Problem: Article: With a pear-shaped figure, your shoulders and upper body are narrower, while your hips and thighs are more voluptuous. Flattering lingerie will draw attention to your upper body. Choose pieces that highlight your clavicle, shoulders, and arms. You can balance out your smaller upper body by wearing lingerie with ruffles on the top. A padded bra will also do the trick. Both pieces balance out the proportions of a pear-shaped figure. Pair these pieces with high cut, low-waisted bottoms for a slimming effect on your bottom half. A bandeau cutting straight across the torso will make create the illusion of width, and a brief or high-waisted bottom will complement your curves. Both pieces are relatively inexpensive and come in a variety of fabric and colors. Try a sexy all-nude look, or go for some revealing black lace. If you want to downplay your hips and thighs while drawing the eyes to your narrow upper body, try a flowing gown. Go for a piece that shows a lot of skin on top. Consider lace, tiny straps, or no straps at all.
Summary: Wear lingerie that accentuates your upper body. Try ruffles or a padded bra on top. Pair a bandeau with a brief or high-waisted bottom. Consider a sexy chiffon gown.

Problem: Article: The running water in your shower loosens surface dirt and softens soap residue on your travertine tiles. For optimal results, tackle shower cleaning after your shower has primed the tiles for you. Travertine, like all limestones, is extremely sensitive to acids. Use a non-acidic stone cleaner, such as Granite Gold Shower Cleaner or MB-3, and spray the travertine thoroughly from the top to the bottom. Let the cleaner sit on the stone for 10 minutes to begin dissolving any soap scum. Given travertine's acid sensitivity, always avoid applying vinegars or other citrus cleaners. Fill a bucket with warm water, and begin scrubbing the tiles with it. Use a diamond-shaped brush to wash the entire top row of tiles, applying firm pressure to loosen soap scum. Progress to the next highest row, methodically working your way to the bottom row. This way, dirty water will run down on tiles you've yet to clean. Focus particular attention on any surface holes in the travertine when cleaning, as they can collect soap scum. A diamond-shaped brush makes it easy to clean your shower's innermost corners easily, but any shape is fine. Be sure to choose 0000-grade steel wool, as it is very fine and shouldn't scratch the tiles. Lightly buff away hard water stains with the steel wool. Turn the shower on and rinse your newly cleaned travertine tiles with warm water. If there are any spots you can't reach with the showerhead, fill your bucket up with clean water and rinse the tiles clean manually. Use a towel to wipe down your travertine to remove any traces of stone cleaner. It may be helpful to open a window to dry the area more quickly.
Summary: Clean your shower after you use it. Spray your wet tiles with a non-acidic soap scum remover. Use warm water to scrub the tiles. Remove hard water stains with fine steel wool. Rinse the shower with warm water. Dry your travertine with a clean towel.

Problem: Article: These diets work by stimulating your cat's metabolism to work harder and burn fat, while protecting your cat's lean muscle. Researchers found that lean cats have genes coding for a higher metabolic rate, and in turn discovered certain foods' molecules are more likely to switch these genes on more than others. In contrast, research showed that calorie-restricting diets turned these genes off, making it more difficult for some cats to lose weight. If your cat cannot seem to lose weight on a reduced-calorie dietor has hit a plateau in her weight loss prior to her target weightthen ask your vet about a metabolic diet for your cat. Hills is the main producer of metabolic formula diets. Follow the manufacturer's instructions based on your cat's target weight. Another metabolic diet option for your cat is the "catkins" diet, which is a low-carb, high-protein diet that works especially well for overweight cats that have developed feline diabetes. One study showed that 68 percent of diabetic cats on the "catkins" diet were able to come off insulin as compared to 40 percent of those on a standard, high-fiber weight loss diet. Your veterinarian will test for feline diabetes in your overweight cat and discuss this option with you. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for your cat's target weight for a high-protein, low-carb weight loss formula food.
Summary: Understand what metabolic diets do. Consult with your veterinarian. Consider the 'catkins' diet for your diabetic cat.

Problem: Article: Try to remember what happened at the moment that you were injured. This may be difficult, especially if you are in a great deal of pain. However, your experience at the moment of injury may provide clues. How fast were you moving? If you were moving at a very high speed (e.g., skiing or running at top speed), there is a chance your injury is a bone fracture. This will require professional medical attention. A lower speed injury (e.g., rolling your ankle while jogging or walking) is more likely a sprain that may heal on its own with proper care. Did you feel a tearing sensation? In many cases you will, in the case of a sprain. Was there a popping or snapping sound? This can occur with a sprain. It is also common with a bone fracture. In the case of a sprain, your ankle will become swollen, usually immediately. Examine your ankles side-by-side to see if the injured one looks larger. Pain and swelling will usually occur in ankle sprain or fracture. Foot or ankle deformity and unbearable pain usually indicate ankle fractures. Make sure to use crutches and go to your doctor immediately. A sprain also often causes bruising. Examine the ankle for signs of discoloration resulting from bruises. A sprained ankle will often feel tender. Gently touch the injured area with your fingers to see if it is painful to the touch. Stand up and gently put some weight on the injured ankle. If it is painful to put weight on the ankle, it could be sprained or fractured. Get medical attention immediately and use crutches. Feel for a "wobbliness" in the ankle. A sprained ankle often feels loose or unstable. In the case of a severe sprain, you may not be able to put any weight on the ankle at all, or use that foot to stand. Doing so will cause too much pain. Use crutches and seek medical attention immediately.
Summary:
Recall the moment of injury. Look for swelling. Look for bruising. Feel for tenderness. Put weight gently on the ankle.