MOM REALLY DOES KNOW BEST 3 WIVES’ TALES PROVEN TRUE
GARLIC CURES COLDS For decades, moms have professed the healing properties of garlic, suggesting it can cure colds and help the body fight sickness. It turns out they were absolutely right. Garlic has antiviral properties that strengthen the immune system and nutrients that help combat illnesses. The effects of garlic can actually be more effective than over-the-counter flu medications. Some studies show that regular consumption of raw garlic lessens the likelihood of getting a cold, so if you feel a tickle in your throat, try a clove before you open the medicine cabinet. HEARTBURN MEANS A HAIRY BABY It’s hard to list wives’ tales without bringing up one about pregnancy. Many are solely based on intuition, but a few that sound
“Make a face like that, and it’ll stay that way forever.” You may have heard something like this from Mom’s book of wisdom. Maybe you never disputed the idea that mother knows best. But as you grew up, it slowly became clear that hair doesn’t grow back faster and thicker if you shave it, cracking your knuckles doesn’t cause arthritis, and gum doesn’t stay in your stomach for months after you swallow it. After a whirlwind of wives’ tales over the years, many common claims have been put under scrutiny. Wives tales have been known as pseudoscience and blind intuition, but even as many were disproved, some surprisingly proved to hold weight. Here are three wives’ tales that have proven to be true.
odd are legitimate. In 2007, a study done by Johns Hopkins attempted to debunk the myth that heartburn during pregnancy would mean a hairy baby at birth. Instead of proving it wrong, they found that 82 percent of women with severe heartburn during pregnancy gave birth to hairy babies. Turns out the hormones that cause heartburn in pregnant women also affect fetal hair growth. JOINT PAIN PREDICTS THE WEATHER Did you ever look at your mom with skepticism when she would predict rain because her knees hurt? If so, you might owe your mom an apology, because there is a scientific connection. The drop in barometric pressure that’s common during storm weather causes pain in arthritic joints.
EYES ON RECORD EXPUNGEMENT MISTAKES YESTERDAY, NEW BEGINNINGS TODAY
One night, one mistake: That’s all it takes to change your life forever. Maybe you knew a friend who had messed up in the past, but you never thought it would happen to you. Then, one fateful night, you stayed too long at the wrong party, had a little too much to drink, or got in the car with the wrong group of people, sealing your fate. It’s safe to say that most people have made one thoughtless mistake in their lives that could have landed them in some serious trouble. You’re not alone. Here’s the good news: This thoughtless mistake no longer has to follow you around, haunting your record and preventing you from moving up in the world. There may very well be a way out of it. With modern technologies and improvements to digitized criminal database systems, there has never been a better time to look into getting your criminal record expunged. The process of expungement starts with an attorney submitting an appeal to the court on your behalf to withdraw a guilty plea or have the case dismissed altogether. If all goes as planned, you will then be relinquished of the charges and your record will once again be clean. However, the first step toward a new lease on life is to complete your probation without violating your terms or otherwise being charged with any new offenses.
The court will determine your eligibility by examining several factors when looking at whether or not you qualify for early termination of probation or eventual expungement. By paying all your fees, fines, and reparations; completing your community service; attending all your required court appearances; and abstaining from any more convictions, you will likely be rewarded with the expungement. This is, of course, depending on the severity of your charges. Regardless of your offense, it is infinitely more helpful and comforting to have a lawyer advocating for your case on your behalf. To put your mind at ease, an expungement lawyer can better explain this process to you and help determine what steps will be required to expunge your record. We’re here to help our clients get back on the right path. To find the legal pathway that’s right for you, contact attorney Elliott N. Kanter today and start your journey toward a new beginning.
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