Put a large pot on your heat source and fill it halfway full with water. Put a second pot that’s smaller inside the first pot so it’s slightly submerged in the water. Make sure the second pot is sturdy and doesn’t rock back and forth. Turn your heat to medium-high and bring the water to a boil. Using a double boiler helps prevent your wax from catching on fire. Put your trap wax in the second pot and let it melt. Use at least 5 pounds (2.3 kg) of wax so you can submerge your traps completely. Stir the wax with a stir stick to break apart any chunks while it is melting. Don’t use trap wax that contains beeswax since it’s more likely to chip after it dries. Slowly lower the trap into the wax so it doesn’t spill over the edge of the pot. Make sure the trap is completely submerged in the wax or else animals still may be able to smell it after it dries. Bend the end of the wire over the edge of the pot so it stays in place. Leave the traps in the wax for 2-3 minutes so traps heat up and absorb the wax. Wear heat-resistant gloves while you dip your traps to protect yourself from burns. Pull the wire to take the trap out of the wax, and shake off any excess that’s dripping off. Hook the wire over a sturdy post or branch so the wax can dry. Let the traps cool down and harden completely before using them. Take out the wood holding the trap open once it’s dried completely.

Summary: Put a smaller pot inside a larger pot with boiling water. Melt 5 pounds (2.3 kg) of trap wax in the second pot. Put the trap in the wax for 2-3 minutes. Hang the trap to cool and dry it.


Take a night off. There is such thing as burnout. If you burn yourself out too much, you may get depressed, and begin to see major drops in your scores. Read a book, watch a movie. Go for a stroll around the block. Getting a good eight or nine hours of sleep is essential for feeling awake and healthy the next day.

Summary: Do not study the night before the test. Get a goodnight sleep before the test.


By far the best way to treat simple, uncomplicated newborn jaundice is by exposing your infant to filtered sunlight either through a polarized window or shade in your home or by taking him outside in a covered stroller for five minutes twice daily. The infant should not be exposed to direct sunlight, but can benefit from sunlight filtered through a shade or glass specifically treated to allow blue light through while blocking ultraviolet rays. Some pediatricians are reluctant to recommend this due to the harmful effects of sun rays on sensitive infant skin; however, all over the world this is still the preferred treatment as long as parents are mindful of the amount and type of exposure. Breastmilk is important to your baby because it encourages bowel movements, which help to remove bilirubin from the baby’s system. The more your baby feeds, the more milk is produced and the more bilirubin your baby excretes.  Your doctor may suggest an increase in feeding.  A breastfed baby may be upped from eight to ten feedings per day.  Supplementation may also be suggested.   The newborn should be kept hydrated to help excrete bilirubin from their body. A formula supplement to breastfeeding may be necessary to keep your newborn hydrated. Excess loss of water can occur through the newborn’s skin. Consider working with a lactation professional to ensure the baby is feeding properly. A lactation professional can also help with supplementation. Your doctor may order light therapy for you baby either at home or in the hospital. Your baby will be placed under special lighting that emits blue-green light.  This changes the shape and structure of the bilirubin molecules so that they can be excreted in urine and stool.  The baby will be weighed each day and the levels of bilirubin in your newborn’s blood will be checked often. Your baby will wear a diaper and protective eye patches during treatment. The light isn't an ultraviolet light. A protective shield filters out ultraviolet light that may be emitted. Light therapy may be supplemented with the use of a light-emitting mattress or pad.  If standard phototherapy doesn’t work, the doctor might suggest the baby be placed on a fiber optic blanket; an additional bank of lights might be added.  Physiological jaundice (the most common form) almost never requires treatment beyond phototherapy. An exchange transfusion may be ordered by your doctor if the bilirubin levels in your baby’s blood remain high. Your newborn will receive new blood through a small plastic tube inserted into a blood vessel.  The bilirubin-heavy blood will be replaced with bilirubin-free blood reducing levels quickly.  Your baby’s condition will be closely monitored throughout the transfusion process. An exchange transfusion can take several hours. When the transfusion is completed, your baby’s blood will be tested for bilirubin.  If the levels haven’t dropped enough then the baby will undergo another transfusion. An intravenous transfusion of an immunoglobulin might help to prevent the necessity of a blood transfusion. It introduces a blood protein to the infant that that can reduce levels of antibodies. An intravenous transfusion of an immunoglobulin could decrease jaundice and eliminate the need for an exchange blood transfusion.

Summary: Treat uncomplicated jaundice with filtered sunlight. Increase daily feedings for your baby. Lower your newborn’s level of bilirubin with phototherapy. Replace the baby’s blood with blood from a matching donor.


Swallow the smallest recommended dosage with a large glass of water. A precautionary regimen of pain relievers will reduce your chances of being woken up with a splitting hangover headache.  No amount of pain pills will save you from a hangover headache if you get blasted to the point of blacking out. It’s best to just try not to overdo it in the first place. Don’t mix Ibuprofen and alcohol if you’re allergic or have ever had an adverse reaction to the medication under normal conditions. Nibble on something sweet, like a piece of fruit, granola bar, or a few peanut butter crackers. Wolfing down a quick snack before retiring for the night can be a lifesaver, especially if you didn’t eat much before you began enjoying your spirits.  Apples, bananas, and other grab-and-go fruits are a perfect pre-doze treat to maintain healthy blood sugar levels without filling you up too much. Pass on overly sugary, oily, or processed foods. These could dehydrate you or unsettle your stomach while you’re trying to sleep. Once you've got a nutritious snack and a couple Ibuprofen on your stomach, refill your glass with 8–12 fluid ounces (240–350 mL) of water and drain it completely. Make sure you finish every last drop, and repeat as many times as needed until your post-party thirst is quenched. Chances are good that you will have urinated one or more times since deciding to call it a night. Chugging a little H20 will restore vital fluids and help ensure that you don't dry out. You’ll then have a ready supply on hand if you wake up thirsty at any point. Remember, staying hydrated is one of the most important parts of recovering from a night of drinking. This is no less true around bedtime, especially since it will likely be a few hours before you take another sip. Consider putting your water in a flask or thermos so you won’t end up with a soggy mess on your hands if you happen to clumsily knock it over. Make it a point to use the restroom one last time prior to tucking yourself in, even if you don’t feel like you need to go. You probably will before long, so you might as well limit the number of unnecessary trips you’re forced to make later on.  Ideally, you should situate yourself somewhere that’s close to a bathroom. Count on having to pee at least once during the course of the night. Don’t be embarrassed if you have an accident. It doesn’t mean you’re a not a big boy or girl, it just means that the body has trouble controlling the bladder while inebriated.
Summary: Take a couple Ibuprofen when you get home to prevent headaches. Have a small snack to continue speeding up the absorption of alcohol. Drink a few more glasses of water to make sure you're fully hydrated. Leave some extra water on your bedside table just in case. Empty your bladder before you lie down.