Article in English: Your crab may be molting if it is out of its shell and not moving. Signs of molting include general lethargy, less antennae activity, tangled and confused-looking antennae, an ashy exoskeleton, and dull eyes (like human cataracts). Your crab may remain still for long periods of time, and it may even bury itself in the sand as a safety tactic.  Smaller, quickly-growing crabs can molt every few months, while larger crabs tend to molt about once a year. Note the dates and duration every time that your crab molts; this way, you'll know what to expect. If your crab is new, or if you haven't seen it molt before, you'll need to wait it out until you're certain.  Wait several days. If there is no fishy smell, there's a good chance that your crab is molting. Molting usually lasts about two weeks, so you may need to wait some time before you are absolutely sure. Consider whether your crab has been eating a lot over the past few days. Before a molt, a crab will store extra fat and water in a small blackish "bubble" – usually on the left-hand side of the abdomen, just under the fifth pair of legs. However, do not assume that a crab is molting just because he has made a bubble. Molting crabs are vulnerable to stress and injury from other hermit crabs due to their inactivity and their soft new exoskeleton. If one of your crabs is molting, and you have other crabs in the same tank, put the molter into a temporary "isolation tank" so that it can shed in safety and privacy. It is very important that hermit crabs are not disturbed during the molting process. If you only have one tank, improvise an "isolation cell" within that tank. Cut off the ends of a 2-liter soda bottle, then sink the edges into the sand to protect the molting crab. Be sure that the top of the "isolation cell" is open so that oxygen from the surface can replenish the space.

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Выясните, линяет ли рак-отшельник. Обратите внимание на "пузырь жира". Изолируйте линяющего рака от его собратьев.


Article in English: Your crush may be the prettiest person in the woodwind section, but if you don’t know anything about her, how can you know if she’s someone you’d want to date? Try to notice the important things about her: if she treats her friends well; if she’s nice to little kids and less popular people; if she’s passionate about something cool. Make sure you like both her personality and her face before trying to date her.  If she's funny, notice what kind of jokes she makes. A nice person doesn't hurt other people's feelings to get laughs.  If she's smart, see if she helps others, too. If she walks the person sitting next to her through a math problem, it's a sign that she's kind, too. If you go to school together, or have friends in common, figure out a way to talk to your crush a bit in a low-pressure situation. For example, you and your lab partner could collaborate with her and her lab partner or a project. If you want to see her outside of school, maybe she and her friends can come out with you and your friends. Say "Ellen and Tyree and I are going bowling after school--want to come with us? You can bring other people, too."  If you don’t have any mutual friends, start by talking to her, but skip the pick-up lines. Just smile, greet her by name, and ask about something you both have in common. Group hangs are fun, but they aren’t the same as dates. Remember that you aren’t on a date unless both people know it’s a date. Girls aren’t a different species, and they don’t need to be decoded. You won’t be able to know if she likes you just because she plays with her hair or touches your shoulder a certain amount of times. What you can tell is if she enjoys spending time with you. If her face lights up when she sees you, or if you have a great time swapping jokes whenever you hang out, you’re probably on the right track.  If a girl touches your arm or shoulder a lot, it’s a sign that she feels comfortable around you, which is a good sign.  If she initiates plans with you, such as asking to be conversation partners in...

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Узнайте девушку получше. Проводите время в одной компании. Узнайте, насколько вы интересны девушке. Узнайте номер телефона девушки.


Article in English: Your dentist can set the tone for your entire visit. If she isn’t warm and inviting and tends to be Clinical, this can exacerbate any fears you might have. Finding the right doctor can significantly help you to overcome your fear of the dentist.  The best way to find a good doctor for you is to ask friends and family members. Other people aren’t likely to recommend a dentist with whom they don’t feel comfortable. You can also read reviews of dentists online or in local publications such as newspapers or magazines. Make an appointment with potential dentists to help you find the right one. Meeting and discussing your health and fears with candidates can help you feel comfortable with a specific person who can handle your dentistry concerns.  Ask dentist candidates questions and discuss your fears. Having your specific list of fears handy will help to make sure that you don’t forget anything. Make sure the dentists take you and your fears seriously. Don’t accept anyone who brushes you off, which can reinforce your fears and may indicate someone who isn’t gentle or sympathetic. Once you’ve found a dentist who makes you feel comfortable, set up a series of visits. Start with simple procedures such as teeth cleaning and move to more serious procedures such as root canals or crown fillings as you are able. This will help you build up a trusting relationship with your dentist. The more often you visit the dentist and have positive experiences, the more likely you are to maintain your oral health and get over your dental phobia.  Set up appointments at times that you are less likely to have to wait for a long time in the waiting area. Being the first patient in the morning is a good tactic.

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Выберите себе подходящего врача. Назначьте консультации у кандидатов в ваши личные стоматологи. Размеренно распределите визиты к стоматологу. Если что-то во время процедуры вызывает у вас дискомфорт, попросите стоматолога приостановиться, чтобы вы могли успокоиться.


Article in English: Your design portfolio will be vital when applying to design jobs and internships, as it is your chance to market yourself and your work. Your portfolio should display your best work, and highlight your skills and creativity. Use a high-quality binder to show that you take yourself seriously as a designer. Include the following in your portfolio:  Hand-drawn sketches or photographs of these sketches Computer-drawn designs Resume Mood or concept pages Color or textile presentation pages Any other pieces that fairly reflect what you're capable of doing and evolving into.

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Соберите портфолио ваших работ.


Article in English: Your discomfort might be completely obvious to you, but if you haven't told them, chances are your neighbors don't even know they're being a bother. While you're sitting there stewing and getting ready to boil over, they're just going about their daily life. Don't assume that they're being intentionally rude. Just knock on the door, introduce yourself, and let them know what the issue is.  Ask nicely, but make your point. Ask for exactly what you want instead of being vague and keeping them guessing. It's not fair to expect them to be able to read your mind and know your limits – you need to tell them what you want. Be willing to compromise. While you might be happy to never again have to hear the teenage son practicing tuba, it's probably not practical to ask your neighbors to soundproof their garage. Use a complaint that they'll be more sympathetic to, such as the noise keeping you up after your bedtime. You'll have more success if you approach the neighbors with a problem and a willingness to talk about possible solutions, instead of charging in and demanding specific behavior. If you have difficulty reaching your neighbors, you can leave a note or email expressing your wishes. However, this can be risky, because the notes are easily misinterpreted as passive-aggressive messages. That said, if you can't get hold of your neighbors in person, sometimes leaving a note is the best option. Most people will feel a little embarrassed and immediately change their behavior to accommodate you.  Make sure the note is friendly in tone. Tell your neighbor that you'd like to find a solution that works for everyone. If you're comfortable putting your phone number in the note and encouraging your neighbor to call you, do so. That way if your neighbor has any questions you can get them cleared up right away. Don't give your neighbors a laundry list of problems you want them to address – it won't go over well. Figure out what you can live with and what must change, and only present your neighbors with problems that are...

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Поговорите с соседями. Оставьте записку (если это необходимо). Не стоит предъявлять сразу все претензии. Предложите вашу помощь. Доведите дело до конца. Заручитесь поддержкой других соседей.


Article in English: Your doctor can tell if you have conditions that may make the fast harmful. Another alternative is to make an appointment with a practitioner of alternative medicine to get a personalized detox and cleansing program. In any case, unless you've done this before and are an old pro at fasting, it's a good idea to talk things over with an expert before you begin.  If your doctor decides it's not a good idea for you to do an extreme fast, such as a liquid-only fast, you can still cleanse your body by taking a break from certain types of foods. For example, you could stop eating sugar for a certain amount of time. That way you'll be able to keep your energy up while still getting the benefits of giving your digestive system a break. Don't plan to fast as a way to lose weight. Fasting may cause weight loss, but when you start eating regular meals again, you'll gain it back. "Yo-yoing" in this way intentionally can a negative effect on your health. There are a number of recommendations available online and in books. Some call for liquids and juice alone, while others allow for a dinner of brown rice, steamed vegetables, or other light food. Many call for juice recipes that use specific ingredients and supplements.  If this is your first time fasting, consider doing a raw food cleanse. You'll essentially be abstaining from all cooked foods, leaving you free to consume raw fruits, vegetables, and nuts, along with plenty of water.   Doing a juice fast is another good way to cleanse your system without giving it too much of a shock. You'll want your juices to contain both fruit and vegetable juice, rather than pure fruit juice, which contains too much sugar to be a healthy option.  For most healthy people, it's fine to completely abstain from eating for a limited period (typically up to 3 days) with your doctor's approval. However, fasting for long periods of time may be dangerous if you have certain medical conditions, such as diabetes, heart problems, an eating disorder, or pregnancy. Before doing a long water or...

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Перед началом очищающей диеты для толстой кишки проконсультируйтесь с врачом. Выберите план диеты. Купите необходимые продукты и оборудование. Подготовьте кухню. Рассмотрите возможность постепенного отказа от определенных продуктов.


Article in English: Your doctor knows your medical history and can discuss your options based on your particular situation. Pharmacists are experts in medication and chemistry and can discuss over-the-counter options for pain relief.  Always contact your doctor or pharmacist before using any medication for non-approved purposes, even if it seems safe. Be sure to keep all of the safety and information documents that come with your purchase, so that you can check for side effects and dosages. Milk of Magnesia may provide some pain relief if you apply some to your canker sore a few times a day, as needed. You can also try holding the Milk of Magnesia or Maalox in your mouth to wash and coat the sore for some relief of swelling and inflammation. You can also try brushing your teeth using a soft brush and toothpaste free of foaming agents, such as Biotene or Sensodyne. ProNamel. This numbing medication is sometimes used to ease the pain when a baby is teething, though the FDA now recommends against it. If you follow the dosages correctly, however, you can also use the gel on a canker sore to numb the pain.  During application to your mouth or gums, avoid swallowing the medication. After application, you should avoid eating for an hour. There is a risk for a rare but life-threatening side effect of this kind of medication called methemoglobinemia. This condition reduces the amount of oxygen in your blood stream to dangerously low levels. These drug ingredients have been approved for pain relief and may help ease your pain quickly. They may even help with healing, if applied soon after the appearance of a mouth ulcer.  Benzocaine-containing products numb the area temporarily, easing discomfort. Fluocinonide is an anti-inflammatory that may help with pain relief as the inflammation is reduced. Hydrogen peroxide, as an ingredient in medicine, works as an antimicrobial agent, preventing infection and promoting healing, although it should never be used alone. Contact your doctor if you’re having trouble brushing your teeth or eating...

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Посоветуйтесь с врачом или фармацевтом насчет препаратов. Прикладывайте к ранке молочко магнезии. Попробуйте бензокаин для поверхностного применения. Используйте проверенные свободно отпускаемые препараты, содержащие обезболивающие ингредиенты. Попросите врача назначить вам средство для полоскания рта. В случае нескольких язв во рту попросите доктора выписать вам более сильнодействующий препарат. Обсудите с врачом возможность прижигания язвы.


Article in English: Your doctor may give you an intravenous antibiotic or instruct you to take antibiotics orally as part of your treatment. You may also be administered medications to regulate your blood sugar since blood sugar regulation and short term glycemic control improve long term outcomes when it comes to healing and preventing infection. Follow your doctor’s instructions for taking antibiotics and any other medications that your doctor prescribes to help treat your gangrene.  If you have side effects or feel like you do not need the medication anymore, call your doctor before discontinuing them. Do not stop taking antibiotics until you have taken the entire prescription. Otherwise, they may not be effective and the infection may be harder to treat in the future. Wounds with devitalized tissue, contamination, or residual suture need debridement before any other work is completed. Irrigation is important in removing the bacterial load and removing loose material.  In surgical debridement, a scalpel or scissors is used to remove devitalized tissue or unwanted debris. Enzymatic debridement involves applying various enzymatic agents to the wound. Sometimes oxygen therapy may be used to help promote healing of damaged tissues. For this treatment, you will be placed in a special chamber that is filled with oxygen. The concentration of oxygen will be much higher in this chamber than in the normal environment, which is thought to help you heal faster and more effectively.  Oxygen therapy may assist in wound healing and help to reduce the amount of tissue that needs to be amputated.  Oxygen therapy has also been found to be extremely useful in surgical wound infections involving the Clostridium species that cause “gas gangrene,” which is a form of gangrene that develops inside the body. Biologic therapy such as maggot therapy has been used to treat ulcers, chronic venous ulcers, diabetic ulcers, and other acute and chronic wounds. Recombinant human growth factors are now being examined as potential treatments for wound...

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Примите антибиотики и прочие лекарства согласно рецепту. Пройдите промывку и санацию раны. Пройдите оксигенотерапию. Подумайте об использовании прочих видов лечения. Обсудите с вашим врачом вопрос ампутации. Вылечите заболевание, из-за которой возникла гангрена.


Article in English: Your doctor may prescribe a combination of megestrol acetate (Megace), corticosteroids and anti-anxiety drugs to reduce your weight loss and prevent muscle loss. The dosage of each may need to be adjusted through the course of your treatment, depending on your condition. Other medications that may be considered include Oxandrolone or Dronabinol. Oxandrolone is an anabolic steroid used to encourage weight gain after a trauma by promoting the building of muscle tissue. Dronabinol is used to treat anorexia, nausea, and vomiting in patients who are undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy to treat cancer. Sometimes your lack of appetite or weight loss is caused by another treatable condition, such as depression, pain, or anxiety. Your physician can help with medication or recommendations for behavioral therapy which will reduce your depression or anxiety and increase your appetite. Before you start your first treatment, make sure you have lots of pre-cooked foods and snacks you know you enjoy already prepared. Stock your pantry and fill your freezer. You should also ask friends and family to help you with shopping, cooking, and cleaning while you're feeling badly. Planning ahead for eating will make it easier to focus on treatment plans and regaining your strength. Talk with your healthcare team about measures you should be taking to prevent constipation. Avoid trying to eat a few large meals each day, as this can make you feel nauseous. Instead, eat as much of a meal as you can whenever you feel the hungriest during the day. Throughout the day you should have snacks every few hours, without waiting until you feel hungry. Pack things like trail mix or protein shakes to make up the difference in calories if you can't eat a full meal. Drink most of your fluids between meals and/or snacks instead of with them. Fluids will fill your stomach and make you feel like you are full but without having consumed enough calories, so it’s best to drink fluids when you aren’t eating. If you find that eating solid foods is...

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Принимайте лекарства. Держите под рукой готовые легкие закуски и другие готовые к употреблению продукты. Измените режим питания. Замените твердую пищу жидкими блюдами. Потребляйте больше калорий и белка. Принимайте пищевые добавки с рыбьим жиром.


Article in English: Your doctor may recommend one of several prescription-strength substances to apply to the affected skin.  These shampoos and creams may include: hydrocortisone, fluocinolone, or desonide. They are easy to apply and effective for seborrheic dermatitis, but extended use for months can lead to thinning skin or streaking. Desonide (or sometimes DesOwen) is a corticosteroid applied to the scalp or skin. Your doctor may simply add the scalp medicine to your existing routine, but follow their advice precisely. For example you may have a shampoo with ketoconazole that you already are using regularly. But your doctor may then add a medicated scalp product such as clobetasol (Temovate) for you to apply twice a week. Sometimes your doctor may prescribe an antifungal medication to fight condition from the inside.  A prescription used for this situation is sometimes terbinafine (Lamisil). This is not a common recommendation because of the higher risk of side effects from the drug including liver problems and allergic reactions. These are higher risk medicines that alter the skin's immune defense system to reduce allergic reactions that cause irritation.  Your doctor may prescribe creams, topical lotions, or similar medicines that contain a class of drugs called calcineurin inhibitors. They are usually tacrolimus (Protopic) and pimecrolimus (Elidel). These topical drugs may be at least as effective as corticosteroids, and with fewer side effects. They do have an increased risk of cancer, higher purchase cost, and can't be used by someone with an already weakened immune system. Your doctor may prescribe one of these until you see your condition improving. Your doctor's prescription may include metronidazole (MetroLotion, Metrogel) to use once or twice a day.

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Применяйте лечебные кремы, шампуни и мази, снижающие воспаление. Втирайте лечебную мазь в кожу головы вместе с противогрибковым шампунем. Принимайте внутрь лекарства в форме таблеток. Принимайте препараты, воздействующие на иммунную систему. Используйте антибактериальные гели и мази.


Article in English: Your doctor or an oncologist (cancer specialist) will likely order a series of blood tests once you present with any or all of the above-mentioned symptoms. Several types of blood tests are useful to help diagnose pancreatic cancer and rule out other causes of abdominal symptoms, such as: complete blood count, liver function tests, serum bilirubin, kidney function test and looking for various tumor markers.  Tumor markers are substances that can sometimes be found in the bloodstream of a cancer patient. Two that are related to pancreatic cancer are called CA 19-9 and carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA). These tumor markers are not elevated in all people with pancreatic cancer and some who don’t have any cancer might have higher levels for some other reason, so they are not really accurate indicators but are relatively cheap and non-invasive so are helpful in determining whether or not to test further. Looking at hormone levels is useful as some (such as chromogranin A, C-peptide and serotonin) are often elevated in people with pancreatic cancer. Once in the hands of an oncologist who strongly suspects pancreatic cancer (based on telltale symptoms and blood tests), a number of imaging tests will be performed. Common diagnostic tests include: a CT scan and/or an MRI of the abdomen, endoscopic ultrasound of the pancreas and endoscopic retrograde cholangio pancreatography (ERCP). Once a test strongly suggests cancer, more detailed tests are done to see if the cancer has spread — this methodology is called staging.  An endoscopic ultrasound uses a device to take images of your pancreas gland from inside your abdomen. The endoscope is sent down through your esophagus and into your stomach to take the images.  An ERCP uses an endoscope to inject dye into your pancreas, then an abdominal x-ray is taken to highlight the bile ducts and other parts of the gland.. Once a number of tests have seemingly confirmed a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, a final procedure to be completely sure and to determine which cells are most...

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Сдайте соответствующие анализы крови. Пройдите все необходимые медицинские тесты с визуализацией. Подумайте о биопсии для подтверждения диагноза.


Article in English: Your doctor or other medical professional can accurately measure your blood oxygen level using advanced techniques and equipment. You may need to have your blood oxygen level tested prior to surgery or other medical procedures, or if you have certain conditions, such as:  Sleep apnea A heart attack or congestive heart failure Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Anemia Lung cancer Asthma Pneumonia Cystic fibrosis A current or possible need for mechanical ventilation to support your breathing While the arterial blood gas test is common and quite safe, you will still want to prepare for the procedure. Talk to your doctor to make sure you understand the test, and ask questions any questions you may have about it. You can also help by letting your doctor know if:  You have or have had bleeding problems You take blood thinners, such as aspirin or warfarin (Coumadin) You are taking any medications You have any known allergies to medications or anesthetics The arterial blood gas test is a routine procedure, and there is little chance of serious issues developing as a result of it. Potential minor risks include:  A small bruise at the site where blood is drawn from the artery. Keeping pressure on the site for at least ten minutes after the needle is removed will lower the chances of bruising. Feelings of lightheadedness, dizziness, or nausea while blood is being drawn from your artery. Prolonged bleeding. This is a potential risk if you have a bleeding disorder or are taking blood-thinning medicines such as aspirin or warfarin. A blocked artery. If the needle damages a nerve or artery, it may cause the artery to become blocked. This is a rare problem. To measure blood oxygen with this method, blood must be drawn from an artery. Usually, one in your wrist (the radial artery) is chosen, although blood can also be drawn from an artery in your groin (the femoral artery) or from your arm above the elbow (the brachial artery). A needle will be used to draw the blood for the sample.  You will be able to sit for the...

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Для проведения газометрического анализа обратитесь к медикам. Подготовьтесь к процедуре. Осознавайте возможные риски. Медсестра выберет место забора крови. Позвольте специалисту взять образец крови. Следуйте указаниям относительно того, как следует вести себя после процедуры. Образец вашей крови поступит в лабораторию. Изучите результаты.


Article in English: Your doctor should be able to recommend a diet more specific to your needs, as there is no single perfect diet for people with high blood sugar or diabetes. However, if you have high blood sugar, it is usually a good idea to lower the amount of meat, dairy, white bread, white rice, potatoes, and sugary foods you consume. These foods and other foods high in fiber and moderate in fat are recommended for people with high blood sugar. Whole grains may not be appropriate for every person with high blood sugar, so consult your doctor before making them a major part of your diet.  Fresh apples, dried apricots, or peaches canned in juice or water are good choices. Avoid canned or frozen fruits that have added sugar.  At least 3 cups (700mL) of raw vegetables or 1.5 cups (350mL) cooked vegetables every day are recommended. Try artichokes, cucumbers, or salad greens. Fresh vegetables are better than frozen or canned ones, which sometimes have added sodium.  Oatmeal and barley are especially good whole grain options for most people with high blood sugar.  Note that eating too many carbohydrates can increase your blood sugar and cause obesity. If you are not certain whether a food is harmful, ask a doctor or look up the food on a glycemic index, which gives a rough idea of its effect on blood sugar (but not its overall healthiness). "High glycemic" foods with a Glycemic Index rating of 70 or above should be avoided if you have high blood sugar. Replace these with "low glycemic" foods (GI rating 55 or below), such as the foods recommended above. Foods with a rating between 55 and 70 have a "medium" rating, and can be eaten in low to moderate amounts depending on your needs. If you use these substances daily or imbibe them in large quantities, you could be seriously affecting your body's ability to produce insulin, which breaks down sugar in your bloodstream. If you are trying to quit smoking, realize that products containing nicotine may cause similar effects. Nicotine patches or gum may be used as a temporary...

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Ешьте меньше сладостей, продуктов животного происхождения и рафинированных углеводов. Ешьте больше фруктов, овощей и цельнозерновых продуктов. Обратите внимание на продукты, которые вызывают у вас сомнения. Уменьшите потребление табака и алкоголя. Не верьте каждому утверждению.


Article in English: Your doctor will discuss your symptoms, if any, as well as any environmental concerns about your home. They will also offer advice about appropriate next steps, like a vaporizer or humidifier.  Sufferers of acute (short-term) respiratory illnesses, such as cold, flu, or bronchitis, might find temporary relief of symptoms while using a vaporizer.  Those with chronic respiratory diseases may find a vaporizer useful, though your healthcare provider may recommend more specialized devices. Vaporizers may also be useful in homes with very dry air or in very cold/dry climates, as they add moisture to the air for greater general comfort. Be sure to ask your doctor about potential side effects of steam use, such as increased bacterial growth or other problems with humid air. The two devices work in similar fashion, but offer slightly different benefits for your health and home environment. You'll need to consider for whom and for what purpose you're purchasing one of these devices.  Warm steam vaporizers use heat to turn water into steam to add moisture to the environment. Cool mist humidifiers emit a light mist of cool water into the air, also adding moisture. Note that the American Academy of Pediatrics strongly advises against using steam vaporizers in children’s rooms. Determining in which room you will place the device will help you to decide on the device type and size you will purchase.  If the vaporizer is for a child, make sure you have space in his/her room that will keep the machine out of reach. If you're purchasing the vaporizer to improve the atmosphere in your home in general, choose which room will mostly likely offer the most benefit for you and your family. Taking some time to read the package information and, possibly, looking at the actual vaporizer, will help you make a more informed decision about your health and comfort.  Consider the amount of space that you have to keep and store the vaporizer. Larger varieties may be difficult to keep out of the reach of children, although smaller machines...

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Обсудите с врачом свои потребности. Выберите увлажнитель воздуха с холодным, а не горячим испарением, если вы беспокоитесь о безопасности. Оцените свои потребности. Ознакомьтесь с различными видами паровых испарителей.


Article in English: Your doctor will know what to look for when evaluating tailbone pain. He may take x-rays or order CT scans or an MRI. The two most effective tests in diagnosing coccydynia are the injection of a local anesthetic into the tailbone area, to see if that temporarily relieves the pain, and comparing x-rays taken sitting and standing, to see if the coccyx is dislocating when you sit. Your doctor could also look for pilonidal cysts, which are cysts that occur only in the tailbone region, and are caused by infection of ingrown hair follicles. Successful treatment of these kinds of cysts may help relieve pain or remove pain altogether. You will need to visit your doctor for a diagnosis, but knowing the symptoms may help you determine if your tailbone is causing the problem. Identifying symptoms could also give your doctor valuable information. Symptoms of tailbone injury include: symptoms:  Pain in the tailbone or coccyx without pain in the lower back Pain when rising from a seated position to a standing position Frequent need to defecate or pain while defecating Relief of pain when sitting on legs or only on one buttock If you injured your tailbone in some way, tell your doctor about it during your appointment. It may help your doctor to determine the correct treatment for your situation. By some estimates, coccydynia is roughly five times more common in women than it is in men. This may be due to injuries to the tailbone that may occur during childbirth. Some medications may help to alleviate pain in your tailbone. For example, anti-epileptics and antidepressants have been found to be effective at alleviating tailbone pain. Ask your doctor about the possibility of taking one of these medications. Keep in mind that narcotics are not typically given unless there is a fracture to the tailbone. If you have fractured your tailbone, your doctor may prescribe a prescription painkiller to help alleviate the pain. An x-ray would be required to determine if you have a fracture in your tailbone. Most patients who undergo...

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Обратитесь к врачу для обследования. Ознакомьтесь с симптомами травмы копчика. Подумайте о возможных причинах боли в копчике. Спросите врача, какое лекарство он может прописать. Подумайте об операции, если ничто не помогает.


Article in English: Your doctor will most likely want to test your urine, although he or she will also check for other abnormalities, like pain in the kidneys or bladder. The urine sample will help your doctor find the underlying cause of the blood in your urine.  The urine sample is called a urinalysis. If the urinalysis reveals Escherichia coli (E. coli) in the urine, it is likely you are suffering from a bladder infection (or cystitis). The urinalysis may also show bacteria in your gastrointestinal (GI) tract that stems from the anus. In this case, you likely have urethritis, or an infection of the urethra. The urine sample can also detect the presence of any cancerous cells. If large amounts of protein are present in the urine, this may be an indication that you suffer from a kidney disease. Your doctor may decide to also take a blood sample in addition to a urine sample. You will most likely have this taken at your doctor's office, but they may send to a different health care provider or commercial facility that specializes in taking samples. The blood sample is then sent to a lab for analysis. Your doctor may analyze a blood sample in order to determine the presence of creatinine, a waste product that is normally filtered out of the blood stream by your kidneys. If you have a high level of creatinine in your blood, this may indicate a problem with your kidneys. If your urine sample and blood tests indicate a larger problem in the kidneys, then your doctor may wish to do a biopsy. This is where a small piece of kidney tissue will be removed and examined under a microscope. It's a very common procedure.  Local anesthesia will be administered and the doctor will use computerized tomography, or ultrasound, to guide a biopsy needle into your kidney. After the tissue is removed, it is examined by a pathologist in a lab. Your doctor will call you in a week or so with the results and to discuss what treatment is necessary, if any. It is likely your doctor will have a diagnosis prepared for you after analyzing the blood and urine...

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Соберите мочу для анализа. Сдайте анализ крови. Сделайте биопсию. Узнайте о более специализированных методах исследования. Пройдите лечение.


Article in English: Your doctor will need to see you for follow-ups to make sure that you stay healthy. Try not to be annoyed by having to go to these appointments. Instead, be thankful that you are cancer-free!  During most of the visits, you will just chat with your doctor about how you are feeling. If you feel tired, have gained or lost weight, or experience pain, let your doctor know.  Occasionally, the doctor or nurse will take blood from you or give you an x-ray to rule out presence of cancer in the body.  Of course, you may need yearly mammograms depending on what the lump was, so that you can ensure that no new lumps have formed. All is not lost even if you don’t receive a favorable diagnosis. In this modern age, there are many types of treatments and many knowledgeable doctors out there. Don’t be too proud or shy to ask for needed help.  Feel free to get a second opinion. If your doctor doesn’t seem super knowledgeable or you just want confirmation from an additional source, see someone else for peace of mind.  Get help with your pathology report. This document explains what the specialist found when examining your breast tissue sample taken during the biopsy. It will help your doctor decide how to treat you. Have someone in the doctor’s office help you break down unfamiliar terms.  Ask your doctor pertinent questions. If the lump is cancerous, find out what stage you’re at and how it might influence your health and longevity. Inquire about other tests that you might be subject to, and learn about any timelines in regards to making decisions and receiving care. If you experience mental or emotional anguish during or after the screenings or follow up appointments, know that many other women are going through the same thing. There are many benefits to talking with other people, so give it a try to see if helps you feel better.  Speaking with those who can understand your ordeal will make you feel less stressed because you are able to vent about what you’ve been through.  Many support groups offer relaxation techniques,...

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Будьте готовы ходить на прием к врачу, даже если уплотнение окажется доброкачественным. Если образование окажется злокачественным, изучите всю необходимую информацию. Запишитесь в группу поддержки.


Article in English: Your dog isn't urinating inside to be spiteful. Rather, your dog could have a medical issue, such as diabetes, that causes it to urinate frequently due to increased water intake. Your dog probably knows it should urinate outside, but it may still need to go after coming back inside. Puppies will urinate inside after going outside for several reasons, including weak bladder muscles and not fully understanding where they should and shouldn’t urinate. If your dog continues to urinate inside after going outside, take it to your vet. Your vet will examine your dog and perform diagnostic tests (blood work, urinalysis) to determine if there’s a medical reason for the inappropriate urination. Knowing why your dog is urinating inside will help guide the plan to stop the behavior. If your dog has a medical reason for urinating inside, treating the condition will help stop the behavior. For example, your vet can recommend a treatment plan for diabetes or kidney disease. Medications are also available for strengthening weak bladder muscles in dogs.

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Есть и другие причины, по которым собака мочится дома. Отведите собаку к ветеринару. Если собаке поставили диагноз, займитесь лечением.


Article in English: Your dog will need to be treated by your vet, even if you got your dog to vomit. Vomiting is just a quick fix and will not get rid of all the toxin in your dog’s stomach. Veterinary care is essential if your dog didn't vomit—this means your dog will need something stronger than hydrogen peroxide to vomit.  Do not get delay in getting your dog to your vet. If your dog vomited, take a picture of it to show to your vet. Even if you already spoke to your vet before giving your dog hydrogen peroxide, it will be helpful to repeat what happened while your vet examines your dog. You should also tell your vet how much hydrogen peroxide you gave your dog and how many times you gave the hydrogen peroxide. If your dog vomited, describe what the vomit looked like, or show the picture of the vomit. Your vet has access to medications that can induce vomiting, as well as substances that can prevent toxin absorption. For example, your vet can give your dog activated charcoal, which will bind to the toxin in the digestive system and prevent absorption.  Apomorphine is an opioid medication that can induce vomiting. It usually works within five to ten minutes.  A drug called xylazine can also induce vomiting in dogs.  Your vet will determine the best way to treat your dog’s ingestion of a toxic substance.

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Отвезите собаку к ветеринару. Расскажите ветеринару о том, что произошло. Позвольте ветеринару провести необходимые манипуляции.


Article in English: Your dog won't be allowed home until she is up on her feet and able to walk. However, this doesn't mean she should walk home. Carry a small dog in your arms, or arrange transport for a large dog. The vet may keep your dog overnight if she still seems loopy from the sedatives she was given, or if she cannot walk on her own. Take a friend along when you collect your dog from the clinic. It is often tricky to remember instructions when you are anxious to see your furry companion again. Your friend can be an extra pair of ears, to listen for instructions that you might forget in the heat of the moment. A friend can also hold doors open and assist you in getting your dog into and out of the car. Most clinics give comprehensive verbal and written instructions describing what to do after your dog has had surgery. Before you arrive at the clinic, it is also a good idea to write down any questions you might have concerning postoperative care. Writing your questions down and going throughout them one by one with your vet may help you to feel more prepared to take care of your dog.

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Организуйте перевозку своей собаки. Попросите друга сходить вместе с вами. Запишите все возникшие у вас вопросы, чтобы вы могли задать их ветеринару, когда приедете в клинику.


Article in English: Your dog's vulva is located directly below her anus. Before your dog goes into heat, her vulva will start to swell slightly. When she is in full heat, her vulva will swell to three times its normal size and will take on a reddish color. Vaginal bleeding is a sign that your dog will soon be going into heat. When your dog goes into heat, the amount of blood will decrease quite a bit and the blood will become brownish in color.  If a dog is scrupulously clean and licks away the discharge, it can be tricky to know if a discharge is present or not. A useful tip is to cover her bed with a white sheet or pillowcase. That way when she is asleep you will see blood spots on the white cover. If you plan on breeding your dog, write down the day that the bleeding begins. Breeding is best done on the 10th or 11th day after the first day of bleeding and then every other day after that for three days. Another sign that your dog is entering heat, or in its early stages, is if she constantly licks her vagina. While some female dogs won't do this, most dogs will develop this behavior right around the time that they go into heat. Dogs who are in the early stages of heat tend to develop behaviors that they do not typically display. In particular, female dogs who are about to go into heat are usually nervous, agitated, or easily irritated. Some dogs will also bark more or become more aggressive with people and dogs around them. If your female dog begins mounting male dogs or other dogs, she is more than likely in heat. Mounting is a common sign that a dog is in the full swing of heat. She may even try to mount your legs. However, dogs can mount legs or each other for behavioral reasons, such as masturbating, dominance, or bizarrely from submissive behavior, so this does not automatically mean a dog in heat. When a female dog enters heat, she will curl her tail to one side, making it easier for mating to occur. This action is called 'flagging' and is a common behavior of dog in heat.  You may also elicit this behavior by giving her...

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Обратите внимание на набухание вульвы. Обратите внимание на вагинальное кровотечение. Обратите внимание, если ваша собака постоянно лижет себя. Обратите внимание, если собака начинает вести себя странно. Обратите внимание на обострение брачного поведения. Следите за изменениями в положении хвоста у собаки.


Article in English: Your emergency medical services may tell you how to help the person experiencing symptoms. Do exactly what the operator instructs. Call for help before doing anything else.  Calling 911 (or your emergency services number) will speed up your admittance into the hospital vs. driving to the emergency room yourself. Call an ambulance. Do not drive to the hospital yourself unless you have no other option available.    Treatment for heart attacks is most effective if started within 1 hour of the first appearance of symptoms. Sit down and rest. Try to keep calm by breathing evenly as best as you can. Loosen any tight clothing, such as shirt collars and belts. If you take prescription medication such as nitroglycerin, take your recommended dose while you wait for emergency services to arrive. Do not take prescription medication that has not been specifically prescribed for your use by a physician. Taking someone else's medication could harm you. Chewing and swallowing an aspirin can help break up the blood clot or blockage contributing to the heart attack. Do not take aspirin if you're allergic or have been told by your doctor not to take aspirin. Even if your symptoms improve within five minutes, see your doctor. A heart attack can leave clots in your bloodstream that can cause more health problems, such as a future heart attack or stroke. You need to be evaluated by a medical professional.

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Немедленно вызовите скорую помощь по телефону 103 (с мобильного) или 03 (со стационарного телефона). Прекратите всякую физическую активность. Примите медикаменты, которые вам назначили на случай проблем с сердцем. Примите ацетилсалициловую кислоту (аспирин). Посетите кардиолога даже в том случае, если симптомы пройдут.


Article in English: Your ex probably knows a few of your passwords to things like social media accounts and email, as well as even more sensitive information like your bank account. Don’t give her the chance to mess with these items, or use them to track your activity.    Make sure your new password is secure. The traditional advice is to make your password a combination of upper and lower case letters, numbers, and symbols. Keep your passwords in a secure place, and only enter them on secure websites.  Another way you can create a strong password is to take the first letter of each word, plus numbers and symbols, in two simple sentences. For example, the phrase "My first pet was a dog named Fido. Got him in 1993." would become the password "MfpwadnF.Ghi1993." It is long and has a mixture of upper and lower case letters, numbers, and symbols. Since it doesn't read as any word that would appear in a dictionary, it is harder for someone else to figure out. Plus, since it can refer to a sentence only you know, it should be easier for you to remember. There are a number of good products out there that will keep your computer secure. Make sure your computer always has an up-to-date security system. If it gives you the option to update automatically, take it.  If your ex is particularly tech-savvy, he may try to use a virus or  Trojan horse application to track your movements and computer activity without getting on your actual computer. Use the anti-virus software to keep your computer clean, and get rid of anything that might be used to follow your activity. Online social networks like Facebook are a good resource for tracking someone. Make sure you clear out your social media accounts to prevent your ex from having was to keep tabs on you.  Update your privacy settings so that only your friends are allowed to see your posts. After your break-up, unfriend your ex so that he cannot track you through the network. Make sure to ignore all friend requests from him. Be very careful about adding new friends, especially people who know your...

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Смените пароли. Используйте антивирусное программное обеспечение. Проведите чистку в социальных сетях. Скройте из публичного доступа свои онлайн-материалы.


Article in English: Your external hard drive's cable should be connected firmly to both your computer and the external hard drive, and the external hard drive should be in a position where it doesn't create any tension on the cable. Click the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of the screen. It's in the lower-left side of the Start menu. Doing so prompts a pop-up menu. This is in the pop-up menu. Your computer will begin restarting. As soon as your computer's screen turns off, you'll need to begin pressing repeatedly the key specified by your computer's manufacturer. The BIOS is usually a minimal interface with white or colored letters on a blue or black background. Scroll over to the "Boot Order" tab using the right arrow key, or look for the "Boot Order" option in one of the menus on the main page if you don't see a "Boot Order" tab.  You may first need to select an Advanced tab to see the "Boot Order" menu. The BIOS menu varies from PC to PC, so don't be afraid to look around for the "Boot Order" section. Find your external hard drive's name or classification (e.g., External Hard Drive) in the "Boot Order" list, then press the "Down" arrow key until the external hard drive is selected. In some cases, you'll only be able to select USB devices (or similar) in this menu. If so, make sure that your external hard drive is the only USB storage attached to your computer when booting from it. Press the "Move Up" key (usually the + key) as specified by the key legend on the right side of the screen until your hard drive's name is at the top of the "Boot Order" list. In some cases, the key legend will be at the bottom of the screen instead. Usually, you'll press a key to do this, so check the key legend for a "Save and Exit" option. You may need to confirm this step by pressing another key. Once your external hard drive is selected as the boot location, your boot program or service will open; follow the on-screen prompts to open, install, or set up the program or service.  For example, if you're installing Linux, you'll be asked to...

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Подключите внешний жесткий диск к компьютеру. Откройте меню «Пуск». Щелкните по значку «Питание». Щелкните по Перезагрузка. Нажмите клавишу для входа в BIOS. Прекратите нажимать на клавишу, когда войдете в BIOS. Найдите вкладку или опцию «Boot order» (Порядок загрузки). Выберите внешний жесткий диск. Переместите внешний жесткий диск в начало списка. Сохраните изменения и выйдите из BIOS. Следуйте инструкциям на экране.


Article in English: Your family may be startled if they see you up late and it could result in punishment or, worse, they may think you’re a burglar and call the police. Letting people know that you want to stay up late can benefit you as they may wake you up if you’ve fallen asleep past your alarm or in front of the television. You will be tired after an all-nighter so be sure to schedule a nap in to get back some of the lost sleep. Take about a 20-minute nap to help you recover and be sure not to take it too close to bedtime or you’ll repeat the cycle. You don’t want to nap too long so set an alarm clock as you still want to be able to fall asleep at your regular time. Staying up all night uses up a lot of energy. Eat a healthy meal with fruit, vegetables, and protein like fish and chicken. This is especially needed if you have been up all night eating junk food or a lot of carbs. You should have a substantial breakfast that has a combination of protein, fats, and carbohydrates such as a cheese and egg sandwich. A great dinner to help your immune system recover after going without any sleep is a rice bowl consisting of colourful vegetables, protein-rich quinoa, tofu, and a creamy dressing. You have created a sleep deficit from missing an entire night of sleep, so you’ll need more hours than you normally get to make up for it. Make sure that your schedule allows you to get an extra hour or two to get your body back into its normal sleep routine. Make sure you get enough sleep the night before an all-nighter too. Your chances of staying up all night after not getting enough sleep the night before greatly decrease. You will need a lot of energy to keep you up all night so get at least your normal amount of sleep the night before.

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Поставьте в известность всех домашних. Поспите на следующий день. Как следует позавтракайте и пообедайте. Запланируйте дополнительный сон.


Article in English: Your family member has broken your trust. It may be hard to accept, but right now you can expect to not believe much that they say. If this is a first-time offense, or if the theft involves a minor, a firm talking-to might be enough to ensure such an incident doesn't occur in the future. Depending on your relationship with them, they may be able to rebuild the damaged trust later. For now, though, you will have to keep an eye on your things when they are around. It may also help to get some distance from the person until you come to terms with what happened and they are able to make amends. Protect your money and other valuables so your family member can’t steal from you a second time. Keep your bedroom door locked, invest in a home safe, and don’t leave things of value lying around the house. If the theft occurred online, change your passwords and your checking account number. If your family member has stolen your identity, you will need to file a police report in order to remove fraudulent information from your credit report. Reporting your family member may be difficult, but bad credit can haunt you for years, so it’s important to protect yourself from the repercussions of their crime.  If you feel guilty about filing a police report, remind yourself that your family member didn’t feel guilty about stealing your identity and wreaking havoc on your credit. Don’t let their crime turn into your burden. If the culprit is a child or teen, avoid involving any authorities and instead take the chance to talk to this individual about what's right and wrong. You might say, "When people leave things in their home, they expect for them to be where they left them. They feel secure at home. When you take things that don't belong to you from someone's home or any other place, you make that place feel less secure. You also jeopardize the trust you have with that person. You understand what you did was wrong, right?"

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После предательства возможны проблемы с доверием. Защитите свои счета и ценные вещи. Подумайте, стоит ли обращаться в полицию.


Article in English: Your firewall is an option which helps protect your passwords and computer security.  You can think of it the same way you think of a lock on your door.  If your firewall is down, you open yourself up to hackers who can take or delete information, steal your passwords, and wreak all manner of other havoc.  Do not, therefore, switch the firewall off. Grant access to the firewall only for authorized programs which require it like games or video streaming services. A virtual private network (VPN) essentially acts as a middleman between the web and your computer, and provides an extra layer of encryption to your interactions online.  The VPN server might be located in a different city or even a different country than the one you reside in, and means that tracing your data back to you is almost impossible. For a double-whammy of internet privacy, combine the VPN with your browser’s incognito or privacy mode.  Privacy mode prevents data, cookies, your download record, and other info from being saved on your computer. Wifi hotspots are attractive when you’re out and about but need to hop online for a quick search for directions or other info, but do so with caution.  Spend a minimum amount of time logged on to public wifi.  Be sure what the name of the public wifi hotspot is.  Logging into the wrong one, or one with a similar name meant to deliberately deceive public wifi users, could mean your online communication -- including passwords, emails, and bank info -- is being lifted by a hacker. Keep your home wifi connection encrypted.  Open wifi makes it easy for hackers to access your computer and download illegal files. Purchase a new router every few years.  Some routers have vulnerabilities which never get corrected. Whether it’s your social media, online banking, or email account, you’ll feel frustrated and powerless if you suffer a security breach.  Use long passwords (greater than eight characters) with a mix of upper and lower case letters, numbers, and (if possible) other characters like underscores and...

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Включите брандмауэр. Используйте VPN. Не используйте общественные беспроводные сети. Используйте сложные пароли для аккаунтов в сети. Используйте двухфакторную аутентификацию. Обновляйте программное обеспечение. Будьте осторожны с загрузками. Используйте антивирусную программу. Выключайте компьютер, когда он не используется.


Article in English: Your first paragraph is your chance to hook your reader and draw them into your story. If the opening paragraph is dry or difficult to follow, you will lose your reader and they won’t continue on to the rest of your story.  Start with an interesting fact, a quote, or an anecdote for a good hook. Your opening paragraph should only be about 2-3 sentences. While your lead might draw people in, your second paragraph (and subsequent paragraphs) need to start explaining the reason for the story. Why are we reading this story? What is important about it? You’ve drafted your article in outline form, which can help you stay on track to building a good feature article. The outline can also help you remember how details connect to each other and how quotes support certain points that you’re making. Be flexible, however. Sometimes when you write, the flow makes sense in a way that is different from your outline. Be ready to change the direction of your piece if it seems to read better that way. By writing a feature article, you have the chance to describe people and scenes to the reader. Describe a setting or person so that the reader can clearly envision it in their mind. While it can be tempting to include the interviewee’s own words in the story, don’t rely too much on quoting them. Otherwise, this becomes more of a straightforward interview. Write around their quotes to give them context, build the story and help the reader interpret what the interviewee is saying. Consider the target audience of the publication for which you are writing and write to their level and interest. Do not assume they are familiar with what you’re talking about, so you may need to explain certain things. Be sure to spell out acronyms and explain jargon or slang. Write in a style that is more conversational, rather than stiff and academic. A feature article is a piece that conveys information and detail about a person or phenomenon. It is not an opportunity for you to give your opinion on a topic. Rather, your personality is conveyed through...

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Придумайте интригующее начало. Развивайте идею во втором абзаце. Следуйте плану. Показывайте, а не объясняйте. Не используйте слишком много цитат. Выбирайте подходящие слова. Не навязывайте собственное мнение. Проверьте статью.


Article in English: Your first post should explain what the blog aims to do and what sort of fashion stories and opinions you'll be adding. This post can continue to inform readers to the blog for many years, so make it a good one, with clear explanations of the intended direction. This post can also identify your intentions as to how regularly you'll add posts; this is something that should be worked out at the beginning. While it can be changed later, it should be an indication of serious intent at this point. Write interesting posts which are fun to read and look at. Add plenty of images and perhaps include animations, videos and other enlivening aspects. Some things to bear in mind when writing posts:  Keep to your promised blog coverage. You won't win over readers by spinning yarns that veer away from the fashion topic. For example, if you're covering posh fashions and you happen to cover them at the local horse races, avoid discussing the merits of betting on horses. Try to find exciting angles not already covered elsewhere. Your opinions also matter; readers want to read something different from the other blogs and news items about the fashion you're covering. Use post headers that draw in the reader and make them want to know much more. Always check your facts. Don't make things up and don't say mean things about people or you may not only upset your readers, but end up defaming people. You don't want to do that! (There are really good books and online information about avoiding such slip-ups on blogs; check them out.) Be guided by the indications your readers give you. If they express a love of something you've written, produce more of it. Place your name on the blog posts you produce if you're doing a shared blog. This allows readers to identify with each author and it helps you to grow your "fan base". If you run this site with multiple people, make it clear that you want equal, or close to equal, amounts of posts on this blog. If someone gets lazy, consider a system of warnings before they're ditched completely. You...

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Начните публиковать посты о моде. Начните добавлять посты на регулярной основе. Ваши посты должны быть разнообразными. Используйте большое количество картинок, но делайте это с осторожностью. Регулярно публикуйте новые посты.


Article in English: Your first questions after going through a miscarriage may involve around when it is safe to try to conceive again. The correct timing usually depends on two different factors: your physical health and your emotional wellbeing.  Physically, it is possible to get pregnant again as soon as menstruation recommences and you start to ovulate. This generally occurs four to six weeks following a miscarriage. You can begin trying again after one menstrual cycle has passed. However, you can wait longer to try again if you want to. It may actually be better to conceive sooner than later after a miscarriage. Research suggests that women who get pregnant within 6 months of a miscarriage of their first pregnancy are more likely to carry to term versus those who wait two years or more. Miscarriage can be devastating emotionally both for you and your partner. Thus, it is important you allow yourself to grieve and do not rush into a new pregnancy too soon.  Even if you are physically ready for another pregnancy, it might take you longer to prepare emotionally. Thus, you should assess your emotional wellbeing before you try to get pregnant again to ensure you are ready both physically and emotionally. Talk with your partner and sort through your feelings together. Do not shut each other out but instead understand the emotional toll that the miscarriage had for each of you. If you are having difficulty dealing with the miscarriage, consider hiring a therapist. They can help you to work through any feelings of sadness, anger or guilt that you are feeling and enable you to accept the loss. Miscarriage can occur for a variety of reasons, even if you are perfectly healthy. Becoming aware of possible causes of miscarriage can help you find direction in your family planning. There are some factors that cause miscarriage that are out of your control:  Genetic abnormalities within the fetus can cause the pregnancy to terminate prematurely, which is the most common cause of miscarriages. Uterine abnormalities may trigger a miscarriage...

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Поймите, когда будет безопасно снова забеременеть. Убедитесь, что вы эмоционально готовы забеременеть снова. Определите причину выкидыша. Пройдите обследование. Сдайте генетический анализ.


Article in English: Your first recourse should be to tilt your head downward and use gravity to help get the object out. Tilt your head to the side so that the ear with the blockage is facing the ground. Sometimes, this will be enough to let the object drop out.  To alter the shape of the ear canal, pull on the pinna, the outermost part of the ear (not the lobe, but the circle that begins at the top of the ear and stretches down to the lobe). Wiggling this can dislodge the object, after which, gravity will do the rest.  Do not strike or hit the side of the head. You can gently shake it, but striking the head could cause further damage. You should only use this method if part of the object is sticking out and you can easily remove it with a pair of tweezers. Do not reach into the ear canal with tweezers. It is not a good idea to try this with anything stuck in a child's ears. See your pediatrician or doctor instead.  Clean the tweezers before hand with warm water and antibacterial soap. Foreign objects can sometimes cause perforated eardrums or bleeding and tearing inside the ear canal. This makes your ear extra susceptible to infection. Grasp the object with the tweezers and pull. Be gentle and go slowly in order to prevent the object from breaking before removal.  Do not use this method to remove the object if it is so deep that you cannot see the tip of  the tweezers while trying to remove it. Also, do not try this if the person in question will not be still. In such instances, it is preferable that you go to the doctor. If there is an insect in your ear, it can cause a great deal of discomfort by flying around and buzzing. There's also a risk of getting stung. Killing the insect can make removal easier.  Never try to remove an insect with your fingers as it may sting. Tilt your head to the side so the affected ear is pointing upwards towards the ceiling or sky. For an adult, pull the earlobe backward and upward. For a child, pull it backward and downward.  Mineral oil, olive oil, or baby oil works best. Mineral oil is...

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Попробуйте вытряхнуть предмет из уха. Удалите посторонний предмет, пользуясь пинцетом. Используйте масло, чтобы убить забравшееся в ухо насекомое. Предотвратите подобные случаи в будущем.


Article in English: Your first step in any goal-setting framework must be to decide what it is you hope to achieve. Try not to be to general and make sure that you are making the goal for yourself, not to impress someone else.  Whether your goal is long-term or short term, most people start out with only a general idea of what they want. You move from the general to the specific by adding details and defining your terms.  For example, maybe your initial goal is be healthier. Knowing that will be your basis for creating a more specific goal. "Specific" is the "S" in SMART.  You have a much greater chance of accomplishing a specific goal  than a general goal. So, your task at this stage is to translate your thoughts from step one into something more precise.  Following the example in the previous step, you would ask yourself what "healthier" means to you? What in your life needs to be better? The goal has to be concrete and clear. Including numbers such as "I will go to the gym twice a week", can help. Nebulous and fluffy goals like "feel better" or "look better" are not easy to determine progress. Pick a goal that will be measurable. Examples:  Lose or gain (x) amount of weight. Be able to run a 5K Cut sodium intake in my diet A good way to make certain your goal is specific enough is to answer the 5 "W" questions: Who, What, When, Where, and Why. Start by asking who is involved.  Typically goals will center around you. But, some goals will require you to work with or for others. Example: Losing weight will naturally be you, but you may realize you need help of a nutritionist, a walking partner, and the support of your spouse to see it through. This is the basic question of what goal you hope to achieve. It needs to be a concrete, specific goal that can be measured.   If you want to lose weight be specific! How much weight do you hope to lose? What is the smart amount? This means figuring out what is a healthy goal weight for you. Self-improvement goals like "gain confidence" is too fuzzy and broad, but something like, "Give the...

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Решите, чего вы хотите. Будьте конкретны. Определите круг участников. Спросите себя, чего вы хотите достичь. Определите место, где это произойдет. Подумайте о том, когда это произойдет. Определитесь с требованиями и ограничениями как составляющей частью процесса. Поразмышляйте о том, почему вы ставите эту цели.


Article in English: Your first-aid kit should include materials to deal with burns, cuts, and bumps.  An anti-bacterial ointment, bandages of varying sizes, instant cold packs, and gauze should all be part of your first-aid kit.  A few common medicines like aspirin or another pain reliever might also come in handy. You might want to bring a larger, more substantial first-aid kit that you leave in your tent at the campsite, as well as a portable one that you can stuff in your backpack before hitting the trail. Whistles are useful for signaling where you are when hiking with a group.  They can also be used if you get lost or encounter danger.  Blowing loudly on the whistle will let others in the area know you are lost and need help. In addition to (or instead of) the whistle, you could bring along a personal alarm.  Personal alarms for hiking and camping are portable devices that emit a loud sound when activated.  They can be used in the same way as your whistle. A compass or portable GPS are crucial for finding your way if you plan on venturing out on day hikes.  They can even be useful if you’re heading out on shorter hikes around the campground. If you’re camping and intend to climb some mountains or go on some hikes, get a map of the area.  You can usually get a map of the campsite and trails that link to it from the campsite authority.

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Упакуйте походную аптечку. Возьмите с собой свисток. Возьмите с собой компас или портативный GPS-навигатор. Возьмите карту.


Article in English: Your flowers will look fresher than if they’ve been under the hot sun all day. Since the flowers are fresher, they will last longer in your arrangement. It’s best to wear gloves while you cut the flowers. The larger, riper blooms will look great in your arrangement and will hold up better in the vase. This will keep your arrangement from wilting early. Follow the stems down to where they meet, then place your shears just above the joint between the two stems. Hydrangeas have a hard, woody stem that does not easily absorb water. Making a cross-cut into the bottom of the stem will fix this issue and allow the stem to absorb water. Use a pair of sharp scissors to cut the underside of the stem one way, then turn the stem and make a second cut to create the cross. You can also smash the ends a bit to help the stem access water. To smash them, place the stem on its side on a hard surface, then place your palm on top of the end. Roll the stem back and forth while applying pressure with your palm. Stick the flowers in a temporary vase or jar while you continue cutting. This will help you preserve the cut flowers for longer, keeping your bouquet fresh.  Fill this vase or jar ahead of time and keep it near you. You can use tap water or filtered water. If leaves are in the water, it will increase the bacteria growth and reduce the life of your arrangement. Once you’ve gotten all of your cuttings inside your home and are ready to create the arrangement, use your sharp scissors to remove the lower leaves on the stems.

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Обрезайте гортензии утром, когда на улице более прохладно. Срезайте только самые зрелые цветы. Обрежьте цветок в месте, где соединяются два стебля. Сделайте поперечный надрез в самом низу стебля, чтобы он лучше впитывал воду. Немедленно поместите срезанные цветы в прохладную воду. Обрежьте листья, которые находятся в вазе под водой.


Article in English: Your forms will have an edge that should match the angle of your desired bend. Situate your forms in the vise with the form block guide angle facing upwards out of your vise. One edge of your form will typically be rounded to the degree of your bend radius, thus helping you achieve your desired bend. Now that your forms are placed, you should clamp your sheet between your form blocks very firmly. Take care to keep your bend line even with the guide angle of your forms. If you have sheet metal hanging a considerable distance outside of your form blocks, you will need to support this segment so that it does not bounce too wildly and negatively impact your bend. Consider having a friend or a colleague stabilize this piece with their hand. Be sure to wear gloves to prevent any accidental cuts. To prevent damage or unsightly dents, it's best to use a rubber, plastic, or rawhide mallet to gently tap the metal. Do this until it bends toward the form block and achieves your desired angle gradually and evenly. Your tapping should start at one end of the evolving bend. Slowly work back and forth between your bend lines until the sheet metal is bent to the desired angle.

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Поместите в тиски формовые блоки. Зажмите в тисках лист металла. Подоприте выступающий край листа. Согните металл молотком.


Article in English: Your fort should be close to supply run locations, but not too close as to attract attention. Ensure that you have good visibility from all sides of the fort. Consider building a tall watchtower if you don't have good visibility in your chosen location. It may be easier to build your fortress if you use an existing structure as the foundation. This can save you some precious materials. A fortress is a huge base that can protect and support the players inside it. Two houses will work as long as they stand close or right next to each other.  A house with a basement is ideal for mining and creating underground tunnel to move around the map. Make sure to put torches inside the house to keep zombies from spawning. You will need a lot of materials to construct a well-protected fort. You'll find this process easier if you have some friends helping you. You'll need plenty of wood and stone, as well as materials for traps and other features.

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Найдите хорошее место. Рассмотрите вариант постройки форта на основе существующего дома. Найдите некоторые материалы.


Article in English: Your friend may seem a little shocked right after you tell her how you feel, so try to prepare yourself for this reaction. However, keep in mind that this is a normal reaction when someone finds out that a friend likes them. It doesn’t mean that she doesn’t like you back, but she might not have thought of you in this way before.You could try practicing interacting with your friend after telling her you like her, such as by role playing with another friend. Have them pretend to be the girl you like and react in a few different ways to help you determine how you should respond. If after revealing your feelings to your friend, she tells you she likes you, too, make plans to do something together! Schedule your first date or just plan a casual outing together, such as to go see a movie or get coffee. Try saying something like, “Would you like to go see a movie with me on Saturday evening?” or “I’d like to hang out with you sometime this week. When are you free?” If your friend has told you she does not reciprocate your feelings, spending time around her can be difficult. It’s okay to cancel plans you’ve made with her and avoid making new plans for a while. You might also reduce how often you see her by avoiding places you know she’ll be.Try saying something like, “Janet, I value our friendship, but I need to work through some things before we spend time together again. I hope you understand.”

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Приготовьтесь к тому, что она может быть потрясена. Запланируйте заняться чем-нибудь веселым, если возлюбленная ответит вам взаимностью. Отдалитесь от подруги на некоторое время, если вам необходимо пространство.


Article in English: Your friend might be very upset, but you can’t effectively help if you become hysterical or panicked yourself.  Take a deep breath (or two). Remind yourself that you can be here for your friend. Find somewhere that they are able to let out all their pain, frustration, confusion, etc.   Find somewhere that has no or few people so that your friend doesn’t have to worry about anyone unwanted seeing them upset and so you don’t disturb anyone. This may mean going to another room, outside, etc. If needed, find somewhere safe where your friend can release their feelings without getting hurt or damaging anything.  You may need to go to a room that doesn’t have a lot furniture or an open space outside. If you are on the phone with your friend, ask them are they somewhere that they feel safe and comfortable. If not, and if possible, go pick them up and take them somewhere else. As long as they are not hurting themselves or damaging property, allow them to work out what they are feeling. Your friend is relying on you to be there for them in their time of need.  If necessary, give them space to safely release any physical tension they may be feeling. Try not to tell them to stop crying, or yelling, etc. unless it seems that they are getting more upset. If you are on the phone with them, just listen and wait while they release their emotions. Occasionally, say things like, “I’m here for you” so that they will know you are still on the line. Sometimes people will say they are okay, but their body language tells a different story. Certain body signs can be indicators of your friend’s distress.  Body language can tell you that you may need to help them calm down before they can tell you what happened.  Sometimes body language is obvious. For example, are they crying? Are they sweating or shaking? Is your friend punching the air or pacing the room? Sometimes body language can be more subtle. Is their body tense or rigid? Hands clinched? Is their jaw tightened? Are their eyes red or puffy as if they were recently crying?

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Для начала расслабьтесь и успокойтесь сами. Выберите комфортное, тихое место. Дайте ему возможность выплакаться, выговориться — пусть он говорит столько, сколько ему необходимо. Обратите внимание на язык тела вашего друга.


Article in English: Your friend might not be feeling very good about themselves right now, so it will help to remind them how incredibly strong and wonderful they are. Tell your friend everything you admire about them and let them know that these qualities are just what they need to get through this tough time.  Consider making a list of your friend's best qualities. This may be just what they need to cheer them up. Offer specific examples of why you think your friend is strong. Remind them of other difficult things they have dealt with in their life and tell them you are proud of how they handled them. If your friend was used to doing everything with someone who is no longer in their life, such as an ex, they may feel like they need that person in their life in order to function. Help your friend realize that they are perfectly capable of living a satisfying life without this person by encouraging them to do things with friends and by themselves.  This may involve helping your friend find new hobbies that won't remind them of their ex or even helping them make some new friends. If most of the people that they used to spend time with are friends with their ex, try introducing them to some new people who don't even know the ex. If your friend has hobbies or activities that they used to enjoy, make sure they stick with them. This will really help them get their mind off of the breakup. Physical activities can do wonders for the spirit, so try to get your friend moving. Any kind of exercise, whether it's an organized sport or just fooling around, will do them good.  Consider inviting them to an exercise class with you. If you can't convince them to do anything too strenuous, see if they will go for a walk with you. If your friend is having an especially hard time coping with their broken heart, encourage them to talk to a therapist. A professional may be able to offer your friend the kind of support and encouragement that their loved ones simply cannot.  This is especially important if your friend feels suicidal or has been...

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Скажите подруге, что она очень сильная. Помогите ей быть независимой. Проводите время активно. Предложите ей воспользоваться профессиональной помощью.


Article in English: Your friend needs to deal with their emotions in order to get through this tough time, so encourage them to tackle them head-on. Remind them that they will never feel better if they are in denial about what has happened or ignore how they are feeling about it.  Let them know it's okay to cry. Tears can help them heal! If you feel like your friend is bottling their emotions up inside, explain to them that doing so can make it harder to get past the hurt. The stages of grief typically include sadness, shock, remorse, withdrawal, and acceptance. Don't be too alarmed if your friend experiences all of these, or if they go away and then come back.  Everyone grieves differently, so try not to be judgmental of your friend's process. If, however, they seem to be paralyzed by their grief and do not seem to be getting any better, consider suggesting that they see a grief counselor.  If your friend has lost someone close to them, it may help them grieve if you help them plan a memorial of some kind. . Sharing their feelings will help your friend heal their broken heart, so make sure they know you are there to listen to them whenever they need you. Be a good listener and let your friend talk for as long as they want.  Be sure to tell your friend that you are willing to listen. They may really want to talk, but be worried about burdening you. Reach out to your friend as soon as you hear about what happened and let them know you're thinking about them. You can let them know then that you are willing to listen, but don't take offense if they don't feel like talking yet. Avoid giving advice unless your friend asks for it. Your friend may just feel like venting.  If your friend doesn't want to talk, encourage them to write their thoughts down in a journal. It's okay to ask questions about what happened, especially if you are close friends. Doing so will help you understand what they are going through and how you can help. Let your friend know that you care about their feelings and want to help them through this tough time....

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Позвольте ей горевать. Слушайте. Проявляйте сочувствие. Регулярно интересуйтесь делами подруги. Оказывайте практическую помощь. Заботьтесь о себе


Article in English: Your friends have a different perspective on your relationship with your ex. They’re likely able to see things that you don’t notice. Talk to them to find out how they think your ex feels. Get several opinions to help you figure out if your ex might still like you. You might ask, “What did you think about my relationship with my ex?” “Do you think we might get back together?” “Do you think they’ve moved on?” and “Could they still like me?” While there are several reasons your ex might stay connected with your family, this can be a sign that they haven’t totally moved on. Ask your family members if they’re still in communication with your ex. If they are, ask them if your ex still talks about you, which is a sign they still like you.  It’s normal for your ex to stay close with your family if you share kids together. They may be talking to your family because it’s important for the kids. If your ex had a friendship with a family member prior to your relationship, they’ll probably stay friends with that person after the breakup. Don’t count these types of relationships when trying to figure out if they still like you. If your ex still likes you, they’re probably looking for reasons to talk about you. This means their friends will probably have heard them talking about you. Check with the mutual friends you share with them to find out what your ex is saying.  Ask, “Does Alex still talk about me?” If you don’t have any mutual friends, you might try reaching out to their friend group. If you’re nervous, get one of your friends to ask one of your ex’s friends.

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Спросите друзей, считают ли они, что бывший партнер все еще любит вас. Поговорите с общими друзьями, чтобы узнать, как часто бывший партнер говорит о вас. Узнайте, общается ли ваш бывший партнер с вашей семьей?


Article in English: Your friends, family members, and even people you don’t know very well will sometimes need an open ear. Pay attention if people share their stories or problems with you. Don’t interrupt or zone out, or try to shift the conversation to focus on you. If someone’s asking for your advice, let them tell you their whole problem before weighing in.  Your parents may also need a good listener sometimes! Use body language to let people know you’re listening. Tilt your head, nod along, and maintain eye contact. You’ll find that people don’t always want you to say something or tell them what to do after you’ve listened. They just need you to be there for them as a sounding board. Look for ways to give back to your community. Volunteer your time for a cause that holds a special place in your heart. You can also be helpful to your family, friends, and even strangers in small ways every day.  Go online to search for places to volunteer. It could be anyplace, from an animal shelter to a museum to a senior home - it's up to you! If you still live with your parents, you can spend a little extra time doing stuff around the house (even things that aren’t your chores). Your manners say a lot about who you are as a person. Using "please" and "thank you" can make a big impression on others. Make sure to be polite to everyone you interact with, including colleagues, peers, strangers, and family friends.  For example, if you bump into someone, be sure to apologize and say "excuse me."  Writing thank you notes is a great way to express gratitude. It can be really hard to care about people you don’t know. You might feel a little sad about bad things happening to other people, but not too much because those things don’t affect you. Imagine yourself in others’ places to feel compassion.  For example, maybe you saw on the news that a storm destroyed people’s homes and possessions in a faraway city. Ask yourself, “how would I feel if I suddenly had nowhere to live and owned nothing except what I could carry out of my house?” You should...

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Внимательно выслушивайте людей, которые в этом нуждаются. По возможности помогайте нуждающимся. Ведите себя вежливо при общении с другими людьми. Ставьте себя на место других людей, чтобы сопереживать им. Прощайте людей Восставайте против хулиганов и жестокости. Не сплетничайте, а также не говорите и не делайте ничего плохого другим людям.


Article in English: Your goal is to become friends, so you’ll want to find things to laugh about together and discover things that you have in common. Read up on some funny jokes or make up your own and tell her. Laughing is a good way to break the anxiety and awkwardness of first dates.  Start with small talk about the weather or a teacher you have in common. Compliment her on her hair, clothes or smile. Get to know her personal preferences by discussing movie scenes or songs to get an idea of what kind of things she likes and how she feels about romantic encounters.   Keep your face tilted up when you talk to her as this makes you seem more masculine and attractive. You want her to feel comfortable and connected to you—more so than her other guy friends. Sharing emotional and personal information can really create a very strong and lasting connection. Women often use kissing to bond and reinforce that bond.  Some questions or prompts to ask in order to enhance bonding are: Describe a perfect day. What do you feel most grateful for in your life? What is the greatest thing that you have accomplishment in your life? What memory do you treasure the most? What is your worst memory? If your house caught on fire and you only had time to save one item (family and pets are already safe), what would it be?   Show her that you like her by smiling and looking into her eyes.  Let her know how you feel. She may not know that you want to be more than friends, so the best thing you can do to avoid being stuck in the “friend zone” is to tell her you want more. You’ll want to pay special attention to how she reacts to you to decide if/when you should go for the kiss. Positive body language tells you that she likes what you are doing, while negative body language tells you that she dislikes it. Look for combinations of either positive or negative behaviors that let you know how she feels.  Positive body language can be shown when she moves towards you, points her feet toward you, uncrosses her legs, keeps her arms open and palms up, playfully...

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Поговорите с ней. Постарайтесь узнать ее лучше. Учитесь понимать язык тела. Настройтесь на физический контакт.


Article in English: Your goal, whether speaking or writing, should be to communicate clearly. Fancy or highfalutin language can oftentimes make the point you're trying to make confusing or unclear. Some ideas to improve your clarity in communication include:  Staying on topic. Focus on the point of your communication. This could be something as simple as determining whether your coworker is free for lunch. Be specific when communicating. You may have difficulty getting to the point. To improve your clarity, use specific terms instead of general pronouns or indefinite periods of time. Acknowledge that you are paying attention to someone by meeting their gaze eye to eye. Eye contact will make your conversation partner feel like you're more engaged. If you have difficulty doing this, turn your body to face the person you're speaking with.  By turning your body to face your conversation partner directly, you'll naturally be more likely to look them in the eye. If you're uncomfortable looking someone directly in the eyes, choose a point just above or below the eyes, like the bridge of the nose, and look there instead. Even if there are other distractions in the room, keep your eyes focused on your conversation partner. Allowing your gaze to wander can come across as rude. Show interest by sitting up and leaning forward slightly. Resist the urge to tap your fingers or foot, as this can indicate impatience. You can also connect with conversation partners by mimicking their posture.  Although it might seem odd at first, by mimicking the posture of your conversation partner, you're subconsciously sending the message that you both are the same, which will put them at ease. Try to curb unconscious motions that could be taken the wrong way, like playing with your hair or bouncing your leg up and down. This includes both public speaking and casual conversation. Even if you're uncomfortable speaking in front of others, practice will make speaking come more easily and improve your ability. Be conscious of your pace and volume while practicing....

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Стремитесь быть понятым.  Установите зрительный контакт Контролируйте свой язык тела. Развивайте речевые навыки. Развивайте  навыки письменной речи. Учитесь активно слушать. Обращайте внимание на язык тела собеседника.


Article in English: Your guinea pig should have an appropriate cage or hutch (available from pet stores) to spend his/her own time in. It can live inside or outside, as long as it is comfortable and safe. However, if you live in a region with cold seasons, the pig should be brought indoors during the winter. Guinea pigs are social animals and love companionship, but this works best when the guinea pigs have grown up together so it can really understand you. If you have more than one, keep them in same sex groups to avoid breeding, and make sure there is a hiding place for each so they can have solitude when they choose; otherwise they may try to fight each other to assert dominance (male-male), or reproduce (male-female). Good features to look for in a guinea pig cage include: Large size (a minimum of eight square feet of floor space)  Wooden construction with solid flooring (no wire bottoms or any other strings like hair) Separate running and sleeping areas Protection from the weather (if outdoors) Bedding: straw or hay is best, and fluffy materials should be avoided for safety reasons, as guinea pigs may eat their bedding. Earthenware or stainless steel bowls that clip to the cage or hutch (for food and water) A door that can be opened so that the guinea pig can enter the run area without being picked up (optional) Guinea pigs have sensitive hearing, so they’ll be most comfortable in a place that is free from major sources of noise (such as traffic, loud televisions, and rambunctious play). Keeping things especially quiet for the first few days that your guinea pig is home might help it adjust. You can also cover your guinea pig’s cage or hutch with a light cloth for the first few days. This may help it feel more secure and peaceful. On the first day you bring your guinea pig home, don’t bother it by trying to play or cuddle—just silently check on it now and then to make sure that it is okay. Guinea pigs have to build trust in you, as they are prey animals in nature. Giving yours some time alone at first will help it get used...

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Обеспечьте морской свинке достаточно пространства. Найдите для морской свинки спокойное тихое место. Старайтесь не беспокоить морскую свинку. Каждый день кормите морскую свинку в одно и то же время. Убедитесь, что морская свинка регулярно ест.


Article in English: Your hair should be clean before you flat iron it. Use a detangling shampoo and smoothing conditioner to aid in the straightening process. Unlike other straightening methods, your hair needs to be completely dry before you straight iron it or you could cause heat damage. Let your hair air dry or dry it with a blow dryer before you use the flat iron. Work the serum into your strands, from the roots to tips. Heat protection serum will protect your hair from any heat damage that may occur when your flat iron it. The serum should be applied to all of your hair. Turn the flat iron on to the lowest setting. Gather a 1 inch (2.5 cm) section of your hair with a comb and close the plates of the flat iron around the roots of the section you gathered. Then, move the flat iron over the section to straighten it.  The flat iron should be kept at 120 °C (248 °F) so as not to damage it as you iron it. Use light tension when using the flat iron so that you don’t pull your hair out. Continue ironing different sections of hair until it’s completely straight. If done properly, your hair should be straight without any waves or curls. Do not leave the flat iron on a section of hair for more than 1-2 seconds or you will burn it. to style it. You can also add a styling gel if you want your hair to lay a certain way. Comb your strands back to have a slicked back look, or you can part your hair to one side. Experiment with different straight hairstyles and choose the one you like best.

Summary in Russian:

Вымойте голову шампунем и обработайте волосы кондиционером. Тщательно высушите волосы. Обработайте волосы термозащитным средством. Последовательно выделяйте расческой и выпрямляйте утюжком отдельные пряди волос. Продолжайте работать утюжком, пока не выпрямите все волосы. Уложите волосы расческой.


Article in English: Your hair should look like a loop or like it’s growing to the side. Since it’s hard to see which end is the top of the hair, always pull on the middle area of the hair until the end surfaces. Grasp the hair with your tweezers, then gently tug the hair to the right. Next, twist the hair to the left. Keep rotating the tweezers until the end comes out.  If you pull the hair directly up, it will hurt a lot when the hair comes out. It’s better to work the end of the hair out and then pluck the hair. Make sure you’re not digging the ends of your tweezers into your skin. After you’ve dislodged the end of your hair, you can remove it with your tweezers. Place the tweezers near the base of the hair, then quickly pull out the hair.  At this point, your ingrown hair will be gone. Pulling out the hair will likely cause a little discomfort. However, it shouldn’t be very painful. Wet the area with warm water, then massage soap into it. Next, wash away the soap with warm, running water. This will make sure dirt and bacteria don’t get into the empty hair follicle. Pat your skin dry with a clean towel or let it air dry. Use your finger or a cotton swab to dab antibiotic cream over the empty hair follicle. This will prevent an infection and speed up the healing process. Additionally, using the antibiotic cream may also help prevent scarring. Trim your hair short with scissors before shaving. Then, soak in a hot shower, bath, or with a warm compress for 5-10 minutes before shaving. Use a gentle unscented shaving cream and shave in the same direction as your hair grows.  Moisturize and wear cotton underwear afterwards to reduce chafing. Consider using electric clippers, which can get hairs shorter instead of totally shaving them off. Consider laser hair removal from a dermatologist to permanently remove hair if you frequently get ingrown hairs.

Summary in Russian:

Расположите пинцет над той частью волоса, которая осталась снаружи. Вращайте пинцет вперед и назад, пока конец волоса не выглянет наружу. Как только второй конец волоса показался над поверхностью кожи, выдерните волос пинцетом. Чтобы очистить обработанный участок, вымойте ее теплой водой с мылом. Нанесите на кожу мазь с антибиотиком, чтобы папулы от вросших волосков скорее зажили. Чтобы снизить риск возникновения новых вросших волос, попробуйте сменить тактику бритья.


Article in English: Your hamster will need daily playtime outside of his cage. To make this an enjoyable experience for him, you will need make sure that his play area is safe. For example, you will need to remove or hide any electrical cords that he could nibble on. You should also block any possible areas where your hamster could squeeze or hide in, such as under furniture or between couch cushions.  If you have other pets, they should not be allowed in your hamster’s play area. A clean bathroom is a good area for your hamster to play in. Make sure that the toilet lid is closed so that he does not accidentally fall in the toilet. An exercise ball is a great way for your hamster to exercise. Exercise balls are available at your local pet store in different varieties. Because hamsters do not see very well, make sure that the exercise ball you choose is made of clear plastic.  After you gently place your hamster in the ball, put a piece of tape over the ball’s door so that it does not open while your hamster is in the ball.  Place the ball in a carpeted area, which will give the ball extra traction.  Supervise your hamster closely when he is in the ball so that he does not run into any furniture or get too close to a set of stairs. Keep him in the ball for no longer than 20 minutes and provide him with food and water when you place him back in his cage. Despite your best efforts to hamster-proof the area and keep a close eye on your hamster, he may still find a way to escape and hide. If you cannot find him when playtime is over, check the places where he would be most likely to hide: behind or underneath furniture, between seat cushions, inside of drawers or boxes, etc. If you have searched all of these places with no luck, consider placing food near or inside of his cage to encourage him to come back to his cage.

Summary in Russian:

Обезопасьте территорию для хомячка. Посадите хомячка в прогулочный шар. Если хомячок сбежит, разыщите его.