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If you know what situations cause aggressive behavior in your child, you can be proactive in preventing the behavior. You can try to prepare the child for a new situation or let others around you know not to startle or upset your child until they are used to the situation.  For example, if you are going to take your child to a group gathering, you may want to play pretend to help them get used to the group situation. Place a bunch of dolls or stuffed animals around and lead your toddler around as you introduce them to your child. Have your child pack a bag and pretend to be going away to grandma's for the weekend to get used to the idea of being away from you. You may want to explain to the people at the gathering that they shouldn’t try to hug or touch your child until the child is familiar with them. If your child feels aggressive when their daily situations change, you should let them know the change is coming so it won’t be out of the blue. This helps mentally prepare the child for what is coming and reduce the aggressive behavior. If you know that you are going to have to go to the store soon and your child will have to stop playing, you should let them know. For example, you can say, “You can play for 10 more minutes, then we have to get ready to leave.” You should watch your child as they play for any aggressive behavior. Your child may be playing in an aggressive way, which may eventually become physical aggression. Tell your child not to play that way so that they know aggressive actions are not tolerated.  For example, if your child has their dolls hitting each other, you may say, “Your dolls don’t hit each other. It’s not good to hit others.” You may try suggesting a non-violent alternative. Say, “Dolls love and hug each other.” Letting your toddler witness violence may make them think it’s okay to be aggressive. This may be a problem if you have older children who watch certain movies or television shows or play video games. Be careful what toys you let your children play with. Consider limiting the amount of violent toys you let them have.  Be careful which programs are on the television when your child is around. This includes movies, television shows, and even the news. Some cartoons are violent, so monitor what your child watches. This includes violence between other members of the household. Seek help if you are concerned about violence in your home.

summary: Try to anticipate the aggressive behavior. Prepare your child for change. Watch out for aggressive playing. Limit exposure to violence.


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Under no circumstances should you apply an essential oil to the skin without diluting it first. Essential oils can cause skin irritation and rashes if used directly on bare skin, so always dilute your oils first.  If you've never used essential oils before, you may want to use diluted oils on a small portion of your skin. Watch for a reaction before massaging them elsewhere on your body. If you have an allergic reaction, you will notice red, flaky skin, pain, and irritation. Cease using the essential oils. The rash should clear up in a few days. Peppermint oil may be effective for treating some symptoms of indigestion. However, for specific health problems, peppermint oil may worsen symptoms.  Peppermint oil can worsen the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and may make gallstones worse. Peppermint oil should not be used on children as it can inhibit breathing. There is not a lot of information on essential oils and pregnancy, so most healthcare providers advise that pregnant women err on the side of caution. It's best to avoid essential oils altogether during pregnancy. However, if you want to use aromatherapy anyway, stick to something like a bath, and only use a couple of drops of essential oils. Ingesting essential oils, or applying them directly to the skin, should be avoided. Parsley seed and pennyroyal oils may be particularly dangerous during pregnancy. You should avoid these oils when you are pregnant.

summary: Do not use essential oils directly on the skin. Avoid using peppermint oil in some circumstances. Be careful using essential oils to treat indigestion related to pregnancy.


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The ligation method involves tying a piece of thread around the base of the skin tag, cutting off circulation and causing it to die and fall off.   Any piece of thin string will do, but suturing thread and dental floss are two common options. Other options include fine fishing line, or even small rubber bands. This is a good option for people who are squeamish about cutting the tag themselves or reluctant to pay for treatments at the doctor's office. There is no blood and it is completely painless. This is the tricky part, especially when the skin tag is on your neck. If you opt to do it yourself with the aid of a mirror, you may be able to lasso the tag by carefully placing the loop of a slipknot over it. Pull to secure, ensuring it's tight enough to cut off the blood supply. This may take some practice and persistence as the loop tends to slide off the skin tag as you pull the knot tight. If this is the case, your best option may be to enlist the help of a friend. Leave the string tied around the skin tag, tightening it if necessary. As the skin tag's blood supply is cut off, the tag will dry out and soon fall off.  Be aware that the size of the skin tag, and how well you tie it off, may affect how quickly it drops off. When it falls off, the skin beneath will already have healed, so there will be no need for disinfection or bandages. If your tied-off skin tag is visible or easily chafed by your clothing, you may wish to cover it with a small bandage while waiting for it drop off.  Chafing may cause irritation, redness or inflammation of the skin immediately around the skin tag. By preventing further chafing and irritation, the redness and inflammation will subside relatively quickly.
summary: Get some suturing thread or dental floss. Tie the string around the base of the skin tag. Leave the string in place for a couple of days. Avoid irritation.