to 'stay out' of her California gubernatorial campaign so they could 'protect their business and brand'\n * 'May he live life as a fighter for peace': RFK's grandson Bobby Kennedy III and his ex-CIA spy wife name son after Muhammad Ali, a Zen philosopher, and an anti-slavery activist\n * Gwen Stefani, 51, looks much younger than her years in an oversized flannel shirt and ripped jeans as she touches down in Los Angeles via a private jet\n * Letizia of Spain recycles a 40-year-old dress from her mother-in-law Queen Sofía's wardrobe as she joins husband King Felipe VI to welcome the Chilean president in Madrid\n * Jerry O'Connell places a hand on wife Rebecca Romijn's shoulder as the two match in white T-shirts and jeans at the Malibu Chili Cook-Off\n * Jana Kramer and Jay Cutler go on 'one date'... as she attempts to move on from her serial cheater ex-husband Mike Caussin\n * Michael K. Williams's haunting final Instagram post six days before he 'overdosed on heroin' in NYC penthouse: Star went back into therapy after filming HBO's Lovecraft Country\n * Jodie Comer looks ready for battle as she gets on horseback in upcoming historical drama The Last Duel alongside on-screen husband Matt Damon\n * PICTURED: Luxurious $1.8m Venice Beach home rented by comedian Kate Quigley where Fuquan Johnson and two others died of overdose from 'fentanyl-laced cocaine'\n * Princess Olympia of Greece shows off her summer tan in playful minidress as socialite friends including Keith Richards' model granddaughter attend skincare product launch\n * Addison Rae rocks a plaid vintage Michael Kors crop top with a matching mini skirt for Live with Kelly and Ryan in New York\n * 'The choice is yours': The Matrix 4's eagerly-anticipated trailer is teased with chilling poster showing famed red and blue pills from original movie\n * Jake Gyllenhaal tries to help an abducted woman over the phone in VERY tense trailer for Netflix's The Guilty He plays 911 call operator Joe Baylor\n * REVEALED: Whitest Kids U' Know star Trevor Moore who died in August 'accident' fell to his death and was found in backyard of his house with head trauma\n * Billie Eilish admits she's 'felt like a failure' and details finding 'joy' while creating new album Happier Than Ever The 19-year-old chatted with rapper Stormzy\n * Alessandra Ambrosio cuddles up to her model boyfriend Richard Lee in Malibu as she says 'I love you'\n * Miley Cyrus says she thought she would 'DIE' if she didn't have a partner to 'kiss her every night' after splitting from Liam Hemsworth... but music has saved her\n * Keke Palmer and Ilana Glazer will host livestream red carpet coverage with 'unprecedented access' to Met Gala\n * Chrissy Teigen puts her body on display in a bra top and skirt with a VERY high slit in Chicago as Selling Sunset's Christine Quinn gives her three fire emojis\n * Anya Taylor-Joy thinks she's 'never really fully belonged' anywhere... after being raised in Argentina and the UK Queen's Gambit star grew up feeling like people didn't trust her\n * 50 Cent comes under fire for posting about his feud with Michael K. Williams after his death... as fans DRAG him for his insensitive posts\n * 'How is that staying on?' Braless Tammy Hembrow sends fans wild as she risks a wardrobe malfunction in a VERY revealing backless top\n * Kourtney Kardashian ditches filters and Photoshop to embrace her natural beauty as she flaunts her curves in sexy one-piece in Palm Springs\n * Vicki Gunvalson enrages her son-in-law Ryan Culberson after announcing the gender of baby number four without permission\n * Michael Gandolfini reveals taking on his late father's role of Tony Soprano in The Many Saints Of Newark was 'so special' and allowed him to 'connect with his dad'\n * Lea Michele displays her phenomenal physique in a chic black bikini as she continues her 35th birthday celebrations during beach vacation\n * Pregnant Princess Beatrice looks glowing as she dons a pearl headband for Kensington Palace summer party celebrating performing arts\n * Caitlyn Jenner is accused of sitting on the fence after she says she 'supports' new Texas abortion law but also respects 'a woman's right to choose'\n * 'I feel like a ballerina!' Victoria Beckham flaunts her enviable figure in a bright red dress from her luxury label as she promises fans 'it's super flattering'\n * Newly-single Tamara Francesconi shows ex Ed Westwick what he's missing in smoldering bikini-clad snaps just days after split\n * Molly Sims, 48, displays her slim physique in a range of chic swimsuit during holiday with husband Scott Stuber, 52, in Capri\n * Comedian Celeste Barber hilariously parodies Halle Berry's waist-slimmer video by dramatically unveiling her own 'abs'\n * INXS guitarist who severed his finger in a boat accident and is now seeking $1million in compensation is told his story 'doesn't add up'\n * Brielle Biermann undergoes double jaw surgery and sheds 13lbs on liquid diet: 'I already feel more aligned and can breathe way better!'\n * Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott put on a united front at the Malibu Chili Cook-Off amid divorce rumors The LA native, 48, and her 54-year-old spouse walked side by side\n * 'I didn't think I'd be divorced': Downton Abbey star Joanne Froggatt reveals her life has been 'in flux' after split from James Cannon - but she's 'excited to move forward'\n * Heidi Klum, 48, highlights her lithe figure in a black dress as she steps out with her children and husband Tom Kaulitz, 32, in Malibu\n * Simu Liu throws a perfect strike plus a BACKFLIP for the first pitch at a San Francisco Giants game... as his Shang-Chi breaks box office records\n * 'I won't abandon her': Sex Pistols star John Lydon, 65, nears tears as he details how wife Nora's Alzheimer's came on 'really strong and really quick' and sheds light on life as her carer\n * Olivia Wilde is boyfriend Harry Styles' number one fan as she dances by the stage and takes photos of the singer during opening night of his tour in Las Vegas\n * Bachelor In Paradise: Natasha Parker calls Brendan Morais a 'liar' after his 'girlfriend' Pieper James arrives and takes him on a one-on-one date\n * 'I needed time to self care': New mom Naomi Campbell, 51, shows off her age-defying physique in a plunging yellow swimsuit as she 'resets her metabolism' at Austrian health spa\n * James Franco goes shirtless as he packs on the PDA with his bikini-clad girlfriend Isabel Pakzad during sun-soaked getaway to Mykonos\n * Alice Eve looks effortlessly chic in flowery black dress as she poses alongside her famous father Trevor at the ATG Summer Party\n * Jack Osbourne is every inch the doting father as he joins his three children and girlfriend Aree Gearhart at the Malibu Chili Cook-Off\n * Soldier Sophie in the driving seat! Countess dons camouflage as she plays car racing video game during annual Wessex Cup at RAF Wittering\n * Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding admitted she was terrified of receiving breast cancer diagnosis in poignant chat six years before dying of the illness at 39\n * 'It was as if they'd just walked out the door from 1979!' ABBA star Benny Andersson's son reveals band didn't show 'any nerves' during first recordings for new album Voyage\n * Renee Zellweger the stepmom! Ant Anstead shares snaps of his son's second birthday party as his A-list actress girlfriend joins in the water fight fun\n * Janet Jackson shares first teaser for upcoming two-part documentary JANET: 'This is the truth. Take it or leave it. Love it or hate it'\n * Iris Law rocks her buzz cut with devil horns as she shows off her modeling prowess in striking photoshoot The model, 20, showed off her peroxide blonde buzzcut\n\nAdvertisement\n\n### DON'T MISS\n\n * Little Mix singer Leigh-Anne Pinnock shares smoldering bikini-clad promo shots for her swimwear collection... two weeks after welcoming her twins\n * Selena Gomez stays safe in style as she jets out of NYC wearing bright pink face mask The actress, 29, wore an eye-catching facial covering\n * Demi Rose displays her ample cleavage and honed curves in a tiny floral bikini for sizzling snaps\n * Amazon denies claims Nicole Kidman 'walked off the production' of her new series Expats after 'disagreement with director Lulu Wang'\n * 'He's a sexually violent predator who was let out of jail': Bill Cosby accuser slams his co-star Phylicia Rashad for supporting him and says celebration of his release was 'disgusting'\n * 'The Wire' star, Michael K. Williams, 54, is found dead of suspected heroin overdose in his Brooklyn penthouse: Nephew pays tribute to 'sweet' man who was excited about Emmys\n * Kourtney Kardashian returns to her family's Palm Springs vacation home for Labor Day as she makes pancakes and plays games with her kids\n * Kelly Bensimon and boyfriend Nicholas Stefanov can't keep their hands off each other during a workout in NYC Rare outing together\n * Taraji P. Henson and The Wire castmates Wendell Pierce and Isiah Whitlock Jr. lead stars paying tribute to Michael K. Williams after death at 54\n * James Corden unleashes his inner child as he wins a toy dinosaur during fun-filled family day out at Malibu Chili Cook-Off\n * Happy Labor Day from Hollywood! Stars celebrate the holiday that unofficially marks the end of summer as they spend time outdoors\n * Ray of sunshine! Queen Mathilde of Belgium wows in a cheery yellow suit as she plays table tennis during visit to a Zottegem primary school\n * 'Your love and prayers are being felt': Hugh Jackman shares emotional message of thanks to his fans after the death of his dad Christopher on Australian Father's Day\n * Stars in the dock over cryptocurrency adverts: Celebrities including Kim Kardashian are accused of 'betraying trust of their fans' with paid posts on social media\n * Pregnant Rosie Huntington-Whiteley tenderly cradles her baby bump while wowing in a chic white slip dress and duster coat to launch her beauty line in London\n * 'I wouldn't recommend it to anyone': Riz Ahmed he went to 'an intense place' after losing 22lbs to play a rapper battling an autoimmune disease in Mogul Mowgli\n * Minka Kelly looks summery in yellow slip dress in NYC... after rekindling romance with Trevor Noah\n * 'Are we absolutely sure what direction we're going?': Liam Payne posts hilarious tongue in cheek TikTok about the One Direction meeting after Zayn Malik quit in 2015\n * 'Thank you for blessing us with your talent': Mariah Carey pays tribute to Michael K. Williams after The Wire star is found dead following 'suspected drug overdose'\n * Bella Hadid bares her flat abs as she heads home from the gym clad in sexy black exercise attire Enjoyed a Labor Day workout in NYC\n * Amelia Hamlin and Scott Disick 'taking time apart' after THAT Kourtney Kardashian DM leak\n * Duchess of Cornwall says she's 'delighted' to become patron of Nigeria's first sexual assault referral center which was founded eight years ago\n * 'He's showing so much strength': Liam Payne reveals he offered his support to The Wanted's Tom Parker after his brain tumor diagnosis\n * Shawn Mendes strikes a fit figure in shorts and tank top after getting in a workout at a gym in NYC\n * Jon Hamm, 50, dons tiny yellow shorts as he joins bikini-clad girlfriend Anna Osceola, 33, on romantic snorkeling outing in Mediterranean Sea\n * The Naked Chef indeed! Celebrity cook Jamie Oliver recalls the 'painful' time he burnt his manhood while cooking in the nude for his wife Jools\n * Christy Turlington, 52, shares a cute snap of look-alike daughter Grace, 17, hugging the family dogs The legendary model captured a quaint home moment\n * Barron Hilton carries his daughter Milou during trip to the Malibu Chili Cook-Off with wife Tessa Gräfin von Walderdorff\n * Zendaya parades her lithe frame and washboard abs in a plum colored crop top and co-ordinating skin-tight skirt at the Dune Photocall in Paris\n * Brooklyn Beckham and fiancée Nicola Peltz wear muted ensembles as they step out holding hands in Munich\n * Vanderpump Rules star Scheana Shay stuns in a see-through cover up while feeding her daughter Summer Spent Labor Day by the pool\n * Paris Hilton bonds with mom Kathy Hilton and fiancé Carter Reum as she tries her hand out at paddle boarding during beach day in Malibu\n * Dame Joan Collins, 88, cuts a glamorous figure in a floral silk dress as she leaves The Ivy in London with husband Percy Gibson, 56\n * Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings earns $90 million in first FOUR DAYS of release as movie breaks Labor Day opening record\n * Venom: Let There Be Carnage release date pushed up two weeks from October 15 to October 1 after massive box office debut of Marvel's Shang-Chi\n * Ashlee Simpson is every inch the doting mom carrying baby boy Ziggy as she heads to park with Evan Ross and kids on Labor Day\n * Vanderpump Rules star Lala Kent wears bikini imprinted with her OWN face for beach day in Miami with fiancé Randall Emmett and baby Ocean\n * 'She's doing well': Actress Jane Birkin, 74, is in recovery after suffering 'a minor stroke' and pulls out of planned American Film Festival appearance to focus on getting better\n * Cardi B reveals she welcomed her second child with husband Offset two days ago as she shares an image of the baby: 'We are so overjoyed to finally meet our son'\n * Isla Fisher's fake coffee name exposed after she drops into a local café in her hometown of Perth\n * JoJo Siwa kisses her girlfriend before heading into Dancing with the Stars practice with Bling Empire's Christine Chiu on Labor Day in Los Angeles\n * 'The table at this air bnb saw some things': Megan Fox poses for sexy selfie while boasting about dirty weekend away with Machine Gun Kelly\n * Matthew McConaughey teams up with two Australians to create an off-the-grid wilderness hideaway in Sydney called The Reserve\n * Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's popularity hits an all-time low with Britons in wake of Oprah interview and Afghanistan statement (but Andrew is still least-loved royal)\n * He's the ModGRANDfather! Former The Jam rocker Paul Weller, 63, becomes a grandad for the first time as model daughter Leah, 29, welcomes son Kouzen\n * Lindsey Vonn proudly reps boyfriend Diego Osorio's Lobos 1707 tequila with bleached hoodie on loved up outing in New York\n * Kaley Cuoco's friends call her split from husband Karl Cook 'pretty shocking'... as she removes his name from her Instagram bio\n * Kodak Black, 24, set to become a dad again... as his lawyer reveals the rapper and girlfriend Maranda Johnson are expecting a baby girl\n * Madison Beer is every inch the cool girl in off-the-shoulder tank top and baggy jeans as she heads to the Malibu Chili Cook-Off with beau Nick Austin\n * Vanessa Bryant and daughters enjoy a spooky trip to Disneyland during Labor Day weekend She's mom to Natalia, Capri, and Bianka\n * Olivia Wilde proves she's the number one Harry Styles fan as she snaps photos and dances during opening night of his tour in Las Vegas\n * Amanda Seyfried, Emmy Rossum and Meghan King mark 'labor' day by sharing throwback photos of their baby bumps and birthing stories\n * Hugh Jackman's friends including Ryan Reynolds, Naomi Watts and Richard E. Grant share their heartfelt condolences after the actor announced the death of his father\n * Elle King calls her mother London the 'best doula ever' as she shares shot of her cooking PLACENTA... days after son Lucky Levi's birth\n * Rapper Lil Uzi Vert reveals fans RIPPED OFF the $24 million pink diamond he had implanted on his forehead during Rolling Loud performance\n * The Kid Laroi and his TikTok star girlfriend Katarina Deme enjoy a brunch date in New York - before he joins Justin Bieber on-stage at the Made in America festival\n * Prince William is portrayed as villain for 'refusing to speak out on racism' and 'scoffing at comments about Archie's skin tone' in new Lifetime film Escaping the Palace\n * Dominic West cuts a dapper figure in a navy suit at ATG Summer Party - with just months to go until he's seen as Prince Charles in The Crown season 5\n * 'Of course I go to therapy!' Zendaya oozes sophistication on the cover of British Vogue as she discusses making mental health a priority and her desire to become a filmmaker\n * Married At First Sight Australia star Hayley Vernon reveals the eye-watering amount she earned in her first year on OnlyFans... but admits she had to engage in hardcore porn to get there\n * Power pals! Nicki Minaj and husband Kenneth Petty party with Rihanna and her beau A$AP Rocky as the rapper says 'love her downnnn'\n * Zooey Deschanel sports chic black jumpsuit as her kids hang out with beau Jonathan Scott at the park\n * Phoebe Waller-Bridge 'quits forthcoming Mr & Mrs Smith Amazon series over creative differences with co-star Donald Glover' Original starred Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt\n * Sienna Miller goes braless in a busty satin gown as she puts on a sizzling display at glitzy summer party The actress made an appearance at Kensington Palace\n * Mindy Kaling says son Spencer makes 'everything better' as she celebrates his first birthday She shared a sweet shot of him reaching out to a bunch of balloons\n * Rebel Wilson, 41, strikes a sultry pose in a sizzling swimsuit at sunset after she is seen on the beach with her niece Sovereign\n * Kendall Jenner cuddles up with NBA beau Devin Booker in sweet snaps from Italy's Amalfi Coast The model shared snaps with the Phoenix Suns shooting guard\n * Mel Gibson snaps photos of his son Lars, four, during family day at Malibu Chili Cook-Off The actor/director, 65, kept a low-profile\n * Sutton Stracke, 49, wows in a blue bikini as she enjoys Labor Day weekend... after explosive episode of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills\n * Model Iskra Lawrence slams Texas abortion ban as an 'attack on women's rights' as she reveals she wasn't aware she was pregnant until 9 weeks in\n * RHOA star Porsha Williams jumps off boat in skimpy bikini... after sharing body positive post about decision to embrace her 'gut' instead of having lipo or surgery\n * John Travolta's daughter Ella, 21, poses with her father as she wraps the Alice In Wonderland film Get Lost... a year after mom Kelly Preston passed away\n * Eddie Redmayne makes a statement in a Gucci sweater as he embraces wife Hannah at ATG Summer Party... after his $2.8m vacation home was devastated in French Riviera wildfire\n * Molly Sims, 48, showcases her age-defying figure in a TINY string bikini as she frolics with husband Scott Stuber, 52, during Italian getaway\n * Simone Biles claps back at critics who call her a 'quitter' a month after the Tokyo Games, saying: 'I can't hear you over my seven Olympic medals'\n * I was so out of control I made the Queen snap! In the final madcap part of the showbiz memoir to make you weep with laughter - and pity - MIRIAM MARGOLYES' very candid confession\n * RICHARD KAY: Yes, Prince Charles's charity work does him huge credit. But this scandal raises troubling questions about the judgment and common sense of our future king\n * Jenna Bush Hager recalls how her twin Barbara pierced her ear with a SAFETY PIN and an apple behind their parents' backs - saying her daring sister also tried to pierce her own belly button\n * 'He was almost born in the car!': Comedian Katherine Ryan reveals she nearly gave birth to son before reaching the hospital\n * Venice Film Festival 2021: Charlotte Gainsbourg displays her toned legs in a thigh-skimming scalloped mini dress at premiere of Sundown\n * Brooke Shields cuts a chic figure in yellow dress as she attends Hampton Classic Grand Prix with husband Chris Henchy\n * ABBA continue to break records as 80,000 Brits pre-order surprise new album Voyage in just three days... following announcement of their concert residency\n * Kim Kardashian puckers up and strikes a pose on a private plane dressed in pants from Kanye West's Yeezy collection\n * Dame Helen Mirren, 76, looks typically elegant in a floral satin skirt and chic lace shirt as she makes an entrance at Telluride Film Festival\n * Brazilian soccer legend Pele, 80, is 'feeling very well' after being hospitalized and kept in for six days following surgery to remove a tumor from his colon\n * Lily-Rose Depp and Margaret Qualley cut very casual figures while taking a post-lunch stroll in New York City\n * Ariel Winter sports a sleeveless top and shorts while stepping out with her beau Luke Benward in Los Angeles\n * Eva Longoria, Shonda Rhimes and Jurnee Smollett step away from Time's Up following the involvement of the group's leaders in Andrew Cuomo's sexual harassment scandal\n * Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague are reunited in Manchester, England after boxer's victorious trip to the USA as the pair head out for lunch hand-in-hand\n * Christine Quinn puts her fabulous bikini body on display in tiny orange two-piece on social media\n * Love Island superfan Amy Schumer tries her hand at a British accent and does a spoof day-in-the-life as a show cast member in hilarious video\n * Here's Johnny! Cheerful Depp returns to the red carpet at the 47th Deauville Film Festival... as he is cleared to proceed with defamation suit against Amber Heard\n * Dressed to the ca-nines! 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Photo: Nigel Parry; styling by Alvin Stillwell/Celestine Agency; grooming by Erin Skipley/Ajentse","“What I’m about to show you,” Jeff Bezos says, “is the culmination of the many things we’ve been doing for 15 years.”","The CEO of Amazon.com, in regulation blue oxford shirt and jeans, is sitting in a conference room at his company’s spiffy new headquarters just north of downtown Seattle. It is mid-September, exactly one week before he will introduce a new line of Kindles to the world. He has already shown me two of them—one with a touchscreen, the other costing just $79—but that’s not what’s truly exciting him. It is a third gadget, the long-awaited Amazon tablet called the Kindle Fire, that represents his company’s most ambitious leap into the hearts, minds, and wallets of millions of consumers.","Bezos runs through the features that will soon set the tech world ablaze—the $199 price tag, the easy-to-hold size, the seamless access to Amazon’s rich and growing collection of digital media. When the Fire is introduced, analysts will declare it the strongest competitor yet to the iPad. Yet the Fire is not just a rival gadget, but something essentially different. The iPad is the flagship of the post-PC era—in which the desktop is replaced by lean, portable, gesture-driven tablets. As people will learn when Amazon ships it today, November 14, the Fire is an emblem of a post-web world, in which our devices are simply a means for us to directly connect with the goodies in someone’s data center.","“We are culturally pioneers. We like to disrupt even our own business. Other companies have different cultures and sometimes don’t like to do that. Our job is to bring those industries along.”","While users of the iPad and the Fire will engage in many of the same activities—watching movies, reading books, playing Angry Birds—the philosophy behind the two tablets could not be more different. Apple is fundamentally a hardware company—91 percent of its revenue comes from sales of its coveted machines, compared to just 6 percent from iTunes. The iPad’s design, marketing, and product launches all emphasize the special character of the device itself, which the company views as a successor to the PC—complete with video-chat capabilities and word-processing software. Amazon, on the other hand, is a content-focused company—almost half of its revenue comes from sales of media like books, music, TV shows, and movies—and the fire-sale-priced Fire is designed to be primarily a passport to the large amount of that content that’s available digitally. The gadget comes preloaded with customers’ Amazon account information, and anyone who signs up for Amazon Prime, the company’s $79-a-year shipping service, will be able to access more than 12,000 (and counting) movies and TV shows on the Fire at no extra charge.","Indeed, Bezos doesn’t consider the Fire a mere device, preferring to call it a “media service.” While he takes pride in the Fire, he really sees it as an advanced mobile portal to Amazon’s cloud universe. That’s how Amazon has always treated the Kindle: New models simply offer improved ways of buying and reading the content. Replacing the hardware is no more complicated or emotionally involved than changing a flashlight battery.","(That’s why, in a sense, some of the iPad comparisons and cavils you may read today in the hands-on reviews of Fire are somewhat irrelevant in light of this larger issue. Yes, the Fire lacks the industrial-design pyrotechnics that make fanboys foam at the mouth like the iPad does. But who cares? Like a lizard shedding its skin, next year there will be another Fire and in three years the original will look as antiquated as the bizarre-looking Kindle 1 appears today. When you pay $199 for Fire, you’re not buying a gadget—you’re filing citizen papers for the digital duchy of Amazonia.)","The iPad emphasizes downloads—customers who buy music, TV shows, or movies through iTunes must download them to their machine. (Even users of its new iCloud service must download their music to listen to it—at least for now.) This keeps iPads tethered to the paradigm of local storage, putting a premium on machines with more memory (which cost hundreds of dollars more). Amazon, by contrast, emphasizes streaming. Fire users can store up to 20 GB of music for free on the company’s servers (or an unlimited amount of music bought from Amazon). They can then stream it freely, along with more than 100,000 videos. That’s probably why the Fire’s virtual hard drive is just 8 GB, half the size of the smallest iPad.","The glory of the iPad, as well as the iPhone, is its operating system; Apple’s proprietary iOS is one of the main selling points, and the company regularly adds new features—most recently Siri, the voice-activated personal assistant. The Fire is built on Google’s competing Android OS, but a simplified version of it. (Fire users will have access to a heavily curated subset of the 250,000 Android apps.) Bezos seems to believe that people should care less about what their OS can do and just be able to stream the damn movie. (It’s a similar philosophy to Google’s Chrome OS, but tied to a proprietary piece of hardware and Amazon’s universe of media services.)","The Fire does have one compelling new piece of software: a faster browser called Silk. But even that is a servant of Amazon’s cloud vision. Over the past eight years, the company has capitalized on its data center expertise to build a vast cloud computing platform, which hosts web operations for some of the world’s largest Internet companies—even competitors like Netflix. (The support of such a massive infrastructure is really what differentiates the Fire from the seemingly similar $249 Nook tablet—Barnes and Noble has nothing like Amazon’s cloud behind it, limiting the Nook’s ability to deliver a varied range of services.) When surfing the Internet, the Silk browser harnesses those cloud servers to do much of the processing. “We call it a split browser, because it’s half in the cloud and half on the Fire,” Bezos says. It’s a hack that aims to make web pages download much faster. But it also has grand ramifications: It points to an era in which the device is so secondary that even computation takes place in the cloud.","The release of the Fire showcases how forward-thinking Bezos has been. After 15 years near the top of the tech heap, he doesn’t have the same outsize profile of other Internet innovators. (Nobody has made a TV biopic or Academy Award-winning drama about his rise to power, for instance.) But that may be changing. People are slowly beginning to realize just how much of the Web is powered by Amazon’s cloud services. And industry observers see Amazon’s entry into the tablet sweepstakes as further evidence that Bezos may well be the premier technologist in America, a figure who casts as big a shadow as legends like Bill Gates and the late Steve Jobs.","In a series of interviews in Seattle and New York, Bezos sat down with Wired to share his thoughts on the cloud, commerce, management, and outer space.","Jeff Bezos: Yeah. What we really built is a fully integrated media service. Hardware is a crucial ingredient in the service, but it’s only a piece of it.","Bezos: We think it’s a unique approach in the marketplace—premium products at nonpremium prices. We’re a company very accustomed to operating at low margins. We grew up that way. We’ve never had the luxury of high margins, there’s no reason to get used to it now.","Bezos: As a company, one of our greatest cultural strengths is accepting the fact that if you’re going to invent, you’re going to disrupt. A lot of entrenched interests are not going to like it. Some of them will be genuinely concerned about the new way, and some of them will have a vested self-interest in preserving the old way. But in both cases, they’re going to create a lot of noise, and it’s very easy for employees to be distracted by that. It could be criticism of something that we actually believe in. It could also be too much praise about something that we’re not doing as well as the outside world says we’re doing it. We’re going to stay heads-down and work on the business.","Levy: Eric Schmidt has said that there are four horsemen of technology now: Google, Apple, Facebook, and you. Do you view Amazon in those terms?","Bezos: Lists like that are fine and interesting, but if I were making that list I would have a hard time not having Microsoft on it. They’ve done a lot of innovative things, some of which get overshadowed by their big existing businesses. You look at something like Kinect, it’s pretty cool.","Bezos: As they should. It’s genuine. But one question to ask when you see a list like that is, who would have been on it 10 years ago? That will keep you humble. Go back to 1980. Who would you have predicted to be among the four horsemen of the personal computer era?","The Kindle Fire isn’t just a rival to the iPad. It represents an alternate model of computing: It’s Apple’s post-PC vs. Amazon’s post-web.","Apple: Post-PC| Amazon: Post-Web ---|--- Device-centric| Cloud-centric Own the OS| Forget the OS Specialized apps| Specialized browser Hardware is king| Content is king Downloaded media| Streamed media","Bezos: Right. And Intel, maybe. But you might’ve had Commodore, too, or Atari. There are always shiny things. A company shouldn’t get addicted to being shiny, because shiny doesn’t last. You really want something that’s much deeper-keeled. You want your customers to value your service. And there are companies that haven’t gone through tough times, so they’re not really tested.","Levy: Amazon has had those tough times—it took years before you made a profit, and your stock fell dramatically as the first tech bubble popped. Are there things that you’ve done smarter because you went through that crucible?","Bezos: If you go back to 1999, it’s hard to remember how effervescent the bubble was. People who really didn’t have any passion for technology or the Internet were giving up their careers as doctors and mining Internet gold. And when the bubble popped, a meaningful fraction of our people left. They realized they didn’t really want to be doing this. Some of them got laid off, some of them left of their own accord. Those were not happy days. This super- valuable person you really liked leaves. So your skin gets thicker. Not just me, but all of the executives who stayed.","Bezos: For one thing, pricing. For your typical consumer book—I’m not talking about textbooks or anything specialized—$9.99 is really the highest price that’s reasonable for customers to pay.","Bezos: As a company, we are culturally pioneers, and we like to disrupt even our own business. Other companies have different cultures and sometimes don’t like to do that. Our job is to bring those industries along. The music industry should be a great cautionary tale: Don’t let that happen to you. Get ahead of it. I think with books, we have gotten ahead of it, as have some very forward-leaning publishers. But some of them are really leaning backward, and that’s going to hurt their business. They’ll find that other publishers are going to do very well in that vacuum.","Bezos: We believe that some of the royalty streams being paid for ebooks are not high enough. That’s why, in our Kindle Direct Publishing program, if you price your book between $2.99 and $9.99, we give you 70 percent of the revenue.","Bezos: Well, we have studios.amazon.com. It’s a completely new way of making movies. [Amazon crowdsources the production of a \"test movie\" until it reaches the point where a real studio takes over. Warner Bros. Pictures has a first- look deal with Amazon.] Some would say our approach is unworkable—we disagree.","It began as a way for Amazon’s engineers to work together efficiently. Now Amazon Web Services hosts some of the most popular sites on the web and is responsible for a significant amount of the world’s online traffic. Here’s a look at some of the companies that rely on Amazon’s cloud computing platform.","---|--- Foursquare| 3 million check-ins a day Harvard Medical School| Vast database for developing genome-analysis models NASA Jet Propulsion Lab| Processing of hi-res satellite images to help guide its robots Netflix| Video streaming service that accounts for 25% of US Internet traffic Newsweek/The Daily Beast| 1 million pageviews every hour PBS| More than 1 petabyte of streaming video a month SmugMug| Storage for billions of photos and videos ^1 US Department of Agriculture| Geographic information system for food-stamp recipients Virgin Atlantic| Crowdsourced travel review service Yelp| Data storage for its 22 million-plus reviews","Levy: Let’s talk about web services. Amazon Web Services is dominant in hosting—one observer says that you are the Coke of the field, and there’s no Pepsi. How did an ecommerce site wind up in the position where it’s hosting web powerhouses like Foursquare, NASA, Netflix, and The New York Times?","Bezos: Approximately nine years ago we were wasting a lot of time internally because, to do their jobs, our applications engineers had to have daily detailed conversations with our networking infrastructure engineers. Instead of having this fine-grained coordination about every detail, we wanted the data-center guys to give the apps guys a set of dependable tools, a reliable infrastructure that they could build products on top of.","The problem was obvious. We didn’t have that infrastructure. So we started building it for our own internal use. Then we realized, “Whoa, everybody who wants to build web-scale applications is going to need this.” We figured with a little bit of extra work we could make it available to everybody. We’re going to make it anyway—let’s sell it.","Bezos: No. The common question that gets asked in business is, why? That’s a good question, but an equally valid question is, why not? This is a good idea, we have a lot of skills and assets to do this well, we’re already going to do it for ourselves—why not sell it, too?","Levy: Young startups all tell me that even if Google offers them free hosting, they still want to use Amazon. Why do you think that is?","Bezos: We were determined to build the best services but to price them at a level that customers couldn’t match, even if they were willing to use inferior products. Tech companies always have high margins, except for Amazon. We’re the only tech company with low margins.","Bezos: We really obsess over small defects. That’s what drives up costs. Because the most expensive thing you can do is make a mistake. We can afford to focus on smaller and smaller defects and eliminate them at their root. That reduces cost, because things just work.","Levy: Target recently left Amazon Services to build its own web infrastructure. Three weeks after launch, a popular promotion took down the site. Did you get some satisfaction from that?","Bezos: No. Do you know how long we served Target? It was 10 years. We worked our butts off to serve them extraordinarily well. Some people misunderstood—”Why are you aiding and abetting a competitor?” But they were great partners. We worked hard for two years to help them migrate to the new system. It was the ultimate in friendly divorces. We wanted to see their transition go smoothly. So, no.","Bezos: One of the things that makes mobile web browsing slow is the fact that the average website pulls content from 13 different places on the Internet. On a mobile device, even with a good Wi-Fi connection, each round trip is typically 100 milliseconds or more. Some of that can be done in parallel, but you typically have a whole bunch, as many as eight or more round trips that each take 100 milliseconds. That adds up. We’ve broken apart this process. If you can be clever enough to move the computation onto our cloud platform, you get these huge computational resources. Our cloud services are really fast. What takes 100 milliseconds on Wi-Fi takes less than 5 milliseconds on Amazon’s Elastic Compute Cloud. So by moving some of the computation onto that cloud, we can accelerate a lot of what makes mobile web browsing slow.","Bezos: It’s not as different as you might think. A lot of our original approaches and techniques carried over very well. For example, we’ve always focused on reducing the time between order and delivery. In hardware, it’s the same principle. An example is the time between when we take delivery on a processor to when it’s being used in a device by a customer. That’s waste. Why would we own a processor that’s supposed to go into a Kindle Fire that’s not actually in a customer’s hands? That’s inventory management.","Levy: For years you’ve been touting e-ink as superior to a backlit device for reading. But the Fire is backlit. Why should Kindle users switch?","Bezos: They should buy both. When you’re reading long-form, there’s no comparison. You want the e-ink. But you can’t watch a movie with that. And you can’t play Android games. And so on.","Levy: And you now are selling a new version of the basic Kindle for $79. At this point, why not give it away—offer a deal where if people buy a certain amount of books, they get a free Kindle?","Bezos: It’s an interesting marketing idea, and we should think about it over time. But $79 is low enough that it’s not a big deal for many people.","Levy: Speaking of pricing, I wanted to ask about your decision to include streaming video as part of Amazon Prime. Why not charge separately for that? It’s a completely different service, isn’t it?","Bezos: There are two ways to build a successful company. One is to work very, very hard to convince customers to pay high margins. The other is to work very, very hard to be able to afford to offer customers low margins. They both work. We’re firmly in the second camp. It’s difficult—you have to eliminate defects and be very efficient. But it’s also a point of view. We’d rather have a very large customer base and low margins than a smaller customer base and higher margins.","Levy: Right now, the more recent movies and TV shows, the ones you call premium, aren’t included in the Prime membership. You have to buy or rent them separately. Wouldn’t it be better to offer an all-you-can-eat package that includes premium films, even if you have to charge a bit more?","Bezos: I’m a big fan of all-you-can-eat plans, because they’re simpler for customers. We work together with a bunch of different parties—the studios, content owners—and they get a say in how we offer their content, too. But my view is, if you can simplify it for consumers, that’s the way to do it.","Amazon has stealthily become a major player in the competitive content business, with a major footprint in every medium. Meanwhile, its web services division owns one-fifth of the cloud computing market.","Note: Except for cloud services, figures refer to ecommerce market only. Books, music, and video include physical media and digital downloads, not subscriptions. Source: Credit Suisse.","Levy: You’ve built some social features into Amazon, but it’s not a huge part of what you do. What’s Amazon’s role in the social arena?","Bezos: It’s an open question. I think what we’re wondering is, if we have a list of 500 of your friends, how can we use that to improve ecommerce? We have some ideas. We’ve actually already done some experiments but haven’t found anything that we think is exciting yet.","Bezos: For better or worse, it is really not a part of our culture to look at things defensively. We rarely say, “Oh my God, we’ve got to do something about that existential threat.” Maybe one day we’ll become extinct because of that deficiency in our nature. I don’t know. We look at things through a different lens. We say, “Oh, here’s this incredible phenomenon called social networking. How can we be inspired by that to make our business better?” I hope we find something.","Levy: Two years ago, you bought Zappos. Was that an attempt to absorb their so-called culture of happiness and customer service?","Bezos: No, no, no. We like their unique culture, but we don’t want that culture at Amazon. We like our culture, too. Our version of a perfect customer experience is one in which our customer doesn’t want to talk to us. Every time a customer contacts us, we see it as a defect. I’ve been saying for many, many years, people should talk to their friends, not their merchants. And so we use all of our customer service information to find the root cause of any customer contact. What went wrong? Why did that person have to call? Why aren’t they spending that time talking to their family instead of talking to us? How do we fix it? Zappos takes a completely different approach. You call them and ask them for a pizza, and they’ll get out the Yellow Pages for you.","Bezos: It’s on the back end. Amazon has a huge shoe business. Zappos has a huge shoe business. Zappos may have the size-8 customer, and we have the size-8 shoe. Having one set of fulfillment services for these two very different front ends, you get to satisfy more customers more often, because you’re more likely to have their size and style and color and so on.","“We work very, very hard to be able to afford to offer customers low margins. We’d rather have a very large customer base and low margins than a smaller customer base and higher margins.”","Levy: Let me change the subject to your fight against paying state sales taxes. Why have you been so aggressive?","Bezos: Our view on this is very clear and consistent. More than half of our worldwide business is in places where we collect sales tax or its equivalent. There are five states where we collect sales tax. We do great in those states. That’s not what this is about. We want federal legislation. That’s what we’ve been working on. And I think we can get that done this year.","Levy: Some years ago, there was some controversy when Amazon got a patent for its 1-Click shopping. Now, technology patents are so widespread that they’re seen as a real hindrance to creativity and innovation. Has your thinking changed?","Bezos: For many years, I have thought that software patents should either be eliminated or dramatically shortened. It’s impossible to measure the toll they’ve had on the software industry, but on balance, it has been negative.","Levy: You have a separate company called Blue Origin that hopes to send customers into outer space. Why is that important to you?","Bezos: It is a serious effort. When I was 5 years old, I watched Neil Armstrong step onto the moon. It made me passionate about science, physics, math, exploration.","Bezos: Boy. I’ve been asked to make tough predictions before. That one’s very tough. But that’s not what this is about. If I wanted to buy tourist trips to fly to the International Space Station and Soyuz and those things, there’s nothing wrong with that. But that’s $35 million. I want to lower the cost of access to space.","Bezos: I like to say, “Maintain a firm grasp of the obvious at all times.” For Amazon, that’s selection, speed of delivery, lower prices. Well, for Blue Origin it’s cost and safety. If you really want to make it so that anybody can go into space, you have to increase the safety and decrease the cost. That’s Blue Origin’s mission. I’m super passionate about it.","Bezos: No. We employ a lot of aerospace engineers. They have families, their kids go to college. We buy a lot of materials. Somebody made those materials, right?","Levy: You’ve also given $42 million to the Long Now Foundation for the development of a giant clock designed to last for 10,000 years. Does that project relate at all to what you’re doing at Amazon?","Bezos: It does fit into my view. Our first shareholder letter, in 1997, was entitled, “It’s all about the long term.” If everything you do needs to work on a three-year time horizon, then you’re competing against a lot of people. But if you’re willing to invest on a seven-year time horizon, you’re now competing against a fraction of those people, because very few companies are willing to do that. Just by lengthening the time horizon, you can engage in endeavors that you could never otherwise pursue. At Amazon we like things to work in five to seven years. We’re willing to plant seeds, let them grow—and we’re very stubborn. We say we’re stubborn on vision and flexible on details.","In some cases, things are inevitable. The hard part is that you don’t know how long it might take, but you know it will happen if you’re patient enough. Ebooks had to happen. Infrastructure web services had to happen. So you can do these things with conviction if you are long-term-oriented and patient.","Levy: Speaking of longevity, you’re still relatively young, but you’ve been at this for a long time. A lot of the other big tech CEOs from your generation aren’t around anymore.","Bezos: It’s variable. I like invention. For me, it feels like the rate of change on the Internet today is even greater than it was in 1995. It’s hard for me to imagine a more exciting arena in which to invent. And so it’s pretty easy to wake up excited.","Note 1. Corrected [5 p.m./Nov. 30. 2011]: SmugMug uses AWS to store billions of photos and videos, not 70 million photos as previously reported.","WIRED.com © 2014 Condé Nast. All rights reserved. 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It is mid-September, exactly one week before he will\nintroduce a new line of Kindles to the world. He has already shown me two of\nthem—one with a touchscreen, the other costing just $79—but that’s not what’s\ntruly exciting him. It is a third gadget, the long-awaited Amazon tablet\ncalled the Kindle Fire, that represents his company’s most ambitious leap into\nthe hearts, minds, and wallets of millions of consumers.\n\nBezos runs through the features that will soon set the tech world ablaze—the\n$199 price tag, the easy-to-hold size, the seamless access to Amazon’s rich\nand growing collection of digital media. When the Fire is introduced, analysts\nwill declare it the strongest competitor yet to the iPad. Yet the Fire is not\njust a rival gadget, but something essentially different. The iPad is the\nflagship of the post-PC era—in which the desktop is replaced by lean,\nportable, gesture-driven tablets. As people will learn when Amazon ships it\ntoday, November 14, the Fire is an emblem of a post-web world, in which our\ndevices are simply a means for us to directly connect with the goodies in\nsomeone’s data center.\n\n“We are culturally pioneers. We like to disrupt even our own business. Other\ncompanies have different cultures and sometimes don’t like to do that. Our job\nis to bring those industries along.”\n\nWhile users of the iPad and the Fire will engage in many of the same\nactivities—watching movies, reading books, playing Angry Birds—the philosophy\nbehind the two tablets could not be more different. Apple is fundamentally a\nhardware company—91 percent of its revenue comes from sales of its coveted\nmachines, compared to just 6 percent from iTunes. The iPad’s design,\nmarketing, and product launches all emphasize the special character of the\ndevice itself, which the company views as a successor to the PC—complete with\nvideo-chat capabilities and word-processing software. Amazon, on the other\nhand, is a content-focused company—almost half of its revenue comes from sales\nof media like books, music, TV shows, and movies—and the fire-sale-priced Fire\nis designed to be primarily a passport to the large amount of that content\nthat’s available digitally. The gadget comes preloaded with customers’ Amazon\naccount information, and anyone who signs up for Amazon Prime, the company’s\n$79-a-year shipping service, will be able to access more than 12,000 (and\ncounting) movies and TV shows on the Fire at no extra charge.\n\nJeff Bezos Owns the Web in More Ways Than You Think by Steven Levy (37.9 MB\n.mp3)\n\nSubscribe: Wired Features Podcast\n\nIndeed, Bezos doesn’t consider the Fire a mere device, preferring to call it a\n“media service.” While he takes pride in the Fire, he really sees it as an\nadvanced mobile portal to Amazon’s cloud universe. That’s how Amazon has\nalways treated the Kindle: New models simply offer improved ways of buying and\nreading the content. Replacing the hardware is no more complicated or\nemotionally involved than changing a flashlight battery.\n\n(That’s why, in a sense, some of the iPad comparisons and cavils you may read\ntoday in the hands-on reviews of Fire are somewhat irrelevant in light of this\nlarger issue. Yes, the Fire lacks the industrial-design pyrotechnics that make\nfanboys foam at the mouth like the iPad does. But who cares? Like a lizard\nshedding its skin, next year there will be another Fire and in three years the\noriginal will look as antiquated as the bizarre-looking Kindle 1 appears\ntoday. When you pay $199 for Fire, you’re not buying a gadget—you’re filing\ncitizen papers for the digital duchy of Amazonia.)\n\nThe iPad emphasizes downloads—customers who buy music, TV shows, or movies\nthrough iTunes must download them to their machine. (Even users of its new\niCloud service must download their music to listen to it—at least for now.)\nThis keeps iPads tethered to the paradigm of local storage, putting a premium\non machines with more memory (which cost hundreds of dollars more). Amazon, by\ncontrast, emphasizes streaming. Fire users can store up to 20 GB of music for\nfree on the company’s servers (or an unlimited amount of music bought from\nAmazon). They can then stream it freely, along with more than 100,000 videos.\nThat’s probably why the Fire’s virtual hard drive is just 8 GB, half the size\nof the smallest iPad.\n\nThe glory of the iPad, as well as the iPhone, is its operating system; Apple’s\nproprietary iOS is one of the main selling points, and the company regularly\nadds new features—most recently Siri, the voice-activated personal assistant.\nThe Fire is built on Google’s competing Android OS, but a simplified version\nof it. (Fire users will have access to a heavily curated subset of the 250,000\nAndroid apps.) Bezos seems to believe that people should care less about what\ntheir OS can do and just be able to stream the damn movie. (It’s a similar\nphilosophy to Google’s Chrome OS, but tied to a proprietary piece of hardware\nand Amazon’s universe of media services.)\n\nThe Fire does have one compelling new piece of software: a faster browser\ncalled Silk. But even that is a servant of Amazon’s cloud vision. Over the\npast eight years, the company has capitalized on its data center expertise to\nbuild a vast cloud computing platform, which hosts web operations for some of\nthe world’s largest Internet companies—even competitors like Netflix. (The\nsupport of such a massive infrastructure is really what differentiates the\nFire from the seemingly similar $249 Nook tablet—Barnes and Noble has nothing\nlike Amazon’s cloud behind it, limiting the Nook’s ability to deliver a varied\nrange of services.) When surfing the Internet, the Silk browser harnesses\nthose cloud servers to do much of the processing. “We call it a split browser,\nbecause it’s half in the cloud and half on the Fire,” Bezos says. It’s a hack\nthat aims to make web pages download much faster. But it also has grand\nramifications: It points to an era in which the device is so secondary that\neven computation takes place in the cloud.\n\nThe release of the Fire showcases how forward-thinking Bezos has been. After\n15 years near the top of the tech heap, he doesn’t have the same outsize\nprofile of other Internet innovators. (Nobody has made a TV biopic or Academy\nAward-winning drama about his rise to power, for instance.) But that may be\nchanging. People are slowly beginning to realize just how much of the Web is\npowered by Amazon’s cloud services. And industry observers see Amazon’s entry\ninto the tablet sweepstakes as further evidence that Bezos may well be the\npremier technologist in America, a figure who casts as big a shadow as legends\nlike Bill Gates and the late Steve Jobs.\n\nPhoto: Nigel Parry\n\nIn a series of interviews in Seattle and New York, Bezos sat down with Wired\nto share his thoughts on the cloud, commerce, management, and outer space.\n\nSteven Levy: The Fire seems like more than merely another iPad competitor.\n\nJeff Bezos: Yeah. What we really built is a fully integrated media service.\nHardware is a crucial ingredient in the service, but it’s only a piece of it.\n\nLevy: Price is a piece of it, too, and yours costs just $199.\n\nBezos: We think it’s a unique approach in the marketplace—premium products at\nnonpremium prices. We’re a company very accustomed to operating at low\nmargins. We grew up that way. We’ve never had the luxury of high margins,\nthere’s no reason to get used to it now.\n\nLevy: How has Amazon been able to reinvent itself so consistently over the\npast 15 years?\n\nBezos: As a company, one of our greatest cultural strengths is accepting the\nfact that if you’re going to invent, you’re going to disrupt. A lot of\nentrenched interests are not going to like it. Some of them will be genuinely\nconcerned about the new way, and some of them will have a vested self-interest\nin preserving the old way. But in both cases, they’re going to create a lot of\nnoise, and it’s very easy for employees to be distracted by that. It could be\ncriticism of something that we actually believe in. It could also be too much\npraise about something that we’re not doing as well as the outside world says\nwe’re doing it. We’re going to stay heads-down and work on the business.\n\nLevy: Eric Schmidt has said that there are four horsemen of technology now:\nGoogle, Apple, Facebook, and you. Do you view Amazon in those terms?\n\nBezos: Lists like that are fine and interesting, but if I were making that\nlist I would have a hard time not having Microsoft on it. They’ve done a lot\nof innovative things, some of which get overshadowed by their big existing\nbusinesses. You look at something like Kinect, it’s pretty cool.\n\nLevy: As they’ll be the first to tell you.\n\nBezos: As they should. It’s genuine. But one question to ask when you see a\nlist like that is, who would have been on it 10 years ago? That will keep you\nhumble. Go back to 1980. Who would you have predicted to be among the four\nhorsemen of the personal computer era?\n\n## Competing Visions\n\nThe Kindle Fire isn’t just a rival to the iPad. It represents an alternate\nmodel of computing: It’s Apple’s post-PC vs. Amazon’s post-web.\n\nApple: Post-PC| Amazon: Post-Web \n---|--- \nDevice-centric| Cloud-centric \nOwn the OS| Forget the OS \nSpecialized apps| Specialized browser \nHardware is king| Content is king \nDownloaded media| Streamed media \n \nLevy: IBM.\n\nBezos: Right. And Intel, maybe. But you might’ve had Commodore, too, or Atari.\nThere are always shiny things. A company shouldn’t get addicted to being\nshiny, because shiny doesn’t last. You really want something that’s much\ndeeper-keeled. You want your customers to value your service. And there are\ncompanies that haven’t gone through tough times, so they’re not really tested.\n\nLevy: Amazon has had those tough times—it took years before you made a profit,\nand your stock fell dramatically as the first tech bubble popped. Are there\nthings that you’ve done smarter because you went through that crucible?\n\nBezos: If you go back to 1999, it’s hard to remember how effervescent the\nbubble was. People who really didn’t have any passion for technology or the\nInternet were giving up their careers as doctors and mining Internet gold. And\nwhen the bubble popped, a meaningful fraction of our people left. They\nrealized they didn’t really want to be doing this. Some of them got laid off,\nsome of them left of their own accord. Those were not happy days. This super-\nvaluable person you really liked leaves. So your skin gets thicker. Not just\nme, but all of the executives who stayed.\n\nLevy: To the consternation of publishers, Amazon is now publishing its own\nbooks. What are you doing differently?\n\nBezos: For one thing, pricing. For your typical consumer book—I’m not talking\nabout textbooks or anything specialized—$9.99 is really the highest price\nthat’s reasonable for customers to pay.\n\nLevy: Some publishers don’t agree with you.\n\nBezos: As a company, we are culturally pioneers, and we like to disrupt even\nour own business. Other companies have different cultures and sometimes don’t\nlike to do that. Our job is to bring those industries along. The music\nindustry should be a great cautionary tale: Don’t let that happen to you. Get\nahead of it. I think with books, we have gotten ahead of it, as have some very\nforward-leaning publishers. But some of them are really leaning backward, and\nthat’s going to hurt their business. They’ll find that other publishers are\ngoing to do very well in that vacuum.\n\nLevy: What else are you doing differently than other publishers?\n\nBezos: We believe that some of the royalty streams being paid for ebooks are\nnot high enough. That’s why, in our Kindle Direct Publishing program, if you\nprice your book between $2.99 and $9.99, we give you 70 percent of the\nrevenue.\n\nLevy: What plans does Amazon have to produce content in other media?\n\nBezos: Well, we have studios.amazon.com. It’s a completely new way of making\nmovies. [Amazon crowdsources the production of a \"test movie\" until it reaches\nthe point where a real studio takes over. Warner Bros. Pictures has a first-\nlook deal with Amazon.] Some would say our approach is unworkable—we disagree.\n\n## How Amazon Powers the Internet\n\nIt began as a way for Amazon’s engineers to work together efficiently. Now\nAmazon Web Services hosts some of the most popular sites on the web and is\nresponsible for a significant amount of the world’s online traffic. Here’s a\nlook at some of the companies that rely on Amazon’s cloud computing platform.\n\n### Customer\n\n|\n\n### What it uses Amazon Web Services for \n \n---|--- \nFoursquare| 3 million check-ins a day \nHarvard Medical School| Vast database for developing genome-analysis models \nNASA Jet Propulsion Lab| Processing of hi-res satellite images to help guide\nits robots \nNetflix| Video streaming service that accounts for 25% of US Internet traffic \nNewsweek/The Daily Beast| 1 million pageviews every hour \nPBS| More than 1 petabyte of streaming video a month \nSmugMug| Storage for billions of photos and videos ^1 \nUS Department of Agriculture| Geographic information system for food-stamp\nrecipients \nVirgin Atlantic| Crowdsourced travel review service \nYelp| Data storage for its 22 million-plus reviews \n \nLevy: Let’s talk about web services. Amazon Web Services is dominant in\nhosting—one observer says that you are the Coke of the field, and there’s no\nPepsi. How did an ecommerce site wind up in the position where it’s hosting\nweb powerhouses like Foursquare, NASA, Netflix, and The New York Times?\n\nBezos: Approximately nine years ago we were wasting a lot of time internally\nbecause, to do their jobs, our applications engineers had to have daily\ndetailed conversations with our networking infrastructure engineers. Instead\nof having this fine-grained coordination about every detail, we wanted the\ndata-center guys to give the apps guys a set of dependable tools, a reliable\ninfrastructure that they could build products on top of.\n\nThe problem was obvious. We didn’t have that infrastructure. So we started\nbuilding it for our own internal use. Then we realized, “Whoa, everybody who\nwants to build web-scale applications is going to need this.” We figured with\na little bit of extra work we could make it available to everybody. We’re\ngoing to make it anyway—let’s sell it.\n\nLevy: What was the internal argument against it?\n\nBezos: Stick to the knitting.\n\nLevy: I’m going to guess that you don’t find that argument convincing.\n\nBezos: No. The common question that gets asked in business is, why? That’s a\ngood question, but an equally valid question is, why not? This is a good idea,\nwe have a lot of skills and assets to do this well, we’re already going to do\nit for ourselves—why not sell it, too?\n\nLevy: Young startups all tell me that even if Google offers them free hosting,\nthey still want to use Amazon. Why do you think that is?\n\nBezos: We were determined to build the best services but to price them at a\nlevel that customers couldn’t match, even if they were willing to use inferior\nproducts. Tech companies always have high margins, except for Amazon. We’re\nthe only tech company with low margins.\n\nLevy: How did you do it?\n\nBezos: We really obsess over small defects. That’s what drives up costs.\nBecause the most expensive thing you can do is make a mistake. We can afford\nto focus on smaller and smaller defects and eliminate them at their root. That\nreduces cost, because things just work.\n\nLevy: Target recently left Amazon Services to build its own web\ninfrastructure. Three weeks after launch, a popular promotion took down the\nsite. Did you get some satisfaction from that?\n\nBezos: No. Do you know how long we served Target? It was 10 years. We worked\nour butts off to serve them extraordinarily well. Some people\nmisunderstood—”Why are you aiding and abetting a competitor?” But they were\ngreat partners. We worked hard for two years to help them migrate to the new\nsystem. It was the ultimate in friendly divorces. We wanted to see their\ntransition go smoothly. So, no.\n\nPhoto: Amazon\n\nLevy: They could’ve used a few more servers, though.\n\nBezos: Well, maybe they should’ve built their new thing on top of AWS.\n[Laughs.]\n\nLevy: You’ve leveraged Amazon Web Services by making use of it in your new\nSilk browser. Why?\n\nBezos: One of the things that makes mobile web browsing slow is the fact that\nthe average website pulls content from 13 different places on the Internet. On\na mobile device, even with a good Wi-Fi connection, each round trip is\ntypically 100 milliseconds or more. Some of that can be done in parallel, but\nyou typically have a whole bunch, as many as eight or more round trips that\neach take 100 milliseconds. That adds up. We’ve broken apart this process. If\nyou can be clever enough to move the computation onto our cloud platform, you\nget these huge computational resources. Our cloud services are really fast.\nWhat takes 100 milliseconds on Wi-Fi takes less than 5 milliseconds on\nAmazon’s Elastic Compute Cloud. So by moving some of the computation onto that\ncloud, we can accelerate a lot of what makes mobile web browsing slow.\n\nLevy: Was it difficult to turn yourself from a retail company into a consumer\nelectronics company?\n\nBezos: It’s not as different as you might think. A lot of our original\napproaches and techniques carried over very well. For example, we’ve always\nfocused on reducing the time between order and delivery. In hardware, it’s the\nsame principle. An example is the time between when we take delivery on a\nprocessor to when it’s being used in a device by a customer. That’s waste. Why\nwould we own a processor that’s supposed to go into a Kindle Fire that’s not\nactually in a customer’s hands? That’s inventory management.\n\nLevy: By the way, how many Kindles have you sold?\n\n[Bezos gives a long, loud example of his famous laugh.]\n\nLevy: You don’t even answer!\n\nBezos: I know you don’t expect me to.\n\nLevy: For years you’ve been touting e-ink as superior to a backlit device for\nreading. But the Fire is backlit. Why should Kindle users switch?\n\nBezos: They should buy both. When you’re reading long-form, there’s no\ncomparison. You want the e-ink. But you can’t watch a movie with that. And you\ncan’t play Android games. And so on.\n\nLevy: And you now are selling a new version of the basic Kindle for $79. At\nthis point, why not give it away—offer a deal where if people buy a certain\namount of books, they get a free Kindle?\n\nBezos: It’s an interesting marketing idea, and we should think about it over\ntime. But $79 is low enough that it’s not a big deal for many people.\n\nLevy: Speaking of pricing, I wanted to ask about your decision to include\nstreaming video as part of Amazon Prime. Why not charge separately for that?\nIt’s a completely different service, isn’t it?\n\nBezos: There are two ways to build a successful company. One is to work very,\nvery hard to convince customers to pay high margins. The other is to work\nvery, very hard to be able to afford to offer customers low margins. They both\nwork. We’re firmly in the second camp. It’s difficult—you have to eliminate\ndefects and be very efficient. But it’s also a point of view. We’d rather have\na very large customer base and low margins than a smaller customer base and\nhigher margins.\n\nLevy: Right now, the more recent movies and TV shows, the ones you call\npremium, aren’t included in the Prime membership. You have to buy or rent them\nseparately. Wouldn’t it be better to offer an all-you-can-eat package that\nincludes premium films, even if you have to charge a bit more?\n\nBezos: I’m a big fan of all-you-can-eat plans, because they’re simpler for\ncustomers. We work together with a bunch of different parties—the studios,\ncontent owners—and they get a say in how we offer their content, too. But my\nview is, if you can simplify it for consumers, that’s the way to do it.\n\n## Media Powerhouse\n\nAmazon has stealthily become a major player in the competitive content\nbusiness, with a major footprint in every medium. Meanwhile, its web services\ndivision owns one-fifth of the cloud computing market.\n\nNote: Except for cloud services, figures refer to ecommerce market only.\nBooks, music, and video include physical media and digital downloads, not\nsubscriptions. Source: Credit Suisse.\n\nLevy: You’ve built some social features into Amazon, but it’s not a huge part\nof what you do. What’s Amazon’s role in the social arena?\n\nBezos: It’s an open question. I think what we’re wondering is, if we have a\nlist of 500 of your friends, how can we use that to improve ecommerce? We have\nsome ideas. We’ve actually already done some experiments but haven’t found\nanything that we think is exciting yet.\n\nLevy: But your rivals treat social interaction as an essential component of\nlife online.\n\nBezos: For better or worse, it is really not a part of our culture to look at\nthings defensively. We rarely say, “Oh my God, we’ve got to do something about\nthat existential threat.” Maybe one day we’ll become extinct because of that\ndeficiency in our nature. I don’t know. We look at things through a different\nlens. We say, “Oh, here’s this incredible phenomenon called social networking.\nHow can we be inspired by that to make our business better?” I hope we find\nsomething.\n\nLevy: Two years ago, you bought Zappos. Was that an attempt to absorb their\nso-called culture of happiness and customer service?\n\nBezos: No, no, no. We like their unique culture, but we don’t want that\nculture at Amazon. We like our culture, too. Our version of a perfect customer\nexperience is one in which our customer doesn’t want to talk to us. Every time\na customer contacts us, we see it as a defect. I’ve been saying for many, many\nyears, people should talk to their friends, not their merchants. And so we use\nall of our customer service information to find the root cause of any customer\ncontact. What went wrong? Why did that person have to call? Why aren’t they\nspending that time talking to their family instead of talking to us? How do we\nfix it? Zappos takes a completely different approach. You call them and ask\nthem for a pizza, and they’ll get out the Yellow Pages for you.\n\nLevy: So where’s the synergy?\n\nBezos: It’s on the back end. Amazon has a huge shoe business. Zappos has a\nhuge shoe business. Zappos may have the size-8 customer, and we have the\nsize-8 shoe. Having one set of fulfillment services for these two very\ndifferent front ends, you get to satisfy more customers more often, because\nyou’re more likely to have their size and style and color and so on.\n\n“We work very, very hard to be able to afford to offer customers low margins.\nWe’d rather have a very large customer base and low margins than a smaller\ncustomer base and higher margins.”\n\nLevy: Let me change the subject to your fight against paying state sales\ntaxes. Why have you been so aggressive?\n\nBezos: Our view on this is very clear and consistent. More than half of our\nworldwide business is in places where we collect sales tax or its equivalent.\nThere are five states where we collect sales tax. We do great in those states.\nThat’s not what this is about. We want federal legislation. That’s what we’ve\nbeen working on. And I think we can get that done this year.\n\nLevy: Some years ago, there was some controversy when Amazon got a patent for\nits 1-Click shopping. Now, technology patents are so widespread that they’re\nseen as a real hindrance to creativity and innovation. Has your thinking\nchanged?\n\nBezos: For many years, I have thought that software patents should either be\neliminated or dramatically shortened. It’s impossible to measure the toll\nthey’ve had on the software industry, but on balance, it has been negative.\n\nLevy: But without software patents, you wouldn’t have exclusive rights to\n1-Click shopping.\n\nBezos: If that were the price of having a dramatic reduction in software\npatents, it would be great.\n\nLevy: You have a separate company called Blue Origin that hopes to send\ncustomers into outer space. Why is that important to you?\n\nBezos: It is a serious effort. When I was 5 years old, I watched Neil\nArmstrong step onto the moon. It made me passionate about science, physics,\nmath, exploration.\n\nLevy: Will you walk on the moon someday?\n\nBezos: Me? Are you saying would I if I could?\n\nLevy: I bet you’d like to, but do you think you will?\n\nBezos: Boy. I’ve been asked to make tough predictions before. That one’s very\ntough. But that’s not what this is about. If I wanted to buy tourist trips to\nfly to the International Space Station and Soyuz and those things, there’s\nnothing wrong with that. But that’s $35 million. I want to lower the cost of\naccess to space.\n\nLevy: How do you do that?\n\nBezos: I like to say, “Maintain a firm grasp of the obvious at all times.” For\nAmazon, that’s selection, speed of delivery, lower prices. Well, for Blue\nOrigin it’s cost and safety. If you really want to make it so that anybody can\ngo into space, you have to increase the safety and decrease the cost. That’s\nBlue Origin’s mission. I’m super passionate about it.\n\nLevy: Do you feel that it’s a bit disconnected to start a space-exploration\ncompany in this economically grim time?\n\nBezos: No. We employ a lot of aerospace engineers. They have families, their\nkids go to college. We buy a lot of materials. Somebody made those materials,\nright?\n\nLevy: You’ve also given $42 million to the Long Now Foundation for the\ndevelopment of a giant clock designed to last for 10,000 years. Does that\nproject relate at all to what you’re doing at Amazon?\n\nBezos: It does fit into my view. Our first shareholder letter, in 1997, was\nentitled, “It’s all about the long term.” If everything you do needs to work\non a three-year time horizon, then you’re competing against a lot of people.\nBut if you’re willing to invest on a seven-year time horizon, you’re now\ncompeting against a fraction of those people, because very few companies are\nwilling to do that. Just by lengthening the time horizon, you can engage in\nendeavors that you could never otherwise pursue. At Amazon we like things to\nwork in five to seven years. We’re willing to plant seeds, let them grow—and\nwe’re very stubborn. We say we’re stubborn on vision and flexible on details.\n\nIn some cases, things are inevitable. The hard part is that you don’t know how\nlong it might take, but you know it will happen if you’re patient enough.\nEbooks had to happen. Infrastructure web services had to happen. So you can do\nthese things with conviction if you are long-term-oriented and patient.\n\nLevy: Speaking of longevity, you’re still relatively young, but you’ve been at\nthis for a long time. A lot of the other big tech CEOs from your generation\naren’t around anymore.\n\nBezos: Don’t worry, they’ll make more.\n\nLevy: But you’ll miss Steve Jobs, I assume.\n\nBezos: Steve was a teacher to anyone paying attention, and he’s gone way too\nsoon.\n\nLevy: What’s the right shelf life for a CEO?\n\nBezos: It’s variable. I like invention. For me, it feels like the rate of\nchange on the Internet today is even greater than it was in 1995. It’s hard\nfor me to imagine a more exciting arena in which to invent. And so it’s pretty\neasy to wake up excited.\n\nSenior writer Steven Levy (steven_levy@wired.com) also wrote about Steve Jobs.\n\nNote 1. 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Have the messages been backfiring?","The public health community has been trying for years to debunk the spurious connection people have been making between vaccines and autism. Have the messages been backfiring?","Public health officials in the United States are used to fighting diseases like AIDS, heart disease and cancer. Sometimes they have another enemy to fight: us, or at least our erroneous beliefs. Over the last decade, public health officials have tried to debunk a belief some parents have that vaccinating their children can lead to autism.","NPR social science correspondent Shankar Vedantam came by to talk about some research, suggesting that efforts to spread the word about scientific truths can actually backfire.","SHANKAR VEDANTAM, BYLINE: There's this new work Brendan Nyhan at Dartmouth College. And what's interesting about Nyhan, David, is that he's actually not a medical researcher, but a political scientist. And over the last several years, he's been studying why it's so hard to debunk political myths and conspiracy theories - so theories such as Barack Obama was not born in the United States, or that the 9/11 attacks were an inside job. And so now, along with his coauthors, Jason Reifler, Sean Richey and Gary Freed, Nyhan decided to take a look at the vaccine safety messages that public health officials often use. He found something very interesting.","BRENDAN NYHAN: It's much harder to change people's minds than we might have thought. Giving people corrected information is often ineffective with the people whose minds we'd like to change, and in some cases it actually can make the problem worse.","GREENE: So he's testing out, finding that people just won't change their minds about what they think they know in the public health realm. And what does he mean by this actually might make the problem worse when you try to spread a message?","VEDANTAM: Well, that's the disturbing part of the study, David. It sounds like it's not just the messages as designed, but that they might actually be counterproductive. So Nyhan and his colleagues have conducted a survey of more than 1,700 parents across the United States. They first evaluated the parents about their views on vaccine safety and then they provide the parents with the information about vaccine safety - specifically about the MMR vaccine - this is the vaccine that protects children against measles, mumps and rubella - and what they find is that the message is superficially effective. So parents who hear the message become more likely to think that the vaccine is safe. But - there's a very big but...","NYHAN: Unfortunately, giving people corrected information also made them less likely to say they would vaccinate a future child with MMR vaccine. And that effect was concentrated among those parents with the least favorable vaccine attitudes.","GREENE: Shankar, I'm struggling to make sense of this. I mean you have parents who are believing that the vaccines were safer and those parents are less likely to want to get their kids vaccinated?","VEDANTAM: Well, I think, David, what Nyhan seems to be finding is that when you're confronted by information that you don't like, at a certain level you accept that the information might be true, but it damages your sense of self- esteem. It damages something about your identity. And so what you do is you fight back against the new information. You try and martial other kinds of information that would counter the new information coming in. In the political realm, Nyhan is exploring the possibility that if you boost people's self- esteem before you give them this disconfirming information, it might help them take in the new information because they don't feel as threatened as they might have been otherwise.","GREENE: This is a matter of people not wanting to acknowledge that they may have been wrong about something for many years.","VEDANTAM: That's right. And also that if they were to acknowledge that they have been wrong, it might mean large changes in, not just their behavior, but their sense of who they are and their sense of identity.","GREENE: It's interesting. I mean, this really sounds like a difficult position for public health officials fighting somewhat of an impossible battle. But if it's a matter of improving people's self-esteem before they get information, I mean, are public health officials confident that they can find a specific way to do that?","VEDANTAM: Well, the idea that self-esteem might help in communicating these messages is something that has not yet been tested in the public health domain, David, so it would remain to be empirically validated. I think the big take-away from this study is that it's a really dangerous idea to trust our intuition about these public health messages. It's really important to test them to see whether they work, because our common sense about how effective these messages might be might actually turn out to be wrong.","GREENE: Shankar Vedantam regularly joins on the program to talk about social science research. And you can follow him on Twitter @Hidden Brain. While you're at it, you can follow this program @NPRgreene and @MORNING EDITION.","Copyright © 2014 NPR. All rights reserved. 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