Write an article based on this "Take your supplements with food and as instructed on the label. Follow the accepted daily dosages based on body weight. Augment the recommended daily dosage. Use caution when taking glucosamine over a long period of time. Monitor conditions likely to be affected by glucosamine supplements."
article: The most common side effects of oral glucosamine supplements are gastrointestinal symptoms such as heartburn and nausea. These side effects typically are reduced or eliminated by taking your supplements with food. Since dosage recommendations often involve taking the supplement three times a day, you can easily take it after eating breakfast, lunch, and dinner. If you're only taking glucosamine supplements once a day, it's usually best to take them in the middle of the day after eating lunch, unless your doctor recommends otherwise. Even though supplements aren't regulated, there is general agreement regarding the amount of glucosamine that is appropriate for an adult based on their body weight. For example, if you're taking glucosamine sulfate supplements, you should take no more than 1,000 milligrams daily if you weigh under 100 pounds. if you weigh more than 100 pounds, you can safely take up to 1,500 milligrams. However, you should consult your doctor if you weigh over 200 pounds or are categorized as obese. Talk to your doctor about whether you should space these dosages out over the course of the day, or take the entire dosage once a day. The total dosage may differ depending on whether you are taking glucosamine, glucosamine sulfate, or glucosamine hydrochloride. For example, 1,500 milligrams of glucosamine sulfate is roughly equivalent to 1,200 milligrams of glucosamine, while 750 milligrams of glucosamine hydrochloride is about 625 milligrams of glucosamine. Some dosage other than what is listed on the bottle may be recommended by your doctor for the treatment of certain conditions, or depending on other medications you're taking. For example, if you're treating general osteoarthritis, your doctor may instruct you to take between 1,000 and 2,000 milligrams of glucosamine daily for up to 18 months. However, for knee osteoarthritis usually requires a divided daily dosage that's only between 300 and 500 milligrams three times a day. When getting glucosamine injected, you generally get a much lower dose than you would if you took supplements by mouth. Even at the recommended doses, glucosamine supplements may cause complications if you take them for longer than six months. At the same time, keep in mind that you may need to take glucosamine supplements for at least a month before you realize the full benefit of the substance. After four to six weeks, if you don't notice any improvement in your condition you may want to talk to your doctor about discontinuing your supplements. The length of time you should take glucosamine supplements depends on the condition for which you are taking them. However, you generally shouldn't take glucosamine supplements for more than six months unless directed to do so by your doctor. Osteoarthritis is an exception to the six-month rule. For general osteoarthritis, your doctor may have you take oral glucosamine supplements for up to 18 months. If you have a medical condition such as asthma, high blood pressure, or a bleeding disorder, watch these carefully and see your doctor about discontinuation if you have any changes. For example, if you have problems with blood pressure or are at risk of heart disease, you should check your blood pressure daily while you are taking glucosamine supplements. A wide range of gastrointestinal problems are associated with taking glucosamine supplements. If you have heartburn, gas, nausea, indigestion, upset stomach, or similar problems that become unbearable, you may want see your doctor about discontinuing glucosamine supplements.

Write an article based on this "Braid your natural hair before putting on the wig. Secure your wig with a chin strap to make finishing touches. Use bobby pins or an elastic band to secure the wig to your hair."
article: Cornrow braids are recommended because they stay close to your head, so you won't see a "bump" under your wig. The braids are also useful because you can add extra security to keeping the wig in place by using bobby pins to attach the wig to your braids. Alternatively, you could put on a wig cap to hide your natural hair. If you have short hair, you don't have to worry about doing anything to your hair before putting on the wig. Wigs will often move around when you try to brush them while wearing them. A chin strap clips onto both sides of the wig and will keep the wig in place as you complete your styling. Simply put on the wig, clip the chin strap to either side of the wig, and make sure it is securely under your chin. You can find chin straps for $3 to $5 online or at a wig store. The way you secure the wig depends on how long you plan to wear the wig. If you plan to wear it for a short amount of time, simply use bobby pins to attach the wig to your braids or hair. It's also an option to put an elastic band around your head to hold the wig in place. Some wigs may have drawstrings or clips inside of them to help secure them to your hair. Though you can use adhesive glue or tape to attach the wig, it may cause an allergic reaction or damage your natural hair. See a professional stylist if you want to try these methods. You can also sew the wig into your natural hair

Write an article based on this "Track your obsessive thoughts. Track your interpretations of obsessive thoughts. Challenge your interpretations. Learn realistic thinking methods. Resist the urge to blame yourself."
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In order to challenge some of the unhelpful interpretations you give to your obsessions, you have to know what they are first. The best way to do this is to start tracking two things: (1) your obsessions, and (2) the meanings or interpretations you have given to those obsessions. Use this form to help you record three obsessions (and your interpretations of them) per day for a week. Record the situation that brings on your obsessions and the obsessive thoughts you had in the specific situation. When did you first have this thought? What was happening when you first experienced it? Also, record all the emotions you had when the obsession happened. Rate the intensity of your emotions at the time of the obsession on a scale from 0 (no emotion) to 10 (as intense as you can imagine). Along with tracking thoughts, track your interpretations or the meanings you give to these thoughts. To figure out your interpretations (since this can be difficult) ask yourself the following questions: What is so upsetting about this obsession? What does this obsession say about me or my personality? What kind of person do I think I'd be if I didn't act on this obsession? What might happen if I don't act on this thought? Challenging these interpretations will help you see that, for many reasons, your knee-jerk thoughts are not realistic. Not only that, but your interpretations are not helpful in guiding you toward resolving the problems these thoughts pose. Ask yourself the following questions to prove yourself wrong: What evidence do I really have for and against this interpretation? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this type of thinking? Am I confusing a thought of my own with a fact? Are my interpretations of the situation accurate or realistic? Am I 100% sure that my thought will come true? Am I seeing a possibility as an absolute certainty? Are my predictions of what will happen based purely on my feelings? Would a friend agree that the scenario in my head is likely to happen? Is there a more rational way of looking at this situation? Unhelpful interpretations are usually caused by confused ways of thinking often seen with OCD sufferers. Examples of common thought traps include: Catastrophizing is when you are sure (without any evidence at all) that the worst-case scenario will come to pass. Challenge catastrophizing by telling yourself that the worst-case is very rarely what ends up happening. Filtering is the trap that causes you to only see the bad that happens and ignore, or filter out, the good. To counter filtering, ask yourself what parts of a situation you are failing to take into account, specifically the positive ones. Over-generalization is the exaggeration of one situation to all situations, like thinking that because you misspelled something you always make stupid mistakes. Avoid over-generalization by thinking about counter-evidence (moments when you were very clever or caught and improved an error). Black-and-white thinking means that situations are seen in extremes of either success or failure. For example, if you fail to wash your hands one time that they might have germs on them you are a bad, irresponsible person. Try shutting black-and-white thinking down by taking a serious looks at whether or not you have actually produced any bad effects and reminding yourself that this is not the time (nor is any time, really) to make an absolute judgment about your personality. You can find more of these traps here. OCD is a chronic condition, and having unpleasant or unwanted thoughts is not something within your control. Recognize that these thoughts are simply annoyances that do not have any effect outside of your own mind. Your thoughts are simply thoughts, and they don't have any bearing on who you are as a person.