Problem: Article: It will be much easier to complete the tape job with your foot off the ground. Rest it on a short stool or a chair, or sit on a table and hang your foot off the edge. It is usually easier to have someone else tape your leg, as they can focus on taping and you can focus on keeping your ankle still. Taping your foot protects it from moving too quickly and furthering any injuries. You want to tape it at a 90-degree angle so that you can move your foot up and down slightly, but still protect you ankle and ligaments from extreme movements These pads, often sold in outdoor stores to prevent blisters while hiking, will keep the tape from rubbing against your skin and causing painful blisters. Place a 2-4 inch pad on the front and back of you ankle – roughly at the places where your foot meets the edge of a pair of sneakers.  Two 2x2 inch squares of gauze work well if you do not have pads. You can buy large adhesive pads, like Moleskins, and use kitchen scissors to cut them into the right shape. Pre-wrap is stretchy, soft gauze that protects your skin and hair from tape. Starting near the ball of your foot (the pads of skin right before your toes), wrap around your foot in pre-wrap, working towards your ankle so that every layer slightly overlaps the last one. Stop wrapping just under your calf muscle, 4-5 inches above your ankle bone. Think about "mummifying" your foot.  Aim to cover up most of your skin to protect it from the tape so that it cannot pull out hair when you need to remove it. Your heel will often be uncovered, but that’s okay – there is no hair to pull off and your skin is tough. If you wrapped it tightly enough you can also tuck the ends of the strip into the wrap around your ankle. Use 3-4 pieces of 1-1/4 inch athletic tape to keep the pre-wrap in place. Athletic tape looks like masking tape, with small holes in the surface to help your skin breathe. It is available at most sporting good stores.
Summary: Lift your ankle off the ground. Keep your foot at a 90-degree angle. Place adhesive pads on the front and back of your ankle to prevent blisters. Wrap your foot and ankle with pre-wrap. Adhere a small piece of tape to the ends of the pre-wrap to keep it in place.

Problem: Article: Mix a teaspoon or two of salt with a warm glass of water and let it dissolve. Swish the solution in your mouth from side to side, then spit it into the sink. Don’t swallow the salt solution. Repeat this a few times a day, generally after meals and before you go to bed. Baking soda is an alternative to a saline rinse. Dissolve a teaspoon of baking soda in half a cup of warm water. Perform the rinse the same as the salt water rinse. Rinse out your mouth to clear out any aggravating bacteria and potentially ease the pain of the sore. Just about any mouthwash will work for this purpose. Swish it morning and night, and maybe after lunch as well.  Never swallow mouthwash. In some cases, antiseptics (including mouthwash) can cause or make ulcers worse. If the mouthwash is irritating or painful, stop using it until your mouth ulcer heals. You can also try an alcohol-free mouthwash. Get milk of magnesia from your grocery store or pharmacy. Gently dab a little bit onto your canker sore several times every day. This can have a soothing effect and promote healing. Make a mixture that is half water and half 3% hydrogen peroxide – you only need a small amount. Dip a cotton swab in the solution, and dab it over the sore. Do this once to clean the area, then dip a fresh swab and hold it to the sore for a few seconds. Try to do this morning and night. Don't swallow the solution – use just enough to wet the cotton swab. Dab a small amount of pure honey onto the ulcer. This may help ease pain and reduce inflammation.  Dry the area with a clean cotton swab first, then use a fresh swab to apply the honey. Look for Manuka honey, as it has the most potent antibacterial qualities. If you can’t find it, though, any kind of honey will help fight bacteria. Infuse some water with equal amounts of the herbs sage and chamomile. Once the water cools to a comfortable temperature, use the mixture as a mouthwash. Some people find this to improve the pain of mouth ulcers, though there isn't much research on the subject. Use this mouthwash 4-6 times a day. Some people find that carrot, celery, and cantaloupe juice helps improve mouth ulcers. This hasn't been studied, however. Juice these individually or blend them into a smoothie to enjoy on a daily basis.
Summary: Rinse your mouth with a saltwater solution. Try a baking soda mouth rinse. Rinse with mild mouthwash. Use milk of magnesia. Dab the sore with hydrogen peroxide. Apply some honey to the ulcer. Make an herbal mouthwash. Drink beneficial juices.

Problem: Article: When you take the train, you’re encouraged to look at the scenery and appreciate your surroundings. Even better, locals often opt for trains instead of buses or planes, so make your way over to the food cart and start making some friends! You never know, someone you meet on the train might totally change your plans! Ask locals where they’re going, if they have any advice for things to do in the region, and about their experience in the area. Driving gives you more freedom to go wherever you want without having to rely on specific train times or airport locations. Better yet, driving doesn’t require booking tickets in advance, nor are you penalized with raised prices if you try to purchase a ticket day-of. Note that some countries require an international driver’s license before you can rent a car. Highways are a great way to get where you need to go fast, but you can learn so much more about the lay of the land, the geography of the place you’re visiting, and about local life if you stick to small roads. Ask for advice and directions, and don’t be afraid to get lost! Sometimes the best discoveries are the unexpected ones.
Summary: Take the train. Drive if you can. Stay away from highways.

Problem: Article: When you're going into a doctor, it's always best to be prepared. Make a physical list of the symptoms you've been experiencing. Try to be as specific as possible. Don't be embarrassed; your doctor has heard it all.  For instance, you might write down, "heavier flow (on heavy days, bleeding through a pad every hour for 3 or 4 hours in a row), more cramping, blood clots the size of quarters, feeling weak and tired, blood flow lasting 12 to 14 days." It can help to count the number of pads or tampons you use while you're bleeding. It's also important to note any major changes in your life, such as big events that have caused you stress and sudden weight gain or loss. Ask around in your family to see if anyone else has similar problems, as menstrual problems can be genetic. If you think you may be suffering from a anemia, ask your doctor about having a blood test. A blood test can determine the level of iron in your blood. If you have low iron, your doctor will likely recommend increased iron in both your diet and the supplements you take. Usually, to help diagnose the problem, your doctor will want to conduct a physical examination, including taking a pap smear. A pap smear is when your doctor takes a small scraping of cells from your cervix to test for any problems.  Your doctor may also take tissue from your uterus to biopsy. You may also need an ultrasound or a hysteroscopy. With a hysteroscopy, a tiny camera is threaded into your uterus through your vagina, allowing the doctor to look for problems.
Summary:
Make a list of symptoms. Ask about a blood test for anemia. Expect a physical examination.