It's always a good idea to practice some basic cuts on scrap wood before working on any major piece. Doing so will give you the opportunity to become familiar with the tools. also, make sure to never cut towards your body, cut away from you in case the knife slips to avoid a trip to hospital. Always use sharp tools, even if you're only practicing. If the tools are sharp enough, they should make a clean, shiny cut through the wood without leaving any nicks or streaks behind. When you need to push a knife, gouge, or chisel through the wood, keep your hands behind the sharp cutting edge. These tools can slip as you work, and if your fingers are in front of the blade, it'll result in an injury. When working with knives, grasp the wood with your non-dominant hand. Keep the hand behind the blade of the tool, but carefully press the thumb of that hand against the blunt side of the tool to help control it. While holding your non-dominant hand steady, rotate your dominant hand and wrist to make the desired cut. When working with gouges, hold the handle in the palm of your dominant hand while steadying the shaft by pinching it between the thumb and index finger of your dominant hand. The cutting edge should rest against the wood. Remember to control the direction of the carving tool with your wrist and not your elbow. This is true regardless of the cut or tool used. Always make your cuts along the grain instead of working against it. Cutting up against the grain will cause the wood to splinter. Examine the wood and find the long, parallel lines running through it. These lines may or may not run parallel to the sides of the board, and they will be somewhat wavy instead of rigidly straight. Always carve in a downward direction onto those lines of grain. You can also carve diagonally across the grain or parallel to it, but do not carve up against the grain. If the wood begins to tear as you carve it even though the tool is sharp, you might be carving in the wrong direction. Switch to the opposite direction and check the results again. There are numerous cuts you'll need to learn as you practice this craft, but when you're first starting out, you should at least practice a few of the basics. The running cut creates a long channel in the wood. Hold the blade of a U-gouge or V-gouge to the surface of the wood and push it across the grain, keeping the pressure as even as possible. A stabbing cut creates sharp carvings in the surface of the wood, allowing you to create hard shadows. Push the cutting edge of a gouge straight into the wood, then pull it out without pushing it any further. Sweep cuts are long arc-shaped cuts. Use a gouge to push across the grain, rotating the handle as you push it forward to create an arc.
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One-sentence summary -- Practice with scrap wood. Hold the knife correctly. Carve along the grain. Practice a few basic cuts.

There are many colon-cleansing supplements on the market today. Some are designed to help to flush the colon of impurities, while others are made to support your organs in the act of detoxification. Before you take any of these supplements, you should consult with your doctor to make sure these products are safe for you. Laxatives are products that stimulate your colon to work faster and to empty its contents. Take great caution with laxatives, because they can cause uncomfortable cramping and diarrhea if taken in high doses. They can also cause other side effects such as belching, bloating, gas, or stomach cramps. Try brands such as Milk of Magnesia, Miralax, or Dulcolax. If you use laxatives on a long-term basis, your colon will actually become dependent on them, so make sure to use them only for a few days a time. If you want a more natural laxative, a gentle laxative tea is usually sufficient during a colon cleanse. Step 1 to 2 tea bags of Yogi Tea Soothing Mint Get Regular Tea in hot water for 5 to 10 minutes. Drink the tea at night and 6 to 8 hours later you should have a normal bowel movement. In addition to fiber-rich foods, supplements that contain fiber bind toxins and help the colon excrete them. Add 2 tablespoons (~7.4 g) per day of rice bran, psyllium, or oat bran fiber. An easy way to consume fiber is to add it directly to smoothies or oatmeal. Make sure to drink lots of water when you are adding fiber supplements. Otherwise, fiber can cause constipation or intestinal obstruction. You can also take dissolvable fiber supplements, such as Benefiber and Metamucil. Magnesium gently draws water into your colon and has a natural laxative effect. Unlike herbal or over-the-counter laxatives, magnesium is non-addicting and will not cause dependence when used long-term. Take 300 to 600 mg of magnesium citrate per day. Make sure not to exceed 900 mg per day because excessive magnesium can cause health issues. You can also buy liquid magnesium citrate and drink it instead of using a supplement. Make sure the amount in the drink does not exceed 900 mg of magnesium a day. N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) is a precursor to glutathione, which is one of the major detoxifying substances in the body. It is found in many natural foods such as some yogurt and protein rich poultry, but it can also be taken as a supplement when you are detoxing your colon. When you supplement with NAC, your body turns it into glutathione that can be used to help you detox more quickly and effectively. Take 500 to 1500 mg of NAC per day in capsule form during a cleanse. You can buy these supplements in health stores or pharmacies.
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One-sentence summary -- Ask your doctor to recommend a supplement. Use laxatives. Take fiber supplements. Consider magnesium. Ask about N-acetyl cysteine (NAC).

With your toddler still being physically weak, it is important to remind yourself to never omit a helmet at any stage or time when you are out on the bike outing, be it even for a short ride in the house or playground. This should never be taken lightly as omitting the use of a helmet could lead to serious brain injuries. Before heading out to bike, you should also explain to your child that riding a bike comes with its own risks if they do things wrong. It is important to instruct your children to not to try to get out of the straps or buckles of the bike seat or trailer. If you find your child to be trying to move around a lot and is somewhat distracting you, help them stay focused on their surroundings by pointing out important landmarks or beautiful plants along the way. Tell them to keep their hands on the handlebars or sleep rolls and to try not to snatch things along the way. A good and snug harness or seat belt can often eliminate this from happening. You can also encourage your child to behave during the bike ride by promising them a reward. This can either be a treat or extra TV time if they do well along the way. However, this may not be necessary as your child gets used to riding a bike and begins to appreciate the beautiful views that he comes across during the travel. As a final thought, it is important to note that your bike outings should be limited to a bike path instead of any other terrain when you have a little one with you. This minimizes the risk of accidents and helps to keep your toddler safe.
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Understand that your toddler must wear a helmet at all times. Explain the safety rules to your toddler. Offer a reward for good behavior. Stick to the path when biking with toddlers.