Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Choose a comfortably-sized crate for your Collie. Give the crate an inviting appearance. Entice your Collie to spend time in the crate. Close the crate door. Keep the crate door closed in different situations. Do not crate your Collie for too long. Do not use the crate to punish your Collie.

Answer: A crate gives your Collie his own safe space in your home. When you're looking at crates in your local pet store, select one that will be comfortable for your Collie. An ideal crate size for a Collie is 23 inches x 27 inches x 36 inches (58cm x 69cm x 91cm). This size would allow your Collie to move around comfortably, but wouldn't give him enough space to eliminate in a separate area. Crate training is a good way to begin house training, since your Collie would learn to eliminate only outside. A wire crate is a good choice because it would let your Collie see what's going on around him and feel like he's part of the family. Wild dogs create dens in their environment to feel safe. Make the crate feel like a cozy den by placing a towel or blanket on top of it. Inside the crate, place a comfortable blanket or dog bed, along with some favorite toys and a water bowl. If you have a puppy, choose a spill-proof bowl so he doesn't make a watery mess. Consider putting bumper pads on the sides of the crate to prevent your Collie's toes from getting stuck in the open spaces. Bumper pads can also provide extra comfort for your Collie and keep him from damaging his teeth on the metal. When you first introduce your Collie to the crate, he may not simply walk in and start exploring. To encourage him to go inside, place some tasty treats near the crate, just inside the crate's door, and near the back of the crate. He may not eat all of the treats at once; initially, he may feel comfortable eating only the treats outside the crate. Be patient with him and work at his pace until he walks all the way in the crate. When he can enter the crate with treats, start feeding him his meals in the crate. You may need to use the same process with the food bowl that you did with the treats. Always use a bright and cheery voice when your Collie enters the crate. This type of positive reinforcement will help your Collie learn that the inside of the crate is a good place for him to be. Initially, you should leave the crate door open at all times. Once your Collie can eat his meals in the crate, start closing the door behind him when he eats. At first, close the door when he's eating and open it immediately after he's finished. Gradually, leave the door closed for up to 15 minutes after mealtime. Your Collie may whine when you close the door. Do not give in! Wait until he stops whining before you open the door. If you respond to the whining by opening the door, he will learn that whining gets positive attention from you. Other than mealtime, practice closing the door when you leave the room. Give your Collie a verbal command ('kennel') to enter the crate, point toward the crate door, and give him a treat when he enters the crate. Close the door, sit with him quietly for a few minutes, then leave the room. Return after a few minutes, sit with him again, then let him out. Work up to leaving the room for 30 minutes at a time. When your Collie can handle you leaving the room, leave your home after closing the crate door. Stay calm when leaving your home and returning so your Collie doesn't feel anxious about being left in the crate. Let him out of the crate when you return. You can also practice leaving your Collie in the crate overnight. Collies love to be around people, so your Collie may start feeling lonely and isolated if you leave him in the crate for more than a few hours at a time. If your Collie is a puppy, he won't be able to hold his bladder for very long and would need frequent potty breaks. In general, the number of hours a puppy can hold its bladder is 1 more than its month in ages. For example, a 4-month old puppy can hold its bladder for 5 hours. Long hours in the crate can also negatively affect a dog's muscle condition. With crate training, your Collie should see the crate as a place of a safety and comfort. Never place your Collie in his crate to discipline him. If you do this, he will have a negative association with the crate and probably won't want to spend any time in it.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Avoid medications that cause flare-ups. Wash your hands often. Keep wounds covered. Avoid people who are sick.

Answer: Some medications can cause your psoriasis to act up, so make sure you talk to your doctor about your condition before you begin any new medication. Your doctor may be able to recommend some alternatives if you have a condition that requires one of these medications. Some common medications that are known to cause psoriasis flare-ups include: Lithium Quinidine Propranolol Antimalarials Inderal Indomethacin Psoriasis is an inflammatory disease, so it's important to avoid exposure to germs because getting sick can put undue stress on your immune system. This can result in a psoriasis flare-up. To minimize your chances of getting sick, wash your hands often every day, especially when you're out in public places. Use soap and water each time you wash your hands. Consider carrying a small bottle of antibacterial gel in your purse or pocket to help keep your hands clean when you might not be able to wash them immediately. If you have a cut, scrape, or another kind of open wound, be sure to keep it covered and cared for to prevent developing an infection. This means that you should put bandages on any open wounds, especially when you're in public or around other people. Clean wounds thoroughly and use antibiotic cream. Apply a small dab of antibiotic cream directly on the wound before you cover it with a bandage. Do this several times each day. A good way to prevent infection is to stay away from people you know that are sick, especially children. Catching an illness could cause a psoriasis flare-up, so you should avoid people who could spread viruses or diseases to you. If you come into contact with a sick person, wash your hands immediately afterwards.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Know what's normal. Count the days. Keep a record. Use an app. Use an online calendar/planning tool.

Answer:
The menstrual flow itself can last anywhere from two days to a week, with the average being four days. Spotting that occurs before your period generally does not count as part of the menstrual flow; only actual bleeding counts. It's normal for women in their teens and 20s to have slightly longer cycles, for women in their 30s to have shorter cycles, and for women in their mid-40s to 50s to have shorter cycles still. If yours varies wildly from month to month and you've had your period for longer than two or three years, it would be a good idea to see a doctor to make sure that you're not suffering from hormonal imbalances. Count up the number of days between the first day of your period and the first day of the subsequent period. That number is your cycle length. For most women, it's 28 days, but a normal cycle can range from 25 to 35 days. Note the first and last days of your period on a calendar. This way, you can estimate when your next period might come. Most women's periods come every 28 days, but if you keep track of your periods, you can determine what length your own cycle is. Consider using an online application like MyMonthlyCycles, MyMenstrualCalendar, or an app on your phone like Period Tracker. This kind of technology is great for helping your keep track of your period from the ease of your mobile phone. Set up a Google calendar event and send yourself a reminder around the time your next period is scheduled. That way, you can write it down in the calendar when your period actually comes and compare the two dates. This will help you learn your body's normal cycle variances, as well as reminding you to be on the lookout for your period when it is scheduled to come.