INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Dehydration can cause constipation or make it worse. Make sure you drink plenty of water, at least 8-10 glasses per day so you stay hydrated.Other drinks will also keep you hydrated, but remember to avoid anything with caffeine or alcohol while you're pregnant. If plain water is too bland, you can add fresh fruit for more flavor. A diet rich in fiber will soften your stool, making it easy to pass and thus reducing hemorrhoid inflammation. Make sure you get 25-30 grams per day for ideal digestive health. Good sources of fiber are leafy green vegetables, beans, broccoli, whole wheat bread and pasta, and fresh fruits. You can also use supplements like Citrucel or Metamucil. Check with your doctor to make sure fiber supplements are safe for you and take them exactly as directed.

SUMMARY: Drink 8-10 glasses of water per day to avoid constipation. Eat plenty of fiber to keep your bowels clear.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: One way to add your own personal touch to your dress code wardrobe is to include unexpected color options. Try mixing and matching colors as you see fit, in accordance with your dress code. If your dress code requires a polo shirt, but doesn't indicate a color try wearing a bright yellow polo, a neon pink one, or any other color that expresses your style. As jackets are usually not heavily regulated by dress codes, try to get a brightly colored jacket for the winter months. Try to stick to the dress code, but also expand on it, by choosing clothing items that have unique characteristics. Small details can still be noticeable and show a bit of added personality. Consider adding a cardigan with a ruffled front, a button up shirt with decorative buttons, or a tie with an interesting pattern. Dress codes often regulate what color and material clothing can be made out of (like jeans, slacks, polo shirts, etc.), but focus less on the fit or the cut of the clothing. Try choosing clothes that have interesting fitted features like low-rise or high-rise pants, loose flowing sleeves, or interesting necklines on shirts. If your school requires black slacks, consider purchasing a pair with flared legs instead of the standard slim leg cut. There are a bunch of different ways to wear shirts. You can tuck them in or leave them untucked. You can pop the collar of a polo or dress shirt to add a bit of style. You can also try rolling up your sleeves this works for either long-sleeve or short-sleeve shirts. Pin-rolling is a way to shorten the pant legs and taper them into a more fitted style. This is a great method to use for showing off some cool shoes or simply making your pants look more chic. To pin-roll your pants, put them on normally and then grab the inner seam at the bottom of one leg and pinch it with your fingers. You should pinch enough fabric to make the pants quite snug against your skin so you'll grab more fabric with baggier pants and less fabric with tighter pants. Then fold the fabric back against your ankle so that it overlaps. While holding the overlapped fabric together, roll the jean up about an inch or two to make a cuff. You can leave it like this, or roll it one more time. Pinch and fold over the fabric before you roll the cuff a second time. Many dress codes and uniforms require some kind of standardized shoes, but few mention regulations regarding the socks you wear. You can usually pair fun, colorful socks with your shoes, even if the shoes must be plain black or brown. Try bright neon colored socks, or socks with a fun pattern. Just make sure the socks don't have anything offensive on them. Shoes are often hard to define in dress codes, so you may be able to get away with some extra creativity on your feet. For example, some dress codes say that shoes have to be closed-toed. This doesn't mean sneakers or loafers only. If your school doesn't have any strict regulations on shoes, get something fashionable that stands out. If your school strictly requires brown/black shoes, then slowly add little things. Try a colorful shoelace, or try gluing little rhinestones on and see if you can get away with it. Most dress codes require that you wear the uniform, but do not specify that you must only wear the uniform. That means, even if you have to wear uniform pants (or other uniform pieces), there's nothing prohibiting you from adding a little pop of color that peeks out from underneath. Try wearing colorful tights under your uniform skirt. You might also consider wearing colorful long-sleeved t-shirts under your uniform shirt for layering, keeping warm, and simply looking cute.

SUMMARY: Play with color options. Choose items with interesting details. Experiment with clothing cuts and fits. Create small variations in your uniform shirt style. Pin-roll your pants. Wear funky socks. Get creative with your shoes. Add layers to your dress code or uniform.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If your mother-in-law has always been critical, demanding, or argumentative, you may need to simply work out a strategy to minimize the behavior and cope with it. If this is a new behavior and it is directed only at you, there is likely an underlying problem that must be addressed. Talk to your spouse to get a better understanding of your mother-in-law. If you're nervous about broaching the subject, say something like, "I'd like to talk about the way your mother has been acting, but I don't want to fight. I just want to discuss the issue to see if we can find a solution." Presenting a united front with your spouse will send the message to your mother-in-law that her behavior is unacceptable. If your spouse confronts the problem first, it will signal that you both acknowledge the issue. Ask your partner to talk to her privately to see if they can uncover the root of the problem. If your spouse is uncomfortable getting in the middle of things, ask them to at least stand up for you when she crosses a line. Ask your spouse to report back to you after they have a private conversation with their mother. They may have some important information about what the root of the problem is. Tell your spouse, "I really think that you'll have an easier time talking to her than I will. If you talk to her first and figure out why she's not acting fairly, it will make it easier for me to sit down with her." Don't get ahead of yourself and start talking or arguing with your mother-in-law without consulting your spouse first. If you cross a line or engage in an argument without agreeing on a coping strategy, you may end up offending your spouse. Decide on whether you want to confront, deflect, or avoid the problem together to give yourself the highest chance of succeeding. Even if you want to deal with the problem by talking to your mother-in-law privately, you should still consult your partner first. They may have some tips or advice on how to speak with her, and you should give them a head's up in case your mother-in-law goes to consult them after the two of you speak.

SUMMARY:
Talk to your spouse to see if this has always been a problem. Ask your spouse to back you up or talk to her if she's only focusing on you. Develop a strategy together to solve the problem.