Problem: Article: This could be a sign that your chronic diarrhea may be a symptom of a more serious medical condition. You should seek medical treatment as soon as possible if you notice any blood or mucus in your stool, or your child's stool. You should also see a doctor if your child has diarrhea and/or a fever that lasts longer than 24 hours. Bring your child to the doctor if she has these symptoms and is not drinking or urinating at all. The doctor will do a physical examination and take a stool sample. The stool sample will allow your doctor to determine if the diarrhea is the result of a parasite infection. Chronic diarrhea can be caused by a parasite infection, or a chronic medical issue like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Your diarrhea may also be due to an intolerance to certain food products. Ask your doctor to test for intolerances for gluten, high-fructose corn syrup, lactose, and casein. Symptoms of IBS include: abdominal pain and cramping, mucus in the stool, bloating, the feeling that you haven't finished a bowl movement. Symptoms of Crohn's Disease include: abdominal pain and cramping, weight loss, fatigue, loss of appetite, fever, rash. You may also have a malabsorption syndrome, which includes Celiac disease, lactose intolerance, short bowel syndrome, Whipple's disease, and different genetic diseases and medicines. The symptoms for these are varied, so speak with your doctor in-depth about symptoms you are experiencing along with your diarrhea. If your diarrhea is due to dietary issues, your doctor may recommend that you avoid certain food products. Your doctor may prescribe medications such as antibiotics or anti-parasitic medications if the diarrhea is due to a parasite. She may also recommend you go on IV fluid replacement if you cannot drink enough fluids to stay hydrated. Your doctor may recommend you take anti-diarrheal medications. Over-the-counter anti-diarrheal medications include Loperamide (Imodium) and Bismuth subsalicylate (Kaopectate, Pepto-Bismol). Prescription medications for chronic diarrhea include Lomotil, Lonox, Loperamide, Crofelemer, Rifaximin, and Opium tincture/Peregoric.
Summary: Go to the doctor if there is blood or mucus in your stool. Ask your doctor about the possible causes of your chronic diarrhea. Discuss treatment options with your doctor.

Problem: Article: While aloe vera gels and sprays are available, using the pulp directly from a leaf offers the best results. Dab it onto the affected area and let sit for a half hour or more, then rinse with cool water. Repeat if necessary or desired. If you go with a store bought product, check its label for alcohol. Avoid using alcohol-based products as they will dry out your skin, causing further irritation. Consider using tea tree oil either on its own or blended with a skin product. Apply enough oil to saturate the the area you shaved immediately after hair removal. You can also add several drops of tea tree oil to the moisturizer or balm you use after shaving. Some people are sensitive to tea tree oil, so you might want to dilute it before applying. Mix a half teaspoon of it with three tablespoons of olive oil. Diluting with essential oils is not recommended. Rub a small amount of coconut oil onto your irritated skin. If you're not planning on rinsing, use an amount small enough for your skin to absorb. Alternatively, you can apply a thin coating, leave it on for about a half hour, then rinse with lukewarm water. If you leave coconut oil on your skin, be careful about coming into contact with clothes or furniture fabric, since it can leave tough to remove stains. Apply directly to your skin and let it sit for about ten minutes. Rinse it off with lukewarm water, then finish with cool water. Honey reduces inflammation, reduces itchiness, and nourishes your skin. Add an equal part of oatmeal for gentle exfoliation. Do not exfoliate broken skin, as this can further irritate razor burn. Consider mixing equal parts honey and yogurt to soothe skin. Apply the mixture, leave it on for about ten minutes, and rinse off first with lukewarm then with cool water.
Summary: Apply Aloe Vera pulp, gel, or spray to soothe shaving rash. Try tea tree oil. Hydrate and soothe skin with coconut oil. Use honey to soothe skin irritated by shaving rash.

Problem: Article: Hermit crabs like to retreat to dark, enclosed areas sometimes. This makes them feel safe and allows them to relax. To ensure that your hermit crab will be able to retreat when it needs a break from playtime, put several hiding spots in the enclosure. Some examples of enclosures include: Small boxes with holes cut in 1 or 2 sides of them. Empty flower pots turned on their sides. Hollowed out logs or rocks (available in pet stores). Ceramic castles and other types of manmade hiding spots sold at pet stores. Hermit crabs like to climb, so make sure to include 1 or more driftwood branches. You can get a driftwood branch by searching around on a beach or you can purchase a driftwood branch from a pet supply store. Driftwood is a great option since hermit crabs usually live by the sea. Pet stores also carry fake driftwood branches for use in hermit crab enclosures. Hermit crabs are social creatures, even though their names indicate they prefer to be alone. If possible, keep hermit crabs in pairs or in groups. If you only have 1 hermit crab, consider getting another 1 to keep it company. After getting a new hermit crab, make sure to keep it separate from your other crabs for 1 week to make sure it is healthy. A hermit crab needs to move into a larger shell whenever it outgrows its current shell. Make sure that you provide your hermit crab with other shell options for when it has outgrown 1 shell. It is also important to provide lots of shell options to prevent your hermit crabs from fighting.
Summary: Place hiding spaces throughout the enclosure to provide safe spaces. Lean a piece of driftwood against the side of the enclosure for climbing. House your hermit crab with 1 or more other hermit crabs for company. Provide several different sized shells to allow your hermit crab to grow.

Problem: Article: The way you set up your store will determine the value your customers believe is available. Full racks and overstocking may reduce the amount of sales that you have, so decorate and display in a way that highlights your products. You will need to keep track of items, prices, consignment agreements, dates, returns, expenses and profits. It is a good idea to invest in a bookkeeping computer and software that will keep track of these important figures and your sales. Train anyone who is involved with the business's day to day affairs on the bookkeeping procedures. Since you are buying, selling and consigning at once, figures can easily become lost or confusing. Your success depends upon keeping track of all aspects of the financial details, so that you will know if you are running at a profit or a loss. Reconcile your bookkeeping on a weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly basis. Doing regular reviews will help you to deal with the large amount of information you are taking in in order to run your business. If you are passionate about researching the product and a good bookkeeper, you can adjust your business practices to bring in the most money. Focus on the product that sell the best and advertise for specific consignments in order to increase your merchandise base. If you are selling collectible items, then using an online auction house will help you to move more products more quickly. Be up front with all sellers about these practices, in order to ensure they are aware. Employees in a consignment store are often asked to take on consignments, so make sure they are well versed in what you are looking for and how to keep track of new items. Understand that your product may dictate when you sell the most, and reduce your quantity of consignments if they are unlikely to sell. For example, sports equipment may be more likely to sell in the summer and the types of clothing you consign will depend upon the season.
Summary:
Practice artful presentation. Setup a detailed bookkeeping system. Adjust your consignments according to what is selling. Consider selling on the Internet or eBay as well as in the store. Train your employees to recognize good products. Plan for seasonality and slow times.