Problem: Article: You can grow new cacti from a pup that shoots off of a healthy mother plant. Choose a pup that's plump, unblemished, and healthy. Gently cut or break off an entire pup from the plant. You can also buy cacti at local nurseries, home stores, and garden centers. Transfer the cutting to a sunny windowsill. Lay the cutting down flat and leave it for about two days. This will give the wound time to form a callous. If you don't let the wound heal before planting, the cutting will likely rot. The most important thing to remember when choosing a pot for a cactus is drainage. Find a pot with drainage holes in the bottom that will allow excess water to drain out. Cacti also do well in smaller pots, so choose a pot that's about twice the size of the plant. You can use clay or plastic pots for cacti. Plastic pots are lighter and cheaper, but heavier clay pots are better for large or top-heavy plants. Cacti need soil that drains very quickly, so choose a medium that's specific for these types of plants. For even better drainage, mix two parts of the cactus potting soil with one part lava rock pebbles or pearlite. Cacti that sit in wet soil are prone to fungal and bacterial growth. Place the stem or leaf cutting callous-down in the potting soil. Push the cutting in just deep enough so that it will stand up on its own. Use your hands to gently firm the soil around the cutting to stabilize it. Moisten the soil to provide the cactus with extra water, but don't soak the soil. Until roots and new growth start to form, only mist the cutting lightly when the soil feels dry. Otherwise, the cutting may rot. Transfer the cutting to a windowsill or other area that gets lots of bright but indirect sunlight. Too much direct sun can damage a new cutting. Leave the cutting in this location for a month or two, until new growth starts to appear.
Summary: Take a cutting from a healthy cactus. Let the wound heal. Select a pot for the cactus. Fill the pot with a cactus-specific potting soil. Plant the cutting in the soil. Mist the soil. Keep the cutting in a bright location.

Problem: Article: You're not going to want to go running through the house during the bathe, and you certainly don't want to be looking for a towel when you need to dry your cat, so make sure you've got everything ready. This will help create a more seamless and less traumatizing experience for your cat. One large and soft towel for the initial wipe/wash down. Two or three soft wash clothes for extra dirty areas on your cat. One large and soft towel for drying. Shampoo, if you choose to use it. Use an extra towel if you plan to use shampoo. You need to find the perfect location to wash your kitty. It should be relatively warm, small, and safe. Your cat should also feel comfortable there. Consider: You should have access to a sink. The area should be neither too hot nor cold. Preferably between 72 and 76 degrees. The area should be relatively small and enclosed so that your cat can't escape. Bathrooms and laundry rooms are often ideal locations. Gather everything you'll need before hand, and do everything you can before you bring your cat into the room. Things like running a sink, and going in and out of a bathroom while your cat is detained will just cause undue anxiety for the detainee. You don't want to spook your cat or cause anxiety for no reason. Consider the following: Make sure not to have running water on when your cat comes to you. Pre-fill a sink with water. Pre-dampen a towel. Have treats or toys on hand to help relax your pet. When detailing your cat for the bath, do everything you can to make it a calm experience. If you can, call your cat into the room in which you'll be washing him or her, rather than bringing her in by force. Consider the following: Avoid chasing after your cat to bathe her. Don't pick a busy time of the day, like when everyone is coming home from school or work, to wash the cat. Use treats and positive reinforcement to lure your cat into the washing room. Before you begin the process of wetting poor kitty, make sure to properly comb her in order to remove any loose hair or dirt from her coat. This is one of the first important steps in the bathing process, and will save you time and help produce a cleaner kitty. Even the most docile, sweet kitty can do serious damage when she is anxious and trying to get away from you. Trimming kitty's claws can reduce the blood-letting of not only her human, but of herself whenever her claw gets caught in something. Take this opportunity to reduce the damages done to furniture. It is extremely important that you are careful during this step ; as there are Blood Vessels running through the middle of each kitty's claw called the Quick . Cutting this part of the claw can cause excessive bleeding . (NB: Declawing is amputating the front part of a cat's toes and is highly-discouraged). Trimming kitty's claws will spare you from walking away from this bath with dozens of cuts.
Summary: Set aside soft towels and other supplies you're going to need. Find a suitable location. Prepare the washing room. Capture your pet, but do it at an appropriate time. Comb and groom your pet. Trim your pet's claws.

Problem: Article: aintain a healthy weight. Extra weight can worsen snoring. Eating a healthy, balanced diet and exercising can help you relieve your snoring symptoms. Talk to your doctor before starting an exercise program. People who are a healthy weight can still have a snoring problem, especially if there are underlying health risks like sleep apnea. Alcohol relaxes your body, which actually increases your risk of snoring. This is because your throat muscles will also relax, making them collapse a little. This will cause you to snore more. If snoring is a concern, you should not drink close to bedtime. If you enjoy a drink, limit how much your drink to 2 servings or less, and allow enough time before bed for the effects of the alcohol to wear off. Sleeping on your back causes the tissues in the back of your throat to droop down, making your airways narrow. Turning onto either side alleviates this problem, reducing your risk of snoring. You can use an inclining pillow or lift the head of the bed to raise your sleeping position. This reduces constriction in the back of your throat, making you less likely to snore. . Smoking increases your risk of snoring. It also makes snoring worse. Overall, giving up cigarettes can help you breathe better, so give it a try.If you're struggling to quit, talk to your doctor about quitting aides, like gum, patches, and prescription medication. Sedatives relax your central nervous system, which includes your throat muscles. This can increase the risk of snoring. Avoiding them can help reduce your snoring risk. If you have trouble sleeping, it might help to get on a sleep schedule. Talk to your doctor before quitting any prescription medications. Since slack throat muscles can be the cause of snoring, tightening them can help eliminate your symptoms. When performed daily for at least 20 minutes, singing can help tighten your muscles. Alternatively, you could play a wind instrument, such as the oboe or french horn.
Summary:
. Don't drink alcohol right before you go to bed. Sleep on your side. Prop yourself up by at least 4 inches if you must sleep on your back. Quit smoking Limit your use of sedatives. Sing for 20 minutes a day to help tighten your throat muscles.