Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Wear loose-fitting clothing and accessories. Avoid taking blood pressure readings in the affected arm. Avoid extreme temperature changes. Elevate your arm while resting.

Answer: Avoid wearing or carrying anything that compresses or squeezes your affected arm and/or hand. Tight sleeves or bracelets can constrict circulation in your arm, contributing to fluid build up which can lead to lymph node swelling. Forcing the affected arm or shoulder to bear excessive weight can also contribute to lymphedema. Be sure to carry a light bag or purse and avoid handling heavy bags, (especially avoid carrying them on the shoulder or the crook of your arm) to minimize pressure and constriction on your arm. Blood pressure cuffs measure your blood pressure by constricting around your arm, temporarily stopping circulation. Since, to avoid lymphedema, you want to maintain healthy, free circulation in your arm, it's a bad idea to take blood pressure readings in the affected arm, which can contribute to further swelling and fluid buildup. Try to avoid exposing yourself to extreme temperatures, which can disrupt normal circulation to your arm. For instance, it's recommended that you avoid using hot tubs, saunas or steam baths. When you bathe, use warm or lukewarm (rather than hot or cold) water.  Also avoid burning or irritating the affected arm in any way by exposing it to extreme temperatures, which can increase fluid buildup . Apply sunscreen at least SPF 15 during the day. This prevents sunburns, which can irritate the skin on the affected arm (and, in extreme cases of lymphedema, even cause the skin to break down). When sitting for a long period of time or sleeping, you may want to elevate the affected arm. Use a pillow, another  similarly-sized object, or a medical arm support to prop your arm in a position that has it comfortably resting above your heart. This will naturally and safely decrease the the circulation to your arm, helping to minimize fluid buildup. Be sure to avoid lying on the affected arm for an extended period of time. If needed, pack extra pillows behind your back or around your sides to prevent yourself from unconsciously turning over while you sleep.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Demonstrate how your mouth should move for each vowel. Use a Taco Bell menu. Create a Spanish sing a long.

Answer: Draw a bowl-shaped line on the board, like a smile. Write the vowels in a row, from left to right, just under the line, in this order: “i, e, a, o,u”.  Label or draw the end with “i” so it is the front of the mouth and the end with the “u” so it is the back of the mouth at the entrance to the throat. Don’t worry about drawing this well, as long as it is looks relatively clear and easy to see. If you are skilled enough to draw a sagittal view, go for it. A sagittal view is a cut-away view that shows the head, mouth, nose, and neck, like the ones you might see in a doctor’s office. Ask your student to listen as you pronounce the five pure vowels, with no breaks or coming up for air, moving your mouth and lips in a slow, exaggerated way as you speak. The “i” sound should be pronounced with your lips spread wide like a toothy smile but as you move to the “u” sound, your lips should tighten into a smoochy pucker. This may elicit a few giggles or laughs, but that’s fine, as long as it makes them pay attention to the movement of your mouth. Make sure you stress the movement of your tongue as you model the vowels. The tongue should begin in the forward position at the “i” sound, raise up as you continue through the vowels, go into a relaxed position as you say “a” and then back up towards your throat on the “u” sound. Once you have shown this to your student a few times, ask them to try it on their own. Have them practice moving their mouth in a slow, exaggerated way as they say each vowel. You can use any restaurant you’d like, but choosing a familiar fast food chain like Taco Bell may help your student ease into the activity.  Make photocopies of a menu from Taco Bell and give it to your student. Have the student read the items aloud, pronouncing the words as they normally would in English. Then, have the student re read the items with the correct Spanish vowels. Ask your student to circle at least five spots they mispronounced and then discuss these issues with them. Create a list on the board of all the words the student had trouble with. Focus on helping the student re read the menu with the correct pronunciation of the Spanish vowels they circled and had a hard time with. As a fun follow-up to this activity, take your student to an authentic Spanish restaurant and have them order foods with Spanish names they may not know (and with the correct pronunciation, of course). Use an existing Spanish sing a long online or build your own using a blackboard and chalk or a dry erase pen.  Write out the lyrics to a Spanish song that uses many vowel words on the blackboard. Make sure there is enough room between each line of the song so the student can read the lyrics clearly. As you point to each word in the song, have the student try to read the word out loud. Eventually, have the student string together each word to read or sing aloud one line of the song. Encourage them to continue until they can sing one verse or section of the song. Offer suggestions on their pronunciation and how they can improve their vowel sounds. If there is a recorded version of the song you chose, play it for the student so they are aware of the proper pronunciation of the vowel sounds.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Floss your teeth once a day before bed. Floss your teeth before brushing to help get your teeth cleaner. Try other flossing options if using floss is hard for you.

Answer: You only need to floss once a day, and it’s best to avoid over-flossing, which can damage your gums. It’s best to floss at night when you brush your teeth before bed. This way, food particles and plaque don’t sit on your teeth all night. If you have food caught between your teeth, it’s okay to do an extra flossing to remove the food particles. When you floss, you dislodge food particles and plague. It may be helpful to floss your teeth before you brush so that you can scrub away the food and plague that come out from between your teeth. You may find that this gets your teeth cleaner. Different dentists will give different advice about when to floss, so ask your dentist when they recommend that you floss. Depending on your unique needs, they may recommend you floss after you brush. Flossing is very important for your oral health, so it’s important that you do it every day. However, you might find it hard to do it correctly. Fortunately, you may be able to find a product that works better for you than floss. Try the following:  Floss holders, which are small Y-shaped sticks that hold floss, may help if you’re struggling to hold the floss. "Superfloss," which expands in larger spaces and contracts to fit through smaller spaces, might help if you have wide gaps between some of your teeth. Floss threaders make it easier for you to clean around dental work. A water flosser sprays your teeth with water to help remove extra debris, but it’s not a substitute for flossing.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Take rest. Make a Plan. Meditate Choose a place of your choice for concentration. If you want to master the arts of concentration, develop a controlled and balanced diet. Exercise frequently Take breaks and mix up your environment. Know that practice makes perfect.

Answer:
The biggest factor affecting concentration is rest and this has been approved by research. Concentration requires your mind to be calm. But your mind will be scattered if you are not well-rested. Make sure that you get the right amount of sleep at the right time. Also have regular sleep time, and this can be the key step for concentrating. Sleeping too much is also not ideal. Oversleeping disrupts your natural rhythm and can make you lazy. Avoid this by having an alarm clock to wake you up in time. Always have a plan for whatever you are up to. When you sit down to work without a plan, you may easily get caught in activities like checking emails, Instant messaging (chatting), and browsing the web. Without a purpose, you are wasting your time. You’ll find yourself distracted by a variety of nagging thoughts instead of devoting all your attention to one important task. To avoid this, make a clear plan that meets your needs beforehand. Take 5 or 10 minutes break in between, and use this time to check email, and then close your inbox and move on to your most important task. When making a plan be sure to allocate enough time for entertainment, studies, and sleep. . The practice of meditation will definitely improve our powers of concentration. Actually, when we try to meditate, it is concentration that is the first thing we need to master. A daily period of meditation gives us the chance to work specifically on concentration techniques. Obviously, some places are better than others. School libraries, study lounges, and private rooms are the best. Above all, the place that you choose should not be distracting. Try to stay away from other people if you want to concentrate on your work. Overeating creates a huge load of digestion and can make you feel uncomfortable and sleepy. Eating light and healthy meals can help you maximize your ability to concentrate. As Thomas Jefferson said, we rarely regret eating too little. It’s likely you’ll find that you need less food to satisfy yourself than you think. . The ability to concentrate depends a lot upon our physical well-being. If we are tired, unhealthy, and afflicted by numerous minor ailments, concentration will be more difficult. Of course, concentration is still possible, but it is just more difficult. However, we have to try to make life easy for ourselves; we need to give a high priority to our physical health:  Getting sufficient sleep Staying physically fit Maintaining healthy weight Getting regular exercise Continuous work in the same place can drive anyone crazy. Taking constant breaks can solve the problem. This will make you active and more interested in your topic. Concentration is an activity like any other. Clearly the more we practice, the better our concentration will become. We wouldn’t expect to be a strong runner without doing some training. Similarly, concentration is like a muscle, the more we exercise the stronger it becomes.