Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Pick an online market platform. Consider non-digital sales. Advertise online. Market your brand in person. Be persistent. Enjoy your work.

Answer: You can either create your own website or rely on a third party website to host the online storefront of your business. There are pros and cons to either option. Creating your own website allows you to have more control over how merchandise is displayed and sold. It can cost more money, however, and it might be more difficult to inform potential customers about your brand. Third party websites can be less expensive at the time of start-up, but you'll usually have to split the cost of each sale, so you'll need to sell your shirts at a higher cost or settle for a smaller profit. This can still be a great option, though, if you aren't confident about your ability to maintain your own website or market your product independently. Manyif not mostcontemporary T-shirt businesses strictly sell their product online, especially if they use direct-to-garment printing. If you print using heat transfers or screen printing, however, you might want to consider selling some of your products at craft shows and related events. If you someday hope to sell your shirts in stores, be honest about that goal and make a conscious effort to strive for it. It might be difficult to achieve at the start of your business, but if you can become successful online and at small in-person venues, you can maximize your odds of someday selling your wares at an actual storefront. Since most of your sales will probably be online, most of your advertising will likely be online, too. Many forms of online advertising are even free, which is great if you don't have a large marketing budget. Establish business accounts on social networks like Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, and Instagram. You can also connect to your customers directly through e-mail lists and blogs. Network with T-shirt blogs and other blogs connected to your target market. As you establish good connections to these other bloggers, you can ask them to help your business by making a note of it on their blogs. Free forms of advertising can be a good start, but you'll eventually need to put money into marketing if you want your business to continue expanding. Do your research on paid online advertisements to determine which might be the best setup for your brand. Even if your business is primarily or entirely online, you should still do a little marketing in person. Traditional advertisements might not be very cost-effective for this type of business, so focus most of your efforts on promotional advertising. Essentially, promotional advertising heavily relies on your willingness to give out freebies. If you can factor it into your budget, give out a handful of free T-shirts at an event or donate old stock to secondhand store. Consider sponsoring a local little league or bowling team, and provide the shirts free-of-cost. You can also give out stickers, postcards, and other small promotional stickers. Don't expect immediate success. Running any business will require a considerable amount of hard work, and you'll need to keep working at it to achieve success. If your T-shirts aren't selling, identify the problem and try to fix it. It could be an issue with the design, the price, or the overall quality. Continue to analyze your strategies and plans throughout the life of your business, even when it's experiencing success. Never settle for "good enough." You should make your business the best it can be. It'll be much easier to remain passionate about your business if you enjoy the work, so do what you can to blend your passions into your overall business model. It's perfectly normal to feel burned out at times, but you can't let those periods slow you down. Read motivational books or find out what others are doing to make their businesses both successful and enjoyable. Seek advice from mentors, and go to past customers and supports for encouragement.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Elevate your legs often. Use compression stockings if recommended by your doctor. Ask your doctor if your medications cause water retention. Talk to your doctor about taking water pills. Get a massage to improve circulation. Reduce your stress. Cool down in hot weather and dress warmly in cold weather.

Answer: Fluid tends to pool in the feet, ankles and legs because of gravity. Try to counterbalance this force by elevating your legs whenever you get the chance. Prop your legs up on a chair and cushions at the end of the day, or lie in bed with your feet and legs elevated with pillows. Ideally, raise your legs above the level of your heart. This helps to decrease fluid pooling and send blood back to your heart. Compression stockings are special, tight socks or stockings that squeeze your lower legs. This can improve circulation, and are often used if you are on your feet all day or have leg swelling. Discuss the use of compression stockings with your healthcare provider. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) like aspirin and ibuprofen, beta blockers like metoprolol, and estrogen therapies (including birth control pills) can cause you to retain fluids. If any of these are causing issues, you may be able to switch to a different medication. Talk to your doctor before reducing or stopping a medical prescriptions. Say something like, "I exercise and eat healthy, but still feel bloated. Do you think any medicine I take is causing a problem?" "Water pills," or diuretics like hydrochlorothiazide and furosemide, can be prescribed by your doctor to help you shed extra fluid. Remember that all medications may have side effects, and that these will only help if your water weight is due to certain conditions. For instance, diuretics will help edema, but should not be used for simple bloating associated with PMS. Massage therapy increases blood flow and can help to drain your lymphatic system, which holds a lot of fluid in your body. This relaxing activity can also reduce stress hormones that may be adding to weight problems. Discuss your concerns with your massage therapist so they can focus their work with appropriate techniques. Cortisone is a hormone that your body produces when you are feeling stressed, and it causes you to hold onto water weight. Minimize your stress level to feel healthier and lose extra water. Meditate, practice deep breathing, use aromatherapy, go for a walk do whatever activities you enjoy and help you feel peaceful. Extreme changes in environmental temperature can send signals to your body to retain water. Try to self-regulate your body temperature as much as possible with the appropriate clothing, especially if you will be outside for long periods of time.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Avoid foods and drinks that trigger indigestion. Change your meal plan. Do not lie down after a meal.

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Some foods and drinks are more likely to cause indigestion than others. If you have frequent bouts of indigestion, you may want to try avoiding: fatty, greasy foods spicy foods acidic foods like tomato sauce garlic onion chocolate carbonated drinks, including soda and seltzer caffeinated beverages alcohol If you tend to skip meals and then eat larger portions later in the day, it may be causing your indigestion. Try eating smaller meals more frequently, and eat more slowly, giving yourself more time to thoroughly chew your food. It's best to wait at least three hours after eating before you lie down, as this may cause more acid to reflux into your esophagus. When you do lie down, elevate your head by about six to nine inches to help prevent acid from entering the esophagus.