INPUT ARTICLE: Article: There’s often little you can do or say that’s actually useful or helpful. Words are poor comforters. In many cases, the important part is just being there. Your physical presence and time is often most appreciated in difficult times. Try to give your time. Stay with the person and let them know you’re there for them and supporting them. You need not talk much, just your presence is enough, especially if the person feels there is no one for them. Usually, people tend to be afraid of crying in front of others because society judges crying as weakness. If the person starts crying in public, offer to go somewhere more private. This can help with any embarrassment they feel. Go to a bathroom, car, or empty room. Being somewhere private can help them feel safe and able to work through whatever emotions they feel.  If they seem uncomfortable, ask, “Would you like to go somewhere more private?” You can take them to a bathroom stall, car, private room, anywhere, but not in a place where there will be dozens of other people. If you're still young (school or college), don't take the person to a place where you're not supposed to go like a classroom where no one is having lessons. Also make sure you can find your way out. Don't want to get in trouble! If you have a tissue or know where to get one, offer to grab one for them. Crying leads to wet faces and wet noses, and offering a tissue is a sign that you want to help. If there are no tissues nearby, offer to get one for them.  You can say, “Would you like me to get you a tissue?” Sometimes, giving a tissue is a sign that you want them to stop crying immediately. Be careful how your actions may be perceived, especially when the person is very upset or dealing with death or a breakup.

SUMMARY: Be there for them. Make sure they feel safe. Offer a tissue.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Before applying makeup in the morning, wash your face so you'll be able to start with a fresh canvas. Use a cleanser or simply splash lukewarm water on your face a few times to wash away any debris on your skin. Pat it dry gently with a soft towel.  Avoid washing your face with hot water. This will dry it out and leave it prone to irritation. Lukewarm water is best when you're washing your face. Don't scrub your face dry. This causes fragile facial skin to loosen over time. . It's not necessary to exfoliate every day, but doing so every few days is essential to keeping your skin looking fresh. Putting makeup on over dry, flaky skin defeats the purpose! Exfoliate your skin using either a small facial brush, an exfoliating scrub, or another exfoliating tool designed for use on the face. Focus on areas that tend to get dry and flaky. Using a face mask from time to time is another good way to keep your facial skin in good shape. Choose a clay mask, which will cleanse your pores and help pull off dry skin when you wash it away.

SUMMARY: Wash your face.  Consider exfoliating


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Before you stop birth control, schedule a preconception visit with your doctor. If you are up to date on your annual exams (e.g. pap smear, breast exam), this visit generally won't involve a physical or gynecological exam. Your doctor will inquire about your lifestyle habits, medical history, and gynecological history, and may provide advice on how to conceive. Once you decide to conceive, start adjusting your lifestyle habits to prepare for pregnancy. If you're a smoker, work on quitting the habit before trying to conceive. Start getting regular, low impact exercise (e.g., jogging) and move away from fitness activities that pose a high risk of falling or injury (e.g., mountain biking). Cut caffeine down to 2 servings a day, and begin eating a more well-balanced diet. As soon as you decide to conceive, start taking folic acid supplements. Folic acid decreases the risk of miscarriage and birth defects, but you must start taking it 1 to 2 months prior to conception for it to be successful. Buy either 400 or 800 microgram tablets at your local pharmacy, to be taken once a day. For best results, start taking folic acid a month before you stop using birth control. Plan for pregnancy as an imminent possibility before stopping your birth control, whether it be discontinuing your contraceptive pills or having an IUD removed. While it could take months to conceive after halting contraceptive measures, it is also possible that you will get pregnant right away. If you want more of an adjustment period before conception (e.g., to plan for things financially), wait to stop birth control until you are absolutely ready.

SUMMARY: Schedule a preconception doctor appointment. Start building healthy habits. Start taking folic acid supplements. Avoid planning too far ahead.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Boric acid is corrosive and can cause skin or respiratory irritation. Find a well-ventilated area, preferably outdoors, and spread out a drop cloth over anything that could become damaged by the acid. If you need to clean the brick indoors, choose a spot near open doors or windows. While handling boric acid, make sure to cover your eyes and any skin that will directly handle the cleaning agents. Wear goggles to protect your eyes and rubber gloves to protect your hands and forearms.  Wear long-sleeved clothes, if possible, to protect as much of your skin as possible. If you have long hair, pull it back tightly in a bun or ponytail while cleaning with acid.

SUMMARY:
Lay down a drop cloth in a well-ventilated area. Put on a pair of goggles and thick, rubber gloves.