Problem: Article: The cause of thick toenails can be difficult to determine just by looking at your feet. If you notice your nails becoming thick or changing color, visit your doctor. Your doctor will likely ask you questions about your lifestyle and other health problems you may have, and may take a sample to send to a lab for testing to see if you have a fungal infection.  Thick toenails are most commonly caused by a fungal infection known as onychomycosis. Thickening of the nail can also be caused by repeated injury to the toenail. This is often seen in athletes, but it can also be the result of wearing improperly-fitting shoes. Other causes of thick toenails include aging and underlying conditions like psoriasis and diabetes. If you are suffering from onychomycosis, your doctor will prescribe you an antifungal treatment. These can come in the form of a cream or ointment or an oral medication. Your doctor might also recommend a laser treatment to destroy the fungus. Treating severe cases of fungal infection may require the removal of the nail in order to fully treat the nail bed below. for an at-home fix for fungus. The pH level of vinegar is thought to destroy nail fungus. Fill a large bowl with an even mixture of hot water and plain vinegar. Soak your feet for up to 30 minutes at a time. If you suffer from psoriasis, a flare may affect your toenails, causing them to thicken. If you’re suffering from a flare, your doctor can prescribe steroids, which help reduce the inflammation associated with psoriasis. You may be given oral steroids, although topical creams containing steroids are used more commonly. Our toenails become thicker as we get older. Although this is a natural part of aging, you can help reduce the thickness by buffing your toenails with an emery board. If you prefer, you can have this done at a nail salon that offers pedicures. If injury is causing your toenails to become thicker, make sure you keep your toenails cut short, wear properly-fitting shoes, and try to avoid anything coming directly into contact with your toenail. If you’re an athlete, such as an ice skater, soccer player, or dancer, your feet go through a lot of high-impact moves on a regular basis. Protect your toenails by avoiding any kicks or moves that put direct pressure on them. Thick toenails can also be caused by wearing shoes that are too tight. Wear shoes that fit properly, especially when engaging in strenuous activities.
Summary: Visit your doctor to determine the cause. Use a prescription antifungal if the cause is a fungal infection. Soak your feet in vinegar Treat psoriasis flares with steroids. Buff your toenails if the cause of thickening is due to age. Avoid impact or squeezing if your toenails have thickened after an injury.

Problem: Article: Wheel wax helps protect your wheels and make them look cleaner much longer. You can measure a good amount of wax by putting it on your fingertip and then transferring it to the clean cloth. You can also protect the aluminum with a metal sealant, which works like wax to protect against oxidation. Rub with the grain of the aluminum, as you did with the aluminum polish. Cover the entire surface of the wheel with wax, reapplying wax to your cloth as necessary. Set a timer so you don’t forget to come back. The wax will seal onto the wheels to provide a protective layer while you wait. Touch the wax with your finger, and it should feel dry, making it easy to rub off with the rag. Your wheels should look super shiny, and the wax will help keep that polish in for the next week or two. You can repeat this process weekly to avoid having to polish your wheels as often. Simply rinse wheels with water, wipe them dry with a clean rag, and then apply the wax.
Summary: Place a small amount of wax on a clean cloth. Rub the wax over the entire surface of the wheel. Allow the wax to dry fully, usually for about 10-15 minutes. Wipe the wax off with a clean, dry cloth after 10-15 minutes.

Problem: Article: Grab the supplied power cable and plug it into the charging port located on one of the sides of the Chromebook. Plug the other end into a wall outlet. A Chromebook's charging port is generally a circle slightly smaller than the audio jack. Do this by pressing and holding the power button, which is located at the top right corner of or above the keyboard, until the computer powers on. The first time a Chromebook is turned on, you will be directed to its Connect screen to begin setup.
Summary: Plug the Chromebook into a power source. Turn on the Chromebook.

Problem: Article: Fasting can bring health benefits and some believe that apple fasting can be a particularly good option.  However, before you begin any fast you will need to consult with your doctor.  Your doctor will be able to tell you if you are able to safely undergo your fast.  Check with your doctor before beginning your fast to make sure it's a good fit for you.  Detox diets can make you feel better but the direct cause is unknown.  It is believe that simply avoiding unhealthy or processed foods may be responsible. Fasting can bring side effects such as fatigue or vitamin deficiency. Fasting has been shown to produce many beneficial effects on the body.  While most fasting requires you to only drink water some believe that apple fasts can also carry health benefits.  Look over some of the possible benefits of fasting to get a better understanding of what you can expect from the process:  Increased cardiovascular health. Weight loss Prevention of type 2 diabetes. Animal testing has shown a boost to longevity. Different types of apples will offer different types of nutrition and health benefits.  Before you start you will want to look for some healthier types of apples so that you can get the most out of your apple fast.  Keep some of the following information in mind when shopping for your apples:  Organic apples won't contain pesticides and in many cases additives are forbidden.  Granny smith, liberty, red delicious, honeycrisp, and braeburn are all good choices for apples that contain high levels of nutrients. Some apples such as Golden Delicious have high levels of sugar. Although it may be tempting to eat one last giant meal before starting your fast it can actually hurt your efforts.  Slowly reduce the amount of food you are eating as you enter into the fast to make it easier on your body.  Try to eat light, healthy meals three days before the fast. Avoid eating heavy foods or large meals before the fast. During the fast you are allowed to consume as many apples as you would like.  It is recommend by some that you should eat apples whenever you are hungry, without concern for how many you are consuming.  So long as you are eating only apples and drinking water you are properly apple fasting.  Eat only apples during your three day apple fast. You may also drink warm water during the fast. Some believe that drinking apple cider or apple juice are acceptable so long as they have no sugar added.
Summary:
Talk with your doctor. Learn what benefits fasting can bring with it. Get the best kind of apples. Avoid eating a large meal before starting the fast. Start your fast.