INPUT ARTICLE: Article: There are two types of cat harness: the Figure Eight and the H-harness. The main difference between the two is that the Figure Eight features just two loops that meet on top of the cat's shoulders, while the H-harness has a short strap that lies between the shoulder blades with the loops sewn onto either end. There is no right answer to which type of harness is best. Some owners report the Figure Eight harness is harder to wriggle out of. Indeed, the fit of the Figure Eight harness is much more snug, which could account for why it seems more secure on some cats. Harnesses usually come in different sizes, such as small, medium, or large. These sizes are typically based on the measurement around the chest, usually 12, 14, 16, or 18 inches. Most harnesses have adjustable loops but they are not designed so that a small harness can fit a big cat. Rather, these are designed for ease of comfort and to get the harness to fit snugly. To find your cat's chest size use a tape measure and place it immediately behind the cat's front legs. Measure around their chest in a full circle, taking care that the tape is not twisted. Apply gentle pressure so the tape fits snugly but is not digging into the cat. Take this measurement and add 2 or 3 inches - this figure now gives you the size of harness you should buy. Cat harnesses are available at most pet stores and they come in a variety of colors and materials. If you have a specific model in mind, however, it may be easiest to buy the harness online. Remember that sizes may vary between brands, so a Large in one brand of harness may not fit the same as a Large in another brand.

SUMMARY: Pick a type of cat harness. Figure out what size harness your cat will need. Buy a harness for your cat.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: It's important for both your comfort and health to make sure that your backpack doesn't get too heavy as the school year progresses. For example, if you're continuously adding assignments, projects, snacks, and additional school supplies, your bag is going to gain some weight. If you notice that it's difficult to lift your bag or that the straps cut into your shoulders, it's probably time to clean out and reorganize. Your backpack shouldn't weigh more than 10-20% of your weight. For example, if you weigh 120 lbs, your backpack shouldn't weigh more than 12 lbs. You don't want anything in your bag except what is absolutely necessary; your school books, writing utensils, and current assignments. This will not only help with the weight of your bag but also keep you organized. For example, you probably don't need to keep returned assignments, projects, or instructions for homework you've already completed. Though papers don't weigh a lot on their own, they can really add up when you're saving a bunch of them. Instead, keep a binder or file folder at home for all returned papers. You can even organize it by subject. This way, if your teacher requests an older assignment, you'll know exactly where it is and how to find it. You don't have to do this every day, but you should try to clean out your bag every two weeks or every month. It's difficult to keep everything in place and organized when you are moving from class to class all day. You might start throwing your pens and pencils directly into your bag and shoving your papers into your books instead of your folders. To avoid this, try taking an hour or two at the end of the week, or every other week, and clean out your bag. You should take everything out and go through it. Throw or file away unnecessary papers, trash, old food, and broken pens or pencils. Make sure assignments or papers are in the appropriate folders and organize them by date if you can. You can also wash or vacuum out your bookbag at this time, too.

SUMMARY: Watch the weight of your bag. Keep everything in your backpack current. Clean out your backpack regularly.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: to maintain your good health. Good nutrition alone won't cure H. pylori. That said, natural health philosophies recommend whole, unprocessed foods for general health, which may improve your immune system response and support a healthier microbiome. A healthy diet includes: High quality lean protein like poultry and fish Fresh vegetables and fruit (in a variety of rich colors) Beans and legumes, such as lentils Complex carbohydrates from vegetables and whole grains Certain foods may have an antibiotic effect against H. pylori. However, they don't work the same way for everyone, and the effects are often minimal. You may want to include them in your diet as an extra boost in fighting your infection. The following foods could help treat H. pylori: Green tea Red wine Manuka honey Broccoli sprouts Although nutrition is not as simple as "natural versus artificial," most processed foods are less nutritious and may include substances with negative side effects (sometimes including suppressed immune response). Avoiding them may lead to better overall health, but it's unlikely to have a direct effect on the H. pylori. To check if a product is processed/packaged, check the ingredient list. The longer the list is, the more processed the food is. Processed foods are most often found in the center aisles in grocery stores. Less processed foods are found around the outer aisles and would include dry beans, fresh fruits and vegetables, brown rice, bulk foods and single-ingredient foods. Stay away from "quick and easy" ready-to-eat meals. Again, these tend to be highly processed and contain preservatives and other chemicals that are not really food. Green tea, red wine, and manuka honey have also shown antibiotic activity against H. pylori. Many of these studies, however, were done in bacterial cultures or lab animals, so there is no human dosage information available. It is probably safe to include green tea and manuka honey in your diet but to drink red wine in moderation. These may help with an infection.

SUMMARY: Eat a nutritious diet Incorporate foods that may help treat your infection. Minimize processed and packaged foods. Try consuming other helpful foods.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Pour the sugar and water into a small saucepan and stir the two together. The two won't combine properly until the sugar dissolves in the water, which will happen when you add heat. To increase your simple syrup yield, increase the amount of sugar and water you use, sticking with the one-to-one ratio. To turn your sugar and water mixture into syrup, heat the mixture over medium-high heat to dissolve the sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil. When the syrup starts to boil, reduce the heat to medium and simmer it for three minutes. While the sugar will eventually dissolve in cold water, this can take hours or days to occur. Moreover, if you don't add heat to the mixture, none of the water will boil off, so the syrup won't be as thick. After simmering for three minutes, remove the syrup from the heat. Set it aside to cool for 30 minutes to an hour. Your homemade syrup is now ready. Transfer the syrup into a sterilized storage jar with a lid and refrigerate it. Simple syrup will keep in the fridge for at least a month. Good storage containers for simple syrup include: Plastic squeeze bottles Wine bottles with screw lids Clean vinegar or oil jugs Maple syrup bottles

SUMMARY:
Combine the sugar and water. Heat the mixture. Cool and bottle the syrup.