INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You can use a skin polish from a beauty salon or buy one online. Store bought polishes tend to be pricey, and they may not work for all skin tones, but it can save you the hassle of making one yourself. As some polishes may irritate some skin types, try buying a sample size first and testing it on a small patch of skin to make sure you react to it properly. If you have a bad reaction, try a different polish or make one at home from natural ingredients. Mix one part baking soda with one part of your regular face wash to make a baking soda rub. The natural grains in baking soda help remove dead skin cells and replenish and polish your skin. Use enough baking soda/face wash to form a thick paste that can be applied all over your body. Mix four tablespoons of sea salt, two tablespoons of olive oil, one tablespoon of lemon juice, and half a teaspoon of lavender oil. This mixture can help cleanse the skin and also has a pleasant odor. Avoid using this mixture if your skin is sensitive to essential oils. Mix a cup of brown sugar with half a cup of jojoba oil. Also, add in a tablespoon or orange juice and five vitamin E capsules. This mixture is great if your skin is dry, as jojoba oil is a natural moisturizer. Mix two tablespoons of granulated and brown sugar together. Then, add about a tablespoon of apple pulp and a quarter tablespoon of cinnamon. Apples provide a great source of vitamin A and B, which are great for skin health.

SUMMARY: Choose a store bought polish. Try a baking soda polish. Use sea salt, olive oil, lemon juice, and lavender oil. Mix brown sugar with jojoba oil. Try a mixture of apples and sugar.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This step is going to make your fingers hurt. (Sorry!) Basically, once you get the torsion spring in place, you use one or two fingers to push the top part of the spring all the way around to the spring's catch. It hurts like hell, but that strong tension is what keeps your Emtek lever or knob from sagging. Look at the pictures to see someone else's fingers suffer through the process. If the torsion spring or keyed washer didn't look broken, it's possible that the Emtek spring just slipped off its mount. If that's the case, make sure that you put the spring on correctly in this step. After placing the Emtek torsion spring back into place, you need to set the washer that goes on top of it. This washer keeps the spring in place and gives the top clip something to press down on. This is the piece that holds the washer, torsion spring, and keyed washer together. You can start sliding this in with your fingers, but eventually you will probably need a screwdriver to get it tightly in place. Put the spring on the turn post and hold it in place with one finger. You will need to hold it in place until you use the Allen Wrench to tighten the lever. To put the Emtek lever or knob back together, tighten the bolt with an Allen wrench. At this point you should be able to tell if the new parts fixed the lever. If it feels stiffer than before, you've fixed it. No need to buy a new Emtek lever! If your lever is stiff, place it back on the door the same way you took it off. If this guide didn't fix your Emtek door hardware, be sure to call Emtek!

SUMMARY: Replace the keyed washer. Replace the torsion spring. Replace the top washer. Slide the top clip into place. Push in the turn post. Tighten the bolt with an Allen wrench. Place your fixed lever or knob back on the door.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Although she may sleep more than usual, when she's awake she should appear bright-eyed. Your dog should have a good appetite. Feed your dog several meals a day, rather than one or two larger ones. You can increase her food intake several weeks prior to the birth, and continue for several weeks following birth. It's not unusual for a nursing dog to consume 3-4 times her regular amount of food. Many veterinarians encourage feeding puppy food to your dog during this time for its higher caloric value. This may need to be introduced gradually with your dog's regular food for best results. Include special treats to whet your dog's appetite. Consider offering cottage cheese, eggs, liver or other nutrition-packed delicacies. Make sure your dog always has easy access to fresh water. Add chicken broth to your dog's dry kibble to help supplement your dog's liquid intake. Your dog may have a slightly elevated temperature in the first 24-48 hours following birth. A rise in temperature is normal, and should not be accompanied by signs of illness. Signs of infection in dogs include: restlessness, disinterest in puppies, foul-smelling discharge. If you notice any of these signs, contact your veterinarian immediately. Normal nursing glands, or nipples, should be soft and enlarged from milk production. If the glands are hard or red, this may indicate presence of infection. If your dog appears to be avoiding nursing her pups, check her mammary glands for signs of infection. Mastitis is a bacterial infection of the nursing glands, and easily treated with antibiotics. Contact your veterinarian for assistance. You can easily check your dog's nursing glands by squeezing them. If your dog reacts with pain to your touch, or if you notice that the nipple is hard and/or hot to the touch, this is likely an indication of infection. Your dog's milk should be white and smooth, with no signs of clotting. Signs of mastitis include coloration of the milk (usually pinkish or yellow) Metritis is inflammation of the uterus, and may be a result of an undelivered placenta or an experience of trauma during delivery. Signs of metritis include: fever, foul-smelling discharge, loss of appetite or decreased interest in puppies. If you notice signs of metritis, seek veterinary assistance immediately. Eclampsia ("milk fever") is a result of depleted calcium, and can result in muscle spasms, seizures and death. Signs of eclampsia include: restlessness, muscle tremors, and weakness. If you notice signs of eclampsia, seek veterinary assistance immediately.

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Monitor your dog's health carefully for the first weeks after giving birth. Look for signs of infection. Check your dog's mammary glands twice per day for signs of healthy nursing glands. Look for signs of metritis during the first 24-48 hours following birth. Look for signs of eclampsia during the first few weeks following birth.