Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Choose gentle, non-irritating soaps. Take short showers with water that is warm, not hot. Wear rubber gloves when cleaning. Watch for environmental irritants. Determine whether certain foods may make your eczema worse. Try to maintain a stable indoor environment. Wear clothing that won’t scratch or irritate your skin. Reduce stress.

Answer: Harsh soaps will strip the natural oils from your skin, making it more vulnerable to drying out and this can make your winter eczema worse. Wash yourself with plain water and use a mild soap to clean yourself. This might be hard to do on cold winter days, but it will prevent your skin from becoming waterlogged.  Try to restrict the length of showers and baths to less than 15 minutes. Rub in almond oil while you are still wet (at least in trouble spots). Dry yourself thoroughly. Shower promptly after exercise to prevent sweat from irritating your eczema. People who have eczema are often highly sensitive to strong soaps and exposure may bring on an outbreak. Add thick lotion before putting the gloves on.  Avoid contact with:  Solvents Cleaners Dish soaps Detergents Consider whether your eczema is worse when you are exposed to environmental irritants, such as dust and cigarette smoke. Because you spend more time indoors in winter, you may be more exposed to these irritants more often. Try to reduce your exposure to environmental irritants as much as possible. Eczema is related to allergies, so you may want to consider eliminating foods that you are allergic to. You can ask your doctor to test you for allergies if you are not sure if you have any allergies. Foods that may irritate your eczema include:  Eggs Milk Peanuts Soybeans Fish Wheat Avoid sudden changes in heat and humidity. If the weather is changing dramatically, stay inside as much as possible to give your skin a chance to adjust. If the weather suddenly gets very dry, try using a humidifier in your house to moisten the air. Loose clothing will allow your skin to breathe. Dress warmly in winter and protect your skin from drying winter winds.  Avoid scratchy wool. Wear cool clothing that breathes well during exercise. Stress may make you more prone to eczema. By reducing your stress, you can promote healing for existing patches and reduce the likelihood of it flaring up. Excellent ways to reduce stress include:  Getting 8 hours of sleep each night. This will give you the mental energy to face the challenges in your life. Exercising for approximately 2.5 hours per week. This can be harder to do in winter, but it will pay off. Your body will release endorphins which will relax you and lift your mood. Possible activities include sports, jogging, swimming, and biking. Using relaxation techniques such as meditation, yoga, deep breathing, visualizing calming images, and massage.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Select two canes. Train these canes to the side of the trunk. Shorten your fruiting canes. Remove the rest of the old wood. Cut back new spurs each year.

Answer: Choose one cane on either side of the trunk. The canes should be about as thick as your pinky finger and grow close to the head of the vine.  The "head" of the vine lies at the intersection between your main trunk and the top of your support system. The canes you choose should have close buds and a brown outer layer of bark from base to tip. Make sure that they have not suffered any visible damage, either. Note that this method of pruning is not recommended for American grape varieties. It is suitable for use with most wine grapes, but you should do some research about your particular grape variety before you choose to use this method of pruning. Bend the canes down to either side of your trunk and tie them in place. These canes will become permanent arms that will remain intact for the life of your vine. Cut off the top of both permanent fruiting arms, leaving only four buds on each arm. Cut off the remaining canes at trunk level, leaving only your two permanent arms in place. This is the last bit of pruning you will do during the second year. During each following year, new spurs will grow on your permanent fruiting arms, and fruit will be produced from these spurs. Trim each new spur back during the end of the dormancy season so that they are only two to three buds long. As the vine ages, you may need to cut back older spurs to two buds, as well.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Sift 3 scoops of matcha powder into a small tea bowl and set it aside. Pour 2 ounces (60 milliliters) of hot water into a tea cup. Pour half of the water into the tea bowl. Whisk the tea rapidly with a chasen using circular motions. Pour the rest of the water into the bowl and stir it. Pour the matcha into the tea cup and drink it immediately.

Answer: Place a small strainer over a small tea bowl and measure out the matcha powder into it. If you do not have a matcha scoop, measure out 3 teaspoons (4 grams) of matcha. Gently tap the side of the strainer to sift the tea into the bowl. This will break up any clumps and give you a smoother matcha in the end. Koicha is a thicker type of matcha tea. The water needs to be just short of boiling, about 165 to 180°F (75 to 80°C). Do not pour the hot water into the tea bowl with the matcha just yet. Make sure that you use filtered water or spring water. Ordinary tap water contains too many minerals which may affect the flavor of the tea. Do not pour in all of the water all at once, or it will cause the tea to clump up. A chasen is a delicate, bamboo whisk made specifically for preparing matcha tea. Do not use a metal fork or whisk as this will affect the flavor and aroma of the tea. Keep stirring until the matcha is dissolved into a thick paste. Use your chasen again and half-circular motions. Keep stirring until the matcha paste thins out. It won't be thin like Usucha, but thicker and darker. If you wait too long, the matcha powder will settle to the bottom of the cup.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Play multiple instruments to understand how they work. Take a musical theory course so you can better understand music. Listen to music constantly to come up with new ideas. Spend time in professional recording studios to learn how they work. Learn how to use an audio mixer.

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You don’t need to be a master guitar player or drummer, but knowing how to play a few instruments will improve your musical ear and will help you understand what it takes to make an instrument sound good. Take lessons or learn on your own how to play multiple instruments.  Learn how to play the drums so you can develop an understanding of how rhythm and beats work. Knowing the basics of an instrument such as a guitar will allow you to better collaborate with professional guitar players because you can make suggestions and get better performance from them. Musical theory refers to the study of composition, rhythm, harmony, and all of the other components that make up music. Earn a degree in musical theory or take a class so you can understand how to compose music, relate to sound engineers, and communicate with artists in their own, musical language.  Look for a music theory course that you can take at local colleges or music education schools. Search for an online musical theory course you can sign up for. Study books on musical theory the learn about it on your own. As a producer, you need to be familiar with all of the current trends in music as well as be able to think of new and original compositions. Listening to different genres and styles of music can spark your creative mind and give you unique ideas for your own songs. Have music playing every chance you get!  Look for artists and genres that you’ve never listened to before to inspire your own work and to stay current. If you plan to be a producer in a specific genre, like hip-hop or pop-punk, make sure you’re listening to new artists in your own genre so you’re up to date with new musical developments in your field. Get a job or an internship at a recording studio in your area so you can watch professional producers work. You can also visit or pay for recording time in a studio so you can see what professional studio looks like and how it operates.  Some recording studios may let you hang out if you ask them. You can take tours of larger record label studios to see the best of the best setups. An audio mixer, or soundboard, is a device that allows you to control multiple audio channels, altering the volume and effects of individual sounds to create a cohesive composition. You can take lessons from a music teacher or use video tutorials to learn how to use one so you can learn how to properly balance the layers of sounds that make up a song.  Search online for tutorials on how to use an audio mixer. Some audio mixers may come with instructional videos or pamphlets when you purchase them. Buy a book about how to use a mixer that you can keep handy as a reference.