Make an appointment with your general practitioner or an endocrinologist. They will likely run a series of blood tests to determine if you are GH deficient. Sometimes low GH levels can be connected with other conditions as well, such as Turner Syndrome. Your doctor can also discuss possible safe treatment and care options with you.  Your doctor may take multiple blood samples to test for insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) levels.  Keep in mind that it is normal for your GH levels to lower as you age. GH injections are available by prescription if you are diagnosed by a doctor. They are given via a pen-like device and are relatively pain free. The injections are usually given around bedtime and are usually successful at boosting the production of GH overnight. Injections may be combined with oral supplements as part of a larger GH therapy program. Be aware that GH injections provided outside of a doctor’s prescription are illegal and highly dangerous. You can also take supplements as part of a broader hormonal therapy program. You will want to discuss this with your doctor and they can either write you a prescription or direct you toward certain brands. Some amino acid supplements, such as arginine, come in an oral form. You may need to take a higher dose in order to see results, so make sure to consult with a doctor for safety.  For example, a sample dosage of arginine could be between five to nine grams after each work-out session.  Before you start supplements, your doctor should do a complete blood count. As you take the supplements, visit your doctor to monitor your liver enzymes, just in case there is a problem. There is no one pill that is an immediate HGH cure-all. The same goes for any creams advertised as an instant GH boost. Creams are considered only minimally effective at boosting GH. When in doubt, talk with your doctor about any treatments and verify that they are medically sound before proceeding.

Summary: Meet with a doctor. Get injections. Take hormonal supplements. Beware of scams.


You can use just a brass lacquer polishing cloth. If desired, add a small amount of spray furniture wax. Avoid wash clothes, paper towels and any cleaning product not specifically made for brass instrument care. You can safely tighten loose rod screws, but be careful not to over-torque them. Specialty swabs, pad savers and bell brushes can be washed lightly by hand with a small amount of soap. Each should last years if cleaned regularly. It should look, feel, and play beautifully! When in doubt, consult a professional.

Summary: Polish the body. Tighten loose screws. Clean your cleaners. Reassemble your saxophone.


If you can't afford lessons, video tutorials are a great alternative. While they're not as helpful as learning from a teacher, tutorials can teach you basic ballet if you practice several days a week. Look for tutorials for moves you want to try, then follow along carefully.  Subscribe to ballet channels that you find helpful. Keep in mind that you'll likely need lessons if you're wanting to become an advanced dancer. However, video tutorials are a great way to start and can help you enjoy ballet as a hobby. Video lessons are available on DVD or streaming sites. These lessons are taught by professional teachers, so they can teach you advanced moves. It won't be the same as working one-on-one with an instructor, but these lessons will help you develop your dancing technique.  Look for video workouts online. Watch a preview of the workout before you buy it to see if you can follow the instruction. Pick a video that's at your level. If you're a beginner, look for a step-by-step video to help you learn. Attending classes with an instructor allows you to get feedback on your form so you can make improvements. Additionally, you'll learn ballet faster and safely proceed to more advanced moves. Attending classes will also give you the opportunity to learn choreography and perform in front of an audience. Look for classes in your area by searching online. If you've been practicing at home and can't afford classes, ask the school if they have a scholarship or internship program. You may be able to earn a scholarship if you show talent and dedication, or you might be able to get a class discount if you help out around the studio.

Summary: Watch ballet tutorials online using sites like YouTube. Follow along with a video lesson. Take classes in person for personalized instruction.


Wipe off any old residue using a grate scraper or paper towel, if necessary. Coat the rack with oil using a paper towel so that the duck breast won't stick to the grate.  You can also spray the grill rack with cooking spray, but the grill can't be warm or turned on when you do this because the can is flammable. Use oils such as canola, peanut, soy, or corn. Turn one side on so that it’s set to medium-high, and the other side so that it’s on low-medium. Do this before starting to grill so that the grill has time to heat up.  Give the grill roughly 5 minutes to preheat. If you're using a charcoal grill, set it up so that the coals are on 1 side, creating 2 different zones of heat. If you're cooking super small duck breasts, they may be completely done cooking after only being on the hot side of the grill. If you didn’t sear the skin first, simply put the duck breast right on the grill. Place it skin-side down and grill it for 5-7 minutes, or until the skin is browned. The skin should also be slightly crispy. Use tongs to turn over the duck breast so that the other side gets a chance to cook. If desired, you can coat the duck breast with a sauce or glaze before flipping it, and then coat it again once you move it to the cool side. Smaller duck breasts will be done at this point, but larger ones might not be. Let the duck breast continue to cook on the cooler side of the grill until completely cooked. The internal temperature should be about 130 °F (54 °C).  You can check the internal temperature using a meat thermometer. If you don’t have a meat thermometer, do a simple touch test. If the duck breast feels like your forehead does when you touch it, it’s well done. If it feels like your cheek, it’s rare. Avoid cutting into the duck breast—it needs to sit for at least 5 minutes after it's done cooking while it's still completely intact. Move the duck breast to a plate after it’s done grilling, placing it skin-side up and uncovered. Wait 5-10 minutes  before slicing it open with a sharp knife and beginning to eat. Letting the duck breast sit for awhile before cutting it will help distribute the temperature evenly and spread the moisture around.
Summary: Clean and oil the grate to prevent the duck breast from sticking. Set up a hot side and cool side of the grill. Move the duck breast from the pan to the hot side of the grill. Flip the duck breast over to grill for 2-3 more minutes. Switch the duck breast to the cooler side of the grill. Let the duck breast sit for at least 5 minutes before cutting it.