INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If your child's defiance is extreme and persistent, they may have Oppositional Defiant Disorder. You will need a diagnosis from a psychiatrist to confirm this and clinical talk therapy to treat it. The classic symptoms of ODD include consistently irritable mood, an extreme tendency toward argumentativeness, impulsivity, vindictiveness, and significant behavioral problems at school. ODD is often accompanied by antisocial behavior and self-harm. The symptoms of ODD generally begin to show before the age of 8. The symptoms should persist for a least six months before a diagnosis can be made. ADHD is an increasingly common diagnosis for children with persistent behavioral problems. You will need a diagnosis from a psychiatrist to confirm this. There are a host of cognitive and talk therapies designed to treat ADHD as well as stimulate medications like Ritalin and Adderall. ADHD is typified by a persistent inability to stay focused. It can also be accompanied by hyperactivity, absent-mindedness, forgetfulness, mood swings, anxiety, and depression. Talk to your children regularly so you know what is going on in their lives. Acting out may be related to stress they are experiencing unrelated to the current situation. For example, maybe they are being bullied or are bored with what they are being taught. This can lead to behavior similar to ADHD. Persistent defiance can be a sign of traumatic stress in children. The cause of trauma can be physical like abuse, bullying, or experiencing a car crash or more emotional like going through a parental divorce or the death of a family member. If your child is expressing bad behavior because of traumatic stress, you will likely need to see a therapist for more information about causes and treatment. A sharp change in behavior and mood after a potentially traumatic event is an obvious sign that it is linked to the event. Anti-social behavior, mood swings, and a loss of cognitive skills problem-solving are also warning signs that bad behavior is linked to trauma. Speaking to a therapist will help get to the real issues behind your child's behavior. Medications can just keep symptoms at bay.

SUMMARY: Know the signs of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Know the signs of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Know the signs of trauma.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: A way to get higher toe touches is to use the wall as resistance. To get started, find a wall (wide enough for your legs to spread out on) and then lay down on your back (facing the wall). Next place your legs against the wall, pushing your butt up against the wall as far as it'll go. At this point, your body is in an "L" shape. After that, slowly open your legs until you start to feel a stretch. Stretch them as far as you can. As the days go by, gradually your legs should go lower and lower and it'll start to look like you're doing the splits on the wall. Do this each day for about 5 minutes.

SUMMARY: Stretch your legs against the wall.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If your ganglion is very painful or is interfering with the natural movement of your wrist, you may need to seek expert treatment to resolve the issue. A medical professional will be able to aspirate, or drain, the cyst, getting rid of the bump under your skin and stopping the cyst from rubbing painfully against nerve tissue. Your doctor may check the cyst by shining a light through the growth if the light shines through, then your doctor knows it is fluid-filled and is a ganglion cyst. Though it's not a complex procedure, you should know what's going to happen to you when you arrive for your aspiration. This will help you stay calm and relaxed during the appointment. The doctor will apply a topical anesthetic to numb the area around the ganglion. He or she might inject the cyst with an enzyme that makes the jelly-like liquid easier to remove. The doctor will poke a needle into the cyst, then draw the liquid out from it. The liquid is biological waste that the staff will dispose of lawfully and safely. Aspiration alone is usually not a permanent treatment; in one study, 59% of cysts treated with aspiration alone came back within three months. However, administering steroids to the site of the drained cyst has proven far more successful, with 95% of cysts still cleared 6 months after treatment. Ganglions have a very high rate of recurrence, so you may find that home treatment and even aspiration is not a lasting solution to your problem. If you have a persistent ganglion that keeps coming back, ask your doctor about the possibility of having the cyst removed surgically. This is typically an outpatient procedure, in which the doctor administers anesthesia through an IV. Rather than simply draining the liquid from the cyst, they will remove the entire cyst, as well as the stalk that attaches it to the tendon or joint. Through complete removal, you reduce the chances of another cyst growing back. As with any surgery, there is a chance of something going wrong during the procedure. In rare cases, surgery might damage the nerve tissue, blood vessels, or tendons in the area around the cyst. You may also suffer from an infection or excessive bleeding. The area surrounding the cyst site will be sore and possibly painful during the healing process. Ask the doctor to prescribe a painkiller, like Vicodin, to help you manage the pain until it fades. Rest the affected limb as much as possible for at least a few days. For example, if the cyst was on your wrist, avoid activities like typing and cooking for a while. Ask your doctor for a recovery plan that includes: An estimate of how long it will take to recover. What specific activities to avoid during the recovery process. What symptoms to look for that might indicate problems with the procedure.

SUMMARY: Have a doctor drain the cyst. Be prepared for aspiration. Ask if the doctor recommends a steroid injection. Discuss surgical options with your doctor. Know the risks of surgical removal. Take care of yourself after the surgery.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Exfoliating your skin removes flakiness and gives you a healthy glow. Try an exfoliating body scrub in the shower and a deep pore cleansing clay mask for your face and neck. Be sure to moisturize! If you don't have a body scrub, try mixing brown sugar with any body lotion for a homemade exfoliant. Apply to your skin in a circular motion and then rinse off in a warm shower. Be sure to exfoliate 24 hours before the beach to give your body time to recover from potential inflammation. Getting a wax or shaving at home will eliminate body hair to get you looking great in a bikini. If shaving at home, be sure to lather up on shaving cream and use a good, 3-4-blade razor to avoid unsightly cuts or razor burn. For those opting for a wax, be sure to book an appointment a few days before you hit the beach to give inflammation time to heal. Use sunscreen all over your body and face to avoid a burn. Sun damage also can cause wrinkles, so it's important to lather up even if you're working on a tan. Look for moisturizers, make up, and lip balm with a little added SPF to get some extra protection. Sweat and dirt in your pores can easily turn into unwanted pimples and blackheads. If you struggle from body or facial acne, use a body wash that contains salicylic acid to maintain blemish free skin. This should be applied after you moisturize. It usually takes between 5-7 days for skin to peak, so plan accordingly. There's no need to use a self-tanner, but many find it boosts confidence in the early beach season when skin is still lighter from winter. Remember, pale skin is beautiful too!

SUMMARY:
Give your body a full exfoliation. Make sure to remove all unwanted body hair. Apply sunscreen of at least 30 SPF. Get rid of body acne. Apply a self-tanner for a bronzed, beach babe look.