Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Ask your doctor if you are a candidate. Identify conditions that glucosamine could worsen. Determine whether you are at a heightened risk for other conditions.

Answer: Glucosamine may be effective in reducing pain caused by a number of different conditions. However, you should talk to your doctor before you start taking supplements to find out if they would be beneficial for you. For example, you might say "Since my diagnosis of osteoarthritis, I've been reading a lot about glucosamine supplements as a possible treatment. Can you tell me about any risks and benefits to taking glucosamine supplements for me?" Keep in mind that there haven't been extensive studies on the effects of glucosamine supplements on many conditions. For this reason, your doctor may decide the potential benefit to you isn't worth the risk of trying them. There may be little benefit to taking glucosamine unless you have been diagnosed with a specific condition. For example, if you want to take glucosamine to treat your back pain, you generally should have a diagnosis of osteoarthritis. Absent a diagnosis, your doctor should rule out other causes for your back pain before you try supplements. You also will want to talk to your doctor about the potential benefit. Most studies have shown only a modest improvement of symptoms in patients taking glucosamine supplements, so you may decide that such a small benefit is not worth the cost of the supplements. While glucosamine supplements typically are safe for most adults, they can cause problems if you have certain other medical conditions such as diabetes. If you have diabetes, you may want to avoid glucosamine. It can adversely affect your insulin resistance and your blood-sugar levels. Another thing to keep in mind is that since glucosamine is harvested from shellfish, you shouldn't take these supplements if you are allergic to shellfish. Children under 18 should not take glucosamine supplements, which means you also shouldn't take glucosamine supplements if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Glucosamine supplements also can interfere with drugs you're already taking to treat particular conditions such as depression or high blood pressure. Discuss this with your doctor in light of all medications you currently take, even those you only take on an as-needed basis. For example, you might say "If I take glucosamine supplements, will it cause more bleeding or bruising than I'm currently experiencing? I've read that glucosamine can increase bleeding in people like me who are taking warfarin." Glucosamine supplements may increase your risk of certain medical conditions such as heart disease or bleeding disorders. Ask your doctor about any conditions that you personally may be susceptible to if you take glucosamine supplements. For example, if you are already at an increased risk for heart disease, your doctor may advise against prolonged use of glucosamine. The supplements may cause heart palpitations or other irregularities. If you have dry eyes or an increased risk of cataracts, glucosamine supplements may further increase this risk or cause cataracts to develop. Your regular doctor may not know about your eye health. If your ophthalmologist has told you that you are at risk for cataracts, let your regular doctor know. For example, you might say "My ophthalmologist told me I was at risk for cataracts, and I've heard taking glucosamine supplements can increase that risk. Would you still recommend I try the supplements to treat my osteoarthritis, or should I talk to my ophthalmologist first?" Since glucosamine supplements can increase the risk of bleeding, first tell your doctor if you have a bleeding disorder or are currently taking drugs such as warfarin that increase your risk of bleeding.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Place your fern where it will get 4-6 hours of indirect sunlight a day. Keep the soil evenly moist in the pot. Control the temperature to keep it around 70F (21C). Maintain high humidity around the fern with a humidifier. Position your maidenhair fern away from drafts. Fertilize the fern twice monthly in the fall through spring.

Answer: A north-facing windowsill is usually a good place to keep a maidenhair fern, as the fern won't receive much direct light. An east-facing window also works, since morning light is more gentle. If you keep the fern at a south- or west-facing window, keep it 1 foot (30cm) away from the sill, since the direct sunlight can singe its delicate leaves. Light is the most important factor in keeping your fern alive and happy. You can also grow maidenhair ferns under fluorescent grow lights in terrariums. If your maidenhair gets direct sunlight, be extra-vigilant about watering it, as it will dry out more quickly. Water your fern enough so that the surface never dries out. However, don't water your fern so much that the soil becomes soggy. Water the plant evenly on all sides as often as daily. To check if your maidenhair fern needs water, lift the pot. If it is half as heavy as when it is freshly watered, it's time. Remember that air conditioning or heat can both dry out the soil. If you have the air or heat on, you'll need to water your fern more often. Check if your maidenhair fern needs to be watered every day. Maidenhair ferns typically can't sustain in temperatures lower than 60F (16C). However, they prefer temperatures around 70F (21C) and higher. Don't worry too much if the temperature drops temporarily, but make sure to warm your fern up as soon as you can. Use a humidifier to create ideal conditions for your fern, especially in the winter. Or, try misting the fern daily with warm water in a spray bottle to create humidity. If you aren't able to run a humidifier, be sure to check the soil vigilantly, as it may dry out quickly without it. Alternatively, try keeping the fern in a bathroom where the steam from the shower will keep it moist. You can also use a terrarium or glass case to maintain humidity levels around the fern, but remember not to place it in direct sunlight. Any moving air can evaporate moisture and dry out your fern. Keep your maidenhair fern away from any exterior doors, drafty windows, fans, air conditioners, and radiators. It can be tricky to find the right balance of indirect light while avoiding drafts. Try placing your fern in a room with large east- or west-facing windows on a flat surface away from the window. Use an organic liquid fertilizer, mixed with an equal amount of water. Add fertilizer to the soil every 2 weeks from around September through March. Maidenhair ferns like fertilizers that contain fish emulsions.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Gather the necessary materials needed to make a batch of the cement. Gather the necessary tools. Fill the bucket. Add bonding agent. Fill the bucket with cement. Don't over mix the stucco or it will set faster and be harder to apply to the wall.

Answer: These materials include a bag of pre-mixed cement (with fibers), bonding agent, and water. A margin trowel for scraping the edges of the bucket. An electric drill and beater for mixing the cement. A wash brush is recommended for cleaning the tools after mixing the cement. You will want to fill it up about full with water. You'll want to add roughly 16 ounces. On a very large area, you can just paint the bonding agent on the edges of the old stucco and not mix it into the stucco. You can now fill the rest of the bucket with the pre-mixed cement. If you are starting, you can fill the bucket with a couple of inches of water, then add a half bucket of stucco, add a couple inches more of water and let it sit for 3 minutes so the water absorbs into the stucco. This will permit you to mix the stucco less so that you can work with it longer.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Once you have a decent set of songs, consider recording a demo. Start with small gigs. Look on craigslist.com.

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If you are serious about your band, and have the funds, you can look into booking some time at a studio. This will be expensive compared to a tape recorder, but the quality will be greatly improved and may result in your band being hired more often. Plus, it'll give you a good quality recording to play for your family and friends until you can get a real album recorded. Call the local clubs and ask if you can play. Find parties to play at. If you're in school, sign up for the talent show, or ask to play at lunch for your peers. By starting small, you can get a taste of how audiences react, what to do when you get better gigs, and make a little bit of spending cash. There is a section where club managers and event planners post gig information. These will often be paying gigs and are great ways to expose your band to the public.