INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Worm infections tend to get worse the longer they are left untreated.  An infection with a great number of adult worms, known as a “heavy” infection, can have adverse effects on a dog's overall well-being, so identifying worms before the infection becomes “heavy” is the best approach.  Some canine worm infections can cause gastrointestinal illnesses such as diarrhea. Some worm infections can ultimately lead to a dog's death, particularly with heart or lungworms. Particularly if you live in a high-risk area with many mosquitoes, you should give your dog a monthly heartworm preventative.  Heartworm preventatives require a prescription.  Most vets require a negative heartworm test to write a heartworm preventative prescription. Many heartworm preventatives are meat-flavored and chewable, making them easier to administer. Because some worms are transferred by fleas, keeping your dog free of fleas with a regular flea treatment can help him stay free of worms as well.  Some companies make a combination heartworm and flea treatment in one chewable pill. It is also possible to administer a monthly topical flea treatment.  This is usually squeezed onto the dog's scruff, at the back of his neck. Ensuring that your dog stays away from environments that are most conducive to worms can help eliminate the need for de-worming.  Keep your dog away from warm, grassy areas shared with other dogs who have not been de-wormed. Do not let your dog come into contact with wild or prey animals. Avoid warm, humid climates that have high populations of bugs such as fleas or mosquitoes. Do not let your dog eat or rub themselves in the feces of other dogs or wild animals. If your dog has worms, you may need to administer a de-wormer.  A precise worming protocol depends on the individual pet's risk factors, and is best discussed with your veterinarian.   Most de-wormer is a powdery substance that can be mixed into the dog's food or another vehicle such as plain yogurt (consult your vet before feeding your dog food made for humans). Most de-wormers need to be administered only once, but if your veterinarian prescribes fenbendazole, you'll need to administer it repeatedly over the course of several days. Fenbendazole is a very gentle de-wormer frequently used for young puppies. Be sure to read the directions on the package of de-wormer and consult your vet before giving your dog any kind of medication. Having your dog checked regularly by a veterinarian will keep her in generally good health.  The vet will have the opportunity to identify problems before they become extreme and cause lasting harm to your canine companion.

SUMMARY: Identify and treat worms promptly. Administer a monthly heartworm preventative. Keep your dog free of fleas. Restrict your dog's access to harmful environments. Administer a de-wormer if necessary. Maintain regular veterinary visits.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: To start, remove the shower curtain from the wall in your bathroom. Then, place it in  your washing machine. Make sure you remove any metal hooks that may be on the shower curtain before placing it in your washing machine. This helps prevent the shower curtain or liner from wrinkling, sticking to itself, and being torn apart in the machine. The towels also scrub the shower curtain while the washing machine is going. Take one to two white towels and throw them into the washing machine. The towels you use should be clean. Add the normal amount of laundry detergent you would use for a load of laundry. From there, add half a cup to a cup of baking soda. Bigger shower curtains will require more baking soda. Turn on your washing machine. Select the highest cleaning level. Wash your shower curtain in warm water. For mildly dirty shower curtains, you do not need anything other than baking soda and detergent. However, if there is a lot of mildew and other stains on your curtain, add bleach. After adding your baking soda and detergent, turn the machine on. Pour in half a cup of bleach as the washer fills with water. Only add bleach if your shower curtain is white or transparent. When the washing machine switches to the rinse cycle, open the machine. Pour in a half cup to a cup of the distilled vinegar. Restart the machine and allow it finish the cycle. Never dry a shower curtain. Instead, hang it back up in the shower after it's done in the washing machine. It should drip dry on its own from there.
Summary: Place the shower curtain or liner into your washing machine. Place one or two towels into the washing machine. Add baking soda and detergent. Start the machine. Use bleach for built-up stains. Add vinegar during the rinse cycle. Hang the shower curtain or liner to drip-dry.

Heating the garment beyond recommended settings may cause damage to the material.  Some materials, such as polyester, may actually melt if overheated. This method involves direct heat and runs a higher risk of damaging the garment than other methods. After you have removed the transfer and residue, launder the garment as you normally do.  Be sure to do this if you used any kind of chemical to remove leftover residue, as chemicals may irritate or harm your skin.
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One-sentence summary -- Check the garment care instructions. Wash the garment as usual.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you find that you have too much energy during the day, you may be consuming some form of a stimulant.  Try to reduce your coffee intake. This is the most popular stimulant used by adults. You may think that you need your morning coffee in order to power through the day. Chances are, if you feel really hyper throughout the day, you may be overloading. Try cutting back on your coffee. Go from 3 to 2 cups a day and see if there is a change. If you are more of a tea drinker, do the same for tea. Caffeinated sodas can also be the culprit. Reduce the amount of soda you drink in a day. Drink water instead. Eat less chocolate. Just like with coffees, teas, and sodas, chocolate won’t necessarily lead to hyperactivity, but it can certainly give you a rush of energy that may be interpreted as such. The primary concern with sugars is that they get into your bloodstream quickly. So if you eat a lot of sugary foods, you are constantly feeding your body a source of quick-burning energy. If you normally get really hyper after lunch, reduce the amount of sugar you take in at lunch. See if this helps. Many parents and medical practitioners agree that lab created colors and additives may lead to slightly higher levels of hyperactivity in children. There is no definitive study that points to artificial coloring or additives as a cause of hyperactivity. Studies that do exist rely on subjective findings, in part, because they have to rely on parents to describe the changes in their own children. Other opponents point to the fact that most food items with artificial ingredients are also loaded down with sugar. The stimulant sugar may be the cause of the increased hyperactivity. Eat a lot of fish, like salmon and tuna. Many leafy green vegetables also contain fatty acids. These fatty acids facilitate the transfer of neurotransmitters in the brain. When your neurotransmitters function improperly, it can cause hyperactivity and loss of concentration. Oftentimes, omega-3 fatty acid deficiency and ADHD are mistaken for one another. Since your body cannot create these fatty acids, it is necessary for you to include them in your diet. Since nicotine is a stimulant, you may be getting an unneeded energy boost during your smoke breaks. Try skipping cigarette breaks at points in the day when you might otherwise feel hyper. If the above steps don’t help to alleviate hyperactivity, see a nutritionist. They can examine your particular diet and then suggest specific alterations to help your hyperactivity, energy crises.

SUMMARY:
Avoid stimulants like caffeine. Eat fewer sugary foods. Eat foods without artificial coloring and additives. Consume foods high in omega-3 fatty acids. Stop smoking. Talk to a nutritionist.