Problem: Article: . Your carbon footprint is the impact of your lifestyle on the earth's atmosphere (measured in tons of CO2 emissions). Become aware of the various "externalities" that lie beyond every choice you make. Think about the story behind your stuff: the various complex factors that have gone into the production, distribution, and sale of every single commercial product that you consume. Remember that you don't need to bring your carbon footprint to absolutely zero to make a difference. Every little bit helps. There are a number of small steps that you can take to use less electricity in your everyday life. Turn off the lights when you leave a room. Unplug electronic items when they aren't in use, like countertop appliances (toasters, blenders, etc.), and phone and other device chargers. Remember that electricity is a luxury. Open the windows. Use fresh air and sunlight for a free, natural source of cooling, heating, and light. Consider whether you truly need the lights and the A/C on during the day. Avoid leaving devices plugged in when you aren't using them. Turn your computer to sleep or hibernate mode when you don't need it on. Don't let the tap run, keep showers short, and try to avoid unnecessary consumption. Practice the "if it's yellow, let it mellow" rule (meaning you only flush the toilet after defecating, not urinating). Generally aim to be conscious of how much water you are using. Collect rainwater for watering gardens and lawns. Install timers on sprinklers to limit water usage. Put in water-less urinals. Try walking, bicycling, or taking public transportation. Carpool with friends, family, and coworkers, when possible. If you must own your own vehicle, then explore the possibility of hybrid-electric cars and scooters that allow you to burn less. Consider using Internet-based ride-sharing networks to match with strangers who are seeking or offering rides. Try https://rideshare.org/, Zimride. Adjust your expectations. Many methods of transportation are much slower and less convenient than driving a car. This does not mean that you cannot find value in them. Do your work or read a book on the train; look at your bicycle commute as a workout; use a carpool to connect with your coworkers outside of the office. The Internet has made it much easier to avoid using paper for everyday tasks. Challenge yourself to switch to digital solutions for your bills, receipts, and correspondence. Pay bills online and ask for digital receipts in shops. Communicate over the Internet. Use email, e-cards, and social media to keep in touch with people. Paper correspondence holds a certain nostalgia for many people, but it is not the greenest way. Change your newspaper and magazine subscriptions from print to electronic. This way, you can get all of the content with none of the waste.
Summary: Reduce your carbon footprint Save electricity. Use less water. Avoid burning fossil fuels for transportation. Go paperless.

Problem: Article: The tank and other materials (gravel and decorations) that will be placed in the tank need to be cleaned with warm tap water. Do not use soap or detergent to clean the tank and other materials. The residue left by soap or detergent is toxic to fish. One gallon of water weighs 10 pounds, and the average tank size is 30 gallons. Therefore, the object that you'll place your tank on needs to be very sturdy. Place your tank on a sturdy wooden cabinet or table, as the tank might fall down, which would kill the fish and make a mess on your carpet. If you do not have a sturdy cabinet or table, use a cabinet or stand that is designed for holding fish tanks, especially big ones. Make sure to place your tank in a cool area, away from heat and out of direct sunlight to avoid overheating the tank, because overheating might boil the water, and this will burn the fish to death. Before placing the gravel, also known as substrate, into the tank, clean it first. Run tap water through the gravel about five times until the water runs clear. Place the gravel on the bottom of the tank until it is about two to three inches high. Spread the gravel evenly in the tank. If you bought an aquarium wallpaper or backdrop, attach it to the back of your tank first. Then, begin arranging your decorations as you like. Put the larger decorations near the back of the tank and smaller ones near the front of the tank. Most filters require assemblage before placing them into the tank. Assemble your filter according to the manual provided by the manufacturer. For most filters, you just need to assemble a few parts. Do not turn the filter on until the tank is filled with water. For gravel filters, you will need to place the filter underneath the gravel. Make sure it is stable under the gravel. Attach the pump airlines and power head to the appropriate lift tubes before turning the filter on. For an internal and external filter, mount it onto one of the tank's walls, preferably onto the wall that is closest to an outlet. These filters have an external power cable that connects to the main power for filtration to begin. Make sure the power cable will not come into contact with the tank's water. Begin filling the tank with cold water. Slowly add the water to the tank with a pitcher or a hose so as not to disrupt or displace the gravel. Most tanks have a water line indicating where you should fill it to. Once the tank is filled, add the water conditioner or de-chlorinator and stress coat to the water per the instruction manual. The water conditioner and stress coat make tap water safe for your fish to live in. Place a bowl on the gravel when filling the tank with water to prevent the gravel from moving and dispersing. Once everything is set up, turn on the filter. Let the filter run for at least a week before placing your fish in the water. Letting your tank run or cycle allows beneficial bacteria to build up. These bacteria help keep the tank's water stable for the fish to live in. The longer you let the tank filter the safer the water will be for the fish. Add the sturdiest and strongest fish first, like the starter fish, before adding in more fish.
Summary: Clean the tank once a week. Place your tank on a sturdy surface. Add the gravel. Arrange the decorations. Install the filtering system. Fill the tank. Let the filter run.

Problem: Article: If you have gas every day, or if your gas pains are accompanied by nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headaches, or other severe symptoms, you might have a chronic issue beyond what can be treated by dietary changes or supplements. Irritable bowel syndrome is a fairly common malady that causes chronic pain when certain foods are consumed. Crohn's disease and celiac disease are gastrointestinal disorders that are irritated by the consumption of certain foods. If you feel it's a possibility that your symptoms go beyond the normal issues caused by eating beans and fiber, make an appointment with your doctor to get to the bottom of the problem. To prepare for your visit: Keep a journal of your meals. Record every component of the meals you eat for the few weeks before your visit. Make a note of in what order you consume your food. Be prepared to undergo some tests and answer questions from the doctor about your dietary and lifestyle habits.
Summary:
Consider your symptoms. See your doctor.