INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Cutting your hair every 6-8 weeks doesn't actually help your hair grow, but trimming does, therefore, if you're going to the salon, you don't have to chop it all off, especially if you don't have split ends. Trimming it will help your hair look and feel all around healthy. Elastic hair ties are extremely helpful for keeping hair out of the way while playing sports, taming wild manes, and quickly pulling your hair out of your way, but they can also be rough on your hair. The elastic ties can pull on your hair strands (especially when you tie your hair back really tight), and this tight pulling can cause hair to break. Instead of tying your hair up in tight ponytails or taut buns, try using headbands, scrunchies, or bobby pins to put back your hair without causing as much damage. Deep conditioning once a week or a couple times a month is great way to sustain smooth and hydrated hair. There are many deep conditioners that you can buy at the store, but there are other homemade alternatives as well. If you're looking to add moisture and softness to your hair, you should look for deep conditioners that have cetyl, stearyl, and cetearyl. If you are trying to strengthen your hair, you should look for ingredients like keratin, amino acids, hydrolyzed proteins, and henna. When you apply your deep conditioner, you should expect to keep it on for 5-30 minutes. This gives your hair time to absorb the nutrients and hydration properties of the conditioner.

SUMMARY: Get a haircut every 6-8 weeks. Ease up on elastic hair ties. Deep condition your hair.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: In general, dwarf hamsters have thickset bodies, large cheek pouches, and short tails. Make sure it does not have any nasal or eye discharge, nor any other signs of illness. Russian dwarf hamsters are particularly prone to diabetes. A hamster suffering from this condition will drink a lot of water and urinate more frequently than other dwarf hamsters. Be sure to consult your veterinarian if you suspect that your hamster has diabetes. A recently weaned or an extremely stressed out dwarf hamster may come down with a disease called "wet tail." Your hamster experiences diarrhea the excessive moisture from this causes its tail to become literally wet. Consult a veterinarian for a proper diagnosis and treatment. Tyzzer's disease causes diarrhea in young or stressed hamsters. This is a disease that needs veterinarian treatment. Certain antibiotics can cause and exacerbate this condition, so don't treat your hamster on your own. Like dogs and cats, dwarf hamsters can suffer from parasites like tapeworms. Tapeworms are the most predominant, so be on the look out. When you clean out your hamster's cage, be on the lookout for signs of diarrhea and little white rice-like worm segments. If you suspect that your dwarf hamster has a tapeworm, see a veterinarian. Bring a stool sample with you. With the help of a microscope, your vet will be able to properly diagnose your hamster. Your vet will prescribe a dewormer for you to use. It will come in either a topical or an oral form. Follow the instructions on the product in order to administer. Dwarf hamsters are susceptible to cold viruses just like humans. Occasionally, this can escalate to pneumonia. A dwarf hamster with pneumonia will have eye and nasal discharge. It will also stop eating. This is serious. Call your veterinarian immediately. Dwarf hamsters are prone to abscess formation as well, often caused by their teeth. This is most common around their head and cheek pouch areas. Abscesses are essentially infected pockets of puss that will appear underneath your hamster's skin and fur. If present, they will be sensitive to touch. Your hamster will resist your inspection. Contact your veterinarian about how you should proceed. In many cases, the abscess will heal on its own, but if it gets too bad, your vet will probably have to lance and treat the spot.

SUMMARY: Identify a healthy dwarf hamster. Check for wet tail. Look for signs of parasites. Check their eyes and nose regularly. Look for abscesses too.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Biofeedback is an alternative treatment method for patients suffering from diseases relating to the immune system. Crohn's disease is sometimes triggered by an overly sensitive immune system, which causes severe inflammation in the small intestines as well as generalized abdominal pain. Therefore, biofeedback could be an effective method in controlling the symptoms of Crohn's disease. In this method of treatment, the patient is usually hooked to a machine that transmits electric signals to gain feedback from the body's responses to the sent signals. This information regarding our body's feedback is used by the doctor to adjust the frequency and intensity of the electrical signals to be sent in future treatments. The machine then converts these signals to cue the body on a better reaction and response with regards to the abnormalities the body is currently experiencing. The theory behind biofeedback is to allow the body to adapt better and to heal faster the natural way in combating Crohn's disease. Your doctor may recommend more or less frequent sessions depending on how severe your Crohn's disease is. Acupuncture has its origin in traditional Chinese medicine. With acupuncture, fine needles are inserted into the skin at certain key locations around the body. The acupuncturist determines the key anatomical areas where the needles are to be inserted. This promotes the body's release of endorphins (the body's natural painkillers), helping to control the pain and inflammation in the digestive system. By stimulating the body's natural healing processes and defenses, the acupuncturist aims to boost the body's immune system in fighting off infection and inflammation, as well as to reduce symptoms of Crohn's disease. Experiment with acupuncture sessions at least once a month to see if the symptoms of Crohn's disease improve. Homeopathy is a special branch of alternative medicine where diluted substances derived from plants, animals, and other substances are used for the treatment of certain diseases, such as Crohn's disease. In Crohn's disease, homeopathic treatment is highly individualized depending on your symptoms. Consult a homeopath regarding homeopathic treatment for Crohn's disease.

SUMMARY: Experiment with biofeedback. Try treating Crohn's with acupuncture. Consider homeopathy.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This flashlight is very easy to make and only uses a couple of things. Make sure to use AA batteries, because any higher voltage will cause the wires to get hot very quickly and your flashlight will be dangerous. Insulated wire cable (1" and 3") 2 AA batteries LED diode Electrical tape Scissors Paper sheet

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Gather your supplies.