Article in English: Washing the grease from your hair may seem like the best solution at first, but daily washing actually causes your hair to produce more grease. Your hair tries to make up for the natural oils you’re washing out each day, causing a cycle of increased grease. Wash your hair only 2 to 3 times per week maximum for the best results. Getting your hair wet without washing also causes natural oils to be stripped away and causes your hair to overcompensate in grease. To protect your hair from getting wet in the shower, secure it inside a shower cap. Hair that’s prone to grease doesn’t need more conditioning near the roots, it needs less. However, not conditioning your hair at all can cause your ends to get dry and damaged-looking. When you use conditioner after shampooing, apply it starting halfway down your hair and go all the way to your ends.  Be sure to always rinse conditioner thoroughly from your hair, or use a leave-in conditioner. On days that you’re not shampooing, you can get rid of style creases or cowlicks by rinsing the creased parts of your hair and applying conditioner there as well. Hot water opens the cuticle of your hair and strips more natural oils from your hair. Hot water also causes your pores, including the ones on your scalp, to produce more sebum, or thick oil. This thick oil will start traveling down your hair strands from your scalp as soon as you leave your hot shower. For the best results, keep your shower water as cool as you can, especially when rinsing shampoo and conditioner from your hair. Cool water closes the cuticle of your hair, which will help to keep moisture in. Using too much shampoo with each wash can lead to build-up and make your hair look heavy and greasy. When squirting shampoo into your hand to use, make sure you use no more than a large coin amount, like a quarter or two-pence piece. You may need more or less depending on the length and thickness of your hair. If you accidently squirt too much shampoo into your hand, remove some of it before starting to apply shampoo to...

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Не мойте голову каждый день. Надевайте шапочку для душа в дни, когда не моете голову. Наносите кондиционер только на кончики. Мойте голову прохладной или теплой водой. Используйте небольшое количество шампуня, размером с монету.


Article in English: Washing your clothes too often can lead to more lint on your clothes, as each washing causes the threads on your clothing to loosen and build up. Try to wash clothing you know is prone to lint less often. Overwashing your clothing can damage it in other ways so less washing is best.  For example, you may have a black sweater that you wear with a tank top underneath. You may try wearing the sweater one to two times before you wash it. However, if you notice you sweat when you wear it, you may need to wash it more often to get rid of the smell. You can also try hanging up your clothing to air out smells so you can wear it again without washing it. Putting your clothing through the dryer too often can cause it to become covered with lint. Try to hang and air dry your black clothing rather than try them in the dryer. This will minimize the amount of lint that accumulates on them. If you do use a dryer to dry your clothing, make sure you clean lint out of the machine before using it. You should check the lint trap in the dryer and empty it. You should also make sure there is no lint in any other parts of the inside of the dryer. Cleaning the lint out of the dryer will prevent your clothing from coming out of the dryer covered in lint.

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Реже стирайте одежду. Дайте одежде высохнуть на воздухе. Перед использованием сушилки уберите из нее ворс.


Article in English: Washing your dog's food and water dishes in the dishwasher is preferable, since the water gets hot enough (140 degrees F/60 degrees C) to remove and kill bacteria. In addition, cleaning the dishes in the dishwasher is a great alternative if you do not have much time for handwashing. Even with a pair of cleaning gloves, your hands would probably not be able to tolerate water that is as hot as the water in your dishwasher. To prevent cross-contamination, it is preferable to wash your dog's dishes by themselves in the dishwasher. If you decide to wash them separately, consider purchasing several dishes so you can fill and run the dishwasher every few days. It may not be practical for you to wash just one or two of your dog's dishes in the dishwasher at a time. It may make you a little squeamish to put your dog's food and water dishes in with your own bowls and plates. However, it may be okay to do so if you have a 'sanitize' setting on your dishwasher. This setting would effectively kill and remove all bacteria, thus preventing cross-contamination.  If you are not comfortable combining the dishes, run separate dishwasher loads. Whether you have a combined load or separate loads, select the hottest temperature setting on your dishwasher.

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Поместите собачьи миски для воды и пищи в посудомоечную машину. Старайтесь мыть собачьи миски отдельно от остальной посуды. Можно мыть миски вашего питомца и вместе с остальной посудой.


Article in English: Washing your face twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening, will be best for proper nose pore management. Use warm water and a mild facial soap to clean, then rinse with cool water. Wash your face after any activity that worked up a sweat, as well. Products that are specially formulated for your skin type can help manage out of control pores. Oily skin, especially, can make your pores sensitive and may require a special cleanser. Makeup left on your skin will harm its overall quality and also contribute to blocked pores. Wash makeup from your face as you would normally: with warm water and a mild soap. Leaving makeup on for a single night isn’t likely to do any lasting damage to your skin, but every night you sleep with it on, the more clogged your pores will become. Exposure to the sun can weather skin, making it lose its suppleness. This can make your pores look larger than they would normally. Apply sunscreen to your nose before outdoor activities to prevent this. Wear a wide brimmed hat to avoid catching too much sun on your nose. Many moisturizers have mild sun protection, like those that are rated SPF 15 to 30, which is recommended when spending time outdoors.. If the techniques described have no effect on your nose pore situation, you may need to visit a dermatologist. A dermatologist can use specialized treatments, like laser light treatment, physical extraction, topical medications, and more.

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Ежедневно умывайте лицо и нос. По возможности не спите с макияжем на лице. Наносите солнцезащитное средство. Если проблема не исчезает, обратитесь к дерматологу.


Article in English: Washing your face twice daily is the most important thing you can do to get clean, clear skin. If you plan to use an acne removing tool, then wash your face right before you use it to ensure that your skin is clean.  Make sure that you wash your face in the morning, before you go to bed at night, and any time your face gets sweaty. Use a gentle cleanser and lukewarm water to wash your face. Avoid harsh, exfoliating cleanser. Using exfoliating cleansers and scrubbing your face can irritate your skin and cause redness and inflammation.  Do not scrub your face. Just use your fingertips or a gentle cotton washcloth to gently massage the cleanser into your skin. Then, splash water on your face to wash the cleanser away. Pat your face dry with a towel after you finish washing it. Softening your acne and pimples will make them easier to remove when the pores are opened before using an acne tool. Pores can be opened by placing a hot, wet towel over your face for 2 to 3 minutes or by taking a hot shower. You can also use a steam treatment on your face to open the pores. However, be careful when using this method because you can burn your skin if the water is too hot. To prevent bacteria on your hands from coming into contact with your face, disinfect your hands by washing them with antibacterial soap and water. Alternatively, you can wear disposable gloves when using the acne tool.  Disinfecting your hands will help to prevent infection. This is key especially with acne because the presence of bacteria worsens pimples over time. Therefore, your level of success in clearing up acne will relate to your level of cleanliness and hygiene. Prior to using an acne tool, you will want to disinfect the pimples themselves so that bacteria does not inadvertently get pushed further into your pores. Use rubbing alcohol pads over the areas you want to treat to sterilize on your face before using the acne tool.  Also sterilize the acne tool (comedone extractor). If your tool is not sterilized, then you may end up introducing more...

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Правильно умывайтесь. Раскройте поры. Продезинфицируйте руки или наденьте перчатки. Продезинфицируйте акне.


Article in English: Washing your hair every day can cause it to get dry and brittle. Each time you shampoo your hair, you wash away the protective oil that keeps it healthy and strong. When you're trying to grow your hair fast, it's best to wash your hair no more than once or twice a week.  In between washes, use dry shampoo to keep your roots from looking oily. When you wash your hair, handle it gently. Don't scrub it or wring it out. Rinse with lukewarm or cool water instead of hot. Air drying is really the healthiest choice when it comes to growing out your hair. Drying your hair with a hairdryer eventually weakens the hair shaft and leads to damage. The same goes for other heat styling tools like curling irons, flat irons and hot rollers.  After your shower, pat your hair dry with a towel. Don't roughly towel it dry. Comb it out with a wide tooth comb. Apply product, such as leave-in conditioner, then let it fully air dry. When your hair is wet, it stretches and breaks much more easily than when it is dry. That's why brushing your hair when it's wet is so damaging. It leads to breakage, frizz and split ends. Instead, use a wide tooth comb to gently detangle your hair. Begin near the tips and work your way up to the roots, rather than dragging the comb down through your hair to pull out tangles. Dyeing, bleaching, and chemically straightening your hair can cause a lot of damage. It's better to leave your hair in its natural state while you're trying to grow it out. You should also avoid hairstyles that can pull out the hair, like tight weaves or braids.  If you're determined to lighten or color your hair, use a natural method that doesn't cause damage. Try  lightening your hair with honey or dyeing it with henna. Learn to love your natural look. If your hair is curly or kinky, there's no natural method that will make it look perfectly straight. Fast-growing, free-flowing hair is beautiful. The sun, air pollution, and pool chlorine are among the environmental elements that can damage your hair. If your hair is particularly...

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Реже мойте волосы шампунем. Не пользуйтесь средствами для горячей укладки волос. Никогда не расчесывайте мокрые волосы щеткой. Избегайте жестких средств для обработки и укладки волос. Защищайте волосы от воздействия внешней среды.


Article in English: Washing your hair too often strips your hair of sebum, the natural oil that protects it and keeps it healthy. Stripped hair breaks easily and looks dull and dry. To keep your hair glossy, shampoo no more than once or twice a week.  It may take up to two weeks or longer for your hair to balance out and get used to being washed less frequently. Be prepared to wear your hair up during the transition time. In between washes, you can perk up your roots by using dry shampoo. This absorbs oil without stripping your hair. Washing and styling your hair with chemical-laden products can damage your hair over time. Many shampoos, conditioners and styling products have ingredients that might be contributing to the problem. Look for all-natural products that don't contain the following ingredients:  Sulfates. These are commonly found in shampoo. They are harsh cleansers that strip your hair of natural oils. Silicones. These are commonly found in conditioner and leave-in shine products. They eventually build up in your hair and make it look dull.  Alcohols. These are commonly found in gel, hairspray and other styling products. They dry out your hair over time. Dyeing, bleaching, and permanently straightening or curling your hair can have damaging long-term effects. Altering your hair from its natural state will eventually cause it to get dried out and prone to breakage. Avoid harsh treatments whenever possible.  Henna dye can be extremely drying as can other natural dyes, such as metallic salts. A demi- or semi-permanent hair color is good low-damage option. Use honey or chamomile tea as a natural lightener. No matter what you do to your hair, it won't look naturally shiny unless you're healthy from the inside out. Eating well and staying hydrated have a big effect on the way your hair looks. Try eating more of these foods for the healthiest possible hair:  Fish, beef, poultry, eggs, legumes, and other foods that are full of protein. Hair is made from protein and it immediately suffers if you aren't getting enough. Eating...

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Мойте волосы реже. Пользуйтесь средствами из натуральных ингредиентов. Не подвергайте волосы частой химической обработке (окраске, обесцвечиванию, химической завивке), так как это приводит к их повреждению – они становятся сухими и ломкими. Соблюдайте диету и ведите здоровый образ жизни. Пейте много воды. Защитите ваши волосы от воздействия внешних факторов.


Article in English: Washing your hair too soon will shorten the life of your keratin treatment. If you can wait a week before getting your hair wet, even better! Try using a dry shampoo if the lack of lathering your locks is bothering you. Avoid using any ponytail holders such as elastics or even hair clips, if possible. Try a fabric bandanna if you want to keep your hair out of your face. Using hair ties or clips may cause a crease in your hair. However, this may not be the case if you wear a hair tie loosely. Your keratin treatment may last longer if you avoid styling or drying your hair with heat. Wash your hair sparingly – as needed – with shampoo only (skip conditioner). Use a sulfate-free shampoo.

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Не мойте волосы в течение хотя бы трех дней. Не пользуйтесь заколками и резинками для волос хотя бы в течение 48 часов. Избегайте воздействия тепла и определенных средств для волос.


Article in English: Washing your hair with hot water causes the hair shaft to open, resulting in a lot of frizz and extra volume. Using cold water causes the hair shaft to lie flat, resulting in sleeker, shinier, less puffy-looking hair.  If you hate cold showers, go for lukewarm instead. Even the slightly reduced temperature will help your hair look thinner. Instead of washing your whole body in cold or lukewarm water, you could also put your hair up in a shower cap during your regular shower and then wash it separately in cold water afterward. Aim to wash your hair every 3-4 days to utilize natural oils that keep your hair healthy and protected. The rest of the time, simply rinse your hair with cool water. It may take your hair some time to get used to this new routine, but you can use products like dry shampoo to keep your hair looking fresh in the meantime!  When shampoo your hair use a quarter-sized amount of non-volumizing shampoo and focus on cleaning your scalp rather than your hair. Washing your hair with shampoo every day removes the natural oils that keep it looking sleek and healthy. This can cause your hair to look bushy, frizzy, and thick. Mix half vinegar, half water in an old conditioner or spray bottle to use as a conditioner. Apply it all over your hair when you're done shampooing and rinse it out at the end of your shower. When your hair dries, it will look soft and shiny, rather than frizzy and bushy.  Conditioner contains agents that coat your hair and can make it look thicker. Apple cider vinegar has many of the same smoothing effects as conditioner, but won’t coat your hair. Be aware that apple cider vinegar has a very strong smell, so you may want to apply it sparingly at first to make sure your hair and scalp don’t absorb the scent. One great way to disguise the scent is to apply a scented leave-in product, such as a conditioning spray, after your shower. There are a variety of gels, creams, and serums on the market that are designed to straighten or tame unruly hair. Depending on the product, you can...

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Мойте волосы холодной водой, чтобы избавиться от лишнего объема и волнистости. Мойте голову шампунем всего 2–3 раза в неделю. Используйте яблочный уксус вместо кондиционера для волос. Используйте средства для уменьшения объема волос.


Article in English: Washing your hands and feet regularly with warm water and soap (including washing your feet at least once a day when you have a shower) helps to keep them clean. This, in turn, minimizes the chance that a fungal infection will grow on your nails. Make sure that you wash between your fingers and toes, as well as over the nails themselves. Regular and thorough washing is one of the best things you can do for prevention. It is important to clip your nails regularly to keep them short. This minimizes the surface area upon which fungi can grow, and it also decreases the moisture and dirt that can get trapped under long nails. Regular trimming increases the hygiene of your nail environment, hence reducing the probability of developing a fungal infection. As much as nail polish and artificial nails may seem aesthetically appealing, they trap additional moisture in your nails and actually increase your risk of developing a fungal infection. Avoid nail polish and artificial nails if possible. Also, if you attend a nail salon for regular nail maintenance, ensure that it is a reliable one that keeps their instruments very clean, so as not to increase your chances of infection in any way.  If you are concerned about nail fungus but want to still go for a pedicure or manicure, it is okay to do so. The cleaning and trimming of your nails can actually be beneficial. However, you are advised to forego the nail polish at the end. Your nails can still look nice and presentable after a pedicure or manicure, even without nail polish. Also avoid artificial nails or any artistic decorations on your nails. Therefore, if you have developed a fungal infection on one nail, it is important to wash your hands whenever you touch that nail to minimize the chances that the infection will spread from one nail to your other nails.

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Регулярно мойте руки и стопы. Регулярно подстригайте ногти. Содержите ногти в естественном виде. Помните, что грибковая инфекция может распространяться от одного ногтя к другому.


Article in English: Washing your hands regularly is beneficial for good hygiene, but it can also seriously dry your skin out. Find soaps that are skin-sensitive and contain moisturizing ingredients such as jojoba or olive oil, which nourish and heal dry hands.  Avoid alcohol and glycerine-based hand sanitizers, which dry out the skin on your hands. Sub out regular body wash or soap for something with moisturizing ingredients as well, so that you aren’t damaging your hands in your regular showers. Very hot water can actually burn your skin and dry out your hands. It might not be recognizable as a "burn," but if your skin turns slightly red in the sink or bath, the water is too hot. Dish soap is one of the most aggressive and irritating forms of soap for your hands. When you wash dishes, especially in the wintertime, it's a good idea to use a pair of yellow dish gloves to keep your hands dry. This is very true if you're submerging your hands in the water. If you’re outside a lot, do what you can to keep your skin soft even when facing nasty weather. In the fall and winter months, wear gloves to protect your hands from the wind. Your hands are just as susceptible to the damages of the sun as the other parts of your body that are exposed. While most people don't want to wear gloves in the summer time, go for sunscreen instead. Go for as high an SPF rating as you can get. If you're out in the sun, there's little point in wasting time with anything rated less than 20. If you're not getting enough water, your skin will dry out. Diet plays a big role in your skin health, making it important that you get at least 8 glasses, or around two liters of water each day. Alcohol can dehydrate you, which can in turn result in dryer skin. If you struggle with dry skin, avoid the overconsumption of alcohol.

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Используйте нежное натуральное мыло для рук. Не мойте руки слишком горячей водой. Используйте перчатки, когда вы моете посуду. Носите перчатки. Наносите солнцезащитный крем. Пейте достаточное количество жидкости.


Article in English: Washing your mosquito bite will clean the surrounding skin and reduce the chance of an infection. Both of these treatments can reduce itching. Calamine lotion is an antipruritic with zinc oxide and ferric oxide that is used to treat itching. Over-the-counter hydrocortisone has a small amount of steroid that helps relieve itching and is also widely used. Icing the mosquito bite will help reduce pain and swelling. Hold the ice pack on your bite for 10 minutes at a time.

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Как только вы обнаружили укус комара, сразу же вымойте его водой с мылом. Нанесите на укус лосьон «Каламин» или крем с гидрокортизоном. Приложите к укусу компресс со льдом.


Article in English: Washing your pet will kill the fleas that may be living on it. Prepare your pet for the bath by applying the flea soap near the pet’s ears, eyes, nose, mouth, and butt. When fleas feel water, they immediately look for safe places on the pet to hide out, such as around the neck, on the head, and near the anus. Do this before you get the pet wet. There may be a host of other fleas in various stages of their life cycle waiting to hop onto your pet, so be sure to use this method with other preventative measures, such as vacuuming, borate mixes, and cedar chips. and let the solution stand for at least 10 minutes. After you've applied the soap to the pet’s vulnerable areas, get the pet wet and lather its whole body up. Once the 10 minutes have passed, wash all of the soap out of the pet’s fur with warm water. Then, once the pet is dry, comb out the dead fleas. Take a shower immediately after washing your pet because some flea shampoos can cause irritation when left on human skin for prolonged periods of time. Flea products, such as Advantage or Frontline, are spot-treatments that are applied to pets monthly. Usually, these spot-treatments are dropped directly onto the skin of your pet, usually between the shoulder blades and at several spots down the spine. The treatment will then work its way through the skin (integumentary system). You can purchase pet-friendly flea products at your local pet store. You can use flea products in conjunction with a fine-toothed flea comb. Use a flea comb to pull off individual fleas from the pet's fur. This will prevent flea adaption to the treatments. You may find that some of the standard flea treatments are ineffective because the local flea population has adapted to a particular treatment (including the chemicals in flea collars). In this case, switch among other treatments and use an insect growth regulator (IGR) such as Nylar. For example, if a flea collar isn’t working, try scrubbing your pet with flea powder.  Your veterinarian will sell oral tablets that you can give your...

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Ежедневно мойте своего питомца водой и мылом от блох. Натрите шерсть мылом Обрабатывайте шерсть собаки или кошки средством от блох. Если вы использовали противоблошиное средство и оно оказалось неэффективным, поменяйте его на другое. Давайте своему питомцу пероральные таблетки от блох, чтобы быстро избавиться от паразитов. Добавляйте в пищу домашнего животного отпугивающие средства.


Article in English: Wasting water is one of the biggest ways individuals impact the health of the planet. Taking measures to use less water is something you can start doing right away. If you live in an area with a water shortage, this is even more important for the health of your region's environment. Try to check off as many items as possible from this list:  Check and fix any water leaks. A leaky faucet can waste a lot of water. Install water-saving devices on your faucets and toilets. A low-flow showerhead could be a good start. Don't wash dishes with the water running continuously. Use a method that requires less water to get the dishes clean. Turn off washing machine's water supply to prevent leaks. It doesn't need to be on all the time. Replace old toilets with new ones that use a lot less water. Wash and dry only full loads of laundry and dishes. Doing a half-load wastes water. Don't use too much water to water your lawn. Don't leave the faucet running while you brush your teeth. Chemicals used to wash our bodies, homes, cars and everything else get washed down the drain or absorbed in the grass, and eventually, end up in the water supply. Since most people use heavy-duty chemicals for all sorts of things, chemicals are doing real damage to waterways and aquatic life. The chemicals aren't good for humans, either, so do your best to cut back on them. Here's how:  Learn about alternatives to household cleaning items that do not use hazardous chemicals. For example, using a solution of 1/2 white vinegar and 1/2 waterworks as well as most commercial cleaners for basic cleaning jobs. Baking soda and salt are cheap, non-toxic cleansers, but should be used in moderation. When no good alternatives to a toxic item exist, determine the least amount required for an effective, sanitary result and use a minimal amount each time you clean. Paying close attention to the requisite amount will help you reduce and also save money. Instead of using chemical-laden shampoos and soaps, try  making your own. Instead of using pesticides and...

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Бережно относитесь к воде у себя дома. Сократите количество используемых химикатов. Избавляйтесь от токсичных отходов правильно. Помогите найти загрязнителей воды.


Article in English: Watch faces are measured in millimeters. Men’s watches average between 34mm-50mm, although they can be larger. You should never wear a watch bigger than 50mm, at most, but 34mm-40mm is standard and ideal for both men and women. There is no “correct” side. Choose the wrist that is most comfortable and where your watch won't get in the way of your movements. This is typically the non-dominant hand, as it might be uncomfortable to write with a watch under your wrist. Make sure that the face sits right next to the bone on the outside of the wrist (the ulna). When standing, little or none of your watch should be visible beneath your shirt cuff. When wearing a long-sleeved shirt, your watch should only be fully visible when your arm is bent. Never wear your watch on top of your shirt cuff. A watch should appear comfortable, natural, and certainly not sloppy. It may be necessary to adjust it as needed, to accommodate natural fluctuations in wrist size.  Some watches, such as dress watches and sports watches, have a prong and notch system that allows you to easily move the prong up or down a notch to tighten or loosen. Casual or formal watches can have a more complicated fastening system that requires you to adjust the size by adding or removing links. Consult the instruction manual, or ask your jeweler for help or advice on adjusting the length of your watch. A man should never wear his wristwatch loose around his wrist. It should move about an inch up and down your wrist as you move. The face of the watch should not slip to the side of your wrist. As a general rule, you should be able to fit a finger snugly between your wrist and the watch band. A wristwatch should not be worn too tightly. If the watch leaves an imprint on your wrist, it is too tight and should be loosened. Women's watches may be worn snugly, or loose around the wrist like a bracelet.

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Не носите часы со слишком большим циферблатом. Решите, на какой руке вы хотите носить часы. Носите часы на запястье, рядом с косточкой. Выберите подходящий ремешок.


Article in English: Watch for an irritated rash that's red or grey, scaly, and itchy. Your rash may become slightly raised and may form little pustules if you scratch it. These rashes are especially common in skin folds, which tend to be dark and moist.  A Candida diaper rash within the fold of the buttocks is common among infants, especially those who sit in wet or dirty diapers for too long. Fungus also commonly invades your scalp, fingernails, and toenails, as well as the area between your toes and on the soles of your feet (commonly called athlete's foot). Unlike with other rashes, yeast infections cause a musty odor. This odor is most pronounced when Candida yeast infects the inside of the mouth (called oral thrush) or vagina, but it’s also fairly noticeable when the yeast grows on your skin or within skin folds. The sweet and musty characteristic of yeast growth can sometimes be masked by or confused with regular body odors because they tend to proliferate near the underarms, groin, and buttocks. Anyone can potentially get a yeast/fungal infection because they are so common. However, people who go longer than a day between showers or who have a weak immune system are more at risk. Similarly, people who have large folds in their skin are more likely to experience a yeast infection.  The main causes of weakened immunity are age (being very young or old), chronic stress, chronic malnourishment, immune system infections such as HIV/AIDS, autoimmune disorders, diabetes, over-medication (with antibiotics or corticosteroids, for examples) and chemotherapy for cancer.  People who use public baths and swimming facilities without foot protection are also at risk of fungal infections of the feet and toenails, which can then spread to other parts of their body.

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Обратите внимание на красные зудящие пятна. Обратите внимание на затхлый запах кожи. Узнайте, повышен ли у вас риск грибковой инфекции.


Article in English: Watch for excessive scratching, which may be indicative of fleas. If you see your cat scratching himself often, you will need to perform a spot check. Get a fine toothed comb and run it through your cat’s fur. Look for little, fast-moving brown specks (which are fleas) particularly around your cat’s neck and tail.  You can also check for fleas by grooming the cat over a sheet of blank white paper. You may see fleas in the comb's teeth or flea dirt on the paper. Flea dirt is black and comma shaped. If placed on damp cotton wool it dissolves into bloody streaks. Many commercial products are available to kill fleas and remove them from your home. Ask your vet for specific recommendations. Hairballs can also cause bad breath or low appetite. Serious hairball problems may become Trichobezoars (hard lumps of matted hair and undigested foul-smelling food) and extreme cases may require surgery. Regularly groom your cat to reduce hairballs.  Other effective home remedies include adding supplements to their diet such as: Slippery Elm Bark to lubricate the hairball passage or pumpkin pulp (canned) which adds bulk fiber to stools, easing the hairball out. These items can periodically be added to treats like fish or cooked chicken/livers as a preventative for hairballs. You should consult with the veterinarian to be certain that a more serious problem is not the cause. Symptoms include increased appetite or thirst, unexplained weight loss (particularly muscle mass), nervousness or irritability, frequent vomiting, lethargy and weakness, diarrhea, or a messy coat. If two or more symptoms are present, your cat will need to see the veterinarian. Hyperthyroidism typically occurs in middle-aged to older cats and is rare in a young cat. Increased appetite is a handy warning sign that your cat needs veterinary attention. The thyroid hormone that triggers appetite also raises the metabolic rate and puts organ function under strain. Signs of diabetes include vomiting, dehydration, weakness and loss of appetite, increased thirst and...

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Проверьте кошку на блох. Прислушайтесь к сухому кашлю и последующей рвоте, что может говорить о наличии комков шерсти в пищевых путях. Обратите внимание на гипертиреоз, или гиперактивность щитовидной железы. Обратите внимание на симптомы кошачьего диабета. Обратите внимание на симптомы заболевания нижних отделов мочевыводящих путей.


Article in English: Watch how much sodium you eat and limit it to 2,300 mg of sodium a day. This is equal to about one teaspoon of salt. If you eat too much sodium, fluid can build up in your body causing swelling and shortness of breath. Try seasoning with herbs or spices instead of salt. Cut back on foods that are high in sodium. These include:  Sauces Salted snacks Cured foods and lunch meats Canned and convenience foods Studies have shown that sugar plays a large role in contributing to obesity and diabetes, both of which can lead to chronic kidney disease. To reduce your sugar intake, read food labels since many foods contain sugar even if they aren't considered to be sweet treats. For example, condiments, breakfast cereals, and white breads are all high in sugar.  Remember to cut back on sodas since these contain high amounts of sugar. They also have kidney-damaging phosphorus additives and offer no nutritional value.  Note that added sugar comes in many forms — in fact, there are at least 61 different names for sugar you might find on an ingredients list. These include sucrose, high-fructose corn syrup, barley malt, dextrose, maltose, rice syrup, glucose, cane juice, and more. When you make your own meals, you can choose whole grains, fruits, and vegetables that are minimally processed. Packaged foods that are processed are high in sodium and phosphorus additives which are bad for your kidneys. Often, those with Chronic Kidney Disease will be put on diets to lower phosphate though you shouldn't attempt this without the advice of your doctor. However, you should try to eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day. In general, visualize a serving size of fruits or vegetables by looking at the size of your palm. One portion is about the amount of food you could hold in the palm of your hand. Researchers are still studying the relationship between high-protein diets and chronic kidney disease. While you shouldn't avoid proteins, or even fats, you should reduce the amount of red meat, full-fat dairy and saturated fats that...

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Снизьте потребление натрия. Ограничьте потребление сахара. Готовьте еду сами. Избегайте белковой пищи с высоким содержанием насыщенных жиров. Употребляйте ненасыщенные жиры.


Article in English: Watch the mother (queen) cat during labor, but give her space. Her instinct will kick in and she won't need you to be part of labor and delivery. Instead, you'll need to watch and ensure that nothing goes wrong medically. Here are things to look for:   The kitten is not freed from the birth sac: The kittens usually emerge in individual birth sacs that the mother then licks away. If she doesn't clean it away or rejects the kitten, you may need to take a soft towel and gently rub off the sac. If in doubt, give the mother a little time to tend to the kitten before doing this or she may reject the kitten.  The mother is pushing hard for more than 20 minutes: This is a sign she is having difficulty birthing. Have a quick peek to see if a kitten is half out. If so, hold the kitten with a soft, clean towel and gently pull backwards and downwards. If the kitten doesn't come out easily then call the vet. Likewise, if you see nothing, call the vet. The kitten doesn't suckle after one hour: Most kittens suckle within an hour or two of being born. If this doesn't happen, gently place the kitten by the mother's teats which helps the kitten get the scent of milk. If after half an hour the kitten still isn't suckling, gently open the kitten's mouth and latch him onto a nipple to suckle. If after that the kitten doesn't feed, then you might need to hand raise the kitten. Since the mother cat will be primarily caring for the kittens during the first four weeks of their lives, ensure she has everything she needs. The mother will most likely choose a nesting spot where you can make her comfortable. Put a box with some clean, dry bedding in the room and keep the temperature roughly the same temperature you would feel comfortable in wearing jeans and a T-shirt. You should also make sure the mother and kittens have private time away from a steady stream of visitors, which could make her feel threatened. Room temperature is important. Too hot and the mother will become distressed, but too cold and the kittens risk hypothermia....

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Будьте готовы к проблемам во время родов. Помогите кошке устроиться в коробке после родов. Кормите кошку сытной едой. Подготовьте корм для котят. Поставьте лоток для котят.


Article in English: Watch your baby to see if she exhibits symptoms of acid reflux before making lifestyle changes. Typical signs of acid reflux in newborns are:  Spitting up and vomiting Refusing to eat Having difficulty eating or swallowing Being irritable during feedings Burping or hiccuping wet liquid Failing to gain weight. Try changing the ways you feed your baby with a bottle. These may help relieve or prevent acid reflux in your newborn.  Increase the frequency of your baby’s feedings but reduce how much you give him at each feeding so that there is less pressure on the muscle that keeps food from refluxing.  Make sure your baby’s bottle and nipple is the right size. This allows your baby to get the right amount of milk from the nipple without swallowing air.  Try a different brand of formula, but only after discussing it with your baby's doctor.  Thicken the formula with some rice cereal with your pediatrician’s approval and directions. Babies who are breastfed may experience slightly less reflux because breastmilk is digested faster than formula. Similar to bottle feeding, changing your breastfeeding technique may help treat your newborn’s reflux.  Reduce the amount of milk in your baby’s stomach by breastfeeding for less time each feeding, but more frequently throughout the day.  Eliminate different foods from your diet to see if this eases your newborns reflux. For example, you may want to avoid dairy, beef, or eggs to see one of these causes the reflux.  Thicken expressed breast milk with rice cereal in small increments. Interrupt your baby’s feedings to burp her. More frequent burping may relieve pressure in her belly and prevent reflux. Use the following schedule as a guideline for burping:  Avoid feedings two hours before bedtime if possible. Burp your baby every one to two hours after a feeding to help relieve gas and prevent reflux. Interrupt bottle feedings every one to two ounces. Burp breastfed babies whenever they pull off of your nipple. Keeping your baby in an upright position can help relieve and prevent...

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Выявите симптомы кислотного рефлюкса. Поменяйте кормление из бутылочки. Измените способ кормления грудью. Чаще давайте младенцу срыгивать. Держите ребенка вертикально. Переместите ребенка в позу для сна. Подумайте о том, чтобы использовать натуральные средства.


Article in English: Watching adult themed movies or tv with your partner can be a good way to get both parties aroused. You can experiment with pornography if you're both comfortable with that. Read erotic literature together or try pornographic magazines. Watching sex scenes or reading about sexual activities exposes both parties to potential new fantasies that they can peruse together and can help with arousal or provide stimulus. Watching porn habitually by oneself can desensitize a man to sex, reducing sex drive. Ask your partner if there is anything they want to try, but hasn’t. If they says there is nothing, ask if there's something they have never done but hasn't particular fantasized about. A simple starting point can be being intimate in a room in your home other than your bedroom, if this is practical.  If you are afraid to raise the subject directly, begin with indirect hints. "What did you think of the scene in that movie we watched? Would you ever try that?" Be cautious when discussing fantasies. it can be hurtful to suggest that you are thinking of something other than your partner when you're being intimate. Emphasize that you want to experience something new with the person you're with. Sharing fantasies can build trust, be prepared to talk about things you'd like to try too. If you're not comfortable talking about your fantasies, its not fair to expect your partner to be. Try foreplay to increase arousal. Not only can this get men in the mood, it will also decrease performance anxiety. If a man is able to satisfy his significant other without obtaining an erection, he will be less anxious about his libido. One study found that the preferred erogenous zones for men in order of rank are: penis, lips, scrotum, inner thigh, nape of neck, nipples, perineum, pubic hairline, back of the neck, and ears. One study has found that people who stare at a photo of their loved one for 30 seconds or longer, naturally begin producing the chemical dopamine. Dopamine is a chemical in the brain that is closely associated with...

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Устройте совместный просмотр эротики. Обсудите свои фантазии. Ласкайте друг друга по всему телу. Пристально посмотрите друг на друга. Сделайте друг другу массаж. Прибегните к ароматерапии.


Article in English: Watching something can be a great way to relax, decompress, and veg out. If you have Netflix, or any other similar streaming service, there are plenty of quality shows and movies to help you fill that hour. Take a bit to browse through the thousands of titles online, which itself may take an hour! If you want some suggestions for shows or movies, check these out:  Arrested Development: a quirky comedy about an incredibly dysfunctional family. Mad Men: a serious period piece about ad executives in the changing social scene of the 1960s. Toy Story: a classic Pixar movie about childhood toys come to life. Both of the sequels are excellent too. King of the Hill: an animated comedy about life in suburban Texas. It is surprisingly heart-warming and hilarious. If you want to be exact, watch the show 60 Minutes. You can easily waste away an hour browsing various social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. This is a great way to catch up on what your friends are doing. Try not to spend much more than an hour browsing  social media as it can lead to depression. Here are some good social media platforms (note that you will need an account for these):  Facebook: the largest social media platform. View statuses, photos, interesting news articles, and anything else your friends have liked. You can also chat with your friends through Facebook's built-in messenger system.  Instagram: view photos that people you follows share. These photos are usually more artsy. This is a great platform for following celebrities. The simple User Interface makes it easy to browse through tons of photos.  Twitter: view shorts statuses from friends and interesting people. This is also a great platform for tracking up-to-date news. Forums are places where anybody can post about a topic. Some forums have specific topics like literature or philosophy, but others accept any posts. Chances are that if you can think of a topic, you can also find a forum related to that topic. This is also a great way to make online friends since you know you...

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Посмотрите сериал или фильм. Посидите в социальных сетях. Посидите на форумах. Зайдите на [YouTube.com].


Article in English: Water bears suck out juices from moss, algae, and lichen to feed. Put a bit of plant matter in once a month, or replace the old stuff if it starts to turn moldy or decompose.  Water Bears also eat nematodes, little worm-shaped creatures, and rotifers, tiny plankton. Try to find nice, wet moss for the Water Bears as that is most likely to contain their prey. Some tardigrades live in freshwater and others live in saltwater. Stick to water and plants from the same type of environment where you collected your tardigrades. Tardigrades will usually survive in a dry state, but it's not guaranteed. Be nice to your water bears and keep them wet. Dried out tardigrades are smaller and completely immobile. You might not be able to spot them, but you'll see them again if you give them a good soak. They won't mind if you look at them under the microscope once in a while. If you're lucky, you might see them shedding their hard outer cuticle, laying eggs, or hatching.

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Покормите тихоходок. Когда вода в чаше Петри высохнет, замените ее. Наслаждайтесь заботой о тихоходках.


Article in English: Water can be extremely damaging to unfinished wood. Being exposed to water can cause unfinished wood to swell or become warped in size and shape. At the very least, it will most likely leave you with a finished product that is different from what you expected or intended to happen. Using a wet cleaning method can also cause the wood to become harder to finish later, if that is part of your eventual plan for the unfinished wood.

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Избегайте влажных методов очистки.


Article in English: Water curing gently removes oleuropein, a component in olives that gives them a sharp, bitter taste. Green olives are actually just immature olives (just like green tomatoes are immature tomatoes) and they are naturally pretty mild, so using water alone is sufficient to cure them. Green olives left on the vine to fully ripen will turn purple or black. Once they're fully ripe, water alone won't remove the bitter taste; you'll need to choose a different curing method. Make sure that they are as unbruised as possible. Look for holes left by insects or birds. If the olives were treated with chemicals, rinse them off before you begin the brining process. In order for the water to be able to reach the insides of the olives, you'll need to break or slit the olives to let the moisture in. You can do this with a wooden mallet or, more commonly, a rolling pin. Give the olives a light smack, keeping them as intact as possible. You want the flesh to tear, but don't completely mash it or rip it into several different pieces. You should also take care not to damage the pit. If you're concerned about the appearance of the olives, you can slit them with a knife instead. Take a sharp paring knife and make three slits in the olives to allow the water to penetrate. Use a food-grade plastic bin with a lid. Completely cover all of the olives with water, making sure none are poking out. You may need to weigh them down with something like a plate to keep them from floating above the surface of the water. Place the bin's cover loosely over the olives and put the container in a cool, dark place. Make sure you use a food-grade container that won't leach chemicals into the brine. A glass container also works well, but you'll need to make sure it isn't exposed to sunlight. At least once a day, change out the water with fresh, cold water. Make sure you don't forget, since otherwise bacteria could build up in the water and taint the olives. To change the water, just strain the olives through a colander, wash the pot, replace the olives...

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Приобретите свежие зеленые оливки. Осмотрите оливки. Разбейте плоды. Переложите оливки в пластмассовое ведро и залейте их холодной водой. Меняйте воду. Вымачивайте оливки на протяжении недели. Приготовьте конечный рассол. Слейте воду и пересыпьте оливки в емкость для хранения. Залейте оливки рассолом.


Article in English: Water flows downhill, so you should look for bodies of water in depressions in the earth and valleys. If you’re in a mountainous region, there’s a reasonable chance that if you walk parallel to a mountain you’ll find a stream or river eventually. If you do find a body of water, you should build your shelter near it. Don’t build the shelter on the water’s edge, though, because chances are that (possibly dangerous) animals will frequent the area to quench their thirst. You should always boil any water that you collect from a body of water in nature. If you have a metal container, you can put it on your fire to boil for at least 20 minutes to sterilize it. If you don’t have a container you can put onto a fire, you can still boil the water with a boiling pit.   To boil water with a boiling pit, dig a hole approximately 2 feet (0.61 m) long by 2 feet (0.61 m) wide by 2 feet (0.61 m) deep next to your campfire. Then, separate out the clay from the soil (it will be sticky and reddish), and line the hole with the clay, making sure there are no cracks or openings in the layer of clay. Then, use a container like a hat or a shoe to transport water from your water source to the boiling pit until it’s full Once your pit is full, heat rocks on your campfire. Heat them for approximately 10 minutes, then start dropping them in the pit. Rotate freshly hot rocks with ones in the pit that have cooled down until you have a steady boil for 20 minutes. Before you go to sleep, dig a hole that is approximately 1 foot (0.30 m) long by 1 foot (0.30 m) wide by 1 foot (0.30 m) deep. The hole should fill with water overnight. The water will be muddy, so you should strain it with a piece of cloth like your shirt.  If you don’t have a container to strain your water into, you can use your shirt to soak up water and then wring it into your mouth. The shirt should hold on to most of the mud. In the mornings, you can use your shirt to collect dew. Just press it into the ground and it should soak up some water that you can wring into your...

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Найдите водоем, например реку, ручей, пруд или озеро. Стерилизуйте воду из озер, прудов, ручьев и рек. Ищите воду под землей, если не удалось найти озеро, пруд, ручей или реку. Используйте рубашку, чтобы собирать влагу с земли и растений, если не удается найти другую воду. Проследите за муравьями, которые взбираются на деревья, чтобы найти залежи влаги в коре.


Article in English: Water heaters will usually last somewhere between 8 to 15 years. If your water heater has stopped working, there's a good chance that it will need to be replaced.  If you notice water dripping from the bottom of your tank or sitting in a rusty pool beneath it, this means that the steel tank has rusted through. This kind of damage is not fixable and the tank will need to be replaced. However, if you are experiencing problems such as insufficient or no hot water, your heater may just need to be fixed rather than replaced. If you're unsure what the problem is, call a professional plumber. Plumbing codes vary by region, so it's a good idea to call your local plumbing inspector to find out the specific requirements for your area and whether you need to get a permit before replacing your heater.  It is also a good idea to provide a description of the new water heater and the materials you intend to use while installing it. The plumbing inspector may have some useful feedback or advice that will help you with your installation. If this is your first time replacing a water heater and you are concerned with safety, you can request for a local plumbing or electrical inspector to check your work. Replacing a water heater requires quite a number of tools and materials. You can save yourself time and frustration if you have all of the necessary items lined up and ready to go before you begin. Although the exact items will vary according to the type of water heater, the following guide should help:   Tools: screwdriver, adjustable wrench, pipe wrench, tube cutter, wire stripper/cutter electrical tape, plumbers tape, carpenter's level, tape measure, rags and safety glasses.  Materials: new gas (or electric) water heater, water and gas piping, fittings, solder, pressure relief valve, discharge pipe, pipe thread compound, venting pipe and connectors.

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Когда нужно менять водонагреватель. Позвоните местному инспектору из Водоканала. Инструменты и материалы.


Article in English: Water helps to cleanse your kidneys, which can help to keep your kidneys healthy. Try to drink six to eight 8-ounce glasses of water every day (1.5 to 2 liters). If you have had kidney stones, then you will need to drink more water. Aim for eight to 12 8-ounce glasses (about 2 to 3 liters) of water per day. If you are on a fluid-restricted diet, then follow your doctor’s instructions for how much fluid you can have. A high sodium intake can also make kidney damage worse and make it harder for your kidneys to repair themselves. Aim for less than 2,300 mg per day if you are under the age of 51, and less than 1,500 mg per day if you are over 51. To restrict your sodium intake you will need to get into the habit of reading food labels. Salt is often high in processed foods, so choose whole foods whenever possible. Processed foods that may be high in sodium include:  Pizza Deli meats and bacon Pasta Frozen dinners Canned soup Cheese Fast food In someone with healthy kidneys, 3,500 to 4,500mg of potassium is the recommended amount; however, in someone with poor kidney function who is on a potassium restricted diet, 2,000 mg is the recommended daily intake.  Check with your doctor if you are not sure if you are supposed to follow a potassium restricted diet. Foods that are high in potassium include bananas, potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, squash, cabbage, dried fruits, grains, and salt substitutes. If you need to limit your potassium intake, then you will need to check the potassium content of all of the foods that you eat and keep track of your potassium intake. Try to get about 20 to 30% of your calories from protein. Eating too much protein can damage your kidneys, but you still need protein for your body’s basic processes.  Steer clear of high-protein diets if you already have poor kidney function. High-protein diets can harm your kidneys.  Choose lean proteins such as fish, skinless chicken, beans, and low-fat cheese. Some herbs and vitamins can damage your kidneys, so it is important to use caution when...

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Пейте много воды (если вам разрешено). Уменьшите потребление натрия. Уменьшите потребление калия. Ешьте умеренное количество белка. Проконсультируйтесь с врачом, прежде чем принимать какие-то добавки.


Article in English: Water helps to dilute your dog’s urine, which keeps the minerals in the urine suspended in fluid. Drinking enough water also makes your dog urinate on a regular schedule, which helps to flush the minerals in the urine from your dog’s body. Change your dog’s water every day and clean his bowl a few times a week to minimize bacteria. The amount of water a dog needs every day is related to its body weight. A dog needs about an ounce of water per pound of body weight per day. For example, an 8 pound dog will need a cup of water per day and an eighty pound dog will need 10 cups of water a day.  Keep in mind that if your dog is physically active, pregnant, or nursing, then he will need more water. Provide extra water in hot weather. Provide your dog with a reliable source of clean, fresh water at all times, especially during hot weather. Provide unfrozen water in cold weather. Dogs cannot obtain the amount of water they need from eating snow or ice. In fact, eating snow and ice requires more body energy to melt the snow/ice which makes the dog’s body require even more water. If your dog is a fussy drinker or you don’t think he is consuming enough water during the day, you can try adding warm water to your dog’s food until it reaches a stew-like consistency. You can also add wet canned foods to your dog to get more water in his system. Just make sure that you provide fresh, clean water for your dog, even if you are feeding your dog a wetter food. A healthy adult dog must have the opportunity to relieve itself of urine every 6 to 8 hours. Smaller dogs, puppies, or dogs with medical problems of the urinary tract will need to urinate more often, at least every 4 hours.  If you are cannot take your dog out as often as he needs to be, you may want to consider installing a doggy door so that your dog can access an enclosed back yard, training your dog to use potty training pads in the house, or hiring a dog walker to walk your dog a few times a day. About once per week, observe your dog as it urinates. If the urine is a...

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Следите за тем, чтобы ваша собака всегда имела доступ к свежей чистой воде. Обеспечивайте своего питомца достаточным количеством воды. Если ваш питомец не выпивает достаточное количество жидкости, добавляйте воду в его корм. Почаще выводите своего питомца на улицу.


Article in English: Water ionizers attach to your faucet and are very user friendly. The water becomes electrically enhanced (ionized) because the ionizer runs it over positive and negative electrodes. Doing this separates the water into alkalized water and acidic water. The alkalized water makes up about 70% of the produced water and can be used for drinking. Don’t just discard the acidic water. Acidic water can kill many types of bacteria. You can use it for washing your body, killing some of the bacteria living on your skin. These filters are easily transportable and cheaper than buying an electric ionizer. They work in a similar fashion to a normal filter. Pour water into the filter and let it sit for three to five minutes. While you are waiting, the water is being sent through a series of filters. Once it passes through the filters, it sits in a pool of alkalizing minerals. These filters can often be found with the kitchen appliances in home stores. This type of filter is known as a hyperfilter, and it uses an especially fine membrane for filtration. The delicacy of the filter allows it to capture more elements than regular water filters, which ultimately alkalizes the water more completely. These filters can be purchased at local home improvement or hardware stores and are located alongside traditional water filters. Water distillers boil the water put into them, destroying the bacteria and other impurities that may be found in your tap water. Water distillers can make your water slightly more alkaline, but to really alkalize your water, add pH drops to your newly purified water. Water distillers range in price and size. They can be found alongside other kitchen appliances.

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Купите ионизатор воды. Купите ионизирующий водяной фильтр. Купите фильтр обратного осмоса. Воспользуйтесь обычным дистиллятором для воды и добавьте pH капли.


Article in English: Water is a major resource that we often take for granted. The water that comes through your faucets has to be pumped from a water source to a treatment plant, filtered and treated with chemicals, then pumped to your neighborhood. That process requires a lot of energy. When you conserve water, you do your part to put less strain on your local water sources. This is especially important if you live in an area that's prone to drought. To save water,  Don't keep water running while you do the dishes. Use a low-water dishwashing method. Take short showers instead of baths, which require much more water. Fix leaky pipes so you aren't wasting water. Don't water your lawn with fresh water. Either let the rain do the work, or save grey water (like used bathwater) to use. Cleaning chemicals are often made with toxic ingredients that wash into the water supply and taint it. This harms humans, wildlife and the environment. Use earth-friendly substances around your home. You can also try making your own.  Instead of using a commercial all-purpose cleaner, try a solution of white vinegar and water. It works just as well and isn't toxic. Baking soda does wonders on stains of all kinds. Use natural versions of shampoos, conditioners and other body products. Use natural methods for getting rid of bugs and rodents in your home, rather than using poison. Even worse is pouring them onto your lawn, where they'll eventually seep into the groundwater. Paint, motor oil, bleach, ammonia, and other strong solutions should be disposed of properly according to the guidelines of your local sanitation department. Most communities have toxic waste sites for proper disposal. Every community is dependent on a natural source of water to survive. Whether it's a river, a lake, groundwater, or another source, it's essential to protect the water that literally brings your community life. Find local groups working to protect your water and join up so you can help. Here are a few ideas:  Participate in local waterways cleanups to get rid of trash...

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Экономно расходуйте воду. Не применяйте ядовитые химикаты. Никогда не выливайте ядовитые и опасные отходы в канализацию. Узнайте, как именно вы можете помочь в борьбе с загрязнением воды в вашей местности.


Article in English: Water is essential for keeping you cool during hot weather.  Water keeps your body cool and should be drunk even if you don't feel thirsty.  It's okay to also drink commercial waters (such as Vitamin Water) or sports drinks such as Powerade or Gatorade but they're usually not necessary unless you're deliberately replenishing lost vitamins/electrolytes following a sporting activity.  The best way to check your hydration level is to measure your urination color.  Anything darker than straw colored is probably an indication that dehydration is on the horizon, and water is needed.  Stay away from sugary drinks such as sodas(even if they are sugar-free!); they decrease the ability of your body to store water.  Also, steer clear of alcoholic drinks, coffee, and caffeinated drinks, which are natural diuretics. Drink plenty of water before engaging in any activities.  If you wait too late, you could experience cramps, which are a sign of heat-related illness.  Remind yourself to drink water frequently with one of the following options.  Purchase a durable water bottle or water pack that you can tote everywhere and refill at any safe water tap. Freeze a bottle of water to carry around with you.  It'll be solid when you leave the house, but the heat will start melting it from the moment you take it out of the freezer.  Wrap it in a towel to prevent water condensation affecting other items in your bag. Download a water drinking app onto your phone.  Set reminders, daily targets, and even track when the last time you had a drink. Food can keep you cool provided you make the right choices. Choose salads, fresh raw food, vegetables and fruit.  “Cool as a cucumber” is literal; it is nearly 100% water, providing hydration to keep you cool.  Avoid eating meat and protein-heavy foods during the heat of the day because these can increase metabolic heat production, which can add to loss of water.  It may seem counter-intuitive, but eating spicy peppers may help cool you off.  They make you sweat, which provides a cooling...

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Поддерживайте водный баланс. Не дожидайтесь того момента, когда почувствуете жажду. Выбирайте охлаждающую пищу. Когда готовите пищу, старайтесь не пользоваться плитой и духовкой.


Article in English: Water is essential for preventing kidney stones, but it can also help to promote good kidney function. If you are concerned about kidney disease, then you should try to drink more water. Make it your goal to drink between 6 and 8 8  fl oz (240 mL) glasses of water every day. If you are at risk of kidney stones, then you should drink even more water per day. Keep in mind that if your doctor has recommended a specific fluid intake for you, then you should stick to this recommendation. High protein diets can “overload” the kidneys, so it is important to eat only a moderate amount of protein to keep your kidneys healthy. About 20 to 30% of your calories should come from protein. For example, if you ate 2,000 calories in a day, then your calories from protein should be between 400 and 600 calories. You can determine whether or not you are meeting this goal by keeping track of what you eat and paying special attention to your calories from high-protein foods. High-protein foods include things like meat, eggs, fish, and dairy products. Sodium can also cause problems for your kidneys, so it is best to avoid high-sodium foods and reduce your sodium intake as much as possible. You can reduce the sodium in your diet by cooking your own food and by limiting the amount of prepared and processed foods that you eat.  If you do use any prepared foods, make sure that you read the labels and avoid foods with added salt. Keep track of how much sodium you eat each day. You should try to stay below 2,300 mg per day if you are under 51 years old and under 1,500 mg per day if you are over 51 years old. Low-fat foods will help to protect your kidneys as well as your heart and arteries. Try to steer clear of high-fat foods like fried foods, baked goods, and other fat-laden dishes. Instead, choose low-fat foods such as:  Lean cuts of meat Low-fat cheese Low-fat milk Poultry with the skin removed Fruits Vegetables Beans If you have kidney disease that is more advanced, then you may need to limit your phosphorus intake. Make sure to...

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Пейте больше воды. Ешьте умеренное количество белков. Уменьшите потребление натрия. Отдавайте предпочтение продуктам с низким содержанием жиров. Уменьшите потребление фосфора, если вам сказали это сделать. Следите за своим потреблением калия, если вам посоветовали это сделать.


Article in English: Water is great for your overall health, and can help your body break down the substances that form gallstones. If you’re experiencing diarrhea related to gallbladder issues, it’s especially important to stay hydrated. While 8 cups (1.9 L) is a general guideline, you’ll need to drink more in hot weather or during exercise. If you’re sweating a lot or working outdoors in the heat, try to drink 16 to 32  fl oz (470 to 950 mL) per hour. Fiber helps lower the cholesterol content in bile, which can prevent gallstones from forming. Good sources of fiber include raw fruits and veggies (especially leafy greens), lentils, brown rice, and whole grain pastas, breads, and cereals. If you’ve recently had gallbladder surgery or are on a special diet, check with your doctor about how much fiber is safe to consume. Vitamin C might make cholesterol easier for your body to dissolve, which can prevent gallstone flare-ups. Go for at least 75 to 90 mg of vitamin C per day. This is the approximate amount contained in a glass of orange juice or a medium-sized orange, so meeting your daily requirement is easy.  Sources of vitamin C include other citrus fruits, such as grapefruit, as well as kiwi, strawberries, and red and green bell peppers. You could also ask your doctor about taking a daily vitamin C supplement. Keep in mind your body absorbs nutrients from foods better than supplements. Refined carbs include non-whole grains, such as white breads, white rice, and white flour. While natural sugars found in fruits and veggies are fine, you should try to avoid items with added sugars, such as candy, pastries, and soft drinks. Refined carbs and added sugars are associated with an increased risk for gallstones. Omega-3 fatty acids and unsaturated fats are healthier options than hydrogenated oils and trans fats. Sources of healthy fats and oils include salmon, trout, avocados, and vegetable oils, such as olive and canola oils. Fats and oils should comprise about 20% of your daily calories, or about 44 g for a 2,000 calorie diet. ...

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Выпивайте по меньшей мере 8 стаканов (2 литра) воды в день. Ешьте больше богатых пищевыми волокнами продуктов, таких как фрукты, овощи и цельнозерновые продукты. Увеличьте потребление цитрусовых и других источников витамина C. Ограничьте потребление очищенных углеводов и добавленного сахара. Употребляйте полезные жиры и растительные масла в умеренных количествах. Не пропускайте приемы пищи и воздерживайтесь от экстремальных диет.


Article in English: Water is the dieter's best friend. Sweet, sugary, or caffeinated drinks are the enemy of the dieter. A simple sweet "energy" or "sports" drink can be as much as 400 calories. That's a third of your total calories for the entire day. Stay away from any drink but water, with one exception.  Unsweetened green tea is acceptable to drink, on occasion. If you're sick and tired of drinking just water day in and day out, the occasional green tea is fine. Green tea has lots of antioxidants and 0 calories, which makes it fine to drink. If you're really hungry during meals, down a nice big cup of water right before you eat. This will help trick your stomach into thinking that you're more full than you actually are, making you less hungry. Simple carbs, also called refined carbohydrates, are usually not very nutritious for our bodies and get absorbed by the body very quickly. Stay away from simple, refined carbohydrates such as these while on your diet:  Cookies, candies, cakes, and other baked sweets Honey, molasses, and syrup White bread, white rice, and normal pasta Many packaged cereals Complex carbohydrates, unlike simple carbohydrates, are full of fiber as well as other nutrients, and get digested by the body and released into the blood stream far slower. Examples of complex carbs include:  Whole grain bread, whole grain pasta, brown rice Beans and legumes, such as lentils, carrots, and sweet potatoes Veggies and fruits like asparagus and apricots Go for beef that is 98% lean and only 2% fat. Go for chicken breast without the skin attached. Soy products like edamame or tofu are also high in protein, as are many types of fish, including salmon. In addition to cooking everything in trans fat, fast food burgers, fries, and shakes (or burritos, mac 'n' cheese, or sandwiches) are whoppers when it comes to salt and sugar. They are essentially empty carbs, with no real nutrients to them. If you're serious about shedding those pounds and getting your weight back on the right path, you'll stay away from fast food. Ever hear...

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Пейте только воду. Сократите количество простых углеводов в своей диете. Замените простые углеводы сложными. Ешьте чистый белок. Однозначно держитесь подальше от фастфуда. Завтрак съешь сам, в обед поделись с другом, ужин отдай врагу! Заведите журнал калорий, где будете записывать все, что вы съели. Когда вы соскальзываете с диеты (у всех такое бывает), не идите в разнос.


Article in English: Water is the fuel of our bodies. Having a glass of water available while studying will help enhance your concentration during studying. Staying hydrated can benefit your memory as well. Treating your body well is half the battle of entering the right mindset. There are certain foods you can eat that will improve your focus and your general well-being. Studies show that eating high-carb, high-fiber, slow-digesting foods like oatmeal are best for the morning of a test. The food you consume the two weeks leading up to the exam are just as important and affect how well you study. Eat a well balanced diet that includes plenty of fruits and vegetables. Incorporate superfoods into your diet like blueberries and almonds. This system controls your heart and blood path. Part of healthy studying is a healthy flow of blood to your brain. Studies have proved that 20 minutes stimulating this system improves your memory. Don't feel obliged to go on a run if you don't want to. Bust a move in your living room to your favorite dance track. Let this be your time to unwind and alleviate stress during your study break. The main thing is to get your heart rate up. Once it is faster, continue doing an exercise for at least twenty minutes. Getting a full nights rest (at least 7-8 hours) helps motivate you to study. If you are sleep deprived, studying will feel like a chore. You won't learn nearly as much information sleepy as you will after a good night's rest.

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Пейте больше воды. Хорошо питайтесь. Стимулируйте работу кровеносной системы. Высыпайтесь.


Article in English: Water it whenever it is dry for the first year. It should always have moist soil. If you experience hot weather, you may need to water it several times per day. It does best with six or more hours of sunlight, but also likes to be shaded from hot afternoon sun. If you have very little sunlight in the winter, it may die back. Once it is doing well, frequent cuttings keep the plant full and the leaves strong in flavor. Cut one cm above a stem junction and below any flower buds. Don’t cut more than one-third of the leaves at one time. If you allow your mint plant to flower, it will put the nutrients into flower production and slow down leaf growth. Cut the soil into fourths, and then plant each section into a new 12-inch pot. It would be best to give them room. If you don’t divide it, the plant will suffer and the leaves will not grow steadily.

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Поливайте почву так, чтобы она хорошо пропиталась. Держите мяту на восточной стороне. Подождите, пока растение вырастет и листья станут крупными, прежде чем срезать и использовать мяту. Срежьте верхнюю половину растения острыми ножницами. Разделяйте мяту каждые несколько лет.


Article in English: Water lightly right after planting. Check the soil daily and water just before it dries out completely. Soggy soil will quickly rot your plants, so reduce watering or improve drainage if water does not drain quickly. Ginger grows slowly, especially outside of the tropics. A sprout might appear within a few days if you're lucky, but continue to water for at least a couple weeks before giving up on the plant. Stick to the same watering treatment after germination. Fertilization is not required if the ginger is in rich soil, especially if you've mixed in compost. Have the soil tested first and fertilize accordingly. If soil is poor or you'd like to improve yield, fertilize with a small amount of complete liquid fertilizer each month. Once the ginger has sprouted, mulch will keep it warm and fight weeds, which can easily out compete slow-growing ginger. A thick layer of mulch is mandatory if soil temperatures fall below 50ºF (10ºC) during the growing season. The stems of the ginger plant will turn yellow in late summer or early fall, as temperatures drop. Reduce water as this happens, and stop watering entirely once the stems die.  The ginger plant might not flower the first year or two after planting, or if the growing season is short. Ginger develops a much stronger flavor if allowed to develop in the ground. After the stems die, and at least 8 months after planting, dig up the ginger rhizome. Cutting off pieces for cooking will not kill the plant as long as you leave some eyes behind.  Young ginger is sometimes harvested 3–4 months after planting, usually intended for pickling. Young ginger must be harvested carefully due to its thinner, easily bruised skin. Use a sanitized knife to cut the plant. Unless you live in the tropics, bringing the ginger indoors for the winter is recommended. Store in a warm, dry location. If you leave the ginger outdoors, cover it with a thick layer of mulch as soon as the temperature drops below 50ºF (10ºC). Ginger is a perennial plant in warm climates, but will rarely survive frost.

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Почва должна быть влажной. Ждите прорастания. Ежемесячно вносите удобрения (не обязательно). Мульчируйте грядки имбиря (не обязательно). Дайте почве высохнуть после отмирания стеблей. Перед сбором урожая растение должно созреть. Подготовка к холодной погоде.


Article in English: Water plants in the morning and skip watering on cloudy or rainy days. Water on sunny days so that the moisture does not soak the foliage. Give the plants about 1–1.5 inches (2.5–3.8 cm) of water weekly.  Later in the growth cycle, too much or too little water can cause the blossoms and pods to drop prematurely. It is best not to water your green bean plants during the middle of day as evaporation can occur. Green bean plants grown in a container—whether indoors or outdoors—should be watered daily. Plants tend to need more than 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) of water each week. Try to keep the soil moist, and give the plants extra water if you notice the soil beginning to dry out. If the soil is nutrient-rich (and not sandy or clayey), you shouldn't need to add fertilizer more than once a month. Green beans grow well with minimal nutrients, and applying too much fertilizer could actually cause an overabundance of foliage yet a small yield of actual green beans. As a general rule, you should only apply fertilizer if the nutrient levels of your soil are particularly low in a given area.  If your soil is nutrient-deprived, you can fertilize the plants once a week with a light application of balanced, fast-release fertilizer. If your soil is somewhat on the sandy side, you might need to apply a fertilizer rich in nitrogen once the first seedlings form and once more once the plants reach their bud stage. Green beans prefer soils with a pH between 6.0 and 6.5. If your soil is especially acidic or basic, you might need to apply fertilizers formulated to balance the soil pH. Weeds can choke out green beans, making it difficult for them to emerge from the surface and strangling them once they do. Remove weeds as soon as you spot them to ensure a good crop of green beans.  When removing weeds, do not dig too deep. Green beans have shallow roots, and digging too deep into the soil can cause damage to these roots. Do not weed when the foliage is wet, since doing so would increase the risk of disease. There are a few pests and...

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Ежедневно поливайте растения, высаженные в открытый грунт. Поливайте бобы, растущие в горшках, раз в день. Время от времени вносите в почву удобрение. Пропалывайте сорняки по мере необходимости. Будьте готовы бороться с вредителями и болезнями.


Article in English: Water pooled outside the refrigerator might be caused by a dirty drain pan. Your drain pan should be cleaned about once a year. Water pooled inside the refrigerator might be caused by a clogged drain tube. Clean out a clogged drain tube by forcing a solution of water and baking soda or bleach through the tube with a basting syringe. The refrigerator should be turned off before attempting to clean the drain pan and tube. If your refrigerator is not level, things might not seal correctly, and the defrost drain might leak. The refrigerator was designed to operate correctly when level. Unplug the refrigerator, then place a level on top of the refrigerator. Check the back and front of the appliance and adjust the feet until it is level throughout. If the water filter is not fitted properly, water may leak out. After unplugging your refrigerator, remove and reinstall the water filter. Also check for cracks in the water filter head and housing. If there are damages, your filter head or housing will need to be replaced.

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Осмотрите дренажную трубу и поддон. Проследите, чтобы холодильник стоял на ровной горизонтальной поверхности. Проверьте водяной фильтр.


Article in English: Water several times a week throughout the summer, except when your region gets heavy rain. Water deeply from the base of the plants and allow the ground to dry out before you water again. Use compost or a balanced, all-purpose fertilizer each year in the spring. Depending on your soil conditions, you may want to fertilize them again when the flowers first begin to open. to increase flowering and air circulation. Cut off some of the oldest, largest branches as close to the ground as possible at the end of winter or after flowering in late spring. Take branches from different areas, including the center, to open the bush up where needed. Never remove more than 1/3 of the branches at any one time.  Remove diseased or damaged branches and suckers sprouting up from the base as soon as you discover them. Cut off dead flowers to prevent the plant from putting resources into forming seeds. Prune the bush again in the fall after flowering is done to shape it or remove branches with low flower production.

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Поддерживайте сирень политой. Удобряйте сирень весной. Регулярно обрезайте сирень, чтобы увеличить цветение и циркуляцию воздуха.


Article in English: Water warts appear as pink colored, dome-shaped lumps, which can appear anywhere on the body. The warts tend to grow in clusters, leading to pear or dome shaped clumps.  The most characteristic feature of water warts is that they have a visible hole or point right in the center. The medical term for this is "central umbilication". Water warts should not feel painful, but the virus may trigger an immune response, causing the wart and the surrounding skin to feel itchy. The water wart virus is contagious, meaning it can easily be transmitted from one person to another.  The water wart virus can be transmitted through fomites (inanimate objects capable of carrying infectious organisms) such as towels, bedsheets, doorknobs, clothing, etc. The virus may also be transmitted through sexual contact. The water wart virus can also spread from one part of your body through the other, via auto-inocculation. This happens when you scratch or touch an existing wart, and then touch other parts of your body, causing multiple lesions. This common viral disease has a higher incidence in:   Children: Children are particularly susceptible to auto-inoculation, and may have widespread clusters of lesions. The water wart virus spreads most easily through direct skin-to-skin contact, but kids can get it by touching objects that have the virus on them, such as toys, clothing, towels, and bedding. It can also spread in water, so kids often get water warts from swimming in a public pool.   Sexually active adults. Water wart infections are often transmitted through sexual intercourse and affect the genitals, buttocks, lower abdomen and inner thighs. In rare cases, infections are also found on the lips, mouth and eyelids.  People with immune deficiencies: People whose immune systems have been weakened by HIV, cancer treatment, or long-term steroid use are more vulnerable to infection by the water wart virus. Since water warts are contagious and can spread to other body parts, an infected person should follow a number of precautions to...

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Что представляет собой контагиозный моллюск, и как он ощущается. Способы передачи контагиозного моллюска. Факторы риска заражения контагиозным моллюском. Меры по предотвращению распространения контагиозного моллюска.


Article in English: Water where you aren't easily visible can prove dangerous. A shark may not realize that you are a human and mistake you for food. This could result in a shark bite. Stay close to the shore. Try to stay away from steep drop offs and channel openings. Sharks are known to congregate in these places. While sharks are in the entire ocean, the most shark encounters seem to happen at certain beaches. A section of beach in Volusia County, Florida is well-known for its high number of shark encounters. Beaches in California, South Africa, and Australia also have a greater number of shark interaction. Research which beaches are known for sharks, and stay away from those beaches. These two times of day are the most active times of day for sharks. This is when they are feeding. Swimming, diving, and surfing during these times, especially in waters where sharks are known to be, can be dangerous. You are more likely to get bitten if you interrupt a shark's feeding time. Be cautious during full and new moons, too. These lunar cycles are when the tides are highest and may alter a shark's breeding or behavioral pattern. Be careful when swimming, diving, or surfing in spots with lots of seals. Seals are one of the main sources of food for sharks, so your chances of encountering a shark increase in these areas. You might also run the risk of a shark mistaking you for a seal and accidentally biting you. Sharks are more likely to bite a single person than a group. Swim, dive, and surf with another person. If that isn't possible, stay close within the sights of lifeguards. If you want to go diving to swim with sharks, always go with someone who is experienced in swimming with sharks. They can help ensure your safety. Learn about how to behave around sharks before diving with sharks, and learn as much about sharks as you can beforehand. Blood can attract sharks, so don't go into the water if you have a fresh cut or wound. If you are menstruating, consider waiting until you are finished, or wear a leak-proof tampon. Also refrain from...

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Не плавайте в темной мутной воде. Не посещайте пляжи, известные частыми встречами с акулами. Не плавайте в океане в сумерках. Держитесь подальше от тех мест, где обитает много тюленей. Никогда не погружайтесь в воду в одиночку. Не погружайтесь в воду, если у вас идет кровь. Не погружайтесь в воду, не сняв с себя блестящие предметы. Не паникуйте в воде. Используйте специальные защитные купальные костюмы.


Article in English: Water works to flush out toxins in your system and keep your body hydrated so that it can fight against the things that are ailing it. Although it is important to drink water on a regular basis, it is especially important to do so when you’re sick. Make sure you have a glass of water with you at all times, and that you are drinking it at least every hour. Take small sips of water or chew on ice chips if drinking a glass of water all at once is too much for you. If you're nauseous and vomiting, you’ve probably lost a lot of fluids and are having a difficult time keeping fresh ones down.  Sports drinks are enhanced with electrolytes, which your body needs for a speedy recovery. Grab your favorite flavor and take small sips after throwing up to help replenish your body’s electrolyte and fluid supplies. While many juices can be filled with sugar and flavors that are hard on an upset stomach, cranberry juice offers some nutrients without the sugary punch. Drink cranberry juice when suffering from nausea, especially when you haven’t been able to eat any food. This sweet and sour combination works to settle your stomach quickly, without a ton of necessary fluids, Mix a teaspoon of lemon juice with a teaspoon of warm honey. Slowly sip the juice-like liquid over several minutes. You can take this mixture multiple times a day if your nausea doesn’t subside. Cinnamon has been used for decades as a natural remedy for nausea and vomiting. Mix ½ teaspoon of cinnamon with a cup of hot water and allow the mixture to steep. Drink the tea slowly several times a day until your upset stomach goes away. With a similarly autumn-esque flavor to cinnamon, cloves can also help to settle an upset stomach. Brew up a cup of clove tea by mixing a cup of hot water with a teaspoon of powdered cloves. Allow the mixture to steep for several minutes before straining out any large clove chunks. Ordinarily associated with cooking, cumin can actually work well in a nausea-fighting tea. Try a mug by mixing a cup of hot water with a teaspoon of...

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Пейте много воды. Попробуйте спортивные напитки. Выпейте клюквенного сока. Смешайте лимонный сок с медом. Выпейте чай с корицей. Попробуйте чай из гвоздики. Сделайте чашку чая с тмином. Выпейте чаю с мятой. Попробуйте имбирный эль. Выпейте немного сиропа колы. Пейте все жидкости медленно.


Article in English: Watermelon pieces can usually be kept frozen indefinitely at 0 °F (−18 °C). However, the fruit will degrade in quality as early as 10 months into storage. Watermelon frozen this way softens and loses a little sweetness during storage. It is best used as a liquid ingredient in smoothies and other recipes.

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Храните арбуз в морозильной камере вплоть до 12 месяцев.


Article in English: Watermelons are typically refrigerated at a temperature of 13 degrees Celsius (55 F).  Storing your fruit at 21 Celsius (70 F) will increase its lycopene and beta-carotene content (both of which are important antioxidants). A resealable bag or container is the best place for watermelon.  This will preserve its flavor and freshness. In a pinch, wrap your watermelon tightly in aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Some people advise against freezing watermelon altogether, since thawing or cutting open a frozen watermelon piece could cause the juice to drip out.  If you decide to live on the wild side and want to freeze your watermelon, place it in airtight containers or heavy-duty freezer bags.  The watermelon will stay good for 10-12 months.

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Храните целые и разрезанные арбузы в холодильнике. Храните разрезанный арбуз в герметичном контейнере. Хорошенько подумайте, прежде чем замораживать арбуз.


Article in English: Watson saw, but Holmes observed. By default, you probably have a habit of seeing your surroundings without processing the basic information. Observing the full details of a circumstance is the first step you need to take if you want to think like Sherlock Holmes. You need to know your limits. The human brain is not structured for heavily complex multitasking. If you really want to make meaningful observations, you cannot be involved in too many activities all at once as it distracts your mind from thinking.  Being engaged in observation allows the mind to persist longer and trains it to solve problems more effectively and efficiently. Staying engaged is actually one of the simpler aspects of observation. All you really need to do is focus only on the matter at hand. When you are making observations, only pay attention to that which you are observing. Leave your phone on silent and don't let your mind stray to that email you need to write later on or the Facebook comment you read an hour ago. If you tried to observe everything you saw in full detail, you would make yourself exhausted and overwhelmed in no time. You need to learn to observe your surroundings, but you also need to be selective about the things you focus your attention on.  Better quality is prized over better quantity. You need to learn how to observe things more thoroughly, not simply how to observe more things. The first thing to do in a situation is to size up what areas are vital and which are of no consequence. This takes practice, and there is not much else you can do to hone your ability to distinguish one from the other. Once you determine which aspects are essential, you need to observe them down to the smallest details. If the areas you observe do not provide you with the sort of detail you need, you may need to slowly expand your field of observation to other aspects of the situation you previously ruled out as being inconsequential. By nature, humans tend to have biases and preconceptions that influence they way they perceive things....

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Выучите разницу между просмотром и наблюдением. Будьте сфокусированы и полностью сосредоточены. Будьте избирательны. Будьте объективны. Не ограничивайте свои наблюдения одним органом чувств. Медитируйте. Испытывайте себя. Делайте записи.


Article in English: Watts are a measure of power, or how fast energy is used (energy over time). Joules is a measure of energy. In order to convert from watts to joules, you need to specify a length of time. The longer a current flows, the more energy it uses. A 1 Watt device consumes 1 Joule of energy every 1 second. If you multiply the number of watts by the number of seconds, you'll end up with joules. To find out how much energy a 60W light bulb consumes in 120 seconds, simply multiply (60 watts) x (120 seconds) = 7200 Joules. This formula works for any form of power measured in watts, but electricity is the most common application.

Summary in Russian:

Мощность и энергия. Для вычисления энергии (Дж) умножьте мощность (Вт) на время (с).


Article in English: Wax over the entirety of the area you just covered with base coat. Rub the edge of the wax onto the board in small, 3 to 6 inch (7.6 to 15.2 cm) circles, or using any of the techniques listed above. To be safe, try using a different-colored topcoat wax than your basecoat. If your topcoat wax is the same color as your basecoat it will be harder to tell where you have applied it, so be sure to wax in one direction if this is the case. Run your wax comb through the wax on your board. Run the comb in diagonal crosshatch lines to rough up the wax and allow you to grip to your board even better. Be sure to run it through all of the wax on the board. Use the wax comb each time you surf if you haven't applied a new topcoat. Sometimes, your wax will get flat and lose some of its traction. If you don't want to apply a new layer of topcoat, take the comb-side of your comb and make a crosshatch pattern using diagonal scrapes. This will make the wax harden and stick to the board better. You're officially ready to surf.

Summary in Russian:

Нанесите воск, соответствующий температуре. Почистите воск. Обрызгайте доску холодной водой.


Article in English: Wax splatters are difficult to clean, and even if you manage to scrape them off, there may still be some residue. Make cleaning easier later on by covering your counter with some newspaper. You can also use other protective coverings, such as plastic bags, paper bags, or plastic tablecloths. Tin cans, old tea tins, and mason jars are all great choices here. Make sure that whatever container you choose can withstand heat. Even though the flame won't be directly touching the material, it will still get hot.  Wash the container with warm, soapy water, even if it looks clean. Old candle jars are another great option. Be sure to remove all of the old wax first, however. If you are using a mason jar, choose one that has a wide mouth; it will be easier to work with than the kind with the standard, narrow mouth. This will help you figure out how much essential oil to use. Keep in mind that different types of waxes may require different ratios of wax to essential oil, so double-check the instructions that came with your wax. Use a candle-making or candy-making thermometer to gauge the temperature. Double-check the instructions that came with your wax to find out exactly what temperature it should be heated to, as different kinds of wax have different melting points.  Microwave: put the wax into a glass measuring cup, then heat it at 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until melts.  Stove: Fill a pot with a 2 inches (5.1 cm) of water, then set a metal pitcher into it. Add the wax to the pitcher, and bring the water to a boil. Stir the wax often as it melts. There are 2 ways that you can do this. The professional way would be to add some pieces of candle-making dye. It comes in little bricks, which you can get at a craft store or online. Continue heating the wax until the dye melts and blends in completely. Alternatively, you can add in some crayon shavings instead.

Summary in Russian:

Застелите рабочую поверхность газетами. Выберите стеклянную или металлическую емкость для свечи. Взвесьте воск на кухонных весах. Растопите воск и нагрейте его выше 80 °C. При желании окрасьте воск.


Article in English: Waxing can be painful, but it is quite effective at reducing body hair growth. Since the hair is removed from the root, the hair grows back finer, thinner, and slower. You can either buy wax to apply yourself at home or go to a spa or salon to get a professional wax treatment.  There are two different kinds of wax. If you are waxing at home, make sure you get hard wax for sensitive areas such as your face, underarms, and bikini area. Soft wax can be used on heartier areas, such as your legs, back, chest, and arms. You can buy wax you heat in the microwave and fabric strips in most major retailers. You can also buy premade wax strips if you don't want to deal with melting your own wax. One of the main downsides is that waxing should only be done about once every two weeks. This means that the body hair must be left to grow for that long. This can be uncomfortable at first, especially in problem areas, but over time, the hair growth should be reduced enough to make it harder to notice. If your hair growth is still too much, you can also remove the hair as well. Although there is a persistent myth that shaving makes hair grow back thicker and faster, there is no scientific fact behind this claim. Shaving an area will reduce the amount of hair for the time being while you wait for the hair to be reduced by other means. This method can cause irritation. Make sure, if you shave, to put plenty of shaving cream or lather on the area you shave in order to loosen the hair follicles and reduce skin irritation. Depilatory creams are chemical creams that dissolve the hair upon application. These creams used to smell awful and make your skin sting upon application, but developments in recent years have made many change to this method of hair removal that have made them more comfortable and pleasant to use. These creams, such as Nair, dissolve the hair above the skin. Although your hair may grow back a little faster than with waxing, the hair may be finer and lighter due to the bleaching qualities in many of these creams. ...

Summary in Russian:

Воск. Бритье. Используйте депиляционный крем.