There are many things that you can do to prevent diabetes.  Millions of people in the United States have it, and millions more will get it in the next few years.  You can take care of your body to help prevent you from getting it.

1. Exercise.  Aim for 5 times a week for 30 minutes each time.

2. Eat whole grains.

3. Take some cinnamon.  This will help to lower blood sugar.

4. Eat lots of veggies.

5. Cut out the soda.

6. Limit stress.

Keeping your skin clear is essential for having clean pores.  There are many things you can do to minimize the pores.  Keep in mind that you will not be able to totally get rid of your large pores, but you will be able to shrink them.

1. Wash face with a gentle face cleanser and warm water.  Then splash face with cold water to shut the pores.

2. Wash face with baking soda and water to clean them out.

3. At night apply a layer of aloe vera to face and rub in.  This will help to clean the pores out.

4. Use witch hazel as a toner.

5. Use honey on your face as a mask.

If you have a stress fracture on your foot, you know that it is painful and annoying.  It is essential to treat it right away.  There are many home treatments that you can do.  Here is what to try.

1. Minimize the weight you put on it.  The best way to do this is to stay off it.

2. Apply ice to the area to help inflammation go down.

3. Take ibuprofen for pain.

4. Avoid heat.

5. Elevate your feet.

6. Get lots of rest.

Everyone should want bright white teeth.  But with so many foods and drinks that can stain our teeth, it can be hard to do.  There are several things you can do though to get rid of stains on your teeth.  Try this.

1. Brush twice a day with a good toothpaste that will remove stains.  Brush for a minimum of 2 minutes.

2. Add some baking soda to your toothpaste to give you some extra power.

3. Do a prerinse of peroxide to help loosen the stains.

4. Rinse mouth out after eating foods or drinking drinks that will stain.

Biscuits and gravy are a great combo together.  Plus they are really easy to make.  You can use tube biscuits, which you just follow the directions on, and then combine milk, butter and flour with some salt and pepper and you are good to go.  Here is how to make it happen.

1. Bake biscuits according to the package directions.

2. Melt 1/4 cup of butter in a skillet with deep sides.

3. Add 1/4 cup of flour and combine well.

4. Stir in 2 cups of milk and slowly bring to a boil.  Stir constantly.

5. Season with salt and pepper once it gets thick.

6. Break biscuits up and pour gravy over them.  Enjoy.

Winter can wreak havoc on your lips.  So why not test out a lip scrub?  It will leave your lips feeling and looking great.  You will need some brown sugar, olive oil, and some peppermint essential oil.

1. Begin by mixing one tablespoon of brown sugar with two tablespoons of olive oil.

2. Add a drop or two of peppermint.

3. Mix well.  Apply to the lips and then rinse off after massaging in for a minute.  Be very gentle to your lips.

Looking for a cheap and easy way to clean your dishes in your dishwasher?  Well if you have borax, baking soda and vinegar you will be astonished at how clean your dishes will become.  Lets get started.

1. Mix together one cup of borax with one cup of baking soda.

2. Place a tablespoon into each of the two soap dispensers.

3. Fill the rinse agent dispenser with vinegar.

4. Fill your dishwasher and do the dishes like normal.  Be amazed at how clean your dishes will be.

If you love mashed potatoes, but are getting sick of just one flavor, try the mashed potato puff.  This is a simple recipe that you can make to go with many meals.  You will need to make mashed potatoes to start this recipe.

1. Mash your potatoes well once they are cooked.  Add butter and milk like you normally would.

2. To this, add half a cup of sour cream, and five to six pieces of sliced cheese.  Mix well with a mixer.

3. Pour into a casserole dish, then bake at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes.  Or until it browns nice on the top.

Sore throats can make you feel like climbing the walls.  They itch and it could hurt to swallow.  What can you do when all you want is relief?  Try these methods to make you feel better.

1. Suck on a cough drop.  This will keep the throat moist.

2. Drink hot tea with honey.  Honey will coat the throat and make you feel better.

3. Take an ibuprofen to relieve the pain.

4. Gargle with salt water or peroxide to get bacteria out of throat.

5. Mix yourself a stiff drink to help your self relax and to kill off the bacteria in your throat.

6. Get lots of rest.

Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, can be very painful.  It can ruin your whole day or even a few days if you have not been treating it properly.  If you suspect you have one, you will identify with these symptoms:  frequent urination, only going a small bit, burning while urinating, and pain in the lower abdomen.  You may also mild fever and feel very tired.  Here are some things that you should do to help get over a UTI.

1. Go to the doctor and get put on an antibiotic.  This will help your symptoms and ease the pain.

2. Do not take bubble baths.  This will only make your UTI worse and will not allow it to clear up.

3. Wipe front to back to ensure you are not spreading bacteria.

4. Drink lots of water.  This will flush out your system.

5. Do not hold your urine in.  This will not help any.

6. Drink cranberry juice to speed the process along.