In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: People who smoke or chew tobacco are four times more likely to develop gum disease. Continued tobacco use can also make treatment less effective. Make an effort to quit smoking or quit chewing tobacco. . Clenching your jaw or grinding your teeth can cause receding gums. If you grind your teeth at night, a doctor can recommend a device to wear to stop this. Reducing stress or meditating may help, although this has not been thoroughly studied. Hypnosis therapy may be effective for some people. Constant headaches in the morning that continue throughout the day, earaches, and facial muscle soreness are all signs that you might grind your teeth in your sleep. Certain medications increase the chance of unhealthy gums. These include steroids, oral contraceptives, some anti-epilepsy drugs, some cancer therapies, drugs used after organ transplant, and some drugs used to treat migraines or blood pressure. Bring up your concerns with your doctor. Depending on your condition and the medications available, he may recommend a treatment that's less harmful on your gums. . Diabetes can lead to higher glucose levels in your saliva, which encourages bacterial growth on gums slowing blood flow to the gums. If you are diabetic, keep your blood sugar levels under control to reduce this risk. . Eating disorders can cause poor nutrition, which can lead to bleeding, vulnerable gums and erodes the tooth surface leading to substance loss. Vomiting can cause additional damage due to stomach acid. Seek help from medical professionals, mental health experts, and emotionally supportive friends. . Any piercing in the mouth, including the lips, can cause infection. To avoid gum recession and more serious, life-threatening issues, take the following precautions: Have a professional perform the piercing, and ask about their sterilization practices first. Talk to a doctor first if you are pregnant, have allergies, diabetes, a skin disorder, or heart disease. For several days after piercing: Keep swelling down with cold and sleep with your head slightly elevated. Avoid alcohol, tobacco, and spicy food. Rinse with (non-alcohol) antibacterial mouthwash after each meal. All the time: Wash your hands before handling the piercing. Try to avoid touching the piercings to teeth and gums. Visit a doctor immediately if you have pain, swelling, or red streaks. If you throw up frequently for any reason, stomach acid can wear away at your teeth. After vomiting, rinse with a mixture of baking soda and water to neutralize the acid. Do not brush your teeth immediately after vomiting. If you wear dentures and feel them becoming too loose or too tight, visit a dentist. This could be causing your receding gums, or the change in your teeth could cause the change in fit. Either way, a dentist can alter them to fit more comfortably, and identify the cause.
Summary: Reduce tobacco use. Stop grinding your teeth Talk to your doctor about medications that may cause gum problems. Keep diabetes under control Overcome eating disorders Take care of mouth piercings Rinse with baking soda after throwing up. Get your dentures refitted.

Your heels should be just hovering over the base of the pedal (or the floor depending on the size of your pedals and the size of your feet). You might want to adjust your stool to be a bit higher so your thighs are angled slightly downward. Avoid raising your stool too high because it might cause you to slouch or have trouble reaching the pedals. Adjust it to a height where your lower legs and thighs make a 90 to 110 degree angle.
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One-sentence summary -- Place your feet on the pedals with your heels lifted.

Problem: Article: You can easily find attractive decorative vases at your nearest department store or home decor outlet. Pick a simple vase that matches the color of another accessory in your living room, like the throw pillows on your couch. Alternatively, create visual interest by choosing a vase with cutout designs. When set near a lamp, a cutout vase will cast appealing shadows along the top of your side table. Pick a style of glass that appeals to you; both opaque and clear glass work as side table decorations. Color is most important for decorating with glass bottles. Try to pick glass bottles in colors that are not identical, but work well together (like violet, pink, and magenta or teal, mint green, and ocean blue). You can also place flowers or sand inside the bottles for an extra touch. Purchase an item that really catches your eye, whether it be a plant, sculpture, decorative box, lamp, or something similar. Place it in the middle of the side table on its own so it can take center stage. This decorative choice is simple, but will prove effective at drawing the eyes of your guests. Small coffee table books can be set on top of your side tables. Try to pick books with the most appealing designs. Vibrantly designed books make the best choices. Watch out for interesting lettering and color schemes. Try to pick books of different thicknesses as well for further visual interest. If you want to make your decorating a bit more personal, try to pick books that focus on subject matter you enjoy, such as photos of kittens or gorgeous cityscapes. Your theme could be anything that appeals to you or hearken back to a favorite memory. For instance, if you're a lover of the outdoors, decorate your side table with flowers, plants, and stones. If you recently traveled to an amazing city, place souvenirs (such as a mini Eiffel Tower or tiny Kyoto shrine gates) and travel photos from that city on your side table. While you can use plain jars, decorative glass jars make a stronger impression. Pick jars with gorgeous etchings or your favorite saying scrawled on the sides. If you want, fill your jar with glass beads or your favorite type of candy. Houseplants are a classic decor item and are perfect for side tables. Make a potted plant a standalone centerpiece on your side table, or group it with other items, such as decorative jars and a stack of books. Mini ferns and succulents (like cacti and aloe) are great plants to decorate with; succulents also have the advantage of being easy to care for. If you don't want to care for a live plant, purchase a fake plant to decorate with. Your flowers can be real or artificial, and of any color or species you like. If you'd prefer real flowers, consider using flowers from your home garden or buy flowers from your grocery store's florist section, and replace them as they wilt. Alternatively, use dried flowers. You can keep your flowers in a vase or bundle them and lay them across the table.
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Place a vase on top of your side table for a classical look. Arrange a trio of glass bottles to create a simple but artsy aesthetic. Set up a "statement decoration" to add a bolder touch to your decor. Stack books on the side table for a designer, intellectual look. Create a theme for your side table decor for a personalized touch. Arrange decorative jars on the side table to give a subtle, elegant effect. Set a potted plant on top of your side table for a simple, natural look. Add flowers to your side table if you like classical and romantic decor.