Wrap a fabric-measuring tape around the hand at the fullest part, where your fingers meet your palm. This usually stretches around from the outer side of the palm (just below the pinkie finger) to the inner crook of the hand (between the index finger and thumb). Do not measure the outside of the thumb just the palm. If you don't have a fabric-measuring tape, just use a string or a long strip of paper. Wrap the string (or other loose length reference) around your palm as you would use a measuring tape, and be sure to mark off where the end of the string meets the looped length. Now, unfurl the string and measure the marked portion with a ruler. Read the number at the point where the end of the fabric-measuring tape overlaps with the rest of the length. Adult hands are usually between 6 inches (15.2cm) and 11 inches (27.9cm). Kids generally have a hand size between one and six inches. The number of inches of circumference directly correlates to the glove size. Once you've measured the circumference of your hand, you can compare the number against the "standard" measurements in order to find your glove size. Review the hand circumferences that guide the standard glove sizes: XS: 7 inches (17.8cm) S: 7.58 inches (19.120.3cm) M: 8.59 inches (21.622.9cm) L: 9.510 inches (24.125.4cm) XL: 10.511 inches (26.727.9cm) XXL: 11.512 inches (29.230.5cm)

Summary: Measure the hand. Record the measurement. Find your glove size.

Do moderate exercise for at least 30 minutes a day for 45 days per week so you stay healthy. Eat healthy meals that contain lean meat, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables so you get a balanced diet. Work to lose no more than 12 pounds (0.450.91kg) per week so you stay healthy and prevent heartburn flareups. Excess body weight can put pressure on your stomach and force acid back into your throat. Talk to your doctor about setting up a weight-loss plan that will work best for you and your condition. Avoid clothes that are tight around your waist or chest since they could put too much pressure on your stomach and give you heartburn. Look for clothes that don't press tightly against your skin and are comfortable to wear. Try to sit or stand straight up so your head stays above your stomach. Avoid fully reclining or doing strenuous activities right after you eat since stomach acid will flow back into your throat. Allow your stomach to settle completely to reduce your chances of getting heartburn. Don't have big meals right before going to sleep since you may have trouble falling asleep. Stress can make your stomach upset and lead to heartburn, so do your best to stay calm. Close your eyes and take deep, slow breaths so you relax. Try incorporating meditation or yoga into your daily routine so you can manage your stress easier. Try keeping a stress journal so you can keep track of the things that stress you out so you can manage similar situations in the future. If possible, put wooden or cement blocks underneath the head of your bed. Try to raise the top of your bed 69 inches (1523cm) to keep your upper body elevated while you sleep. Otherwise, look for a mattress wedge to insert between your mattress and frame. When you sleep, keep your upper body on the raised end so stomach acid can't flow into your throat. You can buy mattress wedges online or at your local drugstore. Smoking makes the muscles in your throat weaker so stomach acid is more likely to come back up. Do your best to cut smoking of any kind from your daily routine so you can start feeling better. If you have trouble quitting, talk to your doctor to see if any treatments will work for you. Smoking can also cause inflammation which will make your heartburn feel more painful.

Summary: Maintain a healthy body weight to prevent acid from going into your throat. Wear loose-fitting clothing to ease pressure from your stomach. Wait 3 hours after eating before you lie down or exercise. Practice relaxation techniques so you don't get stressed out. Elevate the head of your bed if you get heartburn when you sleep. Quit smoking to make your throat muscles stronger.

The sun can dry out and kill your crops if they do not have enough water to replenish themselves. Use a garden hose or a sprinkler system to water your crops thoroughly every day from May to September. If the temperature reaches above 90F (32C), water your crops twice a day. Winter crops like rye do not need to be watered unless it is a particularly dry winter. Because you are planting this crop in rows, you will be able to walk the center area between rows. Remove any weeds by hand that sprout up during your growing season. Make sure you get the root of the weed when you pull it so that it doesn't grow back. Weeds are much easier to pull in loose or wet soil. Try not to disturb the roots of your crop as you weed. If you see leaves that have been eaten, it could be a sign of insects or vermin. Use a chicken-wire fence to keep out small animals like mice and rabbits. Remove and kill insects as you find them, or use a natural deterrent like peppermint oil to keep pests away. Many common garden vegetables are harvested as they become ripe, and continue to produce throughout the growing season with proper care. Grains, on the other hand, are most often harvested when they are fully ripened and dry on the plant. Use sharp, clean gardening tools to pick or cut your crops so you don't damage the plants. If you have grown grains, use barns which will keep your stored harvest dry and safe from insects and vermin. A combination of storage and preservation methods are the best way to reduce food waste. Drying, canning, freezing, and bedding are all viable options for storing food. Bedding is a method for storing root crops such as potatoes, rutabagas, and beets. Lay your root crops in a dry, cool location on a straw bed.

Summary: Water your garden every day during the summer. Weed your garden if it is getting overrun. Deter pests with fences and natural sprays. Harvest your crops when they are ripe. Preserve your food if you can't eat it all.

Doctors and nurses are professionals and expect to be spoken to with respect for their work and assistance. Choose to be pleasant, calm and patient whenever you discuss a patient's issues with the medical staff. Trust that they can do their job and that you can leave, while the patient is being treated effectively. Realize that they will not divulge confidential information and that even as a family member, there are limits to what you can know and ask to be done. It isn't you as a member of the patient's family, even if you have a medical degree. The staff at the hospital are highly trained and know what they're doing. Avoid trying to tell them what to do or not adhering to their requests. It can make the entire ordeal worse for the patient than it could be if they're associated with a difficult relative. If you co-operate with staff at the hospital, it's likely that they'll be more willing to listen to your requests to help the patient in particular ways. By visiting at the right times, you'll have a better chance of seeing your loved one and not annoying the staff. You will also be more likely to get the attention of staff, as wished.
Summary: Avoid being difficult. Know who's in charge. Reap the benefits of co-operation. Visit a hospital only during visiting hours.