Article: To prevent books, paper, and boxes from growing mold, keep them in a dry environment. Also, store them off the ground whenever possible. Books should always be kept on shelves rather than stacked on the floor. If you have a lot of items stored in boxes, store the boxes on shelves when possible, or build platforms to keep them off the ground. A bit of water spilled on the ground may not seem like a big deal, but it can actually lead to mold growth in the right environment, especially if it happens frequently. Cleaning spills includes when you: Spill a drink Slosh water out of the sink when doing dishes Drip water when getting out of the bath or shower Experience a pipe burst or leak Booklice don't actually eat the food in your cupboards, but they will feed on mold and fungi that grow on that food. To prevent early spoilage and a booklice infestation, transfer all dry food items to airtight containers after opening. This includes: Breads Cereals Beans and grains Flours, sugars, and other baking supplies Cookies and crackers Even after the booklice infestation has been taken care of, you should still maintain the humidity in your house to prevent mold and stop a future infestation. Leave a dehumidifier running in the dampest rooms in your house year round. Open windows as often as possible, and use fans to circulate air in the house.
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Store books and boxes properly. Clean spills and puddles immediately. Keep food airtight. Control the humidity and ventilation inside.
Article: To have good technique, you need to wear the right shoes for your feet. There are different types of running shoes designed for different types of feet. For example, flat-footed runners do better with a high stability shoe, and runners with a high arch will need a cushioned shoe with midsole padding. Most runners also need a running shoe about a half size larger than their dress shoe. Go to a sports shoe store to get help picking a running shoe. You also need to wear flexible exercise clothing to run in. Clothing that is breathable will help your body cool off as you run. Make sure your clothes are seasonally appropriate. When you run you should breath in a rhythm to help your body take full deep breaths. Try using the 2:1 breathing method to train yourself to breathe rhythmically. Breath in for 2 strides and then breath out for 1 stride. Continue this rhythm as you run your mile. Many people like the 2:1 stride method, but some feel more comfortable at 3:1 or another ratio. Find what works for you. Many runners use up a lot of energy twisting their upper body while they run. This is energy that could help you run faster or longer, so getting rid of the habit of twisting your upper body while you run is a good idea. To do this, think of where a zipper would be on a jacket you're wearing. The zipper creates a line down the center of your upper body. If your hands or arms cross over that line while you run, you're twisting your upper body. Hold your arms slightly wider than your hips. When you swing your arms back imagine them reaching back towards your back pocket.This will help keep your arms moving in a straight line and not across your body. Standing tall with your shoulders pulled back will help you breath deeper as you run. Deeper breaths get more oxygen into your lungs and keep you from getting tired too quickly. When you run with your shoulders pulled back, running will feel easier to you. To have good running form, you need to have short, light steps that don't have your feet extending too far from your body. Try to have your knee up at a 90 degree angle from the ground before you step your foot down. If you want to run faster, increase the amount of steps you take rather than the length of your stride. Many beginners don't pay attention to how their foot is hitting the ground and end up striking the ground with their heel as they run. Heel striking can lead to injuries and typically slows down a runner. Pay attention to what part of your foot is hitting the ground when you run. You want to aim for the middle to front of your foot. This may take some getting used to if you are naturally a heel striker.
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Wear the appropriate attire. Breathe rhythmically. Keep your upper body from twisting. Keep your shoulders back. Shorten your stride. Strike the ground with your forefoot.
Article: Picky eaters by choice know there is something better out there than dog food, especially dry food, and will hold out for that better alternative, whether that means wet dog food or pieces of bacon from their owner's plate. The type of picky eater is usually created by owners that spoil the dog with tasty table tidbits or reward the dog's picky eating by hand-feeding or offering an even more tasty alternative. These dogs are typically smaller breed dogs who have been pampered with human food by their owners. Their weight is may remain within normal weight range for their size or they may become obese due to overindulgence in delicacies and high-fat foods. This would be a dog that was previously eating dog food without a problem who now suddenly nibbles at the food or leaves it in its dish. You may notice your dog losing weight or exhibiting signs of illness, such as lethargy or slowness. If your previously normal eater doesn't return to his normal eating pattern within two days, bring this issue to your vet's attention as it could be related to a more serious underlying medical condition. Dental disease, gastrointestinal upset, tumors, or liver, kidney, and heart disease are all medical conditions which may cause a formerly good eater to become a picky eater. Your dog will eventually become nutritionally deficient if he is not eating a well-balanced diet. Dog food is formulated to meet all the nutritional needs of dogs. They are not humans and thus cannot thrive on a human diet. Dogs have different requirements than humans for fat, protein, minerals and vitamins. Here are some of the potential implications of a poor diet: Poor teeth: The dog's teeth will suffer, especially small breed dogs, if he doesn't eat properly. Dry dog food (kibble) helps to "grind" off some of the plaque that eventually collects on the teeth. In addition, a nutritionally imbalanced diet will eventually make the dog deficient in minerals like calcium which helps build strong teeth and bones. Obesity: Generally, picky eaters will only eat the tastiest human foods which typically contain a lot of fat. Fat is what gives the most flavor to food. Too much fat in the diet equals an expanding waistline, even in dogs. At present, obesity is the biggest nutritional problem facing our pet dogs. Future health concerns and lower quality of life: Many of the common illnesses facing aging dogs are treated with special foods which help prolong life and increase quality of life. Unfortunately, some of these foods aren't as flavorful as regular dog food and may be rejected by a picky eater. Failure to eat these foods could limit the treatments available for aging illnesses and hasten a dog's physical decline.
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Realize that your dog may be a picky eater by choice. Consider whether a medical reason might be at work. Understand the impact of picky eating.