In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Whether you are using peritoneal dialysis or hemodialysis, all people with end stage kidney failure should be up to date with their vaccinations to help reduce the potential for infection and illness. End stage renal disease affects your immune system. The mortality rate is as high as 20% per year for people undergoing dialysis and the major causes are cardiovascular disease and infection. The dysfunction of the immune system is induced by uremia, or higher levels of urea in the blood system. Talk with your doctor about vaccinations for the flu, hepatitis A and B and the pneumococcal vaccination for pneumonia to help prevent these illnesses. Dialysis works best when you are well rested because sleep assists your body in removing waste products. Make sure that you sleep for eight hours each night to support the removal of waste products from your body and brain. If you have any trouble sleeping after starting dialysis, let your doctor know as soon as possible. . Tobacco increases your white blood cell count, keeping the body under stress fighting the inflammation and damage caused by the chemicals. Nicotine also causes a constriction of the blood vessels, decreasing the level of nutrients and oxygen available to the cells. Tar and other chemicals will also make the immune system less effective in fighting off infections. That means that you will be more likely to get sick and more vulnerable to autoimmune disorders. If you are a smoker, talk to your doctor about getting help to quit. There are many free smoking cessation programs and other treatments that your doctor can tell you about. It is important to wash your hands well before and after cooking, after using the bathroom, after being in public or after touching your nose or blowing your nose. Wash your hands after being with other people or with anyone who is sick or appears to be ill. Doing so will help to protect you from getting sick or developing an infection. Your blood pressure may have adverse effects on your immune system, which can cause more serious complications. By controlling your blood pressure and supporting your immune system you can reduce your chances of infection. High blood pressure will reduce the amount of oxygen which is delivered to the kidneys and other organs. Although your kidneys have failed, high blood pressure may impact your sight and trigger heart disease. You may need to make some changes to your diet depending on your condition. Reduce your carbohydrate and salt intake to reduce the waste products necessary to be removed by dialysis. Speak with your physician about the specific diet he wants you to follow, based on your individual medical requirements. The National Kidney Foundation recommends eating a high protein diet that is low in salt, potassium and phosphorus. Foods naturally high in protein includes beans and meat. Avoid processed foods as these are often high in sodium. Limit your salt intake. Try using herbs and spices to enhance the flavor of your food. Avoid foods that are high in potassium and phosphorus, such as dark leafy greens, bananas, avocados, squash, potatoes, yogurt, and fish. Your doctor may decide to put you on a fluid restricting diet and may even ask you to keep track of the amount of fluids that you consume. Make sure that you discuss your individual needs with your physician. The catheter site will take about two weeks to heal before it may be used for dialysis. After the site has healed, you will receive training on how to prepare your peritoneal dialysis bags and machinery, how to connect and disconnect, how to dispose of the fluid, and when to seek medical attention. Beginning dialysis requires major life adjustments that may be difficult to cope with on your own. Consider joining a support group to help you cope with the changes in your life from kidney failure. You may also benefit from seeking counseling with a therapist, psychologist or pastor.
Summary: Make sure your vaccines are up to date. Get plenty of sleep each night. Stop smoking Wash your hands often. Control your blood pressure through medication, diet, and exercise. Eat a well-balanced diet with fruits, vegetables, and meat. Pay attention to your fluid intake. Keep in mind that you will need to wait for the catheter site to heal before you may begin dialysis. Find a support group to help you cope with the changes.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If you feel like you have a million things to say, pick one message that you feel really passionate about. You can always make a few signs to represent your ideas, but it is best to choose one message per sign. Then, decide whether you want to use text and imagery to convey your message, an image or a symbol without text. If you want to say something about women's rights to fair pay, you could write, "equal pay for equal work." If you want to say something about human rights at a women's march, you could write, "women's rights are human rights." If you want to say something about the inequitable impacts of global climate change, you could use the term "climate justice." To convey the urgency of the need to tackle climate change, you could write, "climate justice now." Then, you could visually highlight this statement with a symbol, such as an image of the planet melting on an ice cream cone. If you decide to use text to convey your message, compose a short, clear statement to represent your message. In terms of brevity, you are best sticking to a statement of seven words or less, since it can be hard to fit long text on a protest sign. You can say a lot in seven words! At the March on Washington in 1963, protestors held signs saying, "we demand an end to bias now." These seven words convey the urgent need to end racial bias in America. You may want to convey your message with a symbol, which can be used either in place of text or alongside a written message. You could make your sign really popular by using an eye-popping and recognizable symbol, such as a peace sign! The peace sign was designed by British artist Gerald Holtom. It was originally designed for the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND). The symbol for the female sex is often used in women's marches and feminist campaigns. The equal sign can be used to represent equality. The fist can be used as a symbol for social justice. Symbols that go well together can be combined. Protests often have popular slogans and statements that are repeated on many signs. To stand out from the crowd, you should personalize your statement! For instance, if you are a fan of a particular show or film, draw on your fan wisdom to make a political statement. If you identify as queer, transgender, female, working class or something else, connect your statement to this particular identity or intersection of identities. After composing your statement but prior to writing it on the sign, you may want to get some feedback from friends. They could give you really helpful advice. If you get critical feedback, try rewriting the message to improve whatever is missing, such as clarity, brevity, wit, force or personal resonance. If you are protesting with friends, you could also ask whether your statement goes well with the signs they will be carrying. People often read signs in relation to one another, especially when protestors stand next to one another.
Summary: Figure out what you want to say. Practice brevity when using text on protest signs. Choose a symbol. Make your message personal. Get peer feedback.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Toilets can account for up to 30 percent of your household water usage. Older toilets use much more water to function and the extra water winds its way into your septic system, causing wear and tear. Replace your toilets with high-efficiency toilets to increase the lifespan of your septic tank. Have a certified plumber install your toilet so it's done correctly. High-efficiency showerheads and flow restrictors will help reduce the amount of water you use in the shower. The reduction of water volume entering the tank will keep your septic system healthier for longer. Some regions will provide low-flow showerheads to you for free. Contact your local government or go online to see if there's a program near you. Washing multiple small loads of laundry in your washing machine wastes both water and energy. Setting your machine to the appropriate load size can reduce water waste. Grease can seriously clog up your pipes and add to the scum levels in your septic system. Don't pour grease down the drain. Instead, pour it into a separate container and throw it away in the trash. Use a container you can seal so the grease doesn't spill.
Summary:
Install high-efficiency toilets to reduce water use. Use showerheads that conserve water. Select the proper load size on your washing machine. Dispose of grease in a container in the garbage.