A healthy balanced diet is a major factor to good overall health, and kidney health is no exception. Avoid fatty and salty food, and eat lots of fresh fruit and vegetables. If you are unsure about what a balanced diet might look like, look at the food groups identified in the food pyramid and go from there. The original food pyramid has been criticised by public health experts, so you may want to look at the more recent healthy eating pyramid which combines healthy eating with weight control. It is very common for people to have diets which exceed the recommended amount of salt, or sodium. Diets which are high in sodium can have particularly bad effects on your kidneys, as a high sodium diet can lead to high blood pressure. Over time, having high blood pressure will damage your kidneys and could make you more vulnerable to serious kidney problems. Talk to your doctor about the right level of sodium intake for you. Climate and personal health can impact how much salt your body needs, so always check with a doctor first. Choosing fresh rather than packaged foods will most likely mean that you are consuming less sodium. When buying pre-packaged food, keep an eye out for those labeled 'no added salt' or something similar. Get into the habit of reading food labels and finding out the sodium levels in foods. The most important thing is to have a balanced and healthy diet, but there are some foods out there which are particularly beneficial for your kidneys and kidney function. Foods with antioxidants, typically fruit and vegetables, can be a boost to your overall health and your kidneys. Some of the best ones to ensure you have regularly on your shopping list are cabbage and cauliflower, berries (especially cranberries), red bell peppers, and onions. Although cranberries are very good for you, cranberry juice you buy in a carton might have an awful lot of sugar in. Asparagus is thought to be especially good for the kidneys. It can change the color and smell of your urine, though, so don't be alarmed if that happens.
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One-sentence summary -- Eat a balanced diet. Lower the amount of salt in your diet. Eat kidney-friendly foods.

Getting a cyst drained requires local or general anesthesia, depending on the severity of the cyst. Before draining your cyst, your doctor will administer a local or general anesthesia to prevent you from feeling any pain from the procedure. For a small skin cyst, only a local anesthesia may be necessary, and these procedures can often be performed in the doctor's office. If the cyst is deep or large, then general anesthesia may be necessary. This may require a hospital visit, but is usually a day surgery. After the area has been anesthetized, your doctor will make an incision in the cyst using a sterile surgical knife. The incision will allow your doctor to drain the contents of the cyst and remove the cyst wall if necessary. Removing the cyst wall may help prevent the cyst from returning. In some cases, it may be necessary to place a drainage tube in order to allow a cyst to continue to drain for a few days. Your doctor will secure the tube using stitches and the opening will be less than a inch (6 mm) in diameter. This process is called "marsupialization." After the cyst has been fully drained and the cyst wall has been removed, your doctor will suture the area where the incision was made. You may need to wear a bandage over this area as well. Make sure that you follow your doctor's instructions for caring for the surgical wound. Call your doctor if you notice any signs of infection including: Redness, particularly red streaks emanating from the wound site Warmth Swelling Pus Intense throbbing at the wound site Fever of 100.4 F (38C) or more Your doctor may prescribe an antibiotic as part of the follow-up treatment for an infected cyst or if your cyst was related to a sexually transmitted infection. If your doctor prescribes an antibiotic, then it is important to use it exactly as directed. Make sure that you take the full prescription or you may be at a higher risk of infection, re-infection, or complications later on.
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One-sentence summary -- Anesthetize the area. Make the incision. Place a drainage tube if necessary. Suture the area if necessary. Take antibiotics as instructed.

As a teacher, especially if you're working with young children, it's better to offer an alternative behavior than scold a child for disobedience. Provide direct, clear instructions on how a child should behave when you see him or her behaving poorly. When a child is behaving poorly, explain how they should be behaving and tell them why the behavior you're suggesting is better. For example, if you see one of your students running at the pool, don't say: "Mason, no running." Instead, try: "Mason, it'll be safer if you walk, as you'll avoid falling and getting hurt." Children tend to be more receptive to being told what to do rather than simply being scolded for bad behavior. " Timeout is no longer popular disciplinary practice for young children as isolating a child can be frustrating. However, a time-in can remove a child from a distressful situation. If you suspect one of your students is behaving poorly due to stress or overexertion, propose a time-in. Create private, cozy areas in your classroom where kids can sit and relax if they're being disruptive. Provide pillows, books, stuffed toys, and other calming items. The idea is that the child is not being punished, but learning that he needs to regulate emotions better if he wants to participate in class. Discipline should be a learning opportunity. When you have a moment, tell the child why their behavior was disruptive and brainstorm ideas on how to better cope the next time they get emotional or rowdy in class. Parents could benefit from a time-in as well! If you're a parent, have a designated time-in space in your home where your child can go to calm down if they're struggling to regulate their emotions. Use positive statements and avoid negatives. Children may be disrespectful if they feel they're being disrespected. Don't use statements like, "I'm not going to help you with that problem until you try to work it out yourself." This will make the child feel he's done something wrong by struggling. Instead, say "I think you'll learn more if you try to work out the problem yourself first. Once you do that, I can try to help you." Using statements that are positive will reinforce the idea that you respect the child and are treating him or her like an adult. If a child treats you poorly or disrespectfully, try not to take it personally. Teachers often feel stressed out if children are mean to them or act out in class. It's likely your child is just trying to assert his or her independence or is dealing with something else and are taking it out on you. Children often react in rash ways. Just because a child says, "I hate you," doesn't mean it's true. Remember, children often disrespect their parents or authority figures as a way of testing power structures. Don't get sidetracked. Keep your focus on the behavior your want your child to improve and not on the punishment. If the situation is not improving, it may be time you seek help. The child may be dealing with something and unwilling to talk about it with you. Also, something may be going on at home and he or she may need space to talk it out. Talk to your school's principal or counselor if you're worried a child may have an underlying issue preventing him or her from behaving in class. If the child trusts you, you could try asking the child yourself. Don't break their trust, however, and tell them ahead of time that you may bring the issue up with the principal or guidance counselor, depending on the severity.
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Tell the child what he or she is supposed to do. Try a "time in. Stay positive. Don't take it personally. Seek help.