Q: Stick to vendors that you have used before and that you know and trust. If you have concerns, you can check with the Better Business Bureau online at http://www.bbb.org/ or in the local area where the company has its business. Truly secure websites use extra protection called a Secure Sockets Layer, or SSL, and the website address will begin with "https" instead of the usual "http." Additionally, a secure site will show a closed lock icon in the status bar at the bottom of the page. If you don't see the "https" address or the padlock at the bottom, you should consider using another website for your purchase. For safer online shopping, keep your own computer free of viruses or spyware. There are software products you can purchase or download online for free that will help you keep your computer clean. Because anything wireless is potentially subject to hackers who find a way to intercept the radio signal, your safest method for online shopping is to use a hardwired Internet connection. Many banks and credit companies will offer this service for no fee. You can get a card number that is separate from your actual account, but the bank links it to your account for your bona fide purchases.
A: Verify that vendors you use online are legitimate. Look for signs of a "secure" website. Maintain your own computer. Limit Wi-Fi purchasing. Use a temporary credit card for online shopping.

Q: The first and most important thing that needs to be done in any case of food poisoning is to increase the fluid intake. It is easier for the toxins to get flushed out of your system if your water intake is good. Vomiting and diarrhea are the common symptoms in food poisoning and these lead to fluid loss, so it is important to drink water and other fluids to avoid dehydration. Adults should try to drink at least 16 cups of water a day. Food poisoning causes vomiting and diarrhea, which are natural bodily functions that work to dispel the poison from the body. Eating solid foods will cause more vomiting and diarrhea, so it's best to avoid eating until you are feeling better. It should go without saying that you should avoid eating the food that caused the poisoning. If you aren't sure what caused it, forgo eating anything that hasn't been freshly prepared right before you consume it. Throw away any suspect food. If you get tired of subsisting on broth and soup, eat plain foods that won't upset your stomach, like bananas, plain boiled white rice or dry toast. Only start eating after the active vomiting stage of your food poisoning. Herbal tea, especially mint tea, contains properties that calm the stomach. Try drinking a few cups of peppermint tea to stay hydrated and reduce your nausea. Ginger ale and lemon or lime soda can also help with rehydration, and the carbonation helps to settle your stomach. Avoid having coffee, alcohol, and any other fluids that cause dehydration. If you're losing a lot of nutrients through excess vomiting and diarrhea, buy an electrolyte solution from a pharmacy to replace them. Gatorade or Pedialyte will work fine, too. This method works best for adults, but not for small children. You'll probably feel weak and tired after going through the symptoms of food poisoning. Sleep as much as you need to to help your body recover faster. Over-the-counter medications meant to prevent diarrhea and vomiting can actually slow your recover by impeding the natural functions that eliminate the source of the food poisoning.
A: Drink fluids. Limit eating any foods. Replace electrolytes. Get plenty of rest. Avoid medications.

Q: A qualified massage therapist can help relieve your pain. The massage will increase the circulation of your blood around the affected area. It also relaxes your muscles and releases endorphins, which are your body's natural pain relievers.Ask your massage therapist about their education and work history. Look for someone who has experience working on patients with chronic pain.
A: Undergo massage therapy.

Q: Wait until the leaf buds begin to swell, then use a sturdy, sharp blade to ensure a clean cut. Prune by cutting at a 45-degree angle, just above an outer-facing growth bud. Growth buds are small raised or discolored triangular shaped areas on the rose stem. They are where the new stem will grow. Pruning above an outer-facing growth bud encourages the roses to grow outward, rather than inward, which can reduce air circulation and lessen the visual appeal of the bush. Avoid pruning your new rose for the first two years after you have planted it. Your rose bush will only need to be pruned after it has developed old growth or mature stems. If you wish to maintain the same size rose bush each year, trim back about of the plant. If you want it smaller, trim more, and for a larger plant, trim less. Cut this back until you see a healthy white center to the stem. Your aim is to have a plant where growth is well spaced out to encourage the flow and circulation of air. Remove close growing stems and any that cross or are tangled. On older plants you can cut back any old wood growth that no longer produces any new stems.
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Prune your rose bush in the early spring. Remove any damaged or diseased growth.