Very young, unripe pineapples may be toxic. Eating them can irritate your throat and have a severe laxative effect. That said, most pineapples sold commercially should be at least partially ripe, even if they look green. Even ripe pineapple can hurt your mouth or cause it to bleed. The techniques below will help prevent this as well. . Cut off the stem and crown of the pineapple, then stand the rest flat on a cutting board. Cut off the rind and eyes, then slice into rounds or chunks. . Grilling will caramelize the sugars in the pineapple, adding flavor to a bland, partially unripe fruit. The heat will also neutralize bromelain, the enzyme that can cause pain and bleeding in your mouth. eat pineapple slices in the oven. This has the same results as grilling: a delicious, sweet pineapple. If the pineapple is quite tart and unripe, sprinkle brown sugar over it before heating. Although this won't caramelize the sugar, simmering will neutralize all of the bromelain. Try this if raw pineapple hurts your mouth:  Add pineapple chunks to a saucepan along with all juice collected while cutting. Add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to a simmer and heat for 10 minutes. Drain and let cool. If your pineapple doesn't taste sweet, sprinkle the chunks or rounds with sugar. Eat right away, or store covered in the fridge.

Summary: Be cautious with unripe pineapples. Cut the pineapple Grill the pineapple . Simmer the pineapple. Sprinkle sugar over cut pineapple.


If you have friends, colleagues, or classmates with agents, ask them to pass along your information.   Give them copies of your headshots, resume, and reel to pass along to their reps. If you don't have friends or colleagues with agents, find a local community of actors and get to know them. They can help you get your reel and headshots to the right person. You may also need a recommendation to get an agent, so it is key to have someone put in a good word for you who is familiar or has professional relationship with a particular agent. Even if it volunteer or low paying, or part of your school activities. You might get noticed by an agent.   Take every opportunity to act as it comes along. Whether it's a play, a student film, a documentary, a commercial etc. Anything like this can get your work seen and out there! If you are talented, word will get out that you have special qualities that might be desirable in the industry. Agents and mangers go to plays and watch videos that are recommended to them. You might be the next person to get discovered through even a minor project. Any of these opportunities provide you with a way to hone your craft. Any experience can be helpful. Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube can give you amazing exposure through friend and business networks.   Be very careful when approaching an agent over social media. Don't be overzealous or seem desperate. This can turn off a potential business relationship. A good rule of thumb is to think about what you put on social media for this potential agent to see. If you wouldn't want them to hear it or see it in person, you shouldn't post it. The best way to engage with an agent over Facebook or Twitter is to participate in conversation by showing common interests and showing them your content. If they don't respond to you, don't continue to berate them with audition tapes or headshots. This can sour your relationship with other agents, as these people have very close business networks. Agents sometimes hold these to find new talent.   Keep in mind that these are highly competitive. You will want to stand out from the crowd. Don't be shy but be careful you don't appear as too arrogant or odd. Make sure you look professional and unique. First impressions are key in the film and theater industry. Once you've made a contact and you get to know an agent, it is best to set up a formal meeting.   While you might have a unique look and be confident in your appearance, your resume and reel won't make themselves. Show up prepared to discuss your experiences and interests. Your job now is to convince the agent that you are worth their valuable time. You have to let your work show. Don't show up at a meeting expecting an agent to pluck you out of obscurity if you don't have the experience to back it up. An agent or manager will help find auditions or castings for you.  If you hire an agent, after getting your job you have to pay them 10-20% percentage of your salary, depending on whether you are a Union actor or not. Hiring an agent or manager doesn't mean you are guaranteed to get work. Always read contracts with agents and managers before you sign them. There are a lot of scam agencies out there! Your agent will refer you to auditions that you are suited for and recommend you to directors. This is not a guarantee you will get a part or job.

Summary: Ask for a reference. Act in plays or local films/commercials. Find contacts through social media. Go to an agent workshop. Get a meeting with an agent. Hire an agent or manager.


They will likely question you about your activity level and when you first noticed the pain. They may also move the joint to check for flexibility and painful points. Depending on the possible prognoses, the doctor might order imaging tests, such as X-rays or MRI scans. Schedule a few short, trial sessions with an acupuncturist. Your doctor may be able to recommend a skilled practitioner. During your session the acupuncturist will insert a series of long, sharp needles into problem muscles and joints. See how well you tolerate this procedures and, if your pain reduces, make more regular appointments.  The majority of insurance plans will not cover acupuncture therapy, so ask about the costs before scheduling your sessions. Acupuncture may also reduce joint stiffness for people suffering from fibromyalgia, which is similar to arthritis. This is a procedure performed in a doctor’s office, where corticosteroids or hyaluronic acid is injected with a needle straight into your joint. The steroids helps to minimize pain for around 2 months maximum, whereas the acid works for around 24 weeks. The steroids are a more reliable treatment for pain, as the acid injections don’t work on the knees, hips, and some other joints. This is when a doctor will go into the joint and remove any damaged tissue. This is a fairly non-invasive option. However, it works best as part of a targeted treatment to counteract the damage from a specific injury. This is when a surgeon shaves down the bones to better align the joint. This procedure involves a longer recovery, but can effectively address long-term pain.
Summary: Talk with your doctor for pain lasting longer than 1 week. Visit an acupuncturist every 2 weeks. Get steroid or acid injections every 2 months. Opt for a debridement procedure if you have injury-related pain. Agree to an osteotomy if you have chronic pain.