Ear infections can be painful, and can affect your daily life. It often starts with a dull throb, and moves on to become a sharp stabbing pain. Sometimes, the pain can move down to your jaw and neck, and make it difficult for you to concentrate on anything. According to a survey, more than two-thirds of children around the world, suffer from middle ear infection at least once by the time they turn three. It is more prominent in babies between seven to nine months of age. This can be frightening for most first time parents as they cannot fathom the reason for their child's crankiness and sleeplessness. Today, most doctors wait up to 72 hours before prescribing any antibiotics to children. Also, most parents and adults are hesitant to use antibiotics due to its possible side-effects. Using antibiotics should be the last resort, whether it's you or your child. You can try some of these safe and gentle home remedies that are very effective. Read on to know more. Olive Oil Take some warm olive oil and put a few drops into the infected ear. Leave it for a few minutes and then use a cotton swab to clean the ear. Make sure not to insert the swab too deep into the ear. Salt Heat a cup of salt over low flame for a few minutes. Take a clean cloth and place the salt on it. Secure it by tying a rubber band. Lie down and place the cloth on the infected ear for a few minutes. The salt will reduce the pain and swelling by draining out the fluid and bring relief. Garlic Garlic is antibacterial and has pain relieving properties, making it very effective for all kinds of infections. Add two garlic cloves in two tablespoons of mustard oil and heat till it becomes black. Strain the liquid and pour a few drops of it in the affected ear after it has cooled down a bit. Breastmilk In case your baby is affected by ear infection then breastmilk will bring great relief. Pour a few drops of breastmilk in the baby's ear every four hours, to cure the infection. Tea Tree Oil This is an excellent herbal remedy. Mix some tea tree oil and olive oil and warm the mixture slightly. Add this into the infected ear and lay down for a few minutes. Clean the ear with a cotton swab. Onion Juice Cook an onion in the oven for minutes at 450F. Upon cooling (slightly warm) squeeze out juice from it. Strain it and pour it into the affected ear. Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) Despite its strong odor, it is still considered to be a great remedy for ear infections. Mix one part of ACV with one part of water. Soak a cotton ball into it and allow it to sit on the infected ear for five minutes. Remove the cotton ball and drain out the residual liquid from the ear. Try any of these home remedies to get relief and cure ear infections, without the use of antibiotics.

Radio frequency waves and electromagnetic waves have been identified as one of the major health risk factors for humans. With most of the population relying on smart phones and wireless internet for survival, the amount of radiation these devices emit is a cause for concern. But you can invest in a decent anti-radiation cell phone case and prevent such radiation from affecting your health with long-term use. Here are our top three picks: 1. DefenderShield DefenderShield is one of the best anti-radiation cell phone cases you can buy that is also approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The case manages to block out 99.99 percent of electromagnetic radiation. The product is designed with multiple layers of shielding without it affecting the device’s ability to send and receive a proper signal. Their proprietary DefenderShield technology additionally blocks 5G wireless, WiFi, and Bluetooth radiation. The material also manages to dissipate any heat within the layers. DefenderShield anti-radiation phone cases are designed for popular Apple and Android smartphones. 2. SafeSleeve SafeSleeve is another popular alternative that is certified by the FCC. The anti-radiation cell phone case is designed to counter 99 percent of direct 5G, WiFi, and cellular radiation. Additionally, the materials are designed to bounce back at least 92 percent of extremely low frequency (ELF) radiation adsorbed form batteries, AC power adapters, and other external devices. Made with durable military grade materials, the cell phone case can survive scratches and drops to protect your expensive phone. SafeSleeve cell phone cases are designed for iPhones, iPads, laptops, and select Android phones. 3. RadiArmor RadiArmor introduces a range of products that are designed to deflect radiation from your iPhone, iPad and laptops. It offers more products including phone sleeves, EMF-blocking fabric, laptop pads, and even bed canopies that can deflect up to 99 percent of RF waves. Many of the cases include radio-frequency identification (RFID) protection so you can safely store your credit cards and travel without worrying about unauthorized scans. The cases also feature an additional layer of TPU rubber along the edges to protect your phone from dings and dents due to accidental drops.

Buying a pre-owned car, let alone a used BMW is a big risk in the eyes of the buyer because they often feel blindsided about the car’s history, performance, and importantly, its unknown negatives. Investing in a used BMW is going to cost quite a sum and what better way than to have a handy checklist which can help the buyer understand what they need to look for while buying. The first step to getting on track is to start on research, do a full check up of the car’s history, and last but not the least to get a good deal. Where to start? This is always the first question that comes to mind. People assume that a BMW purchase is a guaranteed win and that they do not have to check further because no one, literally no one, would not be without maintaining a pre-owned BMW. However, this false notion is the beginning of the downfall. Do not buy a used BMW because you saw it and heard about it. Digging deeper is always the best step to ensure that you pick a good car with life left in it otherwise it could end up in the scrap yard. To do this, understanding basic technical aspects is very essential. Check up the car inside out accurately. Buying a car is not the end of the car’s life; it is the beginning of another phase. After buying a pre-owned BMW, step on to maintain the car well. How to keep the car in good condition without any glitches? Do a regular maintenance checkup on the car to keep it on its proper rotation. Do a few extra service maintenance will be a help to keep a periodic check on the car from getting systematic maintenance on the intricate car parts and not fail at any point. This will also contribute to avoiding any untoward expenses on car parts or other fragments in the parts. Common problems like overheating, tire alignment, bends, etc. when noticed early can save a few dollars on a replacement.

When it comes to loan interest, the lower it is, the better our lives are. You already are low on cash if you are applying for a loan and then to make it worse these days banks charge a far-fetched interest on them. So, what do you do? You cannot stop taking loans. The best thing you can do is to get smart and follow some hacks that will help you get the best loan rates. Here are five handy tips that will help you get low-interest loans: Evaluate your credit score The first thing you should do before you apply for a loan is to check your credit score. You won't go far if you have a horrific credit score. On the other hand, if you have a good credit score and you earn decently, it will open many doors for you and you can take a loan from almost any bank, online lender, or credit union. Understand the loan terms carefully If you manage to find a low-interest loan lender, make sure that before you sign the deal, you understand all the terms mentioned in the fine print. Make sure that you can manage the payment terms that are mentioned by the lender. Be aware of the penalties that you are accountable for if you are late or early in paying off your loan. Research extensively Enough emphasis cannot be put on this tip. You should never take a loan from the first bank you enquire at. Make sure you browse, seek expert advice, and then decide from whom you want to take the loan from. Consider borrowing a little more This might sound like a bizarre thing to do, but it is observed that if you borrow a small amount, you must pay more as interest than if you borrow a little more money. This is because by borrowing more money your loan shifts to the next annual percentage rate bracket, which lowers your interest rate. Low interest is not the end Yes, agreed that finding a low interest is one of the top priorities when you are looking for a loan. However, don't get blinded by this single factor. There are many other important factors that you need to consider along with getting a low interest. One such factor is whether you pay off your loan quickly. This would make a big difference as if you are paying a high handling fee just to return the loan early, you are better off taking some other loan with a slightly higher interest rate. Taking a loan is a big financial decision. Just don't be in a haste and know what you are getting yourself into before you sign the deal.

The ultimate reason for choosing a streaming cable TV online is to cut down on your cable bill. This is how a cable TV works: all the cable TV lines are connected to one server which delivers the same signal to all the houses and includes all channels by default. The disturbing part is you may not need all those channels provided yet you will have to pay for those you have not watched, and if there is anything wrong with the signals, it causes grains on the screen spoiling its picture tube. Though there are cable connections with modern technology, it is high time to switch over to the online video and streaming services like Hulu and Netflix to experience better viewing, options, and amenities. As there are a wide number of streaming services, it makes it convenient for people to turn to the Internet for their favorite shows. According to a study, almost 50% of households subscribed to video streaming while the same study showed that youngsters between the ages of 14“25  graded internet services higher than cable television. Reasons to choose streaming services over cable TV Including the subscription cost, selective bundling packages and increasing network disputes and poor customer service are also the primary reason why consumers switch to streaming services. Hence, more number of people have started to turn for cost effective alternatives. Observing this decline, the cable operators in the US are seeking to have a tie up with OTT companies to incorporate online programming with cable set-top boxes. But as we all know, the growth of the Internet is occurring faster and has reached every person's home and has become a reliable source beginning with a smart phone to the online total home security systems. You have the freedom to customize your plan and add or remove the channels keeping with your needs. The quality of TV apps is constantly updated depending on customer reviews. Flexibility: Basically, there is no contract being made so you have the liberty to sign up and cancel at anytime and they don't charge a penny as a penalty or termination fee. Moreover, you can watch your favorite channels or programs from anywhere, being at office, waiting at the airport, or during a break by using any multimedia device. Affordable: Unlike the big expensive cable providers that consume hours of time to install, online cable streaming is cost efficient and easy to set up. They are subsequently lower in price, available even for $9 per month. Personalized viewing: This is an amazing opportunity for you to experience streaming service. You can subscribe to your favorite shows and download even when you go offline, there are options to record, pause, and play whenever you want. Moreover, you often get updates on new packages and TV shows recommended for you.

Before buying a cosmetic product, most of us tend to swoop down on the counter at the store where we get to try on the testers. However, after we have tied them out, more often than not we end up feeling guilty for three reasons, two of them being that the tester didn't match out skin tone or texture and we couldn't apply it well. However, what we overlook is the question as to how hygienic the tester really is. Although it is obvious that we don't feel satisfied to buy products without trying them out, we certainly would think twice or thrice before trying on eye shadows or lip lipsticks which have been used before. In fact, according to statistics, half of the testers have been discovered to be crammed with Strep and E. Coli bacteria, having been heavily contaminated due to the heavily varied use. One can even get pink eye or a virus like hepatitis. Listed below are some tips before trying testers: • Be safe, try personal: Popular stores would be ready to prepare personal testers for their customers, especially for products such as lipsticks, going in from dipping and spraying the shade with alcohol. Alcohol Sanitizer wipes are also available these days, with which one could scrape off the top most layer of the product, the used part, and use the unused one below. Trying products with disposable or brushes is also recommended. Sharpening the top layer is also good enough as all the contamination are deposited on the surface layer. • Don’t try anything open: Don't try anything or everything that comes in an open pot or jar. Most people out of fascination dip their own fingers into the product and try it out on their faces, such as face lotions, lip gloss or loose powdered eye shadow. Disposable cotton bud or pads are good to go. • The trying areas: For the cheeks products like foundation, blush or face glitter, always use the back of your palm as the testing place and now your cheeks or the jawline. Don’t try any eye makeup either, such as pencil eyeliners or kajal – use the back of your hand for that too. This area also helps you identify how soft the bristles are by just drawing fine lines on your skin. If you really want to try on eye products, sanitize the tip with clinical alcohol. Unless and until the sale staff offers you clean fresh sample testers, do not indulge in putting anything on your face. Chances of infections such as zits is very high. • Days of the week: Try visiting cosmetic stores on weekdays because weekends are too crowded for the staff to be paying complete attention to what kind of testers they’re giving you. Be smart and follow these tips to stay safe from infections from testers.