Write an article based on this "Start your course of antibiotics. Take an OTC pain medication, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Gargle with saltwater twice a day. Use of a humidifier. Take a lozenge. Contact your doctor if your symptoms continue."
article: If your doctor determines that you have the streptococcus bacteria, then you will need to take antibiotics. Antibiotics are usually taken for 10 days, although your doctor may want you to take them for shorter or longer. The most common antibiotics prescribed for strep throat include penicillin or amoxicillin. If you are allergic, your doctor may prescribe a different antibiotic such as cephalexin or azithromycin. Remember a few things when you begin your antibiotics:  Take the whole course of antibiotics, even when you feel better. Not taking the whole course can increase your chances of a recurrent and more serious infection, as the initial antibiotics may kill the weak bacteria, and the strong bacteria may survive and become resistant to the antibiotics taken. Do not skip doses. Regular antibiotics doses ensure that it works properly. Try to avoid alcohol while taking antibiotics. While alcohol won't interfere with most antibiotics, it can intensify the side-effects, making you dizzy, drowsy, and giving you a stomach upset. Be aware that some cough syrups and mouthwashes contain alcohol. Take as directed. Talk to your pharmacist about how to take the antibiotic. Depending on the antibiotic prescribed, it may work better with or without food. For example, Penicillin V should be taken on an empty stomach, while amoxicillin can be taken with or without food. Most antibiotics are taken with a glass of water. Look out for allergic reactions to antibiotics such as rash, swelling of the mouth, difficulty breathing or swallowing. If you experience any reaction, talk to your doctor and s/he can prescribe a different antibiotic. If you experience difficulty  breathing call 911 as this can be a life threatening reaction called anaphylaxis. Look out for side effects. Side effects of most antibiotics include upset stomach and diarrhea. There may be particular side effects to the antibiotic you are prescribed. This will help pain associated with the sore throat and other symptoms such as fever. Preferably, take the pain medication with food. This will help to ease the symptoms of strep throat. Mix about ¼ teaspoon of salt into a tall glass of warm water. Take the saltwater in the back of your mouth, lift your head back, and gargle for 30 seconds. Spit the salt water out after the back of your throat is coated. Drink plenty of fluids. Drinking warm, throat-soothing tonics such as lemon tea or tea with honey can help relieve the symptoms of strep throat. In addition, fluids and water keep you hydrated, which helps you to heal more efficiently. A humidifier cycles dry air through moist air. This creates air that is easier and more soothing to breathe.  If you don't have a humidifier handy, you can create a makeshift humidifier by bringing a pot of water to boil and letting it steam in a room you're inhabiting. If using a humidifier, be careful not to overdo it. A little bit of moisture in your air is good. Too much moisture isn't. Too much moisture can help create perfect conditions for certain mold and fungus, aggravating symptoms, and possibly even delaying recuperation. Throat lozenges or sprays are available over the counter at pharmacies and can help relieve sore throats. These may contain local anesthetics or antiseptics and offer symptomatic relief. It is important to contact your doctor if your symptoms are do not improve within a few days (48 hours) or if symptoms worsen. This could mean your antibiotic is not working. In addition, contact your doctor if you experience any side effects.

Write an article based on this "Shop the perimeter of the grocery store. Choose whole, unprocessed fruits and vegetables. Purchase meat and seafood that is minimally processed. Be wary of the dairy case. Stick to minimally processed items in the freezer aisles. Be mindful when shopping in the aisles."
article: This is a common saying that refers to mainly shopping and purchasing foods from the sections the line a grocery store's walls.  This may help you avoid some preservatives.  Many health professionals recommend shopping the perimeter of the store as many of these foods are less processed and are typically considered "whole foods." The main sections on the perimeter include:  the produce section with fruits and vegetables, the meat/deli counter, the seafood counter, the dairy case and also eggs and the frozen sections. Most foods in the aisles are much more processed and will also most likely have varying amounts of additives. The produce section will have the most whole foods that are minimally processed.  Typically fresh fruits and vegetables do not contain.  Stock up on these foods to help decrease or avoid additives. Note that not all items in the produce section will be preservative-free.  Items like pre-washed, pre-cut fruits and vegetables may have some additives to maintain freshness or color. Raw nuts and seeds are also good options for avoiding preservatives. These may be available in bulk bins near the produce or in a separate bulk section of your store. The meat, deli, and seafood counter will have a bigger range of processed items compared to the produce section.  Try to stick to meats that are uncooked and in their more natural state, such as raw, whole chicken, raw beef or raw fish. For example, instead of pre-cooked chicken breasts, purchase an entire chicken or chicken breasts raw and prepare them yourself.  Or instead of buying turkey deli meat, purchase a turkey breast to roast and slice yourself. Also, don't always forego frozen items.  Many times frozen meats and seafood do not contain additives because the freezing keeps them fresh and prevents spoilage. The dairy and egg case is another area that has a wide range of processing and amounts of additives.  Eggs typically will be preservative and additive free as you cannot add anything to shelled eggs.  They do range in what the chickens are fed and how they were raised.  Also, liquid eggs and liquid egg whites may contain additives. You may want to consider avoiding dairy foods with added sugars or flavorings and buy plain or unflavored items.  For example, buy plain yogurt instead of fruited yogurts. Cheeses like sliced or shredded cheese may have some additives to prevent the cheese from sticking to itself.  Try buying blocks of cheese and slicing or grating cheese yourself. Also, watch out for highly processed cheeses, such as American cheese and Velveeta. The freezer aisles can contain very processed foods and minimally processed items.  Be smart on what you choose.  Many frozen fruits and vegetables are minimally processed and contain little to no additives or preservatives.  Make sure you read the label to double check. Frozen fruits and vegetables that come with a sauce or gravy will have additives.  Avoid these if you don't want to consume preservatives. Most other frozen foods will be processed and contain additives.  Minimize these in your diet or avoid them all together if desired. It will be difficult to purchase only foods from the perimeter to the store.  When purchasing items from the inner aisles, be careful about what you choose.  Try to avoid the aisles that contain candy, chips, crackers, cereals or cookies.  These foods are guaranteed to be processed and contain a significant amount of additives. If you're going to buy canned vegetables or meats, choose those with no salt added.  Canning does a great job at preserving foods and therefore many of these items contain minimal additives. For items like salad dressing, condiments or sauces, read the labels for those that contain more natural ingredients and less additives.  This is a popular request by consumers, so with a little extra time with the labels, you should be able to find appropriate substitutes.

Write an article based on this "Bring your pet to the bathing area. Brush your pet. Trim your pet's nails. Place cotton balls in your pet's ears. Get your pet completely wet. Shampoo your pet. Rinse your pet completely. Dry your pet. Give him plenty of praise."
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If you have a dog, it is important not to call him to where you are. He will be expecting something positive when he comes to you, and may be very disappointed that you called him for something as unpleasant as a bath. It is preferable to either pick him up and carry him to the bathing spot (if he's small enough), or walk him there.  You can pick up your cat, but he may run and hide from you if he knows that you are about to give him a bath. Entice him out of his hiding spot with a treat. Do not be surprised if your pet becomes resistant once he realizes where he is going. If this happens, do not raise your voice. Be gentle yet firm with him, since bathing him will be necessary to remove the urine smell. Once you get to the bathing area, it may be helpful to give your pet a treat or two. If you are bathing your pet in the tub, place a towel in the tub before he gets in. Brushing your pet will remove any tangles or matted fur. Doing this before you bathe him is very important—trying to brush through tangles or mattes is next to impossible when your pet's coat is soaked with water. Start from your pet's neck and slowly work your way down to his tail. If your pet's nails have not been trimmed in a while, your pet could easily use his nails to scratch you while you are bathing him. If you are comfortable with doing so, trim your dog's or cat's nails. If you have to use styptic powder on any of the nails to stop bleeding, wait until the bleeding has stopped before bathing him. Keeping water out of your pet's eyes, ears, and face will be important when you are bathing him. If your pet will let you, place one or two cotton balls in each ear. If he doesn't like having cotton balls in his ears, use extra care to avoid getting water in his ears. Remember to take the cotton balls out of his ears when you have finished bathing him. If you are using a hose or handheld shower head to bathe your pet, make sure that the water pressure is not too forceful. You can also use a large plastic pitcher to pour water over him. If you are giving your pet a bath inside, make sure that the water is no hotter than lukewarm.  You may not be able to adjust the temperature of the water if you are bathing your pet outside. To get your pet comfortable with the sensation of getting wet, put the water on his back and shoulders first. Once he has relaxed, wet his neck and work your way back to his tail. Place a generous amount of shampoo in your palm and use your fingers to gently work the shampoo into your pet's coat and skin, starting from his neck and working your way back. By working back from his neck, you will prevent any fleas from moving up his body towards his face and head.  You will probably need to shampoo your pet more than once to get the urine smell out. Keep in mind that shampoo has the tendency to strip the skin and coat of natural oils, so you do not want to shampoo him too many times. Use a washcloth dampened with plain water (no shampoo- bold) to wash your pet's face.  Talking with your pet in calming voice and offering him occasional treats will help make the bathing process more enjoyable for him. Be careful not to get the shampoo in your pet's eyes. Shampoo residue can make your pet feel itchy, so you want to make sure that you rinse out all of the shampoo before drying him. If you are bathing your dog, be mindful that your his hair is thicker than your own, so you will need to take extra time to work your fingers through his hair when rinsing out the shampoo.  You will know when you have rinsed out all of the shampoo when you no longer see any suds in the water that you are using to rinse him. Consider giving your pet a quick sniff after you have finished rinsing him to see if you can smell urine. If you still smell urine, consider shampooing and rinsing him again. If you placed a piece of steel wool in the bathtub drain, remove and discard the steel wool after you have finished rinsing him off. If you are bathing your cat, wrap her snugly in a towel and dry her off in a warm, draft-free location in your home. You may need more than one towel to dry off your dog, depending on his size. If you know that your dog is going to want to shake as soon as you finish rinsing him off, you can try gently holding his muzzle with your thumb and forefinger—a dog cannot shake his body if you hold his muzzle still.  You can let go of his muzzle once he is at least somewhat dry. If you are using a blow dryer to dry your pet, set it on one of the cooler settings to prevent thermal damage to his skin.  Your dog may be tempted to bolt and rub on something (e.g., furniture, carpet, ground) as soon as you have finished drying him off. Consider keeping him in a relatively confined area, such as the kitchen, until he is completely dry. Reward your pet with a generous amount of positive reinforcement. This can be a combination of treats, new toys, verbal praise, and extra playtime.