Problem: Article: Although products may claim to "remove dead skin" or provide other benefits, scrubbing or exfoliating your face can actually make blackheads worse by irritating and inflaming your skin. Don't use abrasive scrubbers or cloths, don't scrub your face harshly, and don't use exfoliating cleansers. You may be tempted to squeeze your blackheads to make them go away. Don't do it. Popping, picking, or squeezing blackheads, with your fingers or with an at-home tool, can drive debris further into your skin. It can also spread infection around and even cause scarring. If your blackheads really bother you, consider seeing a dermatologist. A dermatologist can safely extract your blackheads using a professional tool. Though they may seem to help, they may actually make things worse if you have sensitive skin. The adhesion may irritate your skin. Furthermore, the strip may only get at the surface layer of the blackhead, and not remove the full clog underneath. It's fine to use them occasionally, but if you notice that they irritate your skin, it won't hurt to stop using them. You can get a build up of oil on your pillows. In turn, those oils can get on your face and clog your pores. Try to wash your pillowcases at least once a week. Tight hats can hold oils on to skin. Your pores become clogged due to oils and dead skin, so if your hats are too tight, they can lead to blackheads. Though experts don't agree 100 percent on what foods trigger acne, most agree that foods that are high in sugar and carbohydrates contribute to the problem, as well as dairy products. That includes foods such as white bread and potato chips. Try to lower your intake of these foods to reduce your acne problem. Although you should still make sure you get plenty of calcium, if you have a persistent problem with acne, moderating your milk consumption may help reduce your issues. Touching your face introduces oils and bacteria to your face. You can also leave dirt on your face. All of these can lead to more acne and blackheads. Clean your cell phone frequently. The screen holds on to oils and dirt from your face, which can get transferred back into your pores and become blackheads. You don't have to just hope that treatments work on your blackheads. If you've been treating your blackheads for two weeks and haven't seen any improvement, see your doctor or ask about seeing a dermatologist. You should also see a dermatologist if you have moderate or severe acne. Moderate acne is between 20-100 comedones (whiteheads or blackheads), or 15-50 pimples. Severe acne is more than 5 cysts (an inflamed, swollen type of acne), more than 100 comedones, or more than 50 pimples.
Summary: Do not scrub or exfoliate your face. Do not squeeze the blackheads. Reconsider pore strips. Ensure your pillow isn't oily. Skip tight hats. Avoid sugar-rich foods. Try not to touch your face. See your doctor if treatments don't work or your acne is moderate or severe.

Problem: Article: A balanced diet filled with plenty of healthy nutrients will help you to grow strong and healthy and reach your full height. That means staying away from the cakes, sodas, and pizzas and reaching for the salads, whole grains, and fish. If you are having trouble motivating yourself to eat these foods, search for different recipes and look for combinations of food that you find appealing. To get a clear view of what equals a healthy balanced diet that includes protein, fruit, vegetables, grains and dairy, look at the USDA MyPlate website. Proteins are the building blocks for the things that help you grow tall and strong, your bones, muscles and cartilage. So eating a good amount of foods from the protein foods group is important if you want to maximize your potential height. The recommended amount varies by age, gender and how much exercise you get. Girls aged 9-18 are recommended the equivalent of 5 ounces daily. Boys aged 9-13 are recommended the equivalent of 5 ounces daily. Boys aged 14-18 are recommended 6.5 equivalent ounces daily. Protein foods include lean meats, poultry, fish, eggs, nuts, and seeds. Vitamin D helps you grow stronger bones and promotes muscle growth in children. A deficiency of vitamin D has been linked to stunted growth and even weight gain in teenage girls, a recent study has found. Foods rich in vitamin D include oily fish, mushrooms, and fortified cereals. Sunlight is the best way to get Vitamin D naturally. You only need a few minutes of sun exposure a day to get the right amount. Make sure that your skin is exposed to the sun. A zinc deficiency may stunt your growth. While taking zinc won't necessarily make you taller, it can prevent your growth from stopping early. This may help you reach your highest potential height more easily. Some foods that are good sources of zinc include: Seafood, especially shellfish. Lamb. Spinach. Again, there is little direct evidence between calcium and getting taller, but calcium is an essential ingredient in helping you grow strong bones which are important for growth.. Most of your calcium will come from dairy products. It is recommended that boys and girls aged 9-18 should consume the equivalent of three cups (or 1,300 mg) of calcium-rich dairy foods a day. Dairy products that are high in fat may be beneficial for young children. Cream cheese and butter are dairy foods that have little calcium. Alternatives to dairy products for your calcium include canned fish, leafy greens, soy products, and calcium-fortified juices, cereals and bread. As well as avoiding too much fatty and salty food, there are reports that some generally healthy foods might have a negative impact on your height. You should have a balanced diet, and these are not hard facts, but consider lowering your intake of soy products, tomatoes, and broad beans. It is more important to have a healthy and balanced diet than not eating these three things. You can top your intake with basic multivitamins you can buy at the store. You could also focus in on vitamin D and zinc by purchasing vitamin tablets just for these two important elements. Cod liver oil tablets are also easy to find and are an excellent source of vitamin D and great for your bones and joints. Other more concentrated and potentially harmful supplements, including Glucosamine, are reported to promote growth.. Before considering one of these supplements always talk to your Doctor. You may come across some supplements that claim to be able to make you taller miraculously. Remember, if your plates have fused you are not going to gain inches. Some products may claim to be or contain human growth hormone (HGH) which stimulates growth. You should be very careful with this, as HGH cannot be taken as a pill and it should only ever be administered by a doctor.
Summary: Eat right. Include lean protein in your diet. Get enough vitamin D. Put zinc into your body. Get plenty of calcium. Avoid certain foods. Consider taking vitamin supplements. Be wary of miracle cure products.

Problem: Article: Having a daily routine is important for dogs of any age, but it's especially important for younger dogs. A puppy can typically only hold his bladder for one hour per every month of age, meaning that young puppies may need to go outside once every hour. It's best to establish a routine as quickly as possible with your dog to ensure that he doesn't have any problems. In addition to the correlation between number of months of age and number of hours a puppy can wait to go out, it's also important to let your dog out first thing in the morning, during or after play time, and after he's eaten a meal or drank a lot of water. This time also refers to the maximum length of time he can hold on (i.e. at night). When house breaking a puppy, it is important to offer him a toilet break every 20- 30 minutes for training purposes. Whether you walk your dog or let him outside in a fenced-in enclosure, it's important for your dog to have a routine spot where he urinates. This can be a tree that you pass near your home, or a certain spot in the yard. Whatever spot your dog chooses, it's important to let him always have access to that spot while you are training him to urinate outdoors.
Summary:
Keep your dog on a bathroom schedule. Let your dog have a designated bathroom spot.