Problem: Article: Rub the cube directly over your skin till you feel numb and the cube melts. Try to work with only one or two cubes if possible, to avoid having them melt all over the place. Consider holding each cube with a clean washcloth. As the cube melts, it will be absorbed by the washcloth, reducing further mess. Do this for a while after you've noticed the burn. The cubes will slowly melt but provide longer relief. Keep a dry towel nearby to catch the melting liquid. Once you've used your aloe vera cubes and treated the burn, avoid rubbing your burn with a towel. Instead, let your skin dry naturally. If you plan to use the entire tray, dump the cubes into a separate bowl you can maintain in the freezer. Then refill the tray and freeze so you have another round on hand.
Summary: Apply one cube to the affected area the minute (or even before) you feel pain. Wrap several cubes in a thin towel and hold over the affected area. Allow the burn to air dry. Refill your ice cube tray for future use.

Problem: Article: Lightly massage the bruise and the area around it and it will get the blood flowing, in return, get the bruise to fade. Healthy blood carries chemicals that will clean up your bruise, so stimulate blood flow to get rid of it quickly. Be gentle -- you do not need to cause pain, just stimulation to encourage blood flow. Try using a toothbrush or comb to massage the bruise. Take a stiff, unused toothbrush and just gently massage the bruise with a circular motions. Massage your bruise with a rice-filled sock: Fill a clean sock with 3-4 cups of uncooked rice and microwave for 1-2 minutes or until it is warm to the touch. Now press the sock firmly against the bruise, massaging it with heat and gentle motions to stimulate blood flow. These can make your blood "thinner" and increase the tendency to bleed into injured tissues. You should never stop taking a prescription medication without first checking with your physician, however Take acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain relief instead of aspirin. Read the label for the recommended dose. Using a compress soaked in an infusion (like a tea) of Arnica, Daisy (like the ones you see in your backyard), or Comfrey, and Witch Hazel can help the bruise heal faster. Pour boiling water over the loose leaves/flowers and let steep for about 5-10 minutes. Dip the compress (small towel, piece of cloth, or cotton) in the infusion and gently wring it out. Add some Witch Hazel. You can even place some of the leaves/flowers between the folds of the compress. Hold it on the bruise or secure it with a loose bandage, scarf, bandana, etc. Keep it on for as long as you can, resoaking & gently wringing it out as often as necessary. If you do not have any Arnica, Daisy, or Comfrey available, using plain Witch Hazel also works, just not as fast. Vitamin K is known to help reduce bruising when applied topically or taken orally. Vitamin K is a known requirement for proper blood clotting. Check with your physician before taking any oral medication. Not all people can absorb Vitamin K, and frequent easy bruising should be evaluated by a physician. Vinegar kills bacteria and increases blood flow to the skin's surface. Crush several vitamin c pills and add enough white vinegar to make a thin paste. Apply to your bruise like you would apply regular skin lotion. This method doesn't get rid of bruises, but it does make for a quick cover up. You will need a yellow concealer (to correct the purple parts of the bruise), a green concealer (to correct the red parts of the bruise), regular concealer (optional), and foundation. First, apply the yellow concealer directly on the bruise and pat it on gently. Now pat on the green concealer around the edges of the bruise to correct the redness. Once that's all done, you can either apply regular concealer and/or foundation to it to give your skin a natural look. Any bruise you cannot account for, any bruise that is weeping or seeping fluid, any very large or extensive bruise should be seen by a physician. These can be indicators of a more serious or life-threatening condition.
Summary: Get blood flowing around the bruise. Avoid aspirin, alcohol, and prescription blood-thinners. Use an herbal compress. Look for over-the-counter creams made to reduce darkness around the eyes. Apply vitamin C and vinegar to your bruise. Conceal a bruise with makeup. Know when to see a doctor.

Problem: Article: Make a specific record of complaints regarding the employee. In your documentation, include specific such as the nature of the incident, the employees/people involved, when the incident occurred, and the consequences. Even if the report is not placed in employee's file, proper documentation necessary to have objective, unemotional assessments of the employee's behavior. Evaluating their behavior will help you to gather evidence and document their behavior for use in implementing a disciplinary plan. When reviewing behavior, ask yourself several questions: Observations should be factual, not subjective. For example, don't use a term like "rude behavior", use "x" yelled, cursed, interrupted, walked away, etc. "Aggressive" is another subjective term that is not useful in an assessment. Finally, the manager probably doesn't know whether the employee has a personal problem or not until after the meeting. Employees should be corrected or disciplined when they break policy or fail to reach production standards, not because of attitude or style. Document the specific policy violated and how exactly the employee's actions violated it. After you've evaluated the behavior and have decided to proceed, you'll begin by documenting and logging their behavior. Logging the behavior will provide you with evidence to present to higher management and to the employee if your disciplinary plan is questioned. Make sure to: Include times and dates. Include locations. Include a detailed description of each incident and who reported/witnessed it.
Summary: Documenting specific acts that have caused problems. Assess their behavior. Confirm the violation of company's policies. Log the behavior.

Problem: Article: Birds are typically very clean creatures and they spend a lot of time cleaning, preening, and grooming their feathers. This is natural self-care behavior that is important for birds to do. While preening, birds straighten out their feathers by pulling them through their beaks. This allows them to pull out dislodged feathers, clean out pests and debris, and spread preening oil across their feathers. Preening oil is produced from a gland near a bird's tail and the bird spreads it around to all of its feathers. This oil helps protect the feathers. If your bird has stopped preening, has ruffled feathers, and looks shabby, you should have it looked at by a veterinarian. This could indicate that it is not well. Bathing is an important part of feather maintenance for birds. If your bird stops bathing itself, that is a sign that it is no longer taking care of itself. This could signal depression, body pain, or lack of mobility. Your bird may simply take a quick bath in its water dish once in a while, so you may not catch it every time. However, you may notice water splashed all over the place in your bird's cage. This is a good indicator that your bird has taken a bath. Wing flapping can signal a lot of things, but one reason that birds do it is simply for the exercise. Birds in captivity still want to keep their wings in working condition, so flapping them around keeps the muscles conditioned to some degree. Your bird may also do this to get your attention or simply because it is happy.
Summary:
Look for preening behavior. Make sure your bird is bathing. Look for vigorous wing flapping.