Problem: Article: There are four types of tears that you may get when you have a child. First degree tears are thin tears of the skin. Second degree tears are tears that involve the skin and muscle. These are the least serious types of tears. Third degree tears go down through the perineal muscles and into the anal canal. Fourth degree tears go into the anal canal and rectum. Any vaginal tear from childbirth needs stitches. The doctor will place minor stitches along the tear for first and second tears. Third and fourth degree tears need more involved stitching. Each layer of skin and muscle needs to be sewed separately. For third and fourth degree tears, the doctor will focus on stitching together the muscles that support the anus and rectum. No matter the degree of the tear, you should keep the area clean. This can help reduce bacteria and help prevent infection. Wash your vaginal and perineal area multiple times each day. Pat the area dry with a clean towel. Make sure to dry from the front to the back so you don't get bacteria from the rectum in your vagina. An easy one to do is to squeeze the muscles that make you urinate. Hold it for up to 5 minutes before releasing. Repeat this 10 times throughout the day.
Summary: Determine the type of tear you have. Get stitches. Keep the area clean. Do Kegel exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor.

Problem: Article: Younger trees are much more likely to grow back healthy and vigorous after severe pruning. You can attempt to coppice mature trees, but they are more likely to die, or to take two growing seasons to reshoot.Once a tree has been coppiced once, you can continue to coppice it indefinitely. In fact, a regularly coppiced tree tends to live much longerhundreds or even thousands of yearsthan its untouched relative. This is because young growth is resistant to disease and age-related problems. Coppicing is a flexible technique, since you can harvest the shoots at any size. Depending on the desired use or market demands, you may decide to harvest your shoots as stakes, posts of various sizes, or firewood. The following are rough guidelines only, based on typical uses of each wood: Hazel can produce bean sticks and similar products in 710 years. Sycamore and sweet chestnut trees can produce fence palings in 15 to 20 years. Oak and ash is often grown for 2535 years before harvest, for round wood or firewood. In general, the longer and larger you plan to grow your trees, the more widely spaced you can plant them. (The stumps will continue to grow.)
Summary: Start with young trees if possible. Determine the time between harvests.

Problem: Article: Cross the left lace over the right lace. Wrap this left lace around the right lace and pull tight to complete a basic starting knot. Pull the two laces together firmly to secure this knot in place. Note that this is the same "starting knot" used in the double slip knot method. This starting knot forms the basis for many different lace tying techniques. Pull about 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.6 cm) of the right lace up and fold over into a loop. Do not cross the ends over each other. Instead, simply pinch the loop closed toward the bottom with your fingers. Note that if you are left-handed, you might find it easier to start with the left loop instead of the right. Pass the left lace over the right, wrapping it snugly around the back of the right loop. Use your index finger to push the left lace through the center hole created in between the two laces. As you push the lace through, you should notice a second loop forming from the left lace. You should continue to hold the right lace loop in place as you work with the left lace. Grab both loops with your fingers and pull them outward to tighten the knot securely. The left lace loop will be pulled to the right and the right lace loop will be pulled to the left. This knot is the standard knot used to tie most shoelaces. You can use it to tie your moccasins, and if you practice enough to create an even, smooth looking loop, the appearance can be quite flattering. Since it is not as secure as the double slip knot or boat shoe knot, however, you might find yourself re-tying your moccasins more often if you stick with this method.
Summary: Tie a starting knot. Form a loop with the right lace. Wrap the left lace around. Pull both loops together to tighten.

Problem: Article: When you feel the urge to play with your hair, redirect yourself. Select activities that require you to be focused, but not to the point that you lose awareness of your hair playing behavior. Activities such as reading, playing a video game, watching a movie, and writing may be activities that increase the likelihood of your hair playing. Playing a game outdoors or taking your dog for a walk can be great distractions. Some activities, thoughts and feelings may increase your urge to play with your hair. If you catch yourself immediately say, "Stop," then find a substitute activity. For example, if you are talking to someone and you start to play with your hair, grab a pen to hold, or even sit on your hands. Observe the number of times you need to distract yourself from playing with your hair. This will help you understand the severity of your habit. You will likely notice a high frequency in the beginning stages; but that leaves a lot of room for celebrating your improvements. There are a lot of possibilities such as baking a cake, playing a sport, making something from metal or wood, frosting some cookies, shopping for clothing, building a rock garden, painting with both hands (give it a try), doing handstands, grooming your pet, or playing a musical instrument, etc. Not only will you stop playing with your hair, but you could have a lot of fun too. Find new and exciting things to do that you've never done before. Be adventurous. You may discover a new and rewarding interest. Worry stones may help you dispel the nervous energy that is causing you to play with your hair. These are smooth stones that are made for you to play with and rub. They have also been successfully used to help smokers deal with fidgeting as they quit smoking. You can find them online or in some health or new age stores. Playing with your hair can be a sign that you feel anxious or bored, which means it's important to deal with the cause rather than take it out on your hair. If you're feeling anxious, there are many calming techniques you could try. Talking to someone who will lend an ear, will help you process your feelings. If you are bored, then find a way to entertain yourself. Try meditation or yoga, which will help you focus on your breath and will teach you to be calm. Find other soothing behaviors that will help you manage your anxiety. Simply talking to yourself (out loud or silently) in a positive way will help. Tell yourself, "I'm safe and I am taking care of myself and everything is going to be okay, and I don't need to play with my hair." A sure cure for boredom is to get busy doing the things you need to do. Make a list and check off each item as you complete it.
Summary:
Find healthy distractions. Keep both hands busy to prevent you from playing with your hair. Assess your anxiety or boredom levels.