If you are a complete beginner, you can start by purchasing an inexpensive plastic recorder. Plastic recorders are usually used for teaching school children, as they require very little effort to maintain.  Once you have mastered the basics and you are still interested in playing, you can consider upgrading to a more expensive, wooden version. Wooden recorders tend to have a more pleasant tone than their plastic counterparts, but are considerably more difficult to care for. Both wooden and plastic recorders can be found at good musical instrument stores, or online. Recorders usually come in three parts, the top part which has the mouthpiece, the middle part with finger holes and the bottom part which has a bell shape. Gently twist the pieces together.  The bottom piece should be turned so the hole is slightly to the right when viewed as you would play it. Some recorders, typically those used in schools, are only one piece. Pick up the recorder and place the mouthpiece on your lips. Gently hold it between your lips and balance it with your fingers. Remember to put your left hand at the top.  The back side with one hole should face you. The front side should face away from you. Do not bite the mouthpiece or allow it to touch your teeth.

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Purchase a recorder. Assemble the recorder. Learn how to hold the recorder.


If you are a family that communicates openly, honestly, and regularly, you will need to put those attributes to use to care for your loved one with AD.  If you aren’t such a family, you’ll need to work on developing those skills as well.  You have to have an open, frank, and ongoing discussion about your loved one’s care needs, plans, and wishes.  In the best case scenario, you will hold this discussion while the person diagnosed with AD can still be a full participant.  He or she should be given the opportunity to express his or her care preferences, along with questions, concerns, and fears. This is an important enough conversation that a separate, single focus family meeting should be scheduled.  Don’t try to shoehorn it in before dessert at Thanksgiving dinner. Have a calm discussion about what type of care is needed for both the present and future. Having this conversation will provide a base for avoiding confusion in the future. Have your family think about their schedules, as well as how to adapt them and coordinate with the primary caregiver for holidays and vacations. Each family member should consider their own strengths and skills that they can offer. Be sure to show appreciation, reassurance, and positivity to the primary caregiver. This person needs a special amount of support. Think about your family's current limits financially, emotionally, and personally. Consider getting a professional care manager. These people are usually licensed nurses or social workers specializing in care for older adults. Almost inevitably, one person (often a spouse or child) becomes the single primary caregiver for a loved one with AD, no matter how involved others intend to be.  Try to divide responsibilities among family members fairly, but also accept that practical matters like available time, proximity, and individual skills must play key roles in the process.  For instance, a sister who lives 100 miles away should probably not be the day-to-day primary caregiver, while a brother who can’t balance his own...

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Hold a family meeting. Divvy up responsibilities in a practical manner. Address important legal, financial, and healthcare matters. Stick together in the face of changes and challenges. Spend time together as a family.


If you are a frequent swimmer or if you use many different hair products every day, you may need to use the clarifying shampoo weekly. Pair it with a deep conditioning treatment, such as a hair mask, to avoid extensive damage. A hair mask is a deep conditioner that you can use once a week to hydrate your hair. Apply the mask to wet hair, and brush it through with a wide-toothed comb. Leave it on for between two and fifteen minutes before washing it out. Most people will need to use a clarifying shampoo no more than once every two weeks. This schedule will allow you to benefit from its cleansing properties without over-drying or damaging your hair. Clarifying shampoos use sulfates to cleanse your hair. During the rest of the month, you may want to use a sulfate-free shampoo to reduce your exposure to these harsh and irritating chemicals. This will prevent further damage to your hair. Look for a shampoo that will hydrate your scalp as it cleans. If your hair is dry or if it is dyed, you do not need to use a clarifying shampoo more than once a month. If you use it more often, you risk breaking your strands or fading your color. A day or two before you get your hair dyed, you should use clarifying shampoo to remove excess oils. This will help the color stick to your stands. Do not use it the same day as a color treatment, however, as you want a little bit of natural oil in your hair.

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Apply once a week if you swim or use hair products. Shampoo twice a month if you have oily or normal hair. Apply once a month for dry or colored hair. Use the shampoo before you go in for a color treatment.


If you are a homeowner and want a permanent fixture for climbing, consider building your wall for added support. This makes it easier to build and design your wall since you have spatial restrictions. Look for a location in your home where you have enough space to maneuver and climb off the ground.  Consult with a contractor to make sure the existing structure can support the weight of your climbing wall while you or others are on it. A common place to build a climbing wall is in a garage, but account for any storage space you need or space to park your car. Check if there are electrical outlets in the space you want to build your wall. If so, make sure you can still easily access them if you need to. A free-standing wall doesn’t require anchor points or external support structures because they are already built in. Use a free-standing structure if you don’t want to damage any of the pre-existing walls in your home. You could also build a free-standing climbing wall outdoors.  A free-standing wall is best if you want to transport it or if you’re renting. Free-standing walls tend to cost and weigh more since you need to build supports that can handle the weight of the wall and the climbers. Outdoor walls need to be weatherproofed or else the holds will not last as long. Check your local recreation centers or climbing gyms to see how they have their walls laid out. Write down notes about the wall or draw simple sketches to get new ideas about how you may want to build your wall at home.  Consider putting walls at angles or inclines rather than flat against the wall. Look online for photos of how others have built climbing walls at home to see the best way to make use of your space. Draw the design in pencil so you can get ideas of how you want to lay out the wall in your space and make changes easily. Make your wall about 4 feet (1.2 m) wide by 8 feet (2.4 m) tall.Try out different inclines and angles in your drawing to see what would and wouldn’t work. Narrow down your ideas into the 3 you like the most to...

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Attach the climbing wall to the existing framework in your home if you can. Build a free-standing wall if you can’t put in a permanent fixture. Visit climbing gyms for design inspiration. Make sketches of your climbing wall design on paper. Draw your design ideas on the wall with a pencil.


If you are a metal band, and indie-rock type of name doesn't fit the bill. You want someone who has never heard your band before to know exactly what you'll sound like, just from your name. Acid Meltdown might be a great band name, but it's probably better for a psych-rock band than a black metal outfit. After you've settled on a couple of names you think you like, start shopping them around to friends. Ask if they think Roller Derby Crash sounds like a good name for your new pop-punk outfit. Listen to their feedback and see what they have to say. Ask friends who are already in a band ask them how they got their band name. Also when you decide on your band name consult family and friends to see if they think it sounds cool, catchy and appropriate for the genre you play. Maybe you're not crazy about naming your band Asterisk Wonderland, but all your bandmates are crazy about it. You might be willing to go along with it now, but it could become a problem down the road if you're not happy. It's important to address any issues when they come up, so you don't end up resenting your band. If you're embarrassed about saying your name to anyone at all, then it's not the right name. This might exclude names with swear words in, names that insult any particular person or party, and anything sexually explicit. One of the tough things about picking a band name is that there have been lots of great ones picked already, and it can be tough to find a good one. The Warlocks? Sorry, try again. The Black Plague? Too late. Doberman? Taken. Fortunately, there's a simple and free database of band names that you can register with first, to make sure nobody else takes it. Go to http://www.bandname.com and look up your favorites. A lot of bands like to use some sort of formula to come up with a name. Each member thinks of a random word or maybe you try to force a phrase that ties you altogether. But it won't feel right. Remember, you are stuck with this band name for the rest of your musical career. Make it a good one that fits. ...

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Pick something that matches your sound. Get some feedback. Make sure everyone in the band likes the name. Register your band name and make sure it's free. Don't force it.


If you are a new parent, it may seem hard to get enough sleep while taking care of the baby. If you and your partner are having trouble getting enough sleep, split up the night shifts. Alternate nights with each other, so that you are responsible for waking up with the baby one night and then your partner is responsible the next night.  This can help you get a few nights of adequate sleep a week, which is better than none. You can even have the person who is staying up with the baby sleep in a separate room so you get more undisturbed sleep. In order for you and your partner to get at least some solid hours of sleep per night, you can also try taking shifts. Split the night into two equal shifts, where you take one shift and your partner takes the other. This way, you will be responsible for your child while your partner sleeps soundly and vice versa. For those late night feeding sessions, pump your milk before you go to sleep. This way, you won't have to wake up each time your baby needs to feed and your partner can handle it some during the night. One way to get more sleep is to go to bed when your baby does. This way, you get more sleep before she wakes up for the first time. This may be hard with how much you have to do in a day, but if you find yourself with a serious sleep deficit, this can help you and your partner get some much needed sleep during those first hours when she is sleeping soundly. . To help your baby sleep better at night, you may choose to sleep with him in the bed with you. This can help him feel more comfortable at night, wake up less when he is just fussy, and help him only wake up when he is hungry. There are some hazards to having your baby sleep with you, so make sure you ask your pediatrician if there are guidelines you need to follow before you do this.

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Alternate nights. Take it in shifts. Prepare your milk ahead of time. Go to bed when your baby does. Sleep with your baby


If you are a supervisor or owner of an organization, you should take steps to make your workplace drug free. Create rules and regulations that are discussed with each employee. This way, when you do have a situation with an employee, you have clear steps in place to deal with the issue. One issue to think about is whether your workplace will engage in drug testing to be sure that employees are drug-free. These rules should be clearly stated and should include information about:  How employees will be terminated if they are caught with drugs in the office. How employees are not allowed to drink or smoke anywhere on the premise, unless at a company function that allows for those substances to be consumed. How employees will be terminated if they come to work while under the influence. One way to ensure that you office is a drug-free workplace is to set up random drug tests. When a person is hired at your company, alert them to the fact that random drug tests can occur and that they will be asked to leave the company if any illegal drugs are found in their system. Wait a few weeks before enacting this rule. This time will allow any current drug users to amend their ways and seek help if needed. The consequences of abusing drugs must be made clear to all employees and should be implemented without exception. Of course, the punishments will vary, depending on your company, demands, environment, etc. Try to create consequences that are fair but serious.  For instance, you may ask a person to resign as a harsh consequences of drug abuse. On the other hand, you may choose to cut a person’s salary if they are found with drugs. To help keep your work environment safe, teach your employees how to recognize the signs that someone is abusing drugs. You could run seminars for your employees, or hang up signs with the major signs that may mean that someone is abusing drugs. Stress is one reason that may lead someone to begin to abuse drugs. Because of this, it is important to teach your employees stress management as a way...

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Make the rules about drug use at work clear. Consider creating a drug testing program. Make consequences clear. Educate your employees about the signs of drug abuse. Teach stress management.


If you are a teenager who has sore breasts, you are more than likely going through puberty. This means that your breasts are growing and your menstrual cycle is getting under way. It is normal to experience sore breasts at this time. Common symptoms include:  Tenderness in your breast, especially in the nipple area. This can be caused by hormonal changes and by wearing a bra that is too tight, or sleeping with a bra on. Feeling like you have heavy breasts. As fat and duct cells increase in your breasts, their tissue content also increases. Experiencing a warm feeling in your breasts. This occurs because multiple reactions are occurring at the cellular level, when hormones act on the glands and cells. See your doctor if the pain is very sharp or constant, is getting worse, or interferes with your daily activities. Doctors do not normally require full breast examinations until after the teenage years. However, it is a good idea to get in the habit of performing self-examinations of your breasts, especially if you experience soreness in the area. An exam will help you discover the issue in the rare event that you have a major problem. Sometimes you might feel a lot of lumps in your breast; this is caused by estrogen during your period. During puberty, you may also notice harmless lumps (such as breast buds) that are a normal part of your breast development. If you find a hard, unmoving lump, however, or if you are concerned, see your doctor for an examination. If you notice any pus or blood coming from your nipple while you are also experiencing sore breasts, you should go to a doctor. Pus or blood suggests an underlying infection, usually treatable with antibiotics. If there is localized (meaning in just one spot) tenderness and warmth in any part of your breast, it could mean you have an infection. This localized tenderness does not necessarily need to be accompanied by pus or blood. Instead, you may notice a part of your breast that is red, painful, or swollen. Antibiotics are prescribed to combat infections,...

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Recognize the symptoms of regular sore breasts caused by puberty and your menstrual cycle. Perform regular breast self-examinations. Get checked out by a doctor if you notice a lump in your breast. Talk to your doctor if you notice any blood or pus. Monitor other signs of infection. Take antibiotics if your breasts are sore because of an infection. Talk to a doctor or parent if you may be pregnant.


If you are a woman and you have a crush on your female best friend, it's natural to wonder if you have a chance. Before you start with the leading questions, though, ask yourself what your goal is:  Attraction often gets in the way of friendship, and it won't go away if you find out your friend is straight. Sometimes bringing it into the open is what you need to do, regardless of how your friend feels. On the other hand, if the feelings are not mutual (and they usually aren't), the friendship could end. If this would devastate you, and you don't have a support network to help you out (especially if you are in the closet), it might not be a good idea to continue. Spend at least a couple weeks apart from your friend instead to try and cool down and pick up the friendship at a less intense level. If you are unsure of your sexuality, or you are straight but have a crush on your friend, focus on yourself instead of her. Look for LGBT resources online or at an LGBT community center to help you figure out your identity. Wishful thinking can always cloud your judgement when romance is involved. If your friend has dated men in the past or told you about her crush on a guy, it's very likely that she's straight.  There are no obvious signals that mean someone is a lesbian, especially if she is in the closet. Trying to analyze your friend this way is nearly impossible, especially when attraction is clouding your judgement. If your friend is attracted to you, she may initiate prolonged physical contact (long hugs, for example) or ask to see you constantly. Unfortunately, it is difficult to tell this apart from close female friendships, especially if she is responding to your own desire for close contact. If at all possible, talk to a trusted friend about the situation (preferably someone you can come out to or have already). He or she will have a less biased perspective on whether your friend is interested in you, and can talk you through your feelings. Continue only if you have decided that this is important enough to...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Determine your goal. Acknowledge signs of your friend's sexuality. Talk to a confidante. Explore her comfort level with LGBTQ topics. Come out to your friend Mention your feelings briefly. Leave the ball in her court.


If you are a woman and you have reason to suspect you may be at risk for gonorrhea, get tested. Many women who are infected do not have any symptoms, or symptoms so non-specific as to be mistaken for other conditions. Gonorrhea requires medical treatment. If left untreated, it can cause numerous serious health problems, including chronic pain and infertility in both men and women. Eventually, untreated gonorrhea can be spread to the blood and joints, which can be a life-threatening condition. Your medical provider will take a urine sample or will swab your cervix, vagina, rectum, urethra, or throat — wherever gonorrhea is suspected. There are several tests that can be done, all of which look for the neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria. If you are giving a urine sample, be sure not to urinate for at least 2 hours prior to the test. You want to make sure that the bacteria hasn’t been flushed out before taking the test. Most tests can be completed in a couple of days. In some cases, gonorrhea can have lasting effects. Women may experience cervicitis, tubo-ovarian abscesses, or even ectopic pregnancies. Men may face continued pain along their epididymis (the duct that connects the testicles to the vas deferens) for up to six weeks after initial infection. The standard treatment for gonorrhea is a 250 mg  injection of ceftriaxone along with 1g of azithromycin, which is taken orally. A 400mg single dose of cefixime may be given along with 1g of azithromycin if ceftriaxone is not available.  Since some strains of gonorrhea have become resistant to these medicines, you may receive additional antibiotics to treat gonorrhea. You will need to get tested for gonorrhea again in about four weeks to determine if the treatment worked or if you need to be treated with another type of medicine. You will also need to be retested every time you change sexual partners. You want to be certain that the disease has cleared your system to avoid further transmission.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Get tested by a doctor. Take the test. Talk to your doctor about possible complications. Get medication. Wait at least seven days after completing treatment to have sex again.


If you are a woman seeking to prevent pregnancy without using a condom, one of the most common options is to take hormonal birth control pills. These are available from your family doctor; the pills are composed of either a blend of estrogen and progesterone, or just progesterone. You normally take one per day for 21 days followed by seven days of "sugar pills" (during which your body experiences a "withdrawal bleed" in place of a period).  There are a variety of different birth control formulations, and you can speak to your family doctor about the different options to determine which one is best for you. The advantage of taking birth control pills is that they are 91% effective in preventing pregnancy (and even more effective when used at exactly the same time every day without missing any doses). If you are a man having sex with a woman and not wanting to get her pregnant, you can ask her if she is regularly taking birth control pills. The downside of this method of contraception for men, however, is that you are relying on taking the woman's word for it, and also trusting that she has been taking them daily and not accidentally missing doses. An IUD is a small, T-shaped device that is inserted through your vagina into your uterus (where it sits for the next number of years and functions as birth control). They are over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy.  IUDs available include: the Mirena, Skyla, and Lilletta IUDs, and the Copper IUD. The Mirena IUD is hormone-based. It is more expensive and lasts up to five years; however, the benefit is that it decreases menstrual cramps and bleeding. Skyla, and Lilletta IUDs are also hormone based and these last up to three years. The Copper IUD is not hormone-based. The pros are that it is cheaper and lasts up to 10 years; however, the downside is that your menstrual cramps and monthly bleeding may be increased. You may receive a prescription for an IUD from your family doctor. Your doctor can then set up an appointment to have it inserted, which usually only...

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Take hormonal birth control pills. Have an IUD (intrauterine device) inserted. Try other hormonal birth control options. Opt for a spermicide. Use a barrier method such as a cervical cap or a diaphragm. Opt for sterilization.


If you are afflicted by esophagitis, you should consider how your diet is contributing to the condition. Making some changes to your diet may help you overcome your esophagitis. Try the following strategies:  Eat several small meals during the day. Eliminate chocolate, mints and alcohol. Don’t eat any foods that give you an allergic response. Avoid foods high in acid and other foods that trigger your heartburn. Avoid stooping over or bending immediately after meals. This increases the pressure in the stomach and triggers reflux. Wait for at least three hours after eating to lie down or go to bed. Too much excess body weight can contribute to pressure on your abdomen. Talk to your doctor to determine a healthy weight for your body frame. Maintaining this weight will reduce pressure on the stomach and the lower esophageal sphincter. . Smoking can contribute to your chances of developing esophagitis. Give up smoking by making a plan to quit and using products to help you quit (such as nicotine gum or a nicotine patch). When your clothes are too tight, you may be putting added pressure on your stomach and lower esophageal sphincter. Go for clothes that fit properly or slightly loosely. Find pants that fit your waist comfortably instead of pants with a tight waistband. Taking medications without drinking plenty of water with them can cause irritation to the lining of the esophagus and trigger esophagitis. Some of these medication include tetracycline, doxycycline, alendronate, ibandronate and vitamin C. Take all medication with plenty of water to reduce the irritation to the esophagus. When you elevate the head of your bed, your head will be higher than your chest, causing acid to stay in your stomach. Place wooden blocks under the head of the bed to elevate it. Do not use pillows to elevate your head. This causes you to bend in the middle, both increasing the pressure on the abdomen and increasing the potential for back and neck problems.

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Change your eating habits. Maintain a healthy weight. Stop smoking Wear comfortable clothing. Take medication with plenty of water. Sleep with your head elevated.


If you are already somewhat comfortable talking to your crush, it will be easiest just to ask them where they live. Keep it light, and ask them in a way that isn’t too obvious.  Try framing the question around yourself. Say something like, “Oh, I live on First Street! What area of the city do you live in?” If you know they grew up in your city, you can ask, “What area of town did you grow up in?” Then follow up with, “Do you still live in the same place?” Fit it into conversation. Before you ask your crush where they live, start a fun conversation. Use it to flirt and ask them other questions, too, like what kind of food and music they like. This will make asking for where they live just another fun question. It might help to talk to your crush over online chat or through text message. If you do this, you’ll be less nervous about starting a conversation. Plus, if they tell you their address, you’ll have it in writing with no risk of forgetting. If any of your friends know your crush, first see if they know where your crush lives.  See if you know anyone that’s attended a birthday party at your crush’s house or studied with them. If none of your friends have been to your crush’s house, see if they have any friends that know your crush. If they do, they can ask their friends for you. That way, your crush won’t know that you’re trying to find out where they live. If none of your friends really know your crush, you might consider asking some of your crush’s friends.  First, pick one of their friends who seems like a nice and trustworthy person. It helps if this is at least an acquaintance of yours. Don’t pick their best friend, as this person is most likely to tell your crush that you asked where they lived. Send them a quick text or message. Say something like, “Hey! I really like Jessica, but I’m too nervous to tell her yet. I was just wanted to ask you where they lived! Thanks!” If you can, include your reason for wanting to know. For example, “I’d really like to be able to mail her a card!” Ask the person not...

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Ask them casually. Ask friends. Ask your crush’s friends.


If you are an adult living at home, it can be difficult to balance your independence with your parents authority. Make it easier on yourself by honoring that they have the final say within their own house. This will ease any tension and keep your parents happy.  Help them around the house. You are an adult and should pull your own weight. Wash clothes, do yard work, or clean up the kitchen without having to be told. Respect house rules. If you know your parents would be uncomfortable with you doing something in the house, then opt to not do it. If they do not like your significant other staying over, then do not invite he or she over after a date. If they do not like alcohol in the house, only drink when you are not home, etc. You will not always agree with your parents way of doing things, but you must respect it. Do not force your way of doing things on them in their own home. This will just create problems. If you feel yourself getting frustrated, leave the situation before it escalates.  Talk to you parents after you have cooled off. If you try and talk to them during the heat of the moment, it could become a big problem. Wait until everyone has calmed down before you try and resolve any problems. Take responsibility for your wrongs. It is easy to blame the other person for doing something to you, but you also must consider how you contributed to the problem. You have to be mature and own up to your mistakes. Being able to do this will keep a happy relationship between you and your parents. Your parents spent many years raising you. Now, they probably want some time to themselves. A healthy sense of space from you will keep your parents happy while parenting you as an adult. If they are in a main room watching TV, let them have their alone time. Go to your room and shut the door so they can have their full privacy. Get out the house so they can have it to themselves. Being able to relax when nobody is around is a treat that they might not be given often. Stay overnight at a friend’s house to give them...

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Respect your parents. Avoid arguments. Give them space. Befriend them. Apologize when you step out of line.


If you are an artist or you love to paint, you can use a toothbrush to introduce a new and unique texture into your work using your toothbrush as a paintbrush. This can be done with watercolors and acrylics. ” If your toothbrush has a hole in one end, you can remove the bristles, and use the remaining portion as a needle, of sorts, to thread runaway laces back through waistbands. You can take this one step further and create a large-scale needle by sharpening the end furthest from the hole. ” Attach your toothbrush's head (removed from the “stick” of the toothbrush) to a vibrating pager motor and watch as it crawls around. You could even make several bots, and conduct races with your friends or family.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Create interesting paint strokes. Construct a large “needle. Create a “bristle bot.


If you are angry about something that one of your step-siblings has said or done, it is important to calm yourself down before you approach him or her. Otherwise, you may end up saying or doing something that you do not mean to, or even engaging in physical fighting with your step-sibling. You can use relaxation techniques to help yourself calm down, such as:  Doing deep breathing exercises. Imagining a calm place, such as a sunny beach or a lush forest. Doing some relaxing yoga poses. If you are upset about something that one of your step-siblings has said or done, then it is important to address the issue in a constructive way. You can do this by using direct, assertive communication. Simple things like arranging a time to talk and using “I” statements can help you to communicate more assertively with your step-sibling.  Ask your step-sibling when would be a good time to talk. Try saying something like, “Hey, I have something kind of important to discuss with you. Do you have some time to talk after dinner tonight?” Use “I” statements when you share your concern. Using “I statements will help to take the focus off of you step-sibling and this may prevent him or her from becoming defensive. For example, you might say something like, “I felt a little hurt by what you said to me at school today. I heard you tell someone that I was ‘annoying’ and that hurt my feelings.” Avoid accusing your step-sibling of trying to hurt you. Just explain how the event made you feel. Focus on your perspective, not your step-sibling’s perspective. After you have shared your feelings with your step-sibling, it will be your turn to listen. Make sure that there are no distractions by turning off the TV, closing your laptop, and putting away your cell phone.  Use your body language to show you are listening, such as by facing your step-sibling, making eye contact, and leaning in towards him or her. You can also show you are paying attention by nodding your head and asking questions if something is confusing. For example, you might...

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Calm down before you approach your step-siblings. Address issues in a direct, assertive way. Listen to your step-sibling’s side. Explain what you would like to happen in the future. Avoid getting physical or engaging in name-calling.


If you are anxious, tell them so they can adapt your treatment.  Dentists and orthodontists are used to dealing with anxious patients. They will explain the procedure to you and help you handle your anxiety. They can also suggest ways to reduce your nervousness. This will provide a distraction for you and it can help to reduce your anxiety.   If you are more relaxed, you are less likely to be in a lot of pain. Breathe in slowly through your nose. Pause before exhaling slowly. Keep breathing slowly and steadily in a rhythm. Concentrate on this and you will be distracted from what the dentist is doing. Bring an iPod, phone, or music player with you and listen to music or a podcast.   Choose music that is calming, rather than something jarring and energetic. Alternatively, listen to an audiobook. Bring earbuds so other patients can't hear your music. Make a playlist ahead of time so you have enough music to last through your appointment. Some dentists or orthodontists may have televisions for you to watch during the procedure or music playing in the background to distract you. Some dentists' offices now have 3D virtual reality glasses, which you can wear to distract and entertain yourself during your entire procedure. Caffeine can make you more nervous and jittery.  It can also keep your dental anesthetic from working as well, so it might be more difficult for your gum and teeth to become numb.  Drinks that contain caffeine include coffee, tea, sodas, and energy drinks. Do drink plenty of water before your appointment. Make sure to avoid any sugary drinks or foods before your appointment too. The best time to address this problem is at the appointment before you go home.  Ask your dentist or orthodontist to trim or adjust any wires that are poking or scraping your mouth. If it is the brackets causing discomfort, ask your dentist to apply some dental wax to reduce any scraping. Remember that it is normal for your braces to feel tight and to have some throbbing in your teeth after the procedure.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Talk to your orthodontist or dentist about the procedure. Practice deep breathing before and during the procedure. Close your eyes and listen to music. Avoid caffeine before your appointment. Check to make sure none of the wires are poking you before leaving.


If you are apologizing, it is because you or your company may have done something wrong, failed to communicate properly, or simply be involved in a misunderstanding. Whatever the case may be, the first step is recognizing and stating there is a problem. Be clear and specific when talking about what went wrong. This lets the recipient (your boss, customers, coworker) know that you see the problem, and understand it. ” Acknowledging that you were responsible is the most important part of the apology. It seems simple enough, but your apology will go a long way if you actually say that you are sorry for what happened.  Use “I” statements to get the apology across. “I’m sorry,” or “I deeply regret what I did.” This puts the focus on you, and what you did. Otherwise, it might sound as if you are blaming the other person. Make sure to avoid the non-apology, or apologizing for how someone else feels. Avoid statements like “I’m sorry if what I did upset you” or “I’m sorry you took that the wrong way.” When you do that, you aren’t actually apologizing for your actions, just the result, which suggests you didn’t so anything wrong. Try to help the recipient understand how the mistake happened. Even if it was just an oversight or error on your part, identifying the cause of your mistake is a way to tell the other person that you know what happened and can avoid doing it again in the future. One important part of this is to make sure the apology and explanation are separate from one another. While you want to make sure the recipient understands your intentions, the important thing is that you apologize first. Once that has been accepted, then you can move on to explaining yourself. If you are apologizing, then something has gone wrong. While your apology is a nice start, in order to maintain a good professional relationship it is important that you work with the recipient on finding a solution to the issue. The way you go about doing this depends on the nature of your mistake.  If you are a company apologizing to your...

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Acknowledge the problem. Make sure you say “I’m sorry. Offer an explanation. Offer to fix the problem.


If you are approved to open your Taco Bell franchise, you will need to undergo the Taco Bell training program, along with any partners or expected future managers.  Training lasts six to eight weeks and you are responsible for any fees including travel and lodging costs. The Taco Bell training program focuses on the following four key areas:  Establishing key contacts. Building your restaurant. Building your team. Setting up a strong start for the restaurant. Opening a Taco Bell franchise will require you to manage the restaurant using specific protocols and methods that are determined by the corporation.  Certain personal arrangements may also be required of the person or persons starting the franchise.  Review some of the following obligations that you can expect:   Sell only the food, beverages or other items that are included in your franchise manual. You may be required to live within a certain distance of your franchise. The original franchisee may be approved to turn over their duties to a supervisor so long as that supervisor has completed the required training. The franchisee and his or her family may be excluded from participating in any way with other Mexican restaurant style food except for Taco Bells approved items. Taco Bell does not provide territory protection to those who are opening a new franchise.  However, Taco Bell does provide an “impact policy” which will take into account the impact your own or other's franchises may have on each other in a geographic area.  You store will be approved only if your impact on surrounding Taco Bell franchises is below a certain level. A Taco Bell representative will be able to give you exact levels of impact.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Prepare for training. Be prepared to meet the obligations. Don't expect territory protection.


If you are around when your HVAC unit is installed, ask the technician what kind of filter it takes and how to install it. If you have a window unit, you may be able to talk to a representative from the store or company that supplied it and find out which filter to buy. Many air units have labels somewhere on the exterior that will say which kind of filter to buy. Check any visible parts of your unit for a label. Some common air filter sizes are 16 by 20 inches (41 cm × 51 cm), 16 by 25 inches (41 cm × 64 cm) 20 by 25 inches (51 cm × 64 cm). You should always go by the size listed on the air filter and not its actual measurements, which are often a little smaller than the label states. The best way to ensure that you get the right filter is to match it with the one already in use. Take out the current filter and see if it has a label or number. Take a picture of any information written on the filter and of the filter itself to help you match it in the store. You can also take the old filter itself to the store, but make sure you leave your unit turned off while the filter is removed. You should also look for the arrow marking on the outside of the filter and make a note of which way it’s pointing so you will know which way to install the new one. MERV stands for Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value, which essentially means how well it’s able to filter out small particles. However, filtering more effectively also means using more energy, so a higher rating will raise your energy bill. 6 is an average rating for filters, and a good compromise between effective filtering and affordability. If someone in your household is allergies or asthma, or if you believe there is an unusual amount of dust or other particles in your air, you may want to opt for a filter with a MERV rating between 7 and 12. This will cost you more in energy use, but will filter more effectively. This can be a good choice for someone with a large family or several pets.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Ask your HVAC installer what filter to use. Look for a label on your unit that says which filter will fit. Take a picture of your current filter to the store. Choose a filter with a MERV rating of at least 6. Buy a filter with a higher MERV rating if you are concerned about air quality.


If you are asked to interview via Skype, it means that the admissions committee finds your application promising. If you treat the interview as a sign that you’re doing well, it will be less stressful. Most candidates where a shirt and tie or a simple blouse, but if you feel more comfortable in a full suit or business casual, that is fine, too. The most important thing is that you are comfortable, which will help you to relax and give a good interview. Make sure the background behind you is neat and orderly. If the room you are in is a mess, it will leave a bad impression with the interviewer. A few well-chosen books on the shelf behind you, on the other hand, can reinforce your image as a serious student. The interview is meant to be conversational, so scripted answers will not help you. Please, don’t memorize anything, but it is a good idea to have a basic idea about how you will answer some typical questions:  Why do you want to go to law school? What attracts you to Harvard Law, in particular? When did you decide to go to law school?  What do you see yourself doing when you graduate? The point of the interview is to learn about you as a person, not about your accomplishments. Avoid talking about your resume or listing examples found in your personal statement. You will score the most points with your interviewer if you come across as intelligent, curious, and fun to talk to. At some point, your interviewer will probably ask if you have any questions. You’ll need to have some ready, and because it’s important to have researched Harvard Law in advance, they shouldn’t be things that can be easily answered simply by browsing the University’s website. So instead of asking “what opportunities are there for gaining practical experience,” you might ask “I’m really interested in the Transactional Law Clinics; can you tell me more about how they work and build on classroom instruction?” The point of the question is not only to gather information, but also to show that you are intelligent and inquisitive.

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Relax. Dress comfortably. Clean up. Prepare, but keep it conversational. Don’t restate information on your resume. Ask intelligent questions.


If you are at a party or some social gathering, bring your two friends together so that they can physically meet each other. You can have one friend stay put while you track down the other one, or have one friend come with you while you look for the other one. Regardless, try to take them to place where you are able to introduce them. If one friend is being hesitant, say something like “I really want you to meet my friend Bob. He's the biggest Wings fan I know” or “I'm going to introduce you to this person that I think you'll like.” Once you have brought your friends together, introduce them to each other. You can choose to do the introduction and say their names, or let them do the introducing. However, it may be less awkward and more formal if you do the introducing.  Say something like “Bob, this is Barnaby Smith. Barnaby, this is Bob Robertson.” Use someone's full formal name when making an introduction, unless they prefer a nickname. Your friends will likely be curious about why you thought it necessary to introduce them to each other. You should explain your reason and let them know why you thought they would be friends. This is helpful because it gives them a point of commonality and an easy starting point for a conversation. Say something like “I thought I'd introduce you to each other because you are such big fans of the TV show Wings” or “you're both new to town so I thought I'd introduce you to each other.” Once you do the initial introduction and explanation, stick around to keep the conversation going. Meeting new people can be awkward, so you should stay and keep the conversation from fizzling out. If it slows down, mention other things that your friends have in common. Unless your two friends really hit it off and strike up a good conversation, do not leave right away. Be sure to stick around and nurse the friendship that you are trying to create.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Bring your friends together. Make the necessary introductions. State why you wanted to introduce these two people. Stick around and facilitate the conversation.


If you are at home, your computer should connect automatically. If you are working someplace other than home, such as an airport or coffee shop, you may need to manually connect to the Internet if you have not connected from that location before. Since you don’t have a VPN yet, be careful of which public Wi-Fi you connect to. It’s best to close any sensitive applications like email until you are secure. VPNs are offered in both paid and free versions, and both have merits. You may not need a full-scale VPN if you simply want to access Netflix or BBC iPlayer from different countries, or you want to make sure that your social login information is safe while at a coffee shop; you can get typically what you need from a free service. However, if you are looking for more comprehensive encryptions that hide all your activity from government surveillance or disallow data trackers from advertising companies, you may need a paid service.  Be aware of free services as some will add unwanted toolbars, third-party applications, and place third-party ads on websites you visit. There are plenty of trustworthy free VPN services like VPN Gate, TunnelBear, ProtonVPN, Windscribe, Cyber Ghost and Starter VPN. Note that most free options offer a data limit for free before charging you for more data, sell users data to third parties, add loads of in-app ads or label-free trial as a free plan. But some of the VPN services, such as ProtonVPN, as stated in their website, has no privacy-invading ads, no malware, no bandwidth limits, and do not secretly sell user data. However, it also has some limits, such as access to the servers and devices you can use simultaneously. Most VPNs also work across Windows, Mac, tablets, and smartphones. VPNs can also be used within a company to connect everyone privately and protect sensitive company data. Navigate to the website for your desired VPN. You should see a download button on the homepage, or a link in the page’s navigation bar for downloading. Click the download button and follow the...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Turn on your computer and connect to the Internet. Decide between a paid VPN and free VPN Software. Download your desired VPN. Install your VPN Software. Read the terms of use.


If you are at risk of arrhythmia, there are medications that may be prescribed by your physician to control your heart rate. These are not over-the-counter drugs and are only available on prescription.  Anti-arrhythmic drugs: Beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, amiodarone and procainamide are some of the drugs that target Beta receptors and certain ionic channels located in the heart to normalize the heart rate as well as control blood pressure. Cardioversion is a procedure in which a cardiologist uses a machine to give the heart an electrical shock to help it conduct electricity within your heart and help restore a normal rhythm. This is done by placing patches or paddles on your chest and releasing the electric current into your chest. This can be used in non-emergency conditions to help correct arrhythmias, especially in the case of blocked pacemakers. A doctor can identify the specific area of the heart where  arrhythmias occur the most. With this procedure, your doctor threads catheters through your blood vessels to your heart. The catheters then emit extreme heat, extreme cold, or radio wave frequency to block the area of the heart that is causing the abnormal rhythm. Doctors may implant a pacemaker, which is a tiny device that is implanted in your body that facilitates electrical impulses to the damaged node in the heart to help it pump more slowly. Nodes are the source of the electrical impulses that help the heart to pump blood.  If the pacemaker feels an irregular heart rhythm, it emits an electrical impulse that stimulates your heart to beat correctly. Also ask about implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). ICDs are very similar to a pacemaker except they help the ventricles, or lower portions, of you heart. They also emit electrical pulses to keep your heart at a correct rhythm when the normal rhythm falters.

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Take your prescribed medications. Discuss cardioversion with your doctor. Get a catheter ablation. Consider getting a pacemaker.


If you are at the point where you are trying to save your relationship, it's a good idea to call in professional help. A counselor can help you decipher what problems you have, especially if you can hardly stand to be in the same room together anymore. Being honest is a kind of vulnerability, and by being honest with your partner, you show that you trust him or her. Try opening up about what you're thinking and feeling. When you're vulnerable, you're inviting your partner in and asking him or her to be equally as honest. However, it's important to continue using "I" statements to tell how you feel instead of blaming the other person. For example, when you're talking to your partner, you shouldn't say, "You never put me first." Rather, you should say, "I sometimes feel neglected in the relationship." That way, you're telling how you feel rather than pointing fingers. Instead of each taking one side of an argument, it's important to work together. You should work together in your relationship, treating each other as teammates rather than enemies. However, you also need to work together when trying to solve problems. That means first agreeing on what the problem is.  Once you agree on what the problem is, you also need to talk about what both you are concerned about underneath the surface. That is, you may both have an idea in mind of what winning looks like, but if you are both set on winning, no one will win in the end. Instead, discuss why you want the solution you do.  You should also look for common ground in the problem and the solution. That is, if you're disagreeing about who should do what housework, at least you agree that the house needs more attention. That's a starting place. This step may be the hardest part, coming up with solutions you both can live with. That means agreeing on what you think the main problems are in the marriage and coming up with ways you can both work to make it better. Basically, you need to compromise. Blaming each other isn't going to help, as you've both contributed to the...

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Consider counseling. Be honest with each other. Work collaboratively. Discuss solutions. Learn to forgive. Figure out what will happen moving forward. Don't forget boundaries.


If you are auditioning for a play, movie, or television show, you will need to choose a monologue that fits the character you are vying for. This will prove to the director that you're capable of playing that role. For example, if the role is comical, choose a funny monologue. If you are auditioning for a serious role, choose a more dramatic monologue. The piece you perform for an audition or class assignment should be active. It should not be a character telling a story or recalling a memory. For example, you can pick a piece where the character is pursuing something from another character, or discovering something for the first time. Try performing Claudio’s address to his sister in William Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure. You will be at your best if you are performing a piece that you are passionate about. Choose a character and a play that resonate with you. This will allow the audience or casting director to get to know you through the material. Consider performing Masha’s monologue about her future husband in Anton Chekhov’s The Seagull. You don’t want to show up to class or an audition and find out you will be performing the same monologue as several other actors. Trendy and popular monologues tend to be overdone, and you want to be unique. For example, you might want to stay away from performing a popular monologue from a recent movie or play. If you feel connected to a trendy or popular piece, you shouldn’t fret about it. Go ahead and perform the monologue confidently! If you are in doubt about what type of monologue you should perform, go for a lighter, more humorous piece. This may stand out in a sea of more dramatic, deeply emotional, or angry monologues. Being able to make the audience smile, or even laugh, can be a breath of fresh air for those experiencing your monologue. Try Trinculo’s speech in William Shakespeare’s The Tempest. When choosing a monologue, err on the shorter side. You might be allotted three minutes for your performance, but don’t feel pressured to fill every second of your...

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Pick a monologue appropriate to the role. Choose an active monologue. Pick a monologue you connect with. Stay away from trendy or popular monologues. Try a funny, lighthearted piece. Select a short monologue. Avoid violent, offensive, or overly sexual pieces.


If you are avoiding sexual contact and the thought of having sex causes you to feel excessive and unreasonable anxiety or panic, you should seek help from a professional therapist. This may be signs of a phobia rather than a normal fear response.  The physical symptoms of a phobia include: sweating, shaking, feeling lightheaded, and having difficulty breathing. A counselor can help you manage these symptoms and the condition. See a therapist if you have sexual abuse in your history, which may hinder your enjoyment of sexual activity. Talking with a counselor and processing those traumas will lead to a positive relationship with others. When everyone relaxes, everyone benefits. Approaching an intimate situation with a sense of calm will stave off fear, and enhance your enjoyment.  Relaxation techniques include guided imagery, biofeedback, and breathing exercises. These will help you lower the stress and fear you feel. Use these techniques prior to interacting with someone. Guided imagery involves focusing on calming images and can be done by yourself or with help from a therapist. Biofeedback is a technique that trains you to lower your heart rate and blood pressure, which are associated with fear. Breathing exercises help to calm the nervous system associated with the fight-or-flight response, which is triggered when you feel fear.  If fear takes a hold of you when you are with someone in an intimate situation, pause and take a minute to breath and tap into the relaxation skills you have learned. Your thoughts affect your emotions. There is a tendency to overestimate the negative outcomes before you experience them, and underestimate your ability to cope with and manage a situation. These thoughts are imbalanced and need to be challenged.  For example, you are extremely nervous and afraid that you will throw up on your date when you are kissing. Challenge the thought by saying, “You cannot predict the future and you have never thrown up on anyone. If you feel nauseous excuse yourself and go to the bathroom....

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Find a therapist. Learn relaxation techniques. Challenge your negative thoughts.


If you are avoiding social contact or feel excessive and unreasonable amounts of anxiety or panic, consider seeking help from a professional therapist. There are times when a normal fear grows into a phobia and must be addressed. Consider selecting a therapist who practices treatment methods such as:  Systematic desensitization: A form of classical conditioning that removes a fear response and replaces it with a relaxation response.  Hypnotherapy: A form of communicating during hypnosis that facilitates a person’s imagination to alter thought patterns, feelings and sensations.  Neuro linguistic programming (NLP): An approach that explores the interplay between your mind, language and how it affects your body and your behavior.  Cognitive behavioral therapy: An approach that allows you to examine your thoughts and behaviors to determine ways to balance inaccuracies. It has been shown to be effective with managing anxiety and depression related to phobias. Relaxation helps lower your stress and fear. If fear takes a hold of you prior to or when you are in a private, work or social situation, pause and take a minute to breathe and tap into the relaxation skills you have learned. Relaxation techniques include:  Guided imagery: This involves focusing on calming images and can be done by yourself or with help from a therapist. Biofeedback: A technique that trains you to lower your heart rate and blood pressure, which are associated with fear. Breathing exercises: These help to calm the nervous system associated with the fight-or-flight response, which is triggered when you feel fear. Real change does not occur without identifying the emotional underpinnings of your behavior. Are you struggling with anxiety, stress, or depression? Work with the counselor to peel back the layers of events and emotions that have gotten you into the struggle.  Your fear may be anchored to a trauma that you experienced as a child or as an adult. Talking with a counselor and processing the trauma will help to re-frame and manage your...

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Find a therapist. Learn relaxation techniques. Discover the underlying causes. Recognize your emotional triggers. Set therapeutic goals. Change your beliefs about worrying.


If you are awarded a bankruptcy discharge, you are no longer legally required to repay some kinds of debts.  This is a permanent order.  Creditors can take no further action against you to collect the debt.  They cannot communicate with you about the debt.  They can take no legal action against you. Unless there are any objections to the discharge, it is usually granted automatically.  Creditors, debtors and their attorneys all receive copies of the order of discharge. The amount of time it takes to get a discharge varies depending on the type of bankruptcy for which you file.  The court can deny a discharge if the petitioner does not complete the required credit counseling and debt education courses.  Exemptions from this requirement can be granted in some cases if the debtor is disabled or on active military duty.  In a Chapter 7 case, the discharge can happen within 60 days of the first 341 meeting, which is usually approximately four months from the date the debtor files for bankruptcy.  It may take longer if a creditor files a complaint objecting to the discharge or a motion to dismiss the case. In Chapter 13 cases, the court grants a discharge after the debtor completes all agreed-upon payments.  Since these payment plans last three to five years, it may take several years for the discharge to be granted. The kinds of debts that can be discharged vary depending on the kind of bankruptcy filed.  Congress determines the kinds of debts that cannot be discharged.  These decisions are based on public policy.  Debtors must still repay those debts that cannot be discharged.  The categories of debt that cannot be discharged include some taxes, spousal or child support, debts for personal injury, student loans, and debts owed for driving under the influence. Under Chapter 13, some debts can be discharged that would not be dischargeable under other chapters.  These include some taxes, some personal injury debts, and debts from property settlements during a divorce.  Petitioners can also file a hardship discharge...

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Learn what a discharge means. Know when you can expect the discharge to occur. Prepare for debts that cannot be discharged. Realize that a discharge is not guaranteed. Consider repaying some discharged debts. Keep copies of the discharge court papers.


If you are away from home, eating out at a fast food restaurant often seems like a quick and easy way to have a meal when you're busy. However, it takes a lot of time to decide on a restaurant, wait in line to order, then wait for your food to be cooked. If you have prepared yourself a meal ahead of time you can save yourself a lot of time. If you are going to eat an orange, peel it and separate the slices in advance and bring them along in a container. When you get home from the store, wash and chop up some vegetables like carrots or celery so you have them ready to go. Prepping your food ahead of time can save you valuable minutes when you don't have much time to eat. If you find you are always short on time in the mornings, prepare your breakfast the night before. Likewise, you might benefit from prepping your food at home if you struggle to find enough time to eat at work. It takes approximately 20 minutes for your vagus nerve to stop telling your brain it is not hungry anymore. If you eat your food too quickly your brain will still think it's starving. Eating something small 30 minutes or so before your meal can help shut off those signals. This way you can eat a smaller meal, which will take you less time, and you will still feel happy and full when you finish. Eating fast often leads to eating too much. You can avoid this by only bringing along or ordering a reasonable amount of food. If there isn't too much in front of you, then you can still have a relatively healthy lunch even if you're eating too fast. Look for pre-packaged, single-serving portions of foods like greek yogurt, crackers, and string cheese. These items are all easily transported and can help to moderate your portions. Stay away from soda, junk food, and sweets and eat a meal full of healthy foods that will give your body the nutrients it needs to get through the day.  Hard-boiled eggs can be eaten in a minute or two and are really filling and nutritious. Nuts are also a great, quick snack that will keep your belly feeling full longer...

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Make your own food. Do your prep work at beforehand. Have a small snack before your meal. Eat healthy portions of food. Eat nutritious foods. Eat some leftovers. Consider drinking a protein shake as a meal replacement. Make the most of your time.


If you are badly bruised or have many bruises but you didn't fall or injure yourself, you should call your doctor. That can be an indication of a more serious problem. It could mean you have a problem with blood clotting or another blood disease. If the bruise doesn't improve after two weeks, reach out to your doctor. One sign of infection is red streaking, where fingers of redness on the skin jut out away from the bruised area. Another symptom is if the bruise is draining something other than blood, such as pus. Also, check to see if you have a fever, as that can be an indicator as well. Call your doctor if you have these symptoms. Other signs of infection are if the bruised area gets more swollen, painful, or warm If you feel a great deal of pressure where you are bruised, that is also a reason to call your doctor. It can be a sign of compartment syndrome, a serious condition that slows down circulation in that area. The area may feel very firm or hard and be very painful. See your doctor immediately if the area below the bruise is numb, cold, very pale, or blue. If a lump forms over the bruise, called a hematoma, that is also a cause for concern. Hematomas are very similar to bruises. That is, they form when blood escapes from a blood vessel. However, they create larger bumps and can be more dangerous.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Check for the cause. Look for signs of infection. Feel for pressure. Watch for lumps.


If you are being asked to do a critique of non-fiction work, it is usually with an attention to scholarship and detail. Detail the work, author and subject area. You may want to include initial dates of publication and any changes that were later made to the work that should be taken into account. Suggest what you think the thesis statement the author conveys. Add what evidence is used and what the purpose of the article is. In 3 or more body paragraphs you should refer to the following subjects:  Explain what the author's credentials are. Establish whether you think the author is reliable in the treatment of the evidence. For example, perhaps the author makes a leap that is outside of his expertise or establishes himself as a foremost expert with this work. Evaluate the evidence given. Do not be afraid to do this over several paragraphs, if the author uses different types of evidence or studies. Write about the author's argument. Answer whether it follows a logical path. Decide whether the author was successful. Outline any counter arguments that the article or book inspired. Detail any possible newer research, changes or holes in the evidence. The critique should be based on research and reading; however, it should ultimately say whether you agreed with the author and why. Try to avoid overly-emotional reasoning and stick to facts about the writing and argument.

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Begin writing your critique on a word processor. Make your first paragraph the summary. Summarize the work next. Review the body of the work. Conclude with a general opinion of the work.


If you are being bullied, it's important to tell somebody you trust. Talk to a teacher, a coach, or a parent. It's their job to step up and help you deal with a bully, so tell them what you know. It's always good to talk to an adult. However, it's especially important if the bully has already gotten physical with you or you think the person might be violent towards you in the future. The adult should help to stop the bully. However, the adult should also be able to help you make a plan about how to deal with the situation. Ask them to walk you through ways to deal with a bully. For example, an adult may be able to assist you in finding ways to not be alone in the hallways. Bullies often isolate people to bully. If you're often alone, it makes you more of a target. Try to walk to classes with friends, or stay in places where teachers are on guard. Stay away from places you know will be empty. For instance, if you know the gym is usually empty after school, try going to the library instead. Making friends can be difficult if you're not very outgoing. It's okay to feel shy when you're trying to make new friends. Having friends, though, can make you less vulnerable to bullying, and it gives you someone to pal around with between classes.  Try talking to someone in your classes or in a club you're in. You can use what you're doing to start a conversation. For instance, you could say, "Hi, I'm Kay. This problem we're doing is really hard, don't you think?"  Make a habit of talking to the same people. Over time, you'll get to know that person more. For instance, if you see the person in the cafeteria, ask if you can sit with him or her. You could say, "Hey, we're in math together. We were talking about that awful problem the other day. Do you mind if I sit with you?" One way to get to know a person is to get them talking about themselves. The best way to do that is to ask questions. You can ask about what they like or what their family is like. You could ask what their favorite subject is or what they like to do for...

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Tell an adult. Ask them to help you develop a plan. Stay in groups. Make friends. Ask about transferring schools.


If you are brave, ask her directly. She may suspect your motives if you ask her directly, so don’t choose this option if you want to keep your intentions a secret. Ask her casually: “Hey, I was wondering, do you have a partner? I was just curious.” If you’ve already felt comfortable enough to ask her if she’s dating, go ahead and ask her how serious the relationship is. If it’s serious, it might be harder to ask her out, but if it’s just a fling, she may still be interested in seeing you. Ask: “Is it a really serious relationship, or more casual?” Once again, she may know immediately where the conversation is going if you ask her specifically, so be careful. Be direct, but careful. Say: “How is your relationship with your partner? Are you happy?” Be very cautious talking to her about this: she may become defensive or be offended that you’re asking about her private life. Her reaction will depend entirely on her personality, so gauge her answers from previous questions to see if she’ll respond well to really personal questions like this. If she seems uncomfortable being questioned, ask her friends or find some other way. Asking directly may be a little dangerous, because she may be offended if you ask her about her relationship. Personal questions may make her uncomfortable, and she may know exactly where you're going with your line of questions.  Ask indirect questions. By asking her “What are you up to tonight?” Or “What do you like to do for fun?”, she may mention her partner offhand and save you the trouble of having to ask directly. Look for signs of flirting. While some girls are naturally flirty whether they're single or not, but if she seems into you, chances are higher that she's single. See how much you can flirt back. If she responds positively, she's probably single. See what she shops for. If you're lucky enough to meet a girl in a store instead of at school or work, you may be able to get some clues from her shopping. Look for family size food items, items obviously for men, or baby products. Her...

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Talk to her about her relationship. Ask her how serious the relationship is. Ask her how happy she is. Use indirect clues. Ask her friends if she’s in a relationship. Check her social media profiles.


If you are building a computer lab on a budget, it is a good idea to start by calling local businesses to see if they have old computers. When companies update their computer systems they are usually willing to donate their old computers to a good cause. To encourage donations, let companies know that they can use their contribution as a tax deduction. Similar to asking businesses, you can also go directly to friends and family. Many people just store the old computers in the basement when they buy new ones. These old computers can be repurposed for your computer lab. Your friends will probably be happy to get rid of those old computers. If you have a bigger budget, you can purchase new computers. You should be able to negotiate a good deal because you will be buying the computers in bulk. You probably don’t need a top-of-the-line computer, but a mid-range high-performance computer would be appropriate.  Shop around a few different places to get the best deal. Remember to get a compatible keyboard, mouse, and monitor for each computer. Before using old computers for your lab, you need to reset them to factory settings. This will improve their performance and erase all information that may have been left on them. Resetting the computers will depend on the type of computer you have. A quick online search of the computer should yield the proper procedure. The type of computer purchased for the lab will affect the type of operating system used. Linux is an open-source free operating system that is a great option for a budget computer lab. Other operating systems include Microsoft Windows and Apple OS X. There are many classes available to take on the use of any of these operating systems. Whole communities of people will be willing to help you get started with whichever one you choose.

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Call local businesses for donations. Ask friends and family for old computers. Purchase new computers. Reset old computers to factory settings. Choose an operating system to use.


If you are building the fort in a hallway, closet, or other small space, then you can use an extendable shower rod as a support for the ceiling of your fort. Extend the curtain rod over the center of where you want the fort’s ceiling to be. Then, drape your blanket or sheet over the curtain rod. Use smaller pieces of furniture to support the lower portion of the sheet or blanket.  This fort is nice if you want to create a ceiling that is high enough to walk under. Make sure that the blanket or sheet you use is long enough to reach the floor. Avoid draping the blanket’s edges over any furniture that could easily fall over, such as small end tables. If you want a large, long fort, then try stringing a clothesline from 1 end of your living room or bedroom to the other. Then, drape blankets and use smaller pieces of furniture to keep the blankets from caving in. This will allow you to create a fort that can span the entire length of a room.  Make sure to hang the ends of the clothesline from something sturdy, such as a doorknob. You could also extend 2 clotheslines running parallel to each other for a wider fort. A quick and easy way to make a fort is use a table as your base. Pull the chairs away from a 4-legged table and drape a large blanket over it. Your fort is complete!  Make sure to choose a table that is high enough for you to fit underneath. Use a blanket that is large enough to cover all 4 sides of the table.

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Use an extendable curtain rod to support the ceiling in a small space. Extend a clothesline across the room for an extra-large fort. Drape a blanket over a 4-legged table.


If you are buying a computer for your parents, or making a computer purchase on their behalf, it is important that you ask your parents to get involved. Involving your parents in as many parts of the purchasing process as possible will ensure they end up with a computer that meets their needs and that they are excited about using. You can involve your parents by asking them about their needs, taking them shopping, and helping them set a budget. If it is possible, you should visit a store with your parents to test out different models. This in-person experience will allow them to gain hands-on experience with different types and models of computers that fit within the budget. You may find out that a parent who was hesitant about getting a tablet with a wireless keyboard falls in love with this option when given the opportunity to try it out. If you live in another town, or can't find time in your schedule to take your parents to shop for a computer in person, the next best thing is a virtual shopping trip. Call your parents, or have them come over to your house, and explore computers in online stores. This will involve them in the process and hopefully help them end up with a model they are excited about using. Not every computer will come with all the software or accessories your parents will need or want to use. For example, if your parents need Microsoft Office, you will need to purchase, download, and install this software. When purchasing a computer for your parents, or making a purchase on their behalf, it is important that you stick as closely to your budget as possible. For example, if your parents need a simple laptop to check email and edit photographs, then you should be able to stick to a budget of around $500 or less. Once you've decided on a model, make sure you shop around before finalizing your purchase. The prices of computers can vary widely depending on the store and whether or not a retailer is having a sale or promotion. Some retailers will even match the price of their competitors, so be...

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Involve your parents in the process. Take your parents to a brick and mortar store. Shop online with your parents. Purchase the software and accessories your parents need. Buy within your budget. Compare prices at multiple stores.


If you are buying a copier for home use, or for a business that makes fewer than 700 copies per month, purchase a desktop model. These are much cheaper and simpler than a large, standing device. The rest of the information in this article focuses on the needs of larger offices.  A laser copier/printer/scanner typically costs between  $150 USD (black and white only) and $500 USD (fast, quality color).  Inkjet copiers can cost as little as $60, even for color copiers. However, they can cost two or three times as much to operate as laser copiers. Expect to pay 20 cents per black and white page. While there are still a few copier types on the market, most businesses won't have trouble choosing which option they need:   Laser copiers are faster and cheaper to operate in the long run. Inkjet copiers are not recommended for businesses.   Digital copiers are by far more convenient and common than old, analog copiers.  Color copiers are significantly more expensive and malfunction more often than black and white copiers. If you only need the occasional color document, consider a cheaper hybrid copier. Almost every modern copier is also a printer, and some can scan or fax documents as well. Weigh the pros and cons of a single "multifunction device" versus a simple copier and additional machines:  A single device is typically cheaper than separate machines, assuming you need every function. Using several machines reduces the impact of a malfunction. Large offices should use multiple machines, to avoid waiting times for a single machine. Matching the copier to your needs will save money, avoid delays, and even reduce the frequency of malfunctions. Complete this vital step as follows:  Refer to your copying records, preferably for the last 6–12 months. If you don't have any, ask the current copier servicer for copies of past invoices. These should include the number of copies made.  Find the average number of copies made per month. Multiply this by 1.2 to be safe, or by up to 1.5 if your estimate is uncertain. This...

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Purchase a desktop model for home offices. Know the basics. Consider a multifunction device. Estimate a generous monthly copy volume. Look at copier speed. Research finisher information. Finish your research.


If you are buying ducklings instead of raising them from eggs, buy about two to four.  You will be able to care for a smaller number better, especially if raising ducks is a new experience for you, but you should also have more than one duckling to prevent that duckling from feeling lonely. Ducks need to socialize with other ducks. Oftentimes, if you buy from a hatchery, you will be sold 10 to 15 ducklings at minimum. This amount can be overwhelming, so consider pawning off some of the ducklings on responsible friends and relatives. If you buy ducklings instead of hatching them. You should dip the tip of each bill into shallow water or sugar water to hydrate them. If using sugar water, use 1/3 cup (80 ml) sugar per 1 gallon (4 L) of water. Water makes it easier for ducklings to swallow food and clean their beak vents. You should give ducklings access to water for a minimum of one hour before and after feeding.  Chick fountains and shallow bowls are recommended for ducklings. Be prepared to clean the area often, however, since ducklings enjoy splashing around in the water. A week-old duckling will drink about 1/2 gallon (2 L) of water weekly. By the age of seven weeks, ducklings drink 1⁄2 gallon (1.9 L) (2 L) of water daily. Make sure that the water is no deeper than 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) to prevent the ducklings from drowning.  Be aware of the fact that ducklings do not produce waterproofing oil until they reach four weeks old. Mother ducks apply it to the ducklings before this in the wild, but domestic ducklings cannot be allowed to swim before this age since they will not have developed any oils of their own. Until ducklings reach the age of one month, they should only be allowed to enjoy short swims under close supervision. You can do this by filling a small plastic tub with warm water and letting them splash around for 2 to 5 minutes. Dry them off before returning them to the brooder. Keep your ducklings safe and warm in a brooder to shield them from predators, drafts, and diseases.  You do not need anything...

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Buy as few as two ducklings. Dip the beaks in shallow room temperature water. Always provide the ducklings with plenty of water. Set up a brooder for your ducklings. Keep the brooder warm. Provide shelter for your ducklings. Feed the ducklings a regular supply of food. Handle your ducklings often.


If you are carrying around a lot of resentment, anger, or hurt over something that happened in the past, you may find that you are unhappy and unable to find peace. Perhaps the best thing that you can do for your own emotional health is to practice forgiveness, even if the person who wronged you does not appear to feel sorry. Numerous studies show the value of forgiveness. If you carry around negative emotions for a long time after someone hurts you, you can bring anger and bitterness to new relationships, stop enjoying everyday life, and become anxious or depressed. In order to forgive someone, you do not have to excuse their actions to yourself. You don't even have to eliminate all of your feelings about the situation. It's perfectly normal to go on thinking of an incident even after you have forgiven a person for it.  You also don't have to tell a person that they are forgiven, though if it makes you feel better to do so, this is certainly a possibility. You don't have to forget in order to forgive. In other words, protect yourself. If possible, don't put yourself in a situation where you could be hurt again. For example, even if you successfully forgive an abusive ex-boyfriend, remember that he was abusive when you are tempted to return to that relationship. Forgiving someone else can help you heal and help you move on from an unhealthy relationship.  Particularly if the person you are trying to forgive shows no remorse, forgiveness will be something that you do for your own mental health, not to improve your relationship with the other person. Remember that forgiveness is probably the best thing you can do for yourself, even if the person you are forgiving has no idea that you've done so.

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Make the decision to try to forgive. Learn what forgiveness is not. Own the fact that forgiveness is for you.


If you are choosing your leather based on a certain type of real leather, then try to decide the color scheme and pattern you would like. Research examples of names, colors, and patterns.  Faux leather fabric is available in styles that mimic a number of animal hides, such as ostrich, reptile, calf, bison, gator, or pigskin. Patterns, such as tooling, are common to faux leather fabric. Choose floral designs, paisley designs, cowboy motifs, symbol designs or a woven look as alternative textures. Faux leather also comes in a few different finishes. You can choose shiny, pearl or metallic finishes. Micro-suede is a type of faux leather that is prized for its finish. Before you purchase faux leather, you will need figure out exactly how much you will need. This will enable you to accurately price your project in advance. An average sofa will require around 16 yards (15 m), while a typical loveseat will need approximately 11. As a precaution, always purchase just a little bit more than the minimum needed. Depending on the particular store, craft or fabric store may have anywhere from 5 to 20 different faux leather options, available by the yard. A craft or fabric store is the best choice if you want to touch and examine faux leather options before buying. Shop around at a few different stores to find the best product and price. Shopping online will give you the widest variety of options in terms of both selection and quantity. The major disadvantage of buying online is that you cannot actually see or touch the product. Additionally, depending on the size of your order, the shipping costs may be high.  An online upholstery fabric outlet will have large quantities of upholstery fabric in different colors, patterns, and finishes. Search for eco-friendly faux leather options. If you are an interior decorator or designer, you may qualify for discounts from certain retailers. Attend an interior designers conference or search for online retailers that offer discounts for designers. Speak to other designers to ascertain...

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Decide what type of faux leather you would like. Determine the amount of faux leather you need. Visit a fabric store. Shop online. Shop at interior design outlets or conferences.


If you are citing a book-length poem, use citation guidelines provided for print books. Make sure your punctuation and capitalization match the example: Author's last name, Author's first name (Year of publication). Title of work: Subtitle. Location: Publisher. Many times, shorter poems are found within larger collections or anthologies. If this is the case for your poem, use the APA's citation guidelines for articles and chapters within an edited book. Follow this example, making sure to include "In" before the editor's name and "pp." before the page numbers: Author's last name, Author's first name (Year of publication). Title of poem. In Editor's first and last name (Eds.), Title of book (pp. page #). Location: Publisher. All sources are slightly different, so you might have to make slight variations to each of your citations to accommodate them. If you are not sure how to handle a specific piece of information, ask your teacher for advice.  In general, if your source does not provide a specific piece of information, it is okay to omit it from the citation. Note that when citing multiple pages you should notate it with "pp." instead of "p." If you need to cite a poem that you found online, cite it as you would a print source, including all of the information that the website's publisher makes available. In addition you should include information that will help your reader find your digital source.  For a website, include the words "Retrieved from" followed by the full web address at the end of your citation. For an e-book, include the e-book format in square brackets directly after the title of the book (for example, [Kindle DX version]). Then include the words "Available from" followed by the website from which you retrieved the e-book at the end of your citation. Once you have compiled all of the information you need for your citations, you need to make sure that your works cited page is formatted and organized correctly. Remember that the rules for capitalization are different than those that you must...

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Cite an entire book. Cite a poem in an anthology. Tailor the guidelines for your book. Include extra information for electronic sources. Format your works cited.


If you are close to the guy, then you’ll already know what sports or hobbies he participates in. Determine what he likes the most, or something that he may not have all the equipment for and then think of gift ideas around it. It’s okay if your gift isn’t overly sentimental or meaningful. Some men prefer practical gifts.  If he plays a sport, new equipment, a signed piece of memorabilia, or tickets to a game are perfect gifts. If you're younger, you could give him baseball cards or a new football. If he’s into art or music, then art supplies or music equipment make for great gifts. You can even buy him a song on iTunes, or make a playlist if you are on a budget. If he’s more of the gamer type, maybe getting him a new game or a new piece of hardware for his system or computer would be greatly appreciated. Artists always need art supplies, so if he’s the artistic type, new brushes or paint would be great gifts. Musicians are always in need of new gear, whether it be an extra strap for a guitar, cords for  a DJ, or strings for a violinist. If you regularly talk to the guy that you’re getting a gift for, you can ask him in casual conversation for things that he wants. Some guys are more open and these guys will likely make their opinion known on things that they don’t have. However, in some friendships, candor can be limited, so make sure the conversation is organic so you don’t send mixed signals, or tip him off to your intentions.  You can bring up something you plan on getting him and get his opinion on it without giving away the fact you plan on gifting it to him Make a mental note of anything that he said he wishes he had in other conversations. A good place to find good ideas for gifts are blogs, forums, and magazines. On blogs and forums, you’ll find people who are into the same interests as the guy you plan on getting the gift for. This will give you a heads up about the hottest new product or upcoming event.  You don’t need to create an account or post anything on the forums. Concentrate on reading up on...

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Write down the hobbies or sports that he enjoys. Talk to him about his interests. Read blogs or magazines for the type of gift you plan on getting him. Narrow your potential gift ideas down to three. Buy an accessory for the guy who has everything. Do an activity together.


If you are comfortable doing so, talk with trusted friends and family members about how you are feeling. You can also seek out help from a counselor, therapist, or other independent health professional. If you can't afford it, search online for advice about free services or budgeting (try googling free therapy + your city name). There will always be something available to help a person in distress.  Another option is to talk with other people who self-harm; they may provide a unique sense of social support that helps calm you down. You can reach out to various hotlines such as the National Suicide Prevention Hotline (1-800-273-TALK) or the Self Injury Foundation (1-800-334-HELP) or the National Hopeline Network (1-800-SUICIDE) – 24-hour crisis hotlines available for people who are considering self-harm or suicide. Find a hobby, activity or pursuit that lets you shine. Keep involved in it regularly. This may help you to feel better about yourself and distract you from thoughts of self-harm.  To find a hobby you like, try out several until something you like sticks. You can try this website for ideas: http://discoverahobby.com/  You can also ask friends or family what their hobbies are; sometimes it is funner to do a hobby if others you know do it as well. You might become calmer merely by smiling, even if you don't feel like it. This is called the facial feedback hypothesis; it suggests that the relationship between emotions and the face is bi-directional: that although we typically smile when we feel happy, smiling might actually cause us to feel happier or otherwise help us to be less distressed. Rather than thinking about what is distressing you, try cooling off by watching a movie, reading a book, or hanging out with friends. If you do take in media, do your best to avoid anything that makes self harm look acceptable or cool. Although this is no substitute for treatment from a mental health professional, you can still try this technique and the others on your own as a way to calm your thoughts of...

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Talk to people when you feel down. Do something that you are proud of. Try smiling. Distract yourself. Try cognitive restructuring. Try Socratic questioning. Try replacement techniques. Perform "Opposite Action. Join a support group.


If you are committed to a home birth, you should still have a doctor or midwife present. Most doctors will not rush to induce labor unless there are extenuating circumstances, including when:  Your water breaks, but there are no contractions. You are two weeks past your due date. You have a uterine infection You have gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, or not enough amniotic fluid. There is a problem with the placenta or baby's positioning/growth. With gloved fingers, the doctor will reach into the cervix and rub the membrane of the amniotic sac until it separates from the uterine wall. Naturally-released hormones then usually kick-start labor. Known medically as an "amniotomy," the doctor uses a thin hook to break the amniotic sac. This almost always brings on labor within a few hours. While it is short, this may be painful and uncomfortable. It may be applied directly to the vagina or taken orally. This usually happens in a hospital, and it thins out the cervix to prepare it for labor. This often leads to strong cramping and some pain. This is generally for slowed or stalling labor. In emergencies, like those outlined above, it can also help induce labor. Labor induced with oxytocin often leads to more frequent contractions.

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Know when a would doctor will induce labor. Expect the doctor's first action to be to strip the membrane from the amniotic sac. Expect the doctor to potentially break your water manually. Prepare to be prescribed prostaglandin, a natural hormone. Expect to be prescribed oxytocin through an IV at the hospital.


If you are concerned about keeping your blood sugar under control, it's important to talk to your doctor about it. Your doctor will understand your specific health conditions and so will be able to help you personalize a program that is right for you. In some cases, your doctor may refer you to specialists who can help you maintain your blood sugar. For example, they may send you to see a registered dietitian who can help you design a diet that will help lower your blood sugar. If you have developed diabetes, then you likely need to control your blood sugar with medication, such as insulin. If you have been prescribed medication, take it on a regular basis as prescribed. In addition to taking your medication, you will need to test your blood sugar on a regular basis. This allows you to understand what level your blood sugar is at and if you need to adjust it with medication. weight. There are a variety of things you can do to lower your blood sugar in addition to using diet. One of the key things to focus on is keeping at a healthy weight. Even if you are overweight, lowering their weight can improve their chances of avoiding diabetes. Talk to your doctor about what kind of weight management program might be right for you, given your specific medical conditions. regularly. Exercising as often as possible will help keep your blood sugar under control because it will help maintain your blood glucose levels and help keep you at a healthy weight. Try to exercise 3 to 5 times a week for between 30 and 60 minutes at a time.  You can do a wide variety of exercises to help with your blood sugar, including aerobic exercise, strength training, balance and flexibility work, and relaxation focused exercise, such as yoga. If you have diabetes, make sure to bring a snack any time you exercise and check your blood sugar before you work out. You will need to eat it if your blood sugar drops. Talk to your doctor about what exercise programs might be right for you. They can advise you about what to do given your specific...

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See a doctor to talk about blood sugar. Take your medication regularly, if necessary.  a healthy weight. Exercise


If you are concerned about your iodine levels and needs, ask for a check of your thyroid function. Iodine deficiencies can cause enlarged thyroid glands (goiter) and can often be corrected through dietary changes, medication, or iodine supplementation. Excess dietary iodine is secreted in the urine, so iodine levels can be easily assessed through urine checks; some health professionals may request a series of checks to get a more accurate representation of your average iodine levels. If you are deficient in urinary iodine, your health professional can recommend the best way to address the deficiency.

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Ask for a thyroid check. Ask for a urine test.