Problem: Article: Most cases of acute paronychia can be treated by soaking the area in warm water a few times a day. Use a bowl if you need to soak a finger or a basin to soak your feet. The water should be very warm, but not so hot that it causes pain or discomfort. Acute paronychia is short-term and develops suddenly. It usually affects a single finger or toe, and is often due to a bacterial infection. Symptoms include redness, swelling, pus, and throbbing pain around your nail. Warm water alone will do the trick if you just have a patch of red, swollen skin. If you have a cut, you can add a few tablespoons of table salt, Epsom salt, or saline solution to your warm water. You can still add salt if your skin isn't broken. Some people enjoy soaking their feet in warm water and Epsom salts. Avoid using alcohol or hydrogen peroxide to clean the area, as these can slow healing. If the water cools down before 20 minutes, add hot water to warm it up or replace it with a fresh bowl. Usually, acute paronychia goes away after a few days of regular warm water soaks. Warm water increases blood flow to the affected area, which helps your body fight the infection. Dry off with a clean towel after soaking. For mild cases with unbroken skin, you don't have to apply a bandage. If your skin is broken, you can apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly or antibacterial ointment, then cover it with a bandage. Dressing the area is optional, but it's wise to protect broken skin if you'll be working with your hands or exposing them to germy environments. Take off the bandage before warm water soaks, and change it when it gets wet, such as when you wash your hands or take a shower. Use a cotton swab to apply ointment or petroleum jelly. Throw the swab away after using it, and don't dip it back into the container after touching your skin with it. Wash up regularly with soap and hot water (not so hot that it burns). While you should keep your hands away from your face in general, it's especially important not to bite or suck your fingers while you're treating paronychia. If you're treating your child's infection and they can follow instructions, let them know that they need to keep their hands out of their mouth or their boo-boo won't get better. If they don't understand language yet, do your best to keep them from biting or sucking their fingers. Their pediatrician might recommend antibiotics to prevent complications due to bacteria in their mouth.
Summary: Fill a bowl or basin with warm tap water. Add salt or saline solution if your skin is broken. Soak your finger or toe for 20 minutes 3 to 4 times a day. Dry the area and, if desired, apply petroleum jelly and a bandage. Keep your hands clean and avoid biting or sucking your fingers.

Problem: Article: A rotating, or oscillating, brush head cleans your teeth by rotating a circle of bristles clockwise or counterclockwise. Oscillating brush heads are often arranged in slightly different ways to create a variety of cleaning styles, ranging from general-purpose brushes to heads focused on plaque removal, flossing, and teeth whitening. Sweep brush heads feature strong bristles aligned in the traditional rectangular shape found on most manual toothbrushes. Look for brush heads labeled as 'TriZone' or 'DeepSweep' on the packaging. Gentle brush heads have soft bristles designed to minimize irritation on sensitive teeth and gums. Look for brush heads labeled as 'Gentle' or 'Sensitive' on the packaging. Every electric toothbrush company carries different types of brush heads, some of them exclusive to the brand. After purchasing a base toothbrush, look at what heads your company offers and purchase ones that advertise effects you find appealing. Popular specialty heads include Precision Clean, ProWhite, and InterCare. Before committing to a specialty brush head, look online for reviews or studies showing whether it is effective or not.
Summary: Purchase a rotating head for general purpose cleaning. Grab a sweep head for a cleaning similar to a manual brush. Get a gentle brush head if you have sensitive teeth or gums. Try specialty heads to achieve specific results.

Problem: Article: You'll need FIMO clay, aluminum (also called tin) foil, sturdy but flexible wire, string, and something to make a handle (chopsticks will do in a pinch). Bend, cut, and straighten the wire until you have 1 piece for every section of the body. You'll want to make a small loop at each end of every section. These loops will become the joints. For the head, you will want a loop coming out at the top of the head as well. For this particular set of instructions, the head is not a moving piece, so you can make the head and torso a single section, if you want to. Crumple and ball the tin foil and add it to each section of the wire bones. This acts like muscle, giving the marionette some substance. Don't add too much and don't worry about it being smooth: the clay will cover this part. Shape the clay onto each part of the marionette and carve it until you have the look you want. Leave the loops exposed. Bake the body parts according to the manufacturer's instructions. Connect the loops to create the joints for the puppet. Purchase a premade handle or create a basic one by joining two chopsticks together into a cross. Attach strings at the knees and wrists, tying them to one of the joint loops. Attach the other end to the ends of your four handles. Then, attach a string from the head loop to the center of the handle. You may want to paint some details onto your marionette and make it some clothing as well. This will give it a great final look!
Summary: Get your materials. Create your skeleton. Add your under-structure. Add the clay. Bake the parts. Assemble the puppet. Create the handle. Attach the strings. Add finishing details.

Problem: Article: You should place your mirrors so that they reflect nature. This is believed to bring positive chi inside your home. You can reflect the plants and trees in your front or backyard with mirrors to increase this chi. For example, if you have a large picture window in your living room that provides a view of the trees and plants in your front yard, place a mirror on the opposite wall to reflect that view. Using mirrors to reflect light from other areas of your home is believed to be good for your home's feng shui. Reflecting light in dark hallways is believed to be especially good for your home's chi. For example, you could hang a mirror near a window to reflect sunlight into a dark room or hallway. It is believed that reflecting doorways in a mirror sends good chi back out. Avoid reflecting doorways to keep your good chi in your home. There are other miscellaneous surfaces and items you should avoid reflecting in your mirrors. This includes your bed, any flames, another mirror, or sharp corners in your home or furniture.
Summary:
Amplify the outdoors with mirrors. Add light with mirrors. Avoid reflecting doors. Avoid reflecting certain surfaces and items.