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Natural Remedies for Ear Wax Removal in Children
In normal amounts, ear wax (cerumen) provides protection from bacteria and acts as a self-cleaning agent and lubricant, according to the American Academy of Otolaryngology. However, once ear wax builds up, it can cause discomfort, partial hearing loss, tinnitus, odor, itchiness and dryness of the ears. If your child experiences one or more of these symptoms, it’s time to clean up his ears. Fortunately, you can perform natural remedies to remove ear wax.
How to Do a Breast Self Exam
Did you know that 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer over the course of their lifetime? It’s the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women. Experts agree that early detection is the best defense against this deadly disease, and since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we want to encourage moms everywhere to give themselves a monthly breast self exam (BSE). Do you know how to do a BSE properly? If not, here are the guidelines that every women needs to know:
3 Healthy and Kid-Friendly Dip Recipes
Getting your kids to eat healthy is often a struggle. Lets face it – even the most well-meaning, health-conscious parent caves to the demands of picky toddlers every so often (and sometimes daily). I have a discriminating 4 year-old and a pretty omnivorous, but distracted, 18 month-old and I have found one thing that without fail can bring them to the table and get them to focus on their food – dips. Dipping Philosophy It seems to be a universal truth that kids like to dip their food. Parents can use that to our advantage (ha hah!) in two ways:
My Child Has Frequent Nosebleeds
Seeing your child’s face streaked with red from a nosebleed can be a terrifying experience — and it gets scarier when it occurs frequently. Knowing how to deal with the immediate nosebleed and prevent the problems causing it can help make nosebleeds a little less frightening for you and your child.
How to Clean a Feather Pillow
After nights and nights of use, your once-comfortable pillow can feel more like a flat board than a fluffy resting place for your head. Pillows can become stale and musty-smelling with time. Worse, dust mites can inhabit your pillow, aggravating allergies. You don’t have to throw your flattened, stinky, dust mite-ridden pillow away. Wash it instead, and make your feather pillow smell and feel like new again.