Unfortunately, there aren’t really any reliable home remedies to get rid of ganglion cysts. One traditional remedy is “Bible therapy”, which essentially involves thumping the affected part of your wrist against a bible or some other thick, heavy book. However, not only does this treatment not work, it can also be harmful, as it presents are risk of injury. Other traditional remedies that some people may recommend include applying heat and bursting the cyst with a needle – do not try either of these, as the heat application is useless, and bursting a cyst yourself is extremely risky.
If you want, you can simply wait for a while, and see if the cyst disappears on its own. This sometimes happens, and it might help if you give the affected limb a rest in the meanwhile. Stress and movement seem to aggravate ganglion cysts, and some people even recommend using a wrist splint for a week in order to get the required rest. This is the only safe home remedy, and although it is not always effective, you can certainly try it if you wish.
In most cases however, medical treatment is needed in order to get rid of a ganglion cyst. One option is to have the cyst drained – your doctor will apply a local anesthetic, and then drain the cyst with a syringe and sterilized needle. The cyst often recurs a couple of times, but since this is a quick, minor procedure, it can be repeated too. Actual surgery is used only in cases where draining the cyst is useless or impossible, or if the cyst is extremely painful. This is a slightly more painful and complex procedure, and your doctor will help you take a call on it.
Ganglion cysts are cysts filled with fluid that can appear on the wrist, foot, shoulder or hand. Typically they appear more often in women and are not usually a cause for worry. What exactly causes them is not clear, but injury and trauma are often implicated. They can be painful sometimes and we will look at some natural remedies for the pain and inflammation presently.
Normally these cysts go away without any intervention, so a wait and watch approach may be best. If they don’t recede naturally in a while, try the book bashing technique. This will need you to brace yourself, take a thick book or some other heavy object and bash the cyst. This will break the cyst walls and the fluid will ooze out. This method is supposed to prevent recurrence. You can apply ice to the area to reduce pain and swelling or wear a splint which will force the area to remain immobile for a few days and thus shrink the cyst. Other things to try include an enzyme called bromelain and a turmeric extract called curcumin. In combination these are known to reduce inflammation and have lesser side effects.It might be an understatement to say focusing on work while caring for children or pets is a challenge. You’re not alone. Worldwide, billions of us are coming together to do it.
While the work-at-home-with-kids juggling act is only temporary, it’s still more than we expected. Until school resumes, implementing a few new tactics could relieve some of the pressure.
Set a schedule and stick to it. This is easier said than done.
We know kids (and pets) thrive on routine. So, try to plan out your day for meals, work, school, play, naptime, etc., to create structure.
When you have a plan, you and your kids’ day will run smoother. Check out these family-friendly work-at-home sample schedules for inspiration.
This is different than scheduling. The night before your workday, make a habit of planning ahead of time.
Ideas include meal prep, bottle prep, laying out clothes, making small ready-to-grab snacks for kids and treats for pets, and reviewing homeschool lesson plans.
Ask older kids to pitch in by picking and prepping a make-ahead breakfast they’ll enjoy eating, like a copycat McDonald’s yogurt parfait or frozen French toast sticks.
To address any urgent needs, it helps to wake up earlier than you normally would when working from home. Likewise, have your child up, dressed, fed, and at their workstation as close to their normal school day schedule as possible.
 When they have tasks they can work on independently, it’ll benefit your productivity. Mastering this combo may require a longer workday, but your kids won’t forget your support.
Do your best and give yourself plenty of grace. Try a trending celebrity story time video to capture a restless kiddo’s attention. If time runs short, focus on math and reading over other subjects.
4. Take shifts.
This one’s for couples who are both working from home with a newborn. Try to take advantage of the 3 to 4 hours of uninterrupted productivity when the baby sleeps.
When the baby’s awake, trade shifts. During that time, one parent is on “baby duty,” while the other is working. Swap accordingly.
While on baby duty, bring a tablet or phone to stay in the loop with your emails until your “shift” is over. Bouncers and playpens are vital if you need to direct your attention away for a short time.
Your physical and financial health come first. That’s why we’re exclusively using remote mortgage technology so there’s no need to meet face-to-face.
We all love our kids and pets. But when you’re working from home, setting boundaries is important, no matter how hard it is to do it.
Let your kids know you’re working and can’t be bothered during certain hours. This also goes for your significant other.
Sync calendars for meetings and deadlines with your partner or other family members so you can all shift schedules if needed.
Take some time during a break to play with your kids or pets. All work and no play can put pressure on any family.
Start a puzzle with your kids you can come back to. 
Planned playtime keeps your mind energized but focused. Even if it’s just a quick walk outside, you’ll be likely to get more done when you log back in.
First, a big thanks for doing your part to keep your family, your coworkers, and your community safe. Every one of us is making a difference. Second, remember that help, support, and comfort are only a call or an email away. We know isolation can be tough. Our hearts are with you, and our team is here for whatever you need.A total of 138 votes were cast in the contest this week. The winner (with 26% of those votes) is J. L. Murray.
Mike saw the boy when he went back to the truck to get more hose. The fire was too far gone to enter the house, but the concern was for the nearby woods. One spark and they’d have a raging forest fire. Mike thought of Sheila. They had to pack for Boca.
“I’m fine,” the kid said quickly.
“No one lives here,” said the kid. “Not anymore.” He put a hand on Mike’s arm. He moved slowly, limping. Mike looked down. The ragged sleeve had pulled up on the boy’s arm and Mike could see a dark line on his wrist in the flickering light. Scabs around his wrist. Mike stared at the boy.
“For what?” said Mike.
The boy shrugged, limping away. The fire was dying. There were shouts from the house. “There’s a body here,” someone called, panicked. Mike looked back to the boy but he was gone. Into the woods.
Nice! I liked that. Congrats J L Murray!
Well, there's no accounting for taste ;). Thanks, R.E.
Thank you, good sir. Although, I'm confused. I thought this was a run for Earth supremacy. I was lodging a smear campaign against my opponents. Turns out it was just a writing contest! Is my face red.
Congratulations, Jesse. Really strong entries this week.
I know, which is why it's weird that mine won.
Very good story JL, I enjoyed the twist.
You ROCK, JL…congrats to you, and what great stories!
When few changes. Many of the changes will affect Corporate America and the economy which affects our finances.
In general, President Romney would move to make government a lesser factor (getting out of the way) in the life of individuals and businesses.
Some potential things that may happen as a result of a Romney presidency, in no particular order:
Investment World – within the year
The dollar will strengthen (the weak dollar is the main cause of increased gas prices at the pump)
Interest rates will go up – great for seniors dependent on interest income – lock in mortgage rates sooner rather than later – total return on treasury bonds may be negative if interest rate rise
U.S. corporations will ramp up expansion as the government regulation rope is loosened around their neck – business expansion = more jobs
Entrepreneurship will explode as a major economic growth factor
The percentage of people employed (about 63% today – the lowest since 1983) will rise up again and in time the actual unemployment rate will begin to drop
Individuals will begin to move cash from their money market accounts into equity investments. Our clients have had an inordinately high percentage of their money invested in money markets or very conservatively as a reaction to the growing deficit the past few years. If Romney wins, portfolio allocation will be different than if he does not.
Taxes
Your income tax rates will not sky-rocket (Fiscal Cliff