In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The acronym RICE stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation.Even though there is inconclusive evidence that RICE works as well as people believed in the past, many doctors still encourage it as a way to move toward recovery.  Rest your thumb on a soft surface and do not try to use it for things, particularly physical activities that could injure it further. Apply ice to your thumb to help reduce pain and swelling. Your ice pack can be a bag of ice or a bag of small frozen vegetables like peas. Make sure to wrap the ice pack in a cloth so that it does not rest directly against your skin. Hold the ice pack on your thumb for 10 – 20 minute intervals. Compress the thumb with the wrapping. Elevate your thumb for five seconds and then bring it back to its resting position. Repeat this process every hour or so. These four elements have been found to impair your ability to heal quickly. In some cases, they can make the sprain worse. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can be taken to relieve pain caused by a sprained thumb, but not within the first 48 hours. Early on, they might impede your recovery. They work to reduce inflammation caused by the sprain. Ibuprofen is one of the most common NSAIDs taken for a sprain.  The recommended dose is 200 to 400 mg taken orally every four to six hours. Eat something when you take the ibuprofen to avoid getting an upset stomach. You can also use NSAID gels, which you apply to the skin around where the pain is most severe. Massage the gel into your skin so that it is absorbed fully. Arnica is an herb that can help to reduce bruising and swelling caused by a thumb sprain. You can take arnica supplements to combat the swelling, or you can apply it directly to the painful area.  Spread arnica cream, which you can purchase at your local pharmacy, over your sprained thumb. Adding a drop or two of geranium or lavender essential oil to the arnica cream may help further reduce bruising. When you sprain your thumb, your thumb’s range of motion will most likely become restricted. In order to regain your range of motion, you will have to do some thumb exercises, such as the following:  Rotate the thumb in circles. Pick up small objects like marbles or pencils. Put a little pressure on your thumb as you squeeze the object. Repeat for five minutes. Squeeze a small ball in one hand. Hold for 5 seconds. Repeat. Do two sets of 15 to help strengthen your grip. Move your thumb away from the rest of your fingers. Keep it as far away from your fingers as you can for five seconds, and then return it back to its normal position. Bend your thumb down towards your palm. Keep your thumb as close to your palm as you can for five seconds. After five seconds have passed, return it back to its normal position. Move your thumb away from your palm. This action should be like you are doing a coin toss. Extend your thumb away from your palm for five seconds, then return it to its normal position. Do not apply any external forces to the sprain until late into recovery, if at all. Allow your sprained thumb to do the work — don't pull it or hold it with your other hand. A healthy diet can help you to recover more quickly. In particular, repairing a sprained thumb requires protein and calcium. Try not to use your thumb while you eat to avoid further injury. For a balanced diet, eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains, and Omega fatty acids. Try to avoid fatty, starchy, or sugary foods.
Summary: Follow RICE protocol to speed up recovery time. Avoid HARM (heat, alcohol, running, and massage) in the first 72 hours of your recovery. Take medications to ease the pain of a sprained thumb. Use arnica to prevent bruising. Do exercises to increase thumb mobility. Eat a healthy diet to promote healing.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Go to the website www.disneyauditions.com to see a list of upcoming auditions. They're held all over the place, though you'll have the most luck in California or Florida. Each one is different, so think carefully about what you'd like to do!  Look carefully because each audition is looking for something in particular -- parade performers, male comedic actors, look-alikes, etc. You may need to  travel to find the audition you're really looking for. You shouldn't show up to a Mad Tea Party audition even if you're Jasmine's doppelganger unless you want to sip tea with Alice! Each audition is open. You simply need to check-in early the day of the audition. They may fill up however, so the only thing you absolutely need to do is be prompt. Most Disney characters have a specific look, even if you're not one of the "faces." You gotta fit the suit, after all. Mickey, Minnie, and other fully outfitted characters have less strict guidelines, but guidelines nonetheless. For example, princesses can't be above 5'7". And you gotta be at least 18 -- and under 27, though that rule is technically unwritten.  There's a physique look too, obviously. Characters without full suits must look like their character; those in suits must fit in it comfortably. It all depends on who you're playing (and you may be assigned to play several). In general, Disney prefers their "faces" not to have distinguishable features. For example, if Cinderella has a huge mole on her face one day and then it is "gone" the next, children may get suspicious. That's just how it is. It's best to have your headshot prepared on normal letter paper, with either your resume directly printed on back or attached. Make sure it's crisp and new and everything is up to date. If you have blonde hair in your headshot but blue hair in real life, they may consider it all out-of-date! You want to give the best first impression possible. If you don't already have a headshot and resume, get on that! Find a friend that's a blooming photographer and ask them if you can be a (free) guinea pig. Then get on a quick internet search to see what your resume should look like. It's not that daunting of a process if you get on it now! For each type of audition, you'll need a way to prove your chops. It's all fairly logical: for a singing audition, prepare 16 bars of a song. Acting? A monologue. Comedy? Brush up on your improv. Musician? a selection of three pieces to show your versatility. Basically bring your A game for whatever the audition calls for.  It's always good to have a back up, too. You don't want to see the three girls in front of you all singing, "Good Morning Baltimore," knowing that's your song, too. Always, always, always have a back up. If you're looking to be a specific character, study the movie. If you can bust out Snow White at a moment's notice, the judges are bound to be impressed. You don't need to be a professional dancer, but a background and experience in choreography helps. So get to work on those split stretches and have your dancer friend teach you a few bits beyond that jazz square you've been whipping out at all those weddings. Every little bit helps! Be careful in stretching. If you over stretch (especially when your muscles are cold), you could hurt yourself and have less flexibility for the day of the audition. Always exercise caution when it comes to your body! . You want to be fully rested and raring to go for the morning of the audition. Your nerves will probably be on high alert, so do your body as many favors as you can by getting a full 8 hours of sleep. If you're lacking any energy, it'll be tough to give it your all. While you're at it, eat a decent, normal breakfast. You don't want to eat anything too different in case it upsets your stomach, but do eat something substantial enough to get you through the morning. You could be waiting a long time.
Summary:
Find an audition. Make sure you meet the requirements. Assemble your headshot and resume. Prepare your necessary pieces. Work on your flexibility and dance skills. Get a good night's sleep