A puncture wound such as stepping on a nail – does not usually result in excessive bleeding.

Often, in fact, little blood will flow and the wound seems to close almost instantly.   But these features don’t mean that treatment is unnecessary.

A puncture wound can be dangerous because of the risk of infection.  The object that caused the wound may carry tetanus spores or other bacteria, especially if it has been exposed to soil.

If you have sustain a puncture wound, see a doctor to have the wound thoroughly cleaned.  As a precaution, you may need a tetanus shot.

Source: Mayo Clinic/Health and Home Mag

It is now the month of December and we need to clean up the house.  We clean everyday though but not like the general cleaning we are doing before the eve of Christmas day.  I have woke up to this household practice and have carried it where ever i go.  We also do it before New Year’s eve.  We just clean everything from up of the house to the bottom.  Lately, my mom discovered that we need moth traps as she saw many moth trailings in the gutter.  Of all places gutter?  What if we don’t find the moth traps at Citi Hardware?  But we will try. 

What am gonna love with general cleaning is that i cleaned so seriously and could sweat a lot.  It just feels like running a marathon.   So the result would be — i lose some a pound and our house top to bottom is clean!

I just can’t believe that for 1 day (December 1) i got 21 drops.  Thanks you for those who made a drop that day.  It made me happy.  This blog is not yet a month on EC bt for now i have more than 300 EC points already. Yeheyyy am so happy.  For a slack dropper like me, am so happy for the increase.

I had the time to visit those 21 sites too this evening.

Last Friday afternoon, during the in-service meeting, an agent from one of the big Insurance companies in the Philippines had a part after the main speaker spoke.  She introduced to us schemes on how to avail a life insurance in this crisis time.  Many got interested but only a few promised to enroll.  I find time to check on the term life insurance rates because if it is not feasible then i will just apply for a medical insurance. Oh how i wish am in the states when medical insurance is a must.   I think medical insurance is also important especially for emergency sickness or hospitalization.

Grabbed from Kerslyn.  Thank you, sis!

1) The Fastest Way to Dry Nail Polish

Dunk your hands in a bowl of ice-cold water.

“The cold water freeze-dries polish, sealing and hardening it quickly,” says Belinda Rivera, a nail specialist in Austin, Texas.

Allow nails to air-dry for two minutes, then submerge in ice-cold water for three minutes, which is enough time for the polish to harden completely.

Another option: Blast nails with cool air from a hair dryer in between coats. This helps each layer of color dry as you go.

Quick tip: Old nail polish can take forever to dry, since time can turn polish gooey and thick. Toss bottles when the polish begins to change color or separate. At that point, the lacquer has probably thickened and become unusable.

2) The Fastest Way to Minimize a Facial Flush

Place a cool, wet towel on the back of your neck.

“When your face flushes during exercise, it’s a normal physiological response to your body overheating,” says Lydia Evans, a dermatologist in Chappaqua, New York. “Your blood vessels dilate and increase blood flow to the surface of the skin to cool it, which gives it that red appearance.”

A cold towel on the back of the neck constricts those blood vessels, numbs the nerve endings there, and helps lower your body temperature quickly, says Debra Luftman, a cosmetic dermatologist in Beverly Hills.

Splashing cold water on your face will have the same effect.

Quick tip: Carry a spray bottle filled with cold water to the gym. When you feel your face getting warm, spritz it with water. This will help keep the redness to a minimum.

3) The Fastest Way to Depuff Eyes

“Wrap a bag of frozen vegetables in a thin towel and place it over your eyes for 10 minutes,” says Debra Luftman, a cosmetic dermatologist.

A night of sipping Champagne or eating salty foods can lead to fluid retention around the eyes. The cold of the bag stimulates circulation under the eyes, which helps bring down that fluid. (Why a bag of vegetables? Because it conforms to the contours of the face. Peas or corn works best.)

A soft washcloth soaked in cool chamomile tea will also do the trick, since chamomile has anti-inflammatory properties.

Quick tip: If you know you’ll be drinking alcohol or eating salty foods, be sure to drink lots of water. You’ll be less likely to puff out the next morning.

Quick tip: To help prevent puffy eyes, prop up your head on two pillows when you go to sleep. Gravity is your friend when it comes to fluid retention.

4) The Fastest Way to Soothe Post-Waxing Irritation

Apply a 1 percent hydrocortisone cream, which calms inflammation, quells itchiness, and reduces redness.

The force it takes to pull hairs out from the roots can inflame skin. Lydia Evans, a dermatologist, says, “Since coarse and thick hairs are more stubborn to remove, you’ll probably experience more redness in areas where they grow,” such as the bikini line and the underarms. Delicate spots, like the brows, are also prone to irritation. Apply a pea-size dab of hydrocortisone cream to red zones right after waxing.

Quick tip: Don’t schedule a waxing within three days of the start of your period, when skin tends to be extra sensitive.

5) The Fastest Way to Repair a Torn Nail

Patch it with a tea bag.

Nails can tear for many reasons: They’re weak; they’re soft; they’ve been soaking in water for too long, which softens them further.

Whatever the cause, cut a tiny piece of paper from a tea bag (it should be big enough to cover the entire tear), apply a bead of nail glue to the paper (Krazy Glue works in a pinch), then press it on top of the tear, says Essie Weingarten, founder of Essie Cosmetics.

Allow the glue to dry, then gently file the top of the paper so that it is smooth and flush with the nail. Finish with a layer of base coat, two coats of nail polish, and a topcoat.

Quick tip: Wear rubber gloves when washing dishes or using cleaning products. Water and chemicals can weaken nails and make them more likely to tear.

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