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How to Not Have Sweaty Hands

Sweaty hands can present a big problem, especially when you are in a situation where you must shake hands with people. You may pretend that you don’t notice the other person discretely wiping his hand on his suit after shaking hands with you, but you want to die of embarrassment. The medical name for overly sweaty hands is palmar hyperhidrosis. Fortunately, you can treat sweaty hands with both home remedies and medical solutions. It may require constant effort, but you’ll be rid of your embarrassment.

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10 Ways to Ward Off That Winter Cold!

We’ve all experienced it – the stuffy nose, sore throat, exhausted feeling that has you reaching for the thermometer. There’s nothing worse than getting bogged down with a bad cold, especially during the holiday season. So here are ten easy tips for fighting off winter colds: 1. Rest Your body needs lots of it! That means instead of running all those errands, you get yourself in bed. You need to save your energy in order for your immune system to get rid of that cold. 2. Drink Plenty of Fluids

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How to Raise a Polite Child

Have you ever wished your little one hadnt blurted out that naughty word to his oh-so proper grandparents — an expletive he evidently learned when you accidentally slammed your finger in the door last week? Have you ever watched your child eat and, in horror, had to ask yourself, Did he just watch Animal Planet before this meal? Has your child ever done something so embarrassing that the only thing you can do is smile politely, apologize and glance around you with the I-want-to-crawl-in-a-hole-right-now look? Welcome to the club!

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More About OT

In my first blog about OT, I focused mainly on oral issues, specifically teeth grinding. OT issues, however, involve the entire body. Remember, one part of the “OT experience” is trying to teach a child self-help skills. These are life-long skills such as potty training and being able to put on your own clothes. Other issues include brushing your teeth, combing your hair, feeding yourself, bathing your body, drying off your own body, and many more.