In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Before taping or treating your wrist, it's important to know what's causing the pain or other symptoms. CTS is caused by median nerve compression within the the small carpal bones of the wrist. It's typically triggered by repetitive strains / sprains from overuse of the wrist, unusual wrist anatomy, poorly healed fractures and/or inflammatory arthritis. Typical symptoms of CTS include: pain, numbness, tingling and/or weakness within the wrist and hand. If you're experiencing similar symptoms in your wrist(s), make an appointment with your family doctor or neurologist so they can make sure it's CTS and not another disease, condition or injury. Electro-diagnostic studies, such as an EMG and nerve conduction, are often done to confirm a diagnosis of CTS. Once it's confirmed you have CTS and not some other condition that can mimic it (such as a hairline fracture), see a health professional experienced with Kinesio taping. Your doctor may know how to do it, but he/she will likely refer you to a sports physician, physiotherapist or chiropractor who has more experience and training with the techniques. At this stage, you should let the health professional tape your wrist with Kinesio tape so you can learn the technique and rational behind it, and then duplicate it at home. Watch the practitioner closely and don't be afraid to ask lots of questions so you're clear on the most effective way to tape your wrist. Other health professionals who deal with CTS and may use Kinesio taping include some massage therapists, acupuncturists or naturopaths. Once you're at home with your taped wrist, see how effective the Kinesio tape technique is for your CTS symptoms. If you think it's helpful, then watch videos and do more research online regarding Kinesio taping and where to buy it for home use. Your health practitioner (physio or chiropractor) may have some additional Kinesio tape to sell (or give) you, but there are many online sites to purchase from as well. Kinesio tape is available for the wrist as special pre-cut pieces, which makes it very convenient for taping CTS and other wrist injuries. Purchase this type online if at all possible for best results. Kinesio taping can typically be left on for several days (up to a week), depending on your activities, so that gives you enough time to do some research and order the tape before having to re-tape your wrist.
Summary: Get diagnosed with CTS first. Make an appointment with a practitioner familiar with Kinesio taping. Get more information online and buy Kinesio tape.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Wet your lips, open your mouth slightly, and pull your lips back over your teeth until your teeth are completely covered. Your lips should be tucked entirely into your mouth, so that only the outer edges of your lips visible. You may need to move your lips around when you begin to practice the whistle, but for now, keep them wet and tucked inside your mouth. The role of your fingers is to keep your lips in place over your teeth. Hold your hands up with your palms facing you. Hold your index and middle fingers close together in front of you, with your thumbs holding down your ring and pinky fingers. Press the sides of your middle fingers together to make an "A" shape. You can also use your pinkies. Hold your hands the same way, holding up your pinkies instead of your index and middle fingers. You can also use one hand. Hold one hand up, and make the okay sign by pressing the tip of your index finger and thumb together. Then separate your fingers slightly, leaving a small space between your fingers for the air to escape. Keep your other fingers out straight. The whistle sound is produced by air flowing over a bevel, or a sharply angled edge. In this case, the sound is created by the upper teeth and tongue directing air onto the lower lip and teeth. To make this sound, you need to position your tongue correctly in your mouth. Curl your tongue toward the back of your mouth. Using your fingers, fold the tip of your tongue back onto itself. The back of your tongue should cover a wide portion of your lower back teeth. Your lips should still be wet and cover your teeth. Keep your fingers about a knuckle into your mouth, still holding your tongue in place, which should be folded back on itself. Close your mouth enough to make a tight seal around the top, bottom, and outer edges of your fingers. Now that your lips, fingers, and tongue are in position, you need to start blowing out air so you can finally whistle. Inhale deeply and then exhale, pushing the air out of your mouth over the top of your tongue and lower lip. If air is coming out of the sides of your mouth you need to make a tighter seal with your lips on your fingers. Don't blow too hard at first. As you blow, adjust your fingers, tongue and jaws to find the bevel's sweet spot. This is the area of maximum efficiency for your whistle, where the air is blown directly over the sharpest part of the bevel. Your mouth will start to focus the air onto the bevel's sweet spot with increasing accuracy as you practice. Once you locate the sweet spot, your whistle will have a strong, clear tone, as opposed to a breathy, low-volume sound. Make sure you don't breath too fast or too often while you are practicing. You don't want to hyperventilate. If you take your time, you will have more breath to practice with. Using your fingers to apply some extra downward and outward pressure onto the lips and teeth may also be helpful. Experiment with the position of the fingers, tongue, and jaw.
Summary: Position your lips. Position your fingers. Position your tongue. Make final adjustments. Blow out of your mouth. Listen for the sounds as you practice.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Fumes from stain or varnish can be harmful to breathe. If the room you're working in has external windows, open these as wide as possible. If you'd like to take a further safety precaution, rent a vapor-rated respirator and wear it while you're staining the pine floor. You can rent a vapor-rated respirator at a local hardware or home supply store. Since you'll be working with the windows open, it's advisable to finish the pine flooring on a warm, rain-free day. If you are not impressed with the natural color of the pine flooring and would like to darken it, you can purchase a stain to seal and darken the pine. Visit your local paint store and ask to peruse their stain selection. Speak with the sales staff to determine which brand and variety of stain is best for your flooring, considering its location in your house and the amount of use it will receive. The major difference between stain and varnish is that varnish will dry clear while stain will darken the color of your flooring. So, if you prefer the natural color of the pine flooring and just want to seal it to protect against moisture and scratches, opt for a varnish. Unlike oil, varnish adheres to the top of the wood without soaking deep into the grain. Consequently, you can remove varnish if you decide to. Oil cannot be removed from wood. Oils are a traditional softwood finish that will penetrate deep into the pine flooring. Oil finishesunlike many varnisheswon't peel or flake, and often look better with age. Types of oil commonly used to finish pine floors include: Tung oil, which has a relatively low level of sheen. This leaves the pine with a more "natural" appearance. Linseed oil, which is tarry and so brings out the grain of the pine. Lemon or walnut oil, which are considered specialty oils and may be more expensive. Before you stain the entire floor, test the stain in an inconspicuous are to make sure that you like the color. Apply the stain using a 3in (7.6cm) paintbrush. Let the stain dry for 24 hours. If you like the appearance of the stained sample patch, you can proceed with staining the entire floor. If you don't like the appearance of the stained wood, select a different colored stain. Or, if you realize that you prefer the natural color of unstained pine, opt for a clear varnish instead.
Summary:
Ventilate your working area. Choose a color of stain if you'd like to darken the pine floor. Select a clear varnish if you prefer not to alter the pine's coloring. Apply a colorless oil to preserve the pine's natural color. Test the stain out on a small corner of flooring.