Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Have a towel and dry clothes nearby for after your shower. Wash your feet and hands under the running water first. Splash some cold water onto dry parts of your body. Wash your hair Turn around and wash your torso, arms, and legs last. Rinse off quickly and get out. Repeat taking a cold shower every day until you get more used to it.

Answer: Gather anything you need to wash off with during your shower, such as your soap, shampoo, and washcloth. Turn on your shower faucet until the water is coming out cold. Remove whatever clothes you don't want to get wet. You'll be pretty cold after your shower, so place at least one towel and your dry clothes on a chair or countertop nearby so they're ready to use right after you're finished. Put your feet under the water first to help your body become slowly used to the cold temperature of the water. Apply some soap to your washcloth and wipe your feet clean. Rinse your feet, then wash your hands using the same procedure. Step out of the water so your feet are no longer underneath it. Cup your hands and put them under the water to allow them to fill with water. Take the water and splash some onto a dry area of your body, such as your head, torso, arms, or legs. Do this a few times until you've gotten a few dry parts of your body wet. This will help parts of your body prepare for going under the cold water all the way. and face next. Bend at your waist to stick your head under the running water to wet your hair and face without getting the rest of your body wet. Remove your head after it's wet, squirt a normal amount of shampoo into your hands, and rub the shampoo into your hair. Rinse it out, then apply and rinse out your conditioner if you use it. Apply some soap to your washcloth or your hands to rub onto your face. Wash your face as you normally would, then rinse it, allowing only your face to be under the running water. Finally, turn around and get your back under the water. Quickly turn back around to get your chest, arms, and legs wet, while avoiding putting your head under water again. Step back out of the water and clean yourself with your soapy washcloth. Rub soap all over yourself to wash your body without standing under the water. Step back under the water to rinse the soap off your back, arms, legs, and chest. Turn the water off and dry yourself off with your towel. Get dressed after you're dry. For extra warmth, have a few towels ready to use. Wrap your hair in one, wrap your torso up under your arms with another, and use a third towel to dry your face, arms, and legs the rest of the way. Go into a warm room or drink something warm if you find yourself still shivering a few minutes after you're dried off and dressed. After a few days of taking a cold shower, you will become more used to the sensation of being under cold water. The water may not feel quite as cold the more often you take cold showers.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Research the techniques involved in cognitive therapy to see if it is for you. Research interpersonal therapy to see if it is for you. Research family therapy is to see if this is for you. Research acceptance and commitment therapy. Pay close attention when choosing a therapist. Seek help from your physician if none of the other methods have made you feel more positive. Know what to expect at the doctor's appointment. Expect your doctor to prescribe medicine to help with your depression.

Answer: Much of the time you spend in cognitive therapy will involve tackling your real life problems. A therapist will help you to examine and adjust your unproductive negative thoughts and behavior, and try to reduce the effect these thoughts and behaviors have upon you. You will work as a team with your therapist, making joint decisions about what will be discussed and what 'homework assignments' you receive. Cognitive therapy has been shown to be as effective as anti-depressants to improve mild to moderate depression. Cognitive therapy is as effective as anti-depressants in preventing relapses. The benefits of cognitive therapy often appear in weeks. Chose a cognitive behavioral therapist and book an appointment if this option appeals to you. Begin with an online search of therapists in your area, try the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies website. Interpersonal therapy is specifically for individuals with interpersonal issues. This is a short-term treatment option, typically lasting one hour per week for 12-16 weeks. Therapy sessions are specifically designed to help with interpersonal conflicts, changes in a person's social role, grief, and problems with developing social relationships. The therapist will employ a number of techniques including empathetic listening, role-playing and communication analysis. Find an interpersonal therapist if you feel this is a good option for you. You can do an online search for an interpersonal therapist in your area. Psychology Today has a large directory. A family therapist will focus on helping family members resolve conflicts with one another. The therapist will customize your sessions according to your problems, and any family member who is willing to participate will be welcomed. The therapist will examine your family's ability to solve problems, explore the roles that family members have, and will identify your family's strength and weaknesses as a unit. Family therapy is particularly effective for individuals with marriage and family issues. Find a family therapist and book an appointment if this option appeals to you. Again you can begin your search online. The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists is a valuable resource. This type of therapy is based upon the idea that greater well-being and happiness can be achieved by overcoming negative thoughts, feelings and associations. The therapist will work with you to change how you perceive negativity to help you see life in a more positive light. Find an acceptance and commitment therapist and book an appointment if this option appeals to you. Again you can begin your search online. The Association for Contextual Behavioral Science is a good place to start. You will want to examine their training and qualifications. You will also want to pay attention to any potential fees and whether they accept any insurance you may have. You should also ask about how the therapist usually sees patients. Find out if the therapist is certified in your state, and if they are certified in the specialty you are seeking. Ask how much the therapist charges per session, if they charge according to your income and if there is a charge for the first visit (there may or may not be). Ask how often you will see the therapist (once a week or more frequently), how long the sessions are, and if there are any limitations on confidentiality. Feelings of depression can be very difficult to overcome, and many people seek out advice from their physicians regarding the solutions they can offer. If you have a primary care physician, he or she should be your first call. If not, find a primary care physician online and book an appointment to discuss your issues. People typically associate the doctor's office with blood tests and sending samples to the lab, but this is not the case in diagnosing depression as lab work will not help to reveal depression. Instead, your doctor will do a physical evaluation and a personal interview to determine if are suffering from depression. The doctor will be assessing the following. Sadness or depressed mood. Change in weight. Fatigue. Insomnia. Thoughts of death or suicidal thoughts. Lab work may be used by the doctor to rule out physical causes for depression. It is likely that your doctor will recommend therapy to help with your depression. However, there are a number of medicines that can significantly help with depression as well. If your doctor prescribes any of these medicines, be such to follow his or her advice exactly. Anti-depressants should only be taken exactly how a doctor prescribes them. Some medicines prescribed for depression include Paxil, Lexapro, Zoloft and Prozac. Different medications work differently for different people, but thee medicines will usually take full effect in approximately one month.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Choose anti-inflammatory foods. Increase your intake of foods high in omega-3 fatty acids. Eliminate red meat from your diet. Cut out processed foods. Avoid eating refined sugar. Stay away from dairy products if they trigger your symptoms. Consume probiotics to improve your immune health. Incorporate turmeric into your diet. Stay hydrated

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Some foods reduce inflammation in your body, which is helpful for reducing your psoriasis flare-ups and relieving existing symptoms. Base your meals around fresh produce, fatty fish, beans, nuts, and legumes. Cook your foods using healthy oils, and season your dishes with fresh herbs and spices. Choose fruit for your snacks or desserts. The best vegetable options include leafy greens, broccoli, beets, celery, cabbage, carrots, peas, Brussels sprouts, tomatoes, and bok choy. Healthy oils include olive oil, borage oil, sunflower oil, safflower oil, grapeseed oil, and avocado oil. Anti-inflammatory herbs include cayenne pepper, ginger, cloves, and turmeric. Omega-3 fatty acids help reduce inflammation in your body, so they can help reduce your risk of flare-ups. They also support your immune system! Choose foods high in omega-3s at least 3-4 times per week. Good sources of omega-3s include fatty fish (such as salmon, cod, or halibut), nuts, vegetable oils, flaxseeds, flaxseed oil, and leafy vegetables. You can also take an omega-3 fish oil supplement. However, talk to your doctor before taking any supplements. Red meat can trigger flare-ups because it causes inflammation in your body, so it's best to avoid it. Instead, choose leaner proteins like chicken, fish, tofu, and beans. If you enjoy eating red meat, choose lean cuts of meat like sirloin, round, or loin. Before you cook the meat, make sure you cut off as much fat as possible. Processed foods that are high in sodium, sugar, and trans fats trigger inflammation in your body. This can cause flare-ups. Stay away from baked goods, packaged snacks, frozen dinners, canned soups, and deli meats. Instead, choose fresh, whole foods. Although they are lightly processed, frozen meats, frozen vegetables, and whole grains can be a healthy addition to your diet. Sugar can also cause inflammation, so it's important to keep it to a minimum. Cut out baked goods, candy, ice cream, and other treats. Additionally, read food labels to look out for added sugars. When you want a yummy treat, opt for a piece of fruit instead of a sugary snack. If you're sensitive to dairy, switch to non-dairy products, like soy milk or almond milk. In addition to milk replacements, you can find non-dairy yogurt and ice cream. Not everyone is triggered by dairy. If it doesn't seem to affect you, dairy can be a healthy part of your diet. Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease, so a healthy immune system can help reduce flare-ups. Probiotics help balance the healthy bacteria in your body. You can find them in yogurt and fermented foods. As another option, you can take a probiotics supplement. If you can eat yogurt without triggering your psoriasis, it can be a convenient, easy way to get more probiotics in your diet. Fermented foods you can try include sauerkraut, kimchi, kombucha, miso, tempeh, and kefir. Turmeric, which is packed with antioxidants, relieves inflammation in your body. It can help reduce your psoriasis flare-ups, as well as relieve your symptoms if you're already experiencing a flare-up. You can add turmeric to your dishes as a spice to increase your consumption. If you don't like the taste of turmeric, you can take it as a supplement. Talk to your doctor before you take any supplements. by drinking at least 11.5 cups (2.7L) daily. Water helps flush out your system and is part of your body's natural detox process. How much water you need daily will depend on your age, gender, and activity levels. If you feel thirsty or have dark urine, increase your fluid intake. In general, women need about 11.5 cups (2.7L) of water each day, while men need 15.5 cups (3.7L) of water daily. You don't have to just drink water! Fluids like tea, juice, soup broth, smoothies, etc. all contribute to your water intake.