Write an article based on this "Select a healthy sprig for cutting. Remove the cutting below a leaf node. Trim back the branch on the plant. Give the cutting lots of light and fresh water. Let the cutting root for about three weeks."
article: The easiest way to grow a new ficus is with a cutting from an established plant. The best cutting will be a small sprig that's at least 6 inches (15 cm) long, and with a few leaves on it. You don't want the sprig to be a brand new shoot, but it also shouldn't be too old either. Look for a sprig with no damage and healthy, green leaves. With a pair of sterilized garden shears or scissors, trim your cutting from the rest of the ficus. Make the cut just below a node, which is where a leaf grows out from the sprig. There will be more rooting hormone below the node, which will help to ensure a successful propagation. Be very careful with the sap that comes from the ficus. It can cause a rash if you get it on your skin. After you remove your cutting, trim the sprig that remains on the main ficus to just above the next leaf node. This will help the plant to heal faster. Change the water in the glass once or twice a week. Place the glass somewhere warm, bright, and slightly humid. While the cutting is rooting, keep it out of direct sunlight. Filtered light is better for the ficus as it propagates. Two to three weeks will be plenty of time for the new root system to establish itself. When there is a small ball of roots at the bottom of the stem, the cutting is ready to be transplanted to soil.

Write an article based on this "Understand that some cravings are the body’s way of indicating a deficiency in nutrients. Try to incorporate the nutrient into your diet in a healthier way. Remember to eat everything in moderation."
article: For example, while a peanut butter and jelly sandwich on white bread may not be the healthiest sandwich choice, a craving for one may indicate a need for more protein in the diet, as peanut butter is high in protein. Try to recognize what nutrient your body may be lacking, before giving into your craving. Learn the important nutrients, such as protein, carbohydrates, iron, etc. so that you can isolate the healthy nutrients in the cravings you are experiencing.   Cravings for cheesy foods and milk products could be the body’s way of indicating there is a need for more calcium. A sudden desire for a meal of chicken or beef may be an indication that the body is in need of more protein. For instance, instead of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, make yourself a peanut butter, honey and banana smoothie.  If you are craving something salty, try reaching for a few salted nuts rather than reaching for that bag of potato chips. Replacing your craving for a glazed fruit-filled pastry with some fresh fruit is a healthy option that still allows you to get the sugar you desire without consuming all those extra calories. Perhaps that craving for ice-cream can be satisfied with a lower calorie helping of yogurt. Try adding a little extra cheese on your turkey sandwich before ordering the cheesy fries you are craving. This technique may not always eliminate your cravings for unhealthy foods, but chances are that at least some of the time, it will. There’s also a good chance that you’ll fill up more on the healthy foods, and have less room for indulgences. If you have a craving for something like cheesecake (or another sweet, for instance) that cannot be replaced by a healthier alternative, it is okay to have it once in a while. A good rule of thumb is that having your treat of choice (for instance, that delicious piece of cheesecake) once a week is okay. What we are trying to avoid is having it in excess, such as every day.

Write an article based on this "Consider in-office professional whitening treatments. Prepare to spend at least an hour to an hour and a half at each treatment. Understand that with this method you might have darker areas under your brackets. Be aware of the drawbacks of this procedure."
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These are the quickest and most effective treatments for whitening.  During these treatments your dentist will put a protective gel on your gums and put an oral shield on your mouth to protect your gums and cheeks. They will then apply a bleaching agent to your teeth around your braces. Typically, these are made of varying concentrations of strong hydrogen peroxide. Most in-office treatments will use a special light to activate the bleaching solution, though other treatments are available using in-office bleaching trays. The bleaching solution needs to sit under the special light for at least an hour in most cases.  Sometimes the treatments will cause discomfort in the short-term. Bleaching gels can irritate gums and make teeth more sensitive. You may need more than one treatment for optimal results, depending on your dietary habits and the shade you want. These can be expensive and whitening treatments are not always covered by dental insurance. Since these treatments are done only once or twice, the bleaching solution may not soak into the enamel under your brackets.  For optimal results, wait to use this method until after your braces are taken off. However, if your brackets are on the back of your teeth this method is ideal as bleaching gel is only applied to the front of your teeth. This method might be a good option for you if your teeth have darkened since you got braces. Since it might not bleach the area under your brackets, it may be best to try other alternatives first. In-office whitening can be very expensive.  The average cost of in-office whitening procedures is $650.00. Compared to other very effective at-home treatments, this procedure costs much more. You will have to go to a dentist's office to get this treatment done. Not all dentists offer this service. The gel can have a very unpleasant taste and the cheek guards can be uncomfortable, as you will have to keep your mouth open for an hour or so. It may require more than one session to completely whiten your teeth. The best results come from changing the whitening gel every 40 minutes and repeating the session.