INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Ibuprofen or acetaminophen can be taken if the pain does not diminish on its own or if other symptoms don't develop. These medications can also help reduce your child’s fever and can make him or her feel better.  Never give children under the age of 18 aspirin as this has been linked to Reye's syndrome, which can result in brain damage and liver problems.  Use child-strength formulations when giving any pain reliever to children. Follow the dosing recommendations on the package or ask your pediatrician. Do not give ibuprofen to children under the age of 6 months. A warm compress will help lessen the pain of an ear infection. You can use a warm, damp washcloth.  You can also fill a clean tube sock with rice or beans and tie or sew the open end of the sock shut. Microwave the sock for 30 seconds at a time until it is the desired temperature. Apply the compress to the ear.  You can also use salt as a natural remedy. Heat one cup of salt and place it in a cloth. Tie it up with a rubber band and place it on the affected ear for 5-10 minutes when it’s bearably hot while lying down. Apply the warm compress for 15-20 minutes at a time. Your body needs rest to recover from infections. Make sure that you do not push yourself too hard while you have an ear infection, particularly if you also have a fever. Pediatricians do not recommend that you keep a child home from school for an ear infection unless s/he has a fever. However, you should probably monitor your child’s activity to make sure s/he gets the rest s/he needs. Particularly if a fever is present, you should drink extra fluids. The Institute of Medicine recommends that you drink at least 13 cups (3 liters) of fluids daily if you are male, and at least 9 cups (2.2 liters) of fluids daily if you are female. The Valsalva's Maneuver can be used to open up the eustachian tubes and relieve the "stuffed up" feeling that may occur with an ear infection. You should only do this maneuver if you do not currently have ear pain.  Take a deep breath and close your mouth. Pinch your nose shut. Then, while pinching the nose, "blow" your nose gently. Do not blow too hard, or you could damage your eardrum. You should feel your ears "pop." Mullein and garlic are natural antibiotics and may also provide soothing relief from ear infection pain. If garlic oil is not available, you can prepare it at home. All you need is, cook 2 garlic cloves in 2 tablespoons (29.6 ml) of mustard or sesame oil until it turns blackish. Cool this oil and use an eyedropper to place 2-3 drops of warm (never hot) oil in each ear. You should always consult with a pediatrician before trying this with children. One study suggests that a naturopathic herbal remedy called Oticon Otic solution (Healthy-On) may be helpful in reducing ear pain from ear infections.  Consult your doctor before using this remedy. Never give any alternative medications to your child without consulting your pediatrician first.

SUMMARY: Take over-the-counter pain medication. Apply a warm compress. Get plenty of rest. Stay hydrated. Try Valsalva's Maneuver if no pain is present. Place a few drops of warm mullein or garlic oil in your ear. Try a naturopathic remedy.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You can tell if your Aloe vera plant needs to be watered by pressing your index finger a few inches down into the soil. If the soil is dry, your plant needs water. Aloe vera plants are succulents and do not need to be watered often. Overwatering can kill your plant!   If you keep your plant outside, watering every two weeks should be sufficient. If you keep your plant inside, water it every three to four weeks. Aloe vera plants need more water in the warmer months, but less in the cooler months. Water less often in Fall and Winter, especially if your plant lives in a cool space. As a succulent, Aloe vera plants store water in their leaves. If you notice the leaves are dropping or are becoming almost transparent, your plant likely needs water. However, the same qualities can be a sign of root rot, caused by overwatering. Ask yourself when you watered your plant last. If you watered it recently, you should remove the plant from the pot and check for root rot. Water should never sit on top of the surface of the soil, so water with a light hand. Continue to check your plant weekly or bi-weekly by testing the soil to see if it needs to be watered.
Summary: Check the soil. Modify watering according to the season. Examine the leaves. Water until the soil is just moist.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Make a list of meaningful images, symbols, and words that could serve as potential components of your sleeve. Think of interests, values, and signs that you won’t regret having on your body in the future.   You can look for inspiration in tattoo magazines, like Inked (http://www.inkedmag.com/), or shops’ online portfolios. Keep in mind your sleeve will be a major investment of time and money, and it’ll have more meaning for you if you come up with your own imagery. Sleeve tattoos typically cost hundreds or thousands of dollars and have such a level of detail that getting it done in one sitting is usually impossible. Ask your artist if you can do an entire sleeve at once or if you'll need to break it up into several sessions. Aim to use a single artist to complete the entire sleeve so there is continuity in the images and style. Framing larger images with smaller patterns will lend a sense of composition to your sleeve. Work with your tattoo artist to incorporate the framing motif into your first sleeve tattoo and include it in later additions. Examples could be your birth month’s flower or your favorite flower, vines and leaves, cloud patterns, stars, or waves. These elements can reappear throughout your sleeve and unify its other elements. Choose simple, basic colors that will resist fading and give your sleeve continuity. As you add to your sleeve over time, a unified color scheme will help it become a more intentional, cohesive work of art. Ask your tattoo artist, “Can you suggest colors that are easy to replicate in tattoos I'll add to the sleeve in the future? I want to avoid having multiple shades that might clash or seem mismatched. Which color scheme would work best for my skin tone and fade the least?” A good tattoo artist will help you design your entire sleeve, even if you don't want to get it all done at once. Bring your list of tattoo ideas, which is called a brief, to the artist, and try to be as descriptive as possible in conveying your ideas. Ask the artist to sketch some designs, and consult with them about color, spacing, unifying motifs, and other compositional elements. A good tattoo artist will take pleasure in helping you create a meaningful, unique design, so finding the right artist is vital to starting a sleeve tattoo.

SUMMARY:
Think of images and symbols that matter most to you. Get your sleeve done in sessions. Choose patterns or motifs that will add continuity. Go with colors that are easily duplicated for consistency. Work with a tattoo artist to design your sleeve.