Problem: Article: Herbalists who haven't also done medical degrees are not doctors, and so are legally not permitted to 'practice medicine without a license.' This includes diagnosing, prescribing, and using terms like 'treat' or 'cure.' Don't advise clients on how to take (or stop taking) pharmaceutical medications. You can legally make recommendations, educate your clients about specific herbs, and dispense herbs. GMPs address every part of the manufacturing process of herbs and herbal products, including identification of the ingredients, purity assurance, and personnel training and hygiene. There are also labeling requirements for products, including regulations about listing ingredients and any serious side effects, making claims about the product's structure and function, and issuing disclaimers. For more information about GMPs contact your local or state organic certification agency, or visit the FDA website: https://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRegulation/GuidanceDocumentsRegulatoryInformation/DietarySupplements/ucm238182.htm. Whether you're a small community herbalist or a multi-million dollar supplement manufacturer, if you make and sell your own products to the public, particularly tinctures, you're legally obligated to comply with the GMPs. The FDA can shut your business down for non-compliance. It's important to know the limits of your knowledge and abilities. Develop a go-to list of practitioners to whom you can refer clients when their problems and needs are beyond your ability to help. Judiciously making referrals will increase your clients' trust in you, as well, rather than hurt your business. For example, you probably aren't prepared to take on a client who has cancer if you've only taken a 6-week course on herbs.
Summary: Don't make any diagnoses or prescriptions unless you're a doctor. Follow the FDA's Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) for products. Make referrals for clients with conditions beyond your expertise.

Problem: Article: Set a small pot on the stovetop before turning on the heat. Take 3 large eggs and set them at the bottom of the pan. Make sure that there's enough room for all 3 eggs to rest comfortably, so they all cook evenly later on. If you want to make a larger batch of egg oil, consider doubling the number of eggs in the recipe. Add 2 to 3 cups (470 to 710mL) of cold water to the pot, submerging the eggs completely. Only fill the pot about -full, as you don't want any water overflowing once it starts boiling. Once you've filled the pot with water, cover it with a lid. While softer eggs require less time in the boiling water, you don't have to worry as much about hard-boiled eggs. Once the timer goes off, turn off the stovetop burner and remove the lid from the pot. Be sure to wait at least 11 minutes so the eggs can cook all the way through. If you take the eggs out after just 6-7 minutes, you might end up with soft-boiled eggs instead.
Summary: Place 3 eggs into a small pot on the stovetop. Pour water into the pot until the eggs are covered completely. Set a timer for 11 minutes after the water starts boiling.

Problem: Article: Use the same color for each string, or use different colors. For a wider braid, cut 10 pieces of string; you will still be creating a 5-strand braid, but using 2 strings for each strand.. You can use this method to create a 7-strand braid. Embroidery floss works great for this, but you can also use yarn. Thicker string, such as jute or leather, is not recommended because of its bulk. Gather the ends of your strings. Treating them as a single strand, coil them into a loop, then pull the ends through the loop. This will make the knot. Keep the knot 2 to 3 inches (5.1 to 7.6cm) from the string end. Tape the string above the knot to a flat surface, such as a desk or table. When using 10 strings for a thicker braid, divide them into 5 groups of 2 strands each. Treat each group as a single strand. Take the 1st string on the left. Cross it under the 2nd and over the 3rd string. Drop it between the 3rd and 4th strings. For a dovetail look, cross the first strand over the next 2 strands and drop it in the center. If working a 7-strand braid, do the step above, then cross the string over the 4th string. Number your strings 1 through 5. Take string number 5, and weave it under string number 4. Cross it over string number 3, and drop it between strings 2 and 3. For a dovetail look, cross the last strand over the previous 2 strands and drop it in the center. For a 7-strand braid, complete the above step, then cross the string under the fourth string. Alternate between weaving the left and right strings towards the middle. Always start with the first string on the left and the last string on the right. Keep the strings flat and do not let them twist. You can braid all the way to the end of the string, or you can stop whenever you want to. If using all the string, leave 2 to 3 inches (5.1 to 7.6cm) at the end for tying the knot. This is the same knot that is used at the start of the braid. If any extra string is left over, you can cut it off. You can now use the braid for whatever craft project you made it for. You can even wrap it around your wrist and tie the ends into a double-knot.
Summary: Cut 5 pieces of 32-inch (81-cm) length of string. Knot your strings together. Divide your string into 5 groups. Weave the first string under and over the next 2 strings. Weave the last string under and over the previous 2 strings. Repeat the process until you get the length you want. Tie the end of the braid into an overhand knot. Peel the tape off.

Problem: Article: This is especially important when it's the last performance. Compliment your actors, production crew and technicians on the good work they did. Either before or after you do this, talk to the audience to find out what they thought. After all, they are the people you are communicating with. They can provide you with insights that you had not thought of and that will enrich the next performance. When advice given to you from your audience is worthwhile, tell your actors about it. Particularly if your production has multiple performances, this is useful to both you and them. Make sure everyone arrives in a timely fashion before the next performance so that you can go over the various scenes with them and tell them what went well and what did not. A production is a learning process for all involved and no two performances are the same. Audiences differ each night, and things that work well one night may not get the same feedback from the audience another night. This does not mean that they are bad things, it is merely a matter of audience dynamics: some audiences just prefer physical action while other prefer verbal sparring. Now that you are done with this production it is time to start thinking about the future. If you're lucky, you've found some time to network or someone who saw your play wishes to hire you for a project they are financing. If you're not lucky, the cycle starts all over again or you end up without a project. Make sure, therefore, that every production you direct is one you support fully. That way, there are no regrets and you can look back fondly on the work you did, no matter how small or amateur the production.
Summary:
When a performance is over, congratulate everyone on a job well done. Pass on constructive feedback. Start something new.