Problem: Article: Nails grow about 1/10 of an inch (2.5 mm) every month, meaning that it takes 3-6 to grow a full nail. If you cut your nails frequentlysay, once each week or twoyou won't need to worry about them growing too long or too wild. If your nails begin to hurt at the edges, you might be developing an ingrown nail; try to trim away the painful growth before it goes too deep, but it would be wiser to seek a health care professional. The goal here is to remove the "free edges" of your nails: the opaque, off-white crescents that grow at the tips of your nails. Cut the nails almost completely straight across, and round them a little at the corners to keep the nails strong. Cutting the nail straight will reduce your chance of developing ingrown nails. If you are a finger-style guitarist, consider leaving the nails long on your picking hand. Keep at least 1/16th inch (1.5 to 2 mm) of nail on each finger of your picking hand. It can be tempting to keep on trimming your nails (for the sake of convenience, aesthetic, or compulsion) even after you've removed the "free edge". If you trim too deeply, however, you will expose the sensitive skin beneath the nail, and you may increase your risk of infection. Try to keep the ends of your nails even with the top of your finger or remove all but a tiny sliver of the opaque "free edge".
Summary: Trim your nails often, but do not be overzealous. Cut your fingernails. Be careful not to cut too much.

Problem: Article: A singly even square has a number of boxes per side that's divisible by 2. A doubly even square has a number of boxes per side divisible by double that 4. The smallest doubly-even box that can be made is a 4x4 square. Use the same method as you would with odd-numbered or singly-even magic squares: the magic constant = [n * (n^2 + 1)] / 2, where n = the number of boxes per side. So, in the example of a 4x4 square: sum = [4 * (4^2 + 1)] / 2 sum = [4 * (16 + 1)] / 2 sum = (4 * 17) / 2 sum = 68 / 2 The magic constant for a 4x4 square is 68/2, or 34. All rows, columns, and diagonals must add up to this number. In each corner of the magic square, mark a mini-square with sides a length of n/4, where n = the length of a side of the whole magic square. Label them Highlights A, B, C, and D in a counter-clockwise manner. In a 4x4 square, you would simply mark the four corner boxes. In an 8x8 square, each Highlight would be a 2x2 area in the corners. In a 12x12 square, each Highlight would be a 3x3 area in the corners, and so on. Mark all the boxes in the center of the magic square in a square area of length n/2, where n = the length of a side of the whole magic square. The Central Highlight should not overlap with Highlights A-D at all, but touch each of them at the corners. In a 4x4 square, the Central Highlight would be a 2x2 area in the center. In an 8x8 square, the Central Highlight would be a 4x4 area in the center, and so on. Begin filling in the numbers of your magic square from left to right, but only write in the number if the box falls into a Highlight. So, in a 4x4 box, you would fill in the following boxes: 1 in the top-left box and 4 in the top-right box 6 and 7 in the center boxes in Row 2 10 and 11 in the center boxes in Row 3 13 in the bottom-left box and 16 in the bottom-right box. The is essentially the inverse of the previous step. Begin again with the top left box, but this time, skip all boxes that fall in Highlighted area, and fill in non-higlighted boxes by counting backwards. Begin with the largest number in your number range. So, in a 4x4 magic square, you would fill in the following: 15 and 14 in the center boxes in Row 1 12 in the left-most box and 9 in the right-most box in Row 2 8 in the left-most box and 5 in the right-most box in Row 3 3 and 2 in the center boxes in Row 4 At this point, all your columns, rows, and diagonals should up to your magic constant you calculated.
Summary: Understand what a doubly even square is. Calculate the magic constant. Create Highlights A-D. Create the Central Highlight. Fill in the magic square, but only in Highlighted areas. Fill in the rest of the magic square by counting backwards.

Problem: Article: For a cleansing bath that can remove toxins from your body, soak in Epsom salts. Epsom salts contain magnesium and sulfate that remove heavy metals from the body and speed up the skin's recovery time. Dissolve 1 to 3 cups (240 to 720 g) of Epsom salts in a hot bath and soak in it for 10 to 40 minutes. Pour up to 2 cups of (480 g) of Epsom salts into a hot bath and swirl the water to dissolve the salt. Soak your sore muscles in the water for at least 15 to 20 minutes. The magnesium in the Epsom salts can relax your muscles. Consider adding up to 15 drops of essential oils known for soothing muscles. These include wintergreen, basil, bergamot, rosemary, lavender, peppermint, and Douglas fir. If you're dealing with skin issues like psoriasis, rashes, or eczema, soak in an Epsom salt bath. The magnesium in the salts can reduce inflammation and relieve itching. Run a full bath and dissolve 1 to 3 cups (240 to 720 g) of Epsom salts in it. Soak the irritated skin for at least 20 minutes to get the full benefits. Always moisturize your skin after getting out of the bath to keep your skin hydrated. Measure 1 cup (240 g) of Dead Sea salt into a bowl and stir in 1/3 cup (80 ml) to 1/2 cup (160 ml) of your favorite oil (such as sweet almond, coconut, grapeseed, or olive). Add 12 drops of essential oils and 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of vitamin E oil. Stir the mixture into a thick paste that you can scrub over your skin when you shower. Just rinse off the mixture and enjoy softer skin. You can store the shower scrub in an airtight plastic container. Ensure that water doesn't get into the container when you're opening it in the shower or you may introduce bacteria into the scrub. If you don't have the time or space to run a full bath, fill a large basin three-quarters full of hot water. Stir in 1/2 cup (120 g) of Epsom salts until they're dissolved. Sit down and place your feet into the foot bath. Soak your feet for 10 minutes. Avoid soaking your feet in bath salts if you have diabetes. Soaking your feet can dry out your feet and cause cracking that may lead to infection.
Summary:
Soak in a detoxifying bath. Dissolve Epsom salts to treat muscle aches. Reduce inflammation and irritation of the skin. Mix the salts into a shower scrub to exfoliate dead skin. Make a foot bath to soothe achy feet.