Arnica is another plant extract that can be taken for three days prior to surgery and up to one week after in order to prevent or reduce bruising. Arnica cream is a popular post-op aid too as it relieves inflammation and mends bruised tissue.
1 You can hide in your closet behind some old bags of clothes, or even in a big box. 2  Hide in the basement! 3  Or the garage! 4  You can even hide in the car, if you are careful that you don't mess around with the car and accidentally start the engine.
Post-apocalyptic zombie fiction has taught us that these are good options for hiding out to protect your delicious brains from the undead, but eventually the zombies typically overrun the walls. Fortunately, science has now provided a better long-term strategy for surviving the walking dead: Head for the hills.