Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Wash your hair every 1 to 2 weeks with a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner. Use the pads of your fingers to massage your scalp, and never pile your hair on top of your head. Use a silicone and sulfate-free shampoo. Always follow shampooing up with conditioner to maintain moisture. Be wary of hard water.

Answer: If you wash your hair more often then that, your hair will end up too dry and brittle. This can lead to breakage.  If you need to wash your hair more often, consider using just conditioner. This is known a "co-washing" and is safe to use regularly, because it doesn't strip hair of its moisture. Consider rinsing your hair with cold water. This will help seal the hair cuticles, and make it appear smoother. If you pile your hair on top of your head as you massage your hair and scalp, you will create tangles and make it more difficult to detangle later on. Instead, massage the hair, starting from close to the scalp and going down to the ends of the hair, to prevent your hair from tangling. Never use your fingernails to scrub your scalp.  Focus the shampoo on your scalp, and the conditioner on the ends of your hair. It may be helpful to wash the hair in sections, especially if you have longer or thicker hair. Silicones are great for making hair smooth, but they can only be washed out using sulfates. Sulfates are harsh cleaning agents that strip hair of its moisture, leaving it dry and brittle. If you don't wash the silicones out, you will end up with build-up in your hair, which can leave it looking limp and greasy. Just because a product says that it moisturizes, doesn't necessarily mean it's true. Always look at ingredients on the back label rather than empty promises on the front. After you have rinsed the shampoo out, divide your hair into sections, and apply the conditioner. Then, gently comb your hair with a wide-toothed comb. This will allow for a more-even distribution of the product. It will also make your hair easier to detangle later on. Rinse the conditioner out after a couple of minutes (or as per the conditioner’s directions). If you live in an area with hard water, consider getting a shower filter. Hard water contains minerals that can lead to build-up, and make your hair dry, brittle, and unmanageable. You can also use a chelating or clarifying shampoo once a month instead to clear up buildup and improve the state/manageability of your hair.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Obtain a sealable, large glass jar. Fill the bottom with pebbles. Cover the pebbles with a layer of activated charcoal. Add a 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) layer of peat moss. Layer potting soil on top of the peat moss. Add small plants.

Answer: Any sized jar or bottle will be sufficient for your terrarium. A container with a large mouth will make it easier to work inside of. You want to make sure that the container can be properly sealed.  Options include: a candy jar with a heavy lid, a pasta jar, or a mason jar. Make sure the container is properly washed to remove any residue before using as a terrarium. The layer of pebbles at the bottom of the jar is to allow water to collect at the bottom and protect the plants from flooding. Add pebbles to a depth of about 1⁄2–2 inches (1.3–5.1 cm). It doesn’t matter what type of rock or pebbles you use. You can even use colorful pebbles from the pet store to make it more exciting. The charcoal layer is important to filter out impurities in the water. It helps keep the ecosystem clean and healthy by reducing the burden of bacteria and fungi. You don’t need a thick layer, just enough to cover the rock layer. Activated charcoal can be purchased at a local pet store. On top of the charcoal layer, you will add another layer of peat moss. Peat moss is a nutrient-rich soil that will help hold the water and nutrients necessary for the plants to grow. Peat moss can be obtained a local nursery. The final layer before adding the plants is a layer of potting soil. The plants will be able to root in this soil and get the water and nutrients they need from the combination of all of the layers below the potting soil.  Add enough soil for the plants to take root and have room for growth. A depth slightly higher than the pot the plant came in should be good. Most types of potting soil will be sufficient for this. Succulents and cacti require a special type of soil. Any plant you’d like to add will work in your terrarium, but small plants are recommended. Prepare your plants by removing them from their pots and breaking up the hard soil around their roots. Trim particularly long roots before planting. Dig a small well in the soil with a spoon and place the roots of the plant into the hole. Add a bit of soil on top and pack it down around the plant.  Repeat this process with the rest of your chosen plants taking care to keep the plants away from the edges of the container. Try to avoid having the leaves touching the sides of the container as much as possible. Some great plants to start with include moon valley friendship, the nerve plant, variegata, aquamarine, minimus aureus, strawberry begonias, ferns, and mosses.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Take oral iron supplements. Receive vitamin injections and intravenous treatments. Rely on prescription supplements and medications.

Answer: If you have a mild or moderate deficiency, your doctor will instruct you to buy iron supplements at your local grocery store or pharmacy. Follow the directions on the product or your physician’s instructions. Typically, oral iron supplements will take several weeks to raise iron and ferritin levels.  Iron supplements may have a variety of side effects such as backache, chills, dizziness, headache, and nausea.  Because vitamin C enhances iron absorption in the blood, you should take your iron supplement with a glass of orange juice.  Avoid taking your iron supplement with milk, caffeine, antacids, or calcium supplements, which can reduce the iron absorption. If you have a severe deficiency, have recently lost a lot of blood, or have a condition that disrupts your body’s ability to absorb iron, your doctor may prescribe injections or infusions. You may receive an injection of iron directly into your bloodstream or get an injection of B12 since this vitamin can help with iron absorption. In severe cases, your doctor may order a blood transfusion in order to restore iron levels quickly.  Injections or infusions will only be used if other attempts to supplement iron and ferritin levels have failed. Iron injections may have side effects similar to oral supplements. There are a variety of medications designed to increase iron and ferritin levels in the human body. If you have a condition that inhibits your ability to absorb or store iron, your doctor may prescribe one. Some medications include:  Ferrous sulfate Ferrous gluconate Ferrous fumarate Carbonyl iron Iron dextran complex


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Pick the right size. Encourage him to go inside. Shut the door on him. Increase the time in the crate.

Answer:
Crate training is a great thing for your dog. You can put him in there when you aren't home, which will cut down on accidents in the house. It will also allow him a place to escape to when he is overwhelmed by everything or just needs to be alone. Since he will be spending significant time in his crate, you need to make sure you buy one large enough for your puppy. His crate, also known as a kennel, should be large enough that he can stand up, turn around, and comfortably lay down in. It should also have plenty of room to fit him as he grows. When you are first crate training your dog, you need to make it a comfortable and happy place for him. Start out with the crate open in your living room or kitchen where you are. Place a blanket, small bed, or crate pad in the crate to make him want to go in. You can also toss in a treat to encourage him inside. Once you send your dog into the crate with the door open for a few times, start shutting the door while he is in there. Leave the door closed for about 10 minutes. You should not let him out if he is still whining or scratching at the door of the cage. This will show him that this behavior will get him out of the cage. Over time, you should increase the amount of time you leave your puppy in the crate. Keep increasing the time he spends in the crate until he can stay in the crate for long periods of time without whining or pawing at the door.  This will vary depending on how old your puppy is. If he is under four months old, the time he needs to stay is two hours. If he is older than four months old, he needs to stay in there four hours without whining, as long as their bladders can hold it that long. Never leave a dog in a crate for longer than this, unless he stays in his crate while you are at work. Never use the crate as a punishment because he will start seeing it as a scary place.