Article: About 35% of ganglion cysts don't cause any pain the only problem with them is that you might find them ugly. Luckily, about 38-58% of ganglion cysts actually go away on their own. If your ganglion isn't causing you any real trouble, you might just leave it as is and see if the situation resolves on its own. There are many products available over-the-counter that can help reduce swelling. The reduced swelling will ease pain temporarily, until the medication wears off and the swelling returns. However, because many ganglion cysts resolve on their own, managing pain in the short term is often a good way to wait it out. The three most common types of anti-inflammatory drugs available in pharmacies are: Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) Naproxen sodium (Aleve) Aspirin (Ascriptin, Bayer, Ecotrin) If you're feeling pain from your ganglion cyst, try applying cold to it. You can buy a gel pack from a pharmacy, or simply wrap some ice or a pack of frozen vegetables in a towel. Apply it directly to the area where you're feeling pain for 20 minutes at a time. Do this at least every day, up to once every three hours. Although the exact cause of ganglion cysts is still unknown, a leading theory suggests that they result from trauma to the joint (like a hard knock or crushing force). Another theory argues that they form when a joint is overused. In either case, limiting joint movement is known to relieve pain and speed up the healing process. Let the affected limb rest as much as possible. You might find it hard to remember that you're resting your joint, especially if the cyst is on the wrist. While it's easy to remember to stay off your feet, remembering to stop talking with your hands can be harder! In that case, you might consider applying a splint to the joint. It will both serve as a physical reminder to rest the joint and limit the joint's movement when you use the limb. Place a rigid object (like a piece of wood) along the joint you want to stabilize. You can also wrap the joint in something like a magazine or thick padding of towel or clothing. The splint should extend beyond the joint in both directions, so movement is as limited as possible. For example, a wrist splint should extend from the forearm, past the wrist, and down to the hand. Tie the splint into place with whatever you have on hand a necktie, tape, a belt, etc. Don't tie the splint too tightly you shouldn't be cutting off blood flow. If your hands or feet start to tingle, loosen your splint. A ganglion is essentially a balloon of liquid, and when it presses up against a nerve, it can cause pain. To encourage the cyst to drain its liquid naturally, doctors often suggest massaging the area. You don't need to use any particular technique or seek professional massage therapy, though. Simply rub the ganglion gently, but frequently throughout the day. Over time, you should see an improvement in symptoms. Ganglion cysts are sometimes called "Bible bumps" because people try to get rid of them by smashing them with a heavy book like the Bible. While smashing the ganglion can temporarily get rid of it, there's a 22-64% chance that the cyst will return if you use this method. Furthermore, you can cause even more damage to the already damaged tissue around the ganglion, or even break a bone if you smash the book with too much force.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Be patient. Take anti-inflammatory painkillers. Apply ice. Don't use the affected joint as much. Stabilize the joint with a splint if necessary. Massage the cyst. Do not smash the ganglion with a book.
Article: Choose a topicit can be whatever you want, try and find something you enjoy to write so you will not get boredand write at least five sentences about it. If you're not feeling too creative, simply copy a passage out of a book or newspaper. The goal is to get an idea of what your handwriting looks like on average. The more you write, the more accurate your analysis will be. Is your handwriting full of loops and curves? Is it primarily straight lines and stiff in appearance? Do you have hard corners, or do your letters blend together? The angle at which you write your letters can make or break your handwriting. Is your handwriting perpendicular to the lines under it? Does it fall to the left or to the right significantly? A slight slant is typically not a problem, but too much of one can make reading difficult. Do your words tend to be written on an upwards or downwards angle? Do they overlap with the lines on the page? Is every word individually angled, or do your entire lines of text head in a similar direction away from the line? The distance between your words and letters helps determine the quality of your handwriting. There should be enough space between each word to fit the letter "O." Using more or less space than this can be an indicator of poor handwriting. Pay attention also to the closeness of each individual letter. Cramped writing or letters that are spaced far apart are also difficult to read. Turns out size does matter, at least with handwriting. Does your writing fill up the entire space between two lines? Can you write all your words in less than half the space between two lines? Taking up a large amount of space or using too little are both things to avoid. Look at the actual lines that comprise your writing. Are they drawn with heavy pressure, or are they faint and hard to read? Are your lines straight, or are they kind of squiggly and uneven? Considering all of the aforementioned, what is it that your handwriting needs in order to improve? Possible changes can be made to the shape of letters, your spacing, alignment, writing size, line quality, and the slant of words. Changing one or more of these will improve your overall handwriting legibility. So now you know your letters are too large and your shapes too round, now what? Go onto font websites and look for handwriting samples that you like. Make a copy of each style of handwriting that is feasible for you to mimic. Don't be afraid to look for samples that might vary significantly from your own handwriting, as you can pick and choose certain aspects of different handwritings rather than adopting an entirely new one.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Write a paragraph. Identify the primary shapes. Look for a slant. Check the alignment. Look at the spacing. Pay attention to the size. Analyze your line quality. Determine your flaws. Look to other handwriting styles for inspiration.
Article: The largest study of herbal remedies showed that Indian chrysanthemum cream, also called chrysanthemum indicum, was effective in treating moderate rosacea. While not entirely an herbal treatment, another study showed that milk thistle mixed with a type of sulfur (methylsulfonylmethane) was also an effective rosacea remedy. Niacinamide, a type of vitamin B, helps the skin heal itself. It's been shown to reduce the redness and inflammation associated with rosacea outbreaks. This study was much smaller, but it did demonstrate that green tea cream could also alleviate rosacea symptoms. However, it's best to wait for a larger study to confirm these findings. Licorice root is currently the only oral herbal treatment that's shown success for treating rosacea systemically. Follow all of the dosing instructions to avoid an upset stomach.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Apply a cream derived from Indian chrysanthemum to your face. Use milk thistle combined with sulfur extract. Reduce inflammation with a topical niacinamide cream. Try a cream derived from green tea. Swallow licorice root extract for a systemic rosacea treatment.