Q: The more people recruiting, the easier it will be to find donors. Divide the responsibilities when it comes to PR, communication, preparing a venue and anything else that might occur. Put posters up around town, and use bulletins on your website or in your newsletters. Send a press release out to local papers. Social media is a good place to advertise and share your initiatives as well. Ideally, you should ask them in person. If that is impossible, do so over the phone. Do not wait until late at night or at dinnertimeyou have the best chance of getting the person's full attention if they are not in the middle of doing something. Ask them to share their story. This will make the prospect of donating blood more personal. People are more likely to help if they know that their donation will get your organization that much closer to its goal. The person you are talking to is more likely to be excited about the prospect of donating blood if you are excited about it. Speak with confidence, and remind them that their blood can save another person's life. While enthusiasm is key, it is important not to pressure or guilt anyone into donating blood. Remember that the prospect of giving blood can be scaryespecially for first time donors. Explain to a potential donor all that is involved in donating, and answer any questions that they may have. You should also inform them how their donation will help those in need. Divide your organization into multiple groups and see who can recruit the most members. While you can still offer a sign up table on the day of the event, having scheduled appointments will help avert long lines and wait times. Be sure that the donor is aware of the importance of keeping the appointment. Send them friendly reminders of the time through phone, email, or text message as the date gets closer. Call people who do not show up on the day of the drive.
A: Put together a team. Advertise the blood drive. Be sure you have the potential donor's undivided attention. Find someone in your organization that has been positively affected by blood donation. Share your goal. Be enthusiastic. Add competition. Have donors schedule appointments in advance.

Q: Constipation causes fish to float on their sides. Deshelled peas (any variety) contain enough fiber to make them regular again. If your fish hasn't had a bowel movement in the past few days, feed them two to three fresh peas or thawed frozen peas each day. Mash them or let the chunks float to the bottom of the aquarium. Avoid canned peas, as they contain sodium and spices that can hurt your fish. Soften the peas. You can do this by boiling them on the stovetop in filtered water for one minute. Allow them to cool down after you remove them from the pan. Don't use a microwave, since this can destroy vital nutrients. Remove the skin by peeling it off with your fingers. Make sure you wash your hands first! Cut the peas into small pieces. First, cut them into halves if they didn't split naturally when you peeled them. Then, cut them into quarters. If your fish is small, cut the pieces even smaller. If your fish isn't constipated, they might have eaten too much. Overeating can cause a fish's stomach to bloat and force them to float on their sides. If your fish has had a recent bowel movement, don't feed them for three to four days. When fish sleep, they stop moving. For example, betta fish and goldfish sleep by resting on the bottom of the tank. Search online and read books about caring for fish to learn about your fish's sleeping habits. Search for this information on veterinary websites or at your local vet's office. Visit your public library or pet store for informative books. If you have access to scholarly databases, search for articles in veterinary journals. Some fish like to play dead just to see you freak out. Be sure to double-check Chlorine, chloramine, and heavy metals in tap water can sicken and kill fish. Add water conditioner to the aquarium, following the instructions on the packaging. You can buy water conditioner at your local pet store. Test your tank water for chlorine, chloramine, and heavy metal before adding conditioner. You can buy testing kits at your local pet store. Follow the instructions on the package to avoid false positives or negatives. Alternatively, you can buy distilled water from your local grocery store and use that in your tank instead of tap water. If you recently changed the water, any sudden change in temperature could send your fish into shock. Measure the temperature with an aquarium thermometer. If the temperature is above or below the ideal range recommended for your fish, adjust the thermostat on the aquarium heater. Monitor your fish to make sure it returns to normal behavior after the temperature has normalized. In the future, stick to regular partial water changes to avoid sudden changes in temperature or pH. If you need to change a large amount of water, remove your fish before doing so. Place your fish (and their water) in a plastic bag and then slowly acclimate them to the new temperature by floating the bag in the tank.
A: Treat constipation with deshelled peas. Cut back on the feedings, if necessary. Research how your fish sleeps. Condition the aquarium water. Check the water temperature.

Q: Hypothyroidism is the condition where you have an underactive thyroid. All forms of hypothyroidism can be caused by viral infections, radiation damage, some medications, pregnancy, and other rarer causes. Symptoms of an underactive thyroid include: Severe and constant fatigue Changes in the menstrual cycle Constipation Depression Dry, coarse hair Hair loss Dry skin Disturbed sleep cycle, such as wanting to sleep all the time Intolerance to cold Decreased heart rate Muscle weakness Unexplained weight gain or difficulty losing weight Hyperthyroidism is the condition where you have an overactive thyroid. This condition can be a result of Grave's disease, tumors, thyroiditis (inflammation), thyroid nodules, and some medications. Symptoms of an overactive thyroid include: Rapid heart rate or palpitations Increased respiratory rate Frequent and loose bowel movements or diarrhea Fine hair that may be falling out Unexplained weight loss Nervousness, irritability, a feeling of high energy Anxiety or panic attacks Psychosis Moodiness Intolerance to heat Sweatiness Reddish skin which may be itchy Remember that many of these symptoms are not specific to thyroid disease. Determine if you have multiple symptoms, or just a few. If you are unsure, go to your physician for tests. For example, gaining weight may be due to eating more or exercising less, and not due to thyroid disease. Feeling nervous or anxious may be due to a new job or an underlying mental health issue. Skin dryness can be due to low humidity or not enough healthy fats in the diet. Constipation can be due to not enough fiber in your diet or a number of digestive conditions while diarrhea can be due to digestive conditions or food sensitivities.
A: Monitor for symptoms of hypothyroidism. Watch for symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Understand the symptoms may be due to another condition.

Q: Letting your jacket sit for too long in the washer can create unsightly wrinkles. Do not leave your jacket in the washer all day while you're out of the house. Keep a close eye on the washing machine and, once it's done, begin the drying process. Some rain jackets are dryer-friendly. Others, however, do not respond well to a dryer's intense heat. If the label does not have specific drying instructions, hang your jacket up to dry to be safe. If your dryer does not have a specified gentle setting, make sure you set it to low heat. After the dryer has gone through a cycle, check it for wetness. If it is still damp, run it through again. your jacket up to dry if it is not dryer-friendly. You may air dry your jacket inside or outside, depending on your preference. If you do not have a clothesline, hang your jacket up on a clothes rack or rod.
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Dry your jacket immediately to prevent wrinkles. Check the label for specific drying instructions. Place your jacket in the dryer on a gentle setting. Hang