INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Hydrocortisone 1% is a topical cream used to treat itchy skin conditions. Apply a dime-sized portion to any mosquito bite and wait a few minutes for the cream to take effect.  Clean the affected area before applying. Use up to four times a day. Do not use longer than seven days. For children under six months, consult a doctor. However, do not use hydrocortisone on children under the age of two or apply on the rectal or vaginal area of children younger than 12 years old unless you have been directed to do so by a doctor. An orally-ingested antihistamine, such as Benadryl, can alleviate mosquito bite symptoms. Follow the recommended dosage to stop yourself from scratching. You can even take this medication preemptively; if you know you will be exposed to a large number mosquito bites.  Dosage is based on your age, medical condition, and response to treatment, so follow the instructions on the packaging. For children under six months, consult a doctor. Similar to hydrocortisone, antihistamine creams are topical ointments used to treat skin allergies. You can use a topical antihistamine cream to treat mosquito bites. Just apply a dime-sized amount to any bites, and soon you will stop scratching.  Clean affected area before applying. Use up to four times a day. This should be used topically only, and not ingested. For children under six months, consult a doctor. Calamine lotion is famous for treating the wounds of chicken pox, but it can have a similarly soothing effect for mosquito bites. Use a cotton ball to apply the pink liquid to any mosquito bite. Calamine lotion is safe for babies. Isopropyl rubbing alcohol can be used to stop the itching of mosquito bites. Rubbing alcohol helps to ease inflammation and calm the itch. Furthermore, rubbing alcohol can disinfect the bite, reducing any risk of infection. Use a cotton swab to apply some rubbing alcohol to any affected area. Take care not to get rubbing alcohol in your mouth or eyes because this will cause irritation.

SUMMARY: Apply hydrocortisone. Take an oral allergy medication. Use an antihistamine cream. Use calamine lotion. Apply rubbing alcohol.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: 200 mg of ibuprofen in the morning after breakfast. Be sure to talk to a doctor before doing this to be sure you don’t have any allergies. If ibuprofen isn’t available, acetaminophen will have the same affect. Both of these help relive sore muscles through their anti-inflammatory ingredients. Spend 30 minutes in a tub of hot water and Epsom salt. Epsom salt helps flushes the toxins out of your muscles. It also decreases muscles inflammation. While in the tub, rub your abdominal muscles firmly to help blood flow into your muscles.  There is no evidence that Epsom salts flush toxins. However, many people report feeling better after Epsom salt baths. Icing helps reduce inflammation if used within the first 72 hours of workout or injury. It helps to reduce pain if applied for 10-minutes intervals. Do not ice directly before you plan on moving a lot—you’ll be prone to injury if you try to move too much when your muscles are cold. Never apply ice directly to the skin and never apply it for more than 20 minutes at a time.

SUMMARY: Take Ibuprofen. Take an Epsom salt bath. Ice your muscles.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You will all of the items below to make a plastic bottle mosquito trap. Every item is easily found at your local grocery and hardware store.  An empty, plastic 2 liter bottle A marker or pen A box cutter A tape measure 1/4 cup brown sugar 1-1 1/3 cup hot water 1 gram of yeast Measuring cup Tape (duct, scotch, or electrical are fine) You can heat up the water over the stove or in the microwave, whichever is more convenient. When the water begins to steam, it is hot enough for the trap.

SUMMARY: Gather your materials. Heat up 1-1 1/3 cup of hot water.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: When the roots start to thicken and turn brown, separate your new tree by cutting it off below the new roots. Partially fill the container with good quality topsoil (a good mix consists of about 80 percent bark and 20 percent peat, as this tends to promote fine fibrous feeder roots and gives good drainage. Unwrap the plastic and without disturbing the roots, plant your new tree, adding additional soil as needed to firmly set the tree in place. The addition of sphagnum moss is helpful in hard water areas. A stake will help to keep the tree from moving; while it is establishing itself, any movement can damage its delicate roots. Find a suitable outdoor area to keep your bonsai, such as a porch, garden bed area or patio. Bonsai are not meant to be indoor plants; if brought indoors, only keep them inside for a one to two days before returning them outdoors again; only bring them in when in leaf, or only for an hour during winter.  Keep the bonsai maple tree sheltered for the first few years. Don't leave it outside where frost can get to it for the first 2 to 3 years, as this can kill it. Avoid placing the plant anywhere windy and do not let it sit in direct sunlight for the whole day.  Feed a balanced feed after the buds form until late summer. During winter, feed with a low- or zero-nitrogen feed.  Never let a bonsai tree dry out. It needs to be kept slightly moist at all times. Wherever possible, use rainwater rather than tap water; it's healthier for the tree. Regular spraying with water is helpful for healthy growth. Learn to "style" the tree as it gets established. This is where you learn to reproduce what nature normally does, to give the tree the look of a real tree. It consists of careful pruning and wiring. Getting this aspect right can take a lot of practice but that's all part of the fun of growing your own bonsai.

SUMMARY:
Separate the tree. Place small pebbles for drainage in the bottom of a pot. Insert a small stake. Enjoy your new tree!