Bruises
Kick-Boxing Granny Wants Bruise Remedy
Some people bruise easier than others. This granny engages in an unusually vigorous sport. It's hardly surprising that she needs a bruise remedy! Q. I am a 70-year-old very healthy woman (still doing …
Hawthorn
Hawthorn (Crataegus laevigata) is a small thorny tree with white flowers and red berries that grows in England and throughout Europe. C. laevigata is only one species; related species have slightly di…
Does Injection Technique Lead to Bruising from I…
This season, nurses and pharmacists are giving flu shots and COVID boosters to help people stay out of the hospital. People who are afraid of needles have a lot of trouble with these immunizations. On…
How Aysa, an AI App, Helped a Mother with her Ch…
Nicole Pharr is used to keeping a close eye on her daughter Madison’s skin. Madison is prone to eczema and has had highly sensitive skin since she was a baby. Still, Nicole was concerned after her d…
The Complete Guide to Castor Oil: Ancient Remedy…
Introduction: The Amazing World of Castor Oil Castor oil has been making headlines in our mailbag for decades, and frankly, we're still amazed by the creative ways readers discover to use this ancient…
Pedicure Preparation Soothed Sore Foot
Q. I dropped a jug of milk on my foot recently, causing swelling, extreme pain and black and blue marks up to my ankle lasting more than three weeks. At that point, I decided I must see the doctor. Wh…
Knocking Out Bruises With Castor Oil
Q. Whenever my children hurt themselves, the first thing I reached for was the castor oil. My mother-in-law's uncle was a boxer and always used castor oil after a boxing match to prevent hematomas and…