INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Have the discussion in a neutral location, such as the living room or the kitchen. Avoid the bedroom or ones' office. Have the discussion in private without other people involved such as friends, children or parents. Avoid distractions like computers and phones, so you can each turn your attention towards the conversation at hand. Have the discussion at a time when both partners are rested and not distracted. Don’t worry about the adage, “Never go to bed angry.” It is usually better for both partners to be able to rest, calm down, and gain some perspective on the disagreement. Take breaks when necessary. Fighting, even when done fairly, is exhausting, and you will both have more productive conversations when you can clear your head. Even taking five minutes apart can make a difference. Don’t let little things build up into big things. If you are angry about something, tell your partner about it. Keep talking through problems. If you stop talking and give your partner the silent treatment, nothing is going to get resolved. Spend one-third of the time talking about your own perspective, one-third of the time listening closely and intimately (holding hands or otherwise touching each other) to your partner, and one-third mutually engaging in the dialogue at hand. Do not engage in name-calling. Even terms of endearment can be hurtful if they are used heatedly. Don’t tell your partner how they feel or how they should act or respond. Be respectful of their feelings and do not project your own feelings on them. Don’t use words like “always” and “never.” An example is, “You always do this,” or “You never do that.” These words are exaggerations and only serve to alienate your partner. Also, do not use the word “but,” as in, “I understand what you’re feeling, but…?” Do not bring up past grievances. Keep the conversation rooted in the immediate issue, so that you can address that first. Admitting when you are at fault can be a huge step in reaching compromise or resolution. Your honesty will help your partner trust you more. You should not threaten or physically hurt your partner or their belongings. If your anger feels like it’s starting to boil over, take a break, get some fresh air, and return to the conversation when you've calmed down. No human is infallible, yourself included.  Your partner might make mistakes, but if you are willing to work on your problems together and having calm discussions together, you should work towards forgiveness. If the discussion is not productive and continues to be hurtful and unresolved, you may need to bring in an objective third party. A professionally trained mediator or counselor is preferable over a family member or close friend, who may bring their own perspective to the problem and complicate the matter further.

SUMMARY: Choose an appropriate setting and time. Maintain open lines of communication. Divide the discussion into thirds. Be respectful. Remove certain words from your fighting vocabulary. Keep the discussion to the topic at hand. Take responsibility for your part in the disagreement. Remain calm and do not engage in physical violence or threats. Forgive your partner and yourself. Engage a mediator or seek professional counseling.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Ice therapy is an excellent pain reliever and anti-inflammatory treatment, as it helps numb throbbing pain very quickly. Ice can also reduce inflammation by slowing the blood flow to the site of the injury.  Use a cold pack, or wrap some ice cubes in a clean dish towel. You can also run your wrists under cold tap water for 10 minutes at a time.  Do not apply ice packs for longer than 20 minutes at a time. Remove the ice for at least 10 minutes before reapplying it.  Some people find that alternating cold and hot therapies can be effective for reducing carpel tunnel pain. To do this, alternate between an ice compress and a hot compress for one minute each, over the course of five to six minutes. If alternating between hot and cold therapies, you can repeat the treatment routine three to four times each day. Many people find that wearing a wrist splint can help reduce the wrist's movement while CTS symptoms persist. This allows the wrist to remain relatively stable in order to heal.  Splints can typically be purchased at most pharmacies without a prescription. Depending on the severity of your CTS, your doctor may recommend a specialized splint.  Many people with CTS use wrist splints at night to prevent inadvertently painful movements, such as rolling over during sleep. Rest is important to recover from any injury, as it allows the body time to heal. This is particularly important when it comes to high-use body parts like the hands and wrists. Reduce or eliminate non-required activities. Avoid doing anything strenuous with the hands or wrists as much as possible while healing from CTS. During rest, it can be helpful to elevate the forearm and hand (or both, if experiencing CTS in both wrists). Elevating an injury can help reduce swelling and inflammation by slowing down blood flow. To elevate the arms, use a pillow or a clean, rolled-up towel. It's best to sleep on your side or back when pregnant. Make sure hands are not clenched, but are in a neutral relaxed position. If sleeping on your side, you can use a pillow to rest your hand on, maintaining a neutral position. If you wake up in the middle of the night with numbness or tingling, try shaking out your hand until the pain goes away. Always make sure your wrists are not bent while sleeping, or that you are sleeping on your hands. A splint may help to keep the wrists straight.
Summary: Ice the wrists. Splint the wrists. Get adequate rest. Elevate your hands. Establish a proper sleeping posture.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Calming classical music or jazz has been shown to lower heart rate and blood pressure and decrease stress hormones. There is evidence to suggest that, in therapeutic situations, music can be more effective at prompting relaxation than verbal stimuli (which is distracting) because music is processed primarily in the non-verbal sections of our brains. . Aromatherapy utilizes essential oils derived from various herbs, fruits, bark, and flowers. In doing so, aromatherapy can positively affect mood and emotions by making a connection between your olfactory senses and the limbic system in your brain.  Lavender and lemon are two of the most popular oils used for relaxation and stress relief. Check online or talk to an aromatherapy specialist to determine which additional scents or blends might work for you. In an aromatherapeutic massage, the essential oil is placed in “carrier oil”—an unscented or lightly scented oil—that is safe for skin application. As the massage oil is heated through the friction of the massage, the aroma of the essential oil fills the air. Aromatherapy burners can be purchased and placed in any room in the house. Some are plugged into outlets, while others fit around the tops of lamp light bulbs. The heat from the bulb releases the calming essential oil scent into the room. Restorative yoga poses, such as the child's pose or the corpse pose, may ease stress by helping to focus on the breath and promoting total physical relaxation. Power poses such as the eagle pose help ease stress by focusing the practitioner on balance while stretching tight shoulders and backs. Dancing is another great way to release those endorphins and calm your nerves. Dance has many health benefits, including better physical fitness and increased memory (think about all those ballet positions!), but is also valuable as a social activity. Whether you are learning in a class or dancing with a partner, you are interacting socially, and endorphins and good mood tend to be shared among social dancers.

SUMMARY:
Listen to some music. Use aromatherapy to help you relax. Try yoga. Try dancing by yourself or with a partner.