Problem: Article: Though it may seem like having these things on in the background will dull some of the boredom of doing your homework, they will actually make it more difficult to concentrate and your homework will ultimately take even longer to finish. An exception to this rule is soft white noise or classical music. Some people still work better and more efficiently if they have complete silence. Close any browser windows with email, Facebook or Twitter so you are not tempted to take frequent breaks to to check for updates. Turn off the alerts on your phone for social media apps. Applications like Focus Booster and StayFocused can eliminate clutter on your screen and temporarily block access to sites like YouTube and Instagram so you don't get distracted. A library or quiet room in your house is best. If you are the type of person who can focus with a bit of white noise in the background, a quiet cafe might be an option. Avoid loud crowded places like restaurants or bars. Find a large open table or desk where you can have your books open as well as a notebook and other materials spread out and easily accessible.
Summary: Turn off the TV and radio. Put away social media. Find somewhere free of distractions. Choose a place you can lay out all your materials.

Problem: Article: Broil (top grill) them in the oven at the top rack to blacken the skin. Remove the skin (optional). Sweat the onions on medium heat for about 20 minutes (until translucent) in olive oil, stirring occasionally. Blend until all ingredients are pureed.
Summary: Stem, remove the seeds, and finely chop the serrano peppers. Remove the leafs and stem and halve the tomatillos. Finely chop the sweet onion. Add tomatillos, onion, serrano peppers, chopped cilantro, sugar, and lime (without skin) to the blender. Add salt to taste, chill in the refrigerator.

Problem: Article: Certain sexually transmitted infections, such as chlamydia and gonorrhea, can cause scarring that interferes with the passage of sperm. Get regularly tested for STIs; if you have one, be sure to get the proper treatment. In most cases you'll be prescribed a course of antibiotics to clear up the infection. This is a swelling of the veins that drain the testicle. It can lead to increased temperature of the testicle and decreased sperm count. See your doctor to determine if this might be affecting your fertility. If so, a surgical procedure can take care of the problem. It's possible that your sperm count is low because your hormones are out of balance. Hormone replacement treatments and medications can change your hormone levels and help you produce more sperm. Talk with your doctor about whether this option is right for you. Hormone replacement treatments and medications usually take at least 3 months to work before you start seeing results.
Summary: Get tested and treated for STIs. Determine if you have a varicocele. Try hormone treatments and medications.

Problem: Article: While it can be surprising to encounter a snake while weeding your garden or walking around your yard, having a snake around isn't necessarily a bad thing. In fact, you should be proud - a good snake population in an area is a sign that the ecosystem there is healthy. In addition, snakes play an important role in keeping other pests, like mice and rats, from taking over. So if a snake isn't eating your chicken's eggs or otherwise being a bother, consider sharing your yard with it instead of trapping it and moving it elsewhere. Rat snakes and gopher snakes are especially beneficial to have around. They're as good as cats for keeping the rodent population down. King snakes go one step further and eat rattlesnakes. In fact, if you get rid of a king snake, the rattlesnakes are more likely to move in - and then you'll have a much more serious problem on your hands. If you don't like snakes, a great way to keep them away is to make your yard less snake-friendly. Snakes hang out in areas that are a little unkempt and wild. They like tall grass, brush piles, wood piles, and other sources of shelter. To make your yard less inviting, do the following: Mow the lawn regularly. Get rid of piles of rocks, leaves, brush, bricks, or anything else that a snake could use as shelter. Keep your rodent population down by cleaning up acorns, sealing your trash, and removing other sources of food for rodents. If you've been finding snakes in your attic or basement, look for cracks and holes that might be letting them in. Make sure the doors and windows are sealed around the edges. Screen the chimney, vents, and any other spots that could serve as an entryway for a snake. Snake experts seem to agree that most repellents aren't effective, but they might be worth a try if you've exhausted other ideas. Try putting one of the following substances in your garden, chicken coop or wherever you have a snake problem: Spray a solution made with fox urine around the perimeter of your property. Some say that snakes are deterred by the smell of their predators' urine. You can find this solution in home and garden stores. Try putting rags soaked in ammonia around the yard. This substance is said to repel snakes and other animals. Put human hair clippings around your garden. The smell of the hair is said to keep snakes away.
Summary:
Consider letting nonvenomous snakes stick around. Make your yard less hospitable to snakes. Seal your house. Try snake repellent.