Don't limit yourself to one study method like reading a textbook. Make study cards. Quiz yourself. Watch informational videos if they are available. Rewrite your notes. Variety will keep you interested in your studies and make your time more efficient. Your brain can process information in several different ways. By studying with different techniques, your brain will process the information differently, thus increasing the chance of retaining the information. To make your studying more effective and to make it easier to concentrate, use active reading techniques. Read your textbook aloud. Write your notes and read them aloud. Your brain will process the information differently and it will keep you on task. Get others involved. One of the most effective ways to learn information is if you try to teach it to someone else. Have a significant other, roommate, friend, or family member play the student. See if you can explain the difficult material to them. School is not about rote memorization. It is about understanding meaning. Try to rewrite your notes from class or homework sections in your own words. Sometimes, it is necessary to play mind games with yourself to ensure that you'll study. Tell yourself to do only five more things or five more minutes before quitting. Once you've finished those, "do another five". Breaking tasks up into smaller chunks makes things easier for those with shorter concentration spans and it keeps your mind going longer. This sounds backwards, but if you complete the most difficult tasks first, then every subsequent activity will seem easier in comparison. Don't let tough problems turn into time-wasters. Figure out quickly whether or not you will need additional help to learn something.
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One-sentence summary -- Vary your study techniques. Make studying more active. Put your notes into your own words. Try the "5 More" rule. Do the least pleasant tasks first.

Try not to worry, but shortness of breath can be a life-threatening symptom. If you're unable to catch your breath, call for help or have someone drive you to an emergency room. This will help you get the treatment you need to help you breathe easier. Don't try to drive yourself to the doctor if you're having trouble breathing. Always get someone else to drive you so that you get to doctor safely. While you probably don't need to worry, breathing issues can become serious. It's possible you have a medical condition that's causing your breathing issues. Your doctor can give you a proper diagnosis so you can begin treatment. For instance, you might have asthma that requires treatment with inhaled steroids. You could also have a condition like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Tell your doctor about any other symptoms you're having and how long you've been having symptoms. Chronic anxiety and panic disorders may make it difficult for you to breathe. If this is the case for you, work with a therapist who can help you manage your condition. They'll help you change your thoughts and behaviors so you can improve your breathing. Ask your doctor for a referral to a therapist or look for one online. Your therapy appointments may be covered by insurance, so check your benefits. If you're having anxiety or panic attacks daily, your doctor or therapist may prescribe medication to help you manage your condition. This might help you get relief. You might have trouble breathing in your sleep, which is called sleep apnea. This condition can be life threatening if you don't get treatment. Fortunately, your doctor can prescribe a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine to help you breathe at night. See your doctor if you have the following symptoms of sleep apnea: Waking up with a dry mouth Loud snoring Gasping for air while you're asleep Morning headaches Trouble staying asleep Extreme tiredness Trouble concentrating Being irritable
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One-sentence summary -- Get immediate medical care if you're struggling to breathe. See your doctor if you're having trouble breathing regularly. See a therapist to help you with anxiety or panic attacks. Talk to your doctor if you have symptoms of sleep apnea.

Peel each head of garlic and separate all the cloves of garlic within each head. The amount of garlic powder you wish to make will depend on how many garlic cloves you use. Each head of garlic will have about 10 cloves; sometimes a little more, sometimes a little less. For a smaller batch of garlic powder, use one head of garlic. For bigger batches, use more. You can use your fingers to peel away the skin on the clove, or crack open the skin with your knife. Simply place a clove on your cutting board, and lay your knife directly on top of the clove. Gently push on the knife and garlic clove to loosen and crack the skin around the clove. You don't want to push down too hard on the clove, because you want to keep the clove whole, and in tact so you can slice it. Use your fingers to peel off the skin away. Use a knife to slice off the root ends of the cloves. These ends are tough, and not necessary for flavoring. Then use your sharp chef's knife to thinly slice the cloves of garlic. Slice the garlic cloves about " thin lengthwise, or even thinner if you like. When all the garlic cloves are sliced, place them on a baking sheet or a dehydrator sheet lined with parchment paper.
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One-sentence summary -- Separate the garlic cloves. Peel the garlic cloves. Thinly slice each clove.

Peppermint products have long been used as a natural remedy for gas. Look for peppermint caps that are enteric coated, which means they can pass through your stomach and into your intestines before dissolving. This will give you a dose of peppermint where it is most needed. You can also make tea from peppermint leaves to soothe your digestive tract. These products are safe to use during pregnancy, though it is still a good idea to check in with your doctor to ensure they're a good choice for your medical needs. Only turn to over-the-counter medications if dietary changes have failed to make a substantial difference in your symptoms. Contact your doctor immediately if your gas symptoms move beyond discomfort into the realm of actual pain, or if you notice severe diarrhea or blood in your stool.
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Try peppermint. Use an over-the-counter product containing simethicone. Consult your doctor if your symptoms become more serious.