Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Follow the instructions your doctor has given you. Wash your hands before and after cleaning the wound. Soak the wound in a saline solution (if advised). Use drinking-quality water to clean the wound. Apply an antibiotic ointment. Avoid using alcohol or hydrogen peroxide. Replace the dressing to encourage healing. Follow all of your doctor's instructions.

Answer: The most important part of caring for a wound is following your doctor's instructions. If you have not yet seen a doctor for a wound, then do so as soon as possible. Your doctor may advise you to: Keep your wound clean and dry. Cover your wound when you bathe or shower to avoid getting it wet. Clean your wound with soap and water or with a special wound cleaner. Replace your bandages regularly and when they become dirty or wet. Use an antimicrobial hand soap and warm water, and wash your hands for 15 to 30 seconds. Always wash your hands before and after cleaning the wound. Avoid touching the wound unless you're cleaning it, and never scratch it if it's itchy. If your doctor has advised you to soak your wound in a saline solution a certain number of times each day, then make sure that you do so. If not, then do not do this. Remove its dressing and soak a healing or closed infected wound in a container of warm saline solution for 20 minutes. If it's not easy to soak the wound in a bowl, cover the wound with a clean cloth soaked in saline solution for 20 minutes. You can create your own saline solution by mixing two teaspoons of salt with one quart (about a liter) of warm water. If you wouldn't drink the water you're using to clean the wound, you shouldn't use it. You can use distilled or filtered water, and heat it with salt on the stove. You can also just boil tap water and let it cool until it's safe to use. Dab an antibacterial cream onto a cotton swab, taking care not to let the tip of the nozzle touch the swab. Use enough cream to apply a thin coating over the entire wound. Use a fresh swab if you need to squirt more ointment from the bottle. Use an over the counter cream if you haven't been prescribed one from your doctor. You can also ask your pharmacist to recommend an over the counter antibiotic ointment. When it comes to treating wounds and skin infections, rubbing alcohol and hydrogen peroxide actually do more harm than good. Both interfere with the processes of healing and fighting infection. They dry your skin and kill white blood cells, which your body uses to kill the germs that cause infection. After cleaning the wound and applying ointment, use a clean cloth to dry the area around the wound so you can affix the dressing. Covering the wound will encourage healing and prevent the infection from spreading. Avoid using a dressing that sticks to wound. Go for a sterile bandage instead of gauze. If your wound is infected, then you need to be under the care of a doctor. If you visited your doctor or another medical professional when you were injured or to treat an infection, be sure to follow all of their instructions. Apply prescribed topical antibiotic cream or take oral antibiotics as they've instructed. Take any other medications, such as pain relievers or anti-inflammatory drugs, as directed. If you received stitches, don't get them wet for 24 hours unless directed by your doctor.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Harvest Place your scissors 1/3rd of the way down a stem of oregano. Run your fingers along the stem to remove just the leaves if you prefer.

Answer: oregano just before the plant flowers, or as needed. Oregano is most flavorful right before the plant flowers, so this is the perfect time to harvest if you plan to dry or freeze your herbs. However, you can also harvest small amounts of oregano to use fresh in your kitchen. Keep in mind that the oregano may taste bitter after the plant flowers, so it's a good idea to harvest the remaining stems before your plant flowers. You can dry them by hanging them in bunches or using a dehydrator. Alternatively, you could freeze them. The best time to harvest oregano is in the morning after the dew dries. The flavor of your oregano will be strongest during warm weather. You can harvest less, but not more. Position the scissors against the stem in a spot that's in between the leaves to prevent damaging the leaves. Place your thumb and middle finger just below the leaves you want to harvest. Slowly run your hand up the stem to pull off the leaves, collecting them as you go. Place the leaves in a clean, dry container for use in your kitchen. Cut away the bare stem using your scissors. This is a great alternative for days when you just want a few leaves to season a dish.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Think carefully about whether to go no contact. Avoid putting yourself at the mercy of your parent. Take control of conversations. Let your parent know what behaviors you won't accept any more. Accept who your parent is and stop trying to change them.

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Making the decision to "divorce" a toxic parent can be very difficult. In some cases, cutting contact might be necessary for your mental health and happiness. In other cases, you may be able to maintain a relationship by setting better personal boundaries with your parent. Make this decision with your long-term well-being in mind. It might help to write out a pros and cons list. Write out all the benefits of getting distance with your parent versus any disadvantages you can think of. You might include pros such as "Peace of mind," while cons might be "Missing their presence." If you decide to maintain your relationship with your parent, establish that you are an independent adult now. Don't put yourself in situations where you won't be able to leave if you need to. Instead, set limits on when and where you'll see your parent. For instance, don't stay overnight at your parent's house and don't let them drive you places. Consider meeting them in public instead of at home, so they'll be less likely to say or do something hurtful. If your parent tends to hijack conversations by belittling you or bossing you around, change the topic instead of letting them continue. If that doesn't work, tell them you have to go, and break off the conversation. For instance, if your mother is criticizing the way you've redecorated your house, you could redirect the conversation by saying, "I like how the living room looks now. What did you do last weekend?" Make sure that you always have an exit line or exit strategy to help you in these types of situations. Set boundaries for what you're not willing to live with. Then tell your parent what you need from them and what actions you will take if they don't respect your boundaries. For example, say something like, "Dad, it's not okay with me that you insult my husband when he's not here. I need you to stop doing that around me, or I'll have to leave." Only set consequences that you can enforce. For instance, don't threaten to leave unless you are prepared to do so. Change your mindset by acknowledging and accepting who your parent is and giving up on trying to change them. Your parent will likely never accept responsibility for being toxic. To protect yourself, try to lower your expectations of your parent.