Article: Claims that an alkaline diet and lifestyle will make your body more alkaline are false. In fact, the body has multiple complex mechanisms for keeping the pH level of its blood in a relatively narrow range between 7.35 and 7.45. While other fluids (like urine and the contents of the stomach) can have different pH levels, these are not by themselves a sign of your overall health. Note that a blood pH level outside of this narrow range can cause dangerous conditions called acidosis (if the pH gets too low) and alkalosis (if the pH gets too high). It's generally impossible for healthy people to get either of these conditions simply through diet and lifestyle changes. Some sources unfortunately claim that an alkaline diet offers protection against serious health problems like cancer. There is no scientific grounding for these claims. If you have a major health problem, do not prioritize an alkaline diet over proper medical care. The basis for claims that alkaline diets help cure cancer are a few studies that show that certain cancer cells can grow faster in acidic solutions. However, these studies were performed in test tubes not in human bodies. In fact, the differences between the conditions in a test tube and those in the human body are so great that it can't be said with certainty that an alkaline diet wouldn't be harmful in a real-world situation. As noted above, a harmful condition called alkalosis occurs when the pH of the blood is too high. This is almost always a cause of disease, organ damage, altitude sickness, or poisoning. Because alkalosis is so dangerous, it's important to never attempt to artificially raise your blood pH level directly (via injection, drinking a strong alkaline solution, etc.) This mistake can be deadly. Symptoms of alkalosis include nausea, confusion, headache, muscle spasms, light-headedness, and numbness in the face or limbs.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Understand that the human body's pH level can't be adjusted. Don't believe claims that alkalines are disease cures. Understand the danger of alkalosis.
Article: Start out by writing down everything you think you might want a couple days before you write your letter to Santa. Come back to your list every so often and reconsider what you wrote. Cross off items that you aren't crazy about, keeping only the ones you really love. Santa gets tons of letters from kids around the globe, so sometimes he isn't able to get a kid everything on their list. That's why it's important that you only include your top items. You should be full to the brim with Christmas spirit when you write your letter to Santa, and there's nothing like a little Christmas music to get the job done! You can play Christmas music on the radio, your phone, or even on a computer. Ask your parents if you need help. You can keep it simple with a plain white piece of paper, or you can go for something a little bolder! Colorful construction paper works well. Whatever paper you pick, make sure to grab a couple pieces in case of mess-ups. Ask your parents if they have any fun paper you can use. You can also use a premade card, if you want. Talk to your parents to see what they have. You can use a pen or a pencil, but feel free to use crayons, colored pencils, and markers, too. You can even combine different writing tools, like markers and colored pencils, to make a super colorful letter. Make sure that you can write clearly and neatly with whatever writing utensil you pick. Santa needs to be able to read your letter so he can bring you want you want!
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Make a list of the things you want a few days before. Put on some Christmas tunes. Pick your paper. Choose something to write with.
Article: Sometimes we just need a little reassurance and a friendly voice to help us relax. If calming yourself does not work, try to call a friend (if a friend is available). Hopefully, the soothing voice on the other end of the phone will help put you at ease and help you get to sleep. Make sure to call someone who is already familiar with your anxiety problems so you won't need to explain your situation. Try talking to a friend who will only listen and not add more to the conversation. Talking to someone who will make you worry more will not help you. Always make sure to call your friend the next day after you've settled down and thank them for their time. One way to get to sleep when anxious is to take melatonin supplements. Melatonin is a chemical that naturally occurs in our bodies and helps us go to sleep. If you're lucky, a little melatonin will go a long way and put you to sleep in a jiffy. Melatonin is sold over the counter in 1, 2, 3, and 5 milligram tablets. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about using melatonin before you take it. Do not take melatonin with alcohol or other controlled substances. If your anxiety is consistently undermining your ability to get to sleep, you should talk to a medical professional. Your doctor should be able to refer you to a specialist or diagnose your problem. If anxiety undermines your ability to sleep consistently over a short amount of time, make an appointment with your doctor as soon as possible. Be truthful and honest with your doctor about what is causing your anxiety. If appropriate, seek help from a psychologist or psychiatrist. A doctor might put you on anxiety medicines or prescription sleep aids. One way to deal with persistent anxiety that interferes with your sleep is to get professional mental health counseling. A mental health counselor (whether a counselor, a psychiatrist, or a psychologist) will talk to you and help you identify the source of your anxiety. Psychiatrists might choose to treat you with medication. Many counselors or psychologists will allow you to talk about your problems and work through them in a structured environment. Some counselors might choose cognitive behavioral therapy, a technique widely used to treat anxiety. If you've got a pet in your household, you may want to consider recruiting them and stationing them nearby to make you feel relaxed and loved. Who knows, your dog's snoring might relax you and help put you to sleep. Lure your dog nearby with a treat or a bone. If it's okay with you, invite them to sleep in the bed with you. Try to get your family cat to snuggle with you. It is possible that your cat's purring might soothe you and put you to sleep. Relocate yourself to the vicinity of your gerbil or ferret's habitat. Just being near a cute little animal might help to relax you and relieve your anxiety.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Call a friend. Try melatonin supplements. Talk to your doctor. Seek mental health counseling. Recruit the family pet.