Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Take a deep breath. Hold the pin in your hand.

Answer: Go ahead and calm yourself before pulling the pin out and attaching it. You will want to have steady hands for these final steps. It is important that you make as few holes as possible, so as to not damage the garment. Pull the pin out from the package or remove it from the side of the stem. Place it between your fingers or set it down on a smooth surface nearby until you are ready. Be very careful or you could lose the pin.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Apply ice for 10 to 15 minutes every 3 to 4 hours, if the vet approves. Wrap the area with a clean Epsom salt bandage. Clean the area and apply ointment for edemas caused by insect bites. Manage CPL with routine skin care and exercise.

Answer: When you initially call the vet, they might advise flushing the area with cold water or applying ice. Icing the area regularly for 48 hours can help relieve pain and inflammation. Applying ice is recommended for edemas and other forms of swelling due to an injury or infection. Consult the vet if your horse doesn't show signs of improvement within 1 to 2 days. If it is possible to wrap the area, do so using a clean bandage that has been soaked in warm water and a generous amount of Epsom salt. Keep the wrap in place for 20 minutes. After you remove the wrap, dry the area thoroughly. The Epsom salt helps draw out the excess fluid in the area. Allergic reactions to bites are common and relatively easy to treat. Clean the area with a saline or iodine solution at least once a day, and remove any crusty or scaly deposits. Have the vet recommend a corticosteroid cream and apply it to the affected area as directed. If the vet advises, keep the area bandaged. Change the dressing and apply ointment at least once a day, or according to the vet's instructions. To prevent bug bites, use an insect repellent labeled for horses. Spray it on all areas of your horse's body 2 to 3 times a day. Chronic progressive lymphedema (CPL) is a disease caused by lymph and circulatory system issues. Keep your horse clean and dry, especially its lower limbs, and blow-dry the lower limbs when they become wet. Ensure it gets daily exercise, which will help prevent fluid from building up in its lower limbs. If your horse is heavily feathered (or has thick hair around its feet), keep it trimmed short. Symptoms of CPL include skin infections, skin thickening, edema, and abscesses that primarily affect the lower limbs. CPL is a chronic disease and is common in heavily feathered horses. It's more serious than insect bites or minor injuries, but proper management can prevent it from becoming severe.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Mix the mortar Spread a 14in (0.64cm) layer of mortar in the base corner of the installation. Place a corner spacer into the mortar. Press the first block into the corner. Place 2 spacers 8 inches (20cm) apart from the first block. Spread mortar between the 2 spacers. Press the second block into position. Continue working down the line until you complete the first row. Attach a reinforcing strip across the top of the blocks. Build row-by-row until you complete the installation.

Answer: to bond the blocks together. Your installation kit may come with a bonding material. Otherwise, buy a mortar designed for use with glass blocks from a hardware store. Measure out the amount of water that the mortar instructs you to use and pour it into a bucket. Then add the mortar and mix it with a shovel in a circular motion. Mix for 5-10 minutes, until the mortar becomes a thick paste. The mortar packaging should indicate how many blocks the package will cover. You may need to buy more than 1 pack, depending on the size of the job. If you have an electric mixer, this will make the job much faster. For some installations, like a shower, professionals recommend using caulk instead of mortar. Always check with the instructions provided on the product you're using. Always start in the corner when you're installing glass blocks. Scoop some mortar with a trowel and spread it on the floor and wall of the corner. If the installation area has 2 base corners, then you can start in either one. Start the installation right after mixing the mortar so it doesn't harden before you're done. Installation kits come with spacers to place between the blocks. Take a corner spacer and press it into the mortar at the corner. Make sure it touches the floor and wall directly, rather than floating on the mortar. Start by rubbing a thin layer of mortar on the side and bottom edges of the block that will contact the mortar. Then press it down into the corner so it rests on top of the spacer. Scrape away the mortar that bleeds out when you push the block down. These spacers go in between each block and remain there permanently encased in the mortar. Take the first one and press it into the corner of the first block. Then lay a second one 8 inches (20cm) away. If the blocks you're using are a different size, distance the spacers the length of the block instead. If the spacers still show after you press the blocks together, touch up the area with a bit more mortar to cover them. Alternatively, you could seal the mortar with caulk when it's cured. This will cover any spacers or other imperfections. Scoop out some more mortar and spread it 14in (0.64cm) thick until you reach the second spacer. If the end spacer moves while you're spreading the mortar, place it back into position. Then spread mortar onto the side of the first block. Spread mortar on the side and bottom edges of the block. Then press it down between the 2 spacers. Push it against the first block so the mortar binds them together. Don't press so hard that the blocks are closer than 14in (0.64cm) apart. Maintain that separation between all the blocks in this job. If you're using glue or caulk to bond the blocks instead of mortar, then place a plastic strip between each block with glue on each side. These strips should come with an installation kit that uses glue. Follow the same procedure to lay each block. Place the spacers down, spread mortar on the floor and block, then press the block down so it's 14in (0.64cm) from the base and previous block. Work until the first layer of blocks is complete. Remember to scrape away excess mortar that comes out from between the blocks. It's okay to have some leftover on the blocks, but a large glob of excess mortar will be difficult to clean later on. Once the first row is complete, reinforce the blocks before starting the second row. Installation kits come with reinforcing strips that go in between rows. Take the strip and screw it to the wall on one side. Then stretch it across the blocks, making sure it touches each one. Then screw it to the wall on the opposite side. The strips may be pre-cut, or you may have to cut them to the correct size. Cut them to the length of the wall plus 6 inches (15cm) on each side to allow room for the screws. If the glass blacks are free-standing and aren't enclosed by a wall on both sides, then extend the reinforcing strip until the end of the last block in the row. Some installation kits have different types of reinforcing strips that don't screw to the wall. Instead, you'd spread glue or mortar on the strip and press it onto the blocks. Follow the directions provided for the correct reinforcement method. Repeat the same process for each row. Place spacers down, spread the mortar, and press each block down. When you complete a row, reinforce it with a reinforcing strip. Continue the process until you've install all the blocks.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Improve your sleep patterns. Focus on exercise. Try light therapy. Manage your stress. Get outdoors. Give yourself a creative outlet.

Answer:
When you don't sleep well, your defense mechanisms can be compromised. This can make it harder to handle the symptoms of mild depression. Try going to bed earlier than normal to ensure that you get 7-8 hours of sleep every night. Sleep is a restorative activity that allows your body to heal itself. If you aren't getting enough sleep, talk to your doctor. She might prescribe sleep medication. You might also try changing your sleeping times. The inability to get to enough sleep can indicate depressive symptoms. If you have trouble getting to sleep, try listening to calm music before bed. Turn off your computer and phone at least 30 minutes before bedtime to give your eyes and brain a rest from the screen. Exercise may be an underutilized method for boosting mood. Studies suggest that exercise helps to elevate mood and prevent relapse. Aim to get 30 minutes of exercise most days of the week. Set attainable goals for yourself. No matter how easy you think a goal is to attain, attaining it gives you the experience of success early and the confidence needed to set your next goal. Start with a goal of walking 10 minutes per day for a couple of days during the week, then push yourself to do more, such as walking for 10 minutes every day for one week; then every day for one month; then the whole year. See how long you can keep your streak going. The best part of exercise as a treatment for depression is that activities such as walking and running do not cost a lot of money. Before starting a new exercise routine, talk with your doctor and/or a personal trainer to determine the best exercises for your fitness level. Consider every exercise session as a treatment for your mood and a positive reflection of your will to improve. Light therapy, or exposing yourself to sunlight or light that mimics sunlight, can positively effect on your mood. Some research suggests that increased amounts of sunlight will increase your body's levels of vitamin D. Try a dawn simulator. This is a timer mechanism that you attach to a lamp in your bedroom. The lamp will start to light up gradually 30-45 minutes before your scheduled wake-up time. Your brain will think that morning light is coming through the window and you may trick your body into feeling better. Get a light therapy box or lamp. This device emits simulated sunlight. Sit in front of a light therapy box for 30 minutes per day to get more light exposure. When you're stressed, your body responds by releasing cortisol, a stress hormone. If you experience chronic stress, your body may overreact and not shut off the stress hormone release. Try to manage and reduce your stress so that your body has a chance to rejuvenate. Try meditation to reduce stress. Make a list of the things that stress you out. Try to minimize the number of stressors in your life. Gardening, walking and other outdoor activities can create beneficial effects. Getting out into green spaces and nature can lift your mood and help you if you're feeling the effects of mild depression. Gardening and digging in the dirt can also create positive affects, thanks to anti-depressant microbes in soil that increase serotonin levels. Some people feel the effects of depression because of repressed creativity. The link between depression and creativity has been of great interest because some think it may be "the cost" of being a creative person rather than being a "necessary evil" of creativity. Depression may arise when a creative person finds it difficult to find an expressive outlet.