Problem: Article: Give your hands a soak in hot (not boiling) water or take a long bath. This will help to soften the cuticles and any loose skin. If you like, you can add a teaspoon of freshly-squeezed lemon juice or vinegar to the water. This will help to exfoliate any dead skin. Once your cuticles have been softened, it should be easy to push them back using an orange stick. An orange stick is a small wooden or metal stick used to push back cuticles and clean under the nails. They can be purchased cheaply at the drug store, beauty supply store, or online. Use the flat end of the orange stick to push back the cuticle. Try to do this very gently - if you push too hard you might hurt yourself and make your cuticles worse! Push the cuticles back until you can see the white half-moon shape (called the lunula) at the bottom of each fingernail. Don't do this more than once or twice a month, as the cuticles are quite sensitive. Metal or plastic orange sticks need to be sterilized after each use, while wooden orange sticks should be thrown away. Your cuticles are important - they protect your nail's growth matrix (the part the nails grow from) by preventing any dirt or bacteria from entering. As a result, you should refrain from cutting your cuticles and switch to pushing them back instead. Cutting your cuticles removes this protective layer and exposes your nails to infection. It also makes the skin of the cuticles harder and more prone to splitting and peeling. Don't worry about your cuticles growing back faster once you stop cutting them - this is a myth. Their rate of growth will remain the same even if you stop cutting. Regularly moisturizing your cuticles is one of the most important steps in stopping your cuticles from peeling. You should moisturize them at least twice a day - once in the morning and once at night. Don't forget that your cuticles are made out of skin (despite their thicker texture), and all skin needs to be moisturized in order to stay hydrated and prevent peeling and flaking. During the day you can use a moisturizing hand lotion which soaks in quickly and doesn't leave your hands feeling greasy. At night, however, you might opt for a thicker cream or cuticle ointment for more intense hydration. After you moisturize your hands and cuticles at night, it is a good idea to wear a pair of cotton or wool gloves to bed. This prevents the cream or ointment from rubbing off on the bed sheets, while the extra heat will help your skin to really absorb the moisturizer. You will wake up in the morning with really soft hands and cuticles! If the skin around your fingernails feels cracked and irritated, you may have a small infection. If this is the case, you will need to clear up the infection before your cuticles can start to heal. You can do this by applying a generous layer of topical antibacterial ointment (such as Neosporin) to the cuticles. Once you have applied the antibacterial ointment (which is more effective than the cream version), you should wrap a band-aid around each affected nail. Leave the band-aid on overnight and in the morning you will find your cuticles looking and feeling a lot better! If your cuticles are painful, have pus or swelling, or develop red spots, you may have an infection called paronychia. If you suspect this could be the case, see your doctor as soon as possible as you may require a course of antibiotics to clear the infection.
Summary: Soak your fingertips in hot water. Push back your cuticles with an orange stick. Never cut your cuticles. Regularly moisturize your cuticles. If your cuticles are cracked and painful, use a topical antibacterial ointment. Know when to consult a doctor.

Problem: Article: For this "bomb," you'll need one cup of vinegar, tissue paper, a plastic bag, and one tablespoon of baking soda. The beauty of these experiments is the ease of access to the supplies. You might also want access to a clean sink and protective eyewear. If you plan to do this project with a younger child, make sure that you supervise them through each portion of the process. Lay out a small strip of tissue paper, about two squares, on a flat surface. Measure out a tablespoon of baking soda and dump it onto the paper. You can then either fold up the tissue paper or roll it up. Do whichever technique you like best. Do not wrap the baking powder too tight, or else you may create a tear in the paper. If you are rolling the tissue paper, make a simple fold on the tips to ensure baking soda doesn't fall out. Hold the bag upright so it won't tip over when you add the vinegar. Measure out one cup of vinegar and carefully add it into the bag. Add the tissue wrapped baking soda to the bag. Seal the bag once you add the tissue paper. If you are supervising a smaller child, hold the bag while they pour. You might notice the reaction start to take effect based on the bubbles that begin to form. " Go to the area you want to detonate the bomb. The best place to activate the bomb is somewhere outside. You could also use your kitchen sink, but this could also cause a mess. Don't shake the bag too much, but give it a few shakes (no longer than five seconds). Place the bomb in the spot you picked for it to explode. Take a couple of steps back. If you feel the bag start to expand as you shake it, set it on the floor immediately! That bag is about to explode.
Summary: Gather the supplies. Wrap the baking soda. Fill the plastic bag. Shake and detonate the "bomb.

Problem: Article: If you're looking to get big, working out should be a major part of your life. However, it shouldn't be the only part of your life. Pushing yourself too hard won't just leave you tired, unmotivated, and unhappy if you don't get enough rest, it will also make it harder for you to put on muscle. Most important of all, several over-exercise can lead to several dangerous health conditions, including: Pulled muscles, torn ligaments, etc. Joint pain Spinal problems Very rarely, heart attack, stroke, or aneurysm (if predisposed to these conditions.) Rhabdomyolysis (life-threatening; if you experience extreme muscle soreness and dark urine, contact a doctor immediately) When you start a muscle-building routine, the sudden spike in your energy levels may leave you with an increased appetite, so it may be tempting to simply "pig out" and eat whatever you want. Don't give in you can increase your caloric intake somewhat, but increasing it too much will leave you with a big surplus of calories that your body will convert to fat. Over a long period of time, this can make you "big," though not in the sense you probably wanted, so try to keep your natural urge to eat more in check. In general, you'll feel fullest if you stick to a diet of lean proteins, whole wheat grains, fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats (as recommended above.) On the other hand, processed snacks won't usually "fill you up" in the long term. This means that sticking to a healthy, natural diet will usually keep you from overeating (though it's certainly possible to eat too much of foods that are healthy. To keep your eating under control, try using a calorie counting application like the one at MyFitnessPal.com. If you desperately want big muscles, it may be tempting at times to use certain illegal shortcuts to reach this goal. Resist this urge. Steroid and other illicit exercise aids may seem to get quick results, but they're not worth the associated health risks, which, depending on the drug, can be quite serious. For example, anabolic steroids are known to cause these health issues: High blood pressure Increased risk of heart attack and stroke Liver disease Baldness Oily skin and acne (In men) lowered sperm count, infertility, shrunken testicles, enlarged breasts (In women) increased body hair, enlarged clitoris, deepened voice, shrunken breasts
Summary:
Don't overtax yourself. Don't let your eating get out of control. Don't result to drugs or steroids.