INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The ingredients in your makeup may be contributing to your dry skin problem. If you can go without makeup, that would be best, but if you don't want to stop wearing it, consider switching to oil-based makeup that doesn't contain alcohol and other harsh ingredients. Look for makeup composed of ingredients like coconut oil, shea butter, almond oil, beeswax, and other all-natural items that won't dry out your skin - in fact they'll nourish it. The sun's rays can dry out your skin. Once the healthy glow fades, the skin begins to flake and fall off. A certain amount of sun is a good thing, but it's important to protect yourself from getting burned. As someone with dry skin, however, you need to watch what ingredients your sunscreen contains. Alcohols and other chemicals can dry out your skin, so look for all-natural sunscreens.  Consider wearing a hat instead of sunscreen, or doubling up and wearing both. It's the old-fashioned way to protect your face from the sun, and it works.  After sun exposure, moisturize your skin right away with aloe and other rich moisturizers. The items you ingest have a big impact on the health of your skin. If you want your skin to look hydrated, healthy and glowing, adopt the following good habits. Not only will your facial skin look better, but your whole body will also feel healthier:  Drink a lot of water. If you're dehydrated, it'll show up in your skin. Eat vitamin-rich foods, especially healthy fats like omega-3 fatty acids. These are found in fish, fish oil, avocados, and nuts. Don't smoke, drink too much alcohol or take drugs. Tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs have a big effect on your skin. They can dry it out and make it look older than your true age. Cut back on these products for healthier skin.

SUMMARY: Examine your makeup routine. Protect your face from the sun. Be healthy from the inside out.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Every straw sounds different. It may even sound just like a clarinet!

SUMMARY: Blow into the "reed" similarly to a woodwind such as an oboe.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Start by going dairy-free for several days. Then choose a day to attempt consuming one specific dairy product (for instance, eat cheese that day but no other dairy). Keep track of your symptoms. This way you can determine if there are certain products that do not upset your stomach. Very few people have such severe intolerance that they cannot eat dairy at all.  Swiss, cheddar, and other hard cheeses have lower lactose and might cause fewer symptoms than soft cheese like ricotta and brie. Some people who are lactose intolerant can eat yogurt without a problem because of the bacteria cultures in it.  Low-fat and fat-free ice cream, hard cheese, cottage cheese, and yogurt contain less lactose per serving than milk. Some people who cannot drink milk can tolerate these other products in moderation. Do not overwhelm your body with lactose. Try to limit drinking milk to 4 ounces at a time (118 ml) or less. Drink low-fat or fat-free milk instead of whole milk. It’s likely that you can have some amount of dairy, and just have to discover your limit. Start with a very small serving of one dairy product, and if you do not have any symptoms, then try a larger serving the next day. With trial and error, you can determine what you can eat, and how much of it, without symptoms. There’s no “cure” for lactose intolerance, but you may be able to make symptoms tolerable or even non-existent. Eliminate dairy products from your diet, and then begin to introduce them slowly. You may be able to help your body acclimate to increasing levels of dairy. You’re less likely to get symptoms if you have dairy with other food. Taking dairy with meals makes it easier for your body to digest everything, and will likely cause fewer symptoms for you than just having dairy on its own. Because lactose intolerance is so prevalent, many grocery stores carry lactose-reduced or lactose-free products. These generally do not taste any different than regular dairy products. Lactose-free products shouldn’t cause you any stomach upset; whether or not you get symptoms from lactose-reduced products depends on your body and how much lactose is still in the product. Lactaid is a brand that sells many different types of lactose-free dairy products, such as milk, ice cream, cottage cheese, and eggnog. Lactase is the enzyme that breaks down lactose in your body (most people are lactose intolerant because their body doesn’t have enough lactase). You can get tablets or drops from your drug store, usually over-the-counter, which contain lactase. These products come in different forms. Some you take as a tablet before eating lactose; others are liquids or powders that you add to dairy products.  SureLac and Lactaid are some examples, but there are more. Some brands of milk even contain the lactase enzyme to minimize the lactose in milk; look for this on the label. Using these products can be helpful if you’re unsure of the lactose content of a meal, like if you’re eating at a restaurant.  These products don’t help everyone who is lactose intolerant. Some people are lactose intolerant for a different reason than lactase deficiency. In their natural state, probiotics are tiny organisms that live in your gut and help you digest food and keep your intestines healthy. You can also get probiotics in capsule form from your pharmacy (usually over-the-counter). Taking probiotics may help ease diarrhea and symptoms of lactose intolerance, and can be tried if other treatments don’t work. Probiotics are considered generally safe, but you should still check with your doctor before taking them to make sure they won’t interfere with any other health conditions or medications you take.

SUMMARY: Test your tolerance to specific products. Stick to small servings of dairy. Increase dairy consumption gradually. Consume dairy with meals. Get products that are lactose-reduced. Include the lactose enzyme in your meal. Try taking probiotics.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Once you've drafted your speech, re-read it to make sure that you didn't leave out anything important or that you haven't unnecessarily repeated information. The more you practice saying your speech out loud, the more comfortable you'll be giving it in front of others. You can practice by reciting your speech in front of a mirror, or by asking a friend to listen to your speech and give you feedback. You don't have to memorize the speech, but it should be clear that you know what's coming next while you're speaking. Four to six minutes will fly by when you're actually giving your speech, so you should time yourself before you give it for real. You can use a clock, your watch, or your phone to time yourself, or you can ask someone else to time it for you. If a friend helps you, they can also listen for filler words like "you know," "so," and "um.” An icebreaker speech doesn't have to be super formal, it should still sound prepared.

SUMMARY:
Re-read your speech. Practice giving your icebreaker at home. Time your speech.