Problem: Article: Talk to your doctor to see if a weight-loss supplement is right for you. Your general practitioner will also be able to review the ingredients in the type of Plexus you choose to use, and make sure that the included chemicals are safe for ingestion. Your doctor may also discuss the possibility of side effects based on the medical and chemical ingredients of Plexus. Weight-loss supplements operate by suppressing your appetite, making you feel less hungry than you would otherwise be. They may also increase your metabolism. Plexus products are not medication and have not been medically evaluated. To ascertain their effectiveness, medications are run through double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trials. Plexus has not been put through these tests, so its claims to effectiveness are essentially unproven.  This does not mean that Plexus is ineffective. However, since its claims to effectiveness and its ingredients have not been medically evaluated, it’s impossible to medically determine if Plexus products have the effect that the company claims. In general, weight-loss supplements work best when paired with lifestyle changes, including exercising and eating healthy foods. For example, Plexus Slim, the company’s primary product, contains chromium, Garcinia cambogia extract, green coffee bean extract, and alpha lipoic acid (ALA). Independent studies performed on these four substances have indicated, for example, that ALA and green coffee bean extract may provide slight help with short-term weight loss. The majority of studies have been relatively inconclusive. While Plexus products may be fine weight-loss supplements, they should not be taken to help with serious medical conditions. The manufacturers of Plexus were notified by the FDA in 2014 that their online product descriptions contained misleading language.  While some of this language has been removed from the Plexus website, the site still incorrectly claims that Plexus products help with medical issues. Despite claims to the contrary made by the makers of Plexus, the product will not have any effect on symptoms of autism, multiple sclerosis, jock itch, or fibromyalgia. The Plexus Ambassador program promises a large income and various bonuses (a luxury car, vacations, etc.) to individuals willing to sell Plexus to their family and friends. Ambassadors only gain income by recruiting new Ambassadors with similar promises of a large income and financial bonuses.  However, the initial income for Ambassadors is very low, and is offset by the annual membership fees and mandatory monthly Plexus wholesale purchases. In short, the Plexus Ambassador program is a pyramid scheme.
Summary: Consult with your doctor before taking any weight-loss supplement. Do not expect dramatic results from Plexus products. Read medical studies about the primary ingredients of Plexus products. Do not take Plexus products to help with any medical conditions. Think carefully before becoming a Plexus Ambassador.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You can strike the nose of your attacker if they are in front of you or behind you, but the movement you use will vary depending on your starting position.  If your attacker is in front of you, you will need to move in a forward direction. If your attacker is behind you, you will need to attack as you turn to face them. When standing face-to-face with your attacker, open your hand and strike straight forward, hitting the base of the nose and shoving it back.  Throw your weight into the attack in order to apply the most force. This move causes your attacker's head to snap back, pinching the nerves of the upper spinal column and, if done with enough force, causing the opponent to black out. If the attacker is behind you, bend and lift your arm so that your elbow points toward the attacker's face. Rotate your upper body enough to throw your elbow into the side of the attacker's nose. The center side of the nose, on either side, is another pressure point of the body. If you strike hard enough, you can cause the nose to break and the attacker to fall unconscious.

SUMMARY: Assess the best way to strike depending on your position. Strike with the heel of your palm from the front. Strike with your elbow if the attacker is behind you.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Cut or tear 10 strips of foil that are about 4 in × 3 in (10.2 cm × 7.6 cm). The pieces should be big enough to cover your entire nail, plus a little extra, since you'll have cotton on your nail as well.  Since you'll be wrapping all your nails at once, it's easiest to prepare your foil ahead of time. You may also want to set out your cotton balls at this time. If you don't want to use a whole cotton ball on each nail, cut 5 cotton balls in half, instead. In order to fully dissolve the stain, allow the acetone plenty of time to work. However, don't leave the acetone on longer than 10 minutes—it's a harsh chemical, and it could lead to skin irritation if you leave it on too long. While you wait, try watching TV, listening to the radio, or another fun hands-free activity so you don't get too bored! After the 10 minutes, take all of the wraps off of your fingers. Wash your hands with soap and warm water, but don't scrub too hard, as your skin may be sensitive from the acetone. It may take a while for the smell of the acetone to fully fade.
Summary: Cut 10 pieces of foil that are big enough to wrap around your fingertips. Let the acetone soak into your nails for about 10 minutes. Remove the foil and cotton, then wash your hands thoroughly.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Your phone can be a powerful tool for capturing unique sounds. Snag samples of natural features, like rain or birds, snippets of catchy conversation, and music being played in the distance on a still day. Download sound packs from the website of your DAW producer. Ask to sample local bands, musical friends, and others.  Organize your music library in an orderly system, much like you'd organize physical files. Use headings like "brass," "percussion," and "acoustic guitars." Because of the wide variety in some categories, you may want to add subcategories under "master" headings. For example, you might separate "high-hats" and "ride cymbals" under the master heading for "percussion." Plugins add new qualities to existing programs, like added on search engine features in your web browser. Music production plugins can be used for sound many purposes, like in sound editing, as a DAW, as a supplemental synthesizer, and more. Audio editors help you remove static from recorded tracks, modify sound parameters (frequency) to reduce or adjust distortion, add effects, and more. Some highly ranked free audio editors that are useful for gaining familiarity with them include:   Audacity is a powerful sound editing program that, even though free, manages to exceed some pay-to-use editing programs. It comes with a comprehensive manual and is approachable for beginners.  Free Audio Editor has a clear user interface that makes this editor less intimidating. This program has an array of pre-made filters for things like breath and background noise reduction.  Free MP3 Cutter and Editor is an excellent choice for simple edits or light finishing. Though somewhat less robust, this editor is great for things like splitting one long MP3 into multiple segments.
Summary:
Build your sound library. Make use of plugins to save money when starting out. Familiarize yourself with audio editors.