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If your nose is stuffed up but not dripping, or mucus isn't coming out easily when you blow your nose, don't force it. Your impulse may be to blow your nose until you expel some mucus, but it's best if you leave the tissues alone. Only blow your nose when it is running. Drinking lots of fluids when you’re sick can help clear up a stuffy nose. Stick with plain water, herbal tea, or broth and keep a water bottle or mug on hand at all times to encourage hydration.  Comfortably hot beverages are especially helpful for thinning out mucus. Avoid sugary beverages like juice and soda since they don't contain any helpful nutrients or electrolytes your body needs. Sugar may also prevent your immune system from functioning properly. Stay away from caffeine, such as in coffee, as it can be dehydrating. Lying flat on your back can cause mucus to build up while you rest or sleep. Elevate your head with a few pillows or snooze in a recliner when you have a stuffy nose. If you typically sleep on your stomach or side, try sleeping on your back and elevating your head while you're sick. Irritants like cigarette smoke can make a stuffy nose worse. Avoid smoking or being around others who smoke when you’re congested. If your stuffy nose is due to allergies, do your best to avoid common allergens, like dust and pet dander. If you need help to quit smoking, speak to your doctor or contact the Quitline at 1-800-QUIT-NOW.

summary: Blow your nose gently. Hydrate yourself to thin out the mucus. Prop up your head when you’re resting. Stay away from irritants.


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Practicing your skating is important, but other types of training will give you more power and endurance. Even if you hate gym class, there are tons of other exercises that can help you.  Running will increase your lung capacity and strengthen your joints. If you run a lot, make sure that you stretch a lot, too. Pilates and yoga empower your core and help your flexibility.  If you get advice from a good trainer, weight training can power you up, too. These will increase your core’s power, and strengthen your lower body too. Best of all, you can do them with no equipment at home. Start in sneakers, socks, or barefoot. Stand with your feet hip-distance apart and your shoulders square, then follow these steps:  Lift one knee until it’s about the height of your hip. Now bring back your foot and lower your upper body until you’re in an arabesque, or T-shaped position, with one leg planted and one leg raised behind you. Bring your raised foot forward until you’re in the knee-lifted position again.  Repeat 10 times, then switch to the other foot. You can do this exercise several times a day if you feel strong enough. This is a big, soft hemisphere with a hard plastic bottom. Because the top isn’t a stable surface, it’s a wonderful tool to perfect your balance. Professional athletes, including skaters, use balance balls in all kinds of ways. Try these!  Stand about two feet away from the balance ball. Lunge forward so that your front foot is on top of the ball. Stay here for a moment, then pull back and repeat. Be careful not to overextend your lunge--this is when your knee extends farther than your front foot. Repeat 8-12 times, then switch to the other side. Start in a lunge position, then bring your back leg forward until your feet are next to each other. You might want to bring your fists back to your hips as you do this if it helps you balance. Kick the leg back again so you’re in the starting position, and repeat. Flexibility is as crucial as strength, so stretch before and after every workout, and whenever you have a few minutes to yourself. You can even stretch during TV commercials. Your gym teacher or coach probably has some favorite stretches, but here are some classics.  To stretch your hamstrings (the backs of your legs), sit on the ground with one leg extended. Bend the other leg so that its knee touches the ground, and its foot touches your other knee. Bend toward your extended foot.  To stretch your quadriceps (the fronts of your legs), stand tall on one leg, then bend the other back so that you’re holding your foot. If you have trouble balancing, tighten your core. To stretch your arms and shoulders, fold your hands behind your back. Then, flatten your hands so that your palms are facing the floor, and straighten your elbows. Just as you practice skating on a timetable, you should condition on one, as well. Try to condition twice a week or so. Make sure not to work out hard if you're too tired, and always do extra exercise after you skate, not before. Figure skaters are athletes, and all that running around over the ice can make you sweat. The cold may keep you from feeling thirsty, but you still have to stay hydrated. Try filling a 32-ounce water bottle with room-temperature water, so that you can stay hydrated without feeling shocked at an extreme temperature.

summary: Combine cardio and strength exercises. Do balancing exercises. Try a balance or Bosu ball. Stretch. Stick to a schedule. Remember to hydrate.


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Whether you are creating a blog or using YouTube, you need to have an attention-grabbing moniker. This can be something simple, such as your given name and “video game reviews” after your name, or you can build a brand from the ground up, creating an entirely new name, website graphics, and even a theme song or jingle. You can use YouTube or start a blog to create an online presence, but having some sort of venue online with which to provide your review is essential. If you start a YouTube channel, make sure you have a decent video camera and a place to set up. Some people make great money via YouTube, and have even gone so far as to make it their full-time job. This is rare, and can take years of hard work, so don’t expect a quick payout. Start reviewing new games; most people will not be interested in older ones. When a new game comes out, you can either buy it or rent it, though buying it will make making a profit difficult. When you review, touch on what makes the game great, what it is lacking in, and what type of audience it is best suited for. Know your audience. If you are targeting videogame players directly, speak or write as though you are talking to players. If you are targeting parents of videogame players, use language that explains games clearly to a novice. Encourage them to share with others if they like what they see. The best way to build your business is to get your name out there. Even if you feel embarrassed or silly, tell your family and friends what you are doing, and ask them to please share your website or channel if they like what they see. This is a simple, easy way to garner more interest in your site. In social media, hashtags are quite useful in linking your name to the names of others who are doing similar work. Whether you are using Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter to talk about your new venture, make sure you are using hashtags. .YouTube videos have the option of including ads, which can help you start out in making money, while blogs have the option of using affiliate links and programs such as Google AdSense. Although you might hope for sponsorships in the future, these programs are a great way to start out making a little bit of cash. Once you have established your presence online (think at least a few hundred followers and 6 months of consistent posting), reach out to various video game companies and offer your services as a reviewer. While you might not hear back from large-scale companies, smaller or up-and-coming companies may be just as eager to get their name out as you are. When reaching out to companies, use formal language, and always be polite. Give them links to your site or channel, and explain how many pageviews or video views you receive on a monthly basis. These numbers are important in determining how effective you would be as a means of advertisement.
summary: Create a catchy name. Set up an online presence. Begin reviewing games. Share your reviews with family and friends. Use hashtags to your advantage. Use ads to your advantage Reach out to video game companies and offer to review games.