Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Drink plenty of fluids. Get plenty of rest. Apply heat to reduce the pain. Use analgesic medications. Consult with your doctor about antibiotics. Avoid excess vitamin C. Drink cranberry juice regularly.

Answer: This is the single most important thing to relieve kidney pain. You should drink between two to three liters of water per day when healthy, but you may need more to help you pass kidney stones. Water helps wash away bacteria and dead tissues from the kidney. Stagnant urine is an excellent medium for bacterial growth. By drinking plenty of water, you can create a continuous flow of water through the kidney which prevents bacteria from growing and multiplying.  A small kidney stone (<4mm) may also be passed spontaneously with urine if the flow is adequate. Limit your intake of coffee, tea, and cola to one to two cups per day. Sometimes bed rest can be helpful in reducing pain. If your pain is caused by a kidney stone or kidney injury, excessive movement or exercise could cause your kidney to bleed. Lying on your side could aggravate your kidney pain. A hot pad or warm cloth may be applied to the site of pain for temporary relief. Heat improves blood flow and reduces nerve sensation, both of which reduce pain. Heat may be particularly helpful if your pain is caused by a muscle spasm. Do not apply too much heat, as this could cause burns. Use a heating pad, soak in a hot bath, or use a cloth that’s been soaked in hot (but not boiling) water. There are some over-the-counter painkillers that can fight kidney pain. Acetaminophen/paracetamol is commonly recommended for pain caused by infections and kidney stones. Consult with your doctor before taking any pain medication, as some can increase kidney problems or interact with other medical conditions.  Do not take high-dose aspirin. Aspirin can increase the risk of bleeding and can worsen any vascular obstruction, like a kidney stone. NSAIDs can be dangerous if you have decreased kidney function. Do not take ibuprofen or naproxen if you already have a kidney condition, unless it's recommended by your doctor. Antibiotics should be used if you have any kind of urinary tract infection. Kidney stones can cause stagnant urine to get backed up in the kidney, which in turn causes bacterial growth and may lead to an infection. If this is the case, your doctor will prescribe you with an antibiotic.  Common antibiotics used in this type of infection are Trimethoprim, Nitrofurantoin, Ciprofloxacin, and Cefalexin. In mild to moderate infection, men should be treated for 10 days while women should be treated for three days. Always take the full course of antibiotics prescribed to you, even if you begin to feel better and your symptoms disappear. Vitamin C is generally helpful to the human body; particularly when it comes to the healing of wounds and bone formation. However, excess vitamin C gets converted to oxalate in the kidney. This oxalate can then turn into a stone, so avoid getting excess vitamin C if you are prone to developing kidney stones, or have a history of stones in your family. People who are prone to developing calcium oxalate stones should limit their consumption of oxalate-rich foods such as beets, chocolate, coffee, cola, nuts, parsley, peanuts, rhubarb, spinach, strawberries, tea, and wheat bran. Cranberry juice is an amazing natural remedy for kidney and urinary tract infections. It starts to act within eight hours of consumption by preventing bacteria from increasing and colonizing. It also helps to dissolve struvite and brushite kidney stones. Avoid cranberry juice if you have an oxalate stone, as it contains significant amounts of vitamin C and is high in oxalates.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Use down time to study. Set alarms to remind you to study. Start with items that are due first. Stick to a study schedule. Take short breaks. Minimize distractions.

Answer: Carry at least some of your homework around with you. Whenever you find yourself doing something that doesn't use your total concentration, pull out your homework and spend some time on it. This is particularly easy to do with reading assignments. If your assignment is more complex, just scribble down a few notes to get the brainstorming process started.  Lunchtime is a great opportunity to work on an assignment and so is the commute home, as long as someone else is driving. If you have a part-time job, take advantage of the slow moments. If your instructor gives you time during the class period to study, take advantage of it. It is especially important to make good use of study halls if you are an athlete. If you have trouble remembering your designated study times, the alarm function on your phone or watch can be a big help. You can also use a calendar app, such as Google Calendar, to set reminder alerts. Alarms or alerts can also be useful for reminding you to sit down and go over your work schedule or update your planner at a designated time (e.g., every Sunday evening after dinner). When you sit down for work or plan out your work schedule, start with most critical items. The deadlines for these assignments will only get closer, and you don't want to procrastinate. Keeping them in the forefront of your mind will help you to complete them quickly and efficiently. For example, if a paper is due tomorrow, it gets priority over a worksheet that you must complete by next week. Don't get distracted by the idea of multitasking—try to focus your attention on 1 project at a time. Make homework time a part of your everyday routine. If you plan to study while out, determine exactly when that is possible and maintain that schedule. If you plan to study at home, assess your workload when you first walk in the door and decide how much time is needed to complete everything. You can also set aside 1-3 hours a night to help you get ahead. When creating your schedule, consider when you work the best. Some people prefer to work late into the night, while others enjoy working in the morning. There is nothing wrong with getting up early to get a jump on homework as long as you can stick to that schedule. Divide up your homework time with quick, pre-planned breaks. Depending on the project that you are working on, it is a good idea to aim for a 5-minute break every 30 minutes or 1 15-minute break per hour. Set a timer on your phone to make sure that you don't work through your breaks. Get up and move around during your breaks. You're probably sitting while working, so now is the time to get the blood flowing and re-energize. Take a quick walk. Eat a healthy snack, like some almonds, and drink a bit of water too. If you can, work someplace where you will not be surrounded by distractions, such as TV screens, loud music, or talkative friends. If you have a tendency to get distracted by social media or other online content, consider downloading an app or browser extension to block your access to problem sites while you're studying. Your phone can be a major source of distraction. Consider turning it off while you're studying, or put it on airplane mode so that you can't browse the web or receive notifications.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Pick your shots. Open the photos in Photoshop. Align the photos. Mask the photos. Crop your creation.

Answer: When you copy your photos from your camera to your computer, take a look at them and choose at least four. Make sure the photos you choose all have the same brightness and none have any blurred spots.  Take all the photos and use the Move tool to align the images as best you can so they are more or less fit together. Don’t worry if they’re not perfect; you will deal with that part later. Masking is where you try to make the visible incongruities between the photos less visible. Simply use the Soft Edge blending tool to merge them together. Although this may take a bit more than using the Photomerge option, the end result looks very much the same. If you find the alignment wasn’t as straight as you wanted, you can always crop the image to your satisfaction.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Respect your partner. Find activities you both enjoy. Hold your partner accountable in conversation. Challenge your partner with logical discussions. Avoid getting overly emotional during conflicts. Give it time.

Answer:
Respect is the cornerstone of any healthy relationship, and a relationship with a nerd is no different.  You shouldn't only respect your partner for their technical skill. Respect them as a person. You can show respect by listening to your partner's needs and desires, telling your partner you respect them for who they are, supporting your partner's choices, and showing gratitude and appreciation for your partner in front of others. You don't need to share all of your interests. It's perfectly fine if you can't wrap your mind around the beauty of coding or cosplay. That being said, every healthy relationship requires some shared interests. Find these, and explore them together.  Try watching TV shows and movies that nerds and non-nerds alike can enjoy, like Game of Thrones or Star Wars. Teach your partner about one of your own more obscure interests. They may come to find that they enjoy it, too! Nerds tend to be highly interested in topics that are relevant to their current passions and ignore those that are not. For example, you may find your partner has difficulty listening to your recap of your day. Let them know that this bothers you, and that you'd like their full attention.  Tell them, “I really want to share my experiences with you, and it would mean a lot to me if you would listen.” Remember, your partner is not trying to be rude! They just need a little wake-up call sometimes. You partner should challenge you, and you should do the same for your partner. This is key for personal growth. Nerds love logic, so engage in some reasoned debates with your nerd. You'll probably end up learning a lot, and grow closer to your partner at the same time. Pick a subject that you are interested in, and do a little research. Your passion will show through, making for a more engaging discussion. Conflict is inevitable in any relationship, nerd relationships included. However, because nerds are focused on facts, they don't respond well to overly-emotional or illogical arguments. Focusing on logical arguments will help you address conflicts with your partner. Nerds often understand logic and facts better than they understand emotion. It may take a while for your partner to be able to open up to you, so be patient.