INPUT ARTICLE: Article: After a few treatments, fill a large bulb syringe with lukewarm water. Tilt the affected ear over the sink and press down on the bulb to flush out the ear with the bulb. You may notice little bits of ear wax coming out. Do not do this if you are using ear drops for an ear infection. You can get a bulb syringe at a drugstore or pharmacy. The water should drain out of your ear as you flush. If it does not, stop flushing and contact a doctor. Your doctor can flush the ears for you. Do not go swimming while treating an ear infection. While showering, you can prevent water from going in your ear by plugging it with a cotton ball. Cover the outside of the ball with Vaseline. Choose a dry, dark location, such as a cabinet, to store your ear drops. Do not freeze or refrigerate the bottle unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Your ear drops should have an expiration date on the bottom of the bottle or on the label. Expired ear drops can develop bacteria that might cause a new infection. In some cases, you may be advised to throw out the ear drops 4 weeks after opening. Write the date you opened it on the bottle with a marker to help you remember. If you used the drops to treat an ear infection, you may just want to toss the bottle after you have completed treatment to prevent reinfection.

SUMMARY: Flush out the ear if you are using ear wax softener. Avoid getting water in your ear while being treated for an infection. Store the ear drops at room temperature. Throw the ear drops out when they have expired.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The container needs to be big enough to house the mouthpiece and cover it in liquid. Place the mouthpiece tip down inside the container. The container itself can rest inside a sink. At least once a month but preferably once a week, deep clean the mouthpiece. Use a solution of half water and half white vinegar or hydrogen peroxide. Either one will work to deeply clean the mouthpiece. These substances are not strong enough to damage the instrument. The water should be cool or warm, never hot. A typical dish soap is also capable of cleaning the mouthpiece in cool or warm water. After the mouthpiece has soaked for several minutes, scrub it with a gentle brush to remove any buildup. Stores sell specialty mouthpiece brushes that won't scratch your instrument. A baby toothbrush can also be used to remove limescale. Put the mouthpiece under a faucet of cool or warm water. The water washes away the soap, vinegar, or hydrogen peroxide and helps remove any remaining limescale. Repeat previous steps for a mouthpiece that is still dirty. This isn't required, but germicide ensures that all the bacteria is removed from the mouthpiece. Sterisol is regularly sold for instrument cleaning, but mouthwash can also be used. Soak the mouthpiece in a small container of the solution. Use a paper towel or soft cloth to remove all moisture before reassembling the clarinet or storing the parts. Leftover moisture can damage the pads in the clarinet or create a breeding ground for bacteria inside your instrument case. You can leave the mouthpiece to dry on the paper towel or cloth to make sure all the moisture is gone.

SUMMARY: Choose a small container. Fill the container. Brush off limescale. Rinse the mouthpiece. Use sterisol. Wipe the mouthpiece dry.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you belonged to any banks, clubs or churches in your previous state, find a Florida location to join. Doing so will show that you are committed to being a resident of Florida, rather than another state. Here are some ideas: Bank Church Gym Community groups, organizations, or affiliations Insurance-approved medical group Whether it's your magazine subscriptions, distant relatives, or your dessert-of-the-month club, notify the parties necessary that your new address is now in Florida. Start by filing an address change with the Postal Service and then contact organizations individually. This can show intent in your Declaration of Domicile, too. Should any tax issues arise, this will certainly help your case. If you have any licenses or certification that are good state-by-state, make sure you get reassessed in Florida so your licensure is valid and you can still practice. Whether you're a nurse, a lawyer, or a real estate agent, this is necessary not only for your workflow, but also to show that Florida is where you intend to stay. If there is any doubt, it's always best to check out your situation. What's more, you may run into new rules and regulations you didn't know if in your research. To further prove that you are a Florida resident, start getting involved. Vote, join a gym, be a part of your neighborhood association, find a doctor and a dentist, and establish your roots. The more engrained you are, the more you'll truly be a resident of Florida. It wouldn't hurt to get an annual pass for DisneyWorld, either!

SUMMARY: Transfer all accounts to Florida institutions. Notify the parties necessary of your address change. Renew any licensure for the state of Florida. Get involved in your community.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Maintaining a healthy weight contributes to the appropriate production of FSH and other hormones. Being overweight can, in some cases, contribute to elevated FSH levels that may negatively impact fertility. Alternatively, being severely underweight may in some cases decrease FSH levels to such a degree that fertility is negatively impacted. Generally speaking, a healthy weight is defined as having a BMI between 18.5 and 25. However, you should always consult with your doctor to determine your ideal weight goals and how best to get there. If you need to lose weight, work with your medical team to focus on healthy measures like exercising more and eating nutritious foods. to manage FSH and other hormone levels. When you are feeling stressed out, your body releases stress hormones (such as cortisol), which can in turn throw your FSH and other hormone levels out of balance. Therefore, reducing stress may help to improve your FSH levels. To decrease stress, you can use relaxation methods such as deep breathing, yoga, meditation, light exercise, walking in nature, listening to calming music, reading a relaxing book, taking a warm bath, or talking to an old friend. Find the methods that work best for you. Getting enough sleep is another important factor in reducing stress. A relaxing massage can certainly reduce stress, and there's some evidence that stress reduction can improve FSH levels. However, there's no real evidence that a specific "fertility massage" will provide particular benefits. Keep this in mind before booking a massage with a practitioner who offers fertility massage sessions. You may instead try self-massage to potentially stimulate the glands that manage FSH and other hormones. Try using gentle circular motions to massage your lower abdomen for 10 to 15 minutes each day. If you don't mind the lack of scientific evidence supporting it, you might also try rubbing the ball of your big toe. In reflexology, the big toe is linked to the pituitary gland, which is essential for balancing hormone production in the body. A quick search online will reveal numerous at-home and in-clinic options for "fertility cleanses," which claim to cleanse excess hormones from the body. Supporters claim that cleansing before trying to get pregnant can increase your chances of success. However, there's no reliable medical evidence to support this, and any type of cleanse can present health risks. Talk to your medical team first if you're considering doing a fertility cleanse to improve your FSH levels and other fertility markers. Make sure you're fully aware of any risks involved before deciding whether to proceed.

SUMMARY:
Maintain a healthy weight to improve your likelihood for normal FSH levels. Reduce excess stress Try fertility massage to possibly improve FSH levels. Evaluate fertility cleanses carefully before considering this option.