Problem: Article: A dog showing their teeth and, in a sense, smiling is a difficult behavior to train. Unlike sitting or shaking, there's no way to convey to the dog what you want by positioning their body. To start training your dog to smile, simply watch for the behavior and reward them when it occurs. Unless it's an act of aggression, reward your dog the very moment he shows his teeth. Use the verbal cue you want your dog to respond to when you see him smile. For example, if you want your dog to smile when you say, "Say cheese!" use these words the second your dog shows his teeth, and follow up with a reward. If you know your dog will show his teeth in particular occasions, take the opportunity to reinforce the behavior. Do you brush your dog's teeth regularly? Oftentimes, dogs show their teeth in anticipation of a toothbrush. You can take this as an opportunity to teach the dog to respond to your desired command. A small amount of dog-safe human food sometimes makes a dog show his teeth in confusion or due to distaste. This most often happens with bitter tasting foods, like fruits and veggies. However, be careful. Some fruits and vegetables, like grapes and tomatoes, are toxic to dogs. Make sure the food is safe before giving it to your pet. Never reward a dog if he show his teeth in aggression, however, and do not deliberately encourage aggressive behavior to get a dog to smile. This breeds hostility and can lead to bad behavior down the road. Once there is a firm connection established between the command and the behavior, you can begin solidifying this connection with proper training sessions. Offer words of encouragement while instructing your dog, and provide verbal and physical rewards as she responds to the command. Go over the command several times a day, doing 5 to 15 repetitions, until the dog seems to have mastered the behavior. Watch for new behaviors during training and take these as an opportunity to teach your dog new tricks. If, for example, your dog raises her paws forward while training you should immediately call out something like, "Beg!" and reward the dog.
Summary: Watch for the behavior and reinforce it with a command. Find ways to get your dog to show his teeth. Start training the dog to smile on cue.

Problem: Article: If a regular structure to your day helped you get through the initial withdrawal period, it may also help you conquer your addiction long-term. Adjust your schedule as necessary, but keep the good habits that you've developed already. Make sure you continue to manage any medications you are taking and have regular trips to your medical doctor. Don't stop taking advantage of these resources just because you are feeling better. Recovery from addiction is a process, so continue to check in with your doctor, therapist, or support group. If this begins to feel burdensome, try thinking of it like eating right or exercising. It's something you do regularly to stay healthy, even when you'd rather not. Thinking about the rest of your life can be overwhelming, so stop and celebrate your accomplishments periodically: two weeks clean, a month, three months, a year. After even a day or week sober you can treat yourself to something you enjoy like a nice dinner or a trip to the beach. Focus on what you have done well and take the time to set goals for the next week. After a month of sobriety you can celebrate by having a clean and sober party (with no alcohol, drugs). Build healthy friendships and stronger personal relationships. Resist the urge to start spending time with the people with whom you used to use amphetamines. You can set specific boundaries with individuals who use amphetamines by saying something like, "I am focusing on my sobriety and am still in the early stages of recovery, so I can't be around people who use right now. It is too risky for me and I hope you will understand that." Cultivate new relationships with individuals who do not use alcohol or drugs or any kind. Try signing up for a gym, dance class, church group, or any other social activity. If you notice increased cravings, feelings of hopelessness, or a lot of additional stress, you may be at risk for a relapse. During these times, it is especially important to avoid people, places, and situations you associate with amphetamine use. Stay strong, and focus on what you've accomplished. If you do use amphetamines again and regret it, try not to beat yourself up that won't help. Remember that you stopped once; you can do it again. Get help immediately, and get back on track.
Summary: Continue to adhere to your daily routine. Stick with your counseling program or support group. Celebrate milestones. Surround yourself with the right people. Watch for warning signs.

Problem: Article: Anybody over the age of 13 needs at least 400 micrograms of folic acid a day, while pregnant women should try to get up to 600 micrograms daily. Avoid taking more than 1,000 micrograms of folic acid a day from supplements or fortified food unless you're advised to do so by your doctor. Controlled trials indicate that proper folic acid intake protects against strokes and heart disease. Although most people don't notice side effects from folic acid, some may experience nausea, gas, bloating, trouble sleeping and other symptoms. The folic acid that occurs naturally in foods is called folate. The best sources include asparagus, broccoli, chickpeas, lentils, and other legumes. Other good sources include eggs, cauliflower, and papaya. Try adding a serving of a folate-rich food source to each of your meals to boost your folic acid intake naturally. The FDA requires that enriched bread, cereals, flours, pastas, and other grain products have added folic acid. These are important contributors of folic acid intake to the American diet. While a diet with folate-rich foods is important, most people cannot absorb the daily requirements for folic acid through food alone. Choose a vitamin or supplement that contains at least 400 micrograms of folic acid. The body is able to absorb approximately 100 percent of folic acid taken in supplement form. Because folic acid is water-soluble and is excreted in your urine, it requires daily supplementation. Your body cannot store folic acid. Avoid eating too many heavily fortified foods while also taking a multivitamin. This can increase your risk for overdosing on folic acid.
Summary: Aim for 400 600 micrograms of folic acid a day. Eat a serving of foods rich in folate with each meal. Take a multivitamin or a complex B-vitamin supplement daily.

Problem: Article: Most cotton mattress pads can go right in the washing machine, but you should check the care label first to make sure. The tag will tell you if there are special care needs for your mattress pad. Pour a mild laundry detergent into the washing machine. You should use whatever amount is listed on your laundry detergent for a medium/large load. Set the water temperature to warm or cool and add the mattress pad. If you can dry your mattress pad in the dryer, throw a few tennis or rubber balls to the dryer. Letting them bounce around the dryer with your mattress pad will maintain the fluffiness of the pad.
Summary:
Check the care label. Put the mattress pad in the washing machine. Dry in the dryer.