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While you might think you have a nodule, they can look like acne, cysts, tumors, boils, and abscesses. It’s important that you know for sure what your bumps are so that you can treat them correctly. When you first notice your bumps, get them examined by a doctor to make sure they're nodules. Then, you can start treating them naturally. Your doctor will likely do a visual exam to make a diagnosis. If they’re unsure, they may take a small biopsy of your nodules, which may cause discomfort but shouldn’t be painful. Your doctor may even have recommendations for natural remedies you can try. If your nodules are benign, your doctor will likely help you try natural treatments and lifestyle changes first. However, nodules that won’t go away or aren’t benign can be treated using medicine or surgery. The right treatment for you will depend on what’s causing your nodules. Thyroid nodules may be treated with medication to shrink them. If this doesn’t work, your doctor can surgically remove them.  Lung nodules may be treated with medications to address your underlying cause or with surgery to remove the nodules.  If the nodule is in your armpit or groin, your doctor may give you a medicated cream, but they can also remove it surgically.

summary: Visit your doctor if you aren’t sure you have nodules. Ask your doctor about medical treatments if home care doesn’t work.


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A cover page helps to distinguish one binder from another binder. At the very least, the cover page lists a title. If your binder only holds papers for one course, this title may be the title of the course. If you are using the binder for multiple classes, you may wish to create a more general cover page. Label the binder “Monday/Wednesday/Friday Classes” or “Morning Courses.” You may also wish to include your name or the semester. There are several ways to create a cover page:  Download a cover page from the internet and personalize it with your information. Design your own cover page using word processing or design software. Make a cover page from scratch—use scrapbook paper or cardstock, permanent markers or colored pencils, and stickers or stencils. Section dividers distinguish one section from another section. Create one section divider per course, a “To-Do Now” section divider, and a “To-Do-Later” section divider. Divide the sections with a labeled and or decorated piece of paper. There are several ways to create a subsection divider:  Download a template from the internet. Use word processing or design software to design your own section divider. Experiment with cool fonts and add clipart or pictures from the internet. Make a section divider from scratch—use scrapbook paper or cardstock, permanent markers or colored pencils, and stickers or stencils. You may wish to include the following information on your course section dividers: Course title(s), classroom number(s), the name(s) of your professor(s) or teacher(s), and the semester or school year. Label the two “To-Do” section dividers “To-Do Now” and “To-Do-Later.” Tabs are labels that protrude from a piece of paper that serves as a divider. They allow you to easily locate and turn to a specific point in your binder. Each tab represents one subsection. You will need two tabs per course and one tab for your “To-Do” section.  Label the first tab for each course, “[Insert Course Name] Handouts.” Label the second tab for each course, “[Insert Course Name] Notes.” Label the “To-Do” section tab, “To-Do List.” You may use a permanent marker, label maker, or printer to label your tabs.

summary: Create a cover page. Create section dividers. Label your tab dividers.


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Nowadays, whether we’re working, relaxing, or even walking around, we tend to be hunched over a glowing screen.  Not surprisingly, this helps to instill poor posture habits.  With active awareness and some simple changes, you can instill good habits instead.  Focus on holding your cell phone at eye level when using it, instead of slouching over to look at it.  This simple adjustment can do wonders for your posture. Take note of your posture any time you stand in front of a mirror or pass a reflective window.  Remaining vigilant will help you retrain your body. When you have the option of standing or sitting, choose to stand.  The human body is built for standing up, and standing is better for muscle development and overall health.  Also, many bad posture habits are ingrained while sitting. When you do sit, focus on keeping your feet flat on the floor and your back flat against an upright, sturdy chair.  Place your computer or other screen at eye level, and desk high enough that your elbows can rest on it while extended straight ahead. Achieving good posture isn’t just about good habits and proper positioning; you also need to strengthen the muscles that keep you in alignment.  Stronger shoulder muscles, for instance, can make it easier to fend off your tendency to slouch.  Bend your arms and hold them in front of you, at shoulder level and parallel to the floor. Squeeze your shoulder blades together.  Don’t bring them together by pulling your outstretched arms apart.  Instead, let your shoulder retraction pull your arms further apart.  Focus on using the muscles in your upper back. Hold each squeeze for one or two seconds, then release and repeat for two minutes.  Do this exercise at least once, or up to several times per day. It may sound odd at first, but one of the best ways to strengthen your neck muscles is to do exercises that focus on moving your chin.  Once you try them, though, you’ll quickly notice how they stretch and utilize your neck muscles.  For a sitting chin tuck, sit upright in a chair with your head in a neutral (proper upright seating) position.  Tuck your chin inward, as if trying to retract it, without dropping it downward.  Use a hand as a guide (but only push gently) if necessary.  You should feel your neck muscles tense and release along with the maneuver.  Hold for one or two seconds, release, and repeat for two minutes. To do a reclined chin tuck, lie flat on the floor on your back.  Place your arms at your sides and bend your knees so that your feet are flat on the floor.  Tuck your chin in (straight down toward the floor, not towards your chest) while keeping the back of your head on the floor.  Hold, release, and repeat. For a traditional chin drop, sit upright in a chair with your feet flat on the floor and your hands resting on your thighs.  Rotate your head downward so that your chin touches your chest (or comes as close as you can do comfortably).  Try to relax your neck muscles as they stretch out.  Make sure not to “round” your shoulders forward as you tuck your chin downward.  Hold the position for thirty seconds, then release and repeat several more times. You can add greater stretching to a chin drop by placing one hand behind your head and gently pressing downward as you tuck your chin.  Don’t press too hard, and stop if you feel unusual pain (that is, more than the typical “burn” from stretching your neck muscles). Developing more muscle tone in the pectorals not only makes a guy look better with his shirt off, it also helps men and women retain proper posture by keeping the shoulders from slouching forward.  Stand facing a corner.  Lift your arms to shoulder-height (parallel with the floor) with your arms bent at the elbow, so that one of your elbows and forearms rests on each of the two intersecting walls.  Adjust your distance from the wall if necessary so that you are neither leaning in nor away from the wall in this starting position. While keeping your forearms and elbows against the walls, begin to lean forward until you feel a pulling sensation in your pecs.  Hold this position for thirty seconds, return to the starting position, and repeat several times per session and one or more times per day.
summary: Practice good posture habits. Exercise with shoulder-blade pumps. Try chin tucks and drops. Strengthen your pectorals.