FYI On DYK's (Do You Know)

Do you know onions have a place in your first aid kit...
Place 1/4 inch slice of onion on the skin above splinter.  Wrap firmly with ace bandage to keep the onion in place right against the skin.  The splinter will work its way out by morning because the onion will shrink the skin.

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Putting a slice of yellow onion on a bruise immediately after injury and leaving it there for at least 15 minutes will help flush away excess blood in the tissue.

Do you know lying increases levels of stress hormones...
An increased level of stress hormones, overtime, can cause lasting physical harm.

Do you know ivory soap relieves restless leg syndrome...

Deodorant soap like dial or zest will not work.  Slip a bar of ivory soap under legs and restlessness should disappear in about 3 to 5 minutes.  This works because of a high magnesium content in the soap.

Do you know a fast way to dry your fingernail polish is by freezing...
Dump a tray of ice cubes in the sink, add enough cold water to cover the ice and dip your wet nails for a minute or so after each coat.

Do you know when avocados are mashed they have the same texture as butter...
Avocados are high in heart-healthy fat and you should replace them for butter in your food if you want to stay heart-healthy.  Also take your niacin and enjoy some dark chocolate.

Do you know you can prevent a cold with yogurt...

Do you know studies show gargling plain water, no salt, works better to keep away a cold or the flu.