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How to Remove a Splinter

by Aimee Amodio

Today at 03:17 PM

Growing up, we had hardwood floors. I bet you can see where this is going: I ended up with a lot of splinters thanks to those floors! Many a tortured hour were spent under the bright lights in the kitchen while my dad dug splinters out of my feet and I squirmed and complained.

Stretch Marks

by Aimee Amodio

Yesterday at 07:12 PM

Your skin is pretty elastic. In many circumstances, your skin can bounce back relatively well from cuts, bruises, scars, or stretching. But when the skin is constantly or too quickly stretched, you may end up with stretch marks.

Open MRI vs. Closed MRI

by Aimee Amodio

30 Jun 2009 03:36 PM

A friend of mine who had an MRI a few years ago described it as being inside a garbage can while someone pounded the outside with a rubber mallet. The noise, he said, was the worst part. Most people you ask find the closeness to be a problem.

Home Remedies for Nausea

by Aimee Amodio

28 Jun 2009 05:37 PM

The last time I was on antibiotics, I was very sensitive to sunlight. This time around, I'm having a hard time with nausea. It's been bad enough that I actually did end up throwing up. Yuck! Everyone I've mentioned this to had a different remedy for me to try.

Five Quick Fixes for Snoring (and One Slow Fix)

by Aimee Amodio

26 Jun 2009 02:04 PM

Experts estimate that nearly half of all adults snore. Are you one of them? Are you troubled by snoring (your own or your bed mate's)? My mom used to snore -- loud enough that I could hear her from my room with the door closed.

Encouraging Your Teens to Eat Breakfast

by Aimee Amodio

25 Jun 2009 01:01 PM

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day... so the saying goes. But try telling that to your family! My younger brother used to hit the snooze on his alarm clock until the last possible second, then throw on some close and rush off to high school without eating.

FDA Warns Against Certain Zicam Products

by Aimee Amodio

23 Jun 2009 12:01 PM

Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration sent a warning letter to the makers of Zicam concerning two products: Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel and Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs. (A third, discontinued product was also mentioned.

Antibiotics: One Size Doesn't Fit All

by Aimee Amodio

22 Jun 2009 07:26 PM

I'm currently taking two different types of antibiotics to treat an infected cat bite (ah the joys of working with animals). Here's a fun fact: the doctor told me that eighty percent of cat bites end up infected. I guess I've been lucky so far -- I've only had two bites get bad.

Where Germs Thrive in the Home (and How to Handle Them)

by Aimee Amodio

21 Jun 2009 04:10 PM

No matter how well you clean, there are some places around the house (or office) that tend to accumulate dirt and bacteria. You might know some of these already... or you might be surprised! Your mattress and pillows. The bedroom is a favorite spot for those evil allergy triggers: dust mites.

What Causes Clumsiness?

by Aimee Amodio

20 Jun 2009 06:06 PM

Lately, I feel like I'm a lot clumsier than usual. Case in point: two nights in a row, I've spilled my lemonade -- once on the couch, once in the office. Yesterday, I really raised the clumsiness bar by spilling a bowl of handmade glass ornaments and then stepping on them.



Recent Blog Comments
 
Samual says...

"I've had quite a few closed MRI's, in the UK doctors aren't allowed to trust results from open MRI's as they are very unreliable compared to closed MRI's."

In Open MRI vs. Closed MRI

lovephileo6 says...

"I also have nausea."

In Home Remedies for Nausea

Aimee Amodio says...

"I forgot to mention the BEST advantage of all: no razor burn."

In Adventures in Hair Removal: Nair


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