Problem: Article: Your reading area should be free from distractions. Turn off the television, music, internet, phone, anything that has the potential to sidetrack your reading. You should also be comfortable, otherwise, you'll focus on being hungry, too hot, too cold, basically anything other than your book. Do be careful of getting too cozy though. Make sure you can stay awake and pay attention to your reading material. This is especially important if you choose to read in bed before going to sleep. It can be anything from a favorite mystery or a textbook. Do choose something in line with your reading goals. For example, if you have trouble finishing a book for pleasure, pick something you're really interested in reading. Don't find something that probably won't hold your interest. Likewise, if you want to be able to quickly read and glean information for school, you should choose something academic. These can be large goals with smaller steps or a simple to-do list you'd like to accomplish. Either way, writing down your goals makes you focus on what you'd like to accomplish and how you can get there. Examples of achievable goals include: reading an entire book by a certain date, paying attention to a whole chapter and being able to recall the information, reading through a book for the main argument, reading a certain number of minutes every night, reading a certain number of pages every day, and reading through a book in less time. Goals are highly individualized and completely determined by you. Your goals should encourage you to continue practicing.
Summary: Consider your environment. Select a book. Set obtainable goals.

Problem: Article: Certain foods can trigger acne outbreaks or make existing outbreaks worse. If you want to eliminate acne quickly, you need to commit. This means altering all aspects of your life, including your diet. Dairy and carbs, especially empty carbs like processed flours and sugars, can trigger acne. Cut out these food options to try and curb your breakouts and opt instead for whole wheats, fruits, and veggies. Chocolate is often listed as a potential cause of acne, but the link has not been well established. While some studies indicate chocolate can cause acne, or worsen existing outbreaks, further study is needed. However, if you're hoping to cure your acne fast it might be better to err on the side of caution and ditch the chocolate. Greasy foods have also been blamed for acne, but this has little scientific basis. However, working in a greasy environment, such as a fast food kitchen, can cause acne as oil sticks to the skin and blocks in hair follicles. Oftentimes, you're engaging in behavior that causes or worsens acne without realizing it. If you want your acne gone fast, you need to avoid certain behaviors. Don't pick at your acne. This will make it worse and lead to more infections and scarring. It will also make the lesions more red and swollen. Oftentimes, people assume poor hygiene has caused their acne and respond with heavy washings. This irritates the skin, making existing acne more apparent and increasing the risk of infection. Stick to gentle washings twice a day with a mild soap or an acne cleanser. Stressing about acne can easily make it worse. While stress is not an established cause of acne, the hormones released during stress have been linked to worsening of symptoms. Acne is caused when hair follicles become plugged up with oil and dead skin. Using products heavy in oils, like certain make-ups and hair products, can make acne more likely. Go through your cabinets and identify any substances that may be causing your acne. If you wear make-up, look for oil free products. Make-up is often identified as a cause of acne but your acne should not be affected by make-up as long as your products contain little or no oil. Look for water-based or mineral-based make-up instead. Sunscreens also sometimes use heavy amounts of oil. Look for more natural, oil-free brands of sunscreen. Look for "noncomedogenic" on the label. Neutrogena has great sunscreens that won't cause acne breakouts. Hair products in particular tend to be very oily. Look for natural brands of shampoo and conditioner. Oftentimes, salon products are better made than department store conditioners. If you're looking to eliminate acne, it might be worth the added price.
Summary: Alter your diet. Avoid making the problem worse. Switch to oil free products.

Problem: Article: If you have a specific interest you'd like to read about, use the Discussion's search feature. Enter any related words to your query on the text field provided and click the "Ask the Community" button. From then on, just click the thread you like to open from the search result list. There are several topics listed in the Discussions section, and each one opens up to a list of threads. Click to open the discussion where you think the topics you'd like to discuss belong to. Once inside a discussion, you'll a see a list of threads that have been posted under that topic. Simply click the thread you'd like to read about to open it. The discussion thread list also includes the same details as in the Help Forum. To reply to an existing thread, click the "Reply" button on the upper left-hand section of the page and enter your message on the text field provided. Click the "Post" button to submit and post your reply to that thread then wait for other members to comment on your reply. To post a new thread, go back to the thread list and click the "New Topic" button on the upper left-hand section of the page. Enter the title/subject of your thread and your message on the text field provided. Click the "Post" button to submit and create the new topic then wait for other members to reply to your new thread.
Summary: Search for an existing discussion. Select the discussion you'd like to open. Open an existing thread. Reply to a thread. Create new thread.

Problem: Article: For centuries, saw palmetto has been used to promote healthy hair and skin. Saw palmetto also blocks the production of DHT (a metabolite of testosterone), a contributing factor to enlarging of the prostate. Because DHT production also causes hair loss, it is thought that saw palmetto can help prevent hair loss. However, no authentic clinical reports support the use of saw palmetto to be effective for preventing hair loss. Your mother told you they were good for you, but you may not know that they are good for your hair, too. Add some extra milligrams of these vitamins to your daily regimen: Vitamin A: Vitamin A is an antioxidant, which promotes healthy production of sebum in the scalp. Sweet Potatoes are loaded with vitamin A-rich beta carotene, which not only promotes a healthy scalp but also promotes hair growth. Omega-3: Take omega-3 fatty acids. Foods rich in omega-3 include fatty fish, egg yolks, fish eggs (caviar), flaxseeds, chia seeds, and fortified milk. Vitamin E: This vitamin stimulates circulation, and good blood circulation in the scalp is important in keeping your hair follicles productive. B vitamins: The B vitamins help your body produce melanin, which gives hair its healthy color and stimulates blood circulation. Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) is also responsible for proper hair growth because it plays a part in the cell division within hair follicles. Vitamin C: Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that increases your absorption of non-heme iron that originates from plant products. Because of this, a vitamin C deficiency can make hair dry and brittle, and also cause hair loss. Vitamin D: Vitamin D is a pro-hormone that your body typically takes in through sun exposure. A low concentration of vitamin D2 has been linked to hair loss, especially for women who are 18-45 years old.
Summary:
Try taking saw palmetto supplements for healthy hair. Take vitamins to keep your hair healthy and strong.