INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Always listen to and trust your physician when it comes to dealing with debilitating injuries. They'll be able to tell you all the important details you need to know, like the best way to wear the brace, how long you'll need it and what types of movements to avoid. It may be that you'll only need to wear your knee brace for part of the day or during certain types of activities. More serious injuries may require you to wear the brace at all times. If you struggle tolerating your brace, talk to your doctor. They may advise that you can take it off at certain times, but wear it when you're sleeping or doing sedentary activities such as watching TV. Don't hesitate to ask your doctor any questions you have about your injury or the rehabilitation process. Tread lightly when you walk to prevent placing unnecessary strain on the joint. When standing, try not to lean or shift your weight over your bad leg. Until your knee is strong enough to support your full weight, it will be unstable and vulnerable to changes in pressure. If the injury is severe, you may also need crutches to walk for the first few days or weeks. Limping is normal and even helpful, since it limits the amount of time you spend on one leg. Knee braces are meant to keep you from bending your injured leg too much. Even so, be careful about how much movement you put your knee through while wearing your brace. Flexing or rotating the joint too much may make the injury worse. For the most part, you'll want to keep your knee straight, relaxed and elevated while you're trying to healing. Avoid any movement that places the joint in a painful position. Ask your doctor if it is safe for you to drive during your recovery process. Assuming your doctor has said it's okay, you may be able to resume exercising or playing sports once your knee has begun healing. It will still be important to wear your brace correctly while active. Keep intense actions to a minimum, and avoid load-bearing exercise like weight lifting, unless otherwise instructed. Don't push yourself too hard. If you experience any unusual pain or discomfort, stop what you're doing immediately. A brace might also come in handy for preventing injuries in sports that frequently put the knee in vulnerable or unstable positions, such as football, soccer, hockey or gymnastics.

SUMMARY: Follow the doctor's orders. Keep your weight off your bad knee. Restrict your range of motion. Wear the brace during any type of physical activity.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Educate yourself so you can teach your puppy properly and avoid common training mistakes. There are many methods of dog training and some will work better for you and your pet than others. Each dog is unique, as is the trainer, so learning the basics of dog behavior and basic dog training will provide you with the proper foundation for understanding the process of training your pet. No one method is "perfect," so your research will help you decide what approach to start. There methods of dog training based on only positive training techniques, versus techniques which balance positive and negative reinforcement. You may even try a method and find that you are not getting the results you want and decide to try another. An experienced dog trainer will be able to help you troubleshoot roadblocks. Read dog training books. Some good training books to consider are "Don't Shoot the Dog" by Karen Pryor, "Getting Started: Clicker Training for Dogs" by Karen Pryor, "The Power of Positive Dog Training" by Pat Miller, "25 Stupid Mistakes Dog Owners Make" by Janine Adams, and "The Mentally Sound Dog: How to Shape, Train and Change Canine Behavior" by Gail I. Clark. Watch videos of training techniques. There are a lot of dog training videos on the internet, so make sure that the videos you choose are made by experts in dog training. Know what will be required of you before adopting a German Shepherd. While there are many similarities in how to care for dogs in general, German Shepherds are working dogs, which means they need a lot of exercise and mental stimulation. Understand that having a German Shepherd will require a lot of your time and patience. Go to dog shows and watch how owners and trainers interact with their dogs, as well as paying attention to how German Shepherds respond to stimuli and commands. Visit dog trainers and ask if you can watch a few classes. You will learn a lot watching other people when you don't have a dog of your own. See if you like the way the trainer works with the people and the dogs. You and your dog will learn better if you have a good learning relationship with your trainer. The Association of Professional Dog Trainers website is an excellent reference and place to start looking for a dog trainer to coach you and your pup.
Summary: Learn about dog training in general. Learn about the unique attributes of the German Shepherd breed. Talk to German Shepherd owners and trainers.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Try to have a pantry week once week a month, in which you do not do any grocery shopping and instead just rely on what's in your pantry. Use leftovers, frozen food, and anything else you can find. You probably have more food than you realized sitting around. You can google recipes that only use the ingredients you have on hand that week. As previously stated, many websites offer you lists of suggestions if you type in the ingredients you have. Some foods can be frozen to increase their shelf life. If a bread item you usually buy, like sourdough bread or bagels, goes on sale you can freeze loaves or packages to increase their shelf life. Bread can last about three months when frozen. Most raw meats can be frozen to increase their shelf life. How long they last depends on the type of meat, but poultry, beef, and pork can last for months frozen. If you're big on seafood, buy pre-frozen seafood in the store rather than fresh cuts. Not only does this cost less, you can stock up on sale items and leave them frozen for a few weeks or months before use. It's okay to buy expensive foods once in awhile. However, choose the items you splurge on wisely. Certain foods may cost slightly more, but this is because they're healthier. Whole wheats, for example, are much healthier than processed wheats. This means you'll end up using less of these items as you'll feel fuller faster and for longer periods. Some organic foods may actually fill you up more. You can experiment with going organic on certain items, usually wheat or grain-based foods, and see if you notice yourself eating less. If so, you might want to try swapping certain foods for the organic variety as you may end up spending less over time.

SUMMARY:
Have a pantry week. Freeze certain foods. Choose splurge foods wisely.