Q: High blood pressure can damage the blood vessels leading into and out of your kidneys. This causes your kidneys to become unable to filter the waste that they receive, causing dangerous levels of fluid and waste to accumulate in the kidneys. . If you have high blood pressure and are worried about your kidneys, talk to your doctor. Chances are, your doctor probably has already prescribed anti-hypertensive (anti-high blood pressure) medicine that you should take daily. Some of the most common medications for this condition include: atenolol, amlodipine, ramipril and enalapril. Walking for 30 to 40 minutes each morning can help you to relax and keep you healthy. When you relax through exercise, you are actively keeping your blood pressure under control. If you don't like walking alone, join a walking group or walk with a friend each morning. Stress plays a big part when it comes to your blood pressure. Exercising can be a great way to reduce stress, but you can also try other methods. Try meditating every day for 30 minutes or take yoga classes that will teach you how to relax by controlling your breath and focusing on the movement of your body. As mentioned in Method 2, eating too much salt can really elevate your blood pressure. Try to eat less salt each day; aim for about 6 gm of salt daily. Avoid high salt foods like: Soups, gravies, and broths. Soy sauce and salad dressings. Salami, bacon, and cured meats. Cheese. Snack foods (like pretzels and chips). Pickled foods.
A: Understand how high blood pressure can affect your kidneys. Take an anti-hypertensive medicine Get exercise each morning. Try other ways to reduce stress. Reduce the amount of salt you have in your diet.

Q: Sometimes, usually due to using the wrong size of staples, the top of the stapler and the stapler tray might get stuck together. To unstick them, create a fulcrum out of a long, thin object, like a big paperclip (a heavy-duty one will work much better than a small, plastic one) or even a letter opener. Insert the object where the top and tray meet, and gently push the fulcrum down to pop the pieces apart. Be careful while you do this. If you use too much force, the thin object could slip and scratch you. Anytime you have a jam, especially if you've recently reloaded your stapler, take a moment to check with the manufacturer's specifications regarding staple size. Surprisingly, there are a lot of different sizes out there! Check the box of staples again the specifications to make sure they match. Thankfully, most stapler manuals can be found online, so don't worry if you've misplaced yours. Just search online for the brand and model of your stapler. Generally, most staples can fasten together 20 sheets of paper, but your brand might be able to handle more (or perhaps less) than that. Your model's instructions should specify what that maximum number is. If you need to staple together more than that maximum-sheet limit, you'll probably need to look for an industrial stapler. Lots of libraries have these available for their patrons to use. If the trays aren't lining up properly, or if they're blocked by excessive dust or scraps of paper, that could cause recurring problems. You could use a can of compressed air to clean away dust, or use a screwdriver to tighten the metal parts so they fit together correctly once again. If your stapler feels loose or jiggles easily when you shake it, chances are something needs to be tightened. If you need to or want to, try taking it apart to really see how everything is working together. If you've checked the different things that can cause a stapler to jam and your stapler still isn't working correctly, it may be time to invest in a new one. Thankfully, staplers don't have to be expensive, and if you work in an office, chances are your human resources department will pay for a new one for you. Remember, when you get your new stapler, put the instruction booklet somewhere safe so you can refer to it in the future.
A: Use a thin object to separate the top from the bottom if they're stuck. Check that you're loading the stapler with the right size of staples. Avoid stapling together more than the maximum-sheet capacity. Check for blockages between the stapler tray and the top spring section. Replace your stapler if you can't get it unjammed.

Q: The Applesauce Polish will not remove extremely deep gouges from the back of your iPod. It will reduce the appearance of scratches. This product will create hairline scratches. These will be removed by the Applesauce Glaze. This product is safe to apply to the front and screen of your iPod as well. During this time, the iPod will absorb the product. According to the manufacturer, it can take between three to five sixty-second sessions before you will see results. The applesauce glaze will remove minor scratches from the back of your iPod. It will not repair deep scratches. During this time, the iPod will absorb the product. It may take more than one sixty-second sessions to see results. This will remove any excess glaze. If scratches remain, repeat the entire process until satisfied.
A: Shake the applesauce polish (red label). Open the bottle and squirt a dime-sized amount onto the provided cloth. Rub the back of the iPod in a back and forth motion for sixty seconds. Wipe off any excess product with a clean corner of the cloth. Repeat steps 2 through 4 as needed. Shake the applesauce polish (green label). Open the bottle and squirt a dime-sized amount onto a clean cloth. Rub the back of the iPod in a back and forth motion for sixty seconds. Wipe off any excess product with a clean corner of the cloth. Repeat steps 6 through 9 as needed. Wipe the iPod with a clean cloth in a light, circular motion. Assess the iPod's scratches.

Q: The elastic should be long enough to attach at the back of the heel, run over your ankle, and then reattach at the back of the heel on the other side. The ends of the elastic should attach one finger's width away from the back heel seam on either side. You can position the elastic on the inside or outside of the shoe. If you want to attach your elastic to the outside of your shoe, position it low, near where the heel meets the floor. Elastics sewn on the inside should be positioned all the way down in the shoe. Keep in mind that elastic sewn on the inside of the shoe may irritate your skin. Once you have positioned your elastic, pin it in place and slip your foot into the shoe to make sure it fits properly. Be careful not to poke your foot! The elastic should be snug, but not so tight that it cuts off your circulation. The elastic should be tilted slightly forward so that it lies flat against your ankle. Sew each end of your elastic onto the shoe using dental floss or reinforced thread. Start your stitching near the top of the shoe, just under the drawstring. Continue stitching along each side of the elastic end, so that your stitching forms a box. Be sure that you don't stitch over the drawstring. Only stitch through the canvas lining of the shoe. You don't want the stitches to show on the silk outer layer! You'll need your shoes to be even, of course! Sew elastic onto your other shoe following the steps outlined above.
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Measure the elastic. Position the elastic. Pin and test your elastic. Sew the elastic ends onto the shoe. Repeat the process on your other shoe.