If you're trying to make a more official, standardized crossword puzzle, there are specific dimensions you have to adhere to. If you're making a more casual puzzle, though, you can pick whatever size you want. If you're using an online crossword puzzle maker or puzzle-making software, you may be restricted to a certain range of available sizes. If you're making your puzzle by hand, it's totally up to you. Usually you'll select words according to a theme of your choosing. That theme, or a clue to it, can then become the title of the puzzle. Examples of common themes include foreign places or languages, words from a certain time period, famous people, and sports. This part of the process can feel as challenging as actually solving a crossword puzzle. Once you've laid the words out, black out any unused squares. In a US style crossword, there should be no "hanging words," or words that do not connect to other words. Every letter should correspond to both an Across word and a Down word, and be totally interconnected. In a UK style crossword, hanging words are permitted. If the answer to a clue is a phrase rather than a single word, there should be no spaces between the words. You don't need to worry about capitalizing proper nouns in your answers, as crosswords are usually filled out in all caps. The answers should not include punctuation either. Many crossword puzzle creators automatically lay the words out for you. All you do is specify puzzle size and input the list of words and clues. Begin in the upper-left corner of the puzzle, and divide the words by whether they run vertically or horizontally, so that you have a "1 Down," and a "1 Across," etc. This can also be pretty mind-bending, and many people prefer to use software instead of doing it all manually. If you're using a crossword puzzle creator, it will handle the numbering for you automatically. This time the starting square for each word should be numbered, but the squares themselves should be otherwise blank. If you're creating your puzzle by hand this will be a bit more labor intensive, but if you're using a crossword puzzle creator it should be done for you. Set aside the filled-in puzzle for use as an answer key. You can make as many copies of the blank one as you need.

Summary: Decide on a grid size. Make a list of words for your crossword puzzle. Lay the words out in a grid format. Number the starting square for each word. Create a copy of the crossword puzzle.

In some cases, verrucas can be pared or rubbed down by a podiatrist or a chiropodist. This often happens in conjunction with other therapies, as it makes it easier for the medicine to get to the root of the wart and destroy it. This will not completely remove the verruca, but it will decrease its size and hopefully make it less painful. It is possible to remove verrucas at the doctor's office using liquid nitrogen. This procedure is known as cryotherapy, and is a more intense version of home cryotherapy kits. The liquid nitrogen is sprayed on the verruca, destroying the skin cells through freezing. A blister will form following the procedure, which will scab over and fall off within a number of days, taking the verruca with it. For very large verrucas, the procedure may need to be repeated several times before the verruca is completely removed. Cryotherapy can be quite painful, so it is not recommended for young children. In some instances, your doctor will prescribe a chemical treatment in which a corrosive substance is dabbed directly onto the verruca to kill the skill cells. Some prescription treatments include: Retinoid cream (Avita, Retin-A). Cantharidin (Cantharone, Cantharone Plus). This medicine causes the skin under the wart to blister, lifting the wart off the skin. This medicine is applied to the wart at your doctor's office. Immunotherapy medicines to fight the HPV virus. Bleomycin injections, though these are very painful and rarely used anymore. Used only in the most extreme cases, this will get rid of the wart quickly and permanently. It may, however, be expensive and your foot will be painful to walk on, making this one of the least attractive options to get rid of your wart.

Summary: Have the verruca pared down. Have the verruca professionally frozen off. Get a prescription for chemical treatments. Opt for laser or surgical removal for serious verrucas.

Taping your foot to treat plantar fasciitis can reduce the pain associated with plantar fasciitis. It helps support your foot when you engage in physical activity to reduce strain. It can also help minimize stress and inflammation. Keeping your foot stretched helps your foot loosen and heal in an elongated position so it doesn't shorten during the night. The main goal in taping your foot is to keep the foot flexed, with the toes pointing or pulled toward your head, until you feel a stretch in the bottom of your foot. Make sure you only feel a gentle stretch in your foot. You may start seeing symptoms when you feel pain under your heel or in the arch of your foot. This often occurs when you stand up in the morning or after resting your feet for an extended period of time. After some time walking, the pain decreases. Pain may be felt after long periods of standing, physical activity, running, or sitting. Many times, the pain is felt while exercising. The pain is usually described as stabbing, but it can also be described as aching or burning. The plantar fascia bears all our weight and has been described as a sort of bowstring supporting the arch of the foot. Anything that causes increased strain on this area of the foot can cause plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis may occur when the plantar fascia tightens, shortens, or becomes inflamed. Causes include: Obesity Footwear that does not support the arch adequately or fits improperly Overload because of physical activity, such as running, jumping, or jogging Arthritis Diabetes Existing foot problems, such as flat feet or high arches Abnormal gait and way of walking Walking barefoot on hard surfaces too much Deconditioning Overtraining
Summary: Understand the importance of taping or stretching your foot. Recognize the symptoms of plantar fasciitis. Learn the causes of plantar fasciitis.