Article: Your hands can harbor germs and bacteria that might cause an infection. Wet your hands under warm water, then apply a mild, fragrance free soap to your palm. Lather the soap for 30 seconds, then rinse your hands clean. Dry your hands off with a clean towel. Make sure the towel you use is clean and dry. A dirty towel may transfer germs back onto your hands. Gently pull the bandage off of your nipple. Be careful that you don't accidentally tug on your skin or the piercing. You may experience some discomfort as you remove the bandage. If your piercer gives you other instructions, follow their advice. Run a stream of warm water over your nipple to soften the crusty material. Then, use your fingers to flake it off of both your nipple and your nipple ring. Be gentle and avoid pulling at your skin. If you prefer, soften the crusty material by soaking your nipple in a cup of warm water. Then, gently remove the crust with clean hands. Put a drop of soap on your fingertips, then lightly dab it onto your nipple. Gently lather the soap around your nipple and the piercing for about 5-10 seconds, being careful not to rub the skin. You don't need to let the soap sit on your nipple. If you do this, it'll dry out your skin and make it take longer for the piercing to heal. Run a stream of warm water over your nipple to rinse away the soap. Keep rinsing until all of the soap is gone. Don't leave the soap on the piercing for longer than 30 seconds. After the initial cleaning, you will need to wash the piercing once a day using a mild antibacterial cleanser. Apply a mild, fragrance-free soap to the nipple piercing while you're in the shower. Then, rinse the nipple piercing clean. Use a clean towel after each shower because dirty towels can harbor bacteria. It's important to keep bacteria away from your piercing as it heals. To make a salt solution, dissolve 1/8 to 1/4 tsp (0.75 to 1.42 g) of non-iodized sea salt in 1 cup (50 ml) of warm distilled water. Pour the solution into a cup, then submerge your nipple into it. Soak for 10-15 minutes, then rinse your nipple clean with fresh water. Pat it dry with a clean paper towel. If you like, you can repeat the soak twice a day until your piercing heals. Do not use table salt, which has iodine. Iodine can irritate the wound, slowing the healing process. Instead of making your salt solution, you can buy a saline solution at a drugstore that will serve the same purpose.
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Wash your hands with soap and warm water. Remove the bandage 4-5 hours after you get the piercing. Use warm water to remove any crusty material from around the piercing. Apply a drop of mild, fragrance-free soap to the piercing. Rinse off the soap immediately to avoid irritation. Clean the piercing once a day for the first four weeks. Soak the piercing in a salt solution 1-2 times daily to promote healing.
Article: Before you get into the water, you need to practice your technique. Here's what to do: To start, lay on the board with your toes touching the tail. Make sure your hands are in the right position don't grip the board at its sides, but instead place them flat on the board very close to your chest. Lift up your chest using your hands. Remember to not look down instead look straight up and don't move your head. Looking down or behind you can make you scared or unbalanced. This is when you go from laying on your stomach with your hands on the ground by your chest and elbows bent to pushing up your chest with your hands then popping or jumping into standing position. Standing position on a surfboard is with bent knees, feet wide apart, and feet and body facing either the left or right (your good side or whatever feels comfortable) while looking forward. You have to be good at doing quick take offs on the ground before moving to the water. When you've paddled into the wave and you feel it take you and the wave angles you down, that's when you have to quickly pop up to standing, using this technique. Don't lean forward because you may flip your board over (scary!). A low center of gravity helps that, so bend your knees. This is where you kneel in between laying down on the board and standing up. Move up your left foot and place it where your knee used to be. Then bring your other leg up (your right one) to fully stand up. Place them about shoulder length apart and in the center of the board, in a sort of lunging position and twist with your hips until you are standing. Put out your hands like they do in the movies it actually works for the balance. Once you have caught the wave, go from paddling position to a kneeling position by bringing your knees forward in one swift movement. Do not lean back while kneeling or you will fall off your board.
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Get in position on land. Practice your take off. Alternatively, use the 3-step method.
Article: Though it may be tempting to share your anger with your ex in the form of a long, hate filled email, a text message, or angry voicemails, avoid contacting him or her in any way. Creating distance between you and your ex will help you to process your emotions and not get sucked back into the negative feelings you associate with your ex. If you need to exchange personal items post break up, enlist the help of a friend or relative so you do not have to see your ex face to face. Give yourself time away from your ex so you can move forward with your life, free of any reminders of past anger and hatred. Often, anger and hatred are emotions that can distract you from your needs. Take the time to re focus on yourself by pampering or treating yourself. This could be a long bath, a walk in your favorite area, or working on a hobby or craft. Practicing self care will show you have compassion for yourself and give you the opportunity to focus your energies on your needs, rather than the needs of your ex. To motivate yourself to focus on the future, rather than the past, create a list of short term and long term goals for the year. Think about skills you have wanted to learn or get better at, but were not able to get to due to your relationship with your ex or dealing with your hatred after breaking up with your ex. These could be short term goals like take a cooking class or long term goals like run every morning or do yoga at least three times a week. Focus on realistic goals that you feel you can meet and push yourself to achieve these goals. You'll get a boost of self confidence and feel good knowing your energy and personal time is not being spent on your ex-partner. When you are dealing with break up feelings, it can help to lean on your family and close friends as your support system. Often, family and friends will encourage you to let get of your hatred of your ex and focus on your goals for the future. They can also offer guidance and support in a constant and accessible way. Don't be afraid to ask for their help or advice if you are struggling with your feelings of anger and hatred. Leaning on family and friends during a hard time can make all the difference and give you the confidence you need to finally let go of negative feelings.
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Avoid contact with your ex partner or spouse. Practice self care. Make a list of goals for the coming year. Spend time with family and friends.