Article: If medications are responsible for your increased amylase, stop taking them or switch to an alternative. If these medications are prescription or if you use them to manage a chronic condition, consult with your health care practitioner prior to stopping. Medications that may raise amylase levels include opiates, birth control pills, cholinergic medications, thiazide diuretics, asparaginase, aspirin, ethacrynic acid, and methyldopa. You may need to get an alternative prescription from your health care practitioner if you take your medication to manage a chronic condition. If you're taking medication as part of a short-term treatment, it may be better to continue treatment and let your amylase levels return to normal once your course is completed. Talk to your doctor before stopping any prescription. If your amylase levels increased due to pancreatic or gallbladder inflammation, taking an NSAID such as naproxen or ibuprofen can help manage your pain. Take the medication as directed by your doctor, or as otherwise advised on the product packaging. If you can't take NSAIDs, you may still be able to take up to 4000 mg of acetaminophen each day. Always talk to your doctor before starting a new medication. If your high amylase is caused by excessive alcohol consumption, take steps to quit drinking alcohol immediately. Even if alcohol isn't the cause of your elevated levels, you should still try to reduce the amount of alcohol you consume. This is because drinking can exacerbate the underlying conditions that cause high amylase. Ideally, you should avoid drinking altogether if you have high amylase. If you are unable to do that, keep the number of drinks you have per week as low as possible. If you need help managing an alcohol abuse problem, check in your area for support groups, recovery centers, and therapists specializing in addiction. These can offer you support and resources to help you in your journey.
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Stop taking any medication raising your amylase levels. Take a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drug to manage pain. Stop consuming alcohol.
Article: You don't need to feel like your gift needs to be expensive or extravagant. Giving a gift to your teacher to say thank you is already going above and beyond, so think about giving a handmade gift. Gifts that represent an inside joke or are from a favorite local business are great choices. Think about what would be easiest for you to give. If you're good at baking, try making cookies or cupcakes for them. Or, if you are creative and had them for a year long high school class, you might make a scrapbook or a photobook of your time in their class. Even if you feel like you bonded with your teacher, don't gift them personal items like perfumes or bath products. This can turn the gift from thoughtful to awkward quickly. Also avoid scented items like candles, as those are extremely taste-specific, and you might guess wrong, leaving your teacher with a scented candle they can't use. If you can, a good way to show your appreciation to a K-12 teacher is to donate something back to their classroom. This doesn't have to be monetary. You can donate some classroom supplies or you can donate your time. Volunteering to help them clean out their classroom or to help them with student projects is a great way to show your appreciation. If you aren't close enough to your teacher or professor to know exactly what to give them, a gift card of a small amount to somewhere like Amazon, Starbucks, or a local shop or restaurant is always a safe bet. Don't give a huge amount because that's inappropriate for a gesture of thanks for a teacher. Giving your teacher a gift as a way of saying thank you is definitely a situation where the old saying "it's the thought that counts" applies. The fact that you even made the effort is what they'll remember, not the precise dollar amount of your gift or gift card. Shoot for $20 or less as a general rule, and even a $5 gift card would be appreciated.
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Consider giving a homemade gift. Avoid gifting personal items. Donate to their classroom. Consider a gift card if you're not sure what to give.
Article: Before you begin putting your brochure together, you'll need to know a little bit about the subject you've chosen or been assigned. Review your textbook, notes, and homework assignments to learn as much as you can. The more familiar you are with the material, the better your brochure will turn out. Other resources, such as the encyclopedia and various educational websites, can help you dive deeper into your topic. Only use sources that have been approved by your teacher, and be sure to cite your external sources on the last page of your brochure. Think about the best way to present your topic. You might offer a general overview of a complex subject, or zoom in on one or two specific points. The best brochures display information in a simple, focused way. If you're making a brochure on the Declaration of Independence, for example, you'd want to briefly summarize what the document says and name all of the people who signed it. Put your title front and center on the outermost panel, the one that will be visible while the brochure is folded. That way, it will be the first thing your reader sees. Beneath your title, display your full name to make it clear who created the brochure. Try to come up with a title that's short, punchy, and easy to remember. The title of your brochure should let your reader know what to expect right away. For a brochure about climate change, you could go with a straightforward title like "Climate Change," or think of something more attention-grabbing, such as "Climate Change: The Silent Killer." In 3-5 sentences, give your reader a general introduction to the subject you'll be exploring in your brochure. Your introduction will set the stage for the rest of the brochure and help the reader better understand the information they're about to be given. An introduction to a geography brochure on the Maldives might say something like this: "The Maldives is a country in Asia located south of India and Sri Lanka. It is made up of a chain of 26 small islands. The Maldives have a sunny, tropical climate, which makes it a popular getaway for vacationers from around the world." The inside of your brochure is where you'll actually present the facts you've collected about your subject. Devote each panel to a single subject to prevent information on one subtopic from spilling over into the next page. Writing in short sentences or even bullet points can also make it easier for your reader to follow along. Think about whether you want a basic single-fold brochure or a traditional tri-fold brochure. Single-fold styles tend to work best for shorter, more straightforward topics, whereas tri-fold brochures make it easier to organize lots of information in a manageable way. For a brochure about dietary nutrients, you might use a portion of each of the three interior panels to explain the role of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. In some cases, the amount of information you have to discuss will determine how many pages your brochure will end up being. In others, your teacher may specify a certain number of pages. Make sure you follow instructions carefully. End your brochure by offering your reader a quick recap of the most important points you covered in the preceding panels. Use simple, direct language to clear up any confusion they may have about what they've just read. A good rule of thumb is to include at least one key detail from each of your interior panels in your summary on the final panel. You can either leave the center outside panel blank or use it to list any external sources you used to do your research, such as books or websites.
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Research your topic thoroughly and decide what information to include. Make the first panel of your brochure the title page. Provide a brief outline of your topic on the first interior panel. Use each remaining interior panel to discuss a separate subtopic. Give a short summary of your topic on the back page of your brochure.