Sometimes a fever just has to run its course, but you can do things to make yourself more comfortable while you wait for it to go away. For example, placing wet towels on your skin won't reduce the fever, but it may help to reduce discomfort from the fever. Moisten a washcloth or hand towel with cool water and apply it to your neck or forehead. Wear warm clothes and stay under blankets to deal with the chills from the fever. If you feel hot, then just use a light sheet and wear light, breathable clothes. GI infections are more commonly known as the "stomach flu." Symptoms include diarrhea, stomach pain, nausea or vomiting, and muscle or headaches. They often also present with a low-grade fever. GI infections resolve on their own in three to seven days, so you just need to take care of yourself until yours passes. Drink at least eight to ten 8 oz. glasses of water per day, especially if you are vomiting. Watch for symptoms of dehydration in children, as this needs emergency attention. Signs include fewer wet diapers, decreased fontanelle (soft spot on the skull) size, sunken eyes, and lethargy. If you see these symptoms, call emergency services or seek immediate medical attention. The BRAT (Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, and Toast) diet is often recommended for GI trouble, but the evidence to support it is weak. The American Academy of Pediatrics does not recommend using it for children, as it does not provide adequate nutrition. Eat reasonably, stay away from greasy, heavy, and spicy foods, and drink plenty of water. Herbal remedies can be taken in a number of forms: powder, capsule, or tincture. Many people prefer to brew hot teas with dried herbs. The warm liquid soothes the throat while the herbs fight the fever. To brew an herbal tea, steep one teaspoon of the herb in a cup of hot water for five to ten minutes for leaves or flowers or ten to twenty minutes for roots. Talk with your doctor before consuming any herbs or natural remedies, as they may interfere with prescription medication or other medical conditions. The following herbs all improve immune function, but can have some negative side effects: Green tea may increase your anxiety levels and raise your blood pressure. You may want to avoid drinking green tea if you have diarrhea, glaucoma, or osteoporosis. Consult your doctor if you have liver disease. Cat's claw may make autoimmune disorders or leukemia worse. It can also interfere with certain types of medications, so talk to your doctor before drinking it. Reishi mushroom you may find this as a tincture rather than in dried form. Take 30-60 drops two to three times a day. Reishi may interact with some medicines as well, like blood thinners and blood pressure medications. While you are ill, make sure to cover your mouth and nose while coughing and sneezing, and dispose of used tissues properly. Wash your hands often with antibacterial soap. Keep your distance from uninfected people and public spaces as much as possible. Don't share glasses or utensils with anyone, and don't take it personally if your partner doesn't want to kiss you for a while! Have children play with hard toys that can be cleaned easily in the sink with soap and water.
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One-sentence summary -- Stay as comfortable as possible. Hydrate and eat mild foods to recover from gastrointestinal (GI) infection. Consume herbs known to fight fever. Take care not to spread infection.

Place 5 cups (1.2l) vinegar, 1 cups (240ml) water, 4 tsp. (20g) pickling salt, 2 tbsp. (28g) sugar and 2 cloves of garlic in a pot. The garlic is optional. It adds to the flavor but is not necessary. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer for 10 minutes. Discard used garlic cloves.
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One-sentence summary -- Prepare the pickling juice. Bring the pot to a boil. Remove the garlic cloves once the mixture has simmered for 10 minutes.

Because turf burns tend to get dirt and other debris in them, it's important to clean them right away. Wash the burn with a mild soap and warm water, or use a homemade saline solution. Rinse the burn with plenty of warm water to wash out any debris, and gently pat it with clean, moist, lint-free gauze. For larger pieces of debris, use clean tweezers to remove them. The tweezers you use should be disinfected. You can soak them in rubbing alcohol for a few minutes before using them. If you're cleaning someone else's burn, wash your hands first. You should also wear protective gloves. If there is quite a lot of embedded debris, or large pieces of debris in the burn, see a doctor to have them removed. If you notice that your burn is actively bleeding (leaking blood as opposed to just having blood on the surface of the burn), apply pressure with a clean piece of gauze. After you've held the gauze over the burn for a minute or 2, check the burn to see if it's still bleeding. Apply more pressure if it is. If you can't get your burn to stop bleeding after a few minutes, you should see a doctor immediately. Depending on the size of the burn, you might be able to use a large self-adhering bandage. If the burn is larger than that, use cotton padding and adhesive strips. Place the cotton pad over the burn, then apply adhesive strips around the padding to hold it in place. If it's a large turf burn, use a hydrogel dressing or silicone gel sheet. These sheets should come with adhesive strips. Place the dressing or sheet over the burn and then secure it with adhesive strips pressed down on your skin at the edges of the dressing. If your turf burn is bleeding and you can't get it to stop, you should see a doctor. You should also see a doctor if the skin around the burn starts to get red or swollen, since that can indicate that you've developed an infection. Your doctor will likely prescribe antibiotics. If the area around your burn develops red streaks, see your doctor immediately. This can be a sign of blood poisoning, a serious complication. If your burn becomes swollen, see a doctor immediately.
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One-sentence summary -- Clean the burn immediately. Hold a clean piece of gauze over the burn if it's bleeding. Cover the burn with an adhesive dressing. See a doctor if necessary.

The sign's message doesn't have to be complicated. It can be a simple "Will you go to prom with me?" or even just "Prom?" If you want to write something more involved, spend some time thinking about what will be easily understandable, what will fit on a sign, and what you wouldn't mind other people seeing. A very personal anecdote, a long story, or a really obscure in-joke may not work out very well. You can also decorate your sign with glitter, photos, or balloons. Try leaving your sign somewhere your date might come across it on their day-to-day lives. Make sure you put both of your names on it if you do this! Why make a sign when you can wear one? Write your promposal on a shirt or a baseball cap and wear it to surprise your date. You can do something simple like writing "Prom?" on your shirt, or you can even have a custom shirt made for both of you as a souvenir. If you and your prospective date love a crowd, try promposing with your sign at a big event with everybody you know present. Any lighthearted or fun event is fine to choose. You can pick a sports game, a pep rally, or even just a really crowded hall or lunchroom. Avoid formal events like speeches and plays. You want everyone to be thinking about how cool your promposal is, not wondering why you're interrupting everything. Definitely don't plan a promposal at a sad event or a party for someone else. If your school has a marquee at the entrance or in the sports complex, get your promposal on that sign! Find out who's in charge of the marquee and ask if you can use it for your promposal. Remember to include both your names!
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Write a message on a sign. Use a t-shirt or hat to ask them out. "Prompose" at a school event. Get your sign on a marquee.