Problem: Article: There are a number of fields that require research assistants, so you'll need to narrow it down to the areas that you are interested in and qualified for. This is usually fairly straightforward, as it should relate directly to what you are attending or attended school to study. STEM fields almost always need research assistants. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Psychology, anthropology and even history are other great fields that you may find work as a research assistant in. There are some skills that all research assistants should possess in order to be successful. Depending on the field you work in, there are some different skills or traits you may want to have that are specifically suited for your field. You will need to have strong reading comprehension skills in order to conduct research and convey the information you find. Most research assistants are expected to be relatively computer savvy, with experience in common office applications as well as data entry or other field specific software suites. You will need to be self-motivated, as research assistants are often expected to work independently and with limited supervision. There are research assistant positions that exist solely within the academic world and may even provide you with college credits. These positions can offer pay and help you to develop skills that can lead to a career in college level education. Academic research assistants are often graduate students that have already earned bachelor's degree in the field they are studying and are now pursuing a subsequent degree. Academic research can help you start a career in education. Working as a research assistant can lead to becoming a research fellow which is often a step toward becoming an associate professor, and ultimately a professor. Being an academic research assistant involves assisting senior educators in their work, which may include preparing for classes or helping to advance their extra-curricular academic pursuits. High school students may be eligible for some research assistant positions at local colleges or universities. These positions can help you get into a good college and are great ways to develop skills that will help in your education and future professional life. Being a research assistant in a professional setting can be quite different from doing it for a college or university. Usually, research assistants help senior level researchers, scientists or experts advance their work by doing clerical work, researching related materials and serving as a professional assistant. Professional research assistants must meet the minimum requirements for the position, but are usually not required to be pursuing further education. Being a research assistant in a professional setting means working in a for-profit environment that may be more result driven and competitive than academic research. Professional research assistant's career paths can lead to overseeing your own projects and can help you shift into an operations or managerial position in the research field. There are different types of research assistants that have different responsibilities based on their level of qualifications. In order to know what kinds of research assistant jobs to apply for, you must determine what you are qualified for. Most research assistant positions in academia and the private sector will require a four-year degree in the specific field of study. Professional research assistants are expected to be adept at using common office software suites like Microsoft Office or Apache Open Office. You will also be expected to understand and follow common safety procedures for your field. Graduate students may work as research assistants doing different work as they pursue a master's degree or PhD. Make sure your degree qualifies you to work in the field of your interest. It will need to be directly related to the position you are applying to. Working as a research assistant in school can serve as an excellent qualification to get a job as a professional research assistant.
Summary: Choose a field or industry to focus on. Identify the skills and traits needed. Choose an academic research position. Consider a professional research assistant position. Determine if you meet the necessary qualifications.

Problem: Article: Apply an antiseptic, such as rubbing alcohol or witch hazel on a cotton ball, to the bite. Then apply an ice pack to reduce the swelling. If you don't have an icepack, just wrap some ice in an elastic bandage or place it in a plastic bag. You can also use a bag of frozen vegetables. Put the ice on for 10 minutes, then remove it for 10 minutes. Repeat this cycle twice over the course of an hour.. Make sure that the water is not too hot as this can actually aggravate the inflamed areas on your skin. Either of these ointments, which you can get at your local drugstore, may ease the itching of your flea bite. Hydrocortisone is a mild steroid cream, while calamine lotion uses ferric oxide to treat mild itchiness. Both are available over-the-counter (OTC) and are safe to use in quantities directed by the manufacturer. Sometimes, flea bites itch so severely that you need to take an oral antihistamine. Your doctor or pharmacist can provide suggestions for OTC or prescription solutions. Some antihistamines that you might consider include: Diphenhydramine and other oral antihistamines. Diphenhydramine is OTC and provides quick relief for most itching, but often makes users drowsy. Look for the non-drowsy version. Tripelennamin hydrochloride is another OTC drug, and similar to Diphenhydramine. Tripelennamin hydrochloride is taken orally. Hydroxyzine is prescription only. If your itching becomes severe and you need relief that OTC antihistamines can't give you, ask your doctor about Hydroxyzine, which works by reducing the natural histamines in the body. Topical antihistamines. Keep the area clean and apply either hydrocortisone or calamine lotion to ease itching and decrease irritation of the fleabite. It can damage the skin and allow infection to occur. Use an over the counter itch relief product like Calamine lotion or one containing hydrocortisone to relieve the itching instead.
Summary: Wash the area of the flea bite with warm soapy water. Try calamine lotion or hydrocortisone cream. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about antihistamines for severe itching. Avoid scratching in and around the affected area.

Problem: Article: Whether you are preparing soft raw fruit such as bananas or cooked vegetables such as peas, a fork is usually the easiest way to mash the food. Cut your baby food into chunk sizes that work best in your blender and blend until it reaches your desired consistency. Using a sieve or a strainer, you can push your baby's food through with a spoon until the results are no longer lumpy. Using an ideal knife for chopping, chop or dice baby food into sections small enough for them to eat without complications.
Summary: Mash food using a fork or similar utensil. Use a blender. Use the straining method. Chop foods finely with a knife.

Problem: Article: Steer clear of hot peppers, ginger, garlic, chili, paprika and other spices that raise your body's temperature. Eat bland foods for the weeks leading up to your period. Some women claim that this can help postpone your period because your body temperature isn't being elevated by the food, but there is no medical research to back this up. A traditional home remedy, it's not clear why it might work but many women say that it does. You should eat it on an empty stomach, at least once a day for a week prior to when your cycle would normally begin. Boil a bunch of parsley in 16 oz of water for 20 minutes. Strain the liquid and add honey. Consume it two to three times per day, 15 days before your period is set to begin. Add a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to an 8-oz glass of water. Start drinking three times a day at least three days before your period is set to begin. Again, remember that none of these remedies are backed up with scientific evidence. When you are habitually exercising, your levels of progesterone, a hormone known to inhibit menstrual bleeding, are elevated. Do strenuous activities like running, swimming, weight-lifting, or aerobics. If you are already engaged in some form of exercise, increase the intensity. If you are physically inactive, try a progressive exercise program to safely ease yourself into an exercise routine. This is not a suggestion to seek out more stress in your life it is an observation that often one traumatic event will postpone or even prevent a normal menstrual cycle. Mental and emotional stress tend to put our bodies on alert, and your body will deal with the stress rather than creating your normal menstrual period.
Summary:
Avoid spicy foods because they raise your body temperature. Eat fried lentil soup or dal once a day for at least a week. Drink parsley tea 3 times a day for at least 2 weeks. Try drinking apple cider vinegar 3 times a day. Lengthen and intensify your workouts to boost progesterone. Be aware of how stress affects your period.