Dull razors can cause nicks or cuts while shaving, due to the extra pressure you’ll have to put on them to be effective. They can drag harder against skin and become irritating. Use a sharp, fresh, high-quality razor. Disposables with one blade might not be the best option. Instead, try a razor with at least 3 blades. There are online services that will send you blade cartridge refills for much cheaper than normal drugstore prices. These services are great options for those who want to use a sharp, fresh blade each week. You will want to lubricate the razor as it moves over your skin to prevent it from causing nicks or cuts, so using a layer of shaving cream or soap can help with this. Because the soap or cream will gather on the razor, you’ll want to rinse the razor after each pass to keep it from clogging and becoming less effective.  You can also try using a little bit of hair conditioner instead of shaving cream or soap. This works just as well. The less hair you have on your underarms already, the more cream, soap, or conditioner you’ll want to apply to protect your skin. Generally, though, an even, thin layer will do well enough. Unlike shaving other parts of the body, shaving the underarms can require shaving in all directions instead of just one. Shave up, down, and side to side to remove all unwanted hair. Your shaving cream or soap will help you see better where you’ve already shaved and help you avoid missing any areas. Be careful not to press too hard when shaving. Keep your touch gentle to avoid nicks and cuts. Some antiperspirants and deodorants contain moisturizers that can help soothe the skin after shaving, so you can try one of those. Alternatively, you can apply a thin layer of a gentle moisturizing cream or lotion. Try something made specifically for sensitive skin, as this might be better for your underarms. You may have to try a few different after-shave routines until you find the one that best suits you. For example, if deodorant or antiperspirants alone aren’t soothing enough, try...

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Используйте острую бритву. Нанесите на кожу крем для бритья или мыло. Сбривайте волосы под произвольным углом. После бритья используйте увлажняющее средство для кожи. Попробуйте брить подмышки во время приема душа.


Dump in 1 tablespoon (14.3 grams) of salt for every cup (250 milliliters) of water you use. Make sure the caramel is completely submerged under water. Do not dump the water out beforehand, no matter how murky or dingy it may look. By now, the salt should have weakened the stuck-on caramel, causing it to lift off the sides of the pot as soon as the water heats up. Gently scrub the sides of the pot with a dish sponge. Any remaining caramel should lift off without much difficulty. Use running water to remove any residual flakes of caramel.

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Необходимо наполнить миску или кастрюлю соленой водой. Оставьте соленую воду в кастрюле на всю ночь. На следующий день следует прокипятить соленую воду в кастрюле. Слейте соленую воду. Ополосните кастрюлю.


Dump out the ants and remaining contaminated food. Immediately close the bag and take outside. This helps keep the ants from crawling back out and getting back into the food. Ants leave pheromones behind that attract more ants, so make sure to thoroughly wash out the bowl with hot water and detergent. If the bowl is dishwasher friendly, you can put it through your dishwasher. After removing the ants, clean the area around the food. You have to remove the pheromone trail so ants from the colony won't return. Try using vinegar or lemon juice to erase the scent and deter future ants from approaching. You can also mop the area around the food container, or the entire kitchen floor. You can use what you normally use to mop, or use dish soap. Look for a shallow container that is wider than the cat food bowl. You can use a silver tray, a cake pan, a pie pan, a roasting tray, or anything else that will fit the cat bowl in.  Make sure the container you put the cat bowl in isn't too big. However, there should be about an inch between the edge of the moat and the food bowl. This distance helps keep ants away.  Some companies manufacture bowls that already incorporate the moat around the bowl's edge. These are great and easy to use and the entire bowl can be picked up and cleaned in one go. However, if you don't want to spend the money on that before seeing if it works, you can try this DIY method. Place a small amount of water in the moat container. You don't want to fill it too high so it spills into the food, but want enough water to provide a barrier for the ants. Ants aren't good swimmers, so it should drown or deter the ants from crossing. To help keep ants from crossing the water, try placing some vegetable oil, lemon essential oil, or dishwashing soap into the moat water. But only add dishwashing liquid if the space between the moat and food bowl is too small for the cat to drink from. Put the food bowl in the water. Make sure there is at least a 1-inch space between the edge of the moat and the food bowl. Fill...

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Избавьтесь от муравьев, которых вы найдете в миске с кормом. Вымойте миску. Помойте место для кормления, чтобы избавиться от феромоновых следов и убедиться, что другие муравьи не доберутся по ним до миски. Найдите подходящую для «рва» посуду. Наполните посуду водой. Поставьте миску для корма в посуду с водой. По мере необходимости выливайте из посуды старую воду и наливайте новую. Поддерживайте описанный процесс.


Dump the baking soda directly into the water. Try to spread it evenly throughout the bowl so it covers all of the surfaces. Wait until the baking soda sinks to the bottom of the toilet before moving on. Slowly pour the vinegar into your toilet. Work in a circular pattern so the vinegar evenly distributes throughout the bowl. As it mixes with the baking soda, it will start to fizz and bubble due to a chemical reaction. Make sure not to add the vinegar so fast that the fizz goes over the edge of your toilet or else you’ll have a bigger mess to clean up. As the vinegar and baking soda react, they’ll break down the clog so it can fit through your pipes more easily. Use another bathroom or wait until 1 hour has passed before trying to flush it. If the water still doesn’t go down, try adding the same amount of baking soda and vinegar, but let it sit overnight.

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Насыпьте в унитаз 1 стакан (230 г) пищевой соды. Налейте в унитаз 470 мл уксуса. Через час смойте воду в унитазе.


Durant shoots the ball. A lot. If you want to start shooting like KD shoots, start taking lots of shots and upping your shooting average. Focus more during practice on pure shooting drills and less on dribbling or other types of exercise. The jump shot is key to Durant's success and his playing style. Don't hog the ball, wait for high-probability attempts at a range you're sure you can hit from. Unlike Kobe, who makes plays from scratch, Durant's a team player who waits for the play to come to him. Like lots of high-scorers, Kevin Durant is deadly on the inside. His drive and his dribbling skills on the cut aren't necessarily his most famous attributes, but shot-diagrams prove that the majority of his points come from inside. His tremendous height makes his inside play aggressive and high-probability, especially when matched with his outside accuracy. Shot charts show that the majority of Durant's points come from his right side, both in the paint and outside 3-point range. While he's accurate, or at least at the league average from all over the court, he's most deadly from the right side. Again, one of the Durant trademarks is his smarts, and knowing where the high-probability shots are and when to take them. Durant is less accurate from long-range when he's lined up straight on, and takes less attempts from that location on the court. To shoot like Durant, take it on an angle when you're in long-range, or cut into the paint. If you want to shoot like Durant, there's no quick fix. You've got to start working on a regular shooting routine, practicing until you've got a jump shot you can take in your sleep. Practice on your strong side and your weak side, practice after running sprints when you're exhausted and can barely lift your arms, practice three pointers, turn-around jumpers, and free throws. Practice constantly.

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Делайте множество высоковероятных попыток. Занимайте позицию полусреднего нападающего боулера. Бросайте с вашей сильной стороны. Тренируйтесь постоянно.


During a depressive episode, it may be hard for the person to accomplish large goals, so setting small manageable goals may help. Accomplishing a small goal may also help the person feel better. For example, if the person is complaining that she needs to clean her whole house, then you might suggest just tackling something small like a coat closet or bathroom. When someone is depressed, it may be tempting to turn to negative coping mechanisms, such as alcohol, isolating oneself, or not taking medications. Instead, try to encourage the person to use positive coping mechanisms. For example, you can suggest calling their therapist, doing a little exercise, or engaging in a hobby when a depressive mood strikes. Encouraging the person during depressive phases will help them to know that someone there cares. Make sure that you avoid making promises or relying on clichés when you encourage your friend or the person.  For example, don’t say, “Everything will be fine,” “It’s all in your head,” or “When life give you lemons, make lemonade!”  Instead, say things like, “I care about you,” “I am here for you,” “You are a good person and I am happy that you are in my life.” During depressive phases, the person may prefer to stay in bed, isolate themselves, or just watch TV all day. Do your best to help the person establish a daily routine so that they always have something to do. For example, you might establish a time for your the person to get up and shower, a time to go get the mail, a time to take a walk, and time to do something fun, like reading a book or playing a game. During depressive phases, people are more prone to thoughts of suicide. Make sure that you take any comments about suicide seriously. If the person is acting suicidal or indicating that they have plans to kill themselves and/or harm others, then call emergency services for help. Do not try to deal with someone who is suicidal or violent on your own.

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Предложите двигаться к небольшой цели. Предлагайте положительные методы борьбы с депрессией. Оказывайте искреннюю поддержку. Создайте заведенный порядок. Замечайте суицидальные наклонности.


During a free kick when you strike a stationary ball, angle yourself to prepare to kick the ball with your stronger foot. Otherwise, when dribbling with the ball, push the ball ahead of you and towards your kicking foot.  Shift yourself and the ball to get the proper kicking angle. For example, when kicking the ball with your right foot, shift your body to the left or while running push the ball ahead so it is in front of your right big toe. Contacting the ball slightly to the right or left of center will generate full contact with less sway than a strike dead-center. As you approach the ball for the kick, shorten your strides. This is simplest to do when the ball is set and can be seen when professional players take free kicks. During a run, quickly shorten your strides right before you choose to shoot for more power and control. Continue running until you reach the ball. The foot you’re not using to strike the ball needs to be set right next to the ball, not behind it. This brings your body over the ball. If you stay behind the ball, you will have a tendency to lift the ball and miss the target or hit the ball with your toe. As you plant your non-kicking foot, point it in the direction you want the ball to go. Pointing your foot the wrong way makes kicking feel awkward, prevents you from maximizing your power, and can send the ball in a direction you did not intend for it to go. Pointing your foot towards the ball will cause your foot to get in the way. Point too far to the side and you’ll lose control of the ball. Right before you kick it, glance down at the ball. Focus on kicking with the proper technique instead of generating power or watching the spot you want the ball to hit. This will help you keep your body over the ball and prevents you from lifting the ball.

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Установите мяч. Делайте разбег коротким шагом. Приземлитесь на опорную ногу рядом с мячом. Расположите опорную ногу по направлению предполагаемой траектории полета мяча. Прямо перед моментом удара сосредоточьте взгляд на мяче, а не на цели.


During a heated argument, it can be tempting to say some hurtful things.  Instead of attacking with your words, carefully select what you want to say and make it a constructive message.  You can still speak your mind and express yourself honestly, so long as you aren't using your message to hurt your partner.  Use “I” statements such as “I feel....” or “I would like...” Ask for input.  Say something like “What do you think about...” Listen carefully and openly to anything your spouse might say. Be honest and speak your mind in a calm and fair manner. When things get too emotional, a discussion might turn into a shouting competition.  Yelling at one another will do another but cause harm to the relationship.  Loud outbursts should be avoided at all costs when trying to improve your marriage.  Yelling will not convey any useful message you may have hoped to get across. You are allowed to have and feel emotions.  However, they cannot become angry outbursts during a discussion. If one person tries to make all the choices in a relationship, it can lead to the other party feeling dis-empowered or undervalued.  Choices that can involve both people, should.  Try to keep both your own and your spouse's needs in mind when discussing any plans.  Work towards options that are best for both partners. Don't try to force a choice to get your way.  Decisions should be cooperative, not competitive. Whenever your spouse is talking to you, practicing active listening can help her feel like she is being heard.  You will be able to more fully engage in a conversation with your spouse by carefully listening to what she is saying and giving cues that you are paying attention.  Restate things your spouse has said.  "I just want to make sure I understood..." Summarize what you heard.  "It sounds like..." Use encouragers like "oh", "I see", or "mmhmm" Validate what is being said.  "I'm glad you brought this up." Allow for silences.  Don't jump in the moment your spouse is done talking. Passive-aggressive behavior is when you may act...

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Общайтесь конструктивно. Не кричите. Принимайте решения вместе. Активно слушайте. Избегайте пассивно-агрессивного поведения.


During a manic episode, a person with bipolar disorder may become over stimulated or irritated by long conversations or certain topics. Try to talk to the person in a calming way and avoid engaging in an argument or lengthy discussion about something. Try not to bring up anything that might trigger the person’s mania. For example, you might want to avoid asking about something that is stressful for the individual or a goal that the person has been trying to accomplish. Instead, talk about the weather, a TV show, or something else that is unlikely to stress the person. During a manic phase, the person may feel like they only need a few hours of sleep to feel rested. However, not getting enough sleep may make matters worse. Try to encourage the person to sleep as much as possible at night and to take naps during the day if needed. Taking walks with your the person during manic episodes can be a good way to help them use excess energy and provide a good opportunity for the two of you to talk as well. Try to invite the person to go on a walk with you once per day or at least a few times per week. Regular exercise can also help when someone is having symptoms of depression, so try to encourage exercise no matter what the person’s mood is like. During manic episodes, the person may be prone to impulsive behavior such as drug use, shopping in excess, or going on a long trip. Try to encourage the person to think a bit longer before making any major purchases or starting a new project when they are in the midst of a manic episode.  If overspending is often an issue, then you might encourage the person to leave credit cards and extra cash at home when these episodes strike. If drinking or using drugs seems to intensify the situation, then you might encourage the person to avoid using alcohol or other substances. When someone is in the middle of a manic period, they may say hurtful things or try to start arguments with you. Try not to take these comments personally and do not engage in arguments with the person. Remind...

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Постарайтесь обеспечить спокойствие. Побуждайте друга регулярно отдыхать. Ходите на прогулки. Замечайте импульсивное поведение. Не принимайте замечания на свой счет.


During a manic period, feelings of euphoria, creativity, and heightened awareness are common. Manic periods may last a few hours or stretch on for days or weeks. The Mayo Clinic describes the following signs of mania:  Having a feeling of being "high," - so high, in some cases, that one feels invincible. This is often accompanied by the feeling that one has special powers or is godlike. Dealing with racing thoughts. Thoughts may jump from subject to subject so quickly that it's difficult to keep up or concentrate on one thing. Talking so quickly that others can't make sense of what one is saying, and feeling jumpy and restless. Staying up all night or sleeping for only a few hours at a time, but never feeling tired the next day. Exhibiting reckless behavior. During a manic episode, a person might sleep with several people and not use protection. They may gamble large amounts of money or make risky business investments. An individual might also spend money on large, expensive items, quit a job, and so on. Exhibiting extreme irritability and impatience with others. This can escalate into starting arguments and picking fights with people who don't go along with one's ideas. In rare cases, delusions, hallucinations, and visions can occur (e.g. believing to hear the voice of God or an angel). For those with bipolar disorder, the periods of depression are longer and more frequent than periods of mania. Watch for these symptoms:  An inability to experience pleasure, joy, or even happiness. Feelings of hopelessness and inadequacy. Feelings of worthlessness and guilt are also common. Sleeping more than normal and feeling tired and sluggish all the time. Gaining weight and having changes in appetite. Experiencing thoughts of death and suicide. A hypomanic episode is an abnormally and persistently elevated mood that lasts for four days. It can also include irritability and other symptoms. Hypomania is different from a manic episode in that it is usually less severe. Watch out for:  Feelings of elation Irritability...

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Распознайте признаки мании. Знайте симптомы биполярной депрессии. Научитесь узнавать признаки гипомании. Научитесь узнавать признаки смешанного расстройства.


During a pelvic exam your doctor is likely to do several things which will help evaluate whether you have ovarian cancer. These include:  Inspecting your abdomen and genitals. Feeling your uterus and ovaries by putting gloved fingers in your vagina and simultaneously using the other hand to press your uterus and ovaries against the fingers in your body.  This may be slightly uncomfortable, but should not cause pain. Looking inside your vagina with a speculum Depending upon what your doctor found during the pelvic exam, it may be advisable to get more information through additional tests. These tests can help the doctor evaluate the size and shape of your ovaries:  An ultrasound An X-ray A CT scan An MRI scan Some types of ovarian cancer cells make a protein referred to as CA125. This means that high levels of it may signal cancer. This is, however, not a screening test – it is used when there is already a concern for cancer. Other conditions can also raise the level of this protein, so it must be done in connection with other tests. Some other conditions that elevate the level of this protein are:  Endometriosis Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Fibroids Pregnancy These tests will let the doctor test directly for cancerous cells:  Laparoscopy. During this procedure the doctor inserts an tiny camera through a little cut in your abdomen and looks at the ovaries directly. A biopsy. The doctor may take a small sample of tissue from your ovaries and test it to see if it is cancerous. Abdominal fluid aspiration. During this procedure the doctor uses a long needle to extract some fluid from your abdomen. That fluid will then be examined to see if it has abnormal cells in it.

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Пройдите осмотр у гинеколога. Проконсультируйтесь с врачом. Сделайте анализ крови. Для более подробной информации используйте инвазивные тесты.


During a physical examination for a hernia, the doctor should always have you stand up. While the he or she gently probes the swollen area, you'll be asked to cough, strain, or perform a movement to the best of your ability.  The doctor will evaluate the flexibility and movement in the area where a hernia is suspected. After assessment, he or she will be able to diagnose whether you have one, and what type of hernia you may have. This is the most common type of hernia, and happens when the intestines or bladder push the lower abdominal wall into the groin and inguinal canal. In men, this canal holds chords that connect to the testicles, and hernias are usually caused by a natural weakness in the canal. In women, the canal holds ligaments that keep the uterus in place. There are two types of inguinal hernia: direct and, more commonly, indirect.  Direct inguinal hernia: Place your finger on the inguinal canal — the crease along the pelvis where it meets the legs. You will feel a bulge that pops out toward the front of the body, and coughing will make the larger. Indirect inguinal hernia: When you touch the inguinal canal, you will feel a bulge going from outside towards the center of your body (lateral to medial).  This bulge may also move down towards the scrotum. Hiatal hernias happen when the upper part of your stomach pushes through the opening of the diaphragm, and into the chest. This type of hernia usually happens in people over 50 years old, though. If a child has a hiatal hernia, it's likely because of a birth defect.  The diaphragm is a thin sheet of muscle that helps you breathe. It's also the muscle responsible for separating the organs in the abdomen and in the chest. This kind of hernia causes burning sensations in the stomach, chest pain, and difficulty swallowing Though they can occur later in life, umbilical hernias commonly occur in newborns or babies less than 6 months old. They happen when intestines push out in the abdominal wall near the belly button or the navel. The bulge is especially...

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Узнайте, как врачи диагностируют грыжу. Выявите паховую грыжу. Хиатальная грыжа (грыжа пищеводного отверстия) чаще развивается у людей старше 50 лет. Проверьте, нет ли у ребенка пупочной грыжи. Если вы недавно перенесли операцию, учтите, что возможна послеоперационная грыжа. Научитесь распознавать бедренную грыжу у женщин.


During a seizure your dog will be disorientated and scared. You don't want to add to his stress by getting hysterical, shouting, or otherwise reinforcing the impression that he is right to be fearful. Alarming him only heightens his arousal and can prolong the episode. This is ultimately detrimental to a swift recovery.  During a seizure, your dog is in a highly sensitized state; noise, light, and sometimes even touch, can trigger a new stream of electrical impulses in the brain that fuel the fit. By staying calm you can assess the situation for trigger flashpoints, and act to make the environment calm and quiet. Make a note of the time. As soon as your dog starts to seizure, make a note of the time, and record when the fit ends. This is useful information for the veterinarian to build up a picture of how serious (or not) the seizure was. Also, when a pet is in the grip of a seizure, time seems to stand still; it can be reassuring to know what felt like a lifetime was actually only a minute or two. During a seizure, your dog will thrash around. Look around for nearby objects he might knock against and injure himself by, such as chair legs or electric fires. Where possible, move objects out of the way, rather than moving your dog – the latter will stimulate him. You may also wish to remove objects that you don't want broken or moved, whether they're a hazard to your dog or not. It's easy to remove objects from the room that are light enough to pick up, but for heavier objects like tables, rest a pillow against the offending areas to provide cushioning. Blankets and towels work, too, in a pinch.  If your dog is in danger of banging against a large object, a useful alternative is a duvet placed gently over your dog, leaving his head free. If he is banging his head on the floor, it is fine to slide a cushion beneath him to soften the knocks. It is an old wives' tale that a dog can swallow his tongue during a seizure. On no account should you put your hand in the mouth of a seizuring dog. He will not know what he...

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Сохраняйте спокойствие. Уберите такие предметы, которые могут повредить собаке. Используйте подушки, чтобы защитить свою собаку. Не кладите руку собаке в рот и не держите ее около собачьей пасти. Передвигайте собаку только в том случае, если она в опасности. Запишите видео.


During a tsunami, low-lying areas near the ocean are extremely vulnerable to the waves. You should know how at risk your family is before a disaster occurs, so you know how to prepare. Your parents will probably know if your home is a tsunami hazard area, but you should also know how high your street is above sea level and how far your neighborhood is from the coast and other areas where waves may occur. Those numbers usually help officials decide if you need to evacuate during a tsunami.  If you're not sure whether you live in an area that is at risk for a tsunami, visit your local emergency management department's website. There is usually a map or search engine that allows you to put in your address to determine if you're in a tsunami evacuation zone. Even if your home is safe, other areas that you visit regularly may be in danger during a tsunami. Find out how far above sea level and how far from the coast your school is. Your parents should know that information about the places they work too. While any area near an ocean coast can experience a tsunami, they usually occur most often in the Pacific Ocean because of the fault lines beneath the ocean there.  On average, only two tsunamis occur each year, and they only affect the area around the source. Large tsunamis that cause ocean-wide destruction occur much less frequently. Hopefully, you'll never have to worry about a tsunami or other natural disasters, but being prepared is the best way to keep yourself safe. Talk to your family about creating an emergency kit, so if you are trapped during a tsunami, you have everything you need, such as food, water, and medical supplies, to survive for several days. Place the items in an easy to carry container—a duffle bag, camping backpack, or unused trash can work well.  Your kit should have 3-gallons of water per person, per day. For evacuating, it should be 3 days worth. In case you're trapped in your home, it should be 2 weeks worth.  Pack the kit with non-perishable food that's easy to prepare, such as canned...

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Выясните насколько велик риск для вашего дома. Приготовьте экстренный набор вещей. Наметьте маршрут эвакуации. Изучите план эвакуации вашей школы. Подготовьте план связи с семьей. Запомните признаки приближения цунами.


During a water birth, a baby is delivered in a birthing pool filled with lukewarm water. Deciding on a birth plan is a highly personal choice. There are a variety of reasons women choose water births over conventional methods. Know the rationale behind water births before deciding to undergo the procedure yourself.  A baby spends nine months floating in an amniotic sac filled with fluids. Many women and doctors believe the transition from womb to world is easier on a child if they're submerged in water before being exposed to the open air. However, there is no research to support this and this is only opinion. For many women, water births can be less painful. Women who spend time in water during labor request pain-relieving drugs roughly half as much as women who use conventional methods.  Tearing of the perineum, the area between the vagina and anus, is common during birth. Warm water can soften these tissues, making them more malleable as the baby passes through. Tearing and damage may be less likely during water births.  For many women, warm water can feel soothing and reduce stress during labor. Warm water has also been known to stimulate the body's release of endorphins, a feel-good hormone.  Your weight is supported by water, making it easier to sit upright during delivery. This allows your pelvis to open to pass the baby during birth. A water birth can be performed in a hospital setting or at home. Depending on your preference, there are special considerations for each method.  If you decide to give birth in a hospital, you need to make sure the hospital is able and willing to accommodate a water birth. Many hospitals either have policies prohibiting water births or do not have the proper resources for water births. If you want to go the hospital route, you should make sure a water birth is allowed in your chosen hospital and with your OB/GYN or midwife. You may have to switch hospitals or doctors if you're set on a water birth and your doctor cannot provide one. The majority of water births are done...

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Поймите, почему некоторые женщины выбирают роды в воде. Определитесь, будете ли вы рожать дома или в больнице. Принимайте во внимание факторы риска.


During adverse weather conditions, it's essential to have a spare tire in the car at all times.  You should inspect your spare tire periodically to ensure that it's in good working condition — you don't want to blow a tire only to find that the spare isn't working! You should also ensure that your jack, wrench and wheel lock tool are all in a safe, secure position inside the car and that everyone in your household knows where this is. When your gas tank is at least half full, there is less of a chance that your fuel lines will freeze up in cold weather.  This happens when condensation forms on the sides of a near-empty fuel tank, drips down into the water, sinks to the bottom and freezes due to icy conditions. Keeping your gas tank at least half full at all times reduces the chances of this happening and also limits the possibility of getting stranded somewhere when you run out of fuel. It's a very good idea to keep an emergency kit in your car in case it breaks down and you get stranded in bad weather conditions.  The kit should include: boots, gloves, hats, some wool blankets, ice scrapers, defroster, a flashlight, salt or cat litter, jumper cables, a first-aid kit, some flares, bottles of coolant and washer fluid, and a radio. You should also include some non-perishable snacks (like unsalted canned nuts and dried fruit) and a bottle of water. Even if the water freezes, you can thaw it out or eat the ice in order to stay hydrated. You should also keep a phone charger in the car for your cell phone. If you live in an area that's covered in snow and ice all winter long, you should consider replacing your regular tires with snow tires during the colder months.  Snow tires are softer and more flexible that regular tires and also have a different tread shape, which gives them greater traction on snowy and icy surfaces. Alternatively, you could keep a set of tire chains in your trunk for driving in snowy, icy conditions. These are particularly necessary  in mountainous regions. You could also consider carrying a...

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Запасное колесо должно быть исправным. Бак всегда должен быть полон хотя бы наполовину. Соберите аварийный комплект и храните его в багажнике. Поставьте зимние шины. Что делать, если вы застряли.


During an MRI, you will be enclosed in a tube-like machine for up to an hour. If you are claustrophobic, this experience can cause a great deal of anxiety, and you may need a sedative before the test if you are anxious. Talk to your doctor about your claustrophobia before the exam to see if he or she may be able to prescribe you a sedative for the procedure. Certain metallic implants may effect the MRI scans. Talk to your doctor about any metal implants you have prior to the exam.  Cochlear (ear) implants, clips used for brain aneurysms, metal coils placed within blood vessels, any kind of cardiac defibrillator or pacemaker generally means you cannot be placed in an MRI machine.  Some metallic implants pose a some risk to health and safety and the accuracy of the exam. However, depending on how long the devices have been in place before the exam it might be safe to undergo the exam with some of the following in place: artificial heart valves, implanted drug infusion ports, artificial limbs or metallic joint prosthetics, implanted nerve simulators, metal pins, screws, plates, stents, and surgical staples. Certain health concerns should be taken into consideration before you have an MRI. Talk to your doctor about safety if you have any of the following conditions:  Pregnancy History of kidney problems Allergy to iodine or gadolinium History of diabetes Before your MRI, you should take your medication as normal leading up to the exam unless otherwise instructed. You should strive to maintain as normal a schedule as possible leading up to the MRI exam. Reading up on what happens during an MRI exam can help ease the anxiety of the procedure. Learn what to expect in the days leading up to the exam.  An MRI is a large tube with holes on either end. You'll be placed on a moveable table that slides into the tube while a technologist monitors you from another room.  Magnetic fields and radio waves provide an internal reading of your body, used to detect things like brain tumors or brain cancer, chronic conditions, and...

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Сообщите своему врачу, если вы страдаете клаустрофобией. Сообщите врачу о наличии у себя каких-либо металлических имплантатов. Оповестите врача о наличии проблем со здоровьем. Продолжайте принимать лекарства, не меняя режим. Знайте, чего ожидать. Следуйте указаниям, которые дал вам врач.


During an extended, absolute fast, your body will excrete a large amount of toxic waste during the first three days.  Shower or bathe every day, especially during these first three days. Brush your teeth more than usual during these first three days to ward off foul breath. Fasting is a time of close, personal communion between you and God. By appearing to others as though you are suffering, you invite pity and admiration, which could inflate your pride and make it difficult to approach God in a state of humility. You should not go more than three days without water. You can abstain from other fluids, such as juice or milk, but you should continue to drink water during the majority of an extended fast. Otherwise, you run the risk of causing serious dehydration, which is likely to result in severe health problems. People who skip a meal tend to feel grumpy. As such, it is to be expected that skipping many meals will make you even grumpier. Mind your emotional state, and if you feel ready to snap at the next person who approaches you, find a solitary space to pray and reflect instead. Casual walks are acceptable and encouraged, but fasting drains you of a great deal of energy, so you need to rest as often as you can. To the same end, you should also avoid any vigorous exercise. Medications, herbal drugs, and homeopathic remedies can cause complications during your fast, making side effects like nausea, restlessness, fatigue, dizziness, and headaches even worse. Note, however, that you should not stop any prescription medications without your physician's approval and supervision.

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Следите за своей личной гигиеной. Не принимайте на себя страдальческий вид. Продолжайте употреблять жидкость. Следите за своими эмоциями. Ограничьте активную деятельность. Старайтесь не принимать никаких лекарств.


During conversations with the flirtatious person, mention your boyfriend or girlfriend several times. Weave stories about your significant other into conversations. For example, if the offending “flirter” talks about how he or she would love to take you to a particular restaurant say, “I had an amazing time when "John" or "Sally" and I went to that restaurant –– it's where we fell in love.” Place one or two framed photos of your boyfriend or girlfriend on your desk, keep a photo in your wallet or pin up their photo where you work. Again, if you aren't seeing anyone you can still “make-up” someone and use a photo of an attractive friend. It is not a good idea to create a fictional partner if you will see the flirter on a regular basis, as your lie will be more obvious and potentially cause more problems. If you have a serial flirter in a social context, wear a t-shirt printed with your beloved's face and include text such as "My fiancé" or "My better half" or "I love my boyfriend/girlfriend". Never be available to make plans with the person who is flirting with you. That will only encourage the behavior. Instead, talk about plans you have with your boyfriend or girlfriend.  If you don't have a partner at the moment, use other excuses that fill up your calendar, such as work or family commitments, your pressing hobby needs or sporting activities (which don't allow visitors). If your flirter overhears you making plans to go out with friends and tries to insinuate themselves to come along, let your friends know in advance that they all need to ward off this person's attentions as a team. Your friends will do you proud if they know! That way you don't have to engage in building falsehoods or half-truths, which the flirter may detect anyway. Try saying to the flirter, "I don't want to sound mean, or rude, but I believe in being up-front and honest. I'm afraid I have to tell you, I'm not interested in going out with you. Sorry, but at least this way, we won't waste each other's time." If you genuinely like the...

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Намекните о вашей второй половинке, даже если у вас нет пары. Храните фотографии вашей второй половинки на видном месте. Обсудите планы на выходные, подчеркивая, что вы проведете их с кем-то другим. Иногда лучше быть очень откровенным - в хорошем смысле этого слова, разумеется.


During dry weather, water your compost pile with a garden hose to keep the inside moist. Avoid creating standing pools of water. The compost should be damp enough that when you can pick up a handful of compost and squeeze, only a few drops of water drip out. If you’re in the middle of a rainy spell, you may not need to water the compost pile for 3–4 weeks at a time. Check it every few days to make sure it hasn’t dried out. Dig the tip of the pitchfork or shovel into the bottom of the pile of compost and turn clockwise to mix the compost. Continue mixing until the whole pile has been turned through. The top layer should be buried and the leaf compost should look fresh and wet on the top.  Turning the compost pile allows the leaves to decompose uniformly and keeps a good mixture of oxygen throughout the pile. The heat that forms inside the moist pile of leaves and clippings is often called “cooking.” When the material has finished composting and is ready to use, it will have a rich, earthy smell, and should feel thick and crumbly. You should no longer be able to pick out single leaves or grass blades. To use the compost, deposit a 3–4 in (7.6–10.2 cm) layer on top of the soil in your garden or flower pots.  Mix the compost in to the garden topsoil with your fingers. Although compost is a great way to increase the organic content of soil, it doesn’t quite have the same nutritional value as a store-bought fertilizer.

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Раз в неделю опрыскивайте компост водой из шланга, чтобы он оставался влажным. Раз в две недели переворачивайте компост лопатой или вилами. Добавьте готовый компост в садовую почву через 4–9 месяцев.


During exercise, the surrounding environment should be calm and devoid of noise or distractions. There should be no disturbances and the environment should be pleasant.  Also, there should be no crowds nearby, because this can make autistic individuals confused and worried. A natural environment with plants, greenery and fresh air works best. Instead of giving verbal instructions, it is better to give visual guidelines like pictures, videos, or images. Some autistic people get confused by spoken directions. However, they can easily understand instructions if provided with pictorial aids. For example, if you're going to play basketball with your loved one, show her TV programs or videos of people playing the game. Providing encouragement may be the most important aspect of your efforts. Get excited about exercise together. The best way you can encourage them is leading by example, getting involved in exercise and making it clear how much you enjoy it.  It may not seem fair to push your autistic family member to exercise, if you don't. Demonstrate the activity, showing how fun it is, and then let them try. Feeling encouraged yourself is a great start. Find out what kind of physical activity interests them. Many autistic people will be very open and enthusiastic about their specific interests, so maybe you can find a way to encourage them through their main interest.  Perhaps they enjoy watching sports on television, and you can get them involved in a safe, no-contact version in a sports program. Certain exercise programs or sports may build on their interests, and lead to the development of other exercise and fitness goals. If you have fun with them and congratulate them on doing something good for their health, they'll feel positively about the experience, and want to do it again.  Similarly, if the exercise is done incorrectly, gently show them the correct way to perform the exercise. If they didn't like it, tell them that it's okay, and you can try a different type of exercise the next time. Many caretakers...

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Убедитесь, что подросток находится в спокойной обстановке, в которой ему комфортно. Попробуйте давать подростку визуальные инструкции, чтобы увеличить способность к обучению. Необходимо поддерживать и приободрять подростка, чтобы он не терял присутствия  духа. Узнайте больше о хобби и увлечениях аутичного подростка, узнайте, какие физические упражнения или спорт нравится им больше всего. Обязательно приободряйте и хвалите подростка, когда он что-то делает правильно. Вы можете принять участие в специальных олимпийских играх. Пусть активный отдых станет частью вашего распорядка. Вы можете постараться ввести в программу танцы. Упражнения должны быть интересными и увлекательными. Попробуйте записать подростка на занятия боевыми искусствами. Вознаграждайте подростка за физическую активность. Постарайтесь использовать специальный метод обучения «подсказывание-и-исчезновение».


During high school, you’ll feel pressured to change your identity in order to fit in. Do your best to fight these feelings and give yourself permission to be who you want to be. High school gives you an opportunity to find yourself and grow as a person, but it’s important that those changes come from within.  Create a timeline that lists all the major things you want to accomplish during your life. When you’re being pressured to change, think about whether that change will help you meet your goals. If you’re dealing with a lot of pressure, find a quiet place where you can clear your mind and look at the situation with a critical eye. when times get tough. Having a good attitude will help you keep your spirits up even when it feels like life is falling apart around you. Remember: high school does not last forever, so try to stay calm and relaxed even during stressful periods. that suits you. Clothes play a major role in high school life, so try to find a style of dress that makes you feel happy. This can be whatever trendy clothes your friends are wearing, or it can be something entirely original. Feel free to experiment until you find something that feels just right.  If you have to wear a school uniform, try to give it your own flair by adding small and subtle accessories. If you're able to, modify the uniform or find loopholes in the dress code. Don't wear revealing or inappropriate clothes that violate your school's dress code, this could get you into trouble, which isn't a good way to spend your high school years. If you’re not enrolled in a gym class or involved in a sport, try to exercise every day for about 60 minutes. Though you may feel like your schedule is too jam-packed to pay attention to your body, remember that staying fit will make you feel happier while improving your appearance and school performance. Instead of doing traditional exercises like push-ups, try going on walks with friends or participating in physical games and sports, it keeps your mind clear and also gives you a break from the...

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Оставайтесь собой.  Сохраняйте положительный настрой Найдите  свой стиль. Регулярно занимайтесь физкультурой. Старайтесь спать 9–10 часов каждую ночь. При психических проблемах обращайтесь к школьному психологу. Находите время для занятий, которые вам по душе.


During interactions, make sure you monitor both the dog and the cat to make sure they are doing okay. It’s normal for them to be excited, or even a little bit upset, but you don’t want the animals to get too stressed out.  Some signs that your cat has had enough include pinned back ears, swishing tail back and forth, and growling sounds. If your dog stiffens, stares motionlessly at the cat, or starts barking uncontrollably, it might be time to separate the animals for the moment. You should watch your cat’s litterbox for signs about how the introduction is going. If the cat is using the litterbox normally, then it is probably relatively happy and feeling secure with the situation. If your cat is defecating outside the litterbox, it’s quite possible that the stress of the new dog may be causing it. In this case, you’ll need to slow down the introduction process.  Normal litterbox behavior means that your cat should be using the litterbox several times each day, with no accidents outside the box. Make sure that the dog cannot get into the cat's litterbox. It should also not be able to trap the cat in the litterbox area. You want to make the introduction experience as pleasant as possible so that both animals will associate the new pet with something happy or enjoyable. Try to give the cat and the dog treats during the introduction process, especially if they are behaving calmly. You should also use a soothing voice and stroke the cat during the introductions. Another person should do the same to the dog. This will also help to create a positive association with the other animal. You might want to consider using a baby gate to partition off part of the house. This way, the cat can jump over the gate and go relax in parts of the house that are inaccessible to the dog.  At the very least, make sure there are some tables, counters, or high shelves that your cat can jump on to escape from the dog if necessary. This will allow both animals to have the space they need as well as giving your cat the freedom to choose...

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Следите за языком тела обоих питомцев. Следите за привычкой кошки пользоваться туалетным лотком. Пользуйтесь системой позитивного подкрепления. Используйте детские калитки, чтобы у кошки была возможность убежать от собаки. Орошайте собаку из пульверизатора, когда она плохо ведет себя по отношению к кошке.


During its active growing season, oleanders need 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water per week. You may not need to water the plants often during a wet summer, but you should water them during a dry summer.  Even though established oleanders can resist drought conditions, they thrive when they receive an occasional deep watering. If the leaves begin to yellow, however, the plant is receiving too much water. Remove any leaves that have completely yellowed and allow the oleander to remain dry for a longer period of time. While harsh fertilizers are usually unnecessary, you can fertilize the oleander by spreading compost out from the base of the main stem to the space under the outermost branches. You could use a mild fertilizer with balanced amounts of phosphorus, potassium, and nitrogen in the spring if the soil is especially nutrient-deprived, but only do so within the first few years. After the plant establishes itself, switch to a light compost instead of an actual fertilizer. Apply a 2-inch (5-cm) layer of mulch each spring. In the late fall, remove this layer and replace it with another 2-inch (5-cm) layer.  Mulch added in the spring protects the plant against weeds and allows the roots to remain moist. Mulch added in the fall can help insulate the root system and protect the plant against cold weather. Use an organic mulch, like wood chips or grass clippings. Once a flower cluster dies, cut it off to encourage a longer bloom period overall. After flowers are spent, you should also cut off the stem tips to encourage better branching. Do not wait too late into the fall to do this, however. New growth needs several weeks to harden itself before the frost comes. In the summer, oleanders bloom on new growth, so it is best to do most of your heavy pruning in the early spring before the plant enters its active growing period.  You must remove wood that has been damaged by the cold, pests, or disease. Also remove overgrown and intertwined wood. During the spring, you should also remove suckers from the bottom of the plant...

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Поливайте регулярно в течение лета. Применяйте компост каждую весну. Добавьте мульчу. Обрежьте слегка после основного периода цветения. Проведите интенсивную обрезку весной. Будьте в курсе возможных вредителей и заболеваний.


During its first month or two, the chestnut tree will need 1 gallon (3.8 L) (4 L) of water each week. After the first month or two, you should still make sure that the tree receives 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water each week during the growing season. You do not need to water the tree when it loses its leaves and becomes dormant. Weeds and grasses should be kept at least 2 feet (0.61 m) (61 cm) away from new seedlings. For established trees, keep the ground bare all the way out to the ends of the tree's branches.  The best way to do this is by applying organic mulch around the tree. Mulch also helps the soil retain moisture. An herbicide can be used to get rid of weeds, as well, but you need to protect the trunk of the tree before you apply an herbicide to the area. You can apply fertilizer to the tree on a yearly basis starting its second year outdoors.  Do not fertilize the seedling when you plant it. Doing so will encourage leaf production, but the tree needs to focus its efforts on root production during this time. Use a standard fertilizer containing balanced amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (usually labeled as 10-10-10 fertilizer). During the tree's first two or three years, you should train it to follow a modified central leader form.  Pick a sturdy central, upright stem. This will be the tree's central leader. Pinch back, bend down, or cut off any other stems that compete with your chosen leader. Major scaffold limbs growing off your main stem should be spaced 1 foot (0.30 m) (30.5 cm) apart along the central leader, growing in a spiral rotation. After the tree establishes itself, trim the limbs so that the lowest still gives you enough room to mow under the tree. When the central leader reaches 6 to 8 feet (1.8 to 2.4 m) high, cut it down so that it is as short as a side branch. This will allow the tree to grow wider instead of higher. Chestnut blight is the only major disease you will need to worry about, but it can present a significant threat.  The fungus gathers around the trunk of the...

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Поливайте регулярно. Следите за сорняками. Удобряйте дерево в течение второго года. Подготовьте ветки. Остерегайтесь появления грибка. Не забудьте также защитить дерево от насекомых-вредителей.


During later stages of kidney disease, your doctor may recommend you to specialist capable of devising the best diet for your condition. These specialists are known as "renal dieticians."  Your renal dietician will work with you to reduce the stress on your kidneys while maintaining a balance between the fluids and minerals in your body. Most specialized diets will include elements similar to those described in this article. For instance, you might be instructed to reduce your intake of sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and protein. Most CKD and low GFR rates are caused or influenced by other underlying conditions. In such cases, you'll need to get these other ailments under control before you can raise your GFR.  High blood pressure and diabetes are the two most common causes. When the cause of kidney disease isn't easily identifiable, your doctor may administer additional tests to diagnose the issue. These may include urine tests, ultrasounds, and CT scans. In some cases, your doctor may recommend a biopsy to remove and evaluate a small sample of kidney tissue. When another condition causes kidney disease, or when kidney disease causes related problems, your doctor may prescribe certain medications to help treat your overall condition.  High blood pressure is often linked to low GFR, so you may need some type of blood pressure medication. Options include angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (captopril, enalapril, and others) or angiotensin receptor blockers (losartan, valsartan, and others). These drugs can maintain blood pressure while also reducing protein levels in your urine, allowing your kidneys to work less hard as a result. During late stages of kidney disease, your kidneys may not be able to produce an important hormone called "erythropoietin," so your doctor may need to prescribe drugs that can help remedy the problem. You may also need vitamin D supplements or other drugs to help control phosphorus levels since your kidneys will have difficulty filtering phosphorus in the body. All drugs are...

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Обсудите план лечения с нефрологом. Определите исходную причину вашего состояния. Медикаментозная терапия при заболеваниях почек. Обсудите с врачом другие лекарственные средства. Регулярно проверяйте СКФ. Узнайте о процедуре диализа. Узнайте о трансплантации почки.


During mating encounters, the male chases the female until she's exhausted, or sneaks up on her. The male erects his anal fin, and inserts it into the female’s underbelly to inject sperm. The injection can be done simply by the male bumping the female and swimming away. Mating can occur very quickly and often happens without the owners even noticing. While not all of these symptoms will be experienced by every pregnant guppy, the signs are a great starting point for trying to determine if your guppy is pregnant or not. Some additional symptoms of pregnancy among guppies include:  Shaking or shivering Rubbing itself up against things in the tank – the wall, leaves, decorations Refusal to eat This is one of the most common behavioral characteristics of a guppy that is about to go into labor. Your pregnant guppy will look like it is swimming, while remaining in the same spot in the tank. A guppy in labor may also try to hide from view or display certain aggressive behaviors like fin nipping.

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Отметьте для себя факт спаривания рыб. Обратите внимание на возможные признаки беременности. Посмотрите, не плавает ли рыбка на одном месте.


During mindfulness meditation, you will pay focused and intentional attention to the way you are feeling, in order to relax the body and mind.   It is important not to judge or analyze the thoughts and feelings that pop into your head while performing mindfulness meditation, just note them and let them go by. The center of your focus should be the physical sensations you are experiencing in the present moment, as you lie in bed. Get ready for bed, darken your room, and prepare to go to sleep. Begin your meditation by taking 5 long breaths, in through your nose, and out through your mouth.  Focus on the sensation of breathing, as your chest expands and your lungs fill with air.  As you breathe out, imagine exhaling the events and thoughts of the day along with the air. Take a moment to reflect on how your body and mind are feeling.  Take your time with this step and don't become concerned by the flood of thoughts that may occur, just take a few moments to observe them and let them rush by. This is not the time to try to solve problems.  If you feel yourself worrying about something, just observe the concern and move on. You can try to work out solutions to issues the next day, when you are well-rested and refreshed. Begin by concentrating on the points of contact between your body and the bed.  Is your weight equally distributed? Think about how your head is resting on your pillow, and how the blankets lie against your feet.  Listen to any sounds you can hear, including your own breath.  Observe the temperature of the room, and the way the air is circulating around your face. Does it feel light or heavy?  Are you experiencing any tension or pain?  Mentally scan your body from head to toe, thinking about areas of tension, and intentionally tensing and then relaxing them, as you might do in a progressive muscle relaxation exercise.  Repeat the body scan process several times, if needed, to relax any tense muscles. Pay attention to the rhythm as you inhale and exhale.  Focus on the physical sensations of...

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Что такое медитация сосредоточения? Лягте и устройтесь поудобнее. Дыхание. Прислушайтесь к ощущениям. Сосредоточьтесь на своем физическом теле. Подумайте о том, как вы ощущаете свое тело. Снова сосредоточьтесь на дыхании. Размышляйте о событиях дня структурировано. Снова сосредоточьте внимание на теле. Отключите тело. Наслаждайтесь ощущением расслабления и дайте себе погрузиться в сон.


During periods of stress, you may experience increased heart rate, sweating, tension of muscles, and often shallow breathing.  Deep breathing can help to decrease those negative symptoms of stress by helping to regulate your nervous system.  Start by placing one hand on your cheek and one hand on your stomach. Take a deep breath in through your nose, counting to 7 as you breathe in. Then, exhale through your mouth, counting to 7, while tightening your stomach muscles to exhale all of the air. Repeat the process 5 times with an average of one breath per 10 seconds. Negative thoughts can make social anxiety worse, so it is important to stop yourself when you have a negative thought. The next time you have a negative thought, don’t just let it go by. Take a moment to analyze the thought and try to see what its flaws are.  For example, a negative thought might be, “I am going to make a fool of myself in front of everyone when I give this presentation.” If you find yourself thinking something like this, ask yourself, “Do I know that I will make a fool of myself?” and “If I mess up, does that mean that people will think I’m dumb?”  Your answers to these questions should be “No” and “No” because you cannot know what people will think or do. The more likely outcome is that you will do a good job and no one will think you are dumb. Taking good care of yourself can help you to deal with your social anxiety. Eating well, getting enough sleep, and exercising regularly can help you feel better mentally and physically. Make sure that you are eating well, sleeping enough, and getting regular exercise to feel your best.  Eat a balanced diet that include plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein. Get between 7-9 hours of sleep per night. Exercise for 30 minutes three times a week. Limit caffeine and alcohol intake. Working through severe anxiety on your own can be hard. If you or a loved one has SAD, consider getting help from a licensed mental health professional. A mental health professional can...

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Практикуйте глубокое дыхание. Скажите стоп своему негативному мышлению. Проявляйте заботу к самим себе. Обратитесь за помощью к психологу-консультанту или психотерапевту. Узнайте у врача о возможности медикаментозного лечения.


During pregnancy, the outer muscles in your abdomen stretch to make room for the growing baby. After the baby is born, those muscles can stay stretched and separated, giving your stomach a pouched appearance. To get the muscles back into shape, use the following techniques:  Brace your stomach. Sit or stand up straight with your shoulders back and focus on tightening your stomach muscles and sucking your stomach in. Repeating this exercise throughout the day helps tighten the muscles over time. Make the exercise harder by using a weight. Hold a dumbbell outstretched in front of you while you tighten your stomach muscles. You can even use your baby as a weight.  Don't do crunches. Doing crunches can actually cause the muscles to stay separated, since it puts pressure in the wrong place. You can make your stomach look slimmer by avoiding foods and drinks that cause bloating and make your stomach look distended. Limit the following substances while you're trying to lose baby weight:  Salty foods. Salt causes water retention, so stay away from salty snacks like chips and pretzels. Carbonated beverages. Sodas, even plain soda water, causes gas, and can make your belly look bloated. Drinking water will help you lose water weight and flush toxins from your system. You'll look slimmer, and you'll feel more healthy and energetic. If drinking 8 glasses of water a day is tough for you, try getting water by drinking herbal tea and eating whole fruits and vegetables.

TL;DR in Russian:

Выполняйте правильные упражнения на пресс. Избегайте продуктов, вызывающих вздутие. Пейте много воды.


During psychotherapy, you express your thoughts and feelings about the traumatic experience that has caused your PTSD. The most common psychotherapy is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). CBT aims to help you overcome your negative thoughts about your experience and instead turn them into more positive or rational thoughts.  Talk therapy usually lasts up to 12 weeks but, in many cases, the therapy continues until you feel like you have overcome your PTSD. Psychotherapy can be done one on one or in a group, and it usually needs the support of the whole family for it to work. Ask your family to go to therapy with you if that is something you think you might benefit from. Psychotherapy, specifically CBT,  works because it addresses psychological issues directly and also provides you with practical advice on how to manage your life in the shadow of PTSD.   Therapy helps you to process what you are feeling—shame, anger, guilt—about the trauma you have experienced. Talk therapy can help you to understand why you feel the way that you do and can give you the tools to overcome those feelings. It will also provide you with ways to react in a healthy way to people, places, and things that remind you of the trauma you have experienced. This type of therapy falls under the category of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and focuses on facing your fears and memories head-on. It facilitates your confrontation with your fear by exposing you to the trauma once again (this time safety is guaranteed). The ultimate goal is to help you deal with your fear and to aid you in coping with the emotional distress you feel when the trauma comes back and haunts you. Through exposure therapy, you will learn how to control your memories and realize that they are nothing to be afraid of.  Mental imagery (picturing the trauma in your mind), visiting the place where the traumatic event happened, and encouraging you to write about your ordeal is all common tools of exposure therapy. This is another CBT technique that can help you to find a...

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Психотерапия как вариант лечения. Эффективность психотерапии в случаях с ПТСР. Попробуйте терапию экспозиции. Попробуйте когнитивную реструктуризацию. Пройдите тренинг по стрессоустойчивости. Групповая терапия.


During regular school hours, everybody is busy. Hence, it is a good idea to plan ahead of time, if you want to design a photo card for your teacher. Time goes fast, and things can take longer than expected, so be generous when you budget your time.  Depending on whether you want to use a photo printing service, or whether you need to ask people for photos, start at least two weeks in advance. Compare prices of photo printing services- often you can get good deals if you look around carefully. Look at photo cards online and compare designs- this will make picking one easier for you later. Most people have phone cameras or small digital cameras and take a lot of pictures. Still finding the right ones can be a bit tricky.  Look for pictures showing you and your teacher, for example on a field trip, or a school festivity. Check the school website for pictures of you and your teacher. Ask other teachers, your friends and parents if you have trouble finding photos. Even if you end up having a lot of different pictures from different occasions, you have to check them for quality.  Check whether you and your teacher are clearly visible and the photo is not blurry. Compare the formats of the digital files and see if they are supported by your program. Print the pictures out- sometimes you cannot tell on a computer screen how they come out printed. Now that you have come up with a selection of high-quality pictures, you need to decide which ones should actually go into the card's design.  Use pictures with as many smiles possible-memories of happy times will put your teacher in a good mood and make them smile! Decide on a number of pictures- too few can make the card look empty, too many will look crowded. Put the printed pictures together for a hand-made collage- this will help you visualize the final product. This can take a bit of time and effort. Remember though to have fun with it and use the creative potential these programs harbor.  Use a photo software for your collage, such as Photoshop, Picasa  or iPhoto  for...

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Заранее все спланируйте. Найдите цифровые фотографии. Фотографии должны быть высокого качества. Решите, какие фотографии использовать для своей открытки. Составьте цифровой коллаж на своем компьютере. Решите, желаете ли вы использовать шаблон. Перетасуйте фотографии, чтобы добиться лучшего вида. Распечатайте открытку (пропустите этот шаг, если вы воспользовались услугами фотоателье). Подождите 5 минут, пока высохнут фотографии. Сложите открытку в соответствии с ее дизайном. Напишите поздравление. Подарите открытку на День учителя!


During the abdominal palpation, the vet feels the bitch's tummy for the presence of puppies. The earliest date that this is likely to be successful is at least 21 days after mating. At this early stage the vet is feeling for an enlarged, thickened womb rather than puppies (which are like small blobs of jelly at this point).  The best time for abdominal palpation is day 28. This is because the puppies are now big enough to make a "bump" in the womb, much like beads strung along a necklace. By day 35, the each puppy is surrounded by his own fluid capsule and the vet feels something akin to a fluid string of sausages. Bear in mind that at 28 days each puppy swelling is a maximum of 25 mm (1 inch) in diameter, making it difficult to differentiate embryos in a womb from food in the gut or feces in the bowel. Furthermore, if your dog is tense and braces her belly wall, it can be impossible to feel anything worthwhile–the equivalent of trying to see through a window that has been painted over. Likewise, a single puppy can easily be missed, or mistaken for another structure such as the bladder, a kidney, or even feces in the bowel. Don't feel too frustrated with the veterinarian when she suggests a pregnancy test, as the abdominal palpitation can be inconclusive. The blood tests looks for high levels of the pregnancy hormone, progesterone. To be reliable, this test should be done after day 28. Before this it's possible to get false positive results, because the high levels might be a result of delayed decay of the hormone present during ovulation. However, after day 28, high levels of progesterone confirm pregnancy. Ultrasound scans are a popular way of confirming pregnancy, because in the hands of a skilled operator small changes in the womb can be detected as early as 18 days. The other advantage is that the technician may be able to give you an idea of how many puppies are in the litter, which is useful to know when it comes to the birth, or whelping.  Placental units can be visible from day 18, and from day 28...

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Позвольте ветеринару произвести пальпацию живота, чтобы установить признаки беременности. Помите, в каких случаях пальпация живота может быть проблемной. Сдайте анализ крови спустя 28 дней с момента случки. Сделайте собаке УЗИ для диагностики беременности на ранних сроках. Поймите, почему не рекомендуется делать рентген.


During the active growing season, which is generally spring through summer, try to support your plants by feeding them every fortnight (which is every 14 days). Start doing this as soon as the first buds appear on the plant. A general water-soluble plant feed or one that your rake into the soil is fine. This encourages the plant to produce flowers. You can purchase plant feed at your local gardening supply store. You should make a point to water your tubers just after planting, as mentioned above. Continue to water your new plants once every 10 to 14 days. When the first foliage, or leaves, appear on your plants, you should try to water them once a week. Continue watering your plants once a week until fall comes around. In the fall, the ranunculus will die back, or go dormant, and will not need to be watered. Dormancy is covered more thoroughly in Step 5 of this section. Sadly, ranunculus can fall prey to pests like slugs and aphids. Luckily, there are measures you can take to make sure that these pests stay away.  Combat slugs with slug pellets, which are sprinkled around your ranunculus. You can purchase these pellets at a garden supply store. A standard aphid spray or insecticidal soap should be applied if aphid attack occurs. As with many flowering plants, it’s advisable to remove spent flowerheads once they wither (when they dry up and die). This not only makes the plant look tidier, it also encourages other flowers to form and reduces the amount of energy the plant spends on seed formation, which helps preserve its strength. Use a sharp pair of scissors to snip off the dead heads as soon as they begin to look scruffy. Try to cut the flower at the base of the stem, which is located in amongst the foliage, or leaves. Once the flowering season ends in fall, allow the foliage to die back. Dying back means that the plant becomes dormant until the next flowering season. To encourage the plant to regrow the next season: Refrain from cutting the dead growth away before the first frost. You don’t need to water...

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Подкармливайте свои растения удобрениями примерно каждые 14 дней. Поливайте лютики. Защитите лютики от вредителей. Удалите засохшие головки цветов острыми садовыми ножницами. Позвольте верхней части растения отмереть на зиму. Если в вашей местности сильные морозы, зимой храните лютики в помещении. Многие садовники используют лютик как однолетнее растение. Сохраняйте срезанные цветы.


During the aging process, you’ll only want to be working with hardware made of brass. Remove your hardware from where it’s installed and make sure the brass you’re working with is not attached to a part of the hardware made of another substance. For example, if you're aging a brass candle sconce that has a glass hurricane cover, remove and set aside the glass cover. Use a clean, dry rag to remove any dust or foreign materials from the hardware. If your hardware is new or uninstalled, you might be able to skip this step.  Whether you need to clean your hardware and how you should go about it will ultimately depend on how dirty it is. Use soapy water and a washcloth if your hardware is particularly dirty. If it’s only a little dusty, just using a dry rag should suffice. Be careful not to use an abrasive scrubbing cloth, as this might damage the brass. Snip 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) of wire from a coat hanger and use your needle nose pliers to bend a hook onto one end of the wire. If you don't have a wire coat hanger, any form of malleable metallic wire will do. Pour lacquer thinner into a plastic bucket and use it to soak your brass hardware. Place enough thinner in the bucket so that you can completely submerge your brass hardware pieces in it. Leave the hardware in the bucket for at least 12 hours. Don’t inhale the fumes from the lacquer thinner; they can easily make you feel nauseous or lightheaded. Use the wired coat hanger to fish the brass out of the thinner. After removing the pieces from the lacquer thinner, blot the brass pieces dry and lay them over a separate clean, dry rag.  Avoid getting the thinner on your skin, as it can cause the skin to dry out and peel. Use rubber gloves and safety goggles if possible. Don’t just pour your excess thinner down the drain once you’ve finished. Instead, dispose of it by throwing away the rags you used in a sealed metal container and taking the leftover thinner to a hazardous household waste collection facility. After you’ve cleaned and dried the brass hardware and...

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Отделите деталь от других предметов, если вы собираетесь обрабатывать только латунь. Как следует протрите латунную деталь. Сделайте крючок из проволочной вешалки. Подержите латунные детали в разбавителе лака в течение 12 часов. Достаньте детали из разбавителя лака и высушите их. Вновь соберите деталь и установите ее на место.


During the call, record every detail you can. Include who you spoke with, their title, the time and date of the call, what they said, and what you promised you’d do for follow up. Also jot down any questions that surprised you, so you can research them and be better prepared for your next phone call.  Put this information in your spreadsheet. At the end of the call, review what you said you would do and confirm the person’s contact information from your notes. For example, before saying thank you, say: “As promised, I’ll follow up with my resume and list of references in the next two business days.” Don’t reply to suggested times for interviews or follow-up meetings with an unprofessional and tentative “whenever.” Directly answer about when you’re available, for example: “I am free until noon on Tuesday and Wednesday and in the afternoon on Friday.” Have your calendar open during the call to make this easier.  Prepare for the call by figuring out your availability for the two weeks following the call. Don’t change appointments once you’ve made them unless you have a legitimate emergency. Be polite to everyone you speak with, including administrative staff and assistants. The boss could hear about it if you’re rude. Address the person you’re calling as “Mr.” or “Ms.” unless they tell you otherwise. Listen attentively when they speak and don’t interrupt. At the end of the call thank them for their time and attention, even if you aren’t successful. Preface your phone call by asking if the person has a few minutes to speak with you. If not, offer to call back later and ask the best time to do so. Write the person you spoke with a formal email to thank them for speaking with you. Send this the same day you make your phone call. Don’t delay sending the thank you by more than one day after the call. Unless you’ve been told not to pursue a job with the company, attach your resume and a tailored cover letter with information you learned from the phone call.

TL;DR in Russian:

Делайте записи. Подготовьтесь договориться о времени собеседования. Соблюдайте телефонный этикет. Отправьте благодарственное письмо.


During the conversation, if you focus completely on what that person is saying, you can worry less about making eye contact correctly. Nodding, repeating important bits of information, using open body language, and other active listening skills are just as important to a conversation, if not more so, than good eye contact. To listen actively, it's important that you:  Sit forward in your chair Nod along Listen closely and repeat important information Process what's being said Don't just wait for your turn to speak Respond accurately to what is said When you are listening, you should have eye contact for 80% of the time and the other part should be short breaks and a little head movement to say without saying that you are listening. Be calm and don't over think it to keep things as natural as possible. Avoid staring. Eye contact is good, but a dead-eyed, laser-locked gaze is just creepy. Stay relaxed and don't stare. Remind yourself that you are hoping to have a pleasant conversation with this person, and there will be no need to be anxious or worried. Try not to look away instantly when something else calls for your attention. If somebody calls you, don't look away as if you just got rescued from a boring conversation. Instead, slightly hesitate before looking at your caller. Looking away then quickly looking back is also a good idea. Remember though, important disruptions such as dangerous or priority interruptions warrant instant attention. . Keep your eyebrows relaxed, or your eye contact can look suspicious or intimidating, even if you're doing a good job remembering it. Try to keep your eyes open as much as possible, avoiding a squint, which can communicate that you dislike what the other person is saying, or a furrowed brow, which can communicate anger.. Go to the mirror and look at your eyes while you smile, and while you frown, or grimace. See the difference in what your eyes do? Practice keeping your eyes like you're smiling, even if you're not. Eye contact and good listening is especially important...

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Станьте хорошим слушателем. Найдите золотую середину. Не отвлекайтесь. Улыбайтесь глазами. Всегда устанавливайте зрительный контакт на собеседовании. Поддерживайте зрительный контакт на свидании. Сохраняйте зрительный контакт, когда вы хотите  доказать свою точку зрения.


During the day of your appointment, soak your skin in a warm bath to hydrate your skin. Dry skin is painful to wax because the hairs are harder to remove. If you don't have time for a full bath, soak the skin you plan to wax in water for five to ten minutes. Drink plenty of water before your appointment to reduce rash development after waxing. Use a water-based, oil-free moisturizer after you've soaked your skin. Moisturizer will prevent your skin from burning during the wax. Be sure to use the moisturizer several days before your appointment and the day of for best results. Do not use an oil lubricant (like coconut oil) before you wax, as this will prevent the wax from grabbing any hairs. You can use oil-based moisturizers after your appointment to prevent infection, as they can be an excellent disinfectant. Moles, skin tags, or lesions could rip off during a waxing appointment (which can increase the likelihood of cancer). Cover them up with a band-aid so you remember to tell your esthetician before the appointment. If you're sensitive to pain, take an ibuprofen-based pill before your appointment to reduce pain and inflammation. Take the pain relief pill an hour before your appointment so it kicks in when you need it and lasts throughout the appointment. Don't wear skinny jeans or tight fabrics to your appointment. After your skin has been waxed, you'll want soft and comfortable clothing. Wear soft, loose clothing to avoid irritating your skin after the appointment. Don't wear new clothes to your appointment. You'll want clothes you are familiar with and know you love.

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Примите теплую ванну, чтобы увлажнить кожу. Нанесите увлажняющий крем. Заклейте пластырем все родинки и порезы. Чтобы уменьшить боль, можно принять обезболивающие таблетки. Собираясь на эпиляцию, наденьте свободную удобную одежду.


During the day, put toys in your baby's crib for them to reach for.  Do this during play time, not nap time. Place the toys in the crib and encourage your baby to reach for them through the bars. After some time passes, place your baby in the crib to grab the toys. By placing toys in the crib, you establish it as a safe, "fun" environment. Do not let your baby play for too long in the crib, though. Your child needs to see the crib as a pleasant place, but you should not establish it as a place for play and activity. Once your baby gets over their anxiety toward the crib, start holding nap time in the crib.  This can be done gradually. For instance, if your baby takes two naps, you can let your baby take one nap wherever they usually sleep. Place your baby in the crib for the other nap, though. Once your baby becomes comfortable sleeping in the crib for one nap, put them in the crib for both. Being left alone in the dark could be a major cause for your baby's fear. As such, letting your baby adjust to the crib during the day, when they can see more, can greatly reduce initial crib anxiety. After your baby feels comfortable sleeping in the crib for naps, you can start placing your child in the crib at night.  In some cases, you might be able to simply leave your baby alone in the crib as you would for a nap. They may fuss at first, but after several minutes, your baby might fall asleep without much difficulty. If your baby still exhibits signs of crib anxiety, you might need to take additional steps to introduce your baby to the idea of sleeping in the crib at night. Place the crib next to your bed so that your baby can still see you as they fall asleep.  If your baby is used to sleeping in your room, the scariest part about transitioning to the crib might be the change in surroundings. By moving the crib into your room for several weeks, you allow your baby time to adjust to the crib in an otherwise comfortable setting. Your baby may still have trouble adjusting to the crib if it is placed on the far side of...

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Сделайте кроватку приятным местом. Установите, что кроватка это место для сна в течение дня. После того как ваш ребенок чувствует себя комфортно в кроватке во время дневного сна, вы можете  пробовать укладывать своего малыша в кроватку ночью. Поставьте кроватку в своей комнате. Сон в детской комнате. Вместо того чтобы проводить всю ночь в детской комнате, оставайтесь там только, в то время, когда  ваш ребенок засыпает.


During the dormant period while your plants are in a cool location, check them at least every 2 weeks.  Remove any part of the bulb that is black or off colored. Check for foul smells and remove any diseased or damaged pieces. If the bulbs are dry to the touch mist them with a spray bottle and place them back into the moist soil. After the cool months arrive, take out the bulbs and give them a final inspection.  Throw away any shriveled, black, mushy, or bad smelling bulbs. Also you’ll want to toss any bulbs that didn’t produce bulblets while in storage. Place the bulbs back into the ground and cover them. They should bloom in the spring and when dug up the next year will have 20-30 bulblets growing from the sides.

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Часто проверяйте свои луковицы. Осмотрите свои луковицы перед посадкой назад, в землю. Пересадите луковицы.


During the dyeing process, and the bleaching process that often takes place before dyeing, it's likely that dye will transfer to your clothing. Due to this, you should only wear clothes when bleaching or dyeing that you don't mind getting ruined. If you don't have any clothing that you're OK getting dye on, you should consider using a poncho or a hair styling cape to cover yourself and block any spattered or dripped dye. However, this solution does not guarantee that dye won't somehow still get onto your clothes. The darkness of your natural hair color will determine whether or not you'll need to bleach your hair first. Natural blondes may be able to apply hair dye directly to their hair with good results, but if your hair is tinted or tinged, like strawberry blonde, for example, this will influence the outcome of the dye job.  It may help you to use a hair color wheel to better determine how much the base color of your hair will affect your dye job. This resource can be found easily online through a keyword search for "hair color wheel." It's very likely that if you're a brunette, redhead, or even a darker shade of dirty blonde, you'll need to bleach your hair before applying any dye to it. , if applicable. Bleach is a harsh chemical. If used improperly, it can cause serious damage to your hair. Because of this, you may want to consider having your hair bleached by a professional or by a friend/relative who has previous experience bleaching hair.  Hair bleach should be mixed and applied according to its directions. Generally, this involves mixing a powder with water in a squirt bottle or bowl, and applying the mixture directly to your hair with either the squirt bottle or a brush applicator. Avoid washing your hair before bleaching it. That oils that build up in your hair naturally over time will help protect your hair from the harshness of the bleach. To this end, you may want to soak your hair in coconut oil over night before bleaching.  You may want to give you hair as much as five to seven days without...

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Наденьте одежду, которую можно испачкать. Оцените естественный цвет своих волос. При необходимости осветлите волосы осветлителем. Подождите необходимое время, пока осветлитель подействует. Смойте осветлитель.


During the entire brainstorming portion of the process, take detailed notes that you can refer back to while writing the letter. Include both primary information and secondary details, regardless of whether or not you think you'll actually use them for the letter itself. Read through any print or digital literature provided to you by the university, including its website. Pay close attention the school's admission requirements for the program you're pursuing.  The university will usually describe the qualifications they hope to see from prospective students, and you can use that information to tailor your motivation letter toward that specific school. For instance, if the university is heavily involved in humanitarian efforts related to the program topic, you could give more attention to your own humanitarian interests. On the other hand, if the school literature strictly focuses on academics, you'll know to keep the letter equally focused on academic aspirations and experiences. The program admissions board will want to know why you should be chosen over someone else, but before you can give the board that information, you'll need to have the question settled for yourself.  Review your academic career through now. Figure out what courses, instructors, and influences led you to the path you're presently pursuing and determine how it happened. Think about why you chose this school and this program. Consider all of your motivations, including the personal and professional ones.

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Делайте записи. Изучите университет и его программу. Задайтесь вопросом, почему на курс должны выбрать именно вас.


During the entire process, you should never force the cat to interact with the dog. Give your cat a way to escape (something high to jump on) and keep the dog at a distance.  If the cat doesn’t seem interested in engaging with the dog right away, don’t force it. Wait a while and let your cat approach the dog on its own. Don’t force the cat to interact with the dog, no matter how long it takes. Keep making slow progress until the cat feels comfortable enough to approach the dog on its own, even if this process takes weeks. Make sure the cat's front claws are trimmed, and monitor the pets while they're together. Until you're sure they get along peacefully, pay careful attention to where the cat is in relation to the dog. Make sure the cat cannot scratch the dog's face. With the cat in the other room, put your dog in its kennel and lock the door. Then let the cat out and encourage it to follow you into the room with the dog. The cat should eventually get curious about the dog and come close enough to smell the other animal.  If your dog goes crazy when it sees the cat, try to calm it down using a soothing voice. Encourage the dog to remain calm and use positive reinforcement by giving it treats when it acts the way you want it to. If treats and soothing reassurances aren’t enough to calm your dog down, remove the cat and revert back to the smelling under the door step until the dog is better able to control its excitement. Let the dog out of its crate, but keep it firmly controlled on a leash. The cat should be allowed to roam free so that it feels comfortable and able to retreat if necessary. Allow the animals to sniff each other. If the cat reacts poorly by hissing or hiding, this isn’t unusual. Try to let the animals interact for a couple of minutes, but put the cat back in its separate room if it seems too anxious or upset.  Always keep the dog on a leash (or at least hold it firmly by the collar) to control how close the dog can get to the cat. If your dog jerks at the leash or lunges for the cat, go back...

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Позвольте именно кошке определять объем контакта с собакой. В моменты первых личных встреч держите собаку в клетке, а кошке позволяйте свободно перемещаться. После успешного знакомства кошки с собакой в клетке перейдите к общению животных, в процессе которого собака находится на поводке. Попробуйте отвлекать собаку лакомством, чтобы научить ее игнорировать кошку. Сведите к минимуму длительность первых контактов.


During the first 2 weeks of pertussis you will likely think you have a cold or the flu. Therefore it can be hard to determine if you should see your doctor at this point. However, if you know for a fact that you've been in contact with someone else who has been diagnosed with pertussis, see a doctor immediately when symptoms begin. Otherwise the timing of a doctor's appointment will need to be based on how you feel. If the cough gets worse, and turns into coughing fits, that may be a good time to consider seeing your doctor. Pertussis is extremely contagious, and can be fatal to infants. To be safe, not just for yourself but for everyone around you, expose yourself to as few people as possible. This means you should stay home from work and school, you should not attend events outside of your home, you should not have friends over just for socializing, etc. If you have children at home, make sure you stay away from them as much as possible, and that they're washing their hands often. Pertussis is caused by a bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. This bacteria can be spread from person to person via liquid droplets in the air caused by coughing or sneezing. People who have not been vaccinated, and infants, are more susceptible to the disease. In the case of infants the disease could be fatal. The bacteria is normally in your system for the first 3 weeks after you've been infected, and it is during this time that you can also be contagious. Your doctor may decide that an oral antibiotic may help prevent you from passing the disease onto someone else. It will also help clear up the infection faster. In general, over-the-counter cough suppressants don't help the cough caused by pertussis, but there are alternatives your doctor may consider. Both corticosteroids and albuterol have been known to reduce coughing fits, but must be prescribed by a doctor. Vaccines in and of themselves do not offer a cure, but they help your body build the proper immunities to very serious diseases. This then helps to prevent you from...

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Запишитесь к врачу. Не контактируйте с окружающими. Попросите врача назначить вам антибиотик. Спросите врача о препаратах, подавляющих кашель. Вовремя делайте прививки.


During the first few weeks after birth, kittens get all their essential nutrients from their mothers' milk. A kitten that's 1 month old or younger is unable to digest or excrete solid food. If you have a kitten who has not yet been weaned (the process of changing from milk to solid food), you'll need a product called kitten milk replacement to help it make the transition.  If your kitten's mother is part of your household, it will provide all the milk your kitten needs. Having milk replacement on hand can still be convenient when you need to start getting the kitten used to solid foods. You can mix the milk replacement with solids to soften their texture a little. If your kitten is still very young and has already been taken away from its mother, you will need to bottle-feed it until she's old enough to eat solid foods. It is essential that you get kitten milk replacement to meet its nutritional needs. Cow milk is not a good substitute. Call a veterinarian and ask for kitten formula recommendations. The formula typically comes in a powdered form that you mix with water. Top brands include PetAg KMR® Powder and Farnam Pet Products Just Born® Highly Digestible Milk Replacer for Kittens. If your kitten is over 4 weeks old, it's time to start feeding it solids. It is important to choose food made for kittens, not cats. Since kittens grow so quickly in the first few months of their lives, they have different nutritional needs than cats. Feeding a kitten cat food will result in the kitten becoming weak or sick.  Kitten food is usually labeled with terms like "kitten formula" or "kitten growth formula" to help you distinguish it from cat food. The ASPCA recommends feeding a kitten special kitten food until it reaches the age of 1 year old. At that time, you may switch to regular cat food. Most veterinarians don't recommend buying generic or store-brand pet foods. It's better to buy a quality brand of kitten food that comes highly recommended because the effectiveness of name brands is usually backed by research. If...

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Подберите молочную смесь для замены молока, если котенку еще нет одного месяца. Покупайте твердую пищу, разработанную специально для котят. Выбирайте качественные продукты. Выбирайте сухой корм и консервы. Периодически кормите котят «человеческой пищей».


During the first year that you have your mint, you will need to water it frequently. Test the soil with your finger to determine how dry it is. Keep the soil damp, but don't soak it. If your mint is in direct sun, water it more frequently. Check on it frequently to make sure that it gets adequate water, but not too much. This will help to contain the plant's height and keep the leaves nice and full around the sides of the plant. This also creates a better harvest. When you check on your plant to see if it needs water, see if the plant has gotten too tall. A mint plant's small flowers will typically bloom from June to September. You should trim the buds before they have a chance to open so the plant doesn't grow out of control. Pinching off the plant's flower buds as they appear will also extend your plant's harvesting season. Do this only if you are growing it in a pot/container. After a few years, your mint will match the size of the container, causing its roots to become cramped. De-pot it and carefully split apart the mint into several plants. Lifting and replanting your mint every two to three or even three to four years will help keep the scent and the flavor of the mint nice and strong. Rust, a fungus that creates orange-brown patches on the undersides of a plant's leaves, is one of the few diseases that mint is susceptible to. Your plant may fall victim to diseases such as verticillium wilt or mint anthracnose and it may be infested with insects such as flea beetles, root borers, spider mites, or root weevils. This is not a likely occurrence, however, since the strong odor of mint wards off most insects and other pests. Just provide good air circulation and soil that is well-drained to keep your plants healthy. If you notice any insects, spray them off with a garden hose.  You can also wash your leaves with insecticidal soap. Make sure to look for pests under the leaves of the plants, too. This is a place where they like to hide.

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Часто поливайте мяту. Прищипывайте верхушку растения. Чтобы растение оставалось компактным, обрывайте бутоны. Рассаживайте мяту каждые два-три года. Если мяту поражает ржавчина, обрабатывайте ее фунгицидными препаратами. Следите, чтобы мяту не поразили вредители и болезни.