For the last few weeks, I’ve been on a mission to lose weight and reveal the Greek God that lies dormant underneath my flab.  I’ve been eating less and exercising vigorously for at least an hour each day, and to my chagrin, the scale says I’ve gained five pounds. At first I was a bit perplexed, but then I remembered that water weight gain goes hand in hand with the lifestyle changes I have made. To get the scale moving in the other direction, I have to get rid of water weight. Exercise isn’t the only path to water weight gain. Women experience it every month and during pregnancy. A diet lacking essential vitamins and nutrients can also lead to an excess of water weight. Water weight can also be attributed to medication, hypertension, and a slew of lifestyle choices. Luckily, there are many practical ways to get rid of water weight -  for example, drinking plenty of fluids can help stave off the liquid rolls. This may seem contradictory, but for many, staying well hydrated is the only treatment necessary. Read my latest article on how to get rid of water weight through diet, exercise, supplements, and other natural remedies.

When I was very young, I remember going to old farms that belonged to the family. I loved playing with all the animals and the interesting bugs. I recall running into a large garden, sending a white storm of insects into the air. I laughed and made sure everyone saw what I had accomplished. My uncle Harris didn’t laugh. The sun-burnt creases in his frown spoke of years of fighting vermin and pests to pry a living from the earth. He knew that you don’t play with whiteflies, you get rid of whiteflies. I wish I could go back in time now and really impress Harris - whose opinion I hold dear - by getting rid of those whiteflies employing the green-yet-effective pest control methods I’ve garnered as a gardener. Because playing god is fun, I’d use biological controls to kill whiteflies. I would purchase a barbarian hoard of ladybugs - which are cheap and crop friendly - to devour the them. The whitefly is an extremely tough insect that swiftly adapts to any pesticide regimen. Avoid years of defeat and handwringing by learning about the many safe, effective ways to get rid of whiteflies in my newest article.

This, of course, does not apply for those who are involved in a domestic abuse situation. If you are being put through physical or emotional abuse, seek a professional third party, such as a police officer or social worker, to get out of the abusive relationship as safely as possible.

Getting rid of fever blisters, when you have one, becomes an obsession. They are ugly as sin, hurt like hell, and come with a built in “will not get you laid” guarantee. And like anything else that has a tendency to show up on your face, they never show up when you have a week or more to spend in the solitude of your own home. Hell no. Fever blisters either show up when you’re planning on going to a party with a bunch of people you haven’t seen in a long time or when you’ve got a date on the horizon. And unfortunately, if you need to get rid of a fever blister, you’ll have to show a little patience. It won’t happen over night. But, if you follow the advice in this article, there’s a damn good chance that you can at least knock a few days off of the standard healing period. Don’t waste any more time. Click here to learn how to get rid of fever blisters.

It’s just a damn shame that rodents have such a tendency to do so much damage and to piss people off so completely. They’re just so darn cute. Voles are no exception. Just imagine those cute little eyes and those cute little legs and that cute little tail. Now imagine all that cuteness hanging limply from the top of a wooden spike driven into the earth as a warning to other voles to stay the hell away. Now that’s cute. It just doesn’t matter what they look like, people want to get rid of voles because of the damage they do to gardens, trees and shrubs. Getting rid of voles can become essential if you have any hope of actually eating any of those vegetables you planted. Lucky for you, vole control isn’t all that difficult. It does take some work, but it ain’t building the pyramids. Check out this article for some tips and advice on getting rid of voles using vole control methods, vole baits and vole repellents.

Our bodies are made up of 60% water, but when you are suffering from water retention, it feels like the remaining 40% is pure misery-flavored gelatine. It may seem like a pedestrain malady, but water retention is sometimes a symptom of a serious underlying illness, so it is important to consult your doctor. More commonly, water retention arises from insufficient exercise, the American diet, dehydration, and the hormonal fluctuations of the menstrual cycle. When one or more of these are at fault, it is very possible to get rid of water retention. Not all of the fixes are easy, but when you’re suffering from water retention’s bloating, embarrassment, and decreased mobility, motivation generally isn’t a problem. Read my latest article, How to Get Rid of Water Retention, to learn about the many lifestyle changes that can get your body back to that comfortable 60%.