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Treating excessive sweating
Everyone has sweaty palms, feet or underarms from time to time. But for some individuals, heavy perspiration is more than just an occasional occurrence—it’s a way of life. (Updated: 03/16/10 6:37 AM )
Many cures for jock itch
Q. I have a bad case of jock itch, for want of a better word. I’ve used Neosporin, Lotrimin Ultra and one other medication I can’t remember right now. I thought it was getting better, but while I was still using the medications, it came back. Nothing I used has helped at all. (Updated: 03/16/10 6:37 AM )
Keeping You MoneySmart
Looking for ways to cut prescription drug costs? A trip to Needymeds.org might help. The Web site acts as a clearinghouse for medicine and health care assistance, gathering lots of helpful information into one spot. (Updated: 03/16/10 6:37 AM )
John Rosemond: Curbing toddler tantrums
Q: Our 34-month-old daughter is trying to control everyone else in the family, especially us. When things don’t go her way, the result is an instantaneous and fairly demonstrative meltdown. We either ignore it or tell her to sit on the steps until she’s finished. When do kids stop trying to control other people’s behavior? Should we have a stronger response to these outbursts? (Updated: 03/15/10 8:33 AM )
Maintaining digital family
Q. “My daughter is 7. Several kids in her class have e-mail accounts. Two have Facebook pages. One has a cell phone. Another went to see ‘New Moon’ with her mother. I think all these things are inappropriate for a 7-year-old. I’m uncomfortable allowing my child to go on play dates at these homes, not knowing what types of activities are allowed. Is it appropriate to decline these invitations? Or should I explain to my child why we don’t allow her to do some of the things her classmates get to do?”— A mother in Appleton, Wisc. (Updated: 03/15/10 7:13 AM )
Family Matters: Never tired of admiring grandbaby
We are not so naive that we don’t realize we may be biased when it comes to our grandbaby. Although, we do believe everyone in the world would agree she is the most beautiful, brilliant, marvelous, delightful baby ever born. (Updated: 03/15/10 8:33 AM )
Keeping You MoneySmart
Sick of automated customer service? Next time you’re stuck talking to a computer try pressing 0 or saying “agent.” That may get you to a live person. If not, visit GetHuman. com for specific shortcuts you can use to get past the robots with nearly 1,000 companies. (Updated: 03/15/10 7:13 AM )
Lauren Fix: Is it safe to take convertible through car wash?
Dear Car Fix: I have a Toyota Solara convertible and have been given opposing opinions on taking it through a car wash. Your opinion please. (Updated: 03/14/10 8:32 AM )
Wine Guys: Concannon’s long tradition
Located 20 miles from San Francisco Bay in the once rural Livermore Valley is the Concannon Winery. The 200 acres of vineyards and winery are surrounded by commercial interests and housing developments that threatened the low-density, agricultural nature of the land. Instead of bowing to economic pressures, Concannon and other surrounding Livermore vineyard owners put their land into a conservancy trust that forbids commercial exploitation of their land, and preserving the area for grape growing and wine making. (Updated: 03/14/10 8:34 AM )
Sick of spiritual harassment
Q: I was born, raised and have been very active in a Christian church. I also help bring less fortunate and elderly people to services. I’m very proud of my religion, and I’m sure it shows. (Updated: 03/13/10 6:37 AM )
Ignore lizard in your head
Do you ever wonder why some people do the things they do? (Updated: 03/13/10 6:37 AM )
Passenger threw up, and odor lingers
Dear Tom and Ray: A passenger in my son’s Toyota Tacoma truck did not get his head all the way out of the window prior to vomiting. (Updated: 03/13/10 6:37 AM )
Want a great first date? Read this
Dear Patti— I am going on a first date and I am very nervous, not sure what to talk about, to wear, etc. Any advice/ help you can give to me?—Jess (Updated: 03/13/10 6:37 AM )
Duplicate Bridge: March 13
The area's two largest bridge clubs hold St. Patrick's Day events for charity Wednesday. (Updated: 03/12/10 12:51 AM )
‘Pillow Talk’ remake?
“At least my problems can be solved in one bedroom. Yours couldn’t be solved in a thousand!” (Updated: 03/12/10 6:41 AM )