Stress can be a big trigger for psoriasis flare-ups. Reduce the amount of stress and anxiety in your life in order to avoid these unwanted symptoms A great way to minimize stress levels is to practice relaxation techniques like meditation or yoga. These methods are proven to reduce stress and improve overall life satisfaction. Doing yoga is also a great form of physical exercise, which can work to additionally minimize stress levels in your life. at least 3 times per week. Exercising is one of the best ways to reduce feelings of stress and anxiety. Virtually any kind of physical activity will work to clear your mind, increase endorphins, and improve your mood. Be sure to consult with your doctor before you begin any strenuous activities. It's always better to start slower (like walking before you start jogging) and then build your way up to more intensive activities. Everyday life is full of stressful situations and events. But that doesn't mean that you have to welcome them into your life. Prioritize the things in your life so that you can make a conscious decision to cut out the things that are less important. Consider what makes you feel fulfilled, and what seems to just be causing you too much stress. This includes things like hosting dinner parties, inviting family over for long visits, or taking on volunteer responsibilities at school or work. If there are things in your life that are stressing you out too much and making you feel overwhelmed, try to get out of them, if possible. Try to find someone else to organize your company's Christmas party, or tell your church you just don't have the free time to teach Sunday School classes anymore. Listen to your body and know when you need to take a break. It's okay to say no to things or to ask for help when you need it. Tell your friends that you're too stressed out to meet them for drinks, or ask your parents to babysit your kids for the weekend.
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One-sentence summary -- Try relaxation techniques several times each week. Exercise Say no to things that cause stress in your life.

If your natural hair is textured, curly, or wavy, don't straighten it. Embrace your natural lift and make it work for you. Just avoid letting your hair grow out too far horizontally. These products are especially important for fine hair. Volumizing shampoo minimizes the amount of residue left on hair that could weigh it down. Mousse is a styling product that directly gives lift at the roots. Massage mousse into clean, wet hair near the scalp. Blow-dry your moussed hair while pulling a round brush through it to optimize your hair's volume. or perm your hair. If your hair is naturally straight, or you just want to add more texture, there are many ways of temporarily curling your hair. Curling can be done relatively easy at home with a curling iron or rollers. A "permanent wave" adds wavy texture or curls to even the straightest hair through chemical processing and heat. Perms are fairly difficult to do at home and are best left to professional stylists if you are inexperienced. Tilt your face forward and drape your hair in front of you. Drying in this position will lift your roots from your scalp, giving more volume. If you have bangs, dry them right-side up before you start. Your bangs are likely much shorter than the rest of your hair and won't have the same weight. If you dry them upside down, they may stick up too much. Finger waves are a subtle, easy way to add volume and texture to short hair. Damp hair is bunched together in multiple hair clamps and allowed to dry to form the "waves." Variations use curlers at the hair's tips and mousse for hold and added volume.
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One-sentence summary -- Stop straightening your hair. Use volumizing shampoo and mousse. Curl Blow-dry your hair upside down. Incorporate finger waves into your style.

If pain from a sprained finger is severe or lasts for more than a couple days, schedule an appointment with your general practitioner. They'll be able to assess the damage to your finger and determine whether or not the ligaments are sprained. Go to a local Urgent Care center or Emergency Room if you're unable to bend your finger after the incident or if the pain from the injury prevents you from going about your daily routine. Tell the doctor when and where the finger was injured. Also describe how you sustained the injury (e.g., if you caught the ball wrong in a game of baseball). Mention what angle your finger was at when it was injured and what direction the injury came from. Tell the doctor how severe the pain is, and whether it's become more or less painful with time. Also make an appointment if you have a mallet finger, since the condition needs to be treated by a medical professional. The doctor will most likely perform an X-ray or an MRI scan. Both of these scans allow the doctor to get a clear image of the bones and ligaments in your finger. An MRI in particular will allow the doctor a clear look at the ligaments inside your injured finger. After viewing the scan results, the doctor will be able to diagnose whether or not your finger is sprained. Neither the X-ray procedure or the MRI procedure should cause any pain or discomfort.
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One-sentence summary -- Visit a doctor if your finger is still swollen, bruised, or painful after 48 hours. Describe your finger injury to the doctor. Request an imaging scan if your doctor can't visually confirm a sprain.

Nettles are covered with tiny hollow hairs, filled with irritating chemicals. When you brush against these hairs, the tip breaks off and releases these chemicals, causing the sting. To harvest nettles with bare hands, you'll need to learn to touch the plant without breaking the hairs. Nettle plants vary greatly. Some have almost no hairs, while others are covered in them. There is one useful pattern you can use, however: plants in full shade tend to have many fewer hairs than plants grown in the sun. Typically, a nettle has stinging hairs mostly on the underside of the leaf, and little to none on the top surface. These should all lie along the leaf pointing from the central cleft to the outer edges. Don't assume your plant will match this description. Nettle plants have a high degree of variation, and the name "stinging nettle" actually describes at least two species. Look for the hairs with your own eyes. The stem also has hairs. These angle down or up the stem on some plants, but poke out perpendicular to the stem on others. If your plant looks like the last type, it's best to avoid the stem completely. It's easy to get stung by another leaf when you're focused on the one you're grabbing. Stay near the top of the plant, where the leaves are smaller and less likely to brush against your hand from above. Nettles often grow in dense patches, so keep an eye out for nearby plants swaying toward you. You're less likely to break the hairs if you grasp from the base of the hairs, rather than run your hand into the tips. If the stem looks safe to grab (with angled hairs), aim for a spot just below the leaf. This will make it easier to pluck the leaf off the plant. A quick, firm grasp is your best bet to avoid breaking the hairs. If you're too gentle, you'll almost always snag a hair and break it. Once pinched, you can twist the leaf and pluck it off the plant. There's no guarantee you won't get stung even with this method. Try this at your own risk.
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Understand how nettles sting. Choose a plant in the shade. Look closely for the hairs. Choose a leaf near the top of the plant. Approach the leaf from the direction the hairs are growing. Pinch the leaf firmly.